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Woman target of warrant in poisoning

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Helen Galli, 80, charged with poisoning woman, a no-show for hearing. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County judge on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for an 80-year-old woman charged with poisoning her son’s girlfriend after she failed to appear for a court hearing. After Helen Galli and her attorney Galli could not be located at the courthouse, Judge Fred Pierantoni issued the arrest warrant. Galli, of East Seventh Street, Wyoming, was charged in March 2010 after police said she laced juice with antifreeze that was consumed by Dawn Simyan, then 41. Investigators allege Simyan suffered ethylene glycol poisoning that led to acute kidney failure and was hospitalized for several days. Prosecutors allege Galli poisoned the woman because she did not want her to come between her and her son, Victor. Galli was scheduled to appear for a pre-trial hearing in her case Thursday. Her attorney, Joseph Sklarosky Sr. also was not present. Sklarosky did not return a message seeking comment Thursday. Assistant District Attorney Frank McCabe said Thursday Galli must be brought to trial on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangerment by March 3 under the speedy trial rule. Galli appeared before Pierantoni on Jan. 30, court records indicate, in a retail theft case she is facing. In that case Galli signed a waiver of her speedy trial right on a single retail theft charge. According to court papers, See GALLI, Page 10A

Former state senator has spent $734,588 out of campaign committee for law firms. By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

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male juvenile suffered a wrist injury Thursday afternoon when he was cut with a machete near GAR High School in Wilkes-Barre. The assault happened between 2:30 and 2:50 p.m. on the corner of South Grant and Lehigh streets and other people were around, said Wilkes-Barre Detective Charles Jensen. He took photos of an area protected by crime scene tape and removed a red knit cap as evidence. The victim was taken to an area hospital. His name and condition were not available.

Birth control mandate defended Planned Parenthood official says “huge exception” to rule exists for religious-affiliated groups. By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

The regional head of Planned Parenthood said Thursday denying women contraception coverage is tantamount to discrimination. Kim Custer, president and CEO of

Planned Parenthood of Northeast and MidPennsylvania, was taking issue with comments made by U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta and other contraception opponents. Barletta On Wednesday, Barletta said the new health care law violates First Amendment rights of Roman Catholics. They “keep trying to shift the debate

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away from birth control,” said Custer, whose agency has offices in WilkesBarre and Scranton. Barletta, R-Hazleton, said in a speech in Washington that the Obama administration’s proposal to require employers to include birth control, sterilization and abortion-inducing

Friends of Bob Mellow, the campaign committee for the former state senator, started 2011with $836,598 in the bank. By the time the calendar changed over to 2012, 87 percent of the cash – $734,588 – had been sent to law firms in Scranton and Philadelphia. Another 6 percent paid for various odds and ends including office rent, coffee and water, and political and charitable donations. According to the campaign finance report filed on Jan. 31, the bulk of the $791,095 in expenditures was spent on legal fees among three firms: • Scranton attorney Sal Mellow Cognetti, of the Foley, Cognetti, Comerford, Cimini & Cummins law firm, was paid $700,000 on April 28 as a legal retainer; • A total of $9,588 – with payments made on March 26 and again on May 13 – was sent to the Philadelphia firm of Montgomery, McCracken, Walker and Rhoads for legal services rendered; • $25,000 was sent to Philadelphia attorney Christopher D. Warren as a legal retainer on May 23. See MELLOW, Page 10A INSIDE: Musto, Eachus filings reveal balances, 10A

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Leaving the law behind: 10 states are freed from No Child provisions The states promise higher standards, more creative ways to measure what students are learning.

By KIMBERLY HEFLING and BEN FELLER Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday declared that 10 states are free from the No Child Left Behind law, allowing them to scrap some of the most rigorous and unpopular mandates in American education. In exchange, the states are promising higher standards and more

The populous states of Pennsylvania, Texas and California are among those that have not said they will seek a waiver.

creative ways to measure what students are learning. “We can combine greater freedom with greater accountability,” Obama said from the White House. Plenty more states are bound to take up him up on the offer.

is working with the administration to get approval. A total of 28 other states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have signaled that they, too, plan to flee the law in favor of their own plans. Pennsylvania is not among the states seeking a waiver. Yet the move is a tacit acknowledge-

The first10 states to be declared free from the landmark education law are Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Tennessee. The only state that applied for the flexibility and did not get it, New Mexico, See CHILD, Page 4A

Find follows thoughts of late husband By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

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Patricia Cherpak holds a photo of her husband, Raymond ‘Bill’ Cherpak, from his 76th birthday.

