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Former Abington Heights standout Becky Burke recently earned her 1,000th college career point with Louisville. STORY: Page 26
Page 4 – Burglary at New Visions gallery Page 8 – Gervasi, ex-fire fighter, guilty of arson Page 10– 1967 ambulance ends journey in Spring Brook
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Mom reminds me of spirit of season
Don’t tell anyone, but my mom is kind of Santa Claus. Well, she was for at least one little girl and her family this week. You see, Mom gathered up the elves in her office and encouraged them to brighten up the holidays for a local school student whose mother is battling a pretty serious disease. We’ve seen her around our neighborhood in West Scranton and learned earlier this year of her mother’s struggles. Mom got those in the workshop to give what they could over the last few weeks in order to buy the essentials that the family needed and gifts that any child would be lucky to receive
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CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES on Christmas morning, even if said child wasn’t fully aware of the Christian belief that Jesus Christ was born on Dec. 25. Complete with a stocking full of small gifts, Mrs. HughesClaus dropped off the gifts on Monday, leaving a tear in the eye of the young girl’s grandmother. Don’t tell anyone, but as stonefaced as Mom can be, she left choked up, too. I could still hear it in her voice when she called to inform me of how successful the collection and gift drop went. We can often get so wrapped up in the commercialism of
Christmas that we forget how to be kind to strangers whose needs far outweigh our own. Stories covered over the last week helped to start reminding me of that, but Mom’s rally cry of generosity sealed the deal. While it may be too late for some of us to give something to an individual or an organization that works to help them this Christmas, it’s something easy to recall next year. When you leave your favorite toy store next fall and are asked to donate to Toys For Tots or another holiday-oriented drive, think about how much you just spent and what10 percent of that total would mean to a family with a soldier serving overseas, a parent fighting for their life, or one of many people barely surviving in the worst economy since the Great Depression.
It’s become almost as traditional as stockings over the fireplace or the “Christmas Catholics” we all know that take our space in the pews that we do something for a stranger during the holidays. Why do we always stop there? Wouldn’t it be great to carry the feeling of selflessness throughout the year? Some might argue that giving of yourself all year would cheapen the special feeling Christmas gives us. But would it really? I encourage readers to do what they can to be a bit more generous next year. Spread some joy through little things like holding an elevator door for someone down the hall or leaving a larger tip than usual at a restaurant. Your Mom would be just as proud of you as I am of mine. Merry Christmas.
CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES has a very thoughtful mother. Email him at chughes@golackawanna.com.
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Occupy Scranton protester Alex Lotorto is removed from his ’tent monster’ by members of the Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday afternoon.
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tion in a peaceful manner, permit or not… We don’t need that piece of paper to stay here. This is our land, and we are going to stand up for our Constitutional rights.” The courthouse will continue to be a base for the demonstrations. Lotorto said they plan to cover the sides of the information tentwithatransparentplasticmaterial to comply with the sheriff’s request. Vanorden, who sometimes took unorthodox approaches to calling attention to local issues that the movement has focused on, quickly borrowed a sheriff’s phone to speak with Chief Deputy Sheriff Dom Manetti to wish him a merry Christmas. He playfully shouted, “You’ve got the upper hand for now” to Szymanski across the courthouse square. In speaking to protesters after they were ripped from their tents,
A Lackawanna County sheriff laughs Thursday as Occupy Scranton member Mike Vanorden speaks to Chief Deputy Sheriff Dom Manetti on his cell phone.
Szymanski told Lotorto that they can remain on the courthouse grounds 24 hours per day through New Year’s Eve when the city conducts its First Night celebration. “Occupy Scranton is free to pro-
test but no structures, no camping, no electrical,” Lackawanna County Communications Director Lynne Shedlock said in an See OCCUPY, Page 7
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SCRANTON – The tents that became part of the symbol of the ongoing Occupy Scranton protest that began in mid-October were moved Friday afternoon, but not in the way members of the Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Department had anticipated. The group’s courthouse use form expired on Dec. 21 at 11:59 p.m. By noon on Thursday, in accordance with a 12-hour courtesy extension to remove personal property granted by Sheriff John Szymanski, many pieces of personal property were already removed. An information tent and two personal tents remained on the grounds Thursday. When sheriffs approached just after noon, the two tents occupied by Mike Vanorden and Alex Lotorto sprouted legs and moved
aboutthecourthouselawnonLinden Street, their heads poking through the top. The so-called “tent monsters” were inspired by Occupy Melbourne, according to Lotorto. “It was deescalated with some humor,”hesaidofthehuman-tent hybrids. “I’m really happy no one got hurt.” Lotorto came close on Thursday. Four sheriffs deputies surrounded his tent. As he raised his hands through the top of it, sheriffs ripped open the hole he had stuck his head through and removed him from the tent itself. “The tents moved when they came,” Lotorto said with a smile. MemberssaidtheendtotheencampmentonCourthouseSquare doesn’t end their movement. “We’re going to reorganize, regroup,” Vanorden said. “We are going to continue our demonstra-
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SCRANTON - The owners of New Visions Studio and Gallery said they won’t let the Grinches who they believe burglarized and vandalized their storefront ruin their holiday or their mission as a new business in the city. Adam Weitzenkorn and Melanie Boisseau, co-owners of the gallery at 201 Vine St., Scranton, said Monday that they believe the store was targeted by some unruly fans that were in attendance at the “Punk Rock Xmas Show” held Dec. 17. The show ended abruptly when a fight allegedly broke out during one of the final performances. The gallery was open for its regular business hours on Sunday, and Boisseau said no damage was present. Monday morning, however,Weitzenkorn said an employee at the neighboring Pennsylvania Paper and Supply Company called him at about 8 a.m. with the news that windows had been smashed and hot pink graffiti was sprayed on the door and exterior walls of the building. While no one has been charged with the crime, Weitzenkorn and several band members who played Saturday and came to the store Monday afternoon were certain that those responsible for the break-in and theft were not originally from the area. “This is definitely from outsiders, and they’re not going to kill us with this,” Weitzenkorn said. “Scranton’s better than that.” Weitzenkorn said the burglars, who he believed had fled
to Virginia by Monday, attempted and failed to break the glass door and climbed into the business through some of the eight windows they had smashed with large rocks that were discovered throughout the storefront. “There was glass embedded in the walls and halfway into the gallery,” Weitzenkorn said. A cash register containing at least $50 was stolen along with several comic books, cameras, and video games that were for sale in the shop. The break-in followed the gallery’s biggest opening reception to date with its holiday artist marketplace and their most successful quarter after a successful horror-themed show in October. The gallery will remain closed for the rest of the year, owners posted on their business page on Facebook on Tuesday, but they hope to come back stronger than ever in 2012. They intend to continue hosting art openings, musical performances, and literary arts events despite the weekend burglary. Owners remain committed to further fostering a welcoming arts scene in the city. “People may come and do this, but we’re not going to let it happen in Scranton. I’m not even from here, and I’m not going to let this happen here,” said Weitzenkorn, a Pottstown native. New Visions officially made the move to Scranton from Taylor for its May 2011 First Friday opening. Efforts to reach Scranton Police Det. Paul Reed for additional comments on this story were unsuccessful.
POLICE BLOTTER The following criminal charges were filed between Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 in Lackawanna County Court. All accounts are derivative of police affidavits, all charges are pending following preliminary hearings, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty. DICKSON CITY • RETAIL THEFT CHARGES were filed on Dec. 19 against Gary Kielar, 33, of Russell Street,
Tuesday fire displaces 11
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SCRANTON – Crews knocked down a third floor fire at 802-04 W. Elm St., Scranton, within less than 30 minutes Tuesday morning, but the blaze displaced 11 people just before the Christmas holiday. Assistant Fire Chief Al Lucas said a 20-year-old man was taken from the scene by Lackawanna Ambulance and treated for first degree burns to his face. Dominic Larusso, 804 W. Elm St., said his son, the young man, tried to battle the fire and retrieve items from his bedroom shortly after 8 a.m. Larusso said he purchased the double block home in 1997. The property was transferred to Treat and Nicki Larusso in 2006, according to the Lackawanna County Assessor’s Office database. John Larusso, the owner’s brother and resident of 802 W. Elm St., said he has family in North Scranton that he hopes to stay with following the blaze. Dominic Larusso said he wasn’t sure where his family would go. As for the proximity of the fire to the Christmas holiday, John Larusso said, “I could care less. At least nobody got hurt.” Dominic Larusso said five adults and two children – a twoyear-old boy and one month old girl who was christened on Sunday – lived at 804 W. Elm St., along with two dogs. A third dog lived with residents at 802 W. Elm St. All occupants and pets got out of the home safely. John Larusso said the family laid a relative to rest on Monday after her death last Thursday. “Things come in threes,” he said. “I don’t want to see that third one come.” Neighbors said flames shot out of the third floor window Tuesday, and acting Assistant Fire Chief Ed Gallagher said he
Carbondale after allegedly stealing merchandise worth $631.98 from a Home Depot in Dickson City. Officer Jonathan Davitt was the arresting officer Kielar was arraigned on Dec. 19 the charge of retail theft, and is held for a lack of $5,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 27. DUNMORE • RETAIL THEFT CHARGES were filed on Dec. 16 against William Evans, 34, of Pittston Avenue, Scranton, after he allegedly stole a jacket from Friedman’s Men’s Store on
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Scranton fire fighters battle a third floor blaze at 802-04 W. Elm St. on Tuesday morning.
saw heavy smoke in West Scranton when he was on Mifflin Avenue in the city’s downtown. The first call came in at 8:22 a.m., and Engine 7 from Luzerne Street arrived first at 8:27 a.m., according to the Lackawanna County Communications Center and Lucas. Power was cut to the home and Gallagher said the electrical system must be upgraded. The
East Drinker Street, Dunmore. The jacket is valued at $1,195, and police have video footage of Evans taking the jacket. Officer Mike Lydon was the arresting officer. Evans was arraigned on Dec. 16 on charges of retail theft and receiving stolen property, and was released on $4,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 27. SCRANTON • DRUG CHARGES were filed on Dec. 15 against Allen Cartusciello, 40, listed as homeless, after police observed him under
American Red Cross is providing food, shelter, and clothing to the families. There was heavy fire damage to the third floor and smoke and water damage throughout the building, Gallagher said. The fire did not extend to neighboring properties. The fire was ruled accidental, Scranton Fire Chief Tom Davis said on Thursday.
the influence of drugs. He was allegedly in possession of two Suboxone pills. Ptlm. Lawrence Spathelf was the arresting officer. Cartusciello was arraigned on Dec. 15 on charges of drug possession and public drunkenness or similar misconduct, and he was released on $10,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing was continued to Jan. 11. • THEFT CHARGES were filed Dec. 15 against Elvira Escalera, 34, of Timber Falls Lane, Blakely, after she allegedly stole See BLOTTER, Page 6
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Sgt. Mike McLane and Chief Dan Duffy load a police vehicle with Christmas gifts purchased by the department on Monday morning.
Police brighten holidays for students Scranton department continues donation of Christmas gifts to needy families By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com
SCRANTON – Patrols this week in the Scranton Police Department took on an unusual role as officers doubled as Santa’s elves for the completion of their holiday toy drive. The drive expanded six years ago, according to chief ’s office clerk Kathy Flynn, who joined the department at that time, and
it is fueled by donations from inside the department itself. “Some went above and beyond. One officer gave us a $100 check,” she said. “They see more than we do. They’re out there on the streets and they see the children in need. I think that’s why they’re so generous.” “All of the clerical staff and officers and detectives did a tremendous job,” Chief Dan Duffy said. On Monday, officers loaded bags of donations into cars to deliver the gifts while students were off at school. The drive most often aids children in the Scranton School District.
Names of families in need started coming in to the department in October, Flynn said. “We make sure we get two toys per child and a few stocking stuffers,” she added. Twenty-five families were helped through the 2011 drive. The department also gave 40 toys to KidsPeace, a charity focused on the behavioral needs of children and families with a local branch on Pittston Avenue, earlier this month. “Next week, we’ll get ‘thank you’ cards, and it’s overwhelming,” Flynn said. “As happy as it is, there’s some sadness, too.”
Elderly man waives child assault hearing By MATT MORGIS For Go Lackawanna
Police charged a man earlier this month after he allegedly sexually abused a young girl. Paul Oldakowski, 61, of Blakely Court, Scott Township, faces charges of indecent assault of a person less than 13, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of a minor after an alleged incident in October.
According to the affidavit: A 5-year-old girl told her parents that the man “put his hands in her underwear.” The parents immediately notified police. After interviews with the young girl, she told detectives that the man who touched her was Oldakowski. Oldakowski told he was playing a game of hide-andseek with a set of magnets
used to treat his arthritis and that the girl hid them in her pants. He also told police the allegations were lies and held no truth before finally admitting to pulling the girl’s underwear down. Oldakowski was arraigned on Dec. 14 and held for a lack of $25,000 bail. He waived his preliminary hearing on Dec. 21, according to court records.
