Times Leader 01-20-2012 by The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company

Celebrating American art

Witness defends captain’s acts

Works of Hopper, Homer and Molnar shown at Misericordia

Woman said Italian cruise skipper saved 3,000 lives

the GUIDE, INSIDE

NEWS, 5A

VOUCHER FOR ONLY

733371

CMYK

The Times Leader timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE, PA

SPORTS SHOWCASE

BUDGET CHANGES

ISLANDERS 4 FLYERS 1

Interim manager says he needs to know council’s preferences

Pribula: Work at standstill

By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

NHL

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

Luzerne County Interim Manager Tom Pribula said he’s at a standstill completing a 2012 budget amendment until he knows what, if any, revenue-generating options have majority county council support. At this point, the county is projecting $118 million will be available, which will require 103 layoffs. Pribula and several council members say they’ve essentially scrapped proposals to generate

PENGUINS 4 RANGERS 1

$2.5 million with a 12-day layoff for all employees and $1.2 million from a union pay raise freeze because Pribula unions aren’t embracing those options. Standard layoffs are permissible, but unions would have to consent to give up 12 days of pay and a pay freeze. “Clearly the unions are not currently amenable to those op-

W H AT ’ S N E X T

County council will meet Tuesday, when it is expected a permanent county manager will be named.

$2.66 million. • Eliminate the homestead deduction on primary residences to generate $4.2 million. About 80,000 property owners receive the break, which amounts to about $52. • Use $2 million in capital funding borrowed with interest in the past to help pay this year’s $25 million debt repayment tab. • Obtaining a $2 million cash advance on 2011 back-tax liens, a practice known as monetization.

tions,” said council Chairman Jim Bobeck. The other options offered by Pribula: • A tax increase less than the 3.93 percent hike already rejected by council. The following revenue is projected by various tax hikes: 1 percent, $885,742; 2 percent, $1.77 million; or 3 percent, See OPTIONS, Page 12A

A TIME AND PLACE FOR ART

BRUINS 4 DEVILS 1 MAPLE LEAFS 4 WILD 1 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

PENN STATE 54 ILLINOIS 52 MANNING A-OK

Tough luck, Frisco fans. Eli Manning’s tummy is just fine. The New York Giants quarterback was back at practice Thursday after missing part of the previous day’s workout with “a stomach bug.” “I’m 100 percent,” Manning said after practicing for Manning Sunday’s NFC title game against the 49ers in San Francisco. “I had a full practice today, did everything, took every rep. I feel good.” Sports, 1B

B SPORTS: Scoreboard 2B Business 7B C CLASSIFIED: Funnies 14C THE GUIDE: TV/Movies Entertainment Crossword

WEATHER Lindsey Yencha Mostly sunny. High 24. Low 17. Details, Page 8B

09815 10011

City can find only 1 fire truck bid request Officials didn’t save copies of other RFPs for trucks bought with secret $1M donation. By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tom Leighton has said the city solicited proposals from various vendors before purchasing three new fire engines in 2006. But only one is available to review – from KME-Kovatch Organization – the company the city paid $840,000 to for the new trucks. City officials said Thursday the other proposals are not available – the city did not keep copies of Leighton them. City Clerk Jim Ryan said Thursday his office didn’t have copies of other proposals for the fire engines. “You’ll have to get that from the administration,” Ryan said. William Vinsko, assistant city attorney, said he doesn’t have the information. “All I know is that there was more than one response to the RFP (request for proposal),” Vinsko said. “I was not involved in the RFP draft or decision.” Vinsko said he has “been advised” that there were three bidders. “But I am looking to confirm that,” he said. “My role was only See FIRE TRUCKS, Page 12A

AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER

rlene Sindaco, foreground, and Allison Maslow hang artwork for the ‘Third Friday’ art walk set for today at the new home of the Wyoming Valley Art League at the former Luzerne County Medical Society building, seen at right. The art league purchased the building located at rear 132 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. For the story about the new league home, see Page 3A.

INSIDE A NEWS: Local 3A Nation & World 5A Obituaries 8A Birthdays 10A Editorial 11A

50¢

Perry drops out, Gingrich faces allegations from ex-wife, Mitt shaken

Feisty GOP debate caps weird day By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The race for the Republican presidential nomination took a turn toward the South Carolina surreal Thursday as Rick Perry dropped out, Newt Gingrich faced stunning allegations from an exwife and Mitt Romney struggled to maintain a shaky front-runner’s standing. 2 0 1 2 An aggressive ELECTION evening debate capped the bewildering day. Former Sen. Rick Santorum played aggressor for much of the night, struggling to inject himself into what seemed increasingly like a two-way race with less than 48 hours remaining until the South Carolina polls open on Saturday. He accused Gingrich and Romney of “playing footsies with the left” when it

came to health care. Both men rejected the allegations. The debate began a few hours after first word that Romney had been stripped of his Iowa caucus victory, and then had been stung by Perry’s withdrawal and endorsement of Gingrich. Gingrich, in turn, was accused by an ex-wife of seeking an open marriage so he could keep his mistress. “Newt’s not perfect, but who among us is,” said Perry, abruptly quitting the race just

before the first-in-the-South primary. His decision to end a oncepromising candidacy left Romney, Gingrich, Santorum and Texas Rep. Ron Paul the remaining contenders in the race to pick a Republican to challenge Demo-

cratic President Barack Obama this fall. Nine hours after Perry exited one stage, the four remaining contenders walked onto another for a final pre-primary debate. Gingrich angrily denounced See DEBATE, Page 12A

Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich shake hands before the start of the debate in Charleston, S.C., Thursday. AP PHOTO

PSU trustees: JoePa didn’t do enough University board responds to heavy criticism over its decision to remove coach. By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State trustees say they decided to oust Joe Paterno in part because the football coach didn’t meet a moral obligation to do more to alert authorities about a child sex abuse allegation against a re- The trustees tired assistant spoke out coach. ahead of toTrustees in- day’s board terviewed Thursday by meeting, their The Associated first gatherPress also cited ing since statements November. from Paterno in the days and hours leading to his dismissal Nov. 9 — after nearly a half-century of leading the Nittany Lions — that they felt challenged the Board of Trustees’ authority. Members saw that as inappropriate, particularly at a time of intense scrutiny over the case of former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. Sandusky was charged with See TRUSTEES, Page 12A

K PAGE 2A

➛ timesleader.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

POLICE BLOTTER

Rashawn Darnell Squire, 25, of Olive Street, Scranton, was in possession of crack cocaine HAZLE TWP. – State police when he assaulted an officer on Wednesday said Wilson during a traffic stop and had to Rodriguez-Ruiz, 56, of Hazlebe subdued with a stun gun on ton, crashed the SUV he was Main Street around 1 a.m. driving at the intersection of Wednesday. Harwood and Crystal Ridge According to police: Squire roads. was outside the Chrysler PacifRodriguez-Ruiz lost control ica police had stopped for a of his vehicle and struck a side brake light that was out. bridge abutment. He wore a An officer noticed a clear plasseatbelt and was not injured. tic baggie containing a rockHis 2002 Chevrolet Trail Blazer like substance in the pocket of was towed from the scene. Squire’s hooded top. Squire elbowed officer John KarasinLEHIGH TWP. – Thomas P. ski in the right eye and tried to Getz, 49, of West Hazleton, flee. was in critical condition Karasinski was struck in the Wednesday after he crashed his face as he tried to apprehend pickup on South Lehigh Gorge Squire. Another officer twice Road. used a stun gun on Squire to State police said Getz was stop him. flown by helicopter to Lehigh A records check showed Valley Cedar Crest Hospital. Squire was on federal probaState police said Getz was not tion for drug distribution. At wearing a seatbelt and was the police station, police found ejected from his 2003 Ford $3,374 in cash on Squire. F250 pickup when it crashed He was arrested and araround 10:50 p.m. Tuesday. raigned on charges of aggravatGetz was northbound on the ed assault, resisting arrest, road past the intersection with possession with intent to delivRockport Road when he lost er a controlled substance, control and traveled off the possession of drug paraphernaberm, striking an embankment lia and driving while license is and rolling back onto the road- suspended or revoked. way, state police said. He was committed to the Luzerne County Correctional HAZLE TWP. – State police Facility for lack of $30,000 bail. said they are investigating a burglary at 924 Landscape WILKES-BARRE – City Supply on Powersport Road police reported the following: that occurred between 3 p.m. • Thomas Shortz, 25, of Saturday and 2 p.m. Monday. Kingston reported Wednesday A JVC television, a Blizzard a Yard Work snow thrower was salt spreader and Warn winch stolen from his rental property were reported missing. at 71 Pershing St.

• Zarinah Muhammad of 347 McLean St. reported Wednesday a Sig Sauer 9 mm handgun was stolen from her residence. • Egerton Wood of 30 Arch St. reported Wednesday the lock area and the handle on the front door to his residence were damaged. • Nicholas Kozichi reported HAZLETON -- Police said Thursday about $2,250 in John Francisco Betancourt, 19, musical equipment and his threatened his landlord with a wallet were stolen from his knife during an argument Tuesvehicle on Sarah Street. day night at a residence at 645 • Police said they cited Earl N. Lincoln St. Weldon, 25, of Scranton, with According to police: retail theft after he allegedly Betancourt got angry when stole items at Turkey Hill, 170 the homeowner, Jose RomanHazle Ave., on Thursday. Padilla, tried to speak to him • Police said they cited about insulating the bedroom Shniqua Gordon, 25, was cited window in the room he rents. with public drunkenness when Betancourt took a large kitchhe was allegedly found in the en knife from a drawer and 200 block of South Main Street pointed it at Roman-Padilla at 3:10 a.m. Thursday. and his wife, Rocio MechorVisalya, who was holding the HAZLETON - Police couple’s 2-year-old daughter. Wednesday reported a man Betancourt told Romanstole an undetermined amount Padilla, “I am not afraid of of money from the counter top nobody. Let’s go outside and of a business in the 400 block fight.” Betancourt was arrested and of South Poplar Street. The arraigned on multiple counts of suspect is a white male in his late teens or early 20s. He was simple assault, recklessly enwearing glasses, a white pulldangering another person and over cap, a white shirt with a harassment. He was commitlarge design on the front and a ted to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of dark-colored, long-sleeve shirt underneath. $20,000 bail.

HAZLETON – Desire Diaz reported her 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan was stolen from the 500 block of Cleveland Street between 8 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. Wednesday. The vehicle is blue and has Pennsylvania license plate HDW8899.

HAZLETON – Police said Tomas Cordero Lantigua, 20, of 230 N. Chestnut St., Shenandoah, was arrested Tuesday after he led police on a chase in a stolen car. According to police: At 9:37 p.m. Patrolman Keith McAlarney saw a black Chevrolet Corsica commit a stop sign violation while turning onto Wyoming Street from Diamond Avenue. The driver, later identified as Cordero Lantigua, failed to pull over and a chase ensued through the city. Cordero Lantigua stopped on Broad Street near Lincoln Street and said he was scared because he did not have a license and did not know who owned the car. He said he found it with the keys in it in Shenandoah and had just got out of jail and did not want to go back. A records check determined Cordero Lantigua had a suspended license and the car was reported stolen from Shenandoah. He was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, driving while license is suspended or revoked, failing to stop at a stop sign and failing to yield at a yield sign. He was arraigned and committed to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $15,000 bail. KINGSTON – Police said

HAZLE TWP. - State police Wednesday issued a citation to John Joseph Blanyar, 24, of Drifton, for failing to keep his dogs secured. The dogs attacked a 9-year-old girl in the area of Sophia Coxe Drive and state Route 940 around 4:40 p.m. PITTSTON – Police said Edward Tressa, 28, of 157 Center St. was charged with trespassing at the South Main Convenient Store at 142 S. Main St. Tuesday night after he was prohibited from entering the business. Police also said Tressa was charged with public drunkenness at the store and disorderly conduct. He was arrested and arraigned on the charges and committed to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $10,000 bail. DORRANCE TWP. – Joseph J. Rokitko, 49, told state police Wednesday his credit card was used to purchase a computer from Dell Inc. The order was cancelled and the computer was not delivered. State police are investigating the case of access device fraud. HAZLE TWP. – State police Tuesday said Justin A. Lewis, 29, of Wilkes-Barre was charged with retail theft after he was apprehended by loss prevention personnel at Boscov’s in the Laurel Mall while stealing a television set.

THE TIMES LEADER

Pringle checking radio towers

Code officer to check into legality of the towers at private residences. By STEVEN FONDO Times Leader Correspondent

PRINGLE – Council agreed Thursday night to look into the legality of some radio towers at private residences on Valley View Drive after several residents complained about their safety and legality. Mayor Mike Berish said he

would direct the newly contracted borough code enforcement officer to address the issue. Berish also addressed the ongoing issue of the qualifications of Borough Secretary Karen Butler at the monthly council meeting on Thursday. The secretary’s qualifications have been questioned by a number of residents who protested the fact the secretary does not have a GED, or General Educational Development diploma. “A GED was not a requirement for borough secretary,” said Ber-

ish. “The fact is Karen has done an excellent job in every aspect in her time here.” Berish also said he would tolerate no further discussion on the issue, as it was a personnel matter. In other business, council approved the expenditure of $2,500 for the borough’s 2012 audit by Robert Kopec, CPA. Council also agreed to begin a discussion concerning the creation of an exploratory committee for Pringle’s upcoming centennial celebration in 2014.

TAKING THE LEAD

www.timesleader.com

DETAILS LOTTERY MIDDAY DRAWING DAILY NUMBER 3-4-2 BIG FOUR 4-6-6-2 QUINTO 3-7-3-2-2 TREASURE HUNT 06-08-09-11-21 NIGHTLY DRAWING DAILY NUMBER 1-0-8 BIG FOUR 9-4-7-0 QUINTO 9-9-3-8-6 CASH FIVE 14-30-31-33-36 MATCH SIX 09-19-22-25-37-49 HARRISBURG – Two players matched all five winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s “Pennsylvania Cash 5” game and will each receive $165,347.50. Lottery officials said 103 players matched four numbers and won $241.50 each and 3,092 players matched three numbers and won $13.50 each. One player matched all six winning numbers drawn in Thursday’s “Pennsylvania Match 6 Lotto” and will receive $1,428,129.50.

OBITUARIES AP PHOTO

omeone is being taken for a walk here. Rico, left, pulls owner Sandy Fiorelli north along Raspberry Street on Thursday in Erie, Pa. Fiorelli, 63, said she walks her little pooch Rico, 11, three times daily.

COURT BRIEFS WILKES-BARRE – A man convicted of third-degree murder and sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison in the May 2009 death of a 1-year-old girl has appealed his sentence to the state Superior Court. Lamont Cherry, 37, filed the appeal through his attorney, William Ruzzo. Cherry was convicted in September of the charge after a second trial. The first trial, held in January resulted in acquittal on a first-degree murder charge -- and Cherry escaping the possibility of the death penalty -- and a mistrial after juror misconduct. Cherry was sentenced by Luzerne County Judge Tina Polachek Gartley.

Jonathan Robert Stewart, 24, of South Main Street, was charged with 10 counts each of identity theft and access device fraud, six counts of theft, four counts of forgery and a single count of criminal attempt to commit theft. He was released on $5,000 unsecured bail. Township police said Mark Stewart, 25, of Toms River, N.J., reported his identity was stolen. An investigation allegedly found Jonathan Stewart used his brother’s name and information to open numerous accounts at banks and credit card companies using websites in November and December. Police allege after the accounts were opened, Jonathan Stewart made numerous purchases using the fraudulent accounts.

WILKES-BARRE – A man charged with firing a gun inside his Plains Township home was sentenced Wednesday to two years in the county’s Intermediate Punishment Program. Frederick Ceccoli, 64, of Poplar Street, was sentenced on charges of terroristic threats, simple assault, stalking and three counts of reckless endangerment by Luzerne County Senior Judge Hugh Mundy. Mundy said Ceccoli must serve the first year of his sentence on house arrest with an electronic monitor. Ceccoli was represented by attorney Ferris Webby. Assistant District Attorney Matthew Muchler prosecuted the case. According to court papers, on June 23, police received a report of shots being fired inside a KINGSTON – A Philadelphia man accused by police of selling Poplar Street residence. Police said they learned Cecmarijuana in a store’s parking lot waived his right to a preliminary coli fired three shots from a .38-caliber revolver out the front hearing before District Judge door of the home. Police said Paul J. Roberts on Tuesday. Ceccoli had been threatening at Peter M. Walski, 24, waived least two members of his family. charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled subWILKES-BARRE – A man stance, possession of a conaccused of setting fire to a house trolled substance and possespleaded guilty Wednesday to sion of drug paraphernalia to Luzerne County Court. A single two related charges. Jason Wolfe, 24, of Church count of criminal use of commuStreet, Swoyersville, entered the nication facility against Walski plea to one count each of arson was withdrawn. Police allege Walski intended and trespassing before Luzerne to sell a half-pound of marijuana County Judge Fred Pierantoni. Pierantoni said Wolfe will be for $2,000 in the 700 block of sentenced on March 9. Police Wyoming Avenue on Dec. 14, say Wolfe set a fire to a house at according to the criminal com32-34 Evans St., Pringle, after an plaint. argument with a relative on Sept. 11, according to a criminal HANOVER TWP. – A man complaint. was arraigned Tuesday by District Judge Joseph Halesey on WEST PITTSTON – Prelimicharges he used his brother’s identity to open numerous bank nary hearings were held for two brothers charged with breaking accounts and credit cards. WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County judge has scheduled a hearing for an 18-year-old charged in the shooting death of his great-grandfather for defense attorneys to argue why their client’s case should be heard in juvenile court rather than adult court. Judge Joseph Sklarosky Jr. scheduled a hearing for Feb. 22 for attorneys for Cody Lee to argue why their client’s case should be transferred. Lee is charged in the December 2009 shooting death of 80-year-old Herbert Lee. In the order, Sklarosky also issued a gag order, prohibiting those involved in the case from commenting.

into a shed and stealing tools and machine parts in West Pittston Tuesday. Jason Asay, 26, of West Pittston, and brother Jeremy Asay, 25, face felony theft, conspiracy to commit theft, receiving stolen property and criminal trespassing charges as well as misdemeanor counts. Jason Asay waved his right to a preliminary hearing before Judge Joseph Carmody, West Pittston. A formal arraignment was scheduled for March 23 at 9:30 a.m. in Luzerne County Court. Jeremy Asay’s preliminary hearing was continued until Feb. 15 at 9 a.m. in Judge Carmody’s court. Police allege the Asay brothers broke into a shed on Stanton Street Dec. 2. Police allege Jason Asay told investigators both men were high on bath salts at the time of the break-in, according to a criminal complaint. HAZLE TWP. – A formal arraignment has been scheduled for two Hazle Township men state police allege robbed a pizza delivery person Jan. 12 in West Hazleton. At preliminary hearings Wednesday before District Judge Andrew Barrilla, WilkesBarre, authorities withdrew misdemeanor charges of making terroristic threats and summary harassment charges against Michael Albert Odorizzi, 42, and Timothy Oliver Anderson, 24. But the men still face felony counts of robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery and misdemeanor counts of simple assault and theft at their formal arraignments, scheduled for March 23 at 9:30 a.m. in Luzerne County Court. State police allege the two men stole $47 worth of food, a small amount of cash and a cell phone from Domino’s delivery worker Juan DeLarosa in a knife point holdup, according to court documents. WEST PITTSTON – Preliminary hearings were held Wednesday for two charged with stealing items from victims of the September flood. Mallory Corcoran, 21, and Joseph John Deprimo, 24, face charges of theft, receiving stolen property and conspiracy to commit theft. Before District Judge Joseph Carmody, West Pittston, Corcoran on Wednesday waved her right to a preliminary hearing, while Deprimo’s hearing was continued.

Capece, Joanne Christian, Robert Sr. DeFiore, Agnes Elmy, James Govier, Janice Magda, John Marykwas, Emily Morgan, Mary Naldony, Elizabeth Stancavage, Stanley Walsh, Mollie Wilcheski, Katherine Page 8A

WHO TO CONTACT Missed Paper ........................829-5000 Obituaries...............................970-7224 Advertising ...............................970-7101 Advertising Billing ...............970-7328 Classified Ads.........................970-7130 Newsroom...............................970-7242 Vice President/Executive Editor Joe Butkiewicz ...............................970-7249 Asst. Managing Editor Anne Woelfel...................................970-7232 Sports Editor John Medeiros.................................970-7143 Editorial Page Editor Mark Jones .....................................970-7305 Features Editor Sandra Snyder................................970-7383 Director, Interactive and New Media Nick DeLorenzo ..............................970-7152 Photo Editor Clark Van Orden ..............................970-7175 Community News .........................970-7245 E-MAIL News tips: tlnews@timesleader.com Community News: people@timesleader.com

BUILDING TRUST The Times Leader strives to correct errors, clarify stories and update them promptly. Corrections will appear in this spot. If you have information to help us correct an inaccuracy or cover an issue more thoroughly, call the newsroom at 829-7242.

+(ISSN No. 0896-4084) USPS 499-710

Issue No. 2012-020 Newsroom

829-7242 jbutkiewicz@timesleader.com

Circulation

Jim McCabe – 829-5000 jmccabe@timesleader.com

Published daily by: Impressions Media 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Periodicals postage paid at Wilkes-Barre, PA and additional mailing ofﬁces Postmaster: Send address changes to Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Delivery Monday–Sunday $3.50 per week Mailed Subscriptions Monday–Sunday $4.35 per week in PA $4.75 per week outside PA

CMYK ➛ timesleader.com

THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

I N

B R I E F

PITTSTON

Fire damages business

Fire heavily damaged Richard’s Upholstery located at the rear of 123 Lambert St. Thursday afternoon. Assistant Fire Chief Bill Williams said the fire appeared to be accidental, but the exact cause is unknown. It was reported at 12:56 p.m. There was no one inside the single-story, wood building. The initial attack put out the fire, said Williams. The building was recently put back into operation, said Williams. Assisting Pittston were fire departments from Jenkins Township and Avoca and the Pittston ambulance. WASHINGTON, D.C.

More help to warm homes

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, on Thursday announced Pennsylvania will receive $52.3 million in additional Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds to help low-income and older Pennsylvanians with their heating costs. “Hard-working Pennsylvania families and our older citizens are struggling to make ends meet this winter. This funding will help more Pennsylvanians warm their homes during the coldest portion of the winter,” Casey said in a release. Casey The program is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and is designed to assist low income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes that pay a high proportion of household income for home energy. The LIHEAP funds released Thursday bring Pennsylvania’s total allocation for fiscal year 2012 to over $209 million.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 3A

LOCAL FLOOD MEETING

Buyouts, insurance and programs focus of Duryea, Jenkins Twp. property owners

By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com

meeting Thursday in the cafeteria of the Pittston Area High School to receive updates on the flood recovery effort and the different programs available to residents ofhardhitJenkinsTownshipandDuryea. A section of Duryea was inundated when Tropical Storm Lee pushed the Susquehanna River to a record level of 42.66 feet on Sept. 9 and forced one its tributaries, the Lackawanna River, to back up and spill over where a levee project had not been completed. Farther downstream in Jenkins Township, the Susquehanna devastated homes and businesses near the river’s edge. Schott said she still had questions after

Officials field recovery questions Mildred Hanks, flood insurance specialist for FEMA, discussed flood insurance with residents and answered questions from residents with insurance claims during a meeting Thursday at Pittston Area High School’s cafeteria.

YATESVILLE – Having moved back into their house after the September flooding, Pam Schott and her husband, Tom, are waiting to move out. The couple had 5 feet of water on the first floor of their home at 74 Main St. in Duryea and received some federal aid to repair the property. Still they’re waiting to see if the Federal Emergency Management Agency will acquire it. “We’re on the list for the buyout,” said Schott. “I don’t know if we’ll be accepted.” The Schotts were among the more than 120 people who attended a public See FLOOD, Page 4A

PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER

W Y O M I N G VA L L E Y A R T L E A G U E

Public encouraged to donate time, treasure to cleaning and upkeep. By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

HAZLETON

Chief hanging up badge

Robert Ferdinand is retiring as chief of police for the City of Hazleton, effective March 29, ending 23 years on the city police force. Ferdinand said he is retiring to pursue other interests and to spend more time with family. “I am honored for the opportunity to have worked with former Mayor Lou Barletta and (current) Mayor Joe Yannuzzi,” Ferdinand said in a news release. “I have found my tenure as a police officer, detective, and chief of police to be deeply rewardFerdinand ing. I have been committed to serving the citizens of Hazleton to the very best of my abilities.” Attempts to reach Ferdinand on Thursday were unsuccessful. LUZERNE COUNTY

3 plan runs for state House

Three Republicans plan to announce their candidacies for seats representing parts of Luzerne County in the state House of Representatives by early next week. Rick Arnold will launch his campaign in the 119th District at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at the Crestwood Industrial Park, Wright Township. ELECTION Pete Mailloux will announce his candidacy in the 121st District at the Wilkes-Barre Township Building, 150 Watson St., at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Aaron Kaufer will announce his candidacy for the 120th District at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Kingston American Legion, 386 Wyoming Ave.

2012

WILKES-BARRE

Scouts set for Winter Fun

The Cub Scouts will host a Two Mountain District Winter Fun Day in Kirby Park on Saturday, from noon until 3 p.m. The event is open to all Cub Scouts and their families. Boy Scouts and their leaders from troops from around Luzerne County will run all events. Activities will include sling shot target paintball, parents versus kids dodge ball, snow shoe challenge and crafts. There will be a separate Webelos Scout program for boys in fourth and fifth grades focused on learning outdoor skills and adventure. To participate, call 207-1227 or visit the website at www.nepabsa.org.

Forty Fort Cemetery seeks help

AIMEE DILGER PHOTOS/THE TIMES LEADER

Wyoming Valley Art League officials, from left, Allison Maslow, president; Patricia Lacy, chairwoman of hospitality and refreshments; and Arlene Sindaco, Art League coordinator, in the group’s new home on South Franklin Street.

A place to call home

The round Luzerne County Medical Society building takes an artistic turn.

I F YO U G O

By ANDREA BROOKMAN Times Leader Intern

WILKES-BARRE – The Wyoming Valley Art League has combined two notions – medicine heals the body, and art soothes the soul – at its new downtown headquarters. The league purchased the round, two-story brick Luzerne County Medical Society building off South Franklin Street for $200,000 from the Luzerne County Medical Society on Oct.13, according to a deed filed at the courthouse.

The Wyoming Valley Art League’s new home is the Luzerne County Medical Society building.

The league is giving the 99-year-old historic structure a second lease on life by making it the art league’s first permanent home, where it will a host

of public art shows and offer lessons in various artistic mediums. Dr. Nicolas Giordano,

What: The Third Friday Art Walk at the Wyoming Valley Art League, January Member’s Exhibit People’s Choice Competition When: 5-8 p.m., People’s Choice Competition at 7 p.m. Where: Rear, 132 S. Franklin St. Cost: Free/open to public Other artwalk participants: King’s College Widmann Gallery; Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College; Outrageous, Midtown Village; ART SEEN Gallery, 21 Public Square; Arts YOUiverse, 47 N. Franklin St.

See LEAGUE, Page 4A

FORTY FORT – History mavens, preservationists, concerned neighbors and a generoustree-removalcompanycanhelp remedy a problem highlighted this week by laments from Swoyersville Councilman Christopher Concert: Donate time and treasure to the cleaning and upkeep of the historic Forty Fort Cemetery. “We welcome the publicity,” Forty Fort Cemetery Association President Matt Schooley said of a Tuesday story in The Times Leader, noting several downed trees are obscuring gravesites, a problem Concert noticed during a recent H O W T O HELP visit. “We are desper- To donate or volunate for funds and teer: desperate for peo- Forty Fort Cemetery ple interested in Association the history of this 20 River St. area.” Schooley Forty Fort, PA 18704 Phone 287-5214 and said. “This is a ve- leave a message ry historical cem- Write checks to etery, from the “Forty Fort Cemelandscape and ar- tery Association” chitecture of the and send to the 19th century to same address. the meeting house and prominent people buried there.” The cemetery is maintained by a private, nonprofit corporation with limited money, much of it restricted in use. There’s no room for new burial plots so the cemetery must be maintained through the interest and investment income from those funds, though Schooley admitted, “We have dipped into the principal from time to time.” Maintenance became a big issue last year when lightning struck one tree in the summer, then the double whammy of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee See CEMETERY, Page 6A

Illegal dumpsite one of largest ever on Earth Conservancy land Trash and debris that spreads to UGI Utilities property believed to be recently dumped in secluded spot. By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

Illegal dumpsites have been a common problem on Earth Conservancy property for years, but none have been larger than the site discovered this week in a secluded area of Plymouth Township. The illegal dumpsite is located at the end of Jersey Road in the Avondale Hill areaandencompassespropertiesowned by Earth Conservancy and UGI Utilities. Tonsofconstructiondebris,furniture, carpet and household garbage are strewn down the hill while about 100 tires are scattered throughout the woods below. Jacqueline Dickman, director of public affairs and development for Earth

Conservancy, said much of the trash doesn’t show signs of decomposition, leading the organization to believe the activity is recent. “We work with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council to clean up illegal dumpsites every year, and this is one of the worst ones we’ve had,” Dickman said. According to Dickman, it’s likely the tires were dumped in the area first, and the illegal activity snowballed from there. The Plymouth Township site highlights a problem that seems to be getting worse, she said. “This fall we had a number of new dump sites appear. It’s not a seasonal thing anymore, it’s a year-round problem,” Dickman said. “I don’t know if it has anything to do with the recent flooding.” Dumping on Earth Conservancy property has been a persistent problem, partly because much of the acreage is secluded and accessible via dirt roads.

This illegal dumpsite is one of the largest ever found on Earth Conservancy property. The site is at the end of Jersey Road in the Avondale Hill area. Tons of construction debris, furniture, carpet, household garbage and about 100 tires were found there.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Dickman said once the Plymouth Township site is cleaned up, Earth Conservancy will restrict access. UGI is taking the lead in the cleanup effort, which should begin in the next several days. Earth Conservancy and Plymouth Township will also help out,

Dickman said. Earth Conservancy is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the dumping. To report information, call Earth Conservancy at 8233445.

CMYK PAGE 4A

➛

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

LEAGUE Continued from Page 3A

the medical society president, and league President Allison Maslow hosted the closing ceremony in the building’s library. The medical society will rent office space in the building from the league, said Mary Lou Miller, the society’s executive administrator. She said the society is pleased the art league is gen-

erating new traffic to the historical structure. The recent purchase was made possible by a donation made almost four decades ago. Art league treasurer George Kuffman said the late Edith Reynolds of Wilkes-Barre gave $25,000 to the WVAL in the 1960s that was invested in a trust. Reynolds died shortly after in 1964. Eventually the sum grew to $75,000, which made the dream of a permanent home for the league a reality. The rest of the

funding came through a loan. Fixture in community The building has been an educational and research center since its construction in 1913, attracting doctors and medical professionals throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania to study and network. WVAL has been a presence in Wilkes-Barre and the Wyoming Valley since it began in 1954 and now has 130 members, some of whom create artwork in a broad spectrum of disciplines.

Tonight WVAL will host its January member’s exhibit from 5 to 8 p.m. in its new home in conjunction with the “The Third Friday” Wilkes-Barre Art Walk. The event is open to the public and held every third Friday of every month. Frank Rodano, owner of Rodano’s on Public Square, has lent a helping hand and agreed to cater “The Third Friday” event at the WVAL building. The building will remain un-

THE TIMES LEADER altered by the league. Prospective buyers of the building had ideas to transform the building in to a storage unit, a music studio and an apartment complex. The WVAL building was built with a glass ceiling that has since been covered by a plaster ceiling until it can be restored to its original state. Maslow said it will cost an additional $200,000 to restore the glass ceiling. “Last week we hosted an

www.timesleader.com

event held by the Greater Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association, and we encourage other local businesses to take advantage of this magnificent space,” said Sindaco. Space is now available for rent to host an event at the WVAL building. In addition, WVAL is asking the community to lend a helping hand in making the building handicap able so it’s accessible for everyone’s enjoyment.

The Wyoming Valley Art League building at Rear, 132 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, offers gallery space. It also will be a place where the group can offer lessons in various artistic mediums. The league bought the structure for $200,000 from the Luzerne County Medical Society on Oct.13. AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER

Continued from Page 3A

the hour-long session on the topics of flood insurance, designating a property substantially damaged and hazard mitigation. But after hearing the stories of others who lost everything and have yet to get back into their homes, she said, “I sat here and I felt blessed.” Rita Warabak of the Port Blan-

OLD PHOTOS Copied & Restored

January Price Reduction Non copyrighted images only.

www.lyonsphoto.com (570) 824-0906

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Bu ying Gold Jew elry D ia m onds,Pla tinu m , Pu re S ilver,S terling, Indu stria l & Coin S ilver

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

A ntiqu e Jewelry (Brok en OK) Dental Gold,Gold Filled Eyeglasses,Etc.

K IN G T U T ’S 824-4150

322 N. PENN A VE. W -B

729731

G O L D R E PA IR H U T

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

ARMANDO CONSTRUCTION

Rooﬁng √ Siding √ Decks √ Additions √

(570) 751-6085 Y our P ow er Equipm ent H eadquarters Cu b Ca d et•Stihl •Ariens M eyer& Fis herTru c k plo w s Truckplow Repairs& S ervice S now Equipm entSales& S ervice

EQ UIPM EN T

570-675-3003

727559

6 8 7 M em o ria l Hw y., D a lla s

BEL L ES

C O N S TR U C TIO N C O . PA012959

THE BES T RO O FIN G S ID IN G W IN D O W S & C ARPEN TRY

824- 7220

number of requirements must be met in order to be eligible. Statewide there are an estimated 1,400 structures being considered for buyouts, explained Tom Hughes of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. He estimated the funding would be available in a few months, adding “(you’re) going to see money flowing to the municipalities in the May or June time frame.”

LivingInQuailHill.com Beautiful New Homes Priced From $275,000 to $595,000

734865

FLOOD

chard section has been staying with her mother in Lackawanna County since the flooding. Warabak’s one-story house took on 8 feet of water. The information provided at the meeting filled in the blanks left empty by municipal officials who, Warabak said, couldn’t answer her questions. She’s unsure if she would consider a buyout. The process takes time and a

K ➛

THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

I N

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 5A

Young Moldovan woman translated evacuation instructions after cruise ship accident

B R I E F

Witness defends ship’s captain By NICOLE WINFIELD and ALISON MUTLER Associated Press

Sculpture by artist Maurizio Cattelan hangs in the rotunda of the Guggenheim Museum on Thursday in New York. The Italian artist’s work is on exhibit through Sunday.

Schettino, who was jailed after he left the ship, is under house arrest, facing possible charges of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning his ship. Eleven people have been confirmed dead and 21 others are still missing. Divers searched for the missing Thursday after a day-long break and a new audiotape emerged of the Concordia’s first communication with port officials who inquired about what was wrong. In the tape, an officer, reportedly Schettino, insists the ship had only exAP FILE PHOTO perienced an electrical blackout — comments that came a full 30 minutes Francesco Schettino, captain of the after the ship had rammed into the reef. luxury cruiser Costa Concordia.

Anti-piracy bill hit by opposition

ENJOYING STEEPNESS IN SEATTLE

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

Bombings leave 20 dead

t least 20 people have been killed in suicide attacks in southern AfA ghanistan, authorities said Thursday, including seven civilians who died when a bomber blew himself up near an airport used by the U.S.-led coalition. The attack near the entrance to the airfield in Kandahar — Afghanistan’s second-largest city and the traditional heartland of the Taliban insurgency — occurred Thursday afternoon when a suicide bomber detonated a white Toyota Corolla, said Zalmai Ayubi, a spokesman for the provincial governor. Two children were among the dead, authorities said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement on its website. The insurgents said the target was a convoy of foreign nationals who were leaving the airfield.

Half-a-dozen of the 40 original cosponsors withdrew their support Wednesday. By JIM ABRAMS Associated Press

CHICAGO

Study: Sex OK for heart

Good news: Sex is safe for most heart patients. If you’re healthy enough to walk up two flights of stairs without chest pain or gasping for breath, you can have a love life. That advice from a leading doctors’ group on Thursday addresses one of the most pressing, least discussed issues facing survivors of heart attacks and other heart patients. In its first science-based recommendations on the subject, the American Heart Association says having sex only slightly raises the chance for a heart attack. And that’s true for people with and without heart disease. Surprisingly, despite the higher risk for a heart patient to have a second attack, there’s no evidence that they have more sex-related heart attacks than people without cardiac disease. Heart patients should get a doctor’s OK before engaging in sexual activity. ISLAMABAD

Pakistan PM defends self

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani appeared before a Supreme Court panel Thursday to defend himself in contempt of court proceedings, succeeding in staving off an immediate ruling in a high-stakes case that could lead to his ouster and jeopardize his party’s hold on government. Earlier this week, the high court initiated contempt proceedings against Gilani, contending he had deliberately ignored their frequent demands to pursue longstanding corruption allegations against his boss, President Asif Ali Zardari. The case, involving a money-laundering charge in Switzerland against Zardari and his late wife, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was dropped by Swiss authorities at the request of the Pakistani government in 2008. ATLANTA

CDC: Teen moms clueless

A new government study suggests a lot of teenage girls are clueless about their chances of getting pregnant. In a survey of thousands of teenage mothers who had unintended pregnancies, about a third who didn’t use birth control said the reason was they didn’t believe they could pregnant. Why they thought that isn’t clear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey didn’t ask teens to explain. But other researchers have talked to teen moms who believed they couldn’t get pregnant the first time they had sex, didn’t think they could get pregnant at that time of the month or thought they were sterile.

AP PHOTO

ledders, skiers, snowboarders and pedestrians take over a snow-covered street Wednesday in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. As snow started falling on Seattle Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service scaled back the amount expected in western Washington but said it would still be a significant event. The total in the city would likely be 3 to 6 inches, meteorologist Dustin Guy says. More is likely in southwest Washington, 4 to 8 inches, while less is expected in the northwest interior, 1 to 2 inches.

Israel visit comes amid tensions U.S. general to talk to Israelis who are increasingly anxious about Iran’s nuclear problem. By AMY TEIBEL Associated Press

JERUSALEM — The U.S. military’s top officer headed to Israel on Thursday at a time of mounting international anxiety over Iran’s nuclear intentions and the possibility that the Jewish state might take military action to keep Tehran from building bombs. The arrival of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, comes at a charged time when Israel has grown increasingly vocal about

its impatience over the international community’s failure to curb Iran’s nuclear program through sanctions. Israel, like the West, believes Iran is developing nuclear weapons Dempsey technology. Iran says its program is intended for peaceful purposes. In the past few weeks, the U.S. and Europe have moved to step up sanctions against Iran, a top Iranian nuclear scientist was killed in a mysterious assassination, and Tehran has threatened to shut down a key channel for the world’s oil supply. The Israeli and U.S. militaries, mean-

while, have postponed large-scale war games, in part to avoid aggravating growing tensions between the international community and Iran over its nuclear program, Israeli defense officials said. A former Israeli military intelligence chief stoked the growing jitters by contending Iran already has all the components to build a nuclear bomb. “If the Iranians get together tonight and decide to secretly develop a bomb, then they have all the resources and components to do so,” Amos Yadlin was quoted Thursday as telling the Maariv daily. It was not clear whether Yadlin, who retired in November 2010, was referring to the mechanical elements of a bomb, or implying the Iranians have sufficient weapons-grade uranium.

WASHINGTON — Five days before a critical vote, senators are abandoning an anti-piracy bill they had supported after an outpouring of online opposition to tinkering with Internet freedoms. Senate Democratic leaders still plantovotenextTuesdayontaking up the Protect International Property Act and supporters were scramblingtomakechangesbefore then to answer some of the crit- Senate Demoics, but it was cratic leaders questionable whether they still plan to had the 60 votes vote next needed. Tuesday on Half-a-dozen taking up the ofthe40original cosponsors of Protect Inwhat is known ternational as the PIPA bill Property Act. withdrew their support Wednesday amid a one-day protest blackout by Wikipedia and other Web giants and a flood of emails to Capitol Hill offices that at times doubled normal volumes. When more than 7 million sign a petition on Google saying the Senate bill and its counterpart in the House would censor the Web and impose burdensome regulations on U.S. businesses, lawmakers listen. “The overwhelming input I’ve received from New Hampshire citizens makes it clear there are many legitimate concerns that deserve further consideration before Congress moves forward with this legislation,” said Sen. Kelly Ayotte, RN.H., one of the senators who pulled back her support of the bill.

Head, hands, feet found scattered near Hollywood sign more body parts. Police working to identity a man Officers, some on horseback, whose body was found in parts over pushed through waist- and shoulderpast 2 days in Bronson Canyon. high scrub surrounding a semi-paved By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — An investigation unfolding near the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles is playing out like a gory movie script, as police worked to identity a man whose body was found in parts over the past two days — first a head on Tuesday, then two hands and two feet on Wednesday. On Thursday, some 100 police officers and Police Academy recruits searched seven acres of brush in the Bronson Canyon wilderness park in Hollywood to see if they could find

hiking trail. It would have been a perfect place to hide a body had it not been for a single curious dog, police said. Like a scene from a David Lynch movie, a pooch being walked off-leash on the trail Tuesday afternoon tugged a plastic grocery bag from the brush about 100 yards from the park entrance gates and began playing with it. “It shakes the bag, and out pops the head,” officer Bruce Borihanh said. A police search the next day uncovered two hands and two feet, all apparently from the same victim. Investigators checked fingerprints,

dental records and missing persons records in an effort to identify the victim, a graying man believed to be 45 to 60 years old. Police also checked with their counterparts in Tucson, Ariz., where a torso was found a few days ago but it’s not believed to be from the same person, Los Angeles police Cmdr. Andrew Smith said. Whoever dumped the dismembered body parts in Bronson Canyon apparently intended to hide them, he said. “If they wanted them to be found, they could have left them at the gate,” Smith said. Some parts may have been scattered or eaten by wildlife, police said. AP PHOTO Police did not have a motive for the killing, but there was no evidence that Hikers walk their dog in L.A., near a serial killer was at work, Smith said. where body parts were found.

Look in THE TIMES LEADER for today’s valuable inserts from these advertisers:

LIFELINE SCREENING Some inserts, at the advertisers’ request, only appear in selected neighborhoods. If you would like to receive an insert that you do not currently receive, please call the advertiser.

733356

AP PHOTO

Hanging around at the Guggenheim

ROME — A young Moldovan woman who translated evacuation instructions from the bridge after the Costa Concordia ran into a reef emerged as a potential new witness Thursday in the investigation into the captain’s actions on that fateful night. Italian media have said prosecutors want to interview 25-year-old Dominica Cermotan, who had worked for Costa as a hostess fluent in several languages but was not on duty when she boarded the ship Jan. 13 in the Italian port of Civitavecchia.

The $450 million Costa Concordia was carrying more than 4,200 passengers and crew when it slammed into well-marked rocks off the Tuscan island of Giglio on Jan. 13 after the captain made an unauthorized diversion from his programmed route. In interviews with Moldovan media and on her own Facebook page, Cermotan said she was called up to the bridge of the Concordia after it struck the reef to translate evacuation instructions for Russian passengers. She defended Capt. Francesco Schettino. “He did a great thing, he saved over 3,000 lives,” she told Moldova’s Jurnal TV.

CMYK PAGE 6A

➛

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

CEMETERY

Smith Hourigan Group

THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

ON AVERAGE, AARP MEMBERS ENJOY

$357 SAVINGS *

PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER

Chris Concert looks Tuesday beneath a fallen pine tree that landed on top of some grave sites at the Forty Fort Cemetery.

original design with all the trees and shrubbery common in the 19th century. Even if you can’t donate, Schooley, added, you can help if you live near the cemetery by simply watching for – and reporting – suspicious activity. “The cemetery is an open target unless people in the community keep an eye on

it.” The association is a nonprofit corporation and any donations are tax deductible, Schooley said. It’s also an opportunity for service organizations to volunteer some community service. “I’m excited about the opportunity to bring more people in,” Schooley said.

SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

LOOKING FOR THE EASY WAY TO FIND YOUR NEW HOME? CENTURY 21 Mobile App

when they switch from companies like

GEICO, State Farm and Allstate Your savings could be even more!

CALL THE HARTFORD

1-877-593-6820

The AARP® Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford. The only Auto Insurance Program endorsed by AARP. Saving is easy! Drivers who switch save an average of $357 in the first year alone — and they get all the benefits and privileges you’d expect with the AARP Auto Insurance Program. (Since drivers 50+ are safer, you don’t pay for younger drivers’ mistakes.) Homeowners could save even more — an average of $157!* That means potential combined savings of $514! Call now to request a FREE money-saving quote. No coupon necessary.

■ Lifetime Renewability† ■ Lock in Your Rate for 12 Months, Not Six ■ Lifetime Repair and New Car

Scan with your Smart Phone to Download the App Kingston (570) 287.1196

ON AUTO INSURANCE

■ 24-hour Claims Service

See LISTINGS immediately! ANY HOUSE, ANY TIME, ANYWHERE!

Shavertown (570) 696.1195

No Clipping Required.

Continued from Page 3A

knocked down two more massive trees. It got worse. As the Susquehanna crested at a new record, the levee threatened to breach, prompting the arrival of heavy equipment to reinforce it. That equipment and effort “wiped out” part of the cemetery, which Schooley stressed has been painstakingly restored. But the cost of removing all those trees is beyond the finances of the association, and the job is too big for volunteer work alone, especially since it would involve chain saws that would raise liability issues. Schooley noted he took over as head of the association just as previous president Dick Hughes won a seat as a Luzerne County judge, forcing Hughes to step down quickly. That made for a hasty transition. With no new plots available, the cemeteryservesoneofitsoriginal intents, Schooley said: A community park. That was part of the

Replacement Protection

Mountaintop (570) 474.6307

Century21SHGroup.com

Call The Hartford Today

1-877-593-6820

WIN TICKETS TO SEE ELVIS!

Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time).

Or Request a Quote Online at: aarp.thehartford.com/clip3 Most AARP ® members qualify for an immediate phone quote. Please have your policy handy.

Prefer a local agent?

Simply go online and use our agent locator to find a Hartford independent agent in your area who is authorized to offer the AARP Auto & Home Insurance Program.

Not an AARP member? If you’re 50 or over, request a FREE quote and more information today!

THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE

starring Mike Albert, Scott Bruce and the Big “E” Band SUNDAY, JAN. 22 AT 2:00 PM ALICE C. WILTSIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, HAZLETON

*Savings amounts are based on information from The Hartford’s AARP Auto and Home Insurance Program customers who became new auto insurance policyholders or new homeowners insurance policyholders between 7/1/10 and 6/30/11, and provided data regarding their savings and prior carrier. Your savings may vary. Average auto insurance savings for the period was $357. Average homeowners insurance savings for the period was $157. Homeowners product is not available in all areas, including the state of Florida.

The Alice C. Wiltsie Performing Arts Center is located in the Hazleton Elementary/Middle School located at 700 North Wyoming Street in Hazleton.

Three lucky winners will receive a pair of tickets to this extraordinary performance. PLUS, one lucky grand prize winner will receive a pair of tickets and a Meet & Greet backstage before the show!

The AARP Automobile & Homeowners Insurance Program from The Hartford is underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company and its affiliates, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155. CA License #5152. In Washington, the Auto Program is underwritten by Hartford Casualty Insurance Company. The Home Program is underwritten by Property and Casualty Insurance Company of Hartford. In Michigan, the Auto and Home programs are underwritten by Trumbull Insurance Company. This Program is provided by The Hartford, not AARP or its affiliates. Paid endorsement. The Hartford pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP membership is required for Program eligibility in most states. Applicants are individually underwritten and some may not qualify. Specific features, credits, and discounts may vary and may not be available in all states in accordance with state filings and applicable law.

Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: ____ Zip: ______________ Phone: _______________________ E-mail: _____________________________ Winners will be notiﬁed by phone and are required to pick up winning tickets at the Alice C. Wiltsie Performing Arts Center will call window.