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while in the U.S. Navy decades ago was found in Gainesville, Ga. “I was shocked and stunned,” Cherpak said, adding it must have been a sign from her husband that he knew he was on her mind. “I couldn’t get over it.” The discovery came earlier this week, according to the Gainesville Times newspaper, when Mark Whipkey, a metal detector enthusiast, found Raymond Cherpak’s dog tag at a for-

WILKES-BARRE – On the eighth anniversary of his death, Patricia Cherpak had been doing a lot of thinking about her husband of 32 years. She was talking frequently about the World War II veteran Raymond “Bill” Cherpak, who passed away at the age of 76 on Jan. 20, 2004. Then she said she received a sign he was listening. Cherpak, of Wilkes-Barre, learned this week that a military dog tag her late husband wore See FIND, Page 10A

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Barre Central Court on charges he burglarized a house on Hudson Street. Adam Joseph Stanislowski, HAZLETON – A man was 22, of Madison Street, Wilkesarraigned Thursday in WilkesBarre, was charged with burBarre Central Court on charges glary, criminal trespass and he shoved a police officer. theft. He was jailed at the LuJohn Paul Edstrom, 30, of zerne County Correctional FacilNorth Wyoming Street, Hazleity for lack of $25,000 bail. ton, was charged with three According to the criminal counts of possession of drug complaint: paraphernalia, and one count A homeowner on Hudson each of simple assault and reStreet told police he heard a sisting arrest. He was jailed at the Luzerne County Correction- thud on his first floor and spotal Facility for lack of $5,000 bail. ted an open window just after 1 a.m. Thursday. When he apPolice said they located a proached the window, he envehicle involved in an incident at Mount Laurel Motel at about countered a man identified as Stanislowski in the kitchen 1:10 a.m. Thursday. rummaging through his wife’s An occupant got out of the purse. vehicle and shoved an officer Stanislowski ran out the rear before running away. The man, identified as Edstrom, was later door with a wallet, dropping a bank card on the floor. caught. Police said they followed shoeprints in the snow from a PLAINS TWP. – A man was nearby tavern to the house. arraigned Thursday in WilkesSurveillance video from the Barre Central Court on charges tavern showed the man leaving he stole a woman’s wallet from the bar and walking toward the inside the Mohegan Sun at house. Pocono Downs casino. Stanislowski was apprehendSamuel Kendricks, 21, address ed by Wilkes-Barre police on not listed, was charged with North Washington Street. theft and receiving stolen propPolice said his shoes matched erty. He was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facil- the shoeprints in the snow near the burglary and outside the ity for lack of $5,000 bail. tavern. State police gaming enforceA preliminary hearing is ment unit allege Kendricks scheduled on Feb. 14 before removed cash and credit cards District Judge Diana Malast in from a wallet misplaced by a woman at a slot machine at 1:30 Plains Township. a.m. Thursday, according to the WILKES-BARRE – Stalin criminal complaint. DeJesus Garcia, 20, was arA preliminary hearing is raigned Thursday in Wilkesscheduled on Feb. 14. Barre Central Court on charges BUTLER TWP. – A student at he was carrying a firearm without a license. the Keystone Job Corps Center City police said they spotted was arraigned Thursday in Garcia walking in the area of 27 Wilkes-Barre Central Court on Garnet Lane with a magazine charges he assaulted another clip sticking out of his pocket at student. about 3:33 p.m. Wednesday. Jashon Martin, 20, of PittsGarcia told an officer he had a burgh, was charged by township handgun concealed in his pockpolice with two counts of robet and did not have a license, bery, and one count each of according to the criminal comaggravated assault, simple assault and theft. He was released plaint. Police said the handgun was a on his own recognizance. Township police allege Martin .40 caliber Smith and Wesson. Garica was jailed at the Luassaulted another student while zerne County Correctional Facildemanding money inside an ity for lack of $20,000 bail. apartment building on West A preliminary hearing is Foothills Drive on Wednesday, scheduled on Feb. 16. according to the criminal complaint. HANOVER TWP. – Two peoPolice learned about the asple were taken to a hospital sault when the injured student after a two-vehicle crash on the was transported to Hazleton Sans Souci Parkway on ThursGeneral Hospital for facial inday. juries. Township police said Richard The injured student stated Groshek, of Hanover Township, Martin punched him several times in the face and stole a cell was traveling south when he lost control of his 2008 Ford phone, the criminal complaint Fusion that entered the northsays. bound lane colliding with a 1989 A preliminary hearing is Chevrolet S10 pickup, operated scheduled on Feb. 13 before District Judge Daniel O’Donnell by Gary Neary, of Glen Lyon, at about 11 a.m. in Sugarloaf. Neary and a passenger were taken to a hospital for injuries, PLAINS TWP. – A man was police said. arraigned Thursday in Wilkes-