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SCRANTON – Mayor Chris Doherty vetoed City Council’s amended 2012 budget on Wednesday, but not before enduring heavy criticism on Tuesday night during a council meeting called to present “very important” information to the public. Council blasted the administration for proposing to take $5 million out of the Worker’s Compensation Reserve Account, as it had in 2010 in order to pay for Tax Anticipation Notes and other 2011 expenditures after it had already passed the amended 2012 budget. “Neither (Doherty) nor the business administrator nor (the Pennsylvania Economy League) ever informed City Council of this plan until after the 2011budget was adopted. This crucial financial information regarding the $85 million budget seems to have been orchestrated in an attempt to conceal the true finances of this city from the banking community and to force City Council to raise taxes by 26 to 29 percent to cover this purposely concealed mess,” Council President Janet Evans said. “Just as Yogi Berra stated, ‘It’s deja vu all over again.’ Last year, we got surprised with a $5 million hole in the budget, and it appears this year the same thing,” Councilman Jack Loscombe added. In a Dec. 19 letter addressed to Doherty and Evans, Governor’s Center for Local Government Services Executive Director Fred Reddig blamed council for the “cash flow crisis” that “could have been averted” if council had approved the mayor’s proposal to lease the city’s parking meters to the Scranton Parking Authority for $6 million or enacted another revenue-generating plan. Evans called Reddig’s letter a “feeble and baseless attempt” to blame council for 2011 cash flow problems, considering he allowed the workers’ compensation fund to be “raided” for $5 million in 2010. Council Finance Chair Frank Joyce defended council’s budget from ongoing administrative condemnation, saying that he was in constant communication with Business Administrator
Ryan McGowan throughout its formation and that his calculations are based off McGowan’s numbers. “I worked too hard on this budget to put up with such blind criticism,” Joyce said. “This is just ludicrous.” Joyce also brought up a Dec. 7 meeting he attended with Councilman Bob McGoff and council solicitor Boyd Hughes during which Doherty discussed obtaining 2012 TANs with several banking institutions. “At this meeting, Mayor Doherty clearly stated that we would be paying TAN-B this year, and when asked by our council solicitor whether we would be borrowing to pay this money, Mayor Doherty simply said, ‘No. We will be paying TAN-B back with cash.’” Joyce recalled. “Mayor Doherty lied to Fidelity Bank and a whole entire room full of bankers from the banking community. Now, I knew that Scranton had a deficit. That’s no surprise. This is a direct result of the deficit that was carried over from 2010 that Mayor Doherty failed to reveal at the time.” Joyce has since forwarded his own plan to the administration to cover the pending budget hole, which he said after the meeting is similar to the mayor’s own suggestion to increase unfunded borrowing and utilize other funds, such as $600,000 council suggested be used to save 13 firefighter jobs, which he said the mayor had “no intention” of using for that purpose. Council tabled legislation to approve unfunded borrowing of $6.7 million weeks ago, which Joyce said could be increased before final passage. McGoff felt that instead of Tuesday’s council meeting, it would have been more productive to organize a meeting of council with the administration, PEL, and the Department of Community and Economic Development. He added that all parties had agreed to meet, but he had trouble contacting all members of council. “I think that we missed an opportunity to resolve a situation that is important to the city,”
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from a Dollar Tree. Escalera, the store manager, failed to deposit $761.34 into the bank one night after her shift. Det. Michael Schultz was the arresting officer. Escalera was arraigned on Dec. 15 on three counts of theft and one count of receiving stolen property. She was released on $10,000 unsecured bail, and a preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 24. • DRUG CHARGES were filed on Dec. 13 against Anthony Espiritu, 18, of Pittston Avenue, Scranton after a drug investigation dating back to early November. Detectives monitored many controlled drug deals with under cover officers and confidential informants. After the arrest, police found 10 packets of heroin on him. Espiritu was arraigned on Dec. 13 on five counts of possession with the intent to deliver a controlled substance and is held for a lack of $100,000 bail. He waived a preliminary hearing on Dec. 22. • ASSAULT CHARGES were filed on Dec. 1 against James Gonzalez, 24, of Leslie Drive, Scranton, after he allegedly assaulted three people with brass knuckles. Gonzalez was kicked out of the New Penny Lounge and ended up at a residence on North Main Avenue with three others. After a verbal incident, he began to hit multiple people with the brass knuckles, according to police reports. Ptlm. Christian Gowarty was the arresting officer. Gonzalez was charges by summons with three counts of simple assault and harassment, and one count each of criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, and possession of a prohibited weapon. A preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 27. • DRUG CHARGES were filed on Dec. 14 against Lisa Peters, 38, of Sanderson Avenue, Scranton; William Palermo, 31, of Boyarsy Road, Scott Township; and Robert Jarvis, 22 and Shaheed Jerome Smith, 19, of Philadelphia, after police executed a search warrant on Peters’ residence. Police found multiple controlled substances including several prescription pills and crack cocaine along with buy money used by Lackawanna County detectives in prior con-
Sunday, December 25, 2011 trolled drug purchases. Each was arraigned on Dec. 14 on two counts of drug possession, one count of possession of a controlled substance, one count each of possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy to deliver drugs. Palermo, Jarvis, and Smith each face and additional count of possession of a controlled substance, and Smith was also charged with resisting arrest. All were originally held for a lack of bail: Smith and Jarvis were held $100,000 bail, Palermo for $75,000, and Peters for $50,000. Peters waived a Dec. 22 preliminary hearing and had her bail modified. Further details on hearings for Palermo, Jarvis, and Smith from Dec. 22 were unavailable at press time. • FRAUD CHARGES were filed on Dec. 15 against Danielle Thomas, 45, of South Main Avenue, Scranton, after she made false claims to police about damage to her car. After being interviewed, she admitted to the false claims. Thomas was arraigned on Dec. 15 on one count of fraud, and two counts of theft by deception and is currently held for a lack of $10,000 bail. She waived a preliminary hearing on Dec. 21. • THEFT CHARGES were filed on Nov. 21 against Yakov Popov, 22, of Hampton Street, Scranton, after he allegedly stole $542.01 from a Jiffy Lube on 739 Oak Street. After an interview with police, Popov admitted to taking an envelope containing the money. Det. Jeffery Jones was the arresting officer. Popov was charges by summons on one count each of theft and receiving stolen property. A preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 27. TAYLOR • ARSON CHARGES were filed against Bo Murray, 27, of Pocono Trailer Court, WilkesBarre, after he allegedly lit a mobile home on fire in Taylor to gain insurance money in Dec. 2010. He was arrested after interviews with many people close to Murray stated he had planned to total the trailer to gain profit. Ptlm. Stephen Derenick was the arresting officer. Murray was arraigned on Dec. 15 on two counts of arson and one count of conspiracy to commit arson. He is held for a lack of $25,000, and a preliminary hearing was continued to Jan. 3. - MATT MORGIS / FOR GO LACKAWANNA
Alleged abuse leaves Dunmore infant in ‘poor’ condition By MATT MORGIS For Go Lackawanna
A Dunmore man faces criminal charges after he allegedly forcefully shook a two-month-old infant Tuesday evening, leaving the child in “poor” condition, according to a criminal complaint and the Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office. Matthew Evans, 20, of Foote Street, Dunmore, faces charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child after the infant, Jadyn Cohen, became unresponsive as a result of the alleged abuse. According to the affidavit: Police received two calls from Tina Barber, who lives in the apartment above Evans, stating the infant was unresponsive and having trouble breathing. Evans was in sole custody of the child Tuesday at about
Medical personnel at Moses Taylor hospital reported that the victim has no brain activity…as well as additional injuries consistent with inflicted child abuse. His prognosis is poor. 6:51 p.m. as Dorri Cohen, the baby’s mother and Evans’ girlfriend, was at a friend’s home in Dunmore, according to police reports. The child was unresponsive when emergency crews arrived at the Foote Street home, and Jadyn was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital for treatment. “Medical personnel at Moses Taylor hospital reported that the victim has no
brain activity and testing indicates the victim suffers from bleeding on his brain as well as additional injuries consistent with inflicted child abuse. His prognosis is poor,” the district attorney’s office said in a press release issued Wednesday. Evans was interviewed by police and allegedly admitted to “forcefully picking (the) baby up while he was crying.” He also allegedly admitted to smoking synthetic marijuana on Tuesday evening. The infant has since been transported to Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, as the investigation continues, according to the district attorney’s office. Evans was arraigned Wednesday morning and held for a lack of $100,000 bail. All charges are pending, and a preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 28.
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email Friday morning. “This is also subject to any other conditions set forth by law enforcement.” “As long as we can be here, it’s the best thing,” Lotorto said, adding that the group is obtaining legal advice from a local attorney who asked to remain anonymous and American Civil Liberties Union attorney Mary Catherine Roper. Roper confirmed the affiliation on Thursday afternoon. “We’re not going away without a proper legal battle,” Vanorden said. The encampment was disbanded “due to various alleged criminal activities conducted and house at the encampment,” Szymanski wrote in an undated notice to the group. At least two members have been charged by Scranton police with taking computer monitors from a recycling room at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Members said last week that a man identified only as “Keith,” a Megan’s Law offender, participated in the protest for a short time but was asked to leave upon discovery of his prior conviction. An awareness concert and awards ceremony, regional Occupy meeting and training ses-
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Doherty fires back in veto letter Doherty had strong words for council in his Dec. 21 veto letter, saying that council’s calculation of increasing real estate taxes by 4.8 percent to generate $13.9 million is “erroneous” and that the increase would have to be higher. “Council’s prior action in reducing real estate taxes by 10 percent in 2011 created a warned-against shortfall for 2011. If council’s amended 2012 budget merely increases the real estate taxes by 4.8 percent, the net result is that the city will realize less real estate tax revenue in 2012 than it did in 2010. He said that council’s calculations are “another example of fiscal irresponsibility” and its budget omits the city’s legal obligation to guarantee bond payments by the Scranton Parking Authoity, “thus exposing the city to payments on the same in the event the authority defaults on its bond payment obligations.” The mayor also alleges that
vided by the administration. “All revenue streams that were adjusted in the 2012 budget, as amended, which include 888 (non-resident tax) money, as well as the parking tax, which was added and is a part of PEL’s revised recovery plan were based on figures provided by Ryan McGowan. 888 funding was also confirmed by tax collector, William Courtright,” Joyce wrote. “The mayor alleged that we did not allocate money for the Scranton Parking Authority. However, we did. $1.6 million dollars was added to the contingency fund, which we intended to reduce to $100,000 originally. This was done to assure that legislation would need to come before council before distributing $1.6 million dollars to the SPA.” Joyce said council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 27 for a vote to override the mayor’s veto.
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council “has been made fully aware” of the city’s financial crisis since March of 2011. To pay back the $5 million that may be borrowed from the Worker’s Compensation fund, Doherty again suggested leasing the parking meters to the SPA for $6 million or increasing the amount of unfunded debt borrowing from $6.7 million to $11.7 million. “In the event neither of these solutions are chosen by council, the disastrous effect may result in the risk of having to withhold paychecks for all city employees for at least three pay periods,” Doherty continued, saying he looks forward to meeting with council as soon as possible. Responding via e-mail on Wednesday, Joyce said that there is no miscalculation in council’s numbers and each number, including health care benefits and salaries, were pro-
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SCRANTON – Tom Gervasi began Wednesday’s court proceedings by hugging family and friends before the beginning of closing arguments in his arson case that was more than three years in the making. “I feel good. I feel good today,” Gervasi said. The same could not be said hours later when a jury of nine women and three men chose to convict the former Scranton fire fighter on 14 charges including arson and insurance fraud after more than five hours of deliberation. The verdict left Gervasi’s girlfriend hysterical.
District: Juvenile carried knife into Scranton High By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com
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“I’m never going to see him again! He’s gone!” she shouted soon after the decision was read. Sheriff’s deputies later called for an ambulance to transport the woman to a local hospital. Jurors agreed with the prosecution’s case built over the seven-day trial that Gervasi deliberately set fire to a garage at 1021 Mark Ave., Scranton, on June17, 2008. The structure had become part of a property dispute between Gervasi and the owner of 1023-25 Mark Ave., Otto Vasquez. On the day of the fire, Gervasi also parked a 2002 Cadillac Escalade in the garage that was last listed for sale at $14,999. He collected more than $17,000 in insurance money after the vehicle was destroyed in the blaze. In presenting his bankruptcy filings and classified ads advertising real estate and car “toys” for sale including a Fiat Spider convertible, prosecutors painted a picture of a man facing financial struggles who was los-
SCRANTON – A juvenile student at Scranton High School whose identity is not being released by the district was arrested and faces suspension and possible expulsion following heightened security measures that continued into Monday morning, Dec. 19. Superintendent William King said the measures followed a fight Thursday, Dec. 15, across the street from the school along Providence Road. Rumors of weapons being carried by students or even housed in the school soon followed, according to King. Extra security began Saturday when officials searched the school with the Scranton Police Department. On Sunday, 2,000 lockers inside the building were also searched. Neither initiative turned up any weapons, King said. But the1,850 students entering the building on Monday
had to pass through metal detectors as a final measure, a process that took nearly an hour to complete and shortened some class periods. “We wanted to make a statement today to say that we’re not going to tolerate this nonsense,” King said. During this morning’s search, one student was discovered with a knife. The safety measures preceded Wednesday’s meeting of the board of directors at Scranton High School where a they unanimously approved a replacement security system from Triguard Security Systems, Avoca, worth $74,021. King said there will “absolutely” be improved security at the school, but he declined to offer details. “We’re not going to stop there,” he said, referring to Monday’s search. Both high schools in the Scranton School District have mobile metal detectors.
ing a lifestyle of luxury he had come to enjoy. Defense attorney Paul Walker worked to argue away that theory, stating in his closing argument that Gervasi had a net worth of $400,000 in 2004. “If that’s financial destitution, put me there,” Walker said. Gervasi testified Tuesday that the blaze started after he failed to start an old chainsaw inside the garage and walked to another property along Mark Avenue to cut brush with a newer, working model. Walker told jurors in his closing argument that arson is often referred to as a “stealthy” crime. Starting a chainsaw in the middle of the day when residents were home and awake was anything but, he argued. “He might as well have shot off a bazooka at that point,” Walker said. When asked by his attorney if he set the June17, 2008 fire, Gervasi responded, “Absolutely not.”
