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Joe Paterno, who was at Penn State as either football head coach or assistant football coach for 61 years, died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday at 85.

Cancer takes legendary Penn State coach By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

e had once been asked about the perfect ending. For Joe Paterno, life and football were often the same thing. “I think the perfect ending is, you drop dead at the end of the game after you kick the winning field goal,” Paterno joked in 2007 as he prepared for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. “And they carry you off the field, and everybody’s singing, ‘So long, Joe! You’ve been wonderful!’ ” A perfect ending, by any definition, vanished in Novem-

ber. While uncertainty hangs over his legacy, support has not abandoned the Penn State coach, who died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday from lung cancer at age 85. “It is with great sadness that we announce that Joe Paterno passed away earlier today. His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled,” his family announced. “He died as he lived. He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded See PATERNO, Page 10A

MORE/INSIDE A SCHOOL MOURNS: Students gather in State College and at Penn State Wilkes-Barre to remember Joe Paterno. Page 5A SPORTS WORLD REACTS:

Sports figures and former Penn Staters, both locally and nationally, react. Pages 1B, 2B IN HIS OWN WORDS: Former PSU writer Jerry Kellar sat

down with Paterno in 1998. Read the interview. Page 4B QUOTABLE: Sports, political leaders comment on JoePa. Pages 10A, 2B

ONLINE: A look at the life of Joe Paterno in a photo slideshow.

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Earth Conservancy to rehabilitate land Nonprofit group hopes to clean up part of a former strip mine in Nanticoke. By MATT HUGHES mhughes@timesleader.com

Earth Conservancy plans to rehabilitate another plot of minescarred land in the southern Wyoming Valley. The Ashley-based nonprofit will host a public meeting Feb. 1 at its headquarters to accept public comments about its plans to

clean up part of a former strip mine in Nanticoke. Earth Conservancy wants to re-grade and resurface a 20-acre parcel of a larger, 389-acre tract of land on the Nanticoke/Hanover Township border near the intersection of Kosciuszko Street and Middle Road to prevent acid mine drainage from escaping the property into surrounding waterways. Properties previously remediated by Earth Conservancy have been sold or donated to public and private entities, including Luzerne County Community

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ment, said Earth Conservancy doesn’t have any immediate What: Public hearing on Earth plans to develop the property, but Conservancy’s remediation of hopes it will eventually attract former mine land in Nanticoke commercial or mixed-use develWhen: Feb. 1, 4 p.m. opment. Where: Earth Conservancy office, The site is near the proposed 101 S. Main St., Ashley More information: A complete terminus of the South Valley project analysis is available for Parkway, a bypass the Pennsylvareview at Earth Conservancy’s nia Department of Transportaoffice or online at www.earthtion will build to alleviate traffic conservancy.org on Middle Road. Dickman said the land may become more marketable for development when College. Jacqueline Dickman, director the roadway is complete. Eventually, Earth Conservancy of public affairs and develop-

hopes to clean up the entire 389acre Nanticoke property, which the roadway will pass through, she said. The nonprofit must hold the public hearing because the project is being funded with a $200,000 Brownfields Cleanup Grant from the state Environmental Protection Agency, in addition to $40,000 from Earth Conservancy. Earth Conservancy hopes to begin cleanup at the site in the early spring and complete work within 12 months.

Dealing with mental ‘Underworld’ takes big bite health issues focus March seminar seeks to aid first responders deal with those with mental illnesses.

By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Emergency first responders have an opportunity to receive training to help them deal with mental health patients, with the ultimate goal of forming a Crisis Intervention Team in Luzerne County. A seminar scheduled for March 21 is designed to teach police officers, firefighters, paramedics and 911 call-takers and dispatchers how to differentiate a mental illness patient from a person under the influence of a controlled substance. Kelly Petherick, crisis intervention specialist with Community Counseling Services, said police officers spend an enormous amount of time responding to calls and investigating complaints. If an officer can recognize a combative person is suffering from a mental illness, Petherick said, a great deal of time and money can be saved. “Our hope is to improve the communication when police have to interact with a mental health client,” Petherick said. “It can save time in the legal system and seek out treatment for the client.” “Statistics show one in five people suffer mental illness,” said James Davis, mental program specialist with LuzerneWyoming Counties Mental Health Program. He said people suffering from mental illnesses are not likely to be aggressive

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What: Seminar for first responders on how to interact with mental illness patients Where: Genetti’s Hotel & Conference Center, E. Market St., WilkesBarre When: March 21 Cost: Free To register, call Fran Moriarty at 825-9441

against another person; they are more apt to harm themselves. “People who suffer mental illness are generally not assaultive,” Davis said. “It’s only when they stop taking their medication. Our goal is to educate police on verbally de-escalating the situation.” James Kolojejchick, program coordinator for the Luzerne County Criminal Justice Advisory Board, said a police officer trained in recognizing mental illness has a greater chance of ending an emergency situation without using force. “Verbal de-escalating is another tool for police to calm a situation involving a patient with mental illness,” Kolojejchick said. “The training is to teach how to deal with mentally ill clients with the hopeful outcome that the situation won’t escalate.” Paul Radzavicz, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Pennsylvania, said a Crisis Intervention Team was formed in Scranton in 2009. Davis said he hopes there is enough interest among first responders to form a CIT in Luzerne County. He is estimating 300 first responders will attend the seminar.

Fourth vampire action saga sets a record for IMAX digital-only run.

By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Writer

LOS ANGELES — Kate Beckinsale is back with a vengeance, with her latest “Underworld” movie opening at No.1this weekend. “Underworld Awakening” made an estimated $25.4 million, distributor Sony Screen Gems reported Sunday. This is the fourth film in the vampire action saga. Beckinsale starred in the first two movies as the warrior Selene, then bowed out of part three but returned for this latest installment. “Underworld Awakening” was shown for the first time in 3-D as well as on IMAX screens, where it made $3.8 million. That’s 15 percent of the film’s weekend gross, which is a record for an IMAX digital-only run. Sony had hoped the film would end up in the low-$20 million range. But Rory Bruer, the studio’s president of worldwide distribution, says the fact that it did even better — despite a snowstorm that hit much of the Midwest and East Coast — primarily has to do with Beckinsale’s return. “She is such a force. Her character — you just can’t take your eyes off of her. I know the character is very dear to her, as well, and she just kills it,” Bruer said. “The 3-D aspect of the film also brings something, makes it a fun, visceral ride.” Opening in second place was “Red Tails” from executive producer George Lucas, about the Tuskegee Airmen who were the first black fighter pilots to serve in World War II. It made an esti-

with disorderly conduct after police responded to a report of a fight at 86 Birch St. at 5:50 SUGARLOAF TWP. – State a.m. Sunday. police investigated a two-vehiFREELAND – State police • Mardell Carter, 24, of said driving under the influence cle crash Saturday on state Wilkes-Barre, reported he was Route 93. charges are pending against shot in the right leg by an unShawn Mahabir, 18, of East Gina Marie Oberrender, 43, of Freeland, after she failed to stop Stroudsburg was traveling north known person in the area of 50 Birch St. around 3:20 a.m. Sunaround 5:30 p.m. when he lost at three stop signs on Center control of his 1999 Infiniti G 20 day. Carter was taken to GeisStreet early Sunday morning. inger Wyoming Valley Medical on the partially covered roadOberrender showed signs of Center, Plains Township, for way and struck the passenger intoxication when her vehicle treatment of the gunshot side of a 2006 Volvo XC 70 was stopped at 2:09 a.m., state wound. driven by John Ord, 42, of Suspolice said. She was taken into • Jason Salvo of Pittston and quehanna who also was travcustody and transported to the Eugene Anderson of HughHazleton state police station for eling north, state police said. estown, ages not provided, were Neither driver was injured. a legal breath test, state police State police said charges will be charged with public drunksaid. enness and disorderly conduct filed against Mahabir but did outside Mulligan’s Irish Pub, 41 not specify the charges. HAZLETON – State police S. Main St. around 1:20 a.m. said Gimmy Martinez, 37, of Sunday. HAZLE TWP. – State police the Bronx, N.Y. was arrested on • Vincent Prioleau of Meridsaid Robert John Herbinko, 26, evidence of drunken driving en, Conn., was cited with public will be charged with theft after early Sunday morning. he took an Xbox gaming system drunkenness and disorderly State police said Martinez conduct in the area of 52 S. was traveling the wrong way on from the home of his parents, Main St. on Jan. 12. John and Judith Novotnak, on Wyoming Street at Diamond Avenue around 2:30 a.m. When Jan. 15 and sold it on the street HAZLETON – Police arrested without their permission. he was stopped he showed Shannon Fisher, 31, of Freeland, signs of intoxication and was on an outstanding warrant in HAZLE TWP. – State police taken to Hazleton General Hosthe area of Wyoming and Hemsaid E & B Giftware in the pital for a blood alcohol test, lock streets around 5 p.m. FriHumboldt Industrial Park was state police said. day. cited after four false alarms Michael Verbitsky, 34, of East occurred at the business within HANOVER TWP. – Police Chapel Street, was with Fisher reported Sunday two dogs were a 12-month period. The alarms occurred Sept. 25, Oct. 15, Nov. and also was wanted, but he left in a car on Oxford Street. fled on foot, police said. Anyone The dogs were found around 13 and Jan. 5, state police said. with information on the where7 a.m. in a red, 1999 Ford Esabouts of Verbitsky is asked to WILKES-BARRE – City cort with an expired license contact Hazleton police at 570 police reported the following: plate and inspection sticker. 459-4940. • Andrew Saunders of Oak The dogs, a Labrador and reStreet reported the windshield triever mix, were taken to the BENTON – State police said to his vehicle was smashed and Society for the Prevention of a 13-year-old boy sexually asthe paint was scratched beCruelty to Animals shelter in saulted four children while he tween 7:30 p.m. Friday and Plains Township. was in foster care at their home 11:20 a.m. on Saturday. Police placed an abandoned between June and September of • Joey Concepcion, 19, of vehicle notice on the car for last year. Maxwell Street, was charged removal by police if it is not claimed by the owner.

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Kate Beckinsale is shown in a scene from ‘Underworld: Awakening,’ the fourth installment of the popular franchise.

mated $19.1 million, according to 20th Century Fox, which was well above expectations; the studio had hoped to reach double digits, said Chris Aronson, executive vice president of domestic distribution. “I believe what George Lucas has stated all along: This is an important story and a story that must be told. It is a true story of American heroism and valor and audiences have really responded to this message,” Aronson said. “People want to feel good about themselves, they want to be uplifted. We have enough hard crud going on in this country right now. Times are tough, and if we look back and are told a story of some really fantastic deeds, that’s really compelling moviegoing.” Hollywood.com analyst Paul Dergarabedian said a grass-roots effort to get groups of people into the theaters to see “Red Tails,” along with positive word-ofmouth, helped its strong showing. The film saw an uptick from about $6 million on Friday to $8.65 on Saturday. Overall box office is up 31 perThe victims were two boys, ages 5 and 8, and two girls, ages 7 and 13, state police said. Neither the boy who allegedly committed the assaults nor the victims were identified due to their ages. State police did not provide details of the crimes because of their graphic nature. The 13-year-old boy was taken into custody on Friday and turned over the Columbia County Juvenile Probation Department. He will appear in Columbia County Juvenile Court on Monday. WILKES-BARRE – City police reported the following: • Robert Livingston of Wilkes-Barre was driving his Audi A4 south on North Washington Street at 7:19 a.m. Saturday when he struck a utility pole near Fir Lane. He was taken to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for treatment. His car was towed from the scene. • Shane Chivarella, no age provided, of Hanover Township, faces driving under the influence charges. Police said they stopped his vehicle Saturday

cent from the same weekend a year ago, Dergarabedian said, thanks to new releases as well as movies like “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close,” which had limited runs for awards consideration at the end of 2011 and are now expanding nationwide. The 9/11 drama from Warner Bros., starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock, came in fourth place with $10.5 million. Last week’s No. 1 film, the Universal smuggling thriller “Contraband” starring Mark Wahlberg, dropped to the No. 3 spot with $12.2 million. It’s now made $46.1million in two weeks. Meanwhile, Steven Soderbergh’s international action picture “Haywire” from Relativity Media, starring mixed martial arts superstar Gina Carano in her first film role, opened in fifth place with $9 million, which was above expectations. “This is a great, perfect January weekend. You’ve got these holdover films and newcomers creating an overall marketplace that people are really responding to,” Dergarabedian said. near South Main Street and Hazle Avenue after receiving a report of an erratic driver. Police said he showed signs of intoxication and was administered a alcohol breath test that showed positive results. He was taken to police headquarters and given a legal breath test that also showed positive results, police said. He was released into the custody of a sober adult. • Joseph Johnson, 20, of Wilkes-Barre, was charged with retail theft after police said they identified him from a surveillance video at the Sheetz store on Wilkes-Barre Boulevard. Store personnel reported a theft around 2:40 a.m. Saturday and said the suspect fled. Police said they reviewed the video and identified Johnson. • William Hahn, 21, of Wilkes-Barre, was charged with public drunkenness early Saturday morning. Police said they responded to a report of a man going through yards and located Hahn on Moyallen Street. Police said he was taken to police headquarters and released into the custody of a sober adult.

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Bonnie and Clyde guns sold for $210K The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two guns thought to have been used by bank-robbing fugitives Bonnie and Clyde have snatched $210,000 at an auction. An online bidder from the East Coast on Saturday bought the weapons believed to have

been seized from the outlaw couple’s Joplin hideout in 1933. Sold were a .45-caliber, fully automatic Thompson submachine gun and an 1897 Winchester 12-gauge shotgun. Mayo Auction, of Kansas City, was not given permission to release the name of the buyer.

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Casey: Halt Cloud Nine

Bob Casey, D-Scranton, U .S.hasSen. sent a letter to the Senate

Judiciary Committee asking members to work with him to move legislation that would close loopholes in an existing law that allows the makers of designer drugs to slightly change their ingredients and avoid federal and state bans. Drug makers’ latest attempt to avoid bans on bath salt-like synthetic drugs has come in the form of a new drug called Cloud Nine, a variant of insect repellant that has the same effects as bath salts. Casey referenced a recent report by Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township, where Sam Saylor, a doctor of emergency medicine, said he has seen an increase in the number of patients arriving under the influence of Cloud Nine.

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Gas Coalition will meet The Gas Drilling Awareness Coalition will hold a general membership meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Dallas American Legion, Route 415. February’s meeting will take place on Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the same location. The Gas Drilling Awareness Coalition includes Luzerne County residents concerned about the potential problems gas drilling by horizontal fracturing and its associated industries could bring to this populated and developed area.

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LOCAL W-B officials get good pay, perks W-B benefits much better than in region’s other cities. Activists question expense. EDITOR’S NOTE: Second of a two-part series on Wilkes-Barre officials’ benefits and compensation. By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – City Council members are paid $13,199 per year, making them the highest paid elected council members in the region. They also have the most generous benefits. Bill Barrett, Maureen Lavelle, George Brown and Tony George each get the salary, while Council Chairman Mike Merritt receives $14,699. Mayor Tom Leighton’s salary is $79,911, and Controller Kathy

Hearing today on W-B credit card statements

WILKES-BARRE CITY COUNCIL BENEFITS Salary

City Council Mike Merritt Bill Barrett George Brown Maureen Lavelle Tony George Mayor Tom Leighton Controller Kathy Kane TOTALS

Medical Ins.

$14,699** $12,758 $13,199 no $13,199 $13,199 $13,199 no $79,911

Medical Dental Vision Pension* Total buyout ins. ins. $746 no no $290 no

$91 no no $32 no

yes no yes yes yes

$28,294 $13,199 $15,599 $15,921 $13,199

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$7,200 $1,782

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$41,533

$188,939

$31,136

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$43,933 $231,136

*Pension costs were not available and are not included in totals. “Yes” means the person participates in the pension program. **Merritt gets a $1,500 stipend as council chairman Source: Wilkes-Barre City

Kane is paid $41,553. Council, the mayor and controller also are offered benefits: health insurance or a medical buyout; life insurance valued at $10,000 per member; dental coverage (single is $26.85 per

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month, family is $69.08 per month); and vision coverage (single $2.98/month, family $8.38/month). Merritt takes the same health See BENEFITS, Page 7A

WILKES-BARRE – As they reviewed dozens of statements for credit cards held by four city officials, Charlotte Raup and Joseph Wielgosz got a sense something wasn’t right. The city, responding to a request filed under the Right to Know Act by Wielgosz in June, had provided copies of statements dating back to 2004. But when Wielgosz and Raup examined the documents, they noticed numerous months were missing. Seven months later, Wielgosz is headed to Luzerne County Court today for a

Mining disaster 53 years ago claimed the lives of 12 men and forever changed the lives of their families and the entire valley

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Senior nominees wanted The Home Instead Senior Care office serving seniors in Luzerne has announced the Salute to Senior Service program to honor senior volunteers for the tireless contributions they make to their local communities. The program will include a search for the most outstanding senior volunteer in each state and culminate with the selection of a national Salute to Senior Service winner during Older Americans Month in May. Nominees must be 65 years of age or older and volunteer at least 15 hours a month. Nominations will be accepted at www.SalutetoSeniorService.com through March 15. State Senior Hero winners will receive plaques, and their stories will be posted on SalutetoSeniorService.com. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s nonprofit charity of choice. For more information about the Salute to Senior Service program or Home Instead Senior Care, call 7144260. FREELAND

MMI exams scheduled Area students who are in fifth through 10th grades and considering attending MMI Preparatory School next year should register to take the school’s entrance examination, which will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. This will be the only exam for admission for the 2012-2013 academic year. The comprehensive exam assesses general ability (verbal and quantitative), reading comprehension and mathematic achievement. Registration for the examination is required. There is a $25 exam and application fee that can be paid on the morning of the exam. To register, contact Whitley at 636-1108 or awhitley@mmiprep.org. For more information, visit www.mmiprep.org. BERWICK

Sex assault arrest made State police said Shawn Jay Cleaver, 35, of West Front Street, was arrested Friday on charges in connection with the sexual assault of two boys, ages 5 and 6, last July in the Berlins Trailer Park. State police said Cleaver sexually assaulted the boys while their mother slept in the same room. A warrant was obtained for Cleaver and he was arrested. He was arraigned by District Judge Richard Knecht in Berwick on charges of corruption of minors, indecent assault and endangering the welfare of children. Cleaver was committed to the Columbia County Prison for lack of $75,000 bail.

I F YO U G O The hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. today before Judge Joseph Sklarosky Jr. at the Luzerne County Courthouse on South River Street.

hearing on a petition he filed that seeks to force the city to fully comply with his request, which sought statements for cards held by Mayor Tom Leighton, City Clerk Jim Ryan, Administrator Marie McCormick and former administrator J.J. Murphy. The dispute centers on 21 statements from 2004 to 2009 See CREDIT CARD, Page 7A

Bills up for review by Pa. House State Government Committee has hearing on reducing number of districts from 203 to 153. By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

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John Baloga and Sam DeAlba place a wreath Sunday at the memorial monument for the Knox Mine Disaster in Jenkins Township as Bob Wolensky and Audrey Baloga Calvey look on.

Hard Knox lessons By RALPH NARDONE Times Leader Correspondent

JENKINS TWP. -- When a dozen men died in the Knox Mine Disaster 53 years ago, families were left behind to wonder how it all happened and what they would do next. On Sunday, remaining family members, coal mining historians and other members of the local community gathered to once again remember those who died as a result of the disaster that occurred Jan. 22, 1959, and changed life in the Wyoming Valley forever. John Baloga, who owns the Baloga Funeral Home with his wife, Susan, in Jenkins Township is a direct descendant of one of the victims. A monument is erected in front of the funeral home, which sits approximately 1/4 mile from the disaster site. Baloga Funeral Home provided the venue for Sunday’s gathering. He remembered how his grandmother and his father fought to survive when his grandfather, John Baloga, died that fateful day. “She was heartbroken at becoming a widow in her 40s,” he said. His father, Donald, who was in his early 20s, had to step in to his father’s shoes to help the family get by, Baloga said. Donald Baloga also was in attendance Sunday. The Baloga family received a small monetary compensation but nothing near the costs they incurred after losing the main breadwinner, he said. “The coal mining companies were more concerned about the mine than the miners,” he said. Robert Wolensky, a Knox Mine expert and professor from King’s College, addressed the group on Sunday remind-

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Carl Orechovsky listens during presentations Sunday at the 53rd Knox Mine Disaster Memorial.

ing them to never forget the men who died. “The remains of those 12 men are still in the mine,” he said. “We are here to remember them.” Wolensky said that although no one was ever found legally guilty in the matter, speculation about the role of negligent mining practices is common. Carl Orechovsky, researcher from Old Forge Coal Mine Inc., said “Miners were a breed their own.” “They were tough, smart and had a strong work ethic,” he added. Men waded through river water up to their waist in the dark mine that day to lead most of the 81 miners who were at risk to safety, he said.

Sunday’s ceremony is part of Mining History Week. The disaster occurred when the Susquehanna River broke through the thin layer of rock between the mine and river bed. Billions of gallons of water flowed through the Knox and other mines, ending deep mining in much of the Wyoming Valley. Sam DeAlba, of the Knox Mine Disaster Commemoration Committee, apologized because the group was not able go to the actual site as planned because of the conditions of the trail. He thanked the family members and friends who attended Sunday’s service. “Keep these 12 men in our memory,” he said.

HARRISBURG – It’s a busy week in the state House. Among the scheduled votes are those on a bill that would rename an area bridge after a set of brothers killed in separate World War II battles and one that would lengthen the mandatory sentence for someone convicted of third degree murder involving a victim younger than 13. There’s also a hearing scheduled Tuesday by the State Government Committee on reducing the number of districts in the House of Representatives from 203 to 153. Here’s a look at some of the bills under consideration this week in Harrisburg: • House Bill 1847, sponsored by Rep. Ken Smith, D-Scranton, would designate the Davis Street Bridge that runs over I-81 in Moosic the Andrew and Durando Pompey Memorial Bridge. Staff Sgt. Andrew A. Pompey was born on May1,1917, in the Minooka section of Scranton and enlisted in the Army within days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was killed by enemy artillery while leading his squad in an assault of a bridge spanning the Mussolini Canal near Sassano, Italy. He is interred in the Italian American Cemetery adjacent to Davis Street in Scranton near the Davis Street Bridge. His brother, PFC Durando J. Pompey, was born on Sept. 15, 1921, in Minooka and also enlisted in the Army. Shortly after landing on Omaha Beach in June 1944, Pompey was killed by enemy artillery. The brothers were posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. A vote is scheduled today. • A bill sponsored by Kevin Murphy, D-Scranton, would mandate a minimum sentence of 13 years for anyone convicted of third degree murder involving a victim younger than 13. Currentl law doesn’t specify a minimum sentence taking age of the victim into account. A mandatory minimum of six years is on the books regardless of victim’s age. The bill is scheduled for a floor vote on Tuesday. If approved, both bills must still be sent to the state Senate for approval. • A bill sponsored by Speaker of the House Sam Smith, R-Punxsutawney, will be the focus of the House State Government Committee at 9 a.m. Tuesday. House Bill 153 aims to reduce the size of the General Assembly through a constitutional amendment. It would require the same bill be debated and passed in two consecutive sessions, and subsequently approved by referendum vote of the people of Pennsylvania.

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Alumni of university mostly say they remember the man more than the legend

Area Penn Staters Paterno proud By SARA POKORNY and JERRY LYNOTT spokorny@timesleader.com jlynott@timesleader.com

Without Joe Paterno, Penn State football wasn’t the same, and without football neither was he, leading some to blame his death Sunday on his firing from the program he led for nearly half a century. He died a little more than two months after the university Board of Trustees fired him and president Graham Spanier on Nov. 9 as a child sex abuse “He was scandal involvvery caring ing former and just a coach Jerry Sandusky normal stained the reputation of Paperson.” terno and the Nicole Boyle school. of Plain “Like everyTownship body else, I think he died of a broken heart. He just went downhill after this,” said Will Kresge of Bear Creek Township. Kresge graduated from Penn State in 1966, the same year Paterno was named head coach of the Nittany Lions, and followed the career of the bespectacled Paterno over the next 45 years. “I think he did the right thing,” said Kresge of Paterno’s handling of the reported abuse by Sandusky. The retired engineer had been considering running for a seat on the board before the firing, but committed himself to it afterwards. “The Board of Trustees I’m still blaming for this whole fiasco,” said Kresge. Without football there was a major void in the 85-year-old Paterno’s life, added Jim Brozena, a 1978 graduate, engineer and executive director of the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority. “I think that’s what kept him going,” said Brozena. A board member of Penn State Wilkes-Barre in Lehman Township, Brozena recalled meeting Paterno and his commitment to the university. “He was more an educator than a football coach,” said Brozena. Paterno’s death is not only a loss for the football program, but also for the Penn State community, said 1964 graduate Tom Pugh,

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Megan Harris, a junior at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, and more than 50 other students took part in a candle-light vigil to honor the late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.

retired executive from Allied Services. “We think he was a great man,” said Pugh, whose children attended the university. “We think he deserved better than this. We are saddened by his passing.” Other alumni, students and fans mourned Paterno while remembering him as generous, accessible and a common sight on campus. “He was very caring and just a normal person,” said Nicole Boyle, 29, of Plain Township. She was part of the Penn State Cheer Team while she attended the school from 2001 to 2005. “This man, who probably has more money than he knows what to do with, would be driving something like an early ’90s Audi during homecoming. He was just simple and down to earth.” Michael Hudacek, 50, of Plymouth, got interested in Penn State football when he was kid and has attended every bowl game since the 1975 Cotton Bowl. He was invited to the Pater-

nos’ home after a game for a spaghetti dinner. “They cooked the dinner,” said Hudacek. “He was quite a regular, and very easily accessible,” said Hudacek. David Ridner, 20, of Stroudsburg, looked up to Paterno. The sophomore at Penn State WilkesBarre credited him with inspiring him to go to school. “I wouldn’t be here today if I didn’t have a role model,” said Ridner. He and approximately 50 other students gathered in the cold and snow on a landing in front of one of the student apartment buildings on campus for candlelight vigil. They stood holding candles topped with plastic cups to protect the flames from the wind. The vigil was silent because it was the appropriate way to show respect, said Alex Seasock, 20, a junior from Plains Township who organized the event. “We’ve been standing out here for 15 minutes. I’m sure that Joe appreciates that,” he said to con- Hannah Eroh, a freshman at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, at the vigil clude the vigil. for Joe Paterno at the campus in Lehman Township.

he never received. Many events are planned to Gov. Tom Corbett said he had commemorate the life and secured his place in Pennsylvacareer of the longtime coach. nia history and noted that “as

STATE COLLEGE — Joe Paterno’s death from lung cancer Sunday just two months after his firing left many Penn State students, alumni and community members numb with grief and a sense that the legendary coach deserved better from the university after such a distinguished career. “His legacy is without question as far as I’m concerned,” said 65-year-old Ed Hill of Altoona, a football season ticket-holder for 35 years. “The Board of Trustees threw him to the wolves. I think Joe was a scapegoat nationally. ... I’m heartbroken.” On Sunday night, thousands of people, nearly all of them students, gathered outside Penn State’s administration building in a solemn candlelight vigil. Former players were among those who spoke, including Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski. “When I think back on Joe Paterno’s legacy, the events of the last two months won’t even cross my mind,” Wisniewski said. In death, Paterno received the praise that under normal circumstances might have been reserved for the retirement dinner

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JOE PATERNO said he wished he would have done more when he spoke about the Jerry Sandusky scan-

Paterno’s death leaves State College grief-stricken By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press

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both man and coach,” Paterno had “confronted adversities, both past and present, with grace and forbearance.” Similar tributes were issued by politicians, university officials, former players and alumni. Some expressed hope that Paterno would be remembered more for his accomplishments than for his downfall. And some wondered whether his heartbreaking firing somehow hastened his death. Paterno, who died at 85, was fired Nov. 9 by the Penn State trustees after he was criticized for not going to the police in 2002 when he was told that former assistant Jerry Sandusky had been seen molesting a boy in the showers at the football complex. Paterno reported the allegations to university higher-ups, but it would be nearly a decade before Sandusky was arrested, and Paterno said he regretted having not done more. Pennsylvania’s state police commissioner said the football coach may have met his legal duty but not his moral one. On Sunday, Sandusky expressed sympathy to Paterno’s family in a statement released by his lawyer as he awaits trial on charges of sexually abusing 10 boys over a 15-year period.