MUNICIPAL BRIEF DURYEA -- Borough council will hold a work session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the borough building followed by the monthly meeting. A special meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in the borough building to discuss the flood recovery and plan for the future. The 2012 garbage stickers are

COURT BRIEFS WILKES-BARRE – A hearing scheduled for Feb. 22 for a judge to hear arguments on why a teen’s case should be heard in juvenile court rather than in adult court has been continued indefinitely. Judge Joseph Sklarosky Jr. said at a brief hearing Wednesday that a transfer to juvenile court hearing for 18-year-old Cody Lee will be delayed until another judge makes rulings on motions and prosecutors decide how they want to proceed after those rulings are made. Lee is charged in the December 2009 shooting death of 80-year-old Herbert Lee. Sklarosky said in court papers

available in the borough building. The garbage stickers were due Feb. 1. The cost of stickers are: one bag, $80; two bags, $135; three bags, $175; and four bags, $215. A $10 late fee will now be charged. Stickers can be purchased and picked up 7 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The 2012 garbage sticker must be displayed in the window. filed Tuesday that Senior Judge Joseph Augello, who made rulings disqualifying a psychiatrist and his testimony from the trial, should handle requests for consideration made by prosecutors. Assistant District Attorney Shannon Crake said Wednesday after Augello makes rulings, prosecutors will then decide on whether they’ll have to hire another physiatrist or whether they’ll appeal Augello’s ruling. WILKES-BARRE – Luzerne County Senior Judge Chester Muroski jailed one defendant Wednesday for failure to pay child support and issued warrants for four other persons who failed to appear for contempt hearings.

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Some slashing charges tossed Jesse Geasey is accused of slashing several people with a knife in Wilkes-Barre in May. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A county senior judge on Wednesday dismissed several charges pending against a man who police say slashed several people with a knife, ruling evidence did not show one man was slashed by him. Jesse Geasey, 31, of Hanover Township, was charged after the May 6 incident on Coal and North Meade streets where police said he slashed six people during a fight. Senior Judge Kenneth Brown dismissed two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of simple assault against Geasey, ruling in an opinion that evidence did not show a victim, Joshua Gyle, was slashed by Geasey. Brown said some of the evidence was confusing and contra-

dictory, and that witnesses saw Geasey fighting with specific victims, but not Gyle. “There is some evidence that the defendant possessed a knife or box cutter weapon, but there is also some testimony that others may have had weapons,” Brown wrote. Brown also noted some people involved in the fight were drinking or intoxicated at the time, and Geasey had admitted he possessed a weapon, stating he “cut them.” According to court papers, Kathy Moore was going to drive Tamika Lewis to the store and invited William Shotwell to go for a ride. Lewis became angry, saying she was not going to buy beer for everybody hanging out. Lewis went to the store to buy beer. When she returned, she told everyone to leave her property. Police said in the criminal complaint that Lewis began arguing with Jessika Shotwell and threatened other people. During the verbal exchange, Geasey allegedly pushed Shotwell, start-

ing a fight resulting in the stabbing and slashing of six people, the criminal complaint says. Moore and Jessika Shotwell received lacerations on their hands in the fight. After reviewing testimony, Brown said sufficient evidence was presented in charges relating to William Shotwell, Juan Hernandez and Carl Shotwell. Brown said testimony shows Geasey was fighting with some people and not others and urged prosecutors to “carefully review” the case before bringing it before a jury. Geasey’s attorney, Allyson Kacmarski, made the request to have some charges dismissed against her client in a January filing. Prosecutors failed to prove their case against Geasey, Kacmarski said. She said Gyle said he does not know who cut him and Geasey says he did not cause injuries to Gyle. Geasey now faces six counts of aggravated assault, six counts of simple assault and one count of reckless endangerment.

