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PITTSTON TWP. – A partially nude man was taken into custody Friday afternoon after he allegedly discharged two rounds from a rifle, striking a residence used as the municipal tax office, township police said. The man identified by neighbors as Michael Kozloski, 28, was wearing only a T-shirt when he was apprehended by police near his apartment at 14A E. Oak St.

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around 2:30 p.m. Police Sgt. Lena Angelella said at least two rounds passed through the tax office of Rita Kozloski Timonte at 12 E. Oak St. A driveway separates the tax office from Kozloski’s apartment. Police do not believe the tax office was targeted, calling the shooting an isolated incident. Timonte and other people were inside the tax office when the shots were fired. “As far as her being in danger, she was in the house and the bul-

let went through the house,” Angelella said. “Everybody in the house was in danger.” Police said they recovered a rifle from Kozloski. Kozloski was transported to the township police department, where he was evaluated by paramedics. Angelella said it appeared the gunman was under the influence of an unknown substance. “That’s probably going to be a factor in this situation,” Angelella said. Angelella said it remains unDON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER known why Kozloski was partialPolice officers from Exeter Township, left, and Laflin stand guard ly nude and fired the shots. over a vehicle that holds a man who allegedly discharged a gun on East Oak Street in Pittston Township Friday afternoon.

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Dec. hires push rate to lowest in 3 years

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After 200,000 jobs added last month, rate is at 8.5 percent, the lowest since Feb. 2009.

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Pittston Area had a lastsecond opportunity to force overtime that ended in a physical battle under the basket and some jeers for the officiating crew, but Crestwood hung on for a 5250 Wyoming Valley Conference Division I boys basketball victory. Sports, 1B

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A large group gathered in Patriot Square for a vigil for Jennifer Mieczkowski.

Vigil is held for slashed woman Residents demand that attacker at Prospect Street bar be brought to justice.

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Ashlee Mieczkowski, Gabbie Cominsky, 7, and Jennifer Mieczkowski hold their candle lights high during a vigil in Nanticoke.

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As police continue to investigate the assault of the 30-yearold hair salon owner and mother of a 7-year-old daughter, nearly 100 people, including Ruminski and her grandmother Paula Shemanski of Nanticoke, gathered Friday night at a vigil for Mieczkowski on Patriot Square a few blocks from the bar. They demanded that her attacker be brought to justice and planned to raise money through a bake sale and other benefits to pay for the medical treatments still needed for

NANTICOKE – When Rilee Ruminski saw the bandages, she kept her distance from Jennifer Mieczkowski. The face so familiar to the 3year-old Rilee was partially hidden to protect the slash wounds Mieczkowski received early Sunday morning when she was attacked during a fight inside the Prospect Street Cafe. See VIGIL, Page 10A

Interim manager says he hasn’t had time to fashion budget revisions Pribula says he has been kept busy this week performing constituent and staff services.

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mer county budget/finance chief who was hired by the new county council when the home rule government took effect Monday. Council has until Feb. 15 to amend the $121.7 million budget inherited from the outgoing commissioners. The plan has no tax hike and would require about 150 layoffs, Pribula has said. The manager must make budget recommendations to council, though options will hinge on whether council is willing to raise taxes.

Luzerne County Interim Manager Tom Pribula said he’s anxious to come up with proposed 2012 budget revisions, but he keeps getting interrupted. “I’ve been inundated with stuff left over to deal with and resolve. Basically this week has been putting out fires,” said Pribula, a for- See PRIBULA, Page 10A

I F YO U G O The Luzerne County Council will hold a public work session to discuss board/authority appointments and other issues at 6:01 p.m. Monday in the county Emergency Management Agency Building on Water Street in WilkesBarre.

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Tom Pribula was hired as interim manager Monday.

The council will hold a regular public meeting at 6:01 p.m. Tuesday in the county courthouse.

WASHINGTON — The nation added 200,000 jobs in December in a burst of hiring that drove the unemployment rate to its lowest in almost three years. The figures raised hopes that the economy might finally be healthy enough to power an even stronger job market. Four long years after the start of a Great Recession that wiped out 8.7 “The labor million jobs, a market is Labor Department report healing. We Friday showed still have a that the past six months long way have been the to go — strongest for years — to job creation in the United recoup the States since losses we 2006. The Decem- have enber gains, dured.” spread in inDiane Swonk dustries throughout the Chief economist, Mesirow economy and Financial far better than economists had expected, sent the unemployment rate to 8.5 percent, the lowest since February 2009. It has fallen four months in a row. “There is more horsepower to this economy than most believe,” said Sung Won Sohn, an economics professor at California State University, Channel Islands. “The stars are aligned right for a meaningful economic recovery.” It means the economy may be at the start of what is known as the virtuous cycle — a self-sustaining, steadily improving pattern of hiring and spending. When more Americans are hired, they have more money to spend. And when more money courses through the economy, See JOBLESS, Page 10A INSIDE: Hiring broader-based, 7B

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POLITICAL BRIEFS SCRANTON -- Former Lackawanna County assistant district attorney Kathleen Kane is reporting a strong fundraising start in her campaign for state attorney general. Kane’s campaign committee has announced her campaign will report over $2 million cash on hand as of the close of the Dec. 31 filing period. To date, Kane is one of five candidates to announce they’re seeking the office. On the Democratic side, in addition to Kane, are Jenkintown attorney

PUBLIC RECORDS Divorces sought and filed in the Luzerne County Prothonotary’s Office from Jan. 2 through 6, 2012: • Michele Galenty-Huk, Kingston and Thomas C. Huk, Kingston • Mark A. Kranyak, Hazleton and Judith A. Kranyak, Drums • Edwin Vazquez, Hazleton and Maria Del Pilar Martinez, Hazleton • Eric Marsico, Kingston and Ariane Marsico, Kingston • Susan Powell, Lehighton

Daniel McCaffery and former two-term U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, a King’s College graduate. On the Republican side, Cumberland County District Attorney David Freed, of Camp Hill, and state Sen. John Rafferty of Montgomery County, have declared their intent to run. WILKES-BARRE -- Bill Vinsko, Democratic candidate for the 11th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, recently accepted a donation of $10,000 from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Local Union 163. and Kyle Powell, Hazleton • Kyle Khanh Pham, Hazleton and Diep Hong Tran, Hazleton Marriage license applications filed in the Luzerne County Register of Wills Office from Jan. 2 through 6, 2012: • Angel E. Salas and Yvette M. Youngcourt • Jared William Simone and Melissa Ann Molino • Daniel W. Zamber, III and Amanda Rose Lefort • Richard Henry Mills and Danielle Marie Lamoreaux • Dennis Kohn and Miriah Vise

Joseph G. Zavatsky December 26, 2011 G. Zavatsky, 86, of East J oseph Grand Street, Nanticoke, passed

away December 26, 2011, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Township. Born on Feb. 22, 1925, in Plymouth, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose Hudak Zavatsky. He was a graduate of Larksville High School. Mr. Zavatsky was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II in the European Theater of Operations. He resided for many years in the Philadelphia area, where he was employed by Louderback North American Van Lines. He was a member of St. Faustina’s Parish, American Legion Post 350 and the Eagles Nest 834, all in Nanticoke. He and his wife, the former Henrietta Konczynski, were married for 64 years. He was preceded in death by brothers, Michael, Andrew, Edward, Stephen and John and sister Rose Smith. In addition to his loving and devoted wife, Mr. Zavatsky is survived by sons, Joseph G. Zavatsky and Christopher C. Zavatsky and his wife, Cindy; grandchildren, Michael, Leigh Ann and Dr. Joseph Za-

vatsky; seven great-grandchildren; brother Albert and sister Margaret Wagner; many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all, especially his cats Simba and Shadow. A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, January 14, at 10 a.m. in the main site of St. Faustina’s Parish, 520 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. Final interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Newport Township. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Faustina’s Parish or the Luzerne County SPCA. Arrangements are by the Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., Nanticoke.

January 4, 2012 Ga., in 1978. With every move, Marge turned each house into a warm and happy home. Family was everything to her and we felt it in all she did. Losing her leaves an empty place in our hearts. Marge leaves behind her sister Cecilia Lanning, brothers Edward Lanning, Frank Lanning, Robert Lanning and Raymond Lanning; four children and their spouses, Deborah Quirus (James), Thomas J. Helldorfer Jr. (Angie), Lisa Aldren (Mark), Kathryn Brainard (Doug), eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Compassionate Hospice at 1435 Haw Creek Circle, Suite 402, Cumming, GA 30041. Arrangements are by SouthCare Cremation Society and Memorial Centers in Alpharetta, GA (678) 7355500.

George E. Coolbaugh Sr. January 6, 2012 E. Coolbaugh Sr., 82, G eorge Trucksville, passed away Fri-

day, January 6, 2012 at his residence in Trucksville. Born in Jackson Township, he was the son of the late Charles Tripp and Emma Snyder Coolbaugh. George attended the Lehman schools. He had worked in the farming industry most of his life, with Hillside Farms in the dairy barn and later with Nesbitt Tree Farms, retiring in 1993. George loved woodworking. He was preceded in death by brothers, Donald and Ralph Coolbaugh; sisters, Louis and Jenny. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Ann Fox; sons, George Jr., and his wife, Sharon, Pittston, Daniel, South Carolina, Charles and his fiancée, Chandra Hunlock, Dallas; daughter Jenny Lyn Coolbaugh and her partner, Noel McCay, Harveys Lake; stepsons, Bernard Fedorchak

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Jr., Michael Fedorchak, Joseph Fedorchak, all of Nanticoke; Alan Lee and his wife, Susan, Luzerne; stepdaughters, Christine Lyons and her fiancé, James Stone, Nanticoke; Jackie Weidow and her fiancé, Gary Cooper, Trucksville; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Minnie Miller, Isabelle Hoyt, both of Dallas, and Marion Teters, California; brother William and his wife, Marion Coolbaugh, Wilkes-Barre; sister-in-law Shirley Demmien, Louisiana. Funeral will be held Monday, January 9, 2012, at 11 a.m. from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Lawrence D. Reed, pastor, Emmanuel Assembly of God Church, Harveys Lake, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Park, Wyoming. Friends may call Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

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Nuke plant worries watchdog String of safety violations shows Salem Twp. facility not committed to safety, he says. By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

SALEM TWP. – A nuclear watchdog says a minor safety violation at a local power plant is just another in a string of incidents that demonstrate the plant isn’t committed to safety and that federal oversight is too lenient. Neil Epstein, of Three Mile Island Alert, pointed to a Jan. 3 acknowledgment letter the Nuclear Regulatory Commission sent to a PPL Susquehanna Steam Electric Station official indicating PPL’s response to a Nov. 8 notice of violation was acceptable. The NRC discovered that PPL failed to inform it more than two years ago that a reactor operator needed to wear eyeglasses and failed to request an amended license for the operator. PPL responded, stating that its medical exam process and procedures were fragmented and lacked sufficient levels of review. The utility laid out a correction plan. Epstein said it might seem like a minor issue and that the NRC’s plan to review implementation of PPL’s corrective actions on a future inspection was a reasonable response, but not considering that the NRC itself noted that this

POLICE BLOTTER

Marguerite Helldorfer Marguerite (Marge) Lanning Helldorfer passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 4. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Joseph Helldorfer Sr. Marge was one of 13 children born to Edward and Cecelia Lanning in Wilkes-Barre, on March 27, 1927. When Marge wed Tom in 1951, she didn’t know the life they would have moving around the country with the Kellogg Company for 38 years. They lived in Baltimore, Md.; Scotia, N.Y.; Pittsburgh; Memphis, Tenn.; Battle Creek, Mich., before coming to Roswell,

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a notice of violation to Gerald Rinehart, a former senior reactor operator at PPL Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, for willful failure to promptly report an arrest in July 2010. Rinehart’s first day back at work after the arrest was July 18, 2010, but he did not report the arrest to his supervisors until July 21, 2010. The NRC is not taking enforcement action against PPL, the plant’s owner. When a nuclear power plant employee or contractor has a legal action taken against them, he or she is required to promptly report it to company supervisors so that they can evaluate whether it should affect the granting of unescorted access to the individual or if it would affect the individual’s mental and physical fitness for duty.

was a “repetitive” issue. Following a March 2010 inspection, the NRC issued a report noting the failure of two senior reactor operators to meet specific medical requirements for performing their duties. PPL submitted a response describing its action to restore compliance and prevent recurrence, and the NRC, again, was satisfied. “There are two trends that disturb me,” Epstein said. “One is that PPL can’t follow rules, and the other is that the NRC is unwilling to enforce its regulations. The rules are there for a reason – to protect public health and safety. On the surface, it doesn’t seem that bad. But the systematic problem here is PPL’s inability to pay attention to detail.” Epstein provided a chronology of incidents at the plant over the past two years that he says point to a pattern of non-compliance. PPL Susquehanna spokesman Joe Scopelliti said he thinks Epstein is “demonstrating the opposite point – that even issues of low safety significance … are being addressed.” He said the plant has two onsite inspectors and other inspectors audit the plant throughout the year.

NRC spokesman Neil Sheehan said the medical/licensing violations are “considered to be the lowest of four levels … under our traditional enforcement process, and the company therefore has an opportunity to place them in its corrective action program.” Sheehan said the NRC made its decision “after considering that the operator was wearing corrective lenses since the first failed test in April 2009 and that an amended license for a condition of (wearing eyeglasses) likely would have been approved.”

WILKES-BARRE – City police reported the following: • Thomas Robinson, 21, of Hutson Street, was charged HAZLETON – A suspect in a with harassment Wednesday Newark, N.J. shooting was after he allegedly slapped and arrested Friday by the U.S. hit Valerie Gonzalez, 27, also of Marshals Service in Hazleton. Hutson Street, during a domesAnton Frye, 20, was taken tic disturbance. into custody without incident • Joseph Johnson, 20, of around 4 p.m. in the 500 block South Fulton Street, was arrestof North Church Street. ed for alleged trespass Tuesday He faces charges as an out-ofnight after he was located in state fugitive. EYNON – Tony Wentz, 24, of the Sherman Hills apartment Police reported Frye shot complex. Johnson was previousanother person in the abdomen Clarks Summit, was arrested ly warned about trespassing on Wednesday after state police and leg during an altercation on Dec. 13. An off-duty Newark said he robbed the First Nation- the property. • Pallet forks worth $600 police officer shot at Frye, who al Bank on business Route 6. were reported stolen Tuesday Wentz was apprehended at fled. from a construction site at the An arrest warrant was issued the intersection of Main and Pierce streets a short time after Luzerne County Courthouse. for Frye in New Jersey on • Tina Crisafi of 187 Mill St. the 10:40 a.m. robbery, state charges of aggravated assault reported Tuesday approximatewith a weapon, possession of a police said. ly $186 in unauthorized transhandgun without a permit and actions from her bank account. WEST PITTSTON - Police possession of a firearm with • Stanley Sypniewski of Tuesday arrested Tyrone Kovalintent to use it unlawfully. cin, 35, of 135 Shoemaker Ave., Custer Street reported Tuesday Hazleton police assisted the his Visa account through PaySwoyersville, on charges he U.S. Marshals in the investigaused his former boss’ debit card Pal was accessed online tion. through eBay and $400 in unto buy $30 worth of gasoline. authorized purchases were Kovalcin was interviewed in WILKES-BARRE – City the Luzerne County Correction- made. police reported the following: • Rafael Munos of 243 Coal al Facility, where he was held • The East End Sunoco at St. reported Tuesday his front 890 Kidder St. reported Thurs- on a state parole violation door was kicked in and damday that a white male, approxi- Tuesday, and admitted to finding the wallet of Paul Angeli on aged. mately 24, driving a blue pick• Nicholas Dye of Scranton the floor behind his desk at PA up truck, pumped $20 of unreported Tuesday two large Landscaping on Oct. 6 of last leaded gas at 6:21 p.m. and windows were smashed at his year. drove away without paying. According to police, Kovalcin property at 45 E. Northampton • Allyson Blizman of West St. Chestnut Street reported a GPS said he picked up the wallet, • Sameerah Woods of opened it and saw Angeli’s unit was stolen from her vehiWilkes-Barre was charged with bank card. He took the wallet cle and the center console was driving under the influence on and drove to Turkey Hill in rummaged through while it Sunday morning following a Forty Fort, where he said he was parked near the front of purchased gasoline. From there, crash at the intersection of her residence between 9 p.m. he drove to a convenience store Blackman and Brown streets. Wednesday and 5 a.m. ThursWoods lost control of her vehion Pierce Street in Kingston day. cle around 2:11 a.m. when she and threw the wallet and debit card in to a trash can. Kovalcin attempted to turn onto Brown HAZLE TWP. – State police Street and struck a pole. She are investigating a burglary at a said he stopped taking his medication and was using hero- was arrested on suspicion of garage owned by Mark S. drunken driving and a breath Gaughan, 52 at 849 Old St. The in before taking the wallet. test indicated she had a blood He was charged with theft, break-in occurred between 11 alcohol level of 0.158 percent. receiving stolen property and p.m. Tuesday and 9:45 a.m. access device fraud and his bail In Pennsylvania a person is Wednesday, state police said. considered legally intoxicated was set at $5,000. His preliminary hearing is set with a blood alcohol level of PLAINS TWP. – A Dickson 0.08 percent. Woods was not for 9 a.m. Tuesday before DisCity man was issued a motor injured. Her vehicle was towed trict Judge James Carmody in vehicle citation for driving at from the scene. West Pittston. an unsafe speed after he

COURT BRIEFS SCRANTON -- David Toney, 20, of Hanover Township, has entered a guilty plea and admitted his involvement in the theft of 12 guns from a federally licensed firearms dealer in the Poconos in 2010. A federal judge then sentenced him to one year plus one day in prison. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Toney and Jerome Sharr, 21, of Wilkes-Barre, were previously indicted by a federal grand jury in June 2011 and charged with the theft of the weapons from American Sport Shooting in Monroe

crashed his car on Interstate 81, state police said. Javaughn Springer, 36, was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured, state police said. Springer was traveling north on the interstate around 7:35 a.m. when he lost control of a 1999 Audi A6, struck a speed sign on the east berm and traveled 50 feet up an embankment, state police said.

County. Senior District Court Judge Richard P. Conaboy accepted the plea and handed down the sentence Thursday. Conaboy also ordered Toney to serve three years of supervised release after his prison sentence. Sharr was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison for his role in the breakin. WILKES-BARRE – A Wysox, Bradford County woman was sentenced Thursday to two to four years in state prison on charges she took $6,000 in jewelry from her aunt in November 2007. Leah Marie Maleski, 40, was

sentenced on charges of burglary, criminal trespassing, theft by unlawful taking and criminal conspiracy. She was found guilty after an October trial. According to court papers, on Dec. 2, 2007, Kathy Cunard of Pittston told police that her niece, Maleski, and Maleski’s son, Patrick, took $6,000 worth of jewelry from her residence. Patrick Maleski, 21, pleaded guilty to related charges in March 2010 and was sentenced in January 2011. He violated the terms of his parole, and was resentenced to serve another year in prison. After serving 25 days, he was released to the county’s Day Reporting Center.

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The City of Wilkes-Barre’s newest ambulance joined the emergency services fleet Friday. The ambulance will cover citywide, but its primary coverage area will be from Public Square/ Market Street to the Hanover Township line and to back up Medic 5. The ambulance will be based out of the South Fire Station on High Street. The new ambulance will replace a 2006 Braun Ambulance with 106,431 miles that will be placed into reserve status. The ambulance was purchased with funding from the Office of Community Development. “This ambulance will significantly upgrade the quality of our emergency services fleet,” said Mayor Thomas M. Leighton. “We remain committed to ensuring that the people of WilkesBarre have nothing less than the highest quality equipment and trained EMS personnel to provide the best medical care in their time of need.”

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Stefanie Salavantis, in her first week on the job, has collaborated with the Attorney General’s Office about a Nanticoke bar where a woman was slashed.

WILKES-BARRE – Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis said Friday her first week in office is what she expected it to be – visiting crime scenes, speaking with the state Attorney General’s Office and dealing with a proposed budget cut of more than $600,000. “So far, it’s been a great experience,” Salavantis said, adding she has been pulled in “20 different directions” over the last few days, focusing mainly on the budget. Salavantis said her office is still in its transition phase, during which See SALAVANTIS, Page 6A

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Allison Gordner, a student at Berwick Area High School, is one of 125 top high school marching band musicians chosen to perform at the Army All-American High School Football Game. The contest will be played in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, today at 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on NBC. The trumpet player is the daughter of state Sen. John Gordner and Lori Gordner of Berwick. Now in its fifth year, the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band performs during halftime of the game. The band recognizes the nation’s leading high school band members.

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will allow a preliminary approval of the settlement, said he will accept additional court papers to aid him in his decision. Attorney William Caroselli said the next court hearing, a fairness hearing, would likely not occur until August or September. The settlement involves juveniles who appeared before former Judge Mark Ciavarella between January 2003 and May 2008, and sets up four funds that provide for varying payments depending on individual circumstances. Juveniles who were incarcerated at

DIMOCK TWP. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering retesting well water in this Susquehanna County community to determine what is causing contamination. “Atthistime,ourgoalisunderstanding the situation in Dimock and evaluating additional options, including further sampling,” said Terri White, EPA spokeswoman. “No decision has been made by EPA to provide alternate sources of water.” EPA officials were in Dimock in December, and again on Thursday to collect additional data after gaps were found in hundreds of pages of information pertaining to the town’s water quality that Dimock residents provided to the If the EPA agency, an EPA repre- conducts sentative stated in pub- more testing, lished reports. The Pennsylvania De- it will be a partment of Environ- victory for mental Protection de- residents, clared early last month who have there was no indication well water in the town complained was contaminated by that their hydraulic fracking and concerns have the EPA said the water been ignored. was safe to drink. According to a Huffington Post report, the tests may become pivotal in a national debate about the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, the drilling technique that could unlock decades’ worth of natural gas trapped in shale deposits, but which environmentalistssaymaycontaminatewatersupplies. The report said Dimock, among the most heavily drilled areas in the Marcellus Shale, has become a flashpoint for the

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Fatal accident reconstructed

State police at Shickshinny closed a section of Route 11 Friday to reconstruct an accident that claimed the life of 84-year-old Rachel Wolfe of Berwick on Wednesday. Wolfe was driving a vehicle that was struck head-on by a pickup truck operated by Theodore Luciw, 50, of Berwick, Salem Township police said. Police believe Luciw was speeding and passed another vehicle illegally when he struck Wolfe’s vehicle. Alcohol may have played a role in the crash, police said. No charges have been filed. Wolfe’s obituary is on Page 8A.

Dimock Twp. may see retest for well water EPA wants to determine if fracking is contamination cause. Gaps found in data that residents gave agency.

Student to perform at game

One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 from Thursday’s drawing was sold at the PSC mini mart, 412 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. The ticket correctly matched all five balls, 21-27-33-39-40, to win a jackpot of $225,000, less 25 percent federal withholding. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Lottery officials cannot confirm the identity of the winner until the prize is claimed and the ticket is validated. Cash 5 winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes. The Lottery encourages the holder of the winning ticket to sign the back of the ticket, call the Lottery at 717-702-8146 and file a claim at Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County, or at any of Lottery’s seven area offices, including the one at 49 S. Washington St. in Wilkes-Barre. Also on Friday the Lottery Commission identified Ann and Richard Stewart of Newport Township as the winner of the $1 million winning Millionaire Raffle ticket that was sold in Nanticoke and drawn during the Dec. 31 lottery game.

she’s meeting with staff, assistant district attorneys and detectives. She’s made few changes, she said, but did appoint a deputy district attorney, Alexis Falvello. Falvello, who has worked in the office for about four years, will take on administrative tasks in addition to prosecuting cases, and will be third in command, following Salavantis and First Assistant District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce. Falvello is a graduate of Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law, and most recently prosecuted the homi-

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he Rev. Adam Sexton of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Nanticoke releases an ice cross with eucalyptus leaves and poinsettia flowers into the Susquehanna River from the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge on Friday afternoon to honor Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan.

Lawyer: Each juvie case different Child Care centers’ attorney says proposed Mericle settlement is a blanket agreement and not fair. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – An attorney representing the two centers at the heart of the county corruption scandal told a federal judge Friday that what he needs to consider in a $17.75 million proposed settlement is that each juvenile involved is different. “You can’t treat 2,400 kids equally,” attorney Bernard Schneider said.

Schneider, an attorney for the PA Child Care and Western PA Child Care facilities, said that blanket agreements in the settlement cannot apply to each case, because each case is different, including that juveniles committed various different crimes and were sentenced differently. U.S. District Judge A. Richard Caputo also heard arguments from attorneys who represent the estimated 2,400 juveniles and their parents who are eligible to receive payments that real estate developer Robert Mericle has agreed to pay for his role in the corruption. Caputo, who did not rule whether he

Tower’s vehicular homicide while intoxicated charge forwarded Robert Wickham’s attorney said Wickham’s alcohol level not to blame in death of Denise Polinchak. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

Robert Wickham arrives for his hearing Friday morning at District Judge Diana Malast’s office. Attorney Thomas Marsilio acknowledged Wickham, his client, had an alcohol level of .114 percent at the time of the accident.

side the Social Security Administration building on East Mountain Road on March 7. Wickham was in the driver’s seat of Polinchak’s car with the door open when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The open door struck Polinchak, knocking her to the pavement. Polinchak died at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center later that day. Her death was ruled a homicide, said Luzerne County Acting Coroner William Lisman. Prosecutors alleged Wickham drank three 24-ounce cans of beer prior to being dispatched by his employer, Herbert’s Towing, through AAA Mid-Atlantic, to Polinchak’s vehicle.

PLAINS TWP. – Alcohol intoxication had nothing to do with a towing accident that claimed the life of a woman last March, a lawyer for Robert Wickham said after a preliminary hearing on Friday. Attorney Thomas Marsilio acknowledged Wickham, 55, had an alcohol level of .114 percent. But he blamed a defective vehicle he was towing that led to fatal injuries suffered by Denise Polinchak. Polinchak, 55, of Wilkes-Barre, was having her vehicle towed by Wickham because of brake problems out- See WICKHAM, Page 6A

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BEIRUT — A bomb exploded Friday at a busy Damascus intersection, killing 25 people and wounding dozens in the second major attack in the Syrian capital in as many weeks, officials said, vowing to respond to further security threats with an “iron fist.” The government blamed “terrorists,” saying a suicide bomber had blown himself up in the crowded Midan district. But the country’s opposition demanded an independent investigation, accusing forces loyal to the Syrian regime of being behind the bombing to tarnish a 10month-old uprising against President

Bashar Assad. It was impossible to determine the exact target of the blast, but a police bus was riddled with shrapnel and blood was splattered on its seats, according to Syrian TV video and a government official. Blood also stained the street, which was littered with shattered glass. The bomber “detonated himself with the aim of killing the largest number of people,” Interior Minister Mohammed Shaar told reporters. State media said most of the dead were civilians but security forces were also among them. Midan is one of several Damascus neighborhoods that have seen frequent anti-Assad protests on Fridays since the uprising began in March, inspired by the revolutions around the Arab world. The violence marks a dramatic escalation of bloodshed in Syria as Arab League observers tour the country to investigate Assad’s bloody crackdown on dissent. The monitoring mission will is-

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sue its first findings Sunday at a meeting in Cairo. In a statement, the Interior Ministry vowed to respond to any security threats with an “iron fist.” Syria’s state media, SANA, put the initial death toll at 25 and more than 60 wounded. The death toll included 10

confirmed dead and the remains of an estimated 15 others whose bodies had yet to be identified. More protests continued Friday around the country, and security forces killed at least eight people, according to the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

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calls to Sarah Palin’s lawyers. Craig Christy and his son Shawn, of McAdoo, were expected in federal court in Anchorage for change-of-plea hearings but they also wanted a new judge. That request resulted in the hearing being vacated and a new trial date set for Jan. 26. U.S. District Judge Timothy Burgess in December rejected plea deals the Christys had reached with prosecutors and ordered them to stand trial. The Christys were arrested in August and charged with making harassing telephone calls. Prosecutor Retta-Rae Randall said that she will be filing a response by next Wednesday opposing a change of judge. In the meantime, the Christys remained held in an Anchorage jail.

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Explosives hidden in a trash heap killed six children in southern Afghanistan Friday, police said, and five NATO troops were killed in roadside bombings in the volatile region. The children were rummaging through the trash for food scraps and bottles in the southern province of Uruzgon when the blast killed them, police spokesman Farid Ayal said. A civilian man also died in the blast. Four other children were wounded by the explosion in Trinkot, the provincial capital about 250 miles southwest of Kabul. BAGHDAD

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A Shiite militia’s decision to transform itself from an armed, anti-American movement into a viable political force could complicate Iraq’s political crisis and strengthen Iran’s clout in this country as U.S. influence wanes. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s government has welcomed the recent decision by Asaib Ahl al-Haq to lay down its arms and join the political process. But bringing the former militants into the fold may alienate the Sunni minority and increase tensions between competing Shiite groups. Al-Maliki may now gain an important ally that could also lessen his dependence on radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s political bloc. AlSadr considers Asaib Ahl al-Haq a disloyal faction that broke away from his anti-American militia years ago. The group is thought to have fewer than 1,000 armed militiamen, backed by tens of thousands of supporters. An Iraqi close to Asaib Ahl al-Haq said last year that it relies on Iran for roughly $5 million in cash and weapons each month.

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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration defended the health care overhaul in a filing Friday with the Supreme Court that calls the law an appropriate response to a “crisis in the national health care market.” The administration filed a written submission in the high court’s biggest case

Trim Social Security now even if it’s painful, Santorum says GOP presidential hopeful says nation can’t wait to phase in reductions, which most of his opponents support.

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A hot air balloon crashed and killed all 11 people aboard near a rural town some 94 miles north of the capital, Wellington, officials said Saturday. Police confirmed there were “multiple deaths” when the balloon crashed. Witnesses told local media of seeing 32-foot-high flames rising from the balloon’s basket before it plummeted to the ground. “I was watering the garden and heard a noise, the noise of the gas to raise the balloon. I looked over and I couldn’t believe it — one side of the basket was on fire,” said local resident David McKinlay. The stricken balloon hit power lines as it fell, causing electricity cuts in the local area for about 20 minutes, officials said. Police said they have no details yet of what caused the early morning crash.

uals buy insurance or pay a penalty. One federal appeals court struck down the socalled individual mandate as exceeding Congress’ power under the Constitution. But two other federal appeals courts upheld the law and agreed with the administration’s argument that Congress was well within its power to adopt that requirement. Florida and 25 other states, as well as the National Federation of Independent Business, told the court in separate briefs

that if the justices strike down the individual requirement, they should invalidate the rest of the law as well. Thirty-six Republican senators echoed the states’ argument in their own filing. The law is aimed at extending health insurance coverage to more than 30 million previously uninsured people and would, by 2019, leave just 5 percent of the population uninsured, compared with about 17 percent today, according to the Congressional Budget Office. About half of the increase would come from the individual requirement; the rest would come from an expansion of Medicaid and other provisions.

STATE COLLEGE— A group of Penn State alumni unhappy about the firing of football coach Joe Paterno said Friday it hopes to field a slate of candidates to serve on the Board of Trustees. Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship said it hopes to endorse people to run in the spring election for three seats on the board that are reserved for alumni. The group has a website and about 2,000 members on a Facebook page devoted to replacing the board. Group spokeswoman Maribeth Roman Schmidt says members believe the board mishandled the November firing of Paterno and the ouster of president Graham Spanier after the Nov. 5 arrest of former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky on child sexabuse charges. “It just bubbled up as a result of alumni who wanted to feel they were making a positive contribution toward moving the university forward, and a group of people who shared a common observation that it seemed like there was a rush to judgment,” said Schmidt, who graduated from the university in 1988. Alumni trustee David Jones said Friday he will not run for a sixth three-year term, while alumni trustee Anne Riley said she had not decided whether to run for re-election. The other alumni seat that will open this year was held most recently by Dr. David Joyner, who stepped down to serve as the school’s acting athletic director. Nine of the 32 active trustees are selected by alumni.

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KEENE, N.H. — Risking the wrath of older voters, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is calling for immediate cuts to Social Security benefits and says the country can’t wait to phase in reductions as the majority of his rivals have advocated. “We can’t wait 10 years,” even though “everybody wants to,” Santorum told a crowd while campaigning in New

Hampshire Friday, breaking with opponents who say immediate cuts would be too big a shock to current and soon-tobe retirees. Calling for cuts in Social Security often triggers strong opposition, and politicians typically suggest phase-in periods of up to a decade when broaching the topic. Santorum, who was trying to leverage his strong Iowa showing in New Hampshire, argued that everyone must sacrifice now because the nation’s “house is on fire” with soaring federal debt. He argued that he is being courageous and honest by telling Americans they can’t afford to wait to rein in Social Security’s growing costs. And he said he anticipated possible attack ads on his

position, four days ahead of New Hampshire’s GOP primary. He made a similar pitch last week in Fort Dodge, Iowa, when he was getting little attention in the GOP race — and before he came from the back of the pack to nearly win the Iowa caucuses. Santorum, a former senator from Pennsylvania, says changes should include a higher eligibility age to qualify for Social Security benefits, and tighter restrictions on benefits for upper-income people. Social Security pays proportionately higher benefits to low-income people. But Santorum says wealthy retirees’ proportionate benefits should be trimmed further.

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HARRISBURG – Three men from Luzerne County were among the 45 graduates of the State Police Academy who joined the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police on Friday. Michael J. Foux of Nanticoke, Joseph P. Urban of Nanticoke and James A. Gilhooley Jr. of Yates-

ville participated in the ceremony at Central Dauphin High School. Urban was honored during the ceremonies with the Commissioner Daniel F. Dunn High Scholastic Award. “I congratulate each and every one of you, the 133rd class of the Pennsylvania State Police. Today, you become the ultimate protectors of the citizens of the commonwealth and we thank you for your dedication and service,” State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan said. “As you broach your new assignments, I am confident you will

Michael J. Foux of Nanticoke, Joseph P. Urban of Nanticoke and James A. Gilhooley Jr. of Yatesville participated in the ceremony at Central Dauphin High School. uphold the traditions of honor, service, integrity, respect, trust, courage and duty of this great law enforcement organization.” The graduates have been assigned to stations within 10 troop areas across the state. Locally, Troop N, headquartered in Hazleton, and Troop R, in Dunmore, will receive some of the

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cide case of Robert Zola, charged in the December 2009 stabbing death of Rosemarie Cave inside her Plymouth home. Zola was found guilty of a third-degree murder charge and sentenced to 12½ to 40 years in state prison. Salavantis said she is in the process of instituting policies and procedure manuals, and making her staff feel as comfortable as possible. “I want them to know they can come to me,” Salvantis said. Salavantis said she has been reviewing suggestions to make to the court system that might cut down on costs and wasted time in court, but said Friday she could not elaborate on details. She’s already been to the scene of a deadly crash along Route 11 in Salem Township that resulted in the death of an 84-year-old woman.

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After hearing 90 minutes of testimony, District Judge Diana Malast determined prosecutors established a case against Wickham, sending charges of vehicular homicide while intoxicated and driving under the influence to Luzerne County Court. “The cause of this accident was in fact a defective vehicle with defective brakes,” Marsilio said after the hearing. “The drinking did not play a role in this particular case. Let’s face it, he had a .114 percent within two hours and again I have to reiterate that his state of intoxication, if any, had no bearing whatsoever on the accident itself.” Assistant district attorneys Shannon Crake and Rebecca Reimiller strongly disagreed. “(Wickham’s) blood-alcohol level was over the legal limit,” Crake said. “They want to say it doesn’t matter and wasn’t responsible for the accident, but in Pennsylvania, the law says you can’t drink and drive, and he was by all standards drunk when he arrived to tow Mr. Polinchak’s vehicle. It’s our firm belief that’s what led to her death.” An adult driver in Pennsylvania is considered intoxicated with a BAC of .08 percent. Township police Officers William Poulus and Robert Kelly testified Wickham claimed he told Polinchak to stand away from the vehicle that suddenly accelerated, striking her with an open door. Kelly said an inspection of the vehicle found a blown brake line and no problems with the accelerator. Polinchak’s estate, through the Anzalone Law Firm of WilkesBarre, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Wickham, Herbert’s Towing and AAA Mid-Atlantic. Wickham remains free on $25,000 unsecured bail.

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graduates. Troop P, based in Wyoming, will not. Four graduates are assigned to Troop N. They are: Foux and Urban, Marvin S. Shair of Hawley, and Michael R. Sofranko of Jim Thorpe. The two graduates assigned to Troop R are Gilhooley and Michael A. Oakes of New Hope.

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Stefanie Salavantis said Friday she’s still in the transition phase and is in the process of instituting policies and procedure manuals.

And, she’s collaborated with the Attorney General’s Office about a Nanticoke bar where a woman was slashed in the face with a box cutter. But, Salavantis said she also

has been tasked with reviewing a proposed budget cut of $622,828 in her office. “It’s an area that gets me heated,” Salavantis said, adding she fears her office won’t be able to

function properly if a 15 percent cut occurs. “It would hurt the office. It’s a scary feeling,” she said. Salavantis said she will be meeting with interim county manager Tom Pribula next week to review the proposed cuts, and that she has back-to-back meetings the rest of the month until Luzerne County Council members amend the budget. “Each one of the (assistant district attorneys) has such a large caseload, it would hurt the office if we lost one,” Salavantis said, adding there are still open ADA spots that need to be filled to handle the caseload. “We’re already spread thin,” Salavantis said.

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the two facilities would receive $5,000; those incarcerated at other facilities would receive $1,000; while those who were adjudicated delinquent but not incarcerated would receive $500. Some juveniles would be able to seek additional compensation based on several factors, including the number of times and length of their incarceration and degree of emotional, physical and education damage they suffered. Schneider argued Friday that the agreement unfairly favors certain juvenile plaintiffs over others, and that some of the juveniles don’t deserve the enhanced benefit because they may have committed more serious crimes. Caroselli said each of the juvenile’s cases would go to a

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growing tension between energy companies and locals in shale regions. If the EPA conducts more testing, it will be a victory for residents, who have complained that their concerns have been ignored. Federal officials told affected residents, some of whom have been without fresh drinking water since drilling began there three years ago, that they may be-

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settlement master. That settlement master, if approved by Caputo, would be a retired New Jersey judge, Mariana Corodemus, a special master handling class-actions and other litigation. Caputo said he was concerned with the appointment of a special master because whatever her ruling might be, it would be the final say in that juvenile’s case. Attorneys for the juveniles said that any authorization of payment would be submitted to Caputo for final determination, giving him the ultimate say. The settlement agreement would also call for a mediator to be appointed to handle any juvenile plaintiff who decided to opt out of the class action and seek to file individual lawsuits. That mediator, suggested to be an attorney from Scranton, would handle that suit in a “non-binding way,” Caroselli said. gin testing their water within two weeks, the report stated. Residents began complaining of cloudy, ill-smelling water in 2008 after Cabot Oil & Gas began fracking, a technique that involves injecting chemical-laced water and sand into wells to release gas in shale rock deep below the surface. Cabot had trucked water to a dozen Dimock households for three years until November when state regulators said tap water standards were good enough for them to stop.

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Luzerne County has new deputy court administrator Luzerne County family court services Director Michael Shucosky has been hired as a county deputy court administrator, according to officials. The hiring took effect Dec. 30, and Shucosky will be paid $73,000, said Art Heinz, spokesman for the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, or AOPC. Shucosky will continue to work in the county court, but his management position is among a handful funded by the state. County judges recommend someone for hire, but the state’s chief justice makes the appointment. The county is still without a

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Disciplinary actions were taken by state departments against 104 licensed or commissioned professionals and organizations across the state in December. Several of the measures were levied against area professionals. The state Board of Cosmetology took the following actions: • Professional Hair Design of Scranton Inc., doing business as Pro Hair Design, had its license suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. • Sports Page, of Forty Fort, had its license suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. • Kevin Phuong Vo, individually and doing business as Beauty Nail in Tunkhannock, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,600 and investigation costs of $44.63 because the business employed an unlicensed employee, did not have a wet sterilizer present and performed waxing services when individuals were not licensed to do so. Several notaries public were cited, including: • Eric R. Weber of Harveys Lake, who was suspended for nine months, which was immediately stayed in favor of probation; ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 and an assessment of $450 for the costs of continued monitoring; and ordered to attend a six-hour notary education class because he did not submit documents in a timely manner. • A civil penalty of $1,500 was assessed against Sandra L. Davis, notary public. Davis was barred from appointment and commission as a notary public until the civil penalty is paid. This action was based on her failure to promptly tender customer documents to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and her failure to maintain and produce upon request a notary register. Davis’s registered business address was in West Nanticoke. The state Board of Nursing reports that: • Nancy L. Karpowich, of Pittston Township, voluntarily surrendered her license to practice as a practical nurse in the state because she violated a lawful disciplinary order of the board. The state Board of Osteopathic Medicine reports that: • Mark Gonsky, of Luzerne County, was ordered to attend a course in prescribing controlled substances in 2012, institute contracts for the management of any chronic pain patients and engage a professional office management company to review his documentation practices and then re-evaluate the documentation practices six months later because he failed to maintain complete records for his patient.

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ministrator. The court has two other state-funded deputy administrators – Peter J. Adonizio and Kathleen Hubbard, Burke said. Court administrators and deputies oversee the management of cases, personnel and budgets for several court branches.

Shucosky previously received $73,245 as family court director. County judges recently appointed Romilda Crocamo, who previously served as Judge Tina Polacheck Gartley’s law clerk, to serve as interim master of juvenile delinquency and dependency court.

Burke said Crocamo will preside over juvenile dependency cases previously heard by Shucosky as part of his family court position. The court did not have time to publicly advertise the position, Burke said, noting that a public advertisement will be issued for

the permanent master job. The annual salary is $54,000 plus benefits, and Crocamo will receive half of that during the sixmonth assignment, Burke said. Crocamo must give up the law clerk job, and Burke expects Polacheck Gartley will fill that position.

Religious Service Calendar Apostolic Apostolic Faith Tabernacle 536 Village Rd, Orange Pastor Frank Chorba 333-5172 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Messages-To-Go Ministry apostolicfaith.net

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Assembly of God Back Mountain Harvest Assembly 340 Carverton Rd. Trucksville Pastor Dan Miller 570-696-1128 www.bmha.org Saturday Evening Worship 6:30PM Sunday Morning Worship 8AM 9:45AM & 11AM Sunday School 9:45AM Sunday Evening Worship 6:30PM Wednesday Mid-Week

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Bible River Of Life Fellowship Church 22 Outlet Road Lehman, PA 675-8109 www.rolfministries.org

Sunday School 9:15am Service 10:30am Nursery provided Thursday Night 6:30pm Bible study & Youth Groups Coffee house Fridays 6 to 9 pm with live music.

Memorial Hwy. Dallas Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. (570) 675-3723 www.gracechurchdallas.org

Catholic

PARISH OF ST. ANDRE BESSETTE Vigil (Saturday)

• 4:00 p.m. at Holy Saviour Worship Site, 56 Hillard St, East End (570)823-4988 • 5:30 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Worship Site, 668 N. Main St., North End

Sunday • 8:30 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Worship Site, 668 N. Main St., North End • 10:30 a.m. at Holy Saviour Worship Site, 56 Hillard St, East End

WHERE GOD’S GRACE IS TRANSFORMING LIVES

SUNDAY SERVICES: 9:30 AM - Bible Studies for all ages 10:30 AM - Worship & Rootz Children’s Ministry 6:00 PM - Pulse Youth Ministry DURING THE WEEK: Small Group Bible Studies Vertical Parenting Ministry Men’s Fraternity JAM - Jr. High Ministries Cub Scouts .......................................... 1919 Mountain Road Larksville, PA 18651 Phone (570) 371-4404 www.highpointchurch.info

Bible Baptist Tabernacle

63 Division St., W-B Kenneth P. Jordan, Pastor Chris Hamilton, Youth Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. 570-823-3083

First Baptist

52 E. 8th Street, Wyoming Sunday School All Ages 9:30 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Tues 7 p.m. prayer meeting Pastor: Jeffery Klansek 693-1754 Visitors Welcome

MEADE ST. BAPTIST 50 S. Meade St.