No purchase necessary. Prizes have no cash value and are nontransferable. Winners agree to having their name and photo used for publicity. Copies may be examined at our 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre office. The winners will be determined through random drawing from all entries received by January 20. This newspaper cannot answer or respond to telephone calls or letters regarding the contest. Sponsors’ employees and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

† If you are age 50 or older, once you’re insured through this Program for at least 60 days, you cannot be refused renewal as long as applicable premiums are paid when due. Also, you and other customary drivers of your vehicles must retain valid licenses, remain physically and mentally capable of operating an automobile, have no convictions for driving while intoxicated and must not have obtained your policy through material misrepresentation. Benefit currently not available in Hawaii, Michigan, New Hampshire and North Carolina. 734346

Return completed entry by Jan. 20 at noon to: The Times Leader Elvis Contest 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

NCR-LA

CMYK ➛

THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 7A

Pair with prior convictions arrested when rifle, handgun parts found

Search leads to gun charges By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

August Stile, 47, of Hughestown, wrote a bad check for $25,000. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A Hughestown man serving a federal prison sentence on mail fraud and money laundering charges was sentenced Thursday in Luzerne County Court to four years probation for writing a bad check for $25,000. August Stile, 47, of Rock Street, was sentenced on a single misdemeanor count of writing a bad check to which he pleaded no contest before Luzerne County Senior Judge Kenneth Brown. According to court papers, Stile wrote a check for $25,000 to Dan Meranti on Nov. 18, 2010. Prosecutors say the two men entered into a business venture and Meranti was seeking a repayment of the $25,000. Brown said Stile must serve his sentence consecutively to a federal prison sentence he is serving and must pay $25,000 in restitution. On Nov. 15, Stile was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison, followed by three A federal years, eight judge senmonths of sutenced Stile pervised reto 46 months lease. His senin prison and tencing stems from a 2001 five years of case and a resupervised cent revocation release in of his original sentence by viApril 2003. olating his probation after writing the bad check. Stile was originally indicted in March 2001 on charges of wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud and money laundering charges and found guilty of the charges at an August 2002 jury trial. A federal judge sentenced Stile to 46 months in prison and five years of supervised release in April 2003. Stile was released from prison in January 2007 and began serving his supervised release. As part of that release, Stile was not to commit any other offenses and pay $400 per month toward restitution. Prosecutors say Stile issued two invalid checks, one for $200,000 for a business deal for the purchase of a hotel and casino in Costa Rica and the check to Meranti – both leading to a violation of his supervised release and his November resentencing. According to an Associated Press story published in April 2001, Stile was sentenced to six to 23 months in Monroe County prison on charges he violated parole in another bad check case. The story indicates a $25,000 check was written to Kaiser Equipment to cover the costs of equipment. Stile pleaded guilty to the related charge in November 1999 and was sentenced to two years probation. The AP story said Stile, who then operated Weller Financial, paid no restitution and tested positive for cocaine during a visit to the Monroe County Probation Office, leading to the prison term.

WILKES-BARRE – It wasn’t an actual firearm but a 1-inch piece to a handgun. A retaining pin to a 9 mm handgun that fell out of a coat pocket allegedly worn by Reginald Taylor during a strip search was enough for Senior District Judge Andrew Barilla to send four firearm offenses to Luzerne County Court. Taylor, 28, and Christian Haulcombe, 27, were charged by city police after a rifle and pieces to a handgun were found inside a vehicle during a traffic stop on Amber Lane on Oct. 26. Three other passengers inside the vehicle were not charged, de-

spite attempting to hide the rifle and carrying other pieces to the handgun, Taylor’s attorney, Joseph Sklarosky Sr., and Haulcombe’s attorney, John Donovan, said during a preliminary hearing in Wilkes-Barre Central Court on Thursday. Officer Corey Dumont, the only witness called to testify by Assistant District Attorney Jill Matthews, said he charged Taylor and Haulcombe with firearm offenses because they have prior criminal convictions that prohibit the possession of guns. Dumont said he noticed four people inside the vehicle and a fifth person lying on a rifle in the rear cargo area of the BMW. No one admitted to owning the rifle,

Dumont said he noticed four people inside the vehicle and a fifth person lying on a rifle in the rear cargo area of the BMW. No one admitted to owning the rifle, he said. he said. Dumont said pat-down searches were conducted, and the slide and barrel to the handgun were found on a passenger who was not charged. Taylor, Haulcombe and the three other passengers were taken to Wilkes-Barre Police Headquarters, where Dumont alleged a retaining pin to the handgun fell out of Taylor’s coat pocket during a strip search. Matthews argued that Haulcombe, the owner and driver of the BMW, was responsible for

the passengers and items inside the car, including the guns as the reason why he was charged with firearm offenses. Taylor and Haulcombe face charges of illegal possession of a firearm, firearms not to be carried without a license, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and criminal conspiracy to possess a weapon by a convicted felon. Barilla dismissed a marijuana possession charge against Taylor and a drunken driving charge against Haulcombe.

Lawyers of Plymouth man charged in shooting ready for trial Martin Joseph Beamer, 25, is charged in the death of Samantha Claudio, 17, May 1. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Attorneys in the case of a Plymouth man charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a 17-year-old girl said they are prepared for the Feb. 27 trial. Thomas Cometa, an attorney for Martin Joseph Beamer, 25, and Assistant District Attorneys Frank McCabe and Mamie Phillips said Thursday they are ready

to proceed with the trial before Luzerne County Judge David Lupas and a jury of Beamer’s peers. Cometa, who called the case “straightforward,” said he is arranging to have a gun expert from Brooklyn, N.Y., inspect the weapon allegedly used in the shooting, but that he had no other requests Thursday. The trial is expected to last only a few days, as attorneys said all witnesses live in the area and there aren’t many to call to testify. According to court papers, on May 1, police said, Beamer shot and killed Samantha Claudio. Police said Beamer was at a

West Shawnee Avenue residence with his brother, John Bogdon, andClaudio,whenBogdonasked if Claudio was leaving around midnight. An argument began between the siblings, police said. Beamer askedBogdontoleaveandplaced a live round into a 9 mm pistol. Court papers allege Beamer said he held the gun in one hand while grabbing Bogdon’s shirt with his other as Bogdon threw punches. The gun went off, police said, and Claudio screamed and ran into a nearby kitchen and collapsed. Beamer’s mother came up from a second-floor apartment,

GET YOUR KITCHEN OR BATH REMODELED FOR WINTER

and he asked her to call 911. “I’m sorry; I accidentally pulled the trigger,” he told police when they asked where the shooter was. Beamer told police the gun was in a room on a couch, where it waslaterfoundwrappedinashirt with what appeared to be blood, court papers say. Beamer told police he found the gun two months earlier along a trail in the Plymouth Flats area of Plymouth Township. Beamer also faces two counts of reckless endangerment and one count each of aggravated assault and theft of property lost by mistake.

SCI Dallas locks down for search Times Leader staff

JACKSON TWP. – The State Correctional Institution at Dallas was placed on lockdown status on Tuesday as the medium-security facility of more than 2,000 male inmates is being searched, state prison officials said. “Dallas is locked down for a search, but searches are nothing out of the ordinary,” Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Press Secretary Sue McNaughton stated in an email. “Each facility has to conduct one facility-wide search each year.” State police Trooper Martin Connors said an investigation is ongoing to determine if contraband was brought into the facility. Lt. Richard Krawetz, commander of the state police criminal investigations unit for Troop P, said he could not “confirm or deny” allegations that a correctional officer was peddling contraband inside the facility. Generally speaking, Krawetz said state police routinely conduct investigations within state prisons. Robin Lucas, public information officer at SCI-Dallas, said the superintendent – Jerome Walsh – ordered the lockdown Tuesday morning. “We’re just doing a search,” Lucas said. Lucas said the prison does not release personnel information to the public.

50% O F F W i n ter S h oes, C l oth i n g & A ccessori es

FRI H.H. 5-8 Free Food & Drink Specials Bud Light Pints $2, 8-12 DJ 9-1

SAT

Captain & Coke $3, 8-12 LIPSTYK 9-1

OAK ST • PITTSTON TWP. 654-1112

Now Accepting

H O U R S : M o n. - S a t. 10:00 a m - 5:00 pm 63 4 M a rke t S tre e t • Kings to n, PA 18 704 • (570) 28 7-2777

dr. penny mericle dr. samantha abod

no interest payments most insurance accepted no referral needed

NEED BRACES?

190 welles street • forty fort, pa 18704 (570) 287-8700 braceplaceorthodontics.com

Shoe Sale Discontinued

On Clearance

158 Memorial Hwy. Shavertown 1.800.49.SHOES

Celebrating Our 90th Year Serving The Wyoming Valley

730968

Man gets probation for writing bad check

K PAGE 8A

STANLEY J. STANCAVAGE SR., age 64, a lifelong resident of Old Forge, died Wednesday evening, January 18, 2012, at Community Medical Center. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Cook Stancavage; son, Stanley J. Stancavage Jr., at home; his brother, Robert Stancavage, and wife Sharlene, of West Scranton; his grandson, Nathan Stancavage, at home. Funeral services will begin on Monday at 8:45a.m. from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge, with a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 529 Stephenson Street in Duryea. Interment with full military honors by the AMVETS Honor Guard will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Old Forge. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Sunday between 4 and 7 p.m. MOLLIE MCCABE WALSH, 87, of Wilkes-Barre, died Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Little Flower Manor. Arrangements are pending from McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service. Full obituary information will be published in tomorrow’s edition of this newspaper and later today at www.celebrateherlife.com. JOANNE B. CAPECE, 44, of East Main Street, Glen Lyon, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, January 18, 2012 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Funeral arrangements are pending from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., Glen Lyon. AGNES P. (CARPENITO) DEFIORE, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, afternoon at the Golden Living Center, East Mountain, Wilkes-Barre. Services are pending from Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. JAMES F. ELMY, of West Washington Street, Nanticoke, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke. EMILY KOZICH MARYKWAS, 91, of Exeter, died Thursday, January19, 2012 in the Highland Manor Nursing and Convalescent Center, Exeter. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township. MRS. ELIZABETH MYKULYN NALDONY, 88, of Wilkes-Barre, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2012, in ManorCare Center, Kingston. She was the widow of John Nadolny, Choir Director of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township.

Mary Morgan January 16, 2012

➛

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

ary Morgan, 76, Trucksville, passed away January 16, 2012 after an illness. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Helen Scott Siley. Mary attended the Dallas schools and was a lifelong resident of the Back Mountain. She loved Bingo, trips to the casino, scratch-off lottery tickets and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, David A. Morgan, in 1973 and by brothers Charles (Charlie) and Thomas (Steve) Siley. Mary is survived by daughters, H. Shultz, Sharon Elston, Brenda Morgan, and sons, David Morgan Jr. and Gerald (Jerry) Morgan, all of the Back Mountain; sister Frances Harrison and her husband, Ralph; brothers Willard (Bill) and his wife, Jenny, and Harry Siley. She was blessed with four wonderful grandchildren, Davey, Will, Megan and Josh; and 11 greatgrandchildren, Justus, Zach, Joey, Alexis, Zoe, Macenzi, Kaitlyn, Breanna, Dale, Nathan and Josh Jr. whom she loved dearly. There will be no calling hours. A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. Donations in Mary’s name may be made to the American Lung Association, c/o 71 N. Franklin Street, Suite 207, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Puffenberger, Dr. Joseph Stepanitis and the nurses and staff of the 6th floor East Wing of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for their kindness. Funeral arrangements are by Richard H Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas.

THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

Robert (Bob) E. Christian Sr.

Katherine Mary Wilcheski

January 19, 2012

January 17, 2012

obert (Bob) E. Christian Sr., 74, a resident at Highland Manor Nursing and Convalescent Center, Exeter, and formerly of Exeter, passed away quietly Thursday morning in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born February 15, 1937, in Port Griffith, he was the son of the late Edward and Olga Pavalasti Christian. He was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School, Pittston, Class of 1955, and studied architecture at Penn State University. Prior to his retirement, he was a career employee at Acme Markets and was the tireless caretaker of the grounds and buildings at St. Ceci- Bob’s witty, personable ways will be sorely missed by all. lia’s Church, Exeter. He was preceded in death by his He was a devoted member of St. Cecilia’s Church and its Holy Name infant son, John Christian, and inSociety, where he was past presi- fant sister, Rosalie Christian. Surviving are his daughters, Sudent. Many years ago, Bob was very instrumental in planning and work- zanne Christian, Murfreesboro, ing at the church’s annual bazaars, Tenn.; Maria Parra and her huswhich were held on St. Cecilia’s band, Frank, Wyoming; Judy Blaine church grounds. He was also a vol- and her husband, Mike, Larksville; unteer for the Scranton Council of and son, Robert Christian, and his wife, Lori Meekes, Wyoming; loving Literacy Advice, where he taught grandchildren; Michael Blaine and English to immigrants learning EnEliana Parra; step-grandson, Devon glish as a second language. Bob also Silva; sister, Shirley Christian, Va. had a passion for reading and, beA Mass of Christian Burial will fore the onset of Parkinson’s dis- be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Ceease, painting ceramics. cilia’s Church of St. Barbara’s ParBob was a dedicated, hard-work- ish, 1700 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter, er who would do anything for his with the Rev. Paul A. McDonnell, family. Unselfishly, he withdrew O.S.J., officiating. Interment will be from college to enter the work force in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, when his father became ill and Carverton. could no longer work to support the Friends are invited to call Saturfamily. day in St. Cecilia’s Church Parish Bob’s family would like to express Hall from 9 to 10 a.m. their sincere gratitude to Dr. Gerald In lieu of flowers, memorial conGibbons for his exceptional care tributions may be made in his name and devotion over the years and to to the Wyoming Free Library, 358 the staff at Highland Manor for their Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, PA friendship, dedication and compas- 18644 or to St. Barbara’s Parish, Mesion in the care given to Bob over morial Street, Exeter, PA 18643. the many years he was a resident. Arrangements are by the MetHe truly was blessed with many calfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., guardian angels here on Earth. 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming.

Janice M. Govier January 15, 2012 M Govier, 75, of Reedley, J anice Calif., passed away Sunday, Jan.

15, 2012. Janice was born Nov. 27, 1936, in Swoyersville to Leo and Bridget Puhlik. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and best friend. Janice traveled through life with humility, humor and dignity. She loved her family, enjoyed shopping, an occasional trip to the casino, bingo, crossword puzzles and great food. Janice was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Capt. Thomas E. Govier Jr., USMC Ret., and son Michael S. Govier. Janice is survived by her five children and spouses, Thomas E. and Jane Govier; Robert S. and Mary Govier; Deborah A. and Randi Portwood, James P. and Karen Govier, Kelly M. Govier and daughter-in-

law, Colleen Govier; sisters, Eleanor Swetts, West Wyoming, and Romaine Piekanski, Larksville; sisterin-law, Ellenrose, and Bill Laufer, Richboro, Pa.; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held today in St Anthony’s Catholic Church.

FUNERALS BAUMAN – Gertrude, celebration of life noon to 1 p.m. today in the Chapel at Little Flower Manor, 200 S. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. GAITERI – Dorothy, M., funeral at 9 a.m. today in the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township. GILES- Michael, funeral 7 p.m. today in the Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., 614 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. Friends may call 5 p.m. until the time of service. GOBLE – Robert, friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. today in the Nulton Funeral Home Inc., 5749 SR 309, Beaumont. KOONS – Mary Claire, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. LAPINSKY – Judith, funeral 10 a.m. today in the John V. Morris Funeral Home, 625 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Kostka worship site of St. Andre Bessette Parish Community. Visitation and remembrances 9 a.m. until the time of services. LINDQUIST – Maurice, funeral 11 a.m. today in the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Friends may call 10 a.m. until service time. MARCHAKITUS – Raymond, D., celebration of life 7 p.m. today in McLaughlin’s -The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 5 to 7:30 p.m. MCGINLEY – Robert, celebration of life 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. MILLARD – Lawrence, celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday in the Shickshinny American Legion Post, 575 State Rt. 239, Shickshinny. PETROCHKO – Theodore, funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in the Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C., 51-53 W. Green St., Nanticoke. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Faustina Parish, alternate site, Nanticoke. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m.

atie Wilcheski, 88, of Edwardsville, died Tuesday afternoon at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Wilcheski, on February 5, 2005. Born in Larksville, daughter of the late George and Anna Ontko, she was a graduate of Larksville High School . She was employed by Consolidated Cigar Co. and a homemaker. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church Rosary Society. She is survived by her sisters and brother, Marie Heidel (late husband Harold), Irene Evans (husband Dr. Joseph Evans), Stephen Ontko (wife Alberta), and Georgetta Scutch (husband Frank). She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Also survived by her son, Paul Wilcheski (wife Michelle), and two grandchildren, Paulette Abdullah, (husband Joseph), Joseph Wilcheski (wife Alicia), and three great-grandchildren, Malek, Andrew and Nicholas. Voted best Grandmother in the entire world unanimously by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they loved to spend time with her as much as she loved to spend time with them. They loved to laugh with her and listen to her stories and advice. They knew she had their best interest at heart and will miss her tremendously. The loss of their beloved Kate will be a huge void in all their lives as she has been

John F. Magda January 18, 2012 F. Magda, age 67, of Wilkes J ohn Barre Township, died on

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes Barre. John was born in Wilkes Barre on November 10, 1944, the son of the late John J. “Red” and Genevieve (Kulak) Magda. He was a graduate of the Ashley High School and attended the Wilkes-Barre Business College. He served with the United States Navy from 1962 to 66. He was employed by the Tobyhanna Army Depot for 45 years, retiring in 2008. John was a member of the American Legion Post 815, Wilkes Barre Twp., and the Ukrainian Literary Club, Wilkes Barre. Surviving are a son, John J. Mag-

OBITUARY POLICY The Times Leader publishes free obituaries, which have a 27-line limit, and paid obituaries, which can run with a photograph. A funeral home representative can call the obituary desk at (570) 829-7224, send a fax to (570) 829-5537 or e-mail to tlobits@timesleader.com. If you fax or e-mail, please call to confirm. Obituaries must be submitted by 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Obituaries must be sent by a funeral home or crematory, or must name who is handling arrangements, with address and phone number. We discourage handwritten notices; they incur a $15 typing fee.

da, and his wife, Melissa, WilkesBarre Township; daughters, Karen Magda, Wilkes-Barre Township, and Kimberly O’Dea and her husband, Patrick, Wilkes-Barre Township; one granddaughter, Lauren Marie O’Dea; brother, Richard Magda, Bloomsburg; sister, Carol Dural, Mountain Top. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. A Blessing Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 North Main St., Ashley, with the Rev. Thomas O’Malley officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m.

Corbett will sign drilling bill Bill sponsored by state Sen. Baker designed to provide response plan for each site. The Associated Press

PREHATIN – George, funeral 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial at noon in Holy Name/ Saint Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Swoyersville. Friends may call 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. TOMASURA – Wilma M., funeral 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home TRAGLIA – Anthony, funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in the Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage St., Pittston. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. TURLEY – Jane, funeral 11 a.m. today in the Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. Friends may one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. WITKOSKI – Florence, Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. today in All Saints Parish Church, Willow Street, Plymouth.

a staple of kindness and compassion. The kind of grandmother you only see in the movies. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend. A sincere thank you goes to her friends and family who took the time to help her after the death of her husband. For their good deeds did not go unnoticed and will be forever remembered by Katie’s family. Funeral services will be held at Kopicki Funeral home at 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston, on Sunday, January 22, 2012. Viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. On Monday, January 23, 2012 a funeral procession will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Kopicki Funeral Home to Divine Liturgy at St. Mary’s Byzantine Church at 10 a.m. Procession to Mt. Olivet Cemetery and repast following at Luzerne Knights of Columbus. The rosary and Panachida will take place at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett plans to sign newly passed legislation designed to provide an emergency response plan and accurate GPS coordinates for each Marcellus Shale well site in Pennsylvania. The bill, which passed the Senate unanimously this week, is the third Marcellus Shale-related bill to go to Corbett’s desk. It passed the House last month. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, said it fills a “gaping information hole” for emergency responders rushing to accidents at well sites and will reduce risks to people, property and the environment. Under it, state regulators must write emergency regulations ordering the well operators to provide emergency response agencies with an emergency response plan and a unique GPS coordinate address for both the well site and the access road entrance. The operators also must post a reflective sign at the entrance to each well site with the address, GPS coordinates, the operator’s emergency contact number and anything else state regulators decide to require. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported last week that the state Department of Environmental Protection undercounted the number of producing Marcellus Shale wells, frustrating Senate and House staff members who have been trying to make accurate projections about how much revenue an impact fee on wells might generate for local

Funeral Lunches starting at $ 7.95 Memorial Highway, Dallas www.omarscastleinn.com • 675-0804

governments. The newspaper reported that its analysis of DEP data found 495 more wells producing gas, or ready to produce gas, than the DEP has recorded as ever being drilled. Of those, 182 of those wells didn’t even show up on the state’s Marcellus Shale permit list, it reported. Since 2008 began, operators have drilled more than 4,000 Marcellus Shale wells in Pennsylvania, according to DEP figures, as multinational energy giants have spent billions of dollars to join the rush exploit the gas in the formation. For now, Corbett, a Republican, and leaders of the House and Senate’s Republican majorities are trying to negotiate an agreement on a bill to place an impact fee on Marcellus Shale wells and update state safety laws that never envisioned such deep, horizontal drilling across wide areas of the state. In addition, the state Public Utility Commission is working to hire seven new pipeline inspectors and finalize guidelines for pipeline operators under a month-old law that authorizes the agency to enforce federal safety rules over many new natural gas gathering pipelines, such as the ones running through Dallas Township, that are accompanying the booming drilling industry. Pennsylvania was one of two natural-gas producing states that did not enforce the safety rules. The law covers many, but not all, types of the gathering lines. Lines built in the most rural areas would remain uninspected by the government, although they still require federal, state or local permits to cross wetlands, streams and roads.

Dimock getting new EPA water The agency also said it will begin testing water supplies of dozens more homes. By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press

ALLENTOWN — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it will deliver fresh water to four homes in Dimock, Susquehanna County, where residential water wells were tainted by a gas driller. The agency also said it will begin testing the water supplies of dozens more homes as it ramps up its investigation more than three years after homeowners say the water supply was ruined. Capping a tumultuous two weeks in which EPA first promised the residents a tanker of water — and then quickly backed away, saying more study was needed — federal environmental regulators said they have concluded that contaminant levels in four of the homes pose a health hazard and require emergency action. Some of the water samples, the agency said, were found to be polluted with cancer-causing arsenic and synthetic chemicals typically found in drilling fluids. The first delivery of water is scheduled for today. Additionally, EPA said it will sample water at 61 homes in the area of Carter and Meshoppen roads. The testing, to be carried out over the next several weeks, marks a significant expansion of the agency’s probe in Dimock, a tiny crossroads at the center of a national debate over gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. More than a dozen homeowners in Dimock say they have been without a reliable supply of clean water since Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., the Houston-based drilling firm blamed for polluting their aquifer, won permission from state regulators to halt daily deliveries on Nov. 30. After analyzing sampling data provided by Cabot, the residents, and the state Department of Environmental Protection, EPA said hazardous substances were found in the water wells of several homes. But only in four homes were they in high enough concentrations to present a health threat, the agency said. EPA said it might provide water to additional homes, or stop delivering water altogether, depending on the results of its own testing, “EPA is working diligently to understand the situation in Dimock and address residents’ concerns,” EPA Regional Administrator Shawn M. Garvin said in a statement. EPA said the federal Superfund program authorized it to take emergency action in Dimock. EPA’s decision to intervene in Dimock is unlikely to sit well with Pennsylvania’s environmental chief, Michael Krancer, who has accused the EPA of having only a “rudimentary” understanding of the situation there. DEP spokeswoman Katy Gresh said after the EPA announcement Thursday that “EPA does not seem to have presented any new data here. More than a year ago, DEP’s enforcement action addressed this issue and ensured funds were set aside to resolve the water quality issues for these homeowners.” A spokesman for Cabot said a statement from the company would be forthcoming.

G en etti’s

A fterFu nera lLu ncheons Sta rting a t$7.95 p erp erson

H otelBerea vem entR a tes

825.6477

CMYK ➛

THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 9A

Northwest Area residents may face tax hike next year

Lake Twp. might join BMCP

phase of the session, taxpayer Fred Ruggles asked the board UNION TWP. – Under a pre- about increasing co-payments for liminary 2012-2013 budget unani- health coverage by the profesmously approved at Wednesday sional staff. Randy Tomasacci, board presinight’s school board meeting, Northwest Area School District dent, said a hike in co-payments residents face a tax increase that is an issue currently on the table at present could average out to in negotiations with the North$20 to $26 more in real estate tax- west Area Education Association. Tomasacci said the board es. Under a plan that was present- met in executive session before ed by Albert Melone Jr., financial the public meeting to discuss adviser, the board approved a contract issues with the NAEA. budget draft that encompasses Other than health care, Tomasacabout $17.7 million in projected ci offered no other information. The board kept per capita, ocrevenues and an estimated $17.9 cupational and earned million in proposed exincome tax rates at penditures resulting in W H A T ’ S 2011-12 levels. a deficit of about N E X T Also, following a $234,609. question by Ruggles, Melone said, howev- The school board er, that at this point the will next meet Feb. Tomasacci acknowl15 at 7 p.m. in the district is only comply- high school library. edged the district will lose taxes from approxing with state regulaimately 24 flood-damtions to adopt a tentaaged real estate parcels in Shicktive budget. “The real process will come in shinny that are in the process of April and May,” he said, when being bought-out by the federal discussions are scheduled on a government. .In addition to policy and perplan that must be adopted and submitted to the state Depart- sonnel matters, the board voted 7-2 to retain Carl Majer as varsity ment of Education by June 30. The board passed, 9-0, a tax football coach, while the vote was rate on real estate of 9.4746 mills. unanimous for Brian Barchik as A mill is $1 in taxation for every varsity cross country coach and Pete Malishchak as varsity field $1,000 in assessed valuation. Albert Gordon, chairman of hockey coach. It voted to post vathe finance committee, said two cancy in the assistant coaching major issues facing the board are ranks for these sports as well as continuing increases in the cost varsity softball. The board also acted to grant of health insurance and retirement benefits. These increased Melone the authority to “explore costs are now projected at 12 per- options” to refinance 2007A and 2007B bonds through a bank cent. During the public comment loan.

Partnership discusses sharing code enforcement and other services between members.

By TOM HUNTINGTON Times Leader Correspondent

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT

By SARAH HITE shite@mydallaspost.com

DALLAS TWP. – Members of the Back Mountain Community Partnership discussed the inclusion of Lake Township into the group and the possibility of sharing code enforcement and other services between municipalities at a meeting Thursday. Amy Salansky, a Lake Township supervisor, attended the partnership meeting to retrieve more information about joining the group. The partnership currently includes Dallas Borough and Dallas, Franklin, Jackson, Kingston and Lehman townships. “I would like to be able to take

Springsteen’s new single references U.S. struggles

back the information I obtain today … to my other two supervisors to kind of seal the deal and join with you guys,” she said. Lake Township officials sent the partnership a letter last month about the process for entering into the governmental partnership. Solicitor Jeff Malak said Lake Township will need to pass an ordinance affirming its inclusion in the group. The partnership will make a recommendation for or against Lake Township’s participation, and a unanimous vote from each individual municipality will be needed before Lake Township could join. Then the partnership will need to vote to amend the intergovernmental cooperation agreement to include Lake Township. Vice Chairman John Wilkes Jr., of Jackson Township, said Lake Township is already part of the The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Bruce Springsteen’s new album, “Wrecking Ball,” will be out March 6, and he’s just released a new single, “We Take Care of Our Own.” Although the song is musically

Back Mountain Regional Emergency Management Agency. Chairman James Reino Jr., of Kingston Township, said the supervisors also sent a letter of support for the partnership’s latest grant application. In other matters, Wilkes discussed the sharing of code enforcement and third-party inspection services among partnership members. He said many of the municipalities have similar comprehensive plans that were drawn by the same organizations and similar zoning ordinances. Wilkes even pointed out that three municipalities in the part-

nership – Dallas Borough, Dallas Township and Jackson Township – currently have an assistant zoning officer in common. He said he thought more researchmaybeabletoprovidecitizens with better services and a cost savings for local governments. “Sometimes these things save money, and sometimes they don’t,” said Wilkes. “It’s worth looking into.” Wilkes also said having a fulltime, regional zoning office would provide better service to residents. For example, the Jackson Township zoning office is open only until noon most days, which could be a hindrance to the permitting process for residents. Reino said the partnership will conduct research before next year’s township reorganization meetings to see if the idea is feasible.

upbeat, it references the current struggles of America with lyrics like, “Where’s the promise, from sea to shining sea?” Other songs on the 11-track album include “Death to My Hometown,” “This Depression” and “Easy Money.”

The announcement was made Thursday morning on the rocker’s website. “Wrecking Ball” is Springsteen’s 17th album and the first since the death of E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons last year.

W H AT ’ S N E X T The next Back Mountain Community Partnership meeting will be at 3 p.m. Feb. 16 in Insalaco Hall at Misericordia University.

Feeling Dizzy?

Valley ENT Doctors can help you with dizziness, vertigo or loss of balance. Expert diagnosis, state-of-the-art balance testing. Prompt, Courteous Care.

190 Welles Street Forty Fort, PA 18704

LLC

PROFESSIONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT JANNEY HAS BEEN SERVING INVESTORS

180 YEARS.

JANNEY HOLDS THE SECOND OLDEST MEMBERSHIP ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS | BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS | CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT | EQUITIES

KEITH R. KLEINMAN

www.valleyent.org

RELAX and make your dream of a great smile a reality with

5-CD’S! 101 GREAT TRACKS! 6 Hours Playing Time

Sedation Dentistry

7 JOE NARDONE’S $ 99

For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation call us at

570.763.4364 Facebook

DUPREES • KENNY VANCE • TYMES LENNY WELCH • DRIFTERS • THE ANGELS

Get your virtual smile makeover at www.BackMountainDental.com

210 Carverton Road, Trucksville

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 - 7:30 P.M.

DEVASTATED BY THE FLOOD? We’re Here To Help! 100% Made in the U.S.A.

Oak Raised Panel 109.40 126.30 129.87 140.99 143.91 155.61 186.62 199.49 215.87 229.32 136.31 145.08 282.56 170.82 181.94 203.58

212.94 253.31

270.27 324.09

111.15 119.34

145.08 149.18

Maple 60.26 69.62 71.37 76.05 80.15 86.58 103.55 108.23 109.98 120.51 119.34 74.30 78.98 81.90 90.09 91.85

Oak 76.05 87.75 90.09 98.28 103.55 111.74 129.29 137.48 142.16 152.69 151.52 91.26 101.21 105.89 115.83 126.36

123.44 141.57 156.78

138.06 178.43 196.56

163.80 184.86

197.15 228.15

Dove Tail Drawers, Excellent Finish, Amish Workmanship Oak raised panel is solid not veneer Best value in kitchen cabinets anywhere Free delivery, Fully Assembled, Installation Available

124600

Louis Industrial Drive, Old Forge 344-0443 or 457-6774

29.50 • $39.50 • $49.50

KIRBY CENTER - 826-1100

MUNDY ST. - DOWNTOWN - 829-3603

Lowest price cabinets! Not imported from China

84.83 101.21 108.81 115.25 119.93 126.95 155.61 171.41 180.18 191.30 136.31 145.08 235.76 135.14 143.33 163.80

with this ad $30 VALUE

DOO WOP VOL. 4

Find us on

Bring in your cabinet measurements

The Jazz Station

Astrud Gilberto Dinah Washington Artie Shaw - Miles Davis Sinatra - Charlie Parker Many More!

1570 00

Showroom Hours Daily: 8 Til 4:30 Wed & Thurs: 8 Til 8 Sat: 8 Til Noon Warehouse Closed 4:30 Daily • Noon on Sat. 238326

FOR NEARLY

(570)283-0524

Dean M. Clerico, MD • David I. Barras, MD

CMYK PAGE 10A

➛

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

THE TIMES LEADER

www.timesleader.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Tommy Dickson Tommy Dickson, son of Aaron and Kim Dickson, Athens, is celebrating his first birthday today, Jan. 20. Tommy is a grandson of Tom and Joan Priestman, Askam. He is a greatgrandson of Ethel Priestman, Askam.

Wesley Village holds old-fashioned Christmas United Methodist Homes’ Wesley Village Campus recently held an old-fashioned Christmas celebration. The event was attended by more than 450 people and included crafts, refreshments, musical entertainment and photos with Santa. Making preparations, from left, are Rose Ambrosino, Betty Jane Cooper and Bertha Kuckla, residents of the Partridge-Tippett Nursing Facility.

Meadows staff, friends support Toys for Tots campaign Staff and friends of the Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center, Dallas, collected toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys For Tots campaign. With some of the donations, from left, seated, are Derrick Ellard and Larry Hallock III. Standing: Corporal Velez; Joan Doran; Cristina Tarbox, administrator, Meadows; Theresa Ozovek; Joan Krispin; Kristy Lindbuchler; Phyllis Sorber; Alison Neely; Gary Kirk; and Corporal West.

Breala M. Ormando Breala Morgan Ormando, daughter of Chris and Kelly Ormando, Edwardsville, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 20. Breala is a granddaughter of Stanley and Nancy Halas, Hanover Township, and Sharon and Joseph Ormando, Ashley. She has a brother, Catal, 6.

IN BRIEF WILKES-BARRE: The Big Band Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania will hold its Valentine Dinner Dance on Feb. 3 at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center. The event is for members only. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by King Henry and the Showmen. A couple will be selected as King and Queen. For reservations, call Glen at 570-586-5359 or Herman at 570-654-6454.

Foster grandparent donates afghans to CDC students Mary Lou Perez, a Foster Grandparent at the Wilkes-Barre Child Development Council Center, crocheted an afghan for each of the seven children in her classroom as a gesture to give back the warmth and love that she receives from the children. At the center, from left: Jean Dankovitch, CDC employee holding Braedon Ebert; Elizabeth Garey, CDC employee, holding Jeremiah Pollard; and Perez, holding Olivia Tesar.

Pioneers sing carols at local nursing homes The Wilkes-Barre Verizon Telecom Pioneers 7 sang Christmas carols for fellow Pioneers at Wesley Village and Hampton House nursing homes. The Pioneers is a nonprofit organization of retired and active members of Verizon Communications. Pioneer carolers and friends, are Valerie Dula, Bill Cook, Rich Powell, Beverly Powell, Georgia Karpovich, Karen Gayewski, Brianna Lee, Paulette Dugal, Judy Betti, Dolores McGill, Martine Columbo, Bobette McDade, Barbara Thomas, Marcia Finn, Marie Heckman, Audrey Yakimovicz, Hailey Karpovich, Tony Yuscavage (Santa), Jean Mikush, Bernadette Betnar, Nancy Karpovich, Lil Royal, Rose Lee, Gayle Bennett, Carol Dural, Eileen Pisonick, Gail Pabst, Terry Laubaugh, Kay Thornton, Bob Thornton and John Gayewski.

MEETINGS Jan. 31 WILKES-BARRE: The Lithuanian Womens Club of Wyoming Valley will hold its first meeting of the New Year (weather permitting) at noon for lunch at Boscov’s. The business meeting will begin at 1 p.m. after lunch. Members’ dues for 2012 are being collected.

Allied Services workers purchase gifts for residents Employees from all divisions at Allied Services recently purchased 106 gifts for residents in the Developmental Services Division. Many of these residents have little or no family and some have been residents of Allied for more than 30 years. This giving tree ensures that every resident will have a gift to open on Christmas morning. This is the second year that Jackie McKeon and the Patient Finance Department have coordinated this effort. With some of the gifts, from left, are Kevin Grassi, Judy Korgeski, Valerie Antonio, Annie Allegrucci, Kathy Coolican, Carolyn Zator, Peggy Williams and Mike Surridge.

Girl Scouts bring holiday cheer to Manor Care Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA Plymouth Daisy Troop 32104, Brownie Troop 32689 and Junior Troop 33669 donated Christmas gifts and sang Christmas carols at Manor Care in Kingston as part of their community service project. Some of the participants, from left, first row, are Arianna Gardner, Jessica Czuba, Riley Makausky, Kaleigha Walker, Lili Palchanis, Eleanor Punko and Randy Czuba. Second row: Ritalynn Palchanis, Vanessa Williams, Brandy Varner, Kerrilynn Stier, Emily Davis, Trysten Harry, Katie Callis, Dareth Kennedy, Elizabeth Szabo and Courtney Balutski. Third row: Beth Doughton, Daisy leader, and Nicole Davis, Brownie and Junior leader. Also participating were Cienna Pisano, Morgan Bower, Cheyenna Hazeltine, Mallory Powell, Johanna Maldanodo, Leah DePriest, Julie Maldanodo and Gabriel Russin.

GUIDELINES

Children’s birthdays (ages 1-16) will be published free of charge Photographs and information must be received two full weeks before your child’s birthday. To ensure accurate publi-

cation, your information must be typed or computer-generated. Include your child’s name, age and birthday, parents’, grandparents’ and great-grand-

parents’ names and their towns of residence, any siblings and their ages. Don’t forget to include a daytime contact phone num-

Bad Credit - No Credit We Make It Simple 2 WAYS TO PURCHASE YOUR NEXT CAR

TOLL FREE

1-855-313-LOAN (5626) or

ONLINE @ www.ApproveMyCredit.com

ber. We cannot return photos submitted for publication in community news, including birthday photos, occasions

photos and all publicity photos. Please do not submit precious or original professional photographs that require return because such photos can be-

come damaged, or occasionally lost, in the production process. Send to: Times Leader Birthdays, 15 North Main St., WilkesBarre, PA 18711-0250.

GRAND OPENING

State of the Art Spa Facility Sunday, January 22 • 2-5pm Featuring INFRARED DRY SAUNA Lowers Blood Pressure • Reduces Joint Pain Great Detox for Weight Loss

All attending the Grand Opening Event will be entered in drawings and door prizes for spa services. Free product giveaways and refreshments!

All must be present to win. Some restrictions apply.

Purchase a service or treatment at 25% off for future use. All DERMALOGICA products purchased are 25% off. The very experienced staff at Tranquility includes: Betty Gaia, formerly of Simon Lane, Tina Bevan, formerly of WB-Scranton Pioneers Arena Football Team, and the New Atmosphere

Ilaena Koprowski, Sherry Petrowski, Deanna Shaver, Jamie Hroback, Laura Thompson, Kim Baron and Colleen Reese.

Tammy Piccolotti, Proprietor

Call 570-825-5015 or visit us at www.tranquilitydayspapa.com

83 West Carey Street • Plains

K ➛ S E R V I N G T H E P U B L I C T R U S T S I N C E 18 81

THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

Editorial

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 11A

OUR OPINION: PUBLIC RADIO

WVIA’s Graham: Music to our ears

EORGE GRAHAM’S warm voice sounds good coming through the radio, especially on a cold winter night when it comforts like a blanket or the sound of a companion’s key unlocking the door. We – like plenty of the longtime radio host’s devoted listeners in Northeastern Pennsylvania, maybe you – have grown accustomed to Graham. He has been a fixture at WVIA-FM since its start, nearly 40 years ago. He’s our guest on many a weeknight, or maybe we are his. We get together around 7, usually in the kitchen, sometimes the car. We spend quality minutes, maybe even a few hours. He begins with jazz; we unwind. While we eat, he plays music “not heard elsewhere on the radio dial.” He talks about singersongwriters, new tracks and independent labels; we learn. When he marks an occasion, such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with the appropriate song selection, we nod approvingly. On a day when the stock market nosedives and Graham puts together a playlist that includes a Depression-era tune, we chuckle. We await Graham’s roundup of artists’ upcoming performances at venues such as the Deer Head Inn (Delaware Water Gap) and Godfrey Daniels (Bethlehem). He gets tonguetied and trips over titles, or momentarily misplaces a postcard with pertinent info, and we love

H AV E YO U H E A R D ? • Find WVIA public radio at 89.9 FM or at www.wvia.org. • To make a phone pledge, call 1-877-700-9842.

it, because it’s George and because radio was meant to be raw. For almost 38 years, Graham has treated us to “Mixed Bag,” a program featuring “distinctive varieties of rock, plus folk, blues, world music, fusion, Cajun/zydeco, reggae, new acoustic, Celtic” and other sounds virtually eradicated from modern radio. For that matter, from modern life. Graham, a Carbondale native with an eclectic bent, is chronicler and historian, advocate and admirer of music. We look forward to his “Weekly Album Review” and comprehensive coverage of blues and jazz festivals. At year’s end, we appreciate the good-natured spirit of his “Graham Awards” and the gravity of his “musical obituaries.” We love his passion for his craft. We like to hear him all year long, even this week during one of those recurring fundraising drives when Graham and others tout the benefits of membership to the public radio station based in Jenkins Township. As fans, there is but one thing we don’t want to hear the venerable George Graham say: Due to lack of financial support, folks, the show’s over.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “This Washington Monument is probably one of the most recognizable buildings in the United States …” David Rubenstein The businessman this week explained his motivation for donating $7.5 million to help repair cracks near the top of the earthquake-damaged monument. “It could use a little repair work,” he said, “and I wanted people to get to see it as soon as possible.”

OTHER OPINION: INTERNET

Antipiracy laws need to be sensible

FTER THE Wikipedia-driven Internet blackout Wednesday, it’s a safe bet that every high school student with an overdue homework assignment is well clued in to the debate over regulating online piracy. The 24-hour shutdown of the English-language version of the do-it-yourself encyclopedia was launched as a protest against pending federal legislation being pushed by Hollywood studios, music labels, cable firms and traditional media companies. The protest was all but unavoidable online – from the black placard placed across Google’s home page to the estimated 7,000 other sites that sought in some way to raise awareness. That speaks to both the power of the Web and the changing EDITORIAL BOARD

face of discourse about major public policy issues facing Congress in a digital age. The Internet providers’ concern is that – while the need to crack down on piracy is undisputed – it’s just as critical to get it right. Under versions of the antipiracy measure being debated in the U.S. Senate and House, the digital providers contend that websites could be blocked over a single errant link to copyrighted material buried in a mountain of webpages. Clearly, that’s not a workable approach. Certainly, it’s good that the Senate likely will look at recalibrating its proposal. The hope on all sides of this debate should be that Congress comes up with antipiracy rules that are both reasonable and workable. The Philadelphia Inquirer

PRASHANT SHITUT President and Interim CEO/Impressions Media MARK E. JONES JOSEPH BUTKIEWICZ Vice President/Executive Editor Editorial Page Editor

MALLARD FILLMORE

Voters will give final verdict on Obama’s mixed record WHEN THEY’RE not attacking one another, Republican presidential candidates are making what appears on the surface to be a strong case for denying President Barack Obama a second term. However, Obama’s backers can counter most GOP points and make some of their own, while recognizing the handicap of an uncomfortably high unemployment rate and public pessimism about the country’s direction. As the president enters his fourth year and prepares to lay out his 2012 agenda in next week’s State of the Union address, here are some of the arguments his foes and supporters are making: • Obama has failed to cure the economic mess he inherited. Critics repeatedly cite his administration’s overly optimistic prediction that its stimulus program would hold unemployment to 8 percent, a figure not yet achieved. But the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said that, without the Obama program, unemployment would have been much higher. And the administration cites steady improvement. Private-sector employment has increased more than 3 million in the past two years, after dropping 4.2 million in 2009. • He has failed to unite the country and is creating class warfare. Obama oversold his ability to end partisan discord in Washington and bears considerable responsibility for failing to reach out to top Republicans. But the GOP also deserves blame for resisting his initiatives from the start, especially Senate

MAIL BAG

CARL P. LEUBSDORF Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for proclaiming in 2010 that his main goal was to deny Obama a second term. The class warfare charge stems from Obama’s effort to reduce the nation’s growing income inequality. • Obama’s re-election won’t end partisan gridlock, but election of a Republican president and Senate might lead to needed changes. Both are probably true to some degree. An Obama second term would be tough if Republicans keep opposing everything he proposes. But even if the GOP achieves its electoral goals, efforts to repeal the health care and Dodd-Frank financial regulation laws could tie lawmakers up in partisan knots. • Obama’s foreign policy has been weak and failed to halt Iran’s nuclear development. A favorite GOP target has been the phrase, attributed to an unnamed adviser in a New Yorker article, that Obama was “leading from behind” in dealing with the revolution in Libya. But Obama has pushed ever stronger sanctions against Iran, and working with European leaders behind the scenes helped oust Moammar Gadhafi and facilitate change in Egypt. Moreover, Obama has achieved significant success overseas. His administration’s more targeted effort has reduced al-Qaida’s effectiveness by killing many top leaders, notably Osama bin Laden.

Obama ended the Iraq war and launched U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan while seeking to strengthen government forces. Finally, Obama kept many 2008 promises: His aggressive effort rescued the economy from collapse; he passed the nation’s first comprehensive health care measure and greater regulation of financial markets; and he moderated the tone of U.S. foreign policy. Other initiatives failed, including a cap and trade program to cope with climate change and closing the Guantanamo prison for suspected terrorists. Like many presidents facing re-election, Obama’s record is mixed. Ronald Reagan underwent a deep recession before the economy strengthened in 1984, Bill Clinton suffered significant first-term failures but spurred economic growth and passed a long-awaited welfare reform bill, while George W. Bush rode the public’s post-9/11 support of his war on terror to a narrow triumph. In the end, voters will decide whose version of Obama’s record to accept. 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.

LETTERS FROM READERS

There’s no such thing as an unearned utopia

COMMENTARY

As the president … prepares to lay out his 2012 agenda in next week’s State of the Union address, here are some of the arguments his foes and supporters are making …

he United States is a nation that relies solely on the self-determination of its citizens for its prosperity and ultimately its survival. The protests taking place on Wall Street are not the exemplification of a society that is determined to persevere, but one that wants only to watch the world pass it by – because it is easier. The 1 percent that supposedly controls most all the wealth more than likely earned it. I cannot understand why any person would want to live by the merits of others rather than to achieve for themselves. The idea that they are openly campaigning for a socialistic system seems odd to me, since I am willing to bet that many of them could not define it if asked. The belief that those on Wall Street are greedy is one of little substance, not because avarice is nonexistent but because it is human nature to be greedy. For example: Those who protest want the wealth spread, to receive without cause, to achieve without effort, a society where all

SEND US YOUR OPINION Letters to the editor must include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number for verification. Letters should be no more than 250 words. We reserve the right to edit and limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. • E-mail: mailbag@timesleader.com • Fax: 570-829-5537 • Mail: Mail Bag, The Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871 1

people are expected to give and in turn receive – yet do not give or receive. Thomas More was wrong in 1516, and he will be wrong as long as mankind survives. Socialism, or any form of utopia, will never be pragmatic. Zach Jones White Haven

Rejection of oil pipeline death knell for economy

hat is President Obama thinking? The pipeline from Canada is highly needed.

DOONESBURY

All he apparently cares about is getting his supporters to stay by his side. Some of his donors would cut off funds if he doesn’t reject the pipeline. In a 2011 Republican debate in Iowa, presidential contender Newt Gingrich said, “It is utterly irrational to say ‘I’m now going to … protect left-wing environmental extremists in San Francisco so we’re going to kill American jobs, weaken American energy, make us more vulnerable to the Iranians, and do so in a way that makes no sense to any rational American.” Newt might not always be right, but in this case he hit the nail on the head. If Obama doesn’t ultimately accept this proposal, he will kill our economy and raise our dependency on foreign oil. This pipeline would create jobs, raise the economy out of the ditch and, most important to everyday citizens, lower gas prices. In these times, jobs and energy should take precedence over environmental possibilities, and questions such as “what if?” should follow things we know for sure can happen. Obama promised change: Let’s see some good change for once. Jessica Jennings White Haven

CMYK PAGE 12A

➛

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

the number of contenders vying to emerge as Romney’s principal conservative alternative. The former Massachusetts governor had other challenges in a state where unContinued from Page 1A employment approaches 10 percent. He the news media for putting his ex-wife adamantly refused to explain why some front and center in the final days of the of his millions were invested in the Cayrace, but Santorum, Romney and Paul man Islands, how much was there or steered well clear of the controversy. whether any other funds were held off“Let’s get onto the real issues, that’s all shore. Under pressure from his rivals to reI’ve got to say,” said Romney, although lease his income tax returns he pointed out that he and before the weekend — a dehis wife, Ann, have been “How can you mand first made by Perry in a married for 42 years. debate on Monday — he told All four remaining GOP differentiate candidates lustily at- ourselves on the reporters it wouldn’t happen. Gingrich released his own tacked Obama, while Santax return during the day, retorum in particular major issues of porting that he paid the IRS sought to raise his own the day if we $613,517 in taxes on more profile. nominate twee- than $3.1 million in income. Introduced to the audiHe also donated about 2 perence, he mentioned his dledum and cent of his income to charity. change of fortunes in Io- tweedledee inHis effective tax rate, wa, where an eight-vote roughly 31.6 percent of his addefeat in kickoff caucuses stead of somejusted income, was about douwas now a 34-vote advan- one who stood ble what Romney told reporttage — though the Iowa ers earlier this week he had Republican Party did not up and said, paid. declare a winner. ‘No’?” Gingrich grappled with Santorum jabbed at Rick Santorum problems of a different, possiboth Gingrich and RomCandidate bly even more crippling sort ney, but seemed to focus in a state where more than more attention on the forhalf the Republican electorate mer. If Gingrich is the party nominee, he said, “You sort of have is evangelical. In an interview scheduled to air on that worrisome moment that something’s going to pop. And we don’t need ABC News, Marianne Gingrich said her ex-husband had wanted an “open marthat in a nominee.” Recent polls, coupled with Perry’s en- riage” so he could have both a wife and a dorsement, suggested Gingrich was the mistress. She said Gingrich conducted candidate with the momentum and an affair with Callista Bistek — his curRomney the one struggling to validate rent wife — “in my bedroom in our his standing as front-runner. Whatever apartment in Washington” while she else the impact, the day’s events reduced was elsewhere.

THE TIMES LEADER

The remaining Republican presidential candidates, left to right, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas at the debate held at the North Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, S.C., Thursday night. All four candidates lustily attacked Obama.