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Candles on the steps of Old Main on the Penn State University campus spell out ‘Joe’ in remembrance of former football coach Joe Paterno during a memorial service on Sunday in State College.

At an Iowa-Penn State wrestling match Sunday afternoon, a crowd of about 6,500 people gave a 30-second standing ovation as an image of Paterno appeared on two video boards. At the university’s Berkey Creamery, Ginger Colon, of Fairfax, Va., was picking up two halfgallons of Peachy Paterno ice cream when she heard the news. Colon, whose daughter attends Penn State, said it was sad that the scandal would be part of Paterno’s legacy. “But from a personal note, it makes you re-think when things

are reported to you by employees: Have I taken enough steps?” Colon said. Andrea Mastro, an immunology professor who lives in the same neighborhood where Paterno lived and raised a family said the rapid spread of the cancer and the shadow of the Sandusky investigation made “the whole situation very sad.” “I can’t help but thinking that his death is somehow related” to the stress of the scandal, she said. Mickey Shuler, who played under Paterno in the mid-’70s, said

the coach had been a father figure. “It’s just sad, because I think he died from other things than lung cancer,” Shuler said. “I don’t think that the Penn State that he helped us to become and all the principles and values and things that he taught were carried out in the handling of his situation.” The trustees and school President Rodney Erickson issued a statement saying the university plans to honor Paterno but is still working on what form that will take, and when it will happen.

dal. It was a sincere statement, and one that speaks to the character of JoePa. Paterno never knew the extent to which Sandusky’s alleged sickness went. Paterno could never have imagined what his longtime defensive coordinator allegedly was doing to young, innocent boys. It wasn’t in Paterno’s mind to conjure up the sick images we now all have after reading Sandusky’s arrest affidavit. Paterno was a good man. A family man. A husband, father, grandfather, coach, friend, benefactor. Paterno indeed bled Penn State blue. He is, was and always will be, Penn State. To fire this legend, this icon, as quickly and unceremoniously as the Penn State Board of Trustees did was unconscionable. Better put, it was wrong. And in so many ways. Did Paterno stay past his time? Nobody can argue that. He decided to leave at the end of the 2011 season, but the board couldn’t wait. It couldn’t extend this man that courtesy. It had a sense of urgency that was focused more on opportunity than justice. A majority of the board wanted Paterno out for some time, but you just can’t remove a legend. Sandusky and his evilness provided the board with its opportunity. And so a messenger was sent to the Paterno home late one night with a note for Paterno to call someone. He did and he was told he was fired. At that moment, the very foundation of all that is good in college football – not just Penn State – began to crumble. Media blitz was awful To remove Paterno after 50plus years of dedicated service that included personal financial support to the university he so loved, was, as stated before – wrong. The media blitz that rushed to State College on a mission to pillage and plunder the Penn State tradition and its beloved leader was awful. The media would prefer to celebrate $5 million contracts to coaches who cheat, headline star athletes who don’t attend classes and worship underachievers in the name of television revenues. Joe Paterno lay in a hospital with time running out on the game clock of his life. He wanted to say goodbye to those he loved most. Media rushed to be first – to report Paterno had died – even before he did. What happened here is an indictment of our society. Paterno deserved much better. Penn State, as it goes forward, deserves better as well. Jerry Sandusky and the acts that have been charged against him are not representative of Penn State. Joe Paterno is representative of Penn State. Just listen to what his players have to say. Look at his graduation record. Examine what Penn State graduates – athletes and non-athletes – have contributed to the world we live in. Yes, Penn State is bigger than Joe Paterno. But Penn State is bigger – much bigger – because of Joe Paterno. May the football program go on to reach great heights. May the students attain academic greatness. But don’t allow the assault on Paterno and Penn State to continue. Be Penn State proud. Always.

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Giffords to resign from Congress Arizona lawmaker is still recovering from shooting incident. By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent

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Breaking the ice in upstate N.Y.

Volunteers harvest ice blocks Sunday from Lake Flower that will be used to construct an ice castle for the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival in Saranac Lake, N.Y. The carnival, which is in its 115th year, runs for 10 days in early February. It started as a one-day event to break the monotony of the long Adirondack Mountain winter. GIGLIO, ITALY

WASHINGTON — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona announced Sunday she intends to resign from Congress this week to concentrate on recovering from wounds suffered in an assassination attempt a little more than a year ago that shook the country. “I don’t remember much from that horrible day, but I will never forget the trust you placed in me to be your voice,” the Democratic lawmaker said on a video posted without prior notice on her Facebook page. “I’m getting better. Every day my spirit is high,” she said. “I have more work to do on my recovery. So to do what’s best for Arizona, I will step down this week.” Giffords was shot in the head and grievously wounded last January as she was meeting with constituents outside a supermarket in Tucson, Ariz. Her pro-

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This video image provided by the office of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords shows Giffords announcing her plans to resign Sunday.

gress had seemed remarkable, to the point that she was able to walk dramatically into the House chamber last August to cast a vote. Her shooting prompted an agonizing national debate about super-charged rhetoric in political campaigns, although the man charged in the shooting later turned out to be mentally ill.

In Washington, members of Congress were told to pay more attention to their physical security. Legislation was introduced to ban high-capacity ammunition clips, although it never advanced. Under state law, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer must call a special election to fill out the remainder of Giffords’ term. House Speaker John Boehner, R-

Ohio, said he saluted Giffords “for her service and for the courage and perseverance she has shown in the face of tragedy. She will be missed.” In a statement, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California said that “since the tragic events one year ago, Gabby has been an inspiring symbol of determination and courage to millions of Americans.” Democratic officials had held out hope for months that the congresswoman might recover sufficiently to run for re-election or even become a candidate to replace retiring Republican Sen. Jon Kyl. The shooting on Jan. 8, 2011, left six people dead, a federal judge and a Giffords’ aide among them. Twelve others were wounded. A 23-year-old man, Jared Lee Loughner has pleaded not guilty to 49 charges in the shooting. He has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and is being forcibly medicated at a Missouri prison facility in an effort by authorities to make him mentally ready for trial.

The newly scrambled presidential contest shifted to Florida after Gingrich stopped Romney’s sprint with a victory in S.C.

Ship stowaways a worry

nregistered passengers might have been aboard the stricken cruise U liner that capsized off this Tuscan

island, a top rescue official said Sunday, raising the possibility that the number of missing might be higher than previously announced. Divers, meanwhile, pulled out a woman’s body from the capsized Costa Concordia on Sunday, raising to 13 the number of people dead in the Jan. 13 accident. Civil protection official Francesca Maffini told reporters the victim was wearing a life vest and was found in the rear of a submerged portion of a ship by a team of fire department divers. Earlier, Italian authorities raised the possibility that the real number of the missing was unknown because some unregistered passengers might have been aboard. As of Sunday, 19 people are listed as missing.

Observers to stay another month, have more resources in attempt to end violence. By BASSEM MROUE and HADEEL AL-SHALCHI Associated Press

WASHINGTON

Speech test for Obama

Vilified by the Republicans who want his job, President Barack Obama will stand before the nation Tuesday night determined to frame the election-year debate on his terms, promising his State of the Union address will outline a lasting economic recovery that will “work for everyone, not just a wealthy few.” As his most powerful chance to make a case for a second term, the primetime speech carries enormous political stakes for the Democratic incumbent who presides over a country divided about his performance and pessimistic about the nation’s direction. He will offer a vision of fairness and opportunity for everyone. KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

U.S. envoy visits Kabul

The Taliban must promise to disassociate from international terrorism and affirm their desire to participate in tentative talks on a political settlement to the war in Afghanistan, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday. Marc Grossman, the U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, said during a visit to Kabul that Pakistan also had to play a key role in any peace talks, but sought to downplay tensions stemming from Islamabad’s decision not to allow Grossman to visit Pakistan as planned. Grossman said that once the Pakistani parliament completes a review of Islamabad’s badly strained relations with Washington, “I will be glad to meet them anytime.” SAN FRANCISCO

Cannabis to hit shelves

A quarter-century after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first prescription drugs based on the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, additional medicines derived from or inspired by the cannabis plant itself could soon be making their way to pharmacy shelves, according to drug companies, small biotech firms and university scientists. A British company, GW Pharma, is in advanced clinical trials for the world’s first pharmaceutical developed from raw marijuana instead of synthetic equivalents— a mouth spray it hopes to market in the U.S. as a treatment for cancer pain. And it hopes to see FDA approval by the end of 2013.

League extends mission in Syria

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Republican presidential candidate and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich prepares to walk off stage with his granddaughter Maggie Cushman after Gingrich spoke during a South Carolina primary night rally Saturday.

Romney to release tax returns By STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Stung by a South Carolina setback that capped a bad week, Mitt Romney said he would release his tax returns Tuesday in hopes of ending a campaign distraction while revived rival Newt Gingrich said he was the strongest Republican to go “toe to toe” with President Barack Obama. Rick Santorum, third in the South Carolina vote, maintained he was the lone “consistent conservative” left in the race and pledged to keep campaigning in Florida, next on the calendar with its Jan. 31 primary, and beyond. The newly scrambled presidential contest shifted to Florida after Gingrich stopped Romney’s sprint to the nomination with a convincing victory in the firstin-the South primary. For now, that removed the air of inevitability that surrounded Romney’s candidacy. But Florida is larger, more diverse and more ex-

pensive, and brings new challenges for Gingrich. 2 0 1 2 Once again, he must show ELECTION he can overcome financial and organizational disadvantages, as he did in South Carolina. “One of the reasons I think people in South Carolina voted for me was a belief that I could debate Obama head to head, that I could convey conservative values,” said Gingrich as the candidates made the rounds of the Sunday talk shows. “I think we had better be prepared for a tough campaign, whoever we nominate,” the former House speaker said. Romney said it was “not a good week for me” and cited all the time he had spent talking about his tax returns as his rivals pressed him to make them public before his promised date in April. After months of resistance, Romney had said last week that he would release tax information for 2011, but not until

close to the tax filing deadline. That also was seen as a time, before the South Carolina race, when the GOP nomination might have been decided. “I think we just made a mistake in holding off as long as we did. It just was a distraction,” said Romney, a former Massachusetts governor and venture capitalist. Romney disclosed last week that, despite his wealth of hundreds of millions of dollars, he has been paying in the neighborhood of 15 percent, far below the top maximum income tax rate of 35 percent. Santorum, who beat Romney and Gingrich in leadoff Iowa, scoffed at the suggestion he might leave the race so conservatives could rally behind Gingrich against Romney. “The idea that conservatives have to coalesce in order to beat Mitt Romney, well, that’s just not true anymore. Conservatives actually can have a choice. We don’t have to rush to judgment,’ he said.

Yemeni president departs for medical care in U.S. He says it’s time to turn over power, but plans to return to lead his ruling party before presidential elections. By AHMED AL-HAJ Associated Press

SANAA, Yemen — Yemen’s president left his battered nation on Sunday, his spokesman said, after delivering a farewell speech in which he asked for forgiveness and said it was time to hand over power. But in a sign that Ali Abdullah Saleh’s role as a power broker in Yemeni affairs may be far from over, he said he would seek medical care in the United States, then return to Yemen before presidential elections next

month to head his ruling party. A senior Obama administration official says Yemen’s outgoing leader has been cleared to come to the U.S. for a limited time for medical treatSaleh ment. The official, who was not authorized to discuss details and spokeonconditionofanonymity,didnotsay when Saleh would arrive. Saleh requested a visa so he could travel to the U.S. last month. Despite signing a deal last year to pass powers to his vice president, Saleh has continued to exercise authority behind the scenes, sparking accusations he sought to cling to power. Meanwhile, al-Qaida has tak-

en advantage of Yemen’s political instability to enlarge its foothold in the Arab world’s poorest nation. Presidential spokesman Ahmed al-Soufi said Saleh left Sunday for Oman. He did not say how long Saleh would be in Oman, and said Saleh would make another stop before going to the U.S. Saleh’sdeparturecouldhelppushforward a U.S.-backed deal brokered by Yemen’s Persian Gulf neighbors. In the deal, Saleh agreed to pass power to his deputy in exchange for immunity from prosecution. Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi is to be rubber-stamped as the country’s new leader in presidential elections on Feb. 21 in which he is expected to be the only candidate.

BEIRUT — A clash between Syrian forces and army defectors erupted Sunday in a suburb of the tightly held capital of Damascus, adding urgency just as the Arab League was extending an observers’ mission that so far has failed to end long months of bloody violence. The two events outlined how an uprising against President Bashar Assad that started with mass popular protests is moving now toward an armed conflict that could draw international intervention — an outcome the Arab League is trying to avoid. Arab League foreign ministers, meeting in Cairo, extended the much-criticized observers mission for another month, according to a statement from the 22-member organization. The League decided to add more observers and provide them with additional resources, the officials said. The observer mission is supposed to be the first step toward implementing an Arab League plan to end the Syria crisis. Other points are pulling heavy Syrian weapons out of cities, stopping attacks on protesters, opening talks with the opposition and allowing foreign human rights workers and journalists in. “There is partial progress in the implementation of the promises,” Arab League chief Nabil Elaraby said in Cairo about Syria’s implementation of the plan. Syria “did not carry out all its promises, although there are some implementation of pledges.” He added that the use of “extreme force” by Syrian forces has led to a reaction by the opposition “in what could lead to civil war.” Qatari Foreign Minister Sheik Hamad Bin Jassem Bin Jabr Al Thani told reporters after the meeting that the Arab League was launching a new initiative to solve the crisis in which the Syrian government and the opposition would form a unity government within two weeks to lead the country through a transitional period in which elections would be held and a new constitution written. It was seen as highly unlikely that Syrian authorities or the leaders of Syria’s scattered opposition would agree to such a plan. Saudi Foreign Minister Saud alFaisal said his country will pull out its observers because “the Syrian government did not implement the Arab plan.”

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County looks at Valley Crest property for space Some officials feel former nursing home could house non-judicial offices. By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

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insurance package offered to all City Hall employees, while Lavelle and Brown take the $200 per month medical buyout. George and Barrett don’t accept any health coverage. Leighton takes health insurance; Kane takes the buyout. Leighton, Merritt and Lavelle take dental and vision coverage. Kane, Brown, George and Barrett do not. Barrett, a retired city police chief, does not participate in the pension plan offered to council members. The other council members do participate. Leighton and Kane also participate in a pension plan. Officials elected since 2001 are eligible to receive a pension after serving at least 12 years. Prior to 2001, vesting occurred after 10

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that Wielgosz has not been provided. The city maintains the statements do not exist because there was no balance due; therefore no statement was generated. Wielgosz and Raup are suspicious of the claim, however, because a review of the documents shows inconsistencies in the statements. For instance, the city provided a statement for Murphy’s card dated Feb. 4, 2004 that showed a balance of $432.44. The next statement provided was for April 4, 2004, which showed a balance of $0. If there was a payment made in March – as the April statement indicates -- a statement should have been generated showing that, Wielgosz contends. The city says the March statement does not exist, however. Numerous other statements show the same pattern. “As you look at the statements, there are gaps,” said Raup, who

corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Market Street. The clerk of courts and prothonotary have separate offices in the courthouse. Located together in the courthouse, these judicial-related offices could cross-train staff and share workloads and supplies, Bobeck said. Four courtrooms and the Public Defender’s Office are in Penn Place when they should be in the courthouse, Bobeck said. Several non-court offices could be moved out of the courthouse, he said, including the county administration, treasurer and assessors. The budget and finance, treasurer and assessment offices should be located together because they are in the new budget and financial services division, Bobeck said. Valley Crest also may have enough room to hold county records, which could eliminate the expense of leasing or purchasing space, he said.

years of service. The pension payment is 50 percent of salary after either the 10 years or 12 years of service, and recipients must be 62 years of age to qualify. All of these benefits are at taxpayers’ expense. The city budget shows the 2012 expenditure for council’s medical coverage jumped from $13,500 in 2011 to $73,116. Drew McLaughlin, the city’s administrative coordinator, said the number is for budgeting purposes only. He said the budget was prepared in October, before the November election, and without knowing who would be on council and what benefits those members would take. Compensation questioned The compensation package – along with what critics contend is excessive travel at the public expense -- has come under fire in recent months. At council meetings, several people have questioned

the need for the expenses and have asked council to eliminate or at least reduce the compensation package. Charlotte Raup, president of the Wilkes-Barre Crime Watch Coalition and a volunteer with the group for 20 years, said every measure possible should be taken to rein in city spending. “Everybody in the country is tightening their belts,” Raup said. “We have to get rid of all nonessential spending, and city government would be a good place to start.” Raup said an elected official is a public servant and should not expect the same benefits given in the private sector. She said it’s time for council members to help out. That’s what the city council in York did. York is a city almost identical in population to Wilkes-Barre, with just over 40,000 residents. The city has been facing financial difficulty in recent years, and the coun-

has aided Wielgosz in filing the Right to Know appeal. “You know if nothing else, the statement should show a payment received.” Wielgosz said he sought information on the cards because he wanted to know how the city was spending money. In analyzing charges, he was stunned to learn that a combined total of more than $112,000 in travel-related expenses had been charged on the four cards over the past seven years “People have a right to know where their money is going. I don’t care if it’s $30,” he said. Getting that information has been a time-consuming and frustrating endeavor, he said. Today’s hearing is the latest legal action Wielgosz has taken regarding the dispute. He first had to file an appeal with the state’s Office of Open Records, which in September ordered the city to contact Bank of America to obtain statements it claimed were not in its possession, but that might be held by the bank.

Wielgosz alleges the city has intentionally delayed responding to his requests. “They push everything till the last day,” he said. “If you have nothing to hide, why put residents through the aggravation?” City Clerk Ryan, the city’s Right to Know officer, said he works as quickly as possible to respond to requests, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult because the office has been inundated with requests the past few months. Most of the records being sought are not electronically stored. “Records are in storage at the Department of Public Works and are in remote locations. I have to go through boxes,” he said. “We take each request seriously. The public has a right to know. But I have other responsibilities in the office. It makes it difficult when we get inundated with requests.” Wielgosz said he hopes today’s hearing resolves the matter. In addition to the records, he’s seeking to recoup $140 in court fees and other expenses he has incurred.

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Some Luzerne County officials want to explore using Valley Crest Nursing Home in Plains Township to house non-judicial offices. The county put the property back on the market a year ago after a buyer pulled out, but no purchase offers have come in, officials said. “I think it would be a fantastic government center,” said county council Chairman Jim Bobeck. County Controller Walter Griffith also suggested the reuse to council during a budget session last week, saying it would be easier to sell the Penn Place building in downtown WilkesBarre if non-court offices in that building were moved to Valley Crest.

Renovating Valley Crest for government offices would cost money, but it would also yield savings from centralizing offices and eliminating unnecessary overhead, Bobeck said. “If offices in the same division are not under one roof, there is no way the efficiencies and consolidation could be fully executed,” Bobeck said. The relocation would also free up space in the courthouse for judicial-related offices and courtrooms, he said. For example, the new judicial services and records division created by home rule will cover services performed by several offices that no longer have elected row officers under home rule: clerk of courts, coroner, prothonotary, recorder of deeds, register of wills and sheriff. The sheriff and deeds offices are in the county-owned courthouse annex on River Street near the courthouse. The coroner and wills offices are in Penn Place, also county-owned, at the

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County Chief Engineer Joe Gibbons said he would recommend a feasibility study to assess options to renovate the building and the projected costs and savings. The structure, built in the 1950s and ’60s, has several wings and is not equipped with central air conditioning, he said. The county has about $23 million in capital bond funding in the bank, though it has been earmarked for a lengthy list of projects, including courthouse restoration, Gibbons said. Projects would have to be al-

tered or canceled to free up money for Valley Crest work. The council is also considering taking $2 million from this pot to help repay debt and reduce the number of layoffs in 2012. Valley Crest was listed for sale in early 2011 after the Salvation Army backed out of its plan to buy the Plains Township property for $4.7 million. The organization was unable to secure a zoning variance needed to open an adult rehabilitation center. Minimum bids for the 62.35acre property were set at the

cil there took action. According to Dianna Thompson, York’s city clerk, city council approved a resolution effective in 2014 that will eliminate pension and health care benefits now offered. “It was done as an effort to reduce the burden to taxpayers and to help ease the budget difficulties,” Thompson said. “Our council wants to do what it can to help out.” The mayor of York receives $72,500 per year, and each council member gets $10,000 – that figure hasn’t been increased since 1996. Thompson said the council president had been receiving an extra $500, but that was stopped. The York city controller is paid $20,000 per year, she said. In Scranton, a city larger than Wilkes-Barre and in financial distress, elected officials are paid less. Scranton’s 2012 budget is around $75 million, compared to

Wilkes-Barre’s $44.8 million. No benefits in Scranton Scranton City Council members are paid $12,500 per year each with no benefits. In Hazleton, council members are paid $3,850 per year with no benefits, and the mayor receives $57,881. Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty’s salary is $81,085, about $2,000 more than Leighton’s. Leighton has not taken a salary increase in five years. Wilkes-Barre council members offered explanations why they chose to accept benefits. Merritt works at InterMetro and he opted to take the city’s health insurance plan. “It’s a better plan,” he said in justifying his decision. He declined further comment.George said he participates in the pension plan, but he doesn’t expect to serve 12 years on council to make him eligible to collect.

property’s fair market value of $4.136 million. The law requires the county to seek the appraised value. If there are no offers at that amount, a prospective buyer would have to obtain an appraisal and then work with the county appraiser on a compromise. The nursing home operator, Complete Health Care, vacated Valley Crest in 2010 after building a new facility nearby. Past county commissioners discussed the possibility of turning the courthouse into a judicial-only building in the past, but some officials expressed concern about removing the presence of all other county operations from the historic structure. The new 11-member county council has been meeting in the county Emergency Management Agency building near the prison on Water Street in Wilkes-Barre because the courthouse meeting room used by the former threeperson commissioner board is too small. “I’m surprised how much work is involved,” George said. “I get calls every day and I respond. But that’s what we’re supposed to be doing. We’re supposed to be a voice for the people, to listen to their concerns and to resolve them.” Barrett and Brown declined to comment on the benefits, and Lavelle did not return a message left at her home. Nate Benefield, director of policy analysis at the Commonwealth Foundation Public Policy Center in Harrisburg, said it’s not so much an issue of whether municipalities should offer these plans to elected officials. “These are part-time positions,” Benefield said. “What is the actual time commitment?” He said many municipalities facing financial difficulties should be looking at their compensation when making cuts. “Budgets have to be balanced,” he said. “Taxes will be raised and services cut.”

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LILLIAN KACPRZAK, 52, a resident of Bee Tree Road, Shickshinny, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012, in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. She was born August 6, 1959, in Hoboken, N.J., the daughter of Leokadia Kacprzak, Maplewood, New Jersey, and the late Walter Kacprzak. Surviving, in addition to her mother, are daughters, Desiree Kacprzak, Hunlock Creek; Nichole Kacprzak and Ann Marie, both of Shickshinny; sister, Diane Kacprzak, New Jersey, and brother, William Sczepanski, and wife Cheryl, New York. Friends may call at the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Martha’s Church, Stillwater. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. ANNA M. STEMPIEN, 88, a resident at ManorCare, Kingston, and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Hospice Care of the VNA, St Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains. A complete obituary will be in Tuesday’s newspaper.

FUNERALS CAPECE – Joanne, funeral 9:15 a.m. today in the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 211 West Main Street, Glen Lyon. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit Parish/St. Adalbert’s Church, Glen Lyon. CAPOZZA – Peter, funeral 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Church at Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge. Friends may call 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. DEFIORE – Agnes, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Graziano Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish (St. Rocco’s R.C. Church), Pittston. ELMY – James Sr., memorial service noon today in the First Presbyterian Church, Nanticoke. Friends may call 11 a.m. until time of service. JONES – Kenyon, funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today. KRELL – Matushka, funeral 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Holy Resurrection Cathedral, 591 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. MARYKWAS – Emily, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township. Office of Christian Burial with Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in the Holy Assumption of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre. MCHUGH – Marie, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Benedict’s Church, Parsons. Friends are invited to go directly to church. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. today in the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. NADOLNY – Elizabeth, funeral 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home 136 Maffett St., Plains Township. Divine Liturgy and Requiem Services at 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Parastas at 6 p.m. SHOTWELL – Thomas Sr., funeral 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. STANCAVAGE – Stanley Sr., funeral 8:45 a.m. today in the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. WALSH – Mollie, celebration of life 8:30 a.m. today in McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. WILCHESKI – Katherine, funeral procession 9:30 a.m. today in the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston. Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Byzantine Church.

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.

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Richard B. Cosgrove

Lillian B. Zawatski Pesta

January 21, 2012

B. Cosgrove, 87, of PittR ichard ston Township, died Saturday,

January 21, 2012 at home. Born September 19, 1924, he was the son of the late George P. and Elizabeth Healy Cosgrove. A lifelong resident of Greater Pittston, Dick Cosgrove graduated from St. John the Evangelist High School, and later pursued studies at the St. John’s Business School, as well as in the Penn State system. He enjoyed a career in journalism that lasted for more than 70 years, beginning with The Times Leader, and then the Scrantonian and Scranton Tribune. His seminal work, however, was with Pittston’s Sunday Dispatch, from the day it published its first edition, and for more than half a century thereafter. While at the Dispatch, Dick held such varied positions as reporter, writer, columnist and advertising manager, as well as editor of its senior edition, Prime Time. Over the last decade, Dick Cosgrove had written a weekly column for The Citizens Voice titled “As I Was Saying,” and also served as a reporter of local news when called upon. Dick was a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston, and its Holy Name Society, and was one of the parish’s first Eucharistic Ministers. He was also a member and past grand knight of President John F. Kennedy Council 372 of the Knights of Columbus in Pittston and a member of the council’s Fourth Degree Assembly. He was a member and past president of the Serra Club of Wyoming Valley and served a term as District Governor. Dick also served a term on the Luzerne County Prison Board, and was a member of the Luzerne County Democratic Executive Committee. He was a life member of the Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and was named its Man of the Year in 2001. In 2006, Dick received an honorary doctorate degree in humanities from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre,

illian B. Zawatski Pesta, of Ashley, died peacefully, Saturday L morning, January 21, 2012, in Mercy

for his work in journalism and his service to his church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, the former Mary Neary, as well as brothers James, George and Paul, and sister Nancy. He is survived by his two sons, George B. Cosgrove, Superintendent of Pittston Area School District (and his wife, Lynn), former Judge Joseph M. Cosgrove (and his wife Sharon), as well as his two granddaughters, Jill McMahon (and her husband, Terrance) and Mary Ann Cosgrove. He is also survived by a sister, Elizabeth Ann Cosgrove, and a brother, John Cosgrove, (and his wife, Mary); sister-in-law, Ellen Cosgrove; numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. Interment will be in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Pittston. Visitation will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and church, as well as the entire journalistic community of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

William Hilgert January 20, 2012 William Hilgert, 92, of Scranton, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Kingston Commons Nursing

Home, Kingston. Born in New York, he was the son of the late Frederick and Grace Gruthers Hilgert. Mr. Hilgert retired from the New Haven Railroad as a conductor. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Fred, George and Raymond, and sisters, Helen and Edna. Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Mary Agnes King Schmalz, Scranton, and sons, William and

his wife, Christine Hilgert, Lake Ariel, Pa.; Robert and his wife, Sandy Hilgert, Piscataway, New Jersey; step children, Margaret and her husband, Richard Petcavage, Scranton; Merle Schmalz, Piscataway, N.J.; and Thomas and his wife, Debbie Schmalz, Nazareth, Pa.; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until10:30 a.m. at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. The Rev. Robert Sauers will officiate at services at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Lake Nelson Memorial Park, Piscataway, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Community Care, 385 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704.