Wilkes-Barre, PA Chester F. Dudick, Pastor (570) 820-8355 SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 a.m. PRAYER, BIBLE STUDY & PIONEER CLUB Wed 6:30 p.m. WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP 2nd Tuesday of the month 6:30 p.m. AFTERNOON FELLOWSHIP 12 noon last Sunday of the Month

Dallas Baptist

S.B.C Harvey’s Lake Highway Dallas • 639-5099 Pastor Jerry Branch Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sun. Worship 9:15 & 11 a.m. Wed. Eve. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Christ Community Church

100 West Dorrance St. Kingston, PA 18704 Sunday School/ABF 9:30 a.m. Sun Worship 10:30 a.m. Radio Ministry “Searching the Scriptures” Sunday 7:30-8:30 AM WRKC 88.5 FM website: www.ccchurchtoday.org Pastor: John Butch Phone: 283-2202

Cross Creek Community Church

Sunday Services 9am & 10:45am With Jr. Church & Nursery Available. Wed 6:30 Family Night with Awana for ages 18 months - 6th grade. College & Career, CrossRoads for Teens, Deaf Ministry, Small Groups, Men’s & Women’s Ministry, Groups. Celebrate Recovery for Hurts, Habits, Hang-Ups Tuesday’s 6:30pm Discover the difference! 370 Carverton Road, Trucksville 696-0399 www.crosscreekcc.org

Living Hope Bible Church PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP 35 S. Main St. Plains, PA Pastor Mark DeSilva Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:00 a.m. Youth Group & Womans Bible Study Call for information 570-822-0700

Lutheran

Holy Cross Episcopal Church 373 N. Main Street, W-B Father Timothy Alleman, Rector SUNG SUNDAY EUCHARIST - 9:00 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 AM SATURDAY HOLY EUCHARIST - 4:30 PM WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM HEALING SERVICE & HOLY EUCHARIST

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 813 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston Saturday Contemporary Holy Communion 5:30 Sunday Holy Communion 10:00 Rev. Paul Metzloff Handicapped Accessible

453 S. Main Street, W-B Rev. Mary E. Laufer Sunday Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:45 a.m.

Catholic St. John The Baptist Church 126 Nesbitt St. Larksville, PA 18651 570-779-9620 A WELCOMING, GROWING, FAITH COMMUNITY Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m., 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Ample, Easy Parking Handicapped Accessible Confessions: Saturday 3 p.m.

St. Stephen’s

Episcopal Pro- Cathedral 35 S. Franklin St., W-B Holy Communion 8:00 Church School 10:00 Choral Eucharist 10:30 Nursery 9:00 - 12:15 Call 825-6653 for information about Worship Music Programs and Community Ministries

Our Lady of Fatima Parish 134 S. Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA (570) 823-4168 Saturday: 4:00PM Sunday: 8AM, 10AM, 12:10PM & 7PM Monsignor Thomas V. Banick, Pastor

ST. CLEMENT & ST. PETERS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Evangelical Free Church

Fellowship Evangelical Free Church

Orthodox Church In America 401 East Main St., W-B Phone: 825-6540 Rev. David Shewczyk Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Feast Days 9:00 a.m. Saturday Vespers: Summer 6:00 p.m. - Winter 4:00 p.m.

Wyoming Presbyterian Church

St. John’s Lutheran www.stjohnslutheranchurch.net

Holy Communion Sunday 8 am & 9:30 am Ofﬁce 735-8531 Christian Education 10:30 am ONE-HOLYCATHOLIC-APOSTOLIC

St. Marks Lutheran Church 56 S. Hancock St., W-B Pastor - Rev. Mary Lauffer Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

106 Welles St. (Hanover Section) Nanticoke, PA 570-735-2263 www.stjohnsnanticoke.org stjohnsnanticoke@gmail.com Saturday Great Vespers 4 pm Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Fr. Adam Sexton

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 32 E. Ross St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Phone: 570-823-4805 Father George Dimopoulos Sunday Orthos 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:45 a.m. www.greekorthodox.com

Primitive Methodist

New Life Community Church

570 South Main Rd., Mountaintop, PA 868-5155 Pastor Dave Elick Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Bible Services Thurs. 7 p.m. All Are Welcome

Very Rev, David Hester Deacon John Karam Saturday - Great Vespers 6 p.m. Sunday - Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. Parish Ofﬁce 824-5016 All Are Welcome Website: www.antiochian.org

Presbyterian

First United Presbyterian Church

115 Exeter Ave., West Pittston 654-8121 Worship 11:00 AM at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, Wyoming Avenue, Exeter Rev. James E. Thyren, Pastor

570-823-0345 Wed. Bible Study 7pm Sunday Services 8:30am & 11am Refreshing Worship A Bold Message parsonspmchurch.com

Seventh Day Adventist

Seventh Day Adventist Church

17 Second Ave., Kingston Saturday Services Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Children SS 9:45 a.m. Worship Hour 11 a.m. Fellowship Lunch 12:15 p.m. Guests Are Welcome Every Sabbath

Christian Church Corner of: E. Oak & LeGrange St., Pittston,

Pastor, Rev. Peter Caprari Sunday

Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship: 9:30 a.m. Choir Practice 10:30

Monday - 7:30 pm Service/Social Hour: Alternate Weeks

Wed. - 7:30 pm Prayer Meeting: 1st & 3rd Wed., Worship Service: 2nd Wednesday Bible Study: 4th Wednesday All followed by Choir Practice Ofﬁce: 654-2891 Leave a message

In-The-Fields

3085 Church Rd., Mountaintop Rev. Dan FitzSimmons

667 N. Main St., W-B 822-8233 Worship Schedule: Sun 7:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gary Scharrer Chairlift Available Missouri Synod

CHORAL EUCHARIST 10AM HEALING SERVICE Last Sunday each month

Serving through Faith, Praise & Good Works

Four Square Gospel NEW HOPE CHURCH

Independent Mennonite Second Welsh Congregational Church

475 Hazel St., Wilkes-Barre 829-3790 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. Sunday Eve Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible Study Prayer and Youth Groups Limited Van Service Available, Please Call. Independent... Fundamental... Friendly

Church of Christ Uniting

MERGED PRESBYTERIAN & METHODIST Corner of Market St. & Sprague Ave. Kingston 570-288-8434 Devotional Line: 570-288-2334 Rev. Dr. Carol Ann Fleming Rev. Dr. James L. Harring Morning Worship 10:00 AM Youth Sunday School During Worship Adult Sunday School 11:30 AM Child Care Provided Choirs - Children, Adult, Bell Ringers Air Conditioned www.churchofchristuniting.org

489 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre 570-208-1281 Sunday Service 10:30am NewHopenepa.com Pastors Richard & Susanne Bolt

Friends & Quakers

Friends & Quakers Wyoming Seminary Lower School 1560 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort 570-824-5130 10 a.m. Adult Discussion 11 a.m. Worship http://northbranch. quaker.org

112 Prospect St. Sunday Celebration 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - Sept. - May 9:00 a.m. Pastor D. Pegarella 735-1700

Nazarene Mountain View Church Of The Nazarene 667 N. River St., Plains Pastor Bryan Rosenberg Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church & Child Care Provided. 570-821-2800 Everyone is Welcome!

Handicapped Accessible

Church Of Christ Uniting

Nanticoke Christian Fellowship

WE HAVE MOVED!!

“A PLACE FOR A NEW BEGINNING”

Orthodox

Lutheran

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 190 S. Main Street, W-B Pastor Peter D. Kuritz Pastor Janel D. Wigen Saturday Service 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SCS 9:45 a.m. 570-824-2991

Loyalville Rd., Lake Township Sunday Worship 9:30 am Community Dinner 2nd Saturday Each Month. Call For Menu 570-477-3521

446 Bennet St., Luzerne Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Church School during Worship Carol E. Coleman Pastor 287-6231

Shavertown United Methodist Church

shavertownumc.com 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown Phone-a-prayer 675-4666 Pastor: Rev. M. Lynn Snyder Organ/Choir Director Deborah Kelleher Saturday Service 5:30 p.m. Chapel Service Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Service - 2nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Nursery Care Available during Sunday Service For more information call the ofﬁce at 570-675-3616

Trucksville United St. Matthew First Methodist Lutheran Church Presbyterian United Methodist Rev. Marian Hartman, Pastor Church

14 Broad St. Pittston Sun Worship 9:15 am Rev. William N Lukesh All Are Welcome

Central United Methodist 65 Academy Street, W-B Rev. Dr. Paul C. Amara SUN. WORSHIP SERVICE 11:15 am Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Child Care Provided For Infants & Toddlers 822-7246

“God’s Glory Our Passion” 45 Hilderbrandt Rd. First (Near the Dallas Schools) Presbyterian Sundays Confessions Holy Eucharist 10a.m. Church WORSHIP - 10:30 a.m. • 3:00 p.m. at Holy Saviour Sunday School 10:00a.m. S. Franklin & St. Paul Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Lutheran Church Worship Site, Northhampton Sts., Dallas United W-B WELCOME ALL TO 474 Yalkick Road Discipleship Class - 9 a.m. 56 Hillard St, East End Methodist 10:00 a.m. Worship (Rt. 118) 4 Parsonage Street, Dallas GROW IN GODS Wednesday Evenings • 4:30 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Pastor: Dallas, PA Rev. Dr. Robert M. Rev. Robert G. Wood LOVE Pioneer Clubs (K-5th) Rev. Charles Grube Worship Site, Zanicky, Minister 675-5701 Sat. Worship 6:30 p.m. 668 N. Main St., North End www.stclementstpeter.org Sunday School 9 a.m. 11:00 am Sunday School 5:30pm Church Services Women’s Study - 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided Wyoming Ave. Christian (Nursery provided For All) 8:30 am & 11 am Choir Wed. 7pm Handicapped Access 881 Wyoming Ave., Kingston Sunday School 675-0122 Thursdays John Vaida - Minister of 570-288-4855 Pastor Dennis Gray 9:45am Handicapped Accessible Music Women’s Study - 9:30 a.m. 570-675-3859 Come Hear The Word Of God, Pamela Kerns - Christian TNT (Youth 6th-12th Grade) First United Let It Change Your Life! Education Director St. Peter’s 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. A Friendly Inclusive, Methodist Lutheran Church Morning Worship 11 a.m. For More Information & Welcoming Church West Pittston 1000 S. Main St., W-B Communion Every Sunday Please call 675-6426 or 823-7332 “A Place Where All Are Welcome” Audio Sermons Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Pastor Michael Erickson available on web 400 Wyoming Ave. Visit Us Online at Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Sun. Worship - 9:00 a.m. @ www.fpcwb.com Worship 10 a.m. www.fellowshipfreechurch.org Sunday School & ELEVATOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE Sun School 11:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Senior Pastor: Forty Fort Rev. Janet Tiebert, Pastor 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Presbyterian The Italian Marc Ramirez St. Martin Missouri Synod Air Conditioned,

165 Hanover St., W-B 822-8043

Loyalville United Methodist Church

Wyoming Ave. at Institute St., 570-693-0594 Laura Lewis, Pastor St. John Baptist Worship Service: 11 a.m. Luzerne United Orthodox Church Sunday School: 10 a.m. Methodist Church

410 S. River St. Wilkes-Barre Saint Mary Worship Parsons Primitive Antiochian Methodist Church 11 AM Orthodox Church 193 Austin Avenue 905 South Main Street Wilkes-Barre Ofﬁce Phone 823-7139 Wilkes-Barre Nanticoke

SAINT MARY’S CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Episcopal

St. John’s Lutheran Church

231 State St.

Christian

Orthodox Presbyterian United Methodist Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church

Messiah Lutheran Church

A Bible Teaching Ministry

Weekday Mass

Baptist

Episcopal

Grace Community Church

• 7:00 a.m. at Holy Saviour Worship Site, 56 Hillard St, East End • 8:00 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Worship Site, 668 N. Main St., North End

High Point Baptist Church

By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

Holy Resurrection Cathedral

Orthodox Church In America 591 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre Very Rev. Joseph Martin, Pastor 822-7725 Saturday Vespers 5:00 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Feast Day Vespers 6 p.m. Feast Day Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME web site: www.oca.org

Church

1224 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort Pastor William Lukesh 287-7097 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Praise Band Handicap Accessible Nursery Provided Air Conditioned Visitors Welcome

THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WYOMING VALLEY 1700 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 Bible School 11:45 Teaching the Reformed Faith 570-693-1918

Handicapped Accessible Nursery Provided 655-1083

Firwood United Methodist Church Cor. Old River Rd. & Dagobert St. Rev. Barbara Pease Safe Sanctuary Policy Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m. Handicap Elevator Available You are invited to attend. 823-7721

Trinity Presbyterian

105 Irem Road, Dallas Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Pastor Roger Grifﬁth Nursery Provided 570- 675-3131

Wyoming United Methodist

Wyoming Ave Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. 693-2821 wyomingumc@netscape.com Ample Parking

United Church Of Christ St. Luke’s UCC

471 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre • 822-7961 Rev. Justin Victor Sun. Worship 10 am Sunday School 10:15 am Communion service the 1st Sunday of every month. RIDE’S AVAILABLE: CALL

Unitarian Universalist

Warrior Run Welsh Presbyterian Church 390 Chestnut St Morning Worship 10 am Communion is 1st Sunday wwof the month Pastoral Care Team Pastor Jim Clyde Pastor Bob Thomas (570)822-3286

Dr. Stephen L. Broskoske, Director of Music “Making Disciples for Jesus Christ” Sunday Schedule 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Church School for all ages 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Church Road off Route 309, Trucksville Phone: 696-3897 Fax: 696-3898 Email: ofﬁce@trucksvilleumc.com

Forty Fort United Methodist Church

Church Ofﬁce 287-3840 Wyoming & Yeager Ave Pastor Donald A. Roberts, Sr. Handicapped Accessible 9:00 am Sunday School (All Ages) 9:45 am Pre Worship Music 10 am Traditional Worship Prayer Line 283-8133

Congregation of Wyoming Valley Worship & Children’s Program Sunday 10 a.m. 20 Church Road Kingston Twp. For Directions go to: www.uucwv.org

Unity Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living 140 S. Grant St., W-B Rev. Dianne Sickler Sunday Service & Children’s Church 10 a.m. Church 824-7722 Prayer Line 829-3133 www.unitynepa.com

To Advertise Your Church, Call Tara at 970-7374

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012

LOIS JEAN NAUGLE, a longtime resident of the Spike Island section of Moosic, died suddenly Thursday morning, January 5, 2012, after a brief illness. She is survived by her beloved husband, Duane Naugle Sr. She is also survived by her son, Duane Naugle Jr., and wife, Delaina, of Blossburg, and her daughter, Lori NaugleNorris and husband, Anthony of Moosic; her brothers, James VanLuvender and wife, Janet, of Moosic and Robert VanLuvender and wife, Maryann, of Duryea; four grandchildren, Caitlin Naugle of Durham, North Carolina, Meira Naugle of Blossburg, Anthony and Addisyn Norris of Moosic. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday at 11 a.m. at the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Sunday between 2 to 4 p.m. ANTONIO VELASQUEZ JR., 59, of Walnut Street, Allentown, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Township. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on June 6, 1952. He was the son of Antonio Velasquez Sr. and Alides Mas. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from May 4, 1972 to July 25, 1975. He was employed by several moving and storage companies in the New York City and Allentown areas. A graveside blessing service will be held on Monday in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Funeral arrangements are by the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. RAYMOND P. ZIOMEK, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012, at his home. Born in Newport Township, he was a son of the late John and Mary Mazur Ziomek. He was a 1946 graduate of Newport Township High School and was last employed at Topps, Duryea. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by brothers, Chester, Edwin, Walter, Eugene and Joseph; sisters, Amelia and Stacia Ziomek, Loretta Capece and Irene Stewart. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, the former Jeraldine Benjamin; sons, Raymond and John of Wilkes-Barre; daughter, Judith Farrell and her husband, Jack, of Bear Creek; and grandson, Vincent Farrell and wife, Tiffany of Maricopa, Ariz. Private funeral services were held by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home. The family would like to thank Dr. John Kish and his staff for their compassionate care. RAYMOND F. HARMON, 85, of West Nanticoke, passed away January 5, 2012 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Complete obituary will be published in Sunday’s edition of the newspaper. Arrangements are by the Grontkowski Funeral Home, P.C., Nanticoke. STEPHEN P. LUZETSKY, 68, of Edwardsville, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012, at the WilkesBarre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Avenue, Kingston.

Carol Ralph January 2, 2012 wife, daughter O uranddearsistermother, passed away peace-

fully at home in Texas on January 2, 2012. A Pennsylvania native, Carol was born to Elizabeth and Olaf Young. Carol was married to Joseph Yaglinski and they raised four children. She retired from the Wilmington VA Medical Center in 1992. Carol and Jay Ralph were married in 1976. She was an active volunteer in many charities and civic organizations, including Hagley Museum, the Methodist Country House, Winterthur Museum Point to Point, LPGA tournaments and the Mary Campbell Center in Wilmington, Delaware. After her retirement, she moved to Texas early in 2011, where she continued to enjoy her volunteer activities. Carol Ralph is survived by her children, Debra Day Olivier (Marc) of Salt Lake City, Utah; Susan Baldwin (Greg Pitta) of Garden Grove, Calif.; Jan Yaglinski (Bill Devlin) of Ennis, Texas; Joe Yaglinski of Oceanside, Calif.; grandchildren, Chris Baldwin of Vista, and Colin Baldwin of Newark, Del., and her sister, Betty Deets of Berwick. We will miss you, Mom. We love you. The family invites you to visit her online memorial and share in her life story at www.virtualmemorials.com as Carol Ralph. www.jekeevermortuary.com.

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Mildred C. (Parks) Atkinson

Rachel Wolfe

January 5, 2012

January 4, 2012 Wolfe, 84, of Berwick, was R achel born on March 13, 1927. She

C. (Parks) AtkinM rs.son,Mildred 69, a resident of Park Ave-

nue Towers, Wilkes-Barre, passed into Eternal Life Thursday evening in the Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke, following an illness. Born September 19, 1942 in the Bronx Borough of New York City, she was a daughter of the late George and Mildred (Rossler) Parks. She was educated in the greater New York City school system. Mrs. Atkinson was an avid bingo player and could often be found participating in various games at Park Avenue Towers or at the West Side Walk-In Bingo, of Kingston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James F. Atkinson, in 1986. Surviving are her three beloved children, James F. Atkinson II of Ocala, Florida; Karen Ann Noss of Wilkes-Barre and Donna Marie Silvers and her husband, Dominic, of Lewisburg; grandchildren, including James Atkinson III, Heather Yaron, Victoria Atkinson and Dominic Silvers; great-grandson, Valentino Atkinson; brother and sisters, George, Dorothy, Patricia and Betty, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Atkinson will be conducted on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. from the John V. Morris Charles J. Leagus Funeral Home, 281 East Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre Heights. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the Atkinson family. Relatives and friends may join her family for visitation and remembrances Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. until the time of services. Online words of comfort and support may be shared with Mildred’s family by visiting our family’s website at www.JohnVMorrisFuneralHomes.com.

Eleanor Patyk (Paddick) January 1, 2012 Patyk (Paddick), age 94, E leanor passed away peacefully on Sun-

day, January 1, 2012. Born and raised in West Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Hynoski. She was a graduate of Harter High School and was a member of All Saints Parish of Plymouth. Prior to her retirement in 1972, Eleanor and her late husband, Joseph, were the owners and operators of Paddick’s Pizza on Main Street, Plymouth. Throughout her life, she was known as a beautiful, kind, caring and generous person and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Patyk, who passed away June 1989; her loving son George Paddick, who passed away February 2009, and 10 brothers and sisters. Surviving are her loving son Robert Paddick and his wife, Margaret, of Bonita Springs, Fla.; their son David Paddick, Estero, Fla., and his children, Eleanor and Nolan. Also surviving are her daughter-in-law Lois Paddick, Nanticoke and their daughters, Lori Steck and her husband John, Coopersburg, Pa. and Lisa Paddick, Nanticoke.

Gertrude Hoyes January 6, 2012

etrude Martin Hoyes, of Perrin Avenue, Shavertown, went to meet her Lord on Friday. She was the daughter of the late William W. Martin and Clara Schwartz Martin of Forty Fort and resided in Forty Fort for many years. She was born in Minersville, Pa. and resided in Peckville most of her life. She was graduated from Blakely High School, International Correspondence Schools and Moody Bible Institute. She retired as executive assistant to the president of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pa. and has since served as pastor’s assistant at Dallas Baptist Church. She was ordained a deacon in February 1987 and has held many positions in the church. She is survived by four children, Richard Hoyes, Dallas; Ellyn Fortney, Inkerman; Roger Hoyes, Hunlock Creek and Robert Hoyes, West Lawn, Pa.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. George (Clara) Hoyes and brother, Harry C. Martin

M. Pfeiffer and her husband, Daniel J., of North Barrington, Ill.; Ryan D. Tishler, of Exeter; and a granddaughter, Emma G. Pfeiffer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mendenhall Lane, Benton, with Father Alfred Sceski as celebrant. Burial will be in the Creveling Cemetery, Almedia. A viewing will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the McMichael Funeral Home Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (Rt. 487). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Columbia Montour Home Hospice, 410 Glenn Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 or to the Christ The King Catholic Church, P. O. Box 297, Benton, PA 17814. For online condolences, please visit our website: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com.

FUNERALS

of Vestal, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at Hugh B. Hughes and Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, PA 18704, on Monday at 11 a.m. with her pastor Gerald Branch officiating. Viewing will be held Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in the Forty Fort Cemetery. Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the Dallas Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5, Dallas, PA 18612.

Paul Edward Hardik Jr. January 2, 2012 Edward Hardik Jr., 60, of LuP aul zerne Borough, died late Mon-

day, Jan. 2, 2012, while on vacation with his wife in Englewood, Florida. He was born in Luzerne on June 23, 1951, and was the son of the late Paul E. Hardik Sr. and Marian Reymaykis Hardik. Paul was a graduate of West Side Tech, class of 1969. He was a very proud member of the Luzerne Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Holy Family Parish on Bennet Street in Luzerne. Paul was an avid gardener, and traveler; his favorite destinations were Englewood, Florida and Williamsburg, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Gibson Hardik, brother, Michael Hardik, stepchildren, Donna Kapitula, David Kapitula, Joseph Kapitula III, several cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great

Thomas J. ‘Tom’ Tishler January 5, 2012

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in All Saints Parish, Plymouth. Interment will immediately follow in St. Mary’s Nativity Cemetery, Plymouth Township. Family and friends may call Monday at the church from 10 a.m. to Mass time at10:30 a.m. in All Saints Parish, 66 Willow St., Plymouth. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in Eleanor’s name. Please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com to submit online condolences to the family.

grandchildren. Memorial contributions to be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, or by phone, call 1-800-2272345. Memorial service to be announced.

ALEO – Fannie, celebration of life 9 a.m. today with a funeral Mass in the Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 130 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. BARR – Sophia, funeral services 9:30 a.m. today in the Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., 614 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the main site of St. Faustina’s Parish, Nanticoke. BOLAND – Edward Jr., memorial Mass 11 a.m. today in St. Andre Bessette parish (St. Stanislaus Kostka Church), N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 10:30 a.m. until time of service. BULI – Mary, funeral services 9:30 a.m. today in the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre Township. CICON – Mary, friends may call 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. today in the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church (St. Barbara Parish), Exeter. HOOVER – June, friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek. MURPHY – Margaret, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. OPET – Alberta, funeral services 9 a.m. Monday in the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home PAZUHANICH – Dolores, funeral services with Panachida 9 a.m. today in the John V. Morris Funeral Home, 625 N. Main St., North Wilkes-Barre. Office of Christian Burial with Divine Liturgy in Holy Assumption of Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m.

William ‘Bill’ Sieminski January 4, 2012

passed on January 4, 2012. Rachel was the daughter of the late Guy and Catherine Dent, Buckhorn. A 1945 graduate of Bloomsburg High School, she worked as a bookkeeper in the family business, Eldon Wolfe Power Equipment, until retirement. She was a member of Beach Haven United Methodist Church, a life member of Shick-Shawnee Chapter of Eastern Star, Shickshinny, and Berwick Woman’s Civic er Daniels, her husband Wayne; her Club and Red Hat Society. great-granddaughter Aurla, MuhIn addition, Rachel attended wa- lenburg; Randy Wolfe and his wife, ter aerobics, loved to attend her Kate, Cranston, R.I.; Megan, Amber children’s and grandchildren’s and Emilee Kiliti, Berwick; three sporting events and tending to her step-granddaughters, Tracy Stout flowers and fish pond. She also enand her husband, Shane, Bloomsjoyed waterskiing, snowmobiling, burg; Brenda Linsinbigler, Berwick, motorcycling and vacationing as and Diane Linsinbigler, Hunlock well as Berwick football. Creek. First and foremost, she loved her A memorial service will be held family and was loved by her family Sunday at 2 p.m. at Beach Haven and many friends. United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her In lieu of flowers, donations may husband, Eldon Wolfe, who passed be made to the Beach Haven United away February 23, 1997, after 49 Methodist Church, Main Street, years of marriage. P.O. Box 157, Beach Haven PA Surviving are her two children, 18601-0157. son Bradley Wolfe and his wife, PrisFuneral arrangements are by the cilla, Shickshinny Lake; daughter Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Marilee Kiliti and her husband, David, Berwick; grandchildren, Jennif- Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek.

Thomas J. "Tom" Tishler, 71, of Old Tioga Turnpike, Benton, died Thursday, January 5, 2012 at his home. He had been in ill health for the past six weeks. Born December 11, 1940, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Kenneth Nelson Tissue and Irene (Linn) Tissue. He and his wife, Sharon May (Bronson) Tishler, would have celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on April 27. Mr. Tishler was the Senior National Sales Training Manager for the Allstate Insurance Company, in Northbrook, Illinois. He retired in 1995 after 35 years of service. He was a 1960 graduate of Wyoming High School and a 1965 graduate of King’s College. He also proudly served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps. Mr. Tishler was an active member of Christ The King Catholic Church of Benton; the Knights of Columbus of Christ the King and the Shickshinny American Legion Post #495. An avid golfer, he was a member of the Mill Race Golf Club. His hobbies included gardening and landscaping. He also shared a love for family genealogy with his wife, Sharon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Nelson Tishler and by a sister, Tanya Tissue. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Sharon, are his two children, Tanya

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SCHMIDT – Dorothy, friends may call 9 to 10 a.m. Monday in the McCune Funeral Home, Mountain Top. Celebration of Life Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top. WALSH – Lucille, funeral 9 a.m. today in the E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Saviour Church, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 8:30 a.m. until time of the service. ZBIEK – Marjorie, funeral 11 a.m. today in the Williams-Hagen Funeral Home Inc., 114 W. Main Street, Plymouth.

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illiam "Bill" Sieminski, 73, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on January 4, 2012. He was born in Kingston, the son of the late Mitchell and Louise (Mahle) Sieminski. He resided in Edison, N.J., for 31 years. In 1992, he moved to North Brunswick. Bill was a modest and strong man devoted to his family. He leaves his wife, Pauline (Kwiatkowski) Sieminski, of 51 years and his daughter, Paula Devansky and her husband, James Devansky, of Monroe, N.J. Bill grew up in Swoyersville. A gifted football player, he was awarded a full scholarship to Pennsylvania State University. He decided to forgo attending the university and went to work to support his family. Bill worked for the Okonite Co. for 41 years. He started as a machine operator and was active in the union, serving as the vice president before going into management. He ended his career there as plant superintendent when Okonite closed their North Brunswick location. Bill then took a position as a security guard with Merrill Lynch in Plainsboro, N.J., where he worked for ten years. Bill was an avid gardener. He started working on a farm at the age of eight years, and forever held a passion for growing crops. He took great pride in his golf course lawn and the multitude of vegetable crops he shared with family, friends and neighbors. He loved completing crossword puzzles and took pride in completing at least four per day. Bill will be terribly missed by his beloved and loyal dog, Buster. Even as Bill grew increasingly ill, he continued to take Buster for long walks. Bill was best know as "The greatest Poppa in the world," leaving four devoted grandchildren, Melissa Ferrara and her husband, Sean Hadley of Moorestown, N.J.; William Ferrara of Boca Raton, Fla.; Paul Carmine Ferrara of North Brunswick, N.J. and Matthew Devansky of Minneapolis, Minn. Bill took great pride that he was their Poppa and as they grew to adults he became their best friend and shared laughter and many good times. The family has requested donations made in memory of William Sieminski to the RWJUH- Fund, in care at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation, 10 Plum Street, Suite 910, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Funeral services will be private. www.bronsonandguthleinfh.com.

Lucy M. Gelatka January 6, 2012

ucy M. Gelatka, 84, of Pittston, passed away Friday morning, January 6, 2012, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. She was the wife of William Gelatka. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on December 31, 2011. Born in Port Griffith, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie Surma Vaxmonsky. She was a graduate of Jenkins Township High School, Class of 1945. Prior to retirement, she worked as a secretary for the Jenkins Township Municipal Office. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Marjorie Griglock and her brother, Gerald Vaxmonsky. In addition to her husband, Lucy is survived by her two beloved sons, David Gelatka, of Lititz, Pa. and William Gelatka, of Prince Frederick, Md.; three grandchildren, Brooke Magni, Mary Clare Gelatka, and Jason Gelatka; one great grandson, Carter Magni; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Monday, January 9, 2012, at 9 a.m. from the Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main Street, Pittston (Port Griffith), with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Schooley Avenue, Exeter. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diocese of Scranton, 300 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503. For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.BalogaFuneralHome.com

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This year, the Supreme Court justices will take on politically volatile cases regarding health care reform and immigration.

Justices to handle three hot potatoes

HIS YEAR, THE U.S. match the results of the 2010 Supreme Court will Census. Texas is among nine states take up three issues that would be impor- (along with parts of seven othtant at any time in the nation’s er states) with a history of vothistory: health care reform, im- ing discrimination against ramigration enforcement and de- cial minorities. By law, it must terminations of geographical get proposed voting-related boundaries of legislative dis- changes approved by the Department of Justice or a threetricts. But, because all three issues judge federal court panel in are politically volatile, the Washington. Texas chose to cases could be particularly im- submit its maps to the panel. The judges found problems portant in an election year. Oral arguments in a Texas with the legislature’s minority case involving legislative dis- standards and decided a trial tricts are scheduled for Mon- was needed to assess the maps. day. The court has allotted A federal court in San Antonio three days in March for argu- then drew up interim maps to ments on the federal health use until the trial. Texas Gov. Rick Perry and care reform law. The challenge to Arizona’s immigration law other officials filed an emergency petition of 2010 probably will The court’s rulings with the Supreme come up in April. Court, asking it to The court’s rulings could have could have far-rangfar-ranging effects freeze the interim maps and decide ing effects on the whether the Texas lives of Americans on the lives of legislature or a and alter the division Americans and federal court is the of power between alter the division proper body to the federal governof power between draw the districts. ment and the states. The uncertainAll three issues could the federal ty has cast confuindicate whether the government and sion over a state court – the branch of the states. primary election government that set for March 6. should stand above Arizona’s 2010 immigration politics – has succumbed to law included a controversial repartisan squabbling. Challenges to the Patient quirement that state law enProtection and Affordable Care forcement officers detain peoAct of 2010 received heavy ple stopped for any reason if scrutiny as they worked their they cannot prove they are in way to the Supreme Court the country legally. A federal from district and appellate appeals court ruled that four courts. The overriding ques- provisions of the law impropertion is whether two parts of Ar- ly preempt federal law. In both the immigration and ticle 1, Section 8, of the Constitution – the commerce clause redistricting cases, the court and the necessary-and-proper could choose to rule broadly – clause – give Congress the giving all states the guidance power to require Americans to they need – or impose a narrow judgment that applies only in purchase health insurance. Opponents say this exceeds specific instances. There is no shortage of prethat authority. A related question is whether the rest of the dictions. But until oral argulaw remains valid if the man- ments provide solid clues to date is ruled unconstitutional. the inclinations of swing JusIn Texas’ 2011 redistricting tice Anthony Kennedy, everycase, the Republican-dominat- thing is mere guesswork. ed Texas legislature revised St. Louis Post-Dispatch maps of legislative districts to

QUOTE OF THE DAY “The combination of old-fashioned, hand-shaking, baby-kissing campaigning and a big dose of luck worked for him in Iowa. But I think Iowa will be Santorum’s high water mark.” Brian Carso The Misericordia University assistant history professor predicted limited success for presidential candidate Rick Santorum despite a strong showing in the Iowa caucus.

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Can Huntsman catch on in New Hampshire primary? KEENE, N.H. – For seven months, Jon Huntsman has assiduously courted New Hampshire voters to position himself for a major run at Republican front-runner Mitt Romney when the primary spotlight falls this week on the Granite State. The former Utah governor has taken a more low-key, less confrontational approach than his GOP rivals, attracting praise from conservative newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal and liberal ones including this state’s Concord Monitor and Keene Sentinel. Polls show Huntsman still trails both Romney and Rep. Ron Paul, and an incident Tuesday suggested he has a way to go to penetrate the consciousness of enough voters to justify his controversial decision to bypass the Iowa caucuses and the enormous publicity they produced this week. “Who’s the guy?” several workers asked plant officials, as Huntsman toured the Tidland Co.’s small machine parts plant here, one official related later. Huntsman said later that he didn’t think it was a problem that he still needs to introduce himself after 150 appearances in New Hampshire. “How well do they know any candidates?” he asked in an interview, while conceding that prior bids helped both Romney and Paul. “That’s not the challenge,” he added. “Our challenge is to keep focused on our

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CARL P. LEUBSDORF message and keep working in New Hampshire.” Huntsman insisted Iowa won’t have an impact on his New Hampshire campaign, telling an enthusiastic rally in nearby Peterborough his message to Iowa’s winner was: “Welcome to New Hampshire. Nobody cares.” That will be tested in the next few days by Rick Santorum’s boost from his unexpected near tie with Romney and Newt Gingrich’s vow to challenge Romney’s conservative credentials. Interestingly, any success they have might help Huntsman by hurting Romney. Meanwhile, some Republicans here echoed Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad’s comment that Huntsman “messed up big time” in trying to match Sen. John McCain’s 2008 feat in skipping Iowa to saturate New Hampshire. “No one can really be like McCain, given his bio as a war hero and his character,” said Mike Dennehy, a top 2000 and 2008 McCain operative who is neutral this year. Ironically, McCain came here Wednesday to endorse Romney. Huntsman also made a major strategic error by dropping his moderate image to portray himself as a “consistent conservative,” Dennehy said.

“He has a very good image among moderates, and he is trying to play to the conservatives,” he added, estimating GOP moderates and independents could make up 40 percent of next Tuesday’s voters. Huntsman denied changing his message. “It’s been the same all the way from the beginning,” he said. “We’re talking about revitalizing the economy. We’re talking about the trust deficit” and the budget deficit. Huntsman’s earnest approach invariably impresses undecided voters. “My inclination is to go with Romney because he’s electable,” retired business executive Emily Morgan, 64, said before Huntsman’s Peterborough appearance. Afterward, she said, “He certainly merits being looked into further.” A night earlier in Dover, Joyce Bowden, 65, a retired insurance adjuster, said she was impressed with Huntsman’s economic proposals. “I don’t know why Mr. Huntsman hasn’t caught on,” she said. The next few days will show if he can yet do so. Carl P. Leubsdorf is the former Washington bureau chief of the Dallas Morning News. Readers may write to him via email at: carl.p.leubsdorf@gmail.com.

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Only show from Urban has been ‘no, no, no’

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The former Utah governor has taken a more low-key, less confrontational approach than his GOP rivals …

t seems the home rule charter that I was so enthusiastic about has gotten off to a bumpy start. One of the biggest roadblocks to success is Stephen A. Urban. Why someone wouldn’t show up to the swearing-in ceremony and show some form of unity is beyond me. Stephen A. Urban has displayed that he is nothing more than the kid who didn’t get to pick teams, so he grabbed his football and took it home. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise to many of us, since for years he seemed to never want the majority. It wouldn’t give him the power to say no to everything – worse than a child going through the “terrible twos.” He apparently felt slighted when he lost to state Sen. John Yudichak. He didn’t get the support; he was going to change parties. It never occurred to him that Yudichak is a very well-respected lawmaker who didn’t keep yelling “no, no, no!” Now Urban is displaying signs of a man losing grip of power he once had. He has been weakened by the home rule charter. He has been diluted, and I don’t think he

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very much cares for it. My only hope is that people remember this four years from now. I think many of us thought there would be bumps in the road, but his behavior is downright pothole-like. And as we all know, we have enough potholes in this area. Now, Councilman Urban, is your time to prove whether you’re a team player or naysayer. I hope you prove me wrong and make me question down the road if I made the wrong choice when I chose Sen. Yudichak that day. But right now it’s like choosing between flannel-lined jeans and shorts on a 95-degree day. It was a no-brainer. Paul J.M. Stebbins Jr. West Pittston

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Family of missing woman still hoping for closure

an. 5, 2012 was a very special day; it was Phylicia Thomas’ 30th birthday – a birthday that her family celebrated without the guest of honor. Her family instead spent the day outside the Luzerne County Courthouse, starting at about 9:30 a.m. This, unfortunately, has become normal for her family in the eight years since her disappearance. It’s also normal that on Feb. 11 her family will have another candlelight vigil at Wilkes-Barre’s Kirby Park, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the pavilion by the pond. Her family and friends once again reach out to the community for any information regarding Phylicia’s disappearance. Her family and friends thank everyone for their support and prayers throughout the years, but please, for their sakes, if you know anything that will help this family gain closure, please contact state police at 697-2000 or call (570) 478-0290 anonymously for Project Angel Eyes. Kelly Gower Glen Lyon

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Police from multiple departments in the greater Pittston area, including several police agencies on the West Side of the Susquehanna River, converged onto the neighborhood near the Pittston Bypass. “When we got on scene, we located the male standing in the road and were able to take him into custody peacefully,” Angelella said. Michael Grady, 23, who lives in the neighborhood, said his 5year-old son and former girlfriend reside with Kozloski inside the East Oak Street apartment. Grady said he was pleased to learn his son was not home at the time of the gunfire. Police suspect Kozloski fired a round inside his apartment that passed through a window and into the tax collector’s office. The second round was fired from the

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A man who allegedly discharged a gun at 14A E. Oak St. in Pittston Township sits in a police vehicle outside the residence Friday afternoon.

street, police said. Police seized a Chevrolet Lumina that Kozloski frequently drove. The car was parked in a dirt lot about 100 feet from the apartment. A state police forensic services unit was expected to process the scene. Charges are expected upon the

completion of the investigation. No injuries were reported. Luzerne County Court records indicate Kozloski was twice found guilty of harassment in 2010, and pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served in jail in BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER November 2009 on a disorderly conduct charge when he struck Police cruisers are parked on the Pittston Bypass during the hunt for a gunman in Pittston Townanother man with a baseball bat. ship on Friday afternoon.

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Mieczkowski, who has not health insurance. “My son goes to her shop and (Mieczkowski) loves (Rilee) so much,” said Shemanski. “She’ll cut her hair and do her nails for nothing.” Shemanski, like many of those who held lit candles, knew Mieczkowski and were shocked by the slashing. “I started crying as soon as I saw her,” said Shemanski. “There’s One of Mieczno way to kowski’s cousins told Joe Iramake ca of the attack. sense of it. “It just blew me away,” said I’m just Iraca, of Nantihoping coke. “There’s no something way to make good sense of it,” he comes out said. “I’m just hoping someof this.” thing good Joe Iraca comes out of Nanticoke this.” resident Mieczkowski and a friend, Ricky Wells of Mountain Top, stopped in the crowded bar to pick up beer to take out shortly before 2 a.m. While she spoke to friends a fight broke out and a woman slashed Mieczkowski in the face and neck multiple times with a box cutter. Wells was dragged out of the bar and beaten, suffering a broken jaw. Wells was the only one who came to her aid, she said. “If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t

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A man hugs Jennifer Mieczkowski before the candlelight vigil to bring awareness to the attack that happened to her at the Prospect Street Cafe.

be right here in front of you because I would have been killed,” said Mieczkowski. She thanked her family, relatives, friends and strangers for attending. “They weren’t coming out to look at my face,” she said. Instead they came to offer support

and demand that the person who wounded her be held accountable. “Let Jen get justice for what’s been done to her,” said her cousin Denise Pearson of Nanticoke before leading the crowd in “The Lord’s Prayer.” Mieczkowski’s 25-year-old sis-

ter Ashlee organized the vigil and said she was planning a benefit to be held at the Pennsylvania Army National Guard armory in Nanticoke. “My family is ridiculously close,” said the younger sister. She and her sister were raised by a single mother who imparted

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businesses can justify hiring more people. That leads to more jobs and more demand. Another pattern, known as the vicious cycle, took hold to devastating effect during the Great Recession. People lost jobs and spent less money, so businesses rang up less sales and were forced to lay off more people. Finally, the reverse may be happening. “The labor market is healing,” said Diane Swonk, chief economist at Mesirow Financial. She cautioned that “we still have a long way to go — years — to recoup the losses we have endured.” Indeed, the economy added 1.6 million jobs for all of 2011. That is better than the 940,000 it added during 2010 — and far better than the 5 million it lost during 2009, the most bruising year of the Great Recession. But the nation still has 6 million fewer jobs than it did in December 2007, when

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Council can’t wait until Feb. 15 to unveil the proposed amended budget. The new home rule charter requires council to hold at least one public hearing on the amendments, and this hearing must be held after the plan has been publicly displayed for at least seven days. Pribula said he has reached out to several departments to discuss budget options but still needs to complete more analysis, including

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the recession began. Economists forecast the nation will add 2.1 million jobs this year. The unemployment report was the first to be released since Republicans across the country began voting to determine a candidate to face President Ba-

researching the accuracy of revenue projections plugged in by the former commissioners. He wants to present several budget scenarios to council in two weeks. Inquiries to Pribula range from problems with assessment appeals to unpaid bills from 2010. Pribula said he doesn’t want to stop returning messages, but is suddenly performing constituent and staff services that were previously handled by the former manager/chief clerk and three elected commissioners. The 11-member, part-time county council does not have daytime office hours and cannot intervene in day-to-day operations.

rack Obama this fall in an election that will turn on the economy. Obama appears bound to face voters with the highest unemployment rate of any president running for re-election since World War II. Unemployment was 7.8 percent when Obama took office.

“I want to make sure internal departments and the public are serviced without interruption,” Pribula said. The processing of some matters also has been slowed by debate over whether particular decisions must be made by council or the manager under the new charter, he said. County solicitor Vito DeLuca, who did not apply for the home rule chief solicitor position, has “been eager to help with a variety of things,” but Pribula said he may require temporary consulting legal assistance from attorney Jeff Malak, who served as solicitor for the

a lasting piece of advice: “She said, ‘At the end of the day, all you have is each other.’” The younger Mieczkowski expressed frustration with the lack of an arrest. “My sister identified someone Monday night and still nothing has been done,” she said.