But the prosecution, attorneys Bill Fisher and Mark Giannotti, said Gervasi’s knowledge and work as a former fire fighter led him to set the blaze when he knew lives would not be in grave danger. “He knew his friends are good. They’re fast and they’re not going to let anyone inside that house get hurt,” Giannotti said in his closing argument. That changed when the fire grew out of control and spread to both 1021 and 1023-25 Mark Avenue, displacing several residents in both apartment buildings. Prosecutors said Gervasi used a tire stuffed with gasoline soaked rags as a “wick” to start the blaze, a theory that was tested by Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal Russel Andres in November. Photos shown throughout the trial highlighted oxidized steel threads, indicating remnants of the tire allegedly used to start the blaze.
Giannotti said Gervasi had the “opportunity and means” to begin the blaze and that he established a pattern of activity at 1021Mark Avenue by working to clean up the property and surrounding residences he owned in the days leading up to the fire. Further, Giannotti said Wednesday that Gervasi relied “on the reluctance of on-scene fire fighters to conclude that he was the arsonist.” Judge Margaret Moyle set Gervasi’s bail at $250,000 and immediately remanded him into police custody. Due to his possession of property in other states, prosecutors alleged he could be a flight risk. Gervasi will be confined to house arrest, should he post bail. Sentencing is expected to take place within 90 days. Efforts to reach Walker on Thursday regarding any efforts to file an appeal were unsuccessful.
Scranton School District raises taxes by 1.94 percent By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com
SCRANTON – School district officials approved the 2012 budget by a 7-2 vote Wednesday night, and unanimously voted for a 2.12 mill tax increase, or 1.94 percent, to help bridge a shortfall and fund the $114,957,445 plan. A mill is a $1 tax on every $1,000 of assessed property value. The increase brings the millage rate for the district to 111.36. Following $2.25 million in cuts announced last week, the district still faced a potential deficit of $576,930 with a maximum tax increase of up to 2.29 mills at 2.1 percent. Additional expense savings were realized through smaller tax anticipation note repayment terms and the attrition of staff, according to Assistant Superintendent of Finances Gregg Sunday. The board unanimously approved two TAN notes worth a total of $11 million through Penn Security Bank and Trust during Wednesday’s
meeting. Directors Bob Sheridan and Dr. Lyn Ruane voted against the budget but in favor of the tax increase.
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Rep. Holden is ready for new territory SSD By JONATHAN RISKIND Times Leader Washington Bureau
MOOSIC – Stating Northeastern Pennsylvania “needs a strong voice in Congress,” Matt Cartwright told The Times Leader this week that he is “seriously considering” a run for the Democratic nomination in the 17th Congressional District. “I’m not ready to formally announce yet,” Cartwright, 50, said. “I will make my decision shortly after the New Year.” Cartwright, who has never held elective office, said he always has been interested in public service. An attorney with Munley, Munley & Cartwright in the firm’s Plains Township office, Cartwright said the congressional race “looks like a perfect opportunity” for him. “I’ve been representing middle-class people versus corporate America since I got out of law school,” Cartwright said. “And I have represented small businesses.”
Scranton, because rumors long had that city shifted to his district, but having Wilkes-Barre added was a surprise. Holden said he will show Wilkes-Barre residents that he “looks for solutions as opposed to throwing bombs and being involved in partisan conflict.”
he felt the district could have done more to further reduce expenses. After the plan passed, a vote against the increase would have been inconsequential. The tax increase is the third set to take effect in 2012 as Lackawanna County raised real estate taxes by 38 percent, and City Council’s approved budget calls for a 4.8 percent hike. The city plan was vetoed by Mayor Chris Doherty on Wednesday but can still be approved with a 4-1 override vote by council. During public comment, Scranton Federation of Teachers President Rosemary Boland reiterated a call made at prior meetings for a district-wide discipline policy. The suggestion followed the discovery of one student carrying a knife into Scranton High School on Monday and Boland’s own experience in accompanying two teachers who had to take a student and parent before
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Key issues for Holden He said he focuses on economic development issues through his work on the House committees on agriculture and transportation. “I look forward to the opportunity to represent the citizens in the new counties,” Holden said. Holden, 54, is a former real estate agent and insurance broker and probation officer who served as Schuylkill County sheriff from 1985 until he was elected to Congress in 1992. “He’s a moderate, blue collar, working-class guy,” said Terry
Madonna, a political science professor at Franklin & Marshall College. “He is not a stuffed shirt, not aloof. He is a Blue Dog, moderate Democrat who will certainly fit the Wilkes-Barre area.” Holden was rated the most conservative Democrat in the Pennsylvania delegation during the 111th Congress from 2009-10, according to the National Journal rankings. He is against abortion rights and he voted against Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California for House Minority Leader this year, instead casting a vote for a fellow House Blue Dog Democrat, Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina.
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WASHINGTON – Don’t be surprised to see U.S. Rep. Tim Holden traveling through the region over the holidays, and expect the Democrat from St. Clair to be shaking a lot of hands in the process. Who’s Tim Holden? If the congressional line drawing by Holden Pennsylvania Republicans holds, the 10-term Democrat from the17th District is the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre area’s new representative in the U.S. House. Holden said in an interview last week that the new lines are an “incumbent protection plan” offered up by the GOP to protect lawmakers such as Rep. Lou Barletta, RHazleton. Gone from Barletta’s 11th District are the Democratic strongholds that serve as the county seats for Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. That makes the freshman Barletta politically stronger for next year’s election, but it also puts more Democrats into Holden’s district, too. Holden said he plans to spend time introducing himself to people in the Wilkes-Barre area. He already had been spending time in
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District Judge Terrence Gallagher for the child’s refusal to follow school uniform policies. All students, Boland said, deserve a fair shot at an uninterrupted education. “When we have a few students in this district that are trying to prevent that from happening, it’s time for that to stop,” she said. Teachers are subjected to “the worst of the worst profanities” and students disobey teachers, administrators, school resource officers, and hall monitors, she claimed. “Who’s running the school? The inmates or the adults?” she asked. In other business, the board unanimously agreed to pay its share, 34.54 percent, of the lease of a high speed printing press and cutter for the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County. The district will pay $12,157.41 annually for the next 10 years towards the $296,222 piece of equipment, including interest. Costs for the lease are distributed among the nine districts that send students to the vocational center.
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PRING BROOK TOWNSHIP – Veterans assembled at the Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Home in Spring Brook Twp. helped welcome home a group of fellow warriors as a special piece of military equipment completed an unusual journey on Dec. 17.
More than 50 veterans, Boy Scouts, and other local residents traveled to the funeral home at 3 First Street on a blustery afternoon to cheer on three local veterans as they delivered a 1967 Kaiser military ambulance to its new owner. The trio of veterans - Pfc. Richard Mott of Gouldsboro, Spc. Gennady Vovchuk of Long Pond, and Sgt. 1st Class Leigh Ross of Spring Brook Township - spent 17 days driving the ambulance from its previous home in Clearwater, Fla., to its new home in the Poconos.
Strauch, who was moved to buy the ambulance in November after learning of his father’s service in World War II, was trying to figure out the best way of moving the vehicle north before winter set in. “My dad had been a combat medic in World War II, which I didn’t learn about until after he died, and I was looking for a unique way to honor his service,” Strauch said. “I found this ambulance and was going to bring it up on a truck, but then I met Rich Mott from the American Legion, who volun-
teered to drive it up with the other veterans.” Drivers made stops at veteran care homes and hospitals along the way to spread cheer and goodwill to disabled veterans. The mission also included a stop at Arlington National Cemetery where they were given special access to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Another highlight was a stop in Gainesville, Fla., that let the veterans meet two surviving members from the party of U.S. See AMBULANCE, Page 11
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Bolus dinner, a Christmas tradition, continues at St. Lucy’s By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com
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Brian Strauch greets Pfc. Richard Mott, one of the three ambulance drivers that drove a 1967 Kaiser ambulance to VFW Post 5207 in Spring Brook Twp. from Clearwater, Fla. The trip concluded with a ceremony at the Brian Arthur Strauch Funeral Home on Saturday.
veterans every single day.” Strauch said he intends to display the ambulance outside of his funeral home during funeral services for veterans, weather permitting. He also intends to enter the vehicle in local parades and ceremonies, and he hopes the ambulance serves as a memorial to future generations
of Americans. “When you look in the back of that ambulance and think of how many lives may have been lost in there, or how many have been saved there, it really is a sacred place,” Strauch said. “No one can look at that and not think of the sacrifice our veterans have made.”
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Marines that raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the battle for Iwo Jima in World War II. “It was a pure coincidence in Gainesville. We walked in and the staff told us, ‘You’re going to meet the Iwo Trio,’” Ross said. “Those guys were part of history, and meeting them was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” “These men were there, actually raising the flag in the image we see so often,” added Vovchuk, who is still on active duty with the U.S. Army while awaiting a medical discharge. “It’s a piece of living history.” Each man also used the ceremony to reflect on the service of medics and medical personnel in their own military experiences. Ross, a veteran of both the 1991 Persian Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom, talked about how combat medics saved his life after we was wounded in an ambush. Vovchuk said the trip was also used to raise funds for veterans’ service organizations, including the local groups Hunts for Healing and the NEPA Veterans Multicare Alliance. “The local groups we were able to help on this trip are 100 percent dedicated to helping veterans in northeastern Pennsylvania,” Vovchuk said. “Everything we raised for these groups stays here in NEPA to help our
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When Scranton businessman Bob Bolus originally had the “crazy” idea to host a free dinner open to the public on Christmas Day17 years ago, he had trouble convincing potential venues that anyone would show up. Almost two decades later, his annual holiday tradition now attracts close to 3,000 people. The buffet-style dinner will be held at St. Lucy’s Church, 949 Scranton St., Scranton, on Dec. 25 from noon to 6 p.m. Takeout and delivery will be available. Bolus’ face lit up as he recalled the first time he organized the now massive undertaking just two weeks before Christmas. “It just happened at a point in my life when I felt I was in a position to give something back. It was something I always wanted todo.Mykidswereallgrownup, andonedayafewfriendsofmine said, ‘Let’s have a dinner,’” Bolus explained. After having trouble finding a hall to host the event, he asked Rev. Paul Cottone of St. Lucy’s Church, who passed away in 2006, if he could use their auditorium, having fond memories of growing up near the house of worship as a young Boy Scout. “He looked at me and said, ‘I think you’re crazy because who do you think is going to show up here on Christmas day?’ I said, ‘I haven’t the slightest idea, but I want to give it a try,’” Bolus said with a laugh. To everyone’s surprise, 150 people came that year, which grew to over 2,800 in 2010. He expects even more in 2011, increasing the number of turkeys from last year’s 75 to 95 this year. He’s advertised the dinner in a variety of ways and had extended an invitation to flood victims in Luzerne and Susquehanna counties. “After the devastation they went through, they don’t have to sit there and feel bad. They can have Christmas, too, and that’s what I want to see happen, so we’re preparing for more and more people,” he said. “It’s not just for Lackawanna County or the city of Scranton. It’s for everyone.” Dinnerwillincludeturkey,potatoes,stuffing,cranberrysauce,
mixed salad, corn, green beans, desserts, soda, and coffee, and takeout boxes are offered to everyone as they leave. Leftovers aredonatedtovolunteersandlocal charities, and a Santa Claus will be on hand to offer gifts to children in attendance. LeeMorganwillbeamongthe volunteers that day, who cook and serve food in the hall as well as deliver meals to those who cannot attend. “That’s my favorite day of the whole year. I just love being there with the people, even Bob,” he joked. “This is the greatest event, in my opinion, that takes places in this city or in this county all year.” For Bolus, the most important part of the holiday isn’t just the food but making new friends and catching up with old ones. “When they go home and watch some TV, people might get a little lonely, but once they heat the (takeout) meal up, they still remember the camaraderie and the spirit of Christmas that they got to share with hundreds of people. People never have to be alone or without a meal, and that’s what this is about,” Bolus emphasized. “Just bring your appetite and yourChristmasspirit.That’sallI ask.”
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Season’s savings with after Christmas sales Just when you think the shopping season is over, you catch a commercial for a “One Day Sale” and start mapping out the after Christmas sales.
