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Schools wait on FEELIN’ BLUE state plan

Pa. GOP to seek vote on drill bill

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If governor proposes cutbacks, local districts have more work to do.

Party has notified lawmakers that it hopes to hold votes on impact fee, regs this week.

By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

Local school districts have played their annual game of blindfold budgeting, either promising to keep tax increases within a state limits or releasing preliminary budgets showing why they must exceed the limits. Now they are waiting to see if their guesses were right as Gov Tom Corbett is poised to release his proposed budget Tuesday. If Corbett cuts again – he lopped nearly a billion dollars out of education last year – it could toss all the work local districts did over a cliff. “We budgeted assuming no increase or decrease in state money,” Wyoming Valley West Finance Manager Joe Rodriguez said.

By MARC LEVY Associated Press

HARRISBURG — A final framework is at hand on sweeping legislation to impose an impact fee and update safety regulations on Pennsylvania’s booming natural gas industry, top Republican state lawmakers say. Republicans notified rank-and-file lawmakers Saturday night that they hope to hold votes this week on a framework reached by negotiators from the House, Senate and Gov. Tom Corbett’s office during closed-door negotiations over the past six weeks. “These discussions have progressed rapidly over the course of the last two weeks,” House Speaker Sam Smith and House Majority Leader Mike Turzai said in a letter to lawmakers. “In fact, staff have been working throughout the weekend and will be working (Sunday) in order to have a proposal that we can consider as early as this week.” Pennsylvania is the only major gas-producing state that doesn’t

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Lisa Sands holds a wallet-size photo of her sister, Tammy Fassett. It’s the last picture taken of Fassett.

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Victim’s sister’s wait goes on

U.S. urges support for Syria rebels

Lisa Sands has seen Hugo Selenski’s murder trial delayed seven times. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

International coalition proposed as threat of war in in Mideast nation increases.

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ew York Giants’ RB Ahmad Bradshaw reacts after scoring the game-winning touchdown with 57 seconds left in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday in Indianapolis. New York drove 88 yards in the final minutes to erase a New England lead and claim a 21-17 victory. For some local fans’ celebration and game coverage, see Pages 3A and 1B.

By LEE KEATH and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press

BEIRUT — The United States proposed an international coalition to support Syria’s opposition Sunday after Russia and China blocked a U.N. attempt to end nearly 11 months of bloodshed, raising fears that violence will escalate. Rebel soldiers said force was now the only way to oust President Bashar Assad, while the regime vowed to press its military crackdown. The threat of both sides turning to greater force after Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution raises the potential for Syria’s turmoil to move into even a more dangerous new phase that could degenerate into outright civil war. The uprising inspired by other Arab Spring revolts began in

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WILKES-BARRE – Entering the Luzerne County courtroom on Friday, Lisa Sands was hoping the judge would keep the scheduled date of Hugo Selenski’s capital murder trial. When she walked out, her quest for closure was delayed for the seventh time since May 2006, when Selenski, 38, was charged in the killings of Sands’ sister, Tammy Fassett, 37, and Michael Jason Kerkowski, 37. See SANDS, Page 10A

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>> LAU$HTER: Quick quiz. Do you like to laugh? Unless

your name is Alan Greenspan, we’ll take that as a "yes." Also, do you like to make money? Again, probably a “yes.” Especially if you’re Alan Greenspan. To help you reach both these goals, someone out there has invented Feb. 8th. Or, more precisely, deemed Feb. 8 as “Laugh and Get Rich Day.” If you know of a way to make that day a reality, please send you suggestions, and a check or money order to, The 5 Things, c/o The Times Leader ...

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>> I (HEART) LOVE SONGS: Valentine’s Day is right around the calendarical corner, and what better way to tell your special someone you care, than by introducing his or her ears to some beautiful love songs. To help you score big with your sweetie, the Northeastern Pa. Philharmonic and the F.M. Kirby Center have a night of “Broadway Love Songs” for you. You’ll hear classics from “Mamma Mia!,” “West Side Story” and “Phantom of the Opera.” The show starts at 8 p.m. The “thank you” snuggling soon after it ends. >> HMMMM. IN 3D ARE YOU: There’s good and bad news to be found in the current 3D movie craze. Both aspects will be on display this Friday when “Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace” is re-released with the 3D treatment. How cool would a pod race be in 3D? Or that climactic light saber battle with Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon and Darth Maul? Ahhhhh. Pure threedimensional awesomeness. Then again, the words “Jar Jar Binks in 3D” is enough to

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>> TASTES LIKE HUMAN: Dinner and a movie take on a new meaning when the AMC Network restarts its zombie apocalypse series “The Walking Dead,” this Sunday at 9 p.m. When last we left our plucky group of survivors, they were shooting the living dead on a Georgia farm. Of course, that pretty much summed up the entire second season. But cheer up, “Dead” fans, the producers say they’ll be adding more action to the show this spring. Maybe zombie NASCAR races. Or maybe Chuck Norris will sign on as a butt-kicking zombie killer. Probably not, though. >> AND THE GRAMMY GOES TO: If the flesheating undead don’t do it for you, then maybe music’s biggest stars will. (Although, with Lady Gaga, you can probably have both.) Fans want to check out the Grammy Awards next Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS. Adele is the frontrunner in nominations, but right behind her are other stars such as Katy Perry and Rihanna.

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A surveillance photo of a suspect in Joe’s Choice Convenient Mart in Sugarloaf Twp.

Robbery is under investigation SUGARLOAF TWP. – State police are investigating a robbery Sunday afternoon at Joe’s Choice Convenient Mart on state Route 93. According to state police: A woman man walked into the store around 12:15 p.m. and took a carton of Farmer’s Iced Tea from the cooler. She approached the cash register and demanded money from the clerk. As the clerk started to empty the register, the woman reached over

the counter and took $221 and the iced tea. The robber is described as a white woman, approximately 20, between 5 feet, 6 inches and 5 feet, 8 inches tall with a skinny build. She wore a blue hooded top with two white stripes from the shoulders to the cuffs of the arms and design on the left front. She also wore dark pants with a design on the upper left leg, light-colored shoes. She might have some sort of piercing jewelry in the eyebrow area.

POLICE BLOTTER

institution at Mahanoy in Schuylkill County on Saturday morning. Lasalle concealed the medication and admitted having it when confronted by prison personnel, state police said. She handed it over to prison personnel and was arraigned before District Judge Cristina Hale. Lasalle was released on her own recognizance, state police said.

WILKES-BARRE – State police said a mentally disabled man who walked away from his job at The Green House counseling center on South Franklin Street on Friday afternoon was found in Wilkes-Barre. Stephen Roccograndi, 53, left his job around 3:30 Friday. City police located him around 7 a.m. Sunday. He is a resident of the Residence Rehab Group Home in Bear Creek Township, operated by the Wyoming Valley Healthcare System, state police said. WILKES-BARRE – City police reported the following: • A female juvenile said she was struck in the head by a transgender person shortly before midnight Saturday at The Factory at 105 N. Main St. The juvenile was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a nonlife threatening injury and the transgender person fled the scene before police arrived.

HAZLE TWP. -- State police asked for assistance locating Nicholas Caputo, 33, of Hazleton, after they said he stole a 40-inch television from the Walmart store on Airport Road on Jan. 9. An arrest warrant was issued for him on Friday. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact state police at the Hazleton station at 570 459-3890.

HANOVER TWP. – Township police reported driving under the influence charges will be filed against two men after crashes Saturday. Kenneth Gribble of Goeringer HAZLE TWP. – Two men Avenue was arrested after a involved in a fistfight Sunday crash on Oxford Street. Police afternoon in the jewelry section said Gribble showed signs of of the Boscov’s store in the intoxication and refused to Laurel Mall caused nearly submit to a breath test at the $2,000 in damage, state police Luzerne County DUI Processing said. Center. Courtney Miller, 29, and Matthew Mullery of Boland Alfred Singleton, 43, both of Avenue was arrested after he Hazleton, will be charged with struck vehicles Saturday on Lee disorderly conduct and criminal Park Avenue. Mullery showed mischief, state police said. signs of intoxication and also Miller and Singleton broke six refused to a chemical test, poglass display tables and merlice said. chandise in the fight, state police said. They fled before police PLAINS TWP. – Township arrived, but Miller was caught police reported the following: nearby a short time later. Single• Marcos J. Hernandez Gonton was identified as the other zalez, of Scott Street, Wilkesperson in the fight, state police Barre, was arrested Thursday said. morning in the theft of an SUV belonging to a woman who HAZLETON – Police said hired him to do construction three men were arrested Sunday work. morning during a burglary at Rose Raven of 4 W. Berg St. the rear of 226 E. Diamond Ave. told police Thursday morning Taken into custody were: Gonzalez stole a spare set of Daniel Agosto Soto, 41, of Hakeys to her Chevrolet Tracker zleton; Mario Canela, 44, of from her residence, police said. Connecticut; and Wilton Lora Police said Gonzalez was Romas, 39, of New York. stopped in the area of Raven’s The men face charges of burresidence, showed signs of alcoglary, criminal trespass, receivhol impairment and was taken ing stolen property, conspiracy to Wilkes-Barre General Hospito commit burglary, conspiracy tal for a blood alcohol test. He to commit receiving stolen was arraigned on charges of property and criminal mischief. driving under the influence, Soto also was charged with unauthorized use of an automoresisting arrest and had an outbile and driving without a listanding warrant from the state cense and committed to the police. county prison for lack of $10,000 bail. WHITE HAVEN -- State police • Kyle Loftus, 19, of Rose said Kerri Romig, 26, of WeathAvenue, was arrested Saturday erly, was arrested on evidence of morning on an outstanding drunken driving Sunday mornwarrant stemming from the ing. alleged assault of his girlfriend Romig was stopped for drivDawn Unger of Jonestown. ing with only one headlight Police said Loftus held Unger around 2:20 a.m. on Towanda against her will at the Rose Street in White Haven, state Avenue residence between police said. Wednesday and Friday, bit her She showed signs of intoxica- on the back, burned her on the tion, state police said, was taken shoulder with a vehicle cigarette into custody and transported to lighter and cut her hands and the state police barracks at arms with knife and razor. UnHazleton for a legal breath test. ger received medical treatment for her injuries. Police said FRACKVILLE – State police Loftus was arraigned on charges said Kristen Lynn Lasalle, 25, of of simple assault, false imprisWest Pittston, tried to smuggle onment and harassment and prescription medication to an committed to the county prison inmate at the state correctional for lack of $10,000 bail.

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The smoldering remains of a house, left, where an explosion killed Josh Powell and his two sons, Sunday is shown from the air in Graham, Wash.

Father, sons die in blast

Police say husband of missing Utah woman intentionally blew up house. By MIKE BAKER and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press

GRAHAM, Wash. — Days after a judge ruled against him in a child custody hearing, a father and his two young sons were killed Sunday when police said he intentionally blew up a house with all three inside — a tragic ending to a bizarre case that began more than two years ago when the man’s wife went mysteriously missing in Utah. A social worker brought the two boys to Josh Powell’s home for what was to be a supervised visit, and Powell let his sons inside — but then blocked the social worker from entering, Graham Fire and Rescue Chief Gary Franz told The Associated Press. The social worker called her supervisors to report that she could smell gas, and moments later the home exploded. Sgt. Ed Troyer, Pierce County sheriff’s spokesman, said emails that Powell sent authorities seemed to confirm that Powell planned the deadly blast. Troyer didn’t elaborate on the contents of the emails, but said they make police believe “this is intentional, this is planned ... this is a double murder-suicide.” Authorities were removing three bodies from the home Sunday evening as fire crews and police continued to search the rubble. Troyer said it appeared some sort of accelerant was used to make the house burn faster. Jeffrey Bassett, who represented Powell in the custody

case, said he received a brief email from his client just minutes before Powell and the two boys died. It said, “I’m sorry, goodbye.” The email arrived at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, about 10 minutes before the explosion, but he didn’t see it until two hours later, when others told him Josh and the boys had been killed. He said he knew Josh was upset after being ordered to undergo a psychosexual evaluation recently, but he didn’t see this coming. Powell was under investigation in the disappearance of his 28-year-old wife, Susan, from their West Valley City, Utah, home in December 2009. He claimed he had taken the boys on a midnight excursion in freezing temperatures when she vanished. The children, Braden, 5, and Charles, 7, had been living with Susan Powell’s parents since Josh Powell’s father, Steven, was arrested on child porn and voyeurism charges last fall. There were no accusations concerning Steven Powell and his grandchildren. Troyer said Steven Powell was put on suicide watch in custody after he was told of the deadly blast. “Steve Powell didn’t seem very upset by the news, but was angry towards authorities who notified him,” Troyer said. On Wednesday, a judge had denied an attempt by Josh Powell to regain custody, saying she wouldn’t consider returning the two boys to their father until he underwent a psycho-sexual evaluation. A psychologist recommended the evaluation based on undisclosed materials Utah police discovered on Josh Powell’s computer in 2009.

Sherry Hill, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Social and Health Services, said the social worker who was with the children was not a Child Protective Services employee but a contract worker with a private agency that supervises visits for the state. “The visit supervisor for this particular agency had taken the children to the home. When she does that, she sits through the visit and might take notes on her observations,” Hill said. “She pulled up in the car, and the kids ran out ahead of her. He closed the door and locked it. She wasn’t able to get in, and that’s when she smelled gas.” Lawyer Steve Downing, who represented Susan Powell’s parents, Chuck and Judy Cox, in the custody fight, said: “It’s the most horrifying thing you can imagine happening ...The Coxes are absolutely devastated. They were always very fearful of him doing something like this, and he did it.” Bassett said he represented Powell free of charge because “every parent deserves the right to an attorney.” Powell called or emailed him at least once a day, and often more than that, and in their conversations “he never once admitted doing anything regarding Susan. In fact, he denied it.” Sgt. Mike Powell of the West Valley City Police Department in Utah, which is handling the investigation into Susan Powell’s disappearance, said it was too soon to say how Josh Powell’s death may impact their probe. Kirk Graves, 39, of West Jordan, Utah, whose wife is Josh Powell’s sister, said they were stunned by the news.

‘Chronicle’ uses superpowers for top spot Film with unknown actors nudges out Daniel Radcliffe’s “The Woman In Black.’’ By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer

LOS ANGELES — Some unknown kids with superpowers have nudged out the actor who plays the world’s most famous teen wizard at the weekend box office. The 20th Century Fox release “Chronicle,” featuring a relatively unknown cast as youths who gain telekinetic abilities, debuted as the No. 1 movie with $22 million. Sunday studio estimates put “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe’s ghost story “The Woman in Black,” released by CBS Films, just behind with a $21 million opening. The results were close enough that the No. 1 and 2 rankings could switch when final numbers are released Monday. The two movies had healthy starts considering it was Super

Bowl weekend, when few people go to theaters on Sunday because of the big game. Each movie landed in the alltime top-10 list for Super Bowl weekend debuts, which is headed by the $31.1 million opening for 2008’s “Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert,” according to box-office tracker Hollywood.com. “To have two movies over $20 million on a Super Bowl weekend is really strong,” said Hollywood.com analyst Paul Dergarabedian. “If the Super Bowl is as close as these two movies, that’ll be a really good Super Bowl.” Both movies packed in solid teen and early-20s crowds, Hollywood’s bread-and-butter audience that had been giving movies a pass during a box-office slide late last year. “Chronicle” was “designed and made for a younger demographic. That demographic has been the one that’s been missing from theaters,” said Chris Aronson, head of distribution for 20th Century Fox. “There’s some-

thing very unique and very innovative about this movie that they got wind of. There was a lot of pre-release chatter on social media that made a connection with this audience.” From first-time director Josh Trank, “Chronicle” relies on documentary-style, hand-held filming techniques to tell the story of three teens (Dane DeHaan, Michael B. Jordan and Alex Russell) who put their newfound superpowers to work in mischievous and eventually dark ways. “Chronicle” added $13 million overseas for a worldwide total of $35 million. In “The Woman in Black,” his first starring role since last summer’s “Harry Potter” finale, Radcliffe plays a widowed lawyer beset by ghostly apparitions at the remote home of a recently deceased client. While the audience for “Chronicle” was 55 percent male, the crowds for “Woman in Black” were 59 percent female, drawn by heartthrob Radcliffe and the lure of an old-fashioned Gothic ghost story.

•No player matched all five winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s “Pennsylvania Cash 5” game so the jackpot will be worth $325,000. Lottery officials said 50 players matched four numbers and won $328.50 each; 2,175 players matched three numbers and won $12.50 each; and 28,398 players matched two numbers and won $1 each. •The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the “Powerball” game were: 15-23-43-45-56 Powerball: 7

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Safe Prom Pledge begins

The law firm of Fellerman & Ciarimboli has announced that it has once again embarked on a Safe Prom Pledge. Students are asked to commit to a night free of drinking and driving by signing the pledge. It also educates students about the dangers of drinking and driving and state laws. This year, one lucky signer will win an all-expense-paid limousine for six on the night of his or her prom courtesy of Touch of Class Limousine as well as a prom gown from Place One, tuxedo rental from Tuxedo Junction and a custom corsage from Mattern’s. The high school with the highest percentage of signers will win $1,000. Prom-goers at Luzerne and Lackawanna county high schools may sign the pledge at www.714hurt.com. All Safe Prom Pledge signers will receive $25 credit towards a Prom Dress at Place One in Wilkes-Barre or an additional $5 discount towards a tuxedo rental from Tuxedo Junction in Hanover Township. Attorneys Greg Fellerman and Ed Ciarimboli will launch the program with a presentation at Lake-Lehman High School on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. The winner of the grand prize will be announced on or about Sunday, March 31. The winning high school will be announced at the conclusion of the prom season. LA PLUME

Black History noted

Keystone College will celebrate Black History Month with a lecture by community leader Sherman Wooden. Presented by Keystone’s Concerts and Lectures Series, Wooden will discuss African-Americans in Northeast Pennsylvania and their role in the Underground Railroad. He will speak on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in Evans Hall in Hibbard Campus Center. The presentation is free and open to the public. Wooden is the president of the Center for Anti-Slavery Studies, Montrose, and the author of “The Place Called Home” published in 2009. HARRISBURG

Camp taking entrants

Young Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing environmental careers are invited to apply by April 1 for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ summer residential camp, DCNR Secretary Richard Allan said. “Now entering its 10th year, the Exploring Careers Outdoors Camp has become one of DCNR’s strongest success stories,” said Allan. “We’ve successfully worked with scores of young people to hone their awareness of the natural world and the variety of related careers available to them.” The six-day camp will begin July 8, at Kirby Episcopal House and Chapel, Glen Summit. The camp is near Nescopeck State Park and about 10 miles south of Wilkes-Barre. The camp will introduce 20 to 25 students in grades 10-12 to conservation and environmental careers. For more details and applications, visitwww.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ecocamp; emailECO_Camp@pa.gov; write to ECO Camp Coordinator, Bureau of State Parks, Outdoor Programming Services Division, P.O. Box 8551, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8551; or call 724-8657857. SCRANTON

TCMC seeks dean input

As the national search begins for a permanent dean of The Commonwealth Medical College, the school’s Board of Trustees and the Search Advisory Committee are inviting the public to participate in a brief survey to identify the essential qualities and characteristics necessary to lead the medical school. Individuals interested in taking the brief survey can visit: www.thecommonwealthmedical.com/DeanSearch until Friday. The survey will close at 5 p.m. for compilation, analysis and summary. All submissions are confidential and will be reviewed and considered as part of the complete response group.

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LOCAL Fans show off their true colors at Swoyersville pub and eatery that was just one of many places where Super Bowl was on menu

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Diversity Institute promotes acceptance Keynote speaker at dinner says there are many types of diversity in the world. By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

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Wearing their New York Giants’ colors, Dave Bakalec, left, and Scott Simko, both of Swoyersville, joined the crowd at Murphy’s Pub on Slocum Street, Swoyersville, for a Super Bowl party Sunday afternoon. The two friends had prime seats at the bar.

A super party scene By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com

SWOYERSVILLE – No one would mistake Scott Simko for New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck. Nor would they mistake whom he was rooting for in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLVI. The Giants fan sported a blue jersey with TUCK’s name and number 91 at the party Murphy’s Pub threw Sunday. Simko, 33, of Swoyersville, had a prime spot at the end of the bar in front of one of the eight televisions and figured to be one of the millions of people at bars, house parties and work who tuned into the game between the Giants and New England Patriots. Like many viewers Simko imbibed and feasted on some of the fare owner Eric Murphy and his staff prepared for the expected 120 patrons.

But unlike some, Simko didn’t think he’d be wearing the jersey. “I’m just as shocked as anyone else that I’m cheering for the Giants in the Super Bowl,” said Simko. He predicted a Giants victory by a score of 31-24. Dave Bakalec, who sat next to Simko as the pre-game festivities wound down to the 6:30 p.m. kickoff, also had the Giants winning 27-24. Bakalec, 33, also of Swoyersville, had on a top with the Giants’ logo. He said he was raised in New Jersey, “about 20 minutes from the Meadowlands,” the former stadium the Giants shared with the New York Jets, and a Giants fan since he was a kid. At the other end of the pub, Murphy kept busy in the kitchen where he’d been since about noon.

“We do everything homemade,” he said. The menu included chicken francaise, sausage-and-peppers, broccoli alfredo, pizza and chicken wings. “Lots of wings, that’s our big thing,” he said. “We probably go through 400 to 500 pounds.” The bar on Slocum Street served the food in house and for take outs. People paid $30 to have unlimited food and beer at the party, while others just paid for their food and drinks. It was the fifth year Murphy hosted the party for his regulars who come from West Side communities and from the other side of Susquehanna River. “It’s more of a customer appreciation thing,” he said. “It’s not a big money See PARTY, Page 10A

Area woman’s documentary boosts Williamsport ‘Williamsport Art Attack’ debuts tonight on WVIA-TV, channel 44. By JOE DOLINSKY Times Leader Intern

A documentary featuring the revitalization of Williamsport through a budding art scene will debut tonight at 7 on WVIATV, channel 44. Written, produced and directed by Dallas native Lorena Beniquez, “Williamsport Art Attack” centers on the 10th anniversary of Williamsport’s First Friday, a monthly community event that celebrates local art and music. A graduate of Dallas High School and Mansfield University, Beniquez has been working in the film industry for almost 20 years, including 10 in Los Angeles doing public relations, and the past seven as an independent film director in Williamsport. Having first heard about the festival while working with station WBRE, she was part of a community group that pitched the documentary to producers at WVIA.

WVIA Executive Vice President Tom Currá said the documentary is “a story of people in the community coming together to fix up their town.” “And it’s a story we Beniquez love to tell,” he said. Through interviews with several citizens and community officials, the documentary shows how Williamsport’s First Friday helped rejuvenate the downtown area. The work of local artists and bands are featured throughout the documentary as well. Beniquez said the change is evident throughout downtown Williamsport. “Walking around downtown, you see a different spark,” she said. “There’s a tremendous energy.” That energy translated to the art scene. “We don’t just have local artists here anymore, but artists from all over the world,” she said. Beniquez said one particular objective of the documentary was to show how First Friday helped encourage artistic culture in

I F YO U WAT C H What: Documentary “Williamsport Art Attack” Written, produced and directed by Dallas native Lorena Beniquez When: Today, 7 p.m. Station: WVIA-TV Channel 44

what is known nationally as a famous sports town. “Williamsport has the Little League World Series, and that’s great, but we want to bring people into our town monthly,” she said. “Not just once a year.” Three years ago Beniquez founded the Central Pennsylvania Film Office, which co-produced “Williamsport Art Attack.” The CPFO provides services for film, television, commercial, internet and video game productions to nine counties in Central Pennsylvania. Beniquez hopes the documentary will continue to bring visitors to Williamsport. “Getting people to visit our downtown, not just locally, but from around the state and around the world,” she said, “that’s our goal.”

Learning Christian values from puppets Dallas Baptist Church holds interactive theater program for young children.

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teaches kids Christian values and Biblical truths, said Ron Boudreaux,oneoftheactorsand a puppeteer for the program. Boudreaux, 70, said the church held a similar program for children over the last five years in the sanctuary, but Sunday was the first time the performance was held in the basement, its permanent location. A number of volunteers helped to transform the basement to look like a town. “It took several months to get this

DALLAS – More than a dozen young children hurried into their seats as the first of several large puppets popped out from behind a curtain during “Caraway Street Children’s Theater” at the Dallas Baptist Church on Sunday evening. The interactive program See PUPPETS, Page 10A

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Kim Grezsek, right, as ’Vanna Banana,’ gives Mia Murphy of Larksville the ’Top Banana’ Award Sunday night.

DALLAS TWP. – Crystal Kuykendall concedes pitching her message about the importance of getting along in a diverse world may be preaching to the choir as the keynote speaker for The Diversity Institute dinner Feb. 16. But she advises people to attend “with an open mind.” “I don’t want people to think that I’m going Kuykendall to beat them over the head I F Y O U with this notion G O of appreciating What: Diversity differences,” Institute annual Kuykendall dinner said with a Where: Rooms laugh during a 216-218, Inphone inter- salaco Hall, view. People Misericordia should attend University, “willing not on- Lake St., Dallas ly to be in- Twp. formed but re- When: Feb 16, 5:30 p.m. alizing they are Speaker: Crysgoing to be en- tal Kuykendall tertained and To register: inspired as 570-674-1483 well. “I like to think most of my speeches leave people feeling really good about their experience, and they will be more hopeful about tomorrow,” the Chicago native said. According to her website, Kuykendall has worked as a teacher, lawyer, human relations expert, consultant and motivational speaker. She was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the National Advisory Council on Continuing Education, and in 1992 penned the book “From Rage to Hope: Reclaiming Black and Hispanic Students” that became be national bestseller. While she wouldn’t give away details of her speech, she pointed out there are many types of diversity beyond the usual topics of race and ethnicity, including income, age, culture and physical appearance. Dealing with people we perceive as different “depends on our willingness to understand, our willingness to accept and our willingness to embrace those differences,” Kuykendall said “Those differences are what make us stronger.” Asked about the hot-button issue of illegal immigration – particularly of Hispanics, a group now making up 37 percent of Hazleton’s population according to the U.S. Census – Kuykendall said the issue of immigration status and race should be separated with a simple self-test. “People should question themselves: If every person who was racially or ethnically different was a legal citizen, how would you feel? We can rail against illegal immigrants, but if everyone were here legally, would you feel the same way,” Kuykendall said. “If the answer is yes, then you really do need to examine your motivations.” A visitor to four continents and hundreds of regions around the country in the past, including the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area, Kuykendall sees the local struggle to adapt to increased diversity as an ultimate strength. “I think there are wonderful people there, and because it is becoming more diverse as we speak, I think it has great potential to really show the rest of the world how people can co-exist in spite of differences.”

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Philly celebrates Colleges obsess over rankings Dickens’ 200th Some have cheated to up standing, but students don’t give it much weight.

Public library displays English author’s works to note his birthday. By KATHY MATHESON Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Past the glass case containing sketches for his novel “Oliver Twist,” beyond the handwritten letter to his publisher about Little Nell, and away from the first published installments of “Hard Times” sits Charles Dickens’ pet bird. The carefully preserved and stuffed raven named Grip — later the inspiration for Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem — is perhaps the quirkiest part of the Philadelphia public library’s valuable Dickens collection, now on display to celebrate his bicentennial. The British author, who created unforgettable characters like Ebenezer Scrooge and David Copperfield, visited The City of Brotherly Love only twice. But two local benefactors bequeathed major collections of Dickensiana to the library, including1,200 letters alone. And a rare statue of the author sits in a neighborhood park. The library and Friends of Clark Park are now among numerous groups worldwide celebrating the novelist’s 200th birthday. He was born in Portsmouth, England, on Feb. 7, 1812. “(It was) the ideal opportunity to share our literary treasures with the community and celebrate the fact that Dickens’ clever characters and engaging plotlines transcend time and are as relevant today as they were when he created them,” library director Siobhan Reardon said in a statement. Among the items on view in the rare book department are first editions of his novels and original artwork for the tales; dozens of letters to colleagues; the desk where he left unfinished his 15th book, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”; and an 1846 manuscript of the “Children’s New Testament” — Dickens’ own version of the life of Jesus, which he

read to his children each Christmas. Also on display, safe in a terrarium, stands Grip, the pet raven Dickens that Dickens preserved through taxidermy. Grip appeared as a minor character in Dickens’ book “Barnaby Rudge,” which Poe reviewed while living in Philadelphia. He criticized the bird’s small role, and penned “The Raven” four years later. The library’s yearlong celebration also includes regular book discussions and readings by a Dickens impersonator, who won the role through an “American Idol”-style contest. A birthday party is also planned. Dickens first visited Philadelphia in 1842 and received a rockstar welcome, shaking hands with fans for hours in a hotel lobby. When he returned in 1868, people camped out for tickets to his readings and scalpers commanded high prices for the soldout performances, according to research by the Philadelphia chapter of the Dickens Fellowship. His work remains popular today because Dickens is a great storyteller who uses energetic language to create unforgettable characters, said John O. Jordan, a literature professor who directs the Dickens Project at the University of California at Santa Cruz. “Dickens writes about important social issues that are still nagging at us today — poverty, inequality in wealth, the abuse of children, issues of social class, aspiration to move beyond the station into which you were born, and the problems that arise from that,” Jordan said. Through another twist of fate, Clark Park in west Philadelphia ended up with a statue of the writer. Washington Post founder Stilson Hutchins had commissioned the work in the 1880s but then backed out of the deal, leaving it orphaned until a local art association purchased it.