DEBATE

TRUSTEES Continued from Page 1A

dozens of child sex abuse counts four days before Paterno was pushed out. The head coach had testified before a state grand jury about a 2002 allegation against Sandusky that was passed on to him by a graduate assistant. A day after the graduate assistant, Mike McQueary, came to see him, Paterno relayed the accusations to his superiors, one of whom oversaw campus police. Board members didn’t think that was enough. “There’s an obligation, a moral responsibility, for all adults to watch out for children, either your own or someone else,” trustee Mark Dambly said. “It was in our opinion that Joe Paterno did not meet his moral obligation and for that reason — me, personally for that reason, I felt he could no longer lead the university and it was unanimous.” But Dambly and three other

trustees interviewed Thursday on the Penn State campus said they still intended to honor Paterno’s accomplishments and contributions to the school. “Obviously Joe Paterno is a worldwide icon and has done a tremendous amount for the university,” trustee Joel Myers said. “But the university, this institution is greater than one person.” The trustees spoke out ahead of today’s board meeting, their first gathering since November. The trustees described the long deliberations in the days leading up to Paterno’s ouster as emotional and nerve wracking. The trustees said they were shocked by the lurid details that had emerged about the case that week, after having been given a 7-minute briefing about Sandusky months earlier by school President Graham Spanier and general counsel Cynthia Baldwin. Paterno was dismissed the same day Spanier also departed under pressure. The board initiated an internal investigation

FIRE TRUCKS Continued from Page 1A

to confirm that an RFP was necessary, which I did. Regardless, I will get you something. You are welcome to look at whatever they have on the bids.” Since it became known last week that a $1 million donation was used to fund the purchase, Leighton has stood by his decision to conceal the name of the donor. He also had not said publicly the purchase was made with a donation until this year. Karen Ceppa Hirko, the woman who first inquired about the fire engine purchases through a right-to-know request, said two other RFPs were received – from American LaFrance of Summerville, S.C., and Pierce Manufacturing of Appleton, Wisc. Neither company returned calls requesting information. Documents missing Drew McLaughlin, the city’s administrative coordinator and spokesman for Leighton, said the city did a search and

OPTIONS Continued from Page 1A

Taxes are currently 5.215 mills, which amounts to $521.50 on a $100,000 property. Six of 11 council votes will be required to pass the budget. Council members already have some opinions on what options they will and won’t consider: • Bobeck said he’s not in favor of the one-time fixes because he believes they are “Band-Aids.” He would support elimination of the homestead break, saying it forces businesses to shoulder a higher percentage of the tax burden. Bobeck would be “open to” a tax increase, saying the county

was strapped with debt from past administrations. Staff cuts are also necessary, he said. “Layoffs are inevitable. It’s just a matter of scope at this point,” he said. • Elaine Maddon Curry said she will consider any options except a tax increase and removal of the homestead break. • Edward Brominski said he doesn’t support raising taxes or eliminating the homestead. He said he regularly surveys residents and has heard strong opposition to any increased costs to property owners. Brominski said he believes the county could function with 103 fewer workers, though he’s open to other options to reduce that number. • Stephen A. Urban won’t raise

AP PHOTO

“He was asking to have an open marriage and I refused. That is not a marriage,” she said in excerpts released by the network in advance of the program. Asked about it during the debate, Gingrich repeatedly criticized the media, and then briefly addressed the accusation. “The story is false,” he said, with no elaboration. He said his two daughters from the first of his three marriages — the ex-wife making the accusations was the second of three — had sent a letter to ABC “complaining about this as tawdry and inappropriate.” In fact, the letter made no such accusations. Instead, Kathy Lubbers and Jackie Cushman wrote ABC that anyone

who has endured a failed marriage “understands it is a personal tragedy filled with regrets, and sometimes differing memories of events.” Those weren’t the only political events in the run-up to the Saturday primary. Television commercials for the remaining candidates and their allies ran virtually without letup, generally designed to diminish each other’s support. Santorum, whose fortunes have ebbed since what appeared to be a narrow loss in Iowa, pronounced himself the winner there after all when state party officials in Des Moines announced he had finished 34 votes ahead of Romney instead of eight behind. “There have been two contests. We

into the Sandusky “But the uni- season. On Nov. 6, as trustcase and the role of versity, this ees began to arrive in Penn State officials. Dambly said trust- institution is State College in the wake of Sandusky’s arees had been advised rest, some were surnot to speak because greater than of the ongoing inves- one person.” prised by a statement from Paterno made tigations but changed Joel Myers without consulting their minds after the Trustee the university, trustee recent alumni town Stephanie Deviney halls with new school said. At the time, Paterno’s son, President Rodney Erickson. “We determined as a group lawyer Scott Paterno, had been that the Board of Trustees need- also speaking on behalf of his ed to answer the questions of father. “When we’re in the biggest what we knew, when we knew it and why we made the deci- crisis of this university, we all sions that we made,” Dambly should have been coming together, and at that point we said. The trustees on Thursday cit- working separately,” Deviney ed three reasons for Paterno’s said. In a statement the morning of immediate removal as head coach. Besides the moral obliga- Nov. 9 that caught the school tion to do more in conjunction off-guard, Paterno announced with reporting the 2002 allega- he was retiring effective the end tion and statements issued by of the year. At the time, Paterno Paterno they felt may have chal- said he was devastated by the lenged trustees’ authority, the case. “This is a tragedy,” Paterno trustees also said there was concern that Paterno would not be said then. “It is one of the great able to properly represent the sorrows of my life. With the school if allowed to stay on as benefit of hindsight, I wish I head coach the rest of the 2011 had done more.”

could not locate any documents concerning the other two RFPs. Leighton told City Council at its last meeting that “an exhaustive and thorough search was conducted” by city and fire department personnel to locate any and all documents pertaining to the purchase of the fire engines. “The city was able to locate invoices and payment documents as well as a proposal from KME for three fire engines subsequent to the initial right to know response, but any other documents were not able to be found.” “What happened to those records?” asked Hirko, the wife of a city firefighter. “Transparency and good record-keeping is an essential part of being a good steward of taxpayer money,” said Jay Ostrich, director of public affairs at the Commonwealth Foundation Public Policy Center in Harrisburg. “When either of those elements is lost, it’s incumbent upon the elected officials to correct it immediately.” The purchase of the three fire engines has been surrounded by controversy since Hirko brought the issue to light.

www.timesleader.com

After a two-hour meeting later that night in which Dambly said the trustees came to a consensus, vice chair John Surma had an assistant athletic director relay a message to Paterno’s home to call him. According to The Washington Post, Surma told Paterno, “In the best interests of the university, you are terminated.” Paterno hung up and repeated the words to his wife, who redialed the number. “After 61 years he deserved better,” Sue Paterno said. “He deserved better.” The she hung up. According to Davis on Thursday, Surma never got the chance to say that he regretted having to tell him the decision over the phone; and that the school was going to honor his contract and retirement package as if he had retired at the end of 2011. With Spanier in attendance, general counsel Cynthia Baldwin had briefed the board about the grand jury investigation into Sandusky in May. Dambly said Thursday trustees were led to

Leighton also chose to conceal the donation from council and the taxpayers. He said he was concerned that had he not done so, the identity of the donor might be revealed. Hirko said she remains concerned about why the matter was concealed from City Council and the public. When Leighton addressed council, he cited donor-requested anonymity as a condition of the donation. “The city to this day will uphold the agreement to not reveal the identity of the donor,” he told council. The mayor also chose to conceal the donation from council and the taxpayers. He said he was concerned that had he not done so, the identity of the donor might be revealed. Celebration encouraged Although that was Leighton’s concern, it was not a concern of the donors. In the letter sent to then-city finance director John Koval on June 7, 2006, Greg Dabel, then the international director for Kids for the Kingdom – the charity that dis-

taxes or eliminate the homestead break, which he implemented during the reassessment to support home ownership. He said he would consider monetization and the use of bond money to cover expenses in addition to layoffs. • Rick Morelli won’t raise taxes or eliminate the homestead. He would consider the other short-term solutions to get through the year, saying he’s confident the new home rule administration will identify efficiencies to cut costs in 2013. • Harry Haas said many property owners can’t afford a tax increase in any amount, so he won’t vote to raise taxes or eliminate the homestead. Haas doesn’t support one-time fixes, saying council members

bursed the funds – encouraged the city to celebrate the donation. In the letter, Dabel wrote: “The donors wish to remain anonymous and out of the limelight. They have a heartfelt desire to see their community well-served by the latest and best firefighting and life-saving equipment. “We realize you will want to publicize the arrival of the new fire trucks and the fact that a generous local donor provided the money. Feel free to do so. However, please keep the donor identity confidential.” The letter goes on to urge the city to “promote and mention” Kids for the Kingdom in any “press release or public ceremony.” Dabel said any such publicity would aid the charity in its primary mission to help children in need worldwide. Dabel requested copies of news clippings of the

were elected to “make very tough decisions.” He had hoped unions would give up 12 days of pay and/or pay raises and said layoffs appear to be the only remaining option. Staff reductions must be “surgical” because services would be impacted if some departments lose additional workers, he said. He encourages departments to increase fees where possible to reduce layoffs. • Stephen J. Urban will not approve a tax hike or the homestead elimination. He would consider the other options Urban said a tax hike wouldn’t end the county’s money problems because additional union-negotiated pay hikes will increase costs again next year. “If unions don’t want to cooperate, then I’m

won one,” he said, and he proceeded to ridicule Romney and Gingrich as weak challengers to Obama. “How can you differentiate ourselves on the major issues of the day if we nominate tweedledum and tweedledee instead of someone who stood up and said, ‘No’?” he said to one audience, referring to his opposition to a requirement to purchase health care coverage. Iowa Republican chairman Matt Strawn said the party would not name an official winner because the results were so close and some votes couldn’t be counted. Results from eight of the state’s 1,774 precincts were not certified to the state party by Wednesday’s 5 p.m. deadline. believe the investigation was related to Sandusky’s charity for at-risk youth, The Second Mile, or activities in Lock Haven. Authorities have said Sandusky met his accusers through the charity. The case was not presented in a way “as anything we should really be concerned about,” Myers said. Trustees said they learned the details with the rest of the public on Nov. 5: through newspaper, broadcast or online accounts. “Blaming Joe Paterno for the failure of administration officials and the board to properly investigate Jerry Sandusky is unjustified,” Paterno’s lawyer, Wick Sollers, said in a statement to The New York Times. In another statement, the group Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship said the board’s comments have “done nothing but raise additional questions.” Other critical alumni have called for wholesale changes in the board’s makeup, and more transparency into how the board operates.

dedication of the new fire trucks. Kids for the Kingdom is based in Graton, Calif. Leighton has said that “despite allegations to the contrary, the donor has no ties to any city employee or city elected official, current or retired, and has never received a city contract, project, or other considerations as a result of the contribution.” Melissa Melewsky, media law counsel for the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association, said agencies (cities) usually celebrate donations – anonymous or otherwise. “Agencies are usually very happy to say they received money from an anonymous donor and the amounts,” she said. “Press releases are usually sent out. I really can’t venture a guess as to why this was concealed. I’ve never heard of it before.” Melewsky said the matter was “an issue about government process that for whatever reason didn’t involve public scrutiny.” “We’ll probably never learn the reasons why,” she said.

willing to take the hard line and lay people off,” he said. • Eugene Kelleher said he would not eliminate the homestead break but would support a 2 percent tax increase, which would amount to a little over $10 more this year on a property assessed at $100,000. Kelleher said he would consider the short-term fixes but agreed with Pribula’s suggestion to try to wean off monetization to increase back-tax receipts in coming years. Layoffs must fill the gap, but he does not believe the county can handle 103 layoffs in one shot. “I support some cuts, but not too severe,” Kelleher said. • Rick Williams said he will consider any options and expressed disappointment that the 12-days-without-pay and union

pay hike freeze options aren’t panning out. Williams said he wants to hear Pribula’s thoughts on how layoffs would be implemented in light of feedback from managers about the impact of cuts. “It’s a very untenable situation. It’s the price we’re paying for past thoughtless decisions,” he said. • Linda McClosky Houck said she’d like to see combination of all options that have been proposed. The current scenario with 103 layoffs is too “extreme,” and the council and Pribula have a narrow time frame to come up with an amended budget and hold a public hearing before the final budget adoption by Feb. 15, she said. • Tim McGinley could not immediately be reached for comment Thursday.

CMYK

SPORTS

SECTION

timesleader.com

THE TIMES LEADER

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

N F L P L AYO F F S

Quarterbacks return as title games near Brady says missed practice is no big deal

Manning feeling fine as he is back on field

four days before the AFC championship, his teammates and FOXBOROUGH, coach treated it as an Mass. — Tom Brady is inconsequential blip. back practicing. EvSo did the twoeryone associated Baltimore Ravens at time league MVP. with the New England New England “It’s not the first Patriots is acting like Patriots he never missed a 3 p.m. Sunday (CBS) practice I have missed over the years,” snap. Brady said with a Brady returned to the field Thursday after being shrug of his shoulders — includout the previous day resting his ing the sore left one. “When AP PHOTO left, non-throwing shoulder. If coach feels its best that you do things to Patriots QB Tom Brady takes it’s a big deal to the football other world that the Patriots’ star quarquestions from reporters in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday. terback briefly was sidelined See BRADY, Page 5B

practice today, did everything, took every rep. I feel good.” EAST RUTHERManning felt sick FORD, N.J. — Tough after waking up luck, Frisco fans. Eli Wednesday. He Manning’s tummy is New York Giants “toughed it out” and just fine. at The New York Gi- San Francisco 49ers attended team meet6:30 p.m. Sunday ings and took part in ants quarterback was (FOX) the walk-through porback at practice tions of practice beThursday after missing part of the previous day’s fore letting backup David Carr workout with “a stomach bug.” handle the live snaps. “It wasn’t going well so I tried “I’m 100 percent,” Manning said after practicing for Sunday’s to be smart,” said Manning, who NFC title game against the 49ers in San Francisco. “I had a full See MANNING, Page 5B

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer

AP PHOTO

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning speaks to the media after practice Thursday.

PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY

One Wild situation for Yeo

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Hopkins hits 1,000 in victory

Junior helps Pittston Area secure first-half title with overtime victory. By JAY MONAHAN For The Times Leader

their coach to get them out of this skid. “I think he’s got a system for us,” Johnson said. It’s the Pittsburgh system. “It’s similar,” Johnson said. “He’s been a Pittsburgh guy for awhile, so it’s quite similar. You need to play up-tempo and physical.” The physical part of the game ended for Yeo in Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton when his playing ca-

YATESVILLE – Mia Hopkins didn’t watch as the basketball suspended almost motionless above the rim. She had already positioned herself for the rebound, almost assuring herself of the inevitable offensive rebound. Hopkins’ subPITTSTON sequent floater AREA caused the Patriots’ bench to storm the court. The Pittston Ar- VALLEY WEST ea junior accounted for point No. 1,001 of her high school. The game paused; a red-and-blue banner honored her accomplishment. But the unabashed center stood 38 seconds and one point shy of cementing her most substantial legacy with the Patriots girls basketball program. Pittston Area rallied in the closing minute to force overtime Thursday, leading to a 56-49 victory over Wyoming Valley West that secured the Wyoming Valley Conference Division I first-half title. “(After the shot) everyone on the team said we have to win now,” said Hopkins. “This is our game. This is our time. Everyone felt it. It was crazy.” After Hopkins’ milestone field goal, the Patriots received the ball down by one point after a five-second violation on the Spartans. In a game surrounded by Hopkins’ ability to put points on the

See YEO, Page 5B

See HOPKINS, Page 3B

AP PHOTO

Former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton assistant Mike Yeo has dealt with a roster besieged by numerous injuries in his first year as the Minnesota Wild’s head coach.

Ex-WBS assistant dealing with adversity in the NHL By PAUL SOKOLOSKI psokoloski@timesleader.com

Placing a hand on the shoulder of his young defenseman Jared Spurgeon, Minnesota Wild head coach Mike Yeo leaned over to offer some rare, in-game advice. This is how Yeo deals with his first run of NHL adversity. With a gentle but firm grip. “Right now,” Yeo said, “we let things affect us in a very negative way.” It’s all been pretty positive for Yeo since he left the Wilkes-

Barre/Scranton Penguins. He helped the Pittsburgh Penguins win a Stanley Cup as an assistant coach in 2009. He landed his first head coaching job in the AHL last season in with the Houston Aeros, and took them to the Calder Cup Finals. Then he took over Minnesota Wild this season, and his rookie NHL season as a head coach got off to a rocket start when a 20-7-3 record had the team at the top of the Western Conference’s Northwest Division in early December.

That was before injuries hit Minnesota hard. The lineup Yeo took into a 5-1 loss in Philadelphia on Tuesday was missing Guillaume Latendresse, Jarod Palmer, Mikko Koivu and Pierre-Marc Bouchard, and others were playing through assorted upper and lower body injuries and an illness that’s shelved top goalie Niklas Backstrom. The results ever since have been maddening. Minnesota not only fell on

hard times, the Wild fell into second place in the division and to eighth in the conference while going 2-6-2 over their past 10 games and taking an 11-game road losing streak into Thursday’s battle in Toronto. “I can’t remember anytime (like it),” said Minnesota defenseman Nick Johnson, who spent last season with a Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton team that finished with the AHL’s best regular season record. Yet, the Wild can depend on

H.S. GIRLS SWIMMING

P.A. swimmer makes waves in no time By JAY MONAHAN For The Times Leader

When Nina Fischer walked into her first Pittston Area swimming practice four years ago, she was just like the rest of her inexperienced freshman teammates, willing to make an impression on a first-year coach. One problem: she barely knew how to swim. “She might have been the worst swimmer we ever had,” Patriots coach Amy Hazlet said. “I thought she was going to drown.” Flash forward to her senior year, Fischer has molded into one

“I’m a determined person. I don’t like to quit things once I start them. I had to ask some of the more experienced swimmers to help me.”

Nina Fischer Pittston Area swimmer

Fischer and her Pittston Area teammates cemented their onemeet lead over Meyers with a 15148 victory over rival Wyoming Area Friday. Her personal bests in the meet against the Warriors are a far cry from the times she posted as a freshman and sophomore. “She couldn’t finish a 200 free,” said Hazlet, whose team captured the division title in 2011. “She barely could swim a 50 free.” Her personal-best time of 2:24.68 in the 200 free shows a

of the fastest swimmers on a Pittston Area girls swimming team that leads the Wyoming Valley Conference Division 3 with a 5-0 record. See TIME, Page 5B

SUBMITTED PHOTO

When Nina Fischer, top, joined the Pittston Area swim team her coach said she ’might have been the worst swimmer we ever had.’ She is now one of the top performers in the WVC.

K PAGE 2B

➛

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS BOYS BASKETBALL Berwick at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. Dallas at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. Crestwood at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Tunkhannock, 7:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Meyers at GAR, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. HS BOWLING Hazleton Area at Reading, 3 p.m. HS SWIMMING Ray Wills, 6 p.m., at Wyoming Valley West Hazleton Area at Wyoming Valley West Invitational, TBA HS WRESTLING Berwick, Dallas at Richland Tournament, 10 a.m. Coughlin, Nanticoke, Wyoming Valley West at Lackawanna Trail Tournament Wyoming Seminary at Boston/Northfield Duals MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Elizabethtown at Wilkes, 8 p.m. PSU DuBois at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU DuBois at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 6 p.m. COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD Misericordia at Ursinus, 3 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING King’s at York (Pa.), 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, JAN. 21 BOYS BASKETBALL Susquehanna at Berwick, 2:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Hunter College H.S., noon Nanticoke at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. GAR at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. MMI Prep at Weatherly, 7:15 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Abington Heights at Wyoming Valley West, 2:30 p.m. Hanover Area at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. Scranton Prep at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. HS SWIMMING Ray Wills, 9:30 a.m. at Wyoming Valley West Hazleton Area at Parkland, 10 a.m. Scranton at East Stroudsburg North, 11 a.m. HS WRESTLING Berwick, Dallas at Richland Tournament, 9 a.m. Coughlin, Nanticoke at Lackawanna Trail Tournament Wyoming Seminary at Boston/Northfield Duals Lake-Lehman at South Williamsport Tournament Hazleton Area at Bellefonte Duals MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Wilkes-Barre at Penn College, 3 p.m. PSU Hazleton at PSU DuBois, 3 p.m. Delaware Valley at Misericordia, 3 p.m. FDU-Florham at Wilkes, 3 p.m. King’s at Manhattanville College, 3 p.m. DeVry at Luzerne CCC, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Delaware Valley at Misericordia, 1 p.m. FDU-Florham at Wilkes, 1 p.m. King’s at Manhattanville, 1 p.m. PSU DuBois at PSU Hazleton, 1 p.m. PSU Wilkes-Barre at Penn College, 1 p.m. COLLEGE SWIMMING Albright at King’s, 1 p.m. Scranton at Misericordia, 1 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING Wilkes at Messiah Open, 10 a.m.

MONDAY, JAN. 23 BOYS BASKETBALL Scranton Prep at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at North Pocono, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at West Scranton, 7:15 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lake-Lehman at Susquehanna, 7 p.m. Berwick at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. Mid Valley at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. WVC first half playoffs MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Cedar Crest at Wilkes, 6 p.m. PSU Hazleton at Valley Forge, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Hazleton at Valley Forge, 6 p.m. Luzerne CCC at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 7 p.m. Misericordia at Marywood, 7 p.m. Cedar Crest at Wilkes, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, JAN 24 BOYS BASKETBALL Dallas at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL WVC first half playoffs Pittston Area at Scranton, 7:15 p.m. HS BOWLING Hazleton Area at Berwick, 3 p.m. HS RIFLE Berwick at East Stroudsburg North, 4 p.m. HS SWIMMING Wyoming Valley West at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. Berwick at Wyoming Seminary, 4 p.m. Dallas at Lake Lehman, 4:30 p.m. Hazleton Area at Hanover Area, 4:30 p.m. Valley View at Delaware Valley, 4:30 p.m. Elk Lake/Wallenpaupack at West Scranton, 4:30 p.m. Scranton at Tunkhannock, 4:30 p.m. Abington Heights at Scranton Prep, 7 p.m. HS WRESTLING (all matches 7 p.m.) Berwick at Pittston Area Coughlin at Crestwood Wyoming Area at Nanticoke Honesdale at Meyers

W H A T ’ S

O N

T V

(All times Eastern)

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. WLYN – Berwick at Hazleton Area

GOLF 9 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Volvo Champions, second round, at George, South Africa (same-day tape) 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Humana Challenge, second round, at La Quinta, Calif. 6:30 p.m. TGC — Champions Tour, Mitsubishi Electric Championship, first round, at Kaupulehu-Kona, Hawaii

MEN'S COLLEGE HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBCSP — Michigan at Notre Dame

COLLEGE WRESTLING 8 p.m. BTN — Purdue at Wisconsin

NBA 7 p.m. CSN – Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:30 p.m. MSG – Milwaukee at New York 8 p.m. ESPN — L.A. Lakers at Orlando 10:30 p.m. ESPN — Minnesota at L.A. Clippers

NHL 7 p.m. ROOT, NHL — Montreal at Pittsburgh

TENNIS 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, third round, at Melbourne, Australia 3 a.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, third round, at Melbourne, Australia

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Named Brady Anderson special assistant to the executive vice president of baseball operations, Rick Peterson director of pitching development, Mike Boulanger minor league hitting coordinator, Sarah Gelles baseball analytics coordinator and Ben Werthan advance scouting coordinator. Promoted John Stockstill to director of player personnel, Tripp Norton to director of baseball administration, Ned Rice to assistant director of major league operations and Mike Snyder assistant director of scouting and player development. BOSTON RED SOX—Named Rick Jameyson athletic trainer, Mike Reinold physical therapist, Brad Pearson assistant athletic trainer, Pat Sandora strength and conditioning coach, Dan Dyrek clinical consultant, Mike Boyle strength and conditioning consultant and Tom Hagan chiropractor consultant. Promoted Peter Asnis to team orthopedist. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Agreed to terms with RHP Jeremy Accardo and OF Fred Lewis on minor league contracts. TAMPA BAY RAYS—Signed OF Jesus Feliciano, INF Will Rhymes, RHP Romulo Sanchez and RHP Matt Torra to minor league contracts. National League HOUSTON ASTROS—Announced the resignation of president of business operations Pam Gardner to become a special advisor to owner and chairman Jim Crane. American Association AMARILLO SOX—Acquired RHP Geivy Garcia from Wichita to complete an earlier trade. Traded Garcia to El Paso Diablos for C Alberto Espinosa. LAREDO LEMURS—Signed RHP Manny Ayala. Acquired OF Joe Agreste from Gateway (Frontier) for a player to be named. Traded INF Mike Pro-

THE TIMES LEADER

BULLETIN BOARD

vencher to Wichita for INF Jorge Delgado. LINCOLN SALTDOGS—Sold the contract of RHP PJ Zocchi to Los Angeles (NL). SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Released OF Alex Cowart. WINNIPEG GOLDEYES—Signed RHP Matt Rusch. Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS—Signed RHP Jake Hale.

AMERICA’S LINE

CAMPS

By ROXY ROXBOROUGH

National Basketball Association OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER—Signed G Russell Westbrook to a multiyear contract extension.

NO LINE REPORT: On the NBA board, there is no line on the Bulls - Cavaliers game due to Chicago guard Derrick Rose (questionable); there is no line on the Clippers - T’wolves game due to Los Angeles guard Chris Paul (questionable). CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NBA board, the Celtics - Suns circle is for Boston guard Rajon Rondo (doubtful).

Electric City Baseball & Softball Academy Winter Hitting League for baseball and softball players will be held at Connell Park beginning on Feb. 5. Each session meets for four consecutive Sundays. Cost is $125 per player. For more information, call 878-8483 or visit www.electriccitybaseball.com.

BASKETBALL FOOTBALL

National Football League BUFFALO BILLS—Promoted Dan Evans to vice president of information technology, Andy Major vice president of event operations and guest experience, and Gregg Pastore senior director of digital media. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Named Tony Oden secondary coach. MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Named Alan Williams defensive coordinator. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Named Jim Bell vice-president and chief operating officer.Signed RB Chad Simpson.

HOCKEY

NFL Favorite

Underdog

Sunday AFC Championship PATRIOTS

7.5

Ravens

[]-denotes a circle game. A game is circled for a variety of reasons, with the prime factor being an injury. When a game is inside a circle, there is limited wagering. The line could move a few points in either direction, depending on the severity (probable, questionable, doubtful, out) of the injury. College Basketball

Sunday

Favorite

NFC Championship

Wisconsin-Milw

49ERS

National Hockey League NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Claimed F Brandon Yip off waivers from Colorado. Activated F Jerred Smithson from injured reserve. SAN JOSE SHARKS—Assigned G Antero Niittymaki to Worcester (AHL). American Hockey League BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS—Loaned D Benn Olson to Alaska (ECHL). NORFOLK ADMIRALS—Announced D Charles Landry was assigned to the team from Florida (ECHL). SPRINGFIELD FALCONS—Acquired D Greg Amadio from Grand Rapids for F Mike Thomas. Signed D Brett Motherwell. ECHL ECHL—Suspended Colorado’s Alex Penner three games and fined him an undisclosed amount for an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a Jan. 16 game at Las Vegas. Fined Utah’s C.J. Severyn an undisclosed amount as a result of his actions in two games (Jan. 14 and 16) against Idaho.

Points

2.5

Giants

NBA Favorite

Points

Underdog

Blazers

6.5

RAPTORS

Nuggets

WIZARDS

76ERS

6.5

Hawks

KNICKS

Bucks

Bulls

CAVALIERS

Grizzlies

3.5

PISTONS

CELTICS

[8]

Suns

MAGIC

Lakers

SPURS

Kings

CLIPPERS

Pacers

Points

Underdog

2.5

YOUNGSTOWN ST

CLEVELAND ST

9.5

Wisc-Green Bay

Manhattan

8.5

MARIST

IONA

16.5

Rider

NHL Favorite

Odds

Underdog

PENGUINS

-$165/ +$145

Canadiens

Capitals

-$120/ even

HURRICANES

STARS

-$145/ +$125

Lightning

BLACKHAWKS

-$210/ +$175

Panthers

T’Wolves WARRIORS

Home Teams in Capital Letters

SOCCER

Major League Soccer PHILADELPHIA UNION—Announced the retirement of F Veljko Paunovic. Declined contract options on F Levi Houapeu, MF Levi Houapeu, D-MF Ryan Richter and D Joe Tait. SPORTING KANSAS CITY—Signed F Jacob Peterson.

SWIMMING

USA SWIMMING—Promoted Jim Fox to marketing director, Karen Linhart to public relations and social media director, Sandra Lopez to events manager, Jim Rusnak to senior manager of editorial properties and Jamie Fabos Olsen to marketing & brand development director. Named Katie Arnold and Matt Barbini coach fellows for the National Team division.

COLLEGE

DEPAUL—Announced junior basketball F Tony Freeland is transferring. GUILFORD—Named Mark Lapierre men’s and women’s assistant tennis coach. KANSAS—Named DeMontie Cross linebackers coach. MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR—Named Cody Fredenburg full-time offensive assistant. PURDUE—Named Tim Tibesar defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. TULSA—Named Ross Parmley athletic director.

B A S K E T B A L L NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia ................... 10 4 .714 New York ....................... 6 8 .429 Boston ............................ 5 8 .385 New Jersey .................... 4 11 .267 Toronto ........................... 4 11 .267 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta............................. 11 4 .733 Orlando........................... 10 4 .714 Miami .............................. 9 4 .692 Charlotte ........................ 3 12 .200 Washington.................... 2 12 .143 Central Division W L Pct Chicago .......................... 13 3 .813 Indiana............................ 9 4 .692 Cleveland ....................... 6 7 .462 Milwaukee ...................... 4 9 .308 Detroit ............................. 3 12 .200 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio ................... 10 5 .667 Memphis ........................ 7 6 .538 Dallas.............................. 8 7 .533 Houston.......................... 8 7 .533 New Orleans .................. 3 12 .200 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City................. 12 3 .800 Utah .................................. 9 4 .692 Denver.............................. 10 5 .667 Portland ............................ 8 6 .571 Minnesota ........................ 6 8 .429 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers .................. 8 4 .667 L.A. Lakers..................... 10 5 .667 Phoenix .......................... 5 9 .357 Golden State .................. 5 9 .357 Sacramento ................... 5 10 .333 Wednesday's Games San Antonio 85, Orlando 83, OT Washington 105, Oklahoma City 102 Denver 108, Philadelphia 104, OT Boston 96, Toronto 73 New Jersey 107, Golden State 100 Phoenix 91, New York 88 Memphis 93, New Orleans 87 Minnesota 93, Detroit 85 Atlanta 92, Portland 89 Sacramento 92, Indiana 88 L.A. Clippers 91, Dallas 89 Thursday's Games Houston 90, New Orleans 88, OT Miami 98, L.A. Lakers 87 Dallas at Utah, 10:30 p.m. Today's Games Portland at Toronto, 7 p.m. Denver at Washington, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Memphis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at New York, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Orlando, 8 p.m. Sacramento at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Indiana at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Saturday's Games Cleveland at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Portland at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Denver at New York, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Chicago, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Houston, 8 p.m. Dallas at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Sacramento at Memphis, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at New Jersey, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Utah, 9 p.m.

NCAA Men Top 25 Schedule All Times EST Today's Games No games scheduled Saturday's Games No. 1 Syracuse at Notre Dame, 6 p.m. No. 2 Kentucky vs. Alabama, Noon No. 3 Baylor vs. No. 5 Missouri, 2 p.m. No. 4 Duke vs. Florida State, 4 p.m. No. 6 Ohio State at Nebraska, 8 p.m. No. 7 Kansas at Texas, 4 p.m. No. 9 Michigan State vs. Purdue, Noon No. 10 Georgetown vs. Rutgers, Noon No. 12 Murray State at SIU-Edwardsville, 8 p.m. No. 13 UConn at Tennessee, 4 p.m. No. 14 UNLV vs. New Mexico, 10 p.m. No. 16 San Diego State vs. Air Force, 10 p.m. No. 17 Florida vs. LSU, 6 p.m. No. 18 Mississippi State at Vanderbilt, 7 p.m. No. 19 Creighton vs. Indiana State, 3 p.m. No. 20 Michigan at Arkansas, 2 p.m. No. 21 Marquette at Providence, 7 p.m. No. 23 Louisville at Pittsburgh, 9 p.m. No. 24 Saint Mary’s (Cal) at Santa Clara, 11 p.m. No. 25 Kansas State at Oklahoma State, 1:30 p.m. Sunday's Games No. 11 Indiana vs. Penn State, Noon No. 15 Virginia vs. Virginia Tech, 6 p.m. No. 22 Illinois vs. Wisconsin, 2 p.m.

NCAA Women GB — 4 41⁄2 61⁄2 61⁄2 GB — 1 ⁄2 1 8 81⁄2 GB — 21⁄2 51⁄2 71⁄2 91⁄2 GB — 2 2 2 7 GB — 2 2 31⁄2 51⁄2 GB 1 ⁄2 — 41⁄2 41⁄2 5

NBA All-Star Voting List Game: Feb. 26 at Orlando, Fla. EASTERN CONFERENCE Forwards LeBron James, Miami, 972,580; Carmelo Anthony, New York, 779,945; Amar’e Stoudemire, New York, 281,617; Kevin Garnett, Boston, 268,980; Chris Bosh, Miami, 209,640; Luol Deng, Chicago, 166,671; Paul Pierce, Boston, 145,077; Carlos Boozer, Chicago, 101,612; Andrea Bargnani, Toronto, 93,456; Hedo Turkoglu, Orlando, 80,694. Guards Derrick Rose, Chicago, 1,040,210; Dwyane Wade, Miami, 972,015; Rajon Rondo, Boston, 394,672; Ray Allen, Boston, 274,233; Deron Williams, New Jersey, 143,941; Jose Calderon, Toronto, 84,881; Richard Hamilton, Chicago, 64,757; John Wall, Washington, 61,160; Kyrie Irving, Cleveland, 53,300; Joe Johnson, Atlanta, 40,718. Centers Dwight Howard, Orlando, 1,161,797; Joakim Noah, Chicago, 141,683; Tyson Chandler, New York, 107,735; Joel Anthony, Miami, 67,210; JaVale McGee, Washington, 41,249; Al Horford, Atlanta, 35,860. WESTERN CONFERENCE Forwards Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City, 973,152; Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers, 619,913; Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas, 354,434; Pau Gasol, L.A. Lakers, 327,596; Kevin Love, Minnesota, 232,656; LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland, 188,829; Tim Duncan, San Antonio, 133,575; Lamar Odom, Dallas, 96,080; Metta World Peace, L.A. Lakers, 63,055; Danilo Gallinari, Denver, 59,646. Guards Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers, 1,110,379; Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers, 835,026; Ricky Rubio, Minnesota, 248,423; Steve Nash, Phoenix, 188,537; Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City, 167,996; Kyle Lowry, Houston, 132,972; Monta Ellis, Golden State, 105,926; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio, 79,821; Jason Kidd, Dallas, 79,783; Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers, 73,429. Centers Andrew Bynum, L.A. Lakers, 777,365; DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers, 214,883; Marc Gasol, Memphis, 182,992; Nene, Denver, 144,066; Marcin Gortat, Phoenix, 92,511; Kendrick Perkins, Oklahoma City, 66,380.

Women's Top 25 Schedule All Times EST Today's Games No games scheduled Saturday's Games No. 1 Baylor vs. No. 23 Kansas State, 8 p.m. No. 2 Notre Dame vs. Villanova, 1 p.m. No. 3 Connecticut at No. 21 DePaul, 8 p.m. No. 4 Stanford vs. Washington, 5 p.m. No. 7 Rutgers at South Florida, 7 p.m. No. 12 Green Bay vs. Cleveland State, 3 p.m. No. 14 Texas A&M at Kansas, 8 p.m. Sunday's Games No. 5 Duke vs. No. 8 Maryland, 3:30 p.m. No. 6 Kentucky vs. Florida, 2 p.m. No. 10 Ohio State vs. Illinois, 2 p.m. No. 15 Georgia at Mississippi, 3 p.m. No. 16 Delaware vs. Drexel, 3:30 p.m. No. 17 Texas Tech at Iowa State, 2:30 p.m. No. 18 Louisville at No. 19 Georgetown, 5 p.m. No. 20 Nebraska vs. Minnesota, 6 p.m. No. 22 Penn State vs. Iowa, 3 p.m. No. 24 North Carolina at N.C. State, 1 p.m. No. 25 Vanderbilt vs. South Carolina, 1:30 p.m.

H O C K E Y National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 45 29 12 4 62 126 94 Philadelphia ................ 45 27 14 4 58 150 133 Pittsburgh .................... 46 25 17 4 54 140 118 New Jersey ................. 46 26 18 2 54 127 130 N.Y. Islanders.............. 45 18 21 6 42 110 135 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 44 30 13 1 61 160 89 Ottawa .......................... 48 26 16 6 58 149 150 Toronto ........................ 46 23 18 5 51 143 141 Buffalo.......................... 46 19 22 5 43 114 140 Montreal....................... 46 17 21 8 42 116 126 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington ................. 45 25 18 2 52 128 127 Florida .......................... 45 21 14 10 52 115 127 Winnipeg...................... 46 21 20 5 47 116 133 Tampa Bay................... 45 18 23 4 40 126 159 Carolina ....................... 48 16 24 8 40 124 156 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA St. Louis....................... 46 28 12 6 62 117 94 Chicago........................ 47 28 13 6 62 156 135 Detroit .......................... 46 30 15 1 61 149 105 Nashville ...................... 47 27 16 4 58 128 123 Columbus .................... 46 13 28 5 31 110 152 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 47 28 15 4 60 151 117 Colorado ...................... 48 25 21 2 52 124 137 Minnesota.................... 47 22 18 7 51 107 122 Calgary ........................ 47 21 20 6 48 112 133 Edmonton .................... 46 17 25 4 38 116 132 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 43 26 12 5 57 125 100 Los Angeles ................ 47 23 15 9 55 105 105 Dallas ........................... 45 24 19 2 50 122 129 Phoenix........................ 47 21 19 7 49 122 125 Anaheim ...................... 45 16 22 7 39 119 140 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday's Games Washington 3, Montreal 0 Chicago 6, Buffalo 2 Colorado 4, Florida 3, OT Anaheim 6, Phoenix 2 Thursday's Games Toronto 4, Minnesota 1 Boston 4, New Jersey 1 Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 1 N.Y. Islanders 4, Philadelphia 1 Nashville 3, Columbus 0 St. Louis 1, Edmonton 0 Buffalo at Winnipeg, late Detroit at Phoenix, 9 late Calgary at Los Angeles, late Ottawa at San Jose, late Today's Games Montreal at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Washington at Carolina, 7 p.m. Florida at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Saturday's Games N.Y. Rangers at Boston, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at New Jersey, 1 p.m. San Jose at Vancouver, 4 p.m. Ottawa at Anaheim, 4 p.m. Montreal at Toronto, 7 p.m. Carolina at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Columbus at Detroit, 7 p.m. Florida at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. Buffalo at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Chicago at Nashville, 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 9 p.m. Calgary at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Colorado at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. American Hockey League At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts St. John’s .............. 38 22 10 5 1 50 Worcester.............. 37 19 11 3 4 45 Manchester ........... 41 21 18 0 2 44 Portland ................. 40 19 16 2 3 43 Providence............ 41 17 20 1 3 38 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts Hershey ................. 39 24 8 4 3 55 Norfolk ................... 40 24 13 1 2 51 Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton ................ 39 22 12 1 4 49 Syracuse ............... 37 17 15 3 2 39 Binghamton........... 42 16 24 1 1 34

GF 133 102 105 109 91

GA 116 95 112 126 117

GF GA 150 114 143 112 121 114 120 120 108 131

Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut........... 40 19 15 2 4 44 122 122 Adirondack............ 38 20 16 1 1 42 113 110 Albany .................... 39 17 14 5 3 42 99 121 Bridgeport ............. 40 19 17 3 1 42 113 119 Springfield ............. 38 18 17 1 2 39 113 114 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte................ 41 23 14 2 2 50 116 110 Milwaukee ............. 38 22 14 1 1 46 114 99 Chicago ................. 39 21 14 1 3 46 114 106 Peoria .................... 40 20 17 2 1 43 119 112 Rockford................ 40 15 21 1 3 34 120 142 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto .................. 41 21 15 3 2 47 111 103 Rochester.............. 39 17 14 5 3 42 111 116 Hamilton ................ 39 18 16 1 4 41 97 113 Lake Erie ............... 40 18 19 2 1 39 97 109 Grand Rapids........ 38 15 16 4 3 37 117 126 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City...... 41 25 11 2 3 55 120 94 Houston ................. 39 21 9 2 7 51 108 99 Abbotsford ............ 40 24 13 3 0 51 102 93 San Antonio .......... 39 19 18 2 0 40 89 109 Texas ..................... 39 18 18 1 2 39 115 118 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Wednesday's Games Portland 4, Connecticut 2 Norfolk 5, Albany 4 Hamilton 4, Milwaukee 2 Texas 4, Chicago 3 Thursday's Games Milwaukee 3, Lake Erie 2, OT Oklahoma City 5, Rochester 2 Today's Games Albany at Adirondack, 7 p.m. Lake Erie at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. St. John’s at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Hershey at Binghamton, 7 p.m. Manchester at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05 p.m. Springfield at Portland, 7:05 p.m. Worcester at Providence, 7:05 p.m. Norfolk at Syracuse, 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Rochester, 7:35 p.m. Chicago at Rockford, 8:05 p.m. Peoria at Texas, 8:30 p.m. San Antonio at Houston, 8:35 p.m. Charlotte at Abbotsford, 10 p.m. Saturday's Games Toronto at Hamilton, 1 p.m. Rochester at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. St. John’s at Portland, 7 p.m. Albany at Springfield, 7 p.m. Providence at Worcester, 7 p.m. Norfolk at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Bridgeport at Adirondack, 7 p.m. Manchester at Hershey, 7 p.m. Syracuse at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05 p.m. Oklahoma City at Lake Erie, 7:30 p.m. Rockford at Chicago, 8 p.m. Houston at Texas, 8 p.m. Peoria at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Charlotte at Abbotsford, 10 p.m.

T E N N I S Australian Open Results Australian Open Results Singles Men Second Round Juan Ignacio Chela (27), Argentina, def. Pablo Andujar, Spain, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. Milos Raonic (23), Canada, def. Philipp Petzschner, Germany, 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 7-5. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (6), France, def. Ricardo Mello, Brazil, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4. Michael Llodra, France, def. Alex Bogomolov Jr. (32), Russia, 6-1, 6-3, 4-6, 5-7, 6-4. Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia, def. Santiago Giraldo, Colombia, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1. Janko Tipsarevic (9), Serbia, def. James Duckworth, Australia, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4. Frederico Gil, Portugal, def. Marcel Granollers (26), Spain, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Nicolas Mahut, France, def. Tatsuma Ito, Japan, 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-2. David Ferrer (5), Spain, def. Ryan Sweeting, United States, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. Andy Murray (4), Britain, def. Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. Richard Gasquet (17), France, def. Andrey Golubev, Kazakhstan, 6-4, 6-2, 3-0, retired. Kei Nishikori (24), Japan, def. Matthew Ebden, Australia, 3-6, 1-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-1. Mikhail Kukushkin, Kazakhstan, def. Viktor Troicki (19), Serbia, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. Gael Monfils (14), France, def. Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil, 2-6, 6-0, 6-4, 6-2. Lleyton Hewitt, Australia, def. Andy Roddick (15), United States, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, retired. Julien Benneteau, France, def. Gilles Simon (12), France, 7-5, 7-6 (8), 1-6, 3-6, 6-2. Women Second Round Maria Sharapova (4), Russia, def. Jamie Hampton, United States, 6-0, 6-1. Ana Ivanovic (21), Serbia, def. Michaella Krajicek, Netherlands, 6-2, 6-3. Vera Zvonareva (7), Russia, def. Lucie Hradecka, Czech Republic, 6-1, 7-6 (3). Sara Errani, Italy, def. Nadia Petrova (29), Russia, 6-2, 6-2. Angelique Kerber (30), Germany, def. Stephanie Dubois, Canada, 7-5, 6-1. Ekaterina Makarova, Russia, def. Kaia Kanepi (25), Estonia, 6-2, 7-5. Serena Williams (12), United States, def. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, Czech Republic, 6-0, 6-4. Zheng Jie, China, def. Roberta Vinci (23), Italy, 6-4, 6-2. Vania King, United States, def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (15), Russia, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4. Sorana Cirstea, Romania, def. Urszula Radwanska, Poland, 1-6, 6-2, 6-3. Petra Kvitova (2), Czech Republic, def. Carla Suarez Navarro, Spain, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. Greta Arn, Hungary, def. Dominika Cibulkova (17), Slovakia, 6-2, 3-6, 10-8. Sabine Lisicki (14), Germany, def. Shahar Peer, Israel, 6-1, 6-2. Maria Kirilenko (27), Russia, def. Aleksandra Wozniak, Canada, 6-4, 1-6, 6-2. Marion Bartoli (9), France, def. Jelena Dokic, Australia, 6-3, 6-2. Svetlana Kuznetsova (18), Russia, def. Sloane Stephens, United States, 7-6 (6), 7-5. Doubles Men First Round Daniele Bracciali and Potito Starace, Italy, def. Xavier Malisse, Belgium, and Ken Skupski, Britain, 7-6 (4), 6-3. Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Horia Tecau (7), Romania, def. Andreas Siljestrom, Sweden, and Igor Zelenay, Slovakia, 6-3, 7-6 (6). Max Mirnyi, Belarus, and Daniel Nestor (2), Canada, def. Benjamin Mitchell and Matt Reid, Australia, 6-2, 6-2. Mikhail Elgin and Alexander Kudryavtsev, Russia, def. Robin Haase, Netherlands, and Jarkko Nieminen, Finland, 6-2, 7-6 (6). Colin Ebelthite and Marinko Matosevic, Australia, def. Luke Saville and Andrew Whittington, Australia, 6-0, 6-3. Julian Knowle, Austria, and Michael Kohlmann, Germany, def. Paul Hanley, Australia, and Jamie Murray (16), Britain, 7-6 (2), 4-6, 7-6 (5). Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah, Colombia, def. Sergiy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, and Mikhail

REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Back Mountain Youth Lacrosse is accepting registrations from boys and girls in grades K-8 this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Take the Stage Performing Arts Studio. For more information check out the website at www.bmylax.com or email banditsboard@bmylax.com. Back Mountain Little League will be holding their first registration for baseball and softball players on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Dallas Middle School cafeteria. All players that turn five years old prior to May 1 are eligible. Players need to bring proof of address and new players need a birth certificate. There will be a candy fundraiser along with the registration fee. If there are any questions, please leave a message at 696-9645 and someone will respond. Kingston/Forty Fort Little League will hold registrations for all baseball and softball divisions on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Kingston VFW, across the street from Thomas’ Market. A copy of a birth certificate for all new players and copies of three current proofs of residency are required. Interested managers and coaches should bring a copy of a driver’s license and must apply at this registration. Visit www.eteamz.com/kbsi for registration and medical release forms, fees, and fundraising information. For any additional questions, call 331-4817 or 714-4035. Maximum Impact Sports Training will be having spring softball travel team tryouts for ages 12, 14 and 16 on Jan. 21, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 from 3-5 p.m. Those looking to register must call 822-1134. Moosic Mets Baseball will be holding winter tryouts late in January or early February summer/fall teams. Online registration is now being taken for ages 10 and up. For more information and to register online, visit www.moosicmets.net. Mountain Top Area Little League will be holding registrations for both baseball and softball on Saturday, Jan 28 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Feb. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Feb. 25 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. All registrations will take place at the Crestwood High School. Baseball and softball programs for boys and girls ages 6 through 16 and participants must turn 6 by April 30. For additional dates, fees or information, call Terry at 823-7949 or visit www.mountaintoparealittleleague.com. Northeast Bearcats U18 College Showcase Team is looking for a couple players to complete their roster of 10-11 players for summer college showcase exposure events. For more information and/or a private tryout, call Mark at 7047603 or email sunnybeaches33@verizon.net. Pittston Township Little League will hold registrations for the upcoming 2012 season on the following dates: Jan. 24, 26, 31, and Feb. 2. Registration will take place at the Pittston Township Municipal Building from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Fee is $50 per player and $75 per family. Little League Divisions include: Little League, Girls Softball, and Junior/Senior Little League. All new players must provide a copy of birth certificate and proof of residency. T-Ball players must be age 5 by May 1. Questions can be directed to Art at 570-635-6996. Plymouth Little League will be holding signups on Sunday Jan. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday Feb. 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plymouth Boro Building, Saturday Feb. 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday Feb. 25 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Plymouth Hose Co. #1, Gaylord Ave. A copy of birth certificate and copies of three current proofs of residency must be brought as these are required. Registration fees are $35 per

Youzhny, Russia, 6-4, 7-5. Michal Mertinak, Slovakia, and Andre Sa, Brazil, def. Alexandr Dolgopolov and Denys Molchanov, Ukraine, 6-2, 6-2. Victor Hanescu, Romania, and Olivier Rochus, Belgium, def. Oliver Marach and Alexander Peya (9), Austria, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (5). Carsten Ball, Australia, and Treat Conrad Huey, Philippines, def. Ivo Karlovic, Croatia, and Frank Moser, Germany, 6-3, 6-4. Carlos Berlocq and Leonardo Mayer, Argentina, def. James Cerretani, United States, and Dick Norman, Belgium, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (6). Eric Butorac, United States, and Bruno Soares (10), Brazil, def. Frederico Gil, Portugal, and Daniel Gimeno-Traver, Spain, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (9). Bob and Mike Bryan (1), United States, def. Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram, Israel, 7-6 (6), 6-4. Michael Llodra, France, and Nenad Zimonjic (3), Serbia, def. Jordan Kerr, Australia, and Donald Young, United States, 7-6 (6), 6-3. Jurgen Melzer, Austria, and Philipp Petzschner (5), Germany, def. Nicolas Almagro and Pere Riba, Spain, 6-4, 6-4. Flavio Cipolla, Italy, and Denis Istomin, Uzbekistan, def. James Duckworth and Adam Feeney, Australia, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (5). Pablo Andujar and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, def. Tobias Kamke, Germany, and Frederik Nielsen, Denmark, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3. Women First Round Jarmila Gajdosova, Australia, and Bethanie MattekSands (12), United States, def. Nina Bratchikova, Russia, and Darija Jurak, Croatia, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Gisela Dulko, Argentina, and Flavia Pennetta (4), Italy, def. Irina Falconi, United States, and Rebecca Marino, Canada, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Bojana Bobusic and Sacha Jones, Australia, def. Li-

www.timesleader.com

player or $50 per family. For more information please contact Mike Spece at 570-328-4612. Plymouth West Side Girls Fastpitch Softball will hold signups for girls 6-16 on Jan. 19 and 25, from 6-8 p.m., and Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Plymouth Borough building. Cost is $35 for first child, and $50 for family. For more information, contact Shawn at 406-2385 or Chris at 4 West Pittston Little League announces that registration for the 2012 season will be held on the following dates: Thursday Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday Jan. 21, 9 a.m. to noon; Thursday Jan. 26, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday Jan. 28, 9 a.m. to noon; Sunday Jan 29, 1-4 p.m. All registrations will be held at the West Pittston Little League practice facility. All fees are due at time of registration. All participants must bring a birth certificate, medical information and three current proofs of residency (driver’s license, insurance cards, utility bills). Wyoming Valley Vipers Travel Softball Organization is looking for a few more girls for its 10 and under team. Pitching is a plus. Contact Doug at 570-240-6893 or Ed at 570-417-1119. Valley Regional Girls Softball League is holding registrations for girls who are between the ages of 5 and 18 as of Jan. 1 who want to play recreational softball. Registrations are underway for the 7U, 10U, 13U and 18U divisions. For registration forms, contact John Podlesney at 570-233-4520 or e-mail jpodlesney@yahoo.com. Returning players should be receiving a registration form via e-mail. Registration fee is $50 for one girl with a discount for a second from the same family. There are no fundraisers. All practices and games are held at the Freedom Park softball complex in Drums. Plains Little League will be holding registration for players 4 years of age and older at the Plains Ameican Legion. Dates and times are as follows: Saturday Jan. 21, 1-3 p.m.; Wednesday Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m.; Sunday Feb. 12, 1-3 p.m. Interested volunteers/coaches must have their driver’s license/photo ID at registration. Hanover Little League will be holding registration for the 2012 season on Jan. 31 from 6-8 p.m., Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. and Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Hanover Area High School. All children residing in Warrior Run, Sugar Notch and Hanover Twp., excluding Preston and Newtown, ages 4-16 as of April 30, 2012 are eligible to play. Registration costs are $45 per player (4-12) or $75 per family of two or more. Cost for Junior/Senior League ages (13-16) is $65 per player. All new players are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate for age verification purposes. Any questions, e-mail hanoverareall@yahoo.com. UPCOMING EVENTS Crestwood Comets Football Banquet will be held Sunday Jan. 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Best Western Genetti Hotel and Conference Center at 77 East Market St. in Wilkes-Barre in the Empress Embassy Ballroom. Misericordia Baseball will host a hot stove session Friday Feb. 24, from 7-9 p.m. Hitting and pitching presentations followed by Q&A and open discussion. Light refreshments provided. All are welcome; RSVP by 2/22 to abennett@misericordia.edu. The Lady Patriot Basketball Booster Club is having a Parent & Friends Night Out at the Red Mill on Friday Jan. 27 from 6-8 p.m. The team coaches will be the guest bartenders. There will be chances to win gift baskets, a 50/50 raffle, and tickets will be sold to win a 32-inch flat screen. Tickets for the TV are $5 each or 3 for $10.