There is nothing worse than walking into a store on Dec. 26 to find the items that you purchased for family and friends now marked up to 50 percent off. On the flip side, there is no better time to grab your Christmas money and head out shopping. Many people look for bargains in the department store, but veteran deal hunters seek sales on products that they can use to build a stockpile for next Christmas. Some of the popular sale items are wrapping paper, Christmas cards, and Christmas décor which are already being discounted online. For those who don’t want to find a place to store these items until Christmas 2012, think about how you can use these items throughout the year. Christmas cards can be found for as little as $.25 a box, usually for a box of 50 cards. Think about tossing the actual cards and using the envelopes, which you can never find at such a huge discount. Wrapping paper can be used all year round. In the past, I have turned the wrapping paper inside out and allowed my kids to color the paper. It’s very durable and encourages creativity. You can also use the one of a kind artwork to wrap presents throughout the year. Finally, think about stocking up on ornaments. These make great teacher gifts and never go out of style. Aim to pay less than $1 per ornament after discounts. Walmart will be hosting a huge after-Christmas sale starting on Monday, Dec. 26.Stores will feature 50 percent off select Christmas candy, toys, and
DEAL DETECTIVE JENNA URBAN season decor. Select clothing will be priced as low as $3, and kids and baby licensed sleepwear will be available for $6. Walmart.com will also be running these sales while supplies last. Starting Dec. 30, seasonal decor items will be reduced to 75 percent off. Think about gifts that will last you throughout the year. Target has marked select toys and holiday décor to 30 percent off with additional discounts usually taken on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. January is a great time to buy toys for birthday parties throughout the year. In my own experience, I have gotten toys under $5 that retail for over $30. Clothing sales are also very popular because it’s easy to stock up for the following year. Whether you are shopping for gifts, decorations or for a holiday stockpile, be sure to check online for extra savings with printable coupons at www. coupons.com and www.mommysavesbig.com. There really is no stress with after Christmas shopping, so it’s a good time to have fun while finding deals. If you find a hot bargain, be sure to share it with us at www.facebook.com/golackawanna. JENNA URBAN, the Go Lackawanna Deal Detective, is a mother of three children living in Dunmore. Find more deals at www.bucktownbargains.com and read her advice each week in Go Lackawanna.
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Rusted Root will perform at the Scranton Hardware Bar on Wednesday.
Group returns to NEPA, roots By MATT MORGIS For Go Lackawanna
Rusted Root has played in northeastern Pennsylvania several times over the past year, and they continue to return, according to singer Michael Glabicki, because of the warm reception from audiences here. The band will return again when they play at the Scranton Hardware Bar, 519 Linden St., Scranton, on Wednesday, Dec. 28 with openers Nowhere Slow and Kriki. Since its formation in 1990, the Pittsburgh-based act has sold over 3 million records, broken into the mainstream, and played shows across the globe. “Right now we’re back in the studio making a record,” Glabicki said. “That’s our main focus, but we also need to test the new material. One of the best audiences for our band has always been Scranton.” The six-piece acoustic-rock act has released six studio al-
IF YOU GO WHAT: Rusted Roots, with Nowhere Slow and Kriki WHEN: Wed., Dec. 28, doors at 6 p.m., show begins at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Scranton Hardware Bar, 519 Linden St., Scranton COST: $24 in advance, $29 on day of show. INFO: www.ticketfly.com/ event/74687
bums, three EPs, one live album, and one greatest hits record. The group’s last record, “Stereo Rodeo,” was its first in seven years. “Our last record was to let people know that we were back and were making music again,” Glabicki said. “With this new one, we’re not only back, we’re back to our old selves.” And when comparing the new material to past work, he said it’s not far off. “It’s very danceable and energetic,” he said. “It’s happier than the last record but, more than anything, we returned to
our rock roots. I think it’s something fans will be happy with. We have a few more songs to go, and we’re really hoping this will be out in the April.” As far as career goals, there isn’t much left for a band like Rusted Root to accomplish. “At this point in the game, I think everyone in the band would be happy if we could just write and record music for the rest of our lives,” he said. “Obviously there is always room to develop, but if we can all stay connected to music, that would be success.” Fans should be happy with the set list the band has prepared. Fan favorites from each album are expected to be played along with at least four new songs from the album currently being recorded. “We’re going to have fun on stage,” Glabicki said. “The area has always been good to us, and we’re sure they will let us know if the new tunes are headed in the right direction.”
‘It’s happier than the last record but, more than anything, we returned to our rock roots. I think it’s something fans will be happy with.’ Rusted Root singer Michael Glabicki On material being created for the group’s upcoming album.
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First Night Scranton 2012 Co-Chairs Damian the Magician, left, and Paige Balitski gather as center court of the Mall at Steamtown. The mall serves an an anchor venue for the second consecutive year.
“We will have music from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, actors dressed up as hippies, greasers, cheerleaders, poodleskirted teens and Disco Fever dancers, and more,” Balitski said. The rock and roll theme was chosen because the committee felt a party atmosphere was needed after such a difficult economic year for many in the region. The family-friendly event offers an alternative to the traditional celebration and provides an impressive annual economic impact in the city’s downtown. Hotel rooms fill up quickly with some including the Hilton Scranton and Conference
IF YOU GO WHAT: First Night Scranton WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 31, 3 p.m.-midnight. WHERE: Various venues throughout downtown Scranton, including the anchor venue, the Mall at Steamtown. COST: $10 for a First Night button that provides access to all venues, $5 for senior citizens, free for children under 5. Buttons are available now at all Gerrity’s Supermarket locations, the Mall at Steamtown main office, the Scranton Cultural Center, the Lackawanna County Children’s Library, and Duffy Accessories. INFO: www.firstnightscranton.com.
Center offering overnight packages. “Many people go into new businesses and will return to patronize that business in the new year,” Balitski said. FNS planners hope to attract more than 5,000 revelers to Scranton next Saturday evening with events begin-
ning at 3 p.m. and conclude at midnight with a community chorus singing “Auld Lang Syne” and a fireworks display. Must-see acts this year include The Winstons, a Motown group; doowop performers The Magics; 12-yearold singer/songwriter Mollie
Edsell; and the husband-andwife harmonizing duo, Common Threads. New this year are clowns Cosmo and Connie; the Whirlygigs, a hula hoop-themed act; and Lollipop Facepaiting. Community favorites including juggler Rob Smith and Damian the Magician continue to lend their talents and support. Starting fresh after 12 years of successful events can be challenging, but Balitski said she’s proud of the work that will make this year’s celebration possible. She’s confident that a foundation has been set that will allow FNS to live on thanks to so many dedicated volunteers.
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SCRANTON – For the last 12 years, First Night Scranton has been backed by either a local economic development group or the city of Scranton itself. That changes as the non-alcoholic New Year’s Eve celebration with roots tied to Boston’s first celebration in 1976 and the local division tackles its first full event as a non-profit organization. “The city gave us a two year commitment,” FNS 2012 Co-Chair Paige Balitski explained. “It was understood from the beginning that a new organization would undertake the task of getting non-profit status and building its own committee and volunteers and, of course, funding.” That task, while monumental to some, has brought a revised passion and a plethora of new ideas to the group. Last year, the successful decision was made to choose an anchor venue, the Mall at Steamtown, to host a wide variety of events. “Because this is a winter event you must always think about how the weather will affect attendance. We were so successful with the mall being the anchor for First Night Scranton last year it only made sense to do it again,” Balitski said. “You pull into the parking garage, take the elevator or escalator up inside the mall, and you already have six acts going on. Then, you can catch a shuttle or horsedrawn carriage outside and go not more than two blocks to the other venues.” Shrinking the geographic footprint of FNS may be part of the reason the event broke all previous attendance records last year. Past events have been built around a central theme, including last year’s Victorian celebration. This year, the event follows a cue from Dick Clark as it intends to rock in the new year.
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First Night Scranton 2012 schedule of events • Gene Dempsey Orchestra, swing music, Mall at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., 7, 8:10, and 9:40 p.m. • Damian the Magician, Pennsylvania’s foremost magical entertainer, Mall at Steamtown, 7:40., 9., and 10:20 p.m. • Groove Train, high energy dance music, showmobile, 200 block of North Washington Ave., 7-9 p.m. • Jung Burgo, original rock, showmobile, 9:45-11:50 p.m. • The Winstons, the hits of Motown, Elm Park Church, 712 Linden St., 8, 9:15, and 10:30 p.m. • John Graham, the Superman of magic, Elm Park Church, 7:30, 8:45, and 10 p.m. • The Magic’s, ’50s Doo Wop, Leahey Hall, University of Scranton, 800 Linden St., 7:45, 9:15, and 10:45 p.m. • Crimson Tears, contemporary rock, Leahey Hall, 7:15, 8:45, and 10:15 p.m. • Rob Harvey, easy listening, Northern Lights Espresso Bar, 536 Spruce St., 8:15, 9:30, and 10:45 p.m. • Poetry reading, AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., 8, 9:15, and 10:30 p.m. • Mollie Edsell, folk rock, AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., 7:30, 8:45, and 10 p.m. • Sarah Yzkanin, modern music, Scranton Fire headquarters, 518 Mulberry St., 7:45, 9:15, and 10:45 p.m. • Rob Smith, juggler, Scranton Fire headquarters, 8:30 and 10 p.m.; Elm Park Church, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Whirligig Hoopers, hula hoop show, Mall at Steamtown, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 p.m. • Common Threads, contemporary duo, Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, 100 Adams Ave., 7-9 p.m. • Cosmo and Connie, facepainting and balloons, Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, 7-11 p.m. • John O’Connell, caricature artist, food court, Mall at Steamtown, second floor, 7-11p.m. • Lollipop Facepainters, facepainting and more, Boscovs, Mall at Steamtown, 7-10 p.m. • Cassandra the Fortuneteller, Bon-Ton, Mall at Steamtown, 7-11:30 p.m. • Young Rock Band, review, Gallucci’s Music, 224 Wyoming Ave., 7:30-9:30 p.m. • ’70’s Disco, flashback disco, Vintage Theater, 119 Penn Ave., 7-11:30 p.m. • Here We Are In Spain, improvisational comedy group, William J. Nealon Federal Building, 235 North Washington Ave., 8, 9:15, and 10:30 p.m. • Michael Jinx, magic for the 21st century, Cangianno’s/Chocolate Creations, 400 Spruce St., 7, 8:30, and 10 p.m. • Mike Simon, vaudeville juggler and magician, Ritz Theater Lobby, 222 Wyoming Ave., 7:30, 9, and 10:30 p.m. • Poem in my Pocket, poems written just for you, Ritz Theater Lobby, 7-9 p.m. • Brookvalley Farms, horsedrawn carriage rides, main entrance, Mall at Steamtown, 6-11 p.m. • Family bingo, food court, Mall at Steamtown, second floor, 3-6 p.m. Source: firstnightscranton.com
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Simon says come to First Night By ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER lbaumeister@theabingtonjournal.com
Magic, juggling and comedy blend together in the vaudeville-inspired act of First Night Performer Mike Simon, 24, of Scranton. Drawing from the classic acts of people like Harry Houdini, W. C. Fields, the Three Stooges, and the Marx Brothers, Simon said he first developed his interest in vaudeville and the theater when he was 10 years old. “I love that style of comedy,” he said. “It’s unfortunate we don’t see that kind of thing today.” Vaudeville was a genre of variety entertainment in the United States and Canada for about 50 years, ending in the 1930s. Simon recalls watching a magician perform when he was in first grade. He began doing research and falling in love with the vaudeville era. While attending Penn State University, Simon said he started getting more serious about his interest when he joined juggling and magic clubs at the school. While in college, he and some friends formed a group and started giving performances. He has now been performing professionally for about seven years. Simon said he likes to incorporate a lot of audience participation into his shows, and one of his favorite things about performing is watching people enjoy the act. “I love to see the kind of wide va-
Juggler, magician, and comedian Mike Simon will be performing his vaudevilleinspired acts during First Night Scranton.
riety of reactions you get from the audience - from laughter to blank stares,” he said. Simon said he’ll also be assisted by his fiancée, Kaitlyn, during his three 30-minute sets inside the Ritz Theater Lobby, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Simon’s performances begin at 7:30, 9, and 10:30 p.m.
Simon said he hopes a lot of people will come to First Night Scranton 2012. “There is a wide variety of entertainment, and something for everybody,” he said. For more information about magician Mike Simon, visit www.mikesimonmagic.com.
Get your Groove Train on downtown By DON McGLYNN that’s very unique, to have a dmcglynn@theabingtonjournal.com chance to be a part of a fam-
Popular local band Groove Train will be one of the returning acts performing at First Night Scranton 2012. Groove Train will help get the night started, taking the stage at the showmobile in the 200 block of North Washington Avenue at 7 p.m. The group has graced the stage of the yearly event held on New Year’s Eve in downtown Scranton several times before. “We’re honored to have been asked,” said Dave Chaump. “It’s something
ily-oriented event on New Year’s that’s not centered around alcohol. It’s enjoyable.” It also gives Chaump and the group’s lead singer Rebecca Santoro Hetzel, the Abington Heights Middle School chorus and band teachers, respectively, a chance to play a venue where their students can come and watch. “Every year we do this, students from the middle school and high school come down to support us. It’s great,” said Chaump.
During the past seven years, the group has become best known as a cover band, playing private parties, weddings and clubs. They’ve grown a reputation for their ability to perform almost any style of music, and their set list covers music from the 1950s to today’s top 40 hits. With this year’s theme of “Rock In New Year’s Eve” that repertoire is going to come in handy as they plan to crank out some of the classic songs and new favorites. Groove Train released its first, self-titled album this summer and plans on includ-
ing some of the in their First Night set. “We’re pumped. We’re hoping everyone comes early to hear Groove Train and stays to hear the other acts,” said Chaump. “We want to thank the First Night committee and acknowledge all the work they do. They volunteer and put in a lot of their time and our hats are off to them for putting forth the effort and giving the community something to be proud of.” For more information, visit www.GrooveTrainBand.com.