But the president’s re-election chances may hinge more on the direction of the unemployment rate. It was 7.2 percent when Ronald Reagan beat Walter Mondale in 1984, but it had fallen from 10.8 percent two years before the election. Alan Krueger, Obama’s chief economic adviser, said the report “provides further evidence that the economy is continuing to heal from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.” Campaigning in New Hampshire for Obama’s job, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum claimed credit for Republicans, suggesting the gains were tied to voter optimism that a Republican would take the White House. Another candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, dismissed the job gains as inadequate. The report painted a picture of a broadly improving job market. Average hourly pay rose, providing people more money to spend. The average work week lengthened, a sign business is picking up and companies may soon need to hire. The private sector added 212,000 jobs in December. Those gains were offset by

home rule charter drafters and transition committee. Home rule transition consultant Ken Mohr may also be hired to sort through some of the pressing nonbudget transitional issues that have cropped up, Pribula said, noting that he is seeking proposals from both men. Pribula said he does not believe the home rule transition committee anticipated the mountain of home rule conversion issues that must be handled in the first few weeks. “There really wasn’t a detailed succession plan going from the old form of government to the new,”

NANTICOKE – Police said Friday they are continuing to investigate the vicious assault on a woman who suffered severe slash wounds to her face inside the Prospect Street Café on Jan. 1. Jennifer Mieczkowski, 30, of Nanticoke, said she entered the tavern to buy beer to take home and started talking to friends around 2 a.m. She told police a woman lunged at her with a box cutter, slashing her face several times. Ricky Wells, 31, of Mountain Top, suffered a broken jaw and facial injuries in the assault. Mieczkowski said she entered the tavern with Wells, who was dragged outside and beaten with a pool stick. Police said another man was injured in the assault. Detective Capt. William Shultz said he has interviewed numerous witnesses who were inside the tavern. He said the investigation is ongoing.

12,000 layoffs by governments. Hiring increased across industries. Manufacturing added 23,000 jobs, as did the health care industry. Transportation and warehousing added 50,000 jobs. Retailers added 28,000. Even the construction industry added 17,000. Economists cautioned that some of the gains reflected temporary hiring for the holiday season. The government adjusts the figures to try to account for those seasonal factors, but doesn’t always get it exactly right. The gains in transportation and warehousing, for example, reflected a strong increase in hiring for couriers and messengers. That could be because of the jump in online shopping over the holidays, the Labor Department said. And the economy still faces many challenges, including a likely recession in Europe exacerbated by the debt crisis there. “While December’s data represent good news, there is no guarantee that January will follow a similar path,” said Joshua Shapiro, chief economist at MFR Inc., in a note to clients.

Pribula said. He doesn’t plan to make recommendations for division chief positions, saying that should be left for the permanent manager, who has not yet been hired. “I’m not going to put upper management in place that the new manager’s got to live with or mislead individuals that they’re going to be permanent division heads,” Pribula said. He said he had to temporarily put someone in charge of human service branches because Joe DeVizia retired from the position. He assigned Mary Dysleski to the position, effective Friday.

Dysleski has worked under DeVizia and is currently human services fiscal officer. Pribula has designated existing deputies to oversee the duties of row offices that were run by elected officials eliminated by home rule. The following deputies will handle these duties: Clerk of Courts, Tom Pizano; Coroner, William Lisman; Recorder of Deeds, Joan Hoggarth; and Treasurer, Dominick DePolo. Sheriff John Gilligan will continue to oversee that office because Deputy Carl Zawatski retired, Pribula said.

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and integrity in everything we do. That includes my coaching staff, our players and everyone involved in the football program. There is tremendous pride in Penn State football and (I) will never, ever take that for granted.” O’Brien, the New England Patriots offensive coordinator, arrived in State College shortly before 7 p.m. Friday on a university plane and was taken to the athletic department’s offices at the Bryce Jordan Center to finalize the deal. Terms were not immediately available. An introductory press conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College. ESPN had first reported that Penn State had re-

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Everyone from Joe Paterno to Tom Brady had heard the news. Some 24 hours after the word had first spread, Penn State finally acknowledged it, too. Bill O’Brien is officially the new leader of the Nittany Lions. “I am thrilled to be the head coach of the Penn State football program,” O’Brien said Friday night in a school release. “I cannot tell you how excited I am to get started, meet the team, meet the football alumni and meet all of the people that make this university so special. “As head coach of this special football program, it is my responsibility to ensure that this program represents the highest level of character, respect See O’BRIEN, Page 4B

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Nearly two months after Joe Paterno was fired, Penn State has hired New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien.

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Brad Glazenski of Hanover Area (top) controls Justin Stonier of Tunkhannock on his way to a first period pin in their 106-pound match Friday at Lake-Lehman High School. Glazenski advanced to today’s semifinals in the WVC tournament.

Late upset highlights first day Pittston Area’s Kevin Wesolowski scores dramatic win at WVC tournament. By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

LEHMAN TWP. — Upsets are always bound to happen during an important wrestling tournament. What makes those winners unique is how they make it happen. In the most dramatic match

on the first night of the Wyoming Valley Conference Wrestling Tournament, Pittston Area’s Kevin Wesolowski pulled out a late-winning upset when he defeated Lake-Lehman senior Jake Winters in the 138-pound quarterfinals Friday night. What made the sophomore’s win the most memorable of the quarters was that he knocked off the second-seeded Winters in a rideout, the final overtime period, when he picked up an escape just as time expired. The bout also lasted about 20 minutes

with injury and blood time added. “That was the most exciting match and Kevin deserved to win that match the way he wrestled,” Patriots coach James Woodall said. “He kept the pace the whole time and he kept at it and stayed focused. It was an awesome win. I’m very excited about it.” Wesolowski, who will take on Coughlin’s Frankie Mahmoud – a runner-up from last year – is one of six Patriots to advance to today’s semis, which begin at 10

a.m. and will vie for a spot in the finals, which are slated for 4 p.m. Wesolowski’s teammate Jamie Scarantino (113 pounds) also advanced and did so in grand fashion picking up his 100th career win. Joining those two Patriots are Angelo Lussi (145), Frank Ardo (152), John Minich (195) and Chris Wesolowski (285). “I think we had a pretty good day and everything went as ex-

Texans, Bengals matchup an unlikely playoff pairing By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer

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HOUSTON — Year after agonizing year, Andre Johnson was asked about his goals for the season and his answer never changed. “I want to get this team to the playoffs,” he would say. Now, after years of often terrible seasons, Johnson and the Texans have reached that goal. They will face Cincinnati on Saturday in the franchise’s first playoff game. This is Houston’s 10th season, and Johnson has been there for all but Year 1. That makes him the longest-tenured player on the roster and the only one who’s been in Houston longer than coach Gary Kubiak. The receiver is the face of the franchise. When See AFC, Page 6B

NEW ORLEANS — Sean Payton cautioned against assuming that a game featuring prolific quarterbacks Drew Brees and Matt Stafford would escalate into a shootout. If Payton really believes that, it is only because coaches must consider wide-ranging possibilities and show respect to players on both sides of the ball. Odds makers have different

Razorbacks go hog wild over K-State

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

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See COTTON, Page 4B

With prolific QBs, Saints-Lions wildcard game has all the makings of a shootout. By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer

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priorities, and they’ve set the over-under at 59 for Saturday night’s first-round playoff game between the Detroit Lions (10-6) and New Orleans Saints (13-3). That is the highest ever

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Ready for a tough rematch

New Orleans QB Drew Brees

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Joe Adams had his fourth punt return for a touchdown this season and No. 7 Arkansas matched a school record with its 11th victory, beating No. 11 Kansas State 29-16 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. All-SEC quarterback Tyler Wilson threw two touchdown passes, including a 9-yarder to Kobi Hamilton with ARKANSAS 4 minutes left in the third quarter after Kansas KANSAS ST. State (10-3) scored 16 consecutive points. Adams’ 51-yard return early in the second quarter gave the Razorbacks (11-2) a10-0 lead before they even gained a first down. It was the first punt return for a touchdown in the Cotton Bowl in 51 years. Arkansas’ only losses were to No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama, the SEC West rivals who will play in the BCS national championship game. Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein tied the Big 12 record with

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CINCINNATI at HOUSTON TV: 4:30 p.m., today. NBC, WBRE-28 OPENING LINE: Texans by 3 LAST MEETING: Texans beat Bengals 20-19, Dec. 11

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — After losing his last three starts and giving up 14 goals in the process, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Brad Thiessen made a play that would’ve doomed most netminders. It occurred during a Penguins power play in the third period of Friday’s 4-3 win against the PENGUINS Rochester Americans. With the game tied 2-2, Thies- AMERICANS sen had the puck stripped from him as he tried to play it in the corner. Rochester scored a shorthanded goal to go up 3-2, but amazingly Thiessen wasn’t rattled. “Maybe it was a good test for me,” he said. Thiessen came up big later in the night when he stopped Rochester’s Mark Voakes in the eighth round of a shootout to give the Penguins the victory. The win improves the Penguins to 19-11-1-4 and provides a much-needed confidence boost after Wednesday’s 5-1 loss to Norfolk. Aside from the actual win itself and Thiessen’s strong play, Friday’s game provided a boost in another area that had been lack-

Pittston Area rally falls short at home in a game that went right down to the buzzer.

See BASKETBALL, Page 3B

Thiessen recovers to boost Penguins By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

Crestwood edges out Patriots

YATESVILLE — Six minutes into the game Friday night and Pittston Area had more turnovers – three – than points – one. And the Patriots were in a 14point hole as well. Yet through it all, Pittston Area had a last-second opportunity to force overtime that ended in a physical battle under the basket and some jeers for the officiating crew. Instead, Crestwood hung on for a 52-50 Wyoming Valley Conference Division I boys basketball victory. “Pittston is a very good team and good teams will make a run, especially in their own gym,” Crestwood coach Mark Atherton said. “We expected them to make a run. What I liked about tonight is they made a run and we didn’t back down and came back.” Pittston Area (1-1 Div. I, 8-2 overall) trailed 15-1 at the 2:21 mark of the first quarter. The Patriots, though, jabbed their way back to a 44-44 tie with 4:39 to play. Crestwood (1-1, 4-7) then took the lead for good, 46-44, when John Fazzini hit a spinning drive. The Comets had the lead up to four when Pittston Area’s Steve Stravinski dropped in a threepointer with 26 seconds remaining, a shot from the top of the key that looked short at first. After a

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WBS goalie rallies to stand tall late in a shootout win against Rochester.

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L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS GIRLS BASKETBALL Hazleton Area at Tamaqua, 1:30 p.m. Col-Mont Vo-Tech at MMI Prep, 2:15 p.m. Susquehanna at Crestwood, 2:15 p.m. Hanover Area at Pottsville, 7:15 p.m. HS WRESTLING WVC Wrestling Tournament at Lake-Lehman Storm King School at Wyoming Seminary, 10 a.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Wilkes-Barre at Wilkes, 3 p.m. Lycoming at King’s, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Neumann at King’s, 1 p.m. Lycoming at Wilkes, 1 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING King’s at Pennsylvania/New York Duals Wilkes at North/South Duals SUNDAY, JAN.8 No Events MONDAY, JAN. 9 GIRLS BASKETBALL Berwick at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m. Coughlin at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. GAR at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. Hanover Area at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Crestwood, 7:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. HS BOWLING Hazleton Area at John Paul II, 3 p.m.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL 1 p.m. ESPN — BBVA Compass Bowl, SMU vs. Pittsburgh, at Birmingham, Ala. ESPN2 — NCAA, FCS, playoffs, championship game, Sam Houston St. vs. N. Dakota St., at Frisco, Texas GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Africa Open, third round, at East London, South Africa (same-day tape) 5:30 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Tournament of Champions, second round, at Kapalua, Hawaii MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11 a.m. ESPN2 — Florida at Tennessee Noon PLUS — Wagner at Monmouth YES --- Xavier at Fordham 1 p.m. BTN — Nebraska at Illinois 2 p.m. MSG — St. John’s at Cincinnati PLUS, ROOT --- Washington at Utah 3 p.m. BTN — Ohio State at Iowa 4 p.m. ESPN2 — Florida St. at Clemson PLUS — Washington St. at Colorado CSN --- Dayton at Temple YES --- Iowa State at Texas A&M MEN'S COLLEGE HOCKEY 8 p.m. BTN — Notre Dame at Minnesota MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY 8 p.m. BTN — Syracuse at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre MOTORSPORTS 1:30 a.m. NBCSP — Dakar Rally, at Copiapo, Chile (delayed tape) NBA BASKETBALL 7: 30 p.m. MSG — New York at Detroit YES --- Miami at New Jersey 8 p.m. CSN — Toronto at Philadelphia NFL FOOTBALL 4:30 p.m. NBC — AFC Cincinnati at Houston 8 p.m. NBC — NFC Detroit at New Orleans NHL HOCKEY 1 p.m. CSN — Ottawa at Philadelphia NHL Vancouver at Boston 7 p.m. NHL — Detroit at Toronto PLUS, ROOT --- New Jersey at Pittsburgh 8 p.m. PLUS2 — N.Y. Islanders at Phoenix PREP BASKETBALL 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Simeon (Ill.) vs. Miller Grove (Ga.), at Wheeling, W.Va. PREP FOOTBALL 1 p.m. NBC — All-Star game, All-American Bowl, at San Antonio WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 2 p.m. CBS — National coverage, Michigan St. at Penn St. 4 p.m. CBS — National coverage, UConn at Notre Dame 5 p.m. BTN — Ohio State at Michigan

T R A N S A C T I O N S American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Promoted Jeff Desjardins to lead assistant athletic trainer. Named Michael Salazar assistant athletic trainer. National League CINCINNATI REDS—Signed RHP Sean Gallagher, LHP Jeremy Horst, RHP Chad Reineke, LHP Clayton Tanner, RHP Kanekoa Texeira, C Brian Esposito, C Corky Miller and OF Daryl Jones to minor league contracts. Promoted Mack Jenkins to assistant pitching coach. COLORADO ROCKIES—Agreed to terms with C Wilkin Castillo, OF Leonard Davis, RHP Mike Ekstrom and OF Brandon Roberts on minor league contracts. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Named Derek Lilliquist pitching coach, Dyer Miller bullpen coach, Brent Strom minor league pitching coordinator, Jamie Pogue bullpen catcher, Dan Kantrovitz director of scouting, Cesar Geronimo Jr. international scouting cross checker and Angel Ovalles Dominican Republic scouting supervisor. Promoted Matt Slater to director of player personnel, Tony Ferreira to baseball operations assistant/player development and Jared Odom to baseball operations assistant/scouting. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Acquired RHP Andrew Cashner and OF Kyung-Min Na from the Chicago Cubs for INF Anthony Rizzo and RHP Zach Cates. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL—Fined San Diego LB Antwan Barnes $25,000 for unnecessary physical contact with an official and Green Bay LB Erik Walden $15,000 for roughing the passer in Week 17 games. BUFFALO BILLS—Signed WR David Clowney, LB Robert Eddins, LB Scott McKillop, DB Prince Miller, DE Jay Ross, G Jake Vermiglio and G Keith Williams. CHICAGO BEARS—Named Mike Tice offensive coordinator. Signed TE Draylen Ross, G Reggie Stephens and CB Donovan Warren. GREEN BAY PACKERS—Announced the resignation of vice president Jason Wied. OAKLAND RAIDERS—Announced they have agreed to terms with Reggie McKenzie to become their general manager. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS—Signed OL Kyle Koch and DT Etienne Legare. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Recalled C Ryan Russell from Springfield (AHL). FLORIDA PANTHERS—Reassigned LW Tim Kennedy to San Antonio (AHL). NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Assigned G Anders Lindback and D Jonathon Blum to Milwaukee (AHL). Recalled G Jeremy Smith from Milwaukee. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Acquired D Brendan Mikkelson from Calgary for F Blair Jones. Announced F Brett Connolly returned from Team Canada. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS—Assigned F Matt Frattin and D Korbinian Holzer to Toronto (AHL). American Hockey League AHL—Suspended Lake Erie C Adrian Foster three games as a consequence of a charging incident in a Jan. 4 game against Oklahoma City. SOCCER Major League Soccer COLORADO RAPIDS—Signed D Hunter Freeman. COLUMBUS CREW—Signed F Olman Vargas to a multiyear contract. NEW YORK RED BULLS—Loaned F Thierry Henry to Arsenal FC (English Premier) until the middle of February. TORONTO FC—Named Thomas Rongen director of the soccer academy. COLLEGE ARIZONA STATE—Announced junior QB Brock Osweiler will enter the NFL draft. DePAUW—Named Stefanie Baker-Watson director of athletics and recreational sports. SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI—Named defensive line coach Lorenzo Costantini, secondary coach Maurice Drayton, wide receiver coach Broderick Fobbs and offensive line coach Tucker Peavey. VIRGINIA—Named Adrien Harraway associate athletics director for academic affairs VIRGINIA TECH—Announced junior RB David Wilson will enter the NFL draft. WESTERN KENTUCKY—Fired men’s basketball coach Ken McDonald. Named Ray Harper men’s interim basketball coach.

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F O O T B A L L National Football League NFL Playoff Glance Wild-card Playoffs Today's Games Cincinnati at Houston, 4:30 p.m. Detroit at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Atlanta at New York Giants, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Denver, 4:30 p.m. Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 14 Atlanta, N.Y. Giants or New Orleans at San Francisco, 4:30 p.m. Cincinnati, Pittsburgh or Denver at New England, 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Pittsburgh, Denver or Houston at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Detroit, Atlanta or N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 4:30 p.m. Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 22 TBD Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 29 At Honolulu NFC vs. AFC Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5 At Indianapolis

College Football FBS Bowl Glance Saturday, Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Temple 37, Wyoming 15 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Ohio 24, Utah State 23 New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 32, San Diego State 30 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Marshall 20, FIU 10 Wednesday, Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego TCU 31, Louisiana Tech 24 Thursday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl At Las Vegas Boise State 56, Arizona State 24 Saturday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Southern Mississippi 24, Nevada 17 Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Missouri 41, North Carolina 24 Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Purdue 37, Western Michigan 32 Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina State 31, Louisville 24 Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl At Washington Toledo 42, Air Force 41 Holiday Bowl At San Diego Texas 21, California 10 Thursday, Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Florida State 18, Notre Dame 14 Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Baylor 67, Washington 56 Friday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Dallas BYU 24, Tulsa 21 Pinstripe Bowl At New York Rutgers 27, Iowa State 13 Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State 23, Wake Forest 17 Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Oklahoma 31, Iowa 14 Saturday, Dec. 31 Meineke Car Care Bowl At Houston Texas A&M 33, Northwestern 22 Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Utah 30, Georgia Tech 27, OT Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. Cincinnati 31, Vanderbilt 24 Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco Illinois 20, UCLA 14 Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Auburn 43, Virginia 24 Monday, Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl At Dallas Houston 30, Penn State 14 Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. South Carolina 30, Nebraska 13 Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Michigan State 33, Georgia 30, 3OT Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Florida 24, Ohio State 17 Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Oregon 45, Wisconsin 38 Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Oklahoma State 41, Stanford 38, OT Tuesday, Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Michigan 23, Virginia Tech 20, OT Wednesday, Jan. 4 Orange Bowl At Miami West Virginia 70, Clemson 33 Friday, Jan. 6 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Kansas State (10-2) vs. Arkansas (10-2), late Today's Games BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 8 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Arkansas State (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois (10-3), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 9 BCS National Championship At New Orleans LSU (13-0) vs. Alabama (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)

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CAMPS

BY ROXY ROXBOROUGH

Illinois-Chi

The Pro Staff Baseball Camp is returning for its 25th year of operation and will hold signups for the next three months. This camp will work on developing baseball skills, as well as concentrating on pitching and hitting and will run for six weeks beginning in the spring. Openings exist every night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of the camp is $300 with a $150 deposit upon registration and the rest of the balance can be paid before the player leaves the camp. For questions and information, call Rich at 570-903-1336 or Ron at 570-575-2116. MEETINGS

NO LINE REPORT: On the NBA board, there is no line on the Heat - Nets game due to Miami forward LeBron James (questionable) and guard Dwyane Wade (questionable). Follow Eckstein on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vegasvigorish. INJURY REPORT: On the NFL board, Houston QB T.J. Yates is now listed as probable; Pittsburgh RB Rashard Mendenhall is out. NFL Favorite

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7.5

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5.5

Smu

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 38 25 9 4 54 113 81 Philadelphia ................ 38 23 11 4 50 130 113 Pittsburgh .................... 38 21 13 4 46 121 100 New Jersey ................. 39 21 16 2 44 106 114 N.Y. Islanders.............. 37 14 17 6 34 88 116 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 37 26 10 1 53 138 69 Ottawa .......................... 41 21 15 5 47 127 136 Toronto ........................ 40 20 15 5 45 129 128 Buffalo.......................... 39 18 17 4 40 104 115 Montreal....................... 40 15 18 7 37 106 113 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida .......................... 40 20 12 8 48 105 110 Washington ................. 38 21 15 2 44 114 110 Winnipeg...................... 40 19 16 5 43 107 118 Tampa Bay................... 39 17 19 3 37 108 133 Carolina ....................... 41 13 21 7 33 106 139 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago........................ 40 24 12 4 52 132 116 Detroit .......................... 39 25 13 1 51 128 88 St. Louis....................... 40 23 12 5 51 103 89 Nashville ...................... 40 21 15 4 46 106 112 Columbus .................... 39 10 24 5 25 94 130 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 41 25 13 3 53 134 99 Minnesota.................... 41 21 14 6 48 95 98 Colorado ...................... 41 22 18 1 45 110 116 Calgary ........................ 42 18 19 5 41 100 123 Edmonton .................... 40 16 21 3 35 110 115 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 37 22 11 4 48 107 87 Los Angeles ................ 41 20 14 7 47 88 92 Dallas ........................... 39 22 16 1 45 108 113 Phoenix........................ 41 19 17 5 43 103 108 Anaheim ...................... 38 10 22 6 26 88 127 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Thursday's Games Boston 9, Calgary 0 Toronto 4, Winnipeg 0 N.Y. Rangers 3, Florida 2, OT Philadelphia 5, Chicago 4 Ottawa 4, Tampa Bay 1 St. Louis 4, Edmonton 3 Dallas 4, Nashville 1 Los Angeles 1, Phoenix 0, OT San Jose 2, Columbus 1

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Akron

2.5

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8.5

Alabama

5.5

GEORGIA

GEORGE MASON

4.5

Georgia St

TEXAS

Oklahoma St

Richmond

3.5

RHODE ISLAND

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9.5

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Northern Iowa

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Connecticut

RUTGERS

Knicks

4.5

PISTONS

GONZAGA

19.5

Santa Clara

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NETS

TULSA

8.5

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Loyola-M’mount

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ROCKETS

SPURS

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CLIPPERS

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WARRIORS

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Mississippi St

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Pepperdine

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10.5

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Delaware

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Iowa St

CLEMSON

Florida St

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Friday's Games New Jersey 5, Florida 2 N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh 1 Carolina 4, Buffalo 2 Colorado at Chicago, late N.Y. Islanders at Anaheim, late Today's Games Vancouver at Boston, 1 p.m. Ottawa at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Edmonton at Dallas, 2 p.m. Columbus at Los Angeles, 4 p.m. Winnipeg at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Colorado at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Carolina at Nashville, 8 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Calgary, 10 p.m. Washington at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Sunday's Games Philadelphia at Ottawa, 5 p.m. Detroit at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at Anaheim, 8 p.m.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Manchester ........... 36 21 13 0 2 44 95 92 St. John’s .............. 32 19 8 4 1 43 114 96 Worcester.............. 32 16 10 3 3 38 88 84 Portland ................. 33 16 12 2 3 37 93 102 Providence............ 35 14 18 1 2 31 73 105 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Hershey ................. 33 19 8 3 3 44 125 96 Norfolk ................... 34 21 11 0 2 44 124 94 Penguins.............. 34 18 11 1 4 41 101 98 Syracuse ............... 32 14 14 3 1 32 104 105 Binghamton........... 37 15 20 1 1 32 95 113 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut........... 34 19 10 2 3 43 110 99 Adirondack............ 33 17 14 1 1 36 94 90 Albany .................... 34 14 13 5 2 35 80 105 Bridgeport ............. 35 14 17 3 1 32 96 111 Springfield ............. 32 14 16 1 1 30 90 93 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte................ 35 20 12 2 1 43 95 88 Milwaukee ............. 30 19 10 0 1 39 93 76 Peoria .................... 35 17 15 2 1 37 106 102 Chicago ................. 32 16 12 1 3 36 89 89 Rockford................ 33 11 18 1 3 26 101 125 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto ................... 35 18 12 3 2 41 99 91 Rochester............... 33 15 13 4 1 35 96 98 Lake Erie ................ 34 16 16 1 1 34 83 88 Grand Rapids......... 32 13 13 4 2 32 98 103 Hamilton ................. 32 13 14 1 4 31 74 98 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City ...... 35 23 8 1 3 50 109 82 Abbotsford ............. 33 22 9 2 0 46 88 79 Houston.................. 34 18 7 2 7 45 97 87 San Antonio ........... 34 16 16 2 0 34 78 95 Texas...................... 31 14 16 0 1 29 90 94 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Thursday's Games No games scheduled Friday's Games St. John’s 4, Manchester 2 Adirondack 4, Hershey 3 OT Toronto 2, Oklahoma City 0. Penguins 4, Rochester 3 SO Providence 4, Portland 1 Binghamton 3, Connecticut 1 Hamilton 5, Syracuse 2 Albany 5, Norfolk 4 OT Springfield 5, Worchester 4 SO. Milwaukee 6, Lake Erie 3 Texas 3, San Antonio 3 OT Chicago 5, Peoria 2 Rockford at Houston, late. Grand Rapids at Abbotsford, late

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Senators

BRUINS

-$170

Canucks

STARS

-$170

Oilers

KINGS

-$180

Blue Jackets

SABRES

-$125

Jets

CANADIENS

-$145

Lightning

Red Wings

-$155

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PENGUINS

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Devils

COYOTES

-$160

Islanders

PREDATORS

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Hurricanes Avalanche

BLUES

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FLAMES

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Chicago 97, Orlando 83 Memphis at Utah, late Golden State at L.A. Lakers, late Portland at Phoenix, late Today's Games Chicago at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m. Miami at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. New York at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Houston, 8 p.m. Toronto at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Denver at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. New Orleans at Dallas, 9 p.m. Utah at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Sunday's Games Minnesota at Washington, 1 p.m. Orlando at Sacramento, 6 p.m. San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Cleveland at Portland, 9 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday's Games Hamilton at Toronto, 3 p.m. Manchester at St. John’s, 6 p.m. Bridgeport at Portland, 7 p.m. Adirondack at Hershey, 7 p.m. Springfield at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Providence at Worcester, 7 p.m. Rochester at Binghamton, 7:05 p.m. Syracuse at Penguins, 7:05 p.m. Albany at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m. Charlotte at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Lake Erie at Chicago, 8 p.m. Rockford at Texas, 8 p.m. Grand Rapids at Abbotsford, 10 p.m. Sunday's Games Portland at Worcester, 3 p.m. Oklahoma City at Hamilton, 3 p.m. Connecticut at Springfield, 3 p.m. Charlotte at Chicago, 4 p.m. Bridgeport at Providence, 4:05 p.m. Houston at San Antonio, 4:30 p.m. Rochester at Hershey, 5 p.m. Milwaukee at Peoria, 6 p.m. Rockford at Texas, 6 p.m.

College Basketball

B A S K E T B A L L National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia...................... 3 2 .600 Boston ............................... 4 3 .571 Toronto.............................. 3 3 .500 New York .......................... 2 4 .333 New Jersey....................... 1 6 .143 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami................................. 7 1 .875 Orlando ............................. 5 2 .714 Atlanta ............................... 4 3 .571 Charlotte ........................... 2 4 .333 Washington ...................... 0 6 .000 Central Division W L Pct Chicago............................. 6 1 .857 Indiana............................... 4 2 .667 Cleveland.......................... 3 3 .500 Detroit................................ 2 4 .333 Milwaukee......................... 2 4 .333 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio ...................... 5 2 .714 Memphis ........................... 3 3 .500 Dallas ................................ 3 5 .375 Houston............................. 2 4 .333 New Orleans..................... 2 4 .333 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland............................. 5 1 .833 Denver............................... 5 2 .714 Oklahoma City ................. 5 2 .714 Utah ................................... 3 3 .500 Minnesota ......................... 2 4 .333 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers..................... 3 2 .600 L.A. Lakers ....................... 4 4 .500 Sacramento ...................... 3 5 .375 Golden State..................... 2 4 .333 Phoenix ............................. 2 4 .333 Thursday's Games Miami 116, Atlanta 109, 3 OT San Antonio 93, Dallas 71 Sacramento 103, Milwaukee 100 Portland 107, L.A. Lakers 96 Friday's Games Atlanta 102, Charlotte 96 New Jersey 97, Toronto 85 New York 99, Washington 96 Philadelphia 96, Detroit 73 Indiana 87, Boston 74 Oklahoma City 109, Houston 94 Denver 96, New Orleans 88 Cleveland 98, Minnesota 87

Ashley-Hanover Girls Babe Ruth Softball will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday Jan. 9th at the Ashley Fire Hall. All board members are required to attend. Parents and interested parties are invited to attend. Crestwood Boys Basketball Booster Club will hold its meeting Monday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at Cavanaugh’s. We will be discussing the whiteout t-shirt sale, team picture updates, the winter social in February and the end of the season banquet. Parents of boys’ basketball players are invited to attend. Hanover Area Cheerleading Booster Club will hold its next meeting Monday, Jan. 9th at 7 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. Kingston/Forty Fort Little League will be meeting on Monday, Jan. 9th at 7 p.m. at the Kingston Rec Center. All interested members are encouraged to attend. South Wilkes-Barre Little League will meet this Sunday Jan. 8th at 6 p.m. at the river side café on old river road. Plans for the upcoming season will be discussed. The Crestwood Football Booster Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. at King’s Restaurant. Parents of players and supporters of the program are invited to attend. For more information, call Tony at 430-7351. The District 2 Wrestling Coaches’ Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, Jan. 15 at noon at the Tunkhannock Fire Hall. All head wrestling coaches and assistants are invited. Coaches can contact President Phil Lipski for more info at pjlipski@comcast.net. The Holy Redeemer Softball Booster Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 7 p.m. in the Holy Redeemer High School cafeteria. The Hanover Area Cheerleading Booster Club will meet Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. The Lady Patriot Basketball Booster Club will have its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 7 p.m. in the high school lobby. Upcoming events will be discussed. The Booster club is still selling $1 raffle tickets that will be raffled off at Monday’s home game. The Booster club is also selling tickets to win a 32 inch flat screen TV. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. The TV will be raffled off on Jan. 30th. All parents are encouraged to attend Tuesday night’s meeting.

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Men's College Basketball Schedule Today's Games EAST Xavier at Fordham, Noon Canisius at Loyola (Md.), Noon Wagner at Monmouth (NJ), Noon Georgetown at West Virginia, Noon Colgate at American U., 2 p.m. Albright at Cornell, 2 p.m. Mount St. Mary’s at Fairleigh Dickinson, 2 p.m. Dartmouth at Harvard, 2 p.m. LIU at Quinnipiac, 2 p.m. Charlotte at Saint Joseph’s, 2 p.m. UMBC at Maine, 2:30 p.m. Robert Morris at CCSU, 3:30 p.m. Lehigh at Holy Cross, 3:30 p.m. St. Francis (NY) at Sacred Heart, 3:30 p.m. Bucknell at Army, 4 p.m. St. Francis (Pa.) at Bryant, 4 p.m. St. Bonaventure at Duquesne, 4 p.m. Marquette at Syracuse, 4 p.m. Dayton at Temple, 4 p.m. Seton Hall at Providence, 6 p.m. Kent St. at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Lafayette at Navy, 7 p.m. Richmond at Rhode Island, 7 p.m. UConn at Rutgers, 8 p.m. SOUTH Florida at Tennessee, 11 a.m. Georgia Southern at Davidson, Noon Duke at Georgia Tech, Noon Virginia Tech at Wake Forest, Noon Mississippi at LSU, 1:30 p.m. Auburn at Vanderbilt, 1:30 p.m. Northeastern at James Madison, 2 p.m. NJIT at Longwood, 2 p.m. Kennesaw St. at SC-Upstate, 2 p.m. Coll. of Charleston at Furman, 2:30 p.m. Boston College at North Carolina, 2:30 p.m. Texas St. at Northwestern St., 3 p.m. Jacksonville at Stetson, 3:15 p.m. Florida St. at Clemson, 4 p.m. Mercer at ETSU, 4 p.m. South Carolina at Kentucky, 4 p.m. Notre Dame at Louisville, 4 p.m. Bethune-Cookman at NC A&T, 4 p.m. Florida A&M at NC Central, 4 p.m. Morgan St. at SC State, 4 p.m. Coppin St. at Savannah St., 4 p.m. Delaware at William & Mary, 4 p.m. VMI at Winthrop, 4 p.m. Denver at South Alabama, 4:30 p.m. Liberty at UNC Asheville, 4:30 p.m. Wofford at W. Carolina, 4:30 p.m. Jackson St. at Alcorn St., 5 p.m. UCF at East Carolina, 5 p.m. Troy at W. Kentucky, 5 p.m. North Florida at Florida Gulf Coast, 5:15 p.m. Coastal Carolina at Charleston Southern, 5:30 p.m. Tennessee St. at Jacksonville St., 5:30 p.m. Ark.-Pine Bluff at Alabama A&M, 6 p.m. MVSU at Alabama St., 6 p.m. Howard at Hampton, 6 p.m. Md.-Eastern Shore at Norfolk St., 6 p.m. Miami at Virginia, 6 p.m. Louisiana-Lafayette at Middle Tennessee, 6:30 p.m. Appalachian St. at Chattanooga, 7 p.m. SE Missouri at E. Kentucky, 7 p.m. High Point at Gardner-Webb, 7 p.m. Georgia St. at George Mason, 7 p.m. Alabama at Georgia, 7 p.m. Towson at Old Dominion, 7 p.m. Hofstra at UNC Wilmington, 7 p.m.

The Wyoming Area Softball Parents Association will be meeting Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 6:30 p.m. at Sabatini’s Pizza on Wyoming Avenue in Exeter. Plans for the upcoming softball season in addition to fundraisers will be discussed. Parents of students in grades 7th through12th who have signed up for the upcoming softball season are urged to attend and participate in the planning process. REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Duryea Little League will hold registrations for 2012 season on Jan. 24th, 25th, 26th, and 31st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Duryea Borough Building. This includes Little League, Softball, Teeners (Junior/ Senior League). Fees are as follows: individual sign up for Little League or Softball $55, family signup for Little League or Softball $65, individual sign up for Teeners (Junior/Senior League) $65, family sign up for Little League or Softball, and Teeners (Junior/Senior League) $75. There will be no fundraiser. Coaches please bring your driver’s license at this time so you can be processed for a background check (no fee required. (Any questions contact Ron Ralston at 570-655-0203. North Wilkes-Barre Little League registrations will be today from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hollenback Golf Course and tomorrow, Jan.8th from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Woodlands. This includes baseball, softball and teeners. Children residing in Parsons, Miners Mills, North End and East End are eligible. Must be 4 years old by April 30.Copy of birth certificate and three proofs of residency required. Send any questions to nwbll@ptd.net. Plains Little League/Softball will hold registration for players 4 years of age and up at Plains American Legion on the following dates. Jan. 18th 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Jan. 21st 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Feb. 1st 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Feb. 12th 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Interested coaches/volunteers must have their Drivers License or Photo ID at time of registration. UPCOMING EVENTS GAR Annual Football Awards Banquet will be held Sunday, Jan. 15th in the school cafeteria. Banquet starts at 1 p.m., doors open at noon. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 7-12, and free for children ages 6 and under. Price includes the awards ceremony, buffet meal, and refreshments. There will also be a theme basket raffle Advanced ticket purchase is recommended by calling 570-8290569. There will be a limited number of tickets available at the door.

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SIU-Edwardsville at UT-Martin, 7 p.m. Samford at The Citadel, 7:05 p.m. Louisiana-Monroe at FIU, 7:30 p.m. Campbell at Presbyterian, 7:30 p.m. Murray St. at Austin Peay, 8 p.m. New Mexico St. at Louisiana Tech, 8 p.m. Southern Miss. at Tulane, 8 p.m. Grambling St. at Southern U., 8:30 p.m. Morehead St. at Tennessee Tech, 8:30 p.m. Memphis at UAB, 9 p.m. MIDWEST Nebraska at Illinois, 1 p.m. Missouri St. at Indiana St., 1:05 p.m. Missouri at Kansas St., 1:30 p.m. W. Michigan at Ball St., 2 p.m. St. John’s at Cincinnati, 2 p.m. Loyola of Chicago at Cleveland St., 2 p.m. Evansville at Illinois St., 2:05 p.m. W. Illinois at IPFW, 2:30 p.m. Ohio St. at Iowa, 3 p.m. Wichita St. at S. Illinois, 3:05 p.m. E. Michigan at N. Illinois, 4 p.m. Ohio at Bowling Green, 6 p.m. IUPUI at Oakland, 6 p.m. Toledo at Cent. Michigan, 7 p.m. Akron at Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m. Ill.-Chicago at Youngstown St., 7:05 p.m. Creighton at Bradley, 8 p.m. Green Bay at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. George Washington at Saint Louis, 8 p.m. N. Iowa at Drake, 8:05 p.m. South Dakota at UMKC, 8:05 p.m. SOUTHWEST Baylor at Texas Tech, 1:45 p.m. Kansas at Oklahoma, 2 p.m. Iowa St. at Texas A&M, 4 p.m. Cent. Arkansas at Lamar, 4:30 p.m. SE Louisiana at Stephen F. Austin, 7 p.m. Oklahoma St. at Texas, 7 p.m. Prairie View at Texas Southern, 7 p.m. Marshall at Rice, 8 p.m. UTSA at Sam Houston St., 8 p.m. McNeese St. at Texas A&M-CC, 8 p.m. Nicholls St. at Texas-Arlington, 8 p.m. SMU at Tulsa, 8 p.m. FAU at UALR, 8 p.m. North Texas at Arkansas St., 8:05 p.m. E. Illinois at Houston Baptist, 8:05 p.m. S. Dakota St. at Oral Roberts, 8:05 p.m. Mississippi St. at Arkansas, 9 p.m. Houston at UTEP, 9 p.m. FAR WEST Washington at Utah, 2 p.m. North Dakota at New Mexico, 3:30 p.m. Washington St. at Colorado, 4 p.m. San Francisco at BYU, 6 p.m. Fresno St. at Idaho, 6:05 p.m. Santa Clara at Gonzaga, 8 p.m. Nebraska-Omaha at Colorado St., 9 p.m. Loyola Marymount at San Diego, 9 p.m. N. Arizona at E. Washington, 9:05 p.m. Montana at Idaho St., 9:05 p.m. Nevada at Utah St., 9:05 p.m. Seattle at Utah Valley, 9:05 p.m. N. Dakota St. at S. Utah, 9:30 p.m. Texas-Pan American at CS Bakersfield, 10 p.m. Cal St.-Fullerton at Cal Poly, 10 p.m. Stanford at Oregon St., 10 p.m. UC Riverside at Pacific, 10 p.m. Pepperdine at Portland, 10 p.m. UC Irvine at UC Davis, 10 p.m. Long Beach St. at CS Northridge, 10:05 p.m. Weber St. at Portland St., 10:05 p.m. N. Colorado at Sacramento St., 10:05 p.m. Arizona St. at UCLA, 10:30 p.m. San Jose St. at Hawaii, Mid Friday's Men's College Basketball Scores EAST Clarion 74, Mansfield 73 Lehman 87, John Jay 72 Rider 99, Marist 86 Siena 73, Fairfield 60

B O X I N G Fight Schedule Today At Heredia, Costa Rica, Bryan Vazquez vs. Eugenio Lopez, 12, for Vazquez’s interim WBA World super featherweight title. Jan. 13 At Las Vegas (ESPN2), Teon Kennedy vs. Chris Martin, 10, junior featherweights.

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Dallas takes down Hazleton Area The Times Leader staff

Dallas outlasted Hazleton Area in a high-scoring fourth quarter on Friday as the host Mountaineers held on for a 66-63 win over the Cougars in a WVC boys basketball matchup. Jason Simonovich led Dallas with a game-high 23 points while Paul Brace added 19 and Shane Dunn scored 15. The Mounts led by one headed into the fourth, where they outscored the Cougars 23-21 for the win. Sal Biasi scored 21 to lead Hazleton Area. HAZLETON AREA (63): Plasa 6 6-7 18, Biasi 9 0-0 21, Joseph 0 0-0 0, Hernandez 0 0-0 0, Vito 4 0-0 8, Wright 0 1-2 1, Hauze 3 0-0 6, Gil 1 0-0 2, Buckner 3 1-6 8, Sapiec 0 0-0 0. Totals 26 8-15 63. DALLAS (66): Behm 1 0-0 2, Brace 8 3-6 19, B. Saba 1 0-0 3, Simonovich 10 2-3 23, Dunn 7 1-4 15, M. Saba 0 0-0 0, Ross 1 1-2 4, Ostrum 0 0-0 0. Totals 28 7-15 66. Hazleton Area ............................ 12 12 18 21 — 63 Dallas........................................... 14 10 19 23 — 66 3-Point Field Goals— HAZ 3 (Biasi 3); DAL 3 (B. Saba, Simonovich, Ross)

Tunkhannock 74, Wyoming Area 42

Austin Yanora hit three threepointers and finished with 14 points to lead Tunkhannock to a win over Wyoming Area. Lou Vullo led the effort for the Warriors, scoring 17. TUNKHANNOCK (74): Christy 0 2-2 2, Alguire 2 0-1 6, Zaner 1 0-0 2, Faux 1 0-1 2,

Dewitt 1 0-0 2, Yanora 5 1-3 14, Franklin 1 0-0 2, Stephenson 5 3-7 13, Hawk 5 1-4 11, Bevan 6 1-2 14, Kristunas 1 2-4 4, Soltysiak 1 0-2 2; Totals: 29 10-26 74 WYOMING AREA (42): Adonzio 0 0-0 0, Gushka 1 0-0 2, Newhart 1 0-0 2, Vullo 8 0-0 17, Jeremy Zezza 0 0-0 0, Jordan Zezza 3 4-5 10, Walkowiak 0 0-0 0, Carey 3 1-2 9, Klus 1 2-4 4, Driving Hawk 0 0-0 0, Musto 0 0-0 0, Kelly 0 0-0 0, Latona 0 0-0 0; Totals: 17 7-11 42 Tunkhannock.............................. 17 18 22 17 — 74 Wyoming Area ........................... 6 6 14 16 — 0 3-Point Field Goals— TUNK 6 (Yanora 3, Alguire 2, Bevan); WYO 1 (Vullo)

GAR 72, Lake-Lehman 44

Darrell Crawford accounted for 23 points to go with four three-pointers for the Grenadiers. For Lake-Lehman, Chris O’Connor led the effort by scoring 14 points.

LAKE-LEHMAN (44): Bohan 1 0-0 3, Hillman 0 0-0 0, Novitski 2 0-0 4, James 4 3-6 12, Poepperling 0 0-0 0, O’Connor 7 0-0 14, Dizbon 0 0-0 0, Katchko 1 0-0 2, Davenport 1 0-0 2, Boyle 0 1-2 1, Borum 3 0-2 6; Totals: 19 4-10 44 GAR (72): Francis 4 1-2 9, Crawford 9 1-1 23, Sharpe 4 0-0 8, Ellis 1 0-0 2, Ricks 1 0-0 2, Powell 3 0-0 6, Skrepniak 7 0-0 14, Twyman 0 0-0 0, John 0 0-0 0, Harvey 1 0-0 2, Washington 1 0-0 2, Richardson 2 0-0 4; Totals: 33 2-3 72 Lake-Lehman ............................. 6 12 13 13 — 44 GAR ............................................. 14 23 19 16 — 72 3-Point Field Goals— LEH 2 (James, Bohan); GAR 4 (Crawford 4)

Meyers 71, Hanover Area 46

Rasheed Moore scored 20 points in Meyers’ win over the Hawkeyes. Eugene Lewis contributed 18 points and Ryan Krawczeniuk added 16.