Marian Patricia Clark January 20, 2012 Patricia Clark, 87, of HenM arian ry Holod Road, Factoryville,

died Friday, January 20, 2012, at Scranton Health Care Center, where she had been a resident for four years. She was born in Philadelphia, on October 5,1924, daughter of the late Frank J. and Rebecca Cleaver Yeakel. Patricia was a graduate of Germantown High School, class of 1942. She was an active member of the Nicholson United Methodist Church, where she sang in the Choir for 50 years, served as a lay leader and member of the church administrative Board, taught Sunday School, was a member and served various offices of the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Philanthropic Educational Organization for many years, a 4-H leader and avid reader. Patricia loved her friends and family dearly. She was so proud of her daughter’s accomplishments as well as those of her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing the piano, crocheting and sewing. She cherished her Siamese cats, loved traveling and doing crossword puzzles with her late husband of 61 years, Ronald D. Clark. Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-laws, Linda and Robert Sla-

mon of Long Branch, N.J.; Jeannie and Gary Prushansky of Oak Park, Calif.; Jill Prusko of East Lemon; Louise and Leonard McNabb of Clarks Green; grandchildren, Benjamin and wife Katie Prusko; Caitlin Prusko, Matthew Prusko and Laurie Sherman, Lindsay and Ashley Clemmer, Hayley and Jason Prushansky; great-grandsons Benjamin Jr. and James Prusko. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with the Rev. John Shaffer, pastor of the Nicholson United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Sunnyside Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and the Scranton Health Care Center for their kindness and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nicholson United Methodist Church, 64 State St., Nicholson, PA 18446. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhom.com.

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By CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Philip Vannatter, the Los Angeles police detective who served as a lead investigator in the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, has died in Southern California, according to his brother. He was 70. Vannatter died Friday at a Santa Clarita hospital of complications from cancer, his brother Joe Vannatter told The Associated Press on Sunday. He was among the first detectives on the scene at former football star O.J. Simpson’s mansion in June 1994, after the stabbing deaths of Simpson’s wife, Nicole, and her friend Ron Goldman. Vannatter testified at the murder trial, at which Simpson was acquitted. In 1977, Vannatter conducted the investigation that led to the arrest of film director Roman Polanski on charges he drugged and had unlawful sex with a 13year-old girl. A 28-year veteran with the LAPD, where he spent most of his career as a homicide detective, Vannatter retired from the force in 1995 but continued on as a consultant for cold-case murders. “He was a very devoted detective,” Joe Vannatter said, adding his brother worked about 250 murder cases in his career. “The last time I saw him he had gotten a call from LAPD that they solved a homicide he was involved in 30 years ago. He took great pride in that.” Vannatter arrested Polanski in the lobby of the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills,

Woman, 101, told she can’t return home HUD says home that was foreclosed on is not suitable for anyone to live in.

vice, Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., WilkesBarre, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, 828 Main Street, Sugar Notch, with the Reverend Kakareka officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends and relatives are invited to the visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Church, 828 Main Street, Sugar Notch. Condolences may be sent to info@lehmanfuneralhome.com.

Simpson murder case detective dies

Philip Vannatter was lead detective in 1994 murders of O.J.’s wife and her friend.

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kicking off an international legal saga that escalated when the director fled to France after he was conVannatter victed. As he put the cuffs on, Vannatter said he found Polanski was clutching a Quaalude, the drug he was accused of giving his young victim. Vannatter had planned to retire in late 1994 but instead spent more than a year in the middle of the Simpson trial. Along with fellow detective Mark Furman, Vannatter’s name often featured in headlines and his face was a common sight on cable news shows. Defense lawyers took aim at Vannatter’s truthfulness, suggesting police set out to get Simpson as soon as his ex-wife was found slain. The defense argued that the search of Simpson’s estate was illegal and that all evidence seized — including a bloody glove, bloody socks and bloody drops — should be thrown out. On the witness stand, Vannatter sharply defended the actions of detectives at the crime scene. Two judges upheld the search on the basis of Vannatter’s and other detectives’ testimony that they were trying to inform Simpson of the death and that it became an emergency after blood was discovered on Simpson’s Bronco and they feared people in Simpson’s house might be injured. Joe Vannatter said his brother took the spotlight — and the criticisms — that came with the Simpson trial in stride. “He was very upbeat and he knew he did the right thing,” Joe Vannatter said about his brother’s involvement in the case. “He had such thick skin.’’

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DETROIT — The federal government now says a 101-year-old Detroit woman it promised could move back into her foreclosed home four months ago can’t return because the building’s unsanitary and unsafe. Texana Hollis was evicted Sept. 12 and her belongings placed outside after her 65-yearold son failed to pay property taxes linked to a reverse mortgage and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development foreclosed on the home. Two days later, the department said she could return. But now, HUD said it won’t let Hollis move back in because of the house’s condition. She had lived there about 60 years. “Here I am, 100 years old, and don’t have a home,” Hollis said, rounding off her age. “Oh Lord, help me.” Department spokesman Brian Sullivan told The Detroit News that an inspection determined the house “was completely unsuitable for a person to live in.” “We can’t allow someone to live in that (atmosphere) now that we are essentially the owners of the property,” Sullivan said. “The home isn’t safe; it’s not sanitary. It’s certainly not suitable for anyone to live in, especially not a 101-year-old mother.” HUD doesn’t want to pay to fix up the house, but Sullivan said the department is seeking other agencies that might help with the work and get Hollis back into her home. “We’re not giving up,” Sullivan said. “We’re talking with anybody and everybody about solutions to this situation, but the condition of the property is a challenge.” After hearing about her longtime friend’s eviction, Pollian Cheeks, 68, offered Hollis a room at her home within a mile of Hollis’ house. Hollis, who once taught Cheeks in Sunday school at St. Philip’s Lutheran Church, agreed to the invitation and has been staying at Cheeks’ house in the meantime. “Polly’s just as nice to me as anybody could be. She goes out of her way to help me,” Hollis said, holding back tears. “It’s just like living at home, but it’s not my home.” Hollis’s son took out the reverse mortgage for the $32,000 assessed value of the property, an option that HUD permits for the elderly. HUD took control of the mortgage after the amount paid to the family exceeded the value of the house in 2006.

The Family of the Late Carl F. and Josephine Adonizio wish to announce the sale of the family owned and operated business,

Adonizio Funeral Home Inc., 251 William Street, Pitttson, PA. to Peter J. and Alicia Adonizio Our sincerest thanks is extended to the many families in the Greater Pittston and surrounding areas who gave us the opportunity over the past seventy years, to be of service to them in their time of need. Your patronage, loyalty and friendship is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten. Wishes to all for personal peace, health and happiness in 2012.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012 PAGE 9A

WORLD OPINION

Contain ‘nuclear’ Iran by all possible means

RAN SEEMS INTENT on pushing forward with its nuclear program and there seems to be no surefire way of stopping it. It has been five years since the United Nations Security Council first demanded that Iran cease enriching uranium. But the Islamic Republic continues to defy international pressure. The imminent opening of the new enrichment site further complicates a military option. Since the new facility is buried deep underground at a well-defended military site, it is considered far more resistant to air strikes. And even if a military strike against Iranian nuclear facilities succeeded, the geopolitical fallout is liable to be nightmarish, although the prospect of a nuclear Iran is no less of a night-

mare. Covert actions, in contrast, carry much less of a risk, but are also less effective. For instance, the assassination of Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, director of the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, undoubtedly dealt a blow to Iran’s nuclear program. Economic sanctions, meanwhile, have so far not changed Iranian nuclear policy, though they have caused some damage. A combination of covert operations, economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure, while at the same time keeping the military option “on the table,” is the only way to convince Tehran to back down. And maintaining a broad coalition of countries behind the sanctions is the best way to make them effective. The Jerusalem Post

QUOTE OF THE DAY “The day will come when the senators who forced this move will realize they made a knee-jerk reaction to a monumental problem.” Patrick Leahy Vermont’s Democratic senator was disappointed congressional leaders decided Friday to postpone a test vote planned for Tuesday on online piracy legislation.

Send message of value

EFUSING A woman information about the sex of her fetus is the wrong way for Canada to try to stop a trend toward sex-selected abortions – if in fact there is such a trend. But this is precisely the approach urged by Rajendra Kale, interim editor of the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Citing research that suggests Asian immigrants to Canada abort female fetuses, hoping to instead conceive a boy, Kale has called for a ban on disclosing the sex of the fetus until 30 weeks into a pregnancy. At that point, abortions are harder to obtain. The problem behind sex-selected abortions is cultural, and the solution to it must also

be cultural. Changing beliefs that denigrate the worth of women and girls is a difficult proposition, but it is the only approach worth trying. Manipulating information so that people can’t act on such belief is an effort that is doomed to fail. Canada places equal value on men and women. It is opposed to practices such as sexselected abortion. We need to make sure that this message is heard by all Canadians. Women being coerced to abort is a real problem. If we want an end to sex-selected abortion, helping women resist pressure from their families is a far better place to start. The Montreal Gazette

U.K. crisis continues

IGURES FOR December’s inflation rate, down 0.6 percent to 4.2 percent, will come as welcome news for Chancellor George Osborne. High inflation has raised the specter of 1970s-style “stagflation” – inflation without economic growth – and the drop in the Consumer Prices Index lessens that prospect. It also should provide a sliver of relief to hard-pressed consumers. The drop is thanks mainly to falling oil prices. But food prices rose again last month. The bigger worry remains the state of the global economy. The bailout of the eurozone’s debt crisis continues to

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stall: The downgrading by Standard & Poor’s of nine nations including France was followed by the agency’s downgrade of the bailout fund itself, the European Financial Stability Facility. Many European banks remain very weak. And the European crisis is starting to have a global impact. New figures show that Chinese growth slowed to an annualized rate of 8.9 percent in the final quarter of 2011. Forecasters have warned that the U.K. economy has slipped back into recession; even if it has not, this will still be a lean year. London Evening Standard

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Cheapskates rejoice: Fancy labels rarely justify the cost HERE IS an experiment you are guaranteed to love. Researchers asked top-notch violinists at an international competition to play some instruments and judge their quality. But the violinists’ vision was obscured, so they couldn’t see which violin was a 300year-old Stradivarius worth millions and which were just good contemporary instruments. Thrillingly, the experts thought they could tell them apart by playing but really had no idea. In fact, the Strad was their least preferred instrument. These results are consistent with findings about wine. In blind tastings, experts and consumers alike are for the most part unable to distinguish expensive wines from cheap ones. Wine specialists, moreover, repeatedly have shown that their judgments are susceptible to what they’ve been told about a wine’s price. I love these studies, don’t you? They make the experts look like bozos, after all, and they make me feel better about being a cheapskate. There’s nothing more uplifting than the sight of a naked emperor revealed in all his foolish glory. But let’s not get carried away. A musician I know had a viola appraised a few years back at $40,000, and another valued at $400,000. When she played them both for me to see if I could appreciate the difference, I was skeptical, but it turned out that I could. The costlier, older instrument had a richer sound. But the difference wasn’t huge, and the cost of this

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COMMENTARY DANIEL AKST relatively modest improvement (to my tin ear) was staggering. My friend is a world-class musician who can justify the expense. Besides, scarce old instruments – hers is from 1680 – have been good investments over the past 30 years, so ultimately she’ll probably come out ahead. Yet I can’t stop focusing on what a small gain was purchased at 10 times the expense. Too often we allow ourselves to be tyrannized by what Freud called “the narcissism of small differences,” which either don’t exist or aren’t large enough to justify their great cost. This applies to much of what we buy. We might be happier not obsessing as much over which is the very best pair of earbuds or which luxury car has a few more horsepower. In fact, hunting restlessly for the very best of anything, including the absolutely optimal cup of coffee, violin or even spouse, is usually a terrible idea. This behavior is known in the social sciences as “maximizing,” and researchers have shown that it’s a great way to make yourself miserable. Much better to find something that’s quite good enough and call it a day. It’s also much cheaper. Leaving aside the cost of searching, most things are subject to the 80-20 rule, which states roughly that 20 percent of inputs account

In fact, hunting restlessly for the very best of anything, including the absolutely optimal cup of coffee, violin or even spouse, is usually a terrible idea. This behavior is known in the social sciences as “maximizing” … for 80 percent of outputs. In other words, beyond a certain point, a relatively small improvement in anything will cost you way too much. You can make a lot of hay by embracing this rule, which comes to us from an economist named Vilfredo Pareto. In business, for example, you’d eliminate product lines that produce only 20 percent of profits yet consume 80 percent of your effort. And you’d shoo away customers who take up 80 percent of your time in exchange for just 20 percent of sales. I find the 80-20 rule quite comforting, in that it suggests there’s no need for great wealth, just as I find the recent violin study quite comforting, for it implies that violinists needn’t worry if they can’t afford a Stradivarius. My friend, incidentally, is skeptical of the study, arguing that a violin might sound one way to a player “under the ear,” but quite another to the audience in a concert hall. Maybe. But the more important question is whether the difference even matters. Daniel Akst, a columnist for Newsday, is the author of “We Have Met the Enemy: Self-Control in an Age of Excess” from Penguin Press.

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President again urged to approve oil pipeline

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he price of gasoline has jumped substantially over the last couple of weeks. Remarkably, President Obama’s response has been to again delay the approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Once approved and built, this pipeline will bring Canadian crude oil to our refineries in the Gulf Coast, which will increase the supply of oil and lower the prices we pay at the pump. President Obama must stop delaying this project based on the protests of a vocal minority. These groups of anti-exploration activists are demanding more government reviews of the pipeline under the pretense of environmental concerns. The State Department and the Environmental Protection Agency already have reviewed and studied this project for years. Both found that the impacts to the environment would be negligible. What is not negligible is the cost of delay. Time and again our country allows the

opportunity of energy freedom to slip between our fingers. We must grasp the opportunity of energy independence. The president can do that by finally approving construction of this pipeline. Alan Lispi Old Forge

Naval expert questions cruise ship operations

s a former naval officer and qualified marine navigator and instructor, I have questions concerning the grounding of

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the cruise ship Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy. Was the captain on the bridge exercising control of the ship? If so, why was the ship so close to the rocks? If not, who was on the bridge conning the ship? What are his or her qualifications? Was there a maritime pilot on the bridge? The most dangerous period in peacetime for a ship under way is when it is leaving and entering port or traversing in proximity to land. This is when you have to be on full alert. Why did the Costa Concordia reportedly hold emergency evacuation drills only once every 15 days? During a 15-day period the ship would normally visit a number of ports and embark new passengers. A drill should be held prior to leaving every port. The maritime industry should evaluate the viability of lifeboat systems that fail when a ship takes on a significant list that makes it very difficult or impossible to launch lifeboats. More attention must be paid to the safety of passengers and crew. Donald A. Moskowitz Londonderry, N.H.

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IN THEIR WORDS “He died as he lived. He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been. His ambitions were farreaching, but he never believed he had to leave this Happy Valley to achieve them. He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community.” — Paterno family. “His legacy as the winningest coach in major college football and his generosity to Penn State as an institution and to his players, stand as monuments to his life. As both man and coach, Joe Paterno confronted adversities, both past and present, with Corbett grace and forbearance. His place in our state’s history is secure.” —

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett.

former Penn State running back Mike Guman.

“Whenever you recruited or played against Joe, you knew how he operated and that he always stood for the right things. Of course, his longevity over time and his impact on college football is remarkable. Anybody who knew Joe feels badly about the circumstances. I suspect the emotional turmoil of the last few weeks might have played into it.” — Nebraska

athletic director and former coach Tom Osborne.

“Few people are responsible for building something that will last forever. ... Coach Paterno was first and foremost an educator, whose immeasurable contributions to Penn State, the coaching profession and the entirety of college sports, will be felt Krzyzewski permanently. That is the legacy of a great leader.” — Duke basketball

coach Mike Krzyzewski.

“We came to Penn State as young kids and when we left there we were men, and the reason for that was Joe Paterno.” — Lydell Mitchell, a star

running back at Penn State from 1968 to 1972.

“It’s just sad because I think he died from other things than lung cancer. I don’t think that the Penn State that he helped us to become and all the principles and values and things that he taught were carried out in the handling of his situation.” — Mickey Shuler, a Penn State tight end from 1975 to 1977.

“His influence on me personally was a lot more far-reaching than the playing field. ... Coach Paterno should be remembered and revered for his 61 years of service to the Penn State community, the many games and championships he won, and the positive influence he was.” — Ex-PSU linebacker Paul Posluszny

“I’ve coached around 300 college games and only once when I’ve met the other coach at midfield prior to the game have I asked a photographer to take a picture of me with the other coach. That happened Spurrier in the Citrus Bowl after the ’97 season when we were playing Penn State.” — South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier.

“We came to football games just to see Joe Paterno on the sideline when we were students. He was the reason we attended so much.” — Jamie

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everyone of how blessed his life had been. His ambitions were far reaching, but he never believed he had to leave this Happy Valley to achieve them. He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community.” Paterno leaves behind five children, 17 grandchildren and thousands of former players who viewed him as family. “We will always be teammates,” Paterno told his squad in his final meeting with them in November. His life has ended, but Paterno’s final chapter remains largely unknown. His six decades of service to Penn State as a football coach, an educator and a philanthropist stand against a stunning end in the wake of sexual abuse charges against his former top assistant. The truth is that the full story is known only to a small few, and many were still waiting to hear more of Paterno’s side. More, at least, than the brief few comments he made last week to The Washington Post, saying he wasn’t entirely sure how to handle the situation. Given that, just 74 days after he was fired by Penn State, opinion on Paterno remains divided. As he did throughout his Hall of Fame coaching career, Paterno received tremendous support from his former players and the Penn State football family. “We’re the men we are today because of Joe Paterno – all of us,” said Devon Still, the 79th and final first-team All-American to play for Paterno. “Penn State is one of college football’s iconic programs because it was led by an icon in the coaching profession in Joe Paterno,” said Bill O’Brien, the man tasked with replacing Paterno. “There are no words to express my respect for him as a man and as a coach. To be following in his footsteps at Penn State is an honor.” Paterno arrived in State College in 1950 after graduating from Brown University, cajoled by his college coach, Rip Engle, to join him as an assistant with the Nittany Lions. In 1966, Paterno took over for Engle and helped transform the university into a household name on and off the field, winning national championships in 1982 and 1986 and finishing his career with a Division I record 409 victories. For the time being, however, the Penn State name is still associated with a horrific child abuse scandal. That cloud also lingers over Paterno as the school’s most famous representative. He was never charged with a crime in an investigation that brought 52 counts of abuse of children against Jerry Sandusky and allegations of a cover-up by top university officials. Paterno did not fare as well in the court of public opinion, beginning with the state police commissioner. Frank Noonan stated his belief in November

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‘We will always be teammates,’ Paterno, pictured in this Dec. 2007 photo, told his squad in his final meeting with them in November.

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Paterno’s teams captured national championships in 1982 and 1986. Here, he leads his team into battle in Sept. 1998.

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Coach Paterno led the Nittany Lions to a record of 51-13 from the 2005 to 2009 seasons. He is pictured during a press conference in before the Blue-White Game in 2008.

that Paterno and others had “a moral obligation” to call police about an alleged sexual assault committed by Sandusky in 2002. That was the beginning of a circus-like atmosphere that engulfed Paterno and State College, leading to the coach announcing his retirement on Nov. 9, effective at the end of the season. “It is one of the great sorrows of my life,” Paterno said in a statement that morning. “With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.” Twelve hours later, he was fired by the school’s board of trustees. Paterno was prevented from speaking at his normal press conference the day before and little of his side of the story is known. Most dominant is a summary of a grand jury investigation that says Paterno was told of the alleged 2002 incident by an eyewitness, then-graduate assistant Mike McQueary. Paterno, who had said he was never told specific details about what exactly McQueary saw, took the matter to athletic director Tim Curley and senior vice president Gary Schultz, who oversaw the university’s police department. Both men have since pleaded not guilty to counts of perjury and failure to report abuse of minors. In his last public comments, made last week to The Washington Post, Paterno said he was hes-

itant to follow up on his meeting with Curley and Schultz because he was worried it would be seen as exerting his influence. “I didn’t know which way to go,” Paterno said. “And rather than get in there and make a mistake ...” Paterno finished the interview the morning of Jan. 13. Later that day, he was admitted to the hospital for the final time. His cancer diagnosis had been revealed by the family on Nov. 18 and he returned to the hospital in December after breaking his pelvis in a fall at his home. The visits for medical care had been increasing in recent years, because as the wins kept piling up for Paterno in the following years, so did the ailments. From 2005-09, Penn State went 51-13, putting the Lions in the top 10 in the country during that stretch. But Paterno wasn’t on the sideline for a handful of those victories. A sideline collision at Wisconsin in 2006 broke his left leg and damaged ligaments in his knee, briefly forcing him into a wheelchair. In 2008, he managed to break his right hip at an early-season practice while demonstrating, of all things, an onside kick. Despite becoming increasingly hobbled each week, eventually conceding his spot on the sideline to rest up in the coaches booth, he refused the inevitable surgery until after the regular season. He followed a similar pattern in

2011 after injuring his other hip in preseason practice when he was blindsided by a receiver trying to track down a pass. Though he tried to work his way back down on to the sideline, he would last for just a few quarters before adjourning upstairs. Before his cancer diagnosis, he battled colds and coughs and even a flu that forced him off the field during the middle of a game. He had Lasik surgery performed on his long-afflicted eyesight. By the summer of 2010, a gaunt Paterno appeared at Big Ten media days in Chicago after having to cancel alumni fundraising appearances because of digestive problems. He was promptly asked if he was going to coach until the day he died. Well? “People ask me why I’ve stayed here so long,” a healthier Paterno bellowed three months later to a still-packed Beaver Stadium crowd that was hanging around to celebrate his 400th career win. “And you know what? Look around. Look around.

“I stayed here because I love you all!” The message was as much for his players, who had carried him off the sideline on their shoulders one final time that October evening. It was for a loyal group of assistant coaches who had stuck with him through four out of five losing seasons from 2000-04. When school administrators sat down with him after that 2004 season to gauge his willingness to retire, Paterno responded that he need only be able to keep his staff together, and the wins would follow. As it turned out, he was right. Paterno was especially proud of his 2005 squad that put Penn State back in the national spotlight with an 11-1 record, a Big Ten title and a triple-overtime win in the Orange Bowl. That team featured the same coaching staff as the previous season and a group of dynamic freshmen giving an extra spark to some talented seniors. It was one of those seniors, Tamba Hali, who popped into Paterno’s head while telling stories before that 2007 Hall of Fame induction. A meeting with Hali from two months earlier was still fresh in his mind. Hali had walked into Paterno’s Lasch Building office, prompting a smile and a playful jab from his old coach. “What the devil are you doing here?” Paterno asked. Hali, a first-round draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs, replied simply that it was his team’s bye week. “Whaddya want?” Paterno joked. “Every time I see you, you want something.” “I don’t want anything,” Hali answered. “I just want to tell you I miss you.” Paterno finished the story, pausing to compose himself. “Now,” he said finally. “Does that mean something?” His voice cracked. He drifted off.

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JoePa inspired many to individual greatness

Legendary coach fondly remembered in our area nasal pitch. “Have some class! We don’t do it like that here!” And the TV cameras caught all of it. Downing’s mother called him about it that night. Paterno got a scolding from an authority figure in his life as well. At the next practice, Paterno walked up to Downing and said his wife Sue “saw that on TV and said, ‘That was not very nice. You apologize to that kid. He’s a very nice kid.’ ” So he did. Everyone in the local football comAP PHOTO munity has their memories of Joe Paterno. What’s interesting to hear are In this Nov. 5, 2005 photo, Penn the small bits that stick out. State coach Joe Paterno acknowl-

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Dwayne Downing wasn’t even in the game when Joe Paterno came charging toward him. The Nittany Lions cornerback had been on the sideline in a game against Maryland in 1985 when he decided to engage in a little conversation with a Terrapins player. “Coming from the South, we like to talk a little trash,” laughed Downing, who went to high school in Virginia before playing at Penn State and coaching in Wilkes-Barre. “I was spouting off some stuff on the sidelines. I can just remember him coming up and grabbing me.” “Have some class!” Paterno shrieked at him in his unmistakable See COACH, Page 5B

edges the crowd before a game against Wisconsin in State College.

THE LAST GAME Joe Paterno ever coached made him major college football’s winningest coach. Which was only fitting. Because right to the end, Paterno was a winner. It was more than his 409 career victories, 24 bowl victories, five undefeated seasons and two national championships that put Paterno on a pedestal at Penn State University. It was the way he attained them that made him so revered. “I believe the inspiration comes from just his overall style,” said

PAUL SOKOLOSKI OPINION Harry Hamilton, a former Nanticoke Area and NFL star defensive back who played under Paterno at Penn State from 1980-83. “His approach makes you, or causes you, to turn and push your own buttons.” Even after Penn State pushed him aside in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, Paterno was still preaching about doing things the right way. It is the only way Paterno believed in, right up until he passed away Sunday morning after losing See JOEPA, Page 4B

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady got all the help he needed to get the New England Patriots into the Super Bowl. Thank you, Billy Cundiff. The Baltimore Ravens kicker shanked a 32-yard field goal with 11 seconds left and the Patriots escaped with a 23-20 victory in the AFC championship game on Sunday. Usually, vintage Brady doesn’t need much assistance in championship settings, but the Patri-

SAN FRANCISCO — Eli Manning is headed to another Super Bowl with a shot to show the world he belongs in the same breath as Tom Brady. Manning directed one short, final drive and Lawrence Tynes kicked a game-winning 31-yard field goal in sudden death overtime, sending the New York Giants to the Super Bowl with a 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday night.

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FEB. 19, 1966 - Joe Paterno, left, poses with his two-year-old daughter Diana Lynne Paterno, right on mother’s lap, his wife Sue Paterno and JAN. 28, 1965 - Joe Paterno, associ- their one-year-old daughter Mary Kathryn Paate football coach at Penn State at the terno, on father’s lap, in his home after being time, directs players at State College. hired as Penn State coach.

JUNE 26, 1969 - Penn State’s Joe Paterno, coach of the East All Stars, explains a play to quarterback Buster O’Brien, right, of Richmond, during a practice session for the Coaches All-America football game.

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“The world has lost a great man who will live on in so many of our hearts forever.” —Former Penn State defensive coordinator and interim coach, via statement

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Hundreds of sports figures paid tribute to the former PSU coach, who died Sunday.

“The GREATEST... The Legend... My Coach... My friend... You’ve meant so much to me and millions of others... You will live on in my heart. “I love you coach. Thanks for believing in me.” —Former Penn State quarterback, via Twitter

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Former Penn State star Lydell Mitchell visited Joe Paterno about a week and a half ago, hoping to get just a moment with his ailing coach. After an emotional hour and a half, Mitchell said goodbye and told Paterno that he would always have the support of his players. “I said, ‘Hey, man, we love you.’ We’ll fight the fight for him,” Mitchell said Sunday after Paterno died at age 85. “Joe’s legacy will always be intact because we won’t let Joe’s legacy die,” said Mitchell, who played running back at Penn State from 1968-72. Paterno won more games (409) than any coach in major college football history during 46 seasons at Penn State. “I think history will say that he’s one of the greatest,” former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden, second on the wins list, told The Associated Press. “Who’s coached longer? Who’s coached better? Who’s won more games? Who’s been more successful than Joe? Who’s done more for his university than Joe?” Sports figures by the hundreds, including many Penn State alumni, and fans by the thousands paid tribute to Paterno after the longtime coach died from complications of lung cancer less than three months after he was ousted amid a child sex abuse scandal involving one of his former assistants. “It’s just sad because I think he died from other things than lung cancer,” former Penn State tight end Mickey Shuler said. Before the Penn State wrestling team faced Iowa at Rec Hall on the State College campus on Sunday afternoon, a moment of silence was observed. When it was over the capacity crowd of more than 6,500 gave a 30-second standing ovation while an image of Paterno flashed on two video boards. The screen flashed the words “Joseph Vincent Paterno. 1926-

DEC. 14, 1971 - Joe Paterno talks with sports writers in Dallas in preparation for the Cotton Bowl.

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Joe Paterno walks around his players as they warm up for a game against Bowling Green in State College on Sept. 5, 1987. Paterno, the Penn State coach who won more games than anyone else in major college football, died Sunday. He was 85.