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Winstons recall magic of Motown By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com
New) Electric Slide,” a track that comedian Bernie Mac featured on the 100th episode of his popular Fox sitcom, accoring to Phillips. “I’m still having fun doing it. When I left the other classic groups and started doing The Winstons thing, it feels like instead of the ending of a 30-year career, which I had out there, it’s like I’m just beginning it and having fun again,” Phillips emphasized. “I still stay motivated because that’s really what I want to do. I want to keep that era that we came up in, which is the ’60s, alive. I’m going to do that as long as I can, as long as we have an audience for it. I definitely seem to still find audiences that are into that Motown era and the classic soul era.” Along with their own original music, the band will run through their crowd-pleasing “Memories of Motown”
review, which includes classic cuts from The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and other legends of the time – songs Phillips guarantees “everybody will know.” “That was an era of classic, classic music. Sometimes I think, ‘What would be the classic music from this new music out here today?’ They’re doing they’re own thing, and I don’t take nothing from them. Times change. There’s nothing you can do about it except change with it or just stick with what you’re doing and make the best of it,” he said. “I want to be a part of what I think is the greatest era of music of all time… That’s the only era I really want to do. I mean, when you get the feeling of hearing these classic songs that we do, there’s nothing like that.”
This year at First Night Scranton, people can twist their way into the New Year with the Whirligig Hoopers, whose motto is, “To hoop is to smile with your whole body.” In their First Night performance, members Jenny Hill and Susan Anderson will conduct three 20-minute long choreographed segments and incorporate the audience into the acts. Shows at the Mall at Steamtown begin at 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 p.m. The group has previously done street performances during First Fridays in Scranton and “hooping in the park events” at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre and is excited for the opportunity to be featured on a big stage. “People always leave with a smile on their face,” Anderson said. “Sometimes the funniest people are the adults. They are usually reluctant, but once we talk them into trying it, they have a good time.” Through Body Hoops Fitness, the duo also teaches hoop fitness classes, arrange hoop jams in local parks and community centers, and run workshops in making hoops. Jenny and Susan also sell a wide variety of homemade hoops at different price ranges. According to Anderson, there are many benefits to hooping. “There are some big fitness aspects, but it also gives you a big spiritual lift,” she said. “It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun.” For Anderson, hooping has been more that just a fun hobby. “It was life changing,” she said. “It opened up a whole different world.” There will be a grand opening of their new building, Body Language Studios on Thursday, Dec. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 239 Schuyler Ave., Kingston. The event will feature dance performances, hooping, and live piano music. The Whirligig Hoopers also hold a Hoop Jam on Tuesdays from 8 to10 p.m. at Rodano’s on the Square, WilkesBarre. For more information, email whirilgighoopers@gmail.com.
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Him Father” became a hit. Spencer gave him his blessing to perform “Color Him Father” and Phillips took over The Winstons name in 1996, leading the band ever since. “The theme of The Winstons was ‘Color Him Father.’ We’re still keeping that alive. It’s always a joy and pleasure doing that. I just enjoy it every time we go out on stage,” Phillips said, adding that it holds special meaning for him, as his own father passed away when he only 4 years old. “On some of the CDs, I’ve done a couple of other songs honoring the fathers. One of them is called ‘Honor My Father,’ another called ‘My Father,’ and another song called ‘Put Your Hands Up For Your Father.’” The Winstons have since released a self-titled record which contained “(The
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The Winstons will perform the hits of the Motown era at Elm Park Church, 712 Linden St., during First Night Scranton 2012.
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First Night Scranton chose a theme of classic music to ring in the new year, but for The Winstons frontman “Jumpin’” Joe Phillips, celebrating classic soul and Motown is a year-round event. The Winstons, playing at the Elm Park Church, 712 Linden St., will join The Magics and local acts like the Gene Dempsey Orchestra, Jung Bergo, Crimson Tears, Groove Train, Common Threads, Mollie Edsell, Sarah Yzkanin, and Rob Harvey of the Allentown band Vose in various venues across the city, starting at 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and running until midnight. Getting his start playing in bands in high school, Phillips received his big break into the music business in 1976 when he joined The Manhattans as a guitarist. Their song “Kiss and Say Goodbye” was the number one song in the country at the time, and this opportunity led to many more, joining The Stylistics, the Chi-lites, The Delfonics, Jerry Butler, Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes, and Ray, Goodman & Brown, and more on the road over the years. “I grew up in that era of classic soul and Motown,” Phillips recalled. “Before I was ever involved in music myself, I was going to the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. I used to see acts like The Delfonics and The Bluenotes and things like that, and I said, ‘Hey, that’s what I want to do. I would like to work with some of these guys.’ That’s what I was hoping would happen. “I never realized that it would happen.” A promoter putting together an oldies show at The Greek Theatre in Los Angles, Calif., in 1996 asked Phillips about getting The Winstons back together, but founder Richard Lewis Spencer had since retired from the business not long after their 1969 song “Color
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Meeting the people behind the performers INFINITE IMPROBABILITY RICH HOWELLS Before Corey Taylor began his exceptional solo performance on Dec. 9 at the Starland Ballroom in New Jersey, he laid down three simple ground rules with the audience. The first two – no nudity and no dancing, at least on his part – were things he assured the audience they would not wish to see anyway. The third, however, is the reason I suspect many were there to see him in the first place. “I will not lie to you tonight, and that is my promise,” Taylor told the intimate crowd. People seem to either love or loathe the loudmouthed frontman of Slipknot and Stone Sour, but Taylor strikes me as the type that feeds off your reaction whichever way. He has made some bold creative choices in his career, so it came as no surprise when I heard that he had tried his hand at being an author, writing “Seven Deadly Sins: Settling the Argument Between Born Bad and Damaged Good,” and planned a subsequent “Evening With…” tour to promote it. The format of the show was what I didn’t expect, but it fit his theme of honesty perfectly. He knows how to command an audience, and that night was no different, but he also knew when to let them sway him as well. He began by warming up with a little humor, of which he exudes in abundance, before reading a chapter from his book on music - specifically music he detests - leading to continued laughs. Corey then opened the floor to a question and answer session. The questions were actually quite good, and his answers were even better. He showed off both serious and silly sides of his personality, describing how a violent sickness brought on by a European
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Dax Riggs performed two very different sets at New York City venues on the weekend of Dec. 9.
McDonald’s led to the creation of the seemingly unrelated Stone Sour single “Through Glass” one minute and telling a touching story about how a Slipknot fan with a rougher childhood than his tumultuous own put things into perspective for him. He rounded out the evening playing over an hour of acoustic songs, including covers that ranged from Nine Inch Nails’ “Something I Can Never Have” and the Elvis hit “Burning Love” to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ “You Got Lucky” to The Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses.” He also, of course, played every Stone Sour and Slipknot track you could feasibly play acoustically, including a surprise cover of “Spit It Out,” a usually fast-paced monster of a song. He dedicated “Snuff” to Slipknot bassist Paul Gray, who passed away unexpectedly last year. As everyone sang along, it was obvious that the vocalist’s mind was far away for those few
minutes, and when it returned, he began to cry as he thanked the audience for that moment. It’s not often that you see a metal singer with the guts to cry in front of his fellow tough guys, but his earnestness has always been a trademark of his songwriting, so why not his stage show? The next two days, I was fortunate enough to catch a very different but equally frank solo artist at The Rock Shop in Brooklyn and The Mercury Lounge in New York City. I was first introduced to Dax Riggs as the singer of underground sludge metal act Acid Bath when I was in high school, but admittedly, I hadn’t followed his career since. Following that weekend, I regret this error wholeheartedly. After Acid Bath, he formed Agents of Oblivion and Deadboy & the Elephantmen before finally touring under his own name, releasing bluesy, swampy stoner rock under each moniker with equally impressive results. On
Dec. 10, he primarily performed cuts off his latest solo record, “Say Goodnight to the World,” but seemed to cut the set short in reaction to some overzealous, and likely high, fans that were bringing the night down. It was satisfying as a first-time live listener, but the following night at The Mercury proved to be a true fan experience. My friend who accompanied me was a much more diehard devotee for years, having gone drinking with the man until all hours of the morning the last time he visited the Big Apple. If her past experiences meeting Riggs didn’t speak to how down-toearth and approachable he is, this set certainly displayed that propensity. The entire performance was put together in less than 24 hours, as his drummer had to unexpectedly fly back home due to a family emergency. Rather than cancel the show, Dax brought sheets of songs he was familiar enough with to play and tackled stripped-down versions
of his own material as well as obscure covers like John Conolly’s “Fiddler’s Green” and “St. James Infirmary Blues,” made famous by Louis Armstrong. Several longtime fans agreed that 90 percent of the set was brand new material, at least to them. What struck me was how shy he appeared on stage, joking how he was “screwing up” every song when everyone believed he was doing just fine. He wasn’t afraid to take his audience to a place where he wasn’t entirely comfortable, and if that isn’t brave, it’s definitely honest. I’d venture to say it’s both. Taylor and Riggs belong in the same article because, while they represent two sides of the music industry - one being a multi-platinum star and the other a cult icon - both bring sincerity to the stage, a trait sorely lacking in many of today’s artists. Playing a character can be entertaining, but we are who we are, and I find that person much more intriguing. Thanks for sharing, gentlemen.
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Valley View’s Liz Aniska attemps to clear a rebound past Kate Purcell of Holy Cross.
TOM ROBINSON for believing that they erased any doubts about their ability to contend for a repeat championship while falling to Montrose, 53-51, in a rematch of last season’s allseason division championship game. The Lions are 0-6, but they are also the only winless team that must still be regarded as a championship contender. “Absolutely,” Lackawanna Trail coach Andrew Kettel said when asked if the effort was the best his team has produced to date. “In the second half, we played outstanding.” TheValleyViewgirlstooka1-4 record into a game against a team that was 4-0. The Lackawanna Trail boys took their 0-5 mark into a game against a 3-1opponent on a threegame winning streak. Valley View won with relative ease over a team that had been beating by an average of 67-27. Lackawanna Trail made sure it was not easy for Montrose on a night when the Lions had a lot of
things go wrong. Starter Matt Flynn suffered a leg injury in the first minute and did not return. Second-leading scorer Lyle Sweppenheiser fouled out 36 seconds into the fourth quarter after reserve Tyler Rzucidlo had also left with an injury. “We had two freshmen on the floor against a very good basketball team,” Kettel said of the stretch in which his Lions erased a12-pointdeficitandforcedthree late ties. Despite the winless record, that finish helped Kettel stick to his belief that the Lions can turn their season around. “It’s not Christmas yet,” Kettel said after the loss. “Last year, we peaked early in the first half (of league play) and had trouble in the second half. “There are a lot of games to play. That’s what the exhibition season is for – to get better. We played real good teams. I think that’s what has gotten us better.” Duffy has an easy explanation for how the Valley View girls are getting better. Point guard Caroline Mancuso, who scored11of her18 points after Holy Cross had closed withSee ROBINSON, Page 20
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Completely disregarding the first two-plus weeks that make up the non-league portion of the high school basketball season would be a mistake. Ignoring what happens under the spotlight of tournament play in the week ahead would be another. The early results, however, were less relevant for some teams than others. When Lackawanna League basketball play opened for the girls Tuesday and boys Wednesday, two teams, in particular, were trying to operate from the premise that no damage had been done in a rough stretch of non-league play to begin the season. “The preseason doesn’t matter,” Valley View coach John Duffy said Tuesday night after his Cougars improved to 2-4 overall by handing Holy Cross its first loss, 49-37, in a Division 2 opener. “We’re 1-0 in the league. “We’re right there with (unbeaten defending champion) Dunmore and whoever else won tonight.” The Lackawanna Trail boys were hoping to walk away from Wednesday’sgamewithasimilar attitude. Instead, the Lions had to settle
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Rich Hall brought the Electric City Chargers to new levels in his first season as head coach. Hall is already aiming higher. “Next year, I intend to have my team getting ready for Florida in January,” Hall said. The Chargers fell one game short of that accomplishment this season. They won the Regional American Football League title but lost a rematch of the RAFL final in the Metro Bowl to fall one game
short of the United States Football Alliance championships in Florida. Hall, formerly the team’s defensive coordinator, guided Electric City to a 14-1 season, including a perfect regular season in which the defensive unit allowed just five touchdowns. Former Lackawanna College linebacker Roy Glenn was the team’s leading tackler and part of a three-man linebacker corps that combined for more than 200 tackles.