By JUSTIN POPE AP Education Writer

When US News & World Report debuted its list of “America’s Best Colleges” nearly 30 years ago, the magazine hoped its college rankings would be a gamechanger for students and families. But arguably, they’ve had a much bigger effect on colleges themselves. Yes, students and families still buy the guide and its less famous competitors by the hundreds of thousands, and still care about a college’s reputation. But it isn’t students who obsess over every incremental shift on the rankings scoreboard, and who regularly embarrass themselves in the process. It’s colleges. It’s colleges that have spent billions on financial aid for highscoring students who don’t actually need the money, motivated at least partly by the quest for rankings glory. It was a college, Baylor University, that paid students it had already accepted to retake the SAT exam in a transparent ploy to boost the average scores it could report. It’s colleges that have awarded bonuses to presidents who lift their school a few slots. And it’s colleges that occasionally get caught in the kind of cheating you might expect in sports or on Wall Street, but which seems especially ignominious coming from professional educators. The latest example came last week at Claremont McKenna, a highly regarded California liberal arts college where a senior administrator resigned after acknowledging he falsified college entrance exam scores for years to rankings publications such as US News. The scale was small: submitting scores just 10 or 20 points higher on the 1,600-point SAT math and reading exams. Average test scores account for just 7.5 percent of the US News rankings formula. Still, the magazine acknowledged the effect could have been to move the college up a slot or two in its rankings of top liberal arts colleges. And so it was hard

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A senior administrator at Claremont McKenna resigned after acknowledging he falsified college entrance exam scores for years to rankings publications such as US News.

not to notice Claremont McKen- outside Boston. “But spending all na stood at No. 9 in this year’s this time with students, I just rankings, which to people who don’t hear that much about them. care about such things sounds I’m sure it’s colleges that are perpetuating it.” much sweeter than No. 11. It’s hard to know how common “For Claremont, there is I cheating like that rewould think a psychologically large differ- “When I start- ported at Claremont McKenna is, given ence between being ninth and 11th,” said ed in this busi- that while US News cross-checks some daBob Schaeffer of the ness, I with other sources, group FairTest and a thought, ‘The ta it relies largely on colrankings critic. leges themselves to If it was an effort to rankings are provide it. Modest gain an edge, it backterrible,’ ” forms of fudging fired badly. Another Brad MacGowan through data selecpopular list, Kiplincollege counselor tion are undeniably ger’s “Best College common, especially Values,” said Friday it in law school rankwas removing Claremont McKenna from its 2011-12 ings. But most rankings critics say rankings entirely because of the false reporting. The college had by far the most pernicious failure been No.18 on its list of best-value of colleges isn’t blatant cheating, but what they do more openly — liberal arts colleges. Competitiveness may be natu- allowing the rankings formula to rally human, but to many who drive their goals and policies. Colleges, they argue, have work with students, such behavior among fellow educators is caved to the rankings pressure in mystifying. Contrary to wide- a range of ways. A big one is spread perceptions, they say, stu- recruiting as many students as dents typically use the rankings they can to apply, even if they’re as a source of data and pay little not likely to be a good fit, just to boost their selectivity numbers. attention to a school’s number. “When I started in this busi- And they’ve showered financial ness, I thought, ‘The rankings are aid on high-achieving, and often terrible,’ ” said Brad MacGowan, wealthy, kids with high SAT a 21-year-veteran college counsel- scores. In the mid-1990s, roughly oneor at Newton North High School

third of grant aid, or scholarships colleges of all types awarded with their own money, was given on grounds other than need (typically called “merit aid’). A decade later, they gave away three times as much money — but well over half was based on merit. Yes, some colleges recruited better students, but there was a price to be paid. Consider a 2008 study by The Institute for College Access and Success that examined the $11.2 billion annually fouryear colleges were awarding in grant aid. Of that, $3.35 billion was awarded as merit aid. That would have easily covered the $2.4 billion in unmet need-based aid that the colleges said their low-income students still faced. Rankings critic Lloyd Thacker, founder of the group Education Conservancy, calls that a shift in financial aid from “charitable acts to competitive weapons.” Or, as Schaeffer describes it, “they end up giving the money to rich white kids.” The vast majority of students attend college within three hours of home, so national rankings have little meaning. Junior Bridget Gillis said she’d yet to even see a college ranking guide. Her criteria: “If they have my major, if it’s a nice campus, how big it is, if they have the sport I want to play in college (field hockey).”

Brown University student recovers tape of Malcolm X speech Recording of the May 11, 1961, speech by black activist was long thought to be lost.

By DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The recording was forgotten, and so, too, was the odd twist of history that brought together Malcolm X and a bespectacled Ivy Leaguer fated to become one of America’s top diplomats. The audiotape of Malcolm X’s 1961 address in Providence might never have surfaced at all if 22-year-old Brown University student Malcolm Burnley hadn’t stumbled across a reference to it in an old student newspaper. He found the recording of the little-remembered visit gathering dust in the university archives. “No one had listened to this in 50 years,” Burnley told The Associated Press. “There aren’t many recordings of him before 1962. And this is a unique speech — it’s not like others he had given before.” In the May 11, 1961, speech

ism, he told the crowd of 800, “has made the 20 million black people in this country a dead people. Dead economically, dead mentally, dead spiritually. Dead morally and otherwise. Integration will not bring a man back from the grave.” The rediscovery of the speech could be the whole story. But Burnley found the young students in the crowd that night proved to be just as fascinating. Malcolm X was prompted to come to Brown by an article about the growing Black Muslim movement published in the AP PHOTO Brown Daily Herald. The article by Katharine Pierce, a young Brown University senior Malcolm Burnley, 22, discovered a longstudent at Pembroke College, lost tape recording of a 1961 address by Malcolm X at Brown. then the women’s college at delivered to a mostly white au- four years later after leaving the Brown, was first written for a redience of students and some group and crafting his own ligious studies class. It caught residents, Malcolm X combines more global, spiritual ideology. the eye of the student paper’s blistering humor and reason to The legacy of slavery and rac- editor, Richard Holbrooke. argue that blacks should not look to integrate into white society but instead must forge Register their own identities and culture. At the time, Malcolm X, 35, Now for the 2012-2013 was a loyal supporter of the School Year! black separatist movement Nation of Islam, now based in Chicago. He would be assassinated 18 months - 6th grade

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Holbrooke would become a leading American diplomat, serving as U.S. Ambassador to Germany soon after that nation’s reunification, ambassador to the United Nations and President Barack Obama’s special adviser on Pakistan and Afghanistan before his death in 2010 at age 69. But in 1961, Holbrooke, 20, was eager to use the student newspaper to examine race relations — an unusual interest on an Ivy League campus with only a handful of black students. Pierce’s article ran in the newspaper’s magazine and

made her the first woman whose name was featured on the newspaper’s masthead. Somehow, the article made its way to Malcolm X. His staff and Holbrooke worked out details of the visit weeks in advance. Campus officials were wary: Malcolm X had been banned from the University of California-Berkeley and Queens College in New York. Tickets — going for 50 cents apiece — for the Brown speech sold quickly. About 800 people filled the venue, the 19th-century, Romanesque Sayles Hall, meant to hold about 500.

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Despite Mitt Romney’s victories, rival Newt Gingrich won’t abandon presidential bid

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GOP turns to Colo., Minn., Maine By SHANNON MCCAFFREY and KASIE HUNT Associated Press

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Muslim celebration in India

A seller inflates balloons Sunday near a procession to celebrate Eid-e-Miladun-Nabi or birthday of Prophet Mohammed in New Delhi, India. India’s Muslims are a minority in the predominantly Hindu state, but they are one of the largest Muslim populations in the world.

LAS VEGAS — Now it’s on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine. With back-to-back victories fueling him, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney is looking toward the next states that hold GOP nominating contests as main rival Newt Gingrich brushes aside any talk of abandoning his White House bid — all but ensuring the battle will stretch into the spring if not beyond. Shortly after losing big to Romney here, the former House

speaker emphatically renewed his 2 0 1 2 vow to campaign ELECTION into the party convention in Tampa this summer. His goal, he said, was to “find a series of victories which by the end of the Texas primary will leave us at parity” with Romney by early April. Next up to vote are Colorado and Minnesota, which both hold caucuses Tuesday. Maine follows on Saturday during a month that promises to be as plodding as January was rapidfire in the presidential race. Romney will look to maintain

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his position of strength, if not build upon it, as his rivals continue working to derail him even as their options for doing so narrow with each victory he notches. As Saturday turned to Sunday, the former Massachusetts governor held a double-digit lead over his nearest pursuer as

the totals mounted in Nevada, where fellow Mormons accounted for roughly a quarter of all caucus-goers. Gingrich and Texas Rep. Ron Paul vied for a distant second. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum trailed the field. Returns from16 of17 counties showed Romney with 42 percent support, Gingrich with 26 percent, Paul with 18 percent and Santorum with 13 percent. Yet to report its results was Clark County, which includes Las Vegas and often accounts for half or more of the votes in a statewide election. Officials said it could be Sunday before those

Israeli attack on Iranians is feared

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KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

Car bomb kills seven

car bomb exploded Sunday near A police headquarters in the southern city of Kandahar, killing seven people and wounding at least 19, provincial officials said. Five Afghan police officers and two civilians, including a child, were among the dead, said Javid Faisal, a spokesman for the Kandahar governor. He said the blast occurred on a busy street where police officers and civilians park their cars. No one claimed responsibility for the blast. President Hamid Karzai attributed it in a statement to the “enemies of the people of Afghanistan.”

Nations, world markets growing nervous over propect of warfare in the Gulf region. The Associated Press

WASHINGTON

11 Occupiers arrested

Authorities say 11 people have been arrested in Washington’s McPherson Square since Park Police began clearing away tents from one of the nation’s last remaining Occupy sites. David Schlosser, who is a spokesman for the U.S. Park Police, said Sunday that one of those arrested was charged with felony assault on a police officer and assault with a deadly weapon. That person is accused of hitting an officer in the face with a brick Saturday evening. The officer was treated at a hospital. Three others were charged with assault on a police officer. Schlosser says officials are continuing to clear the park of unsanitary conditions, though so far Sunday things had remained mostly peaceful. HAGERSTOWN, MD.

Shoe furor closes mall

Authorities say a Hagerstown, Md., mall was closed temporarily after a crowd became unruly while waiting for a shoe store to open and begin selling Nike’s new Foamposite sneaker. The Washington County Sheriff’s office says officers went to the Valley Mall after a disturbance was reported among about 100 people waiting for the store to open Saturday morning. The sheriff’s office says some shoppers told officers they had been waiting in line overnight and others began cutting in line. Sheriff Douglas Mullendore told The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown the release of the new shoe drew shoppers from as far away as Washington, over 70 miles away. Mullendore said after the mall was locked down, patrons were escorted into the shoe store a few at a time. HOPE MILLS, N.C.

Stunned at drive-thru

North Carolina authorities say they used a stun gun on a woman motorist who blocked a McDonald’s drive-thru for 20 minutes after employees refused to serve her because she cut in line. Authorities say 37-year-old Evangeline Lucca bypassed the order screen and line and pulled directly up to the pick-up window Friday afternoon at the restaurant in Hope Mills. Cumberland County sheriff’s spokeswoman Debbie Tanner told The Fayetteville Observer that the woman had her 3-year-old daughter in the car when she became confrontational with the workers before deputies arrived. Tanna says Lucca was subsequently shocked by deputies and charged with second-degree trespass. A phone listing for the woman couldn’t be found. Authorities say the woman’s daughter was taken into protective custody.

were released. Romney’s victory capped a week that began with his double-digit win in the Florida primary. That contest was as intense as Nevada’s caucuses were sedate — so quiet that they produced little television advertising, no candidate debates and only a modest investment of time by the contenders. A total of 28 Republican National Convention delegates were at stake in caucuses held across the sprawling state. Romney won at least 10, Gingrich at least four, Paul at least three and Santorum at least two. Eight were still to be determined.

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People walk along an icy promenade past ice covered cars and trees Sunday on the shores of Lake Geneva in Versoix, Switzerland.

Thousands trapped in Bosnia From Britain to Eastern Europe, heavy snow and cold have wreaked havoc for millions.

By AIDA CERKEZ Associated Press

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Bosnia used helicopters on Sunday to evacuate the sick and deliver food to thousands of people left stranded by its heaviest snowfall ever, while Pope Benedict XVI donned an overcoat to bless the few pilgrims who braved Rome’s unusually cold weather to visit St. Peter’s Square. “The snow is beautiful, but let’s hope spring comes soon,” the pope told the pilgrims, looking out over remnants of Rome’s biggest snowstorm since 1986.

Across Eastern Europe, thousands of people continued to dig out from heavy snow that has fallen during a cold snap that struck more than a week ago and has killed hundreds of people. In Ukraine, the hardest hit area, temperatures have fallen as low as minus 33 Fahrenheit (minus 36 Celsius). The government said Sunday the country’s death toll now stands at 131, including many homeless people. About 2,300 other Ukrainians have sought treatment for frostbite or hypothermia. At the other end of Europe, Britain had its first snowfall of the winter on Saturday — up to 6.3 inches — forcing London’s Heathrow Airport — Europe’s busiest — to cancel flights and stranding many drivers overnight on highways. Stansted, Birmingham and Luton airports suspended operations overnight as snow piled up on

runways, but resumed operations Sunday. Still, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip managed to brave the cold and snow to attend a service at West Newton church on her Sandringham Estate in eastern England on Sunday. The 85-year-old monarch marks 60 years on the throne today and her Diamond Jubilee anniversary will be marked by a series of regional, national and international events throughout 2012. In Bosnia, more than 100 remote villages have been cut off by 6 1/2 feet of snow in the mountains. More than 3 feet fell in Sarajevo, the capital, where a state of emergency has been declared. Three helicopters cruised over eastern Bosnia on Sunday, delivering food and picking up people who needed evacuation.

Egypt refers 19 to court despite U.S. threat The action could jeopardize the $1.5 billion in aid Egypt is set to receive. By HAMZA HENDAWI Associated Press

CAIRO — Ignoring a U.S. threat to cut off aid, Egypt on Sunday referred 19 Americans and 24 other employees of nonprofit groups to trial before a criminal court on accusations they illegally used foreign funds to foment unrest in the country. Egypt’s military rulers had already deeply strained ties with Washington with their crackdown on U.S.-funded groups promoting democracy and human rights and accused of stirring up violence in the aftermath of the uprising a year ago that ousted Hosni Mubarak. The decision to send 43 workers from the various groups to trials marks a sharp escalation in the dispute. Egypt and the United States have been close allies for more than three decades, but the campaign against the organizations has angered Washington, and jeopardized the $1.5 billion in aid Egypt is set

to receive from the U.S. this year. On Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Egypt that failure to resolve the dispute may lead to the loss of American aid. The Egyptian minister, Mohammed Amr, responded Sunday by saying the government cannot interfere in the work of the judiciary. “We are doing our best to contain this but ... we cannot actually exercise any influence on the investigating judges right now when it comes to the investigation,” Amr told reporters in Munich, Germany. A few hours later, word of the referral to trials came. The Egyptian investigation into the work of nonprofit groups in the country is closely linked to the political turmoil that has engulfed the nation since the ouster of Mubarak, a close U.S. ally who ruled Egypt for nearly 30 years. Egypt’s military rulers have been under fire by liberal and secular groups for bungling what was supposed to be a transition to democracy after Mubarak’s ouster. The ruling generals who took power, led by a man who was Mubarak’s defense

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A protestor wears a mask and goggles during clashes with security forces Sunday in Cairo, Egypt.

minister for 20 years, have tried to deflect the criticism by claiming “foreign hands” are behind protests against their rule.

JERUSALEM — For the first time in nearly two decades of escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, world leaders are genuinely concerned that an Israeli military attack on the Islamic Republic could be imminent — an action that many fear might trigger a wider war, terrorism and global economic havoc. President Barack Obama said on Sunday that the U.S. will work in “lock- Khamenei step” with Israel to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power and says he hopes that the crisis will be resolved diplomatically. Obama told NBC in an interview from the White House on Sunday that Israel is “rightly” very concerned about Iran’s nuclear program. He said both Israel and the U.S. “believe that Iran has to stand down.” High-level foreign dignitaries, including the U.N. chief and the head of the American military, have stopped in Israel in recent weeks, urging leaders to give the diplomatic process more time to work. But U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has reportedly concluded that an Israeli attack on Iran is likely in the coming months. Despite harsh economic sanctions and international pressure, Iran is refusing to abandon its nuclear program, which it insists is purely civilian, and threatening Israel and the West. It’s beginning to cause jitters in world capitals and financial markets. “Of course I worry that there will be a military conflict,” Britain’s deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, said in a magazine interview last week. He said Britain was “straining every single sinew to resolve this through a combination of pressure and engagement,” rather than military action. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu frequently draws parallels between modern-day Iran and Nazi Germany on the eve of the Holocaust. On Thursday, Defense Minister Ehud Barak claimed during a highprofile security conference that there is a “wide global understanding” that military action may be needed. On Friday, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, called Israel a “cancerous tumor that should be cut and will be cut,” and boasted of supporting any group that will challenge the Jewish state.

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MARY (CEBULA) KOYTEK, 78, of Taylor, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Riverside Rehab and Nursing Center, Taylor. Funeral arrangements are pending from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. CARL J. SCHNEIDER, 90, of Wesley Village, Jenkins Township, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township.

Leonard C. Hosey February 2, 2012

Leonard C. Hosey, age 64, of Larksville, passed into eternal rest on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Born in Kingston, he was the son of the late Charles Leonard and Agnes Pahl Hosey. Len attended Central Catholic High School, Kingston, and was a member and Eucharistic minister at St. Ignatius Church of Kingston. He was a United States Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion, Swoyersville Post. Also, he was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Luzerne Council. Len was the owner and operator of Len Hosey Appliance Repair Service for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Hosey. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, the former Mary Naparlo; daughters, Malinda Bilwin and her husband, John, of Dallas, and Michele Jenkins and her husband, Michael, of Radford, Va.; grandsons, Jonathan and Nathan Bilwin; sisters, Peggy Gavlick and her husband, Stan, of Swoyersville, and Charlotte Demko and her husband, George, of Swoyersville; several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church, Maple Street, Kingston. There will be no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 West Main Street, Plymouth. Please visitwww.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.comto submit online condolences to Len’s family.

June Ann Chropowicki February 4, 2012 rs. June Ann Chropowicki, 83, of Old Forge, passed M away Saturday at Riverside Rehab and Nursing Center, Taylor. Born in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Victoria Szymanski Barlik. She was a graduate of Duryea High School, class of 1946, and Madame Fenwick School of Beauty, Scranton. Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the area garment industry. She was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who loved spending time with her grandchildren. She and her husband, Peter T. Chropowicki, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this past June 9. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Monsignor Robert and Leonard Barlik. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are daughter, Jane Chropowicki of Old Forge; son Jim Chropowicki and his wife, Ada, of Duryea; grandson Jim; granddaughter Julie; sister Elizabeth Meredick of Scranton; nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea, with the Rev. Charles Rokosz officiating. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary School, Duryea.

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Robert E. Coach

Frank J. Letoski

February 2, 2012

February 5, 2012

obert E. Coach, 61, North Goodwin Avenue, Kingston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Born in Kingston the son of Margaret Bitsco Coach and the late Emil Coach. He was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School. Class of 1968. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Keystone Automotive and Tom Tobin Wholesale Floral, retiring in 2003. He was a member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Kingston. Forgash, niece, Cameryn Forgash. Fishing and being on vacation Funeral will be held on Monwere among his favorite outdoor acday at 10 a.m. from the Kieltytivities. He always made you laugh Moran Funeral Home Inc., 87 Washwith his crazy jokes. ington Ave., Plymouth. A Mass of No matter how he felt, he never Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. complained . He will be sadly mis- in St Ignatius of Loyola Church, Mased. ple Street, Kingston. Surviving, beside his mother, are Interment will be in the parish his wife of 35 years, the former Nan- cemetery, Pringle, where Military cy Forgash; daughter, Candace Pa- Honors will be accorded by the tronick (Jason), and granddaught- United States Marine Corps. er, Summer, Swoyersville; brother, Friends may call today from 8 to David Coach, Edwardsville; neph- 10 a.m. at the funeral home. ews, Michael Coach and Mitchell

rank J. Letoski, age 76, of Shavertown, passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, peacefully, surrounded by his loving children. Born in Luzerne, Frank was a son of the late Frank J. and Helen Perchach Letoski. Frank was employed as a Millwright retiring from HPG, Mountain Top, after a lengthy career. He was a hardworking and talented tradesman who could fix anything. Frank loved the outdoors, enjoyed gardening and took great pride in his home and grounds. An Army veteran, Frank was also a member of the Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post 672. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were his beloved wife, the former Joyce Micklo; brothers John, Robert and Leo Letoski; sisters Marie Letoski, Dorothy Gaydos and Florence Magli. Surviving are his son, Frank J. Letoski, and wife Wendy, South Abington; daughters, Gwenn Ann Letoski, Shavertown; Susan J. Hockenbury and husband, Jeffrey G., Dallas; Holly Jill Letoski, West Pittston; grandchildren, Marlee Makayla Le-

toski, Tyler Jeffrey Hockenbury, Reese Connor Rhodes; brothers Emery and Joseph Letoski; sisters Helen Dwinchick and Anna Mae Delaney; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 10 a.m. from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main Street, Shavertown. Deacon George Mochin Jr. will officiate. Interment will be made in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Lehman. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday, February 7, from 4 to 7 p.m.

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Martino Petrillo, 91, formerL ucy ly of Lehigh Street, WilkesBarre, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Golden Living Center Summit, Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Concetta Martino. She resided in Brooklyn, New York, and later resided in Wilkes-Barre. She was an active member of the Sacred Heart & Rosary Society at Holy Rosary Church, Wilkes-Barre, having held several offices and working on many various events. She was an honored volunteer for the Deborah Heart and Lung Foundation and a tireless volunteer for many school programs and events. She was also a member of the St. Theresa’s Senior Citizen’s Group, where she was fondly known as “The Sunshine Lady.” Lucy was a retired seamstress. Lucy was a devout Catholic and also a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed traveling, cooking her famous Italian meals, baking, music and spending time with her family and friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Pasquale (Patrick), and by sisters Camille, Susan, Carmelina and Beatrice, and by brothers Michael, Peter and Vincent. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Patrick Petrillo, DDS, Doylestown; Martin Petrillo, Ph.D, Eldersburg,

Maryland; and her daughters, Joy Tagnani, LPN, Plymouth, and Teresa Ferguson, Swoyersville;12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and by her sister Josephine, Arizona. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 9:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Church, 226 South Washington St., WilkesBarre. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Lucy’s family would like to thank everyone at Golden Living Center Summit and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the kind and loving care they gave to Lucy during her stay with them. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Deborah Heart and Lung Foundation, 212 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015 or to Hospice of the Sacred Heart at 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Online condolences may be made at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.

FUNERALS BATES – Arthur, memorial service 5 to 7 p.m. today in the Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., 614 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. BERTOCKI – Amil, funeral with military honors beginning with Panachida 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge. Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today. Parastas at 7 p.m. COOLBAUGH – Wendell, funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday in the SheldonKukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today. CONWAY – Joan, celebration life 10:30 a.m. Thursday in McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., WilkesBarre. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in the Church of St. Aloysius, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 9 to 10:30 a.m. DAVIS – Naomi, funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today. DULNY – Sophie, Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Piontek Funeral Home, 204 Main St., Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. HOSEY – Leonard, Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ignatius Church, Maple Street, Kingston. There will be no calling hours. HUGHES – Theodore, funeral 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church (Corpus Christi Parish), West Pittston. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. JOHNSON – John, funeral 11 a.m. today in the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 & 118, Pikes. KARALUNAS – Anna, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. today in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne.

There will be no calling hours; friends are asked to go directly to church. LUCHETTI – Ottavio, memorial Mass 9:30 a.m. today in St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 237 William St., Pittston. The family will receive friends and relatives in the church 8:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. PARADA – Clara, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Michael J. Mikelski Funeral Home, 293 S. River St., Plains Township. Office of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre. PUCHALSKY – John Edward, funeral 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Church, Carverton. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. ROSETTI – Rose, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church (St. Barbara Parish), Exeter. SUTT – Irene, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C., 51-53 W. Green Street, Nanticoke. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Faustina Parish, formerly St. Mary’s Church, Nanticoke. TURRELL – G. Henry Jr., funeral 9 a.m. Saturday in the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. WEIHBRECHT – Edward Sr., Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. today in St. Mary’s Church – Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 134 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. There will be no public calling hours. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church for the funeral. YALCH – Janice, funeral 11:30 a.m. today in the Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., 614 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. Mass of Christian Burial at noon in the main site of St. Faustina’s Parish, Nanticoke.

Alyce C. Brutko Lopuhovsky, 86, of Swoyersville, passed away early Sunday morning, February 5, 2012, at home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Albert J. Lopuhovsky Sr. Born in Swoyersville, on September 3, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Caroline Dziadosz Brutko. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville. She was a graduate of Swoyersville High School, Class of 1943. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Maltby Drug Store in Swoyersville. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph Brutko and Edward Brutko; and infant sister, Anna Mae Brutko. Alyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She will be missed by all

who knew and loved her. Surviving are her children, Paul Lopuhovsky and his wife, Rita, California; David Lopuhovsky and his wife, Beth, New Jersey; Albert Lopuhovsky , Alabama; Andrew Lopuhovsky and his wife, Paulette, Swoyersville; Joseph Lopuhovsky, Wyoming; Carolann Drevenak and her husband, Andrew, Swoyersville; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; sister, Mary Ann Whalen, New Jersey; brothers, Steven Brutko, Carlisle and Frederick Brutko, Wilkes-Barre; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville. Interment will be held in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Friends may call Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 613 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Edward S. Trudnak February 4, 2012 dward S. Trudnak, age 82, of Sunken Heights, Bloomsburg, E died on Saturday morning, Febru-

ary 4, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice. Edward was born on Sunday, June 9, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, a son of the late William and Anna (Tomaszkiewiz) Trudnak. He was preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Trudnak. Surviving are his beloved wife of over 13 years, Janet (Edwards) Bachinger, having been married on May 1, 1999; also surviving are a daughter, Ann Trudnak; a son, Michael Trudnak; a step-son, John Bachinger; two step-daughters, Jean Green and Janice Woodmencey; several grandchildren; as well as a sister, Joan Albertson, and two brothers, William and Raymond Trudnak. A time of visitation for family

and friends will be held on Wednesday, February 8, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the St. Columbia Catholic Church, Third and Iron streets, Bloomsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 8, at 11 a.m. at the St. Columbia Catholic Church, with Monsignor Robert E. Lawrence, as celebrant. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. The Trudnak family is being assisted by the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg. Memorial contributions in Edward’s name are suggested to Columbia Montour Home Hospice, 410 Glenn Ave., Suite 200, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. For those unable to personally attend, online condolences are available at Allen-FuneralHome.com.