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NANTICOKE – The Greater Nanticoke Area School Board on Thursday night voted down an agenda item appointing coaches for the 2012 wrestling, baseball, track and field and girls’ soccer teams. Several board members were concerned that many of the candidates have not provided updated clearances and background checks. Board President Jeff Kozlofski said that if the district allows coaches or volunteers to have Those for who arrest warrants were issued: • Jason Green Sr., South Church Street, Allenton, $3,094. • Rian Lowe, Carey Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, $5,162. • Joshua Goodwin, Logan Street, Wilkes-Barre, $13,838. • Daniel Cragle, Italy Street, Mocanaqua, $3,425. Carlton Quiller, South Welles Street, Wilkes-Barre, who owes $2,223, was jailed.

said, “You have clearances or you don’t.” Board Solicitor Vito DeLuca prepared a new policy on background check procedures, which he presented at the meeting and the board adopted. He said the new policy will apply to all coaches and sports program volunteers. It states coaches or volunteers who are not in compliance with background check requirements will not be permitted contact with students. The following clearances are required by law: a state police Criminal History Record, a Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Report and a Federal

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FREELAND – A woman from New York accused of transporting heroin waived her right to a preliminary hearing before District Judge Gerald Feissner on Wednesday. Stacey Marie Shrout, 29, of Beaver Dams, N.Y., waived charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal conspiracy to possess with intent to deliver a PITTSTON – A member of controlled substance, possesthe Pittston Area School Board sion of a controlled substance accused of drunken driving and possession of drug parwaived his right to a preliminary aphernalia to Luzerne County hearing before Senior District Court. Judge Andrew Barilla on Shrout was a passenger in a Wednesday. vehicle that was stopped by Bruce Knick, 42, of Lidy state police at Hazleton in Road, Dupont, waived two White Haven on Jan. 25. counts of driving under the State police allege heroin was influence and three traffic viofound inside the vehicle, driven lations to Luzerne County by Jason Crunetti, 32, of New Court. York, according to the criminal Avoca police allege Knick had complaint. a blood-alcohol level of .15 perA preliminary hearing for cent after he was stopped on Crunetti, who is charged with Dec. 7, according to the crimimultiple drug offenses, is sched-

amended at the end of 2011. We want to make sure we’re in compliance.” According to DeLuca, the background check process is more complicated at GNA. “Our district is a little different. Our coaches are appointed by season. We reappoint each year.” Board member Ken James said, “The public needs to know that these people have clearances. They don’t have updated clearances.” The board also decided that all clearances must be approved by district Athletic Director James Rhinehammer.

uled on March 14. WILKES-BARRE – An attorney for a woman who is charged with abusing a boy has asked a judge to suppress statements she made to investigators and to sever her trial from her co-defendant in the case. Mark Singer, an attorney for Jennie Marie Moore, 47, of Sugarloaf, is scheduled to stand trial on Feb. 14 with co-defendant, James Antonelli, 65. The two are charged with abusing a teen boy over a three-year period. State police allege the boy claimed he was forced by Antonelli to perform a sex act on Moore, and was assaulted if the act was unsatisfactory. Luzerne County Children and Youth Services obtained letters written by Moore stating how the child was instructed to touch her nude body, according to court papers. A judge has not yet scheduled a hearing or made a ruling on the requests.

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Hospital to block sidewalks

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital will temporarily close the sidewalks on North River Street between West Linden and West Chestnut streets to repair a retaining wall that is located along the sidewalks. The sidewalks will be closed only during work hours – 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. – for about four weeks. The hospital will reopen the sidewalks at the end of every day to allow pedestrian traffic access. HARRISBURG

DEP fines driller $565,000

The state Department of Environmental Protection said Thursday it has fined natural gas drilling company Chesapeake Appalachia LLC a total of $565,000 in civil penalties and reimbursement costs for multiple violations of environmental law. According to DEP, Chesapeake paid $190,000 as part of a consent order and agreement after the operator lost control of a well head during hydraulic fracturing of the Atgas 2H Well in Leroy Township, Bradford County, on April 19, 2011. Fluids from the well mixed with rainwater and entered a nearby unnamed tributary to Towanda Creek and Towanda Creek itself. Also in Bradford County, DEP fined Chesapeake $160,000 as part of a consent order and agreement resulting from a 2010 violation in North Towanda Township in which part of a well pad was built in a wetland and sediment from the pad slid into the wetland and a nearby stream. DEP also fined Chesapeake $215,000 for a March 2011 incident in West Branch Township, Potter County, where sediment discharged into a stream classified as high quality. WILKES-BARRE