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Tournament play dominates holiday week By TOM ROBINSON For Go Lackawanna
The Taylor Lions Club holiday basketball tournaments at Riverside High School will feature half of the defending Lackawanna League divisional champions and another team that advanced to the second round of the state tournament. West Scranton, Lackawanna Trail, and host Riverside each have both of their teams in the Taylor fields. The Riverside and Lackawanna Trail boys and the West Scranton girls are defending divisional champions while the West Scranton boys are trying to build on a trip to the second-round of the state tournament after finishing second in the regular season. The Lynett Memorial Tournament, like the Taylor Lions, has both boys’ and girls’ events, featuring four teams each. It has the Scranton boys and Dunmore girls, arguably the top teams in Lackawanna County, at the Lackawanna College Student Union. BOYS’ BASKETBALL West Scranton needed a fourth-quarter rally to defeat Riverside in last year’s Taylor final. Malcolm Sweeting, one of the key players in that comeback, is back for the Invaders who open Tuesday at 6 against defending Lackawanna Division 3 cham-
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Glenn joined Leon Black and Thomas McFarland at linebacker. Black is from Bishop McDevitt in Harrisburg where, in addition to playing linebacker, he was the fullback and lead blocker for current Philadelphia Eagles standout LeSean McCoy. Brothers Tim and Thomas McFarland helped lead the team on each side of the ball. Tim McFarland threw for more than 3,400 yards with 35 touchdowns and just seven in-
pion Lackawanna Trail. Riverside, the defending Lackawanna Division 2 and District 2 Class AA champion, plays MMI Prep in the second game. Lackawanna Trail won the Feeney Tournament at West Side Tech last season and is new to the Taylor Lions boys’ event. The tournament concludes Thursday with the consolation game at 6, followed by the championship. The Lynett Memorial, the oldest tournament in the county in its 61st year, begins Monday night with Dunmore playing Holy Cross at 6 and Scranton opening defense of its title against Scranton Prep at 8. The tournament concludes Wednesday with games at 6 and 8. All-state selection Terry Turner is back to lead Scranton after earning Most Valuable Player honors last year when the Knights ripped Dunmore, 77-47, in a non-competitive championship game. Scranton led 18-0 after just 3:18. All-tournament choice Malik Draper is back. Connor Callejas of Holy Cross made the all-tourney team last season as a freshman. The Peter Turonis Classic will be played at Lakeland Tuesday and Thursday. Carbondale and Mid Valley open Tuesday at 6. Valley View plays Lakeland at 8. terceptions. Thomas McFarland had 70 tackles, 7 ½ sacks, and two interceptions. The Chargers beat the Predators, 18-16, in the RAFL final and lost to them, 14-13, Dec. 17 at Wilkes University. “The season went great,” said Hall, who was an assistant with the NEPA Miners before moving to the Chargers. “It went better than expected. “Our defense was the best I’ve ever put on the field.” Bryan Hooks led the team with four interceptions. A rotation of eight defensive linemen helped keep pressure on up front. Damon Saxon, King’s alltime leading rusher, led the Chargers in rushing.
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Mid Valley’s Courtney Keyasko, left, comes down with a rebound against Old Forge on Tuesday. Both teams participate in the Lou Camoni Memorial Tournament during the holiday break.
North Pocono will host the James Akens Tournament Thursday and Friday. The Trojans will be joined by three outof-state Christian schools. North Pocono opens with Grace
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in two with 6:48 left, suffered a broken leg late in soccer season. Mancuso scored just one point intheopener,buthasaveraged18 in five games since. The Lady Crusaders were helpless in attempts to stop her from getting intothepaintondriveslateinthe game. Valley View was not the only team to win an opener despite an inferior non-league record. Defending Division 1 girls’ champion West Scranton, which had been 2-3, handed Wallenpaupack its first loss. Scranton beat
Academy of Hagerstown, Md. Thursday at 7:30. Abington Heights and Old Forge each travel to Luzerne County for tournaments. Abington Heights plays NanNorth Pocono in another Division1game that saw a team with a losing record beat one that had a winning mark. The loss by Holy Cross, which started five underclassmen, may have been a hint that it is time for the promising Lady Crusaders to upgrade their early non-league schedule. Holy Cross appears to be ready to get even stronger in the years ahead and that process could be aided by more challenges before the start of league play andgamesagainstteamslikeValley View. In Wednesday’s boys’ openers, Scranton Prep managed to pull off what Lackawanna Trail cold not. The Cavaliers, who had been 2-2, topped previously unbeaten
ticoke Tuesday at 6, followed by Coughlin against host Meyers in the Christmas Classic, which rotates home court among the See TOURNEY, Page 23
Delaware Valley, 60-51. The Lackawanna League has a scheduling oddity that it should cure some day by replacing the one isolated league game from December with a three-game schedule week in January. For now, teams will go back to tournament play, then work through nearly 90 percent of their league schedule in the New Year. By then, more changes may have taken place. There is only one more week left for teams to make those last tweaks needed before virtually every game counts in league standings or district playoff races. Before long, there will be no more need to debate which games are meaningful.
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Becky Burke, an Abington Heights graduate, recent got her 1,000th college career point.
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The majority of Burke’s points have come from outside the arc. She is currently fourth all-time in 3-point baskets with 190. She had five 3s on the way to a team-high 17 points in a 71-42 victory over Portland and four threes in a 14-point night during a 75-71 come-from-behind victory over Washington State. The 5-foot-11 guard is third on the team in scoring (12.5) with 44 rebounds, 19 assists and 12 steals. She’s hit 32 of 81 from 3-point range (.395), 54 of 123 overall from the floor (.439) and has hit 22 of 27 free throws (.815). “Becky has really become a standstill 3-point shooter and I’m really proud of how she has learned to take the ball to the basket,” Walz said. “She is in great shape, and it is encouraging as a coach to know that you have someone to go out there and play hard all the time.” The Cardinals, ranked 14th in the country, are 11-2 on the season and face UT-Martin Tuesday in Louisville.
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The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights junior hockey teams are enjoying a break for the holidays. When the teams return to action at the Revolution Ice Centre in Pittston, they will be doing their part to try to help families of servicemen with Support the Troops Night in which they will wear Army-themed jerseys. The Metropolitan League team will play the Central Penn Panthers Jan. 8 in their next home game on the first of the two Army Jersey Nights. The second night will feature the higher-level Atlantic Junior Hockey League team against the New York Bobcats Jan. 21. “Any money raised will go to support families of troops,” general manager/coach Justin Lyle said. Earlier in the season, the Knights took a similar approach to raising funds for breast cancer with their annual Paint the Rink Pink Night.
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights gather in October to present a $2,500 donation to Medical Oncology and Associates following their Paint the Rink Pink Night. Shown are, from left, Assistant Coach Jon Park, AJHL Knights Captain Tom Hanna, Dr. David Greenwald, MD, Head Coach Justin Lyle, METJHL Knights Assistant Captain Cody McClintock, cancer survivor Mallary McClintock, and Robin McClintock.
From those cancer awareness games, the team donated $2,500. Earl Granville, a veteran, designed the Army Knights jer-
seys that will be worn for the games. The National Guard’s honor guard will be part of the national anthem ceremonies, which also will have a connec-
tion to veterans. Admission is $5, but free for any military personnel. Both Knights teams are struggling in the standings in their second seasons. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is 816-2-2 for ninth place in the 12team Atlantic League. Before breaking from Dec. 18 to Jan. 7, the Knights halted a four-game losing streak by playing to backto-back, 4-4 and 1-1 ties with the Philadelphia Junior Flyers. “We had a good weekend,” Lyle said. Russell Jordan had a goal and an assist in the first game while Rob Liberatore made 42 saves in the first game. Liberatore made 48 more saves and team scoring leader Jack Ceglarski assisted Brian Hurlman’s third-period goal to force the 1-1 tie. The Knights team in the Metro League played its last league game Dec. 4 and will also resume action Jan. 7. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, which has lost 11 straight, is 322-0-1 for last in the seven-team Down Division.
QB McGloin addresses his ‘scuffle’ with teammate West Scranton native waiting for clearance to play in bowl game By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com
STATE COLLEGE -- He called it a “scuffle.” A “freak accident.” “You can’t even call it a fight,” Matt McGloin said. However you want to label it, thePenn Statequarterback took responsibility for Saturday’s post-practice incident that landed him in the hospital. McGloin said he fell and hit his head on the floor of the team’s locker room while grappling with wide receiver Curtis Drake. “As a quarterback for this university, I should be held to a higher standard. It should not have happened,” McGloin said Monday morning at the team’s
Holuba Hall practice facility. “I should have walked away from it. Just two guys who got emotional about the game and got into an argument. “I’m going to take responsibility for it. It was immature. It was ill-timed. It should not have happened.” Drake was not made available for comment and did not practice with the team Monday. The team said his absence was not injury-related. McGloin said the situation lasted only 10 seconds. He said he was knocked out for a short time and came to on a stretcher before he was taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center. The Scranton native said he was told he suffered a seizure and is still undergoing concussion tests. McGloin has not been cleared by team doctors to practice and said he does not know if he will be able to play in the Nitta-
ny Lions’ game against Houston in the TicketCity Bowl on Jan. 2 in Dallas. Though he feels fine mentally, McGloin said he still has issues with his balance and vision. He said he doesn’t believe he had ever suffered a concussion before. Interim coach Tom Bradley said McGloin and Drake will face internal discipline from the team. Penn State’s campus police and the university’s Office of Judicial Affairs are investigating the matter. “Matt’s the quarterback. He knows better,” Bradley said. “He’s called me up, he’s apologized to myself, the coaches, the team and other people. He’s disappointed that it got that far. But sometimes that does happen. The guys are competitors.” According to McGloin, the dispute started on the practice field when he and Drake got in-
to a disagreement over a passroute. Frustration spilled over into the locker room. McGloin said Drake approached him and McGloin, unsure of Drake’s intentions, stood up to confront him. “Maybe he said one thing -- I thought he might have said another,” McGloin said. “We kind of grabbed each other and kind of rolled around up top for awhile, and I guess our momentum just carried us to the floor.” Drake and McGloin have traded voicemails and text messages since the incident, but as of Monday morning had not spoken face-to-face. Bradley said McGloin is considered day-to-day but would not commit to him as the starter for the bowl game if he is cleared in time to play. If McGloin is unavailable, sophomore Rob Bolden would likely start in his place.
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four schools from year to year. The tournament concludes Thursday. Old Forge is the defending champion in the Angelo Schifano Tournament at Wyoming Area. Dallas and Northwest meet at 6 Monday, followed by Old Forge and Wyoming Area. The finals are Wednesday. The Forest City Rotary is already underway. The host Foresters were scheduled to open defense of their title Friday against Western Wayne after tournament newcomer Tunkhannock played Mountain View. The final found is scheduled for 5:30 and 7 Monday.
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SPORTS BRIEFS Locals named all-state players Two Valley View defensive players and one player each from Old Forge and Lakeland were named all-state in football this week when sports writers from around Pennsylvania revealed their selections. Defensive lineman Mike Galantini and linebacker Nyeem Wartman represent Valley View on the Class AAA team. Offensive specialist David Argust is the Old Forge representative in Class A. Defensive back Alex Filarsky of Lakeland was named to the Class AA team for the third straight year. The sports writers teams this year included one squad of 34 players from each classification. There are no secondteam or honorable mention selections. Valley View and Old Forge each won District 2 titles. The Cougars also shared the Lackawanna Football Conference Division 1 title while Old Forge won the Division 3 title outright. Prezelski’s jersey being retired The Forest City boys’ basketball program will retire the number 40 jersey worn by Paul Prezelski during a ceremony between the junior varsity and varsity games January 6 at Julius Prezelski Gymnasium when the Foresters host Elk Lake. Paul Prezelski is Forest City’s second all-time leading scorer with 2,113 points. Playing before the 3-point line was instituted, Prezelski was 22nd on the state scoring list when he graduated in 1985. During Paul’s career, Forest City won three Northeast Athletic Conference and three District 12 Class A titles under coach Julius Prezelski, his father. Paul was a three-time, first-team, all-star and two-time scoring champion in the NAC. Sandlot baseball camp scheduled The Sandlot Baseball Academy will run a six-week high school baseball camp Sundays from Jan. 29 to March 4 from noon to 2 p.m. The instructional camp will focus on pitching, hitting and positional breakdowns. There will be at least two instructors for each aspect of the game. Pitchers will be videotaped and their mechanics will be broken down over the six weeks. Instructors include: Old Forge head coach Tony DiMattia, Old Forge pitching coach Gary DiMattia, Pittston Area head coach Paul Zaffuto, Scranton Miners head coach and Abington Heights assistant coach Mike Guy, Dunmore assistant coach Mike Hallinan, Lackawanna College pitching coach Brian Minich, and Abington Heights assistant coach Chris Davis. For more information, contact Davis at 719 Capouse Ave., Scranton, by phone at (570) 499-2717, or at cdd027@aol.com.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Coaches prep for area PBL team’s debut By TOM ROBINSON For Go Lackawanna
There are adjustments to make as Dennis Mishko and John Bucci go from being college and high school coaches to guiding the new Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Steamers. Mishko and Bucci, the cocoaches, need to make sure the Steamers players who are fresh out of college prepare along with them for the Premier Basketball League’s use of NBA rules, such as the defensive 3second call. The 24-second clock, however, is not expected to present a problem. “The 24-second clock when I coached at (Bishop) Hannan never would have been an issue,” said Bucci, who serves as general manager of the team that debuts in Rochester on New Year’s Eve and plays its home opener Jan. 6 at the Lackawanna College Student Union. “It never would have been an issue for Dennis at Keystone.” Bucci’s Bishop Hannan teams won a state title and played in two other state cham-
pionship games. He was named Associated Press Small School Coach of the Year after his 2002 championship. Mishko led Keystone College to a 520-160 record and two national tournament appearances in 25 years. Both led teams that were known for their up-tempo style. “It’s interesting running practice with that clock running all the time,” Mishko said. “We have five basic sets. You have about eight seconds to get up court and get into the offense. Then, you have 14-16 seconds left. You need to get into it quickly. “The first pass may not be for a shot, but your second or third better be.” Mishko said there is no sense building a “continuity offense” that teams run over and over to work through for shots. The Steamers practiced twice-a-day throughout the week before taking a holiday break. The team has 11 players on the roster and can still add one more before the opener. “It’s pretty neat,” Mishko
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John’s men’s basketball team. He saw limited action with the Big East team but did serve as a member of the scout team during practices. Clark (Dunmore) graduated from St. John’s and had another year of eligibility and he’s using it at Division II Pace University where he’s working on his Master’s in media and communications. The 6-foot-2 guard is averaging 3.8 points per game and has hit eight of 25 3-point tries (32 percent) and is 10-for-13 from the free throw line. He had a careerhigh 13 points in a 74-71 victory over St. Rose. He hit three 3-pointers in that game. “Kevin has been a nice addition for our team,” Setters coach Jim Harter said. “He has been doing a good job coming of the bench and hitting 3s for us. He’s a good kid who has given our team some maturity and increased shooting ability.” SCHULTZ STARTING Freshman Liz Schultz (Scranton Prep) is starting for the Dickinson women’s
said. “The learning curve is tremendous. “Some of the kids are right out of college.” Bucci emphasized that unlike past semi-pro basketball ventures in the area, the PBL is a professional league in which the players settle into their host city for 3 ½ months, practicing together all week, rather than gathering for weekend games. “People think of semi-professional where they have another job,” Bucci said. “That’s not what this is. “These guys came here from all over the country to play basketball. It’s a true professional league.” The Steamers do have one local player in point guard Stephon Draper, who went from Scranton High School and Lackawanna College to Division II Shippensburg University. Draper is one of four players from Pennsylvania colleges. Rob Robinson, a 6-foot-8 power forward from Robert Morris, is one of the early bright spots. Jabril Bailey is a forward from Slippery Rock
“Kevin has been a nice addition for our team. He has been doing a good job coming of the bench and hitting 3s for us. He’s a good kid who has given our team some maturity and increased shooting ability.” — Setters coach Jim Harter, speaking of Dunmore graduate Kevin Clark.