Bulletin Board items will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may be faxed to 831-7319, emailed to tlsports@timesleader.com or dropped off at the Times Leader or mailed to Times Leader, c/o Sports, 15 N, Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

ga Dekmeijere, Latvia, and Maria Kondratieva, Russia, 6-4, 6-1. Tamira Paszek, Austria, and Jasmin Woehr, Germany, def. Peng Shuai, China, and Francesca Schiavone, Italy, 3-6, 5-2, retired. Daniela Hantuchova, Slovakia, and Agnieszka Radwanska (8), Poland, def. Anna Tatishvili, Georgia, and Anastasiya Yakimova, Belarus, 6-1, 6-0. Eva Birnerova, Czech Republic, and Alberta Brianti, Italy, def. Stephanie Bengson and Tyra Calderwood, Australia, 6-4, 6-4. Julia Goerges, Germany, and Kaia Kanepi, Estonia, def. Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears (15), United States, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. Sania Mirza, India, and Elena Vesnina (6), Russia, def. Eleni Daniilidou, Greece, and Alexandra Panova, Russia, 6-0, 6-2. Petra Cetkovska, Czech Republic, and Stephanie Foretz Gacon, France, def. Monique Adamczak and Olivia Rogowska, Australia, 6-4, 6-3. Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, and Galina Voskoboeva (14), Kazakhstan, def. Kimiko Date-Krumm, Japan, and Zhang Shuai, China, 6-2, 6-1. Irina-Camelia Begu and Monica Niculescu, Romania, def. Simona Halep, Romania, and Arantxa Rus, Netherlands, 6-4, 6-4. Kveta Peschke, Czech Republic, and Katarina Srebotnik (1), Slovenia, def. Angelique Kerber, Germany, and Christina McHale, United States, 2-6, 6-2, 6-2. Polona Hercog, Slovenia, and Zheng Jie, China, def. Mathilde Johansson and Pauline Parmentier, France, 6-2, 6-2. Nuria Llagostera Vives and Arantxa Parra Santonja (13), Spain, def. Casey Dellacqua, Australia, and Chanelle Scheepers, South Africa, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Petra Martic, Croatia, and Kristina Mladenovic, France, def. Mona Barthel, Germany, and Anne Keothavong, Britain, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 7-5.

CMYK ➛

THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 3B

LOCAL COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Misericordia’s victory eases coach’s concern By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

There was, Trevor Woodruff admitted, some concern coming into the game. Misericordia was off to a rocky start in the new semester, losing three of four including a pair of Freedom Conference games on the road. So with DeSales coming into the Anderson Center Wednesday night, the Cougars coach was looking for a turnaround. “We just hadn’t had a good feeling to ourselves,” Woodruff said. “Hadn’t played well, hadn’t shot well.” At the opening tip, however, any anxiety vanished. “We looked very aggressive,

gars in last year’s conference title game, but a chance to celebrate a milestone. very confident, very loose,” Senior forward Christine Marks Woodruff said. “Once the game started, we looked like a confident became the program’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Missy team. Guys were secure in the Longhi’s mark of 1,365 points. movements they were making. Marks led all players with 25 That hasn’t been the case (latepoints to rally the Cougars past ly).” the Bulldogs. Both the Misericordia men Both Misericordia teams reac(87-72) and women (56-49) posthed the playoffs last year and both ed important victories over Delost on the road to DeSales. For Sales, which has been the top the men, the Bulldogs have ended program on both the men’s side and women’s side in recent years. their season the last two years. But that wasn’t on their minds For Woodruff’s squad, it was a chance to hold serve with a home on Wednesday. “It didn’t matter who we were win. For Tom Griffith’s women’s playing,” Woodruff said. “(The team, it was not only a victory improvement) would have hapover the team that beat the Cou-

N O T E B O O K

pened if it had been anyone else. The kids played quality minutes. They played hard. I don’t think the effort would have been any different.” Coming together for Colonels On Wednesday night, it was Matt Mullins. Last week, Kendall Hinze got top honors, being named the league’s player of the week. Paul Huch leads the team in points and rebounds. Wilkes is off to its best start in recent years, and balance is one of the biggest reasons. Mullins came through with 30 points – tops for any Wilkes player on the season – on Wednesday in a win against rival King’s.

It was the sixth straight victory for the Colonels (12-3, 5-0), who hold a two-game lead over the rest of the Freedom Conference. “We’re not looking ahead, but I think they’re getting the feeling that we’ll do what it takes to win the game,” coach Jerry Rickrode said. “If we have to run this, or if we have to run that, or if we have to use this substitution rotation and use these guys on the floor – there’s not selfishness in here. They’ll do what it takes. That’s what I’m starting to feel. “It took awhile to develop that, but we’re starting to get that.” Off and running On the women’s side, another

local team is off to a perfect start in the conference. For the second straight year, the King’s women’s squad has won its first five league games after beating Wilkes at home on Wednesday. Last season King’s finished the conference slate 5-4 and had to go on the road for the Freedom semifinals, losing to DeSales. Coach Brian Donoghue said the difference this year is his team’s athleticism from top to bottom. “It’s all 17 (players),” Donoghue said. “We’re really deep athletically, which enables us to continually push things. It’s exciting to watch us now defensively.”

H . S. B OYS BAS K E T BA L L

H.S. GIRLS BASKETBALL

Tigers hang on to edge Holy Redeemer MATTHEW SHUTT For The Times Leader

WILKES – BARRE – Trying to erase a sizeable first-half deficit while at home, Holy Redeemer aggressively pressured the Tunkhannock ball handlers and swarmed to the ball in the paint throughout the second half. The Royals frenetic defense brought them within a point of tying the game with just two and a half minutes to go before Tunkhannock’s Kassie Williams picked up where she left off in the first quarter. Williams knocked down an open threepoint shot to create just enough distance to keep the Royals from coming back in a 46-41 win in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division II girls basketball contest. “I was a little nervous after I had missed a few,” said Williams, who made three out of three shots from three-point range in the first quarter. “But that shot was big for us.” Williams’ jumper set Tunkhannock’s lead at 42-38 with 2:15 to go and sparked the Tigers defensively. Tunkhannock kept the Royals from getting off a clean shot – or even getting an open look at the basket – and held Redeemer to three points down the final stretch. “I told them that we needed to stay composed and that we worked too hard to let this game slip away,” said Tunkhannock coach Amanda Golden. “And they did exactly what they had to do.” With the win Tunkhannock moves to 11-3 on the season and 3-3 in Division II. The Royals are now 7-6 overall and 5-1 in the division. Tunkhannock started the game with an inside-out attack offensively, scoring in the paint behind the post play of Lisa Kintner and the rebounding of Gabby Alguire and Williams’ shooting from behind the arc. The Tigers kept to this strategy throughout the first half, taking a 35-20 lead at halftime before Redeemer turned the momentum in its favor. The Royals opened up the third quarter with a full-court, man-to-man defense before settling in to a zone defense. The strategy created a number of turnovers and held Tunkhannock to just two points in the third quarter. Redeemer’s offense followed suit, scrapping underneath the rim for second- and third-chance points. The Roy-

Tunkhannock 46, Holy Redeemer 41 TUNKHANNOCK (46): Ayers 1 2-2 4, Nafus 0 2-3 2, Prulex 1 1-6 3, Alguire 2 3-6 9, Williams 6 2-3 18, Kintner 3 3-4 9, Bonner 0 0-0 0. Totals 13 13-24 46. HOLY REDEEMER (41): Wignot 3 1-1 8, Makowski 1 1-2 3, Dougherty 0 0-0 0, Murray 2 2-2 8, Frascella 0 0-0 0, Wilson 1 3-4 6, Platko 3 0-3 6, Lewis 3 4-7 10. Ttoals 13 11-19 41. Tunkhannock.............................................................. 19 16 2 9 — 46 Holy Redeemer.......................................................... 14 6 11 10 — 41 3-Point Field Goals— TU 6 (Williams 4, Alguire 2); HR 4 (Murray 2, Wignot, Wilson)

Hazleton Area 49, Berwick 41 The Cougars held Berwick to just two points in the second quarter in the road win. Hazleton Area’s Josie Bachman scored 13, going 9-of-12 from the foul line. Keana Schoennagle added 10. Kelly Sheptock finished with 13 points for the Bulldogs.

HAZLETON AREA (49): Bono 1 2-2 5, Schoennagle 3 2-2 10, Marchetti 0 0-0 0, Sitch 1 2-2 4, Kozel 0 0-0 0, Pfeil 1 0-2 3, Woznicki 3 0-0 6, Bachman 2 9-12 13, Ciccozzi 1 0-0 2, Carter 0 0-0 0, Zamonas 2 0-0 6. Totals 14 15-20 49. BERWICK (41): Steeber 0 2-2 2, Davenport 1 4-5 6, Welsh 0 0-0 0, Bridge 2 0-0 6, Palermo 2 2-2 6, Sheptock 5 3-4 13, Floryshak 0 4-6 4, Rinehimer 2 0-0 4. Totals 12 15-19 41. Hazleton Area............................................................... 12 14 8 15 — 49 Berwick .......................................................................... 13 2 9 17 — 41 3-Point Field Goals— HAZ 6 (Schoennagle 2, Zamonas 2, Bono, Pfeil); BER 2 (Bridge 2)

AMANDA HRYCYNA/ FOR TIMES LEADER

Holy Redeemer’s Paige Mokowski, left, goes up from a shot while Tunkhannock’s Ashleigh Nafus defends during Thursday’s game.

als’ aggressive third quarter cut the lead to six to start the fourth quarter, where Tunkhannock’s offensive struggles continued. The Tigers mustered just two points off of stray free throws for almost five minutes of play before Williams’ three-pointer. “I distinctly remember telling Kassie to pull it out on that play,” said Golden, “but I’m obviously happy with the way the play turned out. I just keep telling them in the fourth quarter to just take care of the ball and keep making free throws.” The Tigers added three more free throws over the final minute and a half to close out the game. Williams scored a game-high 18 points for Tunkhannock, while Alguire and Kintner each scored nine points. Alexis Lewis notched 10 points and 12 rebounds for Redeemer.

Dallas 41, Coughlin 19 Tanner Englehart scored a game-high nine points to lead Dallas to a victory over visiting Coughlin. Katy Comitz and Sabrina Zurek each followed with seven points. Shelby Flaherty led Coughlin with seven points.

COUGHLIN (19): Hayward 1 0-2 3, Bourdeau 0 0-0 0, Oliver 0 0-0 0, Eaton 0 0-0 0, Flaherty 3 1-2 7, Zigler 0 0-0 0, Sebastian 2 0-0 6, Georgetti 1 1-2 3, Williams 0 0-0 0. Totals 7 2-6 19. DALLAS (41): Dunbar 2 0-0 4, Kelly 0 0-0 0, Englehart 3 3-4 9, Szatkowski 1 1-2 3, Hiscox 3 0-0 6, Missal 0 0-0 0, Comitz 3 0-0 7, Meyer 0 0-0 0, Zurek 3 0-0 7, Gleco 0 0-0 0, Cybulski 0 0-0 0, Bolpetti 0 0-0 0, Michael 1 0-0 2, Flaherty 1 0-0 2, Olszewski 0 1-2 1. Totals 17 5-8 41. Coughlin........................................................................... 2 0 9 8 — 19 Dallas ............................................................................... 14 11 8 8 — 41 3-Point Field Goals— COU 3 (Sebastian 2, Hayward); DAL 2 (Comitz, Zurek)

Crestwood 66, Wyoming Area 52 Sydney Myers scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Comets to a victory against Wyoming Area. Taryn Wojnar followed with 15 points. For Wyoming Area, Abby Thornton netted 15 points while Serra Degnan had 14 points.

WYOMING AREA (52): Degnan 3 6-9 14, N. Turner 0 2-2 2, Radzwilka 2 0-0 6, Hiedacavage 0 1-2 1, Blannett 2 2-3 6, Thornton 7 1-2 15, Deluca 2 0-0 4, Bott 0 0-0 0, Coolbaugh 2 0-0 4, F. Turner 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 12-18 52. CRESTWOOD (66): Lutz 0 0-0 0, Andrews 3 3-5 9, Mazzoni 2 0-0 5, Rutkowski 3 0-1 6, Gegaris 3 1-2 7, Cronauer 1 0-0 2, Wojnar 5 0-0 15, Myers 4 9-14 17, Jeskiewicz 2 0-0 4, Hislop 0 1-2 1, Ciavarella 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 14-24 66. Wyoming Area ........................................................... 19 13 7 13 — 52 Crestwood................................................................... 14 21 15 16 — 66 3-Point Field Goals— WA 2 (Radzwilka 2); CRE 6 (Wojnar 5, Mazzoni)

HOPKINS Continued from Page 1B

PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER

Pittston Area’s Allie Barber tries to dribble around Wyoming Valley West’s Cassie Smicherko and Tara Zdancewicz.

board, it was an assist that put Pittston Area in position. Guarded heavily by the Spartans’ Cheyenne Reese, Hopkins delivered a pass to a double-covered Jackie Rabender. Rabender was fouled and made one of her two free throws to push the game to overtime. “She’s finally maturing into the player she has the potential to be,” said Pittston Area coach Kathy Healey. “She made that nice assist to Jackie. She’s not afraid to pass the ball either. She carries us. But she makes the other guys.” Down by six points with 3:31 remaining in regulation, the Patriots went on a 16-3 to end the game. Hopkins finished with a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, finishing with a career total of 1,005 points. Teammate Allie Barber finished with 15 points. Needing 14 points, Hopkins’ road to 1,000 did not come easy. Reese played stingy defense, holding her to five points through the first half.

“This is our game. This is our time. Everyone felt it. It was crazy.” Mia Hopkins Pittston Area junior

Hopkins was called on a technical foul with 6:10 left in the fourth quarter – her fourth personal foul of the game with her five points shy of the landmark. Healey kept her in the game, and later Hopkins missed two consecutive free throws with 1:30 left that would have knotted the mark. “There was a thought in my mind. I definitely doubted myself,” said Hopkins. “Honestly, I think it took the two missed free throws to actually give myself a gut check that I need to do this.” Valley West’s Tara Zdancewicz led all scorers with 23 points. Pittston Area 56, Wyo. Valley West 49, OT WYOMING VALLEY WEST (49): Judge 0 1-3 1, C. Smicherko 1 0-1 2, Reese 3 3-5 9, Reilly 3 3-5 9, K. Smicherko 4 0-0 10, Zdancewicz 8 7-8 23, Hoffman 1 0-1 2. Totals 18 11-18 49. PITTSTON AREA (56): Barber 7 1-3 15, Fereck 0 0-0 0, Waleski 3 1-2 7, Mitchell 0 0-0 0, Rabender 2 1-3 5, O’Neill 2 4-8 10, Hopkins 7 5-10 19. Totals 21 12-26 56. Wyoming Valley West ........ 9 14 13 9 4 — 49 Pittston Area......................... 11 12 11 11 11 — 56 3-Point Field Goals— WVW 2 (K. Smicherko 2); PA 2 (O’Neill 2)

DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER

Northwest’s Christian Foley, right, puts up a shot as Lake-Lehman’s Chris O’Connor misses the block during a game Thursday.

Lehman picks up win at Northwest The Associated Press

SHICKSHINNY – Kevin Bohan came through on the road with a game-high 18 points to help lift Lake-Lehman to a 54-44 victory over Northwest in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division III boys basketball game. Pete Borum and Jared James added nine and eight, respectively, for the Black Knights. Northwest got 16 from Devon Mazonkey, followed by Christian Foley (15) and Dalton Tomko (11).

LAKE-LEHMAN (54): Bohan 7 3-7 18, James 4 0-0 8, Poepperling 1 3-8 6, O’Connor 3 0-0 6, Dizbon 2 0-1 5, Davenport 1 0-0 2, Borum 4 1-3 9. Totals 22 7-20 54. NORTHWEST (44): Mazonkey 5 6-8 16, Foley 6 2-3 15, Yustat 0 0-3 0, Nelson 0 0-0 0, Sirak 0 0-0 0, Sirak 0 0-0 0, Tomko 3 2-2 11, Cragle 1 0-0 2. 15 10-16 44. 3-Point Field Goals— LL 3 (Bohan, Poepperling, Dizbon); NW 4 (Tomko 3, Foley)

Meyers 62, Nanticoke 32 Nanticoke played with the potent Mohawks through the first half, only trailing by seven points, but Meyers went on a 37-14 run in the final 16 minutes to blow the game open. Eugene Lewis powered the Mohawks with 18 points, while Ryan Krawczeniuk added 13 points and Rasheed Moore contributed 10. Nanticoke’s Kevin Zaykoski led his team with 11 points.

MEYERS (62): Smith 1 3-4 5, Pape 3 0-0 7, Krawczeniuk 4 5-7 13, Moore 4 2-2 10, Lewis 7 4-5 18, Szafran 0 0-0 0, Johnson 1 0-0 3, DeMarco 0 2-2 2, Labatch 1 0-0 2, Havard 1 0-0 2, Wilson 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 16-20 62. NANTICOKE (32): Myers 0 0-0 0, Seise 0 0-0 0, Bevan 1 0-0 2, Yudichak 2 0-0 6, Walker 0 0-0 0, Reakes 0 0-0 0, Zaykoski 5 1-2 11, Malshefski 0 0-0 0, Matulewski 2 0-1 5, Williams 0 0-0 0, Casey 3 2-4 8, Valenti 0 0-0 0. Totals 13 3-7 32. Meyers .......................................... 11 14 17 20 — 62 Nanticoke...................................... 10 8 3 11 — 32 3-Point Field Goals— MEY 2 (Pape, Johnson); NAN 3 (Yudichak 2, Matulewski)

Hanover Area 56, MMI Prep 50 ShaQuille Rolle scored 21 points as Hanover Area was able to put up 29 points in the final quarter for a comeback victory over MMI. Jeorge Colon finished 8-for-10 at the line and with 16 points, while Martin Steve followed with seven points. For MMI, Charlie Karschner tallied 14 points while Aaron Kollar contributed with 12 points. Alex Van Hoekelen had 10 points. HANOVER AREA (56): Wickiser 0 0-0 0, Bennett 2 0-0 4, Colon 4 8-10 16, Bogart 0 0-0 0, Hoolick 0 2-2 2, Rolle 9 3-9 21, Barber 3 0-0 6, Sharif 0 0-0 0, Marcincavage 0 0-0 0, Steve 3 1-2 7. Totals 21 14-23 56. MMI (50): G. Gera 3 2-3 8, Kollar 5 0-1 12,

Boys, girls teams to change classes Three boys basketball teams and six girls basketball teams will be switching PIAA classifications for the next two seasons. The PIAA released its winter sports classification report on Thursday that will slot teams for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. In boys basketball, GAR will jump from Class 2A to Class 3A. GAR reported a male enrollment to the PIAA of 263, which fell between the PIAA 3A parameters of 244-430. Holy Redeemer will drop from Class 3A to 2A. Redeemer’s male enrollment is 229, down from 260 during the current two-year PIAA cycle that ends upon the completion of this school year. The Nanticoke boys will also fall from Class 3A to 2A as its reported enrollment was 243. In girls basketball, Lake-Lehman and Meyers will move from Class 2A to Class 3A. Meyers reported a female enrollment of 239, which fell right on the cutoff line between 2A and 3A. Holy Redeemer will go from Class 3A to 2A, while Northwest will move from Class A to 2A. Two girls programs from the Lackawanna Conference will also be affected. Abington Heights will drop from Class 4A to 3A. Blue Ridge will move from Class A to Class 2A.

John Erzar

Rogers 1 4-4 6, Wenner 0 0-0 0, Marchetti 0 0-0 0, Connors 0 0-0 0, Karschner 7 0-0 14, Kupsho 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 7-10 50. Hanover Area............................... 4 7 16 29 — 56 MMI................................................ 12 11 13 14 — 50 3-Point Field Goals— MMI 3 (Kollar 2, VanHoekelen)

GAR 67, Seminary 38 Isaiah Francis finished with 18 points in GAR’s win over Wyoming Seminary. Matt Sharpe turned in a fine performance, going 5-for-6 at the line and scoring 11 points. For the Blue Knights, E.J. Flippin had eight points.

WYOMING SEMINARY (38): Ellis 2 0-0 6, Hwong 2 0-0 5, Flippin 3 2-2 8, Gonzalez 0 0-0 0, Sedor 3 0-0 6, Leftowitz 3 0-1 6, Callahan 3 0-0 7, Barilla 0 0-0 0. Totals 16 2-3 38. GAR (67): Francis 9 0-1 18, Crawford 2 0-0 6, Sharpe 3 5-6 11, Ellis 1 1-2 4, Ricks 2 0-2 4, Powell 3 1-2 8, Skrepenak 3 0-0 6, Dempsey 0 0-0 0, Washington 1 0-0 3, John 1 0-0 2, Harvey 2 0-0 5. Totals 27 7-13 67. Wyoming Seminary .................... 9 8 4 17 — 38 GAR............................................... 11 16 23 17 — 67 3-Point Field Goals— SEM 4 (Ellis 2, Hwong, Callahan); GAR 6 (Crawford 2, Ellis, Powell, Washington, Harvey)

CMYK PAGE 4B

➛

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

THE TIMES LEADER

www.timesleader.com

OUTDOORS

AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Nadal into 4th round; knee is OK By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal moved into the fourth round of the Australian Open without dropping a set or showing any signs that a freak knee injury is bothering him. Second-ranked Nadal had a 6-2,6-4,6-2winFridayoverSlovakia’s Lukas Lacko, the last qualifier in the draw, and will next play either John Isner or Feliciano Lopez. Nadal, who won the 2009 Australian title but has gone out in the quarterfinals due to injuries in the last two years, felt a crack and then sharp pain in his right knee while sitting in a chair at his hotel on the weekend and was concerned that he might not be able to play in his opening match. Medical tests didn’t show any serious damage, and he has had the

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

knee heavily taped in his three matches since. “The knee is fine ... fourth round here, and I have a good feeling,” the 10-time major winner said. Nadal is on the same half of the draw as Roger Federer at a major for the first time since 2005. Federer, who has won four of his 16 Grand Slam titles in Australia, was playing Ivo Karlovic in the following match on Rod Laver Arena. On the women’s side, top-seededCarolineWozniackicontinued her quest for a first major title with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Monica Niculescu of Romania and thirdseeded Victoria Azarenka beat beat Mona Barthel 6-2, 6-4 in a match between champions of two warmup tournaments. Wozniacki, who needs to reach the quarterfinals to have any

chance of retaining the No. 1 ranking, wasted one match point and was broken when she was serving for the match, but broke back immediately to ensure she moved into the Round of 16. Azarenka, who beat French Open champion Li Na to win the Sydney International last week, has only lost eight games at Melbourne Park and remains one of three women who can overhaul Wozniacki for the top ranking at the Australian Open. The 22-year-old from Belarus will next meet Czech player Iveta Benesova, who beat Russian qualifier Nina Bratchikova 6-1, 6-3. Barthel was on a10-match winning run in Australia after capturing her first title at the Hobart International last week as a qualifier. Barthel hit 20 winners — one

more than Azarenka — but she was broken three times and failed to convert three break opportunities. Azarenka was annoyed with herself for needing five match points to finish off Barthel, and for running out of challenges before she really needed to review a line call in the last game. “I’ve been playing in the end not brave enough to finish the match ... I had to get a little,” angry, Azarenka said. Andy Roddick is already out of the tournament, retiring during his second-round match against Australian veteran Lleyton Hewitt late Thursday. He needed a medical timeout after injuring his right hamstring in the second set and played 16 more games before finally retiring when Hewitt gained a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 lead.

NHL ROUNDUP

Penn State upsets Illini The Associated Press

STATE COLLEGE — Tim Frazier hit a floater in the lane with 8 seconds left and Jermaine Marshall blocked Sam Maniscalco’s layup at the buzzer to give Penn State a 54-52 upset of No. 22 Illinois on Thursday night. Frazier finished with 12 points and nine assists for the Nittany Lions (10-10, 2-5 Big Ten), who ended a three-game losing skid. Off a timeout, Frazier drove at the top of the key before Jon Graham’s pick freed him from hounding defender Brandon Paul. The Illini (15-4, 4-2) lost for the first time since re-entering the AP Top 25 this week. They had a short stay atop the Big Ten as the league’s lone one-loss team in conference play. Paul had 20 points to pace the Illini, while Meyers Leonard added 15. Duke 91, Wake Forest 73 DURHAM, N.C. — Andre Dawkins scored all 21 of his points in the first half, and No. 4 Duke beat Wake for its 45th straight victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Dawkins hit seven 3-pointers to help the Blue Devils (16-2, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) build a huge lead that was never seriously threatened. Ryan Kelly finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds for Duke, which shot 54 percent in claiming its fourth straight win in the series. North Carolina 82, Virginia Tech 68 BLACKSBURG, Va. — Harrison Barnes scored nine of his 27 points during a 19-0 second-half run and No. 8 North Carolina bounced back from a 33-point loss at Florida State with a victory over Virginia Tech. John Henson added 16 points, 16 rebounds and six blocks for the Tar Heels (16-3, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who trailed 44-36 before Barnes started the run with two free throws, a jumper and a dunk. Before it was over, it stretched to 31-5 and a 67-49 lead with 8:23 remaining. Virginia 70, Georgia Tech 38 ATLANTA — Mike Scott scored 18 points and No. 15 Virginia bounced back from a tough loss at Duke, blowing out Georgia Tech. The Cavaliers (15-2, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) were never seriously challenged by the Yellow Jackets, who put up their lowest-scoring game since a 53-38 loss to Wake Forest in 1982. Virginia was coming off a 61-58 defeat at Cameron Indoor Stadium that snapped a 12-game winning streak. The Cavs wasted no time getting started on a new streak, taking advantage of a team that doesn’t have a true home arena — Georgia Tech is playing at Philips Arena while its campus facility undergoes a major renovation — nor much ACC-level talent.

AP PHOTO

The New York Islanders’ Dylan Reese loses his helmet during a fight with the Philadelphia Flyers’ Claude Giroux late in the second period of an NHL game Thursday in Philadelphia.

Islanders snap Philly skid The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Evgeni Nabokov made 40 saves and the New York Islanders snapped a 13-game losing streak in Philadelphia with a 4-1 victory over the Flyers on Thursday night. Josh Bailey, Matt Moulson, Mark Streit and Michael Grabner scored to help the Islanders also break an eightgame losing streak against Philadelphia, which had won 23 of its previous 24 games against the Islanders. The victory was the Islanders’ third in their last four games, and it marked the first time New York won in Philadelphia since April 7, 2007, a 4-2 victory. Matt Read scored for Philadelphia. Penguins 4, Rangers 1 NEW YORK — Richard Park scored the go-ahead goal 2:23 into the third period, Evgeni Malkin padded the lead with two, and Marc-Andre Fleury made 30 saves to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a victory over the New York Rangers . Park finished a crisp, threeway passing play with Matt Cooke and Deryk Engelland that worked right-to-left across the Rangers zone, and beat Henrik Lundqvist with a shot inside the left post. Malkin scored with 12:50 remaining to make it 3-1, turning a giveaway by Marc Staal into a backhander under the crossbar, and added an emptynetter with 1:40 left. Chris Kunitz gave the Penguins a 1-0 lead in the first period. Carl Hagelin scored New York’s lone goal, and Lundqvist made 32 saves for the Eastern Conference-leading Rangers. Bruins 4, Devils 1 NEWARK, N.J. — Nathan Horton and Gregory Campbell scored in a 35-second span in a

four-goal third period that carried the Boston Bruins to a victory over the New Jersey Devils. Defenseman Andrew Ference tied it at 3:01 of the period and Horton and Campbell put the Bruins ahead for good as they beat New Jersey for the third time in three games this season. Chris Kelly added an empty-net goal in the final minute. Tim Thomas made 30 saves as Boston snapped the Devils’ three-game winning streak with the three-goal outburst in the 4:44 span. Petr Sykora scored for the Devils, who limited the defending Stanley Cup champions to 12 shots against Martin Brodeur in the opening 40 minutes at the Prudential Center. Maple Leafs 4, Wild 1 TORONTO — Phil Kessel scored his team-leading 25th goal and Joffrey Lupul picked up three assists to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a win over the Minnesota Wild. Nazem Kadri, Joey Crabb and Mikhail Grabovski also had goals for Toronto, which avoided its first four-game losing streak since last season. That was more than enough offense for Leafs goalie Jonas Gustavsson, whose shutout bid ended when Nick Johnson scored with under 3 minutes remaining. Gustavsson finished with 20 saves. The Wild, beset by injuries to captain Mikko Koivu, Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Guillaume Latendresse, fell to 2-10-3 since Dec. 17.

Nashville Predators past the Columbus Blue Jackets. Mike Fisher, on the power play, and Shea Weber, with a long short-handed shot into an empty net, also scored for Nashville, which won for the ninth time in 11 games. Columbus fell to 2-3 under interim coach Todd Richards and was the last team to be shutout this season. Steve Mason made 22 saves. Blues 1, Oilers 0 ST. LOUIS — Jaroslav Halak made 15 saves for his second straight shutout, and Alex Pietrangelo scored with 5:14 left in the St. Louis Blues’ victory over the Edmonton Oilers. St. Louis has earned points in a franchise-record 14 straight home games. The Blues are 7-0-1 in January, an NHL-best 20-3-3 at home and lead the league with nine shutouts. The Blues tied Chicago and the New York Rangers for the NHL lead with 62 points, a point ahead of Detroit. The Red Wings were at Phoenix on Thursday night. Edmonton has dropped 12 of its last 13 road games. Halak, coming off a 1-0 victory over Dallas on Monday, has four shutouts this season and 20 overall. He improved to 10-0-3 in his last 13, hasn’t allowed a goal in 148:28 and hasn’t lost in regulation since Nov. 22.

Jets 4, Sabres 1 WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Ondrej Pavelec made 25 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat Buffalo. Predators 3, Blue Jackets 0 Andrew Ladd, Tobias EnCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Pekka strom, Tim Stapleton and Nik Rinne turned aside 38 shots — Antropov scored for Winnipeg, including 18 in the third period with Enstrom and Stapleton connecting on two of the Jets’ — for his fourth shutout, and three power-play chances. Martin Erat had a goal and an Drew Stafford scored for assist in a two-minute burst in Buffalo. the second period to lift the

DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER

Morgan Bretz, right, and Julie Kirn, both of Mountain Top, check out the booth of Richard Stanton, seated, at the Outdoor Expo at the 109th Field Artillery Armory Thursday. Stanton is a charter captain on Lake Ontario.

Local expo brings outdoors to indoors By ANDREA BROOKMAN Times Leader Intern

WILKES-BARRE -- Those looking to enjoy the great outdoors this weekend without enduring the January elements will find plenty at the 2nd Annual All Outdoors Hunting and Fishing Expo This year, the expo is held at the 109th Field Artillery Armory on West Market Street. Last year’s event was held at the Sports Dome in Williamsport. The expo will run Sunday. “We plan on having it here as a yearly event. We feel more secure here, the armory is more quaint and you really feel connected to the people you’re talking to,” said Alan Probst, organizer of the expo. The expo has more than 30 different vendors, ranging from national, regional, local sporting goods vendors, hunting and fishing outfitters, food vendors, and custom-made calls and equipment vendors. The event includes games for children, raffled prizes to win a trip to Maine for a bear hunt, a salmon fishing trip in Ontario, or a Susquehanna bass fishing trip. The expo also offers daily hunting, fishing, trapping seminars. Featured speaker, national TV host Babe Winkelman, is also expected to speak at the expo on Saturday from 1-3 p.m.

IF YOU GO

Where: 109th Field Artillery Armory, 280 W. Market St., Wilkes-Barre When: 2-7 p.m. today; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7 for adults, $3 for children.

Other seminar presenters include: Lance Dunham, bass fisherman; Bobby Hart, long-range hunting; and Kelly Cooper, turkey calling. “This expo has a vast assortment of quality outdoor hunting and fishing vendors,” said Probst. The boat display in the back of the expo is certainly something to see, with over 10 boats from pontoon to bass boats, the R.J Marine display has them all. The monster whitetail buck, Goliath, holds the world record for the largest whitetail deer and is sticking around for the remainder of the weekend. According to the event organizer, next year the expo plans to incorporate more activities for the children. “I want this to turn in to a great family atmosphere and reach out to the community to get them more involved,” said Probst. The expo hopes the weather cooperates and they see a turnout of 8,000 to 10,000 thousand people throughout the next four days.

NBA ROUNDUP

Martin’s 32 leads Houston The Associated Press

HOUSTON — Kevin Martin scored 27 of his 32 points in the first half, Samuel Dalembert grabbed a season-high 17 rebounds and the Houston Rockets survived one of the worst fourth quarters in team history to beat the New Orleans Hornets 90-88 in overtime on Thursday night. Courtney Lee scored a seasonhigh 17 points and Kyle Lowry added 10 points and eight assists for the Rockets, who’ve won five in a row. Jason Smith scored 17 points and Jarrett Jack and Marco Bellinelli added 15 points apiece for the Hornets, who’ve lost 12 of 13. The Rockets led by as

many as 14, but went 3 for 21 from the field and tied a franchise-record low by scoring only 7 points in the final quarter. Heat 98, Lakers 87

MIAMI — LeBron James shook off flu-like symptoms to score 31 points, Chris Bosh scored 15 and the Miami Heat won their second straight, topping the Los Angeles Lakers 98-87 on Thursday night. Shane Battier scored 11 and Mario Chalmers finished with 10 for Miami. James was sent home from the team’s shootaround practice earlier in the day to rest, and finished with eight rebounds and eight assists to go with 12 for 27 shooting.

LOCAL ROUNDUP

Dallas moving up in wrestling seasons are 366, which is above the 322 maximum to stay in Class 2A. The number surpasses In 2011, Dallas won the DisTunkhannock’s enrollment of trict 2 Class 2A Wrestling team 359 for the next two seasons as championship and lost out on the lowest-enrollment in Class the duals championship by one 3A in all of District 2. The maximere point. The Mountaineers are expect- mum number for Class 2A used this season and last season was ed to contend for both titles 341. again this year. But that will be The only other team from the last time for at least the next District 2 on the move is Valley two seasons. View, which will bump up to 3A. That’s because the PIAA released its winter sports classification reports on Thursday and WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Philadelphia CC 60, Dallas will be moving up to Luzerne CCC 46 Class 3A for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons. Michelle Buganowicz scored a The Mountaineers are the team-high 16 points in a losing only school of the 14 Wyoming effort as LCCC fell to PhiladelValley Conference teams to phia CC. move from its current classificaNicole Maximowicz tallied 14 tion. The PIAA’s enrollment points and 17 rebounds in the figures for Dallas’ next two loss. By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

CMYK ➛

THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 5B

SKIING

X Games star succumbs to ski accident By LYNN DeBRUIN and EDDIE PELLS AP Sports Writers

SALT LAKE CITY — Sarah Burke was an X Games star with a grass-roots mentality — a daredevil superpipe skier who understood the risks inherent to her sport and the debt she owed to it for her success on the slopes. The pioneering Canadian freestyler, who helped get superpipe accepted into the Olympics, died Thursday after a Jan. 10 crash during a training run in Park City, Utah. Burke, who lived near Whistler, in British Columbia, was 29. “Sarah was the one who, in a

MANNING Continued from Page 1B

AP PHOTO

Mike Yeo, then a Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach, raises the Stanley Cup after the Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 to win Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals in 2009.

YEO Continued from Page 1B

reer was stopped by a knee injury 17 games into the inaugural 1999-2000 season of the AHL Penguins. That’s when his coaching career began. Yeo was hired as a WilkesBarre/Scranton assistant by Michel Therrien, and quickly impressed the guys he once dressed with in the locker room. “It’s a big difference from being a player – totally different job,” said Dennis Bonvie, who played under his old teammate Yeo in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. “You have to somehow get yourself away from the players a little bit – because you’re not a player anymore. He did a good job of doing that.” Yeo also did a pretty good job of positioning players for success. When current Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma took over for Therrien in midseason of 200809, he leaned on Yeo all the way to the Stanley Cup title. “He was great, really a smart hockey guy,” said current Wilkes-Barre/Scranton head coach John Hynes, who spent his first training camp as a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton assistant in 2009 interacting with Yeo in Pittsburgh. “He has great work ethic and preparation.” Nobody can completely prepare for this. In less than a month, the 37year-old Yeo went from being the toast of the town in Minnesota to coaching a team that’s quickly becoming toast in the playoff race. Especially when one bad break keeps turning into another, and pretty soon, 5-1 losses like the one the Wild suffered against the Flyers keep mounting. “Is that what we’ve got right now?” Yeo said, shaking his head. “If something bad happens, we can’t go out and play our game? I think we should have a lot more push- back than

TIME Continued from Page 1B

stark contrast from the 2:57 mark she swam as a sophomore. She swims the 50 free in approximately 29 seconds, compared to her 54.19 best time two seasons ago. And her time in the 100 free is 36 seconds faster. “I’m really happy about my times,” said Fischer. “I was not expecting such drops as I’m experiencing.” Even Fischer’s times in the past year are much improved compared to the beginning of the season. She shaved 10 seconds off her fastest time in the 500 free swim Friday, posting a

“Is that what we’ve got right now? If something bad happens, we can’t go out and play our game?” Mike Yeo Former WBS assistant and current Minnesota head coach

we’re having right now. We got down and we didn’t battle.” But he’s not about to back down from a challenge. “He does a good job challenging us,” Johnson said, “and showing us what we’ve done right.” It’s all going so wrong right now for Yeo. Yet, those who have been around him insist he’s not about to lose a handle on things. “I think he’s proven that in the first part of the year,” said Bonvie, now a pro scout with the Chicago Blackhawks who watched Yeo work against the Flyers. “When he’s had a full club, he’s put together a good record. He’s learned under some really good coaches. I think that’s a big plus. They’ve had a lot of injuries as of late. When you’re not deep as a club, it gets tough.” But is Yeo tough enough to withstand such a difficult stretch? “That’s the other adjective I’d use to describe him. He’s a mentally tough person and coach,” Hynes said. You know what they say. When things get tough for their teams, tough coaches can get them going again. “As much as anything, we need everybody to go out and play the right way,” Yeo said. The Wild can count on their rookie coach to show them how. “They’ve had a lot of injuries as of late,” Bonvie said. “When you’re not deep as a club, it gets tough. But if you watch his club, everybody plays very hard. That’s a credit to the coach. You can tell when teams are wellcoached by how hard they’re playing.” 6:48.78 that shows a grand improvement from the 7:07 she swam in her first meet of the year. “She is just committed; I never thought she would be doing the times she swims,” said Hazlet. “She worked hard during the summers and the weekends to get here. She’s very determined.” Fischer said that her struggles in the pool didn’t slow her motivation in the pool. “I just really loved the sport,” she said. “I’m a determined person. I don’t like to quit things once I start them. I had to ask some of the more experienced swimmers to help me.” Only one of the 15-member senior class boasted any swim-

received intravenous fluids after leaving practice Wednesday. “It was fortunate it happened on a Wednesday and not later in the week.” Manning texted coach Tom Coughlin late Wednesday evening and told him he was feeling better. “When he got to work today, he had a nice breakfast and seemed to do fine,” Coughlin said. “He is not quite himself, but almost.” There was almost no chance Manning would miss the game because of a stomach virus. After all, his streak of 128 straight starts, including playoffs, is tops in the NFL. A shoulder injury in 2007 didn’t sideline him and a foot injury two years later couldn’t keep him off the field. Manning took over as the active leader in consecutive quarterback starts at the beginning of the season when his brother, Peyton, was sidelined after neck surgery. Manning downplayed his illness and the fuss it created. It marked the first time this season that he was listed on the team’s injury report. “I didn’t watch too much TV so I didn’t see the attention it was getting,” he said. “You know, when you get into big games like this any little thing that pops up people make a big deal about. We

BRADY

very positive way, stood in the face of adversity and asked, ‘Why not?”’ said Peter Judge, the CEO of CanaBurke da’s freestyle team. “What she would have wanted was for her teammates and others in her sport to stand up and also say, ‘Why not?’ To benefit from the significant opportunities available to them, being able to compete in the Olympics and the X Games. Those were the things she wanted and cherished and fought for.”

can put it behind us now and focus on the game.” Kevin Gilbride said that Manning took great offense when the offensive coordinator told him he looked pale before practice Thursday. Manning shot back that’s the way he always looks in the winter. “We did everything with him,” Gilbride said. “Maybe we slowed down a couple of the drills between our work sessions, where the defense is up and we normally do a lot of drills. We did a couple, not quite as many. For the most part. He participated in everything and did everything we normally do.” For much of the season, Manning has carried the Giants. He threw for a career-best 4,933 yards. His 29 touchdown passes and 92.9 percent quarterback rating were the second highest in his eight NFL seasons. Six of the Giants’ nine wins in the regular season came in games in which he engineered fourth-quarter drives. Tackle David Diehl said there has been a little bug going around. “We’re just glad he’s back out here, and ready to go,” Diehl said. “We’re not surprised. We’re sure he was sitting there breaking down film while resting and getting ready for today. We know that he is going to do everything he can to be prepared for this one.” Manning took every snap for the Giants this season.

get yourself ready, that’s what you do, and you still use all that time very wisely. When your coach feels it is best to do other things to get yourself ready, that is what you do.” Coach Bill Belichick revealed little about Brady’s absence on Wednesday, lumping it in with every other player in the NFL who gets nicked. Then again, Belichick doesn’t give out much information or insight on anything injury-related. Ever. New England hosts the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC championship on Sunday. Brady missed one practice and was limited for two others during the final week of the regular season, but he played all but the final offensive series in a 49-21 win over Buffalo. Last Saturday, he played every New England offensive series in a 45-10 divisional playoff win over Denver after being on the injury list but practicing in full all week. The quarterback stretched and

ran a few drills Thursday during the 15 minutes the media were allowed access to the session. He ran with the ball in his left arm as backup quarterback Brian Hoyer half-heartedly attempted to knock it out. Brady showed no signs of being in pain. The day before, Brady had to find ways to keep himself occupied during the missed session. “You don’t go lounging around taking naps or anything like that,” he said with a chuckle. “You just try to do other things to get yourself ready to go. So catch up on your film work and get some extra treatments and so forth. It’s just a matter of ultimately we’re trying to be as prepared as we can for Sunday. I’m certainly going to be as prepared as I possibly can be. “It’s not the first practice that I’ve missed over the years. You come off a game Saturday or Sunday and you’re just doing everything you can to be prepared. You’re just putting in extra work and making sure you’re getting prepared.” Then Brady promised to be out on the field, and a while later he was.

ming background as a freshman. As the class’ lone experienced swimmer, Sam Scialpi took a leadership role as a freshman and helped Fischer and teammates through the process. Scialpi said she “didn’t know what to expect” when she joined the team. “I had taken a year off from swimming at the time,” she said. “So I was coming from a weird place as well. But I enjoyed helping everyone out to make the team better.” Fischer, in particular, was a work in progress. The two of them committed themselves to offseason workouts at the FAST program at Wyoming Valley West, and weekend workouts with swimming trainers to im-

prove their stroke technique. Both currently find themselves among Division 3’s top swimmers. “She’s meant to swim,” said Scialpi, of her teammate. “She’s naturally a swimmer.” A librarian within the Pittston Area School District, Hazlet said her strong senior class has set the tone for the rest of the team. She carries five swimmers who are at the top of their class academically, and the hard work shown by Fischer and Scialpi trickled down to the younger swimmers. “Coach started off her first year the same year as we did,” said Scialpi. “So it was as much of a challenge for her as it was for us.”

Continued from Page 1B

A four-time Winter X Games champion, Burke crashed on the same halfpipe where snowboarder Kevin Pearce sustained a traumatic brain injury during a training accident on Dec. 31, 2009. Tests revealed she sustained “irreversible damage to her brain due to lack of oxygen and blood after cardiac arrest,” according to a statement released by her publicist, Nicole Wool, on behalf of the family. She said Burke’s organs and tissues were donated, as the skier had requested before the accident. “The family expresses their

heartfelt gratitude for the international outpouring of support they have received from all the people Sarah touched,” the statement said. Judge said the accident did not come on a risky trick, but rather, a simple 540-degree jump that Burke usually landed routinely. “It was more the freak nature of how she landed,” he said. “The angle of how she hit must have been exactly the right way, to create a very bizarre circumstance.” Burke will be remembered as much for the hardware she collected as the legacy she left for women in superpipe skiing.

