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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012

COUNTY COUNCIL

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County manager ready to take over

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Council votes to appoint California resident Robert C. Lawton as first manager under county home rule charter. He starts Feb. 21.

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Entering one of the biggest games of the season, the Misericordia women’s basketball team will take to the court tonight without Tom Griffith. The Cougars head coach resigned Griffith Tuesday for personal reasons, according to the university. Athletic director Dave Martin will lead the squad against local rival King’s at 6 p.m. today at Scandlon Gymnasium. Sports, 1B

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Two men pay their respect Tuesday to Joe Paterno in the worship room of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the Penn State campus.

A public farewell

came lovingly known on campus as “JoePa,” smiling and peering out through his trademark thick-lensed glasses. Three days of public mourning began Tuesday for a Penn State community already racked by months of turmoil. The 85-year-old Paterno — a Hall of Fame coach and the face of the

By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

STATE COLLEGE — They stood outside for hours on a winter afternoon, waiting to pay their respects to the late Joe Paterno. The line snaked down a long block on the Penn State campus. Inside a campus spiritual center, the coach’s body lay in a closed, hardwood casket topped by a spray of white roses. About six feet away sat a stylized blackand-white picture of the man who be-

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PSU faculty nixes no-confidence vote in trustees The Associated Press

STATE COLLEGE — Penn State faculty members on Tuesday rejected a vote of no-confidence in the university’s trustees, a symbolic measure that had sought to chas-

tise the board for its handling of a child sex abuse scandal. A motion calling for a special committee to investigate the trustees’ oversight also failed to

garner sufficient support from the Faculty Senate, which met at the university’s main campus in State College. The 32-member board of trustees has come under fire for its re-

sponse to molestation allegations against a former assistant coach. The scandal that surfaced last fall led to the firings of the university PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER

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California resident Robert C. Lawton greets public after his appointment Tuesday night.

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California resident Robert C. Lawton said his appointment Tuesday as Luzerne County’s first county manager under home rule is a “tremendous professional opportunity.” The chance to build a county government structure from scratch with a yet-to-be-selected team of division heads is rare, said Lawton, who will be paid $110,000 plus benefits and start here full-time on Feb. 21. “I am pleased as all get-out to be here,” the 49year-old Rio Vista man said between shaking I F Y O U G O hands with citizens and The Luzerne Councouncil members. “You ty Council will hold don’t get the chance to a work session to work in positions like this discuss general business at 5:30 very often.” Council members Rick p.m. Thursday in Morell, Jim Bobeck, Tim the county Emergency ManageMcGinley, Edward Bromin- ment Agency ski, Harry Haas, Rick Wil- building, Water liams, Elaine Maddon Cur- Street, Wilkesry, Linda McClosky Houck Barre. and Eugene Kelleher voted to hire Lawton. Council members Stephen A. Urban and Stephen J. Urban abstained from voting because they did not participate in the selection process. Lawton said he will be accessible and accountable and work with council and the public. “The county manager isn’t a dictator,” he said. “The county manager provides advice and then carries out the policies that are established by the council.” He plans to rent an apartment near the cour-

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President uses State of the Union address to present his election-year vision.

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President Barack Obama gestures while giving his State of the Union address Tuesday on Capitol Hill in Washington.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama used an electionyear State of the Union address Tuesday night to frame the national debate not as a referendum on him but as a pivotal decision on how to save the American dream. He boasted that the nation’s

economy has improved, albeit slowly, from the depths of the Great Recession. “The state of our Union is getting stronger,” he said. But he said the middle class has been losing ground for decades, and he urged a new agenda of taxes and government spending to tilt the playing field away from the rich and powerful and more toward the rest of the citizenry. Once, he said, Americans believed “the basic American promise that if you worked hard, you could do well enough to raise a family, own a home, send your

“It’s time to apply the same rules from top to bottom: No bailouts, no handouts and no copouts.” President Barack Obama

kids to college, and put a little away for retirement. The defining issue of our time is how to keep See ADDRESS, Page 12A

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POLICE BLOTTER PITTSTON – The path to the river trail in Pittston was closed Tuesday after a county deputy coroner was called to the area for the report of a body found along the trail. The Luzerne County Coroner’s Office confirmed a body was found at the site, but said the death was not suspicious and no other parties appeared to have been involved. District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis said the matter is under investigation. PLYMOUTH – Police said copper pipes and cast iron heaters were stolen during burglaries at a house on Coal Street and a house on Palmer Street. Anyone with information is asked to call Plymouth police at 779-2147. HAZLE TWP. – A woman was transported to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash at state Route 309 and West 28th Street on Sunday. State police at Hazleton said Bernard Gabrielle, 83, of Freeland, operating a 2010 Ford Focus, was traveling south on Route 309 and tried to turn onto West 28th Street when he collided with a 1999 Nissan Sentra, driven by Josadac Rodriguez, 35, of Hazleton, at about 5 p.m. A passenger in Gabrielle’s vehicle, Thelma Gabrielle, 81, was taken to Hazleton General Hospital. WYOMING – Police are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Tuesday in the borough. Approximately 10 vehicles parked between First Street and Fourth Street were entered, some by breaking windows. Residents are asked to report suspicious individuals to the police by calling 911.

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No bidders for park snack bar W-B City Council will rebid contract for Kirby Park stand, Mayor Leighton says. By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – City Council was supposed to vote Thursday to enter into an agreement with the highest bidder to operate the Kirby Park Snack Bar. “There were no bidders,” said Mayor Tom Leighton. Tony Thomas Sr. had operated

the snack stand for years. He recently retired, closing his deli on South Main Street in 2011. His son, Tony Jr., did not seek reelection to City Council. Leighton said at Tuesday’s council work session the city will re-bid the contract. Also, Council Vice Chairman Bill Barrett raised concerns about a city-owned vacant lot on Scott Street that appears is being used by a trucking company. Barrett said he drives past the lot and regularly sees vehicles parked there.

“I’m concerned about the city’s liability,” he said. Barrett, who represents District D, said he has seen a municipal waste truck, four semi-tractors and eight semi-trailers on the lot. “I think we need to find out what’s going on there,” he said. Agenda items for Thursday’s regular meeting include: • Appointing Ed DeMichele to the Zoning Hearing Board. • Authorizing city officials to enter into an agreement with DrainTech Inc., Dallas, for the

2012 emergency storm and sanitary sewer cleaning and unclogging work. • Authorizing a change order with Quandel Industries, Scranton, for $16,059, for work on the splash pad at Coal Street Park. • Appointing Controller Kathy Kane and Ken Drevitch to the Enterprise Zone Committee, replacing Bernie Mengeringhausen and Frank Eick. Council meets in regular session Thursday at 6 p.m., Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall. Public comment is welcome.

‘Hugo’ leads Oscar nominations NOMINEES

By CHRISTY LEMIRE and DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writers

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Martin Scorsese’s Paris adventure “Hugo” leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director honor for the Oscar-winning filmmaker. Also nominated for best picture Tuesday: the silent film “The Artist”; the family drama “The Descendants”; the Sept. 11 tale “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close”; the Deep South drama “The Help”; the romantic fantasy “Midnight in Paris”; the sports tale “Moneyball”; the family chronicle “The Tree of Life”; and the World War I epic “War Horse.” The nominations set up a bestpicture showdown between the top films at the Golden Globes: best musical or comedy recipient “The Artist” and best drama winner “The Descendants.” “The Artist” ran second with 10 nominations, among them writing and directing nominations for French filmmaker Mi-

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Jean Dujardin portrays George Valentin, left, and Berenice Bejo portrays Peppy Miller in a scene from ‘The Artist.’

chel Hazanavicius, a best-actor honor for Jean Dujardin and a supporting-actress nod for Berenice Bejo. Dujardin, the Globe winner for best actor in a musical or comedy as a silent-era star whose career goes kaput with the arrival of talking pictures, will be up against Globe dramatic actor recipient George Clooney for “The Descendants,” in which the Os-

car-winning superstar plays a dad trying to hold his Hawaiian family together after a boating accident puts his wife in a coma. Other best-actor contenders are: Demian Bichir as an immigrant father in “A Better Life”; Gary Oldman as British spymaster George Smiley in “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”; and Brad Pitt as Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane in “Moneyball.”

Best Picture: “The Artist,” “The Descendants,” “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close,” “The Help,” “Hugo,” “Midnight in Paris,” “Moneyball,” “The Tree of Life,” “War Horse.” Actor: Demian Bichir, “A Better Life”; George Clooney, “The Descendants”; Jean Dujardin, “The Artist”; Gary Oldman, “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”; Brad Pitt, “Moneyball.” Actress: Glenn Close, “Albert Nobbs”; Viola Davis, “The Help”; Rooney Mara, “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”; Meryl Streep, “The Iron Lady”; Michelle Williams, “My Week With Marilyn.” Supporting Actor: Kenneth Branagh, “My Week With Marilyn”; Jonah Hill, “Moneyball”; Nick Nolte, “Warrior”; Christopher Plummer, “Beginners”; Max von Sydow, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.” Supporting Actress: Berenice Bejo, “The Artist”; Jessica Chastain, “The Help”; Melissa McCarthy, “Bridesmaids”; Janet McTeer, “Albert Nobbs”; Octavia Spencer, “The Help.” Directing: Michel Hazanavicius, “The Artist”; Alexander Payne, “The Descendants”; Martin Scorsese, “Hugo”; Woody Allen, “Midnight in Paris”; Terrence Malick, “The Tree of Life.” Original Screenplay: Michel Hazanavicius, “The Artist”; Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, “Bridesmaids”; J.C. Chandor, “Margin Call”; Woody Allen, “Midnight in Paris”; Asghar Farhadi, “A Separation.” Animated Feature Film: “A Cat in Paris”; “Chico & Rita”; “Kung Fu Panda 2”; “Puss in Boots”; “Rango.”

Facing budget shortfall, Wyoming Area eyes Dymond Elementary changes, closing The board adopts a $29.9 million preliminary budget with a 3.9-mill hike in taxes.

The second option called for ly renovated Tenth Street School nally. Board President Frank Ca- dation of the administration and sarella said the decision to adver- said he would look into Kross’ closing Dymond and collapsing weren’t options. Under repeated questions tise was made at the recommen- concerns. a total of six classes at the other three schools, but it would re- from parents and direction from quire class sizes as high as 29 stu- the school board, Bernardi said dents, an option Bernardi said he would do an analysis of the By JANINE UNGVARSKY viability of closing JFK Elemenwas unacceptable. Times Leader Correspondent The third option also called for tary along with cost savings proJanuary 24, 2012 EXETER -- Parents concerned closing Dymond but moving the jections for the options. Board members and adminisabout the possible closing of the remaining three elementary Mrs. Ellen Surviving are her sons and their Sarah J. Dymond Elementary schools from a neighborhood trators stressed the process is in Bilby, 91, a resi- wives, Russell L. Bilby Jr. and his School in Harding crowded a concept to a learning center con- the early stages and more discusdent of Forty wife, Lorain, West Wyoming; MilWyoming Area School Board cept, with all kindergarten stu- sion and public input will be Fort, died ton A. Bilby and his wife, Julie, meeting Tuesday night and pep- dents attending John F. Kennedy sought before a decision is made. Tuesday, Janu- Swoyersville, and Douglas M. Bilary 24, 2012 in by and his wife, Debbie, Plains Many of the three to four dozpered the board with questions Elementary in Exeter, all stuWesley Village, Township; grandchildren, Aaron, about why their dents in first en Dymond parents stayed for Jenkins Town- Tammie, Wendy, Crystal, Jessica school is under Parents expressed concern through third the board’s regular meeting at ship, where and Malynda great-grandchildren, the gun and about the increase in travel grades attend- which the board adopted a preshe had been a guest for the past sev- Chelcea, Sean, Ava and Sophia; what other oping Tenth liminary budget. eral weeks. several nieces and nephews. The tax hike proposed is the tions are being time, especially for the young- Street ElemenMrs. Bilby was born in the former Funeral will be held Friday at 11 est students, and also quesMiners Mills Borough (now Wilkes- a.m. in the H. Merritt Hughes Fuconsidered. tary in Wyom- maximum allowed by law withBarre), daughter of the late Arthur At the regular tioned why only options to ing and all out going to referendum. neral Home Inc., a Golden Rule Fuand Elizbeth Owens Segear and atThe hike would boost taxes to meeting, the close Dymond Elementary fourth-, fifthneral Home, 451 N. Main St., tended James M. Coughlin High board adopted a and sixth- a total of 13.6024 mills for disWilkes-Barre, with the Rev. Dr. School, Wilkes-Barre. were proposed. Bernardi said $29.9 million grade students trict residents of Luzerne CounShe had been a homemaker and Carol A. Fleming, Church of Christ other options were considty and 73.8958 mills for those repreliminary attending resided in Kingston and Forty Fort Uniting, Kingston, officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Greenwood siding in Wyoming County. budget that ered, but closing Montgomery Montgomery most of her life. She had been a member of the for- Cemetery, Trucksville. Friends Business Manager Tom Melcalls for a 3.9Ave. ElemenAve. or the recently renovated tary in West one said the budget is non-bindmer Kingston Methodist Church, may call Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. mill hike in taxThe family requests that flowers now the Church of Christ Uniting, Tenth Street School weren’t es. Pittston. This ing and while the district cannot be omitted and memorial donaKingston. Under the options. option would raise taxes beyond 3.9 mills, the In addition to her parents, she was tions be made to a charity of the burden of reresult in a net option exists to pass a final budpreceded in death by her husband, donor’s choice. The family would duced state reduction of six get with a lower tax increase. Russell L. Bilby Sr.; brothers, Char- also especially like to thank the les, Owen and Thomas Segear; sis- staff of Wesley Village for the kindA mill is $1 of tax on every funding, increased health care classes while still keeping class ters, Mary Humble and Elizabeth Se- ness and concern extended to their and pension costs and the poten- sizes at reasonable and grade-ap- $1,000 of assessed property valgear. Mother during her final days. ue. tial to lose a significant amount propriate levels, Bernardi said. In other business, the board of tax revenue from flood damParents expressed concern aged properties, the district about the increase in travel time, heard from former head softball faces a $1.8 million shortfall. especially for the youngest stu- coach Ted Kross. Kross who was Noting that all expenses and po- dents and also questioned why replaced at the meeting with tential savings are under consid- only options to close Dymond new coach Stephanie Griffin, January 23, 2012 questioned the board on why oneration, Superintendent Ray Elementary were proposed. rs. Henrietta G. Laboda, of ol Gardner and her husband, RiBernardi presented the board Bernardi said other options ly the softball position was adWilkes-Barre, passed away chard, N. Barrington, Ill.; seven with three possible options for were considered but closing vertised when other spring sport Monday, January 23, 2012, at Gold- grandchildren; one great-grandson; realigning the district’s four ele- Montgomery Ave. or the recent- positions were only posted interen Living Center, Summit Health sisters Geraldine Lentini, Bargainmentary schools with an eye toCare, Wilkes-Barre. town, N.J., and Rose Marie Scovir, Born February11,1927, in Wilkes- Mesa, Ariz. wards maintaining equality of Barre, she was a daughter of the late Funeral services will be held at class size and optimal learning Benjamin and Harriet Savitski 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Jendrzeenvironments while curbing Orowicz. jewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade January 23, 2012 costs. Henrietta was a 1945 graduate of St., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of GAR High School, Wilkes-Barre, Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our He said a realignment makes ary Isabel Honko, 89, of Plyand attended Wilkes-Barre Business Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave., She is preceded in death, in addisense in light of district enrollmouth, passed away Monday tion to her parents, by brothers Joe, School. She was employed as book- Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. John S. Terment that has dropped by about afternoon, January 23, 2012, in Geis- Tony, Walter, Leo; and sisters Stella, keeper/secretary in various local ry, pastor, will be celebrant. Inter150 students since the 2002-03 businesses, including her own par- ment will be in St. Mary’s Maternity inger Wyoming Valley Medical Cen- Jennie and Florence. school year and is projected to ish, St. Mary’s Church of the Mater- Cemetery, West Wyoming. Friends ter. Surviving her are Diane, Dave, nity, Wilkes-Barre, and Our Lady of may call from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. drop by about another 100 in the Born in Plymouth, December 5, Tony, Linda, Brandon, Shelly, MickHope Parish, where she was also a Thursday morning. next five years. 1922, she was a daughter of the late ey, Tammy, Joe, Julie, Sandy, dozmember of the Confraternity of The family would like to thank Joseph and Pauline [Rzymski] HonThe first option had the disChristian Women. ens of other cousins, nieces, nephthe staff at the Golden Living Cenko, and step-daughter of Joseph trict maintaining Dymond but She was preceded in death by her ter and ASERA CARE Hospice Care ews and friends. Benderovich. collapsing some classes due to husband, Henry Laboda Sr.; broth- for their excellent care during these Funeral services will be held FriShe was educated in Plymouth er, Edmund; and sister Carol Stein- past few years. It was greatly apprereduced enrollment at certain schools and was a graduate of Ply- day morning at 11 a.m. in the Desimetz. ciated. grade levels, an option that derio Funeral Home Inc., 679 Carey mouth High School. Surviving her are son, Henry Jr., In lieu of flowers, memorial donawould cut overall elementary She was an employee of Smoloks Ave., Hanover Township, with interand his wife, Beverly, Atlanta, Ga.; tions may be made to ALS Society, classrooms by three districtwide daughters, Margaret Rudda and her Cancer Society or a charity of the Grocery Store, Plymouth, for over ment in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Plymouth Township. Friends may call but have Dymond operating husband, David, Wilkes-Barre; Car- donor’s choice. 60 years. with only six of 14 classrooms in Mary was a member of St. Mary’s from 9:30 a.m. until time of service More Obituaries, Page 8A at funeral home. Parish, Plymouth. use.

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OBITUARIES Andrews, Richard Andruscavage, Dorothy Bilby, Ellen Culver, Cynthia DelBalso, Caroline Dockett, Agnes Dulmage, Judith Heck, Fred Jr. Honko, Mary Kaspriskie, Doris Laboda, Henrietta Medico, Charles Jr. Osenkarski, Edward Pearson, Albert Roiser, Bruce Solomon, Stella Vogen, Lillian Williams, Connie Page 2A, 8A

BUILDING TRUST The Times Leader strives to correct errors, clarify stories and update them promptly. Corrections will appear in this spot. If you have information to help us correct an inaccuracy or cover an issue more thoroughly, call the newsroom at 829-7242. A NAME WAS OMITTED from the Wyoming Valley West High School Honor Roll that was published on Page 2B on Jan. 15. Megan Kane, a ninth-grade student, received High Honors. WEST WYOMING RESIDENT Ray Gustave, an applicant for the Luzerne County Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Commission, is a registered Republican, not a Democrat as stated in Tuesday’s edition. Gustave said he was publicly interviewed with Democratic applicants because of misinformation about his eligibility that wasn’t cleared up until the Republican interviews had already concluded. A MAP IN THE CENTER of the Home and Garden section published Sunday had the wrong dates for the event, which is taking place on Friday through Sunday. The map also should have listed Tom Silva, host of the PBS show “This Old House,” as a celebrity appearing at the event.

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Dr. Henry K. Smith will sign calendars showcasing his photography Thursday. WILKES-BARRE

Calendar signing set today

On Thursday Dr. Henry K. Smith of Allied Services will be at El Rincon, 69 N. Main St., to sign calendars showcasing his photography from 5 to 8 p.m. A $5 cover charge will includes the 2012 Allied Pediatric Calendar. Allied Services Heinz Rehab and SALSA (Spanish American Leaders Serving All), in conjunction with El Rincon Bar and Restaurant are sponsoring the Celebrity Bartender Happy Hour and Calendar Signing to benefit pediatric programs of Allied Rehab and Heinz Rehab. Smith also will be among nine celebrity bartenders at the fundraiser. For more information, call 262-3340 or 830-8935.

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Cartwright will take on Holden By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

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SCRANTON -- The dean of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation won’t have a clear path to his party’s nomination in April. Lackawanna County attorney Matt Cartwright made it official Tuesday – he is in the race for the Demo2 0 1 2 cratic nomination in ELECTION the 17th Congressional District against 10term incumbent U.S. Rep. Tim Holden of Schuylkill County. Cartwright said his candidacy offers Northeastern Pennsylvania “a new beginning.” Drawing a distinction with Holden’s conservative “Blue Dog” reputation, Cartwright said he is a “Democrat’s

Age: 50 Residence: Moosic Work: Attorney with Munley, Munley & Cartwright Party: Democrat Education: Hamilton College, Utica, N.Y., 1983; University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1986 Family: Wife, Marion Munley; sons, Jack, 19, Matt, 16.

Democrat.” He said unlike his opponent, he would support legislation that helps distressed families keep their homes and provides affordable health care and medicine to seniors, young adults, those with pre-existing condiSee CARTWRIGHT, Page 4A

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Scranton attorney Matt Cartwright announces his run for Congress in the 17th District against U.S. Rep. Tim Holden.

Kaufer seeks GOP nod for 120th district

Charter’s efforts honored

WILKES-BARRE

United Way raises $4M

The Wyoming Valley United Way stated in a release Tuesday that its campaign that closed out in December raised $4,030,120. The organization also announced its incentive prize winners: Volkswagen Passat lease to Maureen Hornlein of RCN; Hearts on Fire Diamond Necklace to Linda Kohut of Area Agency on Aging; Apple iPad to Patrick Theurer, SallieMae; $400 gift certificate to Tom Chamberlain, retired; $400 in free P&G products to Neil Debo, InterMetro Industries; $499 in free gas to Heather Hagenbaugh, SallieMae; three-minute shopping spree at Wegmans to Mary Ann Whalen, of the Social Security Administration; suite for Penguins game to Thomas Cardillo. WILKES-BARRE

City terminates contract

Wilkes-Barre has terminated its contract with Municipal Energy Managers Inc., which was the city’s streetlight maintenance contractor. MEM did not fulfill all of the obligations of the maintenance contract and the city terminated the agreement on those grounds. According to city Administrative Coordinator Drew McLaughlin, MEM was paid an average of about $4,000 per month for the service. Calls to MEM were not returned. Since issues first arose in late 2011 with MEM, the city took the initiative to hire local electrical contractors to perform the maintenance work on streetlight outages. The city is preparing specifications for the streetlight maintenance contract and will issue requests for proposals soon.

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BEAR CREEK

Bear Creek Community Charter School is one of three schools chosen statewide to have a Title I Distinguished Student, recognition of the school’s success in state science tests. The student will be invited to an awards luncheon in Hershey March 26. Title I is a federal program that provides money to help economically disadvantaged students improve academically. School staff will recommend three to five students to interviewed by the state Department of Education, with one selected. The chance to nominate a student comes because Bear Creek was one of four Luzerne County schools classified as “Title I distinguished schools” this year, thanks to improved results in state tests. Bear Creek saw science results among economically disadvantaged students jump from 55 percent scoring proficient or better in 2010 to 88.6 percent in 2011. Other local schools winning the “distinguished” title were Dallas School District’s Wycallis Elementary in math and reading results for all students and Wyoming Area’s Kennedy Elementary Center in reading for all students.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012

Twenty-three-year-old who wants to take on incumbent Phyllis Mundy points to need for more fresh faces. By MATT HUGHES mhughes@timesleader.com

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Carolyn Tavella laughs Tuesday afternoon during the performances of one of her fellow seniors during Belly Laugh Day at the Kingston Senior Center.

A laughing matter

Seniors have serious fun on special day By ANDREA BROOKMAN Times Leader Intern

KINGSTON -- Members of the Senior Citizens Center in Kingston had guts bursting with laughter with their first Belly Laugh Day on Tuesday. The center’s event “Us senior was intended to be a on the TV show citizens don’t spin “Who’s Line Is It Anyjust sit around way?” with Drew Carey, but the members and twiddle took it to a whole new our thumbs all level. “Can you guys hear day long.” me out there?” a memBeverly Nachlis ber of the center, Hugh Senior aide Rolf, 79, joked when it was his turn to perform. Rolf gave his impressions of everything from a dog foaming at the mouth, to a weight lifter at the gym, to a man crying at the casino.

“He’s the quiet one,” joked Assistant Director Jean Spindler, in response to Rolf’s performance. Another performer, Diane English, 69, brought her hand puppet along that she called “her little friend Ducky” to sing the famous “Sesame Street” song “Rubber Ducky” with her. The crowd let out a unanimous “awe” at the end of the duet. According to Spindler, the center in Kingston See LAUGH, Page 4A

Hugh Rolf gives his impression of a weightlifter during Belly Laugh Day Tuesday.

Attorney seeks to move Selenski homicide trial to 2013 Newly appointed attorney says she needs time to review the 20,000 pages of evidence. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A newly appointed attorney for Hugo Selenski has asked a judge to reschedule an April homicide trial to at least January 2013 and for the appointment of another

death penalty-certified lawyer. Luzerne County Judge Fred Pierantoni said he would hear arguments on the continuance request Selenski at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 3, and allowed the appointment of attorney Edward Rymsza to Selenski’s defense team. Selenski, 38, is facing the death pen-

alty if he is convicted in the deaths of Tammy Fassett and Michael Kerkowski, both 37. Investigators allege Selenski killed Fassett and Kerkowski on May 3, 2002. Their bodies were found on June 5, 2003, buried outside the Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township, home where Selenski lived. Attorney Shelley Centini in court papers filed Tuesday asked that the April 23 trial of Selenski be continued so that See SELENSKI, Page 4A

KINGSTON – Republican Aaron Kaufer hopes to challenge 21-year incumbent Phyllis Mundy for her 120th district seat in the state House of Representatives. The experience gap between the two isn’t lost on the 23-year-old Kaufer, who officially announced his intent to run Tuesday, but Kaufer said he’s up for the challenge, and doesn’t view his youth as a disadvantage. “In order to get anything done you need to have energy and passion, and those are two characteristics that are involved with youth,” Kaufer he said. “Right now we have a political stalemate, and to overcome it you need fresh faces. People are looking for ELECTION new ideas. … I would not be here today if I did not believe that I could do better than those cur- A A R O N rently in office.” KAUFER While this will be his Age: 23 first run for public of- Resides: Kingfice, Kaufer said poli- ston tics are a lifelong pas- Occupation: sion that started from a Focusing on young age and as a campaign high school student full-time. Former calculus earned him a Times tutor, college Leader Best & Bright- public safety est award in civics. He guard and built on his interest in campaign politics in college, volunteer. where he spent a sum- Education: mer studying U.S.-Chi- Wyoming Valley West High nese relations in Beij- School and ing. Lafayette Col“This is my pas- lege, B.A. in sion,” Kaufer said. “It’s international what I’ve been working affairs and towards my entire life. government and law The one thing I can’t Family: Single, change is my age.” no children Kaufer said he would focus on four priorities if elected: reforming the state grant system, cutting back on perks for legislators, improving education and spurring economic growth. He would work to reform the walkingaround-money grant system that creates partisanship and political stalemates, and eliminate per deim payments and other benefits legislators receive, Kaufer said. He would also work to reform the state’s education system to empower superintendents and limit the power of school boards, while funding improvements in classroom technology. Kaufer added that he plans to meet with local business leaders in coming months to identify strategies to bring more businesses and job opportunities to the area.

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she can adequately prepare to represent her client, as there are more than 20,000 pages of evidence to review. Centini, who represents Selenski along with attorney David Lampman, said she received 15 boxes of materials pertaining to the case, and there are still more files she needs to obtain. “Despite the diligent efforts of counsel, counsel cannot be adequately prepared for trial in this case in a mere three months,” Centini wrote. Centini said she has met Newly apwith Selenski, pointed atand that she torney Shelley and Lampman are “experiCentini also enced and asked that skilled” but that “in order to attorney Edward Rymsza zealously defend” Selenski, be appointed more time is to Selenski’s needed. Centini said defense beshe and Lampcause Pennman can need sylvania law at least nine states that a months to predefendant in a pare. In another filing Tuesday, death penalty Selenski case should waived his have at least right to speedy two qualified trial until April 15, 2013. death penalty Centini also attorneys. asked that Rymsza be appointed to Selenski’s defense because Pennsylvania law states that a defendant in a death penalty case should have at least two qualified death-penalty attorneys. Lampman is not certified to handle death-penalty cases, and therefore, Centini said in the filing, Lampman is “prevented from presenting evidence or argument in court during any proceedings in this case.” Pierantoni appointed Rymsza, of Williamsport, at a rate of $85 per hour, plus expenses and mileage reimbursement, not exceeding $10,000. Pierantoni will hear other pretrial arguments at the Feb. 3 hearing and make rulings on other requests by attorneys.

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lives by its slogan, “Let the fun begin,” on a daily basis. The goal: To engage individuals who are 60 years of age and older in a facility where they can spend a part of their day in a safe, comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere. “There’s a misconception of senior citizen centers. Most people think they’re boring and dreary, but they’re really nothing like that. We realize our members want to come to an active place and socialize,” said Spindler. “Us senior citizens don’t just sit around and twiddle our thumbs all day long,” said senior aide Beverly Nachlis. “I lot of our members have enjoyed singing and acting throughout their lives and are always ready to perform. They’re such a fun group,” said director Sandy Acornley. Spirits were high at the center with jokes being shared by everyone in the room. One particular joke, “What kind of lights did Noah have on his ark?” asked by Louise Stuart, 77. Her answer, “Flood lights!” had the audience crying with laughter. A sign in Spindler’s office that reads, “I prefer to count my age in friends” summarizes the center well and reminds us all that friendship is key to a happy and healthy lifestyle.

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Counter-terrorism can mean jobs United Nations rep gives Wilkes students insight into employment opportunities with international body.

Verona Lambert, a political affairs officer of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, speaks to Wilkes University students in Gies Hall on Monday. She told them about counterterrorism efforts and how that can translate into job opportunities.

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WILKES-BARRE – Verona Lambert, a political affairs officer of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, gave Wilkes University students insight Monday into counter-terrorism and how that can translate into employment opportunities. Lambert is one of six U.N. officials this academic year to hold lectures and informal meetings at the university with students organized around the theme of “Human Security in the 21st Century: Challenges and Solutions.” “This gives students an international perspective to enrich their education with a world view,” university spokeswoman Vicki C. Mayk said. Ellen Flint, director of Undergraduate Education Studies and associate professor of music, said the university joined the Humpty Dumpty Institute to inform the students and the community of the pressing issues they face and to let students know how to apply for positions within the U.N. According to thehdi.org, the Humpty Dumpty Institute’s website, the program forges public-private partnerships to find solutions to difficult humanitarian prob-

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lems through a series of unique programs. Currently, the institute’s mandate is to support programs to help alleviate both domestic and international hunger, and foster dialogue between the U.N. and the U.S. Congress. Wilkes is the only college in the region participating in the program. “Lambert was great, the students were really excited to learn how to apply for a position with the U.N.,” said Andrew P. Miller, an assistant professor of political science. Lambert told the students about specific testing to gain entry to employment at the United Nations.

found him not guilty of terroristic threats, while Judge David Lupas found him guilty of a summary charge of haWILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County jury on Tuesday rassment. The trial lasted two days. found a city man guilty of Gyle will be sentenced on charges relating to an incident in which police say he March 9. According to court papers, stabbed his girlfriend with a on Jan. 2, 2011, Rebecca Wilscrewdriver. Matthew Adam Gyle, 32, of liams alleged Gyle terrorized her for most of a Sunday. Conyngham Avenue, was Williams told state police found guilty of aggravated that Gyle punched her in the assault and simple assault head during an argument in a after a jury deliberated for 2 vehicle and took her to woods 1/2 hours Tuesday. The jury

“I think it’s good for the students to connect to a real person that is employed by the U.N. and learn that it’s possible for them too,” Miller said. The U.N. officer spoke of international issues relating to the effects of terrorism and attributing it as a cause of destabilization of societies and loss of lives. “Terrorism is an international problem” that should not be blamed on one group or religion, Lambert said. On Feb. 27 another lecture will be held by speaker Deborah Saidy at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center on the topic of food security.

near White Haven, where he stabbed her several times with a screwdriver, according to the criminal complaint. Police said Gyle threatened to cut Williams’ throat with a box cutter on one occasion, and threatened to kill her when she was stabbed. WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County judge on Tuesday lifted a protection-fromabuse order against the owner of LAG Transport after the woman who filed the petition

asked to have it withdrawn earlier this month. Marti Calpin, 32, of Trucksville, originally filed the PFA against 40-year-old Leo Glodzik III, of Wilkes-Barre, after a September incident. A county judge enacted the PFA in October for one year. In the most recent filing, Calpin asked that the PFA be withdrawn, stating Glodzik has been attending anger management classes and has refrained from physical abuse and/or abusive behavior.