Undersea documentarian dies in helicopter crash

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LOS ANGELES — Mike deGruy, an award-winning cinematographer who spent three decades making documentary films about the ocean, was killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Australia. He was 60. His employer, National Geographic, said Sunday that deGruy and Australian television writerproducer Andrew Wight died Saturday. Their helicopter crashed soon after takeoff from an airstrip near Nowra, 97 miles north of Sydney, police said. Australia’s ABC News reported that Wight was piloting the copter when it crashed. DeGruy won multiple Emmy and British Academy of Film and Television Arts, or BAFTA, awards for cinematography. An accomplished diver and submersible pilot, the Santa Barbara

resident was the director of undersea photography for James Cameron’s 2005 documentary “Last Mysteries of the Titanic.” “Mike and Andrew were like family to me,” Cameron said in a joint statement with National Geographic. “They were my deep-sea brothers and both were true explorers who did extraordinary things and went places no human being has been.” After spending three years at the University of Hawaii in a Marine Biology Ph.D. program, DeGruy moved to the Marshall Islands, according to his website. He spent three years there, working as the manager of the Mid-Pacific Marine Lab, before transitioning to filmmaking.

2nd-hand smoke in cars worry for young CDC warns of yet another auto-related concern for children. By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer

CHICAGO — Texting while driving, speeding and backseat hanky-panky aren’t all that parents need to worry about when their kids are in cars: Add secondhand smoke to the list. In the first national estimate of its kind, a report from government researchers says more than 1 in 5 high school students and middle schoolers ride in cars while others are smoking. This kind of secondhand smoke exposure has been linked with breathing problems and allergy symptoms, and more restrictions are needed to prevent it, the report says. With widespread crackdowns on smoking in public, private places including homes and cars are where people encounter secondhand smoke these days. Anti-smoking advocates have zeroed in on cars because of research showing they’re potentially more dangerous than smoke-filled bars and other less confined areas. The research, from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was released online Monday in Pediatrics. The study is based on national surveys done at public and private high schools and middle schools. Students were asked how often they rode in cars while someone was smoking within the past week. The most common answer was one or two days. The smoker could mean other kids or parents; the study didn’t specify. A CDC fact sheet suggests even small amounts of secondhand smoke can be risky. “There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke,” the CDC says. Overall, 22 percent of teens and pre-teens were exposed to secondhand smoke in cars in 2009, the latest data available. That figure declined gradually during the decade, from 40 percent in 2000, the study found. But still, the numbers of kids still facing the risks “is certainly problematic,” said CDC researcher Brian King, the study’s lead author. “The car is the only source of exposure for some of these children, so if you can reduce that exposure, it’s definitely advantageous for health,” King said. The CDC advises parents to not allow smoking in their homes and cars, and says opening a car window will not protect kids from cigarette smoke inside. Measures banning smoking in cars when children are present have been enacted in a handful of states and proposed in several others. The study authors say similar bans should be adopted elsewhere.

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Gas blast Lost mushroom pickers signaled with knife may be catalyst for safety By JEFF BARNARD Associated Press

Allentown explosion that left 5 dead spurs discussion of pipeline hazards. By SCOTT KRAUS and TIM DARRAGH The (Allentown) Morning Call

ALLENTOWN — Looking at the barren block at13th and Allen streets in Allentown, where at this time last year a modest stretch of row homes stood in a quiet working-class neighborhood, it’s difficult to imagine that anything good could have come from the massive natural gas explosion there on Feb. 9, 2011. But interviews with the local gas company, state and federal regulators, a key state legislator and gas pipeline watchdogs and advocates suggest that the blast, which took five lives, became the tipping point in a nationwide discussion about improving pipeline safety. Since the Allentown explosion, increased efforts to address public safety promise to speed up, if not improve upon, the safety of the network of local, intrastate and interstate gas lines beneath the ground. For example: • After the explosion, UGI Utilities more than doubled its spending on replacing the aging, leaky cast-iron pipeline that is implicated in the explosion, and will continue to do so this year. • A bill allowing gas companies to assess a surcharge to be devoted solely to replacing aged pipes — a perennial non-starter in Harrisburg — has passed the state Senate and now is before the House of Representatives. State regulators also tightened up requirements to test for gas leaks and required more detailed plans for replacing old pipelines. • Perhaps most amazing of all, a bill modestly upgrading the federal government’s regulatory power over its part of the nation’s pipeline system passed easily through an otherwise bitterly divided Congress late last year and was signed into law by President Barack Obama in January. The past year or so has seen “a lot more interest” in overall pipeline safety, said Carl Weimer of the watchdog group Pipeline Safety Trust. Unfortunately, he said, it took three disasters to jump-start it: the July 2010 rupture of a 30-inch line that spilled 819,000 gallons of oil into a tributary of the Kalamazoo River in Michigan; the September 2010 gas leak and explosion in San Bruno, Calif., that killed eight people and destroyed 38 homes; and the Allentown leak and blast linked to a cast-iron pipe dating to 1928. The string of accidents culminating in the Allentown tragedy also shook federal regulators and the national gas industry and put a focus on safety.

GOLD BEACH, Ore. — Three mushroom pickers lost six nights in the rugged forest of southwest Oregon used their dead cellphone and a sheath knife to flash a signal at the helicopter pilot who found them. Dan Conne said Sunday from his hospital bed in Gold Beach that he and his wife and son spent the nights huddled in a hollow log with nothing to eat, and considered sacrificing their dog Jesse for food before they were found. A volunteer helicopter pilot looking outside the search area Saturday spotted Dan and Belinda Conne, both 47, along with 25year-old son Michael, on the edge of a deep ravine in tall timber. They were several miles outside the community of Gold Beach, roughly 330 miles south-southwest of Portland. “The wife had the Blackberry and I had the knife,” Dan Conne

told The Associated Press. “I kept flashing. The wife said, ‘You’re blinding them.’ But I wanted to make sure they seen us. I wasn’t taking no chance.” He said the three had given up hope and thought they were going to die when rescuers came. “None of us thought we were coming out of there,” he said. Until their rescue, the cold and hungry family had been unable to signal search helicopters flying low and slow overhead. The three were airlifted to a Gold Beach hospital, where Curry County Sheriff John Bishop spoke with them at an emergency room. He said the Connes told him they could see search helicopters just a few hundred feet above them while they were lost but had nothing to signal them with through the thick, coastal forest vegetation. Bishop said Daniel Conne suffered a back injury, Belinda Conne had hypothermia, and their son had a sprained foot and minor frostbite. All three also were dehydrated and hungry. “They just got turned around,” Bishop said. “They sought some shelter in a hollowed-out tree and

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Daniel and Belinda Conne and their adult son were found injured but alive Saturday after they got lost picking mushrooms.

basically they stayed in the same place. But it was heavy vegetation where they were.” Bishop said the three were “remarkably in pretty good shape,” given the amount of time they spent outside. He said they likely could have survived for two or three more days in the area, where fresh water is plentiful but food is scarce. The weather was mostly clear, with temperatures

in the 40s and 50s. Bishop said the family was spotted by Jackson County Commissioner John Raschor, who was searching for them in his own helicopter with Curry County Sheriff’s Lt. John Ward. Raschor is the same pilot who found a San Francisco family lost in a snowstorm in 2006 just 35 miles from where he found the Connes. In 2006, Raschor flew

Kati Kim and her two young daughters to safety after spotting them near their car. James Kim died of hypothermia trying to hike out for help. When dawn broke Saturday, Bishop said searchers entered the woods without much hope. “We were sort of getting ready to go into body-recovery mode,” he said. The ordeal began last Sunday when the three went out looking for hedgehog mushrooms, an orange-topped fungus prized by mushroom hunters for its sweet and nutty flavor. The three had been living in a trailer at a campsite after leaving Oklahoma for Oregon last summer. Dusk fell during the family’s hunt. They started to return to their Jeep but couldn’t agree on directions. “Pretty quickly, they found they were lost,” Bishop said. The family found a forest road next to a river bank and huddled together with their dog, a pit bullterrier mix. Search parties were dispatched Tuesday, when their campsite manager realized the Connes hadn’t returned.

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said. “Also, the horse most likely utilizes a loafing area or an exercise lot that has minimal or no vegetation. These areas are considered animal concentration areas, which need to be properly managed.” And it’s not only working farms about which Whitman is talking. Sites raising farm animals for recreation would fall under this obligation as they need to demonstrate proper management of these animals. This would include that the manure and any animal concentration areas associated with those animals are being managed consistent with state approved guidelines so that local or regional water resources are protected. The DEP will be responsible for making sure there is compliance. As for staffing, DEP continues to evaluate its current work force

to determine how best to meet this responsibility. Manure management plans developed under this obligation are not required to be submitted for review or approval, Whitman continued. “So,” she said, “there is not a need to staff the department, to the extent needed to review all developed manure management plans.” Plans are required to be developed and used by the farmer in the management of the manure used or generated on site. These plans are to be made available to DEP staff or other delegated entities that may visit the site to assess compliance or in response to a complaint. Whitman said. The latest revision of DEP manure management requirements address criteria that have always been a part of proper manure management.

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Refusal of bigger bailout adds to unease in Europe

UROPEAN UNION leaders failed last month to move forward on their most urgent task: increasing the bailout fund to protect Europe’s ailing economies from defaulting on their bonds. Instead, leaders of 25 of 27 European countries agreed to sign a new fiscal compact that will legally restrict them from fighting recessions with robust fiscal stimulus. Most economists outside the eurozone consider this approach a dangerous one. Those countries account for more than 20 percent of the world’s economy. Condemning them to longer and deeper recessions will drag down economies elsewhere that depend on trade, from the United States to China. Without a bigger bailout fund, investors will likely keep betting against weakened economies such as Italy and Spain, pushing up their interest costs and, consequently,

adding to their deficits. Nevertheless, Europe’s leaders deferred action on more money until March. Market speculators might not agree to wait. The world has become accustomed to failed European summit meetings. What is particularly disheartening about this one is that some European leaders seem to believe they succeeded. “Considering the time frame, this was a real masterpiece,” Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said of the new fiscal pact. Poor German leadership in this crisis has exacted an increasing economic and social price from Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Belgium and France. The longer Germany insists on putting fiscal austerity ahead of growth, the more likely it becomes that Germany, too, will suffer economic pain. International Herald Tribune Paris

QUOTE OF THE DAY “I will barnstorm American living rooms.” Roseanne Barr The actress-comedian announced this month that she will seek the Green Party’s presidential nomination, using her celebrity status to advocate for the needs of average Americans. Barr’s hit TV sitcom “Roseanne” aired from 1988 to 1997.

A population plummet

EW FORECASTS about Japan’s population for the period until 2060, released on Jan. 30 by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, paint a gloomy picture of the nation’s demographic future. The speed at which the Japanese population will shrink in the coming decades is simply stunning. The number of Japanese will decrease by 41.32 million in the next half century to about two-thirds of the current figure, according to the forecasts. Can we change the predicted demographic future of our country? If the fertility rate gradually rises until it stabilizes at 2.07 in

2030 onward, the percentage of senior citizens will peak in the 2040s in the 30 to 35 percent range, and then fall before stabilizing around the 25 percent range over the long term, according to an estimate by Shigesato Takahashi, deputy director-general of the institute. That is a tough target to achieve. But growth of the child population would certainly stabilize the nation’s demographic structure. There is a huge difference in vitality between a society where one in every 2.5 members is an elderly citizen and a society where the ratio is one in every four. The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo

Few females at forum

HE GOAL OF meeting a minimum quota for women at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, has not been crowned with success. Only 17 percent of those gathered at the Swiss Alp resort were women. No matter how good of a face organizers have tried to put on this year’s level of female participation, the fact remains that the modest 20-percent minimum wasn’t reached. Davos organizers cannot be blamed. Klaus Schwab, founder and chairman of the forum, said last year: “A world where

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women make up less than 20 percent of the global decisionmakers is a world that is missing a huge opportunity for growth and ignoring an untapped reservoir of potential.” Global statistics buttress Schwab’s case that the reservoir is untapped. In 2011, only 3.6 percent of CEOs at Fortune 500 companies were women. Women make up more than half of the world’s population, but own less than 1 percent of the world’s wealth. The men at Davos missed an important opportunity to start correcting a terrible imbalance. The Gazette, Montreal

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Gallery of Sound provides lifetime of musical memories WHEN THE Gallery of Sound recently announced that it would be closing its store at the Gateway Shopping Center in Edwardsville, I was both saddened and reflective. Saddened because I’ve come to know both Joe Nardone Sr. and Joe Nardone Jr. pretty well over the years and know how dedicated they are to the record business. I’d written quite a few articles about them, and I’d worked with them on a few projects. In this age of generic superstores and digital downloading, I was pulling for them to weather the iTunes and Walmart storm and survive. Fortunately, they still have a few more stores in the Gallery of Sound chain, which I hope are around for a long, long time. Other Gallery of Sound stores had closed in recent years, including locations in Pittston and Dallas. But the closing of the Edwardsville store hit me the hardest. For as long as I can remember, it was my spot to buy records. And even though it had moved within the shopping center a few times, I still felt as if I grew up there. And that prompted my reflection. I thought of the time, in the fall of 1982, I went in to buy the new KISS album. It was $8.95, and I can still recall pushing my last nickel across the counter to pay for it. I remember the clerk and what she looked like. It’s hard to believe it was nearly 30 years ago. The store also was a place of discovery. It was a place where you could easily learn more about your favorite artists simply by browsing. In the early ’80s, as a young teenager, I was just discovering The Who, The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen, and I was delighted to learn that each had a great

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COMMENTARY ALAN K. STOUT catalog of material. I’d leaf through their albums, taking each one out of the bin to read the song titles and examine the artwork. I’d check to see what year they were first released, and eventually, I started to buy them all. I built a record collection. Later it was cassettes, then CDs. The format didn’t matter. The fact was I learned a lot about music in that store. And I know I’m not alone. Thousands of kids who grew up on the West Side did the same. We got to know most of the clerks by name, and we always were welcomed. Sometimes, they’d be playing something so good when you went into the store, you’d end up buying it. When my friends and I were about 16, we would make an entire afternoon out of visiting the record store. We’d save up our money until we had about $25. Then we’d walk to the shopping center, have lunch at Antonio’s Pizza and go buy two or three albums. This was a big deal. We’d take our time choosing between bands such as The Police and Van Halen. For me, an old Who album was almost always on the agenda. I really didn’t discover the band until its 1982 “Farewell Tour,” but thanks to the Gallery of Sound, I learned all about it pretty fast. Of course, there was more than music at the store. Rock posters, pins, T-shirts, videos … it had it all. There was an image to music – a vibe, if you will – that doesn’t exist today. These things also added to the simple fun of a record store, and the “Gallery Of Sound”

was indeed very well-named. In the ’90s, the “midnight sale” became popular for major releases, and it was not uncommon to see a long line of music fans outside the store, often talking to each other about their favorite artists. You must admit, there’s something pretty cool about that. My last visit to the Edwardsville Gallery of Sound came just before Christmas. I wanted to add to my collection of classic holiday music and was looking for a few CDs by Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Of course, the store had both albums for which I was looking. If I had known it would be my last time there, perhaps I would have perused the aisles a bit longer. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve downloaded songs from iTunes and I love my iPod. But I don’t understand why anyone would rather download a CD instead of just buying it. The cost is about the same, and it’s easy enough to take the music from the CD and add it to your iPod, so why not own the actual product, complete with artwork and liner notes? Why not have the actual recording in case your hard drive crashes? Should I ever lose my iPod or crash my hard drive, my music collection will remain intact. And that’s because it’s mostly on CD. There’s a new Springsteen album coming out next month. And though I plan to upload it to my iPod, the first thing I’ll need to do is go buy it. Thankfully, right around the corner from my office on Wilkes-Barre’s Public Square, there’s still a Gallery of Sound. Alan K. Stout covered rock and pop music for The Times Leader and The Weekender from 1992-2011, still occasionally writes about music and hosts a weekly radio show on 102.3-FM, The Mountain. Reach him at alankstout@verizon.net.

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depend on the postal service. Recently, I’ve had two occasions to use the U.S. Postal Service (other than for paying bills, etc.) I sent an item (per letter) and photos (per padded package). Both were mailed at Plains Township’s post office on different days. Each went to Scranton to be cancelled. The letter went to Shickshinny and the photo package to Wilkes-Barre. Each was delivered the next day. I won’t complain about 44 cents for a letter, or 88 cents for padded package. I appreciate the USPS. A. Royer Wilkes-Barre

Writer: Morals missing from U.S. capitalism

n response to the letters to the editor by Alan Lispi (Jan. 23) and Robert Orbin (Jan. 21) regarding the Keystone XL Pipeline, I have to ask if they previously had read the article published in The

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Times Leader concerning America’s imports/exports of oil. This article indicated the United States imports roughly 800 million barrels of oil but exports roughly 750 million barrels. If this statistic is true, have they or others who approve of this pipeline considered what this really means? In my mind, it means that if oil companies would consider reducing their profits, from say roughly $36 billion a year for the betterment of the American people, they would not export America’s oil to other countries. This, in turn, would decrease America’s need for importing oil and would increase its energy independence. However, under the present rules of “capitalism without morals,” it is OK to put the American people under stressful conditions so that as much money as possible can be made. Stanley Halas Hanover Township

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Even so, the district exceeded the state limit on tax increases, is asking for an exception to cover a sharp hike in pension fund contributions (set by a state agency) and still is looking at nearly $1.7 million that has to be trimmed by the end of June, when final budgets must be passed. “We flat-lined our budget,” Hanover Area Business Manager Tom Cipriano said of plans that call for little or no tax increase and a slight drop in spending, from about $24.9 million to $24.8 million. “That includes the assumption that nothing is being decreased in the state budget.” If Corbett does make another round of cuts, the district could see a $300,000 shortfall in the current numbers grow. Greater Nanticoke Area Superintendent Tony Perrone was more blunt. The school board passed a resolution vowing not to raise taxes above the limit, and Perrone said that is doable as long as Corbett makes no more cuts. “But now we’re hearing another billion is going to be cut,” Perrone said. “We vote on everything and we don’t know what the hell we’re getting. We have to guess. If he’s running the state like that we’re all in trouble.” Budgeting blind School districts have long had to craft balanced budgets without knowing how much to expect from the state – local and state budgets must be done by June 30, but the legislature rarely gets the job done until the last minute. During Gov. Ed Rendell’s eightyear tenure preceding Corbett, state budgets were routinely late. But the law known as Act 1, which provides money from gambling to reduce homeowner school district property taxes, radically changed the process, setting an annual tax increase limit that can vary year to year. To exceed the limit, districts must either get voter approval via a referendum or seek exceptions from

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March with peaceful protests against Assad’s regime, sparking a fierce crackdown by government forces. Soldiers who defected to join the uprising later began to protect protesters from attacks. In recent months, the rebel soldiers, known as the Free Syrian Army, have grown bolder, attacking regime troops and trying to establish control in pro-opposition areas. That has brought a heavier government response. More than 5,400 people have been killed since March, according to the U.N., and now regime opponents fear that Assad will be emboldened by the feeling he is protected by his top ally Moscow and unleash even greater violence to crush protesters. If the opposition turns overtly to armed resistance, the result could be a dramatic increase in bloodshed. At least 30 civilians were killed Sunday, including five children and a woman who was hit by a

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tax natural gas production, and Democrats have not been part of the negotiations after trying unsuccessfully for three years to win enough Republican votes to impose a severance tax on the industry. Because Corbett opposes a tax on the industry, Republicans, who control the Legislature, have instead pursued an “impact fee” that he views as being fundamentally different than a tax. But House and Senate Republicans have clashed over the size of the fee, while Democrats and environmental groups view their proposals as too low and members of the industry have been split over paying any levy. The 15-year impact fee would rise and fall with the price of natural gas and inflation. Currently, the price of natural gas is about $2.30 per million British thermal units — a measurement used at major pipeline hubs. If the price

the state for limited reasons, such as a steep hike in special education or pension costs. As a result, boards must either pass a resolution promising to stay within the state limit or prepare a preliminary budget in the first few weeks of the year, to allow time to set up a referendum or to seek the state exceptions. And while Corbett kept a promise – barely -- last year to sign a state budget by June 30, he did not release his proposal this year in time for districts to use it in making decisions. And once released, the proposal must go through the legislative sausage grinder. Six of Luzerne County’s 11 districts voted to stay within the tax limit: Crestwood, Dallas, Greater Nanticoke Area, Hanover Area, Pittston Area and Wilkes-Barre Area. This allowed them to put off preparing and releasing a preliminary budget. The six have tax limits ranging from 2.1 percent to 2.5 percent of last year’s rate. Cipriano said Hanover Area made major cost-cutting moves last year to erase a $3.5 million shortfall created in large part by Corbett’s cuts. The district closed a school, offered an early-retirement package that cut teacher staffing by 19 and replaced only one, persuaded administrators and teachers to take a wage freeze and cut sports in grades seven and eight, though students can participate in grade nine programs. It’s a tough year for budgeting even without more state cuts. Districts are facing a big increase in the amount they must pay into teacher pension funds, a move mandated by the agency that runs the fund, in order to make up shortfalls from past low or negative returns on investments, and health insurance premiums are expected to rise by 10 to 11 percent for districts covered through the Northeast Pennsylvania School District Health Trust, a consortium of districts formed in 1999 to pool resources and lower costs.

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Six Luzerne County school boards voted to keep any tax increase at or below their state limits. The other ﬁve approved preliminary budgets with increases above their limits and are asking the state for exceptions to exceed the limits. A mill is a $1 tax for every $1,000 in assessed property value.

No preliminary budget passed Preliminary budget passed Pct. 2011-12 Current max. Max. Budget Tax Mills Budget Budget Staying mills incr. mills (millions) incr. incr. (millions) Incr. In tax limit Crestwood 9.16 2.2% 9.3615 $32.5 Dallas 11.5624 2.1% 11.8052 $32.0 Grtr. Nant. Area 9.9295 2.5% 10.1777 $24.3 Hanover Area 16.48 2.4% 16.8755 $24.8 Pittston Area 13.1228 2.3% 13.4246 $40.8 WB Area 15.3684 2.4% 15.7372 $97.6 Over limit Hazleton Area 9.0446 Lake-Lehman 8.8913 Northwest Area 9.1956 Wyoming Area 13.0799 Wyo. Valley West 13.5

2.4% 9.2617 $117.0 2.2% 9.0869 $26 2.4% 9.4163 $17.4 2.3% 13.3807 $28.9 2.4% 13.8240 $59.6

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4.6% 9.461 4.4% 9.280 3.0% 9.4746 4.0% 13.6024 4.1% 14.060

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butions – set at a fairly steady average rate of about 7 percent of salary – and “employer contributions,” split between the state and district and varying based on the rate of return on investments. Districts had been paying near nothing in the 1990s as the stock markets boomed, but the crashes at the turn of the Millennium and again in 2008 wreaked havoc on the investment fund, with the rate paid by districts expected to hit 20 or even 30 percent in coming years. The legislature eased that spike by raising rates more slowly over more years, but did not increase the share the state picks up. In fact, most, if not all, districts seeking exceptions are doing so to cover the pension contribution spike. Lake-Lehman wants an exception so it can raise taxes above the limit to collect $218,523 for the pension fund, Wyoming Area applied for a pension exception to raise $208,654, while Wyoming Valley West sought a pension exception to raise about $478,000. Wyoming Valley West will also close two schools this summer, and Wyoming Area is contemplating closing one. The five districts that presented preliminary budgets propose Pensions troublesome tax hikes from 3 percent to 4.6 Pension payments have been a percent – their limits range from sore spot for a decade. The mon- 2.2 to 2.4 percent. The biggest ey comes from employee contri- proposed increase is in Hazleton

Area, the county’s largest district, though the district has a tradition of proposing a large increase in the preliminary budget and whittling it down dramatically before the final budget is passed. In the past there were more ways to get an exception from the state, and the process was a virtual rubber stamp, with requests rarely denied. Gov. Corbett vowed to clamp down, and the state reduced the number of exceptions from nine to three. This is the first year the new approach is being implemented. Corbett has insisted the state doesn’t have the money to annually increase education funding, and has signaled a preference to increase the number of charter schools – public schools free of many state restrictions – and vouchers that would let parents use state money to send children to a private school. Corbett contends the competition would be healthy for public schools. Perrone said another round of cuts Tuesday would be proof that Corbett does not want to improve public education, but to dismantle it. “Public education is what makes any country great,” Perrone said. “And what they are trying to do is privatize it.”

bullet while standing on her balcony as troops fired on protesters in a Damascus suburb, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an activist group. Government forces firing mortars and heavy machine guns also battered the mountain town of Zabadani, north of Damascus, a significant opposition stronghold that fell under rebel control late last month. Bombardment the past two days has wounded dozens and forced scores of families to flee, an activist in the town said. “The situation is terrifying. Makeshift hospitals are full,” said the activist, who only gave his first name, Fares, for fear of government reprisal. He said the town has been under siege for the past five days and there is a shortage of food and heating fuel during the cold winter. The commander of the Free Syrian Army told The Associated Press that, after the vetoes at the U.N., “there is no other road” except military action to topple Assad. “We consider that Syria is oc-

cupied by a criminal gang and we must liberate the country from this gang,” Col. Riad al-Asaad said, speaking by telephone from Turkey. “This regime does not understand the language of politics. It only understands the language of force.” U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned that chances for “a brutal civil war” would increase as Syrians under attack from their government move to defend themselves, unless international steps provide another way. Speaking to reporters in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, she called the double veto at the U.N. Security Council on Saturday “a travesty.” “Faced with a neutered Security Council, we have to redouble our efforts outside of the United Nations,” she said, calling for “friends of democratic Syria” to unite “support the Syrian people’s right to have a better future.” The call points to the formation of a formal group of likeminded nations to coordinate assistance to the Syrian opposition,

similar but not identical to the Contact Group on Libya, which oversaw international help for opponents of the late deposed Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. In the case of Libya, the group also coordinated NATO military operations to protect Libyan civilians, something that is not envisioned in Syria. U.S. officials said an alliance would work to further squeeze the Assad regime by stepping up sanctions against it, bringing disparate Syrian opposition groups inside and outside the country together, providing humanitarian relief for embattled Syrian communities and working to prevent an escalation of violence by monitoring arms sales. The main Syrian opposition umbrella group, the Syrian National Council, backed the idea. Radwan Ziadeh, a prominent figure in the SNC, wrote on his Facebook page that friendly countries should form an “international coalition ... whose aim will be to lead international moves to support the revolution through political and economic aid.”

is between $3 and $5, the total per-well fee would be $310,000 over 15 years, not counting inflation, according to a summary distributed to senators. At the current price of gas, the 15-year fee total would be $240,000 per well, not counting inflation, according to a summary distributed to House Democrats. The maximum per-well fee a company would pay is $355,000, if gas stays above $6, while the minimum would be $190,000, if gas stays below $2.25, again not including inflation. But the fee at any price would be well below the average lifetime per-well tax paid in other natural gas states, including $993,700 in West Virginia, $878,500 in Texas and $555,700 in Arkansas, according to the Harrisburg-based Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, a liberal think tank. Counties that host the drilling would have the option of whether to impose the fee — a key element sought by Corbett and dis-

liked by senators — but a critical mass of municipalities would have 60 days to override a county’s refusal. Counties and municipalities that refuse the fee would not get a share of the money. Money from the impact fee and state forest drilling royalties would be distributed to a wide range of purposes, including bridge repairs, open space, water and sewer plant improvements, statewide environmental cleanup programs and purchases of natural-gas fleet vehicles. Local governments that are home to drilling would get 60 percent of the money from an impact fee, with 40 percent going to state programs or agencies, according to the summaries, even though Corbett had opposed using impact fee money for state programs. The bill would increase the required distance between drilling and public water sources such as reservoirs, but not to the extent sought by Democrats and environmental groups, and it would require the state to develop regu-

lations for transporting drilling wastewater and enforce qualifications of treatment plant operators. The legislation also would address a top priority of the natural gas industry and set limits to prevent municipal officials from imposing zoning ordinances that effectively prevent drilling there. A drilling operator could ask state utility regulators to review a local ordinance to determine whether it allows for “the reasonable development of oil and gas.” If the Public Utility Commission or a state court decides that a local ordinance fails, the municipality would be unable to receive impact-fee money until it changes it, according to the summaries. Pennsylvania lawmakers have talked about whether to tax the natural gas industry since it arrived in earnest in 2008 to tap into the Marcellus Shale natural gas formation, considered the nation’s largest-known natural gas reservoir. The drilling has drawn opponents who fear it is polluting the water supply.