MEYERS (71): Smith 2 0-0 4, Pape 2 0-0 4, Krawczeniuk 6 4-7 16, Moore 9 2-5 20, Lewis 8 2-3 18, Johnson 1 1-2 4, Harvard 1 0-0 2, Walters

1 1-2 3; Totals: 30 10-19 71 HANOVER AREA (46): Parrish 1 0-0 3, Colon 3 2-3 8, Bogart 2 1-1 6, Rolle 4 0-0 8, Barber 3 0-0 8, Smith 2 0-0 5, Sharif 3 0-0 8, Steve 0 0-2 0; Totals: 18 3-6 46 Meyers......................................... 19 19 23 10 — 71 Hanover Area ............................. 10 16 14 16 — 46 3-Point Field Goals— MEY 1 (Johnson); HAN 7 (Barber 2, Sharif 2, Smith, Bogart, Parrish)

Wyoming Valley West 57, Coughlin 49

Wyoming Valley West defeated Coughlin behind James McCann’s 14 scored points. Coughlin’s effort was led by Nate Oliver’s 16 points

COUGHLIN (49): Cobb 4 2-2 10, Davis 2 4-6 8, Trout 5 0-3 12, Flaherty 0 1-2 1, McDonald 1 0-0 2, Oliver 6 3-4 16; Totals: 18 10-17 49 WYOMING VALLEY WEST (57): McCann 4 4-6 14, Hoinski 1 5-6 7, Good 3 1-2 10, Ingram 5 3-6 13, Gimble 5 1-2 11, McCue 1 0-0 2; Totals: 19 14-22 57 Coughlin...................................... 9 10 13 17 — 49 Wyoming Valley West .............. 17 12 13 15 — 57 3-Point Field Goals— COU 3 (Trout 2, Oliver); WVW 4 (Good 3, McCann)

Northwest 52, Nanticoke 47

Devon Mazonkey and Christian Foley each totaled 18 points as they led Northwest to a victory over Nanticoke. Kevin Zayoski totaled 23 points in the effort for Nanticoke

NORTHWEST (52): Mazonkey 6 5-8 18, Foley 3 11-11 18, Yustat 2 2-2 8, Nelson 2 0-0 4, Sirak 1 0-0 2, Tomko 0 0-0 0, Volkel 1 0-0 2; Totals: 15 18-21 52 NANTICOKE (47): Bevan 0 0-0 0, Yudichak 2 5-5 10, Reakes 0 0-0 0, Zaykoski 10 2-4 23, Matulewski 2 1-2 5, Decker 0 0-0 0, Casey 3 3-4 9; Totals: 17 11-15 47 Northwest.................................... 13 13 15 11 — 52 Nanticoke .................................... 7 9 12 19 — 47 3-Point Field Goals— NW 4 (Yustat 2, Foley,

Mazonkey); NAN 2 (Yudichak, Zaykoski)

Wyoming Seminary 49, MMI Prep 30

Josh Lefkowitz accounted for 14 points in the Blue Knights’ win. George Gera scored nine to lead the Preppers.

WYOMING SEMINARY (49): Ellis 3 1-2 8, Hwang 0 0-0 0, Flippen 4 0-0 8, Martin 0 0-0 0, Gonzalez 0 0-0 0, Fetter 1 0-0 2, Lefkowitz 6 2-3 14, Thomas 0 0-0 0, Cai 0 0-0 0, Callahan 4 1-2 11, Barilla 3 0-0 6; Totals: 21 4-7 49 MMI PREP (30): George Gera 3 2-2 9, Rogers 2 0-0 5, Karchner 3 0-0 7, Wenner 0 0-0 0, Marchetti 1 0-0 2, Connors 0 2-2 2, John Gera 0 0-0 0, Plaska 0 0-0 0, Kupsho 2 0-0 5, Merenich 0 0-0 0, Sarno 0 0-0 0, McCoy 0 0-0 0; Totals: 11 4-4 30 Wyoming Seminary..................... 6 16 15 12 — 49 MMI Prep....................................... 9 8 10 3 — 30 3-Point Field Goals— SEM 3 (Callahan 2, Ellis); MMI 4 (George Gera, Rogers, Karchner, Kupsho)

Holy Redeemer 70, Berwick 43

Ryan DeRemer’s 11 points helped lift the Royals to the win. Berwick’s effort was led by Kyle Miller who totaled 17 points

HOLY REDEEMER (70): DeRemer 4 0-0 11, Boutanos 2 0-0 5, Wallace 3 0-0 6, Medico 0 2-2 2, Kane 1 0-3 2, Cavanaugh 4 0-0 10, Makowski 1 2-2 4, Pawlowski 1 0-0 3, Ell 2 3-5 7, Banas 2 0-0 6, Sandrowicz 1 0-0 2, Morrison 1 0-0 2, Chomar 1 6-11 8, Prociak 1 0-0 2; Totals: 24 13-23 70 BERWICK (43): Melito 1 1-2 3, Gaizick 1 1-2 3, Clausen 0 1-2 1, Ladonis 4 0-0 8, Morales 2 0-0 5, Pierce 0 1-2 1, Fenstermacher 0 2-2 2, 5 4-5 17, Morrison 2 0-0 4; Totals: 15 10-15 44 Holy Redeemer.......................... 14 25 12 19 — 70 Berwick........................................ 10 5 13 16 — 44 3-Point Field Goals— HR 9 (DeRemer 3, Cavanaugh 2, Banas 2, Pawlowski, Boutanos); BER 4 (Miller 3, Morales)

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Crestwood foul shot and two free throw misses, Pittston Area got one last crack to tie. Steve Sklanka, who had a team-high 17 points, drove the lane only to find it clogged. He forced up an off-balance shot that Stravinski rebounded. But Stravinski fell backward over a player while trying to toss in the rebound. The ball went to 6-foot-4 sophomore Mason Gross, who was too far underneath the basket and being harassed by a few Comets to the point where many Patriot fans thought he was being fouled prior to the buzzer sounding. “Each quarter was going down and going down,” said Fazzini, who scored a game-high 19 points. “We were getting to the foul line, a couple makes and a couple misses so it made it real interesting. Definitely, that last play of the game was really nerve-wracking.” The game marked the fourth consecutive time the teams played games decided by three points or less. Crestwood has won three of them. Stravinski finished with 11 and Jordan Houseman scored 10 for Pittston Area. “They’re a lot of good things to take out of this,” Pittston Area coach Al Kiesinger said. “The last time we were down we looked like deer in the headBILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER lights. Tonight, instead of having that look again we battled Pittston Area’s Steve Stravinski (left) drives to the hoop past Crestwood’s John Fazzini in WVC back. basketball action in Yatesville on Friday night. Stravinski scored 11 points in the Patriots’ win. “We went possession by posSklanka 7 2-2 17, McDermott 1 1-2 4, C.Kovaleski 1 Pittston Area............................... 6 13 15 16 — 50 (52): Gallagher 3 1-2 9, Judge session and made some big plays 4 1-4CRESTWOOD 9, J.Fazzini 6 5-7 19, C.Fazzini 2 2-4 6, Pro- 0-0 2, Stravinski 4 0-0 11, Schwab 0 0-0 0, Gross 3 3-Point Field Goals— CRE 6 (Gallagher 2, E.Markowski, Roberts, J.Fazzini 2); PA 5 (Sklanka, haska 0 0-0 0, Roberts 2 1-2 6, E.Markowski 1 0-2 0-0 6. Totals 14 7-11 50. to get back into the game.” McDermott, Stravinski 3) 3, Cole 0 0-0 0, Jones 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 10-21 52. PITTSTON AREA (50): Houseman 3 4-5 10,

Crestwood .................................. 18 13 8 13 — 52

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(LL) pinned Popovich (WA) 1:13

Quarterfinals 106 – Wright (WVW) Bergold (Mey) 7-1; Glazenski (Han) pinned Stonier (Tun) 1:29; Tomasura (LL) decJohnson (Haz) 6-4; Hawkins (Cou) pinned Conner (Ber) 1:59 113 – Scarantino (PA) pinned Tirko (WVW) 1:30; Gray (Cre) dec Luton (GAR) 5-4; Romanchuck (Haz) pinend Brady (Nan) 1:34; Degraba (Dal) dec Stuart (LL) 2-0 120 – Roper (WVW) default Pavlichko (Tun); Ciprich (Cou) dec Lutecki (PA) 12-5; Vopava (Haz) pinned Talanca (Ber) 2:22; Elick (Mey) pinned Filipiak (WA) 3:35 126 – Pasone (Mey) pinned Ritz (Cre) 2:35; MacMillan (LL) pinned Gravish (Nan) 1:25; Woznock (Ber) dec Butry (Cou) 9-1; Krasavage (WVW) pinned Young (Dal) 2:37 132 – Harry (LL) pinned Lukachinsky (Han) 2:48; Cheek (WVW) dec Soboleski (Ber) 8-5; Alston (Mey) pinned Mussoline (Haz) 2:46; Schutz (WA) pinned Scheverman (Cou) :59 138 – Laubach (Ber) dec Packer (Tun) 9-2; Heck (WA) dec Nealon (Mey) 8-6; Mahmoud (Cou) pinned Mingy (Dal) 3:15; Wesolowski (PA) dec Winters (LL) 9-8, RO 145 – Stucker (Mey) dec Cordes (WVW) 8-7; Meloro (Cou) dec Siegel (Tun) 7-2; Lussi (PA) pinned Kasprczyk (Nan) :34; Geroski (Cre) dec Macosky (Dal) 2-0, OT 152 – Talanca (Ber) pinned Welkey (GAR) 4:43; Carty (Mey) dec Winters (LL) 16-9; Ardo (PA) dec Vitale (Han) 8-4; Wood (Nan) pinned Gulius (Cou) 1:23 160 – Hammerstone (Cre) pinned Wright (LL) 2:13; O’Brien (WA) pinned Colatosti (Nan) 2:44; Dwyer (WVW) dec Mausteller (Ber) 3-2; Dixon (Dal) pinned Fredmund (Haz) 3:45 170 – Generotti (Tun) tech fall Oliveri (Dal) 18-3, 4:20; Maslowski (Nan) dec Townes (Mey) 2-1, RO; Smulowitz (WVW) dec Brodginski (Cre) 6-3; Biesadeski (Haz) maj dec Vaquiz (Ber) 17-5 182 – Radzwilla (Han) pinned Nallin (PA) 1:16; Cowman (WVW) pinned Hamilton (Nan) 4:31; Dragon (LL) dec Olson (Cou) 9-4; Legg (Cre) pinned Reese (GAR) :44 195 – Hoffman (Haz) pinned Barbacci (LL) 1:27; Artsma (Dal) pinned Whiting (WA) 1:38; Minich (PA) pinned Sweeney (Cre) 1:55; Bracero (Nan) pinned Velez (Mey) :18 220 – Ropietski (Han) pinned Gregory (Tun) :31; Faust (GAR) dec Phillips (Cou) 5-1; Jola (Ber) dec Danaher (PA) 5-2; Scheemerhorn (Haz) dec Monk (Dal) 8-2 285 – Emerick (Cou) pinned Evans (WVW) 1:17; Gresham (Ber) dec Ohl (Ber) 4-1; Wesolowski (PA) pinned Womer (Cre) 2:!8; Drake (Tun) dec Jones (LL) 1-0

pected except maybe at 120 with (Tyler) Lutecki losing to (Coughlin’s) Ed Ciprich,” Woodall said. Pittston Area was outdone in the semifinalist category and team points race by Wyoming Valley West, which advanced seven grapplers to the semis and leads the Patriots in the team scoring by 5.5 points, 70-64.50. Coughlin is third with 59 points, while Lake-Lehman (57.50), Meyers and Hazleton Area (54) round out the top five. Valley West may have scored more points if Derrick Simms and Brandon Baird, both top seeds, weren’t scratched on Thursday due to injuries. “Obviously we’re missing two good guys here with injuries, but it’s nice to see other guys stepping up,” Spartans coach Steve Barber said. “Right now, we just got to hope that we came away on top in the semis … and if we do that again maybe we can make a run at (the team championship).” The Spartans’ semifinalists are James Wright (106), Travis Roper (120), Kyle Krasavage (126), Nathan Cheek (132), Brian Dwyer (160), Tom Smulowitz (170) and Trey Cowman (182). Wright, a freshman, was credited with a win over the only No. 1 First Round Consolations 113 – Sheetz dec O’Malley 8-4 seed to fall on Friday when he de132 – Allabaugh pinned Appleby 4:27 138 – Masters pinned Edwards 1:54 feated Meyers’ Sean Bergold 7-1 152 – Palkovic pinned Carl 3:23 in the quarters. 160 – Vannucchi dec Nelson 4-3; Wright default “He’s a freshman and came up Sickler 4:09 with a lot of heart and doesn’t Second Round Consolations give up,” Barber said of Wright. 106 – Korch dec Bergold 9-3 Crestwood’s Jake Geroski 113 – Stuart pinned Sheetz 2:50; Brady pinned (145) pulled off an upset of his Seward :54; Luton pinned Poray 4:53; Tirko pinned 3:27 own when he knocked off No. 2 Preston 120 – Klimovich maj dec Filipiak 13-2; Talanca seed Zach Macosky of Dallas in pinned Hodgson 3:11; Pavlichko pinned Sorber :56 126 – Young dec Gambini 10-3; Spachman dec the quarters when he scored two Butry 3-0; Mauriello pinned Gravish 3:15; Ritz pinned points for an overtime win. Every Reese :12 132 – Rush pinned Scheverman 2:50; Mussoline other No. 1 and No. 2 seed got pinned Visneski 1:35; Soboleski maj dec Allabaugh through to the final four of their 11-2; O’Day dec Lukachinsky 6-4, OT 138 – Masters dec Winters 2-1; Mingy pinned Dorespective brackets. novan 4:27; Nealon dec Legg 14-8; Packer pinned Every team advanced at least Jones 4:14 145 – Macosky maj dec Filipiak 11-2; Kyttle dec two wrestlers to the semis, which Kasprczyk 4-1; Siegel pinned Mathis 3:43; Cordes means every team will go home pinned Kline 2:51 152 – Gulius pinned Lisnock 3:04; Vitale pinned with a minimum of two medals. Palkovic :52; Winters pinned Harding 2:54; Welkey Wyoming Valley Conference Tournament

Friday’s Results Team Scores: 1. Wyoming Valley West (WVW) 70; 2. Pittston Area (PA) 64.50; 3. Coughlin (Cou) 59; 4. Lake-Lehman (LL) 57.50; 5. Meyers (Mey) 54, Hazleton Area (Haz) 54; 7. Crestwood (Cre) 49; 8. Berwick (Ber) 47; 9. Dallas (Dal) 45; 10. Nanticoke (Nan) 38; 11. Tunkhannock (Tun) 37.50; 12. Wyoming Area (WA) 36; 13. Hanover Area (Han) 31; 14. GAR (GAR) 29

Preliminary Round 106 – Hawkins (Cou) maj dec Korch (Cre) 13-2 113 – Scarantino (PA) pinned O’Malley (WA) :45; Tirko (WVW) pinned Sheetz (Mey) 4:38; Luton (GAR) pinned Seward (Tun) 1:03; Romanchack (Haz) dec Poray (Cou) 8-2; Degraba (Dal) pinned Preston (Ber) :40 120 – Pavlichko (Tun) dec Klimovitch (Dal) 10-8, OT; Lutecki (PA) tech fall Hodgson (GAR) 18-3, 5:17; Elick (Mey) pinned Sorber (Nan) :59 126 – Pasone (Mey) tech fall Gambini (PA) 17-2, 2:17; MacMillan (LL) dec Spachman (Haz) 11-7; Butry (Cou) maj dec Mauriello (WA) 17-3; Young (Dal) pinned Reese (GAR) 1:10 132 – Harry (LL) pinned Rush (PA) 3:59; Cheek (WVW) pinned Visneski (Dal) 1:02; Alston (Mey) pinned Appleby (Tun) 4:48; Mussoline (Haz) dec Allabaugh (Nan) 6-4, OT; Scheverman (Cou) pinned O’Day (GAR) 1:38 138 – Laubach (Ber) pinned Masters (Haz) 1:50; Packer (Tun) pinned Edwards (Nan) :27; Nealon (Mey) pinned Donovan (WVW) 1:16; Mingy (Dal) dec Legg (Cre) 5-2; Winters (LL) tech fall Jones (Han) 15-0, 2:04 145 – Stucker (Mey) tech fall Filipiak (WA) 15-0, 4:00; Siegel (Tun) pinned Kyttle (Ber) 3:10; Kasprczyk (Nan) pinned Mathis (GAR) 4:38; Geroski (Cre) pinned Kline (Haz) 2:35 152 – Talanca (Ber) pinned Lisnock (Haz) 1:01; Carty (Mey) dec Palkovic (WVW) 12-10, OT; Winters (LL) maj dec Carl (Cre) 14-3; Ardo (PA) pinned Harding (WA) :55; Gulius (Cou) pinned Coolbaugh (Tun) 3:44; 160 – Hammerstone (Cre) pinned Vannucci (Cou) 3:58; Wright (LL) dec Nelson (Mey) 10-8, OT; O’Brien (WA) pinned Eck (Han) 3:42; Mausteller (Ber) pinned Platukus (PA) :46; Fredmund (Haz) pinned Sickler (GAR) 3:43; Dixon (Dal) pinned Wright (Tun) 2:45 170 – Oliveri (Dal) dec Taylor (GAR) 4-2, OT; Brodginski (Cre) dec Cole (Cou) 10-9 182 – Nallin (PA) maj dec Polit-Moran (WA) 11-2 195 – Barbacci (LL) pinned Jones (GAR) 2:19; Sweeney (Cre) pinned Sakosky (WVW) :48 285 – Ohl (Ber) pinned Carr (Dal) 1:31; Jones

pinned Coolbaugh :14 160 – Vannucci dec Fredmund 4-3; Eck pinned Mausteller 4:20; Colatosti pinned Platukus :46; Wright (LL) dec Wright (Tun) 11-8 170 – Taylor dec Vaquiz 6-5; Cole dec Townes 7-0 182 –Reese dec Pilit-Moran 7-6 195 – Jones pinned Velez 1:17; Whiting pinned Sakosky :59 285 – Womer pinned Carr :49; Popovich pinned Evans 1:59

Semifinalists by team Berwick (4) Andrew Woznock (126), Kevin Laubach (138), Anthony Talanca (152), Jake Jola (220) Coughlin (5) Bobby Hawkins (106), Ed Ciprich (120), Frankie Mahmoud (138), Mark Meloro (145), Brad Emerick (285) Crestwood (4) Bob Gray (113), Jake Geroski (145), Matt Hammerstone (160), Roger Legg (182) Dallas (3) Dominic Degraba (113), Bill Dixon (160), Garrett Artsma (195) GAR (2) Zachary Faust (220), Elijah Gresham (285) Hanover Area (3) Brad Glazenski (106), Steve Radzwilla (182), Dillon Ropietski (220) Hazleton Area (5) Larry Romanchack (113), Jeremy Vopava (120), Tom Biesadeski (170), Chad Hoffman (195), Taylor Schermerhorn (220) Lake-Lehman (4) John Tomasura (106), Zeb MacMillan (126), Austin Harry (132), Derek Dragon (182) Meyers (5) Justin Elick (120), Vito Pasone (126), Kashif Alston (132), Darren Stucker (145), Eric Carty (152) Nanticoke (3) Maurice Wood (152), Brian Maslowski (170), Pedro Bracdero (195) Pittston Area (6) Jamie Scarantino (113), Kevin Wesolowski (138), Angelo Lussi (145), Frank Ardo (152), John Minich (195), Chris Wesolowski (285) Tunkhannock (2) Charlie Generotti (170), Casey Drake (285) Wyoming Area (3) Andy Schutz (132), Nick Heck (138), Nick O’Brien (160) Wyoming Valley West (7) James Wright (106), Travis Roper (120), Kyle Krasavage (126), Nathan Cheek (132), Brian Dwyer (160), Tom Smulowitz (170), Trey Cowman (182)

NBA ROUNDUP

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PHILADELPHIA — Spencer Hawes had 16 points and 14 rebounds, Jodie Meeks scored 21 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 96-73 on Friday night. In front of Hall of Famer Julius Erving and their new owners, the Sixers dominated the fourth quarter to win their home opener. Majority owner Joshua Harris and CEO Adam Aron promised sweeping changes to the fan experience, slashing ticket prices, revamping the lighting, and even mingling with fans for more feedback. Knicks 99, Wizards 96 WASHINGTON — Carmelo Anthony made a go-ahead 3pointer with 15.5 seconds to play and scored 37 points, and

the New York Knicks rallied for a 99-96 victory on Friday night that kept the Washington Wizards winless. Amare Stoudemire added 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 15 boards in the Knicks’ seventh straight victory over the Wizards. Nets 97, Raptors 85 TORONTO — Deron Williams had 24 points and nine assists, Anthony Morrow also scored 24 and the New Jersey Nets snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 97-85 on Friday night. DeShawn Stevenson added 15 points for the Nets, who made a season-high 15 3-pointers to win for the first time since their opener Dec. 26 at Washington.

Bulls 97, Magic 83 ORLANDO, Fla. — Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 21 points and the Chicago Bulls held off a fourth-quarter surge by Orlando to beat the Magic 97-83 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Carlos Boozer added 20 points for Chicago, which led by as many as 17 before the lead was trimmed to three. The Bulls closed the game on a 17-6 run. Pacers 87, Celtics 74 BOSTON — Danny Granger had 15 points and Roy Hibbert scored 11 with 12 rebounds Friday night to lead the Indiana Pacers to an 87-74 victory over the Boston Celtics. It was Indiana’s first win in Boston since 2007.

Hawks 102, Bobcats 96, OT CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Atlanta Hawks went to overtime for a second straight night, pulling out a 102-96 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday behind 23 points and 13 rebounds from Josh Smith. Thunder 109, Rockets 94 OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant scored 26 points, top reserve James Harden added 23 and the Oklahoma City Thunder eased into their only stretch of three games on consecutive nights by beating the Houston Rockets 109-94 on Friday. Nuggets 96, Hornets 88 NEW ORLEANS — Danilo Gallinari scored 23 points and the Denver Nuggets went on a

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Philadelphia’s Andre Iguodala (9) goes up for a shot over Detroit’s Austin Daye (5), Greg Monroe (10) and Tayshaun Prince (22).

19-0 run spanning the end of the MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — third quarter and the start of the Antawn Jamison had 22 points fourth, beating the New Orleans and six rebounds to help the Hornets 96-88 on Friday night. Cleveland Cavaliers to a 98-87 victory over the Minnesota Cavaliers 98, Timberwolves on Friday night. Timberwolves 87

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Rangers hold off slumping Pens

Dallas not ready to appoint new coach

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PITTSBURGH — Brandon Dubinsky had a goal and an assist, Henrik Lundqvist made 37 saves and the surging New York Rangers beat slumping Pittsburgh 3-1 on Friday night. Brad Richards scored his 15th goal of the season for New York and Derek Stepan took advantage an embarrassing gaffe by Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to notch his ninth goal as the Rangers won their fourth straight. New York improved its position atop the Eastern Conference by riding Lundqvist, who has won six straight starts. He held the Penguins in check with a series of flashy glove saves and dug in when Pittsburgh turned the pressure up late. Devils 5, Panthers 2 NEWARK, N.J. — Ilya Kovalchuk had two third-period goals to lead the New Jersey

Devils to a 5-2 victory over the Florida Panthers Friday night. The win enabled the Devils to snap a two-game losing streak, while the Panthers lost for the second straight night, after falling in overtime to the New York Rangers on Thursday. Kovalchuk broke a 2-2 tie at 11:40, when he made a nice rush up the ice and took a return pass from Patrik Elias, who was playing in the 1,000th game. Kovalchuk added an emptynet goal in the closing minute, his 14th goal of the season. Hurricanes 4, Sabres 2 RALEIGH, N.C. — Eric Staal had a goal and two assists to lead the Carolina Hurricanes past the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Friday night. Chad LaRose scored the go-ahead goal with 11:50 left, Justin Faulk also scored and

Superintendent says Ted Jackson is one of 14 people to apply for the open position. By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

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New York’s Brad Richards (19) celebrates his first-period goal with Dan Girardi (5) on Friday in Pittsburgh.

Brandon Sutter added an empty-net goal for the Hurricanes. They never trailed in winning for the fourth time in seven games. They have earned points in three of four in their attempt to escape the Eastern

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in a lot of hockey games,” Tangradi said. “It’s great to see him get a win like this.” Even Thiessen was visibly relieved in the locker room after the game, cracking a smile as he spoke about the team’s performance. “It was nice to get a win, that’s for sure,” he said. “I was able to give the guys a chance to win, that’s my job. “I was more in control of my game and seeing the pucks better. It felt good.” The Penguins and Thiessen will get another test tonight when they host the Syracuse Crunch.

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ing for the Penguins – the power play. In the last 10 games coming in, the Penguins’ power play connected only twice in 39 chances. On Friday they scored twice in six power play chances. “It’s been a difficult task of late,” said Eric Tangradi, whose power play goal late in the third tied the game and forced overtime. “It felt good tonight and now we have to get it going consistently.” After falling behind 1-0 late in the first period, the Penguins took a 2-1 lead into the third on goals from Jason Williams and Alex Grant, who connected with a slapshot from the point on the power play. Tangradi said the 1-0 Rochester lead at the end of the first period didn’t shake the Penguins as they headed into the locker room. “We had 21 believers in the room that we could win,” he said. The Americans took the lead back in the third period with a shorthanded tally that occurred after Igor Gongalsky stole the puck from Thiessen as he tried to play it in the corner. Gongalsky dished across ice to Maxime Legault who put home the shot from the slot to make it 3-2. It seemed to be a pivotal play for the Americans, but it was actually Thiessen who turned the mistake into a positive. “Whatever happened I had to put behind me,” he said. “I had to focus on the next shift, the next shot.” With less than seven minutes remaining, the Penguins turned to their power play once again. During a scrum in front of the Rochester net, the puck rolled into the slot where Williams raced in and blasted it on net.

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ached an agreement with O’Brien on Thursday night. The school, however, did not announce the hiring until 9:46 p.m. Friday, hours after the rest of the sports community had confirmed it – including O’Brien’s Hall of Fame predecessor. “I understand Bill O’Brien has been named head coach and I want to congratulate him on his appointment,” Paterno said in a statement to The Associated Press provided by his family. “I don’t know Bill, but I respect his coaching record, and I am particularly pleased we share a connection to my alma mater, Brown.” “Despite recent commentary to the contrary, Penn State football has always been about more than winning,” said Paterno, who has been battling lung cancer since he was fired by Penn State on Nov. 9 in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal. “I am hopeful this tradition will continue.” Beyond the coincidence of O’Brien and Paterno both grad-

Conference cellar. Jason Pominville was credited with a bizarre goal and added an assist, and Thomas Vanek also scored for Buffalo. The Sabres have lost nine of 12. Cam Ward made 31 saves.

NOTES • F Colin McDonald was recalled by Pittsburgh Thursday afternoon. McDonald leads Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in assists, points and plus/minus. McDonald’s only other NHL callup was in 2009-2010 when he played in two games with the Edmonton Oilers.

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Penguins winger Geoff Walker (left) and Rochester’s Marcus Foligno battle for the puck on Friday night.

Tangradi, who was posted in front, deflected the shot past Americans goaltender Drew MacIntyre to make it 3-3 and force overtime. After a scoreless overtime that saw Thiessen stop the only three shots of the period, the Penguins outscored Rochester 3-2 in a shootout to gain the extra point. Geoff Walker and Bryan Lerg scored in the opening two rounds, followed by Tangradi’s

goal to start the eighth. “It was the second shootout of my career,” Tangradi said. “Guys said go five-hole, but I saw glove.” Then it was up to Thiessen, who stopped backhander from Voakes to give the Penguins the win. On the night Thiessen stopped 27 of 30 shots and turned in the type of performance that his teammates have grown accustomed to. “For three years he’s saved us

uating from Brown University, Paterno famously backed out of an agreement to coach the Patriots in 1972, choosing to remain at Penn State. He stayed on as head coach until he was removed by the university’s board of trustees in the middle of his 46th season. Tom Bradley took over as interim coach of the Lions for the rest of the season. He and the rest of Paterno’s staff remained in limbo as of Friday night. Acting athletic director Dave Joyner met with the coaching staff at the team’s Lasch Building head quarters on Friday afternoon. After meeting for roughly half an hour, coaches began to file out, saying they could not comment on the situation. “Not now,” an emotional Jay Paterno told reporters before getting into his car. “Let me just get rolling and get home – see my dog, my wife, my kids. Thank you guys. Have a good weekend. I’m sure you’ll be busy.” Official confirmation from Penn State came after a full day of reports of O’Brien’s impending hire. “I’m sad to lose him. I told him that,” Patriots owner Robert Kraft told the Boston Herald Fri-

day morning. “We have a philosophy in our company, that if anyone has an opportunity and we can’t match it – we did have the ability to deny him under our contract, but this is one of the great college coaching positions. “Billy is a very high-quality guy. He’s got integrity, he’s honest and I’m sad to see him go. But I think (Penn State has) chosen wisely.” Kraft said he expects O’Brien to remain on staff with the Patriots until the end of their season. New England is the AFC’s top seed in the NFL playoffs and has a first-round bye this weekend. The Patriots’ divisional round game is Jan. 14, the same weekend Penn State is scheduled to host a majority of its 2012 recruiting class on campus. If the Patriots were to make it to the Super Bowl, O’Brien would be working both jobs through Feb. 5. National signing day is Feb. 1. Recruiting is one of many hurdles facing O’Brien as he takes over for Paterno, who won an NCAA Division I record 409 games. A few high-profile Penn State lettermen are not pleased with the two-month process that ulti-

Rochester ........................................... 1 0 2 0 0 — 3 Penguins............................................. 0 2 1 0 1 — 4 First Period—Scoring – 1. RCH, Phil Varone 3 (Foligno, Tropp) 17:11. Penalties – RCH, Gongalsky (tripping) 10:48; WBS, Despres (holding) 15:09. Second Period—Scoring – 2. WBS, Jason Williams 4 (Lerg, Strait) 11:07. 3. WBS, Alex Grant 1 (Williams, Street) power play 16:18. Penalties – RCH, Gongalsky (fighting) 11:09; WBS, Merth (fighting) 11:09; RCH, Varone (hooking) 15:48; WBS, Strait (intereference) 16:53. Third Period—Scoring – 4. RCH, Derek Whitmore 15 (Szydlowski) 1:12. 5. RCH, Maxime Legault 3 (Gongalsky) shorthanded 11:44. 6. WBS, Eric Tangradi 14 (Williams, Craig) power play 13:36. Penalties – RCH, Finley (unsportsmanlike conduct) 5:20; WBS, Merth (unsportsmanlike conduct) 5:20; WBS, Street (hooking) 6:42; RCH, Voakes (hooking) 10:48; WBS, Walker (boarding) 14:26; RCH, bench-served by Voakes (too many men) 15:38. Overtime—Scoring – None. Penalties – RCH, Foligno (closing hand on puck) 4:54. Shootout—WBS – Walker – G: Lerg – G; Gibbons – NG; Williams – NG; Petersen – NG; Thompson – NG; Craig – NG; Tangradi – G; RCH – Whitmore – NG: Tropp – NG; Szczechura – G; Parker – G; Foligno – NG; Crawford – NG; Legace – NG; Voakes - NG Shots on goal—Rochester – 8-9-10-3-30; Penguins – 10-13-9-0-32 Power-play Opportunities—Rochester – 0 of 4; Penguins – 2 of 6 Goaltenders—Rochester – Drew MacIntyre 69-2 (29 saves – 32 shots); Penguins – Brad Thiessen 12-9-2 (27-30) Starters—Rochester – G Drew MacIntyre, D Joe Finley, D Shaone Morrisonn, LW Marcus Foligno, C Phil Varone, RW Jacob Legace; Penguins – G Brad Thiessen, D Brian Strait, D Simon Despres, LW Brandon DeFazio, C Zach Sill, RW Ryan Craig Three Stars—1. WBS, Jason Williams (goal, two assists) 2. WBS, Eric Tangradi (goal, shootout goal) 3. RCH, Derek Whitmore (goal) Referee—Ryan Hersey. Linesmen—Scott Adams, Tommy George Attendance—5,062

mately selected O’Brien, who has no head coaching experience. One of those former players, star linebacker LaVar Arrington, directed his displeasure at the university’s board of trustees and general leadership. “Alums, I will always love you and the Penn State I knew,” Arrington posted Friday on his Twitter account. “But until there’s a new board and new leadership they can have their corrupt/disgusting school that they’ve created. “I’m done. All my PSU stuff will be down before O’Brien’s introduction! We are! No more for me!” Later in the day, Arrington backpedaled a bit on his Washington, D.C., area radio show, saying that he had been writing out of frustration. Despite a high-profile job with one of the NFL’s most successful franchises, O’Brien was not a well-known name before accepting the Penn State job. Indeed, the most visible moment of his career came last month when he was involved in a shouting match with Brady, the Patriots’ future Hall of Fame quarterback, on the sideline after an interception.

The Dallas School Board has its monthly meeting on Monday, but appointing a head football coach won’t be on the agenda. Dallas Superintendent Frank Galicki said Friday that the school district hasn’t even begun interviewing candidates for the position that has been held by Ted Jackson for the past 27 years. The school board voted 9-1 during its Dec. 12 meeting to open the position. Galicki said 14 people, including Jackson, applied for the position. Deadline for applying was Monday. He said the school district’s goal is to interview all 14 next week. All have been contacted, but interviews haven’t been set up for each candidate. “A lot depends on the availability of all the people,” Galicki said. The interviews will be conducted by Galicki, high school principal Jeffrey Shaffer, athletic director Nancy Roberts and board member Dr. Richard Coslett. Coslett is the chairman of the board’s student activities committee. Any of the eight other board members can also attend the interviews. After Monday, the school board won’t meet again until Feb. 6 for a work session and Feb. 13

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his 27th rushing touchdown this season and matched the FBS record for quarterbacks. After being held to 15 yards on 12 carries in the first half, Klein finished the opening drive of the third quarter with a 6-yard TD run that capped 16 consecutive points for Wildcats to get them to 19-16. That came after Klein had a 15yard run on the previous play. That matched the Big 12 record for rushing touchdowns held by 1998 Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams of Texas. The only other FBS quarterback with 27 rushing touchdowns in a season was Ricky Dobbs for Navy in 2009. But the Razorbacks extended their lead on Wilson’s 9-yard TD pass to Cobi Hamilton. Adams’ 51-yard return in the opening minute of the second quarter gave the Razorbacks a10-0 lead before they even gained a first down. Tyler Wilson threw a 45-yard TD pass to Jarius Wright with 4 minutes left in the half for a 19-0 lead before Kansas State blocked the extra point and Nigel Malone returned it for two points. Klein, who rushed for 1,099 “He’s been a great coach and friend,” Brady said Sunday after the Patriots’ final regular season game, when reports first surfaced that O’Brien was a serious candidate for the Penn State job. “We have a great relationship – probably a very unique relationship in that we communicate all the time. “I always enjoy working with him and he’s done an incredible job with this team and this offense. He expects nothing less than our best.” O’Brien has spent the past five seasons with the Patriots, also coaching the team’s wide receivers and quarterbacks before being appointed offensive coordinator in 2011. Before that, he spent the first 14 years of his coaching career in the college ranks – 12 in the ACC with Georgia Tech, Maryland and Duke. “In addition to his model characteristics as a man and a teacher, he’s all about producing winners, and doing so the right way,” said Joyner, who led the search committee that selected O’Brien. “He will embrace tradition, demand excellence and pursue ‘success with honor’ in every phase of our program.”

for its regular board meeting. However, that won’t preclude having a coach in place beforehand. Galicki said an interim appointment can be made before the choice is finalized at the board meeting. Dallas had a similar situation in appointing its boys basketball coach this season. The board accepted the resignation of Ted Jackson Jr., Jackson’s son, at its Nov. 14, four days before the official start of basketball practice. Doug Miller was hired for the position before being officially approved at the December meeting. Jackson has a 227-83-3 record at Dallas. His team finished its third consecutive 10-win season as he earned Wyoming Valley Conference Big School Coach of the Year honors from his peers. However, Dallas has spent the past four years on probation by the District 2 Athletic Committee, the local extension of the PIAA. The first two were for a bench-clearing fight in the 2008 season opener against Williamsport. The probation was extended for 2010 and 2011 for an incident in a 2010 game at Tunkhannock where some Dallas players urinated on tennis courts at halftime. Jackson was suspended by the athletic committee for the entire 2010 season for the Tunkhannock incident, a penalty later reduced to four weeks during an appeal hearing in front of the PIAA Board of Directors. yards and 26 touchdowns during the regular season, threw a 3-yard TD pass to Andrew McDonald with 26 seconds left in the first half after Wilson was sacked by Adam Davis and fumbled at the Razorbacks 13. Wildcats defensive end Meshak Williams was injured at the end of the first half, when he made helmet-to-helmet contact with Emmanuel Lamur when both were trying to tackle Wilson, who put his head down to avoid the hit. Williams remained down on the field for several minutes being tended to by medical personnel and then placed on a stretcher. He gave a thumbs-up signal when being placed on a cart, then when he was being driving off the field extended his right arm high and flashed a Wildcat sign. Kansas State officials said there was no immediate word of his specific injury or condition. The Razorbacks played their second game at Cowboys Stadium this season, three months after they overcame an 18-point halftime deficit to beat Big 12 team and future SEC foe Texas A&M 4238. In their return trip, Arkansas led the Big 12 opponent at halftime and had mostly throttled Klein and the Kansas State offense. It was the first game for new Razorbacks defensive coordinator Paul Haynes, who was hired in December after Willy Robinson resigned. Zach Hocker kicked a pair of field goals (26 and 22 yards) for Arkansas. Wilson, who threw for a schoolrecord 510 yards in that Oct. 1 game at Cowboys Stadium, was16 of 26 for163 yards after three quarters against Kansas State. Wright had two catches for 54 yards; he had 13 catches for a record 287 yards against the Aggies. The punt return for a touchdown by Adams was the first in 51 years at the Cotton Bowl. The last was by also by a Razorback, when Lance Alworth had a 49-yard punt return for a touchdown in a 7-6 loss to Duke in the 1961 game. Arkansas led 3-0 after Jake Bequette sacked Klein and forced a fumble, setting up Hocker’s 26yard field goal. Tenarius Wright, the Razorbacks’ other defensive end, jumped over a pile to recover the loose ball at the Kansas State 13. Klein’s fumble came on a second-and-33 play after a sequence that started with his 20-yard run to inside Arkansas territory being wiped out by an illegal shift penalty. He was sacked on the next play before a holding call and a false start pushed the ball all the way back to the 20.

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Chicago police are investigating an allegation that Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro sexually assaulted a woman last fall. The 21-year-old Castro has not been charged with a crime, and police otherwise declined comment. “It’s an ongoing investigation,” Officer John Mirabelli said Friday. Castro was unavailable for comment, but his attorneys said the allegation is false. “We are aware of certain allegations that have been made against our client, Starlin Castro. We have thoroughly investigated this matter, and we are confident that these allegations are baseless,” attorneys Jay Reisinger and Michael Gillespie said in an emailed statement. “Given the sensitive nature of this matter, we cannot comment any further.” Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer declined to discuss the allegation in any detail. “While an allegation like this is something we take very seriously, don’t have enough information to make any further comment or answer any questions at this time,” he said. “It is a very much in a fact-finding mode on this whole thing and really to comment on any part of this matter involving Starlin would be really inappropriate because the investigation is incomplete,” Hoyer added. Castro was chosen to the AllStar team last year in his first full major league season when he batted .307 and led the National League with 207 hits. The Cubs are expected to build their team around the young star who made his major league debut in May 2010. Chicago signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2006.

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MIAMI — Don Carter, the bowling great with the unorthodox style who flourished as a genuine sports celebrity during the game’s golden age on TV, has died. He was 85. Carter died at his home in Miami on Thursday night, the Professional Bowlers Association said Friday. He recently was hospitalized with pneumonia complicated by emphysema. Carter, known as “Mr. Bowling,” was the game’s original superstar. He became his sport’s most recognizable name at a time when alleys were thriving across the country and bowling was starting to assert itself as a fixture on television. Carter was a leading force in the formation of the PBA in 1958 and became a charter member of the PBA Hall of Fame in 1975. He had a style all his own as he took his steps to the line. With his stooped shoulders and cocked elbow, he made a deep knee bend as he unleashed the ball, pushing it toward the pins. Carter helped transform a sport that had been a blue-collar recreational activity. He ruled the lanes with the likes of Dick Weber, Ray Bluth, Pat Patterson, Carmen Salvino and Billy Welu. But Carter was clearly at another level. His name might not cast quite the light as such sports luminaries then as Mickey Mantle, Johnny Unitas or Arnold Palmer, but it was close. “Don was the greatest bowler of his era,” Bluth said. “There was no one like him.” He also did something that no one in baseball, football or golf ever did. He became the first athlete in American sports history to sign a $1 million marketing endorsement contract, with

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NEW YORK — Calvin Johnson took one look at the voting and smiled broadly. “That’s sweet,” he said, as he studied The Associated Press 2011 NFL All-Pro Team. “That’s one of the best honors you can have other than being a Super Bowl champion. To be an All-Pro is a tremendous honor.” Johnson and Vikings defensive end Jared Allen were the leading vote getters, each just one vote shy of being a unanimous pick. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers made the team for the first time, easily beating Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints, 471⁄2 to 21⁄2. Rodgers led Green Bay to a league-best 15-1 record this season, after taking the Packers to the Super Bowl title last February. “I am a competitor,” Rodgers said. “I care desperately about winning and doing everything I can to contribute. “But personally, speaking for my own self, you learn exactly what you need to do to be able to balance the pressure from the outside with the pressure from within, that you put on yourself to be successful.” Johnson and Allen received 49 votes Friday from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL. It was the fourth All-Pro Team for Allen, who led the league with 22 sacks, one-half short of the record. Johnson made it for the first time after hauling in 96 catches for a 17.5-yard average and scoring 16 touchdowns. One rookie made the squad:

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the Texans were at their worst, he was one of the only recognizable names on the team. Johnson was long considered one of the NFL’s top receivers, and many questioned why he chose to remain with the Texans when they were never even close to reaching the postseason. Some also wondered if this team would ever make the playoffs. Johnson wasn’t among them, though he never thought it would take this long. “I always thought positive about it,” he said. “It’s been some frustrating times and I’ve had people ask me why didn’t I leave? Why did I stay? I just wanted to be a part of something special. I wanted to be here when the Texans got in the first playoff game.” Johnson had chances to leave, but signed two contract extensions. The second one will keep him with the team through 2016.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen fell just short of the single-season sack record, finishing with 22.

Arizona’s Patrick Peterson was selected as the kick returner. Peterson tied an NFL mark when he ran back four punts for touchdowns, including a 99-yarder in overtime to beat the Rams. Another cornerback, Darrelle Revis of the Jets, was behind Johnson and Allen with 48 selections. Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs got 47. One oddity: Both first-team guards, Carl Nicks and Jahri Evans, were from the Saints. That hasn’t happened since 1953, with Detroit’s Lou Creekmur and Dick Stanfel. In the All-Pro backfield joining Rodgers, whose quarterback rating of 122.5 broke Peyton Manning’s single-season mark, were Maurice Jones-Drew of Jackson-

ville, LeSean McCoy of Philadelphia, and fullback Vonta Leach of Baltimore. Record-setter Rob Gronkowski was the tight end. The Patriot set the single-season mark at his position with 1,327 yards receiving. Teammate Wes Welker (league-high 122 catches) was the other receiver. Pittsburgh’s Maurkice Pouncey was the center, with Philadelphia’s Jason Peters and Cleveland’s Joe Thomas at tackle. Joining Allen on the defensive line were ends Jason Pierre-Paul of the Giants, and tackles Haloti Ngata of the Ravens and Justin Smith of the 49ers — who also placed third at DE; the 49ers used him at both spots. The linebackers were Suggs

Everyone in the organization is happy the 30-year-old receiver is finally getting his playoff shot. “Think about how long he’s stuck it out here in Houston,” said Kubiak, who was hired in 2006. “A lot of guys in this day and time move along, go somewhere else, lose their patience. Andre has never done that. He’s been a rock around here.” Johnson has had a tough season, dealing with injuries to both hamstrings. The seven games he’s played this season are a career low. He finished with more than 1,200 yards receiving the each of the past three seasons, including a career-high 1,575 in 2008, but had a career-worst 492 this season. He played for the first time since Dec. 4 last week against the Titans, but was limited to about 15 plays. Kubiak said he’ll be back at full speed Saturday and expects him to be key in the game. “It all worked out,” Johnson said. “I didn’t get to play much this year, but to be able to be back healthy and get ready for the play-

offs is pretty exciting. So I’m going to go out there and give it all I’ve got.” Both quarterbacks in this game share none of Johnson’s history. Houston’s T.J. Yates and Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton are both rookies, the first time two rookies QBs have faced each other in a playoff game. Yates, the former third-stringer, was thrust into the job after season-ending injuries to Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart. “That makes it even more important for the guys that have put in the work on this team, the Andre Johnsons that have been here for forever and stuck with this organization and waited for a moment like this,” Yates said. “It makes you want to work harder for them just so it can make the moment for them more special.” Cincinnati last reached the playoffs in 2009, but has been to the postseason just three times in the last 21 years. Their last postseason victory came at the end of the 1990 season with a 41-14 win over the Oilers.