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tions and to women seeking preventative health-care services. Cartwright made his announcement at the Hilton Scranton Hotel and Conference Center on Adams Avenue with more than 100 family members and friends gathered in support. Cartwright’s father-in-law, Robert Munley, introduced the candidate and took time to offer some barbs at Holden. “Welcome all to Matt Cartwright’s coming-out party,” Munley said. “Matt will bring common sense to Congress. Tim Holden is nothing but a Republican in sheep’s clothing – just look at his voting record.” Holden, D-St. Clair, has voted with his fellow Democrats about 75 percent of the time. This is the first try at elective office for Cartwright. He said the newly redrawn 17th District is mostly new to Holden as well – with 75 percent of the district all-new territory. There are about 707,000 residents in the district. “I may never have run in an election before, but I have won in the courtroom for families and small businesses I’ve represented over the years,” Cartwright said. “And I’m here to tell you I will bring that same fight to Congress on behalf of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s middle class.” Holden said he’s been encouraged by his visits to new areas of the district, including the cities of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and Pittston. “I welcome Mr. Cartwright to the race and look forward to debating the important issues that face the people of the 17th Congressional District,” Holden said. “I will be working hard to earn the support of the new district, by focusing on job creation and economic development; and as always, I will be a tireless advocate for the hard-working men and women I have the privilege of representing.” Holden has estimated it will cost him about $750,000 for the primary campaign alone. Cartwright said he will have his own money in the race, and is hoping to raise enough to give Holden a serious challenge.

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GOP presidential candidate former House Speaker Newt Gingrich accompanied by his wife, Callista, speaks Tuesday at Dolphin Aviation in Sarasota, Fla.

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Just as much fun as a barrel full?

One of dozens of stuffed monkeys hangs from a tree Monday in Ashland, Ore. Thomas Rollins and his 8-yearold daughter, Mia, said it began when they found a forgotten stuffed gorilla near the tree and hung it. ‘I figured someone would walk by and find it that way,’ Thomas Rollins said. No one did. ‘So Mia and I just thought it would kind of be cool to start adding more monkeys.’ BENGHAZI, LIBYA

Gadhafi loyalists seize city

oammar Gadhafi loyalists seized control of a Libyan city and raised M the ousted regime’s green flag, an offi-

cial and military commanders said Tuesday, in the most serious revolt yet against the country’s government. The retaking of Bani Walid highlights the vulnerability of Libya’s new leaders, who have faced mounting criticism as they struggle to unify the North African nation and build state institutions from scratch three months after Gadhafi was captured and killed. The seizure also appeared to be the first major, organized operation by armed remnants of Gadhafi’s regime, adding to the security woes of the ruling National Transitional Council. The council has made little progress in unifying armed forces. Instead it is left reliant on multiple “revolutionary brigades,” militias made up of citizensturned-fighters, usually all from a specific city or even neighborhood.

Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks Tuesday at National Gypsum Co. in Tampa, Fla.

Mitt, Newt fight about money ness dealings to his own advantage. Romney’s re2 0 1 2 lease of two years’ ELECTION worth of tax documents, showing him at an elite level even among the nation’s richest 1 percent, kept the focus on the two men’s money and how they earned it. Romney’s income put him in the top 0.006 percent of Americans, according to Internal Revenue Service data from 2009, the most recent year available. His net worth has been estimated as high as $250 million.

By STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich’s fight for Florida and the states beyond stayed at a high boil Tuesday as Romney released tax returns showing annual income topping $20 million — including a now-closed Swiss bank account — and Gingrich insisted his high-paid consulting work for a mortgage giant that contributed to the housing crisis didn’t include lobbying. After a night of mutual sniping in a debate, the two candidates tried to turn the arguments over their various busi-

As the former Massachusetts governor relented to pressure and released more than 500 pages of tax documents, Gingrich kept up the heat, saying Romney was “outrageously dishonest” for accusing him of influence peddling for government-backed mortgage giant Freddie Mac. “I don’t own any Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac stock. He does, so presumably he was getting richer,” Gingrich told Fox News on Tuesday. The feud over money matters pleased Rick Santorum, who lags in polls for next Tuesday’s Florida primary. He told

MSNBC: “The other two candidates have some severe flaws.” Striking out in two directions, Romney planned to offer advance criticism of President Barack Obama’s Tuesday night State of the Union address, then focus on Florida’s housing woes in an event sure to again highlight Gingrich’s $25,000 monthly retainer from Freddie Mac. The former House speaker said Romney’s charges were ironic, given that it was revealed after Monday’s debate that Romney himself was an investor in both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

West allies showing might to Iranians

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Iran shrugs off Europe’s oil embargo and plans naval exercises in shipping lanes.

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Vote on House size set

A bill that would slash the state House of Representatives’ membership from 203 to 153 is expected to go up for a vote in the coming weeks, a top lawmaker said Tuesday. House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, said that he plans to bring the bill to a vote in the chamber in the spring. The bill cleared a first hurdle earlier in the day when the House State Government Committee voted 16-8 to begin the first step of a very long process to amend the state constitution, which is required for such a change. Committee members debated the bill sponsored by House Speaker Sam Smith, R-Jefferson, for 90 minutes. The idea’s expected benefits include more efficient lawmaking and lower taxpayer costs, but critics say it lessens the clout of rural residents, opens more doors to influence by campaign donors and reduces contact with constituents. BAGHDAD

Iraq car bombings kill 14

A wave of car bombings hit the Iraq capital on Tuesday, killing 14 people and wounding more than 70 as violence surges in the country amid an escalating political crisis a month after the U.S. military withdrawal. At least 170 people have died in attacks this year, many of them Shiite pilgrims attending religious commemorations. The last American soldiers left the country Dec. 18.

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Mangled street signs lie among fallen timber Tuesday in Center Point, Ala. A series of tornadoes struck Alabama on Monday, killing two people and destroying more than 400 homes.

Marine denies firing at women, kids By JULIE WATSON Associated Press

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A Marine facing sentencing over one of the worst attacks on civilians by U.S. troops during the Iraq War told a judge Tuesday in a surprise development he never fired his weapon at any women or children. The statement by Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich came a day after he pleaded guilty to a minor charge of negligent dereliction of duty as part of a deal that will mean little or no jail time. “The truth is: I never fired any weapon at any women or children that day,” Wuterich said during his sentencing hearing.

Wuterich also said in his statement that his guilty plea should not suggest that he believes his men behaved badly or that they acted in any way that was dishonorable to their country. Wuterich, 31, led the squad that killed 24 unarmed Iraqis in assaults in the town of Haditha in 2005. In Iraq, residents of the town expressed shock and outrage at the plea deal. “I was expecting that the American judiciary would sentence this person to life in prison and that he would appear and confess … he committed this crime, so that America could show itself as democratic and fair,” said Awis Fahmi Hussein, a survivor.

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich arrives for a court session Tuesday at Camp Pendleton in Camp Pendleton, Calif. AP PHOTO

ALBANY, N.Y.

Murderer’s parole denied

Parole has been denied for an inmate whose crime inspired the sensational 1983 tabloid headline “Headless body in topless bar.” A parole board says it would be dangerous to release 53-year-old Charles Dingle because of his “continued poor behavior” and “disturbing criminal history.” The decision came after a videoconference hearing Tuesday. The board notes four disciplinary infractions since his last review, including threats he made last week. He was convicted of shooting Queens bar owner Herbert Cummings, taking four women hostage, raping one and ordering another to cut off Cummings’ head. Dingle is serving 25 years to life for murder, robbery, rape and kidnapping. Dingle told the New York Post in 2010 he didn’t do it. The headline ran on the Post’s cover.

Dentist used paper clips in root canals to rip off $130,000 The Associated Press

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — A former dentist has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud for using sections of paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals in an effort to save money. Michael Clair, who had a practice in Fall River, is scheduled to be sentenced next week.HepleadedguiltyFridaytodefrauding Medicaid of $130,000, assault and bat-

tery, illegally prescribing prescription drugs and witness intimidation charges. Some of Clair’s patients reported infections after he performed root canals on them, said Grant Woodman, a spokesman for state Attorney General Martha Coakley, whose office prosecuted Clair. James Kulild, a professor of endodontics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, said there are ve-

ry limited circumstances under which a paper clip could be used during dental procedures. He said a paper clip should never be left in permanently. “Paper clips do not satisfy the requirements for posts, not only because they aren’t made of stainless steel but because their shape and consistency will not allow them to be functionally acceptable to use,” Kulild said.

TEHRAN, Iran — Military power near the strategic Strait of Hormuz could be bolstered by additional British forces, the country’s defense secretary said Tuesday, as adefiantIranshruggedoffEurope’s oil embargo and moved ahead with plans to hold naval exercises alongside the oil tanker shipping lanes it has threatened to block. Tehran’s bravado was in sharp contrast to the widening international pressures seeking to curb The EU on its nuclear pro- Monday joined gram. Washington in Australia became the latest backing sanccountry to shun tions targetIranian oil, and ing Iran’s vital the European Union’s foreign oil industry, policy chief trav- which aceled to Israel for counts for talks certain to about 80 convey the West’s belief that percent of its increasing eco- foreign curnomic isolation rency reveis the most effecnues. tive tool against Iran’s leadership. Iran also has accused Israel of masterminding a series of covert attacks such as a malicious computer virus designed to infiltrate uranium enrichment labs and targeted slayings of members of Iran’s scientific community. Israel has made no direct comments on the claims. TheEUonMondayjoinedWashington in backing sanctions targeting Iran’s vital oil industry, which accounts for about 80 percent of its foreign currency revenues. The vote in Brussels came a day after a Western flotilla — two British and French warships and the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln’s battle group — entered the Gulf in a show of force against any Iranian attempts to disrupt the route for one-fifth of the world’s oil.

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Guns, ammunition stolen Ten handguns and bullets were taken from Gun Hippo in Kingston early Sunday.

Norm Gavlick, owner of Gun Hippo gun shop in Kingston, stands near the display case that was smashed and where several handsguns and ammunition totaling nearly $5,000 were stolen early Sunday morning. Gavlick’s store was the site of an attempted break-in a few weeks ago, he said, and of another burglary in July.

By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

KINGSTON – Municipal police and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating the theft of guns and ammunition from a South Wyoming Avenue business. Police Chief Keith Keiper said Tuesday 10 handguns and ammunition were taken from the Gun Hippo store after a window was smashed early Sunday morning. “By the time our guys got there, (the suspects) were gone,” Keiper said. “We were on scene within two minutes. They smashed the window and got in and out in no time.” Gun Hippo owner Norm Gavlick said Tuesday that about $5,000 worth of merchandise was taken. “A cinder block was used to bust the glass, and they blew the rest out with their hands,” Gavlick said, noting the whole incident was caught on surveillance video. “I could see immediately they took a bunch of handguns.” Gavlick’s store was the site of

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Nanticoke pair charged in Christmas Eve burglary By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

HANOVER TWP. – A woman charged last week with breaking into a Newport Township home now faces additional charges alleging she and a man stole items from a different home on Christmas Eve. Hanover Township police on Tuesday charged Cara Lee Asay, 29, and Bradley Everett, 27, both of Nanticoke, in the Dec. 24 incident. Police said Asay and Everett took items from a Lee Park Avenue home and that some of the items were returned to a local business for cash and gift cards. Asay was charged with burglary, criminal trespassing, theft, receiving stole property and theft by deception. Everett was charged with criminal conspiracy to commit burglary, receiving stolen property and theft by deception.

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They are both being held at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 bail each. Preliminary hearings are scheduled for Jan. 31. Asay was charged earlier this month after Newport Township police said she entered an unoccupied home on West Main Street and stole items. Police said they found Asay in possession of a small bank with loose change, a spoon, a latex glove and three $1 bills. An officer said that while fingerprinting Asay, he noticed an

infection in her arm. Asay was taken to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, where it was learned, according to court papers, that a broken needle tip was in her arm. Asay is scheduled for a preliminary hearing today in the case. Asay also is awaiting trial on a retail theft charge. Police charged she stole $179 in merchandise from the Price Chopper in Edwardsville. A loss-prevention officer said that when he tried to stop Asay from leaving the store with the merchandise, she told him she had a broken syringe in her arm from injecting bath salts. In late November, Asay and Everett were sentenced to 30 months in the county’s Restrictive Intermediate Punishment on one count of criminal conspiracy each for using a stolen debit card in Exeter in February 2010.

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an attempted break-in a few weeks ago, he said, and of another burglary in July. In the July incident, according to police, 10 handguns were taken. The ATF also assisted in that investigation that led to arrests, Gavlick said. “It was a similar smash-andgrab,” Gavlick said. Gavlick said he believes his

and other gun shops in the area are targeted because people convicted of certain crimes cannot buy or possess guns legally. “Maybe they get in the first time, then they get to a point where they can’t get it, so they keep trying,” Gavlick said. “They’ll continue to try to hit places until they find weak spots to get in.”

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RICHARD ANDREWS, age 67 who has resided at Wyoming Valley Manor in Kingston for several years, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Mr. Andrews had served in the military at one time. He was born on March 6, 1944. Luzerne County Coroner’s Office asks any family members to contact the office at 825-1664 CYNTHIA LOUISE CULVER died Friday, December 30, 2011. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. The Rev. Robert G. Wood, pastor of Dallas United Methodist Church, will officiate. Friends may call Saturday at the funeral home 9 a.m. until time of service. Anyone planning to attend the service is asked to RSVP to Mark Young at 570-4666136. DOROTHY ANDRUSCAVAGE, formerly of Pittston, a resident of Highland Manor, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012, in Highland Manor. Surviving are daughters, Dorothy O’Malley, Susan Dructor, Joann Kiewak, Deborah Andruscavage and Bonnie Martin; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Rosemary Ohl. A private funeral will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are entrusted to the Lehman-Gregory Funeral Home Inc., 218 Chapel St., Swoyersville. EDWARD WILLIAM OSENKARSKI, 53, of Duryea, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at home. Born in Duryea, he was a son of the late Charles Vincent Osenkarski and Marion Gitkus Osenkarski. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Charles and Michael Osenkarski; and infant grandson, McCall Marranca. Surviving are sister, Karen Korney, Duryea; brother Richard Korney, Old Forge; daughters, Sandra and Amy Osenkarski, and Cynthia Risko, all of Pittston; grandsons, Salvatore, Carmen and Matthew. Edward was best known for being a handyman and always willing to help everyone. He will sadly be missed. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township. Friends may call 1 to 2 p.m. BRUCE D. ROISER, 67, of North Franklin Street, WilkesBarre, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012, in the Hospice Care of the Sacred Heart, St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley

Stella Solomon January 23, 2012 tella (Steffie) Stefania Clara Solomon, 91, passed away MonS day, January 23, 2012, in Waterbu-

ry, Conn., where she lived for six years with her nephew and niece, Richard and Lois. Born July 31, 1920, in Plymouth, she was a daughter of the late Apolinary and Stella (Szuman) Trzcinski. Steffie was a member of All Saints Parish, Plymouth, and attended Plymouth schools. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by American Cigar Factory. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael, who passed away in 2002; son, Michael, who passed away in 1969; brothers, Stanley, Anthony and Joseph Trzcinski; and sister Helen Avery. Surviving are her sister Mary Brazitis of Larksville, several nieces and nephews, and close friends Funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 a.m. in the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in All Saints Parish, Plymouth. Interment will immediately follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening. Please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com for directions or to submit online condolences to Steffie’s family.

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harles (Tank) Medico Jr., 65, of West Pittston, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born in Pittston on October 30, 1946, he was the son of Beatrice DeGuair Medico of West Pittston and the late Charles L. Medico. A lifelong resident of West Pittston, Charles was affiliated with his family business, Medico Industries Inc. He held the position of Secretary/Treasurer of Medico affiliate Louis Cohen and Son Inc., a regional scrap metal recycling firm. Charles was a graduate of West Pittston High School, class of 1965, and a graduate of Williamsport Community College. His affinity to his alma mater remained with him throughout his life as he gave generously of his time and resources to the West Pittston Little League, Wyoming Area athletic programs, as well as numerous civic projects throughout the Wyoming Valley. He was a member of St. Barbara’s Parish at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter. Charles cherished his lifelong friends, most all of whom can recount memorable moments playing cards, trips to Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Whether it was fast cars, heavy equipment or engrossing himself in work, nothing trumped his love and devotion to his family. A compassionate husband, loving father and proud papa, his family made him glow with pride. Through his children he created a legacy; through his grandchildren he came to know unending happiness. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 29 years, Deborah Parada Medico; sons, Joseph Medico, California; Charles S. Medico III, West Pittston; daugh-

ters, Charlene Medico, California; Marlena and her husband, Frank Nockley Jr., Shavertown; grandchildren, Frank Nockley III and Alexandra Nockley; brother, Larry Medico, Shavertown; sister, Tina, and her husband, atty. William Anzalone, Shavertown; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Barbara’s Parish at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Memorial Street, Exeter. Those attending the funeral Mass are asked to go directly to the church on Thursday morning. Interment will be in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church Center. Memorial donations in Charles’ name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN38105. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Connie Williams January 23, 2012 onnie Conway Williams, 88, of Union, S.C., formally of Dallas, C died Monday, January 23, 2012, in

the home of her son, Carson Sprow, following a brief illness. Born January 3, 1924, in Bibb County, Ala., Connie was the last of 12 children born to the late Mary Florence Barnette and John Henry Conway. She moved to Wilkes-Barre, and later lived in Dallas, having worked with Native Textiles for 35 years retiring in 1988. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 21 years, Carlton Ward Sprow, in 1963; daughter, Carlene Viola Sprow, in 1975; second husband, Richard Howard “Dick” Williams, in 2008; grandson, Wade Phillip Sprow, in 2009; as well as six brothers and five sisters. Surviving are her sons, Carson Wade Sprow and his wife, Gale, of Union, S.C., and Carlton Ward Sprow Jr. and his wife, Cynthia, of Berwick; step-daughter, Cynthia Williams Grove, and her husband, Larry, of Anchorage, Alaska; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Kielty-Moran Funeral Home, 87 Washington St., Plymouth, with the Rev. Reggie Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in the Dennison Cemetery in Forty Fort. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Union, South Carolina is in charge of local arrangements.

aroline DelBalso, 97, of WilkesBarre, peacefully fell asleep with the Lord on Tuesday morning, January 24, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born December 28, 1914, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Castrignano Ciavarella. Caroline was educated in WilkesBarre city schools. She was married to Daniel DelBalso in 1933 and together they founded D & D Auto Supply in 1940, followed by D & D Motors shortly thereafter. Caroline was a longtime member ship, and Marie and her husband, of the parish of St. Therese and a Allan Littzi, of Kingston; 11 grandmember of the parish of Our Lady of children, 18 great-grandchildren; Fatima. She was also active with sister Rose Middleton of Florida; Christian Women In Gathering. and several nieces, nephews and Her husband of 60 years, Daniel cousins. DelBalso, died January 28, 1994. AlCelebration of Caroline’s Life so preceding her are sisters Venus will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. in Baratta, Rachael Donnini, Mary McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Muzzupappa and Emma Starcun; Service, 142 S. Washington St., brothers, Ben and Frank Ciavarella. Wilkes-Barre, with Funeral Mass at Caroline was a loving wife, moth- 10:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Mary er, grandmother, great-grandmoth- of the Immaculate Conception. Ener and sister who was committed to tombment will be in St. Mary’s Mauher family. She was devoted to her soleum in Hanover Township. Vischildren and grandchildren; giving itation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. her love to each one in her own spe- Thursday in McLaughlin’s. cial way. Memorial donations may be She will be missed by her chil- made to St. Jude Children’s Redren, Michael and his wife, Mary El- search Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, len DelBalso, of Wilkes-Barre; Jo- Memphis, TN 38105. Permanent seph and his wife, Sandy DelBalso, messages and memories can be of Wilkes-Barre; Daniel and his wife, shared with Caroline’s family at Janet DelBalso, of Jenkins Town- www.celebrateherlife.com.

Lillian L. Vogen January 24, 2012 L. Vogen, 87, a resident of L illian the Golden Living Center-Sum-

mit, Wilkes-Barre, and a former resident of Sugar Notch and Hanover Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Lillian was born in Wilkes-Barre on October 23, 1924, daughter of the late Benjamin and Adella (Zgowski) Dworakowski. She attended Wilkes-Barre area schools, and devoted her life to caring for her family. Our “Ludgie” enjoyed listening to Polka music as well as dancing to it in her younger days. She was very proud of her heritage. She loved spending time with her family and will be sadly missed. “We love you, Mom.” Preceding her in death was her husband, John A. Vogen, in 2002; son Leo Vogen; sisters Pearl Murray and Sr. Genevieve Stachurski RCD; and brother, Joseph Stachurski. Surviving are daughters, Lillian Jennings, Dallas; Mrs. Wayne (Adele) Brelsford, Plains Township, and Mary Vogen, Lattimer, Pa.; son Bernie Vogen, Pittston; grandchildren, Jimmy and Casey; one greatgrandchild, Kelsey; sister Florence Pienta, Nanticoke; and several nieces and nephews.

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Doris Kaspriskie January 24, 2012

oris Kaspriskie, 87, of Dupont, died Tuesday morning, January 24, 2012, at Kindred Hospital of Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. Born on September 1, 1924, in Taylor, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Jenny Gagliardi DeBiasi of Duryea. She graduated from Duryea High School and attended Lackawanna Business College in Scranton. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the local garment industry for over 25 years. She was also a member of Holy Mother of Sorrows Church in Dupont and the ILGWU. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Kaspriskie, in 2003; sister, Ann Williams; and brother, Carmen DeBiasi. She is survived by her sons, Paul and his wife, Gloria, of Exeter; Gary at home; grandchildren, Amy, Sara and Paul, of Exeter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., 700 S. Township Blvd., Pittston Township. Calling hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral

home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Mother of Sorrows P.N.C.C., 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont, with the Rev. Zbigniew Dawid officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Lidy Road, Dupont. The family wishes to extend its heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Maurer Biscotti, the staff of the WilkesBarre General Hospital and its ICU Unit, Kindred Hospital and Manor Care of Kingston, where Doris was recently a guest. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Mother of Sorrows Church in Doris’s name.

Judith Dulmage January 17, 2012 (MILES) Dulmage, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 afJterudith a long illness.

Judi was born on August 14, 1942, in Nanticoke. Her family moved to East Orange, N.J., where she attended East Orange High School. Judi attended nursing school in Monmouth, N.J., and worked as a nurse for 20 years at Booth Memorial Hospital, Whitestone Hospital, and Franklin Nursing Home, all in Queens County, N.Y. Judi was a 20-year resident of Flushing, N.Y., before moving to Sandy Springs, Ga., where she lived for 30 years.

She was a long-term employee at K-Mart in Sandy Springs, Ga. Judi was predeceased by her parents, Idris Miles and Alice Williams. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Benson Dulmage; son, Vincent Olsziewski; adopted son, Kevin Flynn (Julie McGowan Flynn); and grandchildren, Joey Olsziewski, Mary Flynn, and Henry Flynn. Arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of Georgia and a memorial service will be held in Seaside Heights, N.J., in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Atlanta (404) 869-3000.

Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Thursday, with a Blessing Service officiated by Father Thomas O’ Malley in the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Interment will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Sugar Notch. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. The family would like to thank the caring staff at the Golden Living Center, especially those who brought a smile to Lillian’s face and made her laugh. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or at the funeral home.

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Fred C. Heck Jr. January 23, 2012 is with great sadness that the chilI tdren of Fred C. Heck Jr., Professor

of Veterinary Microbiology Emeritus, Texas A & M University, wish to inform friends and former colleagues of our beloved father that he has died, in Bryan, on Monday, January 23, 2012. Our father was born on November 1, 1930, in Wilkes-Barre, son of Fred and Agnes (Minkiewicz) Heck. As a young man, he worked alongside his father in the family business delivering coal and ice, and later assisted his father in operating the family’s beer garden. Dad enrolled at the University of Scranton, but left to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in France, and then posted to Bryan Air Force Base. After his discharge, Dad enrolled at Texas A&M, where he took his Bachelor of Science and M.S. degrees. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. For two years he worked in pharmaceutical development for ParkeDavis in Rochester, Mich., but he and our mother missed the warmer, friendlier Texas culture. They brought their family back to Bryan when dad was hired to teach in the School of Veterinary Medicine in 1967; he retired in 1990. Dad was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice (Sheridan) Heck, and his parents. He is survived by daughters, Marlene Heck and son-in-law, Kevin Reinhart of Lebanon, N.H, Patricia Heck of Bryan; son, Fred Heck III and daughter-in-law, Donna Graves Heck, and grandson, Philip Emerson Heck of Kingwood, Texas; Dad’s sister, Rosemary Hodun of Portsmouth, N.H.; brother and sister-in-law, John and Marilyn Heck of Deptford Township, N.J.; and sister-in-law, Marjorie Hoffman of Mountain Top; and many nieces and nephews who adored their Uncle Freddy. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to family friend Zeferina, who cared for our father with great tenderness in his last days. Laurie, dad’s Traditions Hospice nurse, attended with skill and love to his body and soul, and she could not have been kinder to us all. We are so thankful Laurie was with us to guide us through this most difficult time. The nursing staff at St. Joseph’s Manor also looked after dad with much compassion and care, for which we are ever grateful. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Msgr. John McCaffrey officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday with a Rosary service at 6 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan, Texas Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School, 109 North Preston Ave., Bryan, TX 77803. Condolences may be made at www.memorialfuneralchapelbryan.com.

January 24, 2012 lbert P. Pearson, 86, of Dallas, passed away, Tuesday, January A 24, 2012.

Born November 16, 1925, in Kingston, he was a son of the late Thomas and Anna Pearson. Albert enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Prior to his retirement in 1999, he was employed as a supervisor at the Hess Refinery in Clinton, N.J. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and an honorary member of the Mooresburg and Washingtonville Fire Companies. Albert loved camping and the friendships at Fishing Creek, where he spent his summers. He was a member of the Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, Benton, and he attended Mass at the Mercy Center, Dallas, when he was able. He was a volunteer at the Mercy Center for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clare; brothers, Thomas and

Robert Pearson; sister, Celeste Blat; and brother-in-law, Joseph Blat. Surviving are nephews, Joseph, Peter and Kenneth Blat of Larksville, John Blat of Dallas; cousin Marie Finnegan; other loving cousins; many friends from Luzerne and Columbia counties who describe him as a loyal compassionate and generous person, with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning in St. Teresa’s Church, Shavertown. Interment will immediately follow in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, Larksville. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the start of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning in St. Teresa’s Church, Shavertown. Funeral arrangements are by the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth. Please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com to submit online condolences to Albert’s family.

FUNERALS CLARK – Marian, funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today. COSGROVE – Richard, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. today in St John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. GRAFF – Penny, Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Nativity of Our Lord Parish at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 529 Stephenson St., Duryea. Friends are asked to go directly to the church. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Ruane & Regan Funeral Home, 1308 Grove St., Avoca. KRELL – Matushka Eleanor, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in Holy Resurrection Cathedral, 591 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. LINTON – Ella, funeral noon Saturday in the McMichael Funeral Home Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (Rt. 487). Viewing 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at McMichael’s. LOVE – M. Evelyn, services 11 a.m.

Thursday in the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. MEDICO – Charles Jr., Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Barbara’s Parish at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Memorial Street, Exeter. Those attending the funeral Mass are asked to go directly to the church on Thursday morning. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. today in St. Anthony of Padua Church Center. RICHARDS – Mary, funeral 11 a.m. today at Oak Lawn Cemetery’s Chapel, Hanover Township. ZURINSKI – Sarah, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Family Parish. Family and friends are asked to go directly to church.

Agnes M. Dockett January 23, 2012 M. Dockett, 90, of Avoca, A gnes passed away Monday, January

23, 2012, in Riverside Rehab and Nursing Center, Taylor. She was born in Duryea, October 28, 1921, daughter of the late Godfrey and Lena (Secor) Faulend. Agnes was a member of the Brick United Methodist Church, Duryea. She was a 1943 graduate of Avoca High School and was awarded as the class of 1943 Salutatorian. Throughout her life she worked part-time in the local garment industry. The center of Agnes’s life was her family, by whom she will be deeply missed. In addition to her parents, her brother Fred Faulend precedes her in death. Agnes is survived by her husband of 61 years, Herbert Dockett; daughter, Arlene Dockett; son, David; and daughter, Joyce (Dockett) Stefanko, all of Avoca. She is also survived by her brother Charles and his wife, Ruth Faulend, of Parsippany, N.J.; and many nieces and nephews. At Agnes’s request, the funeral will be private, and will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are made by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, Pa. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com. More Obituaries, Page 2A

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Sentence ‘enhancements’ argued Attorneys for ex-Lackawanna County commissioners bring legal issues to judge.

Ex-Lackawanna County commissioner Robert Cordaro arrives at the federal building in WilkesBarre on Tuesday. Christopher Powell, attorney for ex-Lackawanna County commissioner A.J. Munchak said the sentencing guideline range for Munchak and Cordaro would be ‘substantially reduced’ if a judge rejects all the government’s arguments.

By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE -- A federal judge will rule by Monday on several legal issues that could significantly influence the length of the potential prison sentences faced by former Lackawanna County commissioners Robert Cordaro and A.J. Munchak. Federal prosecutors and attorneys for Cordaro and Munchak appeared before U.S. District Judge A. Richard Caputo Tuesday to debate whether the men are Munchak subject to several sentencing “enhancements” sought by prosecutors. Cordaro and Munchak are scheduled to be sentenced Monday for their conviction in June on charges related to the extortion of tens of thousands of dollars from companies that conducted business with the county. Sentences in federal court are largely controlled by federal guidelines, which assign a defendant extra “points” based on various factors, including the seriousness of the offense and their role. In the Cordaro/Munchak case, the U.S. Attorney’s Office argues the men are subject to lengthier sentences based on several issues, including evidence they accepted more than one bribe and that they lied on the stand during their trials. Prosecutors also are seeking to hold the men responsible for a

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$1.15 million loss the county’s COLTS bus transportation system incurred after it had to cancel a contract that had been improperly awarded to Highland Associates, an engineering firm that admitted paying a combined total of $90,000 to the ex-commissioners. Munchak’s attorney, Christopher Powell, said the guideline range for Munchak and Cordaro would be “substantially reduced” if Caputo rejects all the government’s arguments. He declined to specify how many years are at stake, however, because that information is part of a pre-sentence investigation report, which is confidential. The COLTS loss is a key issue because the sentence the men face is largely dependent upon the amount of money involved in their crimes. The more money involved, the stiffer the sentence. COLTS was forced to scrap a contract awarded to Highland

Associates to design an intermodal transportation center after the federal government determined the contract had not been properly bid out. That left COLTS on the hook for $1.15 million it had already paid Highland, which it could not recoup. Powell and Cordaro’s attorney, Peter Goldberger, argued there was no evidence that the former commissioners had any direct involvement in the awarding of the intermodal contract to Highland Associates, therefore they should not be held responsible for the loss. The attorneys noted Don Kalina of Highland Associates testified at their trial that the $90,000 was paid out of fear the commissioners would withhold payment on other projects for which Highland was owed money. Kalina never said the money was connected to the award of the inter-

modal contract. Munchak and Cordaro also dispute the government’s position that they committed perjury at their trials when they each denied taking money from Kalina. Attorneys for the men said the fact the jury believed Kalina over Munchak and Cordaro is not, by itself, sufficient evidence to prove they committed perjury. The government must prove a defendant had specific knowledge and intent to lie, and it had failed to do so in this case, they argued. Munchak also is disputing whether the payments made by Highland constitute more than one bribe. Kalina made a total of three payments, but Munchak maintains it should be counted as only one bribe because all payments were based on a single issue – the fear of not being paid for other projects.

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Corruption sentence reconsideration denied Robert Powell made motion stating judge improperly considered certain evidence. By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

Powell SCRANTON – A federal judge has denied attorney Rob- against Powell that he played ert Powell’s motion to reconsid- no role in arranging the payer his sentence on a corruption ment of the “finder’s fee.” The evidence showed Powell charge based on allegations the judge improperly considered was the victim of extortion, and certain evidence in deciding not a willing participant in the scheme, he said. the sentence. D’Andrea said comments KoJoseph D’Andrea, Powell’s attorney, filed a motion in No- sik made during Powell’s sentencing indicated the vember asking U.S. judge believed Powell District Judge Edwin had played a larger Kosik to “correct” the Powell was 18-month prison sen- sentenced for role in the scandal tence he imposed on his guilty plea than the government Powell, the one-time for his role in had alleged. That belief was based on “conco-owner of two juvejecture and supposinile detention centers the juvenile tion” and should not that had been utilized justice scanhave been taken into by Luzerne County. dal. consideration by KoPowell was sensik, he said. tenced on Nov. 4 for Kosik on Tuesday denied the his guilty plea to failure to report a crime and another motion based on D’Andrea’s charge for his role in the juve- failure to file a legal brief in nile justice scandal that led to support of his arguments. The the convictions of former judg- judge also noted he had rees Mark Ciavarella and Michael viewed the claims made in the motion and deemed them to be Conahan. Prosecutors said Powell as- without merit. Contacted Tuesday, D’Ansisted the judges in concealing the source of a “finder’s fee” drea said he did not file a brief that had been paid to them by because he had an agreement Robert Mericle, who built the with federal prosecutors that two centers that were co-own- he and they would allow Kosik to decide the matter based on ed by Powell. D’Andrea said the govern- the motion; therefore no brief ment made it clear in its case was needed by either side.