Mark Guydish, a Times Leader staff writer, can be reached at 829-7161.

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granted Selenski’s request permitting Pike to leave and delayTo see video ing the trial to of Lisa November. Sands’ As quickly as interview, Selenski decided visit he wanted to repwww.times leader.com. resent himself, he changed his mind, demanding defense lawyers. Centini and Rymsza were appointed earlier this year. Sands said it was painful to wait until the court decided what to do about Selenski at the same time learning Musto Carroll lost her bid for a second term as district attorney in the November general election. “I was devastated and mad,” Sands said about the election results. “I wanted her to win so badly because I knew Hugo hated her. She made a promise to me because I knew there were open judge seats and that she was not going to run for judge because she would not give (Selenski) the satisfaction. That’s why she ran for district attorney again. That is why this is so heartbreaking for me that she lost, because I wanted her to win so badly.” Despite the many legal delays and the election that resulted in a new district attorney, Sands said she remains positive for her sister and confident that most of the Selenski prosecution team has remained intact. Salavantis has kept assistant district attorneys Jarrett Ferentino and Michael Melnick on the Selenski case, and assigned First Assistant District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce to the team. Sanguedolce prosecuted Selenski in another homicide case in which he was acquitted by a Luzerne County jury in the killings of two men. Sands said she was impressed by Pierantoni, who was elected as a judge in the November election and is the fifth judge to have the Selenski case since May 2006. “He seems like he wants to do this, do it fairly and do it quickly. That was my impression of him. He’s not going to take no bull, so to speak,” Sands said.

Sands said she has been living a nightmare for nearly 10 years after Fassett, who she says was her best friend, went missing in early May 2002. She learned from media reports on June 5, 2003, that her sister’s body had been found buried with Kerkowski’s in a shallow hole outside the Kingston Township home on Mount Olivet Road, where Selenski lived. Selenski’s trial has been moved from April 23 to Sept. 10. Sands laughed when she was reminded that at a pre-trial hearing held on Feb. 26, 2007, Selenski said he was “sick of delays.” “I just want to go to trial,” he said after that hearing almost five years ago. Selenski’s mindset was different on Friday, when he told county Judge Fred Pierantoni III that he agreed with his newly appointed attorneys, Shelley L. Centini and Edward J. Rymsza, in seeking a delay. Attorney David V. Lampman has represented Selenski for nearly two years. Selenski’s lawyers asked for the postponement to better prepare for trial in having to review 20,000 pages of evidence, witness statements and expert reports. “It’s just impossible for us having stepped into this in the last few weeks to adequately prepare a zealous defense,” Centini said Friday. Centini asked that the trial be held in 2013, but Pierantoni scheduled the proceedings for September. “It’s overwhelming with all these delays and stuff, and the lawyers are up there talking to the judge,” Sands said after Friday’s hearing. “He plays the system. He played it before the election when he wanted to be his own attorney, then all of a sudden, when Jackie (former District Attorney Jacqueline Musto Carroll) lost, and Stefanie (newly elected District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis) won, he wanted legal representation.” Selenski was successful in getting rid of his previous attorney, John Pike, when he wanted Edward Lewis, a Times Leader staff to represent himself. A judge writer, may be reached at 829-7196.

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ready,” said Boudreaux. “We took the sets apart and repainted and remodeled them,” he said, adding that a new tile floor was also installed. The walls in the hall leading to the “Caraway Street” set were painted to look like a garden, complete with a white picket fence. Melba Boudreaux, Ron’s wife, also 70, is the director of the program. “It’s copyrighted, so we had to buy the rights,” she said. The church bought four years’ of scripts and plans to hold a performance based on a different

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maker.” Diane Cowman of Courtdale proudly showed off her Patriots’ colors She said she is a pub regular and has been a Patriots fan since she was 8, when her father made her pick a team. “I liked their red-white-andblue uniforms,” she said. Her prediction of the Patriots winning by a score of 42-21 drew jeers from Matt Narvid and oth-

moral lesson every Sunday evening. “We just teach the basics, like how to love one another.” Five-year-old David Kottler of Harveys Lake said the best part of the program was learning how to sing the song “Jesus Loves Me” in sign language. “I sing it with my grandma.” Ernie Pender, 10, of Harveys Lake said he has participated in the program since he was 5, but nowthathe’sabigkid,heworksas a stage manager and helped build pieces of the set. “It’s not only about God, but about life lessons,” he said. One of the lessons Ernie says stuck with him is to be nice to people even if they’re not nice to you. “I wound up making some friends that way,” he said. ers at her table. Narvid and his wife, Barb, of Kingston, wore black-and-white striped referees’ tops mainly because their team, the Green Bay Packers, wasn’t playing Sunday. In the playoffs, the Giants beat the Packers, who were last year’s Super Bowl champs. “We decided we’re going to root for the referees,” said Barb Narvid. Begrudgingly the couple was pulling for a Giants’ win. “He doesn’t like (Tom) Brady,” she said of her husband’s feelings for the Patriots’ quarterback.

Philly Catholic schools appeal closure The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — At least two dozen Roman Catholic schools targeted for closure by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have appealed the decision to shutter them, a newspaper reported The Philadelphia Inquirer said nearly half of the 49 schools designated for closure have appealed the recommendations of a blue-ribbon commission announced last month. Following the announce-

ment, schools have held candlelight vigils, organized rallies and marches and presented enrollment data and financial projections to archdiocesan officials. They are to find out in the middle of the month whether their efforts have persuaded Archbishop Charles Chaput to keep them open. The archdiocese in January said it would close about a quarter of its high schools and close or combine nearly 30 percent of its elementary schools.

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shaw ran 6 yards with 57 seconds left. Patriots coach Bill Belichick reasoned NDIANAPOLIS — Take that, Brathe Giants would run the clock down dy. You too, Peyton. Eli Manning is the big man in the and kick a short field goal, so he gambled by allowing the six points. NFL after one-upping Tom Brady and The gamble failed. leading the New York Giants to a 21-17 And now Manning not only has victory over the New England Patriots stamped himself as the elite quarterin Sunday’s Super Bowl — in older back he claimed to be when the season brother Peyton’s house, at that. began — in the same class as Brady — Just as Manning did four years ago when the Giants ruined New England’s he’s beaten the Patriots in two thrilling perfect season, he guided them 88 yards Super Bowls. The Giants (13-7), who stood 7-7 in mid-December, now own to the decisive touchdown, which the Patriots didn’t contest as Ahmad Brad- See ELI, Page 6B

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL

Tuzinski continues to impress on young Hanover Area team

Hanover Area travels to • Rachel Stanziola, MMI Biggs had a big January, scorWyoming Seminary tonight in Prep, second on her team in ing 6.4 points per game as the what could turn out to be an night,” Horensky said. “Our last Mohawks went 5-3, raising their scoring at 7.7 points per game. Hanover Area has just two elimination game. Wyoming • Kelsey Yustat, Northwest, seniors on its roster, which gives 1,000-point scorer came in 2005. season record to 8-8. part of Rangers’ main six-player Seminary and GAR play Feb. 13. “She has a bright future,” It’s just a great accomplishment opponents players to target In Class 3A, Holy Redeemer rotation. Gray said. “The way she can for our program.” defensively. (8-1, 134 points) tops the points • Allie Barber and Liz WaTuzinski is a favorite of oppos- attack the basket ... she has On most nights, though, the race for five spots belonging to great potential. She’s only going leski, Pittston Area, duo has ing coaches as well, who appresenior charged with filling the combined to average more than WVC teams. to get better.” ciate her game even though hoop still delivers. Crestwood (6-3, 116), NantiSome other notable freshmen 15 points per game. they’d rather not have a frontDanielle Tuzinski is among coke (9-1, 114) and Dallas (6-3, • Tara Judge, Wyoming Valrow seat for one of her perform- from around the WVC include: the Wyoming Valley Confer114) are in good position, while ley West, has played in every • Alexis Steeber and Bri ances. ence’s top scorers, averaging 19 Pittston Area (5-4, 106) has game for the Spartans. Floryshak, Berwick, except for “She’s a heck of a player,” points per game. More imporTHE PLAYOFF HUNT -- The struggled of late. an illness, the duo has appeared Meyers coach Chris Gray said. tantly to the Hawkeyes, the Tunkhannock (4-5, 94) and Class 2A race in the WVC, forward has accounted for near- “We’ve been playing against her in every Bulldogs game. Berwick (3-6, 84) are in conten• Brea Seabrook, GAR, fourth where three teams will qualify ly 40 percent of her team’s scor- for four years ... it feels like a lot tion. They play tonight in Tunkfor the District 2 playoffs, is more than that. I’m happy for all on the Grenadiers in total ing this season. points, and averaging 5.8 points getting tight with two weeks left hannock in a big game for their she’s accomplished, but I’ll be “We don’t get that many playoff hopes. in the regular season. Lakeper game. glad to see her go.” amazing athletes,” Hanover The Class A and Class 4A • Brianna Woznicki, Hazleton Lehman, currently leading the BRIGHT FUTURE -- While a Area coach Steve Horensky said. tourneys are open events. WVC-3, is all but in with a 9-1 “She’s accomplished something lot of talk centered around Alex- Area, best of a quartet of ninth Meanwhile, in WVC play, the league mark. Meyers sits at 6-4 graders with the Cougars. is Lewis of Holy Redeemer, with what she does out on the Division 1 second-half title could thus far, followed by GAR and • Alana Wilson, Holy Rethere are a number of quality court.” come down to the last night of deemer, fourth on the Royals at Wyoming Seminary (both 4-6) freshmen getting playing time She reached the 1,000-point the season, as Wyoming Valley and Hanover Area (3-7). 6.5 points per game. around the WVC. mark last month in a win over West travels to Hazleton Area “Only three teams get in,” • Cayle Spencer, Lake-LehMeyers has a trio of freshmen MMI Prep, becoming the first on Feb. 16. Both are currently Horensky said. “It’s going to be who are contributing in Jocelyn man, second on the Black Hanover Area player to reach 3-0. Pittston Area (0-3 second a war between GAR, Sem and Knights with 12.8 points per Martinez, Angela Moses and the mark in some time. half) won the first-half title. us.” game. Salimah Biggs. “It was just an emotional By JOHN MEDEIROS jmedeiros@timesleader.com

L O C A L C A L E N D A R Today GIRLS BASKETBALL Berwick at Tunkhannock, 7:15 p.m. Dallas at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. GAR at Northwest, 7:15 p.m. Hanover Area at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m. Meyers at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. MMI Prep at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood, 7:15 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Worthington Scranton at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Altoona at Misericordia, 6 p.m. PSU Scranton at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY

BOYS BASKETBALL Crestwood at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer, at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Coughlin at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at GAR, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. Nanticoke at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. HS RIFLE Team Tournament Semifinals, 4 p.m. HS SWIMMING Dallas at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. Hazleton Area at Wyoming Seminary, 4 p.m. Berwick at Wyoming Valley West, 4 p.m. Meyers at Lake-Lehman, 4:30 p.m. Delaware Valley at Abington Heights, 4:30 p.m. West Scranton at Scranton High, 4:30 p.m. Tunkhannock at Valley View, 4:30 p.m. HS WRESTLING Honesdale at Lake-Lehman, 7 p.m. MEN'S BASKETBALL Lehigh-Carbon at Luzerne CCC, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Lehigh-Carbon at Luzerne CCC, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

HS WRESTLING (all matches 7 p.m.) Hanover Area at Scranton Prep Lackawanna Trail at Tunkhannock Wyoming Valley West at West Scranton Valley View at GAR HS SWIMMING Wyoming Area at Pittston Area, 4 p.m. Dunmore at Meyers, 4:30 p.m. Elk Lake at Scranton Prep, 7 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Hazleton at PSU York, 8 p.m. Delaware Valley at King’s, 8 p.m. Wilkes at FDU-Florham, 8 p.m. Misericordia at Eastern, 6 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Delaware Valley at King’s, 6 p.m. Wilkes at FDU-Florham, 6 p.m. PSU Hazleton at PSU York, 6 p.m. Misericordia at Eastern, 6 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING King’s at Elizabethtown, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY

GIRLS BASKETBALL Berwick at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. Coughlin at Tunkhannock, 7:15 p.m. Crestwood at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. GAR at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. HS BOWLING Berwick at Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech, 3 p.m. HS WRESTLING PIAA Team Championships at Giant Center, Hershey MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Luzerne CCC at Central Penn, 8:30 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Luzerne CCC at Central Penn, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

BOYS BASKETBALL Dallas at Wyoming Area, 7 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Crestwood, 7:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. MMI Prep at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. Nanticoke at GAR, 7:15 p.m. Meyers at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. Hanover Area at Northwest, 7:15 p.m. HS SWIMMING Pittston Area at Coughlin, 4:30 p.m. HS WRESTLING PIAA Team Championships at Giant Center, Hershey St. Alban’s at Wyoming Seminary COLLEGE SWIMMING MAC Swim Championships (at Wilkes-Barre CYC), TBA COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD Misericordia at Lafayette, 2 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING Ithaca at Wilkes, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

BOYS BASKETBALL Bethlehem Catholic at Hazleton Area, 3 p.m. HS WRESTLING PIAA Team Championships at Giant Center, Hershey St. Alban’s at Wyoming Seminary Tunkhannock at Meyers, 7 p.m. Scranton Prep at Nanticoke, noon Wyoming Area at West Scranton, 1 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Abington Heights, 1 p.m. Dallas at Richard Smoker Tournament, 10 a.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Manhattanville at King’s, 3 p.m. Wilkes at Eastern, 3 p.m. Misericordia at Delaware Valley, 3 p.m. PSU Berks at PSU Hazleton, 3 p.m. Valley Forge at Luzerne CCC, 3 p.m. PSU Wilkes Barre at PSU Mont Alto, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Manhattanville at King’s, 1 p.m. Wilkes at Eastern, 1 p.m. PSU Wilkes-Barre at PSU Mont Alto, 1 p.m. Valley Forge at Luzerne CCC, 1 p.m. Misericordia at Delaware Valley, 1 p.m. HS SWIMMING State College Area High at Wyoming Valley West, 1 p.m. COLLEGE SWIMMING MAC Swim Championships (at Wilkes-Barre CYC), TBA COLLEGE WRESTLING King’s at Hunter, noon Wilkes at McDaniel, noon

SUNDAY COLLEGE SWIMMING MAC Swim Championships (at Wilkes-Barre CYC), TBA

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MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — UConn at Louisville 9 p.m. ESPN — Texas at Texas A&M NHL 8 p.m. NBCSN — Detroit at Phoenix SOCCER 2:55 p.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, Tottenham at Liverpool WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — North Carolina at Duke 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Oklahoma at Baylor

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Agreed to terms with RHP Alfredo Aceves on a one-year contract.

N B A All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia ................... 17 7 .708 Boston ............................ 13 10 .565 New York ....................... 9 15 .375 New Jersey .................... 8 17 .320 Toronto ........................... 8 17 .320 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami .............................. 18 6 .750 Atlanta............................. 16 8 .667 Orlando........................... 15 9 .625 Washington.................... 4 20 .167 Charlotte ........................ 3 21 .125 Central Division W L Pct Chicago .......................... 20 6 .769 Indiana............................ 16 7 .696 Milwaukee ...................... 10 13 .435 Cleveland ....................... 9 13 .409 Detroit ............................. 6 20 .231 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio.................. 16 9 .640 Dallas ............................ 14 11 .560 Houston ........................ 13 11 .542 Memphis ....................... 12 12 .500 New Orleans ................ 4 20 .167 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City............... 18 5 .783 Denver............................ 15 9 .625 Utah ................................ 13 9 .591 Portland .......................... 14 10 .583 Minnesota ...................... 12 12 .500 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers .................. 14 7 .667 L.A. Lakers..................... 14 10 .583 Phoenix .......................... 9 14 .391 Golden State .................. 8 13 .381 Sacramento ................... 8 15 .348 Saturday's Games Philadelphia 98, Atlanta 87 Orlando 85, Indiana 81 L.A. Clippers 107, Washington 81 Cleveland 91, Dallas 88 Detroit 89, New Orleans 87 New York 99, New Jersey 92 Minnesota 100, Houston 91 San Antonio 107, Oklahoma City 96 Chicago 113, Milwaukee 90 Phoenix 95, Charlotte 89 Utah 96, L.A. Lakers 87 Sacramento 114, Golden State 106, OT Portland 117, Denver 97 Sunday's Games Boston 98, Memphis 80 Miami 95, Toronto 89 Monday's Games L.A. Clippers at Orlando, 7 p.m. Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Utah at New York, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at New Orleans, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Memphis, 8 p.m. Houston at Denver, 9 p.m. Oklahoma City at Portland, 10 p.m. Tuesday's Games Utah at Indiana, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

GB — 31⁄2 8 91⁄2 91⁄2 GB — 2 3 14 15 GB — 21⁄2 81⁄2 9 14 GB — 2 21⁄2 31⁄2 111⁄2 GB — 31⁄2 41⁄2 41⁄2 61⁄2 GB — 11⁄2 6 6 7

A H L All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. John’s .............. 46 28 12 5 1 62 155 135 Manchester ........... 49 27 20 0 2 56 131 132 Worcester.............. 44 21 14 4 5 51 119 115 Portland ................. 46 22 19 2 3 49 128 145 Providence............ 47 22 20 2 3 49 111 131 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton ................ 48 28 13 2 5 63 157 142 Hershey ................. 47 26 14 4 3 59 171 142 Norfolk ................... 48 27 18 1 2 57 166 138 Syracuse ............... 44 19 18 4 3 45 145 148 Binghamton........... 48 20 25 2 1 43 130 151 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Bridgeport ............. 46 23 18 3 2 51 137 135 Connecticut........... 46 21 16 4 5 51 137 137 Springfield ............. 47 22 22 1 2 47 136 145 Albany .................... 45 19 18 5 3 46 115 137 Adirondack............ 46 22 22 1 1 46 128 136 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte................ 48 28 16 2 2 60 140 127 Chicago ................. 46 25 17 1 3 54 133 121 Peoria .................... 47 24 20 2 1 51 143 136 Milwaukee ............. 44 23 19 1 1 48 124 117 Rockford................ 47 20 22 1 4 45 139 158 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto .................. 47 25 17 3 2 55 136 117 Rochester.............. 47 21 17 6 3 51 130 139 Grand Rapids........ 45 19 18 4 4 46 143 145 Lake Erie ............... 47 21 22 2 2 46 114 131 Hamilton ................ 45 20 20 1 4 45 112 135 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City...... 47 30 12 2 3 65 139 103 Houston ................. 47 23 12 3 9 58 129 127 Abbotsford ............ 47 26 18 3 0 55 114 118 San Antonio .......... 46 24 20 2 0 50 113 125 Texas ..................... 45 20 22 1 2 43 132 139 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss.

W V C S TA N D I N G S Division I Wyo. Valley West Hazleton Area Crestwood Pittston Area Coughlin

League 3-0 3-0 2-1 0-3 0-3

Overall 13-5 7-11 12-5 14-4 1-16

Division II Holy Redeemer Dallas Tunkhannock Berwick Wyoming Area

League 3-0 2-1 1-2 1-2 0-3

Overall 10-7 11-5 12-5 7-11 5-13

Division III Lake-Lehman Nanticoke Northwest Meyers GAR Wyoming Seminary Hanover Area MMI Prep

League 3-0 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 1-2 0-3 0-3

Overall 12-5 16-2 11-7 9-9 5-12 6-10 5-12 3-15

In Division 2, Holy Redeemer leads Dallas by a game in the standings. The Royals were the first-half champs. Division 3 sees Lake-Lehman in the lead after already beating first-half champ Nanticoke. The Black Knights (3-0 second half) host Meyers tonight.

AMERICA’S LINE

MAJOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL

By ROXY ROXBOROUGH

Hurricanes spring upset on No. 7 Blue Devils

CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NBA board, the Hornets - Kings circle is for numerous New Orleans injuries. Follow Eckstein on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vegasvigorish. BOXING REPORT: In the WBC middleweight title fight on February 4 in San Antonio, Texas, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is -$380 vs. Marco Antonio Rubio at +$320; in the WBA super welterweight title fight on May 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is -$600 vs. Miguel Cotto at +$400. BLAZERS

NBA Favorite

Points

Underdog

WIZARDS

3.5

Raptors

MAGIC

Clippers

76ERS

HAWKS

7.5

Lakers Suns

Bulls

NETS

KNICKS

Jazz

GRIZZLIES

1.5

Spurs

HORNETS

[3]

Kings

NUGGETS

7.5

Rockets.

Sunday's Games Milwaukee 2, Houston 1 Hershey 4, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3, SO Springfield 4, Norfolk 2 Monday's Games No games scheduled Tuesday's Games San Antonio at Hamilton, 10 a.m. Houston at Chicago, 12 p.m. Providence at St. John’s, 6 p.m. Syracuse at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Portland at Manchester, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Texas, 8:30 p.m.

N H L All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 50 33 12 5 71 141 102 Philadelphia ................ 52 30 16 6 66 173 156 Pittsburgh .................... 53 30 19 4 64 161 138 New Jersey ................. 52 30 19 3 63 149 148 N.Y. Islanders.............. 51 21 22 8 50 125 150 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 51 33 16 2 68 180 111 Ottawa .......................... 55 27 21 7 61 161 171 Toronto ........................ 52 27 19 6 60 161 152 Buffalo.......................... 52 22 24 6 50 126 154 Montreal....................... 53 20 24 9 49 137 145 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida .......................... 51 24 16 11 59 131 145 Washington ................. 52 27 21 4 58 145 149 Winnipeg...................... 54 24 24 6 54 129 150 Tampa Bay................... 51 23 23 5 51 147 173 Carolina ....................... 54 20 25 9 49 137 165 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit .......................... 53 35 16 2 72 171 126 Nashville ...................... 53 32 17 4 68 149 136 St. Louis....................... 51 30 14 7 67 126 105 Chicago........................ 53 29 17 7 65 169 158 Columbus .................... 52 14 32 6 34 120 174 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 52 32 15 5 69 167 130 Minnesota.................... 52 25 19 8 58 121 133 Colorado ...................... 54 26 25 3 55 135 151 Calgary ........................ 52 24 22 6 54 124 141 Edmonton .................... 52 21 26 5 47 138 152 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 50 29 15 6 64 145 117 Los Angeles ................ 53 25 18 10 60 115 116 Dallas ........................... 51 27 22 2 56 136 144 Phoenix........................ 52 23 21 8 54 136 141 Anaheim ...................... 51 19 24 8 46 132 154 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Saturday's Games Vancouver 3, Colorado 2, SO Buffalo 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Dallas 2, Minnesota 1, SO Edmonton 5, Detroit 4, SO Pittsburgh 2, Boston 1 New Jersey 6, Philadelphia 4 Washington 3, Montreal 0 Toronto 5, Ottawa 0 Carolina 2, Los Angeles 1 Tampa Bay 6, Florida 3 Nashville 3, St. Louis 1 Phoenix 5, San Jose 3 Sunday's Games Boston 4, Washington 1 New Jersey 5, Pittsburgh 2 N.Y. Rangers 5, Philadelphia 2 Montreal 3, Winnipeg 0 Monday's Games Edmonton at Toronto, 7 p.m. Detroit at Phoenix, 8 p.m. Calgary at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Tuesday's Games New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Florida at Washington, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Columbus, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Nashville, 8 p.m. Toronto at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Phoenix at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Chicago at Colorado, 9 p.m.

C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L Sunday's Scores EAST Fairfield 64, Siena 56 Loyola (Md.) 66, St. Peter’s 55 Penn St.-Abington 95, Keuka 78 Pittsburgh 79, Villanova 70 Rider 74, Niagara 73 West Virginia 87, Providence 84, OT MIDWEST Cleveland St. 70, Ill.-Chicago 42 Michigan St. 64, Michigan 54 Minnesota 69, Nebraska 61 Northwestern 74, Illinois 70 Youngstown St. 80, Loyola of Chicago 63 SOUTH Christopher Newport 85, Ferrum 78 McNeese St. 66, Stephen F. Austin 56 Miami 78, Duke 74, OT Rhodes 71, Birmingham-Southern 69 Washington (Mo.) 92, Emory 83

Thunder

College Basketball Favorite LOUISVILLE

Points

Underdog

4.5

Connecticut

Missouri

5.5

OKLAHOMA

Texas

2.5

TEXAS A&M

9.5

DEPAUL

Marquette

NHL Favorite

Odds

Underdog

MAPLE LEAFS

-$170/+$150

Oilers

Red Wings

-$140/+$120

COYOTES

DUCKS

-$130/+$110

Flames

Washington Adventist 88, Apprentice 82 SOUTHWEST No scores reported from the SOUTHWEST. FAR WEST No scores reported from the FAR WEST. Sunday's Women's Scores EAST Delaware 68, VCU 49 Drexel 63, Northeastern 41 Hartford 63, Vermont 52 Old Dominion 81, Hofstra 79 Towson 63, Georgia St. 59, OT Wake Forest 73, Boston College 60 MIDWEST Dayton 74, Xavier 65 Iowa 83, Indiana 64 Michigan St. 65, Michigan 63 Notre Dame 90, DePaul 70 Penn St. 68, Minnesota 65 Purdue 77, Illinois 66 Saint Louis 56, Duquesne 55 SOUTHWEST Texas Tech 76, Missouri 49 Tulsa 67, Houston 53 UTEP 45, Rice 41 SOUTH Florida 84, Mississippi 55 Florida St. 78, Virginia Tech 60 Georgia 81, Alabama 66 James Madison 49, George Mason 45 LSU 61, Kentucky 51 Miami 68, Clemson 47 Southern Miss. 67, East Carolina 57 Tennessee 82, Auburn 61 Tulane 75, SMU 63 UAB 50, Marshall 45 UNC Wilmington 80, William & Mary 77 Vanderbilt 65, Mississippi St. 59 Virginia 55, NC State 47 FAR WEST Washington 67, Southern Cal 61

G O L F Waste Management Phoenix Open Par Scores Sunday At TPC Scottsdale Scottsdale, Ariz. Purse: $6.1 million Yardage: 7,216;Par: 71 Final FedExCup points in parentheses Kyle Stanley (500), $1,098,000 ............................69-66-69-65—269 -15 Ben Crane (300), $658,800 69-67-68-66—270 -14 Spencer Levin (190), $414,800 ...............................65-63-68-75—271 -13 D.J. Trahan (135), $292,800 ...............................72-70-64-66—272 -12 Brendan Steele (100), $222,650 ...............................71-69-69-64—273 -11 Kevin Na (100), $222,650...66-73-69-65—273 -11 Bubba Watson (100), $222,650 ...............................66-70-67-70—273 -11 Bo Van Pelt (78), $170,800.65-71-71-67—274 -10 John Rollins (78), $170,80070-70-65-69—274 -10 Jason Dufner (78), $170,800 ...............................64-72-68-70—274 -10 Webb Simpson (78), $170,800 ...............................65-69-68-72—274 -10 Trevor Immelman (61), $128,100 ...............................67-70-69-69—275 -9 John Huh (61), $128,100 ....68-66-69-72—275 -9 Chris Stroud (61), $128,100 ...............................68-70-66-71—275 -9 Bryce Molder (55), $100,650 ...............................70-69-71-66—276 -8 Keegan Bradley (55), $100,650 ...............................68-70-71-67—276 -8 Rod Pampling (55), $100,650 ...............................67-71-71-67—276 -8 Harris English (55), $100,650 ...............................70-69-68-69—276 -8 Chris Couch (49), $68,843..70-68-72-67—277 -7 Pat Perez (49), $68,843 ......69-73-66-69—277 -7 Martin Flores (49), $68,843 71-68-68-70—277 -7 Bill Haas (49), $68,843........69-68-69-71—277 -7 Mark Wilson (49), $68,843..70-69-74-64—277 -7 Marc Leishman (49), $68,843..................................70-68-68-71—277 -7 Greg Chalmers (49), $68,843..................................68-69-67-73—277 -7 Jeff Quinney (0), $43,310 ...69-71-70-68—278 -6 Rickie Fowler (42), $43,31069-69-71-69—278 -6 Derek Lamely (42), $43,310..................................66-70-72-70—278 -6 Gary Woodland (42), $43,310..................................71-71-70-66—278 -6 Harrison Frazar (42), $43,310..................................66-67-73-72—278 -6 Jeff Maggert (42), $43,310 .70-68-68-72—278 -6 Phil Mickelson (42), $43,310..................................68-70-67-73—278 -6 Matt Kuchar (35), $31,546 ..69-68-72-70—279 -5 Robert Allenby (35), $31,546..................................71-69-70-69—279 -5 Carl Pettersson (35), $31,546..................................70-69-70-70—279 -5 George McNeill (35), $31,546..................................71-70-70-68—279 -5 Heath Slocum (35), $31,546..................................73-69-69-68—279 -5 Charles Howell III (35), $31,546..................................69-68-71-71—279 -5 Seung-Yul Noh (35), $31,546..................................67-72-68-72—279 -5

The Associated Press

DURHAM, N.C. — Reggie Johnson scored five of his career-high 27 points in overtime and Miami upset No. 7 Duke 78-74 on Sunday. Kenny Kadji added 15 points for the Hurricanes (14-7, 5-3 Atlantic Coast Conference), who blew a 16-point lead in the second half, then regrouped to claim their first victory at Cameron Indoor Stadium and just their second win over Duke since joining the ACC. Seth Curry scored 22 points and freshman Austin Rivers added 20 for the Blue Devils (19-4, 6-2), who missed all six of their free throws in overtime and were beaten by a Floridabased conference rival for the second time this season. Rivers and Ryan Kelly missed 3s in the final seconds for Duke and Johnson added a free throw with one-tenth of a second remaining. Johnson had 12 rebounds. Durand Scott added 11 points on 3-of-12 shooting for the Hurricanes, who had a chance to win it in regulation but couldn’t get a shot off before the buzzer. Michigan St. 64, Michigan 54 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Draymond Green had 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead Michigan State. The Spartans (18-5, 7-3 Big Ten) ended a three-game skid in the rivalry and moved into sole possession of second place in the conference behind thirdranked Ohio State. Green, who matched Michigan’s rebound total by himself, played after spraining his left knee on Tuesday in a loss to Illinois. WOMEN’S ROUNDUP LSU 61, Kentucky 51 BATON ROUGE, La. — Adrienne Webb scored 16 of her 19 points in the second half and LSU snapped No. 6 Kentucky’s 10-game winning streak with a 61-51 upset on Sunday. Notre Dame 90, Depaul 70 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Natalie Novosel scored 17 of her 21

points in the first half to help Notre Dame coast to a victory over DePaul. Miami 68, Clemson 47 CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Shenise Johnson scored 19 points to lead Miami to a victory over Clemson. Tennessee 82, Auburn 61 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Glory Johnson had 14 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 8 Tennessee beat Auburn 82-61 on Sunday. Delaware 68, VCU 49 NEWARK, Del. — Elena Delle Donne scored 22 points to lead four Delaware players in double figures and the Blue Hens defeated Virginia Commonwealth. Purdue 77, Illinois 66 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Sam Ostarello scored a careerhigh 21 points and matched her season-high with 13 rebounds to help Purdue remain on top of the Big Ten with a victory over Illinois. Penn State 68, Minnesota 65 MINNEAPOLIS — Mia Nickson scored 20 points and Alex Bentley added 16 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.9 seconds to play, to help Penn State rally for a victory over Minnesota. The Lady Lions (18-5, 8-3 Big Ten) trailed by 15 points in the first half and still trailed by three with 90 seconds remaining. But Penn State closed the game on an 8-2 run to secure its eighth win in its past 10 games. Georgia 81, Alabama 66 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Jasmine James and Krista Donald each scored 18 points to help Georgia beat Alabama. Texas Tech 76, Missouri 49 LUBBOCK, Texas — Casey Morris scored 15 points to lead four Texas Tech players in double figures and the Lady Raiders kept Missouri winless in the Big 12 Conference.