2012,” just below the digitized picture of a smiling Paterno, wearing a blue tie and blue sweater vest with arms crossed across his chest. “Please recognize now the passing earlier today of Penn State educator, philanthropist and coach, Joe Paterno,” the announcer said. “With coaching milestones too significant too list and impact too substantial to measure, JoePa — as he is known to Nittany Lion fans everywhere — will forever be remembered as a man whose family includes a team, a university and an entire sport,” the announcer said. “Thank you Coach Paterno.” There also were moments of silence at Penn State men’s and women’s basketball games. Former Penn State assistant coach Tom Bradley, who was interim coach for the Nittany Lions after Paterno was pushed out, called his former boss his “mentor for 37 years.” “Coach Paterno never believed that his role as ‘Coach’ ended after practice, or when the fourth quarter wound down or when a student-athlete graduated,” Bradley said in a statement. “He was a coach for life.” Paterno began his career at Penn State in 1950 as an assistant coach under Rip Engle. That’s when Pro Football Hall of Famer Lenny Moore played for the Nittany Lions. Moore

DEC. 29, 1972 - Penn State coach Joe Paterno and his All-American quarterback John Hufnagel (second from right) take time to pass a few words with opposing Oklahoma coach Chuck Fairbanks and his quarterback Dave Robertson in New Orleans Sugar Bowl.

joined Mitchell — they both played for the Colts and live in Baltimore — for that trip to State College a couple weeks back. Moore said he, Mitchell, Paterno and Paterno’s wife, Sue, sat around the kitchen table and talked until it got dark and the visitors needed to get back. “We talked the whole time and he was very together,” Moore said. “Didn’t look like he was having any pain. We told him we loved him and we left. “I’m glad that we had the opportunity to do it. And I was glad that I told him how I felt about him.” Mike Guman, who played fullback for Penn State in the late 1970s, said the Paterno’s legacy will be carried on by the many people whose lives he has touched. “Football’s a small part of his legacy, but it goes far beyond that,” he said. “You could have become a good football player at many places but you wouldn’t have become the man you are if you didn’t go to Penn State.” Guman said he didn’t think Paterno was treated fairly at the end of his time at Penn State and Mitchell agreed. “They knew Joe was going to retire (at the end of last season),” Mitchell said “They could have let that play out but I think they panicked and jumped the gun.”

JAN. 1, 1972 - Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is embraced by his wife, Sue, following Penn State’s 30-6 victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

ered how true that was. “Because of the way he led and taught Penn Staters, the world is such a better place, not just because of his direct influence, but because of the influence he had on so many who have graduated from Penn State to positively impact the world.” —Penn State acting athletic director, via statement

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“I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Coach Joe Paterno. He was a man who I have deep respect for as a human being, as a husband and father, as a leader and as a MARK DANTONIO football coach. I was very fortu“Joe dedicated his life to Penn nate to have been able to develState and college football. He op a personal relationship with had unparalleled success during him, especially over the course his 46 seasons as the head coach of the last several years, and it is at Penn State. Joe was a major something that I will always player who helped revolutionize cherish. the game of college football. In “My prayers and thoughts go his six-plus decades at Penn out to his wife, Sue, and to their State, he influenced and impact- family, and also to the family he ed countless numbers of players had at Penn State University. and people at a championship We have lost a remarkable perlevel.” son and someone who affected —Michigan State coach, via the lives of so many people in so statement many positive ways. His presence will be dearly missed. His PAT FITZGERALD legacy as a coach, as a winner “The legacy of Joe Paterno and as a champion will carry on will be long lasting — not only forever.” as a football coach and mentor, —Ohio State coach, via statebut as a family man. For 62 ment years, Coach Paterno poured his heart and soul into a football MATT MILLEN program and university, helping “I just can’t help but feel he countless young men reach their died of a broken heart.” dreams and goals on the football —Former Penn State Allfield before moving on to sucAmerican, football analyst, via cessful careers and lives as ESPN adults. MIKE MUNCHAK “It’s hard to fathom the im“Coach Paterno was one of pact that Coach Paterno has had the legends of coaching, and his on college football and at Penn passing is very sad for all of his State. His insight and wisdom former players and the Penn will be missed. We at NorthState family. His accomplishwestern send our condolences ments both on and off the field to Sue and the Paterno family.” will never be matched. What he —Northwestern coach, via was most proud of, though, was statement not what we accomplished, but JIMMY JOHNSON how we accomplished it. ‘Suc“One of the greatest college cess with honor’ was his phrase. coaches of all time and a great “He instilled a spirit in each of man, Joe Paterno dies at 85.” us that we were part of some—NFL analyst, former college thing bigger than ourselves. The and NFL coach, via Twitter things I learned at Penn State are still with me today, and they DAVE JOYNER have made me a better person “This is a tremendous loss for and a better coach.” Penn State and the world. Joe —Tennessee Titans coach, Paterno was a great man who Penn State/Scranton Central was one of the greatest influenHigh School alum, via The ces on my life and the lives of Tennessean Penn Staters. For all of us who played for Joe, he taught us so BILL O’BRIEN much. He was a teacher and an “It is with great sadness that I educator first. He taught us deliver this message of condoabout self-discipline and paying lence and tribute to a great man, attention to the small details. husband, father and someone “He built young men from the who is more than just a coach, inside out. He’s famous for sayJoe Paterno. First, on behalf of ing, ‘If you keep hustling and Penn State Football, we offer plugging away something good our sincerest condolences to the Paterno family for their loss. We will happen,’ and we all discov-

DEC. 4, 1973 - Penn State running back John Cappelletti, left, stands with football coach Joe Paterno, center, and actor Bob Hope after being named the 1973 Heisman winner in New York.

also offer our condolences to the Penn State community and, in particular, to those who wore the Penn State colors, our Nittany Lion football players and alumni. “Today they lost a great man, coach, mentor and, in many cases, a father figure, and we extend our deepest sympathies. The Penn State Football program is one of college football’s iconic programs because it was led by an icon in the coaching profession in Joe Paterno. There are no words to express my respect for him as a man and as a coach. To be following in his footsteps at Penn State is an honor. “Our families, our football program, our university and all of college football have suffered a great loss, and we will be eternally grateful for Coach Paterno’s immeasurable contributions.” —Penn State head coach

JAY PATERNO

“Our family thanks Penn Staters, students and all people for prayers and support for my Dad. He felt your support in his fight.” —Son, via Twitter

SCOTT PATERNO

“My family wants to express our heartfelt thanks to the hospital staff and doctors. They were amazing and caring. Thanks isn’t enough. We would also like to thank all of the tens of thousands of people who have been praying. Your kindness continues to sustain us. “Finally, to Penn Staters, past and present, know that Dad loves you all and has always loved being part of your family.” —Son, via Twitter

MICHAEL ROBINSON

“Beaver Stadium = Joe Paterno Stadium from now on.” —Seattle Seahawks fullback, former Penn State quarterback, via Twitter

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“At a loss for words. Thankful for the impact he had on my life. Blessed to call him a friend and mentor. Joe is and always will be Penn State!” —Former Penn State cornerback, via Twitter

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“Deeply saddened about the loss of my coach and mentor, Joe Paterno. You have been a positive influence to so many young men on and off the field. The lessons I have learned from you will be passed on. My thoughts and prayers are with the Paterno family. I love you Coach.” —Former Penn State wide receiver, via Twitter

NOV. 27, 1977 - Joe Paterno and his quarterback Chuck Fusina discuss things late in the fourth quarter in Pittsburgh against the Panthers. The Lions were hanging on to a 15-7 lead at the time. The Panthers got the ball, however, with 40 seconds remaining and scored, missing a tie when they failed a two-point conversion.

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MARCH 11, 1982 - Joe Paterno, left, accepts the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award from former Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd at a lunch presentation in Pittsburgh.

JAN. 1, 1983 - Joe Paterno is carried off the field following the Nittany Lions 27-23 defeat of Georgia in the Sugar Bowl to claim the National Championship, at the Superdome in New Orleans.

JAN. 2 1983 - Joe Paterno, right, and John Oswald, president of Penn State, hold the trophy after Penn State defeated Georgia in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.

DEC. 16, 1986 - Joe Paterno holds trophy he was awarded after he was named the Sportsman of the year by Sports Illustrated Magazine in New York.

Winning was just part of equation By MARK HERRMAN Newsday

The standards Joe Paterno set were impressively and immeasurably high. For Paterno’s football teams and players at Penn State, winning was only part of the goal. He emphasized all the other details, too: principles like integrity, education and maturity, the idea of developing wellrounded adults and doing good, along with doing well. It turns out he could not meet all of his own standards. The remarkable program that he built and maintained for 46 years was brought down in his final weeks by a child sex abuse scandal that makes his death Sunday an especially poignant ending to an incredible career and a wonderful life. Maybe history will be kinder to the legendary coach and down-to-earth icon than the harsh light of current reality is. We won’t know for years. We don’t know everything about what graduate assistant coach Mike McQueary saw. We don’t know for sure how McQueary told Paterno about seeing Paterno’s trusted assistant Jerry Sandusky in the shower with that young boy. We can’t tell if future generations will make the scandal the first sentence in the Joe Paterno Story. For now, though, it is hard to see past the tarnish. At this instant, this magnificent American success story—Brooklyn kid studies hard, works harder and helps countless lives — has aspects of an American tragedy. If it is all true, it is tragic what happened to Sandusky’s alleged victims. And it is tragic that Paterno did not get to leave Penn State on his own terms. Tragic that a robust man saw his health deteriorate almost immediately after the scandal was revealed and tragic that his world collapsed so suddenly and completely. Fairness will have its say eventually. More people recognize the two words "Penn State" because of Paterno than because of any other factor in the university’s history. The two national championships, the five unbeaten seasons and 24 bowl game wins are great,

JoePa by the numbers $554,136 Paterno’s annual base salary, according to university records, during the three-year contract he signed in 2009 1972 The year Paterno agreed to become head coach of the New England Patriots. He later changed his mind and stayed at Penn State 888 Division I coaching changes during Paterno’s tenure as Penn State’s head coach 548 Games as head coach at Penn State, a Division I/FBS record 513 Victories by the program while Paterno was affiliated with it

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A miniature football helmet lies among flowers left at the foot of a statue of Joe Paterno outside Beaver Stadium on the Penn State University campus after learning of his death Sunday in State College.

Paterno’s records As Penn State’s head coach for 46 seasons, Joe Paterno’s career record was 409-136-3. 2 National championships 1982, 1986 3 Big Ten championships 1994, 2005, 2008 WINNINGEST DIV. I COACHES

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but they seem greater because of the impact his former players have made on the people they have met since they left JoePa. Players like Franco Harris, Jack Ham, Lydell Mitchell, Matt Millen and Kerry Collins, all of whom went on to successful NFL careers.

JAN. 2, 1987 - Joe Paterno is carried after Penn State defeated Miami, 14-10, in the Fiesta Bowl, to win the national championship, in Tempe, Ariz.

Penn State coach Joe Paterno answers a question during media day for the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 13, 2007.

JoePa: The nickname itself suggests someone who will take care of you. He’s more like Joe Paternal. And who can measure how much good was done by the $4 million Paterno and his wife donated to the school? His official biography on the Penn State website includes

JAN. 2, 1995 - Joe Paterno celebrates his team’s victory over the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, Calif.

this quote from former Penn State linebacker Greg Buttle, who went on to play for the Jets: "He’s putting together this winning program, but meanwhile he’s teaching 17-, 18-, 19-year olds how not to screw their lives up, how important education is, how important it is to have social

acumen. Forget what he’s done for players. He’s done more for a single university than anyone else. It transcends his coaching. No. 1 to him is what he’s done for Penn State University, No. 2 is what he has done for players." In that same document, LaVar Arrington, a two-time All-America and first-round NFL draft pick, said, "If you’re not a man when you get there, you’ll be a man before you leave. Joe has his system so that you’re prepared for life." There is where it all unravels. Sandusky’s alleged victims lost their chance to grow up peacefully and naturally. That is all a mark against Paterno. Just as the tackles his linebackers made, the touchdowns his halfbacks scored, the schemes his coordinators designed all reflected well on the head coach, this scandal is an indelible part of the head coach’s record. It is really, really sad, all the way around.

NOV. 4, 2006 - Joe Paterno is taken off the field on a cart against Wisconsin in Madison, Wis., after breaking his leg and injuring his knee at the game.

409 Victories, a Division I/FBS record, after winning his final game, Oct. 29, 2011, against Illinois 10-7. His final record was 409-136-3 79 First-team All-Americans who played for Penn State with Joe Paterno as head coach 62 Seasons at Penn State, starting as an assistant in 1950, and taking over as head coach in 1966 37 Bowl appearances, a record, as is his 24 bowl victories 8 His all-time standing among Division I/FBS coaches in losses with 136, a testament to his longevity 3 Other reported job offers Paterno refused early in his career include the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants and the University of Michigan

JAN. 14, 2012 - Joe Paterno during an interview with Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post.

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Jerry Kellar’s exclusive ’98 interview with Paterno

Editor’s note: Joe Paterno, 85, died Sunday. He was a coach at Penn State since 1950, becoming head coach in 1966. He led the Nittany Lions to a Division I/FBS record 409 victories in his career, which ended in November. The Hall of Fame coach had a record of 409-136-3, won 24 of the 37 bowl games his teams appeared in, and claimed two national championships. He devoted countless hours and dollars to the university and its students outside of the venues of sport. He was interviewed by The Times Leader’s then-Penn State beat writer, the late Jerry Kellar, for an exclusive which was originally published Aug. 16, 1998. We wish to share with you this interview once again.

coach six, seven, eight more years. Four more years right now would put me at 75 and I’d have to take a good, tough look at getting out of it at that time. But I’ll repeat it, if two more years from now if I feel as good as I do right now I may ’til I’m 77, 78, I don’t know. I have no real plans, except for the fact TIMES LEADER FILE PHOTO that I do want to make people understand where I’m coming Times Leader columnist and Penn State writer Jerry Kellar from. caught up with Joe Paterno in TL: You said following the 1998. Citrus Bowl loss to Florida that you were going to get back to said you’d never make it to 300. basics with the team. The last And here we are, just two away. time you said those words was in ’92 after the loss to Stanford JOE PATERNO: (Shaking in the Blockbuster Bowl. Are head) I’m not even thinking there any similarities between about it. I’m just worried about Southern Mississippi, to be very those squads and do seasons honest with you. We lost the last like those cause you to reevaluate things? two and three of the last five PATERNO: I don’t feel that football games we played last oe Paterno hasn’t way so much about last year’s year. We gotta get back to playachieved his status in ing better football. And personal team as I did back when Stanlife by adjusting his ford gave us such a bad licking goals really right now are not busy schedule to the in the Blockbuster Bowl. We very important. We’re just tryconvenience of others. ing to be a good football team played hard against Florida. We So when college’s football’s went in there with a lot of probagain. So what happens hapwinningest living Division I-A lems, we lost probably our two pens. coach (298-77-3) agreed to TL: Your colleagues marvel at best offensive players. We spend some rare free time with played solid against an outyour staying power in the job. sports writer Jerry Kellar at the So what’s the secret to spending standing football team. Michirecent Big Ten Conference kickgan State ... I don’t know what almost a half-century doing the off festivities -- even though it happened to us. I don’t think it’s same job, at the same place? was smack dab in the middle of a question of what we’ve done PATERNO: Well, I think anythe morning’s press conferences or anything like that, it’s just a body when he starts out coach-- Kellar grabbed his pad, pen question or maybe tightening ing thinks he’s going to be able and tape recorder and followed up some things, re-adjusting and to stay in one place as long as sports information director Jeff maybe a little better leadership. I’ve been or stay in coaching as Nelson to the nearest lounge to But I don’t feel as if we’re out of long as I’ve been is a real optimeet the coach. it. We, meaning Joe Paterno. mist. But it’s been fun and it’s In an exclusive 25-minute TL: The age gap obviously been enjoyable and I’ve been interview, Penn State’s 71-yearkeeps widening between you lucky. I’ve had good health, had old football legend revealed his and the players. Is it becoming thoughts on a number of issues, some good genes from my parincreasingly more difficult to ents. I married a wonderful including: his approaching adapt to today’s kids? woman who’s made it possible 300th victory (actually, he’d PATERNO: Not really. Unrather talk about anything else), for me to do it and I’ve had good fortunately I got married late. I family support. So all of those retirement (only grudgingly), still have a kid in college. I’ve things, the combination of salary (why do you ask?), longbeen around young people all things have put me in the sitevity in the game (it’s more than the time. Even when I was getuation where I am right now. luck) and the ever-increasing ting older my kids were youngAnd that’s one I’m thoroughly demands on his time ("Like er. When I was in my 60s, I had enjoying and looking forward to. this," he said.) teenagers all over the place. TL: Has your retirement bePaterno, who is beginning his They had friends in the house. 49th season at Penn State, 33rd come more of an issue with So I never really lost contact recruits? as head coach, also touched on with what’s going on. I don’t PATERNO: Well, I think it’s his relationship with today’s really feel that I’m out of touch important that I have some players, family life, political with them. I think it’s more of a correctness, the infamous fund- ideas as to how far along I can challenge because it’s such a coach, because I don’t think it’s raising dinner in Wilkes-Barre, fair to the university or the staff tougher life for these kids. politics, the ills of society and, There’s so many people that of course, his Nittany Lion foot- or the people who may have some interest in playing at Penn want to get into their lives. You ball team. really gotta counsel them a little State. But right now if you said Though short in time, the bit more and you’ve got to be to me H ` ow long you going to meeting was entertaining, recoach?’ I’m going to tell you I’m aware of the environment vealing and enlightening. they’re in ... the agents, the girls, going to coach four years. Two Hopefully, you’ll feel the the media hype the minute they years from now, if I feel as same. step out of line. There’s no covhealthy as I do now and as en*** erup. Years ago, if kids did a thusiastic about coaching as I little something you could say, do and I’m enjoying it as much, TIMES LEADER: OK, We hey leave it alone. You can’t do might as well get this out of the I may coach another four, five. But I think right now it be unre- that anymore. The slightest way quick. Eleven years ago, alistic for me to say I’m going to thing now gets blown up. So after career win No. 200, you

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his battle with lung cancer. “Even when I spoke to him that Thursday, after the Wednesday evening debacle,” Hamilton said, referring to the night Penn State’s board of trustees fired Paterno, “he was still playing mentor, advisor, leader.” A lot of that guidance Paterno imparted over his 46 seasons as Penn State’s head coach had nothing to do with football. “I look back to my freshman year,” said Lance Hamilton, an attorney for the U.S. Army and Harry’s brother, “when we were practicing for the national championship and we had final exams coming up. “One of the biggest things that got me fired up was,” continued Lance Hamilton, who came out of Meyers High School to play on Paterno’s last national championship team in 1986, “he was calling people out of practice, starters as well, to give you time to go shower and study for your exams. It wasn’t just about winning championships. “He won championships with dignity and respect.” That everlasting concern and care Paterno expressed to the Hamiltons came to be known as the grand experiment called “Success with honor.” It is also

what swayed Harry Hamilton, now an attorney, to play for Penn State over numerous offers from other major college football programs. “I believe the turning point and the deciding factor happened in the kitchen at our home in Wapwallopen,” Hamilton said, “when Joe Paterno and my dad (the late Stan Hamilton) shook hands. And Joe Paterno gave his word that if I changed my mind about playing football or got injured in some way, I would keep my scholarship.” They all knew Paterno would keep his promises. “The man not only talked the talk, he honestly walked the walk,” Hamilton said. “I didn’t find any particular thing he did in terms of just the football world that was any more inspiring than how he approached life.” That approach Paterno used was simple, straight-forward and often termed boring. “He wasn’t the kind of guy who would give you the rah-rah speech,” said Todd Moules, another Meyers grad who was a captain on Paterno’s 1985 Penn State squad. “He wasn’t the Knute Rockne type of guy. He was more of a renaissance guy. He’d talk to you about World War II and things in life, and bringing it back to what we were doing.” But when he got going with one of his motivational speeches, Paterno’s words could stimulate

a slug. Any player fortunate enough to hear him as a guest speaker at the Pennsylvania Big 33 Classic pregame banquet back in 1989 couldn’t help getting geared up to give it their all once Paterno started talking about playing for the pride of their team, their town and most importantly, he said, that which they had in themselves. “You never wanted to disappoint,” said Moules, who now serves as a regional president for First Niagara Bank in western Pennsylvania. “I loved the guy. There’s never going to be anybody like him.” Paterno’s fire was doused a bit by injuries and health issues he suffered during the last few years of a historic career that earned him a rightful place in the College Football Hall of Fame. But Paterno still had enough left, even in his coaching twilight, to chase down his quarterbacks on the practice field and threaten to deck his hulking defensive players if they didn’t do things right. “All I want to do,” Paterno said a few years ago, “is make everybody out there as good as they can be.” He went out as his sport’s biggest winner, because Joe Paterno moved people he touched to do their best. Paul Sokoloski is a Times Leader sports columnist. Reach him at psokoloski@timesleader.com.

those things take more time to make sure a kid understands how prominent he is. But other than that I think I’m in fairly good touch with the kids. TL: You and Sue have been so generous with your money over the years (earlier this year the Paternos donated $3.5 million to the university), yet you are extremely protective of your salary. It almost seems as if you’re guilty over what you make. Is that fair to say? PATERNO: No, I don’t feel guilty about it, but I don’t think it’s anybody’s business. When we gave the money away, we did not want to announce it because we didn’t think it was appropriate. But the people in the development office thought it would be helpful to them to go out and talk to other people about raising their sights as to what they would give, so we announced it. TL: You looked genuinely uncomfortable at the press conference that day. PATERNO: Well, we didn’t want to make a big deal of it. I’ve always said I never got into coaching to make money, and I honestly mean that. I have made more money than I should make for doing what I love to do. I just felt like we should give some of it back. TL: I’m sure it helps that you have a wife who shares your values. PATERNO: You bet. We’ve been very careful. Sue and I spend very little money. As I’ve said many times, Sue presses all my clothes ... we never have a tailor bill, we never have a laundry bill. She cooks all the food. I mean, she made clothes for the kids when they were young. We’ve been careful, some people have given us some good advice about investments. So all of a sudden you wake up and you’ve got some money. A lot of that is because the university’s been good to me, a lot of that’s because we’ve been very careful. We’ve not been stingy, but we’ve been careful. So I don’t have any ... I’m not embarrassed about what I make. I don’t think it’s anybody’s business. TL: You’ve cut back dramatically on offseason personal appearances and engagements this year. Did you feel you were losing touch with the squad? PATERNO: Not necessarily, but just like this (interview), people want to talk about 300 wins, how long you’re going to coach. You come to functions like this and now you end up doing this, you’ve gotta do an ESPN interview. It’s always something. I came here yester-

day, really I didn’t have to be here. They had a coaches meeting yesterday. It was a waste of time. I mean every day you’re away ... a good friend of ours is having his 80th birthday on Saturday, so we’re flying to New York. I have kids looking for jobs that want to make switches, you’re making telephone calls. Some days you’re in the office and you’ve got six, seven telephone calls to make -- all of which you want to make -- but none of them have anything to do with football. Not recruiting, anything. TL: What kind of requests do you normally get from former players and coaches? PATERNO: So and so’s in Chicago, he wants to move to New York, he needs to get an interview with so and so who knew me. Can you call? I had an interview with this guy. Would you sign a picture and send it to the guy because he’s a Penn State fan? It’s those kinds of things. And the more people you’re associated with over a period of time, the more those demands are. TL: You have a hard time saying no to people, don’t you? PATERNO: Well, you can’t say no to your players. TL: People can be pretty demanding at times, can’t they? PATERNO: (Nods) You like to do as much as you can, but it’s tough. If there’s a sick kid or something like that, or somebody feels you can do something to help because of the fact that people recognize you, well, I think that’s an obligation. But it does make the job a little tougher. TL: In one of the few offseason appearances you did make, you helped raise more than $80,000 for the Wyoming Valley CYC. And you ended up getting grilled over the coals for telling an ethnic joke. PATERNO: (Smiles) Ah, that didn’t bother me. I think that was just ... a couple people got carried away. The timing was bad. I certainly never meant to offend or hurt anybody. I think people who know me know that certainly ... I don’t think I have a biased bone in my body. I hope I don’t. TL: To my knowledge, the few people who complained weren’t even at the dinner. My newspaper called you insensitive and implied you were a hypocrite. Were you hurt by that? PATERNO: No. But I’m disturbed that our society’s gotten so touchy that you can’t have some fun with each other. I

mean, there’s some friends of mine, Italian-American people, who are very touchy about any kind of Mafia jokes and things like that. And I say, hey, if we can’t make fun of ourselves we’ve really lost touch. I suppose it’s a sign of the tension that we have in society today. So it didn’t bother me in the sense that it hurt me, but it makes me wonder where we’re going. TL: Lots of politically incorrect people think we’re going to the dogs. Are we taking ourselves too seriously these days? PATERNO: Absolutely. I don’t think there’s any question about that. I think there’s too many people making a living out of being associated with causes. We have too many extremes. There’s people that are trying to understand what one group’s problem is and understand what the other end’s problem is, and they’re trying to get people together and have a little fun doing it. Humor in the long run is usually what saves us. TL: Society is changing for the worse. Even little State College isn’t immune from socalled big city problems anymore. PATERNO: Yeah, we had the riots up there (earlier this summer), which obviously none of us are very happy about. It was a very unfortunate incident. But we don’t have a lot of that. And most of the kids we get come to Penn State because they’ve got a choice between Penn State and someplace else where there’s a city life and a subculture and some of those problems. And maybe when kids opt to go to Penn State, they’ve got a different attitude towards what they want out of college. TL: You love to talk politics. When and if you retire from coaching, any interest in running? PATERNO: I have interest in politics but not to run. I might have 20 years ago, but not right now. I think to go into politics you really have to know who you’re going to take with you. I don’t have enough ... somebody would say run for governor. Sure, OK, run for governor. Who do I appoint secretary of education? Who do I appoint this, who do I pick for that? Well, we’ll tell you. Yeah, sure you’ll tell me. That’s not the way I would run. That’s not my style. TL: (Purdue coach) Joe Tiller called you a phenomenon. How would you like to be remembered some day? PATERNO: (Looking oh-so disinterested) Ah, that’s for you guys to decide.

Paterno Family Statement “It is with great sadness that we announce that Joe Paterno passed away earlier today. His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled. “He died as he lived. He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been. His ambitions were far reaching, but he never believed he had to leave this Happy Valley to achieve them. He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community. “He has been many things in his life - a soldier, scholar, mentor, coach, friend and father. To my mother he was and is her soul mate, and the

last several weeks have shown the strength of their love. To his children and grandchildren he is Jay Paterno a shining example of how to live a good, decent and honest life, a standard to which we aspire. “When he decided to forego a career in law and make coaching his vocation, his father Angelo had but one command: make an impact. “As the last 61 years have shown, Joe made an incredible impact. That impact has been felt and appreciated by our family in the form of thousands of letters and well

wishes along with countless acts of kindness from people whose lives he touched. It is evident also in the thousands of successful student athletes who have gone on to multiply that impact as they spread out across the country. “And so he leaves us with a peaceful mind, comforted by his “living legacy” of five kids, 17 grandchildren, and hundreds of young men whose lives he changed in more ways than can begin to be counted. “In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be made to the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania or the Penn State-THON (The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon).”

Hospital: Spreading cancer cause of death The Associated Press

STATE COLLEGE — The Pennsylvania hospital where Joe Paterno died confirms that the cause was a spreading lung cancer. Mount Nittany Medical Center says in a statement that

Paterno died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday of “metastatic small cell carcinoma of the lung.” Metastatic indicates an illness that has spread from one part of the body to an unrelated area. The hospital says Paterno was surrounded by family

members, who have requested privacy. Paterno’s son had said in November that his father had been diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer during a follow-up visit for a bronchial illness.