PRO GOLF

Toms and Villegas lead at Humana Challenge By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer

LA QUINTA, Calif. — A little extra time off this winter left David Toms and Camilo Villegas feeling fresh for the Humana Challenge. Toms and Villegas shot 9-under 63 to top a leaderboard dotted with impressive scores in the opening round Thursday. Ted Potter Jr., Sang-moon Bae, Brandt Snedeker and Bob Estes were one stroke behind in postcard-perfect weather on the pro-am tournament’s three generous Palm Springs-area courses. Villegas and Toms both played bogey-free at the erstwhile Bob Hope Classic, which has dropped one day of its traditional fiveround format this year. After playing on the winning U.S. team in the Presidents Cup, Toms passed on a hard-to-get spot in the lucrative Chevron World Challenge in December to spend extra time with his family. He shook off an unimpressive start to the new season in Hawaii with excellent play alongside Presidents Cup teammate Phil Mickelson at La Quinta Country Club, which features the tournament’s toughest course. Toms also got a boost playing alongside Mickelson, who struggled to a 74. Toms made a 30-foot birdie putt on the sixth hole right after Mickelson holed an eagle putt, ratcheting up the energy in

an often staid tournament. “That’s probably the biggest crowd I’ve ever had playing golf here,” Toms said. “It was nice to play a good round and have people energized and out there cheering for your birdies.” Villegas recovered from his disappointing 2011 with an extended break in his native Colombia and Florida. In his tournament debut, he made nine birdies in his first crack at the Nicklaus Private course, coasting through a round he could barely recall after he finished it. “You feel that you’re a little rusty, but at the same time, you’re mentally fresh,” said Villegas, a three-time PGA Tour winner. “It’s a funny game. Sometimes being mentally fresh is more important.” The Humana Challenge has been invigorated by multiple changes including its new title sponsor, an increased purse and a partnership with the Clinton Foundation to promote healthy lifestyles. Bill Clinton, who will play alongside old friend Greg Norman on Saturday, showed up to the event Thursday. Enthusiastic crowds also showed up in the Coachella Valley to cheer on an improved field including Mickelson, defending champion Jhonattan Vegas and world No. 8 Dustin Johnson, who matched Norman at 72 in the Shark’s first Palm Springs appearance since 1986.

WILKES-BARRE AREA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER ADULT EVENING SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM

2012 SPRING SESSION Registration:

Sat., Jan 21st 9:00AM to 11:00AM Mon., Jan 23rd 5:30PM to 7:00PM Tues., Jan 24th 5:30PM to 7:00PM

Classes begin Monday Jan. 23rd AIR CONDITIONING/ REFRIGERATION - $500 T & TH 6:30pm-9:30pm 72 hours (24 Meetings)

Includes domestic & commercial refrigeration/A.C., theory, operation, hands-on soldering, brazing, measurements & troubleshooting analysis on equipment. Materials, projects, & textbooks are NOT included.

WELDING - $500 M & W 6pm-9pm 72 hours (24 Meetings)

Basic metallurgy & joining metals by electric welding, including shielded metal arc (SMA), gas metal ALC (GMA), manual inert gas (TIG) processes. Also, oxyacetylene ﬂame cutting, welding & brazing are included.

BASIC COMPUTERS - $175 Tuesdays 24 Hours 6-9pm

Learn to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as Windows, ﬁle management and the Internet. A hands on approach to learn basic computer skils.

PA AUTO SAFETY INSPECTION $175**

Add $40 per vehicle category. Times to be arranged with the instructor.

Provides classroom & shop instruction regarding requirements governing Pennsylvania State Vehicle Inspection.

PLUMBING/HEATING $500 72 hours (24 meetings) Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30pm

LEARN HOW TO BE AN HVAC TECH

Course covers theory and hands on participation. Learn how to install & troubleshoot HVAC systems, heat pumps, water heaters, gas & oil systems. Learn how to test electrical circuits & troubleshoot problems. Become certiﬁed in gas tite ward ﬂex & safety. Braize & solder, work with LP & Natural Gas. All materials, handouts, testing included.

For Additional Information Please Call 822-4131 Ext. 198 Information Is Also Available On The School Website www.wbactc.org Jumper Road, Plains Twp.

CMYK PAGE 6B

➛

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

THE TIMES LEADER

www.timesleader.com

NASCAR

AHL

Induction has ‘Jaws’ speechless

WBS Pens want to put on a road show

By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

Waltrip will be among five entering Hall of Fame at tonight’s ceremonies.

AP PHOTO

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Darrell Waltrip was nicknamed “Jaws” as a driver for his outrageous trash-talking. His loquaciousness launched his second career, as one of NASCAR’s most recognized — and outspoken — television analysts. But on the eve on his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, ‘ol DW has no idea what he’s going to say in tonight’s ceremony. “I’ve written 10 speeches and after the 10th one, I threw it away, and said ‘I can’t write a speech,”’ Waltrip said. “I’m pretty spontaneous, so I’m just going to get up and say what I think and hope it’s the right thing.” Waltrip hasn’t always said the right thing in a career that dates back to his 1972 debut in NASCAR’s top series. He angered his rivals as a driver, and his strong opinions as an analyst for both Fox Sports and Speed have made him one of the more polarizing commentators in NASCAR. Some might even think it cost him a shot in last year’s voting, when despite three championships and 84 victories, Waltrip was shut out of the second Hall of Fame class. Waltrip had signed on with Speed as an analyst for voting day, and from his perch on the stage at the back of the Great Hall, his face couldn’t hide his heartbreak over not making the second class. He tried not to get his hopes up this time around, but every-

Former NASCAR driver Darrell Waltrip will be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame tonight.

body knew how badly Waltrip wanted to be included in the third class. Brian France called his name last June, Waltrip rushed onto the podium and kissed the NASCAR chairman. Waltrip goes into the Hall of Fame with three-time champion Cale Yarborough, NASCAR modified great Richie Evans, innovative crew chief Dale Inman and Glen Wood, one of NASCAR’s original team owners. Yarborough from 1976-78 became the first driver in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships, a record that stood until Jimmie Johnson’s run of five-straight titles. He finished second in the standings three times, and ended his career with 83 victories — sixth on the all-time list. Yarborough was a four-time Daytona 500 winner, but decided in 1980 to run only partial schedules for the final nine years of his career. Inman led his cousin, Hall of Famer Richard Petty, to a record seven championships. The crew chief won an eighth title with Terry Labonte. Wood, 86, formed a race team that still competes today in Stuart, Va., with his four brothers. Evans, winner of nine NASCAR national modified championships over a 13-year span, was killed in a 1985 accident at Martinsville Speedway. He was 44.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins head coach John Hynes sees no reason why his team can’t replicate their success on the road at their home rink as well. After all, Hynes said, he doesn’t see a difference in mentality between home and away games, the style of play is the same and, bottom line – it’s a 60minute game that needs to be won whether it’s at home or on the road. “We want to be able to play our best hockey regardless of where we are,” Hynes said. The Penguins have won their last seven road games for a total of 16 wins away from the Mohegan Sun Arena this season. At home, however, they’ve dropped five of their last seven and are 6-9-1-2 overall. The Penguins spent last weekend on the road and came back with three big wins, including a two-game sweep of St. John’s that culminated with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory. Center Ben Street had the game-winner in that overtime game and has six points in the last three road games. He’s hoping those big wins last weekend carry over to success today when the Penguins host the Manchester Monarchs at 7:05 p.m. “The morale on the road is pretty good right now. Everybody’s in a good place,” Street said. “We just have to keep it rolling while we’re here, too.” Besides, Hynes said, the Penguins owe it to their fans to put some W’s up at home. “We want to do better at home partly because it’s more enjoyable to win there and give our fans something to be proud of. Your performance at home is im-

Petersen in lineup

Barre with a six-game losing streak. The Monarchs are in F Nick Petersen practiced third place in the Atlantic Diviwithout the red no contact sion and have split the previous jersey on Thursday and will be ready to play tonight, Hynes two meetings with the Penguins said. D Carl Sneep wore the red this season. jersey in practice and could Despite the six-game losing return next week. skid, Hynes expects Manchester to present a big challenge. “The last time we played them portant to them because that’s when they get to see you,” they came at us hard,” he said. “They’re a well-structured team Hynes said. Manchester comes to Wilkes- that’s physical, aggressive and

fast. “We’re going to see a team that needs and wants to win.” That makes it more important for the Penguins to set the tone early, according to winger Paul Thompson who has three goals in his last three games. “We have to get off to a good start and stay to our game against them,” Thompson said. “Do the things that make us successful.”

ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS WANTED

Highest Prices Paid In Cash. Free Pickup. Call Anytime.

VITO & GINO 288-8995 •

Forty Fort

150 Special Notices

409

MONTY SAYS

Autos under $5000

746 Garage Sales/ 746 Garage Sales/ 906 Homes for Sale Estate Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets Flea Markets

LUZERNE

SUZUKI 06 SWIFT RENO 4 cylinder. Automat-

The best place to get chicken wings and pizza is Larry's in Nanticoke. The staff is friendly and helpful...Everything on the menu is fresh to order. This is a great place to have a delicious meal and get warm...

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! 380

Travel

380

Travel

Black Lake, NY Come relax & enjoy great fishing & tranquility at it s finest. Housekeeping cottages on the water with all the amenities of home.

NEED A VACATION? Call Now!

(315) 375-8962 daveroll@black lakemarine.com

www.blacklake4fish.com

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

ic. 4 door. $4,800 (570) 709-5677 (570) 819-3140

569 Security/ Protective Services

SECURITY OFFICERS

Join Vector Security Patrol and become a name on a winning team. We have career opportunities for Security Officers and those wishing to begin a career in the security field with openings for Part Time hours in WilkesBarre and Noxen. Previous security experience a plus. EOE 800-682-4722

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified!

732

Exercise Equipment

PROFORM BIKE & ELIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER PLUS PROFORM CROSSWALK (TREADMILL) 380 $250.00 570-829-2628

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

177 Main Street Fri., Jan 20th, 10-5 Sat., Jan. 21th, 10-4 Furniture, household items, tools, golf clubs, & much, much more!

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

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

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!

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

WYOMING

91 1/2 Breese St. (same St. as Wyoming Borough Building) Saturday & Sunday January 21 and 22 8am - 3pm NO EARLY BIRDS Furniture, appliances tools, bedding, antiques, patio furniture, yard tools, children’s toys and much more CASH AND CARRY

Looking for the right deal Line up a place to live on an automobile? in classified! Turn to classified. Shopping for a new apartment? lets It’s a showroom in print! youClassified compare costs without hassle or worry! Line up a place to live Classified’s got Get moving the directions! in classified! with classified!

WYOMING

ANTIQUES & FURNISHINGS

TAG SALE Jan. 21, 22, 23, 12 noon - 4 pm The Estate of Helene Kretchik 6 Tamanini Dr Wyoming, PA Kingston Twp. Take Carverton Rd. go by Checkerboard Inn turn left at the sign Sunrise Estates. 2nd home on right. Living room, dining room, bedroom furniture, marble top tables, hospital bed, wheelchairs, glass, china, kitchenwares, lots of jewelry, Grandfather’s clock, books, women’s clothes large, some are free, dryer, all items marked for flood victims. Dale K Myers, Mgr 570-836-1582

Find the perfect friend. The Classiﬁed section at timesleader.com

Call 829-7130 to place your ad.

DALLAS

Charming 4 bedroom, 3 bath home situated on 1 1/4 acre on a private setting. Close to schools and shopping. Living room with beautiful stone fireplace and built ins. Hardwood floors throughout. Master suite on 1st floor. Kitchen has cherry cabinets with tile floors. Screened porch. Detached 2 car garage. $365,000 For appointment 570-690-0752

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH

1 bedroom, kitchen, bath, living room, new floors. Very clean. Washer, dryer, stove, fridge. No Pets. $450 + utilities & security 570-822-1408

944

Commercial Properties

RETAIL BUILDING

WILKES-BARRE TWP 12,000 sf. Route 309. Exit 165 off I81. 570-823-1719

953 Houses for Rent

PLYMOUTH

ONLY ONL NLY ONE N LE LEA L LEADER. E DER D . timesleader.com

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, $475/month plus utilities, lease and security. Nice neighborhood. Call 570-287-2405

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

CMYK

BUSINESS timesleader.com

THE TIMES LEADER

I N

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

Area airport gets boost from drilling

B R I E F

State jobless rate falls

Pennsylvania’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 7.6 percent in December, down from 7.9 percent in November, the state Department of Labor & Industry said Thursday. The rate was down 0.9 percentage points from December 2010. Seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs in Pennsylvania rose 6,500 in December to 5,699,100. Goods-producing industries accounted for the majority of the increase. The largest increase was in construction. Mining & logging increased for the sixth consecutive month, to a record high of 34,400 jobs, since records began in 1990.

By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

PITTSTON TWP. – Thanks to the Marcellus Shale boom, 2011 was the best year since 1999 in total passengers that boarded or deplaned at the WilkesBarre/Scranton International Airport. Airport Director Barry J. Centini said during Thursday’s Bi-County Airport Board meeting that 464,560 passengers traveled through Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last year. That was 30,588, or 7 percent higher, than in 2010 and the most since 475,845 took off or landed locally in 1999. Centini said he doesn’t have flight numbers from that time, but he is almost certain there were more flights leaving and departing from the airport 10 years ago than now. He attributed the increase in activity to one thing: Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling. “Absolutely, without a doubt,” he said. He said a quarter of all vehicles parked in the airport’s surface and garage lots bear out-of-state tags, and most of them are from states such as Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Colorado, all bases for drilling operators or where drilling also is taking place. While 2011 was good but not recordsetting, 2012 might be both, Centini said. If the economy can turn around and drilling continues to expand, the airport is in a prime position to be the hub of gas company workers flying in and out of the region. Representatives from the airport have been attending conferences and making it a point to portray the region’s “Gateway to the Poconos” image but also the proximity to the state’s northern tier where the majority of gas drilling is taking place. Due to high demand, two airlines have announced upgrades to the size of jets servicing the airport. The first began Jan. 11, with U.S. Airways adding 13 seats to its morning flight to Charlotte, N.C. The larger craft, capable of carrying up to 80 passengers, is in effect only through Feb. 15, but starting March 4, the flight will again be upgraded to a larger jet. Also beginning March 4, U.S. Airways will upgrade its afternoon flight to Charlotte by 17 seats and United Express will upgrade two of its four daily flights to Newark, N.J., by13 seats each. The increases will provide 1,680 more departure seats per month from the airport. Centini said the Charlotte flights were targeted because it’s a connector hub for flights heading to and from the airport in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. The larger planes will have first-class seating available.

Wegmans on Fortune list

Wegmans Food Markets has been ranked No. 4 on the 15th annual “100 Best Companies to Work For” list published by Fortune magazine. Wegmans has appeared on the Fortune list every year since it was first published in 1998, and has been ranked among the top 5 for eight consecutive years. Wegmans employs approximately 42,000 at its 79 stores in six Northeastern states. Chesapeake Energy, which has significant operations in the Marcellus Shale, ranked 18th. Last year it was 32nd. Google was ranked first in this year’s listing.

AP PHOTO

Eastman Kodak Co., which has its headquarters in Rochester, N.Y., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday as it struggles to stay in business.

Chapter 1 1 develops for Kodak

Pay hikes, bonuses at Ford

Ford salaried workers will receive both merit raises and bonuses this spring for the first time since 2008, reflecting the automaker’s growing financial strength. Letters went out last week to about 20,000 salaried workers around the world with the good news, spokeswoman Marcey Evans confirmed. The 2.7 percent base salary increases will take effect April 1, according to the letter obtained by the Detroit Free Press. Ford declined to discuss the size of the white-collar bonuses.

Already a shadow of its former self, It soon ran smack into the recession Photography pioneer has had only cash-poor Kodak will now reorganize — and its momentum reversed. one profitable year since 2004 as in bankruptcy court, as it seeks to stay Faced with aggressive rivals like Jait struggled to adapt to digital age. in business. The company is pinning its pan-based, Fuji, Kodak sliced its global

By BEN DOBBIN AP Business Writer

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Kodak’s moment has come and gone. The glory days when Eastman Kodak Co. ruled the world of film photography lasted for over a century. Then came a stunning reversal of fortune: cutthroat competition from Japanese firms in the 1980s and a seismic shift to the digital technology it pioneered but couldn’t capitalize on. Kodak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday, raising the specter that the132-year-old trailblazer could become the most storied casualty of a digital age.

BofA turns to profit

Bank of America made $2 billion in the last three months of last year, reversing a loss from a year earlier. It offset legal expenses over mortgages and losses in its investment banking business by selling debt and its stake in a Chinese bank. The bank said Thursday that it made 15 cents per share in the fourth quarter, in line with most estimates. For the year, the bank made $1.4 billion. It lost $2.2 billion in 2010.

$3.47

$3.29

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON — The economy is off to a fast start in 2012. The outlook for hiring is improving now that unemployment benefit applications are near a four-year low. Inflation is tame, business travel is rising and the depressed housing market is showing signs of improvement after three dismal years. That’s the picture shaped by a flurry of data Thursday, including: • Fewer

$3.17

07/17/08

Name

+6.46

YTD NAV Chg %Rtn

Alliance Bernstein BalShrB m 15.04 +.15 CoreOppA m 12.65 +.05 American Cent IncGroA m 25.46 +.10 ValueInv 5.87 +.02 American Funds AMCAPA m 19.90 +.08 BalA m 18.87 +.06 BondA m 12.58 -.01 CapIncBuA m 49.54 +.06 CpWldGrIA m 33.53 +.25 EurPacGrA m 37.00 +.38 FnInvA m 37.28 +.17 GrthAmA m 30.44 +.17 HiIncA m 10.83 +.04 IncAmerA m 17.05 +.04 InvCoAmA m 28.32 +.16 MutualA m 26.61 +.06 NewPerspA m27.56 +.18 NwWrldA m 48.74 +.38 SmCpWldA m35.41 +.29 WAMutInvA m29.38 +.08 Baron Asset b 48.20 +.56 BlackRock GlobAlcA m 18.86 +.09 GlobAlcC m 17.57 +.08 GlobAlcI 18.94 +.08 CGM Focus 27.76 +.46 Mutual 26.35 +.40 Realty 27.74 +.16 Columbia AcornZ 29.56 +.27 DFA EmMktValI 28.60 +.27

+3.9 +4.6 +4.7 +3.9 +5.7 +3.6 +0.4 +0.7 +4.4 +5.2 +5.3 +6.0 +2.0 +1.7 +4.5 +2.9 +5.4 +5.7 +6.7 +3.5 +5.5 +3.9 +3.8 +3.8 +8.2 +7.9 +3.5 +7.3 +10.2

Name

NASDAQ 2,788.33

YTD NAV Chg %Rtn

DWS-Scudder EnhEMFIS d 10.08 HlthCareS d 25.47 LAEqS d 41.10 Davis NYVentA m 34.39 NYVentC m 33.20 Dodge & Cox Bal 71.04 Income 13.43 IntlStk 30.97 Stock 108.39 Dreyfus TechGrA f 32.21 Eaton Vance HiIncOppA m 4.28 HiIncOppB m 4.28 NatlMuniA m 9.85 NatlMuniB m 9.85 PAMuniA m 9.12 Fidelity AstMgr20 12.90 Bal 18.77 BlChGrow 45.00 CapInc d 8.86 Contra 70.38 DivrIntl d 26.84 ExpMulNat d 21.55 Free2020 13.52 Free2025 11.19 Free2030 13.31 GNMA 11.84 GrowCo 86.78 LatinAm d 53.38 LowPriStk d 37.59 Magellan 66.68 Overseas d 28.27 Puritan 18.29 StratInc 10.88

+.01 +1.1 -.01 +5.4 +.18 +10.2 +.24 +5.8 +.23 +5.8 +.46 -.02 +.47 +.98

+5.3 +1.0 +5.9 +6.6

+.70 +7.9 +.02 +.01 -.03 -.03 -.01

+1.5 +1.3 +4.9 +4.9 +3.4

+.01 +.03 +.35 +.03 +.30 +.27 +.08 +.04 +.04 +.06 -.02 +.65 +.23 +.20 +.42 +.48 +.05 +.01

+1.3 +3.2 +6.1 +2.5 +4.3 +5.2 +4.2 +3.0 +3.5 +3.7 +0.1 +7.3 +9.2 +5.2 +5.9 +6.8 +3.4 +0.9

p Name

+18.62

DOW 12,623.98

METALS Copper Gold Platinum Silver Palladium

CLOSE 3.80 1654.10 1516.00 30.48 677.85

PVS. +.0040 -.0007 +.0095 +.37 -.0561 PVS. 3.75 1659.50 1523.30 30.51 667.95

YTD NAV Chg %Rtn

TotalBd 10.94 -.01 +0.3 Value 67.39 +.55 +6.2 Fidelity Advisor ValStratT m 24.99 +.15 +7.3 Fidelity Select Gold d 43.64 -.68 +3.3 Pharm d 13.84 -.03 +1.9 Fidelity Spartan 500IdxAdvtg 46.55 +.23 +4.6 500IdxInstl 46.55 +.23 +4.6 500IdxInv 46.55 +.23 +4.6 First Eagle GlbA m 46.62 +.15 +3.3 FrankTemp-Frank Fed TF A m 12.41 -.04 +2.2 FrankTemp-Franklin CA TF A m 7.28 -.02 +2.4 GrowB m 44.98 +.28 +5.5 Income A m 2.13 +.01 +2.0 Income C m 2.14 ... +1.5 FrankTemp-Mutual Beacon Z 12.10 +.07 +3.6 Discov Z 28.31 +.14 +3.1 Euro Z 19.64 +.24 +3.6 Shares Z 20.57 +.07 +3.1 FrankTemp-Templeton GlBond A m 12.82 +.10 +3.7 GlBond C m 12.84 +.09 +3.7 GlBondAdv 12.78 +.10 +3.7 Growth A m 17.17 +.35 +5.4 GMO QuVI 22.45 +.03 +1.8 Harbor CapApInst 39.22 +.26 +6.3 IntlInstl d 56.24 +.70 +7.2 Hartford CpApHLSIA 40.02 +.35 +7.6

%CH. 6MO. +.26% 1.6120 -.07% .9508 +.73% 1.4134 +.48% 79.24 -.42% 11.6672 %CH. +1.35 -0.33 -0.48 -0.10 +1.48

+45.03

Mutual Funds

Foreign Exchange & Metals CURRENCY CLOSE USD per British Pound 1.5467 Canadian Dollar 1.0119 USD per Euro 1.2936 Japanese Yen 77.17 Mexican Peso 13.2456

hopes on peddling a trove of photo patents and morphing into a new-look powerhouse built around printers and ink. Even if it succeeds, it seems unlikely to ever again resemble what its redon-yellow K logo long stood for — a signature brand synonymous in every corner of the planet with capturing, collecting and sharing images. Kodak has notched just one profitable year since 2004. At the end of a four-year digital makeover during which it dynamited aged factories, chopped and changed businesses and eliminated tens of thousands of jobs, it closed 2007 on a high note with net income of $676 million.

payroll to18,800 from a peak of145,300 in 1988. Founded by George Eastman in 1880, Kodak turned photography into an overnight craze with a $1 Brownie camera in 1900. Propelled by Eastman’s marketing genius, Kodak held a virtual monopoly of the U.S. photographic industry by 1927. In 1975, engineer Steven Sasson created the first digital camera, a toaster-size prototype capturing black-and-white images at a resolution of 0.1 megapixels. But a reluctance to ease its heavy reliance on film allowed rivals like Canon and Sony to rush largely unhindered into the fast-emerging digital arena.

Fewer layoffs, lower inflation give economy lift

$4.06

S&P 500 1,314.50

SECTION

6MO. -14.86 +3.32 -14.61 -24.19 -14.96

1YR. 1.5990 .9960 1.3465 82.06 12.0700 1YR. -10.91 +22.84 -16.41 +11.01 -16.71

Name

YTD NAV Chg %Rtn

INVESCO ConstellB m 20.30 +.15 +6.6 GlobEqA m 10.69 +.04 +4.0 PacGrowB m 18.82 +.16 +5.5 JPMorgan CoreBondSelect11.85 -.02 +0.2 John Hancock LifBa1 b 12.65 +.05 +3.6 LifGr1 b 12.47 +.07 +4.7 RegBankA m 12.98 -.07 +7.5 SovInvA m 16.10 +.08 +4.3 TaxFBdA m 10.27 -.03 +2.3 Lazard EmgMkEqtI d 18.23 +.07 +8.5 Loomis Sayles BondI 14.27 +.04 +2.4 MFS MAInvA m 19.55 +.11 +4.7 MAInvC m 18.91 +.11 +4.6 Merger Merger m 15.58 -.02 -0.1 Metropolitan West TotRetBdI 10.41 ... +0.6 TotRtBd b 10.42 ... +0.7 Neuberger Berman SmCpGrInv 18.27 +.08 +3.6 Oakmark EqIncI 27.81 +.07 +2.8 Oppenheimer CapApB m 39.49 +.20 +5.1 DevMktA m 31.32 +.27 +6.8 DevMktY 30.95 +.26 +6.8 PIMCO AllAssetI 11.83 +.04 +2.5 ComRlRStI 6.64 +.02 +1.5 HiYldIs 9.11 +.03 +1.8 LowDrIs 10.35 ... +0.7 RealRet 11.87 -.03 +0.7 TotRetA m 10.97 -.01 +1.1 TotRetAdm b 10.97 -.01 +1.1 TotRetC m 10.97 -.01 +1.0 TotRetIs 10.97 -.01 +1.1 TotRetrnD b 10.97 -.01 +1.1 TotlRetnP 10.97 -.01 +1.1 Permanent Portfolio 47.80 +.10 +3.7 Principal SAMConGrB m13.36+.06 +4.0 Prudential JenMCGrA m 29.50 +.26 +6.2 Prudential Investmen 2020FocA m 15.83 +.06 +6.5 BlendA m 17.38 +.10 +5.8 EqOppA m 14.43 +.12 +6.1 HiYieldA m 5.43 +.02 +1.7 IntlEqtyA m 5.60 +.05 +4.5 IntlValA m 18.37 +.19 +4.7 JennGrA m 19.21 +.12 +6.3 NaturResA m 49.31 -.06 +6.4 SmallCoA m 21.08 +.15 +5.9

Name

people sought unemployment benefits last week than at any time in nearly four years, the Labor Department said Thursday. Applications last week totaled just 352,000 after the biggest seasonally adjusted drop in more than six years. • Manufacturing expanded in the Northeast in January, according to surveys by the Federal Reserve banks of New York and Philadelphia. • Consumer prices were unchanged in December, in part because gas is

RUSSELL 2000 782.37

YTD NAV Chg %Rtn

UtilityA m 10.70 -.06 ValueA m 14.62 +.11 Putnam GrowIncB m 13.25 +.08 IncomeA x 6.78 -.02 Royce LowStkSer m 15.49 +.13 OpportInv d 11.22 +.08 ValPlSvc m 13.00 +.08 Schwab S&P500Sel d 20.47 +.10 Scout Interntl d 29.67 +.29 T Rowe Price BlChpGr 41.02 +.27 CapApprec 21.39 +.06 DivGrow 24.29 +.12 DivrSmCap d 16.41 +.14 EmMktStk d 30.87 +.21 EqIndex d 35.44 +.18 EqtyInc 24.24 +.12 FinSer 12.77 +.10 GrowStk 33.84 +.28 HealthSci 35.27 +.02 HiYield d 6.59 +.02 IntlDisc d 39.17 +.31 IntlStk d 13.06 +.14 IntlStkAd m 13.01 +.15 LatinAm d 43.56 +.39 MediaTele 49.44 +.47 MidCpGr 55.76 +.50 NewAmGro 33.48 +.30 NewAsia d 14.68 +.07 NewEra 44.45 +.21 NewIncome 9.68 -.01 Rtmt2020 16.58 +.09 Rtmt2030 17.38 +.12 ShTmBond 4.82 ... SmCpVal d 36.42 +.10 TaxFHiYld d 11.19 -.02 Value 23.91 +.16 ValueAd b 23.68 +.16 Thornburg IntlValI d 25.79 +.26 Tweedy, Browne GlobVal d 22.29 +.17 Vanguard 500Adml 121.15 +.60 500Inv 121.14 +.60 CapOp d 31.48 +.24 CapVal 10.10 +.12 Convrt d 12.40 +.05 DevMktIdx d 8.88 +.10 DivGr 15.88 +.03 EnergyInv d 62.25 +.11 EurIdxAdm d 54.12 +.78 Explr 75.88 +.65 GNMA 11.06 -.02 GNMAAdml 11.06 -.02 GlbEq 16.86 +.13 GrowthEq 11.45 +.09

-1.0 +6.0 +6.3 +0.4 +8.2 +8.7 +8.3 +4.6 +6.1 +6.1 +3.7 +4.1 +6.2 +8.3 +4.6 +5.1 +7.6 +6.3 +8.2 +1.9 +5.0 +6.3 +6.2 +12.2 +5.4 +5.7 +5.2 +5.5 +5.7 +0.2 +4.2 +5.1 +0.3 +5.6 +2.3 +6.1 +6.0 +4.9 +2.0 +4.6 +4.6 +6.7 +9.4 +4.7 +4.6 +3.0 +3.8 +4.9 +6.2 0.0 +0.1 +6.0 +6.1

Name

+3.11

6-MO T-BILLS .07%

YTD NAV Chg %Rtn

52-WEEK HIGH LOW

HYCor d 5.75 +.01 HYCorAdml d 5.75 +.01 HltCrAdml d 55.79 +.01 HlthCare d 132.24 +.04 ITGradeAd 10.03 -.01 InfPrtAdm 27.84 -.07 InfPrtI 11.34 -.03 InflaPro 14.18 -.03 InstIdxI 120.36 +.60 InstPlus 120.37 +.60 InstTStPl 29.72 +.15 IntlExpIn d 13.67 +.17 IntlGr d 17.52 +.17 IntlStkIdxAdm d23.08+.24 IntlStkIdxIPls d92.31 +.97 LTInvGr 10.25 -.09 MidCapGr 20.07 +.17 MidCpAdml 94.41 +.68 MidCpIst 20.85 +.15 MuIntAdml 14.23 -.03 MuLtdAdml 11.19 ... MuShtAdml 15.94 ... PrecMtls d 21.25 +.10 Prmcp d 65.46 +.50 PrmcpAdml d 67.91 +.52 PrmcpCorI d 14.17 +.10 REITIdx d 19.77 +.08 REITIdxAd d 84.36 +.32 STCor 10.68 ... STGradeAd 10.68 ... SelValu d 19.50 +.06 SmGthIdx 22.75 +.16 SmGthIst 22.79 +.16 StSmCpEq 19.86 +.07 Star 19.43 +.07 StratgcEq 19.45 +.11 TgtRe2015 12.66 +.04 TgtRe2020 22.42 +.09 TgtRe2030 21.78 +.11 TgtRe2035 13.07 +.07 Tgtet2025 12.73 +.06 TotBdAdml 10.99 -.02 TotBdInst 10.99 -.02 TotBdMkInv 10.99 -.02 TotBdMkSig 10.99 -.02 TotIntl d 13.80 +.14 TotStIAdm 32.85 +.17 TotStIIns 32.85 +.17 TotStIdx 32.84 +.17 TxMIntlAdm d 10.24 +.12 TxMSCAdm 28.74 +.13 USGro 19.21 +.18 USValue 10.66 +.03 WellsI 23.20 -.01 WellsIAdm 56.21 -.01 Welltn 32.34 +.07 WelltnAdm 55.85 +.12 WndsIIAdm 47.51 +.14 WndsrII 26.77 +.08 Wells Fargo DvrCpBldA f 6.70 +.03

+1.4 +1.4 +2.7 +2.7 +0.6 +0.5 +0.4 +0.5 +4.6 +4.6 +4.9 +6.6 +7.2 +5.7 +5.7 -0.2 +6.6 +5.9 +5.9 +1.6 +0.4 +0.2 +9.6 +6.0 +6.0 +5.0 +2.7 +2.7 +0.5 +0.5 +4.9 +5.9 +5.9 +5.5 +3.7 +6.1 +2.9 +3.4 +4.1 +4.5 +3.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 +5.7 +5.0 +5.0 +5.0 +4.6 +5.4 +6.4 +4.5 +1.2 +1.2 +3.2 +3.2 +3.8 +3.8 +5.3

98.01 72.26 32.78 25.27 51.50 36.76 23.79 19.28 38.02 23.69 346.97 246.26 15.16 4.92 32.50 17.10 17.49 2.23 43.11 31.30 52.95 38.79 71.77 61.29 27.16 19.19 28.91 21.67 42.50 14.61 40.65 29.57 64.56 39.50 13.63 4.61 21.02 10.25 9.84 4.79 18.16 13.09 13.74 7.00 55.00 46.99 62.38 46.54 38.82 30.21

cheaper. • Total spending on business travel rose 7.6 percent last year, the Global Business Travel Association said last week. Still, the job market has a long way to go before it fully recovers from the damage of the Great Recession, which wiped out 8.7 million jobs. And wages aren’t keeping up with inflation. The department said in a separate report Thursday that average inflation-adjusted hourly earnings dropped 0.9 percent last year. 10-YR T-NOTE 1.98%

+.01

+.08

Andrew M. Seder, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 570-829-7269.

CRUDE OIL $100.39

NATURAL GAS $2.32

-.20

Stocks of Local Interest

NAME

TKR

AirProd AmWtrWks Amerigas AquaAm ArchDan AutoZone BkofAm BkNYMel BonTon CVS Care Cigna CocaCola Comcast CmtyBkSy CmtyHlt CoreMark EmersonEl Entercom FairchldS FrontierCm Genpact HarteHnk Heinz Hershey Kraft

APD AWK APU WTR ADM AZO BAC BK BONT CVS CI KO CMCSA CBU CYH CORE EMR ETM FCS FTR G HHS HNZ HSY KFT

DIV

LAST

CHG

YTD %CHG

2.32 .92 3.05 .66 .70 ... .04 .52 .20 .65 .04 1.88 .45 1.04 ... .68 1.60 ... ... .75 .18 .32 1.92 1.38 1.16

91.84 32.93 42.32 21.71 29.42 346.50 6.96 20.91 3.22 42.88 46.28 67.45 25.87 28.70 16.78 39.81 49.80 8.17 14.04 4.87 15.18 9.52 53.46 61.65 38.70

+.28 +.49 +.54 +.10 +.20 +.22 +.16 +.61 +.19 -.06 -.66 -.14 +.15 +.03 -.25 +.35 -.01 +.45 -.49 -.08 +.02 +.05 -.07 -.29 -.02

+7.8 +3.4 -7.8 -1.5 +2.9 +6.6 +25.2 +5.0 -4.5 +5.1 +10.2 -3.6 +9.1 +3.2 -3.8 +.5 +6.9 +32.8 +16.6 -5.4 +1.5 +4.7 -1.1 -.2 +3.6

52-WEEK HIGH LOW

27.57 91.05 101.87 24.98 10.28 65.19 30.27 17.34 71.89 79.96 67.72 67.52 1.47 17.11 60.00 44.65 67.01 33.53 40.48 61.06 42.20 34.25

18.07 66.40 72.89 17.05 4.59 42.70 24.10 6.50 58.50 55.98 57.56 42.45 .85 10.91 39.00 25.58 45.79 24.07 32.28 48.31 36.52 22.58

NAME

TKR

Lowes M&T Bk McDnlds NBT Bcp NexstarB PNC PPL Corp PenRE PepsiCo PhilipMor ProctGam Prudentl RiteAid SLM Cp SLM pfB SoUnCo TJX UGI Corp VerizonCm WalMart WeisMk WellsFargo

LOW MTB MCD NBTB NXST PNC PPL PEI PEP PM PG PRU RAD SLM SLMBP SUG TJX UGI VZ WMT WMK WFC

-.15

DIV

LAST

CHG

YTD %CHG

.56 2.80 2.80 .80 ... 1.40 1.40 .60 2.06 3.08 2.10 1.45 ... .40 4.63 .60 .76 1.04 2.00 1.46 1.20 .48

27.33 81.79 101.26 23.52 8.75 59.40 27.80 12.10 65.91 73.78 66.08 56.94 1.37 14.55 43.57 43.21 66.92 27.56 39.00 60.61 40.94 30.15

-.13 +.07 -.30 -.15 -.10 -.24 -.29 +.05 +1.06 +.52 +.05 +.82 -.01 +.26 +2.61 +.02 +.07 -.43 -.01 +.60 ... -.09

+7.7 +7.1 +.9 +6.3 +11.6 +3.0 -5.5 +15.9 -.7 -6.0 -.9 +13.6 +8.7 +8.6 +11.7 +2.6 +3.7 -6.3 -2.8 +1.4 +2.5 +9.4

Combined Stocks Name

Last Chg %YTD

AFLAC 47.13 AT&T Inc 30.42 AbtLab 55.43 AMD 6.22 Alcoa 10.18 Allstate 29.49 Altria 28.61 AEP 41.10 AmExp 50.95 AmIntlGrp 25.55 Amgen 69.14 Anadarko 79.79 Apple Inc 427.75 AutoData 56.90 AveryD 29.34 Avnet 34.09 Avon 18.22 BP PLC 44.71 BakrHu 48.77 BallardPw 1.08 BarnesNob 11.67 Baxter 52.62 BerkH B 79.59 BigLots 39.63 BlockHR 16.25 Boeing 75.56 BrMySq 32.71 Buckeye 62.15 CBS B 28.83 CMS Eng 21.45 CSX s 23.05 CampSp 32.26 Carnival 31.91 Caterpillar 105.75 CenterPnt 18.43

+1.95 +.09 +.07 +.25 +.16 +.02 -.35 -.44 +.39 +.32 -.08 -.45 -1.36 +.40 +.44 +.13 +.38 +.15 +.21 -.01 +.83 +.87 +.67 +.54 ... +.50 -1.02 -.20 +.54 -.32 +.19 +.25 +1.36 +1.49 -.51

+8.9 +.6 -1.4 +15.2 +17.7 +7.6 -3.5 -.5 +8.0 +10.1 +7.7 +4.5 +5.6 +5.4 +2.3 +9.6 +4.3 +4.6 +.3 0.0 -19.4 +6.3 +4.3 +5.0 -.5 +3.0 -7.2 -2.9 +6.2 -2.9 +9.4 -2.9 -2.2 +16.7 -8.3

Name

Last Chg %YTD

CntryLink 37.47 Chevron 106.93 Cisco 19.79 Citigrp rs 29.33 Clorox 70.24 ColgPal 89.97 ConAgra 27.18 ConocPhil 71.27 ConEd 58.74 ConstellEn 36.15 Cooper Ind 59.39 Corning 14.45 CrownHold 34.93 Cummins 105.51 DTE 52.99 Deere 86.94 Diebold 31.76 Disney 39.44 DomRescs 50.30 Dover 60.85 DowChm 32.98 DryShips 2.35 DuPont 49.40 DukeEngy 21.24 EMC Cp 23.16 Eaton s 50.03 EdisonInt 39.98 EmersonEl 49.80 EnbrEPt s 33.30 Energen 51.07 EngyTEq 42.19 Entergy 70.66 EntPrPt 48.12 Exelon 39.50 ExxonMbl 87.03

+.01 +.10 +.25 +.30 +.89 -.34 +.06 -.23 -.54 -.05 +.20 +.17 +.53 +4.19 -.54 +.72 +.57 +.42 -.13 +.25 -.17 +.03 -.05 -.08 +.46 +.60 -.46 -.01 -.09 -1.00 -.13 -.58 +.17 -.08 +.58

+.7 +.5 +9.8 +11.5 +5.5 -2.6 +3.0 -2.2 -5.3 -8.9 +9.7 +11.3 +4.0 +19.9 -2.7 +12.4 +5.6 +5.2 -5.2 +4.8 +14.7 +17.5 +7.9 -3.5 +7.5 +14.9 -3.4 +6.9 +.3 +2.1 +4.0 -3.3 +3.8 -8.9 +2.7

Name

Last Chg %YTD

Fastenal s 45.74 FedExCp 93.04 FirstEngy 41.14 FootLockr 25.73 FordM 12.61 Gannett 15.01 Gap 19.37 GenDynam 72.21 GenElec 19.15 GenMills 40.95 GileadSci 47.21 GlaxoSKln 44.68 Goodrich 124.18 Goodyear 13.76 Hallibrtn 36.25 HarleyD 42.05 HarrisCorp 39.32 HartfdFn 18.34 HawaiiEl 25.49 HeclaM 4.73 Heico s 55.63 Hess 61.19 HewlettP 27.15 HomeDp 45.41 HonwllIntl 58.50 Humana 94.94 INTL FCSt 25.02 ITT Cp s 22.29 ITW 51.22 IngerRd 34.30 IBM 180.52 IntFlav 56.02 IntPap 32.43 JPMorgCh 36.93 JacobsEng 45.16

+.21 +1.90 -.83 +.57 +.27 -.14 +.73 +.59 +.13 -.10 -.30 -.82 -.02 +.27 +1.26 +.16 +.20 +.23 -.27 -.10 +1.27 +1.52 +.15 +.53 +.31 +.42 +.02 +.44 +.52 -.34 -.55 +.32 +.36 +.39 +.92

+4.9 +11.4 -7.1 +7.9 +17.2 +12.3 +4.4 +8.7 +6.9 +1.3 +15.3 -2.1 +.4 -2.9 +5.0 +8.2 +9.1 +12.9 -3.7 -9.6 -4.8 +7.7 +5.4 +8.0 +7.6 +8.4 +6.2 +15.3 +9.7 +12.6 -1.8 +6.9 +9.6 +11.1 +11.3

Name

Last Chg %YTD

JohnJn 65.19 JohnsnCtl 32.46 Kellogg 51.19 Keycorp 8.30 KimbClk 74.16 KindME 85.77 Kroger 24.06 Kulicke 11.13 LSI Corp 6.99 LillyEli 40.17 Limited 41.57 LincNat 22.28 LizClaib 9.39 LockhdM 83.71 Loews 38.53 LaPac 9.48 MarathnO s 31.97 MarIntA 34.66 Masco 12.85 McDrmInt 12.72 McGrwH 46.39 McKesson 75.89 Merck 39.26 MetLife 35.82 Microsoft 28.12 NCR Corp 17.65 NatFuGas 48.43 NatGrid 47.85 NY Times 7.91 NewellRub 17.46 NewmtM 59.60 NextEraEn 58.79 NiSource 22.82 NikeB 101.58 NorflkSo 77.94

-.09 -3.12 +.03 -.01 +.19 +.27 -.06 +.16 +.04 -.01 -.04 +.14 ... +1.43 +.15 +.46 +.07 +.72 +.19 +.88 +.35 -.08 +.39 +.21 -.11 +.53 -1.84 -.56 -.14 +.27 -.75 -.71 -.62 +.72 +1.61

-.6 +3.8 +1.2 +7.9 +.8 +1.0 -.7 +20.3 +17.5 -3.3 +3.0 +14.7 +8.8 +3.5 +2.3 +17.5 +9.2 +18.8 +22.6 +10.5 +3.2 -2.6 +4.1 +14.9 +8.3 +7.2 -12.9 -1.3 +2.3 +8.1 -.7 -3.4 -4.2 +5.4 +7.0

Name

Last Chg %YTD

NoestUt 33.53 NorthropG 61.31 Nucor 42.90 NustarEn 57.32 NvMAd 14.54 OcciPet 99.86 OfficeMax 5.80 ONEOK 88.48 PG&E Cp 41.20 PPG 87.76 PPL Corp 27.80 PennVaRs 26.50 Pfizer 21.84 PinWst 47.49 PitnyBw 19.49 Praxair 110.67 ProgrssEn 54.10 ProvEn g 11.33 PSEG 30.25 PulteGrp 8.08 Questar 19.46 RadioShk 10.51 RLauren 146.67 Raytheon 49.98 ReynAmer 40.22 RockwlAut 81.75 Rowan 34.68 RoyDShllB 73.70 RoyDShllA 71.02 Safeway 21.83 SaraLee 19.40 Schlmbrg 72.86 Sherwin 97.27 SilvWhtn g 30.67 SiriusXM 2.16

-.59 +1.14 +.28 -.08 +.09 -1.07 +.43 -.26 -.24 -2.14 -.29 +.07 -.13 -.28 -.03 -.41 -.11 -.06 -.26 +.14 -.05 -.45 +.96 +.36 -.98 -.17 -.10 +.68 +.67 +.28 +.15 +2.23 +1.07 -.58 -.01

-7.0 +4.8 +8.4 +1.2 -1.0 +6.6 +27.8 +2.1 0.0 +5.1 -5.5 +3.8 +.9 -1.4 +5.1 +3.5 -3.4 +16.9 -8.4 +28.1 -2.0 +8.2 +6.2 +3.3 -2.9 +11.4 +14.3 -3.0 -2.8 +3.8 +2.5 +6.7 +9.0 +5.9 +18.4

Name

Last Chg %YTD

SonyCp 17.25 SouthnCo 44.98 SwstAirl 9.30 SpectraEn 31.41 SprintNex 2.34 Sunoco 37.00 Sysco 30.00 TECO 18.29 Target 50.90 TenetHlth 5.16 Tenneco 30.07 Tesoro 24.07 Textron 21.64 3M Co 85.80 TimeWarn 37.73 Timken 46.64 Titan Intl 24.51 UnilevNV 32.64 UnionPac 112.18 Unisys 20.07 UPS B 75.31 USSteel 28.28 UtdTech 77.19 VarianMed 71.70 VectorGp 17.44 ViacomB 48.58 WestarEn 28.13 Weyerh 21.01 Whrlpl 55.43 WmsCos 28.74 Windstrm 12.24 Wynn 117.35 XcelEngy 26.59 Xerox 8.71 YumBrnds 62.47

+.13 -.47 +.28 +.13 +.01 -.07 +.17 -.01 +1.03 +.14 +.27 -.31 +.04 +.73 +.34 +.72 +.66 -.15 +2.36 +.38 +.38 +.12 -.41 +1.06 -.09 +.52 -.33 +.45 +1.57 -.31 -.11 +.54 -.23 +.23 -.19

-4.4 -2.8 +8.6 +2.1 0.0 +8.4 +2.3 -4.4 -.6 +.6 +1.0 +3.0 +17.0 +5.0 +4.4 +20.5 +26.0 -5.0 +5.9 +1.8 +2.9 +6.9 +5.6 +6.8 -1.8 +7.0 -2.3 +12.5 +16.8 +6.6 +4.3 +6.2 -3.8 +9.4 +5.9

CMYK PAGE 8B

➛

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

THE TIMES LEADER

www.timesleader.com

NATIONAL FORECAST Mostly sunny

45° 34°

35° 15°

32° 20°

TUESDAY Partly sunny

MONDAY Rain possible, windy

WEDNESDAY Partly sunny

40° 30°

Syracuse 22/10

28/11 33/18 62 in 1996 -15 in 1904

Heating Degree Days*

Yesterday Month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

45 661 2597 3130 3105

Poughkeepsie 29/17

Wilkes-Barre 28/20 New York City 37/27 Reading 34/25

*Index of fuel consumption, how far the day’s mean temperature was below 65 degrees.

Precipitation

Yesterday Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date

Sun and Moon

Sunrise 7:25a 7:24a Moonrise Today 5:00a Tomorrow 5:53a Today Tomorrow

55/30

37/27 39/31

34/12

62/54 60/55

71/44 77/36 14/-3

19/12

77/63

80/66

75/66

The Jersey Shore

The Finger Lakes

Highs: 15-25. Lows: 2-22. Look for sunny to partly cloudy skies today. Light snow will be possible tonight.

Brandywine Valley

Highs: 34-38. Lows: 23-28. Skies will be partly cloudy today. Snow will develop tonight and may turn to ice late. Atlantic City 40/30

Yesterday Average Record High Record Low

23/19 57/53

Highs: 25-32. Lows: 17-22. Expect abundant sunshine today. Snow will develop tonight.

Philadelphia 37/28

Temperatures

22/18

40° 30°

Highs: 37-40. Lows: 29-36. Sunny to partly cloudy skies will be the rule today. Snow and rain will become likely late tonight.

Pottsville 29/20

Harrisburg 31/24

24/12 10/0

The Poconos

Albany 27/13

Towanda 27/21

State College 27/21

48/44

TODAY’S SUMMARY

Binghamton 24/17

Scranton 27/17

THURSDAY Rain and snow

40° 30°

REGIONAL FORECAST Today’s high/ Tonight’s low

SUNDAY Partly sunny

SATURDAY Morning snow

Delmarva/Ocean City

Highs: 40-46. Lows: 29-39. Look for partly to mostly cloudy skies today. Expect snow and rain overnight.