PRO GOLF

Kyle Stanley rallies for victory The Associated Press

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Kyle Stanley rebounded from a devastating loss to win the Phoenix Open, overcoming an eightstroke deficit Sunday in a comeback as unlikely as his collapse last week at Torrey Pines. In tears seven days ago in San Diego after blowing a big lead — dropping the final strokes with a triple-bogey 8 on the final hole — and losing a playoff, Stanley took

advantage of Spencer Levin’s meltdown Sunday to win his first PGA Tour title. Stanley closed with a bogeyfree 6-under 65, holing a 4-foot par putt on the par-4 18th, to finish at 15-under 269. Ben Crane had a 66 to finish a stroke back. Levin, six strokes ahead entering the round and seven in front after one hole, shot a 75 to finish two strokes behind Stanley.

CMYK ➛

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NHL/NBA ROUNDUP

Coughlin, Lehman climb back to top By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

It was just a few years ago that Coughlin and Lake-Lehman were hovering around the bottom of the Wyoming Valley Conference Division I wrestling standings. The Crusaders went winless in the division in consecutive seasons -2008 and 2009 – but soundly rebounded and concluded this season as divisional co-champions with Wyoming Valley West. They followed that with their first trip to the District 2 Class 3A Duals finals in school history. “A couple years ago we didn’t even have this,” Crusaders coach Steve Stahl said. “People forget (the down years) we went 0-7. We’ve come a long way. I have to commend my coaching staff. We have the best coaching staff in the league, hands down.” Things got so bad for the Black Knights that they were forfeiting as many as eight bouts in duals just two years ago. Times were so trying that the team dropped down to the conference’s Division II in the power setup. But this season, Lake-Lehman claimed the division championship and advanced to the District 2 Class

out on media row that Lake-Lehman coach Tom Williams had not signed the weigh-in sheets for his team or his opponent, Western Wayne. In some cases if noticed, opposing head coaches would call out the error either before or after the dual. If the situation is brought to the attention of the head official, the results to that point are lost and are then referred to as defaults. So if Lehman had won the district title, Terenzio could have challenged the error and his team would have been victorious. Even though he said he noticed the situation, he wasn’t going to do challenge. “I was told about it but I didn’t want to make a big deal out of it because I don’t want to win like that,” Terenzio said. “That was just a thing that they forgot to do. All it is is an oversight and I wasn’t going to worry about it.” It was just two year ago when the Wildcats defeated Hanover Area for the championship and controversy arose about a wrestler participating in an improper weight class. That particJUST AN OVERSIGHT NO LACK FOR LACKAWANNA ular incident only affected one bout, Before Saturday’s night’s District 2 but could have impacted the entire While the Wyoming Valley Conference went without a district duals Class 2A Duals final, it was pointed dual.

2A Duals finals. “Where we were last year and two years ago, these kids have done a good job,” said Lehman coach Tom Williams. Both programs were down, but many fans and wrestling aficionados could have seen the rise of the teams nearing because of their long and storied histories. The Black Knights moved to the district finals for a D2 record 11 times in 16 years and have produced five PIAA champions, including three in 1981 when they won the PIAA team championship. The Crusaders have never produced a state champion, but have been successful as a team and with individuals since the 1940s. Former Coughlin coach Dana Balum is one of the winningest coaches in the state with 461 victories. Coughlin and Lehman will again be conference favorites next year as well in their respective classifications because only four seniors on each team wrestled on Saturday night.

championship for the first time since 2006 and just the third time in the 16-year history of district duals, there’s a good reason for that. The Lackawanna League has been steadily improving and isn’t the pushover conference it once was when the WVC represented District 2 in the PIAA Duals Championships in 22 of the previous 30 slots. Delaware Valley, which knocked off Coughlin Saturday night, is ranked 12th in the state according to Premier PA Rankings and has been in the district finals three straight years, now winning for the second straight time. Western Wayne, a winner by criteria over Lake-Lehman in the district’s 2A final, has picked up two district dual championships in three years. The Wildcats have come a long way since forfeiting out of the tournament in 2007 when they were the conference’s top seed. “Delaware Valley is a power and it’s probably one of the best District 2 teams I’ve ever seen in my life,” Western Wayne coach Dante Terenzio said.

OUTDOORS

Milder temperatures help annual hunt be a success

By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

Coyote hunt by county

TUNKHANNOCK – Last year snow covered with a layer of ice hampered the hunters who participated in the Northeast Regional Coyote Hunt, resulting in a harvest of 21 canines – one of the lowest since the annual hunt began in 2000. This year, the weather helped. Mild temperatures, bare ground and dry conditions resulted in a harvest of 53 coyotes during the three-day hunt, which wrapped up on Sunday with a final weigh-in at the Triton Hose Company. The harvest was the second-highest in the hunt’s history (56 coyotes in 2010), and the 817 hunters that signed up represented the second-highest total. “There’s no wind, no snow and no ice and the temperature is in the 40s. You would never expect this for February,” said Bill Kalinauskis, director for District 9 of the Pennsylvania Trapper’s Association – the organization that holds the yearly event. “The conditions were great for guys using calls and those hunting with dogs. The weather just made it easier on everybody.” Hunters paid a $25 registration fee and a $100 prize was awarded for each coyote taken during the three-day hunt. A $250 prize was handed out for the heaviest coyote taken each day, and a $2,000 grand prize was awarded on Sunday for the heaviest coyote overall. Bill Corry, of Chester County, won the top award with a 51.70-pound male coyote he shot on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in Sullivan County. “I went out on Saturday and used rabbit calls and coyote calls and saw nothing,” Corry said. “I went to the same spot this morning and used fawn bleats, and after 20 minutes he came up 100 yards away.” Sixteen hunters bagged their coyotes

A breakdown by county of where the 53 coyotes were taken during this weekend’s Northeast Regional Coyote Hunt: Wyoming – 12 Susquehanna – 8 Luzerne – 7 Sullivan – 7 Wayne – 7 Lackawanna – 6 Bradford – 4 Pike - 2

using calls, but the bulk were taken with dogs. Bill Moore, of Bloomsburg, used dogs to bag a 39.95-pound male coyote on Sunday morning in Sullivan County. Moore said conditions would’ve been better with a light snow cover to aid in tracking, but he didn’t complain about the mild temperatures. “It sure beats being out there in cold and deep snow,” Moore said. While this year’s harvest was the second-highest in the hunt’s history, Moore said he believes coyote numbers are lower in areas. “There’s more people hunting and trapping them. Everyone knows they’re here,” he said. “For years nobody had a clue about coyotes.” Kalinauskis said an increase in fox populations are an indicator that coyote numbers are lower. Coyotes will prey on foxes and chase them out of their territory. Still, Kalinauskis said coyote populations are far from threatened. “There’s no shortage. We’re never going to get rid of coyotes no matter what we do,” he said. To be eligible for the hunt, coyotes must be harvested over the three-day period (Friday through Sunday) in Bradford, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Pike, Luzerne or Sullivan counties. District 9 uses the hunt

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Ramon Yale looks over the weighed coyotes at the annual Northeast Regional Coyote Hunt.

Coyote event aids researchers getting information from all over, and all I have to do is spend three days here at the hunt,” Van Why said. TUNKHANNCOK – For a biolCoyotes are a good indicator speogist, this weekend’s Northeast Recies, Van Why said, because they can gional Coyote Hunt was heaven. As live four to five years and they eat a dozens of coyotes were brought into lot of the prey species that carry the Triton Hose Company to be diseases, such as mice. The samples, weighed, Kyle Van Why, a wildlife he said, can offer valuable insight disease biologist with the U.S. Deinto the health of wildlife and the partment of Agriculture, saw an environment. enormous opportunity to collect “I go to four or five coyote hunts plenty of samples needed for studies across the state to collect samples, and DNA research. and the hunters are very willing to He collected livers for a research participate because they’re interested program at Juniata College, blood to see what we find out,” Van Why samples for a parvovirus study at Cornell University, DNA samples for said. “Coyotes are pretty good indicators of what’s in the environa genetics project at Grove City College, stomachs for a study conducted ment.” Van Why also sampled the stomach by Susquehanna University and blood contents of the coyotes taken during and heart samples for a parasite the hunt. Most contained mice, rabstudy conducted by the USDA. Having to obtain so many samples bit or deer, he said. The canines by trapping coyotes in the field would themselves were very healthy this be a monumental task. But at coyote winter, he added. “Because of the mild weather hunts, Van Why said, the samples they’re not using a lot of their income to him. ternal fat,” Van Why said. “They all “This hunt is bringing in coyotes from an eight-county area, so we’re look pretty good.” By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

as its only fundraiser of the year, and the proceeds are used to fund a variety of conservation education programs and a trapper training school that the organization holds each summer.

“Coyote hunting is popular and guys just like to get and hunt this time of year,” Kalinauskis said. “This has grown to the point where it’s the only fundraiser we need for the year.”

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New York Rangers defenseman Anton Stralman, left, celebrates with goalie Henrik Lundqvist at the conclusion of the Rangers’ 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL game at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday.

Rangers top Philadelphia The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Artem Anisimov had a goal and two assists, Henrik Lundqvist made 21 saves and the New York Rangers continued their recent success against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 5-2 fight-filled victory on Sunday. Marian Gaborik, Michael Del Zotto, Brandon Dubinsky and Ruslan Fedotenko also scored for Eastern Conference-leading New York, which has won six straight against Philadelphia, including their four games this season. It was Anisimov’s first points in 18 games. Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds scored for the Flyers, which lost for the third time in four games. It was their first game against the Rangers since the Winter Classic in Philadelphia on Jan. 2. Lundqvist’s career-best shutout streak ended at 182 minutes, 37 seconds when Schenn scored in the second period, but the All-Star goaltender still improved to 24-14-4 on the season. Bruins 4, Capitals 1 WASHINGTON — Tim Thomas’ return to the nation’s capital was less political and more successful, with the goaltender making 35 saves in the Boston Bruins’ win over the Washington Capitals. Playing about 10 blocks from the White House — a place he famously avoided because of his political views two weeks ago when the reigning Stanley Cup champions were honored by President Barack Obama — Thomas shut out the Capitals until late in the third period as the Bruins snapped a two-game losing streak. Devils 5, Penguins 2 NEWARK, N.J. — Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists, and New Jersey extended its winning streak to four. Anton Volchenkov, Dainius Zubrus, Zach Parise and David Clarkson also scored for the Devils, who remained perfect since the All Star break while equaling their seasonbest win streak. Kovalchuk has been the key to the surge with three goals and seven assists in the four games. Canadiens 3, Jets 0 MONTREAL — Carey Price made 23 saves for his third shutout of the season, Tomas Plekanec had a goal and an assist and the Canadiens ended a three-game losing streak. NBA Celtics 98, Grizzlies 80 BOSTON — Kevin Garnett matched his season-high with 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their fourth straight win. Heat 95, Raptors 89 MIAMI — LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade had 25 and the Miami Heat survived a shaky fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Raptors.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

AHL

Dallas decision coming tonight?

Bears end Penguins’ Hershey win streak

By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

A decision on who will be coaching Dallas High School football could be coming today as the school board holds a work session at 7 p.m. The work session is scheduled to take place in the board meeting room of the administrative building, but it could be moved to the elementary school cafeteria as a large number of supporters of Ted Jackson are expected to attend. Although school boards usually vote on items at regular meetings, they can do so at work sessions. The Dallas School Board’s regular meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. Despite Jackson’s impressive record in 27 seasons at Dallas and an outpouring of support, the school board voted 8-1 in Decem-

ber to open his position after he received a negative review from high school principal Jeff Shaffer. Dr. Bruce Goeringer was the only board member to vote against opening the position. Dallas received 14 applicants for the job, interviewed eight and brought four in for second interviews. Three of them were Jackson, Berwick ninth-grade head coach Scott Dennis and former Dallas assistant Bob Zaruta. Those three remain in the running. Jackson requested through his attorney Kim Borland a due process hearing in front of the school board. The hearing was held Jan. 23 before a large crowd of Jackson supporters. Two days later, the board voted to keep the position open after a vote to retain Jackson failed 5-3. Dr. Bruce Coslett and Fred Parry joined Goeringer in voting for Jackson.

By DAVE SOTTILE For the Times-Leader

HERSHEY – The WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins’ hex on the Hershey Bears at Giant Center finally came to an end Sunday afternoon. Cody Eakin and Ryan Potulny scored against Pens goalie Scott Munroe in the tiebreaker round, powering the Bears to a 4-3 shootout victory and halting Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s ninegame winning streak on Hershey ice. Brandon DeFazio, Bryan Lerg and Geoff Walker scored in regulation for the Pens, who hadn’t lost in their rival’s rink since March 27, 2010. John Hynes’ team still picked up a point for the shootout defeat. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

(28-13-2-5, 63 points) remains BEARS atop the American Hockey League’s East Division standPENGUINS ings, four points clear of second-place Hershey (26-144-3, 59). The Pens earned five of a possible six points this weekend coming out of the all-star break, something that pleased their coach. “Back-to-back games going into the third period with a lead against two good teams, we definitely grew this weekend as a team,” Hynes said. Sean Collins, Chris Bourque and Mike Carman scored for Hershey, which had lost six of its

last seven games, including Friday’s third-period, three-goal meltdown to Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton at Mohegan Sun Arena. Carman’s goal with 12:40 left in the third period forced overtime. The Pens had the only two shots in the five-minute OT but couldn’t score on Bears goalie Braden Holtby. The Hershey netminder – chased from Friday’s game after allowing three goals in roughly three minutes of the third – closed out Sunday’s win by stopping Paul Thompson, Lerg and Jason Williams in the shootout. Only Walker scored in the tiebreaker for the Pens. DeFazio opened the scoring with a short-handed breakaway goal 3:43 into the game. After

Bourque fumbled the puck away at his team’s offensive blue line, DeFazio scooped it up and motored up ice. Shaking off a slash from Hershey’s Patrick McNeill, DeFazio wired a shot past Holtby, off the post and into the net. It was Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s AHL-best 12th short-handed goal this season, but Collins responded for Hershey just 74 seconds later with a right-point shot that beat Munroe through a screen at 4:57. Bourque (6:09) and Lerg (12:46) swapped goals as the teams headed into the first intermission even at 2-2. It remained that way until 10:16 of the middle period when Walker picked the corner over Holtby’s glove with one second remaining on a Pens’ two-man advantage.

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Another Super Bowl, another MVP for Eli By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer

INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Manning is elite, for sure. A king of comebacks, too. And far, far more than Peyton’s little brother now. Spot-on from beginning to end Sunday night, Eli Manning won his second NFL championship — and second Super Bowl MVP award — for leading the New York Giants to a 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots. Manning went 30 for 40 for 296 yards, with one touchdown pass and zero interceptions. He opened the game by becoming the first quarterback to complete his first nine attempts in a Super Bowl. And he finished his work by directing the nine-play, 88yard TD drive that put New York ahead with 57 seconds left.

It started on New York’s 12, with a little more than 31⁄2 minutes left, and ended with Ahmad Bradshaw easing into the end zone from 6 yards out. The Patriots decided not to contest the run, trying to save some time on the clock for a final drive — an audacious and risky decision by Patriots coach Bill Belichick. But New England couldn’t get the ball back in the end zone, with Tom Brady’s final pass falling just beyond the grasp of tight end Rob Gronkowski. Manning also was the MVP in 2008, when his scoring pass to Plaxico Burress in the final minute allowed New York to upset Brady and New England, ruining the Patriots’ bid for a perfect season. Manning now is one of only

five players in NFL history with multiple Super Bowl MVP awards. He joined the guy he oneupped yet again in the big game, Brady, along with Terry Bradshaw, Bart Starr and Joe Montana (the only one with three). And Manning did it in the House that Peyton Built, the stadium where his Big Bro — a four-time regularseason MVP but owner of only one Super Bowl title — plays for the Indianapolis Colts. “It just feels good to win a Super Bowl. Doesn’t matter where you are,” Manning said, clutching the silver Vince Lombardi Trophy. “It’s been a wild season. We had a great, tough bunch of guys who never quit, and had faith in each other. I’m proud of these guys sticking together.” As usual, he was as good as it

gets down the stretch, in the crucible of the fourth quarter. Manning led six game-winning drives to bring New York back from fourth-quarter deficits in the regular season. So it came as no surprise he was cool as could be Sunday, when he was 10 of 14 for 118 yards. The greatest comeback of all, though, probably was the way Manning — with plenty of help, of course — steered the Giants back after they lost five of six games in one stretch to fall to 7-7. From there, they won their last two regular-season games against the Jets and Cowboys to sneak into the playoffs as the AP PHOTO NFC East champions, then continued their surge with four post- New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates after the season wins in a row, none at Giants’ 21-17 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI Sunday in Indianapolis. Manning was named MVP home.

In big game, Al Michaels in top form

Sad season ends in loss for Kraft The Associated Press

O P I N I O N By JOHN ROWE The (Hackensack, N.J.) Record

Here’s hoping Joe Buck was taking notes. The next time the Fox TV lead announcer works as the NFL’s championship game, he should look back at how Al Michaels handled Super Bowl XLVI. While Buck is sometimes too smug for his own good, Michaels is the consummate pro. His performance in his eighth Super Bowl assignment was as good or better than the first seven. The man of "Miracle on Ice" fame was a calming influence on a sports day that rarely is calm. Michaels made his points succinctly and without the "I’m smarter than you" delivery others implore. He dropped facts like the Giants having an 86-0 edge in total yardage midway through the first quarter and had run 19 plays to New England’s one as footnotes for your consumption. Unlike others that raise their voices on a 1-yard run, Michaels picked his spots during the Giants’ 21-17 victory. When he upped the decibels, it was for effect, not grandstanding. Even a special human-interest story didn’t cause Michaels to gush like a radio shock jock. When the father of Jason Pierre-Paul of the Giants was pictured in the stands, Michaels calmly related that the Haitian-born father, attending his first game, is blind and was listening to the game in his native French. Cris Collinsworth, Michaels’ analyst sidekick, started a lot slower and might have had you yearning for the good old days of Pat Summerall and John Madden — or at least Jim Nance and Phil Simms. Collinsworth, who played in two Super Bowls as a Bengal, appeared tight at the opening of the telecast, and when Michaels later said Madonna was nervous about performing at halftime, Collinsworth, who insisted he never had seen the Patriots so unsettled at the start of a game, quipped, "I know the feeling." But once he got over his butterflies, Collinsworth was particularly informative. Though he and Michaels didn’t immediately pick up that Tom Brady’s intentional grounding while in the end zone would result in a safety, later on Collinsworth quickly pointed out that the Patriots had 12 players on the field, a penalty that would erase a Victor Cruz fumble. When Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington couldn’t bring down a Giants receiver, Collinsworth remarked: "High school coaches are cringing at how Arrington tried tackling (Henry) Hynoski." While he wasn’t as outspoken as he was earlier in the season, when he said Giants safety Antrel Rolle had been "barbecued" by a Cowboys receiver, Collinsworth questioned why the Giants tried to defend New England’s tight ends with linebackers, and complimented Eli Manning for taking the short passes New England’s defense was giving him.

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) rolls into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots Sundayin Indianapolis. Bradshaw’s touchdown was the game-winner.

Giants take advantage of gamble By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer

“Oh, man, it was the best feeling in my life.”

INDIANAPOLIS — Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw looked back, saw no one chasing him, and paused at the goal line. Could it really be this easy to score the winning touchdown in a Super Bowl game? The latest showdown between the Giants and the Patriots came down not to a last-minute touchdown pass by Eli Manning but a touchdown run that was set up by a desperate defensive gamble by New England, leading 17-15 in the final moments. Knowing the Giants were in position to run out the clock and kick a winning field goal, the Patriots went soft and seemed to let Bradshaw score on a 6-yard run with no resistance for a 21-17 lead with 57 seconds left. Seemingly surprised that no one was trying to grab him, Bradshaw paused at the goal line and flipped into the end zone

with a flourish. “Oh, man, it was the best feeling in my life,” Bradshaw said. Bradshaw plopped into the end zone painted with the Giants’ logo and then he and his teammates watched to see if Tom Brady could pull off a long-shot chance, an 80-yard touchdown drive with little time. Couldn’t do it. Brady got the Patriots to their own 49yard line with 5 seconds left. On the final play, he eluded a rush and threw into the middle of the end zone, where a pack of players from both teams jumped and clawed for the ball. It skittered out of the scrum and secured another last-minute Super Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS — A season that began with heartbreak for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft ended with another loss. The Patriots made no secret of wanting to win Sunday night’s game against the New York Giants for Kraft, whose beloved wife Myra died of cancer shortly before the season began. His grief is still so deep just the mention of her name brings tears to his eyes, and the Patriots have honored him — and her — by wearing patches with her “MHK” initials above their hearts. Quarterback Tom Brady even tapped his patch twice and pointed skyward after throwing his second touchdown pass. But the Patriots couldn’t win one last game for their owner, with Eli Manning leading the Giants on an 88-yard game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter. Brady had one last chance to win it for Kraft, but his desperation heave into the end zone fluttered to the ground. It was the second Super Bowl the Patriots had lost to the Giants in the last four years.

Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw On scoring the game-winning touchdown

win for the Giants. Four years ago, they scored the winning touchdown on Manning’s pass in the closing minute, then held on to end New England’s try for a perfect season with a 17-14 victory. The Patriots wanted to avoid getting into the same situation all over again, and had a chance when they got the ball back at their own 8-yard line with 9:24 to go. They had their chance, driving to midfield while draining the clock. It slipped off their fingertips when Wes Welker couldn’t come down with a pass at the 20-yard line and only 4 minutes to go. After one more incompletion, the Patriots punted and soon found themselves in the unwanted position of having to gamble on defense.

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Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, left, talks to New England Patriots chairman and CEO Robert Kraft before the Super Bowl Sunday in Indianapolis.

NYC fans cheer, dance as their team wins one more championship By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press

NEW YORK — The repeat performance was just as good as the first for New York Giants fans as they watched their team again beat the New England Patriots 21-17 Sunday in the Super Bowl. At Stout, a packed sports bar in midtown Manhattan, fans erupted into cheers and dancing as Queen’s “We Are the Champions” blared over speakers. “Eli Manning is the greatest fourthquarter comeback quarterback ever,” said Andrew West, 28, of Manhattan. “Overall, it was a great game for both teams, but the Giants sort of pulled it out,” West said. Frank Gerald, 39, of Manhattan called the win, “destiny,” and said the Giants had “incredible spirit all year long.” “It seems like every time people count

them out, the Giants come through and prove everyone wrong,” said Keith Panzarella, 23, of Queens. “They are the best when their backs are against the wall.” The last time the teams met in the big game in 2008, the Giants upset the undefeated Patriots 17-14 in one of the most exciting Super Bowls ever. Two days later, massive crowds cheered the Giants as they paraded up Broadway’s Canyon of Heroes. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who planned to attend the game in Indianapolis, announced the City would host a ticker-tape parade and ceremony for the Super Bowl champions on Tuesday. “Big Blue gave us a game to rememAP PHOTO ber, and on Tuesday we’re going to give them a parade to remember,” said Bob Shaara, of Little Falls, N.Y., reacts while watching the broadcast of the Bloomberg in a statement released after Super Bowl between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, in a midtown Manhattan bar Sunday. the game.

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New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz, right, pulls in a 2-yard touchdown pass while being defended by New England Patriots safety James Ihedigbo during the first half of Super Bowl XLVI Sunday in Indianapolis.

Madonna, right, and Cee Lo Green perform during halftime of the Super Bowl Sunday in Indianapolis.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before Super Bowl XLVI against the New York Giants Sunday in Indianapolis.

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck reacts after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of Super Bowl XLVI Sunday in Indianapolis.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin celebrates his team dowing a punt inside the Patriots’ 5-yard line. New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of Super Bowl XLVI against the New York Giants Sunday in Indianapolis.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches the action during Sunday’s game.

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin watches as Giants wide receiver Ramses Barden catches a pass during the first half of Super Bowl XLVI Sunday in Indianapolis.

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) catches a pass in front of New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) during the second half of Super Bowl XLVI Sunday in Indianapolis.

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Missed chances haunt Patriots

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks downfield during the closing minutes of Super Bowl XLVI against the New York Giants Sunday in Indianapolis. The Giants won 21-17.

got quiet when the Patriots trailed in the first half, then erupted into dancing, fist-pumping and shouting when they took the lead with a touchdown right before halftime. “You know Brady,” said Frank Monti, a fan from New York City.