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“Well, I sucked pretty bad today, but our defense saved us,” Brady said after throwing for 239 yards, with two interceptions and, for the first time in 36 games, no TD passes. “I’m going to try to go out and do a better job in a couple of weeks, but I’m proud of this team, my teammates.” Brady waited out the final tense minutes on the sideline, and then celebrated with the rest of his team when Cundiff’s attempt went wide left. The Ravens looked on in stunned horror. Cundiff had no excuse. “It’s a kick I’ve kicked probably a thousand times in my career,” Cundiff said. “I went out there and didn’t convert. That’s the way things go.” Next up as the Patriots (15-3) chase their fourth Super Bowl trophy in Brady’s and coach Bill Belichick’s tenure in New England is the winner of Sunday’s NFC championship game between the Giants and 49ers. The Super Bowl is Feb. 5 in Indianapolis. In their last trip to the big game, the Patriots had an 18-0 record when they were stunned by the Giants four years ago. They won the NFL championship for the 2001, 2003 and 2004 seasons. This time, they head to the Super Bowl with a 10-game winning streak. Before Cundiff missed, the Ravens had a chance to go ahead two plays earlier, but wide receiver Lee Evans was stripped of the ball in the end zone by backup cornerback Sterling Moore, who earlier was victimized for a touchdown that gave Baltimore (13-5) the lead 17-16. On his touchdown, Brady took a huge hit from Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis, then emphatically spiked the ball as he walked away. Earlier, Brady showed his fire by barking at Lewis following a hard tackle on a 4-yard run. “It’s a pretty mentally tough team,” said Brady, whose fifth trip to the Super Bowl will equal John Elway’s achievement with Denver. “There’s really some resiliency. We’ve shown that all season. Even in the games we’ve lost, the three games we lost, we

fought until the end. We’re always going to fight to the end. It’s great to be a part of a team like this.” Baltimore had the touted defense in this matchup, but New England’s unit, ranked 31st overall, was just as powerful. “We stepped up,” Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork said. “We all stepped up big time. Being in this situation is a great moment. You have to cherish this moment.” The Patriots shut down Ray Rice, the league’s total yardage leader, who was limited to 78 yards. Brandon Spikes made a fourth-quarter interception of Joe Flacco, who played well before that and threw for two touchdowns. And when the Ravens were threatening to score a late touchdown to win their first conference title in 11 years, New England clamped down. “It’s two great football teams, two gladiators, I guess, just kind of going at each other at the end, and I’m proud of our guys,” Harbaugh said. “You know, we’ve got 53 guys, mighty men, as we like to call them — and they fought, and we came up a little bit short, as 53. You know, 53 win and 53 lose.” With Rice a nonfactor, Baltimore had to rely on Flacco, and he delivered one of his best performances. Flacco has led the Ravens into the playoffs in all four of his pro seasons, but not to the Super Bowl. He was 22 for 36 for 306 yards and touchdowns of 6 yards to Dennis Pitta and 29 to rookie Torrey Smith. The loss hardly could be blamed on Flacco. “I don’t know if I ever will prove anything,” he said. “I just play the same way. We lost; someone has to. But we laid it all out on the field.” Operating against a porous secondary missing its top cornerback, Kyle Arrington, who left in the second quarter with an eye injury, Flacco gave Baltimore its first lead. His short pass on third down to explosive receiver Smith turned into a 29-yard scamper down the right sideline after Moore completely whiffed on the tackle. Danny Woodhead’s fumble on the ensuing kickoff set up Baltimore at the Patriots 28, but a third-down sack forced Cundiff to kick a 39-yard field goal, making it 20-16.

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The Hall of Fame Penn State coach died Sunday morning at age 85, and those that knew him shared their thoughts from a life and career that touched all of them. For longtime Dallas coach Ted Jackson, what always remained in his mind was a sign he saw at Penn State’s facilities on one of his many trips to the campus. “We pay for your breakfast. Make sure you get out of bed and get to breakfast, or you’ll be unhappy.” —JVP Over the years, Jackson had spent time with Paterno and other Penn State coaches at camps and when they would come to the area on recruiting trips. That sign was so memorable for him because it represented the respect he had from his players and his peers. “The guy’s an icon,” Jackson said. “He would be in front of a thousand coaches speaking in Hershey and you could hear a pin drop. The discipline he had with

his program was unmatched. The things that people can’t enforce, he enforced. “More programs could’ve been run like his.” That included his famous ground rules of no jewelry, no hats on indoors and restrictions on facial hair – no “chin whiskers,” as he called it. Those that knew him often found themselves repeating sayings and methods from Paterno in their own coaching careers. Jackson at Dallas. Downing at Bishop Hoban, King’s College and Meyers. Keith Olsommer at Delaware Valley. “It’s impossible to spend the amount of time (with Paterno) like I did and not be influenced,” said Olsommer, who played tight end at Penn State after graduating from North Pocono. “I think sometimes it’s much easier to give pre-game speeches and talks after wins. After a crushing loss, that’s when I find myself turning to Coach when my back is against the wall. I can hear myself echoing all the sentiments that he passed on to us. “When my back is really

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HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING

Spartans, Cougars take titles at Wills

Hazleton Area girls squad is triumphant at the meet for the first time Sunday. By JAY MONAHAN For The Times Leader

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another costly mistake by San Francisco. Manning and the Giants (12-7) will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis. The last time the teams met for the NFL title, 2008, the Giants ended the Patriots’ bid for a perfect season. Tynes got the Giants there for a second time. He kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime at Green Bay in the 2008 NFC title game that put New York in the Super Bowl on the way to the franchise’s third title. Devin Thomas put the Giants in position. He recovered his second fumble of the game after Jacquian Williams

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stripped the ball from fill-in return man Kyle Williams, who also fumbled earlier to set up a New York touchdown. “It’s my second NFC championship game, my second game-winner,” Tynes said. “It’s amazing. I had dreams about this last night. It was from 42, not 31, but I was so nervous today before the game just anticipating this kind of game. I’m usually pretty cool, but there was something about tonight where I knew I was going to have to make a kick. Hats off to Eli, offense, defense. Great win.” Manning went 32 of 58 for 316 yards and two touchdowns in his record fifth road playoff win, New York’s fifth in a row overall and fifth out of six.

Williams, 49ers fumble away title The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Kyle Williams put his hands on his helmet and dropped his head in disgust. A second big mistake by its backup punt returner did in San Francisco at the worst possible time. Williams fumbled in overtime to set up Lawrence Tynes’ 31yard field goal, and the 49ers lost the NFC championship game to the New York Giants 20-17 on Sunday. Williams, returning kicks in place of the injured Ted Ginn Jr., muffed one punt early in the fourth quarter to set up a goahead touchdown for New York, then was stripped by Jacquian Williams in overtime to give the Giants the ball at the 24. After three runs and a kneeldown, Tynes kicked the gamewinner, and Williams slowly made a dejected walk back to the locker room as the 49ers missed out on a prime chance to against it, that’s when I find that a lot of characteristics that I learned from Coach come out.” Even those that were unable to spend that much time with Paterno expressed their sorrow. In August, Eugene Lewis took a trip to State College and decided on his visit that Penn State was the place for him. The former Wyoming Valley West quarterback delivered his pledge to Paterno personally. He will instead play for Bill O’Brien when he signs his letter of intent to Penn State next week, but Lewis said Paterno was one of the factors in his decision. “Joe Paterno has done so much for Penn State,” said Lewis, who is slated to play receiver for the Lions in the fall. “He’s definitely part of the reason why I picked Penn State. I just hope now he’s in a better place. “I just thank the Lord for everything he’s done for Penn State. I want to pray for his family and hope they’ll be OK.” GAR coach Paul Wiedlich Jr. grew up a Penn State fan and got his chance to meet Paterno briefly this fall when he took a trip to a game with two of his players,

go to the Super Bowl. The fact that turnovers did in San Francisco was truly surprising. The 49ers tied an NFL record with just 10 giveaways all season — including none on special teams — and had a plus-28 turnover margin in the regular season. They took advantage of five New Orleans turnovers to win 36-32 last week but were on the wrong end in this game because of Williams. Williams, the son of Chicago White Sox general manager Ken Williams, did not look smooth fielding punts after doing it just twice in the regular season. He made a dangerous, sliding catch on one return and called a fair catch on another with room to run. He then made his first big miscue after San Francisco forced a punt early in the fourth quarter while protecting a 14-10 lead. Shakir Soto and Christian Skrepenak, on an unofficial recruiting visit. “He was Penn State,” Wiedlich said. “A great individual, a great humanitarian. A great person for college football who cared for his players.” All who spoke Sunday voiced their concern at how Paterno will be remembered in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal that led to his firing. Paterno was never charged with a crime but was criticized for not doing more to bring allegations of child abuse against his former assistant to light. “That’s what’s been so disturbing, so frustrating about this whole thing,” said Downing, who visited Paterno in State College in November after his ouster. “With his 60 years there and with his body of work, he was entitled to due process. Or at least given the benefit of the doubt until the facts came out. … He deserved some respect and dignity. “And now… it’s been tough. We feel for him. We want people to know who he was. And that’s not him. He’s not the type of person who would allow such heinous

PLYMOUTH – The Ray Wills Invitational may be a barometer for a team’s success at the District 2-4 Class 3A championships. But Wyoming Valley West’s boys swimming team will have to wait to see how it matches up against its top competition. Inclement weather postponed the meet Saturday, forcing host Wyoming Valley West to reschedule it for Sunday. Williamsport, the Spartans’ top competition in the District 2-4 regional, was unable to attend due to a district policy that forbids its athletics teams from playing on Sundays. In the Millionaires’ absence, Wyoming Valley West glided to a first overall finish on the boys’ side, owning a 100-plus point lead over second- and third-place Hazleton Area and Tunkhannock. “This has always been a fast meet,” Wyoming Valley West coach Frank Tribendis said. “It would have been really nice to have Williamsport and Danville here. They have some really good kids that are fast. But Hazleton Area has some fast kids. Elk Lake came in with a couple fast kids. Wallenpaupack and Tunkhannock were also pretty competitive. “When you look at the finals, you could really tell this was a fast meet. Swimming is swimming.” Hazleton Area secured its highest overall ranking at the Ray Willis Invitational with its first team championship on the girls’ side. The Cougars overcame an early lead by Abington Heights,

which finished in second. The Spartans finished in third place. “It was really a team effort,” Hazleton Area coach Michele Yakubowski said. “We saw a lot of little things today that we need to work on. I think we should have a really nice competitive district meet.” The Cougars were led by Shaina Grego’s four firstplace finishes. Grego finished with the top time in the 200 free and 500 free, and was part of Hazleton Area’s 200 medley and 200 free relay teams that touched the wall first. Wyoming Valley West’s Morgan Hanadel took first in the 100 free and 100 back. Baileigh Vanderhoof, whose Wallenpaupack team swims as an independent, also became a two-time winner with victories in the 100 fly and 100 breast. The Spartans’ Ed Zawatski (50 free, 100 free) and Adin Greenwald (200 free, 500 free) both locked down two individual swims. Six of the first seven boys’ events were won by the Spartans. Wyoming Valley West placed a competitor in the top three in all 12 competitions. “It was an outstanding performance by all of our boys,” Tribendis said. “There’s a number of guys who had great days today.” Tunkhannock’s Ben Spencer joined the pair of Spartans with firsts in the 100 fly and 100 back. The Ray Willis Invitational begins a difficult second-half schedule for the Spartans. Tribendis’ squads will face Holy Redeemer on Tuesday and Hazleton Area on Feb. 14 “It’s a good thing,” Tribendis said. “We’ll have faster times for districts. It’s all about doing well at districts and qualifying for states.”

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Wyoming Valley West’s Paine Fleisher swims the breaststroke en route to a first-place finish in the boys 200 medley relay in the Ray Wills Swimming Invitational in Plymouth on Sunday.

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Penn State fans pay their respects at a statue of Joe Paterno outside Beaver Stadium on the Penn State University campus after learning of his death Sunday in State College.

things to go on. It’s ridiculous.” Since the scandal erupted in November, Penn State as a university has largely been silent about Paterno. No tributes were planned during the season and administrators often chose not to mention him at all. That will begin to change now. “It’s been just awful. I’ve been sick to my stomach,” Jackson said. “It would have been fitting if

he died in the spring and held a service at Beaver Stadium for him at a packed house. I hope they do something at the (Bryce Jordan Center) and let people come through and pay their respects. “I just hope they do it right for the guy down there.” Times Leader sports columnist Paul Sokoloski contributed to this story.

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L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY 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. WVC Division I First-Half Title Game Hazleton Area vs. Wyoming Valley West, 7 p.m. at Berwick GIRLS BASKETBALL Abington Heights at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Susquehanna, 7 p.m. Berwick at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. Mid Valley at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. 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 BOYS BASKETBALL Dallas at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL 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

WEDNESDAY BOYS BASKETBALL Williamsport at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL WVC first half playoffs Jim Thorpe at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. HS SWIMMING Nanticoke at Dunmore, 4 p.m. Meyers at Wyoming Area, 4 p.m. Pittston Area at Coughlin, 4:30 p.m. HS WRESTLING (all matches 7 p.m.) Crestwood at Berwick Coughlin at Hazleton Area Hanover Area at GAR Dallas at Lake-Lehman Pittston Area at Tunkhannock Wyoming Area at Nanticoke MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Schuylkill at PSU Hazleton, 8 p.m. Stevens at Luzerne CCC, 8 p.m. Misericordia at King’s, 8 p.m. PSU Wilkes-Barre at PSU Worthington, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Eastern at Wilkes, 6 p.m. Misericordia at King’s, 6 p.m. PSU Scranton at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 6 p.m. PSU Schuylkill at PSU Hazleton, 6 p.m.

THURSDAY GIRLS BASKETBALL Crestwood at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. Dallas at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. Hanover Area at GAR, 7:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. HS SWIMMING Holy Redeemer at Wyoming Seminary, 4 p.m. Valley View at Pittston Area, 4 p.m. Towanda at Tunkhannock, 4:30 p.m. HS BOWLING Pope John Paul II at Hazleton Area, 3 p.m. HS RIFLE Berwick at Bethlehem Freedom, 4 p.m. HS WRESTLING Meyers at Nanticoke, 7 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING Lycoming at King’s, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY BOYS BASKETBALL Coughlin at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. Berwick at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Crestwood, 7:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Tunkhannock, 7:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. GAR at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Northwest, 7:15 p.m. Meyers at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. HS WRESTLING Wyoming Valley West at Berwick, 7 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Greater Allegheny at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 8 p.m. PSU Fayette at PSU Hazleton, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Greater Allegheny at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 6 p.m. PSU Fayette at PSU Hazleton, 6 p.m. COLLEGE SWIMMING Misericordia at Messiah, 6 p.m.

T RA N SAC T I O N S HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL—Suspended Boston D Andrew Ference three games for boarding N.Y. Rangers D Ryan McDonagh during Saturday’s game. NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Assigned C Steve Zalewski to Albany (AHL). OTTAWA SENATORS—Reassigned F Stephane Da Costa to Binghamton (AHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Reassigned D Evan Oberg to Norfolk (AHL). American Hockey League NORFOLK ADMIRALS—Returned D Kevin Quick to Florida (ECHL). ECHL ECHL—Suspended South Carolina F Trent Campbell three games and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions during Saturday’s game against Florida. Central Hockey League RAPID CITY RUSH—Placed F Anthony Pedicaro on league suspension for two games. TEXAS BRAHMAS—Signed F Thomas Galiani. WICHITA THUNDER—Announced Worcester (AHL) assigned F Alex Bourret to the team. Placed F Chris Greene on leave of absence. Suspended F RG Flath for two games. COLLEGE WISCONSIN—Named Mike Markuson offensive line coach.

N H L EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 46 30 12 4 64 129 96 Philadelphia ................ 47 28 14 5 61 159 140 Pittsburgh .................... 48 27 17 4 58 149 125 New Jersey ................. 47 26 19 2 54 128 134 N.Y. Islanders.............. 46 19 21 6 44 112 136 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 46 31 13 2 64 168 97 Ottawa .......................... 50 27 17 6 60 154 153 Toronto ........................ 47 23 19 5 51 144 144 Montreal....................... 48 18 21 9 45 123 132 Buffalo.......................... 48 19 24 5 43 117 148 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida .......................... 47 22 15 10 54 120 133 Washington ................. 47 25 19 3 53 131 134 Winnipeg...................... 48 22 20 6 50 123 138 Tampa Bay................... 47 20 23 4 44 132 163 Carolina ....................... 50 17 24 9 43 128 158 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit .......................... 48 32 15 1 65 155 109 St. Louis....................... 47 29 12 6 64 121 96 Chicago........................ 49 29 14 6 64 161 141 Nashville ...................... 48 28 16 4 60 133 125 Columbus .................... 47 13 28 6 32 112 155 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 48 29 15 4 62 155 120 Colorado ...................... 49 26 21 2 54 127 138 Minnesota.................... 48 23 18 7 53 112 124 Calgary ........................ 49 23 20 6 52 120 136 Edmonton .................... 47 17 26 4 38 118 138 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 45 26 14 5 57 129 108 Los Angeles ................ 49 23 16 10 56 107 110 Dallas ........................... 47 24 21 2 50 125 136 Phoenix........................ 49 21 20 8 50 127 132 Anaheim ...................... 46 17 22 7 41 121 141 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Saturday's Games Detroit 3, Columbus 2, SO Florida 4, Winnipeg 3, SO N.Y. Rangers 3, Boston 2, OT Philadelphia 4, New Jersey 1 Vancouver 4, San Jose 3 Anaheim 2, Ottawa 1 Montreal 3, Toronto 1 N.Y. Islanders 2, Carolina 1, OT St. Louis 4, Buffalo 2 Nashville 5, Chicago 2 Tampa Bay 4, Phoenix 3 Minnesota 5, Dallas 2 Calgary 6, Edmonton 2 Colorado 3, Los Angeles 1 Sunday's Games Boston 6, Philadelphia 5, SO Pittsburgh 4, Washington 3, OT Colorado at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Monday's Games N.Y. Islanders at Toronto, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Carolina, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at Nashville, 8 p.m. San Jose at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Ottawa at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday's Games Buffalo at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Toronto at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Boston at Washington, 7 p.m. Columbus at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Nashville at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Anaheim at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado, 9 p.m. San Jose at Calgary, 9 p.m. Ottawa at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

SATURDAY

GIRLS BASKETBALL Moravian Academy at MMI Prep, 3:15 p.m. Allentown Central Catholic at Holy Redeemer, 4:15 p.m. HS WRESTLING Berwick at Allentown Duals, 9 a.m. Wyoming Seminary at Gilman Duals Tunkhannock at Husky Duals Crestwood at Garden Spot Tournament Hanover Area at Lake-Lehman, 7 p.m. Wyoming Area at Dallas, 7 p.m. Pittston Area at Hazleton Area, 7 p.m. Blue Ridge at GAR, 7 p.m. HS SWIMMING Hazleton Area at Tamaqua, noon MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Delaware at Luzerne CCC, 3 p.m. PSU Greater Allegheny at PSU Hazleton, 3 p.m. Wilkes at Delaware Valley, 3 p.m. PSU Fayette at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 3 p.m. FDU-Florham at Misericordia, 3 p.m. DeSales at King’s, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Delaware CCC at Luzerne CCC, 1 p.m. PSU Greater Allegheny at PSU Hazleton, 1 p.m. DeSales at King’s 1 p.m. FDU-Florham at Misericordia, 1 p.m. Wilkes at Delaware Valley, 1 p.m. PSU Fayette at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 1 p.m. COLLEGE SWIMMING Elizabethtown at King’s, 1 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING Yeshiva Tri-Meet Gettysburg at Wilkes, 11 a.m. King’s at Scranton, 1 p.m.

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A H L At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. John’s .............. 41 24 11 5 1 54 140 124 Worcester.............. 40 20 12 3 5 48 109 103 Manchester ........... 44 23 19 0 2 48 114 122 Portland ................. 42 21 16 2 3 47 119 131 Providence............ 44 19 20 2 3 43 100 125 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton ................ 42 25 12 1 4 55 135 120 Hershey ................. 42 24 11 4 3 55 159 126 Norfolk ................... 42 25 14 1 2 53 151 122 Syracuse ............... 40 18 17 3 2 41 131 133 Binghamton........... 44 18 24 1 1 38 116 137 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut........... 42 19 15 3 5 46 127 129 Adirondack............ 41 21 18 1 1 44 120 118 Bridgeport ............. 41 20 17 3 1 44 115 120 Albany .................... 41 18 15 5 3 44 106 126 Springfield ............. 41 18 20 1 2 39 121 128 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte................ 43 24 15 2 2 52 123 115 Milwaukee ............. 39 22 15 1 1 46 115 101 Chicago ................. 41 21 16 1 3 46 118 112 Peoria .................... 42 20 19 2 1 43 122 123 Rockford................ 43 18 21 1 3 40 128 147 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto .................. 42 22 15 3 2 49 118 105 Rochester.............. 41 18 15 5 3 44 117 123 Hamilton ................ 40 18 17 1 4 41 99 120 Grand Rapids........ 40 16 16 4 4 40 125 130 Lake Erie ............... 42 18 21 2 1 39 98 117 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City...... 43 27 11 2 3 59 127 97 Houston ................. 42 21 9 3 9 54 116 110 Abbotsford ............ 42 25 14 3 0 53 107 100 San Antonio .......... 42 22 18 2 0 46 101 115 Texas ..................... 41 20 18 1 2 43 125 123 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Sunday's Games St. John’s 3, Worcester 2, SO Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4, Syracuse 3 Providence 4, Springfield 3 Manchester 3, Hershey 2 Binghamton 4, Adirondack 3 San Antonio 4, Houston 3, SO Rockford 2, Milwaukee 1 Monday's Games No games scheduled Tuesday's Games Milwaukee at Peoria, 11 a.m. Hamilton at Lake Erie, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m. Chicago at Abbotsford, 10 p.m.

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NO LINE REPORT: On the NBA board, there is no line on the Celtics - Magic game due to Boston guard Rajon Rondo (questionable) and guard Ray Allen (questionable); there is no line on the Bulls - Nets game due to Chicago guard Derrick Rose (questionable), forward Joakim Noah (questionable) and forward Luol Deng (questionable). Follow Eckstein on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vegasvigorish. CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NBA board, the Pistons - Thunder circle is for Detroit guard Ben Gordon (questionable). INJURY REPORT: On the NBA board, Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki is out. NFL Favorite

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N B A At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia ................... 11 5 .688 Boston ............................ 6 9 .400 New York ....................... 6 10 .375 New Jersey .................... 5 12 .294 Toronto ........................... 4 13 .235 Southeast Division W L Pct Orlando........................... 11 4 .733 Atlanta............................. 12 5 .706 Miami .............................. 11 5 .688 Charlotte ........................ 3 14 .176 Washington.................... 2 14 .125 Central Division W L Pct Chicago......................... 15 3 .833 Indiana .......................... 10 4 .714 Milwaukee..................... 6 9 .400 Cleveland...................... 6 9 .400 Detroit ........................... 4 13 .235 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis ........................ 9 6 .600 San Antonio ................... 10 7 .588 Dallas.............................. 10 7 .588 Houston.......................... 9 7 .563 New Orleans .................. 3 13 .188 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City................. 13 3 .813 Denver.............................. 12 5 .706 Utah .................................. 10 5 .667 Portland ............................ 9 7 .563 Minnesota ........................ 7 9 .438 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers .................. 9 5 .643 L.A. Lakers..................... 10 7 .588 Phoenix .......................... 6 9 .400 Sacramento ................... 6 11 .353 Golden State .................. 5 10 .333 Saturday's Games Atlanta 121, Cleveland 94 Detroit 94, Portland 91 Miami 113, Philadelphia 92 Denver 119, New York 114,2OT Chicago 95, Charlotte 89 Houston 105, San Antonio 102 Dallas 83, New Orleans 81 Memphis 128, Sacramento 95 Oklahoma City 84, New Jersey 74 Utah 108, Minnesota 98 Sunday's Games Boston 100, Washington 94 L.A. Clippers 103, Toronto 91 New Jersey 97, Charlotte 87 Milwaukee 91, Miami 82 Indiana at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. Monday's Games Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Orlando at Boston, 7:30 p.m. New Jersey at Chicago, 8 p.m. Detroit at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. San Antonio at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Houston at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Sacramento at Portland, 10 p.m. Memphis at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday's Games New York at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Orlando at Indiana, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Memphis at Portland, 10 p.m.

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C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L Sunday's Scores EAST Boston U. 65, Hartford 46 Fairfield at Marist, ppd. Keystone 94, Morrisville St. 82 Lehigh 90, Lafayette 76 Loyola (Md.) 65, St. Peter’s 54 Manhattan 71, Niagara 64 New Hampshire 64, Binghamton 49 Rider 89, Canisius 65 Vermont 90, UMBC 62 MIDWEST Bethany (Kan.) 98, Kansas Wesleyan 67 Cent. Missouri 91, SW Baptist 80 Cleveland St. 83, Milwaukee 57 Indiana 73, Penn St. 54 Minnesota 75, Northwestern 52 N. Iowa 66, Drake 52 South Florida 75, DePaul 59 Tabor 80, Southwestern (Kan.) 65 Wisconsin 67, Illinois 63 SOUTH E. Kentucky 78, Longwood 71 Francis Marion 86, Coastal Georgia 62 NC State 78, Miami 73 Rhodes 71, Colorado College 69 UNC Greensboro 61, Samford 60 Virginia Tech 47, Virginia 45 SOUTHWEST No scores reported from the SOUTHWEST. FAR WEST No scores reported from the FAR WEST.