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NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press 2011 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback—Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay. Running Backs—Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville; LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia. Fullback—Vonta Leach, Baltimore. Tight End—Rob Gronkowski, New England. Wide Receivers—Calvin Johnson, Detroit; Wes Welker, New England. Tackles—Jason Peters, Philadelphia; Joe Thomas, Cleveland. Guards—Carl Nicks, New Orleans; Jahri Evans, New Orleans. Center—Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh. Placekicker—David Akers, San Francisco. Kick Returner—Patrick Peterson, Arizona. DEFENSE Ends—Jared Allen, Minnesota; Jason PierrePaul, New York Giants. Tackles—Haloti Ngata, Baltimore; Justin Smith, San Francisco. Outside Linebackers—Terrell Suggs, Baltimore; DeMarcus Ware, Dallas. Inside Linebacker—Patrick Willis, San Francisco; NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco, and Derrick Johnson, Kansas City. Cornerbacks—Charles Woodson, Green Bay; Darrelle Revis, New York Jets. Safeties—Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh; Eric Weddle, San Diego. Punter—Andy Lee, San Francisco. SECOND TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback—Drew Brees, New Orleans. Running Backs—Ray Rice, Baltimore; Arian Foster, Houston. Fullback—John Kuhn, Green Bay. Tight End—Jimmy Graham, New Orleans. Wide Receivers—Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona; Victor Cruz, New York Giants. Tackles—Duane Brown, Houston; Joe Staley, San Francisco. Guards—Marshal Yanda, Baltimore; Logan Mankins, New England. Center—Ryan Kalil, Carolina, and Nick Mangold, New York Jets. Placekicker—Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland. Kick Returner—Devin Hester, Chicago. DEFENSE Ends—Justin Smith, San Francisco; Jason Babin, Philadelphia. Tackles—Geno Atkins, Cincinnatil Vince Wilfork, New England, and Richard Seymour, Oakland. Outside Linebackers—Tamba Hali, Kansas City; Von Miller, Denver. Inside Linebackers—Brian Cushing, Houston; London Fletcher, Washington. Cornerbacks—Johnathan Joseph, Houston; Carlos Rogers, San Francisco. Safeties—Ed Reed, Baltimore; Earl Thomas, Seattle. Punter—Shane Lechler, Oakland.

and DeMarcus Ware of Dallas on the outside, Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman of the 49ers and Derrick Johnson of the Chiefs on the inside. Bowman and Johnson tied with 16 votes, half of Willis’ total. Revis and Charles Woodson of the Packers were the cornerbacks, with Troy Polamalu of the Steelers and Eric Weddle of the Chargers at safety. Both kickers were 49ers: placekicker David Akers and punter Andy Lee.

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for an NFL playoff game — likely because no game has ever involved two quarterbacks coming off seasons quite so good. Brees set single-season NFL records for yards passing (5,476) and completion percentage (71.2) this season, while Stafford joined Brees among two of only four quarterbacks ever to pass for more than 5,000 yards in a season. Moreover, Brees and Stafford will be in ideal passing conditions inside the Superdome. Brees said he could understand why an offensive feast could be expected when the Lions return to the Crescent City for the second time this season, but he also agreed with his coach that assuming how a game will play out can be risky. “Obviously I know how explosive Detroit is offensively,” Brees said. “I also know that I think we

PITTSBURGH — Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson was hospitalized after sustaining burns to his arms and legs in a house fire early Friday morning. Authorities say the fire broke out around 3 a.m. in Wilson’s home in Seven Fields, a northern Pittsburgh suburb. Firefighters told borough manager Tom Smith the blaze started in the kitchen and Wilson suffered Wilson “moderate to severe” burns. Wilson, 50, was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment. His condition was not immediately known but the injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. He will not travel with the team for Sunday’s wild-card game in Denver. Wilson is in his fifth season as running backs coach, joining the staff when head coach Mike Tomlin was hired in 2007. Wilson has been instrumental in the development of running back Rashard Mendenhall, who gained over 1,100 yards in both the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Roethlisberger to start A sprained left ankle won’t keep Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger out of Sunday’s AFC wild card game in Denver, but one could sideline starting center Maurkice Pouncey. Pouncey was listed as questionable on the Steelers’ injury report and was unlikely to play after missing practice Thursday and Friday because of increased soreness in his left ankle. The Pro Bowl center played in the regular season finale against Cleveland last week after missing two games but complained of problems with the ankle following Wednesday’s practice. Doug Legursky likely will start in Pouncey’s place as he did in last year’s Super Bowl when Pouncey was sidelined with an injury to the same ankle. Legursky, who missed last week’s game at Cleveland with a left shoulder injury, practiced at center this week in Pouncey’s place. Legursky has started three games this year at right guard, five at left guard and two at center. “It’s no different for me,” he said. “I practice each week as if I’ll play multiple positions anyway, so it’s not a problem.”

NFL NOTEBOOK even if it’s screaming from the sideline instead of barking out plays inside the huddle. His voice has already energized the Broncos (8-8) after Dawkins delivered a rare speech following a 7-3 loss to Kansas City. He emphatically urged his teammates to forget about backing into the AFC West crown and focus on the Steelers (12-4). “He’ll be effective, one way or another,” Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey said. “He’s the leader of this team.” Oakland raids Packers for GM OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have reached an agreement with Green Bay Packers director of football operations Reggie McKenzie to become the Raiders’ general manager. The Raiders will hold a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the hiring. ESPN first reported the deal. Raiders owner Al Davis had effectively served as the team’s general manager until his death in October. McKenzie played linebacker for the Raiders from 1985-88. He joined the Packers as a pro personnel assistant in 1994. Tice to head Bears’ offense Bears LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears have promoted offensive line coach Mike Tice to offensive coordinator, replacing the departed Mike Martz. The move on Friday comes less than a week after the Bears completed a disappointing 8-8 season. They parted with Martz, who had an expiring contract, on the same day general manager Jerry Angelo was fired. This will be the first coordinator job for Tice, who just completed his second season as the Bears’ line coach. He spent the previous four seasons as an assistant in Jacksonville and was the head coach in Minnesota for four years after serving as the Vikings’ offensive line and tight ends coach. The Bears will look for a new offensive line coach, although Tice will continue to have a heavy hand in that area.

NFL to use video for injuries NEW YORK — The NFL will begin using video monitors on each team’s sideline this weekend to help treat injuries. In a memo sent to the 32 Broncos S Dawkins out teams and obtained by The ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Brian Associated Press, the league said Dawkins’ biggest contribution in the monitors would be used to “allow the medical staff to rethe playoffs will be with his view the network video of any talking and not his tackling. play during which a player was Hampered by a neck injury, injured.” the Denver Broncos’ emotional Only video of a play during leader hasn’t practiced in weeks and was ruled out Friday for the which a player was injured or appears to be hurt can be first-round game against the viewed. A league official must be Pittsburgh Steelers this weeknotified when the monitor is end. used. Still, Dawkins will be heard,

feel like we’re playing (good) football as a team and as an offense. “But you know, it seems like, typically, when you get weeks like this where everybody’s hyping up one side of the ball ... and kind of predicting it to be a shootout or whatever, the defenses are off kind of quietly in the corner making sure they come out with their best performance.” The previous high over-under was 57 when Brees’ Saints hosted Arizona in the 2009-10 divisional round, and it was the over that hit by 2 when the Saints rolled to a 45-14 victory. The record for points scored in a playoff game is 96 — a 51-45 Arizona victory over Green Bay, also in the 2009-10 season, the week before that same Arizona team took its Big Easy beating. Statistically, there are plenty of reasons to anticipate the Saints and Lions racking up loads of yards, if not points. When these two quarterbacks last shared the field in a Sunday night game on Dec. 4, Stafford completed 31 of

41 passes for 408 yards, while Brees connected on 26 of 36 for 342 yards. New Orleans won 3117, but Detroit might have scored more if not for a rash of penalties, including several offensive pass interference calls and a personal foul. Stafford threw an interception and was sacked three times and the Lions also had one field goal blocked. “We can’t shoot ourselves in the foot. We can’t hurt ourselves in penalties,” Stafford said this week. “We had over 100 yards of offense called back. Those yards would have led to points. ... We did some things that were really unfortunate. You do that against another team that is playing good football, it’s going to be tough to win.” After that game, Brees continued on his record-smashing pace, while Stafford finished with 5,038 yards, behind only Brees and Brady (5,235). The defenses of both clubs finished near the bottom of the league in yards allowed — Detroit 23rd and the Saints 27th.

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A revamped law governing Pennsylvania unemployment benefits may come as a surprise to the newly laid off -- severance payments above about $18,000 will offset unemployment benefits until the severance is used up. The law will affect those being laid off this year. The changes, signed by Gov. Corbett on June 17, are designed to shore up the state’s unemployment-benefit trust fund, now nearly $3 billion in the hole. The law aimed to cut unemployment spending by $140 million a year by curtailing eligibility, reducing the number of weeks of benefits and making people use severances before they get benefits.

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The Internal Revenue Service is estimating that people and businesses underpaid their taxes by $450 billion in the most recent year studied. That means they failed to send in 17 percent of the taxes they actually owed. The data is for 2006, the most recent tax year for which data is available. The IRS estimates it was owed nearly $2.7 trillion in taxes that year. After IRS audits and other enforcement efforts, non-compliance shrank to 14 percent, leaving the final amount of unpaid taxes at $385 billion.

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Workers continue the ongoing construction of the new Gateway Center subway station in downtown Pittsburgh. A burst of hiring in December pushed the unemployment rate to its lowest level in nearly three years, giving the economy a boost at the end of 2011.

Job growth spreads

ASHINGTON — Most of the job growth in 2011 was concentrated in industries that tend to pay low wages and skimpy benefits. But toward the end of the year, and especially in December, hiring became broader-based and included more higher-paying jobs. That trend bodes well for the economy if it holds up.

Nevada’s largest casinos suffered a combined $4 billion loss in 2011. A report released Friday by the state Gaming Control Board shows 256 casinos grossed $1 million or more in gambling revenue for the fiscal year that ended June 30. Combined, they had total revenue of $22 billion and posted a net loss of $3.9 billion from the previous year. In 2010, the largest casinos had a net loss of $3.4 billion on total revenues of almost $20.9 billion. Total revenue includes money spent by patrons on gambling, rooms, food, beverages and attractions.

“It’s clear that the skilled end of the labor market has heated up,” said Paul Ballew, chief economist at Nationwide. Two-thirds of the 1.6 million jobs created last year were in five industries: health care; hotels and restaurants; retail; manufacturing; and temporary help. Except for manufacturing, most of the jobs in those

Markets end week mixed

Stocks closed mixed Friday despite a surge in hiring last month that pulled the unemployment rate to its lowest level in nearly three years. Prices were mixed all day as traders fretted about Europe’s ongoing debt drama. Falling stocks slightly outnumbered rising ones on the New York Stock Exchange.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — As millions of Americans desperately search for jobs, Tesla Motors’ Arnnon Geshuri is racing to fill some. He’s the point man for a company on a hiring spree, looking for topflight engineers, vehicle technicians, sales experts and even an executive chef. Tesla is ramping up to manufacture its all-electric Model S sedan at the former

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Tesla ups hiring even as manufacturing slumps

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the best of the best. Geshuri, 42, has a track record for assembling great teams and putting people to work. His reputation as a Silicon Valley legend in the realm of staffing and recruiting was cemented at Google, where he oversaw a recruiting staff of 900 that fielded 2.5 million job applications in one year. Most of the 217 jobs currently listed on Tesla’s website are for design and manu-

NUMMI auto plant, now renamed the Tesla Factory, in Fremont, Calif. Geshuri It currently has 1,400 employees worldwide, a figure expected to roughly double by the end of 2012 and double again by the end of 2013. But landing a job at Tesla is not easy — it’s looking for RUSSELL 2000 749.71

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facturing engineers based in Palo Alto and Fremont. But the company is also looking for an assistant store manager in Newport Beach, Calif.; an intern in Zurich; vehicle technicians in Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo; and an executive chef. As Tesla’s brand has grown in the wake of its successful IPO in June 2010, resumes have poured in. On average, Tesla receives 300 applications for every job opening.

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WILKES-BARRE – The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry laid off three more employees Friday as part of what it’s calling a “reorganization.” Gone are Senior Director of Economic Development John Augustine, Membership Services Coordinator John Maday and an administrative assistant who was not identified by a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Augustine confirmed he was let go Friday morning and said he was “proud” of what he accomplished in his 10 years at the chamber. “I appreciated the time I had at the chamber and I’m happy with what I’ve been able to accomplish for both the chamber and the community. I look forward to staying here, raising my family here and finding future employment in the valley in which I grew up.” Trish Wilk, an administrative assistant, answered the phone at the chamber office but directed all calls to Conrad Schintz, the chairman of the chamber’s board of directors. A message left with Schintz and another left for Maday were not returned on Friday. In a release sent late Friday afternoon, Schintz said the reorganization was a recommendation of a special committee and approved by the full board. In addition to the job cuts, the panel recommended a change in the organization’s structure and a comprehensive overview of its financial situation. “We believe this new structure most appropriately positions the organization for a much stronger future,” Schintz said. Just four years ago, the chamber’s staff numbered over 30. The organization is now down to fewer than 10 employees and still operating without a president. Todd Vonderheid left the chamber in November after giving the board nearly a full year’s notice to find a replacement. Schintz said the search is ongoing to replace Vonderheid, who was paid $184,847 and received $29,143 in other compensation, according to the Chamber of Business and Industry’s 990 Form filed with the IRS for 2009. Recently Schintz said there were six finalists, including two from within. He also said he doesn’t expect anyone to be hired until at least February. NATURAL GAS $3.06

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SANDRA SNYDER WALL TO WALL

Here and now, but hot into the hereafter?

By KIM COOK

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tacks of books turned into tables? Volumes made into shelves? Pages turned into sculpture? • Library purists, remain calm. Because we’re going to talk about doing things to books that might, under other circumstances, send a shiver up your spine (pardon the pun). • As mountains of encyclopedias, atlases and almanacs become outdated, and an ocean of literary books succumb to the tides of time, craftspeople have come to the rescue. • Using glue, cutting tools, bindings and even belts, artists — booklovers all — are turning abandoned books into creative furniture and art.

Chicago’s Brian Dettmer turns vintage medical, art and history texts into intricate Escher-like 3D sculptures. Susan Porteous, a sculptor and artist in Denver, spins paper from old books on Gandhi into string and winds it on antique spools. British designer Jeremy May laminates hundreds of pages into exquisitely rendered jewelry. Jim Rosenau, of Berkeley, Calif., makes thematic shelves. One is made out of vintage cookbooks, another out of sports books.

And Lisa Occhipinti, a mixedmedia artist and designer in Venice, Calif., who wrote “The Repurposed Library” (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2011), makes looped, birdlike mobiles out of old book pages — such as the 1952 illustrated children’s book “Paws, Hoofs and Flippers.” She festoons mirrors with pages from an old edition of “The Wizard of Oz.” She sells some of her work on Etsy.com and does commissioned work. For a piece called “Flora Grid,” she turns paper into flower bursts assembled in a contemporary pattern. And her “Circulation” binds a collecSee BOUND, Page 2C

IN BACKGROUND: This bookmobile was made by Lisa Occhipinti, a mixed-media artist and designer in Venice, Calif., who wrote ’The Repurposed Library.’ ABOVE: Jason Thompson’s ’Playing With Books’ showcases several artistic items created from pages.

Don’t let dirty laundry hamper your style By KIM COOK For The Associated Press

When we were young, “laundry hamper” might have referred to the floor under the bed. A little later, it may have meant a mesh sack kept by the front door, with a pouch full of quarters for the laundromat. But we are grownups now. An attractive receptacle for the day’s castoffs is one of the small civilized gifts we give ourselves. It’s generally a modest investment that banishes the chaos and brings in the calm that is the hallmark of a well-kept home. For contemporary bath or bedroom suites, consider Bed, Bath & Beyond’s sophisticated black faux leather hamper with removable basket or West Elm’s sleek white lacquered cylindrical hamper. (www.bedbathandbeyond.com: $79.99; www.westelm.com: $99) Ifyouhavealuxebath,youmaywantto outfit with the Blomus Slice stainlesssteel hamper with a sharp black lid, the Vipp receptacle in black or white enamel,

orZackQuadro’sDrumpolish,a shiny cylinder that could probably double as an end table. (www.everythingmodern.com: Blomus, $193.04; Vipp, $599; Zack Quadro, $241.80) Hampton Bay has a beautiful tilt-door double hamper that’s really a piece of furniture; it would work as a vanityaswellandcomesinwhiteorhazel wood finish. (www.homedecorators.com: $209) A nice willow hamper from Seville has a hinged lid and comes in white or natural. (www.bedbathandbeyond.com: $39.99) Seville also makes a professional-looking three-bag rack on a sturdy metal frame, complete with telescoping hanging rack and locking wheels. (www.sevilleclassics.com: $59.99) Ikea has the Lillangen tall-boy cabinet with portholes for laundry, perfect for a tight narrow space. The Fyllen basket in fire-engine red turns laundry gathering

into a colorful exercise. (www.ikea.com: Lillangen, $119-$134; Fyllen, $7.99) For the nursery, Southern California designer Nina Selby has a sweet aquaand-lemon-striped hamper for her Cotton Tale label. (www.justforbabies.net: $54.95) Redmon’s Stars and Moon vinyl hamper in white, pink or blue is also charming. (www.everythingmodern.com: $29.99) Trend Lab’s Chibi Zoo hamper has a cute, friendly, zoo-animal print in a trendy blue, green and brown color combo. (www.babybeddingzone.com: $40) Jo Jo Designs has several baby-friendly cotton prints for its nursery hamper, including a graphic circle motif, an animal print, a brown and pink damask and a sweet blue-toned argyle. (www.bedbathstore.com: $44.99) Or choose Jo Jo’s chic black and ivory French toile hamper, suitableforboththebaby’sroomandtheboudoir. (www.babybeddingzone: $37.99).

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ime and tastes are funny things, rather like the iconic Baby New Year himself, daffy and dapper in top hat and pinned cloth diaper. No time like clean-calendar season for us to reflect upon the “timeless” domestic decisions we made five or 10 years ago that suddenly have us questioning our own sensibilities. Or very sanity. Humble piece of advice: If you’re hanging at home while simultaneously staring forlornly into the face of the future and lamenting some silly call you made in the past, don’t act rashly. Wait it out. Your time will come. Welcome, 2012. I’m proud to let y’all know my time finally has. Patience has paid off, my pals, just when I thought I’d never see the day. Which day is that? (You might ask.) Well, none other than that glorious one on which my stars – or actually my colors – have aligned with what the “leading authorities” have decreed “in” and “it,” and suddenly I can credibly say it: Yeah, that’s right. I’m cool. On trend. My house is hot, baby. Today, I am most pleased to announce that my almost-famous orange countertops – they that have many times over nearly been traded for granite or soapstone or whatever budgetminded imitation had captured my imagination for a spell, usually after I’d returned from someone else’s kitchen – are officially “in.” At least I think I can safely conclude as much. Except don’t call them orange. Say “Tangerine Tango.” That’s the “reddish orange” our friends at Pantone, “the world’s leading authority on color,” have decreed is the “Color of the Year” for 2012. How can this be? (You also might ask.) When 2012 has only just begun? Well, that’s just how it works, you see. Not for us to ask why but merely to get on board. The brains behind highly revered institutions such as Pantone don’t ride out a year, watch what we’re doing and then say what the hot color is. Hardly. Instead, they pre-declare said hot color, even before the ball drops, daring anyone to speak differently. The goal, near as I can tell, is to work us all into a frenzy for new stuff in a new year. Genius, right? Remember how robin’s-egg blue paired with luxe brown was all the rage – what? – six or seven years ago? Well, if we bought in (or bought out the store), we now have some work to do and dough to drop, not only on Tangerine Tango canister sets, cups and saucers and creamers but on toaster ovens and, of course, Kitchen-Aid stand mixers. (Because it makes much economic sense to replace that monstrously expensive countertop appliance every time a color whim changes, right?) Scalawags. Not I. No way. This year I rest on my laurels. I sit back and stare proudly at my orange-and-red kitchen – yes, those two can play well together – and credit myself for prudence and prescience. And not only that, but a similar authority on color, The Paint Quality Institute, has placed green – pretty much any form of it – among the top two trendy colors, too. Darned if “Green Energy” isn’t the color I last year picked to color over my sunny-yellow walls. (Not that I actually believe yellow equals “yesterday,” but that was the bill of sale.) Read it and weep, ye who chose differently. Oh wait. I think I might weep. My time might be now, but next year, and long after, I’ll be living in house overboard. I have a mere 51 weeks to bask. Then again, we’re all on the same ship this year, destination doomsday, aren’t we? Nothing like hurling yourself into the chic part of the bow just as the gangway is lifting. Happy new year/last year, everyone. Make it a wildly colorful one.

Reach Sandra Snyder, the editor of At Home, at 831-7383 or ssnyder@timesleader.com.

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Repair or replace? Tough times make this a recurring question When should you repair and when should you replace? With the economic downturn keeping people in their homes longer and money ever tighter, it is a choice more homeowners are considering these days. For example, with winter coming, and concerns about energy costs mounting, many cash-strapped homeowners are trying to figure out how to reduce the $1,900 per year the Department of Energy says the typical family spends on utilities. A new furnace or energyefficient windows, though both very obvious ways to lower heating costs, may not be in the budget. In the meantime, caulking around windows and doors doesn’t cost that much and can significantly reduce the flow of cold air into the house. Opening the curtains, shades or blinds on a sunny winter’s day can add warmth to a room. The Home Builders Institute of the National Association of Home Builders suggests a few other inexpensive ways, including applying weather stripping around windows and doors, changing the filter in the furnace, using draft dodgers inside exterior doors, and installing programmable thermostats to control when the furnace goes on and off. After surveying thousands of its readers on the matter, Consumer Reports maintains that if your appliance is eight or more years old, usually it makes sense to buy a new one. If you have a favorite high-end, older appliance, you may want to repair it. Consider replacing a newer model if it has been repair-prone. But skip any repair that costs more than half the price of a new product, the magazine staff recommends. The magazine found that its readers sometimes began the repair process but stopped in midstream in frustration. That, too, can be a costly process, because a repair shop will still charge you even if you change your mind and decide to buy a new whatever. AARP has millions of older members on fixed incomes. It recommends considering the “50 percent rule,” which financial experts have long advocated as a gauge when determining the cost-effectiveness of replacement versus repair. Those experts say that if a repair was estimated to cost 50 percent or less than the amount you paid for the item, it was usually better to have it repaired. AARP, however, suggests that the 50 percent rule should be based on replacement value, not original purchase price, since many consumer items have dropped in price over the years. For major items such as automobiles, consumers should first calculate the estimated current market value or resale value instead of the original purchase

YOUR PLACE ALAN J. HEAVENS price. If your mechanic says the car will cost $6,500 to repair, and its trade-in value after that is $1,000, the choice is obvious. Take the cost of the repair and put it down on a new car. Always check each and every product you own for a warranty. Conventional wisdom maintains that a product usually starts causing problems the day after the warranty expires, but just in case something is covered, you should know it in advance. Consumer Reports also recommends that unless you’ve bought a pricey, high-end model, it might not pay to professionally repair many out-of-warranty products that are more than three years old. Regular maintenance extends the life of just about anything. When dust and dirt clog furnace filters, the air flow is constricted and the furnace must work harder. A furnace that does not work efficiently will cost you more in energy, and its parts are more likely to wear out quickly. One of the factors governing the decision to repair or replace is life expectancy of the product. Most refrigerators last 15 to 19 years. Unless the fridge has been a lemon since the day it came into the house, the newer it is, the more consideration should be given to repairing it. Freezers, which last 20 years or so, should be given the same consideration. An important consideration is energy-efficiency, however. Energy Star-rated refrigerators produced after 2001 use 40 percent less energy than those manufactured before that date, and that might have a bearing on your decision. Saving $100 a year might not be enough to justify spending the kind of money that you would spend for a refrigerator that would meet your family’s needs. It all comes down to what you can afford and what meets your needs, meaning both tests need to be satisfied, not one or the other. The same applies to windows, which we’ve just caulked and weather-stripped to help reduce heating and cooling costs. Adding insulation to the weight pockets and repairing the sash, as well as a storm window, can help without breaking the bank. The experts seem to agree that it is probably wiser to replace electronics than to repair them. Technology changes rapidly, and the DVD player you bought when they first came out may cost many times more than ones selling today, and parts and even repair people may no longer be readily be available. Questions? E-mail Alan J. Heavens at aheavens@phillynews.com or write him at The Inquirer, Box 8263, Philadelphia PA 19101.

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COOL DIGS Details make the difference in this one-story home, Plan HMAFAPW01168 from Homeplans.com. With 1,794 square feet on one level, the well-designed home offers plenty of space for a young family, but finishing the full basement could double the home’s living space. The exterior’s clean lines and interesting mix of brick and siding make this design a sophisticated addition to many different neighborhoods. A bold portico entry opens to a sunken foyer with a multipane transom window over the high tray ceiling. Tray ceilings throughout the design add distinction and increase the sense of spaciousness. Stately decorative columns adorn the sunken living room and provide visual separation between the living and dining rooms. The family room, with a corner fireplace and French doors to the garden patio, is open to the efficient kitchen and sunny bayed breakfast nook. The master suite is filled with amenities: a cozy window seat, a walk-in closet and a bath with a raised tub and separate shower. Two family bedrooms share the use of a hall bath. A laundry alcove leads the way to the twocar garage.

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tion of weather- and time-beaten volumes into a graphic sculpture. “It’s about giving books a new life; it has nothing to do with destruction. It is all about honoring books, and that comes from a profound and lifelong love for them,” Occhipinti says. “I’m fascinated by how they connect people, places and time. Books contain vigor, and by reconfiguring them into new forms, I aim to give them a life off the shelf.”

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This home’s hipped roof line shows the influence of the Prairie style, while corner quoins and expanses of glass are elegant touches.

HMAFAPW01168 DETAILS: Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Main floor: 1,794 sq. ft. Total Living Area: 1,794 sq. ft. Standard basement: 1,794 sq. ft. Garage: 380 sq. ft.

Dimensions: 47-0 x 63-0 Exterior Wall Framing: 2x6 Foundation Options: standard basement, crawlspace

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REPURPOSE YOUR BOOKS: A FEW TIPS • Look for old hardcovers. They have sturdier outer cases and, usually, high-quality pages. • Outdated textbooks have lots of photos and illustrations. • Look for books with supple, non-brittle pages, with no mold,

mildew or musty odor. • Library sales are a good source of old books, especially nonfiction volumes and paperbacks. Thrift shops, tag sales and even the neighbor’s recycle bin are all worth checking out.

Her book gives advice and instruction on how to source old books and includes make-athome projects such as a lamp base, utensil holder and switchplate cover. Jason Thompson is the founder of Rag & Bone Bindery in

Pawtucket, R.I. His store sells new bound journals and stationery, but he also has written “Playing With Books” (Quarry, 2010), which showcases the work of several artists who deconstructed and reimagined old books.

Once your own imagination has been sparked, you can try your hand at rolling, folding, decoupaging and papier mache-ing printed pages into all manner of creative objects. Some projects are easy, such as paper butterflies, blossoms and orb ornaments. Others involve more advanced origami, or a whole lot of patience, such as the basket made of dozens of tiny tightly folded pages. Online are several sites with ideas on how to stack books to make tables of all sizes, using heavy-duty glue or thick leather belts to lash them together.

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Rylee B. Borsavage Rylee Breanna Borsavage, daughter of Brian and Holly Borsavage, Dupont, is celebrating her second birthday today, Jan. 7. Rylee is a granddaughter of Donald Shovlin and Kathy Shovlin, both of WilkesBarre, and Edward and Janet Borsavage, Plymouth. She has a sister, Bailey, 9, and a brother, Logan, 7.

Mount Carmel food drive benefits pantry

Parsons Primitive Methodist makes pillowcases for hospitalized children

The Back Mountain Food Pantry recently received dozens of bags of food from Our Lady at Mount Carmel Church at Lake Silkworth. The parish held a food drive during a four-week period and donated 45 bags of nonperishable food to the pantry just in time for the cold winter months. From left: Lori Raymond, parishioner and Carol Eyet, food pantry manager.

Members and friends of the Parsons Primitive Methodist Church met in September and made more than 100 colorful pillowcases for children in area hospitals. September was both Sewing Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Pillowcases are donated to the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and the Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Some of the people who worked on the project, from left, are: Alisa Scarantino, Tara Williams, the Rev. Gene Carroll, Vern Hess, Betty Knappman, Miriam Jennings, Lisa Carroll, Kylie Carroll, Kris Williams, Ken Carroll, Art Berton, Lorraine Berton, and Louise Stuart.

Julianna N. Russo Julianna Noelle Russo, daughter of Ben and Shannon Russo, Pittston, is celebrating her eighth birthday, today, Jan. 7. Julianna is a granddaughter of Gina Russo, Duryea, and Keith and Barb Stansell, Centermoreland. She has a sister, Makenna Russo, 7.

Tyler Shedlock Tyler Shedlock, son of Bob and Jonnell Shedlock, Mountain Top, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Jan. 7. Tyler is a grandson of Bob and Barbara Shedlock, Plains Township, and Bill and Judy Mainwaring, Moosic. He has a brother, Kyle, 17, and a sister, Marquis, 19.

MEETINGS Sunday PITTSTON: The San Cataldo Society of Pittston, 10:30 a.m. monthly meeting at the society’s hall, 111 S. Main St. All members are welcome.

Specially designed Nativity at St. Frances Parish St. Frances X. Cabrini Parish, 585 Mt. Olivet Road, Kingston Township, celebrated the Christmas season with a custom created and decorated Nativity. The Rev. Vincent Dang, pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Parish, ministers to the local Vietnamese community. The Nativity is specially designed each year by a member of the Vietnamese community. Rev. Dang celebrates a Vietnamese Mass once a month at St. Frances usually on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. The Vietnamese community will be celebrating Vietnamese New Year on Jan. 22 with a Mass at 2 p.m. at the Franklin Township Fire Hall. For more information, contact Rev. Dang at 696-3737. From left: Ha Le, Hanh Le, Rev. Dang, Loc Le, Hong Le.

IN BRIEF DALLAS: Outlet Bible Tabernacle will sponsor a roller skating party from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Dallas Rollaway. Cost is $3 per person; $7 per family; and $1 skate rental. HAZLETON: Faith Assembly of God recently launched a Bible reading campaign. The Rev. Rodney Murphy, pastor, has announced the church is using the “The Story,” a Zondervan best-seller, to increase Biblical literacy, helping readers understand God’s story from Genesis to Revelation and how their own stories intersect with God’s. Consisting of 31 chapters of carefully-selected scriptures sequenced in chron-

Holy Spirit Parish conducts annual Christmas Pageant The religious education classes of Holy Spirit Parish held their annual Christmas Pageant before Christmas Eve Mass at St. Adalberts Church in Glen Lyon. Participants, first row, from left: Brandon Baird, Riley Baird, Meadow Stavetski, Nina Zendarski, Myla Vnuk, Gabriel Josefowicz, Jillian Smith, Allison Johnson, Alivia Sult, Ann Marie Dinome, and Katie Ward. Second row: Austin Sult, Brandon Lantz, Kristopher Russin, Jonathan Lantz, and Jake Grabowski.

ological order, “The Story” presents the word of God in an engaging format. The Story Church Campaign is a program providing up to 31 weeks of curriculum for children, teen and adults, and will be accompanied by corresponding messages on Sunday mornings. Faith Assembly began the campaign on Jan. 1. For more information, visit www.faith-ag.com or call 4592410. HAZLETON: The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance will be offering a free sibling class from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Hazleton General Hospital, 700 E. Broad St. in the Family Birthing Center. The class aims to help older children feel involved in the

changing family. The class material is designed for children between 2 and 8 years of age, but older siblings are also encouraged to attend to reinforce the family-centered goal. The following topics will be discussed during the one-day class: the inconveniences/ advantages of a “new” family member and mom’s hospital stay. An open discussion will also be held to address any concerns or questions by the children. Take-home materials are distributed to reinforce the lessons learned in class. A snack and tour of the newly renovated Family Birthing Center are also scheduled. To register, call 501-4200 by Monday. KINGSTON: Christ Commu-

nity Church, 100 W. Dorrance St., Kingston, will conduct a special bible study at 7 p.m. Tuesday . The “Biblical Approach” to death and grieving will be discussed. Refreshments will be served. The church will also conduct a Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available. LAFLIN: The Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph will be hosting its annual Feast of the Holy Spouses, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, on Jan. 22. A special Mass will be celebrated at noon at the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary Chapel, Route 315, Laflin. All are welcome to attend, especially married couples, as a

special blessing will be bestowed upon them at the Eucharistic celebration. Serving as principal celebrant and homilist will be the Very Rev. Philip V. Massetti, OSJ, provincial superior, assisted by the Rev. Paul A. McDonnell, OSJ, seminary rector. A social will follow the Mass in the seminary community room, hosted by the JosephiteMarellian Laity Association. The Feast of the Holy Spouses is a particular liturgical celebration on the proper calendar of the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph since 1989, but the actual feast dates back as early as the 15th century, and was first introduced into the Oblate Congregation by their Founder, St. Joseph Marello (1844-1895).

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Daughter starting to bear the burden of her parents’ unhappiness Dear Abby: A few days ago, my mom told me that if it wasn’t for me, she and my dad would be divorced. I feel so guilty about this, knowing that I’m the reason my parents are unhappy. I barely slept the night my mom told me this, but actually, it all makes sense. Now I know why my parents yell at me for no reason. Abby, please help me. How do I tell my mom how it made me feel? — Feels Guilty in Georgia Dear Feels Guilty: Your mother was wrong to say that you are the only reason she and your father have stayed married. They are together for

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For a while, we were both losing weight consistently as a result of our walks. But since my parents’ divorce three years ago, Mom has had to work full-time and isn’t able to walk with me as often. I want to continue walking to lose weight so I can be healthier and feel better about myself. But I feel I will be betraying my mom by not including her. I don’t know how she’ll feel if I continue to walk without her. What should I do? — Stepping Lightly

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Dear Looking: Tell your husband what you have told me. That will give him a chance to shape up and at least try to be more of the man you thought you married. (I’m giving you the benefit of the doubt and not assuming you felt you were compromising when you accepted his proposal.) Daryl deserves to spend his life with someone who values him for who he is, not someone who feels she’s “making do.” If it doesn’t work, then you should BOTH move on. To receive a collection of Abby’s most memorable — and most frequently requested — poems and essays, send a business-sized, selfaddressed envelope, plus check or money order for $3.95 ($4.50 in Canada) to: Dear Abby’s “Keepers,” P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Postage is included.)

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Chevrolet produces a sound subcompact the right of which sits a small digital cluster. Crammed into that smaller space is the speedometer, fuel gauge, compass, odometer, trip computer and gear indicator. Chevy cites the design of a motorcycle’s cluster as the inspiration, which frankly seems a bit silly. It’s like designing a great laptop computer and then giving it an iPhone keyboard as “inspiration.” Next time use a car’s layout as inspiration. The Sonic comes with computer, power windows and locks, air conditioning, a solid stereo with CD, auxiliary jack and three months of free XM satellite radio, split fold

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motorists, but Chevrolet, a company celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, has only now figured out how to make a good subcompact. Just as frustrating that it took the company an entire century to bring us this new car called the Sonic is that it wasn’t even a gradual effort. The Sonic’s predecessor, the Aveo, was so hastily conceived and executed, it was like the forgotten book report written on the bus to school. And the small Chevys before it are more noteworthy for the pockmarks of chronic failure than the few and negligible triumphs. So thank the confluence of a post-bankruptcy General Motors Co. and the tightening of fuel economy regulations that forced the company to make a small car that people might actually want to spend money on. But be careful how you spend that money, as it seems not all Sonics are created equal. Like its competitors, which include Hyundai Motor Co.’s Accent and Ford Motor Co.’s Fiesta, the Sonic comes in both sedan and hatchback configurations. The darling of the two styles is the sedan. It’s better largely because it feels quieter and more refined than its spunkier hatchback sibling — and compares well even beyond this cheap-seats segment of vehicles. Its degree of quiet motoring is worthy of a larger and more expensive class. The Sonic sedan also wears the tidy proportions of a subcompact car better than the hatchback. Both Sonics are the same from the front doors forward; the look is chunky-handsome and offsets the

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car’s diminutive nature. But the Sonic hatchback’s design is curt when viewed from the rear. Like an “Angry Bird” that was transmogrified into a little car, the five-door model has squat proportions that seem a bit off when compared with the more rakish yet ovoid dimensions of peers such as the Fiesta and Accent. Inside, the Sonic is a little inconsistent in layout but excellent in craftsman-

ship. The plastics are nicely textured to offset what could have been an otherwise cheap look. The buttons and switch gear on the center console are well-organized and provide an excellent tactile feedback when operated. The seats, especially the heated leatherette units that come on the loaded $18,555 Sonic LTZ sedan I tested, are nicely padded and bolstered. Interior space is about the same as in Hyundai’s

Accent and greater than what the Ford Fiesta offers. The only place things get tight is rear legroom, but only if the front and rear passengers are all 6 feet tall. Although most of the cabin is laudable, the Sonic’s oddly packaged instrument cluster became a focal point of ire during my time with the car. The cluster is dominated by a large analog tachometer (largely useless in Sonics with the automatic transmission), to

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ing rear seats and heated side-view mirrors. Powering the base Sonics is a 1.8liter, four-cylinder unit that makes 138 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. It’s a solid motor and does its job without drama or complaint, though gas mileage for Sonics with the base five-speed manual transmission is an unimpressive 26 miles per gallon in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. A six-speed automatic will run you about $1,100 more and its mileage is worse, getting only 25 mpg in the city and 35 on the highway. The Sonic LTZ I tested had the automatic, and over 326 miles I averaged 26 mpg. The transmission certainly tried to get the best mileage though, sometimes to a fault. Upshifts would come too soon and subsequent downshifts would lag until the last possible moment. Buyers with a little more change in their pocket can spring for the optional turbocharged engine. An extra $700 gets you a sedan or hatchback with a 1.4-liter, turbo four-cylinder unit. Horsepower stays the same at 138, but torque jumps 23 pound-feet to 148, giving you more mid-range power to play with when you need it. This engine also gets better gas mileage, with the Environmental Protection Agency rating the six-speed manual transmission that comes with the turbo engine at 29 mpg in the city and 40 on the highway. Do yourself a favor and spring for this turbo option; more fun and better gas mileage is like bacon that reduces cholesterol.

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—Price, as tested: $18,555 —Powertrain: 1.8-liter, DOHC, inline four-cylinder engine; sixspeed automatic transmission with manual shifting —Horsepower: 138 at 6,300 rpm —Torque: 125 pound-feet at 3,800 rpm —Curb weight: 2,721 pounds —Wheelbase: 99.4 inches —Overall length: 173.1 inches —EPA fuel economy: 25 mpg city/35 mpg highway —Final thoughts: Chevy’s smallest sedan comes up big. DAVID UNDERCOFFER is an Auto Reviewer for the Los Angeles Times. A six-speed automatic will be available on the turbo next spring, and at the risk of having my car-guy membership revoked, I’d say consider waiting for that one. The manual that Chevy paired with the turbo just isn’t fun to drive; the clutch has a high release point and the shifter is imprecise and sloppy. Shifting issues aside, either Sonic handles the road well. The suspension 135

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• M odel#C P2f3C EW • 177-hp 16-V alve D O H C i-V TEC ® Engine • 5-Speed A utom atic Transm ission • Pow er W indow s/Locks/M irrors • R em ote Entry • C ruise C ontrol• A ir C onditioning w ith A ir-Filtration System • 160-W att A M / FM /C D A udio System w ith 6 Speakers • V ehicle Stability A ssistTM (V SA ® ) w ith Traction C ontrol• A BS • Sual-Stage,M ultiple-Threshold Front A irbags (SR S) • D ual-C ham ber Front Side A irbags w ith Passenger-Side O ccupant Position D etection System (O PD S) • Side C urtain A irbags

2219/ 19/M OO.**.**

**LEAS E 3 6 M ONTHS THROUG H AHFC . $0 DOW N. 1S T PAY M ENT AND TAG S DUE AT DELIV ERY . RES IDUAL $13 ,3 11.00

G AS M ILEAG E 22 C ITY/ 30 H W Y

G AS M ILEAG E 17 CITY/24 HW Y

$0 DO W N

2012 H on d a

P IL O T L X

• 250-hp 24-V alv e SO H C i-V TEC ® • 5-Speed A utom atic Trans m is s ion • 8 Pas s enger Seating • V ariable Torque M anagem ent® 4-W heelD riv e Sy s tem (V TM -4® ) • V ehic le Stability A s s is tTM (V SA ® ) w ith Trac tion C ontrol• Pow er W Indow s /Loc k s / M irrors • Front and R ear A ir C onditioning w ith A ir-Filtration Sy s tem • 229-W att A M /FM /C D A udio Sy s tem w ith 7 Speak ers inc luding Subw oofer • R em ote Entry • A BS • D ual-Stage, M ultiple-Thres hold Front A irbags (SR S) • Front Side A irbags w ith Pas s enger-Side O c c upant Pos ition D etec tion Sy s tem (O PD S)

319/ 319/M O.**** O . ****

2012 Hon d a

CR-V E X

• M odelR M 4H 5C JW • 185-hp • 2.4-Liter,16-V alve SO H C i-V TEC ® 4-C ylinder Engine • R ealTim e A W D w ith Intelligent C ontrolSystem ™ • V ehicle Stability A ssist™ (V SA ® ) w ith Traction C ontrol • A utom atic Transm ission • C ruise C ontrol• A /C • O ne-Touch Pow er M oonroof w ith Tilt Feature • R em ote Entry System • Bluetooth® H andsFreeLink ® • M ulti-angle rearview cam era w ith guidelines • 160-W att A M /FM /C D A udio System w ith 6 Speakers • Bluetooth® Stream ing A udio • Pandora® Internet R adio com patibility • SM S Text M essage Function • U SB A udio Interface • A nti-Lock Braking System (A BS) • D ual-Stage,M ultiple-Threshold Front A irbags (SR S) • Front Side A irbags w ith Passenger-Side O ccupant Position D etection System (O PD S) • Side C urtain A irbags w ith R ollover Sensor

IN S TO CK!