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the football world, and Manning owns two Super Bowl MVP awards, the same number as Brady. It was a classic can-you-topthis showdown, and Manning won. He finished 30-for-40 for 296 yards and one touchdown, while Brady was 27 for 41 for 276 yards, with two TDs and one interception. “It’s been a wild game, a wild season,” Manning said. “This isn’t about one person. It’s about one team, a team coming together.” Manning led six comeback victories during the season and set an NFL record with 15 fourthquarter touchdown passes. He showed that brilliance in the clutch on the winning drive. He completed five passes, including a sensational 38-yard sideline catch by Mario Manningham to open the drive. On second down at the Patriots 6 and with only one timeout remaining, Belichick had his defense stand up as Bradshaw took the handoff. Bradshaw thought about stopping short of the end zone, then tumbled in untouched. “I was yelling to him, ‘Don’t score, don’t score,”’ Manning said. “He tried to stop, but he fell into the end zone.” Brady couldn’t answer in the final 57 seconds, although his desperation pass into the end zone on the final play fell just beyond the grasp of All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski. New England (15-4), winner of 10 straight since a loss to the Giants in November, was done. “I want to give the Giants a lot of credit,” Brady said. “It’s a very good football team and they put a lot of pressure on us. We just came up a little bit short.” Brady headed off with his head bowed, holding his helmet, while

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New York Giants guard Chris Snee hugs a fan while celebrating after the Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI Sunday.

around him was the wild celebration by the Giants, NFL champions for the eighth — and perhaps most unlikely — time. “Great toughness, great faith, and great plays by a number of guys today,” Manning said, deflecting some of the attention. Still, he one-upped Brady. And Peyton. “It just feels good to win a Super Bowl, it doesn’t matter where you are,” Manning said. It was the fifth trip to a Super Bowl for Brady and Belichick, tying the record. And it looked like a successful one when they stormed back from a 9-0 deficit and led 17-9 in the third quarter. But the Giants, who reached New England territory on every possession except a kneeldown at the end of the first half, got field goals of 38 and 33 yards from Lawrence Tynes. And it looked like Tynes, who kicked them into the Super Bowl four years ago at Green Bay and again this year at San Francisco, both in

overtime, would get called on again. Then Belichick, known to try just about anything in a game, took a risk that didn’t pay off. “I thought we played very competitive. ... We were in the lead for a good part of the game. We just came up a couple of plays short,” Belichick said. “You don’t feel good after you lose this game.” The Giants are the first Super Bowl winner that was outscored during the regular season. They were 6-2 after that 24-20 victory at New England, then lost four straight and five of six. Coach Tom Coughlin insisted “the prize” was still within reach. Now the Giants are holding tight to that Vince Lombardi Trophy. “What I was concerned with was these guys making their own history,” Coughlin said. “This is such a wonderful thing, these guys carving their own history.” New England had the ball for all of one play in the first 11 1-2

“He’s good for fourth-quarter wins. I’m not worried.” At McGreevy’s 3rd Base Saloon in the city’s Back Bay neighborhood, where six large TVs and a framed oval portrait of Coach Bill Belichick hung over the bar, manminutes, and that play was an utter failure, a rare poor decision by Brady. After Steve Weatherford’s punt was downed at the New England 6, Brady dropped to pass in the end zone and had time. With everyone covered and Giants defensive end Justin Tuck finally coming free to provide pressure, Brady heaved the ball downfield while still in the pocket. Only problem: No Patriots receivers were anywhere near the pass. The Giants were awarded a safety for Brady’s grounding in the end zone. Manning, meanwhile, couldn’t have been more on target early, hitting six receivers in the first period, completing his first nine throws, a Super Bowl record. He also was aided by Ahmad Bradshaw, who hardly looked like a running back with a bad foot. Bradshaw broke a 24-yard run, and New England made another critical mistake by having 12 men on the field on a thirdand-3 on which the Giants fumbled. Instead, New York got a first down at the 6, and two plays later Victor Cruz beat James Ihedigbo on a slant to make it 9-0, prompting Cruz to break into his signature salsa move. Manning’s first incompletion didn’t come until 1:19 into the second quarter. At that point, it was 9-3 after Stephen Gostkowski’s 29-yard field goal. The Patriots got to the Giants’ 11, but AllPro DE Jason Pierre-Paul blocked a third-down pass. Soon after, when the Patriots had a three-and-out and PierrePaul blocked another throw, Belichick and offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien had a quick discussion. Then O’Brien, soon to take over as Penn State coach, went over to the struggling Brady. The talk must have helped. On the final series of the opening half, Brady was masterful. Starting at his 4, and ignoring the last time the Patriots began a series in the shadow of the end zone, he was vintage Brady.

ager Art Santora said he had met with the police and the liquor commission to talk about safety measures. No one was being allowed to line up outside to get into the packed bar — once it was full that was it.

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N.Y. Giants...................... 9 0 6 6 — 21 New England .................. 0 10 7 0 — 17 First Quarter NYG—Team safety, 8:52. N.Y. Giants 2, New England 0. NYG—Cruz 2 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), 3:24. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 5:28. Key Plays: Manning 13 pass to Hynoski;Bradshaw 24 run;Team 5-yard too many men on field penalty on 3rd-and-3. N.Y. Giants 9, New England 0. Second Quarter NE—FG Gostkowski 29, 13:48. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:36. Key Plays: Brady 15 pass to Branch on 3rd-and-4;Brady 19 pass to Welker;Welker 10 run. N.Y. Giants 9, New England 3. NE—Woodhead 4 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), :08. Drive: 14 plays, 96 yards, 3:55. Key Plays: Brady 20 pass to Gronkowski;Brady 10 pass to Hernandez;Brady 12 pass to Hernandez on 3rd-and-4;Brady 10 pass to Welker;Brady 11 pass to Woodhead. New England 10, N.Y. Giants 9. Third Quarter NE—Hernandez 12 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 11:20. Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 3:40. Key Plays: Brady 21 pass to Ochocinco;Green-Ellis 17 run;Green-Ellis 4 run on 3rd-and-1. New England 17, N.Y. Giants 9. NYG—FG Tynes 38, 6:43. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 4:37. Key Plays: Manning 8 pass to Nicks on 3rd-and-4;Manning 11 pass to Nicks. New England 17, N.Y. Giants 12. NYG—FG Tynes 33, :35. Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 5:01. Key Plays: Blackmon 10 punt return to New England 48;Manning 13 pass to Nicks;Manning 12 pass to Pascoe. New England 17, N.Y. Giants 15. Fourth Quarter NYG—Bradshaw 6 run (run failed), :57. Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, 2:49. Key Plays: Manning 38 pass to Manningham;Manning 16 pass to Manningham;Manning 14 pass to Nicks. N.Y. Giants 21, New England 17. A—68,658. NYG NE FIRST DOWNS................... 26 21 Rushing ................................ 7 6 Passing ................................ 18 15 Penalty ................................. 1 0 THIRD DOWN EFF ............ 5-11 6-12 FOURTH DOWN EFF........ 0-0 1-1 TOTAL NET YARDS .......... 396 349 Total Plays ........................... 71 62 Avg Gain............................... 5.6 5.6 NET YARDS RUSHING .... 114 83 Rushes ................................. 28 19 Avg per rush ........................ 4.1 4.4 NET YARDS PASSING ..... 282 266 Sacked-Yds lost .................. 3-14 2-10 Gross-Yds passing ............. 296 276 Completed-Att. .................... 30-40 27-41 Had Intercepted .................. 0 1 Yards-Pass Play ................. 6.6 6.2 KICKOFFS-EndZone-TB... 5-5-2 5-1-1 PUNTS-Avg. ........................ 4-40.8 3-41.0 Punts blocked...................... 0 0 FGs-PATs blocked ............. 0-0 0-0 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE ................................... 85 73 Punt Returns ....................... 1-10 0-0 Kickoff Returns.................... 4-75 3-73 Interceptions........................ 1-0 0-0 PENALTIES-Yds ................ 4-24 5-28 FUMBLES-Lost ................... 2-0 0-0 TIME OF POSSESSION ... 37:05 22:55 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—N.Y. Giants, Bradshaw 17-72, Jacobs 9-37, Ware 1-6, Manning 1-(minus 1). New England, Green-Ellis 10-44, Welker 2-21, Woodhead 7-18. PASSING—N.Y. Giants, Manning 30-40-0-296. New England, Brady 27-41-1-276. RECEIVING—N.Y. Giants, Nicks 10-109, Manningham 5-73, Pascoe 4-33, Cruz 4-25, Bradshaw 2-19, Hynoski 2-19, Ballard 2-10, Ware 1-8. New England, Hernandez 8-67, Welker 7-60, Woodhead 4-42, Branch 3-45, Gronkowski 2-26, Green-Ellis 2-15, Ochocinco 1-21. PUNT RETURNS—N.Y. Giants, Blackmon 1-10. New England, None. KICKOFF RETURNS—N.Y. Giants, Jernigan 3-71, Blackmon 1-4. New England, Edelman 3-73. TACKLES-ASSISTS-SACKS—N.Y. Giants, Boley 9-1-0, Grant 5-1-0, Phillips 5-1-0, Blackburn 4-2-0, Tuck 3-0-2, Rolle 3-0-0, Ross 2-1-0, Williams 2-1-0, Bernard 2-0-0, Pierre-Paul 2-0-0, Joseph 1-1-0, Paysinger 1-1-0, Amukamara 1-0-0, Canty 1-0-0, Webster 1-0-0, Umenyiora 0-1-0. New England, Mayo 8-3-0, Spikes 8-3-0, McCourty 6-1-0, Molden 5-0-0, Arrington 4-1-0, Anderson 3-2-11⁄2, Ninkovich 3-1-01⁄2, Moore 3-0-0, Wilfork 3-0-0, Chung 2-4-0, Ihedigbo 2-3-0, Slater 2-0-0, Warren 1-1-0, Deaderick 1-0-1, Fletcher 1-0-0, Gronkowski 1-0-0, Love 1-0-0, Ellis 0-2-0, White 0-2-0, Gostkowski 0-1-0. INTERCEPTIONS—N.Y. Giants, Blackburn 1-0. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. OFFICIALS—Referee John Parry, Ump Carl Paganelli, HL Tom Stabile, LJ Gary Arthur, FJ Gary Cavaletto, SJ Laird Hayes, BJ Tony Steratore, Replay Larry Nemmers. Time: 3:23.

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over again for disappointed Patriots fans who watched as their team lost Sunday to the New York INDIANAPOLIS — Tom Brady’s two long incompletions in the Giants in the Super Bowl for the second time in five years. final minutes, and several missed “We’re really sad right now,” chances throughout the game cost said Molly Mackenzie of Boston, the New England Patriots a who was watching the game at a chance at another Super Bowl bar near Fenway Park with two victory. friends. “It was a good game, It also resulted in their second really close.” loss to the New Hundreds of York Giants in the police officers big game in four in riot gear years, 21-17 on gathered in the Sunday. streets, focus“We just came ing on the up a little bit areas near short,” Brady college camsaid. “There were puses and some missed sports bars, opportunities out where previthere. It was a ous celebravery hard-fought tions had game. We fought turned wild. ‘til the end. I’m Many were very proud of brought in that.” With just over New England Patriots quarter- from other departments four minutes left, back Tom Brady walks off the field during Sunday’s Super to help out. Brady threw up Bowl. But after the the left side to a Giants won 21-17, fans quietly filed wide-open Wes Welker. But Brady’s most reliable receiver — and back to cars and public transit stations, past the officers lining the NFL leader with 122 catchthe streets. es— couldn’t hang on. At Game On, a bar near Fenway, Minutes later, the Giants then the atmosphere was tense until marched for the go-ahead touchdown with 57 seconds remaining. people started chanting, “Let’s Go Pats, Let’s Go Pats,” with about Brady had one last chance. He five minutes and 30 seconds left to threw a desperation pass half the go and the Patriots up by 2. Then length of the field into the end the Giants scored a touchdown, zone. knocking the wind out of their Rob Gronkowski and Aaron sails. The bar stayed full until the Hernandez went up in a mass of final seconds, when Tom Brady’s defenders, but the ball fell to the desperation pass into the end ground as time ran out. “I thought we played very com- zone fell just beyond Rob Gronpetitive, had our moments where kowski’s grasp. “It was very disappointing,” we moved the ball and stopped said Karen Snyder of Boston, who them,” coach Bill Belichick said. was celebrating her birthday “We were in the lead for a good part of the game. We just came up Sunday. “Defensively, we should have done better. We weren’t a couple of plays short.” ready for when the Giants Pats fans disappointed changed up their offense.” Earlier in the night, the crowd BOSTON — It was like 2008 all

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Eli, Peyton jerseys plentiful in stadium By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Manning jerseys are all over the place at Lucas Oil Stadium. Peyton Manning’s little brother has been popular all week in Peyton’s town, and Colts fans seem to be rooting more for Eli’s Giants than Tom Brady’s New England Patriots in Sunday’s Super Bowl. While Eli jerseys were prominent, it didn’t take much walking around to find Colts blue Peyton Manning jerseys. Those wearing them were Giants fans for a day. “I’m pulling for Eli,” Colts fan Harry Dimitriaois said. “And it has something to do with Peyton.” Dave Demlow, a Colts season ticket holder, also wearing a blue No. 18 jersey, didn’t want to see the Patriots celebrate on Indy’s home field. The Colts and Patriots have had one of

N O T E B O O K the NFL’s most intense rivalries for the past decade. “We love Eli, we love the Giants,” Demlow said. “Anybody but the Patriots.” NEW JERSEY 2014: It’s still two years away, but there should be optimism that a cold-weather Super Bowl in northern New Jersey in 2014 won’t be a frigid one — at least based on the past two years. Once again, the weather at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday was perfect for a Super Bowl: sunny, with temperatures around 40 degrees and almost no wind. The weather was even better last year. It was sunny, with a high of 46 and winds out of the northwest at 10 to 15 mph — and that happened during one of the worst winters in the New York metropolitan area. As for Sunday’s game be-

tween the Giants and Patriots, it’s a pleasant, sunny day with temperatures in the mid 40’s in Indianapolis. Then again, Lucas Oil Stadium has a roof and MetLife Stadium doesn’t. League owners voted in May 2010 to play the title game in the $1.6 billion stadium coowned by the Jets and Giants, deciding to play the first outdoor title game at a northern site. There have been memorable cold-weather playoff games. The Giants beat the Packers 23-20 in overtime in the NFC title game on Jan. 21, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis., with the temperatures at minus 3 — and a wind chill of minus 24. Cincinnati beat San Diego 27-7 in the 1981 AFC title game known as the Freezer Bowl. The temperature in Ohio was minus 9, with 35 mph winds making it feel like minus 59. Of course, there’s the 1967

NFL title game — the Ice Bowl in Green Bay. The Packers beat Dallas 21-17 in a game played with the temperature at minus 13 and a wind chill of minus 48. The coldest kickoff temperature in Super Bowl history was 39 degrees at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans for the 1972 Super Bowl, when Dallas beat Miami 24-3. It’s been at least 57 degrees for every outdoor Super Bowl since 1975, when it was 46 degrees. CONSOLATION PRIZE: No Super Bowl for Tiquan Underwood. A Super Bowl ring? Maybe. The seldom-used wide receiver, cut on the eve of Sunday’s title game against the New York Giants, would be eligible for a championship ring should the New England Patriots win their fourth Super Bowl in 11 years. The move came Saturday night to make room for defen-

sive end Alex Silvestro, who was signed from the practice squad. He played in one game this season but found himself with a chance to appear in the Super Bowl. Underwood seems to be handling his release well. “Im Fine, This Will Only Make Me Stronger,” the 24year-old said on his Twitter feed. “Tough Times Never Last But Tough Ppl Do.” And in an earlier tweet: “This Is Nothing But MOTIVATION....” The Patriots signed Underwood on Aug. 29 after he was released by Jacksonville. They released, signed and released him again before he rejoined them on Nov. 24. In five regular season games he had three receptions. He had none in two playoff games. The move allowed the Patriots to active wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, who was for

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Ads battle for title of their own By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer

Mario Manningham comes up with crucial catch during game-winning drive. By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS — Mario Manningham is no longer the New York Giants’ forgotten receiver. Manningham emerged from the shadow of Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz with a catch that will rival David Tyree’s Super Bowl helmet grab four years ago, helping the Giants knock off the New England Patriots 21-17 in the NFL championship game on Sunday. Manningham’s catch wasn’t as improbable as Tyree’s grab that led the Giants to a 17-14 win over New England in 2008. It was just as clutch and just as timely, and Tyree was there to see it. Running a go pattern up the left sideline on a first-and-10 from their own 12 and down 17-15, Manningham made a 38-yard over-the-shoulder catch between two defenders and right in front of Patriots coach Bill Belichick to help set up Ahmad Bradshaw’s game-winning 6-yard run with 57 seconds to go. Belichick didn’t hesitate to challenge the catch, also contested by Sterling Moore and Patrick Chung. Referee John Parry reviewed it and saw that Manningham had both feet inbounds, putting the Giants at midfield. Manning went back to Manningham on the next three plays. On the first, the receiver ran the wrong pattern, but he followed that with catches of 16 and 2 yards to move the ball to the 32yard line. “We just tried to be patient,” said Manningham, who finished with five catches for 73 yards. “Got to be patient with this game. We knew big plays was going to come, we just had to take advantage of them.” Two passes to Nicks and a couple of runs by Bradshaw got the ball to the 6-yard line, where the Patriots let Bradshaw score so they had a chance to win the game with a last drive. Tom Brady wound up 51 yards short when his desperation pass fell incomplete in the end zone with no time left, giving the Giants their second Super Bowl victory in four years. Nicks, who led the Giants’ receivers in the postseason, had a team-high 10 catches for 109 yards, while Cruz had four for 25, including a short touchdown.

the AFC championship game. DISNEY OR ARUBA? The Super Bowl MVP usually walks away with a shiny new ring and a trip to Disney World. Sunday’s losing team may have its day in the sun, too. The Aruba Tourism Authority wants the team that loses Sunday’s game between the Giants and Patriots to visit the island nation and is offering an all-expenses-paid trip to lure them. There’s no word on whether either team will accept the offer, but it’s unlikely any players will be shouting “We’re going to Aruba.” NO PEYTON PIC: The space on the north end outside of Lucas Oil Stadium which normally has a large photo of Colts quarterback Peyton Manning instead has a Patriots logo. Just to the left of that spot: a photo of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

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Nicki Minaj performs during halftime of Super Bowl XLVI between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, Sunday in Indianapolis.

Vulgarities overshadow Madonna By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer

For all the pomp and excess of Madonna’s Super Bowl halftime show, it is likely to be a single extended middle finger by guest singer M.I.A. that is most remembered. The gesture, accompanied by a barely disguised expletive, came during a performance of Madonna’s new single, “Give Me All Your Luvin.”’ At the end of her lines, M.I.A. appeared to sing “I don’t give a (expletive),” although it was hard to hear clearly. The incident was reminiscent of Janet Jackson’s infamous “wardrobe malfunction” eight years ago -- a surprise risque moment in front of tens of millions of unsuspecting viewers. The brief exposure of Jackson’s nipple during the 2004 halftime show raised a storm of controversy and put CBS in hot water with the Federal Communications Commission. The Super Bowl, shown on NBC this year, is routinely viewed by more than 100 million people, the biggest TV event of the year. The screen briefly went blurred after M.I.A.’s gesture in what seemed like a late attempt to cut out the camera shot. The NFL, which produces the show, had no immediate comment.

Madonna, right, and Nicki Minaj perform during halftime Sunday.

Madonna had admittedly been nervous about her performance, hoping to position herself as the queen of a new generation of pop stars with an opulent show and a sharp performance that mixed her new release with more familiar songs. She seemed like Roman royalty when muscle-bound men carried her extravagant

throne across the football field to the stage for her opening song, “Vogue.” Guests Cee Lo and dance rockers LMFAO also appeared with M.I.A. The singing and dancing on “Vogue” was smartly choreographed, as Madonna moved more deliberately -- she is 53 -- but still adroitly. She briefly appeared to stumble at

one point while trying to make a step on the stage set, but recovered in time. She let a tightrope walker make the more acrobatic moves during a performance of “Music.” Madonna carried gold pompons for a performance of her new single. Twitter was alight with questions about the vocals being lip synched or augmented by tapes, particularly during this song. The best guest was clearly Cee Lo, who joined Madonna for the final song, “Like a Prayer.” They were joined by a robed chorus in the show’s most soaring performance. With a puff of white smoke, Madonna disappeared down a trap door in the stage, and lights on the field spelled out “World Peace.” The veteran star’s vocals were not strong throughout, lending to a sense of distance. Still, the finger incident is the more likely headline from the event. Earlier, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert offered some pregame patriotism. Shelton and Lambert did a twangy duet on “America the Beautiful” and Clarkson, in a simple black dress, sang “The Star Spangled Banner” without a hitch after last year’s performer, Christina Aguilera, flubbed a line.

NEW YORK — Forget the battle between the Giants and the Pats. The real Super Bowl showdown is between advertisers. The Super Bowl is advertising’s biggest stage and companies spent an average of $3.5 million for 30-second commercials for the right to duke it out during Sunday’s game. This year’s ads use celebrities, nostalgia and sex appeal to draw in the 111 millionplus viewers who are expected to tune in. “Viewers challenge the corporate community — can you really entertain me on Sunday?” says Bob Horowitz, executive producer of the annual CBS “Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials” show. “The bar is high but I believe the creative is stepping it up a notch this year.” In the first quarter, automakers dominated. Audi’s ad features its bright LED headlights disrupting a vampire party. Meanwhile, Chevy’s Silverado ad baits rival Ford in a doomsday scenario. Chevy Silverado drivers survive the end of the world, it seems, but a Ford driver didn’t make it. And Hyundai’s ad goes for laughs, showing a cheetah that’s meant to race a Hyundai turns on a bystander instead. Other first-quarter highlights include a Best Buy ad that shows the inventors of things like the camera phone. M&M’s ad features a “nude” M&M who took off his colored shell at a party. Here are some other ad highlights to look out for during the remainder of the game: Sex sells Several advertisers decided to use scantily-clad people in their ads to draw attention. Clothing retailer H&M’s ad shows soccer star David Beckham in his underwear. Online florist Teleflora and automaker Kia both use Victoria Secret’s model Adriana Lima. Star power Celebrities always draw attention, a fact Super Bowl advertisers continue to use to their advantage. Chrysler, one of nine automakers advertising during the game, is airing a two-minute Super Bowl ad that stars Clint Eastwood. The aging actor talks about the rebirth of Chrysler and Detroit. This follows the company’s ad last year that starred rapper Eminem. And real-estate company Century 21’s ad shows that a real estate agent is able to outdo speed skater Apolo Ohno on the ice, business mogul Donald Trump in business and former football player Deion Sanders at an open house.

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NEWS FOR VETERANS HANOVER TWP.: The Hanover Township Amvets Post 59 Ladies Auxiliary will conduct its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday. New members are welcome. HAZLETON: Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) recently announced that a representative from the American Legion will be available on a monthly basis at her district office in Hazleton, 1 W. Broad St., Suite 100, to provide information to local veterans on a variety of issues. The service will be provided free of charge on the second Tuesday of every month. The first session is scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 14. Veterans, dependent spouses and children of veterans are eligible to receive assistance

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UFCW Federal Credit Union recently made a donation to the Hanover Township Fire Department. Money was raised by employees through various fundraisers and dress-down days. The fire department participated in the UFCW Community Fundraising Picnic, offering safety demonstrations and tours of the Fire Safety House. At the check presentation, from left: John Hayduk; chief executive officer, UFCW; Jeff Tudgay, fire chief; and Tammy Kopiak, committee chairperson.

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Luzerne Volunteer Fire Department officers sworn in for 2012 The Luzerne Volunteer Fire Department officers for 2012 were recently installed by Magistrate David Barrila. President Gail Scott was also awarded a Life Membership in the Department. At the installation, from left, first row: John Tarreto, trustee; Wayne Harger, secretary; Frank Barber Sr., second deputy chief; Angie Rifenbery, financial secretary; and Frank Barber Jr. vice president. Second row: Magistrate Barrila; Ron Rahl, fire chief; Jeff Rifenbery, first deputy chief; Steve Gurnari, sergeant at arms; Ed Rahl, first assistant chief; Mike Rahl, second assistant chief; Gail Scott, president; and Dave Baker Sr., parliamentarian. The treasurer for 2012 is Rob Yakus.

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Sammy and Samara R. Supey Sammy Supey, son of Kristine and Sam Supey, is celebrating his ninth birthday today, Feb. 6. His sister, Samara Rose, celebrated her fifth birthday Jan. 3. Sammy and Samara are the grandchildren of George Chronowski and the late Barbara Chronowski, West Wyoming, and Tom and Mary Supey, West Pittston. They are the great-grandchildren of Tom Supey Sr. and Genevieve Labaty, both of Wyoming.

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Michael W. Finarelli Michael William Finarelli, son of Elizabeth and Michael Finarelli, Dallas, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, Feb. 6. Michael is a grandson of Karen and Thomas Finarelli Sr. and Joan and Bill Abrams, both of Dallas. He is a great-grandson of Edward Conologue and the late Helen Conologue, both of Forty Fort; the late Matilda Konecke, Mountain Top; and the late Eleanor Dolan Abrams, Scranton.

C.R.H Realty Club 79 gives $1,000 to children’s hospital C.R.H. Realty-Club 79, 79 Blackman St., Wilkes-Barre, recently made a donation of $1,000 to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. The check was presented to attorney John Moses, the local representative from St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The club has supported the hospital since 1986 and representatives have visited on several occasions. C.R.H. Realty-Club 79 is also a founding sponsor of the national memorial for Flight 93 that crashed in Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001. At the check presentation, from left, are Chuck Hoynowski, owner, Club 79; Moses; and Pearl Warren.

The Wilkes-Barre Club of the Verizon Telecom Pioneers 7 volunteered to help the Salvation Army with its annual kettle campaign. A large group of Pioneers rang bells at various locations in the area. The Telephone Pioneers are a nonprofit organization of retired and active members of Verizon Communications. Some of the bell ringers, from left, are Dee Pavlick, Eileen Pisonick, Rosemary Gawat and Rose Lee.

Savannah M. Nealon Savannah Marielle Nealon, daughter of Michael and Katie Nealon, Canonsburg, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Feb. 6. Savannah is a granddaughter of James and Ann Marie Nealon, Wilkes-Barre, and Fred and Rose Stamm, Richmond, Va. She has a sister, Kaitlyn, 17, and a brother, Jamie, 8.

Night at the Races scheduled for March 24 Wilkes University receives educational donation First National Community Bank (FNCB) recently announced a $2,000 Education Improvement Tax Credit donation to Wilkes University. The gift will support innovative programming at Wilkes, including Science in Motion, Women Empowered by Science, and Adventures in Science. At the check presentation, from left: Jerry Champi, chief operating officer, FNCB; Michael Wood, vice president of advancement, Wilkes University; Steve Tokach, president and chief executive officer, FNCB; and Joe Angelella, vice president and relationship manager, FNCB.

The Dallas Lions Club is planning its annual Night at the Races on March 24 at the American Legion, Dallas. Doors open at 5 p.m. with post time at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person and includes food and drinks. Admission is free with the purchase of a horse for $10. Tickets can be purchased in advance from any Lions member or at the door. Co-chairmen of the event, from left, are Frank Rollman and Don Berlew.

Resident commended for bravery during flood Blue Cross employees volunteer at CSC Two employees of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania recently spent the day at Children’s Service Center (CSC) sprucing up the Partial Hospitalization building on the South Franklin Street campus. Blue Cross has a group of employees who volunteer throughout the year at various non-profits throughout the community. They have volunteered for years at CSC as part of the United Way’s Day of Caring in May. Participants, from left: Tiffany Walter, Blue Cross; Jackie Ratchford, activities coordinator, CSC; and Megan Trutt, Blue Cross.

Scouts take first place at Winter Fun Day The Webelos-4 of Pack 281 earned first place at the Cub Scout Winter Fun Day recently held in Kirby Park. The teams were required to build a campfire and a shelter that could survive overnight and to assemble a backpack with survival gear, including first aid, fire-starting and cooking equipment. Participating Webelos, from left, are Ayden Carey, Davy Janoski, Jacob Fenske, Taylor Bolesta, Joey Sabatini and Ben Ross.