W O M E N ’ S B A S K E T B A L L Sunday's Scores EAST Binghamton 64, New Hampshire 55 Boston U. 53, Hartford 46 Delaware 60, Drexel 49

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Ryan Paisley; 3. WVW, A. Himlin; 500 FREE — 1. WVW, Greenwald, 5:17.2; 2. HAZ, Daniel Cunningham; 3. WVW, Robert Jacobs; 200 FREE RELAY — 1. HAZ, (Valkusky, Christopher Jespersen, Hicks, Paisley), 1:34.68; 2. TUN; 3. EL; 100 BACK — 1. TUN, Ben Spencer, 55.39; 2. CRE, Joe Grzech; 3. WVW, A. Himlin; 100 BREAST — 1. EL, Phillips, 1:01.97; 2. WVW, Fleisher; 3. WAL, Usbeck; 400 FREE RELAY — 1. WVW, (T. Missal, A. Himlin, Jacobs, Zawatski), 3:31.84; 2. WVW; 3. HAZ TEAMS — Abington Heights (AH); Berwick (BER); Central Columbia (CC); Coughlin (COU); Crestwood (CRE); Danville (DAN); Delaware Valley (DV); Elk Lake (EL); Hazleton Area (HAZ); Tunkhannock (TUN); Wallenpaupack (WAL); Wyoming Valley West (WVW)

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Fairfield 57, Niagara 46 Hofstra 72, Northeastern 66 Iona 77, Canisius 67 Louisville 64, Georgetown 61 Loyola (Md.) 59, Manhattan 45 Penn St. 68, Iowa 52 Siena 67, Rider 56 Syracuse 70, Seton Hall 66 UMBC 67, Vermont 58 SOUTH Arkansas 72, LSU 52 Duke 80, Maryland 72 George Mason 71, VCU 58 Georgia 61, Mississippi 47 Georgia Tech 79, Florida St. 55 James Madison 50, William & Mary 40 Kentucky 57, Florida 52 Mississippi St. 62, Auburn 57 North Carolina 60, NC State 50 South Carolina 65, Vanderbilt 60, OT Towson 56, Georgia St. 52 UALR 61, W. Kentucky 50 UCF 55, Marshall 44 UNC Wilmington 76, Old Dominion 54 Wake Forest 94, Clemson 65 MIDWEST Akron 78, Ball St. 70 Bowling Green 70, E. Michigan 54 Buffalo 62, N. Illinois 46 Drake 67, Indiana St. 59 Illinois St. 79, Creighton 66 Iowa St. 66, Texas Tech 49 Kent St. 67, Cent. Michigan 64 Miami (Ohio) 82, W. Michigan 67 Michigan 66, Indiana 48 Ohio St. 96, Illinois 84 Saint Louis 70, Rhode Island 55 Toledo 52, Ohio 33 Wisconsin 75, Northwestern 55 SOUTHWEST Rice 72, Southern Miss. 43 SMU 68, East Carolina 44 Tulane 66, Tulsa 51 UTEP 87, Houston 43 FAR WEST California 60, Washington St. 55 Colorado 56, Arizona 54 Seattle 86, UC Irvine 58

H . S . S W I M M I N G Ray Wills Swim/Dive Invitational Wyoming Valley West GIRLS 200 MEDLEY RELAY— 1. HAZ, (Shaina Grego, Felicia Grego, Rebecca Yannes, Dani Matrone), 2:00.08; 2. AH; 3. WVW; 200 FREE — 1. HAZ, S. Grego, 2:05.58; 2. EL, Abby Zdancewicz; 3. WVW, Desiree Holena; 200 IM — 1. HAZ, F. Grego, 2:20.41; 2. AH, Rachel Smertz; 3. AH, Eliya Burdick-Risser; 50 FREE — 1. WVW, Kayleigh Fishe, 25.82; 2. HAZ, Hailey Kendall; 3. AH, Vanessa Lempicky; DIVING — 1. WVW, Karina Zabresky, 295.15; 2. DV, Kristiana Brush; 3. HAZ, Kayla Jadush; 100 FLY — 1. WAL, Baileigh Vanderhoof, 1:01.98; 2. HAZ, F. Grego; 3. HAZ, R. Yannes; 100 FREE — 1. WVW, Morgan Hanadel, 57.86; 2. HAZ, Shelby Sanko; 3. WVW, Fishe; 500 FREE — 1. HAZ, S. Grego, 5:34.24; 2. EL, Zdancewicz; 3. HAZ, Alex Podlesny; 200 FREE RELAY — 1. HAZ, (S. Grego, Matrone, Sanko, Kendall), 1:48.06; 2. AH; 3. COU; 100 BACK — 1. WVW, Hanadel, 1:06.22; 2. HAZ, Yannes; 3. AH, Rachel Smertz; 100 BREAST — 1. WAL, B. Vanderhoof, 1:11.21; 2. AH, Sydney Gualtieri; 3. TUN, Ashley Kasmierski; 400 FREE RELAY — 1. WVW, (Fishe, Hanadel, D. Holena, Alex Plant), 3:58.66; 2. HAZ; 3. AH BOYS 200 MEDLEY RELAY— 1. WVW, (Ed Zawatski, Paine Fleisher, Thomas Missal, Cory Himlin), 1:43..3; 2. HAZ; 3. TUN; 200 FREE — 1. WVW, Adin Greenwald, 1:55.6; 2. HAZ, Troy Valkusky; 3. WVW, Robert Jacobs; 200 IM — 1. WVW, T. Missal, 2:10.18; 2. WVW, Fleisher; 3. HAZ, Tyler Farley; 50 FREE — 1. WVW, Zawatski, 22.03; 2. EL, Adam Phillips; 3. CRE, Josh Grzech; DIVING — 1. WVW, Collin Vest, 401; 2. WVW, Ibrahim Ismail; 3. HAZ, Ed Kovac; 100 FLY — 1. TUN, Ben Spencer, 55.19; 2. WVW, T. Missal; 3. CRE, Jos. Grzech; 100 FREE — 1. WVW, Zawatski, 48.35; 2. HAZ,

Patroits 23, Ravens 20 Baltimore ............................. 0 10 10 0 — 20 New England ...................... 3 10 3 7 — 23 First Quarter NE—FG Gostkowski 29, 5:49. Second Quarter Bal—FG Cundiff 20, 14:21. NE—Green-Ellis 7 run (Gostkowski kick), 10:35. Bal—Pitta 6 pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick), 6:03. NE—FG Gostkowski 35, 3:00. Third Quarter NE—FG Gostkowski 24, 9:06. Bal—T.Smith 29 pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick), 3:38. Bal—FG Cundiff 39, :50. Fourth Quarter NE—Brady 1 run (Gostkowski kick), 11:29. A—68,756. Bal NE First downs ........................... 19 25 Total Net Yards .................... 398 330 Rushes-yards ....................... 31-116 31-96 Passing.................................. 282 234 Punt Returns......................... 1-4 3-7 Kickoff Returns..................... 1-20 3-101 Interceptions Ret.................. 2-39 1-19 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 22-36-1 22-36-2 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 3-24 1-5 Punts...................................... 4-43.8 2-48.5 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards.................... 6-33 1-5 Time of Possession ............. 33:33 26:27 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Baltimore, Rice 21-67, Flacco 4-27, R.Williams 6-22. New England, Green-Ellis 15-68, Woodhead 6-18, Hernandez 3-9, Brady 6-2, Edelman 1-(minus 1). PASSING—Baltimore, Flacco 22-36-1-306. New England, Brady 22-36-2-239. RECEIVING—Baltimore, Boldin 6-101, Pitta 5-41, T.Smith 3-82, Evans 3-39, Dickson 2-23, Leach 2-9, Rice 1-11. New England, Hernandez 7-66, Welker 6-53, Gronkowski 5-87, Branch 2-18, Edelman 1-8, Woodhead 1-7. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Baltimore, Cundiff 32 (WL).

Giants 20, 49ers 17

N.Y. Giants ...................... 0 10 0 7 3 — 20 San Francisco ................. 7 0 7 3 0 — 17 First Quarter SF—V.Davis 73 pass from Ale.Smith (Akers kick), 7:11. Second Quarter NYG—Pascoe 6 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), 11:15. NYG—FG Tynes 31, :02. Third Quarter SF—V.Davis 28 pass from Ale.Smith (Akers kick), 5:18. Fourth Quarter NYG—Manningham 17 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), 8:34. SF—FG Akers 25, 5:39. Overtime NYG—FG Tynes 31, 7:06. A—69,732. NYG SF First downs ........................... 20 15 Total Net Yards .................... 352 328 Rushes-yards ....................... 26-85 28-150 Passing.................................. 267 178 Punt Returns......................... 6-55 8-70 Kickoff Returns..................... 1-17 4-100 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 32-58-0 12-26-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 6-49 3-18 Punts...................................... 12-46.4 10-45.5 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-0 4-2 Penalties-Yards.................... 9-60 6-50 Time of Possession ............. 39:36 28:18 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—N.Y. Giants, Bradshaw 20-74, Jacobs 5-13, Manning 1-(minus 2). San Francisco, Gore 16-74, Ale.Smith 6-42, Hunter 4-31, Dixon 2-3. PASSING—N.Y. Giants, Manning 32-58-0-316. San Francisco, Ale.Smith 12-26-0-196. RECEIVING—N.Y. Giants, Cruz 10-142, Bradshaw 6-52, Nicks 5-55, Beckum 4-16, Hynoski 3-20, Jacobs 2-8, Manningham 1-17, Pascoe 1-6. San Francisco, Gore 6-45, V.Davis 3-112, Walker 2-36, Crabtree 1-3. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

G O L F Humana Challenge Par Scores Sunday At La Quinta, Calif. Purse: $5.6 million p-PGA West (Palmer Course): 6,950 yards, par-72 q-La Quinta Country Club: 7,060 yards, par-72 n-PGA West (Nicklaus Course): 6,924 yards, par-72 Final Round Mark Wilson (500), $1,008,000 ............................66n-62p-67q-69—264 Johnson Wagner (208), $418,133 68p-67q-66n-65—266 ......... John Mallinger (208), $418,133................................67q-65n-68p-66—266 Robert Garrigus (208), $418,133................................73p-64q-61n-68—266 Jeff Maggert (110), $224,000................................69p-65q-69n-64—267 John Senden (95), $194,600................................69q-64n-68p-67—268 David Toms (95), $194,600 63q-65n-72p-68—268 Bobby Gates (78), $156,800................................68p-63q-71n-67—269 Ben Crane (78), $156,800...65n-63p-70q-71—269 Brandt Snedeker (78), $156,800................................64n-68p-66q-71—269 Zach Johnson (78), $156,800................................68p-65q-65n-71—269 Brendon de Jonge (63), $123,200................................65q-71n-70p-64—270 Jason Dufner (63), $123,200................................71p-63q-68n-68—270

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PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin pounded home a rebound 1:31 into overtime to give the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. Malkin, the NHL points leader, banged a long carom off the end boards past Michal Neuvirth for his 26th goal of the season. Malkin added two assists to give him 58 points. James Neal scored twice and assisted on the winner in Pittsburgh’s sixth straight victory. Kris Letang scored for the second straight game Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 17 shots. Alex Ovechkin had a goal and two assists for Washington, Alexander Semin added a goal and an assist, and Brooks Laich also scored. Bruins 6, Flyers 5 PHILADELPHIA — Tyler Seguin scored the decisive goal in a shootout to lift Boston past Philadelphia. The Northeast Division-leading Bruins haven’t lost in regulation in Philadelphia since March 10, 2007, going 9-0-1. The defending Stanley Cup champions are tied with the New York Rangers for first place in the Eastern Conference, a point behind Detroit for the NHL lead. Seguin, Patrice Bergeron, Milan Lucic, David Krejci and Gregory Campbell scored in regulation for Boston. Scott Hartnell had natural hat trick in the second period, and Max Talbot scored twice for Philadelphia. Tim Thomas stopped Wayne Simmonds to win it after Seguin beat a sprawling Ilya Bryzgalov in the shootout. Ducks 3, Avalanche 2 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Bobby Ryan scored twice and Jonas Hiller made 43 saves to help Anaheim beat Colorado for its sixth straight victory. Ryan Getzlaf scored on a power play early in the third period and assisted on Ryan’s second goal. Hiller made 28 saves through the first two periods and was working on his third shutout of the season before Ryan O’Reilly and Milan Hejduk scored late in the third period. Jean-Sebastien Giguere allowed the three goals on 18 shots against his former team. Giguere spent 8 1/2 seasons with the Ducks and helped them win the Stanley Cup in 2007.

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US into semifinals with rout of Guatemala By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The scores look absolutely ridiculous. 14-0. 13-0. The two most lopsided wins in the history of the U.S. women’s soccer team. One of the few lively things about the second game was the constant chant of “Judas” directed at the player who scored five second-half goals. The United States took it to Guatemala 13-0 Sunday to clinch a berth in the semifinals of the CONCACAF qualifying tournament for the London Olympics. It was a great game for statisticians and for those who think the Americans need to learn to chill when they have a big lead. Nothing doing. Not as long as the stunning loss to Mexico in a World Cup qualifier in late 2010 remains fresh on their minds. “We understand that 14-, 13goal games can be looked down upon by some of our viewers, our fans, by fans of other countries,” said Abby Wambach, who scored twice in the first half. “But the truth is we didn’t get our job done the last qualifying

tournament, and this is a statement that we’re making to the rest of the world, we’re making to our region, and we can’t take any game for granted. We have to play hard, play physical and respect the game. That’s why the results are the results you’ve seen.” Wambach moved into third on the career goals list for women’s international soccer with 129, ahead of Germany’s Birgit Prinz (128) and behind only Mia Hamm (158) and Kristine Lilly (130). The only active player in the 31-year-old forward’s range is Canada’s Christine Sinclair with 125 — including five in this tournament. On pace to catch her in a hurry — if Sunday is any indication — is newcomer Sydney Leroux, who replaced Wambach at halftime and scored five goals in just her second cap with the U.S. team. Leroux was born and raised in Vancouver area but has an American father and has opted to play for the U.S. over Canada, prompting the boos and the “Judas” chants from some of the locals whenever she touched the

ball. “I know that there are some people who don’t respect my decision,” Leroux said. “And there are some people who do. And not everyone’s going to like you, and I feel like you have to have some enemies in life or else you’re not doing something right. I’m happy where I am. I’m happy to wear this jersey, and that’s how it is.” Leroux’s five-spot ties her with Wambach, Brandi Chastain, Michelle Akers, Tiffeny Milbrett and Amy Rodriguez for the most goals by a U.S. player in a game. Rodriguez accomplished the feat in the 14-0 win over the Dominican Republic on Friday, also as a second-half substitute. Leroux’s goals came in the 48th, 51st, 57th, 70th and 87th minutes. She is the only member of the roster who didn’t play for the U.S. in last year’s World Cup. “I heard that some people were booing me,” Leroux said. “But then I think after the fourth goal they stopped.” When told they didn’t, she answered: “No? Well, they should’ve.”

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Pens special teams click, crunch Syracuse again By LINDSAY KRAMER For The Times Leader

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The friendly competition between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton special teams kept the Penguins rolling along on Sunday. With the team’s power play continuing to churn out goals, the penalty killing unit stepped up for a pair of crucial short-handed scores to lift the Penguins over the Syracuse Crunch 4-3 at the Onondaga County War Memorial. Brian Strait’s shorty at the 14:32 mark of the second period stood up as the game-winner and Zach Sill popped in a tide-turning short-handed goal with 4.1 seconds left in the first. That matched a pair of power-play markers from teammates Colin

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McDonald and Jason Williams. Williams was sent down by Pittsburgh earlier Sunday. The Pens potted five power play goals in a win over the Crunch on Saturday. Sunday’s two short-handed scores made the team the AHL leader in that category, with 11. “We’ve been working on it, trying to have a little competition in and amongst ourselves,’’ Sill said of the units.

“It’s just a lot of preparation. Both power play and penalty kill take it to heart,’’ Strait said. “It’s about taking your job seriously, getting it done. We have guys in a zone on both special teams, and it’s helping us win games.” Brad Thiessen made 32 saves for the Pens, who extended their road winning streak to eight games. That matches the longest in the AHL this year, a mark also held by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. “We obviously like playing on the road,” Strait said. “I don’t know why that is. It’s a more relaxed atmosphere for us.” Strait’s short-handed score snatched away a great chance for Syracuse to tie the game. With 6:34 left in the second and clinging to a 3-2 lead, Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton was looking at 59 sec-

onds of 5-on-3 penalty killing time. Strait got the first of those two penalties, called for crosschecking at 12:25. But the Penguins wasted that two-man deficit, and at the expiration of his penalty Strait jumped out of the box, took a long pass from teammate Ryan Craig and dismantled Crunch goalie Iiro Tarkki stick side with 5:28 left. “That never happens to me. I walked out and picked it up,’’ Strait said. “I knew there was a guy on me. I wanted to use my skating to get ahead of him. I knew he (Tarkki) was giving me blocker side.” That insurance grew in importance at the 4:27 mark of the third, when Syracuse’s Kyle Palmieri, sent down by the Ducks earlier in the day, scored his sec-

ond of the contest for what turned out to be the final margin. Sill sent the Penguins into the first intermission on a high note with his shorty with 4.3 seconds left in the opening period. He split Syracuse defensemen Mathieu Carle and Bryan Rodney on the right point to get a break down the left wing. His low shot eluded Tarkki 5-hole for a 2-1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton lead. “That was a bad goal. I should’ve had that one. But you can’t get it back after the game,’’ Tarkki said. “I was falling down. I was just trying to put it on net,’’ Sill said. “It was an off-balance shot. It wasn’t a snipe play, by any means. Any time you get a short-handed goal it’s unexpected, it puts a team on its heels.”

Wilson captures Challenge

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Celtics 100, Wizards 94 WASHINGTON — Paul Pierce had season highs with 34 points and 10 assists and tied his season-best mark with eight rebounds to lead Boston over Washington. The Celtics won for the second time in three games despite playing most of the game without a pair of starting guards. Point guard Rajon Rondo was out for the second straight game with a sprained right wrist, and Boston lost starting guard Ray Allen as well when he jammed his left ankle in the first half. Clippers 103, Raptors 91 LOS ANGELES — Mo Williams scored 19 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Blake Griffin had 18 points and nine rebounds, and Los Angeles sent Toronto to its eighth straight loss. DeAndre Jordan had 16 points and 16 rebounds and Chauncey Billups had 14 assists for the Clippers, playing their fifth straight game without point guard Chris Paul because of a left hamstring strain. Nets 97, Bobcats 87 NEWARK N.J. — Deron Williams had 19 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists to lead New Jersey over Charlotte. Williams’ near triple double would have been the first of the season for the Nets, who improved to 5-12 on the season. MarShon Brooks added 20 points for the Nets, while Anthony Morrow added 19 points. Rookie Kemba Walker led the Bobcats with 16 points, six rebounds and four assists. Gerald Henderson had 15 points while Bismack Biyombo and Derrick Brown had 11 each.

Penguins.............................................. 2 2 0 - 4 Syracuse.............................................. 1 1 1 - 3 First period-1, W-B/Scranton, McDonald 11 (Mormina, Grant), 8:55 (PP). 2, Syracuse, Rodney 4 (Caputi, Holland), 16:09. 3, W-B/Scranton, Sill 9 19:56 (SH). Penalties-Caputi Syr (hooking), 7:19; Street Wbs (holding the stick), 19:09. Second period-4, Syracuse, Palmieri 22 (Mitchell, Schofield), 9:17. 5, W-B/Scranton, Williams 5 (Grant, Lerg), 11:44 (PP). 6, W-B/Scranton, Strait 2 (Craig), 14:32 (SH). Penalties-DeFazio Wbs (fighting), 6:01; Kennedy Syr (fighting), 6:01; Jacques Syr (hooking), 9:54; Strait Wbs (cross-checking), 12:25; Mormina Wbs (interference), 13:26. Third period-7, Syracuse, Palmieri 23 (Holland, Maroon), 4:27. Penalties-No penalties Shots on goal-W-B/Scranton 16-14-8-38. Syracuse 15-9-11-35. Power play opportunities-W-B/Scranton 2 / 2; Syracuse 0 / 3. Goalies-W-B/Scranton, Thiessen 16-10-2 (35 shots-32 saves). Syracuse, Tarkki 9-12-2 (38 shots-34 saves). A-4,535 Referees-Darcy Burchell (42), Jon McIsaac (39). Linesmen-Jeff Walker (28), Andy Petrus (26).

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Bench help leads Bucks over Heat MIAMI — Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 16 off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks held Miami to 37 percent shooting on the way to beating the Heat 91-82 on Sunday night. It was the second straight road win for Milwaukee, which started the year 0-8 away from home. Andrew Bogut scored 13 points for the Bucks, who got 10 apiece from Shaun Livingston and Stephen Jackson. LeBron James finished with 28 points and 13 rebounds for Miami, which had won three straight. Chris Bosh scored 23 for the Heat, who got 12 from Mario Chalmers. Milwaukee turned 22 Miami turnovers into 22 points and the Heat tied an NBA seasonlow with nine assists, one shy of matching the franchise record. It was the first time Miami lost this season in seven games without Dwyane Wade, out again with a sprained right ankle.

Sill’s crusher answered a goal by Rodney that tied the game with 3:51 remaining in the first. Thiessen didn’t get a good look at Rodney’s flip from the slot, primarily because Syracuse’s Andrew Gordon clogged his sightline with a screen out front.

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Members of the Penn State basketball team, including Holy Redeemer graduate Peter Alexis (far right), pause for a moment of silence before a game against Indiana on Sunday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind. Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died Sunday morning, the family said in a statement.

Big second half lifts Hoosiers over PSU

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — No. 11 Indiana dealt with Penn State’s tough defense the only way it knew how — with a strong second half. After a poor-shooting first half, the Hoosiers clamped down on defense in the second and shot 65 percent from the field to rally for a 73-54 victory Sunday. “Penn State plays as hard as anyone we’ll face and as hard as anybody in the country will face,” Hoosiers coach Tom Crean said. “We knew that we would have to be at a high, high level of toughness, a high level of energy and a high level of getting to the floor first because that’s what they do.” They also had to play at an emotionally high level to match the Nittany Lions, who learned of former football coach Joe Paterno’s death on their way to the game.

Indiana held a moment of silence in honor of Paterno just before tipoff, some time that clearly had the Nittany Lions thinking about more than basketball. Coach Patrick Chambers bowed his head in deep thought and some players tugged at the black ribbons on their blue road jerseys as they reflected on the impact that Paterno had on their university. He won an NCAA-record 409 games before getting fired in November after child sexabuse charges were filed against Jerry Sandusky, his former defensive coordinator. A few days after the firing, Paterno was diagnosed with lung cancer. “It’s very sad on a variety of levels. Our heart goes out to his family and the entire Penn State community,” Indiana athletic director Fred Glass said before the game.

Virginia Tech 47, Virginia 45 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Erick Green scored 15 points, including the free throws with 1:52 remaining to give Virginia Tech the lead, and Dorenzo Hudson had six points over the final 2:12 as the Hokies ended Virginia’s ninegame home winning streak. Hudson, who finished with 12 points, hit a baby hook with 1:11 to go to give Virginia Tech a 44-41 lead. After a jumper by Jontel Evans pulled Virginia within a point, Hudson hit a 3-pointer from the left corner with 16.5 seconds left for the Hokies (12-7, 1-4 Atlantic Coast Conference). Virginia (15-3, 2-2) needed several shots to score at the other end, and when Joe Harris finally banked in a putback, only 1 second remained. Virginia shot 32.6 percent overall and missed 13 of 14 3-point at-

tempts. Evans, Harris and Mike Scott all scored 10 points for the Cavaliers. Virginia came in second in the nation in scoring defense, allowing just 50.4 points. The Hokies held the Cavaliers to a season-low in points.

Wisconsin 67, Illinois 63 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Jordan Taylor scored 19 points and Jared Berggren added 18 to lead Wisconsin. Taylor drove into the lane and hit a midrange jumper with 32 seconds left to give the Badgers (16-5, 5-3 Big Ten) a 62-57 lead in what had been a back-and-forth battle. Wisconsin has won four straight after dropping three consecutive conference games. The Illini (15-5, 4-3) were led by Meyers Leonard’s 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Joseph Bertrand added 15 points.

LA QUINTA, Calif. — Mark Wilson made a 10-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the Humana Challenge on Sunday, beating Robert Garrigus, John Mallinger and Johnson Wagner by two strokes in a dramatic dusk finish to the wind-delayed tournament. Moments after Garrigus barely missed a 35-foot eagle putt that would have given him the lead, Wilson coolly made his birdie try in the disappearing light, calmly celebrating his fifth career PGA Tour victory. “Robert and I, going back and forth, we really enjoyed that,” Wilson said. “It just came down to18, and I didn’t want to give him a chance to make that putt to tie me. ... That’s what we play for. You want somebody to win it, not necessarily to lose it.” Wilson led by three strokes Sunday morning after finishing his third round, which was delayed by ferocious wind Saturday. Wilson quickly gave away the lead on the low-scoring Palmer Private course, but played bogey-free over the final15 holes while every other competitor dropped back — including Garrigus, who fell out of the lead when he missed a 5 1/2-foot par putt on the 17th. Wilson closed with a 3-under 69 to finish at 24 under, taking the $1,008,000 winner’s share of the $5.6 million purse despite the growing dark and cold. While most everybody else pulled on sweaters for the final holes, the Wisconsin native stayed in his polo shirt out of superstition and familiarity. “It’s a feel thing,” Wilson said. “I’ve been playing with short sleeves all day. I didn’t just want to put it on and get a new feeling, because everything was going well.” After wind gusts topping 35 mph caused damage on all three courses and forced an early end to Saturday’s competition, the final round stretched well past sunset in the Coachella Valley.

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Terdiman, US claim silver in Cup relay The Berwick native enjoyed his best weekend of the World Cup season in Germany. From staff, wire reports

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German winners Tobias Wendl, center, Tobias Arlt, fourth from right, Felix Loch, third from right, Anke Wischnewski, second from right, celebrate with Jayson Terdiman, second from left, and Erin Hamlin, third from left, on the podium after a luge team relay World Cup competition in Winterberg, Germany, on Sunday.

WINTERBERG, Germany — The United States team of Erin Hamlin and Chris Mazdzer, combining with Christian Niccum and Jayson Terdiman, finished just 0.702 of a second behind the team from Germany (in 2:27.658) in the World Cup luge team relay Sunday. The Niccum-Terdiman dou-

bles team, after a World Cup fifth place in the discipline on Saturday, battled through falling snow, trying to keep their sled down the middle of the Winterberg course while not over controlling it. "We were on the edge, especially down in the labyrinth," said Terdiman, of Berwick, who took a doubles bronze medal here last season with Niccum, to usaluge.org. "Living on that edge at the bottom paid off for us. We’re still gonna do this and ride that edge as far as we can." Germany claimed the team

relay event, when Loch, Wischnewski and the doubles team of Tobias Arlt and Tobias Wendl combined to set a track record of 2 minutes, 26.956 seconds. Corinna Martini led a German sweep of a women’s luge race and claimed her first World Cup victory in her hometown. Martini was fastest in the first run and had a combined time of 1 minute, 54.543 seconds, 0.167 seconds ahead of world and Olympic champion Tatjana Huefner, who was fastest in the second.

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Amvets Post 59 Ladies Auxiliary ‘Adopts a Soldier’ The Amvets Post 59 Ladies Auxiliary is conducting an ‘Adopt a Soldier’ project. They are collecting non-perishable items to send to local soldiers serving overseas. Three soldiers recently received packages from the collection. Donations of eligible items can be dropped off at the Amvets Post, 578 Fellows Ave., Hanover Township. Names and addresses of any soldiers serving overseas can be sent to the Ladies Auxiliary. Some eligible items are Ramen noodles, Easy Mac, razor refills, lip balm, popcorn, baby wipes, beef jerky, tuna packets and sunscreen. Ladies Auxiliary members, from left, first row, are Kelsey Weston, Louise Manchio, Marlene Weston and Millie Kehler. Second row: Ann Hopiak, Gerry Krzyewski, Betty Missal and Sue Hammer. Third row: Vicky Bat, Linda Brown, Pat Girmen, Rita Kettrick, Judy Brominski, Michele Gilsky and Barb Roberts. Also a member is Dorothy Solack.

Piano students play holiday music for DVAMC residents

NAMES IN THE MILITARY Navy Petty Officer 1st Class James J. Wivell, son of Dorothy Wivell, Pittston, and William F. Wivell, Dickson City, recently reported for duty at Training Support Center Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Va. Wivell is a 2000 graduate of Pittston Area High School and joined the Navy in December 2005. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, in 2004.

HARVEYS LAKE: Harveys Lake American Legion Post 967 Sons of the American Legion will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the post home 4907 Memorial Highway. All members are requested to attend. Help is needed to plan the St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Food will be served after the meeting. For more information, visit www.harveyslake967.org. KINGSTON: The Anthracite

V.F.W. Post 283, 757 Wyoming Ave., is holding a special awards ceremony at its monthly meeting on Feb. 7. Awards for the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s program will be presented at 7 p.m. MOUNTAIN TOP: Mountain Top American Legion Post 781 is holding a food drive for the St. Paul Pantry in memory of Barry Burge, who chaired the event every year. The project is a joint effort between the Legion Veterans and the Legion Auxiliary. It is being chaired by Martine Columbo. All donated food should be

non-perishable. Containers are available at the American Legion home. Deadline for donations is Feb. 16 and delivery will be made on Feb. 17. For more information call Martine at 328-5466. MUSKEGO, WIS.: There will be a reunion of former shipmates from the USS Maddox Destroyer Association (DD731, DD622 and DD168) Aug. 16-19 in Reno, Nev. For more information contact Dennis Stokhaug, 571 W 14562 Hidden Creek Court, Muskego, WI 53150; phone 262-679-9409; or email maddox64@aol.com.

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Piano students of teacher Christine Leandri recently provided an hour of special holiday music for residents at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, WilkesBarre. Each student played four pieces during their performance. Participants, from left, first row, are Grace Jarden, Alisa Kuhar and Harrison May. Second row: Leandri, Benjamin Nause, Kathryn Cusatis, Gillian Worosilla, Katherine Finnegan and Olivia Vnuk.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Gianni J. Ashford-Gianuzzi Gianni James Ashford-Gianuzzi, son of Jamie Gianuzzi, Ashley, and James Ashford Jr., WilkesBarre Township, is celebrating his third birthday today, Jan. 23. Gianni is a grandson of Mark and Carol Holvey, Ashley; Lou Gianuzzi, Nanticoke; and James and Debby Ashford, Wilkes-Barre Township. He is a great-grandson of Edward and Fran Salsavage, Ashley.