basketball team. She’s one of nine frosh on the team, which is off to a slow start (1-9). The 5-foot-10 guard/forward is averaging 6.7 points and 2.6 rebounds with six steals and four assists. She had a careerhigh 13 points in a 76-61 loss to Juniata. “Liz is still adapting to college basketball, but she is a very hard worker and she is improving every day,” coach Dina Henry said. “She is very talented and once the things that we are teaching her become habits, I expect that she will be a good scorer and rebounder. I’m looking for her to defend some of the best forwards in the conference and be a force
and Daniel Miller is a swingman from Eastern University. Chris Commons, who the team drafted out of South Carolina-Aiken, was impressive in the first intrasquad scrimmage, according to Bucci. Draper, point guard Brandon Tunnell from Hampton University, and guard Tyler Bullock from Nebraska-Omaha also got off to strong starts in training camp. Tunnell is one of two guards from Hampton. The other is Vincent Simpson. The rest of the roster is: swingman Darrion Griffin from Jackson State, forward Nemanja Jokic from C.W. Post, and post player K.C. Robbins from Illinois-Chicago. The Steamers will compete in the Eastern Conference with the Charleston Gunners, Dayton Air Strikes, Lake Michigan Admirals, and Rochester RazorSharks, their opponent in the first two games. The Central Conference features the Central Illinois Drive, Chicago Muscle, Indiana Diesels, Northwest Indiana Stars, Sauk Valley Predators, and St. Louis Phoenix.
herself on the offensive end.” PETERSON HONORED AGAIN Baptist Bible senior defender Joseph Peterson (Abington Heights) added another honor to his long list when he was named to the National Soccer Coach’s Association of America All-American second team. Earlier, the 6-foot-3, 160pounder, was named National Christian College Athletic Association East Regional Player of the Year. The Defenders posted a 7-10-1 record and Peterson had two goals and an assist for five points with a game-winner. His defensive play helped Baptist Bible record four shutouts during the season. PETERS SELECTED Johns Hopkins senior defensive tackle Brian Peters (Abington Heights) was named to the CoSida District 2 Division III All-Academic team. He posted a 3.43 grade point average in Economics. On the field, the 6-foot-3, 240-pounder, had 26 tackles and a sack on a team that posted a 10-1 record and was beaten 2312 by St. John Fisher in the first round of the NCAA playoffs. The Blue Jays were 36-10 in the four years that Peters was a member of the squad.
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Scranton women’s baskeball coach Mike Strong celebrates his record-breaking 758th NCAA Division III career victory following the Lady Royals’ 46-43 win over Cabrini College.
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CLOSE CALLS The Scranton men’s basketball team found itself in three straight tight games that were decided by late comebacks. First, nationally ranked Cabrini came from 13 down in the second half to remain unbeaten with a 71-68 victory over the Royals Dec. 17. Scranton Prep graduate Tim Lavelle had 13 points, including the game-winning layup with seven seconds left, Monday at the Daytona Beach Shootout when the Royals rallied from an eight-point deficit in the final 3:26 of a 64-62 win over North Central College (Ill.). Travis Farrell had 16 points and
Scranton overcame a five-point deficit in the final three minutes of a 6156 victory over Westfield State (Mass.) Tuesday in its second game in Florida. Matt Swaback made the Daytona Beach Shootout all-tournament team. SEASON AWARDS Marywood University men’s soccer player Ryan Jones was a repeat second-team selection on the National Soccer Coaches Association of American (NSCAA) Mid-Atlantic All-Region team. Jones was the Colonial States Athletic Conference Co-Player of the Year for his role on a defense that produced nine shutouts. Marywood women’s player Siobhan Blancaflor and Scranton men’s player Bill McGuinness were each third-team All-Region selections. WEEKLY AWARDS Keystone College’s Mike Kelly and
Althea Ramos were named to the Colonial States Athletic Conference basketball Honor Rolls. Kelly had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the men to a 98-79 win over Drew University. Ramos had 10 points and 11 rebounds in 17 minutes to help the Lady Giants to a 70-37 win over Yeshiva. TOP EVENTS Misericordia University hit seven of its 11 first-half, 3-point attempts Monday in a 75-57 men’s basketball victory. The Scranton women’s basketball team returned to action Tuesday when Christina Hiltunen came off the bench to score 13 points, dish out four assists and make four steals in a 61-56 win over Alvernia at the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon. Franklin & Marshall defeated Scranton, 65-58, Wednesday afternoon in Puerto Rico. - Compiled by Tom Robinson
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TOP STORY Mike Strong would like to say it was all part of the plan. “I should probably say I did it on purpose, but I didn’t,” Strong said after he was ejected for the first time in his career in the same game when he became the all-time leader in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III women’s basketball win. The University of Scranton coach, in his 32nd season, picked up his 758th win Dec. 17 with a 46-43 victory over host Cabrini College. He was not on the bench for the finish, however, because of two technical fouls midway through the second half. Strong broke the record of 757 set by retired St. John Fisher coach Phil Kahler. “Both technicals were deserved,” Strong said. “The good news is that
it emotionally charged us and we finished.” Erin Boggan led the victory with 11 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Following a split of two later games, the Lady Royals are 5-5 on the season and Strong is 759-164 for his career.
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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
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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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GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2011 412 Autos for Sale
PONTIAC 04 SUNFIRE
2 door. 4 cylinder. 42K. Looks and runs well. $4,995 Dealer DEALER 570-868-3914
HYUNDAI 11 SONATA GLS
Auto. Power windows. Power locks & extras. Only 800 miles. Runs good. $13,995 Flood Title Trade Welcome 570-829-3929
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
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
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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
VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE
2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
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 MERCEDES-BENZ 00 S430
Silver, black leather interior. All power options. Navigation. Alloys and extras. Car runs good. $8,995 Flood Title Trade Welcome 570-829-3929
NISSAN 02 ALTIMA
Black with gray interior. Power window, locks, sunroof. $5,995. Trade Welcome 570-829-3929
NISSAN 03 SENTRA Auto. Air conditioning. Runs excellent. Good economy car. $3,995. Trades Welcome 570-817-7878
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
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
FORD 28 MODEL A Sport Coupe.
Rumble Seat. Professionally Restored. Ford Blue with tan canvas top. $15,225 570-339-1552 after 5:00pm
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
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
MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $28,000. Call 825-6272
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MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR
6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896
Motorcycles
HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023
Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130 Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original
45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727
427
Commercial Trucks & Equipment
CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
439
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
BMW 2010 K1300S
Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for
$15,000 FIRM.
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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
KAWASAKI 05
NINJA 500R. 3300 miles. Orange. Garage kept. His & hers helmets. Must sell. $2400 570-760-3599 570-825-3711
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156
HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON 80 riding FLH. King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348
442 RVs & Campers
CHEROKEE 10
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
FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
25’ travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995
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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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!
AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,000. (570) 540-0975
CADILLAC `07 ESCALADE ESV Black with extended
cab. Fully loaded. Low miles. Extra set of tires & rims. Leather interior. $32,000. (570) 357-1383
FORD `04 EXPLORER
Eddie Bauer Edition 59,000 miles, 4 door, 3 row seats, V6, all power options, moon roof, video screen $12,999. 570-690-3995 or 570-287-0031
451
Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
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
To place your ad call...829-7130 JEEP `04 CHEROKEE 135,000 miles, auto451
miles. Runs excellent. $8,995. Trade Welcome 570-829-3929
GMC `05 SAVANA
1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $10,750. Call 570-474-6028
HONDA `10 ODYSSEY
Auto Parts
JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
matic, four wheel drive, $6,500. (570) 237-6979
FORD 06 E-350 CARGO VAN Over 100,000
468
Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
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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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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VOLVO `08 XC90
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
To place your ad call...829-7130 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
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
503
Accounting/ Finance
ACCOUNTING AR/AP ASSISTANT
460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY 468
Auto Parts
SNOW TIRES, Wintermark Steel Radial Tires, 185/60, R14 82S, very good condition, $75 for two. 570-704-7019
Varsity, Inc. seeks full time candidate with AR/AP, journal entry, data entry and financial statement experience. Strong Excel, Word and Accounting software experience required within a fast paced multitask environment. Call Harvis Interview Service with questions 542-5330 or forward resume: varsity.harvis@ gmail.com
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TITLE PROCESSOR United One Resources is seeking candidates for full-time Real Estate Title Processors. The successful candidates must be able to work in a fast pace environment, have excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills. Prior experience in title insurance, real estate, banking, or customer service is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Please forward your resume and salary requirements to: iwanttowork@unitedoneresources.com
United One Resources, Inc. 270 North Sherman Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 EOE M/F/D/V
533
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
533
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
DIESEL MECHANIC
Full Time 2nd or 3rd Shift Position Available. Weekend Rotation Required Requirements: Electronic Engine Diagnostics & Repair CDL Class A License PA Inspection License Class 7 Own Hand Tools Experience in Refrigeration & A/C Full Benefit Package
CDL CLASS A TRACTOR-TRAILER DRIVERS FULL-TIME POSITION CDL Class A License Required Must meet all D.O.T. requirements Must have a safe driving record
Minimum Experience 1Year or 40,000-50,000 miles
Full Benefit Package
Apply @ Schneider-Valley Farms Dairy 1860 East Third Street, Williamsport, PA or Call 570-326-2021 ext 102 Monday-Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm E.O.E.
518 Customer Support/Client Care
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Immediate opening for full time position with an expanding company in the Hazleton area. Responsibilities include processing orders, handling and resolving customer inquiries and problems. College degree or at least three years experience in customer service a must, preferably in manufacturing/distribution environment. Strong communication, organizational skills, good attendance and the ability to multitask and handle a very fastpaced environment a must. Knowledge of Word, Excel, Lotus Notes. SAP experience a plus. Only team players need apply. Benefits and competitive salary based on qualifications. Please send resume and salary requirements to: ATTN: HR Dept. Box 667 Hazleton, PA 18201 Fax: 570-450-0231 Email: donna.reimold@ forbo.com
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548 Medical/Health
DIETARY AIDE
Part time 3pm-7:30 pm Apply at: Highland Manor Nursing Home 750 Schooley Ave. Exeter, PA. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
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Production/ Operations
MANUFACTURING
KMS FAB LLC has immediate openings for the positions listed below. -Laser and Turret Operators -MIG and TIG Welders Please email your resume to: kbrunges@kmspa. com or fill out an application at KMS, FAB, LLC. 100 Parry St. Luzerne, PA. 18709 E.O.E.
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
Come join the growing Marcellus Shale Industry We are looking for a hard working, loyal, dedicated individual to come join our team. Immediate opening for Hydraulic Crane Mechanic to work at a growing crane company in Williamsport, PA.
Minimum (5) years experience Must be willing to relocate to the Williamsport area Company Service truck will be provided Must be willing to work on call and overtime when needed Class A or B a must Top pay and excellent benefits EOE/All inquiries will be kept confidential.
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
Shop Maintenance Planner
For Large Trucking Company We are looking for a hard working, loyal, dedicated individual to come join our team (5) Years minimum experience Heavy Duty Truck Shop Experience a must Willing to work as needed Management skills are necessary Computer knowledge is necessary Must be able to prioritize and multi task Excellent Pay & benefits Class A CDL is a plus EOE/All inquiries will be kept confidential.
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HVAC CONTRACTOR Looking for an
HVAC contractor to work with startup. Ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience. Geothermal a plus! For more information, contact 855EARTH-75 or email j.broscious@earth wellenergies.com
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Logistics/ Transportation
LEAD DRIVER / TRANS ASSISTANT Full Time.
$15.00/hour. Health Insurance after 90days Requires: Excellent computer skills, clean driving record (MVR 10 years), able lift 60lbs, reliable and trust worthy. For information call 570-270-2670.