Connor Mulvey, West Pittston, recently received a Troop Commander’s Letter of Appreciation from Captain James E. Degnan, commanding officer, Pennsylvania State Police, Troop P, Wyoming. Mulvey received the commendation for his actions during the September flooding of 2011. Connor risked his safety to assist his neighbors in securing their properties and evacuating their family and pets. Mulvey is the son of Michael and Lisa Mulvey. He has a brother, Jimmy Mulvey, West Pittston. He is the grandson of Ronald and Lynette Villano, West Pittston; Rosaire Mulvey, Moscow; and Michael and Suzanne Mulvey, Mountain Top. Mulvey is a 10th-grade student at Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre, where he is on the cross country and track and field teams and is a member of the Mock Law Society. He is a member of Corpus Christi Parish, Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston.

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Grandmother’s savings bond gift matures into mother/daughter battle Dear Abby: I’m 30 years old and have a close relationship with my mother, but something is bothering me. When I was a little girl, my grandmother gave me a U.S. savings bond for my birthday. My mother refuses to give it to me. She said that my grandmother intended it as a wedding gift. The last time I brought it up, she got emotional. When my grandmother died 18 years ago, it was tremendously painful for my mother. I think the reason Mom won’t give me the money is it makes her feel like her mom is still around. By letting go of the bond, she would be letting go of one more piece of my grandmother.

DEAR ABBY ADVICE I also think it makes her sad to picture her mom not being there at my wedding. Despite all this, I can’t help but feel she’s using this to have some control over me. I’m studying for my master’s degree, and some extra money would be helpful at the moment. I don’t plan on marrying anyone anytime soon. I feel sad and angry. Does my mother have the right to withhold the bond and decide how and when I can use the money? Should I drop the issue and let her choose when to give it to me? Please help, I need your advice. — 30-Year-Old Child

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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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BMW `04 325i

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BMW ‘98 740 IL

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CHEVROLET `03 SILVERADOC E XTENDED

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CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with

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

CHEVROLET `99 CAVALIER 4 door sedan, 4

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CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

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CHRYSLER ‘04 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

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CHRYSLER ‘08 SEBRING

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

EAGLE `95 TALON Only 97,000 Miles.

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HYUNDAI ‘00 ACCENT 4 cylinder. 5 speed. Sharp economy car! $2,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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JAGUAR `00 S TYPE 4 door sedan. Like

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LEXUS `98 LS 400

Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156

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VOLKSWAGEN `09 BEETLE Excellent condition,

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

570-301-3602

MERCEDES `92 500 SEL

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

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

PONTIAC 08 VIBE

Low miles. AWD. $12,750

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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

SCION `06 XA 67,000 miles,

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

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

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

TOYOTA ‘00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new

tires, new back brakes. 125,000 miles. $6,400 negotiable. 570-417-8353

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

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

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

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

FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe

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

MAZDA `88 RX-7

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

MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

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

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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

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 ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322

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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

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$15,000 FIRM.

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HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Black. 1,800 miles.

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03

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

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘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

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 V-ROD VRSCA

Blue pearl, excellent condition, 3,100 miles, factory alarm with extras. $10,500. or best offer. Tony 570-237-1631

HYOSUNG `04 COMET

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

POLARIS ‘00 VICTORY CRUISER 14,000 miles,

92 V-twin, 1507 cc, extras $6000. 570-883-9047

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

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

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

CHEVY ‘03 SILVERADO

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

FORD 06 ESCAPE XLT

4x4. Sunroof. Like new. $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

HONDA 08 CRV

AWD. Auto. 34K miles. Extra Sharp! $18,995 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

AWD. 1 owner. $16,900

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CHEVY 05 SILVERADO

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

CHEVY ‘10 EQUINOX LT

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HYUNDAI ‘06 SANTE FE LTD

Leather. Moonroof. One owner. $11,990

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TOYOTA 02 TACOMA 4WD. SR5. TRD. V-6. $10,880

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

TOYOTA 06 4 RUNNER Moonroof. Alloys. CD Player. $16,900

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

TOYOTA 09 RAV 4

Only 13K miles! Remote Starter. $18,880

Moonroof. Alloys. 1 Owner. $18,880

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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CHEVY 99 SILVERADO 4X4 Auto. V8. Bargain

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

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CHRYSLER 02 TOWN & COUNTRY V6. Like new!

$4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

JEEP `98 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

6 cylinder. New items: 4 tires, battery, all brakes, complete exhaust. $3,895 (570) 417-4731

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DODGE 07 CALIBER

R/T. AWD. Alloys. $14,880

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

JEEP 04 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4x4. Auto. 6 cylinder. $8,995 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

JEEP ‘06 WRANGLER Only 29K miles! $15,880

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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

FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT. CD. Power

seats. Extra Clean! $2,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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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

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FORD 02 F150

Extra Cab. 6 Cylinder, 5 speed. Air. 2WD. $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

JEEP ‘07 GRAND CHEROKEE

4WD & Alloys. $14,750

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JEEP 98 CHEROKEE SPORT

2 door. 4x4. 6 cylinder. Auto. Like new! $3,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition.

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

Are you ready to build an exciting career with one of the most recognizable companies in Pennsylvania? Then, come and join a leader in heavy construction services and products. We offer great wages and one of the best benefit packages in the state. We are currently looking to fill a Plant Leader position in our Hazleton plant. To apply, go to WWW. GOHCAREERS.COM

or visit your local CareerLink office. GOH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females & minorities are encouraged to apply.

SAFE-T-ZONE, INC. TRAFFIC CONTROLFLAGGING COMPANY

100 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Suite 106 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 P: 570-829-1180 We are now hiring for the upcoming season starting March 1st for CERTIFIED FLAGGERS. Hours Monday-Wednesday, 9am- 2pm

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Education/ Training

CHILD CARE

Forty Fort Child Care Center is now hiring ASSISTANT PRE-K TEACHER. Full Time & Benefits. PART TIME AIDE. College students encouraged to apply. Email resumes to: bloomearlyed@ yahoo.com

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Experienced Delivery Driver Must know WilkesBarre Area well.

Experienced Saute Cook

WANTED

JEEP 03 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO DODGE 05 RAM 1500 White. Tan leather Quad Cab SLT, interior. Garage alloys & CD player. $16,900

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

Leather. Moonroof. Alloys. $18,880

HONDA ‘09 CRV LX 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

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NISSAN 09 ROGUE SL 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

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

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVY `00 SILVERADO

CHEVY `10 SILVERADO BMW 2010 K1300S 4 Door Crew Cab 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

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR For turf fertilization

506 Administrative/ Clerical

ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER Position available in Edwardsville multifamily housing community. This is a full time position, M-F 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Applicants should possess proven management experience. Subsidized housing experience helpful. Must be dependable, wellorganized, detailed orientated, capable of working independently, & have the ability to perform multiple tasks. Computer experience required. Medical & vacation benefits available. Please send resume and salary requirements to 9 Beverly Drive, Edwardsville, PA 18704 or email eagleridge01@ comcast.net EOE

program at a landscape company. Must be experienced. State certification a plus, but will train the right individual. Apply by mailing resume to: Green Valley Landscaping, Inc. 52 Reese St., Plains, PA 18702-1823 Or by email to: greenvalleyland @comcast.net EOE

DATA/ PHONE /SOUND

Our Client is hiring experienced technicians to install phones, fiber optics, data and sound systems. Customers include hospitals, schools, churches and businesses. Must interpret blueprints, troubleshoot wiring and read schematics. Will use hand tools, laptop, and climb ladders. Full time 8am4:30pm. Must have clean driving record. Contact Harvis 570-542-5330 with questions or send resume to: jobs.harvis@ gmail.com

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getic, motivated, goal-oriented individual for immediate position in a busy, natural healthcare setting. People and computer skills a MUST. Interested parties can fax resumes to: 570-477-3572

Production/ Operations

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Full Time Position With Benefits Recondition and test business telephones. Good eyesight, hearing and attention to detail necessary. Should be self-motivated and team player.

Email resume to: nepajob@gmail.com

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EQUIPMENT DEPOT IN ALLENTOWN IS HIRING We are currently looking for an experienced & dependable

Field Service Technician

for the Hazleton & Wilkes-Barre area. If you have your own tools, experience with IC and electrical equipment, the ability to work with little to no supervision, great customer service and communication skills. Please apply at www.eqdepot.com You must have a High School Diploma or GED, valid driver’s license & good computer skills.

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

DRILL OPERATOR Mericle Construction, Inc. seeks a full time experienced crawler drill operator. Applicant shall have minimum 5 years site work experience and be knowledgeable with an Ingersoll Rand ECM-720, ECM-660 & Atlas Copco F9 drill rig. Applicant will also be expected to assist with blast hole layout & operate other equipment as needed. Salary commensurate with experience for this local, year-round career opportunity with full benefit package. Submit resume or application to: Mericle Construction, Inc. 100 Baltimore Dr., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or via Email: hr@mericle.com or download application at www.mericle.com

We Need Your Help!

www.EQDepot.com Growing HVAC Firm Seeks

SERVICE TECHNICIAN Energy Technologies, Inc. is expanding and has an immediate opening for an experienced commercial service technician. Become part of the success of this Linc franchise where service is central to our business. Benefits include top pay, flexible health insurance plan, retirement plan, vacation, company truck, continuous training, bonus incentives, and a professional atmosphere. Stop in to fill out an application or send resume to: Mr. Chad Davis Service Manager ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 591 North Hunter Highway Drums, PA 18222 (570) 788-3845 Ext. 23 www.energyt.com

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Education/ Training

DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT - EOE www.dallassd.com

Head Coach – Boy’s Volleyball

Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Develop and implement a district-wide philosophy of the teaching of the game of volleyball at all levels of the program. Year-round work on developing the program is a must. Experience coaching on the varsity level is preferred. For clearance information and application process, visit www.dallassd.com > Employment page. Mail application packet to: Mr. Frank Galicki, Superintendent, Dallas School District, PO Box 2000, Dallas, PA 18612 Complete application packets, including letter of interest, district application, references, letters of recommendation, current Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances, must be received by DEADLINE: February 13, 2012

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Multi-Plastics Extrusions Multi-Plastics Extrusions, a leader in the plastics extrusions field, has several great opportunities for qualified individuals to become a part of its expanding Maintenance Team. The following positions are currently available: Maintenance Mechanic / Electrician

Qualified individuals must have and be able to perform the following duties: - A working knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment preferably associated with plastic sheet extrusion. - Safely perform a wide range of duties, relating to installation, troubleshooting, repair, unscheduled maintenance and preventive maintenance of plastic extrusion equipment with minimal supervision. - Locate and diagnose failures, replace defective components and maintain facility related systems and equipment. - Conduct troubleshooting of complex equipment and systems. Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements to maintenance program and system design.

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Applicants should have a Trade School Certificate and 4 years experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment.

Maintenance Intern

Qualified individuals will be responsible for the following duties: - General mechanical installation of equipment related to the sheet extrusion facility under the direction and guidance of experienced maintenance personnel. - General maintenance of the facilities and grounds as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. Applicants must be familiar with working in a manufacturing environment, be able to communicate effectively, and work safely in a fastpaced environment.

Multi-Plastics Extrusions provides a safe working environment, excellent compensation opportunities, and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Qualified applicants can fax or e-mail their resumes to: Multi-Plastics Extrusions 600 Dietrich Avenue Hazleton, PA 18201 Fax: 570-450-1684 E-mail: resume@multi-plastics.com

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IT SPECIALIST

THE H & K GROUP HEAVY TRUCK SHOP MECHANIC Evening or Night Shift. CDL license experienced with own tools.

Positions available at the following locations: •Lehigh Valley Site Contractors – Easton, PA •Locust Ridge Site Contractors – Pocono Lake, PA •Pikes Creek Site ContractorsWyalusing, PA

FULL TIME – ROAD MECHANIC Mobile Mechanic to repair equipment at various locations. CDL- B, Must have own tools. CAT experience preferred.

WNEP-TV in Moosic, PA has an opening for an IT specialist with knowledge of IP/Network based systems, routers, scripting, etc. We offer a competitive salary & dynamic work environment. See details on our website: wnep.com EOE

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Facility Assistants

2nd shift SOVEREIGN IS NOW HIRING UP TO $10.50 DOE 4pm-12mid or 5pm11pm. Part and Full Time. Monday-Friday. Must have experience in facility cleaning or general commercial housekeeping. Valid license with vehicle required. Travel and mileage is paid. Willing to work various accounts during the night to help with general cleaning and prep floors . Great job if you like fast pace environment. We want the best in facility cleaning. Uniforms and paid time off. Apply online at: www. sovereigncs.com EOE and Drug Free Workplace

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EXPERIENCED HOME HEALTH RN Full/Part time cover-

HOUSEKEEPER

General cleaning, laundry & babysitting. Experience a plus. Non-smoker. Must have car & references. Dallas Area. Replies to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2925 15 N. Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

PART TIME CLEANERPITTSTON 4pm-7pm – Monday-Friday- general office and restroom cleaning. Lifting up to 25 lbs. $9.00 to start. Apply online at www.sovereigncs. com EOE and Drug Free Workplace.

PITTSTON FACILITY CLEANER AND LEAD 7a -3:30pm- Monday-Friday. Must be able to clean various warehouse and use lift. Previous lead or on site tem leader skills required. Lifting up to 50lbs. Full time with benefits and paid time off after 90 days. Apply online at www. sovereigncs.com EOE and Drug Free Workplace.

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Waste hauling to landfill. Call Brian at Harvis 542-5330 for application or forward resume to: wrrc.jobs@gmail.com

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Student School Van Drivers wanted. Call Jim at 570-589-9181 or Rick at 570-582-1457.

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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ing Luzerne & Lackawanna counties. Also currently hiring CNAs & HHAs. Call Jessica at 570-4513050 for an immediate interview. EOE

CHILDREN’S SERVICE CENTER OF WYOMING VALLEY, INC Local leader in

NURSING PrimeCare Medical is seeking

providing a full continuum of behavioral health care to children/ adolescents and their families has the following position available:

Partto Time/PRN LPNs work in the

medical department in the Luzerne County Juvenile Detention Center. Contact HR at 1-800-245-7277 or fax resumes to: 717-651-1865 EOE REF #642

Psychologist

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OPTICIAN

Wilkes-Barre Area, PA: Full-time, experienced and expert skills in dispensing and selling luxury eyewear. Must have a great sense of style. Saturday hours until 2:00 P.M. required. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. References required. Send resume via email to: opticalmgr2012@ gmail.com

A full job description can be accessed on our website at www.cscwv.org

Village at Greenbriar Assisted Living

CSC is dedicated to creating a therapeutic living and learning environment for all clients and team members. Through implementation of the innovative Sanctuary Model of trauma informed care, Children’s Service Center strives to provide safe, democratic environments that are emotionally intelligent and socially responsible for all members of our community. More information on the Sanctuary Model can be accessed at www. sanctuaryweb.com

PERSONAL CARE AIDESAll- Shifts PART TIME PART TIME COOK

APPLY WITHIN: 4252 Memorial Highway Dallas, PA 18612

PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT Excellent starting

rate. Flexible hours. Good working environment. Wilkes-Barre/ Plains/Pittston area! Excellent opportunity! Send resume to: PO Box 153 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Please send résumé and letter of interest to: Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley, Inc.; Attn: HR Generalist 335 S. Franklin Street WilkesBarre, PA 18702 Phone: (570) 825-6425 Fax: (570) 301-0929 Email: hr@e-csc.org Drug Free Work Place- EEO www.cscwv.org

PRIVATE DUTY NURSES

RN’s/LPN’s needed for a pediatric case in Hazleton, PA. All shifts available, especially overnights. Trach and vent experience preferred. Full time hours, competitive rates, weekly pay!

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$ ANTIQUES BUYING $ Old Toys, model kits,

Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544

COIN SET United mint Presidential $1 set with proof set, 4 coins each set $15. Belt buckle US with eagle + 2 rifles. Tiffany Studio NY BC235 $15. Wall clock with spindles, gold design on glass, 13 x28, excellent working $80. 570-574-0271 COINS. 3-V nickels 1894-V, 1909-V, 1911-V $60. 570-287-4135 DIE CAST Hess 3003 mini patrol $8. 01 mini racer transport $8. & 04 mini tanker $8. Sunoco ‘96 tow truck with plow $10. Mobil 95 tow truck $10. Ertle ‘92 True value diamond tanker bank $10. Exxon humble tanker 2nd edition $10. & tanker $10. Racing champion Citgo #21 Elliot Sadler $10. Racing Champion STP Richard Petty $5. matchbox transporter Bill Elliot $10. 570-639-1653 PIANO Livingston upright player piano, pump style with approximate 35 music rolls. Ground level removal. $125. 570-479-2322

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Appliances

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162 FREEZER/upright 17 cu ft $375. 570-825-5133 RANGE kenmore gas like brand new $175. 570-793-0811.

WASHER/DRYER

Kenmore Elite. White. FRONT LOAD. Like new. Electric dryer. Storage drawer on bottom of each. $800 for both 570-261-5120 Why Spend Hundreds on New or Used Appliances? Most problems with your appliances are usually simple and inexpensive to fix! Save your hard earned money, Let us take a look at it first! 30 years in the business. East Main Appliances 570-735-8271 Nanticoke

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MOSS COLLECTOR

who owns/or has access to large tract (s), private woodlands. Must I.D. moss & ecoharvest in bulk, dry & deliver to Honesdale. 570-253-4704

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Computer Equipment & Software

PC HP P4 with DVD burner, software, keyboard, flat monitor $175. LAPTOP Gateware P4 with dvd burner & software. $195. DIGITAL CAMERA hp 7.2 megapixel photosmart with 3x zoom, charger & memory card $59. 283-2552

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Exercise Equipment

EVERLAST heavy bag. excellent condition. $80. 570-474-0753 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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Clothing

COAT Christian Dior, camel, size 8, hardly worn $65. 570-825-5440

COAT

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

BED, Twin complete. Used 3 times in guest room. Excellent condition, $75. DESK, wooden computer with shelves. Excellent condition. $60 570-822-6577 after 6PM BEDROOM SET 5 piece, oak, like new $550. 822-5460 BEDROOM SET: 4 piece. White. Good condition. $100. Call 570-735-3489 BEDROOM SET: 6 piece, black lacquer, includes, dresser, mirror, armoire, 2 night stands, mirror spread headboard good for full, queen or king size. Must see, $450 814-5477 BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!! DRESSER 6 drawer with horses painted on it by artist. $50. 570-599-9975

FURNISH FOR LESS

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 KITCHEN TABLE solid oak kitchen $325. Craftsman yard cart still in box $55. 5 pc kitchen table $125. 570-825-5133 LAMPS (2) parlor stand up, grey metal & black. $25 each. 570-740-1246 LAMPS brass, solid brass base with cream shade. paid $80 each asking $50 for pair. 570-474-0753 LOVE SEAT, gray, good condition $80. 570-822-3410

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Mattress Guy

Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 VANITY/makeup with chair, 40”lx 30”h, Bombay Furniture Co., dark wood, good condition $40. Double door module O’Sullivan 2’lx25 1/2”w, good condition 2 pieces, medium color $10. each. 570-868-5066

MOUNTAIN TOP 252 Fairview Park

SHORTS 8 pair of young mens American Eagle Cargo shorts, various colors, size 32 & 33. nice condition. $7. 5 pair young mens basketball shorts, Nike & Addias S&M nice condition. $5. each. 696-3528 SUITS 3 mens, 42 reg pants 36x29, good condition $15. New wool coat 42 reg new $15. 6 pair mens dress slacks 36x29 $5. each. 570-824-5460 WEDDING GOWN: custom design never worn, white satin, burgundy. Paid $1400. Asking $800. OBO. 570-454-5163

CONTENTS OF WHOLE HOUSE

PRICES NEGOTIABLE! Saturday Feb. 4th 1 to 4 pm or call for appointment 570-239-6756

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Medical Equipment

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

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

BASEBALL CARDS WANTED Pre 1975. Call 856-

REASSURE full rise protective underwear 3 packs of 14 underwear for men or women size xlarge 58-68 waist /hip all for $15. 570-735 6638

758 Miscellaneous

All Junk Cars, Trucks &

Equipment

Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H

Furniture & Accessories

Baby Items

CAR SEAT, for baby, in good condition. $15. 570-823-2267

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Jewelry

VALENTINES DAY

is just around the corner. Are you looking for that special gift for the man or women in your life or just a friend? We have gold, gold filled, silver, rings, necklaces, watches, trinkets for both men & women so why not come in & see us?

Bring this ad & we will give you an extra 10% off your purchase of $50 or more.

OPEN ON VALENTINE’S DAY!

Visit us as 134 Rt. 11, Larksville or call 570-855-7197

FREE PICKUP

570-574-1275 BEDLINER: 89 Chevy S10 truck bedliner, standard 6’ cab $15. Gong Show movie DVD $10. Large frameless mirror 36”X42” $40. 5 storm windows $15. 740-1246 DRAFTING TABLE Hamilton-Economy wood & steel, excellent condition, Footstool, stool & old drafting tools included $150. 570-854-9739

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The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. NASCAR FANS large family album with stories & mementos of most famous racing families. Published2007. $20. Jim 655-9474 RECORDS LPs, 78s, 45s, 60s, 70s, 80s & 90’s. $1. each. Religious rosary, handmade $5. 570-829-2411 REVERE WARE, clean, shiny & very good condition. 16 pieces all $10. each. CORELLE Butterfly gold, clean & excellent condition, 111 pieces, .30cents to 41. each. Details 570-639-1653 TIRES. 4 matching Firestone Firehawk LTP235/75R15 M/S with rims. From Toyota ‘84 truck Approximately 90% tread. $160 for all. 570-239-7089 between 8-5.

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Photo Equipment

CAMERA Nikon D60 gold edition digital SLR camera with, 2 VR lenses, 1 1855 zoom manual focus, 1 55-200 zoom, battery grip with 2 batteries, chargers, bag $350 or best offer. 570-328-6059

776 Sporting Goods GOLF BALLS: 100 Titleist ProV1 & Pro V1X,near mint $90. Driver: Cleveland Hi Bore Monster XLS 9 Degree, draw faced, great shape, $50. 570-401-7052 POOL TABLE bar room size slate pool table. $600. Call Jack 570-824-9166

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

PAYING TOP DOLLAR for Your Gold, Silver, Scrap Jewelry, Sterling Flatware, Diamonds, Old High School Rings, Foreign & American Paper Money & Coins. WE WILL BEAT PRICES! We Buy Tin and Iron Toys, Vintage Coke Machines, Vintage Brass, Cash Registers, Old Costume Jewelry, Slot Machines, Lionel Trains & Antique Firearms. IF YOU THINK IT’S OLD BRING IT IN, WE WILL GIVE YOU A PRICE. COME SEE US AT 134 RTE. 11, Larksville 570-855-7197 570-328-3428

VITO’S & GINO’S

Wanted: Junk Cars, Trucks & Equipment! Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP

288-8995

TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.

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

London PM Gold Price

Feb. 3: $1,734.00 Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com

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800 PETS & ANIMALS Cats

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

Need to rent that Vacation property? Place an ad and get started! 570-829-7130 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 BACK MOUNTAIN

BORDER COLLIE, 1 1/2 year old male, very affectionate, Free. 570-388-6420 DOG free to good home Pomeranian 11 1/2 months old, male, free cage. 570-779-1093

SHIH TZU PUPPIES ACA REGISTERED

Male & female available. Ready 02/21. Will hold with deposit. $575 570-714-2032 570-852-9617 Poms, Yorkies, Maltese, Husky, Rotties, Golden, Dachshund, Poodle, Chihuahua, Labs & Shitzus. 570-453-6900 570-389-7877

PetsMiscellaneous

BALL PYTHON 4’, tank, stand & accessories included $100. please call (570) 883-7426

WILKESBARREGOLD

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PAWS

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WANTED JEWELRY

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571-3618 or email trebor_crane@yahoo .com to let me know what you have. Top prices paid and I PAY CASH!

BUYING SPORT CARDS Pay Cash for

Dogs

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

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ASHLEY

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

DALLAS

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

DALLAS

3 bedroom brick Cape Cod, with 2 baths, on a corner lot near Dallas Schools, with easy access to shopping. MLS# 12-12 $125,000 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 DALLAS

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

BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland

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

Charming 2 bedroom Cape Cod in Franklin Township. L-shaped living room with hardwood floors, eat in kitchen & private driveway. $119,900 MLS#11-3255 Call Joe moore 570-288-1401

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TV 21” Zenith with remote FREE. 570-714-4410 TV 32” Panasonic works great. $40. or make offer. call 570-388-6603 TV Sanyo 32” square, about 5 years old, analog ports in front, remote included. DVD player Toshiba with remote & analog cables, 3 years old. Both excellent condition, no damage. Both items together $150/ OBO. 570-262-7075

Tools

SNOWTHROWER, Snapper, 2 stage with electric start. works good. $250. 570-388-2137

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

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 CENTERMORELAND Wyoming County Home with 30 Acres This country estate

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

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

824-4172, 9-9 only

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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

DALLAS

NEWBERRY ESTATE ORCHARD EAST Two bedroom condo, 2nd floor. Living/dining room combination. 1,200 square feet of easy living. Two balconies, one car garage nearby. Security system, cedar closet, use of in ground pool. $109,000 MLS#11-4031 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

DALLAS OAK HILL

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

Lush setting on almost 5 acres with magnificent stone walls and fish pond! This 4400SF home/ offices is in need of TLC & lots of work. Living room with oak walls & coffered oak ceiling, family room with large wood burning fireplace. Large master suite with master bath. Four bedrooms with three full baths and two half baths. Owners had offices & storage adjacent to house included in the 4400SF. Large two-car garage and separate out-building. MLS#11-1628 REDUCED TO $239,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

DALLAS

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DUPONT

167 Center St. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath2 story home with garage and driveway. Newer kitchen and bath. For more info and phot os visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3561 Price reduced $64,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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

1107 Spring Street Superb two story with 3 bedrooms & 1 ½ baths. Hardwood floors, gas heat, vinyl siding, large yard with garage. Call Jim for details. Offered at $169,500 Towne & Country Real Estate Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708 DURYEA

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 DURYEA 314 Edward St

DRUMS

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

Four bedroom Colonial with hardwood floors in formal dining and living room. Modern eat in kitchen, finished basement with 24” x 30” recreation room. Deck, hot tub and ceiling fans. MLS#11-4504 $229,900 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

DALLAS

COURTDALE

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP AVOCA

906 Homes for Sale

BEAR CREEK VILLAGE 333 Beaupland 10-1770

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Televisions/ Accessories

TV 19” Toshiba convertor & antenna $35. Call Bill 570-825-8256

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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

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

570-288-6654

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

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

DURYEA

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

DURYEA

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

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906 Homes for Sale

EXETER

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

Nice size four bedroom home with some hardwood floors, large eat in kitchen with breakfast bar. 2 car garage & partially fenced yard. Close to everything! $92,900 MLS# 11-1977 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 EXETER

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP

235 Pfouts Street Well cared for 1/2 double with gas heat, modern kitchen, 1st floor full bath & laundry area. Fenced yard, detached garage, front porch, back yard patio & newer roof. MLS 11-3436 $46,000 Call Florence 570-715-7737

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!

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

EXETER REDUCED

EDWARDSVILLE 192 Hillside Ave

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

EXETER 1021 Wyoming Ave

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

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

EXETER REDUCED

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

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EXETER

FORTY FORT New Listing! $69,600

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

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

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.

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 570-322-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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

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

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 HANOVER TWP.

BUYING 11am to 6pm

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke

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

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KINGSTON

3 bedroom bi-level with two modern, full baths & one 3/4 bath. Living room with fireplace and skylights, built in china cabinets in dining room. Lower level family room with fireplace and wet bar. Large foyer with fireplace. MLS#11-3064 $289,500 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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HANOVER TWP. 2 W. Sunrise Drive PRICED TO SELL! This 4 bedroom has 2 car garage with extra driveway, central air, veranda over garage, recreation room with fireplace and wet bar. Sunroom For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-296 $199,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

JENKINS TWP.

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

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

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

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

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

A Classy Move-in Ready 5 bedroom, with recent updates including flooring, bathroom, recessed lighting & many new widows. Woodburner on brick hearth, eat in kitchen, formal dining room. Good room sizes, fenced yard, patio, private driveway, walking distance to park, shopping, public transportation, restaurants, etc. MLS #11-4283 $132,900. Call Pat today @

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LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! 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

JENKINS TWP. 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 KINGSTON 68 Bennett St

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BUTLER ST. Large double, great older home with all modern updates. Pantry, kitchen, living room, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Collect $1300 rent from other side. $195,000 570-288-4203

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

Very well maintained 2-story home with 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, large eat-in kitchen and 1.5 baths. This home also has a first floor laundry room, ductless air conditioner, gas steam heat and a fenced yard. This is a beauty! Make an appointment today! MLS#11-4433 $79,900 Karen Altavilla 570-283-09100 ext 28

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HANOVER TWP.