Miley R. Cunningham Miley Rose Cunningham, daughter of Michael and Susan Cunningham, Plymouth, is celebrating her third birthday today, Jan. 23. Miley is a granddaughter of William and Irene Courtney, Wilkes-Barre; Janet Cunningham, Plymouth; and the late Martin James Cunningham Jr. She is a great-granddaughter of Martin Cunningham and the late Mary Cunningham, League City, Texas.

Nanticoke Firefighters union supports Komen for the Cure

Local mom’s group holds craft fair for Candy’s Place

Nanticoke City Career Firefighters Local 2655 recently presented the Northeastern Pennsylvania Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® with a check for $1,500 which was raised through the sale of special T-shirts designed by the firefighters. At the check presentation, from left: Richard Bohan, lieutenant and committee chair; Michael Bohan, fire chief; Dolly Woody, executive director, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Northeastern Pennsylvania Affiliate; Travis Temarantz, committee chair; and John Polifka, treasurer, IAFF 2655.

Mom and Tot Spot, a local mom’s group, recently held its second annual Mom and Tot Spot Holiday Craft Fair. The group donates the proceeds to a local charity ever year. This year a donation of $600 was presented to Candy’s Place from the proceeds from a bake sale and basket raffle. At the check presentation, from left: Karen D’Agostino; Braden D’Agostino; Nicole Farber, center coordinator, Candy’s Place; Nina Grymko; Nicole White; Emily White; and Jacob White.

Mental health staff recognized for work at Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program Lydia G. D’Arco Lydia Grace D’Arco, daughter of David and Joelle D’Arco, Mountain Top, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 23. Lydia is a granddaughter of Tony and Dorothy D’Arco, Wilkes-Barre, and Linda Margey and Robert Rose, Derry, N.H.

Leia S. Rivera Leia Skye Rivera, daughter of Janene Micheletti and David Rivera, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 23. Leia is a granddaughter of Paul and Joan Micheletti, Plains Township, and Ernesto and Terri Rivera, New York. She is a great-granddaughter of the late John and Mary Parada and the late Raymond and Irma Micheletti. Leia has a sister, Jada Snow, 7.

The Advisory Board of the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health/Mental Retardation (MH/MR) Program recently recognized mental health staff of the MH/MR Program, Children’s Service Center, Community Counseling Services, Northeast Counseling Services and Family Service Association for their outstanding mental health coordination efforts during the recent flooding and their continued mental health outreach to residents throughout the devastated areas. Some of the staff members, from left, first row: Edmund Abdo, Northeast Counseling Services; Nello Augustine and Philip Brislin, Community Counseling Services; Amy Freeman, Family Service Association; Joseph Mulé, Northeast Counseling Services; and Steven Merlina and Michael Hopkins, Children’s Service Center. Second row: Richard Burns, Jim Davis and Peter Rubel, MH/MR Program; Sandy Faux, advisory board member; Joseph DeVizia, Luzerne County Office of Human Services; David Wilson, Paul Gritman, Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, Dr. Jeffery Kile, Dr. Carl Charnetski, Rosemary Rakos and Raelene Daring, advisory board members.

MEETINGS Today DUPONT: The Dupont Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. on Main Street.

Feb. 2 JENKINS TWP.: Eastern Star Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Wyoming Valley, 6:30 p.m. at St. Johns Lodge, 604 Yatesville Road. President Marge Swanek will preside. This is only a business meeting. No dinner will be provided. No reservations are needed but members should contact their reservation chairperson for information.

Kaden L. Shovlin Kaden Logan Shovlin, son of Vic and Suzanne Shovlin, WilkesBarre, celebrated his first birthday Jan. 3. Kaden is a grandson of Dave and Mary Ann Harkenreader, Laurel Run, and Mike and Florena Shovlin, Wilkes-Barre Township. He is a great-grandson of Pauline Harkenreader and Elizabeth Disler, both of Laurel Run; Victor and Ellen Hembold, Tunkhannock; Ed Shovlin, Ashley; and Martha Shovlin, WilkesBarre Township. Kaden has a brother, Kolton, and a sister, Briee.

Lillie M. Solovey Lillie Morgan Solovey, daughter of Nicholas and Rebecca Solovey, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Jan. 23. Lillie is a granddaughter of Richard and Marietta Schappert, Wilkes-Barre, and Gene and Susan Solovey, Mountain Top.

Cub Scout Pack 303 visits the Pittston police station Cub Scout Pack 303 from Pittston recently visited the Pittston police station. Sergeant Bill Knowels gave the scouts a tour of the station and showed them the police cruiser. The scouts were fingerprinted and shown the inside of a cell and the magistrate’s court room. The scouts also received helpful tips on how to keep out of trouble. They received a patch for participating in the tour. Attendees, from left, first row, are Zackary Chilson, Andy Mendez, Glen Castro and Kevin Lockett. Second row: Christopher Castro, Lucas Williams, Alexsander Chilson, John Ozark Jr., Anthony Cerreta, Mark McFarland, Knowles, Jeffrey Mazonis, Chris Mendez, Austin Doltzchek, Joshua Gustinucci and Zackary Maira.

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The revised application includes a request for an Individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to address stormwater runoff from the proposed mine area. Three (3) outfalls are proposed to wetlands associated with receiving streams Tributary 29704 and Tributary 29703 to North Branch Wyalusing Creek. Discharge will occur in response to precipitation. The application includes a request to remove approximately 0.02 acres of wetlands in conjunction with mining. The application also includes requests for variances to complete the following support activities within the 100-foot setback of existing wetlands: construct proposed wetland mitigation area, construct NPDES Outfalls 001 and 002, and construct erosion and sediment controls related to the newly constructed haul road. Additional variances are requested for the following support activity: the construction of the new haul road within the 100-foot setback of a stream and existing wetlands, including the disturbance of 0.09 acres of existing wetlands.

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By Order of The Board Nancy Merithew Board Secretary ESTATE NOTICE Margaret L. Boyes of 303 Country Club Road, Dallas, PA 18612, died on December 30, 2011. Letters Testamentary have been granted. Executor: Warren C. Boyes, Jr. c/o Bernard Walter, Esq. 20 North Memorial Highway Shavertown, PA 18708 570-674-9000

1. Telecommunication Services All proposals shall be addressed to Leonard B. Przywara, Secretary, 730 South Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA 187110375. A copy of the Request For Proposals is available at the Administration Building, 730 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0275. The envelope containing the bids to be marked “Proposal for Telecommunication Services”. The Board of School Directors reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. By Order of the Board James G. Post PURCHASING AGENT

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CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN

94,000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, air bags, all power, cruise control, leather interior, $3,300. 570-394-9004

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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

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11 AUDI S5 QUATTRO CONVERTIBLE Sprint blue/black, tan leather, auto, 7 speed, turbo, 330 HP, Navigation, AWD 09 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 door, alloys, seafoam blue. 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE, blue, auto V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, silver, grey leather 07 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, navy blue, auto, alloys 07 CHRYSLER 300 LTD, AWD, silver, grey leather 06 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, mint green, V6, alloys 06 NISSAN MAXIMA SE silver, V6, sunroof 06 DODGE STRATUS SXT, red 05 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

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3.0 V6. Silver. New tires & brakes. 130k highway miles. Leather interior. Heated Seats. $7,500 or best offer. 570-905-5544

AUDI `05 A4 1.8T

Cabriolet Convertible S-Line. 52K miles. Auto. All options. Silver. Leather interior. New tires. Must sell. $17,500 or best offer 570-954-6060

BMW ‘98 740 IL

White with beige leather interior. New tires, sunroof, heated seats. 5 cd player 106,000 miles. Excellent condition. $5,300. OBO 570-451-3259 570-604-0053

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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

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CADILLAC `05 SRX All wheel drive,

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

CHEVROLET `03 IMPALA 97,000 miles, $3,300. 570-592-4522 570-592-4994

CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with

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

CHEVROLET `08 IMPALA Excellent condition, new tires, 4 door, all power, 34,000 miles. $13,500. 570-836-1673

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 ‘95 ASTRO

MARK III CONVERSION VAN. Hightop. 93K. 7 passenger. TV/VCP/Stereo. Loaded. Great condition. $3,495 (570) 574-2199

CHRYSLER `04 SEBRING LXI CONVERTIBLE

Low miles - 54,000. V6. FWD. Leather interior. Great shape. A/C. CD. All power. $7,200. Negotiable (570) 760-1005

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

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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

EAGLE `95 TALON

Only 97,000 Miles. Full custom body kit, dark green metallic with gray interior. Dual exhaust, 4 coil over adjustable struts. All new brakes, air intake kit, strut brakes, custom seats, custom white gauges, 2 pillar gauges, new stereo, alarm, custom side view mirrors. 4 cylinder automatic, runs excellent. $8,500. Call 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 (evenings)

FORD `08 ESCAPE

XLT. 56,800 miles. Grey metallic with grey cloth interior. 2WD. Auto. Power windows & locks. Dual air bags. A/C. Alloy Wheels. Excellent condition. $14,500 Trades Welcome 570-328-5497

FORD `94 THUNDERBIRD Red coupe, auto,

rear wheel drive, air, power windows, locks & seats, alloy wheels, security alarm, V6. 69,000 original miles. Very clean, no rust, non-smoker’s car. $3,100. 570-675-3857

FORD ‘02 MUSTANG

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top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833

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MERCEDES `92 500 SEL

White with gray leather interior, 17” custom chrome wheels, 4 new tires, new breaks front & rear. Full tune-up, oil change & filters done. Body and interior are perfect. Car has all the options. 133,850 miles. Original price: $140,000 new. This is the diplomat version. No rust or dings on this car Garage kept. Sell for $9,500. Call: 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 Evenings

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 `96 FIREBIRD 105,000 miles, auto-matic,, black with grey interior, new inspection. $4,000, OBO. 570-706-6565

PORSCHE `01 BOXSTER S Biarritz white, convertible,new $58,000, 3.2 liter, 6 cylinder, 250HP. Loaded with all the extra options. Less than 15,000 miles. $21,000 570-586-0401

SCION `06 XA

67,000 miles, power windows & locks, great gas mileage. $8,200/OBO 570-606-5634

SUBARU ‘10 IMPREZA OUTBACK SPORT 33,000 miles, new

inspection & tires. 5 speed wagon. Balance of 6 year, 100,000 mile warranty and tire and wheel insurance. $19,000 OBO 570-814-9400

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

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TOYOTA ‘00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new

tires, new back brakes. 125,000 miles. $6,800 negotiable. 570-417-8353

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

VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible

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

VOLKSWAGEN `09 BEETLE Excellent condition,

20,000 miles, all power, sun roof, kayak and bike rack included. $14,900. 570-864-2300

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CADILLAC `77original COUPE 70,000

miles. Leather interior. Excellent condition. $2,500. Call 570-282-4272 or 570-877-2385

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

CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP 4VeryCYLINDER Good Condition! $5,500. 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee

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Chrysler ‘68 New Yorker

Sedan. 440 Engine. Power Steering & brakes. 34,500 original miles. Always garaged. Reduced to $6,400 (570) 883-4443

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DESOTO CUSTOM ‘49 4 DOOR SEDAN

3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com

FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe

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

MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119

MAZDA `88 RX-7

CONVERTIBLE 1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

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

PONTIAC `68 CATALINA

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

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HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03

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

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 2006 NIGHTTRAIN SPECIAL EDITION

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

HONDA ‘84 XL200R 8,000 original miles,

excellent condition. $1,000. 570-379-3713

HYOSUNG157`04 COMET 250. Miles.

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

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

insulated refrigerated box, cooling unit. 5 speed, rebuilt 8 cylinder. $2,500. Box only an option. 570-333-4827

439

Motorcycles

BMW 2010 K1300S

Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for

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

468

Auto Parts

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

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 WINNEBAGO ‘02 ADVENTURER 35 Foot, double slides, V-10 Ford. Central air, full awnings, one owner, pet & smoke free. Excellent condition and low mileage. $68,000. Call 570-594-6496

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!

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

CHEVROLET `08 EQUINOX LT AWD. 92,000 miles.

V6. Silver. CD changer. Power locks. Keyless entry. $12,000 (570) 814-0462

CHEVY `00 SILVERADO

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

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

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

522

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

6 cylinder. Auto. 4x4. $10,999

503

Accounting/ Finance

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

LOAN SERVICING DEPARTMENT MANAGER

CHEVY ‘03 SILVERADO

4x4. Extra clean. Local new truck trade! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

CHEVY 05 SILVERADO

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

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

JEEPAuto. 04 LIBERTY V6.

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

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

JEEP 98 CHEROKEE SPORT

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

LEXUS `06 GX 470

CHEVY 99 SILVERADO 4X4 Auto. V8. Bargain

Growing company seeks dynamic manager for loan servicing department. Individual must possess excellent communication and writing skills, ability to manage, coach, and inspire a department of 15 to 20 people. Experience in Customer Service, general knowledge of IT, consumer collections, FDCPA, skip tracing, and Excel. Individual must possess high energy and have the ability to motivate staff. Schedule flexibility required. Salary plus generous bonus structure. Blue Cross PPO/ Disability/Life Insurance/401k + match/ Discount Travel Please email or fax resume to hr@sundance vacations.com or 877-329-7861

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

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

DODGE ‘97 2500 4X4, C UMMINS

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

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

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

$25,995

(570) 237-1082

MAZDA 03 MPV VAN V6. CD Player.

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

NISSAN `04 FORD ‘00 EXPLORER PATHFINDER XLT. CD. Power seats. Extra ARMADA Clean! $3,495 Excellent condition. Call For Details! 570-696-4377

FORD ‘02 EXPLORER

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

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

JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

Triple black, economical 6 cylinder. 4x4 select drive. CD, remote door opener, power windows & locks, cruise, tilt wheel. 108k highway miles. Garage kept. Super clean inside and out. No rust. Sale price $6,495. Scranton. Trade in’s accepted. 570-466-2771

JEEP `98 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

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

JEEP 03 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO White. Tan leather

interior. Garage kept. All available options, including moonroof. Tow package. 76,000 miles. Next inspection 1/13. $8,995 (570) 674-5655

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

JEEP 03 LIBERTY 4x4. Sunroof. Like

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

Part-Time Cleaner (5 hours/day) Varsity Assistant Softball Coach Deadline: February 3, 2012 Salary: As per terms of current Collective Bargaining Agreement Please submit a cover letter of interest, resume, and clearances, to the attention of: Dr. Ron Grevera, Superintendent, Northwest Area School District 243 Thorne Hill Rd. Shickshinny, PA 18655. E.O.E.

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

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506 Administrative/ Clerical 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

Education/ Training

The Northwest Area SD is accepting applications for the following positions:

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442 RVs & Campers

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVY ‘89 2500 SCOTTSDALE Pickup Truck with

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVY `10 SILVERADO

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.

Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200

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SECRETARY POSITION Experience in MS

Office & QuickBooks. Detail-oriented. Knowledge of building trades helpful. Send resume to: HR 197 Courtdale Ave. Courtdale, PA 18704

522

Education/ Training

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Hiring immediately

for our Exeter and Hazleton locations. Award winning service departments have openings for Automotive Technicians. Benefits include paid healthcare, holidays, vacation and a 401k plan. Please call Justin at 654-3351 to arrange an interview. All replies held in strict confidence. BARBER FORD, 962 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, PA 18643 & 1112 North Church Street, Hazleton, PA 18202 E.O.E.

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

542

Logistics/ Transportation

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.

Openings for

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

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.

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

OPERATOR QUALIFIED GAS PERSONS Wilkes-Barre,

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

539

Legal

LEGAL SECRETARY Full time for

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS West Side, semi re-

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

545

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

GENERAL

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

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 Community Home Supervisor Full Time to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a community home in the Nuangola area. Supervisory Experience is necessary, paid training is provided. Valid drivers license is required. For information or application, call IMPACT SYSTEMS, Inc. at (570) 829-3671 Drug free workplace EOE

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

SUBARU `03 BAJA Sport Utility 4 door

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

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

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

Luzerne County Community College invites applications for the following positions:

Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer John T Sedlak, Dean of Human Resources

527 Food Services/ 527 Food Services/ Hospitality Hospitality

Dietary Aide

Part Time Evening & Weekend

Do you enjoy working in the food service industry and helping others? Here is the perfect opportunity to Grow your career! Call 877-339-6999 x1 Email Jobs@horizonhrs.com Apply in person Birchwood Nursing & Rehab 395 Middle Road Nanticoke

551

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

- OR -

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

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

FT NURSING FACULTY CUSTODIAL STAFF For additional information on these positions or to apply please visit our web site at (www. luzerne.edu/jobs) by Friday, February 3, 2012. No phone inquires please.

Other 551

Other

Immediate openings for part-time work in Dallas and Laflin Local manufacturing plant Up to 22.5 hours per week Flexible shifts and days Shifts pay $10.15/$10.40/$10.46 per hour Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Employment applications can be obtained at:

Offset Paperback Mfrs., Inc. 2211 Memorial Hwy. Dallas, PA 18612

Full Time Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant PA Real Estate Investment Trust, a publicly held real estate and development firm, seeks a Full Time Receptionist/A.A. to support the management team at Wyoming Valley Mall in WilkesBarre Township. Duties include, but not limited to filing, telephones/customer service/gift card sales, general secretarial duties, ordering office supplies, maintaining contact with tenants, employees and contractors in the field, maintaining employee files, and interaction with other departments. This position requires a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience. Candidate must be very proficient in MS Office & Windows, (Word, Excel, etc); must have excellent interpersonal & communication skills; be able to work independently; be flexible, and highly organized, and be able to handle multiple work assignments and direction from multiple departments. Familiarity with Certificates of Insurance a plus. Aptitude and willingness to learn other computer programs also desired. Send resume with salary history to: WYOMING VALLEY MALL MANAGEMENT OFFICE 29 Wyoming Valley Mall Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Attn: Charles D. Balko email balkoc@preit.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE

512

Business/ Strategic Management

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.

548 Medical/Health

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

CNA

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

Luzerne County Community College Position Openings

506 Administrative/ Clerical

NURSING

Too many options to list. Runs & looks excellent. $10,995 570-655-6132 or 570-466-8824

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

506 Administrative/ Clerical

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

LPN

Per Diem All Shifts

PERSONAL CARE NURSE AIDE

Per Diem Available All Shifts

DIETARY

PM Dishwasher Competitive salary and compensation package which includes health insurance including Vacation, sick time and personal days, 403B retirement, credit union, tuition reimbursement. Partial Benefits available for part-time employees. If you are interested in joining a compassionate and professional organization, fax resume to 570-674-3132; email to: hresources@mcnu. org, apply in person at Mercy Center, Lake Street, Dallas; or call 570-675-2131 ext. 378. Mercy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employers

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

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

This is a fabulous opportunity for a driven, creative individual to showcase their sales abilities. Send cover letter with résumé and salary history to: hiring@timesleader.com

- OR -

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

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

566 Sales/Business Development

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

548 Medical/Health 548 Medical/Health

Accounting Manager We seek an outstanding accounting manager to join our fast-paced accounting department. Responsibilities include completing month-end close, preparing monthly financial statements, assisting with budgets and audits and providing leadership and direction to our accounting staff. Position will report to CFO. Requirements include minimum of bachelor’s degree, five years of accounting experience and proficiency in Excel. Salary commensurate with experience.

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

- OR -

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

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

CNAs

Certified Nurse Assistants

Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like a career in healthcare? We are looking for Full Time-Part Time-Per Diem CNAs to provide quality care For our residents All Shifts Available! Call 877-339-6999 x1 Email Jobs@horizonhrs.com Apply in person 395 Middle Road Nanticoke

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NEW 2012 FORD FUSION SE

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

NEW 2012 FORD FUSION SEL NEW 2011 FORD F-150 REGULAR CAB 4X4 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,

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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.

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566

IT HEALTHCARE RECRUITER

NOW HIRING: AUTO SERVICE TECHNICIANS

National Organization Experience and

understanding of the IT Healthcare Industry preferred. Meet business hiring targets in a timely fashion providing innovative solutions for hardto-fill requirements. Develop and maintain relationships within the industry while staying current with best practices. Competitive base salary plus incentive compensation. Apply to: c/o Times Leader Box #2920 15 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250 or email to: hcitrecruiter@ aol.com

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN Prior experience

delivering & instructing on Medical Equipment & Supplies. Full time position, requires some on call. Must be detail oriented, good verbal & written skills a must. Resumes to info@caregivers america.com or 674-8500.

RNS

Needed immediately. Full time, part time & per diem positions. Covering Luzerne & Lackawanna counties. Competitive salary, mileage reimbursement. Pleasant working conditions. For interview call Superior Health Services at 570-883-9581

Lakeside Nursing Center is looking for: •R.N.s for Full Time 7am-3 pm •R.N.s every other weekend 7am-3pm •C.N.A.s for Part Time 3pm-11pm PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON 245 Old Lake Road Dallas, PA 18612. Call (570) 639-1885 for directions. E.O.E.

FULL TIME TECHNICIAN

We need a reliable professional who will efficiently screen patients for their visit and perform patient testing. Ideal candidate will be a friendly, calm person who will constantly strive to do accurate work. Experience a plus. Extensive on the job training will be provided APPLY ONLINE: www.icare specialists.com SUBMIT RESUME: HR Dept. 703 Rutter Ave. Kingston, PA 18704 Fax: 570-287-2434

554

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

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

Gateway Ford in Tunkhannock is expanding and we need 2 Experienced Technicians to join our service team. We offer health insurance, paid vacation and ford certified training. Call 570-836-3135 Email gtwford@epix.net Ask for Paul

569 Security/ Protective Services

POLICE CHIEF The City of Hazleton is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Chief. The City of Hazleton currently has a population of over 25,000 residents with a Police Force consisting of 40 members. A minimum of five years in law enforcement with administrative/management experience and/or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field are preferred. Starting base salary is dependent on qualifications. A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Acting City Administrator Mary Ellen Lieb no later than Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 4:00 PM. City of Hazleton 40 North Church St. Hazleton, PA 18201

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

American Silk Mills 75 Stark Street Plains, PA 18705

560 Quality Assurance/Safety

600 FINANCIAL 610

Business Opportunities

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700 MERCHANDISE 702

Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONER WINDOW, $25. 570-779-1215 AIR CONDITIONERS: 5 For $150. Call 570-362-3626

708

Antiques & Collectibles

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

Antiques & Collectibles

COINS: Buffalo nickels, 1 roll from the 20’s &30’s. All have dates, some mint marks. $40. 570-262-0708 NORMAN ROCKWELL 13 cups, 6 plates, boxes for all. $20. 570-472-6028 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

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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 ELECTRIC RANGE SEARS KENMORE 30” SMOOTH TOP, SELF CLEANING. $150.00 570-763-9874 MICROWAVE. GE. Countertop, white. 1.4 cf, 1100 watts. Like new $35. 570-474-6028 STOVE: GE self cleaning electric, almond $100 OBO. GE self defrosting refrigerator, almond $200 OBO. Hotpoint washer, white 4150 OBO. 570-693-1304 WASHER & DRYER $100.00 570-855-5803

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:

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$ 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

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Baby Items

BABY ITEMS: Baby crib/toddler bed, white no mattress $30. Snap & go $25, Travel System with 2 bases great condition $70. 570-693-3028 BABY WALKER Baby walker with lights & music, hardly used $25. 570-735-6527. 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

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

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

MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE

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

724 Cellular Phones

APPLE IPHONE 4 S Brand new with

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

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 FUR COAT, long ma made approximate size 14, beautiful, must see asking $60. 570-779-1977 JACKETS new, never worn , with tags & bag, Dennis Basso black faux fur pelts size 2x-3x $75. Denim embroidered light blue jacket, new, never worn size 2x-3x $35. 570-779-1215 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

744

Furniture & Accessories

MATTRESS SALE

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

Mattress Guy

Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 ROCKING CHAIR wood with blue seat cushion & back. clean & well taken care of in a smokefree home. Excellent condition & works perfect. $90 570-824-3310 SCHOOL DESK $20. 570-825-5847 SOFA BED LIKE NEW - $250.00 570-829-2628 VANITY with mirror & 2 glass shelves. Excellent condition. $25.. Adult walker. Like new. $15. 570-735-6527. 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!

MOUNTAINTOP

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 TOTAL GYM 1700 Like New. $100. 570-262-6052

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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 HEATER, tower quartz, electric, $15. 2 Hoover vacuum cleaners $30 each or $50 both. 570-825-5847 HEATER. Hot water. Gas, 40 gallon tank. GE, 2 years old. $150 firm. 570-7791215 after 6pm

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.

BEDROOM FURNITURE: Hardwood Bunk Beds. Can be set up individually. $125. 2 Chest of Drawers, $50. 570-362-3626 BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!! COUCH medium brown. Excellent Condition. $75. 570-603-9597 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 56wx71h, glass doors, 2 lights, $200. 570-735-5482 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 63.5”h x 53”w. Looks brand new . Must see, asking $100. 570-235-6694 ENTERTAINMENT center solid oak, leaded glass door, 2 shelves, large bottom drawer, solid brass handles, 26” TV opening, like new $100. 592-4858

FURNISH FOR LESS

29 OAK DRIVE Sat., Jan. 28th 9am - 2pm & Sun., Jan. 29th 11am - 2pm Oak kitchen set with tile inlay, large oak shelving unit, oak futon, walnut dining set, credenza, dresser & bed, garden tractor, organ, vintage percolator set, TV’s - including flat screen, lamps, stereos, glider rocker with Ottoman, DVD’s, luggage, new kid’s clothes & toys, Wedding craft supplies, cameras, sleds, collectibles including Lionel Train Set, new Fajita maker, something for everyone!

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Machinery & Equipment

SNOW THROWER 21” SINGLE STAGE. WORKS VERY WELL. $125.00 570-763-9874 SNOW THROWER. Snow Joe. Brand new, never used. $85. 570-779-4246

758 Miscellaneous

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

570-574-1275 CORNING WARE roaster, baking dishes with lids, much more. $125. New Brevetti deep fryer from tv shopping show $35. New Wolfgang Puck bistro hand stand mixer with stainless steel bowl, color red $25. Pressure cooker Bravitte used once, like new $50. LA-MACHINE food processer $15. 570-779-1215

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The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls.