****LEAS E 3 6 M ONTHS THROUG H AHFC . $0 DOW N. 1S T PAY M ENT AND TAG S DUE AT DELIV ERY . RES IDUAL $28,470.00

*BAS E D ON 2008-2009 E PA M IL E AGE E S T IM AT E S , RE F L E CT ING NE W E PA F UE L E CONOM Y M E T HODS BE GINNING W IT H 2008-2009 M ODE L S . US E F OR COM PARIS ON PURPOS E S ONL Y . DO NOT COM PARE T O M ODE L S BE F ORE 2008. Y OUR ACT UAL M IL E AGE W IL L VARY DE PE NDING ON HOW Y OU DRIVE AND M AINT AIN Y OUR VE HICL E . AL L OF F E RS E XPIRE 1/ 31/ 2012.

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M A AT TT T B U UR RN N EE

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W e To o k In A lo t o f Fres h Tra de & O ff ! E R L ea s e Vehicles in D ecem ber fo r YO U E H K LO O ! t u o s A CCO R D S u 1 ..9%9% 2 ..9%9% 36 M O S.

SH SH OO PP AT AT WW WW WW ..MM ATTB ATTBUURRNNEE HH OONNDD AA. .CCOOMM 96 H O N D A C IV IC EX C PE R ed,99K M iles

N ow

$4,750

02 TO Y O TA C A M RY LE SEDA N G ray,79K M iles

$8,500

N ow

$8,950

05 HO NDA C RV LX 4W D

M oss,115K M iles

S ilver,105K M iles

$10,500

$6,950

R ed,84K M iles

06 H O N D A C IV IC LX SD N A s Traded

1.9%

R ed,99K M iles

03 HO NDA C IV IC EX C O UPE

N ow

$10,500

C CAL AL LL :1-800-N :1-800-NEE X XTH TH O ON NDD A A

H O N D A ’S

01 NISSA N A LTIM A G XE SDN N ow

60 M O S.

36 m os

06 A C C O RD 07 A C C O RD 08 A C C O RD 07 A C C O RD 08 A C C O RD 08 A C C O RD 07 A C C O RD

ACCORD S

LX SDN N avy,5 S peed,68K...................NO W EX SDN G ray,51K..................................NO W LXP SDN G ray,30K..............................NO W EXL SDN N avy,23K..............................NO W EX SDN S ilver,42K................................NO W EXL V 6 SDN N avy,55K.....................NO W EXL V 6 SDN P ew ter,26K..................NO W

$11,950 $14,950 $15,950 $16,250 $16,500 $16,500 $16,950

02 M A ZD A M ILLEN IA SE SD N

2.9%

N ow

60 m os

09 A C C O RD LX SDN R ed,13K..................................NO W 09 A C C O RD LXP SDN B urgandy,26K..............................NO W 10 A C C O RD LX SDN W hite,19K................................NO W 09 A C C O RD EX SDN G reen,21K...............................NO W 09 A C C O RD EX SDN B lack,19K................................NO W 09 A C C O RD EXL B lack,27K...........................................NO W 10 A C C O RD EXL SDN W hite,25K............................NO W

04 H Y U N D A I XG 350 SD N

B lack,79K M iles

$16,950 $16,950 $17,750 $18,950 $18,950 $19,950 $20,950

S ilver,97K M iles

$6,950

04 V W JETTA G LS SDN

03 H O N D A C IV IC LX SD N

N avy,40K M iles

N ow

S ilver,50K M iles

$8,950

09 FIT SPO RT R ed,15K......................................NO W $15,750

EX B lack,103K

EL EM EN T 4W D

LX S ilver,98K

$9,250

N ow

04 H O N D A C R V 4W D

FIT

$7,500

N ow

05 FO R D EXPLO R ER BA U ER 4X4

$10,950 $9,950

W hite,72K,W as $14,500

N ow

$11,250

08 ELEM EN T LX S ilver,56K...............................N O W $15,950 10 ELEM EN T EX O range,10K............................N O W $21,950 05 TO Y O TA C A M RY LE SDN S ilver,67K M iles

$11,500

N ow

08 D O D G E G R A N D C A R A V A N SXT W hite,79K M iles

N ow

$11,950

IN S IGHT HYBRID

05 HO NDA A C C O RD LX SDN

10 IN SIG H T EX B lue,21K M iles...........................N O W $16,950 10 IN SIG H T EX G ray,22K...................................N O W $18,500

09 HY UNDA I SO NA TA G LS SDN V 6 S ilver,45K M iles

S ilver,42K M iles

N ow

$12,500

N ow

$12,500

O DYS S EY

04 SUBA RU IM PREZA W RX SDN S ilver,68K M iles

N ow

$12,950

07 SU BA R U IM PR EZA A W D

S ilver,39K,W as $17,950

N ow

$15,750

09 H Y U N D A I SO N A TA G LS SD N B row n,40K M iles

N ow

$13,500

08 N ISSA N A LTIM A “S” SD N

PIL OT 4W D

$15,950

N ow

$18,950

B lack,29K M iles

N ow

$22,500

N ow

09 PILO T EXL S ilver,35K.....................................NO W $26,950 09 PILO T TO URING NA V I N avy,47K.........NO W $27,950

W hite,13K M iles,W as $18,950

CI V I C

LX C PE G ray,41K.................................N O W LX SD N G ray,41K,5 S peed....................N O W EX C PE B lue,52K.................................N O W LX SD N Titanium ,36K..........................N O W EX SD N W hite,41K,5 S peed...................N O W LX SD N G old,12K...............................N O W LX C PE N avy,30K................................N O W LX SD N S ilver,17K.............................N O W LXS SD N S ilver,16K...........................N O W EX SD N B lue,22K................................N O W

$12,950 $13,500 $14,250 $14,950 $15,250 $14,950 $15,950 $15,950 $16,500 $16,950

06 N ISSA N M A XIM A SE SD N

08 NISSA N Q UEST “S”

P earl,55K M iles

06 PILO T EXL R ed,71K.......................................NO W $17,950

08 C IV IC 04 DO DG E RA M 2500 06 C HEV Y C O LO RA DO 08 C IV IC Q UA D C A B SLT 4X4 XC A B 4X4 10 C IV IC S ilver,57K M iles B lack,47K M iles N ow $16, 950 N ow $16,950 09 C IV IC 08 C IV IC 08 C IV IC 09 C IV IC 10 C IV IC 10 C IV IC 08 H Y U N D A I 10 D O D G E N ITR O 09 C IV IC V ER A C R U Z A W D SE 4W D B lue,27K M iles

10 O DY SSEY EXL G ray,15K...............................NO W $29,500 10 O DY SSEY TO URING N avi,R .D V D ,G ray,26K NO W $32,250

08 C RV 09 C RV 08 C RV 08 C RV 10 C RV 09 C RV 09 C RV 09 C RV 10 C RV 10 C RV 11 C RV

CRV 4W D

EX B lack,43K.............................................NO W LX G reen,34K............................................NO W LX B lue,38K..............................................NO W EXL R ed,63K............................................NO W LX B lack,22K.............................................NO W EXL B lue,41K...........................................NO W EXL B lack,38K..........................................NO W EXL Titanium ,26K.....................................NO W EXL B lue,23K...........................................NO W EXL W hite,21K.........................................NO W EXL R ed,14K............................................NO W

$18,750 $18,950 $17,950 $17,950 $20,500 $20,950 $21,500 $21,950 $24,950 $24,950 $26,950

D isclosure:1.9% - 36 m os,2.9% - 60 m os thru A .H .F.C .W -A -C on C ertified A ccords.C ertified H onda’s have 1yr - 12k B asic W arranty.B alance of 7yr - 100K P ow ertrain W arranty from in-service date.

G ray,48K M iles

$13,750

N ow

06 V O LV O S60T A W D SD N

09 TO Y O TA M A TR IX “S” A W D

G reen,50K M iles

N ow

$15,950

R ed,56K M iles

N ow

B lack,58K M iles

B lack,20K M iles

$17,250

N ow

$17,350

08 TO Y O TA TA C O M A C LUB C A B TRD 4X4

10 G M C TERRA IN SLE 4W D M ocha,38K M iles

$15,950

07 M A ZDA C X-7 TO URING A W D

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$15,500

$22,500

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$22,500

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LEATHER SEATS VIN #3LCR803324

HANDS-FREE SYNC SIDE AIR CURTAINS MESSAGE CENTER POWER LOCKS POWER WINDOWS

24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied

**Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 1/31/12.

NEW 2012 LINCOLN MKX AWD NEW 2012 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID NEW 2012 LINCOLN MKS AWD Leather Seats, Message Center, Side Air Curtains, AM/FM/CD, Fog Lamps, SYNC, Personal Safety with Anti-Theft Sys., PL, PW,

3.7L V6, Auto. Temp Control, 18â&#x20AC;? Alum. Wheels, CD, Leather Heated/Cooled Seats, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Satellite Radio, Side Air Curtains, Reverse Sensing Sys.,

3.7L V6, Remote Keyless Entry, HID Headlamps, Reverse Sensing Sys., THX Sound Sys. with CD, Dual Zone Electronic Auto. Temp. Control,Pwr. Heat/Cool Leather Seats, SYNC, Personal Safety Sys., Safety Canopy Sys., Anti-Theft Sys., VIN #1LCG805557

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24 Mos.

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*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 1/31/12.

24 Mos.

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412 Autos for Sale

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415 Autos-Antique & Classic

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11 AUDI S5 QUATTRO CONVERTIBLE Sprint blue/black, tan leather, auto, 7 speed, turbo, 330 HP, Navigation, AWD 09 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 door, alloys, seafoam blue. 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE, blue, auto V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, silver, grey leather 07 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, navy blue, auto, alloys 07 CHRYSLER 300 LTD, AWD, silver, grey leather 06 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, mint green, V6, alloys 06 NISSAN MAXIMA SE silver, V6, sunroof 06 DODGE STRATUS SXT, red 05 DODGE NEON SXT, red, 4 cyl, auto 05 CHEVY IMPALA LS burgundy, tan leather, sunroof 05 VW NEW JETTA gray, auto, 4 cyl 05 CHEVY MALIBU MAXX, white, grey leather, sunroof 04 NISSAN ALTIMA SL, 3.5 white, black leather, sun roof 03 VW JETTA GLS, black, auto, sunroof 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO, mid blue/light grey leather, navigation, AWD 02 MUSTANG GT, V8, green, black leather, 5 speed 01 CHEVY LUMINA LS, 4 door, burgundy, 72K 01 VW JETTA GLS, green, auto, 4 cyl 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 00 PLYMOUTH NEON purple, 4 door, auto 98 MAZDA MILLENIA green 98 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, black

SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4’s

08 JEEP COMPASS SPORT, silver, 4 cyl, auto, 4x4 08 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB, white, 5.7 Hemi, 4 door, 4x4 08 CADILLAC ESCALADE black, black leather, 3rd seat, navigation, 4x4 07 CHRYSLER ASPEN LTD, silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 07 DODGE DURANGO SLT, blue, 3rd seat 4x4 07 CHEVY UPLANDER silver, 7 passenger mini van 07 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, blue grey leather, 7 pax mini van 06 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR XLS, AWD, blue auto, V6 06 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ES, red, 4 dr, entrtnmt cntr, 7 pass mini van 05 FORD F150 XLT, extra cab, truck, black, V8, 4x4 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT, blue, grey leather, 4x4 05 BUICK RANIER CXL gold, tan, leather, sunroof (AWD) 04 DODGE DAKOTA Club cab, black, auto, V-8, 4x4 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, silver, black leather, 3rd seat, AWD 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 4x4 black, black leather, 3rd seat, 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND graphite grey, 2 tone leather, sunroof, 4x4 04 CHEVY SUBURBAN LS, pewter silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 03 FORD WINDSTAR LX green 4 door, 7 pax mini van 02 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 7 passenger, mini van, gold, AWD 02 CHEVY 2500 HD reg. cab. pickup truck, green, auto, 4x4 01 F150 SUPERCREW XLT, green, 4 door, V8, 4x4 truck 00 GMC SIERRA SLE, extra cab, pewter silver, V8, 4x4, truck 00 CHEVY BLAZER LT black & brown, brown leather 4x4 98 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO SE, silver, V6, 4x4 96 CHEVY BLAZER, black 4x4 89 CHEVY 1500, 4X4 TRUCK

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP Very Good Condition! Low miles! $7500. FIRM 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee

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 ‘28 MODEL A Sport Coupe.

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

Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006 NIGHTTRAIN SPECIAL EDITION

#35 of 50 Made $10,000 in accessories including a custom made seat. Exotic paint set, Alien Spider Candy Blue. Excellent condition. All Documentation. 1,400 Asking $15,000 570-876-4034

442 RVs & Campers

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.

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

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe 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

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

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT. CD. Power

seats. Extra Clean! $3,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

FORD 01 F150 XLT Extra cab. 2

wheel drive. 5 speed. 6 cylinder. Like new! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

Cylinder, 5 speed. Air. 2WD. $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!

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

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

PONTIAC `68 CATALINA

Convertible. 400 engine. 2 barrel carburetor. Yellow with black roof and white wall tires. Black interior. $4,500 negotiable. 570-696-3513

439

CHEVY `10 SILVERADO

4 Door Crew Cab LTZ. 4 wheel drive. Excellent condition, low mileage. $35,500. Call 570-655-2689

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

CHEVY 05 SILVERADO

2WD. Extra cab. Highway miles. Like new! $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

BMW 2010 K1300S

$15,000 FIRM. Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.

HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03

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

chrome accessories, 13k miles, Metallic Emerald Green. Garage kept, like new condition. Includes Harley cover. $12,900 570-718-6769 570-709-4937

HYOSUNG `04 COMET

250. 157 Miles. Excellent Condition. $1,200. Call 570-256-7760

6 cylinder. New items: 4 tires, battery, all brakes, complete exhaust. $4,395 (570) 417-4731

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

CHRYSLER 02 TOWN & COUNTRY V6. Like new!

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

Black Beauty! $6,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

2 door. 4x4. 6 cylinder. Auto. Like new! $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

LEXUS `06 GX 470

UMMINS

Extended Cab. Good Shape. $9,500 negotiable. (570) 954-7461

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

FORD ‘97 F150 4X4 Auto. V6. New FORD ‘02 EXPLORER

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Cypress Pearl with ivory leather interior. Like new condition, garage kept. All service records. All options including premium audio package, rear climate control, adjustable suspension, towing package, rear spoiler, Lexus bug guard. 52,000 miles.

$25,995

(570) 237-1082

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

MAZDA 03 MPV VAN V6. CD Player.

1 owner vehicle!! $2,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

GasSearch Drilling Services Corporation is looking for the following positions:

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 401K - Quarterly Safety Bonus - Paid Holidays - Paid Vacation

Apply within or online: GasSearch Drilling Services Corporation 8283 Hwy 29 Montrose, PA 18801 570-278-7118 www. gassearchdrilling. com

HIRING: HYDROVAC OPERATOR

Starting rate: $21/hour. Must be physically fit and reliable with a friendly attitude. Call Monday-Friday 1pm4pm. 570-477-5818

522

Education/ Training

Luzerne County Community College invites applications for the following positions:

*FT PROGRAM COUNSELOR (Grant funded until June 30, 2012)

-ADJUNCT FACULTY – *PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY *AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY For additional information on these positions or to apply please visit our web site at (www. uzerne.edu/jobs) by Friday, January 13, 2012. No phone inquires please. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

WELDING TEACHER needed at the

Hazleton Area Career Center for grades 10-12. Permanent, full time, start as soon as possible. Minimum 3 years welding experience, AWS certification required, excellent communication skills required. Submit resume, references, and teaching application to: Dr. Francis X. Antonelli, Acting Superintendent of Schools, Hazleton Area School District, 1515 West 23rd St. Hazleton, PA 18202. EOE. Acts 34, 114, 151 and physical exam required of successful candidate. Application deadline is Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Engineering

SURVEYOR

Position open in survey department. Ideal candidate would be experienced/trained in survey field procedures and AutoCAD 2011 survey drafting techniques. Working knowledge of Trimble GPS Equipment, TDS Data Collection & Microsoft Office a plus. Full time position with a Dynamic firm expanding in Northeast Pa. We offer a competitive salary with full Benefits including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) Plan, Salary commensurate with experience. Send all replies, e-mail, or fax in confidence to: Reilly Associates 49 S. Main Street, Suite 200 Pittston, PA 18640 Fax:(570) 654-6880 cgmiter@reilly engineering.com EOE/M/F/V/H

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Logistics/ Transportation

Drivers

CONTRACT DRIVERS

Put your vehicle to work part-time and earn extra income delivering packages to nursing homes. Great supplemental income. Great tax benefits. Fuel-Surcharge Protection as fuel costs rise. Routes are roundtrip from WilkesBarre, PA. Night & day opportunities - 7 days a week. You must have a winning attitude, appearance, and a fuel-efficient mini-van or car. Call 800-8187958 for a personal interview! www.scriptfleet.com GENERAL

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS West Side, semi re-

tired & home makers welcome, will train. 570-288-8035

SERVICE DRIVER & GENERAL LABORER For local portable

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

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

CHEF

548 Medical/Health

Highest Prices Paid In Cash!!!

John T Sedlak, Dean of Human Resources

inspection! $4,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

Equal Opportunity Employer

$5,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

DODGE ‘97 2500 4X4, C

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

Luzerne County Community College Position Openings

JEEP 98 CHEROKEE SPORT

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

pickup. 68K. AWD. 4 cylinder. 2.5 Litre engine. 165hp. Bedliner & cover. Premium Sound. $10,700. Call 570-474-9321 or 570-690-4877

new! $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

CHEVY 99 SILVERADO 4X4 Auto. V8. Bargain

price! $3,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

SUBARU `03 BAJA Sport Utility 4 door

JEEP 03 LIBERTY 4x4. Sunroof. Like

JEEPAuto. 04 LIBERTY V6.

Motorcycles

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

JEEP `98 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

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

roof. Bose stereo system. Black, heated leather seats. Sunroof 6,800 miles. $24,000 (570) 696-2777

509

JEEP `04 CHEVY `00 SILVERADO CHEROKEE 135,000 miles, auto-

1500. 4x4. 8’ box. Auto. A/C. 121K miles. $5,995. 570-332-1121

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

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

Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200

451

NISSAN `10 ROGUE SL AWD. Gray. Sun-

FORD 02 F150 Extra Cab. 6

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘01 Chrysler ‘68 New Yorker Electra Glide, Ultra Classic, many Sedan. 440 Engine. Power Steering & brakes. 34,500 original miles. Always garaged. Reduced to $6,400 (570) 883-4443

439

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

Gerrity’s Supermarkets currently has an immediate opening for a Day Shift Professional Cook. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in Banquet style and Production Cooking. We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package. Apply at: 2020 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming or at: www.gerritys.com E.O.E

LINE COOK & CASHIER/WAIT STAFF Self-motivated,

clean, non-smoker, honest, personable person to work @ restaurant in center city. Please call 570-977-1437 for interview.

LINE COOKS

Experienced only Full time. Day 1 benefits - Medical, Dental, Eye. 401k program Meal plans. Apply in person from 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. Red Lobster 10 East End Center Wilkes-Barre or Apply Online at redlobster.com

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

CAR WASH STAFF WE’RE BUSY!

We have Part Time Day Shift Openings For Weekdays (9AM - 5PM or 10AM-6PM) This is fast-paced physical work requiring the ability to clean cars and make windows sparkle. If you enjoy cars, working in a first class facility and a team atmosphere, you’ll earn above average pay and free car washes. We can work around school schedules or work with your availability. Apply in person at the area’s finest car wash!

Orloski’s Wash & Lube

295 Mundy St. Behind the W.V. Mall

538

Janitorial/ Cleaning

JANITORIAL TEAM MEMBER

Part time. 17 hours/week Evenings. $8.80/hour. Driver’s license required. Call 696-9058. Leave message.

542

Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVERS

Start the New Year off Right! Due to our continued growth, Bolus Freight Systems is expanding its fleet of company drivers. Company drivers will enjoy dedicated runs or regional runs. You can be home every night or every weekend, the choice is yours. You can earn in excess of $1400 per week, and you will be driving a new or late model truck. Part time and weekend work also available. This is a career opportunity for dependable drivers to work for an industry leader and one of the highest paying companies in the business. We offer a performance bonus, paid vacations and holidays, medical and life insurance as well as 401K. For more information call: 1-800-444-1497 ext 721

DRIVERS Van drivers for

school children. Start immediately. Part time. Apply: 197 Main Street Luzerne, PA 18709

Community Home Workers Full Time week on / week off (including 7 asleep overnight shifts) working with intellectual disabilities in a community home in the WilkesBarre area. Experience is helpful, paid training is provided. Valid drivers license is required. For information or application, call IMPACT SYSTEMS, Inc. at (570) 829-3671. Starting Salary is $22,048 + benefits Drug free workplace. EOE

NURSE CASE MANAGER For hospital in Wilkes-Barre Area. Full time. Email resume to rsimon@mri-corp. com or contact Rich Simon 800600-3638 ext. 300

NURSING POSITIONS RN Full-Time LPN CNA with benefits

All shifts available Apply in person to: Kingston Commons 615 Wyoming Ave. Kingston, PA 18704 570-288-5496 Or e-mail resume to: CParsons@ ageofpa.com E.O.E. Drug free workplace

566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

SURGICAL TECH/ MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Part time position available in Forty Fort plastic surgery office. Fax resume to 570-288-4080.

551

Other

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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

FCCY 1-800-747-3807 EOE

566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

INSIDE SALES / CUSTOMER SERVICE Entry level position

for inside sales/customer service. Must have basic computer skills, in Word, Excel and windows based system. Will work closely with the outside sales team “Focus on Customer’s ultimate Satisfaction.” Duties to include quoting customers, entering sales orders. Knowledge of Fasteners helpful. Must be detail oriented and be able to work in a fast paced environment. Send Resume to: jkondraski@ circlebolt.com Fax to 570-718-6019

750

Jewelry

MotorWorld is now hiring for a Sales Manager for our Toyota dealership. Must have prior dealership sales management experience. We are in search of a strong Closer that can make deals, maintain great CSI & has a track record of success! Must have verifiable references. Salary plus bonuses, semimonthly pay plan, 5 day work week, demo/allowance. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for the area’s premier auto group. Call Robyn Schuerholz # 570-991-6241 or e-mail resume rschuerholz@ mileone.com

572

Training/ Instruction

DOG TRAINER

White Haven Veterinary Hospital & The Pocono Pet Lodge is seeking an experienced trainer to teach classes, and conduct private consultations. Candidates should be experienced in reward-based training; proven knowledge of learning theory and application; Certification preferred. Send resumes to Nancy at nchulock@ whitehavenvet.com.

573

Warehouse

WAREHOUSE/DRIVER

Full time. Wholesale distributor requires person for delivery to retail dealers + general warehouse duties. Clean driving record required. Benefits include: Paid Health Insurance & Vacation. No Phone Calls Please Apply in person at GALLAGHER FLORAL SUPPLY 10 Gallagher Drive Plains, PA (Behind M&T Bank)

600 FINANCIAL 610

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 YEARBOOKS: From most area schools. 1930’s to recent years. $25 and up 570-825-4721

710

Appliances

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162 MICROWAVE GE over range, 7 months old, white, excellent condition $75. 570-474-0281 570-371-1866

Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! Why Spend Hundreds on New or Used Appliances? Most problems with your appliances are usually simple and inexpensive to fix! Save your hard earned money, Let us take a look at it first! 30 years in the business. East Main Appliances 570-735-8271 Nanticoke

712

Baby Items

CRIB F.P. 3 In 1 travel tender crib or playpen $20. 570-654-4113

716

Building Materials

CERAMIC FLOOR TILE Davinci brand new, never used maui color, 12 x 12” 11 boxes of 11 tiles each. $40. 570-287-5358

720

Business Opportunities

BEER & LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SALE LUZERNE COUNTY $22,000 For More Info Call 570-332-1637 or 570-332-4686

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

570-824-5774

Jan-Pro.com

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

700 MERCHANDISE 708

Antiques & Collectibles

COINS. Walking Liberty halves, 1936D, 1939P,1939S,1938p1947p $80. 570-287-4135

750

Jewelry

730

Computer Equipment & Software

LAPTOP Used Gateway P4 XP Pro 3Ghz w/1 Gig RAM, 80Gig HD, DVD Burner and 15” Screen. Loaded with Office 2007. $225. 283-2552

DECK treated wood. you pick up FREE Harding area. 570-287-8410

JACKO’S

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

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

MEMORIAL SHRINE

LOTS FOR SALE 6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY

724 Cellular Phones

APPLE IPHONE 4 S Brand new with

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

726

Clothing

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

COAT

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

732

Exercise Equipment

TREADMILL Lifestyler Expanse 2000 0-10 MPH speed, 2.5 hp motor, power incline, programmable speed & incline. Paid $1,000. Sacrifice for $400. 570-675-4777

744

Furniture & Accessories

BED FRAME classic style, queen size raised panel, headboard, footboard & side rails. Black wood finish. Asking $200. assembly required, easy instructions included. 570-283-3086

BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!! CAPTAIN bed, twin maple, headboard, 2 large drawers on side & 4 small in back $100. EdenPure Heater gen4 1000 very new, hardly used $100. 570-256-7943 or 570-266-9155 (cell) COMPUTER DESK oak, 25 3/4dc60 1/2 wx301/4H, removable hutch, excellent condition $200. 570-829-1454 COMPUTER DESK, like new L shaped used 2 months paid $500 sell for $200. Wood/walnut. 570-287-3934 DESK, wood computer desk , pull out keyboard tray, lower shelf to hold tower off the floor, has rollers for easy moving 31 1/2”w x 19 1/2”d x 55 1/2 “h $40. Maple 3 shelf open back book stand 9 p3/4”w x 23 1/2”l x 28 1/2”h $20. Wooden lamp with shade hangs on wall, $20. Kaz cool moisture humidifier with air cleaning filter, 20-24 hour operation, on-off switch, directional spout $15. 570-288-8689 DINING TABLES 3 2 with extensions for $35. each. 1 dark finish oval for $25. Antique dressing table $35. 570-825-3888 END TABLE $20. 570-654-4113 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, $60. Call Mark at 570301-3484 or Allison at 631-6635. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, 46” h, 40”w. Will hold up to 26” TV, has drawers & shelves, excellent condition. $50. 570-696-1703

FURNISH FOR LESS

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 KITCHEN SET solid light wood with white legs, excellent condition, asking $125. 570-639-3151 LAMPS (2) parlor stand up, grey metal & black. $25 each. 570-740-1246 LAMPS 2 large living room lamps, brass base with cream colored shade, brand new asking $30 each or $50 for pair. Call 570-239-9945 LAMPS set of 2 brass table lamps with cream color shades. Paid $85 each asking $50 for pair. Great condition. Call 474-0753 LOVE SEAT, white $100. Kitchen Table marble top $300. Queen Waterbed mattress & heater $100.570-655-8598

MATTRESS SALE

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

TV Armoire with lighted curio on top $75. 570-954-2712

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

Mattress Guy

Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898

570-735-1487

WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

BUYING 11am to 6pm

Paying Top Cash Dollar for Your Gold & Silver!

$1 Gold Coin paying $100 to $500 & up $2.50 Gold Coin paying $600-$1,000 & up $3 Gold Coin paying $500 to $1,000 & up $5 Gold Coin paying $600 to $3,000 & up $10 Gold Coin paying $1,200 to $2,200 & up $20 Gold Coin paying $1,900 to $4,000 & up Also paying top dollar for scrap gold & silver.

Antiques & Collectibles

SALES MANAGER

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/ NURSE PRACTITIONER FULL TIME TAX REFUND COMING?

A full time position is available at the Shickshinny Health Care Center, Shickshinny, PA. Please go to www.rhcnepa.com, click on: employment opportunities, then job openings. EOE M/F/V/H AA

708

570-855-7197

570-328-3428

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012 PAGE 9D

V isitus 24/ 7 a twww.v a lleyc hev ro let.c o m TH E W E SE L L M O R E TOP D OL L A R TH AN P R E -O W N E D FOR CH E V Y’ S TRA DE -I N S

www.TunkAutoMart.com WE HAND PICK THE BEST NEW CAR TRADE-INS & LEASE TURN-INS & SELL THEM RIGHT HERE IN TUNKHANNOCK AT A FRACTION OF THEIR ORIGINAL PRICE. THEY DRIVE LIKE NEW & SOME SMELL LIKE NEW BUT COST THOUSANDS LESS. 2010 CHEVROLET 2010 FORD Clearance Priced AVEO LT RANGER XL AS LOW AS

143

AS LOW AS

192

10 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT 4X4

$$17,500 17,500 10 FORD RANGER XL REG CAB 4 Cyl, Auto, 26,122 Miles.......................................... $13,800 $13,800

Stk #111110A

NOW

13,800

2010 NISSAN CUBE 1.8S

For Quick Sale!

PW, PDL, 24,300 Miles, Auto........................................................................

Stk #111201F

C ars • Trucks • R V’s • M otorcycles • A TV’s • C om m ercial

35,368 Miles, 5 Speed..................................................................

10,900

2007 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN ONLY 23,959 MILES

201

10 NISSAN CUBE 1.8s

Automatic, 27,799 Miles, Silver......................................................................

$$12,900 12,900 $$14,300 14,300

05 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER TOURING Only 38,877 Miles, One Local Owner, Automatic....................................................................

2003 BUICK CENTURY

$$8,900 8,900

Custom Sedan

06 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4 Stk #111201D

14,300

AS LOW AS

245

08 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4

NOW

Local Trade, PW, PDL, Sunroof...................................................................

12,700

2011 NISSAN MURANO SV AWD ONLY

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2.3L 4x4

Local Trade, 6 Cyl, Rocky Mountain Edition, Sunroof...................................................................

Stk #111222A

NOW

2010 DODGE NITRO 4X4 AS LOW AS

263

11,000 MILES

Stk #111208A

1-Owner, Local Trade, 5 Cyl, Auto, 28,949 Miles...................................................

10 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS

Only 15,923 Miles, 4 Cyl.......................................................................

NOW

16,900

All Wheel Drive, 3rd Row Seat, Black Ext., 21,000 Miles...........................................

Stk #111018A

NOW

29,900

11 DODGE CHARGER

NOW

17,900

2011 DODGE DURANGO 2011 DODGE 2011 BUICK EXPRESS AWD DURANGO CREW AWD LACROSSE CXL AWD ONLY 9377 MILES

ALL WHEEL DRIVE

REAR DVD

$$13,300 13,300

Billet Metallic Exterior, 14,825 Miles, 3.6L 6 Cyl, Traction Control, Power Seats....................................

2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT

4 Door Sedan, Automatic, 21,590 Miles...........................................

08 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4x4

One Owner, Only 35,834 Miles 4 Cyl., Automatic......................................................

$$13,900 13,900

#12164A , V6, A T, A /C , C ruise, C D , Pow er M irrors, O nly 59K M iles

$$18,400 1O8,L4D 00 SSOLD

Stk #111128D

NOW

25,900

NOW

26,900

2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT

29,900 ONLY 27,287 MILES

AS LOW AS

171

347

08 FORD FUSION SE

$$15,900 15,900

#11655B,V6,A uto,PW ,PD L,A /C ,A M /FM /C D , A lum inum W heels,H eated O utside M irrors

$$20,500 20,500

NOW

12,500

NOW

22,900

2010 DODGE DAKOTA SXT BIGHORN 4X4

NOW

24,900

2010 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE 4X4

2008 RAM 1500 4X4

ONLY 17,270 MILES

AS LOW AS

262

325

Former Chrysler Executive Vehicle, Dark Charcoal, Only 12,848 Miles..............................

11 NISSAN MURANO SV AWD

Only 11,137 Miles, All Wheel Drive, One Local Owner, Nicely Equipped................................... Special Edition, All Wheel Drive Wagon, Automatic, 27,284 Miles...........................................

21,600

NOW

17,900

2011 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 4X4

NOW

23,300

2010 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED 4X4

AS LOW AS

329

AS LOW AS

332

10 DODGE JOURNEY SXT AWD

All Wheel Drive, 22,688 Miles...........................................................

10 995 ,

10 999* ,

11 999* ,

2006 PO NTIAC TO RRENT

12 499 ,

2010 H O ND A CIVIC LX

$$20,900 20,900

Sedan O N LY 24K M ILES

$$29,900 29,900

NOW

21,900

$$24,900 24,900

15 900* ,

2009 SUBARU LEG ACY O UTBACK SD N AW D

$$19,600 19,600 $$22,900 22,900

14 999* ,

2006 G M C CANYO N SL R EG CAB 4x4

06 DODGE RAM 2500 MEGA CAB 4X4 SLT, Cummins Diesel, Automatic, Only 51,712 Miles........................................................

22,000

08 RAM 1500 4X4 REG CAB

Auto, Hemi V8, One Owner, 24,170 Miles..........................................

2011 CHRYSLER TOWN & 2010 DODGE GRAND 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING 11 JEEP COMPASS LATITUDE CARAVAN COUNTRY TOURING Bright Silver, 12,372 Miles, AS LOW AS Auto, PW, PDL.......................................................... $ $ $

250

AS LOW AS

245

327

11 JEEP PATRIOT LATITUDE 4X4

White Exterior, 14,586 Miles, Automatic, PW, PDL.................................................. Stk #110809B

Stk #110920G

NOW

21,700

16,900

AS LOW AS

313

6 Cyl, Automatic, 22,388 Miles...........................................................

Stk #110910B

NOW

2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MAINSTREET

10 DODGE NITRO SE

NOW

17,200

2011 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY ONLY 10,723 MILES

11 JEEP PATRIOT LATITUDE

Cherry Red, 16,527 Miles, Auto, PW, PDL..........................................................

10 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED 4X4

Light Exterior Leather, GPS Nav, Sunroof, Former Executive Vehicle.............................

11 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4

Mineral Gray Exterior, 6 Cyl, Fog Lamps, 12,754 Miles..........................................

11 CHRYSLER 200 TOURING SEDAN

6 Cyl, Sunroof, Florida Car..............................................................

Stk #110910D

Stk #110920B

NOW

20,900

22,500

11 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4

Hardtop, Auto, 9,817 Miles...............................................................

11 DODGE DURANGO CREW AWD

Navigation, Sunroof, Rear Seat DVD, All Wheel Drive........................................................

$$23,300 23,300

HANOVER TOWNSHIP 599 Shawnee St

FRI, SAT & SUN (1/6-1/8) 9AM-4PM Everything must go! Entire contents of small apartment kitchen hutch, table, chairs, dressers, bed, 2 arm chairs, pots/pans, linens, dishwares, crafts/ craft supplies & holiday decor.

15 995* ,

ONE O W N ER

22K M ILES

#Z2510A ,4 C yl,A uto,P/SPB,A /C ,Sunroof,42K

#12345A , 4 C yl., 2.5LA uto., A ir, Sunroof, PW , PD L, A M /FM C D , 1 O w ner, 22K M iles

16 854* ,

16 957* ,

2008 CHEVRO LET CO LO RADO Crew Cab 4x4

#Z2619, 5 C yl, A uto, PS, PB, A /C , PW , PL, Tilt, C ruise, 43K

17 497* ,

19 487* ,

2007 CHEVY SILVERAD O

2007 FO RD F-250

Ext Cab Classic4W D

REG CAB 4W D

$$20,200 20,200

8’ BO X

ONE O W N ER

$$19,500 19,500

#Z2624, V8, A T, A /C , PW , PD L, P.H eated M irrors, Locking Rear D ifferential, H D Trailering Eqp, Low M iles

#12245A , V8 A utom atic, A ir C onditioning, A lloy W heels, PW , PD L, O nly 44K M iles, C ap

$$17,900 17,900

19 900* ,

2007 N ISSAN TITAN

$$20,000 20,000

20 950 ,

2008 JEEP SAHARA W

Crew Cab 5.6LE

Unlim ited 4W D

RANG LER

O N LY 33K M ILES

$$24,400 24,400 $$27,900 27,900

#12342A ,V8 A uto.,A /C ,Leather,PW ,PD L,Pow er Seats, FrontBucketSeats,C ruise,A M /FM C D ,44K M iles

$$17,600 1 7O, 6L0D0 SSOLD

20 999* ,

#Z2581,3.8LV8 A utom atic,PW ,PD L,Rem ovable Roof Panels,Privacy G lass,Fog Lam ps,C D

23 999* ,

2007 CHEVY SILVERADO

2005 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT CAB D URAM AX D IESEL 4X4

$$24,800 24,800

3500 Reg Cab 4W D w / Plow O N LY 26K M ILES

$$29,900 29,900

BRA N D N EW STA IN LESS STEEL PLO W

#11543A ,D uram ax D ieselV8 A uto.,A ir,PW M ,PD L,Pow er Seat, Bed C ap,Step Rails,Locking Rear D ifferential,Low M iles,1 O w ner

DON’T DON’T RISK RISK PAYING PAYING TOO TOO MUCH MUCH SOMEWHERE SOMEWHERE ELSE! ELSE!

24 999* ,

#12102A , 6.0LV8, A uto., A ir, PW , PD L, H D Trailering Eqp., A uto Rear Locking D ifferential, 1 O w ner

27 999* ,

*Prices plus tax & tags. Prior use daily rental on select vehicles. Select pictures for illustration purposes only. Not responsible for typographical errors.

K E N W A L L A CE ’S

732699

include Library Table, Antique dining room set, concrete urns & bird bath, vintage doll, Carnival + other glassware, china sets, bedroom furniture, Gibson freezer, kitchen set, linens, religious pictures, rag rugs, clothes from 60's with original tags & much more!

ONE O W N ER

$$17,900 17,900

27 W.GROVE STREET SATURDAY 9 - 3PM Entire Estate to

PLYMOUTH

#Z2618, 2.9LI4 A utom atic, A ir, Insta-Trac 4x4 Transfer C ase, A M /FM /C D /M P3, O ne O w ner

$$28,500 28,500

177 Main Street Sat., Jan 7th, 10-4 Sun., Jan. 8th, 10-1 Furniture, household items, tools, golf clubs, dirt bike, & much, much more!

#Z2582,3.5LA utom atic,A ir,PW ,PD L,A lum inum W heels, C D ,Bedliner,Fog Lam ps,O nly 42K M iles

4W D

O N LY 22K M ILES

Prices are Plus Tax, Registration Fees and Documentation Fees. All payments are for 72 months to qualified buyers with excellent credit @ 6.99 APR. Your rate may vary depending on credit rating status. $2499 down payment or trade equity. In addition to tax and registration, doc fees. Must take delivery by 1/14/11.

888-371-7769

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

NANTICOKE

2009 M ERCURY M ARINER

2007 CHEVY CO LO RADO EXTENDED CAB 4W D

More Values... Hand Picked Just for You!

A LL W H EEL DRIVE

$$18,900 18,900

NOW

681 Main Street Vendors wanted & space available for crafts. Open every day but Monday. DESIGNER CLOTHING, CARS, TOYS, SOFT AIR GUNS, AVON, MANY NEW MISC ITEMS, CIOLLECTIBLES & MORE 570-417-1269 570-855-2703

#12048A , V6 A uto., A ir, Leather H eated Seats, A M /FM 6 D isc C D Player

ONE O W N ER SU N RO O F

#12172A A , A uto, A ir, PW , PD L, Keyless Entry, A M /FM /C D , 1 O w ner

$$20,800 20,800

Stk #111215C

EDWARDSVILLE Vendor & Craft Market

LUZERNE

AW D

#11728A ,A T,A /C ,7 Passenger,PW ,PD L, C aptains C hairs,RoofRack,Low M iles,1 O w ner $ *

$$20,900 20,900

17,266 Miles, Leather, GPS Nav, Heated Front Seats, Retractible Roof..................................

8 Center Street Saturday, Jan 7th 6 am - 4 pm off Middle Road. Turn on Center St. Everything must go today!

10 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE SKYSLIDER 4X4 Stk #111129I

ASKAM

HANOVER TWP.

SU N RO O F

11 RAM DAKOTA BIG HORN CREW CAB 4X4

Never Titled, Only 63 Miles..........................................................

#Z2627, V6, A uto.w / O D , D eep Tinted G lass, C argo Bin Pkg, Locking Rear D ifferential

#12165A , A uto., C lim ate C ontrol, Keyless Entry, Bose 6 D isc C D Player, 1 O w ner

SXT

09 SUBARU FORRESTER LL BEAN AWD

4-Door, Automatic, Local Trade, 34,413 Miles.........................................

Van

LS 4W

2005 D O D G E CARAVAN

08 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 4X4

Stk #111213E

Stk #111201G

NOW

$$17,900 17,900

09 SUBARU FORRESTER 2.5x AWD

Special Edition Wagon, All Nicely Equipped, 12,740 Mles............................... Stk #111101A

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

SU N RO O F

11 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN MAIN STREET

Stk #111201B

Stk #111214C

Stk #110727C

SOFA matching sofa & chair and a half, good condition $350 for both. Coffee table, 2 end tables $200 for all 3 tables. 239-2376

2006 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER

#12136A ,2.2LA uto.,A /C ,PW ,PD L,Spoiler, C D ,Traction C ontrol

10 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

Former Chrysler Executive Vehicle, 20,536 Miles, Rear DVD, 3.8L V6, Heated Seat............

O N LY 46K M ILES

$$17,700 17,700

$$14,900 14,900

8 795*

2001 CH EV Y ASTRO

LT Sedan

$$16,900 16,900

6 Cyl, Only 33,570 Miles, Bently Style Grill, Local Trade.....................................

8 999

2007 CHEVY CO BALT

$$12,500 12,500

$$12,900 12,900

O N LY 14K M ILES

$$20,500 2O 0,L50D0 SSOLD

Local Trade, One Owner, 4 Cyl, 43,918 Miles..................................................

2009 SUBARU FORRESTER 2.5x AWD 08 CHRYSLER 300LX

2011 DODGE CHARGER

AS LOW AS

NOW

Deep Water Blue, Stow N Go Seating, Sirius Satellite Radio, 28,787 Miles............................

7 995*

10 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

Stk #111101E

Stk #1111117H

4x4

#12026A , V6 A utom atic, A ir C onditioning, A M /FM C D , H ard Tonneau C over, A lloy W heels

2005 CHEVRO LET IM PALA

10 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT Silver, Stow N Go Seating, Sirius Satellite Radio, 28,298 Miles...........................................................

2000 M AZDA B3000 SE

O N LY 50K M ILES

10 CHEVROLET COLORADO LT EXTENDED 4X4 CAB

10 DODGE JOURNEY SXT AWD Stk #110831B

Furniture & Accessories

09 KIA SPECTRA EX 4DOOR SEDAN

NOW

AS LOW AS

W E SE L L AL L M AK E S & M OD E L S!

744

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EXIT 170B OFF I-81 TO EXIT 1. BEAR RIGHT ON BUSINESS ROUTE 309 TO SIXTH LIGHT. JUST BELOW WYOMING VALLEY MALL.

46 Parrish Street

SATURDAY, JAN-7 8:00-4:00

D IRECTIONS : M AIN ST TO FRANKLIN TO LEFT ON PARRISH Entire contents of home including beautiful Mahogany bedroom set, Cedar chest, furniture, glassware, kitchenware, Sony large screen TV, neon beer signs, collectible tap handles, stereo equipment and computer games, like new Fridgidaire refrigerator, washer & dryer, Christmas items, basement items & more! CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED!