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OUR OPINION: GOV’T OFFICES

Make Valley Crest a county complex?

E VOLUNTEER complex: ample parking and to pack the first easier public access to offices, cardboard box; cost savings from the consolithat’s how anx- dation of far-flung county seriously we greet the suggestion vices and efficiencies such as that Luzerne County govern- on-site records storage. In ways both practical and ment finally might move on. More accurately, it might re- symbolic, this appears to be locate its non-judicial offices the right move. At the right from the courthouse by the time. The recent adoption of Susquehanna River into a more suitable site – beyond the home rule-style government flood plain – from which its by voters, and subsequent election of an 11-peremployees could betson county counter serve the public. In ways both cil, means the end Don’t dismiss this no- practical and of certain row oftion as pie-in-the-sky. symbolic, this fices and the reThe newly installed members of appears to be the alignment of perLuzerne County right move. At the sonnel and duties. Why not reorgaCouncil should au- right time. nize at a new structhorize a study of the ture capable of county-owned, former Valley Crest Nursing adapting to new uses? The 62-acre Valley Crest parHome in Plains Township; if the numbers make financial cel, aside from being a beautisense, convert the place into a ful tract, offers ample potencontemporary government tial. Might trails one day connect it to the county-owned complex and call U-Haul. It’ll take a fleet of trucks to Seven Tubs Nature Area? transfer desks and, indeed, en- Could partnerships with, for tire departments out of Wilkes- instance, the Luzerne County Barre. In the nearer term, it Historical Society, lead to the will take a sustained effort on establishment of a museum on the part of forward-thinking the property, making it a true leaders, and possibly a stick of destination? With no success, county offidynamite, to keep this project from getting bogged down by cials in recent years have been trying to sell this land to solve bureaucratic inertia. But, please, keep at it. Al- massive budget troubles. That though certain area residents seems foolhardy, like a homelikely will object to the idea, if owner desperate for quick cash only because they disdain choosing to sell the antiques change, it could provide the and save the Ikea. Our county government can proof that home rule delivers on its promise of better govern- do better. It can dream big. It can move (up) a mounment. Among the potential benefits of an updated county tain.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “I can’t believe that a year ago I was learning how to tap dance and today I am nominated for an Academy Award.” Berenice Bejo The performer who appears in the silent film “The Artist” reflected on her career trajectory Tuesday after being nominated for an Oscar in the best supporting actress category. Winners will be announced at a Feb. 26 ceremony to be aired live on ABC from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre.

OTHER OPINION: FED RESERVE

Back off stimulus until picture clears

T’S STARTING TO look like Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has done enough to shield the U.S. economy from Europe’s trouble and put it on the road to recovery. Will he quit while he’s ahead? He should, but he might not. The Fed’s policymaking arm began a two-day meeting Tuesday that some economists expect to conclude with another dose of monetary stimulus. For those keeping track, that would be “QE3” – the third time since the recession started at the end of 2007 that central bankers have resorted to printing money through the large-scale asset purchases known as “quantitative easing.” EDITORIAL BOARD

Money isn’t free, and the biggest cost to printing more money, economically speaking, is that it tends to drive up prices. So far, inflation in the United States is tame. The latest government reports show consumer prices unchanged in December, and wholesale prices down a tick. Reports showing no inflation could give the Fed cover if it wants to roll the presses. Don’t do it. The Fed should wait and see how 2012 unfolds before it takes a chance on reigniting inflation in the medium and long term. Holding off also will give the Fed an effective response if the fragile recovery gets hit with a shock. Chicago Tribune

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Great shame on us to have so swiftly passed judgment SUDDENLY THOSE people who called for Joe Paterno’s head had to reconcile that figurative demand with his literal demise. Penn State’s castaway football coach has no more opportunities to respond to the rants. He cannot counter calls for his statue to be removed from campus, his moniker taken from buildings and trophies, his name erased from an ice cream flavor served at the University Park Creamery. He has no time to repair a legacy constructed in decades and razed in days. And an old lesson is relearned: Nothing redefines our treatment of a person like the unexpected death of said person. It’s easy to accuse and attack when you believe the alleged offender will be around long enough to rebut, recant, regret or reconcile. We all do it at one point or another, turning short-tempered rage on a handy scapegoat, focusing long-simmering frustration on the target du jour. In this case, much of the assault on Paterno was visceral, not factual. Law enforcement officials conceded from the start that he did everything legally required. It was the moral responsibility that irked. But insisting our moral view in hindsight should have been his moral view at the moment of crisis is conceit incarnate. It’s effortless to say “I would have!” when we never had to. Who can contradict? It was – still is – easy to take the high moral ground because of the heinous accusations in this case ... too easy. The most common comment following charges of

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COMMENTARY child molestation against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky went like this: “If it was my son or daughter …” followed by “they should fire everyone who had anything to do with it!” Few, if any, used the same gut check in the other direction: “If Paterno were my dad or brother …” Maybe then they’d want a little more due process, to make sure justice was being served amid the justified anger. And it would be a very safe bet that, once the Sandusky allegation became public, no one who called for Paterno’s instant departure stopped to think: “And what if JoePa dies in two months?” Paterno’s longevity on the PSU sidelines, coupled with his quintessential basse couture – frumpy, lumpy and fiercely forgettable, thus unstoppably memorable – made him not only iconic, but also seemingly immortal. At any moment, he looked now as he looked 10 or 20 years ago. Now we know he had little life left to figure it all out, to find his place in the tragedy, to atone as he saw fit or defend as he saw necessary. This isn’t an apology for Paterno, or a dismissal of the alleged victims. If Sandusky did as accused, helping those he harmed comes first, punishing him comes second and sorting out Paterno’s role comes somewhere after. Paterno probably should have been fired or resigned,

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though the how and when are deeply suspect. Days before his death, PSU officials talked of finding a way to honor him … eventually. Oops! Too late. No apology here, just a few reminders. Shame on us if we hold Sandusky’s alleged victims somehow higher than other children suffering daily abuse, simply because “He was ... Penn State.” Shame on us when we are so eager to bury Paterno that some media almost literally did, reporting his death prematurely. (An editor of the web-based “Onward State” resigned that post after tweeting JoePa’s death Saturday. The real tragedy: In an explanation posted on the site, we were told Onward had pre-written the tweet and the editor just pushed “send” when he believed the time had come. Then “the unthinkable happened” as they learned Paterno was still alive. Really? Is it “unthinkable” that journalists of any stripe are fallible? Shouldn’t it be “unthinkable” that we are so impatient to report tragedy we can’t wait until it occurs? When and why did it become necessary to pre-write a 140-character sentence about an anticipated death?) And shame on any of us who forget that those we attack are mortal and might not live to see the facts unfurl. Time will judge Joe Paterno, and he clearly earned that time. In the wake of his death, those who convicted him ... all of us, in fact ... need to ask: What was the rush?

n Saturday when the snow had fallen and everyone was digging out in my neighborhood, I had gone into my home for a few minutes to get warm. In that short time there was a knock at my door by some young boys who were out making a few bucks by shoveling snow. They asked me so politely if I needed the rest of my walks shoveled. I told them no I was almost done, but thanks anyway. When I went back out to finish the job, to my surprise, these young boys apparently had decided to help themselves to my snow shovel, which I had just purchased. I had one with the new handle design to help protect your back. It was short-lived, because I now have no shovel at all. So, parents, if you have a young son who happened to come home on Saturday with a new snow shovel (yellow and black), it was stolen from my front porch on Academy Street, Wilkes-Barre. I would appreciate its return, no questions asked. The boys know who they are. I hope the

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Joseph Bambera requested that the invitation extended to the keynote speaker, Marjorie Margolies, be withdrawn. The university refused the bishop’s request. Thank you, Bishop Bambera, for being committed to defending human life at every age. It is very encouraging to have you as our shepherd leading his flock along the righteous path. Please continue to be a voice for the unborn. My continued prayers for your dedication in upholding the sanctity of life. Ada Magni West Wyoming

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he University of Scranton will be hosting a program this month called “Ready to Run.” The keynote speaker for the program is a pro-abortion rights advocate and former U.S. congresswoman. After engaging in dialogue with university officials, Bishop

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oe Paterno was a good and generous person, great coach, man of faith, family man. During his career Paterno developed thousands of young students on and off the field. Paterno will be remembered as the greatest coach in college football. George J. Kochis Kingston

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university — died Sunday of lung cancer. He had been ousted just days before learning of his diagnosis in November, forced out of his job in the wake of child sexabuse charges against a former assistant. “We’re not going to focus on the bad, we’re going to pull together and focus on the good,” said Brittany Yingling, 23, of Altoona, donning a blue Penn State knit cap with “Paterno” in bold white letters emblazoned on the front. “He’s going to leave a lasting legacy on so many people.” And thousands showed up, lining a main campus artery for a chance to make the walk, single file, past Paterno’s casket, which had an “honor guard” of two Penn State players — one past and one present. Some mourners stopped for a moment of reflection, or to genuflect in the interfaith hall. Others fought back tears and sniffles. The only other sounds were the clicks from media photographers, taking occasional pictures. Paterno won 409 games and two national championships over his a 46-year career admired by peers as much for its longevity as its success. Paterno also took as much pride in the program’s graduation rates, often at or close to the top of the Big Ten. “I came to pay my respects to a great man, that has nothing to do with victories,” said Paterno’s longtime assistant and defensive coordinator, Tom Bradley. “A lot of his victories people don’t even know about.” Large windows bathed the white-walled hall at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center in light on a cloudy day. Some of Paterno’s family attend services at the center. Members of the public were preceded by the family, including

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president and longtime football coach Joe Paterno. Supporters said a no-confidence vote would send a

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two of Paterno’s sons. Scott Paterno and Jay Paterno — the former Nittany Lions quarterback coach — spent some time shaking hands and thanking well-wishers before they exited the building. “Going in there, waiting two hours in line, it was worth every second of it,” said Rob Gressinger, a Penn State junior. “I’ve lost all my grandparents and the feeling is the exact same thing ... Feels like you lost one of your own.” Also paying respects privately Tuesday morning were former and current players and coaches. Members of the current team wore dark suits and arrived in three blue Penn State buses, the same ones that once carried Paterno and the team to games at

Beaver Stadium on fall Saturdays. Among the former players was Mike McQueary. As a graduate assistant to Paterno in 2002, he went to the coach saying he had witnessed former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky assaulting a boy in the shower at the Penn State football building. Paterno relayed that to his bosses — including the head of campus police — but university trustees felt he should have done more, and it played into their decision to oust the longtime coach on Nov. 9. That came four days after Sandusky was charged with child sexabuse counts. Dressed in a blue coat and tie with a white shirt, the school colors, McQueary was among those

at an event that stretched late into Tuesday night. McQueary declined comment after leaving the viewing. Earlier Tuesday, former Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers great Franco Harris, a vocal critic of the university trustees, also came to say goodbye. Others included NFL receivers Deon Butler and Jordan Norwood, Norwood’s father and Baylor assistant coach Brian Norwood and former quarterback Daryll Clark — who also served as an honor guard. Paterno was beloved as much by others in the community for his philanthropic efforts, such as donating millions back to the university for projects including the

campus library bearing the family name. Paterno Library sits a short walk across the street from the spiritual center. “He did so much for this town and school and the students. It wasn’t all football,” said Martha Edwards of Jersey Shore, Pa. She isn’t a graduate but decided to attend anyway. “Right over there is the library with his name on it,” she said. “Nobody comes any better than him.”

There is another public viewing today at the interfaith center, and after that Paterno’s family will hold a private funeral and procession through State College. On Thursday, the school’s basketball arena will be the site of a public service called “A Memorial for Joe.” Tickets were quickly snapped up for the event, even though there was a two-per-person limit for those ordering.

message to university leaders and stress the need for new governance. Opponents said that creating an adversarial relationship with trustees would undermine the faculty’s ability to influence change from within. “Several of us have tried to

work as individuals with the board, and that seems a more fruitful path,” Tramble Turner, an English professor at Penn State-Abington, said after the measure failed, 12858. The trustees elected new leadership from within their

ranks on Friday. New board President Karen Peetz has promised reforms and more transparency in response to criticism that trustees have been too secretive. Trustees are also undertaking their own probe into the case, led by former FBI

director Louis Freeh. On Tuesday, some faculty questioned how impartial the probe will be since board members sit on the investigatory committee. Still, faculty members voted 131-68 to reject a motion calling for the creation of a sep-

arate committee to investigate trustees’ oversight. The Senate represents more than 5,500 full-time faculty at 23 Penn State campuses. A plan for trustees and faculty to meet Tuesday was postponed because of Paterno’s recent death.

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that promise alive.” The speech fleshed out a broad vision Obama laid out in December in a speech in Osawatomie, Kan., one modeled after a 1910 speech that Theodore Roosevelt gave in the same town laying out themes for what would become the Progressive Era. Obama’s State of the Union address detailed his agenda for the 2012 re-election campaign year on familiar terms: Asking the wealthy to pay more taxes, vowing greater regulation of Wall Street and using the federal government to do more to help the working and middle classes. Among his proposals: a 30 percent minimum tax on millionaires, a minimum tax on companies that ship jobs

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thouse, saying he wants to be close because he expects to work long hours. He will receive up to $10,000 in moving expenses and must obtain three written quotes, accepting the lowest, the council decided. Lawton said he will familiarize himself with county operations and the budget before he starts but stressed that Interim Manager Tom Pribula will be in charge until then. He praised Pribula’s “admirable” work on 2012 budget amendments and home rule transition issues. Lawton will fly back to California this afternoon but requested a private meeting with senior managers and union leaders this morning to introduce himself. “I did not want to leave town before meeting and greeting those folks,” he said. Lawton did not request a contract guaranteeing his employment for a set period of time or a severance package if he is asked to leave early. “I regard myself as an at-will employee of the council, and I will serve at their pleasure. I hope it’s a

overseas coupled with tax cuts for those that keep factory jobs at home, and a $200 billion, six-year plan to build roads, bridges and railways with money saved from bringing U.S. troops home from Afghanistan and Iraq. Obama opened his speech declaring victory in bringing U.S. troops home from Iraq, eliminating Osama bin Laden, and beginning to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. That enables the country, he said, to “think about the America within our reach.” Republicans countered with a similar vision of a more prosperous America where everyone shares the bounty. But they offered a far different agenda, and castigated Obama for policies they said have made things worse. “As Republicans our first concern is for those waiting tonight to begin or resume the climb up life’s ladder,” said Gov. Mitch Daniels of Indiana, giving the offi-

long, long time,” Lawton said, noting that he would like to work as county manager for years until he is ready to retire. The council agreed to complete a goal evaluation six months after Lawton’s hiring and an annual performance review. Performance goals are necessary so it’s clear what council expects from the manager, Lawton said. Luzerne County reminds Lawton of parts of New York where he was raised and has worked, he said, noting that he doesn’t have any friends or relatives here. The county appears to have a “very diverse and robust economy” with a mix of manufacturing, public institutions, medical facilities and universities, he said. It’s also close to New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., he said. “There’s a vibrancy in this county,” he said. “I think this is a fantastic part of the world to be in.” Lawton said he will visit county offices to meet employees and discuss their work soon after he is on the job. Keeping the public informed is also a priority, he said. “The public needs to be satisfied that their voice has been heard, that they’re being represented and that we’re doing the right thing for

cial Republican response. “We do not accept that ours will ever be a nation of haves and have nots. We must always be a nation of haves and soon to haves.” He said that Obama hurt the economy with over-regulation of business, a refusal to allow domestic energy production, and proposals to raise taxes on the rich that amount to dividing the country. Obama insisted that his agenda is what’s needed to put the country back on track. “Millions of Americans who work hard and play by the rules every day deserve a government and a financial system that does the same,” he said. Obama also vowed ever more oversight of Wall Street, saying he’d directed Attorney General Eric Holder to create a Financial Crimes Unit to investigate and prosecute large-scale financial fraud. He boasted that manufacturing — for a century the stepping stone of upward

the right reasons,” he said. He said he doesn’t want to dwell on the county’s past controversies, including the federal corruption probe, saying his focus will be the county’s future. He said he wants to reaffirm the voters who supported home rule and convince home rule critics that it’s a sound way to organize and run government. The manager hires employees in departments not controlled by the court, controller or district attorney and oversees day-to-day operations. He also will approve purchases under $25,000, keep council informed about the county’s financial condition and operations and present an annual “state of the county” report. Lawton said he regrets criticism council members received over his loss of a property in California. He said he deeded his Calaveras County property back to the mortgage holder in lieu of foreclosure because he was unable to sell it in a short-sale when he obtained a new job two hours away. Lawton said the market decline reduced the property’s value from $280,000 to $130,000, and he took a personal financial hit on the transaction. “I was not one of these guys who bought a house and then refi-

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mobility — is adding jobs again for the first time in more than a decade. To help more, he proposed tilting the tax code to push companies to open factories here rather than overseas. To help the working class, he proposed: • Partnerships with community colleges and businesses to train and place 2 million workers; • Overhauling the unemployment compensation program that provides checks to laid-off workers, linking the aid to training; • Getting all states to require students to stay in school until they graduate or reach 18, as 20 states do now. To improve the country’s energy picture, he lauded the fact that the United States in 2009 became the world’s top producer of natural gas. He said his administration will prepare “common sense” new rules to en-

sure safe drilling of shale natural gas on public lands, drilling he said will create 600,000 new jobs by the end of the decade. He said he’ll also require disclosure of the chemicals used in “fracking” operations on public lands. Fracking is the use of water and chemicals under high pressure to extract oil from shale. In the Republican response, Daniels rejected the criticism of his party as obstructionist. “It’s not fair and it’s not true for the president to attack Republicans in Congress as obstacles on these questions,” he said. “They and they alone have passed bills to reduce borrowing, reform entitlements and encourage new job creation, only to be shot down nearly time and again by the president and his Democrat Senate allies.” Daniels lamented criticism of the wealthy as not paying their “fair share,” calling it needlessly divisive.

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writer, 1994-1995; Albany County, N.Y., deputy commissioner of general services, 1997-1998; Marinette County, Wisconsin, county administrator, 1998-1999; New York State Senate, associate analyst, 2000-2003; Schenectady County, N.Y., clerk of county legislature, 2003-2005; Solano County, Calif., deputy county administrator, 2005-2008; Calaveras County, Calif., county administrative officer, 2008-2009; Solano County, principal management analyst, 2010 to present. Voter registration: non-partisan

nanced and then put $100,000 in his pocket and then walked away,” Lawton said. Council members praised Lawton and also applauded Pribula. “His people skills are superior,” Kelleher said of Lawton. Brominski said Lawton knows government but is willing to listen to input from others. “I got the feeling that he’s a soft, cuddly guy on the outside, but he’s a businessman too. I could see him making tough decisions,” Brominski said. Brominski was pleased when Lawton ordered scrambled eggs, home fries, whole wheat toast and

scrapple when they recently shared breakfast. “I knew he was my type of guy,” he said. Morelli said Lawton will help execute efficiencies, which means he may be unpopular with some. “I have all the confidence in the world that he’s going to do a great job,” Morelli said. Haas said Lawton is a “visionary” who has been trained to run the county with “professionalism.” He described Lawton as “upbeat.” “I think he’s going to do a good job. He knows the mission,” Haas said. Williams was impressed with

Lawton’s communication skills and presence. “He has a sense of realism about him that was refreshing,” Williams said. McGinley said Lawton should provide a “fresh perspective.” “Hopefully, he has some positive, creative ideas to help us get through our troubles and get us on the right path for future growth and betterment,” he said. Home rule charter drafter Jim Haggerty, who had helped interview manager applicants, praised the council for selecting Lawton. He said Lawton went through a rigorous selection process and “has been vetted like no other employee in Luzerne County history.” “Today, with the appointment of our county manager, we’ve come to fruition to a large part of the vision of the county charter, that the county would be managed by not political people but professionals – government professionals,” Haggerty said. Former Wilkes-Barre administrator J.J. Murphy, who was among 10 of the 72 manager applicants who were interviewed, asked people to support Lawton. “I think we all need to get behind this county manager and the form of government that we have to make a positive change,” he said.

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Coach’s surprise resignation leaves questions unanswered as game with King’s lingers. By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

Entering one of the biggest games of the season, the Misericordia women’s basketball team will take to the court tonight without Tom Griffith. The Cougars head coach resigned Tuesday for personal reasons, according to the university. Athletic director Dave Martin will lead Griffith the squad against local rival King’s at 6 p.m. today at Scandlon Gymnasium. The men’s game will follow at 8 p.m. Martin will serve as interim coach for the rest of the season. “He did resign. It was a personal decision,” Martin said. “We certainly respect that decision and respect that privacy.” Griffith could not be reached See COUGARS, Page 5B

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Dallas holding sunrise session for job opening By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

The Dallas School Board will meet this morning, where it could decide to retain Ted Jackson as the head football coach or keep the position open. Dallas superintendent Frank Galicki said those are the only two choices Jackson the board will mull over when it meets at 7 a.m. today in the board meeting room of the administration building. Galicki said if the board votes

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Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer and former Penn State running back Franco Harris, left, visits with a friend after attending a viewing for Joe Paterno at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on Tuesday in State College.

Past, present Lions pay their respects By JOE JULIANO The Philadelphia Inquirer

STATE COLLEGE — It was a day when the Penn State football family didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Hundreds of men who played for Joe Paterno, those in their 20s and those in their 60s, some several pounds heavier than they were during their playing days and others who looked like they could dash out of the Beaver Stadium tunnel tomorrow, turned out Tuesday at Pasquerilla Spiritual Center to pay their respects to their legendary coach. In between the sadness and the tears, there were smiles and laughter over the good times, the funny stories about their coach, the way he would yell and scream at practice or get down and do push-ups or show a young lineman how See PATERNO, Page 6B

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R E M E M B E R I N G J O E PAT E R N O Today at 5:30 p.m., a candelight vigil will be held at the Nittany Lion statue in front of the Administration Building at Penn State Hazleton. Attendees are asked to wear white to create a “white out.”

Today at 8 p.m., an open memorial vigil is scheduled for the Student Commons Building at Penn State Wilkes-Barre Thursday at 2 p.m., the memorial service being held at the Bryce Jordan Center will

be broadcast at the Bierly Auditorium, S101, in the Science Center at PSU Wilkes-Barre. Thursday at 2 p.m., the memorial service being held at the Bryce Jordan Center will be broadcast by the Big Ten Network.

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Yanks catcher Posada calls it quits It’s someday in Detroit; By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

their Prince has come

NEW YORK — Jorge Posada was watching television when he saw speculation on which teams were interested in signing him as a free agent. “They put my face on different uniforms,” he said. “And it didn’t look good.” He began a Yankee and ended as a Yankee, spending his entire career in pinstripes. Flanked by his wife and children, AP PHOTO withfiveWorldSeriestrophiessitting on a table to his right, the five-time New York Yankees’ Jorge Posada watches a video about his

DETROIT — Free agent first baseman Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers agreed Tuesday on a nineyear, $214 million contract that fills the AL Central champions’ need for a power hitter, a person familiar with the deal said. CBS first reported the agreement. The person told The Associated Press that the

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career during a news conference at Yankee Stadium in New York on Tuesday. Posada announced his retirement Tuesday.

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Name all of it after Paterno

THEY HAVE THE blueprint already. Within the words of the board of trustees and the president of the school that fired him, within the mixed and tortured emotions of students and alumni who saw in Joe Paterno the human embodiment of all that made their school special — in his own words even — this one is an easy call. "We grieve for the loss of Joe Paterno, a great man who made us a greater university," read the statement released by Penn State president Rodney Erickson on Sunday night. "His dedication to ensuring his players were successful both on the field and in life is legendary and his commitment to education is unmatched in college football. His life, work and generosity will be remembered always." "They ask me what I’d like written about me when I’m gone," says the plaque behind Paterno’s statue. "I hope they write I made Penn State a better place, not just that I was a good football coach." The school has announced that it intends to honor Paterno, but it risks scraping further at the open wound of emotions surrounding the late coach if that action is seen as too little or superficial by those still angered at the coach’s Nov. 9 dismissal in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexabuse scandal. So what to do? Rename the football stadium after him? By his own words, that would minimalize him, no? Name a library after him? They’ve already done that. Again, this is easy. University Park should become Paterno Park. Because really, that’s what it is. What’s in a name? Consider that when he took over as football coach in 1966, Penn State’s endowment was really nonexistent. By 2007, largely because of his own fundraising efforts, it was $1.67 billion and now is about $2 billion. Consider that University Park — er, Paterno Park — has almost doubled in size since he became the football coach, that this land-grant university now includes a law school, and medical school and a top-notch meteorology school and, and, and ... And consider amid all this, that modest home he lived in and the relatively little salary he required all these years, and that he walked the grounds like one of its educators, which he truly saw himself as, as did many, many others. Consider the only reason "We are Penn State" makes so much sense to students and alumni is because of this one man. He did so, so much for this place, gave his life to it really. Does it all get scrubbed away because he did so, so, little when it came to Sandusky? I’m no JoePa apologist, never attended the school. And, yeah, he should See NAME, Page 5B

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L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS BOYS BASKETBALL Williamsport at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL 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, JAN. 26 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, JAN. 27 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.

SATURDAY, JAN. 28 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, 1 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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GOLF

4 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Abu Dhabi Championship, first round, at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

NBA 7 p.m. CSN, YES — New Jersey at Philadelphia MSG — New York at Cleveland

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. BTN — Penn State at Ohio State 7 p.m. ESPN — Villanova at Louisville 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Missouri at Oklahoma St. 8 p.m. PLUS — Notre Dame at Seton Hall WLYN — Misericordia at King’s 8:30 p.m. BTN — Minnesota at Michigan State 9 p.m. ESPN — Duke at Maryland

NHL 7:30 p.m. NBCSP — Detroit at Montreal 8 p.m. ROOT — Pittsburgh at St. Louis

TENNIS 9:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, women’s semifinals, at Melbourne, Australia 3:30 a.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, men’s semifinal, at Melbourne, Australia

T R A N S A C T I O N S

American Hockey League NORFOLK ADMIRALS — Signed C Michael Pelech to a professional tryout contract. ECHL ECHL — Suspended Cincinnati LW Mike Liambas one game and Chicago LW Devin DiDiomete three games and fined them undisclosed amounts, and fined Utah LW Blair Yaworski and the Chicago and Cincinnati organizations undisclosed amounts for their actions in recent games.

SOCCER Major League Soccer CHIVAS USA — Acquired D John Alexander Valencia and M Marvin Iraheta.

COLLEGE BIG EAST CONFERENCE — Announced Navy will become a football member for the 2015 season. CINCINNATI — Signed football coach Butch Jones to a three-year contract extension through the 2017 season. EAST CAROLINA — Suspended baseball coach Billy Godwin two weeks, effective Feb. 1, for an NCAA violation regarding improper housing benefits for volunteer coaches, OHIO — Named Jesse Williams defensive line coach. RANDOLPH — Named Chris Mitchell director of riding.

H O C K E Y National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 47 31 12 4 66 132 96 Philadelphia ................ 48 29 14 5 63 162 142 Pittsburgh .................... 49 28 17 4 60 152 127 New Jersey ................. 48 26 19 3 55 129 136 N.Y. Islanders.............. 48 19 22 7 45 115 143 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 47 31 14 2 64 171 102 Ottawa .......................... 51 27 18 6 60 155 157 Toronto ........................ 49 25 19 5 55 151 147 Montreal....................... 48 18 21 9 45 123 132 Buffalo.......................... 49 20 24 5 45 119 149 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington ................. 48 26 19 3 55 136 137 Florida .......................... 48 22 15 11 55 122 136 Winnipeg...................... 50 22 22 6 50 124 143 Tampa Bay................... 48 21 23 4 46 136 165 Carolina ....................... 51 18 24 9 45 130 159 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit .......................... 49 33 15 1 67 158 110 St. Louis....................... 49 29 13 7 65 124 102 Chicago........................ 49 29 14 6 64 161 141 Nashville ...................... 49 29 16 4 62 137 126 Columbus .................... 49 13 30 6 32 115 163 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 48 29 15 4 62 155 120 Colorado ...................... 50 26 22 2 54 129 141 Minnesota.................... 48 23 18 7 53 112 124 Calgary ........................ 49 23 20 6 52 120 136 Edmonton .................... 48 18 26 4 40 120 139 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 46 26 14 6 58 130 110 Los Angeles ................ 50 24 16 10 58 111 111 Dallas ........................... 47 24 21 2 50 125 136 Phoenix........................ 49 21 20 8 50 127 132 Anaheim ...................... 47 18 22 7 43 124 143 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Monday's Games Edmonton 2, San Jose 1, SO Toronto 3, N.Y. Islanders 0 Carolina 2, Winnipeg 1 Detroit 3, St. Louis 1 Nashville 4, Columbus 1 Los Angeles 4, Ottawa 1 Tuesday's Games Buffalo 2, New Jersey 1, SO Philadelphia 3, Florida 2, SO Pittsburgh 3, St. Louis 2, SO Toronto 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, OT N.Y. Rangers 3, Winnipeg 0 Washington 5, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 4, Columbus 2 Nashville at Chicago, late Anaheim at Dallas, late Minnesota at Colorado, late San Jose at Calgary, late Ottawa at Phoenix, late Edmonton at Vancouver, late Today's Games Detroit at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Thursday's Games No games scheduled

American Hockey League 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 48 115 122 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 Penguins.............. 42 25 12 1 4 55 135 120 Hershey ................. 42 24 11 4 3 55 159 127 Norfolk ................... 43 25 15 1 2 53 153 126 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................ 44 25 15 2 2 54 127 117 Milwaukee ............. 40 22 16 1 1 46 118 107 Chicago ................. 41 21 16 1 3 46 118 112 Peoria .................... 43 21 19 2 1 45 128 126 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 ................ 41 18 18 1 4 41 100 124 Lake Erie ............... 43 19 21 2 1 41 102 118 Grand Rapids........ 40 16 16 4 4 40 125 130 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. Tuesday's Games Peoria 6, Milwaukee 3 Lake Erie 4, Hamilton 1 Charlotte 4, Norfolk 2 Chicago at Abbotsford, late Today's Games Rochester at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Adirondack at Manchester, 7 p.m. St. John’s at Bridgeport, 7 p.m. Springfield at Worcester, 7 p.m. Providence at Penguins, 7:05 p.m. Chicago at Abbotsford, 10 p.m. Thursday's Games Rockford at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Toronto at Lake Erie, 7 p.m.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association SACRAMENTO KINGS — Recalled F Tyler Honeycutt from Reno (NBADL). WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Fired coach Flip Saunders. Promoted assistant coach Randy Wittman to head coach.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CAROLINA HURRICANES — Reassigned F Zac Dalpe to Charlotte (AHL). CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Recalled F Brandon Pirri from Rockford (AHL). Placed F Jonathan Toews on injured reserve. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Assigned LW Tomas Kubalik to Springfield (AHL). NEW YORK RANGERS — Recalled G Chad Johnson from Connecticut (AHL) on an emergency basis. ST. LOUIS BLUES — Assigned D Ian Cole to Peoria (AHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled D Evan Oberg and C Mike Angelidis from Norfolk (AHL). WINNIPEG JETS — Recalled F Aaron Gagnon from St. John’s (AHL). Placed F Evander Kane on injured reserve.

B A S K E T B A L L National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia ................... 12 5 .706 Boston ............................ 7 9 .438 New York ....................... 7 10 .412 New Jersey .................... 5 13 .278 Toronto ........................... 4 13 .235 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta ........................... 13 5 .722 Orlando ......................... 12 5 .706 Miami............................. 12 5 .706 Charlotte ....................... 3 15 .167 Washington .................. 2 15 .118 Central Division W L Pct Chicago......................... 16 3 .842 Indiana .......................... 11 5 .688 Milwaukee..................... 6 10 .375 Cleveland...................... 6 10 .375 Detroit ........................... 4 14 .222 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Memphis ........................ 10 6 .625 San Antonio ................... 11 7 .611 Dallas.............................. 11 7 .611 Houston.......................... 10 7 .588 New Orleans .................. 3 14 .176 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City............... 14 3 .824 Denver............................ 12 5 .706 Utah ................................ 10 5 .667 Portland .......................... 10 7 .588 Minnesota ...................... 7 10 .412 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers .................. 9 5 .643 L.A. Lakers..................... 10 8 .556 Phoenix .......................... 6 10 .375 Sacramento ................... 6 12 .333 Golden State .................. 5 11 .313 Monday's Games Philadelphia 103, Washington 83 Boston 87, Orlando 56 Chicago 110, New Jersey 95 Oklahoma City 99, Detroit 79 San Antonio 104, New Orleans 102

GB — 41⁄2 5 71⁄2 8 GB — 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 10 101⁄2 GB — 31⁄2 81⁄2 81⁄2 111⁄2 GB — — — 1 ⁄2 71⁄2 GB — 2 3 4 7 GB — 1 4 5 5

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

CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NBA board, the Pistons - Heat circle is for Miami guard Dwyane Wade (doubtful) and Detroit guard Ben Gordon (questionable); the Clippers - Lakers circle is for Los Angeles guard Chris Paul (questionable). NFL Favorite

BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended freeagent minor league RHP Michael Hart 50 games for a second violation for a drug of abuse and freeagent minor league RHP Steven Shell 50 games after testing positive for metabolites of Stanozolol. American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with INF Wilson Betemit on a two-year contract. NEW YORK YANKEES — Announced the retirement of C Jorge Posada. OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Agreed to terms with RHP Bartolo Colon on a one-year contract. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Agreed to terms with 1B Carlos Pena on a one-year contract. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Agreed to terms with RHP Brandon Morrow on a three-year contract. National League HOUSTON ASTROS — Designated INF Angel Sanchez for assignment. American Association ST. PAUL SAINTS — Signed RHP Alberto Rolon. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Released RHP Emiliano Fruto. Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Signed LHP Dustin Birosak.