* 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

PING PONG TABLE asking $40. 570-825-5847

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Jewelry

JACKO’S

TIRES/snows 4- 13” $160. 2 - 185/75r/14 $95. 2 - 2-205/70r /14 $105. 2-225/75R /15 $125. 2-215/65r /15 $125. 2-205/70r /15 $125. 2-195/65r /14 $110. All season 2-265/70r/17 $150. 570-969-1481 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 WHEELS AND TIRE SET (4) factory 5 spoke with good mounted tires for Ford Windstar p21565r16 $250. 570-696-2212 WINE JUGS. 25 One gallon glass. $15 for all. 825-3408

Office Equipment

EPSON workforce 500 printer new in box 5 featuresprint/scan/copy/fax/ photo including. cable retail $90 sell for $35. 819-4951 FAX MACHINE Excellent. Sacrifice. $50. 570-540-0175 OFFICE FURNITURE Conference Room table, 4 chairs $100. 6 desk & chairs $100 per set. Metal Filing cabinets-$50. Nice condition Call 570-690-7912

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Personal Electronics

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

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 Game Store

1150 S. Main Scranton Mon - Sat, 12pm – 6pm 570-822-9929

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

TELEPHONE, Mobile 1993 Motorola cellular one. Carry type. New in box. $25. 826-1415

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Photo Equipment

FREE PICKUP

WANTED JEWELRY

TV 32” Quasar color with original remote $35. 570-868-5450

784

Tools

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 SCROLL SAW Craftsman $90. Delta saw converted to a router,, shaper table with router $95. Details call 570-288-9260 SNOW THROWER Craftsman 5HP, 24” $250 Kerosene heater, can & extra wick $30. 570-868-0440 SNOWBLOWER. 8 HP, heavy duty, Simplicity, electric start & light. Paid $1300 sell $550. 474-6028

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

BASEBALL CARDS WANTED

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

BUYING SPORT CARDS Pay Cash for

(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

TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE

We Pay At Least 80% of the London Fix Market Price for All Gold Jewelry

London PM Gold Price

Jan. 20: $1,653.00 Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com

800 PETS & ANIMALS 810

Cats

CAT/ADULT neutered, spayed, loving, kids & people friendly, urgent, would bring. 570-977-9167

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

KITTENS (3) free to good home. 570-575-9984

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

824-4172, 9-9 only

570-735-1487

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 DOG free to good home, Chihuahua Tox Fox Terrier, male, 4 years old. 570-362-0263

ENGLISH YELLOW LABRADOR PUPPIES

570-855-7197

570-328-3428

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke

906 Homes for Sale COURTDALE

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

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

57 White Rock Terrace Spacious contemporary custom built home on 6.4 acres with 4-5 bedrooms & 3.5 baths. Country living in town. 3 car garage, heated in-ground pool, living room features floor to ceiling windows, marble entryway with spiral staircase, spectacular lower level rec room with wet bar & gas fireplace. Great views from 61x9 deck! Home warranty included. All measurements approximate. MLS #11-3971 $ 438,000 Call Debra at 570-714-9251

DALLAS

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

DALLAS

BACK MOUNTAIN

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

PUG PUPPY

Poms, Yorkies, Maltese, Husky, Rotties, Golden, Dachshund, Poodle, Chihuahua, Labs & Shitzus. 570-453-6900 570-389-7877

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Pet Supplies

BIRD CAGES $25. 570-362-0263

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Between Dallas & Tunkhannock Updated well maintained 2 story house with 4 bedrooms, 2 kitchens and 2 story addition. 1 car garage. On 2 lots. Can be furnished for rental income. Lots of possibilities. Only asking $153,000. ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland

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. ASHLEY

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

ASHLEY

Remodeled 2 or 3 bedroom home. Large yard. Nice porch. Low traffic. Not in flood area. Asking $82,000. Deremer Realty 570-477-1149

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

DALLAS 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 BEAR CREEK VILLAGE 333 Beaupland 10-1770

906 Homes for Sale

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP BUYING 11am to 6pm

AVOCA

Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address

1092 Highway 315 Blvd (Plaza 315) 315N .3 miles after Motorworld

baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports. Sets, singles & wax. 570-212-0398

WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

PAWS

SHIH-TZU MIX PUPPIES

WILKESBARREGOLD

906 Homes for Sale

Dogs

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

ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT. 2 hand auger, 7 tip-ups, 2 jig poles, 2 ice scoops, ice cleats. $125 for all. 570-826-1415

Televisions/ Accessories

815

Six month old male, very good with kids. Free crate. $350. 570-328-1528

776 Sporting Goods

780

Cats

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

288-8995

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

POOL TABLE barley used $75. 570-417-5256

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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.

SEWING machine Singer in cabinet, attachments + 18 discs for various patterns $50. 570-474-6028

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BED FRAME & metal headboard, blue, twin size. FREE. 570-235-6056 BEDFRAME cherrywood headboard queen size. New, moving, used 3 months paid $400 selling for $100. 570-654-1691

758 Miscellaneous

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

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CENTERMORELAND Wyoming County Home with 30 Acres This country estate

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

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

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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

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906 Homes for Sale

DALLAS

DURYEA

Just minutes from 309 this Bi-level is ideally located near shopping, schools and major highways. Complete with an oak kitchen with dining area leading to deck, 3 bedrooms and bath on the main level plus L shaped family room, 4th bedroom, power room & storage/ laundry area it awaits its new owners. It offers a spacious rear yard, an enclosed patio and has dual access from 2 streets. $ 129,900. Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

570-288-6654

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

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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

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

DURYEA

DRUMS

DUPONT

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

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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 $119,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770 FORTY FORT New Listing! $69,600

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DURYEA

35 Sand Springs Dr Exceptional quality home with many upgrades on level lot with mature landscaping, covered stone patio, a shed/ playhouse & jungle gym. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, study on 1st floor, 2 story open foyer, kitchen with island & breakfast nook open to family room with fireplace, formal living room & dining room, all appliances stay including washer & dryer, laundry on 2nd floor. Lots of closet space. $269,000 Louise Gresh 570-233-8252 CENTURY 21 SELECT GROUP 570-455-8521

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

906 Homes for Sale

DURYEA

DRUMS

263 Trapper Springs Beautiful setting on a corner lot in Beech Mt resorts area. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home has plenty of extra space in the finished basement which includes washer dryer hookup, fireplace, walk out patio. The 1st floor master bedroom has large master bath with jacuzzi tub. Breakfast nook with lots of windows, a partial wrap around deck and another deck off the dining room or family room, living room also has a fireplace. $179,900. 11-1243 Call Louise Gresh 570-233-8252 CENTURY 21 SELECT GROUP 570-455-8521

906 Homes for Sale EXETER

DALLAS OAK HILL

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

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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

DURYEA REDUCED!

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

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BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!

NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035

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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

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EXETER REDUCED

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

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

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HANOVER TWP.

906 Homes for Sale HANOVER TWP.

20 Dexter St., Nice starter home with shed M OVE -I N R EADY ! 3 bedroom. Fenced yard. Security system. Roof 2006. Hanover Area Schools. This home would be eligible for the LUZERNE COUNTY GROWING HOMEOWNERS INITIATIVE. Seller will help with closing cost expenses. MONTHLY PAYMENT $191 ON A 30 YEAR MORTGAGE- HOW CAN YOU BEAT THAT? MLS #11-3023 $39,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

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HANOVER TWP.

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JENKINS TWP. 21 Spring St.

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

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

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20 Knox Street Two homes, front & rear, on 1 lot. One car garage, patio. Front home has 3 bedrooms, huge kitchen, lots of storage and a workshop in the basement; Rear home features new kitchen, 2 bedrooms and good storage space. Call for appointment $78,900 MLS# 10-4597 Call Vieve Zaroda (570) 474-6307 Ext. 2772

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 146-148 Regal St Newer kitchens Large baths Tenant occupied 3 bedroom each side. Call for appointment $74,900 MLS# 10-4598 Call Vieve Zaroda (570) 474-6307 Ext. 2772

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285 Lyndwood Ave. Brick 3 bedroom Ranch with full finished basement. Home features large modern kitchen, 3 nice size bedrooms, all with closets, hall coat closet, w/w, modern bath, ceiling fans, fenced yard. Private driveway, newer furnace. Assessed value and taxes recently reduced! MLS 12-222 $94,900 Patricia Lunski 570-814-6671 Antonik & Associates, Inc. 570-735-7494

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

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

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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

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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

HUNLOCK CREEK

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

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

2 or 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home. Large fenced yard with shed, 50x200’ lot. 3 off street parking spaces. By Owner $99,900 570-825-9867

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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

KINGSTON

220 Wright Ave Modern 3 bedroom rancher. Woodburning fireplace in living room. Gas heat. Central air conditioning. Aluminum siding. Newer roof. Nice yard. Extras. (FHA financing: $3,497 down, $572 month, 4.25% interest, 30 years.) Seller willing to assist with buyer's closing costs, up to 6% of purchase price! MLS 11-4225 $99,900 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126 KINGSTON

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

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38 W. Walnut St. Charming 4/5 bedroom with 1.5 baths. Beautifully appointed kitchen w/granite counter tops, cherry cabinets and hardwood floors. Gas fireplace in living room, leaded glass windows in living room and dining room. Nice back deck, 2 car garage and 4 season front porch. MLS 11-4103 $179,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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794 Woodland Drive Deceptively spacious. Very well kept. Quiet location. Move in condition. Attractive neighboring properties. Modest taxes. Newish furnace and roofing. Nicely fenced yard. $129,900. 11-4547 Call Dale Williams FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-256-3343 KINGSTON 799 Floralon Drive

New Listing Split level, 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths, partially finished family room, gas heat, air, enclosed rear porch, attached garage. Family neighborhood. 12-97 $120,000 Go To The Top... CALL JANE KOPP! JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

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431 Chestnut Ave. Charming 2 story single family home with upgrades, including new kitchen cabinets, furnace, hot water heater, 200 amp electric, 2 car detached garage. Walk up attic for additional storage space. MLS 11-4106 $129,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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806 Nandy Drive Unique 3 bedroom home perfect for entertaining! Living room with fireplace and skylights. Dining room with builtin china cabinets. Lower level family room with fireplace and wetbar. Private rear yard withinground pool and multiple decks. MLS#11-3064 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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

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

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

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

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177 Third Ave. Neat as a pin! 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, end unit townhome with nice fenced yard. Bright Spacious kitchen, main level family room, deck w/ retractable awning. Gas heat/central air, pull down attic for storage and 1 car garage. Very affordable townhome in great central location! MLS 11-1282 $134,500 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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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 LAFLIN

Lovely brick ranch home in great development. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. All hardwood floors, brand new roof. 2 family rooms suitable for mini apartment. 1st floor laundry, sunroom, central air, alarm system, 1 car garage and electric chair lift to lower level. Very good condition. 11-2437 $200,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

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

LUZERNE

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.

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

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

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

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21 Forest Road Fairview Heights ranch featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, fireplace, 1st floor laundry, floored attic with walk-in cedar closet, 2 car attached garage. Newer roof, furnace, water heater and more! Sellers are licensed real estate agents. MLS 11-3419 $169,000 Tony Desiderio 570-715-7734 Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 MOUNTAIN TOP

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

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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

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

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

414 Grove Street E Remodeled 2 story with new oil furnace, windows, electric kitchen, bath, door, flooring, paint. OSP. Seller will pay 1st year property tax. MLS#11-2760 $85,500 Call Al Clemonts 570-371-9381

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FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP 4 bedroom ranch, hardwood floors, 1.5 bathrooms, formal dining & living rooms, finished basement family room with dry bar, exercise room, & workshop. Two car garage. MLS# 12-5 $161,200 Call Vieve

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

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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

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

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

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 $82,000 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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214 Elizabeth St. Cozy 3 bedroom home tastefully done. Separate 1st floor laundry, lots of storage, vinyl siding, replacement windows. 1 full bath and 2 - 1/2 baths. Finished bonus room in basement MLS 11-4172 $79,900 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

63 Clarks Lane 3 story Townhome with 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, plenty of storage with 2 car built in garage. Modern kitchen and baths, large room sizes and deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4567 $144,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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Spacious 1791 sq. ft. 1/2 double with wrap around porch, shed & garage. Semi modern kitchen & bath. 3 bedrooms with gas heat and plenty of storage. $24,900. Possible rent to own Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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78 Maltby Ave. Wonderful family home in a great neighborhood. A large master suite and family room addition make this home a must see! There is an inground pool and attached in-law suite. MLS 11-4572 $228,000 Call Kelly Connolly-Cuba EXT. 37 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770 SWOYERSVILLE

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

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12 Windy Drive New construction in the exclusive Slocum Estates. Stucco exterior. All the finest appointments: office or 5th bedroom, hardwood floors, crown moldings, 9' ceilings 1st & 2nd floor. Buy now select cabinetry & flooring. MLS #11-1987 $499,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

WILKES-BARRE 185 West River St

Spacious, quality home, brick two story with 6 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, 2 fireplaces, den, heated sunroom off living room, screened porch off formal dining room, modern eat-in kitchen, garage. Many extras. Sacrifice, owner relocating out of state Reduced $114,900 MLS 11-2474 JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481 WILKES-BARRE 241 Dana Street

Spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths with textured ceilings, updated kitchen, all appliances including dishwasher, tiled bath with whirlpool tub, 2nd floor laundry room. Replacement windows. DRASTIC REDUCTION $60,000 MLS# 11-88 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

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52 Barber Street Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a modern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neighborhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner Call Bob at 570-654-1490

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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

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1195 Sutton Road Attractive, wellmaintained saltbox on 2 private acres boasts fireplaces in living room, family room & master bedroom. Formal dining room. Large Florida room with skylights & wet bar. Oak kitchen opens to family room. 4 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. Finished lower level. Carriage barn $449,000 MLS# 10-3394 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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

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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

4 Oliver Road Located in the back part of Oliver Road in a very private part of North Lake in Sweet Valley. Yearning to be restored, lake front cape cod in a very tranquil setting was formerly used as a summer home. MLS 11-2113 $99,000 Jay Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23

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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

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

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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

3 Lehigh St. N Nice neighborhood surrounds this MOVE-IN READY 3 bedroom 2 story. Wood floors. Builtin garage. Dallas School District. MLS #11-4470 $80,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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

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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

$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

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35 Murray St. Large well kept 6 bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Off street parking, good size back yard. Owner very motivated to sell. MLS 10-3668 $79,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

49 Hillard St. Great 3 bedroom home with large modern kitchen. Ductless air conditioning on 1st floor. Laundry on 2nd floor. Nice deck and fenced in yard. Off street parking for 2 cards via rear alley MLS 11-2896 $85,000 Call Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 60 Saint Clair St

Great 4 bedroom home with new kitchen, furnace and bath. Laundry room off kitchen. Newer windows and roof. Hardwood on first floor. Off street parking. Older one car garage. Walk up attic. MLS 11-1478 $69,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444 WILKES-BARRE

Great 3 bedroom home in mint condition. Hardwood floors, fenced lot, garage. MLS#11-2834 $79,000. (570) 237-1032 (570) 288-1444

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Great Investment. Quiet street close to everything. Nice size rooms. Both sides currently rented. Off street parking in back with a 1 car garage. $89,900. MLS 114207. Call Donna for more information or to schedule a showing. 570-947-3824

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PINE RIDGE ESTATES 1007 Morgan Drive Beautiful two-story traditional home located high & dry in Pine Ridge Estates, one of WilkesBarre’s newest developments. Features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, master suite with walk-in closet, 9’ ceilings and hardwoods on 1st floor, family room with gas fireplace, two-car garage and deck. MLS#11-3479 $229,900 Karen Ryan 570-283-9100 x14

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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

PITTSTON

WILKES-BARRE PARSONS Reduced - $69,900

New Listing. Beautiful home in “Willow View” that shows “Pride of Ownership” thruout! Spacious Florida room that leads to a private yard with extensive landscaping, brand new roof, 3 baths, 4 bedrooms, lower level family room & more! MLS 11-3714 $298,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 YATESVILLE PRICE REDUCED

Nice duplex zoned commercial, can be used for offices as well as residential. All separate utilities. Keep apt. space or convert to commercial office space. Adjacent lot for sale by same owner. MLS 11-2176 $85,900 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23

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

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

Any Situation

262 Stucker Ave & Extra Lot (3rd street after baseball field) 7 room (3 bedrooms), 1 1/2 baths. Lower Level has family room and 1 car attached garage. To settle Estate. Drastically reduced. Original price $119,900, now reduced $69,900. 10-2472 Call Joe Bruno 570-824-4560 JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

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

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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

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NANTICOKE

423 E. Church St. Great 2 family in move in condition on both sides, Separate utilities, 6 rooms each. 3 car detached garage in super neighborhood. Walking distance to college. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1608 $123,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200

PITTSTON

WILKES-BARRE REDUCED

FORTY FORT

60 Kulp St. 3-4 bedroom, 2 story home with well kept hardwood floors throughout. Private driveway with parking for 2 cards and nearly all replacement windows. MLS 11-2897 $59,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH

1012 Wyoming Ave. SUPER LOCATION Needs work. Priced to sell. Great for your small business or offices. Very high traffic count. Property is being sold IN AS IS CONDITION. Inspections for buyers information only. Property needs rehab. MLS 11-4267 $84,900 Roger Nenni 570-288-0770 Ext. 32 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770 HANOVER TWP 22 W. Germania St

3 bedroom, 2 story, with brick & stucco siding. Beautiful hardwood floors. Semi-modern kitchen. Finished basement with fireplace. Covered back porch. Priced to sell. $79,900. MLS 11-2987 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

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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

KINGSTON 7 Hoyt St 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

PITTSTON

Nice double block in good condition with 2 bedrooms on each side. New vinyl siding. Bathrooms recently remodeled. Roof is 2 years old. Fully rented. Tenants pay all utilities. MLS11-580.$55,500 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468 WILKES-BARRE 98-100 Lockhart St

LAFLIN Lot 39 Mayock St. 9' ceilings throughout 1st floor, granite countertops in kitchen. Very bright. 1st floor master bedroom & bath. Not yet assessed. End unit. Modular construction. MLS #10-3180 $179,500 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

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WILKES-BARRE

WILKES-BARRE 495-497 S. Grant St

WILKES-BARRE

Handyman Special Extra large duplex with 7 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, screened porch, full basement and 2 car garage on double lot in Wilkes-Barre City. $58,000. ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

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

909

This 6,600 sq. ft. concrete block building has multiple uses. 5 offices & kitchenette. Over 5,800 sq. ft. warehouse space (high ceilings). 2 overhead doors. $85,000 MLS 10-1326 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126

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

PITTSTON

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

WYOMING 14 West Sixth St.

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME one of the last

on 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

PLAINS

107-109 E. Carey St. High traffic, high potential location with enough space for 2 second floor apartments. A stones throw away from the casino. Large front windows for showroom display. Basement & sub - basement for additional storage or workspace. PRICE REDUCED $99,500 MLS# 10-1919 Call Stanley (570) 817-0111 COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-474-2340

Former upholestry shop. 1st floor in need of a lot of TLC. 2nd floor apartment in good condition & rented with no lease. Storage area. Off street parking available. PRICE REDUCED! $65,000 Contact Judy Rice 714-9230 MLS# 11-572

WYOMING PRICE REDUCED!

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

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PLYMOUTH

155 E Walnut St. Good investment property knocking on your door. Don't miss out, come and see for yourself. Also included in the sale of the property is the lot behind the home. Lot size is 25X75, known as 147 Cherry St. $82,000 MLS# 10-2666 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 WEST WYOMING 331 Holden St 10-847

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

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BACK MOUNTAIN

3.37 acre wooded lot. Public sewer. Underground utilities. Close to 309. Asking $59,900 Call 570-885-1119 Many possibilities for this building. 40 + parking spaces, 5 offices, 3 baths and warehouse. $249,000 with option to lease Maria Huggler Classic Properties 570-587-7000 WILKES-BARRE

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

Great Investment Opportunity. Separate utilities. Motivated seller! MLS 11-4330 $80,000 Maria Huggler CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-587-7000

LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

Stately brick building in Historic district. Wonderful 1st block S Franklin. Formerly Lane's. 5700sq ft + full basement for storage. Great professional space. Well maintained. Private parking & garden. MLS#11-345 $395,000 570-696-3801 Call Margy 570-696-0891

BEAR CREEK

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

COURTDALE

175’x130’ sloping lot with some trees. Public sewer, water, gas. $9,500. To settle Estate. 570-2875775 or 332-1048

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DALLAS

2 bedroom near Misericordia. Newly renovated. Stove & refrigerator included. Some utilities by tenant. $575 + security, references & lease. No Pets, no smoking. Call (570) 298-2478 or (570) 417-0144

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 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

EDWARDSVILLE

3/4 bedrooms, water & sewer. Offstreet parking. $500 /month + security. Tenant pays for trash, electric, gas heat & registration fee. Call 570-814-7562

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 FORT

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS 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 AMERICA REALTY RENTALS

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ASHLEY TWO APARTMENTS Brand new 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, $550 month + utilities. No pets. OTHER APTS AVAILABLE IN NANTICOKE 570-868-6020

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

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AVOCA APARTMENTS 2 2 2 2 2 2 1008 or 1010 Main St.

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

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

FORTY FORT Available March 1 2nd floor, spacious, well maintained, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, in convenient nice neighborhood. Large living/dining area, large eat in kitchen with w/d hookup. Front porch, screened back porch. Great closet/storage space,w/w carpeting, central air, off street parking. $900/month plus utilities. Call 570510-4778 from 9am-5pm for an appointment.

FREELAND Newly renovated 1st

floor apartment. 1 bedroom, refrigerator & stove provided, no pets, $475/per month, plus utilities + security. 570-443-0543

GLEN LYON Bedroom apart-

2 ment and 1/2 double for rent! Call 570-561-5836 for details.

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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

HANOVER TWP. TOWNHOUSE

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

109 N. Thomas Ave Efficiency with separate kitchen. Modern. Heat, garbage & hot water included. $475, lease, security. 570-474-5023 KINGSTON 121 Butler St Great location. Newly renovated. 1st floor. 2 bedrooms. 1.5 bath. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer. Off street parking. A/C. Storage. Water, sewage & trash included. Pets require additional security deposit. $1,000 + utilities, security & lease. 570-283-3969

KINGSTON

2 bedroom, 2nd floor. Refrigerator & stove provided. Offstreet parking. $515/month includes water. No pets. Call 570-779-1684

KINGSTON 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms. Heat, water & sewer included. Some pets okay. Off street parking. $750. 570-332-5215

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.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 3rd

floor, 2 bedrooms, carpeted, security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $715. 570-287-0900

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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

Recently renovated 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

LARKSVILLE

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

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.

MOUNTAIN TOP 1 bedroom apart-

ments for elderly, disabled. Rents based on 30% of ADJ gross income. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. TTY711 or 570-474-5010 This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.

MOUNTAIN TOP

New 2nd floor 1 bedroom apartment. Stove & fridge included. Located on Rt 309. $500 + security. 570-417-4476

NANTICOKE

2 bedroom, 1st floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space. Front/back porches, off street parking, laundry room available. No dogs, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $525/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check. (570) 696-3596

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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

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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

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

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

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 1st floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Kitchen with appliances. All new carpet. Convenient location. No smoking. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-9234

PLAINS

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

PLYMOUTH

1 bedroom, 1 bath, $495/month + electric & security. Call 570-829-0847

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.

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

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SWOYERSVILLE 2nd floor, 4 large

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SWOYERSVILLE Roomy 1.5 bed-

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

room. 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

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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 turd a y 1 0-2

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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

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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

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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

EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS The good life... close at hand

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288-6300

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Immediate Occupancy!!

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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

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, 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*

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

SAINT JOHN Apartments 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

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

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 spotless living

A room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedroom, bath, yard, basement, off street parking. Irving Place. $430 + utilities. 570-266-5336

WILKES-BARRE APARTMENTS FOR RENT!

425 S. Franklin St. For lease. Available immediately, washer/dryer on premises, no pets. We have studio apts. On site parking. Fridge & stove provided. 24/7 security camera presence and all doors electronically locked. Studio $450. Water & sewer paid. One month / security deposit. Call 570-793-6377 or 570-208-9301 after 9:00 a.m. to schedule an appointment. Or email shlomo_voola @yahoo.com wilkesliving.com

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WILKES-BARRE Clean, 2 bedroom,

duplex. Stove, hookups, parking, yard. No pets/no smoking $475 + utilities. Call 570-868-4444

WILKES-BARRE

CONVENIENT 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 C

ONVENIENT 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

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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

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

Mayflower Section 1 bedroom apartment available. Nice Area. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. Storage. Rent with option to buy. No pets. Call 570-823-7587

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

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

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

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Commercial Properties

DOLPHIN PLAZA

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

EXETER

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 S

OFFICE

PACE

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.

OFFICE SPACE

MCADOO 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

OFFICE SPACE PLAINS

AMERICA REALTY 288-1422 944

Commercial Properties

OFFICENTERS - Pierce St., Kingston

Total space 30,000 sf. Build to suit. Perfect for Doctors suite, day care, etc. High visibility. Lots of parking. Rent starting $10/sf. MLS 11-4200 Call Nancy or Holly JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

Professional Ofﬁce Rentals

Full Service Leases • Custom Design • Renovations • Various Size Suites Available Medical, Legal, Commercial • Utilities • Parking • Janitorial Full Time Maintenance Staff Available

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Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money!

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Commercial Properties

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 BUILDING

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

315 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 C

950

Half Doubles

W. PITTSTON

TWO APARTMENTS AVAILABLE - 2 & 3 bedroom. Tile kitchen & bath. Off street parking. Washer/dryer hook up. $600/700 + utilities. 570-237-2076

WEST PITTSTON Exeter Ave.

3 bedroom. $650 plus utilities 570-299-5471

WEST WYOMING 3 bedroom, 1.5

bath, quiet area, off street parking. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS. $650/mo + security and references. Utilities by tenant. 570-430-3851 leave message

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

High traffic location, gas heat, air. $595/month with 1 month security & 1 year lease. 570-388-6468 570-466-4176

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

WYOMING

WILKES-BARRE

URRENTLY USED AS A BEAUTY SALON

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 Bedrooms. Gas Heat. Hookups. Parking. Large yard. No Pets. $525 + utilities Security $300 570-824-8786

ASHLEY

2 bedroom apartment, Carey’s Patch, completely remodeled. Appliances included with washer & dryer. Full yard & off street parking. No smoking. $650. Call Will at 570-417-5186

EDWARDSVILLE

3 bedrooms. Large kitchen, living room and dining room. Basement. Yard. Washer/dryer hook up. Gas heat. New carpeting. $635/ month + security & utilities. Some pets ok. 908-392-2494 FORTY FORT 3 bedroom, excellent condition, great location. Off street parking. Washer/ dryer included. $650 + utilities. By application. 570-954-0505

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

PARSONS

Modern 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, appliances included, fenced in back yard, no pets, off street parking, $650/month + 1st month, security & lease. Available 1/25 (570) 262-3234

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

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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

DURYEA

Single family. 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, new bath, new carpeting and vinyl. Refinished hardwood floors. Parlor, dining room and office. Gas heat. Off street parking, front porch, big back yard, w/d hookup. $720 + utilities, landlord pays garbage & sewer. 1 month security. References, background check , 1 year lease required. Call (570) 498-7428 leave message. 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

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

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

A spotless 4 bedroom, 1 ½ bath cape on Dawes Ave; Fenced yard, basement, Off-street parking. $685 + utilities. Call 570-266-5336

KINGSTON

953 Houses for Rent

BEAR CREEK

3 bedroom, 1 bath 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

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 BEAR CREEK VILLAGE 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch Home with a 1 car garage. $800. Please Call 570-780-0324 or 570-947-3575 DALLAS

SWOYERSVILLE

233 Hughes St 2 bedroom half double, Off street parking. Oil heat. Nice area. Section 8 accepted. $550 + utilities. Call 570-780-3009

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

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PLYMOUTH

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

WEST PITTSTON

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

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

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LARKSVILLE

Conveniently located. Spacious 4 bedroom single. Gas heat. Off street parking. Lease, no pets. Security. Call Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

570-288-6654

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

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Crestwood School District. Great geta-way. 2 bedroom mobile home with an 18x18 3 season sunroom. Large deck, situated on 2+ acres. Quiet setting. Location conveniently close to Jack Frost, Big Boulder & White Water Challengers along with I-80, I-81 & PA Turnpike. Stove, fridge, washer / dryer, dishwasher & microwave included. Water & sewer by landlord. Tenant covers electric & propane. Pet friendly with landlord approval (additional deposit required). 6 month lease required. $750 + security. 570-4740388 OR 417-8751

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Rooms

ASHLEY

Furnished room in private home includes meals & laundry. $65 weekly plus help with yard, some cooking. Must be clean, no drugs. 570-561-9121

KINGSTON HOUSE Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $340. Efficiency at $450 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331

WILKES-BARRE

Furnished room for rent. Close to downtown. $90/week + security. Everything included. Call 570-704-8288 570-704-8381

KINGSTON

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

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.

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

Single family, two bedroom. $675 per month, plus utilities & snow removal. First floor is handicap accessible. No pets; No Smoking. Washer / Dryer on premises. Fenced yard. On Street Parking. One year lease, 1st & last month's rent, & security. Credit & Background check. Darcy J Gollhardt 570-262-0226 or Paul Donahue 570-510-1399. CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 ext 1352

959 Mobile Homes

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

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

WHITE HAVEN

WILKES BARRE

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1 20 JOHN ST.

Cozy Single House 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, wall to wall carpeting, all appliances included. Screened in patio. NO PETS. $650/month plus utilities & one month security. 570-762-7535. After 5:00 p.m. Call: 570-826-0872

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

ARUBA

Time Share Week May 5 - May 12.

Directly on the beach. Sleeps 4. $850/week. 570-814-8246 or 570-822-1944

FLORIDA

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

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WILKES-BARRE

Single Story Home 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Appliances incl. Off street parking. Large kitchen. $650/mo+ utilities & security. 262-6283

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

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

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Newly remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Large kitchen with stove, water, sewer & garbage included. $545 + 1st & last. 570-332-8922

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