Sale by Cook & Cook Estate Liquidators www.cookand cookestate liquidators.com

WEST WYOMING FLEA MARKET 6th Street

OPEN SPACE YEAR ROUND

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Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday 8am-4pm

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412 Autos for Sale

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412 Autos for Sale

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BAD CREDIT NO CREDIT L TOELE! FR

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2008 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL

20,900

2011 TOYOTA CAMRY

14,900

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA

2010 KIA RIO

2010 CHEVY AVEO SDN’S

Stk# 1684

Choose From 2, Tons of Warranty

11,900

2011 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4

SLT Equipment, Miles As Low As 14K, Choose From 3

Starting At

$23,995

16,900

2009 CHEVY EQUINOX LS

2010 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 CARGO

Stk# 1732

18,900

2010 JEEP WRANGLER 4DR

Stk# 1801

2011 FORD ESCAPE AWD

Stk# 1794

22,900

2011 DODGE RAM CREW CAB 4X4

Stk# 1521

23,900

Stk# 1650

22,900

2010 MERCEDES 300C AWD

2010 CHEVY TAHOE AWD

Stk# 1833

25,900

34,900

22,900

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 EXT CAB

2011 CHEVY CAMARO LT

Stk# 1535

Power Galore, Tons of Warranty

23,900

2011 CHEVY SUBURBAN AWD

Stk# 1858

Stk# 1681

29,900

Stk# 1857

2011 GMC ACADIA AWD

23,995

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL

Stk# 1649

32,900

18,900

2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO REG CAB 1500 4X4

Stk# 1731

2011 GMC TERRAIN AWD

2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD

23,900

Stk# 1734

19,900

21,995

Stk# 1855

22,900

2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR AWD

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AWD

2010 FORD EXPLORER AWD

15,900

Stk# 1837

16,995

15K Miles, Black Beauty

21,900

2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD

2011 DODGE CHALLENGER SE

Stk# 1694

21,900

2010 DODGE JOURNEY RT4 AWD

Stk# 1431

2010 JEEP COMMANDER AWD

Stk# 1739

15,900

Local Trade, Low Miles

2010 DODGE AVENGER R/T

Stk# 1802

2010 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD REG CAB PICKUP

16,900

Stk# 1836

21,900

2009 CADILLAC CTS

24,900

2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON AWD

AWD

Stk# 1811

13,900

2010 DODGE CHARGER

19,995

Stk# 1537

16,900

2010 HONDA CIVIC

2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED

12,995

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING

13,995

34K Miles, Local One Owner

14,995

Stk# 1542

Stk# 1797

22,900

2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Choose From 2, SE Package

2008 FORD F-150 SUPER CAB 4X4

30K Miles, Silver Beauty

LT Package, Nice Miles!

2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT

14,995

Stk# 1783

Stk# 1845

2010 CHRYSLER 300

Stk# 1791

22,900

16,995

20,900

13,995

Local Trade, Low Miles

2010 FORD FOCUS SDN’S

2010 CHEVY HHR

Just 33K Miles

11,995

2008 BUICK LUCERNE

7 Passenger, Rear DVD, Local Trade

AWD, Local Low Mileage Trade

Stk# 1597

18,900

2008 KIA SEDONA LX

16,900

2010 VW BEETLE CPE

Balance of Warranty

11,995

Stk# 1782

2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT SDN

Must See Local Trade, One Owner

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

2010 FORD TAURUS LIMITED

14,900

Stk# 1796

15,900

2011 BUICK REGAL

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA

2003 GMC YUKON DENALI

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Stk# 1688

11,995

Stk# 1848

14,900

2011 DODGE NITRO AWD

2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Stk# 1859

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34,900

34,995

*In stock vehicles only. Prices plus tax & Tags, All rebates applied. See Salesperson for Details. Financing must be approved thru ally bank. See dealer for details.

1-888-307-7077 HOURS: Monday Thru Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm Friday & Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm

KEN POLLOCK

PRE-OWNED

SALES EVENT

NEW YEAR

WE’RE CELEBRATING THE START OF A NEW YEAR WITH GREAT DEALS ON OUR ENTIRE PRE-OWNED INVENTORY. DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO START YOUR YEAR RIGHT.

CHECK OUT OUR VA L U E V E H I C L E O U T L E T • 3 Day or 150 Mile Money Back Guarantee** • 30 Day/1000 Mile Limited Warranty** • All Value Vehicle Outlet Cars Pass PA State Inspection**

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT SEDAN

2008 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SEDAN

#P14478, Automatic, CD, Dual Airbags, A/C, Balance of Factory Warranty

#P14496, Automatic, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, Great Car!

8,799

8,899

2008 TOYOTA YARIS

#P14478, Automatic, Dual Airbags, CD, A/C, Balance of Factory Warranty

#S1578A, Automatic, Dual Airbags, A/C, 1-Owner!

9,899

2010 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD

#S1675A, Premium Pkg, Automatic, CD, Power Windows/Locks, All Wheel Drive

13,599

9,899

2010 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD

#S1683A, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, CD, Roof Rack, 1-Owner

14,599

#S1641A, S Package, Power Windows/ Locks, Automatic, 1-Owner

10,499*

#P14529, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Power Windows/Locks, Only 34K Miles!

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT AWD

#S1691A, Low Miles, 1-Owner, Automatic, CD, Dual Airbags

#P14538, Leather, Sunroof, Automatic, Power Windows/Locks, All Wheel Drive!

11,399

11,599*

2006 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK WAGON AWD

#P14536, Automatic, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, A/C, Dual Airbags, 1-Owner

#S1895A, Automatic, Alloy Wheels, Power Windows/Locks

12,799

2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 4X4

#P14532, Leather, Sunroof, 3rd Row, Alloy Wheels, PW, PL, CD

2008 HONDA ACCORD EXL SEDAN

13,499

#P14495, Automatic, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, Balance of Factory Warranty

#P14457A, Sport Package, Alloy Wheels, 3rd Row, Auto, PW, PL, Great 4x4!

13,799

14,850*

13,799

2008 HONDA CIVIC SI COUPE

2008 SUZUKI XL-7 AWD

2006 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4

#P14420, Alloy Wheels, Sport Package, Sunroof, Manual, Power Windows/Locks, Low Miles

#P14552A, Sunroof, Leather, 3rd Row, Alloy Wheels, Nice SUV!

#P14571, Long Box, Auto, V8, PW, PL, Alloy Wheels, Nice Truck!

16,950

2006 PONTIAC G6 GT SEDAN

2011 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB

2009 SUBARU FORESTER AWD SUV

10,799

17,599*

#S1857A, SR5 Pkg, Rear View Camera, PW, PL, 1-Owner, Low Miles

19,599

17,599*

21,599

#S1801A, Alloy Wheels, Running Boards, 1-Owner with Only 12K Miles!

17,199*

2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI SLS SEDAN

2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA ADVENTURE 4X4

#S1191A, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Only 4K Miles!

Heated Leather, 18” Alloy Wheels, Custom Interior, PW, PL, 1-Owner w/ Only 4K Miles

17,699*

21,599*

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4x4

#P14513, Alloy Wheels, Auto, Power Windows/Locks, CD, 1-Owner

17,899*

2010 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR 4X4

Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Sunroof, Power Windows/Locks, 2 To Choose From @

PRE-OWNED SUZUKI SALE 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA PREMIUM 4X4

16,999*

2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR 4X4

2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN

#P14440, Custom Wheel Package, Push Bar with Light Kit, Ready For The Snow!

#P14501, Panoramic Sunroof, Chrome Wheel Pkg, Auto, CD, Nice Car!

13,699*

#P14514, Alloy Wheels, Power Sliding Doors, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, 3rd Row

9,499*

#S1625A, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, CD, Power Seat

2007 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4

2010 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SEDAN

15,699

2007 FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK

2010 CHEVY COBALT LT SEDAN

2009 MAZDA 6 SEDAN

2010 KIA RIO SEDAN

2009 NISSAN SENTRA SEDAN

Hardtop, Lift Kit With Custom Wheel Pkg, Upgraded Bluetooth Radio, Low Miles!

23,299*

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA LIMITED 4X4

#S1854A, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Navigation, 18” Alloys, 1-Owner w/ Only 8K Miles!

22,799*

PRE-OWNED

KEN SUPER CENTER POLLOCK 339 HWY 315, PITTSTON, PA AT Ken Pollockk

1-800-223-1111

www.kenpollocksuzuki.com

Hours M-F 9-8pm Sat 9-5pm

CLOSE TO EVERYWHERE WE’RE EASY TO FIND JUST OFF EXIT 175 RTE I-81 • PITTSTON

731430 731430

* 2.49% Based on 60 months. Must be approved under program guidelines. Tax & Tags Additional. Artwork for illustration purposes only. Not responsible for typographical errors. ** See Salesperson for complete details. ***Based on 3 Month District Avg from Suzuki Survey Statistics.

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548 Medical/Health

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746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

WILKES-BARRE Do you wake up every day excited about what you do for a living? Did you become a Caregiver because you have a true calling to care for those who need help? If you answered yes, call Visiting Angels today! We have opportunities for you. Visiting Angels is seeking experienced Caregivers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. Short and Long shifts available. Regular duties of a Caregiver may include: • Providing companionship •Assisting with bathing, dressing and grooming • Running errands and providing transportation • Light housekeeping such as laundry, dishes and vacuuming • Meal preparation • Medication reminders. We offer ﬂexibility, competitive wages, and a friendly and supportive staff. Come join the Visiting Angels team and make a difference! Call 570-270-6700 or email apietraccini@visitingangels.com

522

Education/ Training

522

Education/ Training

Education

82 DIVISION STREET Sat. & Sun. Jan. 7th & 8th 9 am - 4 pm Uncommon Mansion Estate Sale of Prominent Family. From 1920 to 1990, they lived like royalty. Since then, much was left untouched. Fine Antique Furniture. Vintage Jew-elry. Significant Porcelains & China. Antique Dolls. MidCentury Decoratives & Furniture Galore. Art Glass. Crystal. Hat Vases. Couture Dresses. Antique Linen Collection. Couture Hats, Purses & more! Near Hanover Cross Rds. From Old River Rd., turn left at KFC. Left on Lee Park Ave. right on Division St. House next to corner. No early birds. SO MUCH FOR EVERYONE. NOT TO BE MISSED!

752 Landscaping & Gardening SOLID PAVER BRICKS for side walks, red with variations. Approximate 936 available. $0.30 each. Call 696-1267.

•SPEECH/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS •PSYCHOLOGY Master’s Degree Required.

Please send resume to: Giovanni.Sealey@mccann.edu No Phone Calls please

551

Other

551

Other

Machinery & Equipment

ENGINE 3 HP Briggs & Stratton engine in good condition mounted on a 2 wheel sprayer with hose & nozzle that needs work. $75. 570-693-1918 SNOW BLOWER Ariens Model SS 322, electric start $175. 570-574-9633

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

SNOW THROWER Ariens 7hp electric start, tire chains, 24” cut just serviced, runs well $395. 570-636-3151

551

Other

Need Extra Cash For Holiday Bills? Deliver

Machinery & Equipment

SNOWBLOWER ATTACHMENT 42” for the FASTATTACH lawn tractor includes chains & weights. Free to go. Used one season. 570-563-3081

756

754

McCann School of Business & Technology is seeking immediate part-time day/evening Instructors at our New Wilkes-Barre Campus for the following programs:

754

Medical Equipment

POWER CHAIR Jazzy Select, $500. WALKER with wheels $45. 570-829-2411

758 Miscellaneous

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

570-574-1275 BEDLINER & tailgate cover, 5 star, over rail, 7’ bed, great condition, off 83 Ranger, fits others, White Haven. $50. 570-443-9766

758 Miscellaneous

776 Sporting Goods

780

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

PHONE: hearing impaired phone (MiracleEar) $25 Opentech (miracle phone) for the hearing impaired l, instructional video also included, $25. Milk can with lid, painted black has decal, good condition $30. Hamilton Beach slow cooker $10. Soup tureen & ladle $8. Electric Mr Coffee 12 cup $8. Micro Perk microwave coffee maker makes 4 cup, additional glass maker $5. Beautiful 2 piece wall planter by syrocco $25. 570-650-8710

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

GOLF BAG, Precise professional, black/ navy standup bag, putter tube, ball holder, 6 pockets in excellent condition. $20. 570-696-1267.

TV Phillips 32” HD wide screen, flat front, tube $50. 570-696-0187

TV STAND black, glass shelves top & bottom 44”l x 22”w x 20”h, like new condition $75.654-

GOLF CLUBS Callaway X-20 Flighted 5.5 iron set 4-PW steel shafts $125 Ben Hogan BH-5 iron set 3-PW graphite shafts $75. Taylor Made Burner 2.0, 6 iron, new. $35.498-4556

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548 Medical/Health

West Pittston

$620 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

149 daily papers / 149 Sunday papers Ann Street, Exeter Avenue, Elm Street Freemont Street, Susquehanna Avenue

Plains/Hudson

$900 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

218 daily papers / 244 Sunday papers Burke Street, North Main Street, Slope Street, Chamberlain Street, Clark Street

Edwardsville

$680 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

150 daily papers / 184 Sunday papers Bunny Lane, Church Street, Green Street, Hillside Avenue, Main Street, Arch Street, Atlantic Avenue

To ﬁnd a route near you and start earning extra cash, call Rosemary at

570-829-7107

542

TONY LITTLE AB lounge extreme paid $160. sell $90. still in box.288-9889

TV BRACKETS, wall mount, 1 holds large set $39. 1 for smaller set $29. 570-636-3151

548 Medical/Health

Tools

Logistics/ Transportation

Looking to Grow DRIVERS WANTED! CDL Class A Local and OTR Routes Home daily Benefit package includes: paid holiday and vacation; health, vision, and dental coverage.

Applications can be filled out online at www.cdstransportation.com or email to: jmantik@cdstransportation.com or you can apply in person at CDS Transportation Jerilyn Mantik One Passan Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-654-6738

We Need Your Help!

Valley Crest Nursing, Inc. d/b/a Timber Ridge Health Care Center

Anonymous Tip Line 1-888-796-5519 Luzerne County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce

412 Autos for Sale

468

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!

570-760-2035 522

412 Autos for Sale

Education/ Training

412 Autos for Sale

JANUARY

Auto Parts

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

Wildﬂower Village, Slocum Avenue

TIRES 2 used Winterforce 215/70R15 tires on rims from 2000 Chevy Venture $80. 570-474-0935

EOE • M/F/D/V Drug Free Workplace

Coal Street, West Main Street, New Street, Davenport Street, Franklin Street

83 daily / 96 Sunday

FOOSEBALL TABLE, very good condition, $75. OBO. 570-262-7923

Video Game Systems/Games

RETROFIT LASER guide for most 10” miter saws, works great! $10. call 570-696-1267

784

TELEVISION: GE. 28” works good, needs remote $80. 570-740-1246

RECORDS LPs, 78s, 45s, 60s, 70s, 80s & 90’s. $1. each.. 829-2411

794

Applications available at: www.timberridgehealth.com or apply at the facility: 1555 E. End Blvd. • Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Attn: Human Resources • Fax: 570-823-9165

207 daily papers / 260 Sunday papers

$415 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

Televisions/ Accessories

Find Something? Lose Something? Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad! 570-829-7130

We offer a COMPETITIVE Compensation and Beneﬁts Package

NOBODY Pays More

Exeter

780

BLU-RAY PLAYERS with streaming video, wifi, remote, manual, 1 Sony, 1 Sharp $25 each. Curtis 13.3” LCD TV remote, manual $20 Both like new. 570-833-2598

RAGE Anarchy Edition for PS3. Brand new in factory packaging. Comes with 2 codes to download Wasteland sewer mission & Anarchy Edition Pack $50. 570-793-7085

• Valid License Required • Long Term Care Experience Preferred

412 Autos for Sale

Education/ Training

EVERLAST HEAVY BAG with chain $40. 570-954-2712

Video Equipment

Shift differential an additional $2.00 an hour

POPCORN BUTTER SERVER automatic $295. 570-636-3151

522

BIKE ProForm XP70 exercise bike & Proform 675 cardiocross trainer elliptical both like new. $75. each. 570- 696-9979

Full Time 3pm-11pm Shift Monday - Friday

Available routes: Plymouth

$1,140 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

776 Sporting Goods

Snowboard Millennium 3 with Bindings with Burton snow board boots, size 9. $199. Nike Mercurial’s Soccer Spikes size 10 paid $159 will sell $50. Call Mark at 570-3013484 or Allison at 631-6635.

RN Supervisor

GLASS DOOR. 4 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183

(No Collections)

PIANO/UPRIGHT FREE. MOVING 570-479-1810

Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified!

Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility

BEDROOM SET Thomasville 7 drawer bureau with mirror, 2 matching night stands $300. obo 570-994-7921

Auto Parts

Musical Instruments

TVS 36” Super Scan color TV measuring 34” W, 29 1/2” H, 25” D manufactured by Sears $75. 14” RCA color TV $20. 14 w X 13” h X 14” D. 570-288-8689

792

Candidates must be 23 years of age with at least 2 years tractor trailer experience. Drivers paid by percentage.

BEDLINER: 89 Chevy S10 truck bedliner, standard 6’ cab $15. Battery charger 6/12 volt, 2/6 amp, new $25. Chevy small block headers with gaskets $20 both. Holley 4 barrel carb 600 cfm rebuilt $90. Gong Show movie DVD $10. Large frameless mirror 36”X42” $40. 5 storm windows $15. 570-740-1246

CANES & walking/ hiking sticks made from slippery maple trees, different shapes & sizes, 30+ available $4 & $5. each. CHRISTMAS ITEMS & household items over 200 available, flowers, vases, wreaths, lights, glasses, knick-knacks, lamps, candles, 4 piece luggage set, electric watches, belt trimmer all for $55. 570-735-2081.

RAMPS pair of aluminum loading ramps for loading quad/lawn tractor, like new $100. KerSun Omni 104 kero heater 18,500 BTUs, good condition $50. 570-574-9633

762

Televisions/ Accessories

MANAGER’S SPECIAL

2012 SUZUKI SX4 AWD CROSSOVER MSRP $18,019

SPECIAL

$15,995

Stock #300017 The power of engineering.

AMERICA’S #1 WARRANTY 100,000-mile/7-year *

100,000-Mile /7-Year Power train Limited Warranty. Fully Transferable. No Deductible.

EDUCATION We are looking for qualified, dedicated individuals to join the Head Start Team: Full Time Preschool TEACHER, Edwardsville, AAS/BS Degree in Early Childhood Education REQUIRED; Part Time ASSISTANT TEACHERS, Pittston; Full Time REGIONAL NURSE, Nanticoke area. Visit our website at www.lchs.hsweb.org for more details. Qualified candidates must possess current clearances: ACT 34 PA State Police Criminal Record Check, ACT 151 Child Abuse History and FBI Fingerprints. Send resume/cover letter, 3 written letters of reference and proof of education, copy of degree/transcripts/license to LCHS, ATTN: Human Resources, PO Box 540, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0540; Email LCHSHumanResources@hsweb.org; Fax #570-829-6580. E.O.E. M/F/V/H. NO PHONE CALLS.

713 N STATE ST., CLARKS SUMMIT, PA • 570-586-6676 • WWW.CHERMAKAUTO.COM M-TH 8-7 • F 8-5 • SAT 8-1 *See dealer for details. Includes $500 rebate and $500 Suzuki Owner Loyalty.

Pre-Owned Cars

2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE AWD

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2011 Chevrolet 2500 Cargo Van

$18,995

$15,995

$21,995

23K Miles

566 Sales/Business Development

Freshly Serviced

18K Miles

AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANTS Valley Chevrolet is seeking individuals who are self-starters, team-oriented and driven. (No experience necessary)

We Offer: • Salary & Commission • Benefits • 401k Plan • 5 Day Work Week • Huge New & Used Inventory

2008 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

2005 Chevrolet Dump TK

$16,995

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3 bedroom ranch. Remodeled kitchen. Added family room. Master bedroom with 1/2 bath. Beautiful oak floor. 3 season room. Deck & shed. Garage. 114476. 100x150 lot. $154,900. Call Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

125 McAlpine St Ideal starter is this appealing two bedroom 2 story with large lot and 1.5 car garage. Plenty of off street parking, in solid neighborhood. MLS 11-4313 $85,000 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

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475 East Ave. Top to bottom re-do for this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath, 2 story home located in the Meadow Run Lake community of Bear Creek. Tranquil setting, modern interior all re-done, granite countertops in the kitchen, exterior with new landscaping and stone patio with lake frontage to name a few! MLS 11-1643 $329,900 Call Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

314 Packer St. Remodeled 3 bedroom with 2 baths, master bedroom and laundry on 1st floor. New siding and shingles. New kitchen. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3174 $99,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

6650 Bear Creek Blvd

Well maintained custom built 2 story nestled on 2 private acres with circular driveway - Large kitchen with center island, master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, family room with fireplace, custom built wine cellar - A Must See property! $299,900 MLS# 10-4312 Call Geri 570-696-0888

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3 bedroom, 1 bath 2 story in good location. Fenced yard with 2 car detached garage. Large attic for storage. Gas heat. $79,900 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 2.2 baths & FANTASTIC “Great Room” with built in bar, private brick patio, hot tub & grills! 4 car garage with loft + attached 2 car garage. Situated on over 6 acres of privacy overlooking Francis Slocum with a great view of the lake! Lots of extras & the kitchen is out of this world! MLS#11-3131 $625,000 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

BACK MOUNTAIN

133 Frangorma Dr Bright & open floor plan. 5 year old 2 story. 9' ceiling 1st floor. Custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Family room with 14' ceiling & fireplace. Convenient location. MLS# 11-2572 $349,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

ASHLEY

BACK MOUNTAIN

Delightfully pleasant. This home has been totally remodeled, a great buy for your money. New modern kitchen with all appliances, living room and dining room have new hardwood floors. Nice size 3 bedrooms. 1 car garage. Be sure to see these values. MLS 11-2890 $68,000 Call Theresa Eileen R. Melone Real estate 570-821-7022

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BEAR CREEK

Meadow Run Road Enjoy the exclusive privacy of this 61 acre, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings and open floor plan. Elegant formal living room, large airy family room and dining room and gorgeous 3 season room opening to large deck with hot tub. Modern eat in kitchen with island, gas fireplace, upstairs and wood burning stove downstairs. This stunning property boasts a relaxing pond and walking trail. Sit back and savor the view MLS 11-3462 $443,900 Sandy Rovinski Ext. 26 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Cape Cod, with detached 2 car garage on 2 acres of country living! Dallas School District. $137,500 MLS# 11-4446 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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Part-Time Sales Positions We are seeking highly motivated, part-time sales people. The positions consist of inbound and outbound phone calls to businesses discussing websites and online marketing strategies. Performing estimates and follow up are part of the position as well. Candidate Expectations: • Team Player • High Energy • Goal Oriented • Excellent Sales and Customer Service Skills • Self-Motivated • Strong Organizational Skills We are a rapidly growing multi-media and Web design company. We are dedicated to growing the company at the local and national level and are in search of dynamic sales people to help us achieve our goals. We offer a great work environment, competitive wages and lucrative commission plan. c/o The Times Leader BOX 2870 15 North Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

features 30 acres of prime land with a pretty home, ultra modern kitchen, 2 full modern baths, bright family room, den, living room and 3 good sized bedrooms. This property has open fields and wooded land, a stream, several fieldstone walls and lots of road frontage. Equipment and rights included. $489,000. 11-3751 Call Jerry Bush Jr. Coldwell Banker Gerald L. Busch Real Estate 570-288-2514 DALLAS

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

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$199,000 - 2 Story 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home with 30x60 Commercial Garage on 9 acres in Franklin Township. Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

DALLAS

Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JAN. 8 1:00 - 3:00 56 Wyoming Ave Well maintained 4 bed, 2 bath home located on large .85 acre lot. Features open floor plan, heated 3 season room with hot tub, 1st floor laundry, 2 car garage and much more. 11-3641 $179,500 Call Jim Banos COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-991-1883 DALLAS DISTRICT

SCHOOL

570-675-4400 DALLAS

20 Fox Hollow Drive Well maintained two story with fully finished lower level awaits its new family. 4-6 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 fireplaces. One year home warranty included. Wonderful neighborhood. $270,000 MLS #11-3504 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

100% Financing Wooded and private Bi-Level in Dallas School District. This home features 1 Car Garage, 3 Bedrooms, 1 3/4 Bath and nice updates. Plenty of room on your private 2 acre lot.100% USDA Financing Eligible. Call for details. REDUCED PRICE $166,000 Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

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210 42nd St. E Beautiful 3300 sq.ft. custom built Tudor home on 3.7 +/acres with stream, pond & gorgeous landscaping in a great country like setting. A home you'll be proud to own. MLS#10-4516 $ 399,900 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

DALLAS

DALLAS School District

100% Financing Wooded and private Bi-Level in Dallas School District. This home features 1 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bath and nice updates. Plenty of room on your private 2 acre lot. 100% USDA Financing Eligible. Call for details.

Buying?

248 Overbrook Rd. Lovely 4 bedroom cape cod situated in a private setting on a large lot. Vaulted ceiling in dining room, large walk in closet in 1 bedroom on 2nd floor. Some replacement windows. Call Today! MLS 11-2733 $125,000 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

DALLAS

570-675-4400

* NEW LISTING! * Ruckno built home in Shrine Acres. Double lot, 20x40 in-ground pool in rear with great privacy. Cedar sided, updated roof and heating system. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, lots of closets, hardwood floors, 1-car garage. MLS#11-4134 $279,900 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

Selling?

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3 Crestview Dr. Well-constructed and maintained sprawling multilevel with 5,428 square feet of living space. Living room & dining room with hardwood floors & gas fireplace; eat-in kitchen with island; florida room. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths; 2 half-baths. Lower level rec room with wet bar & fireplace. leads to heated in-ground pool. Beautifully landscaped 2 acre lot. $575,000 MLS# 11-1798 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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167 Center St. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story home with garage and driveway. Newer kitchen and bath. For more info and phot os visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3561 Price reduced $64,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

P E N D I N G

1140 SPRING ST. Large 3 bedroom home with new roof, replacement windows, hardwood floors. Great location! For more information and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-2636 $99,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

Vinyl sided 4 bedroom spacious home with a great eat in kitchen, 1 3/4 baths & much more. Near the local schools. PRICE REDUCED $119,900 MLS# 11-1144 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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P E N D I N G

44 Orchard St. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath single, modern kitchen with appliances, sunroom, hardwood floors on 1st and 2nd floor. Gas heat, large yard, OSP. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1866 $137,999 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

EXETER

DURYEA

DURYEA REDUCED 548 ADAMS ST. Charming, well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath home located on a quiet street near Blueberry Hills development. Features modern kitchen with breakfast bar, formal dining room, family room with gas stove, hardwood floors in bedrooms, deck, fenced yard and shed. MLS#11-2947 $107,500 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14

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Wonderful neighborhood, 4 bedroom, 10 year old home has it all!. Extra room on first floor, great for mother in law suite or rec room. Modern oak kitchen, living room, central air, in ground pool, fenced yard, attached 2 car garage. Great home! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3732. $239,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

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Living room has awesome woodland views and you will enjoy the steam/ sauna. Lake and tennis rights available with Association optional membership. Minutes from the Pocono's and 2 hours to Philadelphia or New York. $259,000 Maria Huggler C LASSIC P ROPERTIES 570-587-7000

DURYEA 314 Edward St

805-807 Main St. MultiS-Family. Large side by side double with separate utilities. 3 bedrooms each side with newer carpet, replacement windows and newer roof. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3054 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

548 Green St. Are you renting?? The monthly mortgage on this house could be under $500 for qualified buyers. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1st floor laundry. Off street parking, deep lot, low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3983 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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38 Huckleberry Ln Blueberry Hills 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 2 car garage, large yard. Master bath with separate jetted tub, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island, lighted deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3071 $319,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

EDWARDSVILLE 192 Hillside Ave

362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil furnace, washer dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

EXETER REDUCED

DURYEA

619 Foote Ave. Fabulous Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, ultra modern kitchen with granite counters, heated tile floor and stainless appliances. Dining room has Brazilian cherry floors, huge yard, garage and large yard. Partially finished lower level. If you’re looking for a Ranch, don’t miss this one. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4079 $159,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

908 Primrose Court Move right into this newer 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Townhome with many upgrades including hardwood floors throughout and tiled bathrooms. Lovely oak cabinets in the kitchen, central air, fenced in yard, nice quiet neighborhood. MLS 11-2446 $123,000 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

Nice income property conveniently located. Property has many upgrades including all new replacement windows, very well maintained. All units occupied, separate utilities. For more info and photos visit:www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3283. $89,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

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2 unit duplex, 2nd floor tenant occupied, 1st floor unoccupied, great rental potential. Separate entrances to units, one gas furnace, new electrical with separate meters for each unit. The 1st floor apartment when rented out generated $550 per month. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-4247. $52,000 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

128 JEAN ST. Nice bi-level home on quiet street. Updated exterior. Large family room, extra deep lot. 2 car garage, enclosed rear porch and covered patio. For more information and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-2850 $179,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

FORTY FORT

65 W Pettebone St. Beautiful remodeled home in desirable neighborhood. 4 bed, 3 bath, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, deck, private driveway with 2 car garage A must see. $163,000 RENT TO OWN OPTION AVAILABLE 570-881-8493

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35 Bedford St Great location, single dwelling on large, level lot with 2 car garage. Each floor has 2 bedrooms and bath (easily convertible to duplex). Gas heat. Handyman’s special. To settle estate. 11-4471 GO TO THE TOP... CALL JANE KOPP JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481 HANOVER TWP.

20 Dexter St. , Nice starter home with shed - MOVE-IN READY! Fenced yard. Security system. Roof 2006. Hanover Area School District. This home would be eligible for the Luzerne County Growing Homeowners Initiative. MLS #11-3023 $ 39,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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5 Raymond Drive Practically new 8 year old Bi-level with 4 bedrooms, 1 and 3/4 baths, garage, fenced yard, private dead end street. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3422 $175,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

HUGHESTOWN

Now available. Both sides of duplex for sale. Each unit being sold individually. Well maintained and in nice neighborhood, has new roof and large yard. 19 is $35,000, 21 is $37,000. Call Holly Kozlowski Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444

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LAFLIN 24 Fordham Road

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MOUNTAIN TOP

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867 Bennett With just a minimum amount of TLC, this is a great starter home. Nice location with great view of Wyoming Valley and beyond, off street parking in rear via alley. All measurements approximate. BeinG sold “as is”. MLS 10-2774 $60,000 Call Michelle Boice 570-639-5393 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Greystone Manor. Ten year old home with attached apartment. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Kitchen, living room, dining room & den. Apartment has 1 bedroom, bath, living room, dining room, private entrance. 3 car garage, front porch, large decks. Total 2,840 square feet. On cul-de-sac. Call BOB RUNDLE for appointment.

1206 Hanover St. S Spacious two story home featuring large kitchen, living room, formal dining room & family room. 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1.5 baths. Well maintained property with a two car detached garage & nice lot. Split air system & partial finished basement with plenty of storage or possible apartment. MLS# 11-2881 $99,900 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

So close to so much, traditionally appointed 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome with warm tones & wall to wall cleanliness. Modern kitchen with lots of cabinets & plenty of closet space throughout, enjoy the privacy of deck & patio with fenced yard. MLS 11-2841 $123,000 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

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29 Landon Ave N Striking curb appeal! Beautiful interior including a gas fireplace, hardwood floors, modern kitchen, all new carpeting on the second floor, extra large recently remodeled main bath, serene back patio and spacious yard. MLS#11-3075 $144,900 Call Mary Price 570-696-5418 570-472-1395

189 Rock St. Spacious home with 4 bedrooms and large rooms. Nice old woodwork, staircase, etc. Extra lot for parking off Kenley St. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3404 $99,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

12 Oakdale Drive Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with detached garage & carport on approximate 1.5 acres in a nice private setting. MLS# 11-1776 $129,900 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

JENKINS TWP.

549 Charles Ave. A quality home in a superior location! Features: large living room; formal dining room with parquet flooring; oak kitchen with breakfast area; 1st floor master bedroom & bath suite; bedroom/ sitting room; knotty pine den; half-bath. 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms & bath. Finished room in lower level with new carpeting & wetbar. Central air. 2-car garage. Inground concrete pool with jacuzzi. $324,900 MLS# 10-1633 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

HANOVER TWP.

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

LAFLIN

LUZERNE REDUCED!

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

22 Dogwood Drive Beautifully kept home on a quiet dead-end street. Handicap accessible. Convenient Laflin location, close to interstate and turnpike. Last home on street makes it very private and quiet! Home features large basement with extra ceiling height, living room opens to modern, eat-in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Beautifully landscaped yard with large deck and pond. MLS#11-3432 $218,900 Chris Jones 570-696-6558

475 S. Main St. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story home with vinyl replacement windows, vinyl siding, large yard and off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3545 Price reduced $64,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

Large charmer had been extensively renovated in the last few years. Tons of closets, walk-up attic and a lower level bonus recreation room. Great location, just a short walk to Kirby Park. MLS 11-3386 $129,000 Call Betty at Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-287-1196 ext 3559 or 570-714-6127

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Charming 2-1/2 story with 3 bedrooms on 2nd + a 4th (12x24) on 3rd, full bath upstairs, half bath with laundry on 1st floor, lots of closet space, finished walk-out basement and much more! MLS 11-2340 $185,000 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23 KINGSTON 68 Bennett St

KINGSTON

111 Church St. Large 3 bedroom completely updated. Big family room. Detached garage. Home warranty included. Walk-up attic. Replacement windows. $149,900 MLS #11-3598 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

Located within 1 block of elementary school & neighborhood park this spacious 4 bedrooms offers 1450 sq. ft of living space with 1.75 baths, walk up attic, and partially finished basement. Extras include gas fireplace, an inground pool with fenced yard, new gas furnace & more. 11-823

$105,900

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LAKE NUANGOLA Lance Street

Very comfortable 2 bedroom home in move in condition. Great sun room, large yard, 1 car garage. Deeded lake access. Reduced $119,000 Call Kathie MLS # 11-2899

Great duplex on nice street. Many upgrades including modern kitchens and baths, plus ceiling fans. Both units occupied,separate utilities. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3284. $74,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

262 WALNUT ST. Nicely redone 2 story on large fenced corner lot. Updates include, vinyl siding, windows, electric service & wiring, newer carpeting, 2 zoned gas heat and all new 2nd floor (gutted and reinsulated. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large eat in kitchen, 1st floor laundry and attached shed that could be a nice 2nd bath. Shed and off street parking for 6 cars. MLS 11-2564 $104,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 MESHOPPEN Novak Road

Lovely, nearly completed, renovated Victorian farmhouse sits high on 7.81 acres featuring panoramic pastoral views, high ceilings, original woodwork, gutted, rewired, insulated and sheetrocked, newer roof, vinyl siding, kitchen and baths. Gas rights negotiable. Lots of potential with TLC. Elk Lake $129,900 MLS# 11-525 Call 570-696-2468

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MOUNTAIN TOP Laurel Lakes Section. Beautiful colonial on 2 private acres. 4 bedrooms, large kitchen, big family room with fireplace and builtins, spacious living room and dining room, 2.5 baths, oversized 3 car garage. Priced to sell at $279,000. Call 610-295-9550.

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Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath Brick “Cape Cod” with oversized 2 car garage with loft for storage. MLS#11-4162 $179,900 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

KINGSTON SALE BY OWNER!

Charming, well maintained. Front porch, foyer, hardwood floors, granite kitchen, 4 bedrooms, living room/large dining room, 2 fireplaces, 2.5 baths, sun room, basement with plenty of storage. Private English style back yard. $195,000 570-472-1110

PITTSTON TWP.

31 Tedrick St. Very nice 3 bedroom with 1 bath. This house was loved and you can tell. Come see for yourself, super clean home with nice curb appeal. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3544 Reduced to $79,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

993 Sunrise Dr. Horizon Estates Fabulous end unit townhome provides luxurious, carefree living. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 1st floor master suite. Ultra kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. Dining room with built in cabinet. 2 story living room with gas fireplace and hardwood. 2 car garage, maintenance free deck, nice yard that can be fenced. Low HOA fee for snow removal and grass cutting. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3488 $289,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

PENN LAKE

Come relax in your new 3 bedroom home while enjoying the view of the lake. 2 of the bedrooms, living and bright sunroom all overlook the beautiful lake. $279,000. MLS 11-4385. Call Donna for more information or to schedule an appointment. 570-947-3824

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95 William St. 1/2 double home with more square footage than most single family homes. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, ultra modern kitchen and remodeled baths. Super clean. For more information and photos visit www.atlas realtyinc. com MLS 11-2120 $54,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

PITTSTON TWP SUSCON AREA

New Listing. Wonderful home on a huge country size lot, in a private setting, just off the beaten path. Economical Dual heat system, central Air plus ductless unit, Lower Level family room, detached 2 car garage, fireplace & a great view from the front porch! MLS 11-3733 $229,900 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

PITTSTON TWP. (570) 288-6654 MOUNTAINTOP

Reduced to $149,900. Owner Says Sell! Very nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath doublewide on 2 acres with detached 2 car garage. Thermal windows, wood burning fireplace in TV room, walk-in closet, full basement, front and rear decks. Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

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Year-round beauty featuring cedar and stone siding, central aid conditioning, hardwood floors. Modern kitchen with granite island, 4 bedrooms, fireplace in master, 2 baths. Sunroom with glass walls for great lake views. Low taxes. MLS#11-1753 $299,000 or rent for $1,250/mos Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

LUZERNE

330 Charles St. Very nice 2 bedroom home in move in condition with updated kitchen and baths. Nice yard with shed and potential off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3525 $59,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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10 Garfield St. Looking for a Ranch??? Check out this double wide with attached 2 car garage on a permanent foundation. Large master bedroom suite with large living room, family room with fireplace, 2 full baths, laundry room, formal dining room, vaulted ceilings throughout and MORE! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 10-2463 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

Private country living, with easy access to interstate. Relax and enjoy this comfortable A-Frame home. Jacuzzi, large deck & gorgeous pond. Great for entertaining inside and out. For more photos and info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3285 $249,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

NEW LISTING Beautifully redone farmhouse with two 2 car garages, one with a mechanic pit, electric, water, and studio apartment above. New roof, furnace, well, wiring, kitchen, bath & hardwood floors. Beautiful views. NOT A DRIVE BY! $189,000 MLS#11-4420 Call CHRISTINE KUTZ Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 MOUNTAIN TOP

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The potential here is endless. Former 20 bed personal care home. Last used as student housing for college students, now it awaits the new owner. $95,000. MLS 11-4287. Call Donna for more information or to schedule a showing. 570-947-3824

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LILY LAKE

REDUCED! 40 N. Landon St. Residential area, 4 bedroom plus 2 in attic totaling 6. 1 1/2 baths. Half block from schools. All new rugs and appliances, laundry room, two car garage, off street parking, $119,900. Call 570-829-0847

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76 N. Dawes Ave. Use your income tax rebate for a downpayment on this great home with modern kitchen with granite counters, 2 large bedrooms, attached garage, full basement could be finished, sun porch overlooks great semi private yard. A great house in a great location! Come see it! . For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-41 $119,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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MOUNTAIN TOP

Nestled on just under an acre just minutes from 81S this colonial offers 2194 sq. ft. of living area plus a finished basement. Enjoy your summer evenings on the wrap around porch or take a quick dip in the above ground pool with tier deck. The covered pavilion is ideal for picnics or gatherings And when the winter winds blow cuddle in front of the gas fireplace and enjoy a quiet night. Price to sell, $185,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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21 Forest Road Fairview Heights ranch featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, fireplace, 1st floor laundry, floored attic with walk-in cedar closet, 2 car attached garage. Newer roof, furnace, water heater and more! Sellers are licensed real estate agents. MLS 11-3419 $172,500 Tony Desiderio 570-715-7734 Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 MOUNTAIN TOP

803 Aspen Drive Brand new carpet in lower level family room! Hardwood on 1st floor dining room, living room, bedrooms & hall! Large rear deck. Master bedroom opens to deck! Private rear yard! Basement door opens to garage. MLS #11-2282 $199,000 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

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PITTSTON 130 CHURCH ROAD The feel of a true colonial home with double entry doors off the foyer into the living room and dining room. Spacious kitchen breakfast area, family room leading to a fenced rear yard. 3-season room with cathedral ceiling. Hardwood floors, fireplace, recently remodeled 2.5 bath and 2-car garage. Located on 3.77 acres, all the privacy of country living yet conveniently located. MLS#11-2600 PRICE REDUCED $183,900 Jill Jones 696-6550

168 Elizabeth Street Sturdy ranch in Oregon Section. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Price $92,500. Call Stephen 570-814-4183

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10 Norman St. Brick 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large family room with fireplace. Lower level rec room, large driveway for plenty of parking. Just off the by-pass with easy access to all major highways. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-2887 $164,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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Large 4 bedroom, 1 bath home on extra deep lot wit frontage on 2 streets. Multi family unit (MLS #11-2244) next door also for sale. Possible commercial use with rezoning. $88,500 MLS# 11-2228 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 PLAINS

20 Fairlawn Dr. Stauffer Heights Brick front Ranch home with 3 bedrooms. Kitchen & living room are on the lower level with walk out access. Good solid home with large room. Needs to be updated and being sold As-is. MLS 11-4494 $99,000 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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38 Frothingham St. Four square home with loads of potential and needs updating but is priced to reflect its condition. Nice neighborhood. Check it out. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3403 $62,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

3 unit income property on extra deep lot with frontage on 2 streets. Single family home next door (MLS#11-2228) also for sale. Possible commercial use with rezoning. $73,000 MLS#11-2244 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 PLAINS

NEW LISTING 3 bedroom Townhouse in “Rivermist” with 2.5 bath, 1 car garage & all new carpeting & painted interior throughout! MLS#11-3153 $178,600 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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2 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Luxury 1,950 sq ft end unit Townhome in sought after River Ridge. Gas heat, CAC, Hardwood & wall to wall. Marble tile master bath with jetted tub & separate shower. $199,500 Call 570-285-5119 PLAINS

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ENORMOUS 4+ bay garage!! Plus 1 more garage for gadgets! Pretty 4 bedroom Cape with a supplemental coal unit and a beautiful view from the back yard. NEW PRICE!!

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168 Mill St. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 full baths. 7 rooms on nice lot with above ground pool. 1 car garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3894 $89,900 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716

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3 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level in good condition with 2 car garage, eat-in kitchen and living room/dining room combo. Lower level has framed out family room with brick fireplace. Very nice lot. Electric base board heat. $139,900 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411

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2 story in good condition with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, eat-in kitchen, 2 car garage, fenced yard & new gas heat. REDUCED TO $39,000 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411

KINGSTON

Lovely cedar shingle sided home on large corner lot in a great development. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, 1st floor family room, finished lower level. Hardwood floors throughout, huge living room & family room. 1st floor laundry room & office, gas heat, nice deck, above ground pool, 2 car garage. 11-3497 $295,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

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HANOVER TWP. LIBERTY HILLS

806 Nandy Drive Unique 3 bedroom home perfect for entertaining! Living room with fireplace and skylights. Dining room with builtin china cabinets. Lower level family room with fireplace and wetbar. Private rear yard withinground pool and multiple decks. MLS#11-3064 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

KINGSTON

HUNLOCK CREEK

Double block with both sides having nice secluded yards and decks. Close to area schools. Wood floors just redone on owners side. Wonderful opportunity to live in one side and rent the other side to help pay your mortgage! MLS#11-4537 $65,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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95 Pulaski St. Large home on nice sized lot. Newer windows, walk up attic. 3 bedrooms, nice room sizes, walk out basement. Great price you could move right in. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-4554 $39,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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WHITE HAVEN

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Income & Commercial Properties

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Well maintained double block on quiet street, great neighborhood. Perfect home for you with one side paying most of your mortgage, or would make a good investment, with separate utilities & great rents. Vinyl replacement windows, vinyl aluminum siding, walk up large attic from one side, lower front & rear porches, with two rear upper enclosed porches. $119,900 Call Ronnie 570-262-4838

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63 Clarks Lane 3 story Townhome with 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, plenty of storage with 2 car built in garage. Modern kitchen and baths, large room sizes and deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4567 $144,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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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

1610 Westminster Road. DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION Paradise found! Your own personal retreat, small pond in front of yard, private setting only minutes from everything. Log cabin chalet with 3 bedrooms, loft, stone fireplace, hardwood floors. Detached garage with bonus room. Lots to see. Watch the snow fall in your own “cabin in the woods.” For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-319 $279,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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74 Mack Street Modern 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths with a 1 car garage and fenced yard. Combination living room/ dinning room with hardwood floors. Modern kitchen with Corian counter tops and tiled backsplash. Modern tiled bath. First floor bonus family rooms. New carpeting throughout. Finished lower level with 1/2 bath. Shed included. MLS 11-4241 $119,900 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

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1 Willow St. Attractive bi-level on corner lot with private fenced in yard. 3-4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Finished lower level, office and laundry room MLS 11-2674 $104,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 PLYMOUTH

74 W. Carey St. Affordable home with 1 bedroom, large living room, stackable washer & dryer, eat in kitchen. Yard with shed. Low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-4068

$34,900 Call Colleen

Spacious 1791 sq. ft. 1/2 double with wrap around porch, shed & garage. Semi modern kitchen & bath. 3 bedrooms with gas heat and plenty of storage. $24,900. Possible rent to own Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

1195 Sutton Road Attractive, wellmaintained saltbox on 2 private acres boasts fireplaces in living room, family room & master bedroom. Formal dining room. Large Florida room with skylights & wet bar. Oak kitchen opens to family room. 4 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. Finished lower level. Carriage barn $449,000 MLS# 10-3394 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

SHAVERTOWN

12 Windy Drive New construction in the exclusive Slocum Estates. Stucco exterior. All the finest appointments: office or 5th bedroom, hardwood floors, crown moldings, 9' ceilings 1st & 2nd floor. Buy now select cabinetry & flooring. MLS #11-1987 $499,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

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3 Lehigh St. N Nice neighborhood surrounds this MOVE-IN READY 3 bedroom 2 story. Wood floors. Builtin garage. Dallas School District. MLS #11-4470 $80,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

SHAVERTOWN

4 Genoa Lane There is much attention to detail in this magnificent 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 full bath all brick home on double corner lot. Large family room with brick fireplace, all oak kitchen with breakfast area, master suite, solid oak staircase to name a few. MLS #11-3268 $525,000 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-07770 SWEET VALLEY REDUCED!