Points

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4.5

Dayton

ILLINOIS ST

1.5

Missouri St

VIRGINIA TECH

2.5

Southern Miss

Super Bowl XLVI Patriots

Giants

NBA Favorite

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Underdog

Bobcats

Knicks

CAVALIERS

76ERS

10.5

Nets

Heat

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PISTONS

BULLS

7.5

Pacers

THUNDER

13.5

Hornets

ROCKETS

4.5

SPURS

4.5

MAVERICKS JAZZ Nuggets

Byu

XAVIER

February 5

George Wash

E CAROLINA

Saint Louis

Old Dominion

2.5

NC-WILMINGTON

RUTGERS

DePaul

WRIGHT ST

Illinois-Chi

MARSHALL

Uab

DETROIT

Loyola-Chicago

MIAMI-OHIO

BOWLING GREEN

Toledo

8.5

C Michigan W Michigan

OHIO U

11.5

KENT ST

21.5

No Illinois

Northern Iowa

1.5

INDIANA ST

Bucks

TCU

3.5

Air Force

Hawks

Temple

1.5

Missouri

TULSA

2.5

T’Wolves

10.5

Raptors

KINGS

WARRIORS

Blazers

LAKERS

[4]

Clippers

SETON HALL MISSISSIPPI ST Creighton

CHARLOTTE OKLAHOMA ST

C Florida Notre Dame

Lsu

5.5

DRAKE Evansville

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WICHITA ST

15.5

MEMPHIS

13.5

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Smu

S CAROLINA

UL-LAFAYETTE

5.5

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Favorite

MICHIGAN ST

10.5

Minnesota

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Penn St

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6.5

Delaware

TULANE Alabama

Kansas St Duke

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George Mason

HOFSTRA

ARKANSAS

Auburn

Virginia Comm

TOWSON

Unlv

BOISE ST

PITTSBURGH

8.5

Providence

LOUISVILLE

W Virginia

7.5

DREXEL

NEW MEXICO

Villanova ST. JOHN’S Georgia St

RICHMOND

12.5

Fordham

St. Bona

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RHODE ISLAND

Florida St

7.5

WAKE FOREST

12.5

Colorado St

NHL Favorite

Odds

Underdog

Red Wings

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Home Teams in Capital Letters

LEAGUES Girls ASA Softball is forming a new local league with no boundary restrictions. Towns already involved are Dupont, Taylor and Minooka. Looking for girls ages 7-17, teams and/or towns interested in joining a local, minimal travel rec league. For info, call Bob at 881-8744. MEETINGS Crestwood Football Booster Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at King’s Restaurante. Any questions, please call Melanie at 606-4223. Wilkes-Barre Recreation Softball will hold a meeting this Thursday at the DPW Garage at 6:30 p.m. All men’s and co-ed teams interested should attend. For more information, call Ron Trimble at 208-4246 or 824-8343. Hanover Area Little League will be hosting its monthly meeting on Feb. 1 at the high school cafeteria at 7:30 p.m. Please do not park in the circle. Everyone is invited to attend. The Wyoming Valley Babe Ruth League will hold its next meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at Frank’s Pizza, 198 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre. The Crestwood Boys Basketball Booster Club will meet Monday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at Cavanaugh’s. The Winter Social is set for Saturday, Feb. 4; Senior Night game on Friday, Feb. 10; End of Season Banquet set for Sunday, March 25. REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS

Houston 107, Minnesota 92 Atlanta 97, Milwaukee 92 Dallas 93, Phoenix 87 Portland 101, Sacramento 89 Memphis 91, Golden State 90 Tuesday's Games New York 111, Charlotte 78 Orlando 102, Indiana 83 Miami 92, Cleveland 85 Toronto at Phoenix, late Memphis at Portland, late Today's Games New York at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Washington, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Miami at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Houston, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Atlanta at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Toronto at Utah, 9 p.m. Denver at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Portland at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Thursday's Games Boston at Orlando, 8 p.m. Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

NCAA MEN Top 25 Fared Tuesday 1. Kentucky (19-1) at Georgia. Next: at LSU, Saturday. 2. Missouri (18-1) did not play. Next: at Oklahoma State, Wednesday. 3. Syracuse (21-1) did not play. Next: vs. West Virginia, Saturday. 4. Ohio State (17-3) did not play. Next: vs. Penn State, Wednesday. 5. Kansas (17-3) did not play. Next: at Iowa State, Saturday. 6. Baylor (17-2) at Oklahoma. Next: vs. Texas, Saturday. 7. North Carolina (16-3) did not play. Next: vs. N.C. State, Thursday. 8. Duke (16-3) did not play. Next: at Maryland, Wednesday. 9. Georgetown (16-3) did not play. Next: at Pittsburgh, Saturday. 10. Michigan State (16-4) did not play. Next: vs. Minnesota, Wednesday. 11. Murray State (20-0) did not play. Next: vs. Eastern Illinois, Saturday. 12. UNLV (18-3) did not play. Next: at Boise State, Wednesday. 13. San Diego State (17-2) at Wyoming. Next: at Colorado State, Saturday. 14. Florida (15-4) did not play. Next: at Mississippi, Thursday. 15. Creighton (18-2) did not play. Next: at Drake, Wednesday. 16. Indiana (16-4) did not play. Next: at No. 25 Wisconsin, Thursday. 17. Marquette (16-4) vs. South Florida. Next: at Villanova, Saturday. 18. Mississippi State (16-4) did not play. Next: vs. LSU, Wednesday. 19. Virginia (15-3) did not play. Next: vs. Boston College, Thursday. 20. Michigan (16-5) beat Purdue 66-64. Next: at No. 4 Ohio State, Sunday. 21. Saint Mary’s (Cal) (19-2) did not play. Next: at Loyola Marymount, Thursday. 22. Kansas State (14-4) did not play. Next: at Texas Tech, Wednesday. 23. Florida State (13-6) did not play. Next: at Wake Forest, Wednesday. 24. UConn (14-5) did not play. Next: vs. Notre Dame, Sunday. 25. Wisconsin (16-5) did not play. Next: vs. No. 16 Indiana, Thursday.

NCAA WOMEN Women's Top 25 Fared Tuesday 1. Baylor (19-0) did not play. Next: at Oklahoma, Thursday. 2. Notre Dame (20-1) did not play. Next: at St. John’s, Saturday. 3. UConn (17-2) did not play. Next: at Syracuse, Wednesday. 4. Stanford (17-1) did not play. Next: vs. California, Saturday. 5. Duke (16-2) did not play. Next: at Clemson, Friday. 6. Kentucky (18-2) did not play. Next: at Auburn, Thursday. 7. Tennessee (14-5) did not play. Next: at Alabama, Thursday. 8. Maryland (18-2) did not play. Next: vs. Virginia Tech, Thursday. 9. Ohio State (19-1) did not play. Next: at Indiana, Thursday. 10. Miami (17-3) did not play. Next: vs. Wake Forest, Thursday. 11. Rutgers (17-3) beat No. 23 DePaul 65-64. Next: at No. 20 Georgetown, Sunday. 12. Green Bay (17-0) did not play. Next: at Butler, Thursday. 13. Purdue (17-3) did not play. Next: at Northwestern, Thursday. 14. Texas A&M (13-4) at Oklahoma State. Next: vs. Iowa State, Sunday. 15. Delaware (16-1) did not play. Next: vs. Hofstra, Thursday. 16. Louisville (16-4) did not play. Next: vs. Villanova, Saturday. 17. Georgia (16-4) did not play. Next: at Vanderbilt, Thursday. 18. Penn State (15-4) did not play. Next: at Michigan, Thursday. 19. Nebraska (16-3) did not play. Next: vs. Iowa, Thursday. 20. Georgetown (16-5) beat West Virginia 64-54. Next: vs. No. 11 Rutgers, Sunday. 21. Texas Tech (14-4) did not play. Next: at Kansas, Wednesday. 22. Gonzaga (17-3) did not play. Next: vs. Loyola Marymount, Thursday. 23. BYU (18-3) did not play. Next: at Seattle, Wednesday. 23. DePaul (14-6) lost to No. 11 Rutgers 65-64. Next: at Seton Hall, Saturday. 25. North Carolina (14-5) did not play. Next: vs. Boston College, Wednesday.

T E N N I S Australian Open Wednesday Results Singles Women Quarterfinals Petra Kvitova (2), Czech Republic, def. Sara Errani, Italy, 6-4, 6-4.

Doubles Men Quarterfinals Max Mirnyi, Belarus, and Daniel Nestor (2), Canada, def. Santiago Gonzalez, Mexico, and Christopher Kas (12), Germany, 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-2. Legends Doubles Round Robin Men Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde, Australia, def. Darren Cahill and Richard Fromberg, Australia, 6-4, 6-2. Wayne Arthurs, Australia, and Thomas Muster, Austria, def. Mansour Bahrami, Iran, and Cedric Pioline, France, 4-6, 6-3, 12-10 tiebreak. Junior Singles Boys Third Round Luke Saville (1), Australia, def. Karim Hossam (16), Egypt, 6-2, 6-2. Kaichi Uchida (4), Japan, def. Laurent Lokoli, France, 6-3, 6-3. Filip Peliwo, Canada, def. Marek Routa, Czech Republic, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. Joshua Ward-Hibbert, Britain, def. Nikola Milojevic (9), Serbia, 6-3, 6-2. Adam Pavlasek (10), Czech Republic, def. Frederico Ferreira Silva (5), Portugal, 6-3, 6-2. Mackenzie McDonald, United States, def. Andrew Harris (6), Australia, 6-2, 6-3. Girls Third Round Taylor Townsend (14), United States, def. Anett Kontaveit (3), Estonia, 6-4, 6-4. Sabina Sharipova (12), Uzbekistan, def. Samantha Crawford, United States, 7-5, 6-1. Risa Ozaki, Japan, def. Elena-Theodora Cadar, Romania, 6-2, 6-2. Krista Hardebeck, United States, def. Anna Schmiedlova (8), Slovakia, 6-1, 6-2.

G O L F World Golf Ranking 1. Luke Donald.................................... 2. Lee Westwood................................ 3. Rory McIlroy.................................... 4. Martin Kaymer................................. 5. Steve Stricker ................................. 6. Webb Simpson ............................... 7. Adam Scott...................................... 8. Charl Schwartzel ............................ 9. Dustin Johnson............................... 10. Jason Day ..................................... 11. Matt Kuchar ................................... 12. Nick Watney .................................. 13. Graeme McDowell ....................... 14. K.J. Choi........................................ 15. Phil Mickelson .............................. 16. Justin Rose ................................... 17. Sergio Garcia................................ 18. Hunter Mahan ............................... 19. Ian Poulter ..................................... 20. Paul Casey.................................... 21. Bubba Watson .............................. 22. Alvaro Quiros................................ 23. Louis Oosthuizen ......................... 24. Kyung-Tae Kim ............................ 25. Tiger Woods ................................. 26. Bill Haas ........................................ 27. Robert Karlsson ........................... 28. Simon Dyson ................................ 29. David Toms................................... 30. Keegan Bradley............................ 31. Bo Van Pelt ................................... 32. Martin Laird ................................... 33. Brandt Snedeker .......................... 34. Sang-Moon Bae............................ 35. Rickie Fowler ................................ 36. John Senden ................................ 37. Jason Dufner ................................ 38. Anders Hansen............................. 39. Thomas Bjorn ............................... 40. Mark Wilson .................................. 41. Zach Johnson ............................... 42. Fredrik Jacobson ......................... 43. Geoff Ogilvy .................................. 44. Francesco Molinari....................... 45. Retief Goosen .............................. 46. Miguel Angel Jimenez ................. 47. Peter Hanson................................ 48. Aaron Baddeley ............................ 49. Y.E. Yang ...................................... 50. Darren Clarke ............................... 51. Ryo Ishikawa................................. 52. Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano ..... 53. Jonathan Byrd ............................... 54. Gary Woodland ............................ 55. Jim Furyk....................................... 56. Ben Crane ..................................... 57. Ernie Els ........................................ 58. Greg Chalmers ............................. 59. Ryan Moore................................... 60. Matteo Manassero........................ 61. Robert Allenby.............................. 62. Rory Sabbatini .............................. 63. Charles Howell III......................... 64. Toru Taniguchi.............................. 65. Alexander Noren .......................... 66. Joost Luiten .................................. 67. Sean O’Hair................................... 68. Johnson Wagner.......................... 69. Kevin Na........................................ 70. Vijay Singh .................................... 71. Hiroyuki Fujita............................... 72. Nicolas Colsaerts ......................... 73. Edoardo Molinari.......................... 74. Chez Reavie ................................. 75. Lucas Glover ................................

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Hanover Area Little League will be holding registration for the 2012 season on Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Hanover Area High School. All children residing in Warrior Run, Sugar Notch & Hanover Twp., excluding Preston & Newtown, ages 4-16 as of April 30, 2012 are eligible to play. Registration costs are $45 per player (ages 4-12) or $75 per family of 2 or more. Cost for Junior/Senior League ages 13-16 is $65 per player. All new players are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate for age verification purposes. Any questions please email hanoverareall@yahoo.com. Maximum Impact Sports Training will be having spring softball travel team tryouts for ages 12, 14 and 16 on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 from 3-5 p.m. Those looking to register must call 822-1134. Mountain Top Area Little League will be holding registrations for both baseball and softball on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Feb. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Feb. 25 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. All registrations will take place at the Crestwood High School. Baseball and softball programs for boys and girls ages 6-16 and participants must turn 6 by April 30. For additional dates, fees or information, call Terry at 823-7949 or visit www.mountaintoparealittleleague.com. Nanticoke Area Little League sign up dates for boys and girls 4-18 yrs old will be Jan. 28 and 29, 11a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nanticoke Ed. Ctr. Gym, Feb. 11 and 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Newport Twp. Firehouse, Feb.25 and 26, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. at Nanticoke Elementry Cafeteria. Children from Nanticoke, Newport Twp., Plmouth Twp. are eligiable and all players must have copy of birth certificate and 3 proofs of residency. More infoformation go to www.nanticokelittleleague.com or call Wade at 570-735-0189 or Dave at 570 262-5970. Cost is $40 for 1, $60 for family, $50 for Jr./Sr. Pittston Township Little League will hold registrations for the upcoming 2012 season on the following dates: Jan. 26, 31, and Feb. 2. Registration will take place at the Pittston Township Municipal Building from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Fee is $50 per player and $75 per family. Little League Divisions include: Little League, Girls Softball, and Junior/Senior Little League. All new players must provide a copy of birth certificate and proof of residency. T-Ball players must be age 5 by May 1. Questions can be directed to Art at 570-635-6996. Plains Little League will be holding registration for players 4 years of age and older at the Plains American Legion. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesday Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m.; Sunday Feb. 12, 1-3 p.m. Interested volunteers/coaches must have their driver’s license/photo ID at registration. Plymouth/West Side Girls Fastpitch Softball will hold signups for girls ages 6-16 on Jan. 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Jan 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Plymouth Borough Building. Cost is $35 for first child and $50 for family. For more information contact Shawn at 570-406-2385. West Side Little League (Luzerne, Courtdale, Pringle, Edwardsville, Larksville) will be holding a registration Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Luzerne Borough Building on Academy Street. Girl’s softball will also be included this year. Three proofs of residency

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are needed. New players must provide a birth certificate copy. Interested managers and coaches should provide a copy of a driver’s license. Fees, ages and fundraising information can be found at www.newwestsidelittleleague.org or by calling Chris at 570-8523900. Wyoming Valley Vipers Travel Softball Organization is looking for a few more girls for its 10 and under team. Pitching is a plus. Contact Doug at 570-240-6893 or Ed at 570-417-1119. Valley Regional Girls Softball League is holding registrations for girls who are between the ages of 5 and 18 as of Jan. 1 who want to play recreational softball. Registrations are underway for the 7U, 10U, 13U and 18U divisions. For registration forms, contact John Podlesney at 570-233-4520 or e-mail jpodlesney@yahoo.com. Returning players should be receiving a registration form via e-mail. Registration fee is $50 for one girl with a discount for a second from the same family. There are no fundraisers. All practices and games are held at the Freedom Park softball complex in Drums. NWBLL registrations will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 at Hollenback Golf Course. This includes baseball, softball and teeners. Children residing in Parsons, Miners Mills, North End and East End are eligible. Must be 4 years old by April 30. Copy of birth certificate of three proofs of residency required. Send any questions to nwbll@ptd.net. The Exeter Lions Little League will hold registrations for the 2012 Little League Season at the Exeter Scout Home and Community Center, Lincoln Street. Registrations will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 from 12-2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5 from 12-2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 11 from 12-2 p.m. Registration is open to children age 4 to 16 who reside within the boundaries of the league, including all of Exeter Borough and the following areas of Exeter Township: Schooley Rd., Searfoss Rd., Della Ln., Rozelle Rd., Oberdorfer Rd., Campground Rd., Mt. Zion Rd. from Kingston Twp line to Swamp Rd. and Rt. 92 from Exeter line to Oberdorfer Rd. Registration frr for T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Minor League and Major League Baseball/Softball is $50 for one child, $70 for two children and $90 for families of three or more. Junior League and Senior League Baseball/Softball registration fee is $100 per player. Any questions contact Jaime Hizynski at www.exeterlionslittleleague.org. The Wyoming Valley Babe Ruth League will hold signups on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Frank’s Pizza, 198 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre. Players and teams ages 13-15 and 16-18 from throughout the Wyoming Valley are welcome. Season runs from late May to Oct. Cost is $85 per player or $150 per family. Individual teams pay only registration and insurance fees under the Babe Ruth Charter and provide for their expenses. For more information, contact the SWB Teener League at 793-6430. Wyoming Valley Chapter of ASA Umpires will hold its first registration meeting at Konefal’s Restaurant from 6:30-7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30. Fee is $70. Any new umpires wishing to join chapter should register at this meeting. Wilkes-Barre Heights Baseball is holding signups for the 2012 season for children ages 4-12 living in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District and surrounding areas. Sign-ups will be Jan. 28 and 29, Feb. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 from 2-4 p.m. at the Stanton Lanes bowling alley. Please bring a copy of birth certificate and contact information. Cost is $30 for one child, $60 for two children and $15 for any sibling after two. For questions, please call Gerrie at 235-6060 or Mandy at 817-4638. UPCOMING EVENTS Crestwood Comets Football Banquet will be held Sunday, Jan. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at Best Western Genetti Hotel and Conference Center at 77 East Market St. in Wilkes-Barre in the Empress Embassy Ballroom. Misericordia Baseball will host a hot stove session Friday, Feb. 24 from 7-9 p.m. Hitting and pitching presentations followed by Q&A and open discussion. Light refreshments provided. All are welcome; RSVP by 2/22 to abennett@misericordia.edu. The Lady Patriot Basketball Booster Club is having a Parent & Friends Night Out at the Red Mill on Friday, Jan. 27 from 6-8 p.m. The team coaches will be the guest bartenders. There will be chances to win gift baskets, a 50/50 raffle, and tickets will be sold to win a 32-inch flat screen. Tickets for the TV are $5 each or 3 for $10. Hanover Area Quarterback Club will be hosting their end of year banquet on Sunday, Jan. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. Reservations must be made by Jan. 27. For more information, please call Sharon at 510-9190.

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Records fall as WVW, Royals split Special run during one who is definitely a go-getter and a worker, it’s easy to coach.” The Spartans boys’ team recorded first in all 12 events. Aiden Greenwald (200 free, 500 free), Ed Zawatski (50 free, 100 free), and Thomas Missal (200 IM, 100 fly) each contributed with two individual first-place finishes. Wyoming Valley West’s Ibrahim Ismail followed Vest with a second-place showing in diving. “I attribute his success to Collin’s work ethic,” said Jacobs. “They do very well. They’d do fantastic whether Collin was there or not. But they all push each other to get more complicated dives.”

By JAY MONAHAN For The Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE – It is difficult to gauge how good Collin Vest really is. Performing degrees of difficulty much more advanced than Wyoming Valley Conference competition, Vest continued his streak of shattering records on the local level Tuesday, setting the Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center pool’s top score. The junior Wyoming Valley West diver scored a 307.65 en route to the Spartans boys’ 140-45 victory over Holy Redeemer in high school swimming. “Well, first of all you have to realize, when you’re doing the degree of difficulty he’s doing, you tend have that big fish in a little pond philosophy,” Valley West diving coach Rob Jacobs said. “He doesn’t share that philosophy. “We’re just constantly testing him and driving him to make sure his technique is getting better.” On the girls’ side, the Royals held off a resilient Wyoming Valley West team in several key races to secure a 109-76 win to remain undefeated in the WVC Southern Division. Rachel Finnegan set a school record in the 500 free with a time of 5:35.9. She broke the time of former Penn State swimmer Lauren Barnes. Finnegan also claimed wins in the 200 free and two relays. “I thought Rachel had a great 500,” Holy Redeemer girls coach Mara Pawlenok said. “She brought her time down significantly, and it’s always impressive whenever you can set a school record.” Showcasing its tremendous depth, Holy Redeemer swept the girls relays. Melissa Cruz, Lucy Reilly, Julianne Mahle and Rachel Finnegan eeked out a win by less than three-tenths of

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Holy Redeemer 109, Wyoming Valley West 76

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Mike Pahler of Holy Redeemer competes in the diving competition during a meet with Wyoming Valley West on Tuesday.

a second in the 400 free relay. The relay events look to be the Royals’ strong suit heading into the toughest part of its conference season and districts. “At the end of the season, our fastest kids will be swimming the relays in districts,” said Pawlenok, whose team still must face Dallas and Hazleton Area. “We’re just pushing through until the end of the season. If they’re swimming fast at the end of the year, they’re only going to get faster for districts.” Julianne Mahle finished first in the 200 IM and 100 back. Bethany Chmil touched the wall

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. HR, (Julianne Mahle, Alexa Kalafut, Bethany Chmil, Elizabeth Finnegan), 1:58.38; 2. WVW; 3. HR; 200 FREE – 1. HR, Rachel Finnegan, 2:03.91; 2. HR, Lucy Reilly; 3. WVW, Desiree Holena; 200 IM – 1. HR, J. Mahle, 2:21; 2. HR, B. Chmil; 3. WVW, Bethany Gaylits; 50 FREE – 1. WVW, Kayleigh Fishe, 25.64; 2. HR, Melissa Cruz; 3. WVW, Lindsay Chapman; DIVING – 1. WVW, Karina Zabresky, 233.1; 2. HR, Olivia Vitali; 3. HR, Kelsey Williams; 100 FLY – 1. WVW, Morgan Hanadel, 1:01.46; 2. HR, Kalafut; 3. WVW, Andrea Pavlick; 100 FREE – 1. WVW, Fishe, 57.36; 2. HR, M. Cruz; 3. WVW, Lydia Ellsworth; 500 FREE – 1. HR, R. Finnegan, 5:35.9; 2. WVW, D. Holena; 3. HR, Kellan Katra; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. HR, (M. Cruz, R. Finnegan, B. Chmil, E. Finnegan), 1:46.53; 2. WVW; 3. HR; 100 BACK – 1. HR, J. Mahle, 1:03.21; 2. WVW, M. Hanadel; 3. WVW, L. Chatman; 100 BREAST – 1. HR, B. Chmil, 1:14.99; 2. HR, Mallory Kusakavitch; 3. WVW, B. Gaylits; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. HR, (M. Cruz, L. Reilly, J. Mahle, R. Finnegan), 3:56.03; 2. WVW; 3. HR

first in the 100 breast, and placed second in the 200 IM. BOYS “Julianne and Bethany looked Wyoming Valley West 140, good,” Pawlenok said. “It was a Holy Redeemer 45 nice effort by them today.” 200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. WVW, (Alex Himlin, Paine Fleisher, Thomas Missal, Cory Himlin), Wyoming Valley West’s girls’ 1:46.25; 2. HR; 3. WVW; 200 FREE – 1. WVW, Aiden Greenwald, 1:55.91; 2. HR, George Evans; team also received a record3. WVW, Jeffrey Walters; 200 IM – 1. WVW, setting day from diver Karina Missal, 2:12.55; 2. WVW, Fleisher; 3. HR, Cody Zabresky. She scored a personal- Smith; 50 FREE – 1. WVW, Ed Zawatski, 21.96; 2. WVW, C. Himlin; 3. HR, Mike Dubinski; DIVING – best 233.1 to take first over Holy 1. WVW, Collin Vest, 307.65; 2. WVW, Ibrahim Ismail; 3. HR, Mike Pahler; 100 FLY – 1. WVW, Redeemer’s Alex Kalafut. Missal, 56.62; 2. WVW, Michael Yeninas; 3. HR, “When she came on as a fresh- Terry Vrabec; 100 FREE – 1. WVW, Zawatski, 49.02; 2. HR, A. Himlin; 3. HR, Dubinski; 500 man, it was very difficult beFREE – 1. WVW, Ai. Greenwald, 5:19.25; 2. cause she was a karate student,” WVW, Rob Jacobs; 3. WVW, Andrew Greenwald; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. WVW, (Fleisher, John Jacobs said. “She had to learn Plucenik, C. Himlin, Zawatski), 1:36.01; 2. WVW; 3. WVW; 100 BACK – 1. WVW, A. Himlin, 59.57; 2. how to dive. She’s had to really HR, C. Smith; 3. WVW, C. Himlin; 100 BREAST – hike to get to some of these 1. WVW, Fleisher, 1:06.32; 2. HR, Vrabec; 3. WVW, Plucenik; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. WVW, (T. things. She has a strong work Missal, A. Himlin, Jacobs, Zawatski), 3:36.52; 2. ethic. Whenever you get someWVW; 3. HR

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Dallas dominant in victory over Lehman The Times Leader staff

DALLAS TWP. – Owen Kiluk won the 100 back for Dallas in a 118-39 win over Lake-Lehman. Jake Chielli took first in the 50 free and 500 free. Matthew Edkins took first in diving for the Black Knights’ lone win. Connor Daly broke a school record in the 200 IM with a time of 2:25.89.

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. DAL, (Patrick Gelso, Reed Luksic, Matthew Fasulka, Owen Kiluk), 2:01.42; 2. LL; 200 FREE – 1. DAL, M. Fasulka, 2:01.89; 2. DAL, Gelso; 3. LL, Paul Chrzanowski; 200 IM – 1. DAL, Jack Fasulka, 2:10.26; 2. DAL, Marcus Wagner; 3. LL, Connor Daly; 50 FREE – 1. DAL, Jake Chielli, 22.72; 2. DAL, Patrick Madaya; 3. LL, Christopher Edkins; DIVING – 1. LL, Matthew Edkins, 249.75; 2. DAL, Madaya; 3. LL, Dustin Zeiler; 100 FLY – 1. DAL, Brian Stepniak, 1:01.14; 2. DAL, Luksic; 3. DAL, Gelso; 100 FREE – 1. DAL, Jack Matusiak, 53.65; 2. DAL, M. Fasulka; 3. LL, Chrzanowski; 500 FREE – 1. DAL, J. Chielli, 5:46.47; 2. DAL, Luksic;200 FREE RELAY – 1. DAL, (J. Chielli, Stepniak, J. Matusiak, Wagner), 1:34.71; 2. LL; 100 BACK – 1. DAL, Kiluk, 1:16.19; 2. DAL, Ayman Paris-Hasan; 3. LL, M. Edkins; 100 BREAST – 1. DAL, Wagner, 1:09.84; 2. LL, Daly; 3. DAL, Stepniak; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. DAL, (Luksic, J. Chielli, Gelso, Wagner), 3:44.78; 2. DAL; 3. LL

Tunkhannock 90, Scranton 90

Despite Ben Spencer’s firstplace finishes in the 200 IM (2:05.97) and the 100 back (56.97), Tunkhannock and Scranton finished in a tie. Ryan Fowler also had two wins for Tunkhannock, placing first in the 50 free (24.11) and the 100 fly (1:00.26). For Scranton, Sean Yuschovitz won the 200 free in a time of 1:57.11 and the 500 free in 5:21.78.

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. TUN, (Ben Spencer, Stephen Sehne, Ryan Fowler, James Proulx) 1:50.16; 2. SCR; 3. TUN; 200 FREE – 1. SCR, Sean Yuschovitz 1:57.11; 2. SCR, Adam Grier; 3. TUN, Proulx; 200 IM – 1. TUN, Spencer 2:05.97; 2. TUN, Moffitt; 3. SCR, Alex Hoban; 50 FREE – 1. TUN, Fowler 24.11; 2. SCR, Andy Hoban; 3. SCR, JD Myers; DIVING – 1. SCR, Scott Rafaiani 122.05; 2. TUN, S. Sehne; 100 FLY – 1. TUN, Fowler 1:00.26; 2. SCR, John Domerick; 3. SCR, Aaron Grier; 100 FREE – 1. TUN, Proulx 54.08; 2. SCR, Tony Mandile; 3. SCR, Al. Hoban; 500 FREE – 1. SCR, Yuschovitz 5:21.78; 2. TUN, Justin Hill; 3. SCR, Colby Jimcosky; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. TUN, (S. Sehne, Spencer, Proulx, Fowler) 1:36.21; 2. SCR; 3. SCR; 100 BACK – 1. TUN, Spencer 56.97; 2. TUN, Jason Cinden; 3. SCR, An. Hoban; 100 BREAST – 1. TUN, Moffitt 1:07.53; 2. SCR, Myers; 3. SCR, Domerick; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. SCR, (Mandile, Grier, Hoban, Yuschovitz) 3:39.16; 2. TUN; 3. SCR.

Hazleton Area 125, Hanover Area 44

Ryan Paisley and Tyler Farley each captured two first-place finishes to lead the Hazleton

Area boys swim team to a victory over Hanover Area. Paisley (200 IM, 500 free) finished with times of 2:08.85 and 5:06.24, respectively while Farley (100 fly, 100 back) had times of 1:04.33 and 1:01.14, respectively. For Hanover Area, Carl Daubert picked up second place in the 50 free and the 100 free.

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. HAZ, (Stephen Genetti, Kyle Steiner, Tyler Farley, Mitch Sefchick) 2:00.15; 2. HAZ; 3. HAN; 200 FREE – 1. HAZ, Troy Valkusky 1:54.95; 2. HAZ, Genetti; 3. HAN, Adam Zapotok; 200 IM – 1. HAZ, Ryan Paisley 2:08.85; 2. HAZ, Steiner; 3. HAN, David Williams; 50 FREE – 1. HAZ, Dakota Jespersen 26.38; 2. HAN, Carl Daubert; 3. HAZ, Tyler Palma; DIVING – 1. HAZ, Edward Kovac 208.45; 100 FLY – 1. HAZ, Farley 1:04.33; 2. HAN, Jayce Temperine; 3. HAZ, Genetti; 100 FREE – 1. HAZ, Dan Cunningham 55.39; 2. HAN, Daubert; 3. HAZ, Palma; 500 FREE – 1. HAZ, Paisley 5:06.24; 2. HAZ, Jespersen; 3. HAN, Zapotok; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. HAZ, (Genetti, Valkusky, Cunningham, Paisley) 1:56.65; 2. HAZ; 3. HAN; 100 BACK – 1. HAZ, Fairley 1:01.14; 2. HAZ, Steiner; 3. HAN, Matthew Izen; 100 BREAST – 1. HAZ, Cunningham 1:13.91; 2. HAN, Williams; 3. HAZ, Sefchick; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. HAZ, (Fairley, Valkusky, Palma, O’Donnell) 3:52.05; 2. HAN; 3. HAZ.