City

Yesterday

Anchorage Atlanta Baltimore Boston Buffalo Charlotte Chicago Cleveland Dallas Denver Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis

2/-9/.00 56/29/.00 38/21/.00 29/17/.01 30/19/.15 46/26/.00 28/9/.01 30/20/.07 72/37/.00 60/32/.00 29/15/.03 78/69/.00 73/50/.00 32/21/.04 55/37/.00 61/44/.00 78/64/.00 25/3/.00 3/-11/.00

City

Yesterday

Amsterdam Baghdad Beijing Berlin Buenos Aires Dublin Frankfurt Hong Kong Jerusalem London

46/39/.00 62/39/.00 34/21/.00 41/36/.00 97/70/.00 46/39/.00 50/36/.00 73/64/.00 47/38/.28 54/45/.00

Today Tomorrow 14/-3/s 60/55/sh 38/31/pc 32/15/pc 24/22/s 56/46/pc 23/19/sn 25/23/c 77/36/s 55/30/pc 22/18/c 80/66/s 77/63/c 30/26/i 64/47/pc 62/54/c 75/66/s 19/15/sn 10/0/sn

ALMANAC Recorded at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport 0.00” 0.79” 1.41” 0.79” 1.41” Sunset 5:05p 5:06p Moonset 2:33p 3:39p

River Levels, from 12 p.m. yesterday. Susquehanna Stage Wilkes-Barre 6.12 Towanda 4.18 Lehigh Bethlehem 3.07 Delaware Port Jervis 3.67 New

First

Jan. 23 Jan. 30

Chg. Fld. Stg 0.95 22.0 0.40 21.0 0.75

16.0

-0.27

18.0

Full

Last

Feb. 7

Feb. 14

Weather Central, LP For more weather information go to:

www.timesleader.com National Weather Service

607-729-1597

Find the car you want from home.

14/-1/pc 70/52/t 46/32/sh 29/19/sn 30/22/pc 66/48/t 28/24/pc 31/25/pc 54/44/s 56/30/pc 27/21/pc 81/68/s 75/60/pc 37/25/pc 69/47/sh 63/50/r 79/67/s 26/23/s 15/14/pc

City

Yesterday

Myrtle Beach Nashville New Orleans Norfolk Oklahoma City Omaha Orlando Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City San Antonio San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Tucson Washington, DC

52/34/.00 50/24/.00 72/41/.00 44/34/.00 54/30/.00 15/6/.00 71/47/.00 69/44/.00 32/17/.02 52/39/1.83 35/27/.00 52/37/.03 76/48/.00 61/45/.00 52/38/.00 29/27/.49 72/50/.00 72/37/.00 40/25/.00

WORLD CITIES

Today Tomorrow 42/38/sh 48/28/sh 29/14/c 37/32/rs 95/71/pc 52/47/c 38/33/rs 68/62/c 47/34/pc 48/44/sh

47/40/sh 51/30/s 26/8/pc 40/36/rs 93/72/pc 51/44/c 42/36/r 66/60/sh 48/36/s 51/44/c

City

Yesterday

Mexico City Montreal Moscow Paris Rio de Janeiro Riyadh Rome San Juan Tokyo Warsaw

73/45/.00 23/0/.00 19/14/.00 55/46/.00 88/75/.00 73/46/.00 55/32/.00 83/69/.46 48/39/.00 34/28/.00

Today Tomorrow 62/52/pc 55/50/sh 74/63/sh 48/46/pc 59/21/s 21/2/c 74/56/s 70/45/pc 28/27/c 47/42/r 40/25/sh 46/36/c 80/53/s 63/54/c 56/48/sh 48/44/r 76/55/s 72/45/pc 39/31/pc

72/57/pc 52/38/sh 75/59/t 66/44/t 45/33/s 28/21/s 77/61/pc 73/49/pc 35/25/sn 47/39/sh 38/29/pc 45/30/rs 76/49/s 64/51/r 56/43/r 47/40/sh 78/58/pc 73/47/pc 46/32/sh

Today Tomorrow 75/44/s 5/-2/pc 17/15/sn 50/43/sh 90/74/t 67/43/s 59/42/pc 82/71/sh 47/40/sh 36/30/sn

Key: s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sn-snow, sf-snow ﬂurries, i-ice.

75/46/pc 8/-2/pc 23/18/sn 53/45/sh 90/73/t 55/35/s 59/40/pc 82/72/t 50/42/sh 33/27/sn

In the wake of another snowy cold front that pushed through overnight, we have clearing skies this morning and a sunny but very cold day ahead. However, another storm is fast approaching and skies will turn cloudy this evening. Snow will start between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. and continue overnight into Saturday morning. The snow should end by noon followed by clearing. Snow accumulations will range from 3 to 6 inches. The wind will stay light along with sub-freezing temperatures all day and into the night. Sunday looks dry with another warmup coming next week. - Tom Clark

m timesleaderautos.com

196600

24° 17°

TODAY

NATIONAL FORECAST: Heavy snow will overspread the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes today as milder air tries to push north back into the region. Expect scattered showers from the Ohio Valley to the Gulf Coast. Meanwhile, the next in a series of moist Paciﬁc storms will approach the West Coast this afternoon, bringing milder weather, strong winds and heavy rain to the region.

MARKETPLACE

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 1C

135

NORTHEAST PA TOP JOBS

SALES/CLASSIFIED

We Need Your Help!

The following companies are hiring:

The Times Leader – Impressions Media is seeking a highly energetic, sales motivated, detail oriented, multi tasking individual full time to work in our Classified Department to sell advertising to private individuals and commercial advertisers.

Vector Security Patrol Highwood USA

503

Accounting/ Finance

503

Accounting/ Finance

503

The Times Leader Linda Byrnes, Classified Sales Manager 15 N. Main Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 Email: lbyrnes@timesleader.com Fax: 570-831-7312 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

Accounting/ Finance

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

timesleaderautos.com

Accounting Manager

412 Autos for Sale

FREE INSPECTION & OIL CHANGE FOR A YEAR**

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

2000 GMC Jimmy 4x4

2003 Kia Spectra

4 Cyl., 73K, Extra Clean!

5,990

Requirements include minimum of bachelor’s degree, five years of accounting experience and proficiency in Excel.

6 Cyl., 98K

Salary commensurate with experience.

- OR -

570.301.3602 ALL JUNK CAR & TRUCKS WANTED

Friday 4:00 pm on Thursday

6 Cyl., Station Wagon, 151K, Runs Great

88K, Like New

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

2000 Ford Ranger 4x4

2002 Hyundai Elantra

73K, Great Condition

7,990

Found

4 Cyl., 88K, Loaded

FREE PICKUP

*All Prices Plus Tax & Tags. **See dealer for details.

MOTOR TWINS 718-4050

734036

CALL STEVE MORENKO 2010 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming

FOUND. Bulldog/ Rottweiler mix, black and white. Found on 01/9/12 in S. Wilkes-Barre. Good dog, looking for good home. 570-235-0809

412 Autos for Sale

WE’RE BONUS YOUR AVAILABLE HOMETOWN TO GM CARDHOLDERS! GM DEALER! 2011 GMC SAVANNA 3500 CIII VAN #311134

LIST $35,624

$32,499

-1,500 GMC REBATE -500 LOYALTY BONUS

SALE:

$30,999

For additional information or questions regarding legal notices you may call Marti Peznowski at 570-970-7371 or 570-829-7130

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Julia George, Deceased, late of Upper Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey who died August 29, 2011. All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to the Executrix, Joy Gurgick, c/o Les Anderson, Esq. 336 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, N.J. 07432

412 Autos for Sale

135

Legals/ Public Notices

ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been issued to Gail Wachtel of Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Administratrix of the Estate of Clifford S. Wachtel, Deceased, who died on January 7, 2012, late of Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. All creditors are requested to present their claims and all persons indebted to the decedent will make payment to the aforementioned Administratrix or her attorney. ROSENN, JENKINS & GREENWALD, LLP 15 S. Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0075 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of GERALD JOHN GERRITY, SR., late of Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died October 6th, 2011. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and all those with claims or demands to present the same to the Executor, Gerald J. Gerrity, Jr., in care of his attorneys, c/o Joseph R. Lohin, Esquire Mahler, Lohin & Associates, LLC Suite 501, Riverside Commons 575 Pierce Street Kingston, PA 18704

150 Special Notices

A new wedding centerpiece trend is to feature different shapes and sizes. This gives your wedding a unique look. bridezella.net

DO YOU ENJOY PREGNANCY ?

Would you like the emotional reward of helping an infertile couple reach their dream of becoming parents? Consider being a surrogate. All fees allowable by law will be paid. Call Central Pennsylvania Attorney, Denise Bierly, at 814-237-7900

ALL JUNK CAR & TRUCKS WANTED Highest Prices Paid!!! FREE REMOVAL Call V&G Anytime 288-8995

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

150 Special Notices ADOPT:

Adoring couple longs to adopt a newborn. Giving secure life & endless love. Kelly & Peter 1-866-627-2220 Expenses Paid

412 Autos for Sale

PAYING $500 MINIMUM DRIVEN IN

Full size 4 wheel drive trucks

ALSO PAYING TOP $$$

for heavy equipment, backhoes, dump trucks, bull dozers HAPPY TRAILS TRUCK SALES 570-760-2035 542-2277 6am to 8pm

412 Autos for Sale

GM CARDHOLDERS! LOOK FOR SPECIAL REBATE IN YOUR MAIL!

WE’LL GIVE YOU MORE FOR YOUR TRADE!

2012 GMC CANYON REG CAB 4X4 LIST $23,115

-2,625 BERGER DISCOUNT

mpeznowski@ timesleader.com

LEGAL NOTICE

Highest Prices Paid In CA$H

5,590

You may email your notices to

or mail to The Times Leader 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

570-574-1275

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

Holidays call for deadlines

or fax to 570-831-7312

FREE REMOVAL Call Vito & Ginos Anytime 288-8995

2,990* $6,990*

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

2003 Ford Taurus

2000 Ford Taurus

Wednesday 4:00 pm on Tuesday

All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted

4,990

Tuesday 4:00 pm on Monday

Thursday 4:00 pm on Wednesday

120

Saturday 12:30 on Friday

Monday 4:30 pm on Friday

Highest Prices Paid!!!

Jobs

THE TIMES LEADER

Autos

LEGAL NOTICE DEADLINES Sunday 4:00 pm on Friday

CALL ANYTIME HONEST PRICES FREE REMOVAL CA$H PAID ON THE SPOT

If you meet the above requirements send your resume to:

Luzerne County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce

Lost

ALL JUNK CARS WANTED!!

• Team Player • Goal Oriented • Excellent Sales & Customer Service Skills • Strong Organizational Skills • Self-Motivated • Excellent Spelling, Grammar and Typing Skills • Experience with Word, Excel, email and internet searches • Work independently and within daily deadlines.

Anonymous Tip Line 1-888-796-5519

Your company name will be listed on the front page of The Times Leader Classiﬁeds the ﬁrst day your ad appears on timesleader.com Northeast PA Top Jobs. For more information contact The Times Leader sales consultant in your area at 570-829-7130.

Accounting/ Finance

110

Candidate Expectations:

Borough Of Berwick

503

100 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Legals/ Public Notices

CALL 829-7130 TO PLACE AN AD

-516 BERGER DISCOUNT -1,000 GMC REBATE -500 LOYALTY BONUS

SALE:

2012 GMC TERRAIN AWD LIST $30,130

-930 BERGER DISCOUNT -500 GMC LOYALTY

#312016, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

$21,099

SALE:

#312028

$28,700*

*Loyalty - You must own or trade a 99 or newer GM Product Vehicle.

BUICK

2011 BUICK REGAL TURBO

2012 BUICK ENCLAVE CX

2012 BUICK REGAL

LIST $29,720

LIST $39,410

LIST $29,480

THIS IS NOT YOUR DADDY’S BUICK DRIVE IT TO BELIEVE IT!

-1,221 BERGER DISCOUNT -3,000 BUICK REBATE -500 TURBO BONUS

SALE:

#711128, 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION 6T45, HEATED LEATHER SEATS, ONSTAR, XM RADIO

$25,999*

-1,211 BERGER DISCOUNT -1,500 BUICK REBATE -500 LOYALTY BONUS

SALE:

#712005, ALL WHEEL DRIVE, V6, 7 PASSENGER SEATING

$36,199*

FOR 60 MOS

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE

-580 BERGER DISCOUNT -1,000 BUICK REBATE -500 GM LOYALTY

SALE:

#712017, E-ASSIST, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE, HEATED LEATHER SEATS

$27,400*

PAGE 2C

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

NEW 2012 FORD FIESTA

Automatic, Air Conditioning, Pwr., Mirrors, Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtain Air Bags, CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry, Tilt Wheel

NEW 2012 FORD FOCUS APR

PLUS

M O S.

Remote Keyless Entry, CD, Power Door Locks, Air Conditioning, Anti-Theft System, Side Curtain Air Bags, Side Impact Air Bags, Message Center, MyKey

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.

*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 FORD FOCUS SE

Auto., CD, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, 16” Steel Wheels, Tilt Wheel, AC, Instrument Cluster, PW, Message Center, PDL, Keyless Entry, Pwr. Side Mirrors, Fog Lamps, MyKey PLUS

NEW 2012 FORD FUSION SE

Auto., CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, Message Center,

APR M O S.

APR

PLUS

M O S.

24 Mos.

NEW 2011 FORD F-150 4X4 3.7L V6 Engine, XL plus Pkg., Cruise Control, 40/20/40 Cloth Seat, CD, MyKey, Pwr FOOT Equipment Group, Pwr. BOX Mirrors, XL Decor Group

NEW 2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 All Wheel Drive, XLT, Safety Canopy, Side Impact Safety Pkg., Pwr. Seat, Auto., PDL, PW, CD, Air, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, 16” Alum. Wheels, Sirius Satellite APR Radio, Keyless Entry, Rear M O Cargo Convenience Pkg., S.

PLUS

APR

PLUS

M O S.

NEW 2012 FORD EDGE Pwr. Windows, PDL, Air, Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, Remote Keyless Entry, CD, MyFord

24 Mos.

NEW 2012 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 3.5L Engine, PL, MyFord Display. PW, Auto. Climate Control, Pwr. Mirrors, 17” Steel Wheels, CD, Keyless MyKey, Entry, Cruise Control

24 Mos.

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

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

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 3C

AM E ER RI CA CA ’ S

N EW EW

CA CA R

A LTER LTER N A ATI TI V E

YOU CA N’T M ISS W ITH P RICES LIK E TH IS! S P EC IA L FL EET P U R C H A S E

CAR S TR U CK S CO N VER TIB L ES S U V’S VAN S

VEH ICL ES IN AL L P R ICE R AN G ES

2 011 H Y UNDA I ELA NTR A GLS P W , P W , CD , Au to, K eyless

N OW

15,999

10 TO CH OOSE FROM TTHH EER ERR EE’ E’’SS NN OO WW OO RR RR IIEES ESS WW IITTHH NN AATTIIOO NN WW IIDD EE! E!!

YOO UR Y U R SAT SAT ISFAC SFA C T IO N IS O U UR R G UARANT U A R A N T EE. EE. 2 010 M ITSUBISH I GA LA NT ES

2 011 FOR D TA URUS SEL -BLA CK /BLA CK

#18414, Alloys, CD , K eyless, P W , P L

#18332, Alloys, P W , P L , CD , S yn c

N OW

19,8 75 *

2 011 JEEP GR A ND CH EROK EE A W D

#18432, L eather, S u n roof, H. S eats, S yn c S tereo

25,48 8 * 2 011 NISSA N P ATH FINDER SV

#18446, Alloys, P W , P L , K eyless

#18441, Alloys, 3rd Row, RearAir, 4x4, Au to

23,98 9 *

N OW

2 010 TOYOTA COROLLA S

#18404, Au to, P . W in d ow s, P . L ocks, K eyless En try

13,993

2 010 DODGE AV ENGER R/T #18438, L eather, Alloys, RearS p oiler, P W , P L

14,68 8 *

2 010 NISSA N X TERRA #18461, 4x4, Au to, Alloys, P W , P L

19,955 *

2 011 FORD ESCA P E LIM ITED #18458, L eather, S u n roof, S yn c, H. S eats

23,998

2 008 H ONDA ACCORD EX L #18383, L eather, M oon roof, Alloys, P . S eat, Au to, On ly 29K M iles

17,8 99

FIN AN CIN G AS L OW AS

1.9

%**

AP R

N OW

2 011 CH EV Y EQUINOX LT AW D

N OW

12,350 *

2 010 FORD FLEX SEL

Alloys, K eyless En try, P . S eat, All New D esign , 4 To Choose F rom

N OW

2 011 HYUNDA ISA NTA FEAW D Alloys, K eyless En try, Rem ain d erofF actory W arran ty, 4 To Choose F rom

20 ,955 *

2 011 DODGE AV ENGER EX P RESS #18491, P W , P L , CD , Au to, K eyless

13,992

19,638

N OW

16,542

M ANAG ER’S SPECIAL! 2 006 FOR D FR EESTA R SE

12,98 8

2 010 V OLK SW AGEN JETTA #18421, Au to, P . W in d ow s, P . L ocks, CD , K eyless En try

14,98 7

#18391, V6, Alloys, P . W in d ow s, K eyless En try

P W , P L , Au to, Air

N OW

24,755 *

2 010 NISSA N V ERSA S #18420, P W , P L , CD , Au to, K eyless

N OW

#18470, AW D , P W , P L , CD , Au to

#18436A, P W , P L , CD , 7 P assen ger,

O NL Y 36,000 M IL ES !!!

N OW

9,525

20 ,965 *

2 010 H YUNDA ISONATA GLS #18734, P W , P L , CD , K eyless

13,792

Au to, P . W in d ow s, P . L ocks, 2 To Choose F rom

#18443, 7 P assen ger, P w rRearL iftgate

27,914 *

2 010 CH RYSLER SEBR ING CONV ERTIBLE TOUR ING

#18240, L ow M iles, Alloys, P ow erTop , CD , Au tom atic

*PRICES + TAX & TAGS. ARTWORK FOR ILLUSTRATION ONLY. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. OFFERS END 1/31/12. **UP TO 63 MONTHS WITH BANK APPROVAL.

VEH ICL ES AVAIL AB L E

14,975 *

2 011 DODGE DURA NGO CREW 4 X 4

290 M U N D Y S TR EET, W IL K ES - B AR R E AT TH E W YOM IN G VAL L EY M AL L CAL L 30 1- CAR S

20 0

12,998 *

2 010 H ONDA CIV IC LX SEDA N

CH ECK OU T OU R FU LL IN VEN TOR Y BUY N AATION T I O N W IIDD E OF B OTH LOCATION S AT AV E n a tion w id e c a rs a le s .n e t AANN D S AVE THT H OU O U S AANN D S ! M on d a y-Frid a y 9a m -8 p m S a tu rd a y 9a m -5p m

OVER

18 ,58 8 *

2 010 CH EV Y COBA LT LT

13,390 *

2 011 TOYOTA RAV 4

#18344, Au to, Alloys, P . W in d ow s, P . L ocks

11,8 8 8 *

2 010 K IA FORTE EX

#18371, S u n roof, K eyless, P W , P L , CD

2 011 JEEP LIBERTY SP ORT 4 X 4

#18418, Au to, P . W in d ow s, K eyless En try, CD

2 010 H YUNDA IELA NTRA GLS $

2 010 FORD F150 CREW CA B 4 X 4

#18437, P . W in d ow s, P . L ocks, CD , RearAir

#18439, Alloys, P W , P L , CD , K eyless

26,78 5 * $

2 009 DODGE GRA ND CA RAV A N

2 011 M ITSUBISH I ENDEAV OR AW D

21,98 6 *

15,765 *

Ou r Volu m e S a ve s You

$$$

Eve ryd a y!

PAGE 4C

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 150 Special Notices

380

MONTY SAYS

135

Legals/ Public Notices

Travel

409

Autos under $5000

380

ALL INCLUSIVE SPECIAL!

Child Care

CHILD DAYCARE available in my West Pittston home M-F available Jan 30th Contact 239-0265

8 Days/7nights CANCUN from PHL SENS DEL MAR RESORT Departs 1/29, 2/4 & 2/5

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

ONLY $799/pp DOUBLE + taxes & fees

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

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! Subject to Availability 300 Market St., Kingston, Pa 18704 570-288-TRiP (288-8747)

380

Travel

Black Lake, NY

135

Legals/ Public Notices

Come relax & enjoy great fishing & tranquility at it’s finest. Housekeeping cottages on the water with all the amenities of home.

LEGAL NOTICE

NEED A VACATION? Call Now!

INVITATION TO BID Sealed proposals will be receive by: REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THE CITY OF PITTSTON

(315) 375-8962 daveroll@black lakemarine.com

at: 35 BROAD STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640

www.blacklake4fish.com

until: 2:00 P.M. on FEBRUARY 7, 2012, for the following:

ATVs/Dune Buggies

Auto, key start, with reverse & remote control. $950. OBO 570-674-2920

HAWK `11 125CC

HAWK 2011 UTILITY ATV

The Bidding Documents including Bidding Requirements, Contract Documents, Specifications and Drawings indicate the extent of the work to be completed. The Bidding Documents may be reviewed at the Issuing Office, Reilly Associates, 49 South Main Street, Suite 200, Pittston, PA 18640, (570) 654-2473 during normal business hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies of the Bidding Documents must be obtained from Reilly Associates (Address Above) by providing a non-refundable deposit of $75 made payable to “Reilly Associates”. Addenda, if any, will be issued to only those persons whose names and addresses are on record with Reilly Associates as having obtained the Contract Documents. All questions concerning the Contract Documents shall be addressed to: The Project Engineer c/o Reilly Associates, 49 South Main Street, Suite 200, Pittston, PA 18640, phone (570) 654-2473. A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON in an amount of 10% percent of Bidder’s maximum Bid price and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid bond (on the form attached) issued by an acceptable surety.

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

Attention is called to the following: The following wage rate requirements are applicable to this contract: PENNSYLVANIA PREVAILING WAGE RATES A pre-Bid conference [X will] [0 will not] be held for this project. The pre-Bid conference will be held on FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012 @ 1:00 P.M. at REILLY ASSOCIATES OFFICE, 49 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PITTSTON, PA 18640. The pre-Bid conference [0 is] [X is not] mandatory.

409

Autos under $5000

FORD `95 F150

4x4. 6 cylinder. Automatic. 8 ft. modified flat bed. 90k miles. Runs great. $4,900 (570) 675-5046 Call after 6:00 p.m.

The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, handicap, national origin, age or sex. REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding.

PONTIAC ‘00 GRAND AM White. 4 door. 4

cylinder. Auto. AM/FM/CD. 155,000 miles. Extra snow tires on rims. New brake and inspection. Runs very good! $2,500 570-466-7427

Bids will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner. REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON

135

GERARD MULLARKEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Legals/ Public Notices

ANZALONE LAW OFFICES

MARGUERITE TARRANT and

BRITTANY McDEVITT and DONNA FOUNTAIN, Defendants

Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-825-8253

97 FORD EXPEDITION 4WD. 4 door. $1,500

95 CHEVY BLAZER 2 door. 6 cylinder.

Auto. 112K 4x4. New tires. $2,150 Current Inspection On All Vehicles DEALER

SUZUKI ‘06 SWIFT RENO 4 cylinder. Automatic. 4 door. $4,800 (570) 709-5677 (570) 819-3140

White Diamond 80K original miles, 1 Owner, Garage Kept, Camel Leather Interior, 3.2L / 6 Cylinder, 5-Speed Automatic, Front/Rear & Side Airbags, ABS Navigation System, 8Speaker Surround System, DVD /CD /AM/FM/ Cassette, XM Satellite Radio, Power & Heated Front Seats, Power Door Locks & Windows, Power Moonroof, 4 Snow Tires Included!.... And Much, Much, More! Car runs and looks beautiful $16,500 Firm Call 239-8461

BMW `01 X5

4.4i. Silver, fully loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666

BMW `07 328xi

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! 412 Autos for Sale

AUDI `96 QUATTRO A6 station wagon.

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

CHEVY `97 ASTROVAN Beautiful, 4 door.

143k miles. 3rd row seating. $2,800 or best offer. Call 570-861-0202

Power steering & brakes. 8 cylinder. Excellent condition. $3,000. Negotiable. 570-762-3504

468

Auto Parts

Harry’s U Pull It

AS ALWAYS ****HIGHEST PRICES***** PAID FOR YOUR UNWANTED VEHICLES!!! DRIVE IN PRICES Call for Details (570) 459-9901 Vehicles must be COMPLETE !!

Plus Enter to Win $500.00 Cash!! DRAWING TO BE HELD DECEMBER 31 www.wegotused.com

135

Legals/ Public Notices

135

Legals/ Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Case No. S-865-11 IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE EAGLE ROCK RESORT CO., L.L.C. Plaintiff vs. CHANG HYON LEE NOTICE TO:

Defendant

CHANG HYON LEE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE of Real Property (real estate) on Friday, April 20, 2012 at 10:00 O’clock A.M. in the Schuylkill County Courthouse, 401 North Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901. THE LOCATION OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD is: Lot(s)106 of WSS Subdivision of Eagle Rock Resort f/k/a Valley of the Lakes Subdivision in the Township of East Union, County of Schuylkill, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. BEING the same premises heretofore conveyed to Chang Hyon Lee by Deed dated October 1, 2005 and recorded in Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds Record Book 2193 at Page 1023.

Attorney for: Plaintiff

SUBJECT to the same exceptions, reservations, conditions, restrictions and covenants as contained in prior deeds or other instruments forming chain of title to the aforedescribed premises.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LUZERNE COUNTY

THE P.I.N. NUMBER OF THE AFOREDESCRIBED PREMISES IS: 09-22-106.

CIVIL ACTION - LAW JURY TRIAL DEMANDED No.: 12795-2011

NOTICE TO: Brittany McDevitt NATURE OF INCIDENT: DATE OF INCIDENT:

LEO’S AUTO SALES 92 Butler St

YAMAHA `07 RHINO

450. Green, 6 ft. snow plow, winch, mud bottom mounts, moose utility push tube, windshield, hard top, gauges, side mirrors, doors, 80 hours run time. Like new. $7,000. 570-477-2342

ACURA `06 TL

Eastern Auto

The proposed work for this contract will include: Facade improvements and renovations to 34 South Main Street and 8 Spring Street. Work includes new windows, doors, painting, HVAC and related improvements.

THOMAS TARRANT, her husband Plaintiffs vs.

speed. Sharp economy car! $2,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

570-779-9999 406

98 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 (570) 825-2719

HYUNDAI ‘00 ACCENT 4 cylinder. 5

Highest prices paid for good cars

Project Location: 34 SOUTH MAIN STREET 8 SPRING STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640

By: Jamie J. Anzalone, Esquire Identification No.: 202764

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

WE BUY CARS

Project Name: CITY OF PITTSTON LOCAL SHARE ACCOUNT – LUZERNE COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 2 34 SOUTH MAIN STREET & 8 SPRING STREET IMPROVEMENTS

412 Autos for Sale 4 Door 3.2 VTEC 6 Cylinder engine Auto with slapstick. Navigation system. 57k miles. Black with Camel Leather interior. Heated Seats. Sun Roof, Excellent condition. Satellite Radio, Fully loaded. $18,000. 570-814-2501

Travel 330

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 5C

Automobile Accident November 11, 2009

IF YOU WISH TO DEFEND YOU MUST ENTER A WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY AN ATTORNEY AND FILE YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS IN WRITING WITH THE COURT. YOU ARE WARNED THAT IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO THE CASE MAY PROCEED WITHOUT YOU AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE FOR THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE PLAINTIFF. YOU MAY LOSE MONEY OR PROPERTY RIGHTS IMPORTANT TO YOU. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, INC. 410 Bicentennial Bldg., 15 Public Square Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 (570) 825-8567 or 145 East Broad Street, Room 108 Hazleton, PA 18201 (570) 455-9512 LACKAWANNA COUNTY LEGAL AID AND DEFENDER ASSOCIATION Scranton Electric Building Linden Street, Suite 200 Scranton, PA 18503 (570) 342-0184

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all claimants and parties in interest, that the Sheriff will, for all sales where the filing of a schedule of distribution is required, file the said schedule of distribution not later than thirty (30) days after the sale, in his office, where the same will be available for inspection and that distribution will be made in accordance with the schedule, unless exceptions are filled thereto within ten (10) days thereafter. SEIZED AND TAKE IN EXECUTION at the suit of Eagle Rock Resort Co., L.L.C. vs. Chang Hyon Lee. Sheriff to collect $37,488.47 as reflected in the Writ of Execution, plus costs, expenses and attorney’s fees. LORINE ANGELO ORGURKIS, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff 1 Country Club Drive Hazle Township, PA 18202 (570) 384-1377

150 Special Notices

Octagon Family Restaurant

375 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651

570-779-2288

WEEKEND SPECIAL $13.49 for a Large Plain Pie & a Dozen Wings Dine in only. Valid Saturday & Sunday. One coupon per party/table. Present coupon upon ordering.

Home of the Original ‘O-Bar’ Pizza

412 Autos for Sale

ACME AUTO SALES C&L AUTO MOTORS 343-1959

1009 Penn Ave Scranton 18509 Across from Scranton Prep

GOOD CREDIT, BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT Call Our Auto Credit Hot Line to get Pre-approved for a Car Loan!

800-825-1609

www.acmecarsales.net

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 CHRYSLER 300C TOURING, black, gray, leather 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 SAAB 9-3, silver, auto, sunroof 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 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 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 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SPORT, blue, auto, 4x4 truck 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 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS, burgundy, auto (AWD) 04 FORD FREESTAR, blue, 4 door, 7 passenger mini van 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 03 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT, 4 door, green, tan, leather, 4x4 03 GMC SAFARI, 7 passenger mini van, gray (AWD) 03 FORD WINDSTAR LX green 4 door, 7 pax mini van 02 CHEVY 2500 HD reg. cab. pickup truck, green, auto, 4x4 01 FORD EXPLORER SPORT XLT, gold, sunroof, 2 door, 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

BMW `99 M3

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

CHEVY 08 IMPALA LTZ

Metallic gray, sunroof, leather, Bose Satellite with CD radio, heated seats, traction control, fully loaded. Remote Start. 50k miles. $16,995 or trade. (570) 639-5329

INC

804 S. Church St., Rt 309 S

570-436-5336

5 5 5 5 5 5

VW ‘04 Jetta GLI 6 speed $12,900 Land Rover ‘03 Discovery 4x4 $7,999 Ford ‘02 Tarus SW $2,995 Jeep ‘00 Cherokee 4 door. 4x4. $3,995 Dodge ‘00 Grand Caravan $3,495 Pontiac ‘98 Grand Am G 2 door $2,495 Cadillac ‘98 Sedan DeVille $3,499 Chevy ‘92 Caprice low miles $1,999

CADILLAC ‘06 STS

AWD, 6 cylinder, Silver, 55,000 miles, sunroof, heated seats, Bose sound system, 6 CD changer, satellite radio, Onstar, parking assist, remote keyless entry, electronic keyless ignition, & more! $16,500 570-881-2775

CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 4,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Navigation, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell $45,900 570-299-9370

CHEVY 08 MALIBU LT

Lots of extras including leather & factory remote start. $10,999

412 Autos for Sale

DODGE `02 DURANGO SLT all All power, 4.7,

412 Autos for Sale

LEXUS 03 ES300

Well equipped, including leather.

leather, 7 passenger, running boards, 80,000 miles, CD player, new tires. $6,500. 570-877-9896

HONDA `07 ACCORD V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1

owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556

HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S Excellent condition

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

HONDA 07 FIT Auto. 4 door. Keyless entry. Hatchback. $10,999

KELLY

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

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

KELLY

288-8995

CHEVY`10 CAMARO

HYUNDAI ‘06 ELANTRA Tan, 4 door,

SS2. Fully load, V8, jewel red with white stripes on hood & trunk, list price is $34,500, Selling for $29,900. Call 570-406-1974

CHRYSLER `06 300

4 door sedan in perfect condition. Full service records. All luxury options and features. 25.5 MPG. $12,800. Call 570-371-1615

CHRYSLER ‘04 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

Silver, 2nd owner clean title. Very clean inside & outside. Auto, Power mirrors, windows. CD player, cruise, central console heated power mirrors. 69,000 miles. $5900. 570-991-5558

CROSSROAD MOTORS

clean title, 4 cylinder, auto, 115k miles. Power windows, & keyless entry, CD player, cruise, central console heated power mirrors. $3900 570-991-5558

JAGUAR `00 S TYPE 4 door sedan. Like

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

LEXUS `01 ES 300 80,000 miles,

excellent condition, all options. Recently serviced. New tires. $9,300. 570-388-6669

MAZDA 3 ‘08

Extra clean. 5 speed. 41K miles $13,999

KELLY

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

WANTED!

ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID

570-301-3602

MARZAK MOTORS

601 Green Ridge St, Scranton

9999999

FORD ‘03 WINDSTAR, green exterior, tan cloth interior, power options, front/rear A/C-heat $3,995 DODGE ‘00 DURANGO, black/tan, 4 door, 4x4, 3rd seat, loaded, 146k miles $3,995 SAAB ‘97 900 4 door $1,995 CHEVY ‘90 CORSICA, 66K miles, 4 door $1,900

9999999

570-955-5792

NISSAN `08 XTERRA

Grey, Mint condition. 35K miles. New, allseason tires. Sirius radio. 2 sets of mats, including cargo mats. $18,400. Call 570-822-3494 or 570-498-0977

FREE PICKUP

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

412 Autos for Sale

KELLY

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

OLDSMOBILE `97 CUTLASS SUPREME Museum kept, never

driven, last Cutlass off the GM line. Crimson red with black leather interior. Every available option including sunroof. Perfect condition. 300 original miles. $21,900 or best offer. Call 570-650-0278

PONTIAC `04 VIBE

White. New manual transmission & clutch. Front wheel drive. 165k highway miles. Great on gas. Good condition, runs well. $3,000 or best offer 570-331-4777

PORSCHE `85 944

Low mileage, 110,000 miles, 5 speed, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD changer, leather interior, rear defroster, tinted windows, custom wheels, $8,000. (570) 817-1803 SUZUKI ‘10 SX4 4x4 6,000 miles. $14,000. ‘08 Ford F250, 4x4 4,000 miles, 4 door, 8 foot bed/with or without plow. $45,000. All showroom new! 570-826-0200 or 570-868-3968

VOLKSWAGEN ‘00 BEETLE 2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999

LAW DIRECTORY Don’t Keep Your Practice a Secret!

Call 829-7130 To Place Your Ad 310

Attorney Services

AFFORDABLE FEES Divorce DUI Adoption BANKRUPTCY debt relief agency helping people file bankruptcy IRS Tax Disputes Attorney Marjorie Barlow 570-344-6543

BANKRUPTCY

FREE CONSULT

Guaranteed Low Fees Payment Plan! Colleen Metroka 570-592-4796 DIVORCE No Fault $295 divorce295.com Atty. Kurlancheek 800-324-9748 W-B

310

Attorney Services

Bankruptcy $595 Guaranteed Low Fees www.BkyLaw.net Atty Kurlancheek 825-5252 W-B ESTATE PLANNING /ADMINISTRATION

Real Estate & Civil Litigation Attorney Ron Wilson 570-822-2345 Free Bankruptcy Consultation Payment plans. Carol Baltimore 570-822-1959 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Free Consultation. Contact Atty. Sherry Dalessandro 570-823-9006

570-825-7988

700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘10 Dodge Caravan SXT 32K. Silver-Black. Power slides. Factory warranty. $16,999 ‘09 Jeep Libery Limited Power sunroof. Only 18K. Factory Warranty. $19,599 ‘09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 Automatic, 24k Factory Warranty! $11,899 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS Only 18K! One Owner - Estate Sale. Factory Warranty. $11,999 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42k, 5 speed, AWD. Factory warranty. $12,999 ‘08 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4x4, Regular Cab, 63K, Factory Warranty $12,999 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 4 door, only 37K! 5 Yr. 100K factory warranty $11,499 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 60k. Factory warranty. $9,499 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX One owner, just traded, 65K. $12,799 ‘05 Suzuki Verona LX Auto. 64K. Factory warranty. $5,199 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,699 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY

FORD `02 FOCUS

Gold sedan, AM/FM stereo, A/C, very good condition. 79,000 miles. $3,500 570-655-3137 or 570-825-1869

AUTO SERVICE DIRECTORY

468

Auto Parts

470

Auto Repair

472

Auto Services

$ WANTED JUNK $ VEHICLES LISPI TOWING We pick up 822-0995

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

FREE PICKUP

570-574-1275

570-301-3602

CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR

BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602

OWNER: Frank Gubbiotti HEAD MECHANIC: Howard Balbach The Auto Lodge is a local family run business based on quality workmanship & honest business practices. The Auto Lodge provides all automotive needs for all types of vehicles.

VITO’S & GINO’S Like New Tires $15 & UP! Like New Batteries $20 & UP!

Inspections/ Emissions Tires Tune Ups Brakes General Maintenance

Carry Out Price

We gladly welcome back our old clients & warmly welcome new ones!! 570-270-0777 570-760-3714

Cars & Full Size Trucks. For prices... Lamoreaux Auto Parts 477-2562

1350 NORTH RIVER ST

288-8995

WANTED

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

PAGE 6C

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

w w w . va lleych evro let. co m

JA N UA RY

E Y T O OWW NN ER ER R LL O OYA TY Y YAA LL TY B C BO BO ONN U USS CA CAA SS H H

2012 C H E V Y

ON A L L ‘ 11 & ‘ 12 M ODEL S S EE DEA L ER FOR DETA IL S

MPG h wy

T T AA TTEN TT TE ENN TI TIIO ONN

MSR P

$22,7 55

E C CAA R RD D H HO OLL D DER ER RSS

AP R

2012 C HE V Y S O N IC L S 35

2012 C H E V Y

C O UP E

Stk.#12039,3.5L V 6 A utom atic,D ualZ one A ir C onditioning,Stabilitrak,Six-W ay Pow erD riverSeat, PW ,PD L ,T ilt,O nStar,X M Satellite R adio

$26,665 S TA R TIN G AT

1 5,999

L EAS E FOR O N LY

25,999

3 99

S TA R TIN G AT

S IL V E RAD O

E X TE N D E D C AB 4W D

Stk. #12257,4.8L V 8 A utom atic,Stabilitrak,A ir C ond itioning,D eep T inted G lass,L ocking R ear D ifferential,C ruise,Sid e Im p act A ir B ags MSR P

S TA R TIN G AT

$3 1 ,665

2011 C HE V Y

S IL V E RAD O

1500 4W D C RE W C AB

S TA R TIN G AT

25,999**

24,599

2012 C H E V Y TAH O E L T 4W D

Stk.#11808,V 8 AT ,A /C ,Stabilitrak,B edliner,R ailProtector, W heelH ouse L iner,M olded M ud F laps,H D F loor M ats

MSR P

$3 5,458 %% $ AP R

P ER M O.

Stk. #12294,5.3L V 8 6 Sp eed A uto.,P W ,P D L ,3rd R ow Seat,O nStar,X M Satellite R ad io,H eated Front & 2nd Seats,B ose Stereo & M ore! MSR P

S TA R TIN G AT

$51 ,828 S TA R TIN G AT

46,999*

3 0,999

F o rr77 2 M o s

C H E V Y S IL V E RAD O

1500 4W D RE G U L AR C AB

Stk. #12220,4.3L V 6 4 Sp eed A utom atic, A ir C ond itioning,L ocking R ear D ifferential,17” SteelW heels,Stabilitrak, B lack F old A w ay M irrors

65 65

1 6,7 95

2012

MPG h wy (EC O )

$1 7 ,450

S TA R TIN G AT

23 ,999

L S • L T • L TZ • E C O 42 MSR P

$28,1 25

MSR P

2012 C HE V Y C RUZE Stk. #12250

Stk. #12060,4.8L V 8,A ir C ond itioning,A M /F M Stereo,L ocking R ear D ifferential,16” W heel,F ull F loor C overing,C ustom C loth Seats

THE FIRS T E L E C TRIC C AR THAT RUN S O N M O RE THAN E L E C TRIC ITY

Stk.#11738

AP R AP F o rr77 2 M o s

2012 C H E V Y

UL TR AS O N IC P AR K AS S IS T

L S • LT • LT Z S TA R TIN G AT

MPG h wy

2012 C HE V Y V O LT

FW D & AW D

$3 0,280

1LT • 2LT • 1SS • 2SS C O N V E R T IB L E CAM AR O C O N V ER TIBL ES AV AIL ABL E

2011 C H E V Y TRAV E RS E

MSR P

Stk.#12088

21 ,999

AVAILABLE AVAILABLE

S TAR TIN G AT

MPG h wy

20 20

Stk.#12212,1.8L E C O T E C -V V T D O H C 4 C yl,A uto,Stabilitrak,X M R adio, A M /F M /C D ,PD L ,A /C ,R ear W iperW asher,Spoiler,O nStar

2500 C ARG O V AN

S TA R TIN G AT

22,999*

1 8,999*

2012 C HE V Y E X P RE S S

C AM ARO

L S • LT • LT Z • 4 C yl.• 6 C yl.

MSR P

MPG h wy (EC O )

2012 C H E V Y

IM P AL A

L S S E D AN

Stk.#12195

S TA R TIN G AT

AP AP R F o rr60M 60M o s

Hurry Limited Time Offer m os . on s elect m od els

Stk.#12006,2.4L D O H C A utom atic,A ir, R em ote K eyless E ntry,A M /F M /C D /M P3, PW ,PD L ,O nStar,X M Satellite

REDEEM YOUR “PL US -UP”EA RN IN GS HERE† A DDITIO N A L U P TO $3,000 TO W A RDS YO U R N EW V EH ICL E

F O R

E Q U IN O X

AW D AN D FW D

(ON SELECT M ODELS)

2012 C H E V Y

M AL IBU

1L S S E D AN

PLUS TRADE-IN BON US CASH G GMM

AllM a kes & M o d els Accep ted Fo r Tra d e- In Bo n u s Ca sh

AVAILABLE A VA I L A B L E

S TAR TIN G AT

IIN-STOCK N - S TO C K & IIN-BOUND N-BOUND

MSR P

$26,880

OVER OVER

1 100 00

21 ,999

A VA I L A B L E AVAILABLE IIN-STOCK N - S TO C K & IIN-BOUND N-BOUND

*Tax & Tags additional. Prices include all rebates. ** Prices include rebates, GM Loyalty bonus cash (must own/lease 1999 or newer GM vehicle to qualify) & trade-in bonus cash; Low APR in lieu of rebates †See dealer for specific details. Prior sales excluded. VOLT-Lease for 36 months, 12,000 miles per year, $399 per month plus tax & tags, $3,790 due at signing(includes down payment, security deposit & 1st month’s payment)Artwork for illustration only. Must take delivery by Jan. 31, 2012; Not responsible for typographical errors.

P R E-OW N ED SAV IN GS

2.9%

A P R

A V A ILA BLE O N SELEC T C ER TIFIED PR E-O W N ED

16,999* 2007-2010 CHE V Y COBA L TS

08 CH E V Y S IL V E RA DO 1500 E XT CA B $ #Z2558, O nly 22K M iles..................................

07 CHE V Y E QUIN OX XL S

#11786A , A W D, 43K M iles...............................

09 CHE V Y S IL V E RA DO 1500 L T W /CA P

2011 CH E V Y A V E O

L S •L S •CP E •S DN

17,999 $ 24,895*

E V E N M O RE V A L U E S 2003 BU ICK CE N TU RY CU S TO M S DN

08 CH E V Y IM P A L A L T

12,999* #12136A S ta rtin g A t $ 16,999* SA L E L OW $ * E XT CA B $ P R ICE 17,497* M IL E S , S S IC 2L T $ 12,450* 2008 CHE V Y S IL V E RA DO 1500 E XT CA B $ 19,985*

2006 P O N TIA C TO RRE N T A W D

#12048A , Sunroof......................................

2004 CH E V Y A V E O 5DR

#12081A , 32K M iles......................................

10 CH E V Y M A L IBU L T

10 999

#Z2447, 26K M iles........................................

07 CH E V Y CO L O RA DO L S

#Z2618, 4W D , O nly 22K M iles...........................

08 CH E V Y M A L IBU CL A

#Z2571

L OW M IL E S

#Z528B , 39K M iles........................................

08 G M C E N V O Y S L E

L OW A P R A V A IL A BL E

16,499* $ 28,995*

M A N Y TRU CK S A V A IL A BL E

22,995

#Z2611, 39K M iles........................................

09 P O N TIA C G 6 4DR

#11785A , 33K M iles......................................

10 G M C S A V A N A

A W D

#Z2585, 8 P assenger.....................................

08 CH E V Y E XP RE S S P A S S V A N

07 CH E V Y CO BA L T 2DR L S

07 G M C S IE RRA

#Z2480, L ow

19,900*

M iles........................................

#Z2518...................................................

1500 S L E

13,995

#Z2582 .....................................................

2008 JE E P S A H A RA W RA N G L E R 4W D $

23,487* 2011 CHE V Y HHR 2009 S UBA RU L E GA CY OUTBA CK A W D $16,854* L S 2010 H O N DA CIV IC 4DR $ 14,999* 2001 CH E V Y A S TRO V A N $ 10,995* 2000 M A ZDA B3000 S E 4X4 $ 7,999* #Z2540 2007 G M C S IE RRA DU M P TRU CK $ S ta rtin g A t 33,999* SA L E 2005 CH E V Y IM P A L A L S $ $ * 8,999* P R ICE , 2005 DO DG E CA RA V A N S XT $ 12,499* #Z2581, LTD , 33K M iles...............................

#12026A , O nly 50K M iles.................................

S ta rtin g A t

16,999

2008 S A TURN A URA

XR 4DR

L OW M IL E S

13 999

CHE V Y TRA IL BL A ZE RS

L S •L T

#Z2626...................................................

#11655B ......................................................

#11728A .................................................

2010 FO RD RA N G E R XL RE G CA B $ #Z2547A , 11K M iles......................................

#Z2432

#Z2600, 1 O w ner..........................................

08 CH E V Y A V E O H /B

#11872A , 34K M iles......................................

10 CH E V Y CO BA L T L S 4DR

#Z2615, O nly 8K M iles...................................

2005 P O N TIA C G RA N D A M S E

13,599*

#Z2476A , 44K M iles........................................

#Z2619, 4x4, 1 O w ner, 43K M iles......................

11 BU ICK L A CRO S S E CXL

14,999*

2006 G M C CA N YO N S L RE G CA B 4X4 $

#12172A A , 24K M iles..................................

#Z2558

23,958*

19,487* $ 25,180* $ 12,888* $ 13,950*

#Z2501..........................................................

S ta rtin g A t

#Z2627, O nly 14K M iles...............................

SA L E P R ICE

M IL E S

12,999*

#Z2517, 41K M iles........................................

08 CH E V Y CO L O RA DO CRE W CA B

ON LY

22K

SA L E P R ICE

L OW M IL E S

#Z2510A , 42K M iles....................................

#Z2504, 29K M iles........................................

08 G M C A CA DIA S L E A W D

7,995* $ 13,999* $ 4,999*

#12164A , O nly 59K M iles..................................

#12152A , 35K M iles, 1-O w ner..........................

SA L E P R ICE

S ta rtin g A t

14,900*

#11741A

L OW M IL E S

SA L E P R ICE

S ta rtin g A t

19,650*

7,999*

V IS IT US 24/7 AT W W W .V A L L E YCHE V ROL E T.COM

*Tax & Tags additional. Low APR to qualified customers. See dealer for details. Select vehicles may not be GM Certified. Photos may not represent actual vehicle. Prior use daily rental on select vehicles. Not responsible for typographical errors.

K EN W

A L L A CE’S

w w w .v alleyc hev r o let .c o m

V A L L EY CH EV R O L ET 601 KIDDER STREET, W ILKES-BA RRE, PA

821- 2772 • 1- 800- 444- 7172

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30-7:00pm; SATURDAY 8:30-5:00pm

THE BEST COVERAGE IN AMERICA. 100,000-M I L E 5 Y EA R P O W ER TR A IN L IM ITED W A R R A N TY

100,000-M I L E S

5 Y EA R S O F C O U R TESY TR A N SP O R TA TIO N

100,000-M I L E S

5 Y EA R S O F R O A D SID E A SSISTA N C E

W hichever com es first. See dealer for lim ited w arranty details.

F in d th e v eh ic le you w a n tto bu y from you r m obile d ev ic e! SCA N H E R E >

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

S E RV ICE H O U RS

OPEN SATURDAY 8AM - 12 NOON MON. - FRI. 8AM - 4:30PM 221 Conyngham Ave., Wilkes-Barre

570.821.2778

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 412 Autos for Sale

TOM DRIEBE

AUTO SALES

570-350-4541

9 S. Keyser Ave Taylor, PA 18517 Where Taylor meets Old Forge 02 Dodge 1500 RAM Conversion Van Fully equipped. See the USA in this beauty. 90K. Only $6,775 04 Chevy Tahoe This beauty is fully equipped & almost brand new. Reduced $17,850 99 Buick Century Custom 4 door. Air. Auto. New inspection. Gold in color. Only $2,375 01 Chevy Impala 4 door. V6. Air. Auto. Alloys. Like new. Bright Red. $4,675 00 Ford Tarus SE 4 door. Air. Auto. Alloys. Just traded. Now $3,975 00 Pontiac Grand Pre V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Moonroof. Local Trade. Just $5,875 02 Chrysler Sebring LXI 2 door. V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. A true sports car! 60K. Now $5,775 02 Buick Century Custom 4 door. V6. Auto. Air. Leather. 70K. Like New. $5,775 01 Pontiac Montana Van V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. 3rd row seating. Nice! $3,975 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 Cylinder. Auto. Air. Alloys. 4WD. New Inspection. Only $3,475 95 Chevy Blazer V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. 4WD. New inspection. Only $2,875 94 Oldsmobile Royale 88 4 door. V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. 60K. Inspected. $3,475

SPECIALIZING IN CARS UNDER $5,000

TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT 112K miles. Blue, 5

speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629

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

TOYOTA 09 COROLLA LE

Keyless entry, well equipped including alloy wheels $12,999

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

FORD ‘28 MODEL A Sport Coupe.