Runners generating heat

The Wilkes University Running Club will host the eighth annual Relay for Heat to raise money to help the Commission for Economic Opportunity assist local families with heating costs. The event is on Feb. 25 on the levees in Kingston starting at 6 a.m. Make checks payable to Wilkes University Running Club and send them to Relay for Heat, Dr. William Terzaghi, running club adviser, Wilkes Running Club, 84 W. South St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. The words “MLK Fuel Fund” should be written in the memo line of the check. For further information, contact William Terzaghi at 408-4762, Thomas Mike at 709-4073, or Vivien Terzaghi at 824-2478. SCRANTON

Drug trafficker sentenced

Terry Lewis, 34, of Ashley, was sentenced Thursday to 30 months in prison for his involvement in a marijuana trafficking conspiracy and altering and mutilating a residence that was the subject of a federal forfeiture proceeding. Lewis previously admitted, according to federal prosecutors, to participating in a drug conspiracy that obtained more than 20 kilograms of marijuana from suppliers in Texas and shipped the marijuana to the Wilkes-Barre area, where it was distributed between June 2009 and March 2011. Lewis agreed to forfeit a residence located on North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre purchased with drug proceeds and ordered to forfeit a second residence, on Reese Street in Wilkes-Barre.

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McCann cuts ribbon at W-B Twp. campus

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WILKES-BARRE TWP. – A new institution is aiming to put students back to work in a region marred by high unemployment and chronic brain-drain. The McCann School of Business and Technology on Thursday celebrated “I’m hopthe opening of its ing to get newest campus on a full-time Highland Park Boulevard near the Mojob in a hegan Sun at Casey Plaza Arena. subject McCann, an acthat I en- credited, for-profit joy. I don’t career-training offers twolike to sit school, year associate dearound. I grees and shorter diploma programs fowant to cused on in-demand work.” career fields. It incorRuth St. George porates job finding Of Mountain Top into programs. “We’re a missiondriven institution in its simplest form,” Joseph Kennedy, founder of McCann parent company Delta Career, said during a ribbon-cutting at the center Thursday. “We train people for jobs and make sure that they get jobs when they’re done.” Kathleen Bird, the school’s employee

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Ex-city tower names donors to be thanked Bob Kadluboski says he has source identifying ‘Haas family’ as givers of $1 million for fire engines. By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

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Delta Career Education Corp. Vice Chairman Joseph Kennedy, left, speaks at the McCann School of Business & Technology as Bruce Krell of U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta’s office looks on.

relations director, said McCann students participate in work-study, or “externship” programs at local employers, which lead to employment offers in 35 to 50 percent of cases. Students also receive help in developing their resumes and practice interview skills at the school, and the school’s career-services department can often help students get

a foot in the door at local companies, Bird said. The 22,000-square-foot Wilkes-Barre campus is the seventh McCann in Northeastern and central Pennsylvania. It has10 classrooms and three medical labs and currently employs six facSee SCHOOL, Page 4A

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WILKES-BARRE – Former city towing contractor Bob Kadluboski asked City Council on Thursday to send a letter to “the Haas family,” thanking them for a $1million donation that was used to purchase three new fire engines in 200506. Kadluboski said the family is from Bear Creek Township. There are several Haas listings in the phone book; none could be reached for comment Thursday night. The rumor of the Haas family’s involvement has been circulat- Kadluboski ing for weeks. A family member contacted two weeks ago declined to speak for publication about the donation. Kadluboski claims the family donated $1 million to the city for the fire department, directing it through the Kids for the Kingdom charity in California. Mayor Tom Leighton did not announce receipt of the donation when it was made. It was revealed recently by Karen Ceppa Hirko, who requested documents from the city regarding the fire engine purchases. The charity sent a letter to the city informing it of the donation and the donor’s request for anonymity. The charity said the donation could be announced and the charity be given publicity. Leighton chose not to do so. Kadluboski said his information came “from a very reliable source – someone who knows.” Kadluboski asked council and assistant city attorney Bill Vinsko if it was true that the donor’s name was Haas. Vinsko said he didn’t know. Councilman Bill Barrett said he had “no idea” who the donor was. See DONORS, Page 4A

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ohn Thomas of Larksville went out for a walk in the snow Thursday morning at Frances Slocum State Park. The area got a dusting to about a 1/2 inch of snow overnight.