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

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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

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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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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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

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

KINGSTON

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

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: $3,322 down, $542 month, 4.25% interest, 30 years.) Seller willing to assist with buyer's closing costs, up to 6% of purchase price! MLS 11-4225 $94,900 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126 KINGSTON

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

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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LAFLIN

MOSCOW 331 Gudz Road

MOUNTAIN TOP

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. 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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KINGSTON

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

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 LARKSVILLE

$105,900

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KINGSTON MOTIVATED SELLER

12 First St. Very well kept home in a nice neighborhood. New kitchen with Corian counter tops. Newly painted rooms. MLS 12-267 $85,000 Charles J. Prohaska EXT 35 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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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

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

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

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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Immaculate 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1 acre. Beautifully landscaped. Inground pool with solar heat. Custom Cherry cabinets. Hardwood floors. Family room with gas fireplace. 1 mile to golf course. MLS 11-1483 $210,000 Linda Cuono 570-715-7743

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

MOUNTAIN TOP

Meticulously maintained ranch home in convenient Mountain Top location. Features include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, charming foyer entrance, bright & beautiful living room, dining room opens to modern eat-in kitchen, new sun room addition, large family room, manicured lawn with beautiful hardscape in front. Large shed, large unfinished basement with half bath. MLS#11-3607 $159,900 Chris Jones 570-696-6558

MOUNTAINTOP

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

MOUNTAINTOP

MOUNTAIN TOP

33 Valley View Drive 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 MOUNTAIN TOP

803 Aspen Drive Brand new carpet in lower level family room! Hardwood on 1st floor dining room, living room, bedrooms & hall! Large rear deck. Master bedroom opens to deck! Private rear yard! Basement door opens to garage. MLS #11-2282 $192,000 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

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

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

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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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LUZERNE

KINGSTON TWP

573 carverton Rd Cape Cod with approx. 3,284 sq. ft. Living room with stone fireplace, dining room with skylight & stone floor, semi modern kitchen with breakfast area, family room with fireplace & vaulted ceiling master on 1st floor with master bath, 3 other bedrooms, 2 full baths. Central air. $725,000. MLS 11-4056 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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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3071 Ablerdeen Rd

LUZERNE 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

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

HANOVER TWP.

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DURYEA REDUCED!

38 Huckleberry Ln Blueberry Hills 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 2 car garage, large yard. Master bath with separate jetted tub, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island, lighted deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3071 $315,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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

COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE

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

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NANITCOKE

906 Homes for Sale PENN LAKE

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

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

PITTSTON TWP SUSCON AREA

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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 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 NANTICOKE

PITTSTON

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 NANTICOKE

PITTSTON

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

Smith Hourigan Group 570-714-6119

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

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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

A lot of house for the money. Corner home with lots of space. 9 rooms, 2 1/2 baths, a bonus room of 42’ x 24’. This home is conveniently located near major highways, airport and shopping. Two car detached garage and nice yard. $75,500 MLS# 10-4350 Call Michael Nocera

FOR SALE:T $257,500 L UXURY

OWNHOME

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.

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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Five bedroom Contemporary has a vaulted ceiling in living room with fireplace. Hardwood floors in dining & living rooms. 1st floor master bedroom with walk in closet. Lower level family room. Deck, garage, separate laundry. $257,500 MLS#12-170 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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Price Reduced! 168 Elizabeth Street Sturdy ranch in Oregon Section. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Price $89,000. Call Stephen 570-814-4183

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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

2 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Luxury 1,950 sq ft end unit Townhome in sought after River Ridge. Gas heat, A/C, Hardwood & wall to wall. Marble tile master bath with jetted tub & separate shower. $189,500 Call 570-285-5119

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PLYMOUTH

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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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 PRICE REDUCED $425,000 MLS# 10-3394 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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Well maintained double block on quiet street, great neighborhood. Perfect home for you with one side paying most of your mortgage, or would make a good investment, with separate utilities & great rents. Vinyl replacement windows, vinyl aluminum siding, walk up large attic from one side, lower front & rear porches, with two rear upper enclosed porches. $119,900 Call Ronnie 570-262-4838

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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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74 W. Carey St. Affordable home with 1 bedroom, large living room, stackable washer & dryer, eat in kitchen. Yard with shed. Low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-4068

$34,900

Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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 $59,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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PLYMOUTH

Recently remodeled single family home with 1st & 2nd floor baths, modern kitchen, large family room with hardwood floors. $70,000 MLS # 10-4618 Call Michael Nocera

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906 Homes for Sale SWEET VALLEY 570 Grassy Pond Rd

Nice country bi-level on 40 acres with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen, living room, family room, office & laundry room plus attached oversized 2 car garage with workshop, rear deck & 3 sheds. Borders state game lands. MLS 11-1094. $319,900 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141 SWEET VALLEY

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

SHAVERTOWN

Well maintained raised ranch in Midway Manor. Good size level yard with shed. Large sunroom/laundry addition. Lower level family room with wood stove. MLS #11-4178 $163,700 Call Christrine Kutz 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

SHAVERTOWN 2 Oak Drive Vacant land ready to build. One of the last lots left in this Back Mountain development. (1) one acre lot. Call for details. MLS 11-1488 $62,400 Christine Pieczynski 570-696-6565

SHAVERTOWN

A home starts with location and school district. Triple A neighborhood and Dallas School District. Deceiving looking from the exterior-make an appointment to see this 3600+/-SF home on three floors. Lots of oak on the first floor, kitchen, moldings, doors, floors. Second floor with 4 bedrooms & bonus room with skylights & separate computer area, storage space and walk-in closets. Very appealing! Finished lower level game room with ½ bath, three season room off kitchen and large adjacent deck for entertaining, separate office/den on first floor. Dual heating and air systems, public utilities. MLS#11-4064 $349,900 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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WEST WYOMING

WILKES-BARRE

WHY PAY RENT? Nice half double with eat in kitchen, nice yard, shed and off street parking. $49,900 MLS # 11-1910 Call Michael Nocera

39 W. Chestnut St. Lots of room in this single with 3 floors of living space. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with hardwood floors throughout, natural woodwork, all windows have been replaced, laundry/pantry off of kitchen. 4x10 entry foyer, space for 2 additional bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Roof is new. MLS 11-325 $69,900 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

438 Tripp St

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

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WILKES-BARRE 100 Darling St

WILKES-BARRE

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 WILKES-BARRE

WEST WYOMING SWEET VALLEY REDUCED!

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

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 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

WEST PITTSTON

SWOYERSVILLE

READY FOR OCCUPANCY

NANTICOKE SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412

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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60 Watkins St Home features 4 bedrooms, a master bedroom on 1st floor with large walk in closet, ceiling fans, screened porch, sunroom and workshop. New 200 amp service, interior paint & laundry area in basement. MLS#12-128 $105,000 Call Al Clemonts 570-371-9381

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

SWOYERSVILLE

“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 570-332-8832 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

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

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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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550 Johnson St. Nicely landscaped corner lot surrounds this brick front Colonial in desirable neighborhood. This home features a spacious eat in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths including Master bedroom with master bath. 1st floor laundry and finished lower level. Enjoy entertaining under the covered patio with hot tub, rear deck for BBQ’s and an above ground pool. Economical gas heat only $1224 per yr. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-157 $254,860 Call Michele Reap 570-905-2336

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BEAUTIFUL BRICK , SLATE, MARBLE & WOOD HOUSE. MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED . 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Great kitchen with new stainless steel appliances & custom cabinets with center island. Dining room with stone fireplace & marble floor. Hardwood floors in living room, which also has stone walls & eight arched windows. Hand carved wooden staircase leads to Master Bedroom Suite with large closet & large second bedroom & bath. Middle level with custom pool room. Lower level has 1/2 bath, bar & built in stone & glass hutches. Two new self-feed rice coal stoves keep heating bills to less than $400 a year! New roof with lifetime guarantee, privacy fence, and 12’ above ground pool with composite deck. New 2 story, 1 car garage, & a long driveway for plenty of parking. $199,000, firm. Showings will be held weekends for prequalified buyers only, please. Call 570-233-7235 WEST WYOMING

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

WILKES-BARRE 185 West River St

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

2 Story, 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath single family. Large eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry, hardwood floors, newer furnace & water heater, 1 car garage. Off street parking. Quiet one way street. $49,900 MLS 11-4171 Call Jim Banos Coldwell Banker Rundle 570-991-1883 WILKES-BARRE 241 Dana Street

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

Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195

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

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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 WILKES-BARRE 60 Saint Clair St

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

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

WILKES-BARRE

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

WILKES-BARRE WILKES-BARRE

Why pay rent when you can own this 1/2 double? 3 bedrooms. Eat in kitchen. New roof installed 12/11. $49,900 MLS# 10-2780 Call Michael Nocera

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412

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 $77,000 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

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WILKES-BARRE

Large, stately brick home in Historic District. Large eat-in kitchen, dining room 2 fireplaces, 5 full baths & 2 half baths. Huge master with office. Large 3rd floor bedroom. 2 story attic. Custom woodwork & hardwood floors. Leaded glass, large closets with built-ins. Needs some updates. With large income apt. with separate entrance. Call for appointment. ASKING $300,000 Call 570-706-5917 WILKES-BARRE

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

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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 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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191 Andover St. Lovely single family 3 bedroom home with lots of space. Finished 3rd floor, balcony porch off of 2nd floor bedroom, gas hot air heat, central air and much more. Must see! MLS 11-59 $66,000 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

WILKES-BARRE Parsons Section

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

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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

Well maintained 2 story home with a finished lower level and a gas fireplace. New carpets and a walk-up attic, great for storage. $65,000 MLS# 11-4529 Call Michael Nocera

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Commercial Properties

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

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1702 W. Eighth St. 1 story Ranch with 100x200 lot, paved driveway, new energy star replacement windows. Excellent starter home. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-2912 NEW PRICE $84, 500 Fred Mecadon 570-817-5792

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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

768 Lewis Road Dallas school district - Lovely cedar sided ranch home on 2.7 acres with gorgeous setting overlooking pond. Heated in ground pool, 2 car garage, plus one car garage with workshop, central A/C, finished basement. Loft area overlooking 2 story living room, hot tub. $5,000.00 carpet allowance. 10-3570 $275,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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LARKSVILLE

Restaurant/Bar for sale. 8,525sf. Turnkey with seating for 125, bar area seats 24, includes all equipment, fixtures, two walk-in coolers, furnishings, kitchen equipment, & liquor license. Two apartments with long term tenants, gas heat, handicap accessible, high traffic area. MLS#11-4332 $499,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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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HANOVER TWP 22 W. Germania St

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

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LUZERNE Over 10,000SF of storage space in two buildings. Room to build another building, professional, car wash, restaurant, salon. Minutes from Cross Valley Expressway Exit 6. Survey, storm water/drainage control plan and soil and erosion sedimentation control plan completed if you choose to build a building on the property. Also a portion is available for rent. MLS#10-320 REDUCED TO $199,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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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

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PITTSTON

SALE OR LEASE PRICE REDUCED Modern office building, parking for 12 cars. Will remodel to suit tenant. $1800/mo or purchase for $449,000 MLS 11-751 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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

PITTSTON

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

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

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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

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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912 Lots & Acreage DALLAS

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1255 Laurel Run Rd. Bear Creek Twp., large commercial garage/warehouse on 1.214 acres with additional 2 acre parcel. 2 water wells. 2 newer underground fuel tanks. May require zoning approval. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-208 $179,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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

HARDING Mt. Zion Road One acre lot just before Oberdorfer Road. Great place to build your dream home MLS 11-3521 $29,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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

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We Care about the place you call home, & we want you to care about it too!! 2 & 3 bedrooms, reserved parking. Short block to bus stop. $650 & 725 rent includes heat/ water/sewer & trash. Application, references, background check, smoke free, pet free, lease + security. Call Terry 570-824-1022

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570-696-1866

Great Investment Opportunity. Separate utilities. Motivated seller! MLS 11-4330 $80,000 Maria Huggler CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-587-7000 WYOMING 14 West Sixth St.

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

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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

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$135,000 SPECTACULAR WATER VIEW! 2 acres overlooking Huntsville Reservoir. Building site cleared but much of woodlands preserved. Perc & site prep done. MLS # 11-2550. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 DALLAS 63 acres. Wooded parcel. 5,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; roadfront on 2 paved roads. Level & rolling. In Dallas Twp. $425,000 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

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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

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$275,000-$595,000 (570) 474-5574 SHAVERTOWN 1 Oak Dr. Vacant land ready to build. One of the last lots left in this Back Mountain development. Just over (4) four acres. Call for details. MLS 11-1486 $82,400 Christine Pieczynski 570-696-6565

915 Manufactured Homes

ASHLEY ASHLEY PARK

Double wide home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 3 season deck & carport, new appliances, many upgrades, near Rts 81, 309 & Hanover Industrial Park $54,500. Serious Calls Only. (570) 826-0887

PITTSTON TWP. 95 Redman

2 bedroom. Vinyl siding, shingled roof. Clean. NEEDS NO WORK. Minutes from I81 & Turnpike. Excellent Condition. $19,900. 570-851-6128 or 610-767-9456

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Apartments/ Furnished

WILKES-BARRE 1

FULLY FURNISHED BEDROOM APARTMENT

Â&#x160;Short or long term Â&#x160;Excellent Neighborhood Â&#x160;Private Tenant Parking Â&#x160;$600 includes all utilities. No pets. 570-822-9697

BACK MOUNTAIN

Cozy 2 bedroom. Heat & Appliances. $575/ month. 570-574-2588

DALLAS

Modern 1st floor, 1 bedroom with all appliances. Off street parking. No pets. $550 per month + utilities. 570-639-1462 Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

DUMORE

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

DUPONT

Totally renovated 6 room apartment with balcony. Partially furnished. Brand new fridge / electric range & electric washer/ dryer. along with new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting / flooring & energy efficient windows. 2 bedroom + large attic loft bedroom, 1.5 bath, partially finished basement. Lots of closet space. Easy access to I-81, airport & casino, off street parking. No smoking. $750 + utilities & security. Call 570-762-8265

DURYEA

1 bedroom apartment + den in converted school. 10 ft. ceilings, open plan Living Room, Dining area & modern Kitchen, all appliances, mini-blinds, neutral colors, hardwood floors, laundry, off-street parking. $675. Call 570-451-1982

EDWARDSVILLE

2 bedroom with basement for storage. Private entrance with rear yard. All new appliances included. Washer/dryer, sewer included. Pets considered. $425/ month + 1 month security. Call 570-606-7884 between 9am & 9pm or Call 570-256-7837 before 9am & after 9pm

EDWARDSVILLE

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

EXETER

2 bedroom, modern kitchen and bath, Includes OSP stove, fridge, heat, water, sewer. No Pets. $650. 570-693-1294

FORTY FORT

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS Very nice, clean, great neighborhood, hardwood floors, a/c, washer /dryer with newer appliances, storage, 1st/last/security with one year lease. References required. $650$695 + utilities. Water/sewer by owner, no pets, non-smoking. Call 202-997-9185 for appointment

FORTY FORT

1st floor, 2 bedroom, gas heat, nice kitchen & bath, new flooring, optional garage. Washer/dryer included $ 6 8 5 / m o n t h . Call after 6 p.m. 570-220-6533

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

FORTY FORT

FORTY FORT WYOMING AVE AMERICA REALTY OFFERING: Clean, modern, efficient, first floor, appliances, laundry, parking. STAFFED PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT

NO PETS/ S M O K I N G $465 + UTILITIES/2 YEARS.

288-1422

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

JENKINS TWP. 3rd floor, 1 bed-

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

MOOSIC

4 rooms. 2nd floor. Heat, water & sewer included. $695 + security & references. Call 570-457-7854

MOUNTAIN TOP 1 Bedroom apart-

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

1 bedroom with full kitchen. Remodeled recently, first floor, ample parking. Hot water, sewer & garbage included. On Rt 309 - close to all amenities! No pets. Non smoking. $560/month + security & references. 570-239-3827

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

room. All utilities included. Refrigerator & stove. No pets. Available now. $600 month. Call 570-362-0942

603 HANOVER ST 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. No pets. $500 + security, utilities & lease. Photos available. 570-542-5330

KINGSTON

NANTICOKE 625 S. Walnut St.

1 bedroom. Available now. $425 + security & electric. Call 570-829-0847

KINGSTON

1st floor. Large 2 bedroom. Remodeled. Stove refrigerator. Washer/ dryer hookup. $675 Heat included. Call 570-814-0843 or 570-696-3090

KINGSTON floor, 1 bed-

2nd room, wall to wall, refrigerator & stove, heat & hot water. Off-street parking. No pets. No smoking. $550/month, + security & references . 570-288-3119

KINGSTON Awsome 2 bedroom

apartments! New appliances, washer/dryer on site, garage parking, no pets. 2nd floor $925 & 1st floor $1,075. Heat, water, & sewer included. Call 570-417-2049

KINGSTON BUTLER ST.

3 bedrooms, pantry w/eat in kitchen. All appliances. 2.5 baths, separate tub showers. No pets or smoking. $1500/mo plus security & utilities. Call 570-288-4203

KINGSTON

ST. E.Light, WALNUT 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 Newly remodeled, 3

bedroom 1/2 double with carpet, paint, 1.5 bath, washer/ dryer hook up, gas heat, $700 + utilities. Call 570-814-0843 or 570-696-3090

KINGSTON

SPACIOUS 1/2 DOUBLES 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

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

1st floor, 2 bedrooms, hardwood floors, kitchen with appliances and dining room, shared yard. Basement with w/d hookup, front porch. Water and garbage incl. $475 plus electric and security 570-814-1356

NANTICOKE

East State Street 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Modern kitchen & bathrooms. All appliances. Ample storage. Some utilities included. $475 & $585 per month. Call (570) 239-2741

NANTICOKE

Nice 2 bedroom apartment. 221 Pine St. $520/month, sewer & garbage included, security deposit required. Call 610-393-7884

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 2nd floor, 2 bed-

rooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/ dryer hookup, pets negotiable. $525/ month, water and sewer paid, security and lease required. Call after 4pm. 570-237-6277

PITTSTON 3 room, wall to wall

carpet, appliances washer/dryer hookup, includes all utilities except electric. No pets $500/month + security Call 570-655-1606

PITTSTON South Main Street

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

SWOYERSVILLE

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

WEST PITTSTON

2 bedroom luxury apartment. Living room, kitchen. Central Air. Off Street parking. All appliances included. 570-430-3095

WEST PITTSTON

2nd floor, 1 bedroom kitchen, living room, bath, and attic storage. Refrigerator and stove provided. Heat, water, and sewer included. Quiet neighborhood, out of flood zone. No pets. $540/month lease, 1st., security deposit, and references required. 570-466-1545

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WEST PITTSTON HIGH AND DRY

Spacious 1 bedroom apartment, 2nd floor. Recently renovated. Sewer & appliances included. Off street parking. Security. No pets. $500/month + utilities & gas heat. 570-586-0417 West Pittston, Pa. GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-655-6555, 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

WEST WYOMING

2nd floor, 1 bedroom apartment. All appliances. Washer/ dryer. Off street parking. No pets. $525 + utilities, security & references. Call 570-954-2972

WEST WYOMING

429 West 8th Street New 2 bedroom with off street parking, private patio, washer/dryer, stove included. No pets. $575/mos + security Sewer & garbage included other utilities by tenant. 570-760-0458

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

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WILKES-BARRE / KINGSTON Efficiency 1 & 2

bedrooms. Includes all utilities, parking, laundry. No pets. From $390 to $675. Lease, security & references. 570-970-0847

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

1.5 bedroom, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove provided, no pets, . Heat & water paid. $560/month + security deposit. Call 570-829-1598

PLYMOUTH

Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

A spotless living 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 & 1 bedroom apts. On site parking. Fridge & stove provided. 24/7 security camera presence and all doors electronically locked. Studio $450. 1 bedroom $550. Water & sewer paid. One month/security deposit. Call 570-793-6377 or 570-208-9301 after 9:00 a.m. to schedule an appointment. Or email shlomo_voola @yahoo.com wilkesliving.com

WILKES-BARRE

BOWMAN STREET 2 bedrooms $725 Month per month. All utilities included Call Ken @ 570-706-6145 to schedule a viewing.

WILKES-BARRE

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

WILKES-BARRE â&#x20AC;&#x153;CROSS VALLEY ACCESSâ&#x20AC;? AMERICA REALTY OFFERING: Clean, modern, efficient 1 bedroom, appliances, laundry, parking. STAFFED PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT. NO PETS/ SMOKING/$465 + UTILITIES. 2 YEARS.

AMERICA REALTY 288-1422 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

Modern, 1st floor apartment. 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, offstreet parking. No pets, no smokers. Security & credit/ background check required. $550/ month + utilities. 570-881-4078

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WILKES-BARRE

SOUTH WELLES ST. Available February 2 bedroom, 2nd floor. New paint & carpet, enclosed porch. Heat, hot water, sewer & garbage included. $625 + security. Section 8 Welcome. 570-589-9767

WILKES-BARRE

TWO BEDROOM UNIT For lease, available immediately, 1 bathroom, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, 2nd floor. $500 per month + utilities, references, security & background check 570-735-4074 Leave message WILKES-BARRE Â&#x160;1 bedroom water included Â&#x160;2 bedroom water included Â&#x160;2 bedroom single family Â&#x160;6 bedroom large half double HANOVER Â&#x160;2 bedroom NANTICOKE Â&#x160;2 bedroom large, water included PITTSTON Â&#x160;Large 1 bedroom water included KINGSTON Â&#x160;3 Bedroom Half Double LUZERNE Â&#x160;2 bedroom water included OLD FORGE Â&#x160;2 bedroom water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH

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

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WILKES-BARRE/NORTH Quiet neighborhood.

Apartment near Mohegan Sun, Mall & Arena. 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen & bath. Recently remodeled. New Stove, washer, dryer & fridge. included. Heat, hot water, sewer & recycling fees included. Off street parking. $600 /mo. + security. References, credit & background checks required. Call 570-861-2264

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

WYOMING

Large 2 bedroom, 1st floor, lease, security, section 8 accepted. Handicap accessible, $695 + electric. All other utilities included. 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

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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

Center City WB

FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET! Why pay extra for

internet? Our new leases include a FREE high speed connection! Affordable modern office space at the Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include internet, heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning all without a sneaky CAM charge. Parking available at the intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 570-822-8577

DOLPHIN PLAZA

Rte. 315 3800 SF, will divide Office / Retail Call 570-829-1206

EXETER/

LUZERNE

125 Main Street Office or Retail Space available with over 2,000 sq. ft. plus attached garage. High traffic area. $650/ month + utilities. Call 570-331-3600

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

Regions Best Address

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822-4444

WILKES-BARRE

264 Academy St 1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking. 570-328-9896 570-855-4744

PARSONS 2nd floor, 3 rooms + laundry room. No pets. $380 + utilities. 570-824-1082

288-6300

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61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 â&#x20AC;˘ Affordable Senior Apartments â&#x20AC;˘ Income Eligibility Required â&#x20AC;˘ Utilities Included! â&#x20AC;˘ Low cable rates; â&#x20AC;˘ New appliances; â&#x20AC;˘ Laundry on site; â&#x20AC;˘ Activities! â&#x20AC;˘Curbside Public Transportation

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WILKES-BARRE Short Term OK! Studio near Wilkes. Furniture available. Lease till June or August. $450. All utilities included. 570-826-1934

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH

1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, laundry room. $800. All appliances & utilities except electric included. Call 570-574-3065

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS

1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

Commercial Properties

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.

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

PITTSTON

Main St. 1350 sq. ft. building. Formerly an appliance store. $750/mo. 570-654-1243

PLAINS

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1,500 SQ.FT. 1350 River Road Excellent location for small business or office. Will remodel to suit tenant. Call 570-760-3714 or 570-237-5664

RETAIL BUILDING

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

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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

WILKES-BARRE

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 1,500 square foot available for rent. Restaurant with some equipment. Excellent street visibility at the Hazle & Park Triangle. Also, Middle East Bakery for sale or rent. call Pete for details at 570-301-8200

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

Wilkeswood Apartments 1 & 2 BR Apts

The good life... close at hand

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944

OFFICE STOREFRONT

1079 WYOMING AVE., available immediately, utilities provided. $300/month with security deposit. Call 570-693-2804 for an appointment

EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS

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

Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE

5 rooms, 2nd floor, includes heat, stove & refrigerator, washer/dryer hookup, sewer, front & back porches, fenced yard & private parking. Lawn maintained. No Pets. $675/month 570-654-2257

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, washer/dryer hookup, with stove & refrigerator. No pets. References required. $500/month + security + heat & lights. 570-779-4903

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

2 & 3 BR Townhomes

570-822-2711

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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Commercial Properties

Wilkes-Barre/ Plains Twp.

WAREHOUSE

Laird St. Complex, Will divide for multiple tenants. Reasonable rates. Easy Interstate access. Lease 132,500 sq.ft., 12 loading docks, 30 ft ceilings, sprinkler, acres of parking. Offices Available 570-655-9732 ext. 312

WYOMING 72’ x 200’ VACANT

COMMERCIAL LOT 233 Wyoming Ave, Rt. 11 (1/4 mile from proposed Walmart) For Sale or lease. $96,000. 570-388-6669

947

Garages

WEST PITTSTON

4 locking garages/ storage units for rent. 9’x11’. $55/ month. No electric. Call 570-357-1138

950

Half Doubles

ALDEN / NANTICOKE 3 Bedrooms. Gas

Heat. Hookups. Parking. Large yard. No Pets. $539 + 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

EXETER

Recently remodeled 4-5 bedroom half double with large rooms. Off street parking. Yard. $800 + utilities. Call 570-299-7103 FORTY FORT 3 bedroom, excellent condition, great location. Off street parking. Storage basement. Washer/ dryer included. $650 + utilities. By application. 570-954-0505

HANOVER TWP.

221 Boland Ave 1 bedroom. $325+utilities Call Mark at (570) 899-2835 (917) 345-9060

HANOVER TWP.

$650/month, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, living dining room & eat in kitchen. Appliances, washer/dryer hook up. Off street parking. Water, sewer & recyclables included. Security, references & credit check. No pets. 570-824-3223

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. $675/month, plus utilities, & 2 months security. Application & references. Call 570-639-4907

LARKSVILLE

3 bedrooms, all appliances, gas heat. Includes sewer & garbage. Offstreet parking, no pets. $625/month + utilities, 1st, last & security. NO SECTION 8 570-762-7850

950

Half Doubles

WANAMIE

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, $575/ month, plus utilities. Section 8 OK Call 610-393-7884

NANTICOKE

1207 Prospect St 3 bedrooms. Hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen with appliances, including dishwasher. 1.5 bath. Washer/dryer hook up. Basement & front porch. Sewer & garbage included. No pets. No smoking. $625 + utilities & security. 570-814-1356

PLAINS

NEW LUXURY DUPLEX This beautiful, completely renovated 2 bedroom luxury apartment could be yours! All new high end amenities include: hardwood floors, gorgeous maple kitchen cabinets with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Spacious great room with gas fireplace. Stacked washer/dryer. All new tile bath. Large screened-in porch. Many large, convenient closets. Central A/C. New gas heating system. Huge attic for storage. “Must See!” $850 + utilities, lease & security. NO PETS. Call for appointment. 570-793-6294

953 Houses for Rent

412 Autos for Sale

1 room, dining room kitchen. Totally remodeled. 1st floor. Washer/dryer hook up. Off street parking. $575/month + security. 570-299-7103

WEST WYOMING 3 bedroom, 1.5

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

WILKES-BARRE

322 New Hancock 3 bedroom. 1 bath. Available April 1st. Call for details. Call (570) 819-1473

WILKES-BARRE/PARSONS

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 Newly remodeled 3

NANTICOKE

Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $900 + electric only

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

AKE

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 DALLAS

GREENBRIAR Well maintained ranch style condo features living room with cathedral ceiling, oak kitchen, dining room with vaulted ceiling, 2 bedrooms and 2 3/4 baths, master bedroom with walk in closet. HOA fees included. $1,000 per month + utilities. MLS#11-4063. Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422

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