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Dallas’ Jack Matusiak completes the breaststroke in the boys 200 individual medley against Lake-Lehman on Tuesday.

of 1:05.93. For the Hawkeyes, Kayla Keating took first in the 50 free Elk Lake 77, West Scranton 38 (26.47) while Ashlynn Heller Cody Mowry won the 200 free captured first in diving with a (2:13.57) and the 100 back score of 195.95. (1:05.59) to lead Elk Lake to a 200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. HAZ, (Becca Yannes, Katelynn Pleban, Shaina Grego, Doni win against West Scranton. Matrone) 2:02.68; 2. HAZ; 3. HAN; 200 FREE – 1. For West Scranton, Jerry HAZ, Alex Podlesney 2:14.34; 2. HAZ, Abby Goffa; 3. HAZ, Pleban; 200 IM – 1. HAZ, Hailey Kendall Palauskas placed first in the 50 2:35.35; 2. HAZ, Rachel Dzuranin; 3. HAZ, Ayla free with a time of 25.41 and the Triano; 50 FREE – 1. HAN, Kayla Keating 26.47; 2. HAZ, Shelby Sanko; 3. HAN, Melina Good; DIVING 100 breast in 1:22.36. – 1. HAN, Ashlynn Heller 195.95; 2. HAZ, Kayla 200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. ELK, (Cody Mowry, Adam Phillips, Matt Sterner, Bred Grosvenor) 1:52.12; 200 FREE – 1. ELK, Mowry 2:13.57; 2. ELK, Seth Carney; 200 IM – 1. ELK, Codie Malby 2:42.21; 2. ELK, Gabe Hamernick; 50 FREE – 1. WSC, Jerry Palauskas 25.41; 2. ELK, Sterner; 3. ELK, Alex Manzek; 100 FLY – 1. ELK, Sterner 1:05.63; 100 FREE – 1. ELK, Grosvenor 57.51; 2. WSC, Dave Chatterpaul; 3. WSC, Paul Emiliani; 500 FREE – 1. ELK, Malby 6:15.19; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. ELK, (Sterner, Malzek, Grosner, Phillips) 1:40.30; 2. WSC; 3. ELK; 100 BACK – 1. ELK, Mowry 1:05.59; 2. WSC, Emiliani; 3. ELK, Carney; 100 BREAST – 1. WSC, Palauskas 1:22.36; 2. ELK, Manzek; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. WSC, (Palauskas, Josh Hughes, Chatterpaul, Emiliani) 4:18.80; 2. ELK.

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Hazleton Area 116, Hanover Area 64

Becca Yannes placed first in the 500 free with a time of 5:46.58 and was part of the winning 200 medley relay team to help lead Hazleton Area to a win over Hanover Area. Shaina Grego, who also took part in the 200 medley, finished first in the 100 back with a time

Jadush; 100 FLY – 1. HAZ, Felicia Grego 1:05.06; 2. HAN, Kim Pericci; 3. HAZ, Goffa; 100 FREE – 1. HAZ, Sanko 59.25; 2. HAN, Keating; 3. HAZ, Pleban; 500 FREE – 1. HAZ, Yannes 5:46.58; 2. HAZ, Matrone; 3. HAZ, Kendall; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. HAZ, (S. Grego, F. Grego, Podlesney, Yannes) 1:53.68; 2. HAN; 3. HAZ; 100 BACK – 1. HAZ, S. Grego 1:05.93; 2. HAN, Sara Belles; 3. HAN, Bryanna Eichler; 100 BREAST – 1. HAN, Caitlyn Bogart 1:21.84; 2. HAN, Brianna Good; 3. HAZ, Mikayla Begg; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. HAZ, (Kendall, Dzuranin, Begg, Candace Ferrari) 4:03.61; 2. HAZ; 3. HAN.

Scranton 107, Tunkhannock 68

First-place finishes by Liz Babinski (200 IM), Erin Kazmierszak (100 free) and Andrea Hiller (500 free) led Scranton to a victory over Tunkhannock. For Tunkhannock, Kandis Venn placed first in the 200 free with a time of 2:08.71 and the 100 fly in 1:07.92. 200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. SCR, (Amy Pocius, Andrea Molitus, Alexis Cariston, Morgan Sledzinski) 2:07.59; 2. TUN; 3. SCR; 200 FREE – 1. TUN, Kandis Venn 2:08.71; 2. SCR, Erin Kazmierszak; 3. SCR, Rebecca Voldenburg; 200 IM – 1. SCR, Liz Babinski 2:36.31; 2. TUN, Ashley Kazmierski; 3. Cariston; 50 FREE – 1. TIE: TUN,

Madison Yatsko 29.52, SCR, Molitus 29.52; 3. TUN, Erica Swenson; DIVING – 1. TUN, Katie Kolodzieski 108.25; 2. SCR, Brie Galvin; 3. SCR, Sledzinski; 100 FLY – 1. TUN, Venn 1:07.92; 2. SCR, Pocius; 3. SCR, Caviston; 100 FREE – 1. SCR, Kazmierszak 58.50; 2. SCR, Babinski; 3. TUN, Hayden Nichols; 500 FREE – 1. SCR, Andrea Hiller 7:16.67; 2. TUN, Elissa Stretch; 3. SCR, Kim Hunsinger; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. SCR, (Annie Russo, Voldenburg, Pocius, Molitois) 2:02.43; 2. SCR; 3. TUN; 100 BACK – 1. TUN, Yatsko 1:15.89; 2. SCR, Hiller; 3. TUN, Lia Delyon; 100 BREAST – 1. TUN, Kasmierski 1:16.54; 2. SCR, Molitois; 3. SCR, Russo; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. SCR, (Kazmierszak, Babinski, Caviston, Pocius); 2. TUN; 3. SCR.

Dallas 125, Lake-Lehman 59

The Mountaineers’ Sarah Zerfoss won diving with a score of 244.35. Caitlyn Barry earned the top spot in the 100 fly and 500 free. Sami Sabol broke a school record with her win in the 200 IM. Sabol also took first in the 100 back.

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. LL, (Sami Sabol, Amelia Jenkins, Amanda Lopez, Jolisa Copeman), 2:11.36; 200 FREE – 1. DAL, Kayla Augustine, 2:09.04; 2. DAL, Abby Berger; 3. DAL, Amanda Schwertdman; 200 IM – 1. LL, Sami Sabol, 2:27.05; 2. DAL, Lindsey Kelly; 3. DAL, Lauren Rando; 50 FREE – 1. DAL, Nell Adams, 28.34; 2. LL, Copeman; 3. DAL, Amanda Rando; DIVING – 1. DAL, Sarah Zerfoss, 244.35; 2. LL, Brinley Williams; 3. DAL, Kendra Venesko; 100 FLY – 1. DAL, Caitlyn Barry, 1:05.03; 2. DAL, Kelly; 3. DAL, A. Rando; 100 FREE – 1. DAL, Jenna Lombardo, 1:04.09; 2. LL, Symantha Sharon; 3. DAL, L. Rando; 500 FREE – 1. DAL, Barry, 5:47.91; 2. DAL, Berger; 3. DAL, Schwertdman; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. DAL, (Augustine, Kelly, Adams, Barry), 1:55.58; 2. DAL; 3. LL; 100 BACK – 1. LL, Sabol, 1:03.66; 2. DAL, Augustine; 3. LL, Lopez; 100 BREAST – 1. DAL, Adams, 1:20.42; 2. DAL, S. Fasulka; 3. LL, Jenkins; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. DAL, (Augustine, Schwertdman, Kelly, S. Fasulka), 4:11.58; 2. DAL; 3. LL

team’s win streak Power play clicking at 37 percent, penalty killing nearly perfect for Pens.

By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins current six-game winning streak is pretty special. Special as in the power play and penalty kill, two areas that are the main reason behind the Penguins winning ways of late. During the six-game win streak, the Penguins have scored a total of 27 goals. A whopping 17 have come from the special teams (11 power play, six shorthanded). While the play at even strength hasn’t exactly faltered, it’s clear that the special teams have taken charge. “It was slowly getting better,” said defenseman Alex Grant, who has eight points in the last three games – all on the power play. “Right now it’s definitely helping us win games.” That’s an understatement. Of the last six consecutive wins, the power play accounted for the game-winning goal three times while two other deciding goals were scored shorthanded. During that span, the Penguins power play has converted 11 of 30 opportunities, while the penalty kill has successfully killed off 27 of the 28 chances it faced. Head coach John Hynes said the Penguins made some adjustments to their special teams at the beginning of the second half of the season and the changes are paying dividends. “There’s a renewed mental focus and commitment on the power play and penalty kill that’s helped us win some games lately,” he said. Grant narrowed it down as far as the power play changes go. He said the forwards have been the key, by recovering pucks deep in the offensive zone and dishing them out to the defensemen stationed at the points. But it doesn’t end there. “It’s a lot more shot mentality. Shots are getting through and there’s been a lot of traffic in front with our forwards,” Grant said. “They’re doing the work down low, getting us the pucks and we’re putting them on net.” The Penguins’ special teams will be faced with an interesting challenge tonight when they host the Providence Bruins at 7:05 p.m. The Bruins’ power play ranks second to last in the AHL, while the penalty kill is fifth-best overall. The Bruins are also in last place in the Atlantic Division

but have won three of their last four contests. Needless to say, the Penguins aren’t taking the Bruins lightly. “We know anybody can beat anybody on any given night in this league,” Pens captain Ryan Craig said. “The Bruins organization is a proud one, and they’re going to come in and work hard. We have to be confident in how we played this last weekend, but it only carries over if we continue to do the right things.” Sill streaking Zach Sill has scored a goal in each of the last three games, giving him nine in 36 games this season. He is closing in on his career high of 11 goals, which he reached in 80 games last season. “I’m kind of surprised to get three in a row, but I’m just rolling with it right now,” Sill said, adding the recent goal output won’t change his high-energy, physical style. “I’ve been paying more attention to the pucks around the crease and getting to those scoring areas more often, but the way I play isn’t going to change,” he said. Hynes said the organization expected some offensive production from Sill this season, and adding that element will help his chances of reaching the NHL one day. “He needs to provide energy, be a physical presence and do a good job on the PK, but he also has the execution with the puck and goal scoring. That’s when he needed to show for his game to continue to develop,” Hynes said. “Right now, in the AHL, he can bump up to that third line role and provide some secondary scoring.” Grant an All-Star? Before the roster changes were announced Tuesday for the upcoming AHL All-Star Classic, there was some talk around the Penguins locker room that Grant might be picked to replace injured defenseman Simon Despres. Grant is tied for ninth in the league for scoring among defensemen with 21 points, and his 15 power play points leads the Penguins. “They were joking about it, but not serious,” Grant said. When the changes were announced later in the day, Grant wasn’t among them. MacIntyre up Pittsburgh recalled enforcer Steve MacIntyre on Tuesday morning. He appeared in seven games with Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton this season, going scoreless with 16 penalty minutes.

NBA

Knicks halt 6-game skid by trouncing Bobcats

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tyson Chandler had 20 points and 17 rebounds as the New York Knicks snapped a sixgame losing streak with a 111-78 rout of the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night. Chandler, a former Bobcats player, shot 9 for 10 from the field as the Knicks won despite a career-low one point from star Carmelo Anthony. Amar’e Stoudemire chipped in with 18 points and eight rebounds while Landry Fields added 18 points and four assists for the Knicks, who won for the first time since Jan. 11. The Knicks dominated inside the paint, outrebounding the Bobcats 53-33. Kemba Walker, starting at point guard in place of D.J. Augustin, led Charlotte with 22 points. Magic 102, Pacers 83 INDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Anderson had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead the

Orlando Magic to a victory over the Indiana Pacers. Dwight Howard had 14 points and nine rebounds and became the Magic’s all-time leading scorer. He came in needing just eight points to break the record. Danny Granger and Roy Hibbert scored 16 points each and Hibbert also had 12 rebounds for the Pacers (11-5), who returned home after winning two of three on a West Coast trip. Heat 92, Cavaliers 85 MIAMI — Chris Bosh scored 17 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James added 18 and the Miami Heat survived another shaky offensive night. Kyrie Irving — Cleveland’s No. 1 overall draft pick last year and a friend of James, who the Cavaliers drafted No. 1 in 2003 — scored 17 points on 7-for-11 shooting. Samardo Samuels made his first seven shots and finished with 15 points for the Cavs.

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Berwick coach Yates joins exclusive 300-win club FOR THE LAST 15 years, Berwick wrestling coach Ernie Yates has been carrying around a black notebook containing stats and records from dual meets and individual performances. The book, which is now held together by tape, recorded a milestone for Yates last month when he recorded his 300th career dual meet victory. The book may hold another achievement later this week as the program is just four wins shy of 600. The team will take on Crestwood tonight then head down the Pennsylvania Turnpike for the Allentown Duals on Saturday, where the Bulldogs (1112) will wrestle five duals. They are guaranteed to wrestle Scranton, Pocono Mountain West, Notre Dame and Mahanoy Area.

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Other potential opponents from the other pool are WVC foe Tunkhannock, Allentown-Dieruff, Pottsville, Salisbury and Father Judge. Berwick is also fighting to stay away from a losing record for the first time going 6-10 in 1999. “Reaching the milestone of 300 is a record of time and what I reflect on over my 24-year coaching career are the many personal relationships, the highs and lows, the winning and losing and the many memories of the lives intertwined with mine which are the real reward of my years of coaching career,” said Yates, who has been coaching the Dawgs since 1988 and is now 307-167-1 in his career. “My family and my wife Ellen have always been very supportive of me and the time

and commitment that is essential to coach in our Berwick wrestling program.” Yates has compiled more than half of the program’s victories, but he is one of just five coaches in school history following Allen Turner (1955-60 seasons, 49-35-1 record), Dick Rimple (1961-74, 108-70-2), Jim Ross (1974-75, 8-6) and Jeff Lorson (1975-88, 125-106-2). While Yates is the fifth coach in Berwick history, he became the fifth District 2 coach to achieve the 300-win mark. He joins Coughlin’s Dana Balum, who has the most alltime wins in the district with 461 while coaching for 35 years. Honesdale’s Rich Chulada (376), Tunkhannock’s Frank Wadas (327) and Abington Heights’ John Diven (325) are the others; all four are currently in the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Yates, in his 24th year, retired

from teaching a year and a half ago, but doesn’t plan on stepping away from the sport. “I’m reassessing every year and right now I’m planning on coaching next year,” he said. “Right now, I’m pretty sure I will be coaching next year, but I will wait until the season ends.” YOGI LAUDED AGAIN Local wrestling icon Francis “Yogi” Michael will add another achievement to his growing resume. Michael, already a member of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, the American Legion Sports Hall of Fame and the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame, will be inducted into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame in May at a ceremony held in State College. “I like this because it’s selected by coaches so I must have done something right over the

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years,” said Michael, who was a longtime official in the Wyoming Valley Conference and won a state title wrestling for GAR in 1965. “It’s a nice honor because I was an official not a coach.” Michael can always be seen on the local and state wrestling scene at tournaments helping out. And, after a three-year hiatus, “Yogi” will be back as tournament director of the District 2 Class 3A Championships for next month’s event at Hazleton Area. NEW TWIST ON OLD RIVALRY Lake-Lehman and Dallas have been rivals on the field or in the gym for more than 60 years. Today, that rivalry could escalate to a new level as the Black Knights (3-0 Division II) and Mountaineers (3-0) battle with division championship aspirations on the line. The winner will be the lone

unbeaten and sitting atop the divisional standings, while the loser will drop into a tie for second with once-beaten Wyoming Area. The Warriors (3-1) have not seen the Knights or Mountaineers yet this season, so there’s still a long way to go to decide the division title. PIAA CHAMPS TO BE KNIGHTED The last two PIAA champions from Lake-Lehman – Scott Davis (2007) and Matt Dragon (2005) – will be inducted into the school’s wrestling Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon before the team’s meet against Hanover Area. The ceremony is expected to begin at approximately 12:30 p.m., with the dual to follow at 1 p.m. Davis and Dragon will be inducted alongside Andy Josuweit and Jeremy Schutz (both 2005 graduates) during Saturday’s festivities.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Crestwood caps stunner, downs Coughlin Michigan overcomes

The Times Leader staff

WILKES-BARRE – Crestwood pulled off the biggest upset of the Wyoming Valley Conference wrestling season so far with a 39-38 defeat of Coughlin on Tuesday night at Coughlin High School. The Comets (2-3 Division I) handed the Crusaders their first loss of divisional play as they fell to 3-1. Crestwood earned the win as Danny Ritz (126), Jake Geroski (152), Andrew Brodginski (182) and Roger Legg (220) all notched falls. For Coughlin, Bobby Hawkins (106), Alex Scheverman (138) and John Olson (195) recorded pins. The loss for the Crusaders leaves four teams – Wyoming Valley West, Coughlin, Hazleton Area and Pittston Area – with one divisional loss and just seven days of duals remaining during the regular season until next weekend’s District 2 Duals tournaments. The Crusaders and Cougars meet tonight at Hazleton Area. There is the possibility that all four teams could end the regular season with the same record and be crowned division co-champions.

106 – Bobby Hawkins (Cou) pinned Seth Korch 1:09; 113 – Billy Poray (Cou) dec Bob Gray 1-0, OT; 120 – Ed Ciprich (Cou) won by forfeit; 126 – Danny Ritz (Cre) pinned Zac Hinckle :27; 132 – Mike Legg (Cre) maj dec Brandon Butry 10-2; 138 – Alex Scheverman (Cou) pinned John Jasinowicz :36; 145 – Frankie Mahmoud (Cou) tech fall Tim Carl 18-3, 5:10; 152 – Jake Geroski (Cre) pinned Ian Mercado 3:22; 160 – Kyle Hankinson (Cre) won by forfeit; 170 – Matt Hammerstone (Cre) tech fall Troy Vannucchi 5:09, 18-3; 182 – Andrew Brodginski (Cre) pinned Paul Cole 3:24; 195 – John Olson (Cou) pinned Mike Sweeney 2:37; 220 – Roger Legg (Cre) pinned Jordan Phillips 1:33; 285 –

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Brad Emerick (Cou) won by forfeit

Wyoming Area 42, Nanticoke 30

In a fall-take-all-match at 120 pounds, the Warriors’ Carm Mauriello pinned Josh Benscoter in 2:34 to lead his team to victory. If Benscoter had defeated Mauriello by fall, the Trojans would have come out victorious on tiebreaker criteria of most falls. Also registering pins for Wyoming Area (3-1 Division II), were Andy Schutz (132), Nick Heck (138) and Nick O’Brien (160). DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER The Trojans (1-4, D-II) got Thomas Lacomy (bottom) of Nanticoke struggles to keep from help with falls from Klay Kasprc- being pinned uesday against Wyoming Area’s Andy Schutz. zyk at 145, Brian Maslowski at 170 and Pedro Bracero at 195. falls from Dalton Arner (132) Moravian ......................................15 8 14 16 — 53 106 – Shaun Vazquez (WA) won by forfeit; MMI Prep..................................... 5 9 10 22 — 46 and Will Mastellar (160). 113 – Joey Brady (Nan) dec Mark O’Malley 6-2; 3-Point Field Goals— MA 2 (Ender, Kunst); 120 – Carm Mauriello (WA) pinned Josh Benscoter 2:34; 126 – Josh Allabaugh (Nan) dec Stephen Barush 5-1; 132 – Andy Schutz (WA) pinned Tom Lacomy 2:22; 138 – Nick Heck (WA) pinned Anthony Edwards 2:42; 145 – Klayton Kasprzyk (Nan) pinned Mike Harding 1:17; 152 – Maurice Wood (Nan) dec Nick Mazzoni 5-1; 160 – Nick O’Brien (WA) pinned Mike Colatosti 3:07; 170 – Brian Maslowski (Nan) pinned Evan Petrosky :59; 182 – Kyle Hamilton (Nan) dec Jude Polit-Moran 3-0; 195 – Pedro Bracero (Nan) pinned Shawn Whiting 3:08; 220 – Corey Popovich (WA) won by forfeit; 285 – Carl Zielinski (WA) won by forfeit Note: Match started at 126 pounds.

Pittston Area 41, Berwick 29

The Patriots improved to 2-1 in Division I with three divisional duals remaining in the next seven days to try to pull out their second straight championship. Jamie Scarantino (106), Angelo Lussi (145) and Justin Wilk (170) picked up pins for Pittston Area, while Tyler Lutecki (120) added a tech fall. The Dawgs (1-3 D-I) received

106 – Jamie Scarantino (PA) pinned Dakota Connor :22; 113 – Aaron Preston (Ber) won by forfeit; 120 – Tyler Lutecki (PA) tech fall Peter Talanca 16-0, 2:55; 126 – Austin Soboleski (Ber) maj dec Dan Gambini 11-0; 132 – Dalton Arner (Ber) pinned Donnie Parham 4:43; 138 – Kevin Laubaugh (Ber) dec Kevin Wesolowski 7-6; 145 – Angelo Lussi (PA) pinned Zack Kyttle 2:36; 152 – Anthony Talanca (Ber) maj dec Ryan Joyce 10-0; 160 – Will Mastellar (Ber) pinned Frank Ardo 2:29; 170 – Justin Wilk (PA) pinned Dallas Arner :34; 182 – Pat Nallin (PA) won by forfeit; 195 – Eric Danaher (PA) won by forfeit; 220 – John Minich (PA) dec Jake Jola 4-1; 285 – Chris Wesolowski (PA) dec Tyler Ohl 10-5

BOYS BASKETBALL

Moravian Academy 53, MMI Prep 46

Cory Rogers tallied 18 points to lead the Preppers, while Aaron Kollas tossed in 13 points.

MORAVIAN ACADEMY (53): Messman 6 3-6 15, Ender 1 4-4 7, Gutekunst 7 5-7 20, Towsend 2 0-0 4, Anderson 1 1-2 3, Thomas 1 0-0 2, McCambridge 0 2-2 2, Caufman 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 14-21 53. MMI PREP (46): G. Gera 1 0-0 2, Kollar 5 0-0 13, Rogers 7 0-0 18, Wenner 1 1-2 3, Van Hoekelen 0 0-0 0, Marchetti 0 0-0 0, Karchner 2 0-0 4, J. Gera 0 0-0 0, Kupsho 3 0-0 6. Totals 19 1-2 46.

MMI 7 (Kollar 3, Rogers 4)

Dallas 54, Wyoming Sem. 49

Bob Saba tallied a game-high 16 points, consisting of eight in each half, to help Dallas to the road victory. The Mountaineers went on a 19-9 run in the fourth quarter to pull out the win. Sam Hwang and Seth Callahan each had 14 points for the Blue Knights, while E.J. Flippen chipped in 11. Shane Dunn added 10 points for the winners.

DALLAS (54): Behm 3 0-0 6, Brace 3 1-4 8, B. Saba 5 3-4 16, Simonovich 4 0-0 8, Dunn 5 0-0 10, M. Saba 1 0-0 2, Ross 1 2-2 4, Ostrum 0 0-0 0. Totals 22 6-10 54. WYOMING SEMINARY (49): Hwang 4 3-4 14, Flippen 3 5-8 11, Gonzalez 0 0-0 0, Sedor 1 0-0 2, Lefkowitz 1 0-0 2, Callahan 6 0-0 14, Barilla 3 0-0 6. Totals 18 8-12 49. Dallas......................................... 11 11 13 19 — 54 Wyoming Seminary ................. 14 18 18 9 — 49 3-Point Field Goals— DAL 4 (Brace, Saba 3); WS 5 (Hwang 3, Callahan 2)

NHL

Giroux’s goal allows Flyers to survive shootout The Associated Press

SUNRISE, Fla. — Claude Giroux scored the only goal in a shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Giroux beat Scott Clemmensen on the stick side to give the Flyers their first shootout victory in four tries this season. Brayden Schenn and Jakub Voracek scored in regulation for the Flyers, while Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves. Bobrovsky also stopped three attempts in the shootout, after going 0 for 5 previously this season. Mikael Samuelsson and Tomas Fleischmann had goals for Florida and Clemmensen made 35 saves. Penguins 3, Blues 2, SO

ST. LOUIS — Chris Kunitz scored the deciding goal on a backhander in the fourth round of a shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins took a sevengame winning streak into the All-Star break with a victory

over the St. Louis Blues. Patrik Berglund ended a seven-game point drought with a pair of goals and tied it on a penalty shot early in the third period for the Blues, who erased a two-goal, secondperiod deficit. They’re an NHLbest 21-3-4 at home and 9-0-2 against the Eastern Conference, recovering for a point one night after missing a chance to grab the overall NHL points lead in a loss at Detroit.

York’s two previous meetings puck into goalie Al Montoya’s this season, and Lundqvist glove, which was inside the net. picked up where he left off. The Both teams waited on the ice All-Star earned his fifth shutout for the official ruling deeming and 40th in seven NHL seait a goal. It was MacArthur’s sons. 14th of the season. Sabres 2, Devils 1, SO

NEWARK, N.J. — Jason Pominvile and Nathan Gerbe scored in the shootout, and Ryan Miller made 27 saves as Buffalo beat New Jersey to snap a 12-game losing streak on the road. Rangers 3, Jets 0 Pominville ripped a shot over the glove of Devils goaltender NEW YORK — Henrik Lundqvist stopped 22 shots in a Martin Brodeur on the Sabres’ bit of a surprise start, and Ryan third and possibly final shootout attempt to tie things at Callahan, John Mitchell and 1-all. Brad Richards provided the offense in the New York RangMaple Leafs 4, Islanders 3, OT ers victory over the Winnipeg Jets. UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Clarke Lundqvist (22-10-4) made his MacArthur’s second goal of the fifth consecutive start for the game at 2:06 of overtime lifted Eastern Conference-leading Toronto to a sweep of a homeRangers because backup Martin and-home series with the IslanBiron was out with the flu. ders. Biron allowed only one goal MacArthur took a feed from in beating the Jets in New Mikhail Grabovski and slid the

Capitals 5, Bruins 3

WASHINGTON — Mathieu Perreault got his first career hat trick, including the tie-breaking goal in the third period, to lead Washington over Boston. Perreault’s third goal of the game came 7:18 into the third period when he put in a rebound off Roman Hamrlik’s shot to give Washington the lead. Lightning 4, Blue Jackets 2

TAMPA, Fla. — Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis both had a goal and an assist to lead Tampa Bay over Columbus. Mike Angelidis and Nate Thompson also scored for the Lightning, who have won four in a row after a seven-game skid.

second half, even though the Wildcats cooled off considWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — erably. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 19 points to help No. 20 Michigan defeat Purdue 66-64 on Tuesday No. 6 Baylor 77, Oklahoma 65 NORMAN, Okla. — Perry night. Jones III had 21 points and 12 Jordan Morgan had 12 points rebounds, Pierre Jackson added and seven rebounds, Stu Douglass scored 12 points and Evan 16 points and No. 6 Baylor bounced back after its first two Smotrycz added 10 points for losses of the season. the Wolverines (16-5, 6-2), who The Bears (18-2, 5-2 Big 12) entered the game in a tie for led throughout but needed a first place in the Big Ten. strong finish to put away the Michigan shot 54 percent from the field and outrebounded Sooners, who were within 62-60 in the final 5 minutes. the Boilermakers 30-23. Quincy Acy contributed 13 Lewis Jackson scored 17 points and three blocks for Baypoints and Robbie Hummel lor, which shot 54 percent to get added 16 for the Boilermakers back on the winning track after (14-7, 4-4). Hummel missed a losses to Kansas and Missouri, 3-pointer that could have given the Boilermakers the lead in the both Top 10 teams. Steven Pledger led Oklahoma final seconds. Purdue, which was coming off (12-7, 2-5) with 17 points, and an 83-58 loss to No. 10 Michigan Romero Osby had 16 points and 11 rebounds. State, has lost two of its past three at home after a 26-game No. 17 Marquette 67, home winning streak. South Florida 47 No. 1 Kentucky 57, Georgia 44 MILWAUKEE — Darius JohnATHENS, Ga. — Darius Mill- son-Odom scored 17 points to help No. 17 Marquette beat er came off the bench to score South Florida. 19 points and Kentucky cruised Davante Gardner and Jae in its first game since returning to No. 1 in the rankings, beating Crowder added 15 points each for the Golden Eagles (17-4, 6-2 Georgia. Big East), who have recovered Miller, who had started eight from their rough start in conferof the previous nine games for ence play by winning five the Wildcats (20-1, 6-0 Southstraight games. eastern Conference), returned Toarlyn Fitzpatrick had 19 to the sixth-man role he had points and 10 rebounds for the played earlier in the season. It Bulls (12-9, 5-3), who had a didn’t really matter. The senior setback in what has otherwise made 7 of 8 shots, including all been a hot start in the Big East. four from 3-point range. South Florida had won three Kentucky used spurts of 10-0 straight coming into Tuesday’s and 10-1 to build a 38-26 halfgame, including a victory at time lead. The Bulldogs (10-10, DePaul on Sunday. 1-5) never threatened in the The Associated Press

OUTDOORS

PGC to buy Luzerne parcel From TL wire services

HARRISBURG -- The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners approved three purchases of land in Berks, Franklin and Luzerne counties Tuesday that will increase the State Game Lands network. In Luzerne County, the Board approved the purchase of 406.55 acres in Hanover and Fairview townships from the Earth Conservancy for $243,930, which will be paid for with third party commitments for compensation of habitat and recreational losses. Under the agreement, the Earth Conservancy has opted to reserves all coal, oil, gas and other minerals, excluding uranium or any other radioactive minerals. However, the agreement stipulates that the Earth Conservancy will not enter into any sale or lease for removal of coal, oil, gas or other minerals through the surface without the written con-

sent of the Game Commission. The agreement also states that the coal, oil, gas and other mineral rights will revert to the Game Commission after Jan. 1, 2032, and 50 percent of any future revenues received by the Game Commission from the sale of the coal, oil, gas and other minerals rights will be paid to the Earth Conservancy. The property is forested with mixed oak on top of the mountain and northern hardwoods in the lower areas, with blueberry in the understory. The timber has been cut in some areas with early successional habitat resulting. In Berks County, the Game Commission purchased 27 acres in Albany Township from Lennia Kutz for $42,120. In Franklin County, the Board approved the purchase of 60 acres in St. Thomas Township from Ricky and Arlin Wadel for $117,436.

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to keep the position open, it doesn’t mean that Jackson is out of the running for a 28th year at the helm of the Mountaineers program. “The purpose of the board meeting (today) is to consider the evidence that was produced at the due process hearing (Monday), and deliberate on the issue of whether Coach Jackson’s former position is to remain open or whether he should be retained as football coach for the 2012-2013 school year,” Galicki said. The school board held a hearing for Jackson, at the request of Jackson’s attorney Kimberly Borland, on Monday night. After the hearing, which concluded about 10:45 p.m., Galicki said there was some deliberation and discussion. The only item on today’s agenda is Recommendation of Student Activities Committee, which is chaired by board member Dr. Richard Coslett. Public comments will only be accepted on non-agenda items. The board voted 8-1, with Dr. Bruce Goeringer casting the only negative vote, to open the coaching position at its December meeting. Jackson had received an unfavorable review at the end of the season by Dallas principal Jeffrey Shaffer. Dallas received 14 applicants for the position and interviewed eight, including Jackson. Jackson and Scott Dennis, the freshman head coach at Berwick, were brought in for second interviews along with two other candidates. Two sources have said former King’s College coach Rich Mannello was also among the four finalists. Mannello coached King’s for 17 years, compiling a 70-104-1 record. Mannello was offered the Tunkhannock head coaching position in January 2011, but turned down the offer. The job went to Tunkhannock assistant Rod Azar. Mannello was also considered a finalist at Pittston Area at the same time, but withdrew his name prior to the school board hiring Mid Valley assistant Mike Barrett. Mannello didn’t return a phone message seeking comment. Jackson has a 227-83-3 record at Dallas. His team won 10 games for a third consecutive season, advanced to the District 2 Class 3A playoffs the last three years and played for the title twice. He was named the Wyoming Valley Conference Big School Coach of the Year for a third consecutive year by the Wyoming Valley Conference Football Coaches Association. However, Dallas has spent the past four years on probation by the District 2 Athletic Committee, the local extension of the PIAA. The first two years were for a bench-clearing fight in the 2008 season opener against Williamsport. The probation was extended for the 2010 and 2011 seasons for an incident in a 2009 game at Tunkhannock where some Dallas players urinated on the tennis courts at halftime. Jackson was suspended for the entire 2010 season by District 2, but the ruling was reduced to four games during an appeal hearing in front of the PIAA Board of Directors.

MLB

Retired La Russa will coach All-Stars The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS — Tony La Russa will become the second retired manager to lead an All-Star team next summer, joining Hall of Famer John McGraw. La Russa concluded a 16-season run in St. Louis with the team’s second World Series title in five years last October, stepping down after 33 seasons overall. Commissioner Bud Selig announced Tuesday that the 67year-old La Russa will manage the National League in this year’s game July 10 in Kansas City. McGraw retired after the 1932 season and managed the National League in the first All-Star game the following year. This will be La Russa’s sixth time managing an All-Star team, three in each league.

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Nadal, Federer on collision course after big quarterfinal wins at the Australian Open.