Ronald W. Simms and Michael MacDowell will join state panel probing how to make higher education accessible and affordable

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HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Corbett has appointed two Back Mountain residents to a state panel charged with studying how to make higher education accessible and affordable to the students and taxpayers. Ronald W. Simms, chief executive officer of Mountain Productions Inc., and Michael MacDowell, president of Misericordia University, will sit on the 29member panel that will develop a longterm strategy for higher education with regard to the changing and future demands of the state’s economy and jobs. According to the governor’s office, the panel has been asked to review programs and policies in education to ensure educational options for students align with work force needs. “The most important thing is to keep affordability in the program so kids aren’t locked out because of high costs,” Simms, 72, said. “It’s been a continuing problem for our kids to keep up in engineering and math with students from other countries.” Simms and MacDowell said they are honored to have been asked to serve on the panel. They serve without compensation. “In these difficult budget times, it is

said. “By doing so, we can assure that the Commonwealth will remain a vibrant and exciting place to live, work and raise our families.” According to the governor’s office, the panel members have been asked to identify key issues and to review cur“The most “…(W)e can rent policies, procedures, regulations and legislation that impacts post-secimportant assure that ondary education in the state. In addithing is to the Common- tion, the panel will evaluate trends in education, including the role of techkeep afforwealth will nology, and how higher education can dability in remain a vi- increase collaboration with the private sector and government. the program brant and The panel will be led by Rob Wonderso kids exciting ling, former state senator and current and chief executive officer of aren’t place to live, president the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of locked out work and Commerce. Panelists are being asked to submit findings to the governor by because of raise our Nov. 15, according to the governor’s ofhigh costs.” families.” fice. The first meeting has not yet been Ronald W. Simms Michael MacDowell announced. “We need to open the discussion CEO of Mountain president of Productions Misericordia about how best to finance higher eduUniversity cation in this state,” Corbett said in his budget address. “We need to have a thorough public and candid conversaimportant for all key stakeholders in tion on how best to deal with the spiralhigher education to work closely with ing costs and our own obligations.” Simms served on the Wilkes Univerthe governor to optimize college access, excellence and degree completion time for our citizens,” MacDowell See APPOINTED, Page 4A

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PLAINS TWP. – A preliminary hearing was continued from today for a man township police say shot another man in an act of retaliation involving two rival gang members. Jerayme Johnson, 25, was captured last month in New Jersey on an arrest warrant charging him with criminal attempt to commit homicide, persons not to possess a firearm, firearm not to be carried without a license and two counts of aggravated assault. Township police filed the charges on Sept. Johnson 23, 2010, against Johnson, alleging he shot Thomas Tonic, 19, in the face outside Club Evolution at the Woodlands Inn & Resort on June 18, 2010. Tonic survived the injuries. Johnson is a member of the Bloods street gang, and Tonic associated himself with the Crips street gang, police said. A preliminary hearing for Johnson was continued to Feb. 24. According to the criminal complaint: Chapelle Jones told police she was at the club with Nia Smothers, Mercedes Smothers and three other women, who she felt were upset because there were “Crip gang members disrespecting them.” During the course of the night, Nia Smothers and Mercedes Smothers were texting their boyfriends, Errol Holmes and Johnson, respectively, about what was happening in the club. The women said Tonic was “throwing up hand signs of a gun while on the dance floor,” the criminal complaint says. See HEARING, Page 4A

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ulty members, though Campus Director T.J. Eltringham said the school will likely hire more as enrollment increases. Eltringham said the school, which opened Jan. 18, currently has five or six students in each of its 11 associWhile McCann ate’s degree and eight diplooffers an ma programs. array of deMcCann also grees in fields has campuses in Hazleton including and Dickson accounting, City, and Elcriminal justringham said tice and mas- the school’s desage therapy, cision to open a Wilkes-Barre Eltringham campus was said most driven by local student interstudent inest. terest has “We’ve heard centered on from students its medical who say, hey, I support-cen- love the program but I just tered procan’t keep up grams. with the commute,” Eltringham said. “Many of our students work a fulltime job or have a family and can’t commute that distance.” While McCann offers an array of degrees in fields including accounting, criminal justice and massage therapy, Eltringham said most student interest has centered on its medical supportcentered programs.