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

MERCEDES 1975

Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $1,300 or best offer 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

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

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

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

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

427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

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

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

CHEVY ‘89 2500 SCOTTSDALE Pickup Truck with

insulated refrigerated box, cooling unit. 5 speed, rebuilt 8 cylinder. $2,500. Box only an option. 570-333-4827

FORD `90 TRUCK

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

VOLVO `95 940 STATIONWAGON Looks and runs like new. Sun roof, CD loader, all power. 98,000 miles, $2,950, OBO 570-702-6023

VOLVO 850 ‘95 WAGON Runs good, air, automatic, fair shape. $1,800. 347-693-4156

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CADILLAC `77original COUPE 70,000

miles. Leather interior. Excellent condition. $2,500. Call 570-282-4272 or 570-877-2385

CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000

FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD

All original $12,000

MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL $24,000

MERCEDES ‘29

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

CHEVY`75 CAMARO 350 V8. Original

owner. Automatic transmission. Rare tuxedo silver / black vinyl top with black naugahyde interior. Never damaged. $6,000. Call 570-489-6937

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

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

17’ box. Excellent running condition. Very Clean. $4,300. Call 570-287-1246

GMC ‘98 SIERRA 3500 4WD Stake Side, 350 V8, Auto. 75,000 miles on current engine. 12' wood bed, body, tires, interior good. Excellent running condition. New generator, starter, battery. Just tuned and inspected. $6,900. Call 570-656-1080

439

Motorcycles

DAELIM 2006

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

439

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 7C Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 riding FLH.

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

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

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

LEXUS `06 GX 470

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

MOTO cc. GUZZI `03 1,100 1,900

miles. Full dress. Shaft driven. Garage kept. Excellent condition. $6000. Health Problems. Call 570-654-7863

POLARIS ‘00 VICTORY CRUISER 14,000 miles,

92 V-twin, 1507 cc, extras $6000. 570-883-9047

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548

CHEVY 05 SILVERADO

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

CHEVY 99 SILVERADO 4X4 Auto. V8. Bargain

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

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

SUNLINE SOLARIS `91

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

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

CHRYSLER 02 TOWN & COUNTRY V6. Like new!

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

FORD `04 EXPLORER

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

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 02 F150 Extra Cab. 6

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

FORD 04 F150

4x2. Nice Truck! $11,999

KELLY

NEWER 31-10-15 HANKOOK TIRES. 4WD, AUTO, POWER WINDOWS LOCKS. TRUCK RUNS LIKE NEW. 5 CYLINDER GREAT ON GAS HAVE LEER CAP & NERF BARS AND BED LINER, CD, AIR LIGHT BLUE WITH BLUE INTERIOR. $12,500 570-575-5087 OR 570-718-1834

CADILLAC `99 ESCALADE 97k miles. Black with beige leather interior. 22” rims. Runs great. $8,500 Call 570-861-0202

CHEVROLET `08 EQUINOX LT AWD. 92,000 miles.

V6. Silver. CD changer. Power locks. Keyless entry. $12,000 (570) 814-0462

shocks & exhaust. 4 wheel drive. 92,561 miles. Asking $3,200 or best offer (570) 823-0881

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘01 Electra Glide, Ultra Classic, many chrome accessories, 13k miles, Metallic Emerald Green. Garage kept, like new condition. Includes Harley cover. $12,900 570-718-6769 570-709-4937

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 V-ROD VRSCA

Blue pearl, excellent condition, 3,100 miles, factory alarm with extras. $10,500. or best offer. Tony 570-237-1631

bed with liner. Dark Blue. 98,400 miles. $5,500 or best offer 570-823-8196

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

CHEVY ‘03 SILVERADO

4x4. Extra clean. Local new truck trade! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

CHEVY ‘99 BLAZER

Sport utility, 4 door, four wheel drive, ABS, new inspection. $4200. 570-709-1467

JEEP 98 CHEROKEE SPORT

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

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

06 CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB Z71 78K MILES.

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

(570) 237-1082

442 RVs & Campers

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.

506 Administrative/ Clerical

SECRETARY POSITION

garage kept! Golden Anniversary - silver/black. New Tires. Extras. 19,000 miles. Must Sell! $10,000. 570-639-2539

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03 CHEVY `99 SILVERADO Auto. V6 Vortec. NIGHTTRAIN New rear tire. Very Standard cab. 8’

good condition. 23K miles. $8,500. Call 570-510-1429

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

‘03 Dyna Wide Glide Excellent condition -

GMC `05 SAVANA

1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $10,750. Call 570-474-6028

JEEP `03 Rare. LIBERTY5 SPORT.

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

LEXUS 08 RX350

Navigation. Back up camera. 45K miles. 4 WD.

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

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649

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

SUBARU `03 BAJA

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

SUZUKI `03 XL-7

85K. 4x4. Auto. Nice, clean interior. Runs good. New battery & brakes. All power. CD. $6,800 570-762-8034 570-696-5444

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

ALL JUNK CAR & TRUCKS WANTED Highest Prices Paid In Cash!!! FREE REMOVAL Call V&G Anytime 288-8995

JEEP 03 LIBERTY

4x4. Sunroof. Like new! $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

4x4. $10,999

KELLY

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

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

JEEPAuto. 04 LIBERTY V6.

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

RANGE ROVER ‘07 SPORT Supercharged

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

Experience in MS Office & QuickBooks. Detail-oriented. Knowledge of building trades helpful. Send resume to: HR 197 Courtdale Ave. Courtdale, PA 18704

512

Business/ Strategic Management

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

522

Education/ Training

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

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

FULL TIME COOK

Candidate must be skilled in cooking & preparation of food, interprets procedures & instructions regarding food service, equipment and preparation. Responsible for reviewing menus, food prep, coordinating food service & assisting with inventory. Excellent benefit package available. Apply to: c/o Times Leader Box 2900 15 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

DIESEL MECHANIC/ ROAD TECHNICIANS

Immediate opening for full time diesel mechanics/road technicians. 1st/2nd/3rd shifts available. WilkesBarre area. Must have own tools, PA class 8 inspection license preferred but not necessary. Competitive wage/ benefits. 401k. Call now: 570-592-0088 Openings for

OPERATOR QUALIFIED GAS PERSONS Wilkes-Barre,

Scranton and Williamsport area. 100% pre-employment drug testing. Competitive wages. Health, dental, vision, and 401k. Send resume to: Franchelli Enterprises, Inc. PO Box 1668 Plains, PA 18705 E.O.E.

SKILLED MECHANICS NEEDED $16/hour + commission & health benefits. ASE Certifications, Inspection & Emissions License Required. Come and apply for a long term position at a growing company. Call 570-820-0436 Today!

538

Janitorial/ Cleaning

JANITORIAL POSITION

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

HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL CHEVY `00 BLAZER JEEP 03 WRANGLER X Black. 1,800 miles. 6 cylinder. Auto. 2 door. New brakes, ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023

451

503

Accounting/ Finance

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE POSITION

Immediate opening for an experienced Accounts Receivable person. Responsibilities include allocation of payments, follow up, and collection; preparation of bank deposits, customer file maintenance, credit checks, and resolution of customer queries. Must be detail oriented with good communication and organizational skills. Send resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 2890 15 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

506 Administrative/ Clerical

SECRETARY

Exeter. Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 12 hours/week, afternoon/evenings. Email resume: fangelellapsyd @yahoo.com

A well-established expanding local manufacturer is looking for full-time cleaning help for 1st shift. Restrooms, offices, and ordering supplies. Must have valid drivers license. Benefits available including 401K. Applications can be obtained at: American Silk Mills 75 Stark Street Plains, PA 18705

Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified! 539

Legal

LEGAL SECRETARY Full time for

Kingston based general practice. Experience necessary. Please send resumes to: c/o Times Leader Box 2885 15 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

542

Logistics/ Transportation

GENERAL

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

West Side, semi retired & home makers welcome, will train. 570-288-8035

542

Logistics/ Transportation

CDL-A DRIVER

Gas field/landscape drivers plus hands on labor required. Operate dump trucks & load equipment on lowboy. Deliver to job site. Must operate skid steer excavator, hydro-seed truck, etc. Will plow in winter. Must have clean driving record and pass drug test. Top Wages Paid. Call Harvis Interview Service @ 542-5330. Leave message. Will send an application. Or forward resume: varsity.harvis@ gmail.com Employer is Varsity, Inc. No walk-ins. EOE

LOOKING TO GROW DRIVERS WANTED! CDL Class A Regional and OTR Routes Home daily Benefit package includes: paid holiday and vacation; health, vision, and dental coverage. Candidates must be 23 years of age with at least 2 years tractor trailer experience. Drivers paid by percentage. Applications can be filled out online at www.cds transportation.com or emailed to jmantik@cds transportation.com or you can apply in person at CDS Transportation Jerilyn Mantik One Passan Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-654-6738

545

Marketing/ Product

TELEMARKETING

Our Call Center is expanding in Wilkes-Barre. Immediate openings for day & night shifts. Excellent base rate + lucrative bonus plan. Call 570-825-9402

548 Medical/Health

COOK - FULL TIME Full Benefits

PERSONAL CARE AIDES FULL TIME - 3-11, PART TIME 7-3, & WEEKENDS ONLY H.S. DIPLOMA OR GED REQUIRED Please apply in person

Riverview Ridge 300 Courtright St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

Needed for senior male Alzheimer’s patient. Seeking energetic, compassionate, reliable, stable live-in caregiver 3 days/week Sunday-Wednesday. Must have at least 2 years experience with Alzheimer’s. Needs 24/7 supervision and care with most day to day activities. Some lifting may be required. Please call Brenda @ 655-7892. Medical Office Secretary/ Receptionist Experienced, full time. Send resume: c/o Times Leader Box 2905 15 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

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

RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PA

REGISTERED NURSE FULL TIME

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

RNS

Production/ Operations

FABRI-KAL CORPORATION Full-time positions

with competitive compensation and benefits. For Hazleton & Mountaintop Plants

•Industrial Electrician •Maintenance Mechanic •Material Handler/ Forklift EEO Employer

Drug & Alcohol Testing and background checks are conditions of employment. Apply in person Mon-Fri 8am-5pm By mail to: Fabri-Kal Corp. HR Dept 150 Lions Drive, Hazle Township PA 18202 By FAX 570-501-0817 Email – hrmail@hazleton. f-k.com

MACHINE OPERATOR FOR 2ND SHIFT

A well-established local manufacturer is looking for full time 2nd shift machine operator (2PM-10PM). Will train the right individuals. Must have valid drivers license. A comprehensive benefit package, which includes 401K. Applications can be obtained at:

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

Sales A Solid ServiceRelated Industry is seeking PROFESSIONALS with PROVEN sales success. Work for a 90 year old company with an excellent reputation and earn income potential of $80K or more! Salescareer2@ hotmail.com

569 Security/ Protective Services

SECURITY OFFICERS

Join Vector Security Patrol and become a name on a winning team. We have career opportunities for Security Officers and those wishing to begin a career in the security field with openings for Part Time hours in Wilkes-Barre and Noxen. Previous security experience a plus. EOE 800-682-4722

600 FINANCIAL 610

Business Opportunities

American Silk Mills 75 Stark Street Plains, PA 18705

METAL FABRICATION TAX REFUND COMING? INVEST IN SHOP FOREMAN (M/F) YOURSELF WITH Ability to supervise

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

USM

AEROSTRUCTURES CORP has immediate

openings for: Aerospace CNC/Pressbrake Setup/Operator Ability to setup and run CNC/Press Brake, this includes changing tooling and programming basic bend patterns based on drawings. Ability to factor feed rates using the latest tooling technology. Must have setup experience. Mechanical Assembler Ability to assemble and test structural mechanical systems on aerospace products at various levels. Send resume via email: r.delvalle@ usmaero.NET

560 Quality Assurance/Safety

QUALITY CONTROL

Manufacturer seeks inspector to test, analyze, maintain, compare and submit reports to achieve highest quality standards. Send resume: c/o The Times Leader Box 2910 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

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

566

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 702

Air Conditioners

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

708

Antiques & Collectibles

COCCIA FORD

LINCOLN

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

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

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

grmartin@ cocciacars.com

NOW HIRING: AUTO SERVICE TECHNICIANS Gateway Ford in Tunkhannock is expanding and we need 2 Experienced Technicians to join our service team. We offer health insurance, paid vacation and ford certified training. Call 570-836-3135 Email gtwford@epix.net Ask for Paul

708

Antiques & Collectibles

CLEAR COLORED BOTTLE, vintage from felch bros bottling works, Nanticoke, Pa size 1 pint 12 oz. in good condition , $5.00 570-735-6638 COMICS Golden Age Comics Captain Marvel Adventures #43 CGC Grade 8.0/Green Hornet Comics #30 CGC Grade 8.0 Both in Mylar Cases Still Sealed $225. & $275. 1960 Remco Fighting Lady in box, all parts intact, not working with batteries, can be repaired $75. 262-0363 PETE ROSE hand signed autographed bat photo of pete signing along with coa. $199. 851-1837 PHONOGRAPH RECORD LP COLLECTION 60S artists, excellent condition, discs & covers, approximate 300 albums$250. for all or will separate. 561-5432 PRECIOUS Moments figurines – 26 with boxes. All pieces for $100. OBO.570-868-5048 SEWING MACHINE. (1) Singer Vintage factory with sewing table $25. OBO. (1) Singer touch & sewing machine with sewing table. $20 OBO 570-824-7314 STAMP collecting supplies, black backed mounts, individual stamp sizes as well as strips, retails over $125 sell for $50. Old stamp collecting catalogues 1981 us SPECIALIZED $15. 1981 us., un., bRIT., cOMMONWEALTH 415. 1983 us., Canada, Gr. Britain & Commonwealth, UN $15. all excellent condition. 3 for $40. 570-823-6035

710

Appliances

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162 CONVECTION OVEN Ge Profile Stainless 30” built in oven. Never used or installed. $999. 570- 678-7075 DISHWASHER, portable, Kenmore, black with butcher block top, $200. 570-333-4494 MICROWAVE GE Profile over the range with added features. $100. Dishwasher Kenmore Elite. $90 Manuals included. All excellent condition. 570-814-5300. MICROWAVE. GE. Countertop, white. 1.4 cf, 1100 watts. Like new $35. 570-474-6028

NORTHEAST APPLIANCE

Used appliances starting at $125. Refrigerators, ranges, washers & dryers. 240 S. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-262-0126 WASHER & DRYER $100.00 570-855-5803

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

Apply to:

Needed immediately. Full time, part time & per diem positions. Covering Luzerne & Lackawanna counties. Competitive salary, mileage reimbursement. Pleasant working conditions. For interview call Superior Health Services at 570-883-9581

551

554

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544

WASHER/DRYER

Kenmore Elite. White. FRONT LOAD. Like new. Electric dryer. Storage drawer on bottom of each. $800 for both 570-261-5120 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

COINS: Buffalo nickels, 1 roll from the 20’s &30’s. All have dates, some mint marks. $40. 570-262-0708

BABY WALKER Baby walker with lights & music, hardly used $25. 570-735-6527.

512

Business/ Strategic Management

BOROUGH MANAGER The Borough of Berwick is currently accepting resumes for the position of Borough Manager. The Manager oversees planning, directing, and managing the activities of the Borough. The Manager shall have direct supervision over various departments including City Hall, codes enforcement, and public works. Other duties include grant writing, attendance at committee and council meetings, personnel management, budgeting, and other managerial tasks. Job descriptions can be picked up at Berwick City Hall, 1800 North Market Street, Berwick, PA 18603 or by visiting www.berwickborough.org. Applicants must have a Bachelors Degree in Business, Public Administration or a related field plus at least five years experience in a business setting. A Masters Degree or prior municipal government experience is preferred. Send resumes to Attn: Borough Manager Search Committee, no later than February 3rd at 12:00 PM. Resumes can also be sent via PDF format to jerialley@hotmail.com. There is a residency requirement within 15 miles of Borough line within 1 year of hire. EOE.

PAGE 8C 712

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

Baby Items

CHILD CARRIER Kelty Kids FC 3.0 frame child carrier like new! $100. 570-333-0470

716

Building Materials

KITCHEN CABINETS 10’ with counter top & sink $400. 30” bath room cabinet with sink $50. 570-301-8200 VANITY TOP solid surface 5’ X 22”, & undermount china sink. New. Bought wrong size. $375. call 570 288-9843

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

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

MEMORIAL SHRINE

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

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

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, women’s size 14. 3 pair slacks & 2 skirts, $10. Large, 10 tops and 1 skirt, $20. Like new. 570-474-6028

COAT

KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 COAT men’s allweather with zipout lining. New. Tan. Size 44. $65. 570-654-2657 COAT: Women’s size medium reversible Dennis Basso faux fur coat. Faux navy suede 1 side, faux brown fur on other. 3/4 length with hood. Purchased from QVC. $25. 905-5539 DESIGNER CLOTHES at Discount prices. Tired of traveling to the city for your favorite designers? Ellesse Boutique has them all. Wed., Fri. & Sat. 11 - 5 Thurs. 12 - 6 100 Wyoming Ave. Wyoming, PA JEANS men’s LL Bean Denim - flannel lined, never worn 38wx30l $25. 570-735-5274

730

Computer Equipment & Software

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

732

Exercise Equipment

ELLIPTICAL for saleExtreme performance Evolution model EE 120 with owners manual, barely used. $60. call 570-709-9863 EXERCISE BIKE, ergometer, arm action, computer, fan wheel, excellent condition $30. 570-735-0436 PROFORM BIKE & ELIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER PLUS PROFORM CROSSWALK (TREADMILL) 380 $250.00 570-829-2628 TEETER HANG UPS Inversion Table, like new. Can’t use anymore due to health condition. Paid $300, will sacrifice for $150. 836-0304 TOTAL GYM 1700 Like New. $100. 570-262-6052

548 Medical/Health

732

Exercise Equipment

YOGA accessories 1/4” hi density yoga mat never used in original wrap never opened. phthalate free. 74”x24” $18. 570-814-2773

742

Furnaces & Heaters

COAL STOVE Harman insert with accessories, 3 year old stainless steel chimney liner with cap. All for $500. Dimensions of coal stove 23 ½ H x 26 ¾” W x 10 ½” D. Plate will cover standard fireplace. 570-574-4816 WOOD STOVE Englander 2009 model 2000 sq. ft. heating cap. glass door excellent condition $450. 954-0577

744

Furniture & Accessories

BAKER’S RACK green metal with 2 wicker baskets for storage. Excellent condition, asking $100. Large living room lamps (2) brass base with cream colored shade, brand new asking $30 each or $50 for pair. 570-239-6011. BARSTOOLS. Director style, 4 high barstools. Backs & seats genuine leather cushions, beige in color, bronze iron frame. $200. 570-825-8655 BED FRAME & metal headboard, blue, twin size. FREE. 570-235-6056 BEDROOM FURNITURE: Hardwood Bunk Beds. Can be set up individually. $125. 2 Chest of Drawers, $50. 570-362-3626 BEDROOM SET: Queen size headboard & footboard. Includes dresser, hutch, mirror & nightstand. Dark pine. $125 or best offer. Call 570-899-9582 BEDS girls toddler $50. Boys Toddler bed $50. 570-417-2555 BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!! CHANDELIER Tiffany Chandelier. $70 Hunter Ceiling Fan. $30. 570-814-5300 COUCH medium brown. Excellent Condition. $75. 570-603-9597 DINING ROOM SUITE. Pennsylvania House, light cherry table, server, hutch, & five chairs. Excellent condition. $1,000, negotiable. 570-693-0141 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 4 1/2hx5 1/4 w. Looks brand new . Must see, asking $100. 570-235-6694 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 56wx71h, glass doors, 2 lights, $200. 570-735-5482 ENTERTAINMENT center solid oak, leaded glass door, 2 shelves, large bottom drawer, solid brass handles, 26” TV opening, like new $100. 592-4858

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

ASHLEY

NANTICOKE HOUSE SALE 1019 S. Chestnut St.

126 Brown Street, off Germania Street Sat., Jan 21st 7am-11am Upstairs. Tons of old stuff, toys, antiques, 1800’s books, bottles, household, Christmas, & more.

off Kosciuszko St. Fri., Jan. 20th 9-3 Sat, Jan. 21st. 9-3 Entire contents of 6 room home plus attic & basement. Kitchen table & chairs, bedroom set, two living room sets, telephone table, TV, twin & full beds, dressers, rocker, 2 wardrobes, vintage metal kitchen table, glassware, linens, books, Christmas, stereo, clothes, jewelry, buttons, pictures, Thunder Jet bike, attic stuff & tools. FOLLOW THE BRIGHT GREEN SIGNS.

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

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

CLARKS SUMMIT

PLYMOUTH

Waverly Twp. 33 Oakford Circle (Abington Rd to Oakford Rd) FRI, 1/20 & SAT 1/21 9am – 3pm OUTSTANDING SALE of large upscale home! Kitchen set, water cooler, 2 refrigerators, many small appliances, glassware, dishware, 150+ pieces Desert Rose, Haviland & Royal Doulton China, large dining room with hutch, living room, sofa, chairs, tables, lamps, mirrors, many pieces of art, books, Drexel office furniture, office supplies, 4 complete bedroom suites, loads of linens, men’s & women’s high end clothing, beautiful window treatments, curio cabinets, decorator items, Crosby English saddle & accessories, spin bike, treadmill, tanning bed, ping pong table, golf clubs, snorkeling equip., TVs, stereo equipment, records, cds, dvds, shelving, patio & outdoor furniture, holiday, filled tool room, electrical supplies, filled garage. Too much to list, all prices to sell. Sorry, no early birds.

248 Temperance Hill Road

SATURDAY, JAN-21 8:00-4:00

DIRECTIONS: MAIN TO FRANKLIN TO LEFT ON L EE TO R IGHT ON T EMPERANCE H ILL RD. Entire contents of home, including beautiful mahogany dining room set, curio cabinet, like new Lazy Boy sofa, like new Lazy Boy recliner, nice bedroom set and other bedroom furniture, oak jewelry chest, jewelry, prints and paintings, china sets, glassware, lots of kitchenware, holiday items, basement items and much more! CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED!

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

WEST PITTSTON

HANOVER TWP. 5 Maple Street Saturday, Jan. 21 9am-5pm 2 bedroom suites, dining room set, living room furniture, cooking items, holiday items & more!

599 Shawnee St. Friday & Saturday January 20 & 21 10am 4pm Estate Cleanout!!!! End tables, coffee tables, dresser, table and chairs, clothes, linens, kitchen items, holiday decorations, craft supplies. All priced to sell!!!

WEST WYOMING FLEA MARKET AVAILABLE INSIDE & OUT ACRES OF PARKING OUTSIDE SPACES - $10 INSIDE SPACES $60 AND UP (MONTHLY)

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

177 Main Street Fri., Jan 20th, 10-5 Sat., Jan. 21th, 10-4 Furniture, household items, tools, golf clubs, & much, much more!

HEADBOARD light cherry queen size solid light cherry headboard. New, moving used 3 months paid $400 selling for $100. 570-654-1691

MATTRESS SALE

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

548 Medical/Health

The Jewish Home of Eastern PA, a leader in long-term care, has an immediate need for a

WYOMING

NANTICOKE

RN NURSING SUPERVISOR on 3rd shift, Full Time (11:00pm-7:30am)

• Long term care and Supervisory experience preferred • Outstanding benefit and salary package • Every other weekend and rotating holidays required • Conveniently located off I-81 in Scranton

Contact Colleen Knight, Nursing HR Coordinator at 344-6177 ext.140 or send resume to:

The Jewish Home of Eastern PA 1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18510 Email: cknight2@frontier.com EOE

468

FREE PICKUP

570-574-1275

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

CABINET 4 cabinet sliding shelves, brand name, Saranac, brand new. $50. 788-1571 FRAME Marquis walnut 43 1/2x31 3/4 picture 24 1/4x 36 5/8. Excellent condition $50 OBO. 570-406-7269

FREE AD POLICY

GARDEN TRACTOR, Craftsman 25HP. 54” mowing deck, bagger. Mows forward & reverse. $1,870. 570-474-5571

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

754

Machinery & Equipment

LOG SPLITTER, 5 ton, electric, Excellent condition. Works good. $200. 570-606-9705 LOG SPLITTER, Troy Bilt 27-ton, 3 years. old, 160 cc Honda engine. Barely broke in. Asking $800. Call 570864-3456 Evenings.

The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. LEATHER CASES 3 sample leather cases for products a sales person carries several brief cases all in good condition total $120. A must see or make offer. 570-788-6654

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

MINI BIKE ‘07 Baja Warrior recoil start (like a lawn mower) top speed 25 mph. for off road use only. $450. 472-3440

548 Medical/Health

R.N. POSITIONS

Staff Development, Evening Supervisor, & Experienced Unit Managers Come In and See All that is new at

Kingston Commons 615 Wyoming Avenue Kingston, PA 18704 Or email resume to: Cparsons@ageofpa.com E.O.E./ Drug free work place

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

NURSING CNA

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

LPN

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified!

Auto Parts

468

Auto Parts

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!

NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035

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

TIRES: 4 matching Bridgestone Blizzak 16” Studless DM-Z3 snow tires. 225/ 70R16 102Q -Used 3 seasons on 4WD Hyundai. Good tread . Purchased from Kost Tire for $600. Selling now for $150. 371-3699 VHS MOVIES children’s Olsen twins 3 pack $20. 5 Disney movies $5. each. HONDA CAR RIMS 4 pair 15” will fit any model Accord, Civic & Del-Sol cars. Brand new $250. or OBO. 570-239-6011 WINE JUGS. 25 One gallon glass. $15 for all. 825-3408

762

Musical Instruments

HONER HW200 Acoustic Guitar/ Korg GA-1 Electronic tuner/compact sheet music stand. All slightly used in boxes. great condition. $150. 570-262-0363

766

Office Equipment

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

768

Personal Electronics

TELEPHONE, Mobile 1993 Motorola cellular one. Carry type. New in box. $25. 826-1415

770

Photo Equipment

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

776 Sporting Goods BOW Hoyt Reflex compound, camouflage, right handed. Excellent condition. 29” adjustable draw length, 60-70lbs adjustable draw strength. Comes with peep sight, vibration dampeners, 3 pin glow in the dark Truglo bow sight, bow wrist sling, bow stabilizer, removable Truglo bow quiver, and bow whisker biscuit rest. $200. OBO 570-510-0503 ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT. 2 hand auger, 7 tip-ups, 2 jig poles, 2 ice scoops, ice cleats. $125 for all. 570-826-1415

PERSONAL CARE NURSE AIDE

Per Diem Available All Shifts

Competitive salary and compensation package which includes health insurance including Vacation, sick time and personal days, 403B retirement, credit union, tuition reimbursement. Partial Benefits available for part-time employees. If you are interested in joining a compassionate and professional organization, fax resume to 570-674-3132; email to: hresources@mcnu. org, apply in person at Mercy Center, Lake Street, Dallas; or call 570-675-2131 ext. 378.

Tools

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

786 Toys & Games KITCHEN – Step 2 Lifestyle Party Time with accessories. 42”h x 37”w. $40. SWEET STREETS 7 houses with accessories, + Sweet Streets town floor layout. All pieces for $40. 868-5048 THOMAS THE TANK table, tracks & trains $100. 570-417-2555

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

BUYING SPORT CARDS Pay Cash for

baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports. Sets, singles & wax. 570-212-0398

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

The Video Game Store 28 S. Main W.B. Open Mon- Sat, 12pm – 6pm 570-822-9929 / 570-941-9908

$$ CASH PAID $$ VIDEO GAMES & SYSTEMS Highest $$ Paid

Guaranteed Buying all video games & systems. PS1 & 2, Xbox, Nintendo, Atari, Coleco, Sega, Mattel, Gameboy, Vectrex etc. DVD’s, VHS & CDs & Pre 90’s toys,

The Video Shopping for a Game Store new apartment? 1150 S. Main Scranton Classified lets Mon - Sat, you compare costs 12pm – 6pm without hassle 570-822-9929 or worry! Doyouneedmorespace? Get moving A yard or garage sale with classified! in classified POOL TABLE American Heritage is the best way 7’ oak & slate Biltocleanoutyourclosets! liard table with blue You’re in bussiness cloth, includes wall rack, 4 cues & with classified! bridge. Excellent condition, buyer must move $899. 570-474-2206

POOL TABLE bar room size slate pool table. $800. Call Jack 570-824-9166 POOL TABLE barley used $75. 570-417-5256 UNICYCLE Sun unicycle with 24” tire. New/excellent condition. $40. 570-868-5048

Per Diem All Shifts

DIETARY

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

VANITY with mirror & 2 glass shelves. Excellent condition. $25.. Adult walker. Like new. $15. 570-735-6527.

All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted

BAND SAW 12” Craftsman, Rockwell drill press, Craftsman power table saw. 10” Craftsman belt & disc sander, all standing units $800. package deal. 570-822-8646

PM Dishwasher

Mattress Guy

SOFA BED LIKE NEW - $250.00 570-829-2628

784

SEWING machine Singer in cabinet, attachments + 18 discs for various patterns $50. 570-474-6028

Highest Prices Paid In CA$H

752 Landscaping & Gardening

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

330 E Ridge Street Saturday 9am-4pm Contents to include PA House Chairs & Table, Sofa, Small Round Table, Depression & other Glassware, Fostoria Lamps, Exercise Equipment, Mirrors, Lift Chair, Pictures, loads of Craft Items, Kitchenware, Holiday items, Washer, Dryer & much more. HOUSE IS LOADED!

920 S. Market St Saturday, 8am-4pm (Limited Admittance) Washer, dryer, refrigerator, kitchen set, chairs, tables, linens, lamps, sofa beds, sewing machine, TV’s, desks, oak china closet, cedar chest, bedroom furniture, crib, high chair, porch swing, records, tools, brass ware, utensils, flatware, fishing ice auger & more!

LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED!

NANTICOKE

758 Miscellaneous

ANTIQUES & FURNISHINGS

OPEN SPACE YEAR ROUND

LUZERNE

758 Miscellaneous

WYOMING

6th Street

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

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

TWO VOUCHERS for Myrtle Beach National West Golf Course. Valid anytime, never expire. Good for two greens fees including cart rental. Great deal, $100! (570) 814-4643

780

Televisions/ Accessories

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

288-8995

WANTED JEWELRY

Engineering

524

Engineering

TV 32” Quasar color with original remote $35. 570-868-5450

524

805

Birds

PARROTS

Many for adoption All personalities &

sizes. Cages available. MyHouseOf Wings.com or email MyHouseOfWings@ Hotmail.com Pat: 570-735-4316 Bob: 570-289-8675

810

Cats

CAT/ADULT neutered, spayed, loving, kids & people friendly, urgent, would bring. 570-977-9167

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

824-4172, 9-9 only KITTENS (3) free to good home. 570-575-9984

815

MATERIALS ENGINEER The position will lead R&D efforts to create new products, blending the optimal materials to achieve the product performance required to meet customers’ needs and to expand our sales into new markets. The candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing development trials, lab and field testing of new formulations, and working closely with Marketing to ensure the product is aligned with customer requirements. The position requires working with suppliers on materials and processes, applying knowledge of material science to implement material changes to attain design objectives, and creating alternative formulations to deliver the most effective balance of cost and performance. Candidate will be responsible for all aspects of taking a new formulation from development to production. Qualifications A minimum of a BS in Materials or Chemical Engineering with Five (5) years of plastics formulation experience is required. Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office suite is required. Experience in plastics compounding and/or foam extrusion is a plus. TECHNICIANS Extrusion experience a plus. High School Diploma or GED required as well as ability to work well in teams. We offer full benefits and an employer-matched 401K. Qualified individuals should apply on-line at: www.highwood-usa.com/employment.html or to 87 Tide Road, Tamaqua PA 18252

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

1100 Walnut Street Great starter or investment home. Nice neighborhood. Property sold in as is condition. MLS#11-215. $23,000 (570) 885-6731 (570) 288-0770

CROSSIN REAL ESTATE

ASHLEY

Dogs

PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address

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

This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS

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

ENGLISH YELLOW LABRADOR PUPPIES

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 $65,000 Call Theresa Eileen R. Melone Real estate 570-821-7022 AVOCA

AKC Reg. Family raised, wormed, shots, etc. $475. 717-933-4037

GERMAN SHEPHERD

AKC Registered. 1 year old female. Great disposition & good with children. Unable to care for. $300.00 570-693-2218

LAB-BOXER MIX PUPS Well socialized, health records. $75 each 570-765-1846

MALTESE MIX PUPS & LHASA-APSO

MIX PUPPIES. Small, no shedding. $250 each. 570-765-1122

PUG PUPPY

30 Costello Circle Fine Line construction. 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Colonial. Great floor plan, master bedroom, walk in closet. 2 car garage, fenced in yard. 2 driveways, above ground pool For additional info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3162 $248,500 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

AVOCA

SCHNAUZER PUPPIES

Engineering

Highwood USA is a rapidly growing plastics extrusion company located in Hometown, PA. We currently have openings for a Seasoned Materials Engineer and Technicians.

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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

Six month old male, very good with kids. Free crate. $350. 570-328-1528

Mercy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employers

524

800 PETS & ANIMALS

WILKESBARREGOLD

(570)48GOLD8 (570)484-6538

Highest Cash PayOuts Guaranteed Mon-Sat 10am -6pm C l o s e d S u n d a ys

1092 Highway 315 Blvd (Plaza 315) 315N .3 miles after Motorworld

We Pay At Least 80% of the London Fix Market Price for All Gold Jewelry

London PM Gold Price

Jan. 19: $1,655.00 Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com

Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

Excellent blood lines. Born Christmas Day. Hypoallergenic breed, does not shed. 2 males black & tan. 4 females - 2 white, 2 brindle (silver & white). See and choose your puppy now! Ready to go week of 2/26. Males $700. Females $800. $200 deposit. Breed requires total bonding with new owner. Puppies must be placed between 10 and 12 weeks of age. 570-843-5040

SHIH-TZU MIX PUPPIES

Parents on premises Shots Current. $400 570-250-9690 Poms, Yorkies, Maltese, Husky, Rotties, Golden, Dachshund, Poodle, Chihuahua, Labs & Shitzus. 570-453-6900 570-389-7877

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

AVOCA Renovated 3 bedroom, 2 story on corner lot. New roof & windows. New kitchen, carpeting & paint. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace & garage. All appliances included. A MUST SEE. $119,000. 570-457-1538 Leave Message

Boat? Car? Truck? Motorcycle? Airplane? Whatever it is, sell it with a Classified ad. 570-829-7130

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 906 Homes for Sale

906 Homes for Sale

BEAR CREEK

BACK MOUNTAIN

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 9C

906 Homes for Sale

DALLAS

DURYEA Cute 2 story, 2 bed-

EXETER 1021 Wyoming Ave

EXETER REDUCED

HANOVER TWP Modern 3 bedroom. 1 1/2 bath. Driveway. Gas heat. Lease. No pets. No smoking. $750 + utilities. Call Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

HANOVER TWP.

room 1 bath home. $15,000 570-780-0324 570-947-3575

1215 Mountain Rd. Well maintained ranch home set on 2 acres with apple trees on property. This home offers 3 bedrooms, sunroom & enclosed porch. Lower level with brick fireplace. 2 car garage. $172,500 MLS# 11-2436 Call Geri 570-696-0888

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

BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland

529 SR 292 E For sale by owner Move-in ready. Well maintained. 3 - 4 bedrooms. 1 ¾ bath. Appliances included. 2.87 acres with mountain view. For more info & photos go to: ForSaleByOwner.com Search featured homes in Tunkhannock. $275,000. For appointment, call: 570-310-1552

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

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

Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! 566 Sales/Business Development

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

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

1360 Lower Demunds Rd. A grand entrance leads you to this stunning Craftsman style home on 11+ acres complete with pond, stream & rolling meadows. This dramatic home is in pristine condition. The 2 story great room with stone fireplace & warm wood walls is one of the focal points of this home. Offers modern kitchen/baths, formal dining room & family room. Recently built 3 car garage with guest quarters above is a plus. You’ll spend many hours on the large wrap around porch this Fall, Spring & Summer overlooking your estate. Rarely does a home like this come on the market. MLS# 11-1741. $499,000 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

566 Sales/Business Development

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 Apply in person to: Blake Gagliardi, Sales Manager Rick Merrick, Sales Manager

601 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre

522

Education/ Training

522

Education/ Training

DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT - EOE www.dallassd.com

• Special Education Aides - Classroom Aide - Personal Care Assistants

• Hall Monitors –

138 White Birch Ln Charming two story on nice lot features, living room, dining room with hardwoods, modern Oak kitchen, first floor family room, 4 large bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Deck overlooking level rear yard. 2 car garage. Gas heat, Central air. (11-3115) $310,000 Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422

503

Accounting/ Finance

503

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 Motivated Seller! $179,500 Call Jim Banos COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-991-1883

DUPONT SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195 DALLAS

211 Hillside One Enjoy the comforts & amenities of living in a beautifully maintained townhouse, 3/4 Bedrooms, family room with fireplace out to deck. Bright & airy kitchen, finished lower level, Tennis, Golf & Swimming are yours to enjoy & relax. Maintenance free living. PRICE REDUCED! $210,000 MLS# 10-1221 Call Geri 570-696-0888

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

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

23 Rice Court If you've reached the top, live there in this stunning 3,900 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 4 bath home in a great neighborhood. Offers formal living room, dining room, 2 family rooms, florida room, and kitchen any true chef would adore. Picture perfect condition. The basement is heated by a separate system. SELLER PROVIDING HOME WARRANTY. MLS#11-1005 $349,900 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

DALLAS

400 Shrine View Elegant & classic stone & wood frame traditional in superb location overlooking adjacent Irem Temple Country Club golf course. Living room with beamed ceiling & fireplace; large formal dining room; cherry paneled sunroom; 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths & 2 powder rooms. Oversized in-ground pool. Paved, circular drive. $550,000 MLS# 11-939 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

Dallas High School

For clearance information and to download a district application, refer to the district web site, www.dallassd.com, Employment page. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, district application, references, letters of recommendation, Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances and any other supporting materials to: Mr. Frank Galicki, Superintendent, Dallas School District, PO Box 2000, Dallas, PA 18612. DEADLINE: January 24, 2012 or until the positions are filled.

NEW PRICE!

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

DURYEA 314 Edward St

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

DURYEA

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

DURYEA

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 $64,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

DALLAS DURYEA

Local industry-leading manufacturer seeks a Purchasing Agent/Buyer. This position ensures appropriate product levels for the supplies and materials necessary for production. This individual is also responsible for supplier relationships, purchasing strategies, inventory control and price negotiation. Must be able to communicate in a timely manor delays, changes or other concerns that impact the manufacturing floor, quality or engineering areas. The successful candidate has 5 years experience in purchasing; self motivated, able to work in a fast paced environment, has the ability to multitask; is highly organized; has strong business writing skills and is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience working in a manufacturing/assembly facility preferred. International purchasing a plus. We offer a competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and salary history to:

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

Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

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

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

EXETER TWP. EXETER 105 Cedar Street Price Reduced! $50,000

EDWARDSVILLE 192 Hillside Ave

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

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

Great starter home in a great neighborhood, off street parking, upgraded electric, newer roof, replacement windows & 2nd floor laundry. MLS 10-4130 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195

311 Lockville Rd Stately brick 2 story, with in-ground pool, covered patio, finished basement, fireplace, wood stove 3 car attached garage, 5 car detached garage with apartment above. MLS#11-1242 $719,000 Call Joe or Donna, 613-9080

(570) 288-6654 HANOVER TWP. 10 Lyndwood Ave

3 Bedroom 1.5 bath ranch with new windows hardwood floors finished basement 2 car garage and a finished basement. MLS 11-3610 $154,900 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100 HANOVER TWP.

27 Spring St Great home. Great location. Great condition. Great Price. MLS#11-4370 $54,900 Call Al Clemonts 570-371-9381

FORTY FORT 4 Sunset Court

Smith Hourigan Group 570-714-6119

EXETER

HANOVER TWP.

Accounting/ Finance

Purchasing Agent/Buyer

DURYEA REDUCED!

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

263 Lawrence St Recently updated, this 4 bedroom home offers modern kitchen with Oak cabinets, 2 baths, deck with a beautiful view of the Valley, fenced in yard and finished lower level. All appliances included. A must see. MLS#11-4434 $ 92,000 Call Christina @ (570) 714-9235

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified!

Must see! Located in a private cul-desac. Large enclosed front porch, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage. REDUCED! $139,000 MLS 11-2824

EDWARDSVILLE

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

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

EXETER

Towne & Country Real Estate Co.

Call Kathie 570-288-6654 FORY FORT

Great Walnut street location. 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms. wall to wall carpet. Gas heat. 2 car garage. Deck & enclosed porch. MLS 11-2833 $89,900 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

EDWARDSVILLE

274 Hillside Ave. PRICED TO SELL. THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE. Great starter home in move in condition. Newer 1/2 bath off kitchen & replacement windows installed. MLS11-560. $52,000 Roger Nenni EXT. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

EXETER

EDWARDSVILLE

Great multi-family home. Fully rented double block offers large updated rooms, 3 bedrooms each side. Nice location. MLS 114390 $129,900 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

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

122-124 SHORT ST. OUT OF THE FLOOD ZONE! Very nice double-block on a quiet street. Good income property for an investor or live in one side & rent the other to help with a mortgage. #122 has living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. #124 has living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths & a family room with free-standing fireplace. Off-street parking on one side. Taxes are currently $1,516 on assessed value of $68,700. MLS#11-3694 PRICE REDUCED TO $59,900 Mary Ellen & Walter Belchick 570-696-6566

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

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

570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130! HANOVER TWP.

HANOVER

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

476 Wyoming St. Nice 3 bedroom single home. Gas heat. COnvenient location. To settle estate. Reduced to $34,900 Call Jim for details

187 South Street 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, modern kitchen, security system, beautifully landscaped patio, pond & above ground pool. Great neighborhood! Close to major highways. MLS #11-2370 $124,500 Call Debra at 570-714-9251

577 Nanticoke St. Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 story home in quiet neighborhood. This home features an enclosed patio with hot tub, enclosed front porch, walk up floored attic with electric. 2 coal stoves and much more. All measurements approximate. MLS 10-4645. $80,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770 HANOVER TWP.

94 Ferry Road Nice vinyl sided 2 story situated on a great corner fenced lot in Hanover Twp. 2 bedrooms, 2 modern baths, additional finished space in basement for 2 more bedrooms or office/ playrooms. Attached 2 car garage connected by a 9x20 breezeway which could be a great entertaining area! Above ground pool, gas fireplace, gas heat, newer roof and “All Dri” system installed in basement. MLS #11626. $119,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

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

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

570-735-1487 750

Jewelry

750

Jewelry

JACKO’S

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.

WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

570-855-7197

570-328-3428

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke

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

HANOVER TWP.

Fantastic view from the deck and patio of this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath vinyl sided 2 story home. Four years young with so many extras. A dream home! MLS# 11-2429 $299,900 Call Florence 570-715-7737

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

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

906 Homes for Sale HANOVER TWP.

* NEW LISTING! * 3-story home with 4 car garage. Hardwood floors, sun parlor with magnificent leaded glass windows, 4 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with pantry, formal dining room, gas heat. MLS #11-4133 $84,500 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

HARDING

2032 ROUTE 92 Great Ranch home surrounded by nature with view of the river and extra lot on the river. Large living room and kitchen remodeled and ready to move in. Full unfinished basement, off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-79 $78,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

HARVEYS LAKE

HANOVER TWP. KORN KREST

322 Spring Street Out of the flood area. 2 family home. One with 2 bedrooms, the other with 3 bedrooms. Needs TLC. 50x125ft lot. Walking distance to schools grade 7-12, kindergarten & 1st. Reduced to $45,000.

Kwiatkowski Real Estate 570-825-7988 HANOVER TWP. LIBERTY HILLS

NEW ON THE MARKET! All brick & stone English Tudor on Corner Lot Breathtaking Views! 3 bedrooms, finished lower level, attached 2 car garage. In ground pool. Gas heat & central air. Must See! $385,000. 570-822-8704 or 570-498-5327 HANOVER TWP.

2 story in good condition with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, eat-in kitchen, 2 car garage, fenced yard & new gas heat. REDUCED TO $39,900 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

HANOVER TWP. REDUCED

Pole 165 Lakeside Drive A truly unique home! 7,300 sq.ft. of living on 3 floors with 168' of lake frontage with boathouse. Expansive living room; dining room, front room all with fireplaces. Coffered ceiling; modern oak kitchen with breakfast room; Florida room; study & 3 room & bath suite. 5 bedrooms & 4 baths on 2nd. Lounge, bedroom, bath, exercise room & loft on 3rd floor. In-ground pool & 2story pool house. Air on 3rd floor. $1,149,000 MLS# 10-1268 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

HUGHESTOWN REDUCED

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

HUGHESTOWN REDUCED 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

HANOVER

Multi-family. large 3 unit building, beautifully updated apartments. Two 3 bedroom apartments & one efficiency apartment. Great location also offers street parking. This is a must see. $139,900. MLS 114389. Call/text for Details Donna Cain 570-947-3824

JENKINS TWP 1252 Main St. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Dry Finished Walk-Out Basement Single Car Garage $60,000 Call Vince 570-332-8792

PAGE 10C

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

906 Homes for Sale

JENKINS TWP 2 Owen Street

KINGSTON 68 Bennett St

LAFLIN

LUZERNE

This 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home is in the desired location of Jenkins Township. Sellers were in process of updating the home so a little TLC can go a long way. Nice yard. Motivated sellers. MLS 11-2191 $89,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

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

13 Fordham Road Totally remodeled custom brick ranch in Oakwood Park. This home features an open floor plan with hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, kitchen, formal living & dining rooms, family room, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, office with private entrance, laundry room on first floor, tons of closets and storage areas, walk-up attic, great finished basement with fireplace, builtin grill, in-ground pool, cabana with half bath, an oversized 2-car garage & a security system. Renovations include new: windows, gas furnace, central air, electrical service, hardwood floors, Berber carpeting, freshly painted, updated bathrooms & much, much, more. $399,700 Call Donna 570-613-9080

459 Bennett St. Very nice 5 bedroom, 2 story home in nice area of Luzerne. Off street parking for 4 cars. 1st floor master bedroom & laundry. Replacement windows on 2nd floor. 5 year young full bath. Modern kitchen w/breakfast bar, oak cabinets. Basement always DRY! All measurements approximate MLS11-3745 $122,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

JENKINS TWP.

21 Spring St. 2 or 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Large fenced yard with shed, 50x200’ lot. 3 off street parking spaces. By Owner $99,900 570-825-9867

JENKINS TWP.

4 Widener Drive A must see home! You absolutely must see the interior of this home. Start by looking at the photos on line. Fantastic kitchen with hickory cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and tile floor. Fabulous master bathroom with champagne tub and glass shower, walk in closet. 4 car garage, upper garage is partially finished. The list goes on and on. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-210 $389,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

JENKINS TWP.

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

KINGSTON

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

Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130

KINGSTON 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

LAFLIN

210 Beechwood Dr Rare brick & vinyl tri-level featuring 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family room with fireplace, rear patio, sprinkler system, alarm system & central air. MLS#11-2819 $199,000 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080

MOSCOW 331 Gudz Road

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

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

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

KINGSTON

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

Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195

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

KINGSTON 58 S. Welles Ave

Large charmer had been extensively renovated in the last few years. Tons of closets, walk-up attic & 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

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

KINGSTON

5 Rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath; central air, rear patio; 1-car garage all on a fenced lot. $139,900 Call Donna 570-613-9080

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

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.

COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE

Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

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

(570) 288-6654

LUZERNE

P E N D I N G

PITTSTON

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

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified!

906 Homes for Sale

PITTSTON TWP.