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer

MELBOURNE, Australia — The intensity was vintage Rafael Nadal. On the stroke of midnight, he thrust his arms up and punched the air, sealing the victory that sets up the most anticipated semifinal at the Australian Open in quite some time. Roger Federer did his part to put this in place. In the previous match on Rod Laver Arena, he beat 2009 U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in a quarterfinal marking his 1,000th tour-level match. A Federer-Nadal semifinal had been looming since the draw for the season’s first major — the first time the pair have been in the same half at a Grand Slam tournament since 2005. Playing with a new racket and a heavily taped right knee, Nadal was at his demonstrative best, rallying after losing the first set to beat Tomas Berdych 6-7 (5), 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-3. Yelling “Vamos,” disputing line calls, pumping his arms after winning big points and bounding around like a hyperactive kid, Nadal ripped winner after winner against Berdych in a 4-hour, 16-minute display of pure intimidation. He said he was nervous in the first set — he’d lost in the quarterfinals two straight years — but by the third and fourth sets things had indeed changed. “The character on court, the way to win the points ... the level is very positive, much, much better than the end of the season,” he said. “Semifinals is fantastic result for me.” Federer finished his match with one of his classic, onehanded backhands against Del Potro, one of only two men who have beaten him in a major final. The other is Nadal, who has done it six times. That lopsided record aside, there’s a touch of extra tension this time in this usually cordial rivalry. Nadal had told Spanish reporters during a discussion about player discontent that Federer liked to protect his repu-

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for comment. His departure comes in the midst of his eighth season as the winningest coach in program history. He was 116-83, including 8-7 this season with a 5-1 mark in the Freedom UP NEXT Conference, Misericordia at one game beKing’s hind King’s Today, Scan(14-3, 6-0) for dlon Gymnasifirst place. um Griffith did Women: 6 p.m. Men: 8 p.m. not coach the (TV, WYLN) Cougars (9-7) Monday night in a non-conference win at Marywood. Martin was with the team on the bench but said that assistant coach Albie Biggs was in charge for the game. The Cougars won 74-57 but were not aware until Tuesday morning that Griffith would not return, according to Martin. Since the Cougars joined the MAC (Freedom Conference for basketball) for 2008-09, Griffith led the team to the league tournament in all three seasons, including the title game last year. Led by senior standouts Christine Marks and Jesse Robinson as well as junior point guard Tyann McDaniel, Misericordia is in position to make another run at the title in 2012. “We’ve talked to them about keeping our eyes forward,” Martin said of his inherited players. “We can’t control anything that happened in the past. Let’s move forward. “These girls started the sea-

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tation as a gentleman by saying nothing negative in public and letting others “burn.” Both have since played down the comments. On Tuesday, Federer said it didn’t damage their relationship. “No. No. Honestly, no,” he said. “It was here for one day and then gone again. I’m happy about that because it didn’t deserve more attention than it did. So for me, it’s another great match with Rafa. ... Obviously I’d like to play Rafa because of our great epic match earlier in the finals here a few years ago.” Thursday’s match will be the first time they have met at Melbourne Park since Nadal won the 2009 title in five seesawing sets. Nadal collected the trophy from the great Rod Laver after consoling Federer as he sobbed in the background. “We are talking about a player who has won 16 Grand

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Slams, and I’ve won 10,” Nadal said. “We have played a lot of matches together, many in very important moments for our careers. So the matches against him are always special, even if we are (ranked) 20 against 25.” One of the women’s semifinals is already set up, with defending champion Kim Clijsters showing too much experience in a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over Caroline Wozniacki, who remains without a major title and will now lose her No. 1 ranking. Clijsters has a left ankle sprain that requires almost constant treatment, but expects to be fit for the next match against third-seeded Victoria Azarenka, one of the three women who can finish the tournament with the top ranking. The two others — Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova and Maria Sharapova — are in action Wednesday.

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son with goals and dreams, and all of those goals are still possibilities for them. At this point, my job and the job of our staff is to try and maximize those goals and make those dreams a reality.” Martin was the school’s longtime men’s basketball coach, leading the Cougars for 14 seasons and winning 178 games before taking over as athletic director for the 2004-05 school year. Though he has since served Misericordia as an administrator, Martin has still been able to scratch his coaching itch by working with his daughter’s AAU basketball team in recent years. “Coaching is coaching,” Martin said. “Whether it’s men, women or whatever level. … The one thing I missed about coaching was the relationships. That day-to-day with the kids. And we’ve got a good group of kids.” A full-time replacement won’t come until after the season, said Martin, who will be part of a search committee for the new coach. Griffith’s final game with the team was on Saturday, a decisive home win against Dela-

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ware Valley. Afterward, he eagerly discussed the following week’s slate, which included the showdown with King’s. “They’re such a great defensive team,” Griffith said Saturday. “It’ll be interesting. Wish (the game) was here (at Misericordia). But we’ll get them (here) later. We’re sitting a game behind them. … It’s a game for first place, as far as I’m concerned.” Martin said it’s too far into the season to make major changes strategically. But the dynamic of a new coach in the middle of a season can provide an interesting challenge for both teams tonight. “It can affect things in a lot of different ways,” said King’s coach Brian Donoghue, who said he faced a similar situation with an opponent when he was an assistant at East Stroudsburg. “It happened about 10 years ago with Bloomsburg, and we were the first team to play them. I’ve seen it go a million different ways. “But from a personnel standpoint, that’s a veteran group with a good assistant coaching staff. They’ve been together for a while, and I think they’ll do a nice job continuity-wise.”

All-Star catcher retired at age 40 on Tuesday after 17 major league seasons. He finished with a .273 career batting average, 275 home runs and 1,065 RBIs. At a crowded Yankee Stadium newsconference,DerekJeter,Mariano Rivera and CC Sabathia were among those who watched Posada fight off tears as he sat on a dais with wife, Laura, 12-year-old son Jorge Jr. and 9-year-old daughter Paulina. It was clear the rest of the family also wanted to be Yankees lifers. “This is so cool,” Paulina said to her dad as she picked up the cardboard in front of her seat with her name and the famous interlocking “NY” logo. “I’m going to keep this.” Posada joins Bernie Williams and Andy Pettitte in retirement, leaving only the 37-year-old Jeter and 42-year-old Rivera from the core group that led the Yankees to four World Series titles in five years from 1996-2000. “Mariano said this is it. He says one more year. But Derek says he’s got like three more to go. So we’ll see,” Posada said. “I don’t think about it right now. But the time will come,” Rivera said. “Definitely the time will come when I’ll have to just admit it and hang (up) the glove and the uniform and move on. We all go through that.” Jeter, the Yankees’ captain and leader, expects to outlast Rivera. “Mo’s still got to go first. He’s a lot older than me,” he said before adding with a laugh: “Mo’s going to be here longer than all of us.”

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deal was subject to a physical. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract was not yet complete. Detroit boldly stepped up in the Fielder sweepstakes after the recent knee injury to star Victor Martinez. A week ago, the Tigers announced that the productive designated hitter could miss the entire season after tearing his left ACL during offseason conditioning. The Tigers won their division by 15 games before losing in the AL championship series to Texas. Adding the 27-year-old Fielder gives the Tigers two of the game’s premier sluggers, pairing him with Miguel Cabrera. The move also keeps Fielder’s name in the Tigers’ family. His father, Cecil, became a big league star when he returned to the majors from Japan and hit 51 home runs with Detroit in 1990. Cecil played with the Tigers into the 1996 season, and young Prince made a name for himself by hitting prodigious home runs in batting practice at Tiger Stadium. A few years ago, when Prince returned to Detroit as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers, Tigers Hall of Famer Al Kaline recalled that power show.

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In the same room where Pettitte announced his retirement 111⁄2 months ago, select season ticket holders were invited to sit in the audience. Posada talked with great fervor about the team that drafted him on the 24th round in 1991. “Every time I step through the Yankee Stadium doors,” he began, “I quoted Joe DiMaggio and said, I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee.” “I could never wear another uniform,” he said. “I will forever be a Yankee.” Diana Munson, wife of the late Yankees catcher Thurman Munson, spoke admiringly of Posada, whokeptaquotefromherhusband in his locker: “Batting fourth and being in the lineup is important, but I think the stuff I do behind the plate is more important.” One day at Yankee Stadium, Posada sat next to her and told her abouthisadmirationfortheformer captain, who died in a plane crash when Posada was 7. She wound up following Posada in the box scores. Posada recalled how he started his career as a shortstop, was moved to second base and was asked by the Yankees to move to catcher after the 1991 season. “I felt like it was the worst decision ever,” he said, remembering all the passed balls he allowed while catching top draft pick Brien Taylor. “It was not a pretty sight.” He went on to have one of the better offensive careers by a catcher. The switch-hitting Posada madethedecisiontoretireduringa season that turned tumultuous May 14 when he was batting .165 andwasdroppedtoNo.9inthebatting order against Boston. He asked to be taken out of the lineup, saying he wasn’t ready to play. “You can’t ever say that you look at a kid that age and say that you know he’s going to hit 40 or 50 home runs someday, but Prince was unbelievable,” Kaline said then. “Here’s a12-year-old kid commonly hitting homers at a big league ballpark.” With Cabrera and Fielder, Detroit will begin this season with two players under age 30 with at least 200 career homers. According to STATS LLC, that’s happened only once before. At the start of the 1961 season, the Milwaukee Braves featured 29-yearold Eddie Matthews (338 homers) and 27-year-old Hank Aaron (219). Several teams had shown interest this winter in Fielder, who had spent his entire career with Milwaukee. He visited Texas, and the Washington Nationals also got involved in the discussions. The beefy slugger hit .299 with 38 home runs and 120 RBIs last season. He is a three-time All-Star and was the MVP of last year’s event in Phoenix. Fielder has averaged 40 homers and 113 RBIs over the past five years. The deal is only the fourth $200 million contract in baseball history, following Alex Rodriguez’s $275 million,10-year contract with the New York Yankees, A-Rod’s $252 million, 10-year deal with Texas and Albert Pujols’ $240 million, 10-year contract last month with the Los Angeles Angels. you watched Paterno at all over the last decade, and you’re real about it, there was often an uneasiness as he spoke, kind of like when my father or uncle breaks into one of those what’s-wrong-with-theworld rants in a crowded restaurant. Really, I thought at times that’s how it would end with Joe. He would say something wildly inappropriate or excuse the inexcusable from one of his players, and that would be that. In truth, he went out saying many right things, that he should have done more, that his heart and prayers went out to the victims whose plight he might have prevented and, finally, that we should not feel sorry for him. So I don’t. But I also feel a debt to him for all those years he served as a beacon in college athletics. And I also think that his efforts to build more than just a football school and his desire to be viewed as more than just a football coach should not be expunged in some misguided attempt to cleanse a sin. He built that school. Gave his life to it. And people who walk in his mighty wake 10, 20 years from now should know it.

have done more to out this guy and prevent the unconscionable harm Sandusky is accused of in the years that followed. And, yeah, they were right to fire him because he didn’t. I get all that. But do I believe he did not follow through for some self-protective Machiavellian reasons? That he thought even once that kids were still being molested after he reported it to his superiors? That I don’t get. Every bit of the rest of his life tells you he was better than that. To think Paterno understood that Sandusky was still molesting kids and did nothing is harder to believe than his contention to the Washington Post’s Sally Jenkins that he "never heard of, of rape and a man." This was a man, after all, who for years arrogantly supported ex-women’s basketball coach Rene Portland and her homophobic policies. He got the girl-girl thing but not the boy-boy thing? That I doubt. He missed the point on Portland, the same way my dad does. They are products of a different Sam Donnellon is a sports columnist age, a different way of thinking. If for the Philadelphia Daily News

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just let them know I’m going to be OK.’ "After we finished talking, he gave me a jar of Gummi Bears. He told me to use those as a midnight snack because he loves Gummi Bears, too." Clark later participated as part of an honor guard, current or former Penn State players standing at either end of the coffin. When his time had ended, Clark turned, said a prayer, touched the top of the coffin and broke down while sharing a hug with former Nittany Lion cocaptain Mike Cerimele. One guest who did not stop and talk to reporters was Mike McQueary, a former player and assistant coach under Paterno who is an important witness in the state Attorney General’s child sexual abuse case against former coach Jerry Sandusky. McQueary, who testified he told Paterno about an alleged assault of a boy by Sandusky in a shower at the football practice facility, rushed through a media phalanx without comment. Clark and former linebacker LaVar Arrington expressed bitterness over how the board of trustees acted in firing Paterno four days after the Nov. 5 indictment against Sandusky. "The people have to live with it," Arrington said. "They have to live with the fact of knowing what they did, and they know what they did. Now they don’t

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Apple’s fourth-quarter 2011 sales and profits set new records for the company and vastly exceeded analyst estimates. Apple says it sold 37 million iPhones in the quarter, double the figure of the previous quarter and more than twice as many as it sold in last year’s holiday quarter. Net income was $13.06 billion, or $13.87 per share, up 118 percent from a year ago. Revenue was $46.33 billion, up 73 percent from a year ago.

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16 has the highest-rated local newscast in the nation for its 5:30 a.m., 6 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts. The station ranked second nationally for its 7 p.m. newscast; seventh for its 11 p.m. newscast; eighth for its 4 p.m. broadcast and ninth for both its 5 a.m. and noon newscasts. In addition, the station ranked first among all ABC af-

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puts the spotlight on our community, our newsroom and our loyal viewers,” said WNEP News Director Carl Abraham. “We have the best news in the country, because we have the best viewers in the country.” Laurie LeMaster, a station spokeswoman, said WNEP has been ranked number one or close to it for a number of years and said even as additional newscasts are added, viewers

By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer

NEW YORK — Verizon paid dearly to put iPhones in the hands of subscribers in the latest quarter, holding back its profits in the hope that its customers will rack up higher monthly bills and stay loyal. The quarter saw the launch of the iPhone 4S, the second model to be sold by Verizon, and it was clear that many had been waiting for it. Verizon on Tuesday said it sold 4.3 million of them, and 7.7 million smartphones total. But by the upside-down logic of the wireless industry, higher sales mean lower profits for the quarter. Verizon Wireless subsidizes each smartphone by hundreds of dollars, figuring that it will make the money back in service fees over a 2-year contract. That means the wireless division, though still highly profitable, posted a rare drop in operating income for the fourth quarter. An iPhone that Verizon buys from Apple for around $600 is sold in stores for $200. The question is whether wireless providers ever make that money back. Sanford Bernstein analyst Craig Moffett argues that the example of AT&T, which has sold iPhones since 2007, indicates that the expected boost to profits never really materializes, because the phone companies have to keep subsidizing each new iPhone release. “The earnings pop will always be a year away,” Moffett wrote Tuesday. Verizon Wireless added 1.2 million new subscribers on contractbased plans, which are the most lucrative. It was the second-best result in the last two years.

Facebook forces Timeline

Facebook announced in a blog post Tuesday that Timeline, its most expansive change to its signature profile pages, will go live for all users in the next few weeks. Users will be informed that their profile is being switched to Timeline by a message at the top of Facebook’s home page. Then they will have seven days to view and edit their past posts, photos, videos and more to ensure that only the information they want to appear will show up on the new profile page.

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Mutual Funds

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tune in to them. The other station in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton market that offers multiple newscasts, NBC-affiliate WBRE-TV, Channel 28, does not subscribe to the Nielsen survey so its ratings were not released. The ratings list is for the nation’s top 100 media markets; the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton market is ranked 54th in terms of size.

Verizon’s iPhone 4S sales hurt

FINANCIAL CRISIS

Budget-conscious diners continue to flock to McDonald’s, but investors are beginning to worry about the fast food giant’s higher prices and upcoming expenses. The company reported Tuesday that net income jumped 11 percent in the fourth quarter. But the profit margin fell slightly at company-operated stores. The company blamed higher commodities costs, as well as rising costs for rent and labor in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. McDonald’s has continued to attract a base of cash-strapped customers by keeping prices low, while also luring in new customers with offerings like smoothies and lattes.

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RUSSELL 2000 788.27

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global economy really is.” Even China, which still enjoys healthy economic growth, saw the share of CEOs who were “very confident” fall from 72 percent last year to 51 percent. While chief executives in the United States were also cautious, about 41 percent said they were upbeat about short-term growth despite concerns about the U.S. debt ceiling and gridlock in Washington ahead of the presidential elections this fall. “It really does suggest that maybe the U.S. economy is better or stronger than what some believe,” said Nally, adding that American companies had grown used to being patient with policy makers in an election year.

Ltd. About 34 percent of respondents said they expected no change this year while just 15 percent predicted an improvement. Three percent were undecided. Among the biggest concerns cited by CEOs were the European debt crisis and its effect on the global economy. Unsurprisingly, company heads in Western Europe were gloomiest about the future. But confidence has plunged elsewhere, too, as executives worry that Europe’s woes could drag the rest of the world into a downward spiral, he said. “The one thing that this financial crisis has really demonstrated to all of us is how interconnected the

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52-WEEK HIGH LOW

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Name

Last Chg %YTD

Combined Stocks Name

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Name

Last Chg %YTD

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NATIONAL FORECAST Partly sunny

41° 28°

43° 40°

MONDAY Very cold

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Syracuse 35/27

New York City 43/33 Reading 43/29

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SOUTHWESTERN CHEF

Trick those tastebuds into summertime AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER

GREETINGS FROM the southwestern United States. I would never begin this column by telling you that it was 70-plus degrees in the Grand Canyon State today. But just because you’re experiencing cold weather, the wind is blowing and everyone is snuggled up doesn’t mean you have to eat like it’s wintertime. This recipe for Citrus and Dried Pepper Marinated Pork Chops, served with Kumquat Salsa and Mashed Celery Root, brings many different cooking styles together. Don’t be afraid of any unknown ingredients. They are in peak season, and you should let your inhibitions go and give them a try. •••

CITRUS AND DRIED PEPPER MARINATED PORK CHOPS

4 pork chops 1 lime, juiced 1 orange, juiced 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder 1 tablespoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1/2 cup salad oil Selecting pork chops should be just like selecting a piece of beef. Look for chops that have some marbling in them. They could be boneless loin chops or contain a bone. It’s up to you. Grab a container that is just large enough to hold the chops. If you do this in the morning before work, good. If you do this the night before, even better. Sprinkle all the other ingredients over the chops and mix them all together. Cover them in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Remember to bring them out an hour before cooking so they will cook faster and more evenly. I would broil the chops in the oven, flipping them halfway until the internal temperature reaches 137 degrees. The cooking time will depend on the size of the chop.

By SARA POKORNY spokorny@timesleader.com

teaming clams is a simple process. Throw them in a pot or pan with water, cover with a lid, and they open up and do all the work. Butter and lemon garnishes make for a tasty, and typical, dish.

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Not so fast, say local chefs from Madison’s Vodka Bar and Steakhouse in Nanticoke and the Barney Inn in WilkesBarre. Clams can be more fun to steam – and more fun to eat – when spices and sauces are introduced. Before experimentation can begin, it’s good to start from the beginning, or the cleaning process. Unless they have been shucked and frozen, clams should be alive when bought, which also means they need to be soakedinwaterforcleaning.Asclamsbreathetheyfilterthe water, pushing salt water and sand out of their shells. Tony Graham, the chef/owner of Madison’s, soaks clams in ice water for12 hours, then scrubs them with a hard bristle brush to remove any excess that may still be on the exterior. BrandonCooke,aBarneyInnchef,soakstheclamsforonly a half hour to an hour but also adds cornmeal to the water. About a half cup will do for three to four pounds of clams. “The clams suck it in, and they don’t like it, so what hap-

KUMQUAT SALSA 10 kumquats, washed and quartered 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon minced red onion Mint, to taste Cilantro, to taste Kumquats look like very small oranges and are 100 percent edible. Start by placing the sugar and water in a small saucepot and bringing it to a boil. Turn heat to a simmer until the syrup is reduced by half. You are making a simple syrup, equal parts sugar and water. This will help bring the salsa together and sweeten the kumquats a little, not that they are bitter. When the syrup cools, add all ingredients into a bowl. The amount of herbs added is up to you. I would always recommend using fresh and chop them as close as possible to the time you are going to use them.

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Brandon Cooke, a chef at Barney Inn in WilkesBarre, steams up garlic and Maryland Hot and Spicy clams daily. Top: Butter be gone: These buffalostyle clams are steamed and served up with the signature mild wing sauce of Madison’s Vodka Bar and Steakhouse in Nanticoke.

••• MASHED CELERY ROOT 3-4 large celery roots 2 apples, peeled and large diced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup half-and-half, heated This is just like making mashed potatoes. Peel the celery root and chop small, keeping the apples a larger dice. Place in a large pot with the apples and fill with cold water. Boil until fork tender and then strain for at least five minutes. Place back into the pot and begin to mash. Add the salt, pepper, and sugar. Use enough half-and-half for desired consistency. I recommend telling your dinner guests to grab some Fat Tire Amber Ale. It’s brewed in Colorado, and I promise it will not disappoint.

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Beer, nuts top these manly cupcakes By ALISON LADMAN For The Associated Press

These are not your girlfriend’s cupcakes. There is no frilly pastel frosting piped on top. They are not delicate. They are not pretty. They are big, bold, manly and totally down for a Super Bowl spread. Because ease is key for Super Bowl feasts, we decided to start with a chocolate cake mix. To man it up, we made them big and added beer. And instead of pretty buttercream frosting, we’re dabbed and smeared whiskey frosting all over them. And to really take it up a notch, bacon. Of course, salted peanuts, pretzels or crushed malted milk balls also would be terrific. If you want, you also could make giant cupcakes; you just need an oversized muffin pan (sold at most kitchen shops). You’ll need to cook

larger cupcakes longer (timing will vary depending on the size). But whatever you do, don’t you dare add sprinkles. ••• SUPER BOWL CUPCAKES Start to finish: 1 hour (30 minutes active) Servings: 24 For the cupcakes: 1 cup dark beer, such as stout 1/3 cup sour cream 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil 3 eggs 18.5-ounce package moist chocolate cake mix For the frosting: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 3 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup whiskey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For the toppings (use any or all): Crisp cooked bacon Salted peanuts

Pretzels Crushed malted milk balls ••• Heat the oven to 350 F. Spray 24 muffin regular cups with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together the beer, sour cream, oil, eggs and cake mix. Mix until thoroughly combined and smooth, about 2 minutes. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling. While the cupcakes cool, make the frosting. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the butter, sugar, whiskey and vanilla until smooth and fluffy, about 4 to 5 minutes. When the cupcakes have cooled, add a smear of frosting to the tops, then sprinkle with your choice of toppings. Nutrition information per serving (not counting toppings) (values are rounded to the nearest whole num-

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These cupcakes are big, bold, manly and totally down for a Super Bowl spread.

Chef Ray Feist has relocated to Arizona, where he prepared this spicy pork dish.

ber): 280 calories; 150 calories from fat (51 percent of total calories); 17g fat (6g saturated; 0g trans fats); 50mg cholesterol; 32g carbohydrate; 2g protein; 1g fiber; 190mg sodium.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Chef Ray Feist is a Wyoming Valley native and veteran of several area kitchens. He recently relocated to Arizona. If you are a chef who would like to contribute a column, contact mbiebel@timesleader.com or call 570829-7283.

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pens is they spit it back out along with any sand that might be in them.” Cleaned clams should be pulled from the water, not poured into a strainer because the extracted sand sinks to the bottom of the container, and pouring everything into a strainer will just cause the sand to run back over the clams. Traditional clams, or “steamers,” are steamed with a half cup of water for every pound of clams. Graham and Cooke, however, have discovered other ways to inject flavor into the seafood. “As the clams open up, they grab the flavoring from what they’re being steamed with,” Cooke said, “so they’ll pick up whatever you put in the pan.” Barney Inn serves garlic clams, steamed with scampi butter and garlic as well as Maryland Hot and Spicy steamers, which simply have Old Bay tossed into the pan. Madison’s Italian clams are steamed with garlic, white wine, a touch of house marinara and a handful of orzo pasta. Buffalo clams are a popular dish as well. These clams are steamed in

Tuesday • Madison’s Vodka Bar and Steakhouse, 396 E. Washington St., Nanticoke, 40 cents a piece • Metro Bar & Grill, 1174 Memorial Highway, Dallas, $6 pound of fresh-streamed littlenecks ••• Wednesday • Tommyboy’s Bar and Grill, 10

Broadway St., Nanticoke, $4.95 per dozen ••• Thursday • Bo Brothers, 2004 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, $5 per dozen • Murphy’s Pub, Church and Slocum streets, Swoyersville, $4.95 per dozen

wing sauce and a dry mix of spices, both of which are “secret,” said Graham, who would reveal only parts of the technique he used to make the thick, mild sauce that goes in the pan. “There’s Frank’s Red Hot sauce in it, of course,” he said, “but unlike most places, I don’t use any butter.” Madison’s also makes clams casino. “Clams casino is going to be different wherever you go,” Graham said, “but ours consists of peppers, onions and bacon, made into a paste.” The clams, still raw, are opened and left on a half shell. The mix is put on top of the raw clam, then the whole thing is broiled. Clams casino can include Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, white wine, lemon juice and Tabasco sauce. Texture is important for cooked

clams, and the trick to obtaining the right texture is timing, the chefs said. “I take my tongs and pull a clam out of the pan as soon as it opens,” Graham said. “That’s what prevents them from becoming rubbery. Rubbery is overcooked.” How long does it take clams to open? That’s tricky. “Some take forever; some are quick,” Cooke said, “so you have to keep an eye on them.” Unopened clams should be thrown away. Where the clams come from is important, too. “It seems to be that the closer you get to Canada, the better off you are,” Graham said. “We get ours from all over, but always up north, such as Connecticut and Maine. The New England area is where not only the best clams, but the best of most seafood comes from.”

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Brianna Klug

Brady Mark Zapoticky, son of Nicholas and Donna Zapoticky, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Jan. 25. Brady is a grandson of the late Stephen and Kathleen Zapoticky, Dallas; Daniel Shanahan, Drums; and Janet Shanahan, Hazleton. He has two brothers, Stephen, 19, and Ryan, 16.

Brianna Klug, daughter of Suzanne Cosenza and Paul Klug, Kingston, is celebrating her first birthday today, Jan. 25. Brianna is a granddaughter of Nancy Goldhamer and Mary Klug and the late Robert Klug, all of Wilkes-Barre, and Steve Cosenza, Monroe, N.Y. She is a great-granddaughter of Samuel Balsome and John Cosenza and the late Marie Balsome and Estelle Cosenza, all from Bronx, N.Y. Brianna has two sisters, Courtney, 4, and Alicia, 20, and two brothers, Michael, 23, and Xavier, 16.

Habitat home completed thanks to volunteers

‘Rock for Tots’ benefit huge success

Habitat volunteers, Monica Erman and Paul Schwarztrauber, complete the porch railings of a Habitat for Humanity house in Mehoopany Township. The home has been built by local volunteers over the past 10 months. The new homeowners, who have put in more than 300 hours of labor, will purchase the home at cost through a special zero-interest Habitat mortgage and move in following a dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. Saturday at the house. All volunteers, donors, vendors and the general public are invited to attend the ceremony. For directions or more information, call 836-3067.

The Wyoming Valley Detachment Marine Corps League recently held a ‘Rock for Tots’ Toys for Tots benefit. Members of the Plains Senior Center, which is sponsored by the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Area Agency on Aging, collected gifts for the cause. Some of the participants, from left: Joseph Esposito, senior aide; Marie Petrin, member, Plains Center; David Miller, Area Agency on Aging; Jackie Olsom, Marine Corps League; Barbara Miller, director, Plains Senior Center; Angel Jirau, community diversity advocate, S.A.L.S.A.; and Stella Tomshack, member, Plains Senior Center.

Tiger Cubs tour Dallas Fire Department

The Tiger Cubs of Pack 281 recently visited the Dallas Fire Company and learned about fire safety and emergency procedures from Assistant Chief Tim Rismondo. The Tigers are part of Pack 281 in Dallas and chartered by the Dallas United Methodist Church. Some of the participants, from left, first row, are Charlie Kappler, Andy Goodrich, James Antall, Anderson Leo, Parker Bolesta, Connor Gaughan and Maxim Gingo. Second row: Paul Smith, Ivan Gingo and Michael Smith, den chiefs.

Jeffery Moravinski Jeffery Moravinski, son of Dawn Ragukas, Forty Fort, and of Tom Moravinski, Kingston, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Jan. 25. Jeffery is a grandson of Thomas and Beverly Washington, Pringle; Elaine Moravinski, Plymouth; and the late Bill Moravinski. He is a great-grandson of Charlotte Neupauer, Ashley; the late Daniel Neupauer; Tom and Theresa Washington, Mocanaqua; Peggy Cooper, Plymouth; and the late Arnold Cooper. Jeffery has two brothers; Mason, 12, and Tanner, 2.

◆ GOOD EATS! THIS WEEK: Jan. 25 – Jan. 31 Spaghetti and Pasta Dinner 46:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. Choice of five pastas and five sauces. Salad, dessert and beverages included. Takeouts available. Adults pay $7; $5 for children 5 to 12 years old; children younger than 5 years dine free. Call 824-1674 Thursdays. Community Lunch Program for White Haven Residents 1 1:30 a.m.-noon every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 418 Berwick St., White Haven. This ministry is supported through volunteers and donations. Doors open at 10 a.m. for coffee and close at 1:30 p.m. Contact the Rev. Dawn Richie of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 443-9424 for more information. Pierogie Sale, St. Mary’s Byzantine Church, Wilkes-Barre. Cost is $6 a dozen for potato and $7 for

Erin L. Tebbe Erin Lynn Tebbe, daughter of Debbie and Clay Tebbe, Gambrills, Md., is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Jan. 25. Erin is a granddaughter of Helen Pojunis, Lyndwood; the late Joseph J. Pojunis; and Shirley and Bob Tebbe, Breese, Ill. She has two brothers, Scott, 6, and Jason, 4.

cabbage. Pick-up from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today and Feb. 1, or 10:30 a.m.-noon on Sunday mornings in the social hall, 522 Madison Street. To order call Mary Ann at 654-3103 or the church hall at 829-9288. Rack of Ribs Sale, Wilkes-Barre NAACP’s annual Super Bowl fundraiser. Cost is $25 per rack. Orders can be placed by calling 262-1360, or checks can be mailed to Wilkes-Barre NAACP, P.O. Box 2460, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18703. Deadline for orders is Friday. Beef Pastie Sale, Feb. 9, Pittston Senior Center, 441 N. Main St., Pittston. Cost is $4.50. Gravy is included and pasties without onions are available. Order deadline is Friday.To order call Connie or Hazel at the center at 655-5561. Homemade Potato Pancake Sale, 1 1 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday , St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 93 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville. Price is $2.50 for three potato pancakes. Spaghetti Dinner, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, the V.F.W. Anthracite Post 283, 757 Wyoming Ave., Kingston.

Proceeds benefit the Breathe Deep NEPA-LUNGevity Foundation to help fight lung cancer. Donation is $10 and take outs are available. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling Pauline Makowski at 690-6111. Venison and Wild Game Dinner, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Ardee’s Foodrinkery, Falls. Sponsored by the Falls Lions Club. For more information call 388-2337. All-You-Can-Eat-Breakfast, 8 a.m-noon Sunday, Preston Hose Company No. 3, 253 S. Main St, Hanover Township. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Soup Sale, noon-2 p.m. Monday, St. Luke’s Reformation Lutheran Church, Main Street, Noxen. Soup by the quart and potato rolls by the dozen. Cost is $4 each for take out. Varieties are beef stew, ham and bean, corn chowder, white bean chicken chili, potato bacon and ham, and hamburger barley. To order in advance call Linda at 298-2065. A dine-in dinner for $5 includes soup, rolls, beverage and dessert. Welsh Cookie Sale, Feb. 4, Ladies

Aid Society of the Welsh Presbyterian Church, 390 Chestnut St., Warrior Run. Cost is $4.50 per dozen. To order, call 823-1473 by Tuesday.

FUTURE: Soup, Bake and Book Sale, 8 a.m-6 p.m. Feb. 2, Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, Hanover Township. Take outs only. Cost is $7 per quart. Soup of the month is vegetable beef. Pre-orders are appreciated and can be made by calling Judi at 825-6914 or Barry at 8315593. Pig Roast, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 4, Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post 672. Dancing to follow 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Donation of $8 for adults and $5 for children is requested. Take outs available. Tickets may be purchased from committee members at the Post home. For more information call Clarence J. Michael at 675-0488 or the Post home at 675-6542. All-You-Can-Eat Soup and Salad Dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Mount Zion United Methodist

Church, Mount Zion Road, Harding. A variety of soups, chili, salads, beverages, breads and dessert will be served. Cost is $6.50 for adults and $5 for children. Pierogie Sale, Feb. 7, St. Michael’s Church, Church and Winter streets, Old Forge. Cost is $6 per dozen. Orders due by Feb. 3. Pick up 2-5 p.m. in the church hall. To place orders, call Dorothy at 562-1434, Sandra at 457-9280, Al at 562-3965, or the church hall at 457-2875. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, Feb. 1 1, Sylvania Lodge, Reyburn (Shickshinny). Cost is $9 for adults. Children under 12 are free. Welsh Cookie Bake Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 1 1, The Bennett-Derr United Methodist Church, Chapel and New Grant streets, WilkesBarre. Cost is $3.50 per dozen. Cookies must be pre-ordered by emailing Amy35mm@yahoo.com or calling 823-1469 by Feb. 8. All-You-Can-Eat-Spaghetti Dinner, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 1 1, The Lehman-Idetown United Methodist Church, 1011 Mountain View Drive, Lehman. Cost is $8 for adult and

$4 for children under 12. Reservations and tickets are required in advance. Contact Sabrina Major at 371-1058. Baked Chicken Dinner and Bake Sale, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 1, Loyalville United Methodist Church, Loyalville Road, off Route 29 South, nine miles from Noxen. Cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12. Take outs available. Call ahead at 477-3521 and leave name, phone number, number of dinners and pickup time. Potato Pancake and More Sale, noon-5 p.m. Feb. 18, Breslau Hose Co. #5 Ladies Auxiliary, 299 First St., Hanover Township. Sale includes potato pancakes, pierogies, haluski, red clam chowder and home-made baked goods. Spaghetti Dinner, 3:30-6 p.m. Feb. 18, The Huntsville United Methodist Church, 2355 Huntsville Road, Shavertown. Cost is 7.50 for adults and $4.50 for children under six. Take outs available 3-6 p.m. and dine in from 4-6 p.m. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll and beverage. Call 477-3748 for tickets.