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Well maintained raised ranch in Midway Manor. Good size level yard with shed. Large sunroom/laundry addition. Lower level family room with wood stove. MLS #11-4178 $163,700 Call Christrine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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4 Oliver Road Located in the back part of Oliver Road in a very private part of North Lake in Sweet Valley. Yearning to be restored, lake front cape cod in a very tranquil setting was formerly used as a summer home. MLS 11-2113 $99,000 Jay Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23

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120 Barber St. Nice Ranch home, great neighborhood. MLS 11-3365 $109,000 Call David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 SWOYERSVILLE

28 S. Woodhaven Dr Beautiful 4 bedroom home. Peaceful surroundings. Lake view. 11-1253. $179,000 Darcy J. Gollhardt, Realtor 570-262-0226 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 Ext. 1352 WILKES-BARRE

49 Hillard St. Great 3 bedroom home with large modern kitchen. Ductless air conditioning on 1st floor. Laundry on 2nd floor. Nice deck and fenced in yard. Off street parking for 2 cards via rear alley MLS 11-2896 $85,000 Call Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

Beautiful 2 story, 3 bedroom home. Modern kitchen & bath. Nice yard. Gas heat. $69,900. Call 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

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52 Barber Street Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a modern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neighborhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner Call Bob at 570-654-1490

TRUCKSVILLE

Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide in nice neighborhood. Many updates. Landscaped & fenced yard with pool, large deck & koi pond! $99,700 MLS#11-2253 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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Very nice rustic log home. Finished lower level with private entrance. Perfect for in-law apartment, second income, or small business with zoning approval. Beautiful stone fireplace with propane insert, full length front porch, new roof, and logs just stained & sealed this year. Fish Bowman’s Creek right from the rear of your own property! MLS#11-4220 $165,000 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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Lily Lake, 2 Circle Ave Charming & beautiful remodeled cottage on 1/3 acre landscaped corner lot. Approx 200 ft from lake - great view! 1,072 sf. Enlarged bedroom, bath & office. Shed. Choice of electric baseboard, wood or coal. Quiet, peaceful and serene neighborhood. Includes row boat & kayak. www.lakehouse.com Ad #250771 $110,000. Call Harold or April (570) 379-2909 WEST PITTSTON

Spacious 3 unit in very nice condition & has been owner occupied for over 40 years. 3 bedrooms each unit, vinyl sided and most all replacement windows, 2 furnaces, ample parking & a lot of old charm! Nice location on tree lined street. MLS#11-3253 $142,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

WEST PITTSTON

16 Miller St. 4 bedroom Cape Cod, one with hardwood floors. Central air, nice yard in Garden Village. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3645 $129,900 Call Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716

WEST PITTSTON

18 Atlantic Ave. Large 2 story home with 2 baths, attached garage. Being sold as-is. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-4475 $59,900 Call Tom 570-262-7718

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$42,900 272 Stanton Street 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, 1 1/2 baths. Laundry room with washer & dryer, eat in kitchen includes refrigerator, stove, & dishwasher, built in A/C unit, fenced in yard, security system. MLS #11-4532 GO TO THE TOP... CALL JANE KOPP JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

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Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

Great 3 bedroom home in mint condition. Hardwood floors, fenced lot, garage. MLS#11-2834 $79,000. (570) 237-1032 (570) 288-1444

WILKES-BARRE

Beautifully maintained double block on large landscaped lot (5 lots). Many updates, hardwood under carpet, ceiling fans, plaster walls and off street parking for 9! Must See! MLS#11-2651 $110,000 Call Christine Kutz for details. Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

Great Investment. Quiet street close to everything. Nice size rooms. Both sides currently rented. Off street parking in back with a 1 car garage. $89,900. MLS 114207. Call Donna for more information or to schedule a showing. 570-947-3824

WILKES-BARRE

116 Amber Lane Very nice Bi-level home with newer laminate floors, vaulted ceiling, 2 large bedrooms. Finished lower level with 1/2 bath and laundry room. Large family room built in garage, and wood pellet stove. No sign, alarm system. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3290 $89,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

Lot 39 Mayock St. 9' ceilings throughout 1st floor, granite countertops in kitchen. Very bright. 1st floor master bedroom & bath. Not yet assessed. End unit. Modular construction. MLS #10-3180 $179,500 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

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60 Kulp St. 3-4 bedroom, 2 story home with well kept hardwood floors throughout. Private driveway with parking for 2 cards and nearly all replacement windows. MLS 11-2897 $59,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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12 Reid st. Spacious Bi-level home in semi-private location with private back yard. 3 season room. Gas fireplace in lower level family room. 4 bedrooms, garage. For more informtion and photos visit wwww.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 10-4740 $149,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

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3 bedroom, 2 story, with brick & stucco siding. Beautiful hardwood floors. Semi-modern kitchen. Finished basement with fireplace. Covered back porch. Priced to sell. $79,900. MLS 11-2987 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 WILKES-BARRE

PRICE REDUCED! 1007 Morgan Drive Beautiful two-story traditional home located high & dry in Pine Ridge Estates, one of WilkesBarre’s newest developments. Features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, master suite with walk-in closet, 9’ ceilings and hardwoods on 1st floor, family room with gas fireplace, two-car garage and deck. MLS#11-3479 $229,900 Karen Ryan 570-283-9100 x14

WILKES-BARRE

Cozy (2) unit home with parking for (3) vehicles. Enclosed rear fenced-in yard, shed, washer & dryer, refrigerator included. Nice clean units! Home can be converted back to a single family home. MLS#11-4047 $49,900 Louise Laine 570-283-9100 x20

WILKES-BARRE 185 West River St WYOMING 40 Fifth st

Spacious, quality home, brick two story with 6 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, 2 fireplaces, den, heated sunroom off living room, screened porch off formal dining room, modern eat-in kitchen, garage. Many extras. Sacrifice, owner relocating out of state Reduced $114,900 MLS 11-2474 JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, with 3 season porch and detached 1 car garage. Good starter home in well established neighborhood. Family owned for many years. MLS#11-4464 $65,000 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 WILKES-BARRE PARSONS Reduced - $69,900

WILKES-BARRE

260 Brown Street Move right into this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath in very good condition with modern kitchen and bathrooms and a 3 season sunroom off of the kitchen. MLS 11-4244 $64,900 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468 WILKES-BARRE

35 Murray St. Large well kept 6 bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Off street parking, good size back yard. Owner very motivated to sell. MLS 10-3668 $79,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

262 Stucker Ave & Extra Lot (3rd street after baseball field) 7 room (3 bedrooms), 1 1/2 baths. Lower Level has family room and 1 car attached garage. To settle Estate. Drastically reduced. Original price $119,900, now reduced $69,900. 10-2472 Call Joe Bruno 570-824-4560 JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

Very nice 2 family, one side move in the other rented separate utilities, 6 rooms each side plus 1/2 bath upstairs each side. Wonderful neighborhood plus short walking distance to Wyoming Avenue. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-4027. $124,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

WYOMING

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

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New Listing. Beautiful home in “Willow View” that shows “Pride of Ownership” thruout! Spacious Florida room that leads to a private yard with extensive landscaping, brand new roof, 3 baths, 4 bedrooms, lower level family room & more! MLS 11-3714 $298,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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25 St. Mary’s St. 3,443 sq. ft. masonry commercial building with warehouse/office and 2 apartments with separate electric and heat. Perfect for contractors or anyone with storage needs. For more information and photos log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com. Reduced to $89,000 MLS #10-3872 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

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89-91 Hillside St. Out of the flood plain, this double has potential. Newer roof and some windows have been replaced. Property includes a large extra lot. MLS 11-3463 $87,000 Call Roger Nenni Ext. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 5770-288-0770 FORTY FORT

Nice duplex zoned commercial, can be used for offices as well as residential. All separate utilities. Keep apt. space or convert to commercial office space. Adjacent lot for sale by same owner. MLS 11-2176 $85,900 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23 KINGSTON

Wellness Center / professional offices. Lease Space Available. Brick/stucco facade offered on building exterior while interior features built-in offices with natural woodwork & glass. Modern style lofts allow for bonus interior space & warehouse space is offered as built to suit. -Spaces Available: 1200 sf, 1400 sf, 4300 sf Warehouse space, also offered as built to suit) -Custom Leases from $8.-$12./ sq. ft. based on terms. -Price/square foot negotiable depending on options. (ASK ABOUT OUR FREE RENT) -Property ideal for a medical, business, or professional offices. -100+ Parking Spaces. Call Cindy 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

570-675-4400 1012 Wyoming Ave. SUPER LOCATION Needs work. Priced to sell. Great for your small business or offices. Very high traffic count. Property is being sold IN AS IS CONDITION. Inspections for buyers information only. Property needs rehab. MLS 11-4267 $84,900 Roger Nenni 570-288-0770 Ext. 32 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770 HANOVER TWP 22 W. Germania St

This 6,600 sq. ft. concrete block building has multiple uses. 5 offices & kitchenette. Over 5,800 sq. ft. warehouse space (high ceilings). 2 overhead doors. $85,000 MLS 10-1326 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126

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WILKES-BARRE

Parsons Section 32 Wilson St No need for flood or mine subsidence insurance. 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Aluminum siding. Corner, 105’x50’ lot. Fenced in yard. Appraised at $57,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-826-1458 for appointment

366 Pierce St. Commercial building for sale. Highly desirable corner location with parking for approximately 25 vehicles. Would be attractive for any retail or commercial operation. MLS 11-2763 $300,000 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Income & Commercial Properties

WILKES-BARRE

WEST WYOMING

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950 Center St. Unique property. Well maintained - 2 story 10 year old set on 3.56 acres. Privacy galore, pole barn 30x56 heated for storage of equipment, cars or boats. A must see property. GEO Thermal Heating System.Only 10 minutes from interstate 81 & 15 minutes to turnpike. MLS#10-3802 $249,900 Call Geri 570-696-0888

1334 Main St. 1 story, 2,600 sq. ft. commePrcial building, masonry construction with offices and warehousing. Central air, alarm system and parking. Great for contractors or anyone with office/storage needs. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3156 $84,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

P E N D I N G

LAFLIN

33 Market St. Commercial/residential property featuring Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, newly remodeled bathroom, in good condition. Commercial opportunity for office in attached building. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3450 Reduced $159,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716

NANTICOKE

406-408 Front St. 4,400 SF commercial building with storefront and living space on the 2nd floor. This building can be used for commercial applications or convert it into a double block. Property being sold “AS IS”. MLS 11-4271 $40,000 John Polifka 570-704-6846 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

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NANTICOKE

423 E. Church St. Great 2 family in move in condition on both sides, Separate utilities, 6 rooms each. 3 car detached garage in super neighborhood. Walking distance to college. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1608 $123,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716

P E N D I N G

NANTICOKE

P E N D I N G

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PLYMOUTH

155 E Walnut St. Good investment property knocking on your door. Don't miss out, come and see for yourself. Also included in the sale of the property is the lot behind the home. Lot size is 25X75, known as 147 Cherry St. $82,000 MLS# 10-2666 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

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WILKES-BARRE 98-100 Lockhart St

Great Investment Opportunity. Separate utilities. Motivated seller! MLS 11-4330 $80,000 Maria Huggler CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-587-7000 WYOMING 14 West Sixth St.

SHAVERTOWN

“Great Business Location” $168,500 B-2 zoning, just off the Dallas Highway. 1st floor has 4 spacious rooms, stone fireplace & powder room & 2nd floor has 1 bedroom apartment with 1 & 3/4 baths. Ample paved parking area. Ideal for Nail & Beauty Salon, retail business or Professional office. Owners are PA licensed Realtors. MLS#11-4356 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

Former upholestry shop. 1st floor in need of a lot of TLC. 2nd floor apartment in good condition & rented with no lease. Storage area. Off street parking available. PRICE REDUCED! $65,000 Contact Judy Rice 714-9230 MLS# 11-572

WYOMING PRICE REDUCED!

WEST PITTSTON

Great Investment Opportunity. 2 Storefronts & attached 3 bedroom home all rented out with separate utilities. $125,000 MLS# 11-2185 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

285 Wyoming Ave. First floor currently used as a shop, could be offices, etc. Prime location, corner lot, full basement. 2nd floor is 3 bedroom apartment plus 3 car garage and parking for 6 cars. For more information and photos go to www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #10-4339 $169,900 Call Charlie VM 101

WEST WYOMING 331 Holden St 10-847 94 Church St. Spacious double block, one with one side owner occupied, 2nd side needs cosmetic care. Off street parking for 2 vehicles, walking distance to the downtown. Pool and patio deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3292 $76,500 Call Bill Williams 570-362-4158

912 Lots & Acreage

BACK MOUNTAIN 3.37 acre wooded

Many possibilities for this building. 40 + parking spaces, 5 offices, 3 baths and warehouse. $249,000 with option to lease Maria Huggler Classic Properties 570-587-7000 WEST WYOMING

lot. Public sewer. Underground utilities. Close to 309. Asking $59,900 Call 570-885-1119 HARDING Mt. Zion Road One acre lot just before Oberdorfer Road. Great place to build your dream home MLS 11-3521 $29,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 912 Lots & Acreage SHAVERTOWN LAND Harford Ave. 4 buildable residential lots for sale individually or take all 4! Buyer to confirm water and sewer with zoning officer. Directions: R. on E. Franklin, R. on Lawn to L. on Harford. $22,500 per lot Mark Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

915 Manufactured Homes

ASHLEY PARK

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

PLAINS

1 full & 1 small bedroom, 1 bath, offstreet parking, eatin kitchen, living room, oil & propane heat. $4,000. Call 570-954-4257

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DALLAS

Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517 Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

DUMORE

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

FORTY FORT

1st floor, 2 bedroom, gas heat, nice kitchen, optional garage. Washer/dryer included $685/month. Call after 6 p.m. 570-220-6533

FORTY FORT AMERICA REALTY RENTALS

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WEST PITTSTON

Attractive 1 room furnished efficiency. New kitchen, washer/dryer. Security & references. Non smokers, no pets. $625. Includes heat & water. 570-655-4311

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ASHLEY TWO APARTMENTS Brand new 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, $550 month + utilities 4 bedroom, full basement, washer / dryer hookup, $500 month +. OTHER APTS AVAILABLE IN NANTICOKE 570-868-6020

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

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

288-1422

HANOVER TWP. K ORNKREST

1 bedroom. Heat, hot water, sewer, garbage, stove & fridge included. $571 + lease & security. Call 570-825-0146

HUDSON

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, full basement, no pets. $625/month, water & sewer paid, security. 570-829-5378

AVOCA 1 bedroom apart-

ments, just remodeled, no pets. $450 to $525 + security. Call 570-328-3773

AVOCA APARTMENTS 2 2 2 2 2 2 1008 or 1010 Main St.

HUGHESTOWN

Immaculate 4 room, 2 bedroom, 1 bath 2nd floor apartment overlooking park. Washer/dryer hookup. Stove & fridge included. No pets. Non smoking. $550/month + utilities & security. Call (570) 457-2227

HAPPY NEW YEAR! PITTSTON

Duplex. Aluminum siding, oil heat, semi - modern kitchens, long term tenant. On a spacious 50’ x 150’ lot. Motivated Seller. REDUCED. $37,900 Anne Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

570-288-6654 PITTSTON

379-381 Sixth St. Perfect first home for you with one side paying most of your mortgage. Would also make a nice investment with all separate utilities and nice rents. Large fenced yard, priced to sell. Don’t wait too long. Call today to schedule a tour. MLS 11-1453 REDUCED!! $84,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSS REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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SALE OR LEASE PRICE REDUCED Modern office building, parking for 12 cars. Will remodel to suit tenant. $1800/mo or purchase for $449,000 MLS 11-751 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

PLAINS

107-109 E. Carey St. High traffic, high potential location with enough space for 2 second floor apartments. A stones throw away from the casino. Large front windows for showroom display. Basement & sub - basement for additional storage or workspace. PRICE REDUCED $99,500 MLS# 10-1919 Call Stanley (570) 817-0111 COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-474-2340

Stately brick building in Historic district. Wonderful 1st block S Franklin. Formerly Lane's. 5700sq ft + full basement for storage. Great professional space. Well maintained. Private parking & garden. MLS#11-345 $495,000 570-696-3801 Call Margy 570-696-0891

WILKES-BARRE 495-497 S. Grant St

Nice double block in good condition with 2 bedrooms on each side. New vinyl siding. Bathrooms recently remodeled. Roof is 2 years old. Fully rented. Tenants pay all utilities. MLS11-580.$55,500 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified! HARVEYS LAKE SELLER SAYS SELL! Land with LakeView 90' x 125' Lot with View of the Lake. Sewer Permit Required. $19,000 MLS# 10-2523 Call Cindy 570-690-2689

Brand new ½ Double. Gorgeous luxury living. Gas heat & central air. ½ basement. Hardwood floors throughout. Brand new appliances. Tons of private off street parking. 2 bedroom 1 ½ bath with rain shower. Large yard with Back deck. $900 month + utilities 2 2 2 2 2 2 1014 Main Street

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

on one of the last available lots in desirable Laflin. Convenient location near highways, airport, casino & shopping. DIRECTIONS Rt 315 to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickorywood Dr. MLS 11-3411 $34,900 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

MOUNTAIN TOP Crestwood Schools! 126 Acres for Sale! Mostly wooded with approx. 970 ft on Rt. 437 in Dennison Twp. $459,000 Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

MOUNTAIN TOP Several building lots ready to build on! ALL public utilities! Priced from $32,000 to $48,000! Use your own Builder! Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

KINGSTON, 1 & 2 bedroom units PLAINS, large 2 bedroom with bonus room PLAINS, efficiency 1 bedroom WILKES-BARRE, 1/2 double with 4 bedrooms WILKES-BARRE, 2 bedroom duplex building All Include: Appliances, Carpeting, Maintenance. Lease, Credit Check & References Required.

570-899-3407

570-675-4400

LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

Apartments Available

Downstairs Unit. 2 bedroom, living room, eat-in kitchen, 1 bath, front porch. Appliances included. Off street parking. Full Basement. Hardwood throughout. Fresh paint. Gas/Central Air. ConvenientClose to 81. WOULD CONSIDER COMMERCIAL TENANT. $650 month + utilities 1014 Main Street Upstairs Efficiency Clean. Hardwood. Low maintenance. Kitchen, full bath, living room, bedroom, storage area. Appliances included. Hardwood & tile. Off street parking. Gas/Central air. WOULD CONSIDER COMMERCIAL TENANT. $500 month + utilities. 2 2 2 2 2 2 ALL APARTMENTS: Non Smoking No Pets Appointment only

570-451-0622

DALLAS 2nd floor, 2 bed-

rooms, 1 bath, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hookup. No pets, $650/ month, Heat, water, sewer & trash included. Lease required. 570-675-1389

DALLAS rooms, all floors

5 carpeted. (570) 639-5150

Tina Randazzo Property Mgr

KINGSTON 1 bedroom. Available now. $425 + security & electric. Call 570-829-0847

KINGSTON

109 N. Thomas Ave Efficiency with separate kitchen. Modern. Heat, garbage & hot water included. $475, lease, security. 570-474-5023 KINGSTON 121 Butler St Great location. Newly renovated. 1st floor. 2 bedrooms. 1.5 bath. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Off street parking. A/C. Storage. Water, sewage & trash included. Pets require additional security deposit. $1,000 + utilities, security & lease. 570-283-3969

KINGSTON

131 S. Maple Ave. 3 room apartment 2nd floor. Heat & hot water included. Coin Laundry. Off street parking. No pets/smoking. $600 570-288-5600 or 570-479-0486

KINGSTON

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

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KINGSTON

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms. Heat, water & sewer included. Some pets okay. Off street parking. $750. 570-332-5215

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

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KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON

Newly remodeled 2 bedroom with garage. Central air. Wall to wall. All kitchen appliances and washer/dryer. $690 + utilities. (570) 881-4993 KINGSTON

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 1/7

11am - 2pm 51 Dana Street, Kingston 2 bedroom, 1st floor Heat & 1 car garage. $600/ month, 1st and security required Application and Credit check

KINGSTON

Recently remodeled 2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Heat & hot/ cold water included. Small, 3rd room. No pets. $680 + security. Call Sam 570-817-4488

KINGSTON Spacious 2nd floor,

2 bedroom. 1 bath. Newly remodeled building, Living room, Dining room, eat-in Kitchen, private front balcony, off street parking, all appliances, including washer/dryer. Available 1/1/12. $650 + utilities. No pets, no smoking. 570-814-3281

KINGSTON

Ultra modern 1 bedroom with loft space for office or den. Designer bathroom. Semi private garage. Washer/ dryer on 2nd floor. Barbeque deck. $685 + utilities (570) 881-4993

LARKSVILLE

3 bedroom, 1 bath. $725. With discount. All new hardwood floors and tile. New cabinets / bathroom. Dishwasher, garbage disposal. Washer/dryer hookup. Off street parking. Facebook us at BOVO Rentals 570-328-9984 LUZERNE Newly refurbished 1st floor, 1 bedroom with stove, frig, washer/dryer hookup in basement. Heat & hot water included. $600 per month + 1 month security deposit. Application, background check, 1 yr. lease. No pets, nonsmoking. Call 570-287-8986 & Leave Message

MOUNTAIN TOP 1 Bedroom apart-

ments for elderly, disabled. Rents based on 30% of ADJ gross income. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. TTY711 or 570-474-5010 This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.

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NANTICOKE

2 bedroom, 1st floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space. Front/back porches, off street parking, laundry room available. No dogs, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $525/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check. (570) 696-3596

NANTICOKE

2nd Floor apartment for a tenant who wants the best. Bedroom, living room, kitchen & bath. Brand new. Washer/dryer hookup, air conditioned. No smoking or pets. 2 year lease, all utilities by tenant. Sewer & garbage included. Security, first & last month’s rent required. $440.00 570-735-5064

NANTICOKE

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

NANTICOKE Nice clean 1

bedroom. Heat, hot water, garbage fee included. Stove, fridge, air-conditioning, washer/dryer availability. Security. $525 per month Call (570) 736-3125

NANTICOKE

Spacious 1 bedroom apartment. Washer & dryer, full kitchen. No pets. $465 + electric. Call 570-262-5399

PITTSTON

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/ dryer hookup, pets negotiable. $525/ month, water and sewer paid, security and lease required. Call after 4pm. 570-237-6277 PITTSTON AVAILABLE DEC. 1 2 bedroom, modern and clean. Includes stove and fridge. W/d hookup. Landlord pays sewer and garbage, tenant pays heat, water & electric. NO PETS Lease & security required. $550/mo 570-829-1578

PITTSTON

Modern, clean 2 bedroom. Large master bedroom with smaller 2nd bedroom. Large kitchen with plenty of cabinets. Large living room and large closets. $550/mo + utilities. Owner pays sewer and garbage. 1 year lease required. NO PETS Call Charlie 570-829-1578

PLAINS

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

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SWOYERSVILLE

Completely brand new & remodeled. 1 bedroom with garage, off street parking, yard, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator. NO PETS. $550/month Call (570) 709-2125

SWOYERSVILLE New 1 bedroom, 1st floor. Quiet area. All appliances included, coin-op laundry. Off street parking. No pets. $430. Water/sewer included. Security & references. Call 570-239-7770

WEST PITTSTON

Cozy 1st floor 3 room apartment like brand new! Tile bath, stove & fridge. $425/month + utilities, security deposit & lease. No pets. 570-654-2738 WEST PITTSTON

PLAINS

PLAINS 1st floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Kitchen with appliances. All new carpet. Convenient location. No smoking. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-9234

SUGAR NOTCH

Clean Spacious 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, large living area and eat in kitchen. All utilities paid by tenant. $425/month 570-822-6184

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IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE

Immediate Occupancy!!

Efficiencies available @30% of income

MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS

61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 • Affordable Senior Apartments • Income Eligibility Required • Utilities Included! • Low cable rates; • New appliances; • Laundry on site; • Activities! •Curbside Public Transportation

Please call 570-825-8594 D/TTY 800-654-5984

Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE

Clean, 2 bedroom, duplex. Stove, hook—ups, parking, yard. No pets/no smoking $475 + utilities. Call 570-868-4444

WILKES-BARRE

“GENERAL HOSPITAL” VICINITY

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

AMERICA REALTY 288-1422 WILKES-BARRE

LAFAYETTE GARDENS ! S AVE MONEY THIS YEAR

Spacious 2nd floor, 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment. Large eat-in kitchen. Off street parking. Utilities included except electricity. NO pets. $750/month. Call Judy Rice 570-714-9230

West Pittston, Pa. GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-655-6555, 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

WEST WYOMING

2nd floor, 1 bedroom apartment. All appliances. Washer/ dryer. Off street parking. No pets. $525 + utilities, security & references. Call 570-954-2972

WILKES-BARRE

1 bedroom, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove provided, off-street parking, pets negotiable. $415/month, plus utilities, security, & lease. Call 570-779-1684

WILKES-BARRE

151 W. River St. NEAR WILKES 1st floor. 2 bedrooms, carpet. Appliances included. Sewer & trash paid. Pet friendly. Security deposit & 1st months rent required. $700. All utilities included except electric. 570-969-9268

WILKES-BARRE

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

WILKES-BARRE

2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment near General Hospital. $495 utilities, first, last & security. No pets. 570-821-0463 570-417-3427

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1 bedroom, refrigerator, stove and washer provided, no pets, $375./per month, Call (570) 239-6586

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

WILKES-BARRE

Large 2 bedroom, lots of storage, dishwasher, $695/ month includes all utilities except electric. No pets. Lease. References. Security. (570) 817-6422

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH

1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, laundry room. $875 / month. Also, 1 bedroom, 1 bath efficiency, $675. All utilities & appliances included with both. Call 570-574-3065

WILKES-BARRE APARTMENTS FOR RENT!

425 S. Franklin St. For lease. Available immediately, washer/dryer on premises, no pets. We have studio apts. On site parking. Fridge & stove provided. 24/7 security camera presence and all doors electronically locked. Studio $450. Water & sewer paid. One month / security deposit. Call 570-793-6377 or 570-208-9301 after 9:00 a.m. to schedule an appointment. Or email shlomo_voola @yahoo.com wilkesliving.com

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

WILKES-BARRE

Spacious, newly renovated 2 bedroom. Nice neighborhood. Freshly painted. With appliances & new washer / dryer. New floor coverings. $650 + utilities, references, credit and background check. Smoke Free. 570-881-0320

WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom water included 2 bedroom water included 1 bedroom efficiency water included 2 bedroom single family 3 bedroom single family HANOVER 4 bedroom large affordable 2 bedroom NANTICOKE 2 bedroom large, water included PITTSTON Large 1 bedroom water included PLAINS 1 bedroom water included KINGSTON 3 Bedroom Half Double KINGSTON 2 bedroom water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH 2B EDROOM

AVAILABLE NOW!! Recently renovated, spacious, wood floors, all kitchen appliances included, parking available. 2 bedroom $500 + utilities. Call Agnes 347-495-4566

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH

by General Hospital 3 bedroom apartment. All renovated. 1,200 sf. Parking space. $730/month + utilities. Call Agnes 347-495-4566

WYOMING

Updated 1 bedroom. New Wall to wall carpet. Appliances furnished. Coin op laundry. $550. Heat, water & sewer included. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

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The good life... close at hand

Regions Best Address

• 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts.

• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts.

822-4444

COURTDALE

Ideal for Vet Office

COMMERCIAL LEASE 1000 SF - 5000 SF Space Available. 5000 SF Warehouse Space with loading docks, office, heat, and plumbing. $4 $12 yr/sf + NNN, lease negotiable. Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

570-675-4400

DOLPHIN PLAZA

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

HANOVER TWP

Parkway Plaza Sans Souci Parkway Commercial Space For Lease 1,200 sq. ft. starting at $700/ month. Off street parking. Central heat & air. Call 570-991-0706

OFFICE OR STORE NANTICOKE

1280 sq ft. 3 phase power, central air conditioning. Handicap accessible rest room. All utilities by tenant. Garbage included. $900 per month for a 5 year lease. 570-735-5064.

OFFICE SPACE PLAINS

Total space 30,000 sf. Build to suit. Perfect for Doctors suite, day care, etc. High visibility. Lots of parking. Rent starting $10/sf. MLS 11-4200 Call Nancy or Holly JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

To place your ad call...829-7130

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

RETAIL BUILDING

WILKES-BARRE TWP 12,000 sf. Route 309. Exit 165 off I81. 570-823-1719

RETAIL/OFFICE

2,000 sq building for rent on busy Rt. 309 in Mountain Top, across from Subway. Lots of parking, great visibility, Available immediately. $2,000/month + utilities. 570-430-0852

315 PLAZA

750 & 1750 square feet and NEW SPACE 3,500 square feet OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206

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EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS

www.EastMountainApt.com

Commercial Properties

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

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

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288-6300

www.GatewayManorApt.com

SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES 11 Holiday Drive

Kingston “A Place To Call Home” Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts 3 Bedroom Townhomes Gas heat included

FREE

24hr on-site Gym Community Room Swimming Pool Maintenance FREE Controlled Access Patio/Balcony and much more... Call Today for Move In Specials. 570-288-9019

W IL K E SW O O D A PAR TM E NTS

1 B edroom Sta rting a t $675.00 • Includes gas heat, w ater,sew er & trash • C onvenient to allm ajor highw ays & public transportation • Fitness center & pool • P atio/B alconies • P et friendly* • O nline rentalpaym ents • Flexible lease term s M ond a y - Frid a y 9 -5 Sa tu rd a y 1 0-2

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GARAGE

WYOMING WAREHOUSE/LIGHT 28x30. Two 12’ doors. Has electric. be divided. MANUFACTURING Can $300/month 570-714-9234 OFFICE SPACE Line up a place to live PITTSTON in classified! Main St.

12,000 sq. ft. building in downtown location. Warehouse with light manufacturing. Building with some office space. Entire building for lease or will sub-divide. MLS #10-1074 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

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WILKES-BARRE GREAT BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITY 1,500 square foot available for rent. Restaurant with some equipment. Excellent street visibility at the Hazle & Park Triangle. Also, Middle East Bakery for sale or rent. call Pete for details at 570-301-8200

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Half Doubles

KINGSTON

New apartment with carpet, painted, 1.5 bath, washer/dryer hook up, gas heat, $700 + utilities. Call 570-814-0843 or 570-696-3090 KINGSTON

EDWARDSVILLE

3 bedroom, new carpet & paint, fenced yard, laundry room, air. $550 + utilities, security & references. No pets 570-829-1768

FORTY FORT 26 Oak Street

3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, all appliances provided, washer/ dryer on premises, garage parking, fenced yard, pets OK, $850/month, plus utilities. Call 570-814-9700

GLEN LYON

3 bedrooms, wall to wall carpeting, laundry room, yard. $500 + utilities, security & references. No Pets. Call 570-592-3100

KINGSTON

72’ x 200’ VACANT COMMERCIAL LOT 233 Wyoming Ave, Rt. 11 (1/4 mile from proposed Walmart) For Sale or lease. $96,000. 570-388-6669

412 Autos for Sale

FREE INSPECTION & OIL CHANGE FOR A YEAR** 2000 GMC Jimmy 4x4

2003 Kia Spectra

Older charm, 1/2 double on residential street. 3 bedroom, bath, living & dining room combination. Updated kitchen with appliances (new gas range & dishwasher.) 1st floor laundry hookup. Gas heat. Attic storage space. Heat, utilities & outside maintenance by tenant. No pets. No smoking. 1 month security, 1 year lease.

ROSEWOOD REALTY 570-287-6822

KINGSTON

Sprague Ave. Charming, spacious 6 room, 2 bedroom duplex, includes 2nd & 3rd floor. Convenient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hook-up. Reduced! $540/mos + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS.570-793-6294

LARKSVILLE

2.5 bedroom, freshly painted, stove, off street parking, washer/dryer hookup, dry basement. $525/month, + utilities & security. (570) 239-5760

5,990*

2 1/2 baths. Wall to wall carpet. Backyard. Washer dryer hookup. $450 + security. Call 570-472-2392

6 Cyl., 98K

4,990*

2003 Ford Taurus

2000 Ford Taurus

6 Cyl., Station Wagon, 151K, Runs Great

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

88K, Like New

2,990* $6,990*

2000 Ford Ranger 4x4

PLYMOUTH bedrooms,

2002 Hyundai Elantra

73K, Great Condition

3 remodeled, washer/dryer hookup, stove, no pets. Security deposit. $600 + utilities. Call Call (570) 574-5690

4 Cyl., 88K, Loaded

5,590*

7,990*

*All Prices Plus Tax & Tags. **See dealer for details.

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197 West End Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706

825-7577

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Cars

Chevy Aveo 38K .....................$8,750 Mitsubishi Lancer 75K ...$6,495 Saturn Ion.................................$5,895 Ford Taurus 70K .....................$5,450 Chrysler PT Cruiser ......$4,850 Chevy Cavalier ...................$4,350 Kia Optima ..............................$4,350 Ford Contour 72K .................$4,350 Mitsubishi Galant ............$3,895 Nissan Sentra ......................$3,895 Hyundai Sonata .................$2,550 Geo Metro 78K.........................$2,550

WILKES-BARRE

WILKES-BARRE 176 Charles St

TOWNHOUSE STYLE, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Not Section 8 approved. $550/ month + utilities. References & security required. Available now! 570-301-2785

01 Ford Ranger Edge 87K, Ext Cab 7,695 05 Hyundai Santa Fe............$6,995 04 Chrysler Paciﬁca .............$6,495 00 Subaru Legacy GT..........$5,850 03 Chevy Tracker .....................$5,550 00 Olds Bravada 82K ................$4,595 01 Jeep Cherokee ...................$4,550 01 Chevy Blazer .........................$3,895 99 Kia Sportage .........................$3,750

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WEST WYOMING

102 Westminster St 3 bedroom. $650 + security. Section 8 welcome. Call 570-287-1349 or 570-817-1605

4x4’s & Vans $

SERVICED, INSPECTED, & WARRANTIED FINANCING AVAILABLE

Do you need more space? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way to clean out your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, quiet area, off street parking. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS. $650/mo + security and references. Utilities by tenant. 570-430-3851 leave message

YOMING VALLEY

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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

Spacious. Newly remodeled. 1300 sf. 3 bedroom. Off street parking. Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer. No pets. $695/month + utilities & security 570-474-9248 WYOMING 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, gas heat, new carpeting, range & laundry hook ups. Credit check required. $675/month + utilities & security. Call Florence 570-715-7737

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 953 Houses for Rent

BACK MOUNTAIN

Private, 3 bedroom ranch, patio, porch, appliances, work shop. $830 + utilities & security. Call 570-522-0084

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NANTICOKE bedroom, 1

PLYMOUTH 4 Cyl., 73K, Extra Clean!

950

WILKES-BARRE/PARSONS

Half Doubles

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

WYOMING

950

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GREENBRIAR Well maintained ranch style condo features living room with cathedral ceiling, oak kitchen, dining room with vaulted ceiling, 2 bedrooms and 2 3/4 baths, master bedroom with walk in closet. HOA fees included. $1,200 per month + utilities. MLS#11-4063. Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

DORRANCE

2 bedroom country cottage, yard, garage, oil heat. $750 + security. No pets. 610-759-7138

Conveniently located. Spacious 4 bedroom single. Gas heat. Off street parking. Lease, no pets. Security. Call Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

HANOVER TWP.

3 bedrooms, large kitchen, 1st floor laundry, deck with views, hot tub, hardwood floors, lots of closets/ storage. $850/ month + utilities 570-332-1921 570-582-5433

570-288-6654

LILY LAKE Like new 2 bed-

room, 1 bath Ranch with appliances, washer/dryer, oil heat, large yard. No pets, no smoking. References. Criminal/credit check. $850/mo plus utilities and security. 570-379-3232 leave message

HARVEYS LAKE

Furnished. Accepting students. $1,100/month 570-639-5041

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MOUNTAIN TOP AREA NEAR LILY LAKE

KINGSTON

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

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

NANTICOKE

3 bedroom Single home, off-street parking, new wall to wall, stove & fridge included. Washer/ dryer hook up, $575/month + utilities. Gas heat & hot water. Call 570-735-3235

KINGSTON

MARKET STREET 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator & stove provided, offstreet parking, $575/ month plus utilities & security. Call 570-822-4177

NANTICOKE

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

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PITTSTON

Spacious one family house. 3 bedrooms, extra large living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, 1 bath, large backyard. Two car garage. $675/ month + security. Available now. Call 609-356-8416

PLYMOUTH

2 bedroom, 1 bath. Small yard. Appliances included. $850 + utilities & security. Pets ok. 570-574-3065

DOWN* 1/ 2

% of monthly net income, additional *For qualiﬁed Buyers. Bi-weekly payments greater than 17 down-payment may be required. Costs to be paid by Buyer at delivery: registration, taxes, title, doc fee.

W Y O M I N G VA L L E Y 415 Kidder Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570.822.8870

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FLORIDA Boca Raton

PLYMOUTH 4 bedrooms, 1.5

baths, refrigerator, stove & washer, washer/dryer hookup, small pets OK. $700/month, plus utilities, 1 month security Call 570-814-4412 SALEM TWP. 3 bedroom home on 24 acres with 1000 ft of creek. Private, secluded, next to state game land. Kitchen with appliances. Laundry room. 2 bedrooms, full bath on 1st floor. Master bedroom, bath on 2nd floor. Enclosed hot tub, opens to deck. 2 car garage. Electric fence for dogs. Water, sewer included. Berwick School District. 10 minutes from Berwick Power Plant. $1500 month. 570-542-7564

Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130 SWOYERSVILLE Completely remodeled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighborhood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995 / month. 570-479-6722

SWOYERSVILLE

Renovated 2 bedroom mobile home with central air, new carpeting, modern kitchen with all appliances, nice neighborhood, fenced yard and off street parking. No pets. Security & lease. $495 + all utilities. 570-690-3086

SWOYERSVILLE

Rent to Own

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH 9.5 rooms. Com-

mercially zoned house. Includes 2 adjoining apartments: 2 kitchens, 2 full tile baths, 3.5 bedrooms, basement & attic storage. Wall to wall. Drapes/blinds. 2 patio decks. Off street parking. 2 blocks from General Hospital. 1 miles from Square. Easy access to I81, airport, casino. $900 + security + utilities. No smoking. Call (570) 762-8265

959 Mobile Homes

DALLAS

Small 1 1/2 bedroom trailer. Private fenced lot with shed. Appliances included. $500 month + 1 month security. Tenant pays electric & gas. Available immediately. No pets. 570-477-5747

962

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

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WILKES-BARRE

Furnished rooms for rent. Close to downtown. $90/week + security. Everything included. Call 570-704-8288

Nice 3 bedroom ranch. Modern kitchen & bath, new flooring, finished basement, fenced yard, shed, off street parking & more. Pets OK! Small down payment. $975. Call 570-956-2385

965

WILKES-BARRE 212 Bowman St

968

Just remodeled. 3 bedrooms. Off street parking. $650 + utilities, security deposit & lease. No pets. 570-472-9642

Rooms

Beautiful 5 room home with Pool. Fully furnished. On canal lot. $600 weekly. If interested, write to: 120 Wagner St. Moosic, PA 18507

Roommate Wanted

WILKES-BARRE

To share 3 bedroom apartment. All utilities included. $300/month 570-212-8332

Storage

OLYPHANT

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

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Chimney Service

CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco.

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Chimney Service

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Dry Wall

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Electrical

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Excavating

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PRO FORCE PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION Interior & exterior painting. All types of remodeling,& plumbing. Front and back porches repaired & replaced Call 570-301-4417

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Dry Wall

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Hanging & finishing, design ceilings and painting. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. 328-1230

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Hauling & Trucking

AA CLEANING

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570-332-0077 Custom excavating, foundations, land clearing, driveways, storm drainage, etc.

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Handyman Services

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

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DURYEA

EXETER 2 HOMES (1) 2 bedroom with modern kitchen and bath, freshly painted. $650/mo + utilities. No Pets. (1) 1 bedroom with modern kitchen and bath. Laundry on 1st floor, bedroom on 2nd. $475/mo + utilities. No Pets. Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

Single family, two bedroom. $675 per month, plus utilities & snow removal. First floor is handicap accessible. No pets; No Smoking. Washer / Dryer on premises. Fenced yard. On Street Parking. One year lease, 1st & last month's rent, & security. Credit & Background check. Darcy J Gollhardt 570-262-0226 or Paul Donahue 570-510-1399. CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 ext 1352

Blueberry Hill Large 3 bedroom ranch with oversized garage. Large lot with pool. No Realtors. For more details. Available for lease or purchase for $339,000. Call 570-406-1128 EXETER 1812 Scarboro Ave Completely remodeled 1/2 double, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, all hardwood floors & tile, modern kitchen including fridge, stove, dishwasher, disposal, modern baths, gas heat, washer dryer hookup in private basement, large porch, driveway, nice yard, great neighborhood, $795 + $1000 security, no pets. Call 570-479-6722

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LARKSVILLE

FORTY FORT

17 Durkee St. 3 bedroom, 1½ bath Kitchen with appliances. Living room, dining room. Washer / dryer. 1 car Garage. Hardwood. Parking. Yard. Patio. $800 + utilities. Joe 570-592-1606

KINGSTON

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Mark’s Handyman Service

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We do it all! Licensed & Insured

570-578-8599

RUSSELL’S

Property & Lawn Maintenance LICENSED & INSURED Carpentry, painting, plumbing, snow plowing & general home & business repairs. Free Estimates 570-406-3339

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We fix everything! Plumbing, Electrical & Carpentry. Retired Mr. Fix It. Emergencies 23/7

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Hauling & Trucking

Mike’s Scrap

Five Dollars & Up Cleaning & hauling of wood, metals, trash & debris from houses, yards, garages, etc. Free estimates SAME DAY SERVICE

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Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY

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Painting & Wallpaper

M. PARALIS PAINTING

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

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Plumbing

BERNIE THE PLUMBER

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Roofing & Siding

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WINTER ROOFING Special $1.29 s/f Licensed, insured, fast service 570-735-0846

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