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Antiques & Collectibles
SEWING MACHINE. (1) Singer Vintage factory with sewing table $50. OBO. (1) Singer touch & sewing machine with sewing table $25. $50. OBO. 570-824-7314
710
Appliances
MICROWAVE. GE. Countertop, white. 1.4 cf, 1100 watts. Like new $40 570-474-6028
716
Building Materials
SHOWER UNIT 32” standup $70. Panel box with breakers 100 amp $100. 570-687-3465
720
Cemetery Plots/Lots
MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available
May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596
MEMORIAL SHRINE
LOTS FOR SALE 6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY
CHRISTMAS TREE 6’, good condition. $29. 570-602-1075
To place your ad call...829-7130 726
Clothing
COAT
KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385
726
Clothing
COAT men’s, leather, brown, size medium, excellent condition. $50. Women’s cashmere coat size 6 $50. 570-592-8414
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Clothing
WOMEN’S. Size 143 pair slacks & 2 skirts, $10. Large, 10 tops and 1 skirt, $20. Like new. 570-474-6028
730
Computer Equipment & Software
APPLE MACBOOK with built in HD camera M#A1342 October - 2009, white, mint condition. Paid over $1,000. sell for $600. OBO. 570-457-6432 COMPUTER PHONE 7” monitor photo phone connects to internet, 2 hp digital cameras new in the box never used, all hardware & cd included $30. 570-822-8957 COMPUTER: Sony desktop computer $200. 687-3465
730
Computer Equipment & Software
COMPUTER, HP D220MX, 2.8Ghz cpu, 512 mg memory, 40 gig hard drive, RW CD-rom, Windows XP Professional, Keyboard, mouse 17” monitor included, $125. 570-592-5636
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Auto Parts
730
Computer Equipment & Software
COMPUTERS (3) with monitor, mouse, keyboard $125. each. 1 Compaq computer with color printer & scanner $100. HP 2100 laser printer with network $35. HP 7330 inkjet photo smart printer $35. ATI All In Wonder 9000 pro video card, new with remote $30. Call 570-592-5636 or 570-592-5635
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Furniture & Accessories
BED: Single complete, nightstand, real wood! Excellent condition. $50. Antique victorian lamp, sacrifice $100. Wooden high chair $20. Kids wooden rocker antique $15. 570-740-1103 CURIO CABINET corner, all oak, 6’ 4”hx26” round. 3 adjustable glass shelves, mirrored back,overhead light, storage cabinet below. Excellent condition. $150. 570-336-6958 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, FREE 570-287-1374
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Furniture & Accessories
Furniture & Accessories
SOFA, Off white, Highland House , excellent condition $399. End Tables, dark wood, inlay on top. $75/pair. 570-477-2665 TWIN BED: Free child’s, completely wooden frame. Entire frame sits on floor. Unassembled. 570-821-0876
750
Jewelry
BRACELET 2kt diamond baguette bracelet. Valued. $2500. sacrifice for $900. 592-8414
754
Machinery & Equipment
SNOW THROWER, Ariens, 20”, 2stage, 3 speeds, forward & reverse, 2.7 hp, works good, can add electric start, $225. 570-793-3581
758 Miscellaneous
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, Riverside, excellent condition, Oak finish, paid $899 + tax new, 5 years old, very solid, 41”W X 75 1/2” L X 21” D. $100. 570-333-4321
ART TABLE, adjustable tilt table, 36”W x 24”D x 31”H, very good condition, $25. SCHOOL DESK, vintage, writing arm on right side, all wood, refinished, excellent condition, $50. 570-704-7019
FURNISH FOR LESS
BOOKS. Hardcover and paperback. King, Grisham, etc. 2 boxes, $25 each 570-474-6028
* 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
744
Furniture & Accessories
Mattress/Box Spring A BRAND NEW P-Top Queen Mattress and Box Spring! Still in bags! Must sell! $150 570-280-9628
468
Auto Parts
BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP
$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!
NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035
39 Prospect St • Nanticoke
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Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm • Happy Trails!
COFFEE TABLE very nice glass with wrought iron base, 2 nice end tables to match $20. each. 570-655-3512
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The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. SEWING MACHINE Brother, portable, new in box $79. 570-602-1075
758 Miscellaneous SNOW TIRES (2) Trazano, 175/65 R14 $25. each. Used once like new. 570-655-4680
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Musical Instruments
780
Televisions/ Accessories
TELEVISION CENTER, with glass doors; holds approximate 40 DVD’s, with small cabinet underneath, 59”longx19 1/2” back to front x 46 1/2” high asking $150.
768
Personal Electronics
GARMIN NUVI 265T Works excellent. Includes: wall & car chargers, suction cup & dashboard mounts USB cable $60. 570-824-9831
770
Photo Equipment
MANFROTTO Mono - Pod model 681B excellent condition $50. obo. 570-7882388 after 5:00 pm
774
Restaurant Equipment
SLICER
Univex model 7512 stainless steel, 12” knife, built in sharpener, very good condition. New $1,800. Asking $600. 570-833-4495
776 Sporting Goods BOOTS Millennium 3 with binding & burton snow board boots, size 9. Excellent condition $199 Nike Mercurial’s soccer spikes size 10 paid $159 will sell $50. Great condition. 570-301-3484 or 570-631-6635. CROSS BOW LEGEND exercise machine, very good condition, sacrifice $200.570-788-2388 YAKIMA spacebooster roof carrier ski box, new condition with locks on box & mounting bracket system $195. 570-868-6168
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WOODCHIRPER 8.5hp $325. Troybuilt snowthrower $225. 687-34650.
JIGSAW PUZZLES, 15, $5. each. 570-283-0994
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Tools
SNOWBLOWER. 8 HP, heavy duty, Simplicity, electric start & light. Paid $1300 sell $550. Shovels 2 heavy duty scoop $7. each. 570-474-6028
786 Toys & Games
PIANO, Wurlitzer, good condition, asking $550. Call 570-477-2665
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796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!!
Video Game Systems/Games
Wii FIT, (1) brand new in sealed box, duplicate gift. $60. 570-262-9483
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
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PAYING TOP DOLLAR for Your Gold, Silver, Scrap Jewelry, Sterling Flatware, Diamonds, Old High School Rings, Foreign & American Paper Money & Coins. WE WILL BEAT PRICES! We Buy Tin and Iron Toys, Vintage Coke Machines, Vintage Brass, Cash Registers, Old Costume Jewelry, Slot Machines, Lionel Trains & Antique Firearms. IF YOU THINK IT’S OLD BRING IT IN, WE WILL GIVE YOU A PRICE. COME SEE US AT 134 RTE. 11, Larksville 570-855-7197 570-328-3428
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800 PETS & ANIMALS 810
Cats
CATS, FREE, two long haired cats, brother & sister, 18 months old, great temperments. 570-332-5264
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Dogs
DACHSHUND PUPPIES 2 males, 1 female. $200 each. Call 570-262-5313 LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!
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GOLDEN RETRIEVER/LAB PUPS
7 weeks old. Yellow & black. $300 each. Dewormed. 570-836-1090
POODLE/STANDARD PUPPIES AKC. Black. Shots.
Health Guarantee. $400 each (570) 842-6452 (732) 350-3791
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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
Nice ranch in very well maintained, quiet neighborhood with finished basement, hardwood floors, and big, fenced back yard with deck. $109,900 MLS# 11-4025 Joseph P Gilroy Real Estate (570) 288-1444 Ask for Holly Kozlowski (570) 814-6763
WYOMING
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FALLS/MILL CITY
10 acres with gas lease. Out of flood zone. 3 bedrooms. 2 baths. Living room. Dining room. Family room. Kitchen. $130,000. 570-333-1456 Leave a Message
Brick home for sale. 2 Car Garage. For more info, call 570-856-1045
YORKIE Male, 9 weeks.
Precious & tiny. Home raised. $750 570-436-5083 570-788-2963
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Completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwood, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen & baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,900, seller will pay closing costs, $5000 down and monthly payments are $995 / month. Financing available. Call Bob at 570-654-1490
Apartments/ Unfurnished
DALLAS Large 3 bedroom
2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517
To place your ad call...829-7130 DUPONT
2nd floor apartment for rent. 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hook up, off street parking, utilities not included. No pets. $500/month plus security. 570-655-4226
PLAINS
KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road
TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2
bedrooms, huge modern kitchen, big TV room and living room, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! Reduced $115,900 FINANCING AVAILABLE
570-885-1512
KINGSTON 565 Rutter Avenue
2 bedrooms, living, dining & family rooms, 1 new bath, all appliances, A/C, new carpeting & paint, off street parking, heat and hot water included, front & rear porches. No pets, no smoking. $850/per month & security deposit. Personal & credit references required. Call 570-287-4234 KINGSTON MODERN!
PARKSIDE APARTMENTS
on the park between Market & Pierce Bridges. 1 Bedroom Available Now $555/mo + electric 2 Bedroom Available March $600 Mo + electric Washer/dryer Air, Dishwasher, Parking, Storage. We allow pets! Call Jeff at 570-822-8577
KINGSTON
NANTICOKE 603 Hanover St
941
papers. Parents on premises. $450. 570-793-7293
Apartments/ Unfurnished
Recently remodeled 2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Heat & hot/ cold water included. Small, 3rd room. No pets. $700 + security. Call Sam 570-817-4488
KINGSTON
ROTTWEILER PUPPIES Purebred. No
941
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
Great location, 1 bedroom apartment in residential area, all utilities included. $600/month + security. 908-482-0335
KINGSTON
139 W Dorrance St 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, living room, kitchen & bath. Heat and hot/cold water included. $650 + security. No pets. 570-899-4914 or 973-768-3801
2nd floor, 1 bedroom. No pets. $500 + security, utilities & lease. Photos available. Call 570-542-5330
PITTSTON
2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/ dryer hookup, pets negotiable. $545/ month, water and sewer paid, security and lease required. Call 570-237-6277
WILKES-BARRE
155 W. River St. 1 bedroom, some utilities & appliances included, hardwood floors, Pet friendly. $600/month. Call 570-969-9268
WILKES-BARRE
264 Academy St 1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking. 646-712-1286 570-328-9896 570-855-4744
WILKES-BARRE NORTH
815 N Washington Street, Rear 1 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, new paint & flooring, eat in kitchen with appliances, enclosed front & back porch, laundry facilities. heat, hot water and cable included. $520 + electric & security. No pets. Call 570-814-1356
941
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
Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS
1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723
944
Commercial Properties
950
Half Doubles
PLYMOUTH
Take your pick. 2 houses for rent. One $625 + utilities. Other $650 + utilities. Water and sewer included & all appliances included. Fenced back yard. One month security up front, no partial payment. Section 8 OK. Call Steve at 570-592-5764
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
Find the perfect friend. The Classified section at timesleader.com
Call 829-7130 to place your ad.
Half Doubles
KINGSTON
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
WILKES-BARRE
3 bedrooms, newly remodeled bath, large eat in kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, fenced in yard. $750/per month, plus utilities, security deposit & lease.
570-820-7049
Call 829-7130 to place your ad. ONLY ONL NLY NL L ONE N LE L LEA LEADER. E DER D . timesleader.com
Rte. 315 1,200 - 2,000 SF Office / Retail Call 570-829-1206
3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new wall to wall carpeting, freshly painted, partial A/C, gas heat, large fenced in yard, walking distance to Kingston Corners. All appliances, off-street parking, no pets. $700/month, plus utilities, & 2 months security. Application & references. Call 570-639-4907
The Classified section at timesleader.com
SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478
DOLPHIN PLAZA
950
Find the perfect friend.
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PLYMOUTH
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, $475/month, plus utilities, lease and security. Nice neighborhood. Call 570-287-2405
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WEST PITTSTON TOWNHOUSE
2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, wall to wall carpeting, living/dining combo, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. Front and back porches, full basement. $625/ per month + utilities & security deposit. Call 570-655-8928
WHITE HAVEN
Home for rent, new construction. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Full basement. 1 acre lot. 5 minutes from I-80 & Pa Turnpike. $1,250 + utilities. Call 609-929-1588
ONLY ONL NL LY ONE N LE LEA L LEADER. E DER D . timesleader.com
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DON’T MISS THIS ONE! TOM HESSER CHEVROLET - BMW
Closed Sun 12/25
TOM HESSER CHEVROLET-BMW
NOTHING HELD BACK! SALE INCLUDES EVERY NEW AND PRE-OWNED CAR, CROSS-OVER, SUV, TRUCK & COMMERCIAL VEHICLE!
DON’T MISS THIS ONE! TOM HESSER NISSAN
Closed Sun 12/25
25 Lackawanna Ave Scranton 570-558-2000 www.tomhessernissan.com
TOM HESSER NISSAN
NOTHING HELD BACK! SALE INCLUDES EVERY NEW AND PRE-OWNED CAR, CROSS-OVER, SUV & TRUCK
Offers to qualified buyers. Some offers may be good only thru Nissan Financial Services. See dealer or tomhesser.com for details. Offers scheduled to expire 12/26/11
"ADDITIONAL" REBATES! THOUSANDS IN BONUS CASH! "SPECIAL" DEALER DISCOUNTS! 0% APR UP TO 60 MONTHS!
ONE DAY ONLY! After Christmas Sale! 11 Hrs of Incredible Savings! MONDAY DEC 26TH, 9AM - 8PM ONLY!
Closed Sat 12/24
Offers to qualified buyers. Include all incentives where applicable. Total savings and APR varies with model chosen. Financing thru Ally Bank.Some offers cannot be combined. Expires 12/26/2011
N Washington Ave Scranton 570-343-1221 www.tomhesser.com
"ADDITIONAL" REBATES! THOUSANDS IN BONUS CASH! "SPECIAL" DEALER DISCOUNTS! 0% APR UP TO 72 MONTHS!
ONE DAY ONLY! After Christmas Sale! 11 Hrs of Incredible Savings! MONDAY DEC 26TH, 9AM - 8PM ONLY!
Closed Sat 12/24
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