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MEETINGS Today SWOYERSVILLE: The Swoyersville Senior Citizens, 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church hall. Dues for 2012 are being collected. New members are welcome. Winners of the 50-50 fundraiser were Lorraine Cwalina, Liz Zdanzewicz and Madeline Barush. Refreshments and a social hour will follow the meeting. WILKES-BARRE: The St. Robert

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Wilkes-Barre service clubs attend joint luncheon Three Wilkes-Barre area service clubs recently held a joint luncheon at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre, to celebrate the community service efforts of the clubs. Guest speaker Brian Wrightson, Northeast Director of Emergency Services of the American Red Cross, discussed local disaster relief efforts and the importance of community volunteers. At the luncheon, from left: Mimi Tosh, district governor, Lions Club; Wrightson; Donna Sedor, president, Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club; and Cheryl Sobeski-Reedy, president, Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis Club.

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E. Bellarmine Senior Club, 1 p.m. in the school cafeteria, Barney Street. Dues for 2012 are being collected. Bakers are Marcy Waldow, Lucille Weghorst, Jean Mihalchik and Frances Conklin. Fifty-fifty winners were Lucille Weghorst, Barbara Elgonitis and Mary Frances O’Brien.

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TOYOTA ‘00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new

VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible

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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

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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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LEGAL NOTICE The Supervisors of the Township of Dallas will hold a public meeting at 7:30P.M. on February 7, 2012 at the Dallas Township Municipal Building located at 2919 SR 309 Highway, Dallas, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The Governing Body will consider the enactment of an Ordinance entitled “Model Ordinance” under which the Governmental Unit will join with other governmental units in accordance with the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act and other similar acts by becoming a settler of the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (the Trust) and entering into the Trust’s Declaration of Trust for the purpose of pooling funds for investment purposes. The Ordinance further authorizes the Governmental Unit to purchase and redeem shares in the Trust; designates the Trustees of the Trust as having official custody of the Governmental Unit’s funds which are invested by the purchase of shares in the Trust; and makes determination and empowerments required by the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. A copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Township’s Municipal Office Monday thru Friday, 8:30A.M. and 4:30P.M. Nancy Y. Balutis Secretary-Treasurer

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LEGAL NOTICE RE: Proposed Ordinance for Exeter Township The Exeter Township Board of Supervisors will consider at the Regular Stated Meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. an Ordinance of the Township of Exeter to be known as the “Ordinance Authorizing Participation in the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust” under which Exeter Township will join with other governmental units in accordance with the intergovernmental Cooperation Act and other similar acts by becoming a settlor of the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (the Trust) and entering into the Trust’s Declaration of Trust for the purpose of pooling funds for investment purposes. The Ordinance further authorizes Exeter Township to purchase and redeem shares in the Trust; designates the Trustees of the Trust as having official custody of Exeter Township’s funds which are invested by the purchase of shares in the Trust; and makes determination and empowerments required by the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. A complete text of the Ordinance can be inspected at the Exeter Township Business Office located at 2305 State Route 92, Harding, PA 18643 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Housing Authority of the City of Pittston will receive bids for the 2010 Capital Fund Program consisting of one (1) contract, until 3:00 P.M. (local time) on the ninth day of February, 2012 at the Offices of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittston, Joseph C. Infantino Towers, 500 Kennedy Boulevard, Pittston, Pennsylvania 18640. The Contract is as follows: Contract No. 2010-1 Entrance Door Replacement Project at Apollo Mid-Rise Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud beginning at 3:00 P.M. that same day in the Community Room of Joseph C. Infantino Towers. Online Contracting Documents: Documents may be obtained on or after January 25, 2012 by contacting the Office of A+E Group, Inc. Online access will be provided through the Engineer’s FTP site. Printed Contracting Documents: Documents may be obtained after January 25, 2012 by contacting the Office of A+E Group, Inc., and payment of a $30.00 nonrefundable fee to A+E Group, Inc. Each Bid when submitted must be accompanied by a Bid Security which shall not be less than ten (10%) percent of the amount of the Total Base Bid; a Non-Collusion Affidavit; Statement of Bidders Qualification; and Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders HUD Form 5369-A. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for a satisfactory Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond. Refer to other bidding requirements described in Instruction to Bidders. Bidders must submit their Bid on the Bid Form provided. Bidders shall not alter this form in anyway. All Bidders must be registered on the A+E Group, Inc.'s Bidders List. A Bidder must obtain Contracting Documents from A+E Group, Inc. or instruct A+E Group, Inc. in writing to register the Bidder on the Bidders List. Attention is called to the provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity and the payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Non Technical Specifications must be paid on the Project. All contractors and subcontractors will be required to adhere to Section - 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 as amended. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittston reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to waive any informalities, irregularities. Defects, errors or omissions in the bidding. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of the Bids, without consent of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittston. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittston William Lisak Executive Director

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02 Dodge Durango V8. Auto. Air. Alloys. Westin Push Bars. 3 row seating. Looks & runs great! Inspected. Only $6,475 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 94 Oldsmobile Royale 88 4 door. V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. PECIALIZING N ARS 60K. Inspected. $3,475

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CADILLAC `77 COUPE

70,000 original miles. Leather interior. Excellent condition. $2,500. Call 570-282-4272 or 570-877-2385

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

Chrysler ‘68 New Yorker

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

DESOTO CUSTOM ‘49 4 DOOR SEDAN

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

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

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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Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVY ‘89 2500 SCOTTSDALE Pickup Truck with

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

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.

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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

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Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘01 Electra Glide, Ultra Classic, many chrome accessories, 13k miles, Metallic Emerald Green. Garage kept, like new condition. Includes Harley cover. $12,900 570-718-6769 570-709-4937

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 SCREAMING EAGLE V-ROD Orange & Black.

Used as a show bike. Never abused. 480 miles. Excellent condition. Asking $13,500 or best offer. 570-876-4034

HONDA ‘84 XL200R 8,000 original miles,

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

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

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.

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

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!

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

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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

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

CHEVY `10 SILVERADO

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

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CHEVY ‘03 SILVERADO

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

442 RVs & Campers

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

3 BR sets-1 Mahogany, 1 Bassett, 1 pine. Breakfront, table & chair sets, bunk beds with trundle, sofa, lift chair, Morris chair. Stainless refrigerator, washer, electric dryer, double wall oven, showcase, more. Fenton, crystal, nice china. Newer toys, Nascar, HH, linens, fishing, lots of tools, much more. Check web sites for detailed list and pictures. Information: 693-0372 chucksauction.com auctionzip.com #4156 Au001433

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

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NOTICE OF ZONING HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of the City of Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is scheduled to convene a public hearing on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5:00 PM prevailing time in the Conference Room (1st Floor), City Hall, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania. The Application submitted by Raymond Hassey, Esq. C/O Gina Malskey for a “Special Exception Use” per sections 308 and 406 of the City of Pittston Zoning Ordinance for a property at 65 Church Street (Formerly St Casimir’s Church). A copy of the Zoning Permit application is on file and available for Public Inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 35 Broad Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania. The City of Pittston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex religion, age, disability, or family status in employment or the provision of services. Joseph Moskovitz, Zoning Enforcement Officer

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

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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 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

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CHEVY 99 SILVERADO 4X4 Auto. V8. Bargain

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

JEEP 03 WRANGLER X 6 cylinder. Auto. 4x4. $10,999

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SUBARU `03 BAJA

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

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SAFE-T-ZONE, INC. TRAFFIC CONTROLFLAGGING COMPANY

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NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition.

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

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

JEEPAuto. 04 LIBERTY V6.

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

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FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT. CD. Power

seats. Extra Clean! $3,495 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

JEEP `98 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

6 cylinder. New items: 4 tires, battery, all brakes, complete exhaust. $4,195 (570) 417-4731

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

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

MAZDA 03 MPV VAN V6. CD Player.

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HYOSUNG `04 COMET

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2007 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr AT EX................................................... 83,678 MILES $9,995

STK: CH5453A 2008 Hummer......H3 ................... 4WD 4dr SUV ............................................ 38,415 MILES $20,995

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2007 Hyundai....... Elantra............ 4dr Sdn Auto GLS *Ltd Avail*................... 53,354 MILES $9,995

STK: T28905A

2009 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 32,461 MILES $21,400

STK: T28652B

2007 Buick............ Terraza ........... 4dr CXL *Ltd Avail*................................... 72,288 MILES $10,995

STK: D0518A

2010 Honda..........Civic ............... 2dr Man Si................................................. 24,681 MILES $21,479

STK: J4789C

2007 Chevrolet .... Impala ............ 4dr Sdn 3.5L LT.......................................... 50,884 MILES $10,995

STK: B9371A

2008 Toyota..........RAV4 .............. 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Ltd...................... 39,815 MILES $21,499

STK: T29029A

2005 Chevrolet .... Malibu Maxx . 4dr Sdn LT.................................................. 29,634 MILES $10,995

STK: L11404A

2009 Honda..........Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L ....................................... 25,045 MILES $21,995

STK: J4867A

2004 Chevrolet .... TrailBlazer ...... 4dr 4WD EXT LS........................................ 55,355 MILES $11,995

STK: AP15631

2008 Toyota..........Tundra4WDTruck Dbl 5.7L V8 6-Spd AT ................................ 54,821 MILES $21,995

STK: H27489A

2005 Jeep ............. GrandCherokee 4dr Laredo 4WD ........................................ 74,442 MILES $11,995

STK: T29006A

2012 VW................Jetta ............... 4dr Auto SE PZEV ...................................... 3,613 MILES $21,999

STK: M7975A

2008 Mitsubishi... Galant ............ 4dr Sdn ES................................................. 40,506 MILES $11,995

STK: A11131A

2009 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn Man.............................................. 36,191 MILES $22,479

STK: P15613A

2004 Mitsubishi... Galant ............ 4dr Sdn GTS 3.8L Sportronic Auto ............ 42,026 MILES $11,995

STK: H27565A

2009 Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 19,551 MILES $22,479

STK: H27523A

2008 Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto GLS.................................. 26,511 MILES $11,995

STK: H27598A

2009 Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr LX ........................................................ 33,459 MILES $22,479

STK: K12380A

2009 Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto GLS.................................. 55,405 MILES $11,995

STK: D0414A

2010 Ford..............Escape............ 4WD 4dr XLT ............................................. 15,574 MILES $22,499

STK: T29183A

2001 Toyota.......... Avalon............ 4dr Sdn XLS w/Bench Seat....................... 49,865 MILES $11,995

STK: L11384B

2011

STK: CH5486A

2008 Hyundai....... Entourage ...... 4dr Wgn GLS ............................................. 65,716 MILES $11,995

STK: J4918A

2009 Jeep .............Wrangler........ 4WD 2dr X................................................. 4,507 MILES $22,995

STK: T28646A

2006 Toyota.......... Tacoma .......... Access 127â&#x20AC;? Manual................................. 73,616 MILES $11,995

STK: TS0363

2011

STK: H27547A

2007 Honda.......... Civic ............... 2dr AT LX ................................................... 37,748 MILES $12,995

STK: T28454B

2008 Jeep .............Wrangler........ 4WD 4dr Unlimited Sahara....................... 50,699 MILES $23,800

STK: K12330A

2009 Dodge.......... Caliber............ 4dr HB SXT ................................................ 19,715 MILES $12,995

STK: P15653

2008 Ford..............Edge ............... 4dr Limited AWD....................................... 38,089 MILES $23,995

STK: T29016A

2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto LE......................................... 50,954 MILES $12,995

STK: T28860A

2010 Toyota..........Tundra4WDTruck Dbl 5.7L V8 6-Spd AT ................................ 48,903 MILES $23,995

STK: J4966A

2009 Ford.............. Focus.............. 4dr Sdn SES............................................... 37,169 MILES $12,995

STK: K12511A

2011

Honda..........Element.......... 4WD 5dr EX............................................... 3,465 MILES $24,479

STK: H27492A

2009 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto LX................................................ 38,372 MILES $13,995

STK: H27584A

2011

Honda..........CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr SE............................................... 11,636 MILES $24,479

STK: H26771A

2008 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto LX-P ........................................ 32,402 MILES $13,995

STK: CH5414A 2009 Subaru.........Legacy............ 4dr H4 Auto GT Ltd.................................... 30,789 MILES $24,499

STK: K12490B

2010 Hyundai....... Elantra............ 4dr Sdn Man Blue ..................................... 8,824 MILES $13,995

STK: T28438A

2008 Toyota..........Highlander..... 4WD 4dr Sport .......................................... 60,900 MILES $24,595

STK: K12393A

2010 Suzuki.......... SX4................. 5dr HB CVT Technology AWD ................... 34,511 MILES $13,995

STK: A11040A

2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 15,895 MILES $24,600

STK: H27505A

2008 Honda.......... Civic ............... 2dr Man LX................................................ 39,428 MILES $14,489

STK: A10968A

2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 8,265 MILES $24,700

STK: A11132A

2005 Nissan.......... Murano .......... 4dr SL AWD V6 ......................................... 78,608 MILES $14,495

STK: H27472A

2009 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn Auto Tech Pkg .............................. 28,011 MILES $24,995

STK: T28930A

2009 Toyota.......... Tacoma .......... 2WD Reg I4 AT.......................................... 31,938 MILES $14,995

STK: H27459A

2009 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX-L w/RES................................ 38,104 MILES $24,995

STK: H27355A

2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto LE......................................... 16,905 MILES $14,995

STK: H27115A

2010 Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr EX ........................................................ 17,524 MILES $25,100

STK: T29067A

2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto LE......................................... 23,809 MILES $14,995

STK: A10964A

2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 14,947 MILES $25,300

STK: C3458B

2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 21,040 MILES $14,995

STK: A11136A

2009 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX............................................... 44,690 MILES $25,499

STK: T28741A

2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 33,337 MILES $14,995

STK: T28828A

2009 Toyota..........Venza.............. 4dr Wgn I4 AWD....................................... 35,914 MILES $25,700

STK: H27066A

2009 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto LX............................................ 12,459 MILES $14,999

STK: H27080A

2010 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr LX ............................................... 27,906 MILES $25,979

STK: TP15662

2004 Chevrolet .... Colorado ........ Ext Cab 125.9â&#x20AC;? WB 4WD LS Z71 .............. 44,177 MILES $15,489

STK: H27162A

2010 Ford..............Edge ............... 4dr Limited AWD....................................... 35,839 MILES $25,995

STK: T28669A

2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 16,419 MILES $15,800

STK: JP15522

2011

STK: T28469A

2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 21,756 MILES $15,900

STK: T28005A

2007 Ford..............F-150............... 4WD SuperCrew 150â&#x20AC;? Lariat .................... 50,757 MILES $25,995

STK: TP15408

2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ ................................................................... 33,778 MILES $15,900

STK: T28762A

2008 Toyota..........FJ Cruiser....... 4WD 4dr Auto ........................................... 38,083 MILES $26,479

STK: L11427A

2009 Nissan.......... Altima ............ 2dr Cpe I4 CVT 2.5 S ................................. 31,979 MILES $15,995

STK: H27436A

2009 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX............................................... 29,806 MILES $26,479

STK: H27525A

2008 Toyota.......... Tacoma .......... 2WD Reg I4 AT.......................................... 15,664 MILES $15,995

STK: H27506A

2009 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX............................................... 38,775 MILES $26,479

STK: T28398A

2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 39,408 MILES $15,995

STK: A11067A

2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto Tech Pkg .......................... 15,236 MILES $26,495

STK: T29139A

2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 24,211 MILES $15,995

STK: A10965A

2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto Tech Pkg .......................... 11,279 MILES $26,495

STK: T28999A

2010 Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto GLS.................................. 29,931 MILES $15,995

STK: D0494A

2009 Lincoln.........MKS ............... 4dr Sdn FWD ............................................. 20,194 MILES $26,499

STK: TP15341

2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 32,873 MILES $15,995

STK: BP15516

2008 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC..................... 28,756 MILES $26,995

STK: D0358A

2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 33,679 MILES $15,995

STK: H27204A

2011

STK: H27061A

2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 25,285 MILES $16,100

STK: C3523A

2009 Lincoln.........MKX ............... AWD 4dr.................................................... 42,238 MILES $26,995

STK: T28550A

2009 Chevrolet .... Malibu............ 4dr Sdn LTZ................................................ 21,079 MILES $16,100

STK: AS0345

2010 Acura...........RDX ................ FWD 4dr .................................................... 18,920 MILES $26,995

STK: T29000A

2009 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto EX ............................................... 22,130 MILES $16,300

STK: T28596A

2010 Toyota..........Tundra4WDTruck Dbl 4.6L V8 6-Spd AT ................................ 29,800 MILES $27,479

STK: A11073A

2010 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 35,480 MILES $16,300

STK: BP15539

2008 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury 4MATIC..................... 23,713 MILES $27,500

STK: K12476A

2007 Hyundai....... Santa Fe......... AWD 4dr Auto GLS *Ltd Avail* ................ 37,615 MILES $16,400

STK: B9212A

2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 21,490 MILES $27,900

STK: T28852B

2009 Volvo............ S60 ................. 4dr Sdn 2.5T FWD w/Sunroof................... 66,934 MILES $16,495

STK: A11084A

2009 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 22,420 MILES $27,900

STK: CH5470A

2008 Chrysler....... T & C .............. 4dr Wgn Touring........................................ 36,169 MILES $16,500

STK: B9467A

2008 MB................E-Class ........... 4dr Sdn Luxury 3.5L 4MATIC..................... 35,225 MILES $27,995

STK: T28474A

2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 19,863 MILES $16,800

STK: BP15540

2009 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 25,755 MILES $28,700

STK: H27425A

2008 Honda.......... CR-V ............... 4WD 5dr LX ............................................... 49,003 MILES $16,900

STK: B9305B

2010 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 16,367 MILES $28,995

STK: H27146A

2010 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto LX................................................ 20,566 MILES $16,979

STK: A11072A

2010 Acura...........TSX ................ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto ......................................... 19,138 MILES $28,995

STK: H27606A

2006 Honda.......... CR-V ............... 4WD EX AT................................................ 60,566 MILES $16,989

STK: LS0351

2010 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 17,026 MILES $29,979

STK: H26871A

2009 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto EX ........................................... 34,843 MILES $16,995

STK: A11023A

2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 10,685 MILES $29,995

STK: HP15647

2010 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto LX............................................ 20,824 MILES $16,995

STK: A11048A

2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 27,481 MILES $29,995

STK: KP15547

2011

Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS .............................. 22,554 MILES $16,995

STK: BP15542

2009 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 20,261 MILES $29,995

STK: M7903A

2010 Toyota.......... Corolla ........... 4dr Sdn Auto S .......................................... 16,274 MILES $16,995

STK: A10978A

2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 12,691 MILES $30,300

STK: CH5505A

2009 Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 15,882 MILES $16,995

STK: L11478A

2009 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 26,109 MILES $30,479

STK: DP15622

2008 Dodge.......... Charger .......... 4dr Sdn SXT RWD ..................................... 34,220 MILES $16,995

STK: H27516A

2010 Honda..........Pilot ................ 4WD 4dr EX-L............................................ 32,192 MILES $30,479

STK: A10998A

2007 Buick............ Lucerne .......... 4dr Sdn V6 CXL.......................................... 55,168 MILES $16,995

STK: LS0358

2010 Lexus ...........ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 21,780 MILES $30,900

STK: A10970A

2008 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr V6 Auto EX-L PZEV.............................. 26,571 MILES $17,100

STK: A10935A

2010 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn 2WD............................................. 17,203 MILES $31,479

STK: H27531A

2009 Honda.......... Civic ............... 2dr Auto LX................................................ 22,031 MILES $17,479

STK: BP15651

2010 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 30,782 MILES $31,995

STK: H27515A

2007 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr V6 AT EX-L........................................... 43,352 MILES $17,499

STK: BP15652

2010 MB................C-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 3.0L Sport 4MATIC....................... 33,680 MILES $31,995

STK: T28997A

2007 Ford.............. Ranger ........... 4WD 2dr SuperCab 126â&#x20AC;? XLT.................... 40,546 MILES $17,499

STK: C3447B

2010 Chevrolet ....Tahoe ............. 4WD 4dr 1500 LT....................................... 34,356 MILES $31,995

STK: H27249A

2008 Ford.............. Escape............ 4WD 4dr V6 Auto XLT ............................... 45,785 MILES $17,795

STK: T28466A

2009 Chevrolet ....Suburban....... 4WD 4dr 1500 LT w/1LT............................ 33,071 MILES $31,995

STK: D0418A

2003 MB................ S-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 4.3L .............................................. 79,107 MILES $17,900

STK: B9336B

2011

STK: T28535A

2007 Toyota.......... 4Runner ......... 4WD 4dr V6 SR5 ....................................... 67,425 MILES $17,980

STK: L11480A

2010 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 18,435 MILES $32,479

STK: T28872A

2009 VW................ Jetta ............... 4dr DSG Wolfsburg PZEV *Ltd Avail*....... 23,814 MILES $17,995

STK: L11383A

2009 Lexus ...........RX 350............ AWD 4dr.................................................... 22,840 MILES $32,479

STK: T28698A

2009 Honda.......... Civic Hybrid... 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 37,550 MILES $17,995

STK: A11025A

2010 Acura...........RDX ................ AWD 4dr Tech Pkg .................................... 27,966 MILES $32,479

STK: TS0364

2011

STK: D0413A

2010 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 7,679 MILES $32,700

STK: T28489A

2009 Toyota.......... Prius ............... 5dr HB........................................................ 35,508 MILES $17,995

STK: H26995A

2010 Toyota..........Highlander..... 4WD 4dr V6 Limited.................................. 22,151 MILES $32,995

STK: JP15557

2010 Jeep ............. Compass........ ................................................................... 30,235 MILES $17,995

STK: D0470A

2011

STK: H27276A

2010 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto EX ............................................... 11,360 MILES $18,479

STK: L11457A

2010 Lexus ...........IS 250 ............. 4dr Sport Sdn Auto AWD.......................... 17,173 MILES $33,979

STK: C3526A

2009 Subaru......... Legacy............ 4dr H4 Auto Special Edition PZEV............. 12,671 MILES $18,995

STK: BP15658

2009 MB................M-Class .......... 4MATIC 4dr 3.5L........................................ 42,478 MILES $33,979

STK: A10794B

2007 Lexus ........... ES 350 ............ 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 61,725 MILES $18,995

STK: B9339A

2010 Toyota..........Highlander..... 4WD 4dr V6 Limited.................................. 17,877 MILES $33,995

STK: KP15660

2011

Hyundai....... Sonata............ 4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto GLS .............................. 4,141 MILES $18,995

STK: P15626

2011

STK: L11402A

2008 Toyota.......... RAV4 .............. 4WD 4dr 4-cyl 4-Spd AT Sport.................. 42,483 MILES $18,995

STK: D0522A

2012 Acura...........RDX ................ AWD 4dr.................................................... 1,904 MILES $35,479

STK: H27448A

2007 Jeep ............. GrandCherokee 4WD 4dr Laredo ........................................ 41,600 MILES $18,995

STK: D0350A

2012 Acura...........TL ................... 4dr Sdn Auto 2WD .................................... 7

STK: A11080A

2008 VW................ Passat............. 4dr Auto Komfort FWD.............................. 22,781 MILES $18,999

STK: K12540A

2009 Acura...........MDX ............... AWD 4dr Tech Pkg .................................... 34,979 MILES $36,479

STK: J4739A

2008 Chevrolet .... TrailBlazer ...... 4WD 4dr LT w/3LT..................................... 37,118 MILES $19,495

STK: L11468A

2011

STK: H27368A

2012 Honda.......... Civic ............... 4dr Auto LX................................................ 1,417 MILES $19,995

STK: BP15650

2007 MB................S-Class ........... 4dr Sdn 5.5L V8 RWD................................ 31,666 MILES $40,499

STK: H27279B

2008 Subaru......... Outback.......... 4dr H4 Auto 2.5i PZEV............................... 39,967 MILES $19,995

STK: B9168A

2010 MB................E-Class ........... 4dr Sdn Luxury 3.5L 4MATIC..................... 15,859 MILES $41,995

STK: D0368B

2010 Honda.......... Accord............ 4dr I4 Auto LX-P ........................................ 9,350 MILES $19,995

STK: C3495A

2009 Cadillac........Escalade......... AWD 4dr.................................................... 30,110 MILES $41,995

STK: T28926A

2009 Toyota.......... Camry Hybrid 4dr Sdn ...................................................... 35,423 MILES $19,995

STK: L11461A

2011

STK: T28867A

2006 Toyota.......... Tacoma .......... Double 141â&#x20AC;? Auto 4WD ............................ 78,128 MILES $19,995

STK: B9367A

2009 MB................CLK-Class....... 2dr Cabriolet 5.5L...................................... 10,979 MILES $43,995

STK: K12537A

2009 Hyundai....... Santa Fe......... FWD 4dr Auto Limited............................... 15,439 MILES $19,995

STK: BP15659

2009 MB................GL-Class ......... 4MATIC 4dr 4.6L........................................ 35,911 MILES $48,579

STK: JP15472A 2008 Ford.............. Edge ............... 4dr SEL AWD............................................. 44,679 MILES $20,495

STK: SR0018A

2010 MB................GL-Class ......... 4MATIC 4dr 4.6L........................................ 17,050 MILES $53,990

Toyota.......... Camry ............ 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE..................................... 9,672 MILES $17,995

Kia.................Sorento .......... AWD 4dr I4 LX........................................... 17,187 MILES $22,499 Toyota..........RAV4 .............. 4WD 4dr V6 5-Spd AT Sport ..................... 8,351 MILES- $22,995

Jeep .............GrandCherokee 4WD 4dr Laredo ........................................ 19,740 MILES $25,995

Honda..........Odyssey ......... 5dr LX ........................................................ 5,282 MILES $26,995

Toyota..........Avalon............ 4dr Sdn Limited ......................................... 4,913 MILES $32,479

Cadillac........SRX ................ FWD 4dr Base ........................................... 5,401 MILES $33,479

Cadillac........CTS................. 4dr Sdn 3.0L Luxury AWD ......................... 10,414 MILES $34,400 MILES $36,479

Lincoln.........MKX ............... AWD 4dr.................................................... 2,951 MILES $37,999

Cadillac........SRX ................ AWD 4dr Performance Collection............. 6,967 MILES $42,995

STK: J5009A

2008 Chrysler....... 300-Series...... 4dr Sdn 300 Limited AWD ........................ 25,936 MILES $20,499

STK: C3497A

2010 BMW............6-Series.......... 2dr Conv 650i ............................................ 8,313 MILES $60,995

STK: H27333A

2011

Jeep ............. Liberty............ Sport Wagon 4 Door ................................. 13,874 MILES $20,700

STK: B9460A

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FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN A recognized leader in its industry, Pengate is the premier supplier of Raymond electric forklift solutions to our customers in the distribution and manufacturing industries. After several consecutive years of record-breaking sales, an opening exists for a Field Service Technician in the Scranton Hazleton, PA area. Field Service Technicians are responsible for service on various types of forklifts, with primary emphasis on Raymond equipment, the industry leader in Narrow Aisle forklifts. The successful candidate should have experience with electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment. Forklift experience or military technical training highly desirable. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package along with an extensive training program and opportunities. Visit our website at www. Pengate.com Interested candidates should e-mail, fax, or mail their resume containing employment history, educational background and salary history to: PENGATE HANDLING SYSTEMS, INC. Attention: HR 3 Interchange Place York, PA 17406 E-mail: hr@ pengate.com fax: 717.764.5854 EOE

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Action Lift, Inc., located in Pittston, PA, is the exclusive dealership for Crown and TCM forklifts for NEPA. We are seeking a full time forklift mechanic to troubleshoot, repair and diagnose Crown & other makes of lift trucks. Good written & verbal communication skills, as well as customer care skills are necessary. A valid driver’s license & the ability to safely operate lift trucks are required. Previous forklift mechanical experience or technical school graduate will be considered. We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, as well as 401K Retirement Savings Plan, paid holidays, paid vacation & much more. For an interview, please call Bernie Thoma at 570-655-2100 x122.

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Hydroseed and soil erosion control experience helpful. Valid driver’s license a must. Top wages paid. Unlimited overtime. Apply in person 8am-4pm Monday-Friday 1204 Main Street Swoyersville Varsity, Inc. Must have I.D. No calls please.

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CDL-A DRIVER

Gas field/landscape drivers plus hands on labor required. Operate dump trucks & load equipment on lowboy. Deliver to job site. Must operate skid steer excavator, hydro-seed truck, etc. Will plow in winter. Must have clean driving record and pass drug test. Top Wages Paid. Call Harvis Interview Service @ 542-5330. Leave message. Will send an application. Or forward resume: varsity.harvis@ gmail.com Employer is Varsity, Inc. No walk-ins. EOE

LOOKING TO GROW DRIVERS WANTED! CDL Class A Regional and OTR Routes Home daily Benefit package includes: paid holiday and vacation; health, vision, and dental coverage. Candidates must be 23 years of age with at least 2 years tractor trailer experience. Drivers paid by percentage. Applications can be filled out online at www.cds transportation.com or emailed to jmantik@cds transportation.com or you can apply in person at CDS Transportation Jerilyn Mantik One Passan Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-654-6738

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Our Call Center is expanding in Wilkes-Barre. Immediate openings for day & night shifts. Excellent base rate + lucrative bonus plan. Call 570-825-9402

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Peirce-Phelps, Inc., America’s fastest growing HVAC leader has an IDEAL Counter Sales position in our WilkesBarre, PA store. The position is for a self-driven, highly motivated individual with great customer service skills. Duties include cross-referencing service parts and compressors, sale of supplies and equipment, telemarketing and other store functions. The ideal candidate will have good computer skills, a strong work ethic and HVAC and or wholesale experience. Excellent telephone, organizational and customer relation skills are required. We offer a competitive compensation & attractive company benefits package, tuition reimbursement & 401(k) retirement plan. Please submit resumes to: Peirce-Phelps, Inc. Email: swb@peirce.com EOE No phone calls please

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$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 NORMAN ROCKWELL 13 cups, 6 plates, boxes for all. $20. 570-474-6028 PIANO Livingston upright player piano, pump style with approximate 35 music rolls. Ground level removal. $125. 570-479-2322 SEWING MACHINE. (1) Singer Vintage factory with sewing table $25. OBO. (1) Singer touch & sewing machine with sewing table. $20 OBO 570-824-7314

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Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162 DRYER GE electric white 6 cycle inside light $50. 570-902-5598 ELECTRIC RANGE SEARS KENMORE 30” SMOOTH TOP, SELF CLEANING. $150.00 570-763-9874 STOVE: GE self cleaning electric, almond $100 OBO. GE self defrosting refrigerator, almond $200 OBO. Hotpoint washer, white 4150 OBO. 570-693-1304

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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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AIR CONDITIONER WINDOW, $25. 570-779-1215

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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 SWING Graco, with comfort care, excellent condition $45.740-1392 CRIB, old style walnut. $5. 570-457-3486 WALKER/RIDER with seat, basket, adjustable handles, blue & black $60. East set pool, kit 10’x30” pump included, includes ladder $50. 570-852-3474

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Building Materials

FAUCET kitchen sink Chrome. Pullout sprayer. 1 handle for hot & cold. 1 year old. Nice. $40. 570-606-6624 SINK, bathroom, blue with hardware. $30. 570-825-2599

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Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

Clothing

COATS: girl’s winter coats size mediumlarge 20 available $10 each. Ladies black leather coat size small $99.99 570-735-5087 FUR COAT full length natural chrystal fox fur, size mediumlarge, shawl collar $800 or best offer. 570-457-6472 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 PURSE, Gucci tote style medium size, excellent condition $325. Ladies leather jacket, color cognac, size XL $125. 288-4451

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Computer Equipment & Software

PRINTER HP Photosmart 2570 all in one series, extra ink cartridges, cables $75. Logitech keyboard, mouse, cables $20. Westinghouse L1928 NV 19’ LCD flat panel monitor $100. 570-287-4905

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Exercise Equipment

GYM Home Weider $125. 570-829-2599 PROFORM 825 elliptical exercise machine, great computerized settings $75. 762-4914

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PROFORM BIKE & ELIPTICAL CROSSTRAINER PLUS PROFORM CROSSWALK (TREADMILL) 380 $250.00 570-829-2628 TREADMILL Pro Form-995SEL Spacesaver. Folds up when not in use. Includes Inter-Active I-Fit Workout Program, Handheld weights. Internet connectable. Excellent condition. $275. OBO.570-333-5298

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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

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Furniture & Accessories

BED, queen size sleigh style, pine comes with 2 matching nightstands $400. 570-288-4451 BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!! DINING ROOM SET, complete, table, 2 arm chairs, 4 side chairs, hutch with glass doors & light. Excellent condition. $595.570-675-2009 SCHOOL DESK $20. 570-825-5847

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

BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST CONSULTANTS

Must have Master’s Degree in a Clinical field

FULL-TIME THERAPEUTIC STAFF SUPPORT WORKERS Bachelor’s Degree/Associate Degree in Human Services. Provide 1:1 interventions & support to children. (Experience working with male adolescents beneficial) Full-time benefits include: competitive pay, health insurance, paid holidays & vacation days. EOE If you are seeking a challenging opportunity, please send, fax or e-mail your resume & letter of interest to: Children's Behavioral Health Services, Inc. Attn: Susan Hurd 104 Woodward Hill Road, Edwardsville PA 18704 Email shurd@cbhsinc.com or Fax to 714-7231

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

NURSING CNA

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

LPN

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

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ENTERTAINMENT CENTER: Solid light oak. 54”W x 48”H with opening for TV of 28” x 28”. Vertical shelves 24”W x 48”H with glass door. Solid door storage under TV opening. $150. Call 570-991-5300.