PLAINS

SHAVERTOWN

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

PITTSTON TWP. REDUCED

PITTSTON

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

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

Meticulously maintained ranch home in convenient Mountain Top location. Features include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, charming foyer entrance, bright & beautiful living room, dining room opens to modern eat-in kitchen, new sun room addition, large family room, manicured lawn with beautiful hardscape in front. Large shed, large unfinished basement with half bath. MLS#11-3607 $159,900 Chris Jones 570-696-6558

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

East Noble Street Nice two family on the east side. Gas heat. Detached 2 car garage. Affordable @ $69,500. Call Jim for details TOWNE & COUNTRY R.E. CO. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 NANTICOKE Reduced - $89,000

25 Shea St CAPE ANN: Large & Bright, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, Carrara glass bathroom, finished lower level, family room (knotty pine) with bar. Oil heat, very large lot. Estate. View the mountains from the front porch. #112970. BIG REDUCTION! NEW PRICE $89,000 Go To The Top... Call JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481 PITTSON

NEW PRICE 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms & bath, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, new windows, gas heat. MLS # 11-4369 $74,500 Call Donna 570-613-9080

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

PITTSTON

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

S L

Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2

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

570-885-1512

PLAINS

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

PITTSTON REDUCED!

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

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

PLAINS

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

LUXURY TOWNHOME New construction: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, large entry with cathedral ceiling, upstairs laundry. Oak kitchen cabinetry, granite counters & stainless steel whirlpool appliances. Open floor plan is great for entertaining. Upgrades include hardwood floors & gas fireplace. Two walk-in closets & master suite with private bath features cherry/ granite double vanity, jetted tub. Attached garage, full basement, a great location; minutes to I-81 & Turnpike off 315, 7.5 miles north of Mohegan Sun.

READY FOR OCCUPANCY

Call Susan at 877-442-8439

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

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

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

Enjoy the quiet life in this spacious 3 bedroom home on double lot. Features hardwood floor in dining room, covered patio, oversized 2 car garage, family room with fireplace & finished, walk out basement with another fireplace. MLS# 11-1873 $160,000 Michael Slacktish 570-760-4961

Signature Properties SHAVERTOWN

* NEW LISTING! * Great space in this 2-story coveted Dallas neighborhood! Lots of oak on 1st floor, door, moldings, kitchen, beams; finished basement, 3-season room, bonus room on 2nd floor with computer nook. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, office on 1st floor, dual heat/air units. MLS#11-4064 $349,900 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

PLAINS TOWNSHIP

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130! SHICKSHINNY

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 Reduced $109,900 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

408 Cragle Hill Rd. This is a very well kept Ranch home on 6 acres, central air, rear patio and 1 car garage. This is a 3 parcel listing. MLS 11-4273 $157,900 Jackie Roman 570-288-0770 Ext. 39 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 SWEET VALLEY 570 Grassy Pond Rd

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

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

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

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

Nice country bi-level on 40 acres with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen, living room, family room, office & laundry room plus attached oversized 2 car garage with workshop, rear deck & 3 sheds. Borders state game lands. MLS 11-1094. $319,900 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141

SWOYERSVILLE

SCRANTON

RUNDLE STREET

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

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

OUT OF FLOOD ZONE Estate. Nice brick front ranch home on a corner lot. 1 car attached garage, circle driveway, central air. 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath with 2 showers, Full basement with brand new water proofing system that includes a warranty. Great location. MLS 11-2127 $108,500 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

SWOYERSVILLE

REDUCED TO $199,900

Luxurious End Townhouse

PLAINS

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

20 Maple Drive An immaculate 4 bedroom split level situated on a .37 acre manicured lot in a quiet neighborhood. Features include a Florida room with wet bar & breakfast area, spacious eat-in kitchen with sliders to deck/ patio, formal living room, dining room, family room, central a/c, & 2 car garage. Many amenities. Don't miss this one! MLS #11-1374 $ 229,900 Call Debra at 570-714-9251

Call Colleen 570-237-0415

46-48 Helen St

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

SWOYERSVILLE

PLYMOUTH 41 Bank Street Very nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a large lot on a quiet street with off street parking. Move-in condition. Don't miss this one! MLS #11-4055 $69,000 Call Debra at 570-714-9251

906 Homes for Sale

SHAVERTOWN

PLAINS

$275,000-$595,000 (570) 474-5574

PITTSTON REDUCED

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

REDUCED

LivingInQuailHill.com New Homes From

FOR SALE: $257,500

29 Valley View Dr. MOTIVATED SELLER Raised ranch on corner lot. Spacious two car garage. Modern kitchen & bath, tile floors. Energy efficient Ceramic Heat. MLS#11-2500 $174,900 Call Julio Caprari: 570-592-3966

92 Tompkins Street Totally remodeled 2-story; 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garage, deck, rear fence. MLS# 11-2770 NEW PRICE! $99,900 CALL JOE OR DONNA 570-613-9080

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

MOUNTAIN TOP

MOUNTAINTOP 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

182 Robert Street Nice single or duplex. Gas heat. Detached garage. This home is “high and dry”, and available for immediate occupancy. Call Jim for details. Affordable @ $104,900 TOWNE & COUNTRY R.E. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708

570-474-2340, Ext. 11

LAKE NUANGOLA Lance Street

290 REYNOLDS ST. KINGSTON PRICE REDUCED! Brick front 2-story in a desirable Kingston neighborhood. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths will give you all the room you need for family, guests or just room to spread out! The living room has a fireplace to enjoy a cozy evening, formal dining room & large eat-in kitchen for family dinners or a quiet morning breakfast. Many upgrades were done by the owner prior to listing and the house is freshly painted inside and the carpets were cleaned. All you need to do is move in and enjoy the upcoming holidays and many more years. Call today for an appointment. For more information and photos, go to prudentialreal estate.com and enter PRU2A8T2 in the “Home Search”. Price Reduced to $148,900. The seller is motivated and says “Make me an offer”. MLS#11-364 Reduced to $148,900 Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566

NANTICOKE

MOUNTAIN TOP

LAFLIN

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

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

NANTICOKE

570-288-6654 KINGSTON 171 Third Ave

MOUNTAIN TOP

906 Homes for Sale

KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road

LAFLIN 24 Fordham Road

KINGSTON

This charming 3 story has plenty of potential and is within 1 block of Wyoming Ave. Put in your own finishing touches. Priced to sell! MLS 12-48 $ 34,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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

906 Homes for Sale

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

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, gas heat, Central Air, master bath with whirlpool tub & shower, lovely landscaped fenced yard, 1 car garage. Great Location. MLS#11-3533 Call Nancy Palumbo 570-714-9240

WEST PITTSTON

611 Dennison St., High & Dry! Lovely three bedroom, two bath bi-level offers plenty of closet space, tiled kitchen & lower level floors, security system and very economical gas heat. Lower level has family room, laundry area and office or fourth bedroom. This home was NOT FLOODED! MLS#12-8 $144,500 Karen Bernardi 283-9100 x31

SWOYERSVILLE

120 Barber Street Nice ranch home! Great neighborhood. MLS#11-3365 $109,000 (570) 885-6731 (570) 288-0770

CROSSIN REAL ESTATE

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

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 11C

906 Homes for Sale

WAPWALLOPEN 359 Pond Hill Mountain Road

WEST WYOMING

WILKES-BARRE

WEST HAZLETON

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

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

WEST WYOMING

100 Warren St 16,000 sq. ft. commercial building with warehouse / offices. Great location. 1 block west of Route 93. Approximately 3 miles from 80/81 intersection. Many possibilities for this property storage lockers; flea market; game/ entertainment center; laundromat; auto garage. $119,000 Call Karen at Century 21 Select Group - Hazleton 570-582-4938 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 570-262-7716

WEST PITTSTON

199 Circle Drive Very well kept 3 bedroom Bi-level in Hex Acres. Finished basement, oversized 1 car garage, above ground pool with deck and full privacy fence. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-217 $139,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

Let the Community Know! Place your Classified Ad TODAY! 570-829-7130 WEST PITTSTON

220 Linden St. Large 2 story home with 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths. Detached garage, inground pool. Home needs work on the first floor, 2nd is in very good condition. Kitchen cabinets ready to be reinstalled. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-78 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

906 Homes for Sale

Income & Commercial Properties

EDWARDSVILLE

438 Tripp St

4 bedroom home features a great yard with over 2 acres of property. Situated across from a playground. Needs some TLC but come take a look, you wouldn’t want to miss out. There is a pond at the far end of the property that is used by all surrounding neighbors. This is an estate and is being sold as is. No sellers property disclosure. Will entertain offers in order to settle estate. MLS 11-962 $64,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

909

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

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

WILKES-BARRE 550 Johnson St. Nicely landscaped corner lot surrounds this brick front Colonial in desirable neighborhood. This home features a spacious eat in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths including Master bedroom with master bath. 1st floor laundry and finished lower level. Enjoy entertaining under the covered patio with hot tub, rear deck for BBQ’s and an above ground pool. Economical gas heat only $1224 per yr. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-157 $254,860 Call Michele Reap 570-905-2336

1400 North Washington St Nice 2 story in need of some TLC with low taxes, near the casino. Roof is 5 years young. Newer water heater (installed '09), replacement windows throughout, 100 AMP electric, tiled bath, wall-towall carpeting entire 1st floor. $54,000. 11-4455. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

WHITE HAVEN

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

Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130 WILKES-BARRE

$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 WILKES-BARRE 100 Darling St

Nice two bedroom single, gas heat, enclosed porch, fenced yard. Close to downtown & colleges. Affordable at $42,500. Call TOWN & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE CO. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708

906 Homes for Sale

2 Story, 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath single family. Large eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry, hardwood floors, newer furnace & water heater, 1 car garage. Off street parking. Quiet one way street. $49,900 MLS 11-4171 Call Jim Banos Coldwell Banker Rundle 570-991-1883

39 W. Chestnut St. Lots of room in this single with 3 floors of living space. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with hardwood floors throughout, natural woodwork, all windows have been replaced, laundry/pantry off of kitchen. 4x10 entry foyer, space for 2 additional bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Roof is new. MLS 11-325 $69,900 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

This very nice 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has a large eat in kitchen for family gatherings. A great walk up attic for storage and the home is in move-in condition. MLS 11-1612 $63,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

WILKES-BARRE

It's that time again! Rent out your apartment with the Classifieds 570-829-7130

Lawrence St. Nice 3 unit property. Lots of off street parking and bonus 2 car garage. All units are rented. Great income with low maintenance. $139,900 MLS# 10-2675 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

JENKINS TWP.

WYOMING 40 Fifth st Nice home, great price. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood floors, off street parking, Approx 1312sq ft. Currently rented out for $550 monthly, no lease. Keep it as an investment or make this your new home. MLS 11-3207 $46,000 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED!

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

KINGSTON

Beautiful 5 bedroom home, with 2 full baths w/linen closets. Modern kitchen with breakfast area and snack bar. Large pantry closet. Home features, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, 1st floor office area, living room, dining room, finished room in basement, walk up attic. 1 car garage, rear deck, fenced yard, ductless A/C. Call for your appointment today. MLS 10-4635 $92,000 Call Patty Lunski 570-735-7494 EXT. 304 Antonik & Associates, Inc. 570-735-7494

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

191 Andover St. Lovely single family 3 bedroom home with lots of space. Finished 3rd floor, balcony porch off of 2nd floor bedroom, gas hot air heat, central air and much more. Must see! MLS 11-59 $66,000 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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 WILKES-BARRE

YATESVILLE PRICE REDUCED

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

WE BUY HOMES 570-956-2385 Any Situation

909

Former Blessed Sacrament Church, Rectory and paved parking lot. 4,372 square foot Church 1,332 square foot Rectory. Parking for 40 vehicles. Three adjacent lots for one price. $160,000 MLS#11-4037 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183

PRICE REDUCED! 166 Jones Street Nice starter home. Spacious sideyard with off street parking, hardwood floors under carpet in living room & dining room, newer furnace. MLS #11-2979 $38,000 Call Debra at 570-714-9251

WILKES-BARRE

298 Lehigh Street Lovely 2 story with new roof, furnace, water heater, new cabinets and appliances. Whole house newly insulated. Nice deck and fenced-in yard. Call Chris at 570-8850900 for additional info or to tour. MLS 11-4505 $82,000 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Price reduced to $43,000, below market value! Modern kitchen & bath, enclosed rear patio. Nice, clean and well maintained; family room can be converted to a 3rd bedroom. Just move right in! MLS#11-3652 $43,000 Louise Laine 570-283-9100 x20

WILKES-BARRE 74 Frederick St

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

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

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! Just on the market this 2 story offers a modern kitchen, formal dining room, 1st floor laundry plus 2/3 bedrooms On 2nd floor. Affordably priced at $ 27,900.00 MLS 12-50 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

570-288-6654

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified!

Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

906 Homes for Sale

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

Income & Commercial Properties

AVOCA

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

WILKES-BARRE

EDWARDSVILLE

Nice home located on a quiet street. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath well kept & ready for new owner. MLS 12-73. $55,000. Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

WILKES-BARRE

Come take a look at this value. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Sit back & relax on the rear deck of your new home. MLS 1275. $42,500. Call/ text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified!

89-91 Hillside Ave. Out of the flood plain this double has potential. Newer roof & some windows have been replaced. Property includes a large extra lot. Square ft. approximate. MLS 11-3463 $67,000 Roger Nenni EXT. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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 KINGSTON

584 Wyoming Ave. MOTIVATED SELLER! Three large offices along with a reception area with builtin secretarial/paralegal work stations; a large conference room with built-in bookshelves, kitchenette and bathroom. Lower level has 7 offices, 2 bathrooms, plenty of storage. HIGHLY visible location, offstreet parking. Why rent office space? Use part of building & rent space- share expenses and build equity. MLS#11-995 REDUCED TO $399,000 Judy Rice 570-714-9230 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

909

Income & Commercial Properties

NANTICOKE

414 Front St. Move right into this modern office building featuring 4 offices, receptionist office, large conference room, modern kitchen, storage room, full basement, central air, handicap access. 2 car garage and 5 additional off street parking spaces. This property is also available for lease. Lease price is $675/mo + $675 security deposit. Tenant pays all utilities. Sells for $89,900 Call John Polifka 570-704-6846 5 Mountains Realty 42 N. Main St. Shickshinny, PA 570-542-2141

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 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200

Income & Commercial Properties

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

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

Four-bay garage with attached 725SF office, also large garage now used for storage. Presently being used as auto sales, repair and storage. Property has security fence and exterior lighting. One acre lot. MLS # 10-2413 $215,000 Louise Laine 570-283-9100 x20

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

WEST WYOMING

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

WILKES-BARRE

1255 Laurel Run Rd. Bear Creek Twp., large commercial garage/warehouse on 1.214 acres with additional 2 acre parcel. 2 water wells. 2 newer underground fuel tanks. Currently zoning is residential For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-208 $179,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

WILKES-BARRE KINGSTON

64-66 Dorrance St. 3 units, off street parking with some updated Carpets and paint. $1500/ month income from long time tenants. W/d hookups on site. MLS 11-3517 $109,900 Call Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

LAFLIN

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified!

PITTSTON

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

Rear 49 James St. Two 2 bedroom apartments, fully rented with separate utilities on a quiet street. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-219 $39,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

38 Wedgewood Dr. Laurelbrook Estates Lot featuring 3.22 acres with great privacy on cul-desac. Has been perc tested and has underground utilities. 4 miles to PA Turnpike entrance. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-114 $64,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

COURTDALE

PITTSTON

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

BEAR CREEK

GARAGE Swoyersville

PITTSTON

166 Vine St. Nice three family home in good location, fully occupied. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-220 $49,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

912 Lots & Acreage

PITTSTON

NANTICOKE PENDING

EDWARDSVILLE

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

909

35 Tannery St Two properties in one! House comes with additional a joining lot (approx 40 x 75) with potential to build or park 10-15 cars. Would make great professional space. New roof in 2010. $49,900. 11-4379. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

WYOMING PRICE REDUCED!

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

912 Lots & Acreage

BACK MOUNTAIN

3.37 acre wooded lot. Public sewer. Underground utilities. Close to 309. Asking $59,900 Call 570-885-1119

175’x130’ sloping lot with some trees. Public sewer, water, gas. $9,500. To settle Estate. 570-2875775 or 332-1048 DALLAS 63 acres. Wooded parcel. 5,000’ roadfront on 2 paved roads. Level & rolling. In Dallas Twp. $425,000 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 DALLAS

Lot 2 Marlington Ct THINKING OF BUILDING? .76 acre beautiful building lot on a culde-sac in desirable neighborhood. Covenants apply. Public utilities. Dallas School District. MLS #11-4401 $ 64,900 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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

Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified! JACKSON TWP 1 acre with well, septic and driveway in place. Asking $42,000. Make reasonable offer. DEREMER REALTY 570-477-1149

LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

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

LivingInQuailHill.com New Homes From

$275,000-$595,000 (570) 474-5574

Lineupaplacetolive in classified!

PAGE 12C

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

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 WILKES-BARRE PARTLY CLEARED VACANT LOTS: LOT #13 E. Thomas St. Approximately 0.57 acre MLS #11-2616 $32,000. LOT #18 E Thomas St., Approximately 0.73 acre. MLS #11-2615. $35,000 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183

Need to rent that Vacation property? Place an ad and get started! 570-829-7130

915 Manufactured Homes

ASHLEY PARK

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

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

ASHLEY

Available Now 1st floor, 2 bedroom. Off street parking. Washer dryer hookup. Appliances. Bus stop at the door. Water Included.$575 + utilities & security. No pets. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992

ASHLEY Available Now

2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Off street parking. Washer dryer hookup. Appliances. Bus stop at the door. Water Included.$575 + utilities & security. No pets. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992

ASHLEY TWO APARTMENTS Brand new 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, $550 month + utilities. No pets. OTHER APTS AVAILABLE IN NANTICOKE 570-868-6020

AVOCA

1 bedroom apartments, just remodeled, no pets. $450 to $525 + security. Call 570-328-3773

944

Commercial Properties

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

941

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 Non Smoking No Pets Appointment only

570-451-0622

DALLAS 2 bedrooms, no

pets. $650/mo + utilities & security. Trash & sewer included. Call 570-674-7898

DALLAS Large 3 bedroom

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

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130! 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 bedroom

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

EDWARDSVILLE bedroom with

2 basement for storage. Private entrance with rear yard. All appliances included. Washer, dryer, sewer included. Pets considered. $425/month + 1 month security. Call 570-606-7884 between 9am & 9pm or Call 570-256-7837 before 9am & after 9pm

EDWARDSVILLE

2 large bedrooms. Large kitchen. Full basement. $575 + utilities. 1 month security. References. Section 8 ok. 609-947-0684

Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130 944

Commercial Properties

Apartments/ Unfurnished

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

941

HANOVER TWP. TOWNHOUSE

AVOCA APARTMENTS 2 2 2 2 2 2 1008 or 1010 Main St.

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

EXETER

1st floor, 1 bedroom, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, no pets. Heat, hot water & trash paid, other utilities by tenant. $550/ month, + security. and 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, fully carpeted. Stove & refrigerator. No pets. Heat, hot water & trash paid, other utilities by tenant. $495/ month + security. 570-655-9852

FORTY FORTA 1&2B EDROOM

PTS

Very nice, clean, great neighborhood, hardwood floors, a/c, washer /dryer with newer appliances, storage, 1st/last/security with one year lease. References required. $650$695 + utilities. Water/sewer by owner, no pets, non-smoking. Call 202-997-9185 for appointment

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

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

FREELAND Newly renovated 1st

floor apartment. 1 bedroom, refrigerator & stove provided, no pets, $475/per month, plus utilities + security. 570-443-0543

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

GLEN LYON

2 Bedroom apartment and 1/2 double for rent! Call 570-561-5836 for details.

HANOVER TWP. L P EE

ARK

1st floor studio efficiency. Remodeled eat-in-kitchen and bath. Livingroom/ bedroom combination. Laundry room hook up available. All appliances, heat, hot water, & trash included. $415/ month + security. Call 570-822-6737

944

Commercial Properties

KINGSTON

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms. Heat, water & sewer included. Some pets okay. Off street parking. $750. 570-332-5215

2 bedrooms, cherry hardwood floors, stainless appliances, European tile kitchen & bath. Parking, A/C, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, balcony $790/month. Call 570-650-0278

HUDSON

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, full basement, no pets. $625/month, water & sewer paid, security. 570-829-5378

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

Apartments Available WILKES-BARRE, 2 bedroom near Mohegan Sun. New carpet, deck off kitchen, spacious! $510 + utilities WILKES-BARRE, Duplex building. 1st & 2nd floors available. 2 bedroom, dining room, living room, off street parking. $460 + utilities WILKES-BARRE, 4 bedroom 1/2 double. Off street parking, yard, remodeled. $650 + utilities All Include:

Appliances & Maintenance

GOOD CREDIT = MONTHLY DISCOUNT

570-899-3407 Tina Randazzo, Property Mgr

KINGSTON 1 bedroom, 2nd

floor, living room & modern eat in kitchen. Electric heat. $400 + security. All utilities by tenant. Ready 2/1/12. Call Lynda (570) 262-1196

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

Wanna make a speedy sale? Place your ad today 570829-7130.

KINGSTON

3 bedroom, 1 bath, modern kitchen, new carpeting, freshly painted, new appliances. $635 + utilities. Call 570-239-3887

KINGSTON Bring Rover or Kitty & move right in to this second floor 1 bedroom apartment. Off street parking. Coin laundry. Great location. $450 + gas & electric. 570-262-1577

KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON

E. WALNUT ST.

Light, bright, 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, carpeted, security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $715. 570-287-0900

KINGSTON

Great Location – 3rd Avenue. 2.5 bedroom, 1 bath, Living room, Dining room, central air, large sunroom, private backyard deck, offstreet parking, washer & dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal. $675 + utilities. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. 570-283-1736

KINGSTON

Newly remodeled 2 bedroom with garage. Central air. Wall to wall. All kitchen appliances and washer/dryer. $690 + utilities. (570) 881-4993

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

KINGSTON Recently renovat-

KINGSTON 2 bedroom, 2nd

ed 2 bedroom. Living room & dining room. Convenient off street parking. All new appliances. Water & sewer included. $575 + utilities, security & references. No pets. Call 570-239-7770

floor. Refrigerator & stove provided. Offstreet parking. $515/month includes water. No pets. Call 570-779-1684

944

Commercial Properties

OFFICENTERS - Pierce St., Kingston

Apartments/ Unfurnished

LARKSVILLE

1st Floor Handicap Accessible 2 bedroom, 1 Bath $700 Double Security Brand New Hardwood & Tile Floors. Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Hook-up. Off Street Parking BOVO Rentals Quality, Affordable Housing 570-328-9984

LARKSVILLE

Professional Ofﬁce Rentals

Full Service Leases • Custom Design • Renovations • Various Size Suites Available Medical, Legal, Commercial • Utilities • Parking • Janitorial Full Time Maintenance Staff Available

For Rental Information Call: 971 Vacation & Resort Properties

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

(570) 629-6100 2920 Route 611, Tannersville, Pa 18372

1-570-287-1161

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

3 bedroom, 1 bath. $725, with discount. All new hardwood floors and tile. New cabinets/bathroom. Dishwasher, garbage disposal. Washer/dryer hook-up. Off street parking. Facebook us at BOVO Rentals 570-328-9984

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

Acclaim

www.weichertrealtorsacclaim.com PA USA Lic# RB065120

Own a Pocono Vacation Home

(Skiiing, water sports, outdoor recreation, lake fronts, farms and charming cottages)

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

LUZERNE

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

MCADOO Newly constructed

1 & 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartments. Modern kitchen: stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. Private laundry. Off street parking. No pets. Includes heat, water, garbage & sewer. References & security deposit required. $850 Call (570) 929-2843 for appointment

MOUNTAIN TOP

1 bedroom apartments 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.

Let the Community Know! Place your Classified Ad TODAY! 570-829-7130

MOUNTAIN TOP

1 Bedroom apartments 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.

MOUNTAIN TOP New 2nd floor 1

bedroom apartment. Stove & fridge included. Located on Rt 309. $500 + security. 570-417-4476

NANTICOKE

5665 Pohopoco Dr., Lehighton, PA Charming Farm house w/ approx. 12 acres of grandeur, near Beltzville Lake, where swimming, boating and fishing is available at your leisure. Call Tiffanie Bailey-Romey (718) 753-3911 Lic# RS289427

$289,900 255 Summit Ave., Pocono Manor, PA Reminiscent of the 1900’s and “the Magic Garden,” copious stone work, pine floors, secret passageways, tree lined border with natural stone walls. Partners are PA Real Estate Agents. Call Charles Marzzacco (570) 242-7744. Lic# RS068523A

$310,000 993 Kunkletown Rd., Saylorsburg, PA Custom built log home on 6.11 acres with an amazing view. Open floor plan, h/w flrs, private but yet close to skiing, fishing, boating and much more. Call Michelle Cappabianca (570) 856-8448 Lic# RM-421500

Apartments/ Unfurnished

PITTSTON

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

PITTSTON

1 bedroom, 1st floor. Water, sewer & garbage included. $400/month. Available the first week of February. Call (570) 313-8332

PITTSTON 2 bedroom, 2nd

floor, bath, kitchen, living room. Heat & water included. $575/month. 1st month & security. No pets. 570-451-1038

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

3 bedroom, 2 second floor. Includes fridge, range, sewer, trash, washer & dryer hook up. $575 + security Call Bernie 888-244-2714

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, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove off-street parking, no pets. $450/ month, Heat, 1 month security. 570-388-6468 570-466-4176

PLAINS

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

1 bedroom, refrigerator, stove and washer provided, no pets, $375./per month, Call (570) 239-6586

NANTICOKE

Remodeled 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apartment. Two Off street parking spots. New kitchen & bath. Pergo floor. Laundry room with Washer / dryer. Plenty of storage. Fenced in yard, pets negotiable. $675 + security & utilities. Call 570-690-2579

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

2nd floor, freshly panted. 1 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. No pets. $475 month, heat, water, hot water incl. 570-4776108 leave message

NANTICOKE

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

NANTICOKE Available Mar. 1.

Nice starter apt. or great for downsizing into retirement. 1st floor, 2 bedroom, non smoking. W/w carpeting, all appliances, off street parking. W/d, porch and back yard. Electric heat. $490/mo., water, sewage incl. Tenant pays other utilities. 1 month security and references. 570-650-3358

NANTICOKE

E. State st Immaculate spacious, 2 bedroom on 1st floor, modern kitchen and bath, w/d hookup. Ample storage. $585/mo incl. water, garbage sewer 239-2741

NANTICOKE

$235,000

941

Ready Immediately! Spacious 2nd floor non smoking, 2 bedroom. W/w carpeting, all appliances incl. w/d. Electric heat. Tons of storage, off street parking. Yard and porch. $480/mo, 1 month security, references. Water and sewage incl. tenant pays other utilities 570-650-3358

NANTICOKE

Spacious 1 bedroom apartment. Washer & dryer, full kitchen. No pets. $465 + electric. Call 570-262-5399

It's that time again! Rent out your apartment with the Classifieds 570-829-7130 PLAINS 1st floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Kitchen with appliances. All new carpet. Convenient location. No smoking. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-9234

PLAINS

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

PLYMOUTH

1 bedroom, 1 bath, $495/month + electric & security. Call 570-829-0847

PLYMOUTH

2 bedroom, 1 bath. 1st floor. Newly painted. $575 + security. Includes fridge, range, heat, water & sewer. Call Bernie 888-244-2714

PLYMOUTH

Large, spacious 1 or 2 bedroom. Appliances and utilities included. Off street parking. $650. Call 570-704-8134

PLYMOUTH

Newly remodeled, 3 rooms & bath. Heat, hot water, stove, refrigerator, electricity & garbage included. Close to bus stop & stores. $535 /month, $535/security. 1 year lease. No Pets.570-779-2258 after 12:00 p.m.

Line up a place to live in classified!

SHAVERTOWN

2 bedroom, private setting with pond. 1.5 baths. Ultra modern kitchen with appliances, dishwasher & microwave included. Plenty of closet & storage. Washer/dryer hook up. Private drive. $1,100/month. Water, sewer & garbage included. Security deposit required. Call 570-760-2362

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

KINGSTON

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

822-27 1 1

w w w .liv ea tw ilk esw ood .com * Restrictions Ap p ly

EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS The good life... close at hand

Regions Best Address

• 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts.

• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts.

822-4444

288-6300

www.EastMountainApt.com

www.GatewayManorApt.com

SAINT JOHN Apartments

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

SWOYERSVILLE

2nd floor, 4 large rooms, 2 bedrooms. Carpeting, stove, fridge, w/d hookup. Off street parking. Hot water and water included. Gas heat paid by tenant. No pets or smoking. Security & lease. $475/month. Call 570-675-7836

W. WYOMING

2nd floor. 2 bedroom. Appliances. Enclosed porch. 2 car garage. $600/ month + security and utilities. No pets. No smoking. Call (570) 333-4363

WARRIOR RUN

2 bedrooms, stove, washer/dryer hookup. Sewer, water & garbage paid, electric by tenant. $440 /month, + lease & security. Close to HANOVER INDUSTRIAL PARK 570-301-8200

Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130

WEST PITTSTON

Attractive 1st floor 1 bedroom. Newly renovated, tile kitchen, laundry room, off street parking. Security & references. Non smokers, no pets. $600 + utilities. 570-655-4311

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, 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

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

570-970-6694

Equal Housing Opportunity

WILKES-BARRE

$495/month. Utilities included. Security deposit, 1 year lease, 1st floor, 1 bedroom. Call (570) 290-9791 WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom, 1st floor, private driveway. Great location. $400 + electric. By application. 570-954-0505

WILKES-BARRE 1.5 bedroom, 1 bath,

refrigerator & stove provided, no pets, . Heat & water paid. $560/month + security deposit. Call 570-829-1598

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE

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

WILKES-BARRE

A spotless living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedroom, bath, yard, basement, off street parking. Irving Place. $430 + utilities. 570-266-5336

SWOYERSVILLE

Roomy 1.5 bedroom. Extra large walk in closet. Equipped with range, refrigerator, washer/dryer. New tile bath. Security, references/lease. No pets. $575/mos. Utilities by tenant. 570-287-5775 570-332-1048

419 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre

• Secured Senior Building for 62 & older. • 1 bedroom apartments currently available INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES. • YOU regulate heat & air conditioning • Laundry Room Access • Community Room/Fully equipped kitchen for special events • Exercise Equipment • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • Garage & off street parking • Computer / Library area • Curbside public transportation

941

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

WILKES-BARRE

Clean, 2 bedroom, duplex. Stove, hookups, parking, yard. No pets/no smoking $475 + utilities. Call 570-868-4444

WILKES-BARRE C ONVENIENT TO

KING’S & WILKES Meyers Court. 3 bedroom end unit townhouse. $720 + utilities. For more info visit: DreamRentals.net or call 570-288-3375

WILKES-BARRE

CONVENIENT TO KING’S AND WILKES One room studio, utilities included, $495/month, + security & lease. View additional information at DreamRentals.net or Call Jim at 570-288-3375

WILKES-BARRE

In desirable area. 2 bedrooms, newly renovated, close to public transportation. $500/month + utilities. 973-610-9933

WILKES-BARRE

LAFAYETTE GARDENS ! S AVE MONEY THIS YEAR

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

MAYFLOWER AREA 1 bedroom with appliances on 2nd floor. Nice apartment in attractive home. Sunny windows & decorative accents. Off street parking. No pets, no smoking. Includes hot water. $400 + utilities 570-824-4743

WILKES-BARRE NORTH 813 N Washington

Street 2nd floor. 1 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, new paint & flooring, eat in kitchen with appliances, laundry facilities, enclosed porch. Heat, hot water and cable included. $520 + electric & security. No pets. Call 570-814-1356

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH

1 bedroom, kitchen, bath, living room, new floors. Very clean. Washer, dryer, stove, fridge. No Pets. $450 + utilities & security 570-822-1408

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

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

WILKES-BARRE

STUDIO NEAR WILKES Lots of light, loft bed, wood floors. $425/month, all utilities included. No pets. 570-826-1934

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE

“UPPER N. MAIN Join our family offering efficient, stylish, compact 1 bedrooms, Victorian building, parking laundry. NO PETS/ SMOKING/LEAS ES REQUIRED. Details upon request for applicants. Starting at $465 + utilities

AMERICA REALTY 288-1422 WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom water included 2 bedroom water included 1 bedroom efficiency water included 2 bedroom single family 6 bedroom large half double HANOVER 2 bedroom NANTICOKE 2 bedroom large, water included PITTSTON Large 1 bedroom water included PLAINS 1 bedroom water included KINGSTON 3 Bedroom Half Double LUZERNE 2 bedroom water included OLD FORGE 2 bedroom water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

944

Commercial Properties

OFFICE SPACE M A C

DOO

Available for professional office. Private restroom. Use of waiting room & conference room. Heat, air, off street parking, plowing included. $300/month. Call (570) 929-2843 for appointment

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money!

Land for sale? Place an ad and SELL 570-829-7130

PITTSTON TWP. B R UILDING FOR

ENT

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

PLAINS

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1,500 SQ.FT. 1350 River Road Excellent location for small business or office. Will remodel to suit tenant. Call 570-760-3714 or 570-237-5664

RETAIL-BBUILDING W T ILKES

ARRE

12,000 sf. Route 309. Exit 165 off I81. 570-823-1719

315 PLAZA

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

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH Close to Mohegan

Sun, Mall & Arena. 1 Bedroom, Living room, Kitchen & Bath. Recently remodeled. New stove, washer, dryer & fridge included. Heat, hot water, sewer, recycling fees & off street parking included. $600/Mo. + security. References, credit & background checks also required. Call 570-861-2264

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

944

Commercial Properties

DOLPHIN PLAZA

750 & 1750 square feet and NEW SPACE 3,500 square feet OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206

WAREHOUSE/LIGHT MANUFACTURING OFFICE SPACE PITTSTON 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

WEST PITTSTON

CURRENTLY USED AS A BEAUTY SALON High traffic location, gas heat, air. $595/month with 1 month security & 1 year lease. 570-388-6468 570-466-4176

WYOMING 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

950

Half Doubles

ALDEN / NANTICOKE Modern. 2.5 Bed-

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

rooms. Gas Heat. Hookups. Parking. Large yard. No Pets. $525 + utilities Security $300 570-824-8786

EXETER

ASHLEY 2 bedroom apart-

OFFICE/ STOREFRONT 1079 Wyoming Ave., available immediately, utilities provided. $300/month with security deposit. Call 570-693-2804 for an appointment KINGSTON

FORMER KARATE STUDIO 1,000 sf with full

bathroom, kitchen, large waiting area & super big studio area. All for $495/month + utilities. 570-706-5628

KINGSTON

OFFICE SPACE Available immediately, a total of 800 square feet, 2 to 4 offices. Clean,quiet, safe. Off street parking, all utilities included. $400-$600/month. 570-288-6644 570-499-3137

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.

ment, Carey’s Patch, completely remodeled. Appliances included with washer & dryer. Full yard & off street parking. No smoking. $650. Call Will at 570-417-5186 FORTY FORT 3 bedroom, excellent condition, great location. Off street parking. Washer/ dryer included. $650 + utilities. By application. 570-954-0505

950

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 PAGE 13C Half Doubles

PARSONS

Modern 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, appliances included, fenced in back yard, no pets, off street parking, $600/month + 1st month, security & lease. (570) 262-3234

PLAINS

2 bedroom half double. 1 new full bath. Quiet neighborhood. Close to everything. Walk in closet. Large living room. Eat in kitchen. All new flooring. New appliances. Washer / dryer hookup. Off street parking. References, Credit & Background Check. No smoking, no pets. $600 + utilities & Security. Call 570-408-4848

PLYMOUTH 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Located on Academy St. $650 + utilities & security. Small pet OK with extra security. Call 570-262-1577

SWOYERSVILLE

233 Hughes St 2 bedroom half double, Off street parking. Oil heat. Nice area. Section 8 accepted. $550 + utilities. Call 570-780-3009

W. PITTSTON

TWO APARTMENTS AVAILABLE - 2 & 3 bedroom. Tile kitchen & bath. Off street parking. Washer/dryer hook up. $600/700 + utilities. 570-237-2076

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

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

WEST PITTSTON Exeter Ave.

3 bedroom. $650 plus utilities 570-299-5471

WILKES-BARRE

102 Westminster St 3 bedroom. $650 + security. Section 8 welcome. Call 570-287-1349 or 570-817-1605

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

WILKES-BARRE

322 New Hancock 3 bedroom. 1 bath. Available April 1st. Call for details. Call (570) 819-1473

WILKES-BARRE

63 Elizabeth Street Recently remodeled 1st floor apartment. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Gas heat. Washer/ dryer hook up. Fridge, dishwasher & stove. No pets. $600/mos + utilities. First & last months rent + 1 month security. 570-472-9453

WILKES-BARRE HEIGHTS 173 Almond Lane

3 Bedrooms, new carpet & paint. Shared yard. Front porch. Full basement. Eat-in kitchen with stove. No pets. $595 + utilities & security. Call 570-814-1356

WILKES-BARRE

Large 4 bedroom, quiet neighborhood. Freshly painted, new w/w carpet throughout. Stove, fridge, w/d hookup $650 month . 570-239-9840

WILKES-BARRE/SOUTH Nice 3 bedroom

with eat in kitchen & walk up attic. Walking distance to school & parks. $700/month + utilities & 1 month security. (570) 793-9449 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

KINGSTON 3 bedrooms, 1.5

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

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

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

WYOMING

Newly remodeled 3 bedrooms, refrigerator & stove provided, no pets, w/w carpeting, $800/ month, plus utilities, & $1,000 security deposit. Call 570-693-2804

953 Houses for Rent

BEAR CREEK bedroom, 1 bath

3 ranch with 1 car garage on 2 acres. New heating system. $1,050/month

Rent to Own or Purchase Option Available!

Call (570) 574-9167

953 Houses for Rent

WEST PITTSTON

BEAR CREEK TWP

Country setting 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bathroom house. Inside completely renovated, stove and fridge included, washer and dryer hook up $700 + utilities & security deposit call Chris 570-614-4214 DALLAS

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

DRUMS

SAND SPRINGS Golf Community Luxurious 1900 sq. feet Townhouse. Modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 1 stall garage. 3 minutes to interstates 81 & 80. $1400 + utilities. Call 570-582-4575 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

LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED!

PENN LAKE WATER FRONT HOME Large Traditional Home On Peaceful Penn Lake. Three Bedroom, 2 Bath Home With A Full Basement, & Veranda Overlooking The Lake. Crestwood School District. Enjoy The View And All Your Favorite Lake Activities. Asking $1,400 Per Month Plus Utilities. To Schedule A Convenient Appointment. Call MOUNTAINLIFE REAL ESTATE 570-646-6600.

PLYMOUTH

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, $475/month plus utilities, lease and security. Nice neighborhood. Call 570-287-2405 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

Rent to Own

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 WEST PITTSTON

2 bed, 2 bath ranch with new kitchen & beautiful river view. Appliances included $1,200/mos + utilities. MLS# 11-4275 570-696-3801 Call Margy 570-696-0891

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

HARVEYS LAKE Furnished. Accepting students. $1,100/month 570-639-5041

HUNLOCK CREEK

3 bedroom on 1 acre. New carpet & paint. Full basement. Detached 1.5 car garage. Front porch and spacious rear deck. Water, sewer included. $950/ month + 1st & last. 570-332-8922

KINGSTON spotless 4 bed-

A room, 1 ½ bath cape on Dawes Ave; Fenced yard, basement, Off-street parking. $685 + utilities. Call 570-266-5336

KINGSTON

Single 3 bedroom 1 full bath, living room, dining room,. kitchen, wall to wall carpet and hardwood floors. Washer dryer hookup. Single garage, corner lot. Lawn maintenance included $775 plus utilities. Available February 570-287-5333 after 6:30 pm

LUZERNE

Available immediately, 6 room single family home, $600 + 1 month security. 570-650-4628

NANTICOKE Desirable

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

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

NANTICOKE Totally renovated, 2

bedroom, 1 1/2 bath house. living/dining room. Tile/carpet. Newer appliances, washer/dryer hookup. No smoking, no pets. Sewer, water & garbage included. $675 + utilities, lease, first, last, $500 security & proof of income. 570-851-5995

2 bedroom, 1 ½ bath half double for rent. Washer dryer hookup. All other appliances included. Off street parking. Call 570-430-3095

WEST WYOMING

429 West 8th Street New 2 bedroom with off street parking, private patio, washer/dryer, stove included. No pets. $575/mos + security Sewer & garbage included other utilities by tenant. 570-760-0458

WHITE HAVEN

Home for rent, new construction. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Full basement. 1 acre lot. 5 minutes from I-80 & Pa Turnpike. $1,250 + utilities. Call 609-929-1588

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified!

WILKES-BARRE

Single Story Home 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Appliances incl. Off street parking. Large kitchen. $650/mo+ utilities & security. 262-6283

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH

9.5 rooms. Commercially 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 trailer with 1 ½ bedrooms. Private fenced lot with shed. Appliances included. $500 month + 1 month security. Tenant pays electric, gas & water. Available immediately. No pets. 570-477-5747

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

DALLAS TWP.

Newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Large kitchen with stove, water, sewer & garbage included. $545 + 1st & last. 570-332-8922

959 Mobile Homes

MOUNTAIN TOP

Crestwood School District. Great geta-way. 2 bedroom mobile home with an 18x18 3 season sunroom. Large deck, situated on 2+ acres. Quiet setting. Location conveniently close to Jack Frost, Big Boulder & White Water Challengers along with I-80, I-81 & PA Turnpike. Stove, fridge, washer / dryer, dishwasher & microwave included. Water & sewer by landlord. Tenant covers electric & propane. Pet friendly with landlord approval (additional deposit required). 6 month lease required. $750 + security. 570-4740388 OR 417-8751

962

Rooms

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

KINGSTON HOUSE

FLORIDA

Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $340. Efficiency at $450 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331

Boca Raton Available March/April Beautiful 5 room home with Pool. Fully furnished. On canal lot. $600 weekly. If interested, write to: 120 Wagner St. Moosic, PA 18507

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!

WILKES-BARRE

Furnished room for rent. Close to downtown. $90/week + security. Everything included. Call 570-704-8288 570-704-8381

Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

ARUBA

Sell your own home! Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130

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

Directly on the beach. Sleeps 4. $850/week. 570-814-8246 or 570-822-1944

412 Autos for Sale

Time Share Week May 5 - May 12.

412 Autos for Sale

Reliable Cars Use your tax refund to buy. FREE GAS when you ﬁnance a vehicle up to 36 months (See sales representative for details)

W Y O M I N G VA L L E Y

WYOMING

Lovely little house, ready to rent. 1 bedroom, living room, eat in kitchen, bath, cellar, washer/dryer hook up, parking right outside. Security, references. $465/mo. NO PETS. 772-465-9592, 772-709-9206 570-693-3963

415 Kidder Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

570.822.8870 steve@yourcarbank.com www.wyomingvalleyautomart.com

CALL AN EXPERT

HARVEYS LAKE 3 bedroom, 2 full

bath, large modern kitchen with appliances, living room, dining room, breakfast nook, large yard with deck. Washer/dryer hook up. Water, sewer, garbage & snow plowing included. No pets. Non smoking. Security deposit, references & credit check required. $1,100/per month + utilities. 570-639-5761

953 Houses for Rent

Professional Services Directory

1024

Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.

Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320

570-299-7241 570-606-8438 ALL OLDER HOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / Repair Masonry, stucco, & concrete For All of Your Remodeling Needs. Will Beat Any Price! BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, ROOFING, SIDING, DECKS, WINDOWS, etc. 25 Yrs. Experience References. Insured Free Estimates. (570) 332-7023

NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION

All Types Of Work New or Remodeling Licensed & Insured Free Estimates 570-406-6044

1039

Chimney Service

A-1 1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257 COZY HEARTH CHIMNEY Chimney Cleaning, Rebuilding, Repair, Stainless Steel Lining, Parging, Stucco, Caps, Etc. Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 1-888-680-7990 570-840-0873

1057Construction & Building

GARAGE DOOR Sales, service,

installation & repair. FULLY INSURED HIC# 065008 CALL JOE 570-606-7489 570-735-8551

1078

Dry Wall

MIKE SCIBEK DRYWALL Hanging & finishing, See Us At

The Home Show

March 2, 3 & 4th at the Kingston Armory call 287-3331 or go to

www.bianepa.com

Shedlarski Construction

HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST Licensed, insured & PA registered. Kitchens, baths, vinyl siding & railings, replacement windows & doors, additions, garages, all phases of home renovations. 570-287-4067

1039

Chimney Service

CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco.

Stainless Liners. Cleanings. Custom Sheet Metal Shop. 570-383-0644 1-800-943-1515 Call Now!

Line up a place to live in classified!

design ceilings and painting. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. 328-1230

MIRRA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

(570) 675-3378 1084

Electrical

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

570-829-4077

SLEBODA ELECTRIC Master electrician Licensed & Insured Service Changes & Replacements. Generator Installs. 868-4469

1093

Excavating

MODULAR HOMES/EXCAVATING

570-332-0077 Custom excavating, foundations, land clearing, driveways, storm drainage, etc.

Purebred Animals? Sell them here with a classified ad! 570-829-7130

1132

Handyman Services

1135

Hauling & Trucking

AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299 #1 FOR ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS Interior & exterior painting. All types of remodeling, & plumbing. Front and back porches repaired & replaced Call 570-301-4417

COMPLETE MAINTENANCE Roofing, siding, plumbing, electric, drywall, painting, rough and finished carpentry, lawn service and more. Residential & Commercial 570-852-9281

DOPainting, IT ALL HANDYMAN drywall,

plumbing & all types of interior & exterior home repairs. 570-829-5318

Mark’s Handyman Service

Give us a call

We do it all! Licensed & Insured

570-578-8599

RUSSELL’S

Property & Lawn Maintenance

LICENSED & INSURED FREE ESTIMATES All types of interior and exterior home & business repairs 570-406-3339

The Handier Man

We fix everything! Plumbing, Electrical & Carpentry. Retired Mr. Fix It. Emergencies 23/7

299-9142

1135

Hauling & Trucking

AA CLEANING

A1 Always hauling, cleaning attics, cellar, garage, one piece or whole Estate, also available 10 & 20 yard dumpsters.655-0695 592-1813or287-8302

HAUL ALL

HAULING & PAINTING SERVICES. Free Estimates. 570-332-5946

ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL

TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL REMOVAL DEMOLITION Estate Cleanout Free Estimates 24 HOUR SERVICE SMALL AND LARGE JOBS! 570-823-1811 570-239-0484

CASTAWAY HAULING JUNK REMOVAL

823-3788 / 817-0395 VERY CHEAP JUNK REMOVAL! Licensed, Insured & Bonded. Will beat any price, guaranteed! Free Estimates. Over 10,000 served.

570-693-3932

1156

Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY

Long Term Care Insurance products/life insurance/estate planning. Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 FREE CONSULT www nepalong termcare.com

1162 Landscaping/ Garden TREE REMOVAL Stump grinding, Hazard tree removal, Grading, Drainage, Lot clearing, Snow plowing, Stone/Soil delivery. Insured. Reasonable Rates 570-574-1862

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

1189 Miscellaneous Service

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

FREE PICKUP

288-8995 1195

Movers

BestDarnMovers Moving Helpers Call for Free Quote. We make moving easy. BDMhelpers.com 570-852-9243

1204

Painting & Wallpaper

AWESOME INTERIORS Quality Interior &

Exterior Painting. Owner Present on Every Job. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 36 Years Exp. 570-885-3614 FREE ESTIMATES DAVID WAYNE PAINTING

Prices starting at $100/room. 570-762-6889

M. PARALIS PAINTING

Int/ Ext. painting, Power washing. Professional work at affordable rates. Free estimates. 570-288-0733

1225

Plumbing

BERNIE THE PLUMBER

& HOME BUILDER “SAME DAY SERVICE” Why Pay more? Interior & exterior. We do hardwood floors, furnaces, water heaters - all your home remodeling needs. Pay when you’re pleased. All work guaranteed. Free Estimates. 570-899-3123

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

1228

Plumbing & Heating

NEED FLOOD REPAIRS?

Boilers, Furnaces, Air. 0% Interest 6 months. 570-736-HVAC (4822)

1252

Roofing & Siding

J.R.V. ROOFING

570-824-6381 Roof Repairs & New Roofs. Shingle, Slate, Hot Built Up, Rubber, Gutters & Chimney Repairs. Year Round. Licensed/Insured FREE Estimates *24 Hour Emergency Calls*

Jim Harden

570-288-6709

New Roofs & Repairs, Shingles, Rubber, Slate, Gutters, Chimney Repairs. Credit Cards accepted. FREE ESTIMATES! Licensed-Insured EMERGENCIES

WINTER ROOFING Special $1.29 s/f Licensed, insured, fast service 570-735-0846

1276

Snow Removal

SNOW

PLOWING Commercial

Industrial Residential DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS

SALTING

VITO & GINO’S 570-574-1275

1297

Tree Care

TOP’S TREE SERVICE, LLC Total Tree Work. Free Estimates, Fully Insured. 570-520-4073

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

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

F U N N I E S

GARFIELD

CLASSIC PEANUTS

STONE SOUP HAGAR THE HORRIBLE

BLONDIE DRABBLE

SALLY FORTH MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM

BEETLE BAILEY TUNDRA

THATABABY B.C.

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE PICKLES

GET FUZZY PARDON MY PLANET

CLOSE TO HOME

ARGYLE SWEATER MARMADUKE

HERMAN