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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 SOFA & LOVESEAT floral print, good condition. $200. for both or best offer. 570-466-8756 SOFA /floral Broyhill, excellent condition $185.570-740-1392

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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.

506 Administrative/ Clerical

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

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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

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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.

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COAT Andrea Viccari black leather 3/4 length coat, XL $60. Penquins duffel bag, red/black $30. 570-852-3474

COAT

KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385

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Auto., Air, CD, Advance Trac with Roll Stability, Side Curtains, PDL, 15” Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Pwr. Mirrors, Cruise Control,

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FORD REBATE...................................500 OFF LEASE REBATE..............................500

*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.

FORD CREDIT REBATE.......................500 OFF LEASE REBATE..............................500 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP........70 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP................76 *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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FORD REBATE................................1,000 FMCC REBATE..................................500 OFF LEASE REBATE..............................500 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP..............686 *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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FORD REBATE................................1,500 FORD BONUS REBATE....................1,000 FMCC REBATE..................................500 OFF LEASE REBATE...........................1,250 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP....1,445 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP...........1,186 *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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FORD REBATE................................2,000 FORD BONUS REBATE.......................500 OFF LEASE REBATE...........................1,250 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP......195 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP..............786

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TENNIS BRACELET 10kt gold diamond & onyx tennis bracelet. $399. 570-735-5087

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126 Brown Street, off Germania Street Fri., Jan 27st 7am-11am Upstairs. Tons of old stuff, toys, antiques, 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, bottles, household, Christmas, & more.

Machinery & Equipment

SNOW THROWER 21â&#x20AC;? SINGLE STAGE. WORKS VERY WELL. $125.00 570-763-9874

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

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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 DISHES, service for 8, plus extras. Delicate pattern with silver edge. Barely used. Perfect condition. $200. 570-347-2830

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FREE AD POLICY

WHEELS AND TIRE SET (4) factory 5 spoke with good mounted tires for Ford Windstar p21565r16 $250. 570-696-2212

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. MANICURE TABLE professional salon with dust vest storage drawers both side grey $50. SEWING MATERIAL Quilted large rolls assorted colors .05 & .10 each 570-902-5598

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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 ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OLD BRING IT IN, WE WILL GIVE YOU A PRICE. COME SEE US AT 134 RTE. 11, Larksville 570-855-7197 570-328-3428

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Office Equipment

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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

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518 Customer Support/Client Care

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CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

WANTED JEWELRY

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906 Homes for Sale

ASHLEY

BACK MOUNTAIN

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

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

BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 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 AVOCA

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

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

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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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

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

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 DALLAS

BACK MOUNTAIN

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

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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

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DUPONT

DURYEA REDUCED!

EXETER REDUCED

HANOVER TWP.

HANOVER TWP. REDUCED

JENKINS TWP.

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

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 $315,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

P E N D I N G

EDWARDSVILLE 192 Hillside Ave

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100% Financing Wooded and private Bi-Level. This home features 1 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bath & nice updates. plenty of room on your private 2 acre lot. 100% USDA financing eligible. call for details. REDUCED PRICE $166,000 Call Cindy King 570-690-2689

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

Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195

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

DURYEA 314 Edward St EXETER 1021 Wyoming Ave

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

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

DURYEA

DRUMS

EXETER

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 DRUMS

BUYING 11am to 6pm

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke

EXETER REDUCED

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

DURYEA REDUCED

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

WILDFLOWER VILLAGE TOWN HOME: 2-3 bedrooms. 1.5

baths, Every Floor PROFESSIONALLY updated. NEW: Corian counters, tile kitchen and tile powder room, red oak and Brazilian tiger oak hardwood floors, oak doors, trim and crown molding throughout home, radiant bath tile floor, granite vanity, and tile shower, concrete patio. 95% efficient gas furnace and high efficient central air. All new appliances included, no water during September flood, buyers assist negotiable $145,000. Serious Inquiries only 570-654-0393 FORTY FORT New Listing! $69,600

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

DURYEA

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

908 Primrose Court Move right into this newer 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Townhome with many upgrades including hardwood floors throughout and tiled bathrooms. Lovely oak cabinets in the kitchen, central air, fenced in yard, nice quiet neighborhood. MLS 11-2446 $119,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

EXETER

570-675-4400

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

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

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

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

P E N D I N G

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

EXETER

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

HANOVER TWP.

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

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

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

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

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

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

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95 Pulaski St. Large home on nice sized lot. Newer windows, walk up attic. 3 bedrooms, nice room sizes, walk out basement. Great price you could move right in. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-4554 $39,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

HANOVER TWP.

Double block with both sides having nice secluded yards and decks. Close to area schools. Wood floors just redone on owners side. Wonderful opportunity to live in one side and rent the other side to help pay your mortgage! MLS#11-4537 $65,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 HANOVER TWP. LIBERTY HILLS

NEW ON THE MARKET! All brick & stone English Tudor on Corner Lot Breathtaking Views! 3 bedrooms, finished lower level, attached 2 car garage. In ground pool. Gas heat & central air. Must See! $385,000. 570-822-8704 or 570-498-5327

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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

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

4 Orchard St. 3 bedroom starter home with 1 bath on quiet street. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-254 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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

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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

DALLAS School District

Open floor plan, raised ranch. Newly rebuilt in 2009. Located in nice neighborhood close to everything! MLS# 11-2928 $109,500 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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

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

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

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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

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CENTERMORELAND Wyoming County Home with 30 Acres This country estate 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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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

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 KINGSTON

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

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

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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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

KINGSTON 68 Bennett St

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

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

$105,900

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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

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

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

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 2 car garage, new roof & hot water heater, above ground heated pool, finished basement. $210,000 Contact Melissa at 570-430-8263

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

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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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

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

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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

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.

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

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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

570-474-2340, Ext. 11

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

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MOUNTAINTOP MOSCOW 331 Gudz Road

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3 bedroom, 1 bath. Nice opportunity for a starter home or investment property. Needs work, but columns, moldings, and leaded glass windows are intact. MLS #12-133 $42,000 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 NANTICOKE

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

29 Valley View Dr. MOTIVATED SELLER Raised ranch on corner lot. Spacious two car garage. Modern kitchen & bath, tile floors. Energy efficient Ceramic Heat. MLS#11-2500 $174,900 Call Julio Caprari: 570-592-3966

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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

SWEET VALLEY

66 Post Office Road Charming ranch on 1 acre lot. Modern kitchen, living room with gas fireplace, lower level finished, large deck with above ground pool, nicely landscaped. MLS#11-2627 $164,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

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

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

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 SWOYERSVILLE

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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

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

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LUXURY TOWNHOME New construction: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, large entry with cathedral ceiling, upstairs laundry. Oak kitchen cabinetry, granite counters & stainless steel whirlpool appliances. Open floor plan is great for entertaining. Upgrades include hardwood floors & gas fireplace. Two walk-in closets & master suite with private bath features cherry/ granite double vanity, jetted tub. Attached garage, full basement, a great location; minutes to I-81 & Turnpike off 315, 7.5 miles north of Mohegan Sun.

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

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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

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

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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

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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

“New Listing”! 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home on double lot. One car garage, two 3 season porches, security system & attic just insulated. MLS #12-31 $90,000. Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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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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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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WILKES-BARRE 60 Saint Clair St

WILKES-BARRE PARSONS Reduced - $69,900

YATESVILLE PRICE REDUCED

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

Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide in nice neighborhood. Many updates. Landscaped & fenced yard with pool, large deck & koi pond! $99,700 MLS#11-2253 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 TUNKHANNOCK

Very nice rustic log home. Finished lower level with private entrance. Perfect for in-law apartment, second income, or small business with zoning approval. Beautiful stone fireplace with propane insert, full length front porch, new roof, and logs just stained & sealed this year. Fish Bowman’s Creek right from the rear of your own property! MLS#11-4220 $165,000 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 WEST PITTSTON

Spacious 3 unit in very nice condition & has been owner occupied for over 40 years. 3 bedrooms each unit, vinyl sided and most all replacement windows, 2 furnaces, ample parking & a lot of old charm! Nice location on tree lined street. MLS#11-3253 $142,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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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

WEST PITTSTON

Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

WEST WYOMING

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

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Good starter home that has been family owned & maintained since the 1950’s. Large eat in kitchen, formal dining room, & 3 bedrooms. MLS #12-272 $49,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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

WILKES-BARRE

$42,900 272 Stanton Street 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, 1 1/2 baths. Laundry room with washer & dryer, eat in kitchen includes refrigerator, stove, & dishwasher, built in A/C unit, fenced in yard, security system. MLS #11-4532 GO TO THE TOP... CALL JANE KOPP JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481 WILKES-BARRE 100 Darling St

Nice two bedroom single, gas heat, enclosed porch, fenced yard. Close to downtown & colleges. Affordable at $42,500. Call TOWN & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE CO. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708

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

Beautifully maintained double block on large landscaped lot (5 lots). Many updates, hardwood under carpet, ceiling fans, plaster walls and off street parking for 9! Must See! MLS#11-2651 $110,000 Call Christine Kutz for details. Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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

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

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

WILKES-BARRE

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

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 WILKES-BARRE

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

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

WYOMING 40 Fifth st 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

WILKES-BARRE

Very nice 2 family, one side move in the other rented separate utilities, 6 rooms each side plus 1/2 bath upstairs each side. Wonderful neighborhood plus short walking distance to Wyoming Avenue. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-4027. $124,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

WILKES-BARRE 495-497 S. Grant St

Nice double block in good condition with 2 bedrooms on each side. New vinyl siding. Bathrooms recently remodeled. Roof is 2 years old. Fully rented. Tenants pay all utilities. MLS11-580.$53,500 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

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Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, with 3 season porch and detached 1 car garage. Good starter home in well established neighborhood. Family owned for many years. MLS#11-4464 $65,000 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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

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

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12 Reid st. Spacious Bi-level home in semi-private location with private back yard. 3 season room. Gas fireplace in lower level family room. 4 bedrooms, garage. For more informtion and photos visit wwww.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 10-4740 $149,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

WILKES-BARRE

Parsons Section 32 Wilson St No need for flood or mine subsidence insurance. 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Aluminum siding. Corner, 105’x50’ lot. Fenced in yard. Appraised at $57,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-826-1458 for appointment

WILKES-BARRE

313 Race St. This home needs someone to rebuild the former finished basement and 1st floor. Being sold as is. 2nd floor is move in ready. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-255 $39,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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 185 West River St

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NANTICOKE

KINGSTON 7 Hoyt St

WEST WYOMING

438 Tripp St

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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

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PITTSTON

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

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WILKES-BARRE

PITTSTON 33 Market St. Commercial/residential property featuring Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, newly remodeled bathroom, in good condition. Commercial opportunity for office in attached building. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3450 Reduced $159,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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

107-109 E. Carey St. High traffic, high potential location with enough space for 2 second floor A apartments. 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

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

PLYMOUTH WILKES-BARRE 98-100 Lockhart St

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

FORTY FORT

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

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

JENKINS TWP.

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

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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

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

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LEASE SPACE

Kingston Wellness Center / professional offices. -Modern Decor and Loft Style Offices -Four Lane Street Frontage -100+ Parking -Established Professional & Wellness Businesses On-Site -Custom Leases Available -Triple Net Spaces Available: 600SF, 1400SF, 2610SF, and 4300SF. 4300SF Warehouse Space available Built to Suit. Call Cindy 570-690-2689

Duplex. Aluminum siding, oil heat, semi - modern kitchens, long term tenant. On a spacious 50’ x 150’ lot. Motivated Seller. REDUCED. $37,900 Anne Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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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

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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 SHAVERTOWN

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

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“Great Business Location” $168,500 B-2 zoning, just off the Dallas Highway. 1st floor has 4 spacious rooms, stone fireplace & powder room & 2nd floor has 1 bedroom apartment with 1 & 3/4 baths. Ample paved parking area. Ideal for Nail & Beauty Salon, retail business or professional office. Owners are PA licensed Realtors. MLS#11-4356 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

WEST PITTSTON

Great Investment Opportunity. 2 Storefronts & attached 3 bedroom home all rented out with separate utilities. $125,000 MLS# 11-2185 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 WEST WYOMING 331 Holden St 10-847

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!

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

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

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3.37 acre wooded lot. Public sewer. Underground utilities. Close to 309. Asking $59,900 Call 570-885-1119

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38 Wedgewood Dr. Laurelbrook Estates Lot featuring 3.22 acres with great privacy on cul-desac. Has been perc tested and has underground utilities. 4 miles to PA Turnpike entrance. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-114 $64,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

COURTDALE 175’x130’ sloping lot

with some trees. Public sewer, water, gas. $9,500. To settle Estate. 570-2875775 or 332-1048 DALLAS 63 acres. Wooded parcel. 5,000’ roadfront on 2 paved roads. Level & rolling. In Dallas Twp. $425,000 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 DALLAS

Lot 2 Marlington Ct THINKING OF BUILDING? .76 acre beautiful building lot on a culde-sac in desirable neighborhood. Covenants apply. Public utilities. Dallas School District. MLS #11-4401 $ 64,900 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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WILKES-BARRE

FULLY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Short or long term Excellent Neighborhood Private Tenant Parking $550 includes all utilities. No pets. 570-822-9697

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ASHLEY 74 W. Hartford St

2 bedroom. 2nd floor. Fridge, stove, washer/dryer included. Wall to wall carpet. No pets. Security, application fee + utilities. $550/month. 570-479-2559

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

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

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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

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AVAILABILITY FIRST FLOOR $465 + utilities. Managed. 1 Bedrooms. Small, efficient, modern, appliances, laundry, gas fireplaces, courtyard parking. 2 YR SAME

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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

HARVEYS LAKE SELLER SAYS SELL! Land with LakeView 90' x 125' Lot with View of the Lake. Sewer Permit Required. $19,000 MLS# 10-2523 Call Cindy 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

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LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

on one of the last available lots in desirable Laflin. Convenient location near highways, airport, casino & shopping. DIRECTIONS Rt 315 to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickorywood Dr. MLS 11-3411 $34,900 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

MOUNTAIN TOP Crestwood Schools! 126 Acres for Sale! Mostly wooded with approx. 970 ft on Rt. 437 in Dennison Twp. $459,000 Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

MOUNTAIN TOP Several building lots ready to build on! ALL public utilities! Priced from $32,000 to $48,000! Use your own Builder! Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

Brand new ½ Double. Gorgeous luxury living. Gas heat & central air. ½ basement. Hardwood floors throughout. Brand new appliances. Tons of private off street parking. 2 bedroom 1 ½ bath with rain shower. Large yard with Back deck. $900 month + utilities Non Smoking No Pets Appointment only

570-451-0622

DALLAS

2 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 Modern 1st floor,

1 bedroom with all appliances. Off street parking. No pets. $550 per month + utilities. 570-639-1462

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

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Double wide home. 3 season deck & carport, new. Appliances, many upgrades, near Rts 81, 309 & Hanover Industrial Park $54,500. Serious Calls Only. (570) 826-0887

Two 1 bathroom apartment on Apple St. $600/month + utilities. Available 1/15. (570) 815-5334

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

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

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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. WALNUT ST.

Light, bright, 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, carpeted, security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $715. 570-287-0900

KINGSTON

Great Location – 3rd Avenue. 2.5 bedroom, 1 bath, Living room, Dining room, central air, large sunroom, private backyard deck, offstreet parking, washer & dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal. $675 + utilities. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. 570-283-1736

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

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

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KINGSTON Recently renovat-

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MOUNTAIN TOP

ed 2 bedroom. Living room & dining room. Convenient off street parking. All new appliances. Water & sewer included. $575 + utilities, security & references. No pets. Call 570-239-7770

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.

KINGSTON 1/2 D

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

SPACIOUS OUBLES 3 bedrooms, back yard. Separate utilities. No pets. Background & security. $750/month. 570-242-8380

KINGSTON

Spacious 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, porch, off street parking. Heat & water included. New fridge & stove. Pet Friendly. $550 + security. Call 570-287-5282

KINGSTON

Very nice, 3 rooms and bath. No pets. Non-smoking. All utilities & parking included.$575/mo. Call 570-287-3985

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

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, 1 bed-

room, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. No pets. $470/month, heat, water, & hot water incl. 570-855-3958 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 efficien-

cy. 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

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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

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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 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 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

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

SWOYERSVILLE

New 1 bedroom, 1st floor. Quiet area. All appliances included, coin-op laundry. Off street parking. No pets. $430. Water/sewer included. Security & references. Call 570-239-7770

SWOYERSVILLE

Roomy 1.5 bedroom. Extra large walk in closet. Equipped with range, refrigerator, washer/dryer. New tile bath. Security, references/lease. No pets. $575/mos. Utilities by tenant. 570-287-5775 570-332-1048

W. WYOMING

2nd floor. 2 bedroom. Appliances. Enclosed porch. 2 car garage. $600/ month + security and utilities. No pets. No smoking. Call (570) 333-4363

WARRIOR RUN

2 bedrooms, stove, washer/dryer hookup. Sewer, water & garbage paid, electric by tenant. $440 /month, + lease & security. Close to HANOVER INDUSTRIAL PARK 570-301-8200

WEST PITTSTON 2 bedroom. Wash-

er, dryer, stove & fridge included. Heat and water also included. Call 570-430-3095

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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

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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*

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649

WILKES-BARRE

$495/month. Utilities included. Security deposit, 1 year lease, 1st floor, 1 bedroom. Call (570) 290-9791

WILKES-BARRE / KINGSTON Efficiency 1 & 2

bedrooms. Includes all utilities, parking, laundry. No pets. From $390 to $675. Lease, security & references. 570-970-0847 WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom, 1st floor, private driveway. Great location. $400 + electric. By application. 570-954-0505

WILKES-BARRE

1 bedroom, all utilities included, no pets. Background check. $475/month + security. Call 570-822-9625

CALL AN EXPERT

HANOVER TWP.

LEE PARK 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

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Professional Services Directory

1024

Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.

Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320

570-299-7241 570-606-8438 ALL OLDER HOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / Repair Masonry, stucco, & concrete

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Chimney Service

A-1 1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257

CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco.

Stainless Liners. Cleanings. Custom Sheet Metal Shop. 570-383-0644 1-800-943-1515 Call Now!

For All of Your Remodeling Needs. Will Beat Any Price! BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, ROOFING, SIDING, DECKS, WINDOWS, etc. 25 Yrs. Experience References. Insured Free Estimates. (570) 332-7023

COZY HEARTH CHIMNEY Chimney Cleaning, Rebuilding, Repair, Stainless Steel Lining, Parging, Stucco, Caps, Etc. Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 1-888-680-7990 570-840-0873

NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION

1057Construction & Building

All Types Of Work New or Remodeling Licensed & Insured Free Estimates 570-406-6044

See Us At

The Home Show

March 2, 3 & 4th at the Kingston Armory call 287-3331 or go to

www.bianepa.com

Shedlarski Construction

HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST Licensed, insured & PA registered. Kitchens, baths, vinyl siding & railings, replacement windows & doors, additions, garages, all phases of home renovations. 570-287-4067

GARAGE DOOR

Sales, service, installation & repair. FULLY INSURED HIC# 065008 CALL JOE 570-606-7489 570-735-8551

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Dry Wall

MIKE SCIBEK DRYWALL Hanging & finishing, design ceilings and painting. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. 328-1230

MIRRA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

(570) 675-3378 1084

Electrical

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

570-829-4077

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Electrical

SLEBODA ELECTRIC Master electrician Licensed & Insured Service Changes & Replacements. Generator Installs. 868-4469

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 1093

Excavating

MODULAR HOMES/EXCAVATING

570-332-0077 Custom excavating, foundations, land clearing, driveways, storm drainage, etc.

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Handyman Services

#1 FOR ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS Interior & exterior painting. All types of remodeling, & plumbing. Front and back porches repaired & replaced Call 570-301-4417

COMPLETE MAINTENANCE Roofing, siding, plumbing, electric, drywall, painting, rough and finished carpentry, lawn service and more. Residential & Commercial 570-852-9281

DOPainting, IT ALL HANDYMAN drywall,

plumbing & all types of interior & exterior home repairs. 570-829-5318

RUSSELL’S

Property & Lawn Maintenance

LICENSED & INSURED FREE ESTIMATES All types of interior and exterior home & business repairs 570-406-3339

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Handyman Services

The Handier Man

We fix everything! Plumbing, Electrical & Carpentry. Retired Mr. Fix It. Emergencies 23/7

299-9142

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Hauling & Trucking

AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299

ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL

TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL REMOVAL DEMOLITION Estate Cleanout Free Estimates 24 HOUR SERVICE SMALL AND LARGE JOBS! 570-823-1811 570-239-0484

CASTAWAY HAULING JUNK REMOVAL

823-3788 / 817-0395

HAUL ALL& H

AULING PAINTING SERVICES.

Free Estimates. 570-332-5946

VERY CHEAP JUNK REMOVAL! Licensed, Insured & Bonded. Will beat any price, guaranteed! Free Estimates. Over 10,000 served.

570-693-3932

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Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY

Long Term Care Insurance products/life insurance/estate planning. Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 FREE CONSULT

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Painting & Wallpaper

AWESOME INTERIORS Quality Interior &

Exterior Painting. Owner Present on Every Job. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 36 Years Exp. 570-885-3614 FREE ESTIMATES DAVID WAYNE PAINTING

www nepalong termcare.com

Prices starting at $100/room.

1162 Landscaping/ Garden

M. PARALIS PAINTING

TREE REMOVAL Stump grinding, Hazard tree removal, Grading, Drainage, Lot clearing, Snow plowing, Stone/Soil delivery. Insured. Reasonable Rates 570-574-1862

Selling a Business? Reach more potential buyers with an ad in the classified section! 570-829-7130

1189 Miscellaneous Service

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

FREE PICKUP

288-8995 1195

Movers

BestDarnMovers Moving Helpers Call for Free Quote. We make moving easy. BDMhelpers.com 570-852-9243

570-762-6889

Int/ Ext. painting, Power washing. Professional work at affordable rates. Free estimates. 570-288-0733

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Plumbing

BERNIE THE PLUMBER

& HOME BUILDER “SAME DAY SERVICE” Why Pay more? Interior & exterior. We do hardwood floors, furnaces, water heaters - all your home remodeling needs. Pay when you’re pleased. All work guaranteed. Free Estimates. 570-899-3123

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Plumbing & Heating

NEED FLOOD REPAIRS?

Boilers, Furnaces, Air. 0% Interest 6 months. 570-736-HVAC (4822)

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Roofing & Siding

J.R.V. ROOFING

570-824-6381 Roof Repairs & New Roofs. Shingle, Slate, Hot Built Up, Rubber, Gutters & Chimney Repairs. Year Round. Licensed/Insured FREE Estimates *24 Hour Emergency Calls*

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Roofing & Siding

Jim Harden

570-288-6709

New Roofs & Repairs, Shingles, Rubber, Slate, Gutters, Chimney Repairs. Credit Cards accepted. FREE ESTIMATES! Licensed-Insured EMERGENCIES

WINTER ROOFING Special $1.29 s/f Licensed, insured, fast service 570-735-0846

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Snow Removal

SNOW

PLOWING Commercial Industrial Residential DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS SALTING

VITO & GINO’S 570-574-1275

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Tree Care

TOP’S TREE SERVICE, LLC Total Tree Work. Free Estimates, Fully Insured. 570-520-4073

Wanna make a speedy sale? Place your ad today 570829-7130.

To Place Your Professional Services Ad, Please Call 829-7130

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE 1.5 bedroom, 1 bath,

refrigerator & stove provided, no pets, . Heat & water paid. $560/month + security deposit. Call 570-829-1598

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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 460 Scott Street

2 units. Fridge & stove included. Washer/dryer hook up. Off street parking. No pets. Security, application fee + utilities. 1 bedroom 1st floor, $450. 1 bedroom 3rd floor, $400. 570-479-2559

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 C

ONVENIENT TO KING’S & WILKES

Meyers Court. 3 bedroom end unit townhouse. $720 + utilities. For more info visit: DreamRentals.net or call 570-288-3375

WILKES-BARRE 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

LAFAYETTE GARDENS

SAVE 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 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

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WILKES-BARRE North Franklin St.

Clean, 2 bedroom, duplex. Stove, hookups, parking, yard. No pets/no smoking $475 + utilities. Call 570-868-4444

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IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE

Immediate Occupancy!!

Efficiencies available @30% of income

MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS

61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 • Affordable Senior Apartments • Income Eligibility Required • Utilities Included! • Low cable rates; • New appliances; • Laundry on site; • Activities! •Curbside Public Transportation

Please call 570-825-8594 D/TTY 800-654-5984

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

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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

AMERICA REALTY 288-1422 WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom water included 2 bedroom water included 1 bedroom efficiency water included 2 bedroom single family 6 bedroom large half double HANOVER 2 bedroom NANTICOKE 2 bedroom large, water included PITTSTON Large 1 bedroom water included PLAINS 1 bedroom water included KINGSTON 3 Bedroom Half Double LUZERNE 2 bedroom water included OLD FORGE 2 bedroom water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

by General Hospital 3 bedroom. All renovated. 1,200 sf. Parking space. $730/month + utilities, negotiable. Call Agnes 347-495-4566 570-793-9449

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 1 bedroom 2nd floor

at $675/month. Off street parking. Non smoking. No pets. Bonus walk up attic with tons of storage. Heat, water, garbage, sewer included. 1 month security, credit check & references. 1 year lease. Please call Donna 570-613-9080

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH

Regions Best Address

• 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts.

• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts.

288-6300

www.GatewayManorApt.com

2 BEDROOM AVAILABLE NOW!! Recently renovated, spacious, wood floors, all kitchen appliances included, parking available. 2 bedroom $500 + utilities. Call Agnes 347-495-4566 570-793-9449

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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

Apartments/ Unfurnished

KINGSTON

SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES 11 Holiday Drive

Kingston “A Place To Call Home” Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts 3 Bedroom Townhomes Gas heat included

FREE

24hr on-site Gym Community Room Swimming Pool Maintenance FREE Controlled Access Patio/Balcony and much more... Call Today for Move In Specials. 570-288-9019

W IL K E SW O O D A PAR TM E NTS

1 B edroom Sta rting a t $675.00 • Includes gas heat, w ater,sew er & trash • C onvenient to allm ajor highw ays & public transportation • Fitness center & pool • P atio/B alconies • P et friendly* • O nline rentalpaym ents • Flexible lease term s M ond a y - Frid a y 9 -5 Sa tu rd a y 1 0-2

822-27 1 1

w w w .liv ea tw ilk esw ood .com * Restrictions Ap p ly

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Commercial Properties

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

PITTSTON TWP.

950

Half Doubles

SWOYERSVILLE

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

BUILDING FOR RENT Suscon Road. Available 02/01/12, 3,000 square feet, parking lot, 4 bay, Call 570-237-6548 for details.

1 bedroom, living room, dining room kitchen. Totally remodeled. 1st floor. Washer/dryer hook up. Off street parking. $600/month + security. 570-299-7103

PLAINS

WEST PITTSTON Exeter Ave.

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

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

Commercial Lease Courtdale location Ideal for: Veterinarian Office Manufacturing / Industrial Space Storage Space

1000 SF - 5000 SF Space Available. 5000 SF Warehouse Space with loading docks, office, heat, and plumbing. $3.60 - $12 sf/yr + NNN, lease negotiable. Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

570-675-4400

DOLPHIN PLAZA

Rte. 315 3800 SF, will divide 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

FORMER KARATE STUDIO 1,000 sf with full

bathroom, kitchen, large waiting area & super big studio area. All for $495/month + utilities. 570-706-5628

KINGSTON

OFFICE SPACE Available immediately, a total of 800 square feet, 2 to 4 offices. Clean,quiet, safe. Off street parking, all utilities included. $400-$600/month. 570-288-6644 570-499-3137

OFFICE OR STORE NANTICOKE

1280 sq ft. 3 phase power, central air conditioning. Handicap accessible rest room. All utilities by tenant. Garbage included. $900 per month for a 5 year lease. 570-735-5064.

OFFICE SPACE M A C

DOO

Available for professional office. Private restroom. Use of waiting room & conference room. Heat, air, off street parking, plowing included. $300/month. Call (570) 929-2843 for appointment

315 PLAZA 1750 sf former Physician Office. 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

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

WYOMING

950

Half Doubles

ALDEN / NANTICOKE Modern. 3 Bed-

rooms. Gas Heat. Hookups. Parking. Large yard. No Pets. $519 + 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

PLAINS

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

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

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

OFFICE SPACE

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

Large 4 bedroom, quiet neighborhood. Freshly painted, new w/w carpet throughout. Stove, fridge, w/d hookup $650 month . 570-239-9840

WILKES-BARRE/PARSONS

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

PLAINS

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Spacious. Newly remodeled. 1300 sf. 3 bedroom. Off street parking. Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer. No pets. $650/month + utilities & security 570-474-9248

WILKES-BARRE/SOUTH Nice 3 bedroom

half double. 1,400 sf. $695 + utilities. Pets considered. No CEO. Section 8 welcome. 570-899-8173

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

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

WYOMING Newly remodeled 3

bedrooms, refrigerator & stove provided, no pets, w/w carpeting, $800/ month, plus utilities, & $1,000 security deposit. Call 570-693-2804

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BEAR CREEK bedroom, 1 bath

3 ranch with 1 car garage on 2 acres. New heating system. $1,050/month

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HARVEYS LAKE 3 bedroom, 2 full

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

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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

2 or 3 bedroom second floor, kitchen, living room, washer/dryer hookup, sun porch, and rear fenced yard. Renovated with new floor coverings, and paint. Tenant is responsible for water, gas (heat, & hot water), and electric. $575 month Call Ken @ 570-706-6145 to schedule a viewing.

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GREENBRIAR Well maintained ranch style condo features living room with cathedral ceiling, oak kitchen, dining room with vaulted ceiling, 2 bedrooms and 2 3/4 baths, master bedroom with walk in closet. HOA fees included. $1,200 per month + utilities. MLS#11-4063. Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422

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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

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FORTY FORTS . 17 D URKEE

3 bedroom, 1½ bath. Kitchen with appliances. 1,550 sq. ft. Washer/dryer. 1 car garage, hardwood, parking, yard & patio. $800 + utilities.

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36 TRENTON COURT 3 bedroom townhouse, behind VA Hospital. All new everything. Kitchen appliances, parking. $850 + utilities. Call Joe 570-592-1606

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

HUDSON/PLAINS

Single 2 bedroom. Gas Heat. $675/ month + utilities. Section 8 accepted. 570-825-5451

HUNLOCK CREEK

3 bedroom on 1 acre. New carpet & paint. Full basement. Detached 1.5 car garage. Front porch and spacious rear deck. Water, sewer included. $950/ month + 1st & last. 570-332-8922

KINGSTON spotless 4 bed-

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

KINGSTON Single 3 bedroom

1 full bath, living room, dining room,. kitchen, wall to wall carpet and hardwood floors. Washer dryer hookup. Single garage, corner lot. Lawn maintenance included $775 plus utilities. Available February 570-287-5333 after 6:30 pm KINGSTON

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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

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.

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

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

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

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

Rooms

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

Beautiful ranch home with attached garage. 3 bedroom 1.5 baths All new tile, hardwood floors, granite counters, paint & carpets. Closest house rental to new that you will find. We handle all property maintenance. No Pets. $1,100 per month. Utilities Not Included Call 570-237-0425

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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

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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

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

WILKES BARRE

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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

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

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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

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

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

OMMUNITY

4 bedroom. 1.5 bath. 2 car garage. Beautiful wooded 2 acre lot. Fenced back yard. Full basement. Attic for storage. Washer, dryer, fridge & freezer. Large deck. $1,200/month + utilities (water & garbage paid). No cats. References & credit check required. 570-262-0571 John

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