Kadluboski said he plans to visit the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office on Monday to request an investigation into the purchase of the fire engines. “Once that money was placed in a city account it became public money,” Kadluboski said. “The fire engines should have been bid out and council should have approved it.” After the meeting, Leighton refused to confirm the donor’s name. He said revealing the name could discourage potential donors. Kadluboski called Leighton “a sneak” for not revealing the donation and said he was not insinuating that the donor did anything wrong. “They should be thanked,” he said. “This is something that could have been nice. It should

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ment that the law’s main goal, getting all students up to speed in reading and math by 2014, is not within reach. The states excused from following the law no longer have to meet that deadline. Instead, they had to put forward plans showing they will prepare children for college and careers, set new targets for improving achievement among all students, reward the best performing schools and focus help on the ones doing the worst. Obama said he was acting because Congress had failed to update the law despite widespread agreement it needs to be fixed. “We’ve offered every state the same deal,” Obama said. “If you’re willing to set higher, more honest standards than the one ones that were set by No Child Left Behind, then we’re going to give you the

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Student Amanda Peryea worked as a nurse at a Syracuse, N.Y., hospital before moving to Wilkes-Barre, where her husband had been offered a job. She said she is studying medical billing at McCann to broaden her experience in the medical field. Student Ruth St. George, 49, of Mountain Top, said she worked a number of jobs in restaurants and stores before a back problem put her on disability. She now is studying electronic medical records in hope of finding a job that does not require her to spend long periods on her feet or to lift heavy objects. “I’m hoping to get a full-time job in a subject that I enjoy,” she said. “I don’t like to sit around. I want to work.”

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Wilkes-Barre Township Mayor Carl Kuren, left, Clayton Karambelas and Donna Sedor of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry, McCann Campus Director T.J. Eltringham and Delta Career Education Corp. Vice Chairman Joseph Kennedy cut the ribbon at the dedication of the McCann School of Business & Technology in Wilkes-Barre Township on Thursday afternoon.

has been up for reflexibility to meet those “If you’re willing to set newal since 2007. But lawmakers standards.” higher, more honest have been styRepublicans have charged standards than the one mied for years by competing priorithat by grant- ones that were set by ties, disagreeing waivers, ments over how Obama was No Child Left Behind, much of a federal overreaching then we’re going to role there should his authority. be in schools and, The execu- give you the flexibility in the recent Contive action by to meet those stangress, partisan griObama is one of dards.” dlock. his most promiPresident Barack Obama For all the nent in an ongocheers that states ing campaign may have about to act on his own where Congress is rebuffing Obama’s action, the move also reflects the sobering reality that the him. Obama called President George United States is not close to the W. Bush’s most hyped domestic ac- law’s original goal: getting children complishment an admirable but to grade level in reading and math. Critics today say the 2014 deadflawed effort that hurt students inline was unrealistic, the law is too stead of helping them. No Child Left Behind was pri- rigid and led to teaching to the marily designed to help the na- test, and too many schools feel tion’s poor and minority children they are unfairly labeled as “failand was passed a decade ago with ures.” Under No Child Left Bewidespread bipartisan support. It hind, schools that don’t meet re-

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Johnson, Holmes and another man took a taxi to the club to confront Tonic for harassing their girlfriends. Police said surveillance footage showed Tonic and a woman leaving the club. The woman pushed away and ran back into the club when Johnson approached Tonic and shot him in the face, according to the com-

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have been celebrated. But it was done in a sneaky way to make the mayor look good.” The city has been ordered to provide all bids, or requests for proposals, that were submitted in 2005 and 2006 when the city was purchasing the three fire engines, the state Office of Open records ruled in January. The city could appeal the ruling to the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas. Last month city officials said the proposals are not available and the city did not keep copies of them. The city bought the engines in 2006 from KME-Kovach of Nesquehoning for $860,000. The other $140,000 was used for renovations to the Hollenback Fire House, Leighton has stated. The city has produced one RFP -- from KME-Kovach. Two other reported bids – from American LaFrance of Summerville, S.C., and Pierce Manufacturing of Appleton, Wisc. – were not found by the City Clerk’s Office. plaint. Johnson and Holmes fled in a Chrysler Sebring that was in the parking lot. Police said Tonic identified Johnson as the person who shot him but refused to circle and sign Johnson’s photo when a photo array of eight similarlooking people was shown to him, the complaint says. Holmes was not charged in the shooting. Johnson remains jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $500,000 bail. versity and completed studies at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. MacDowell has been president of Misericordia since 1998. He earned his bachelor’s in economics from Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, his master’s in economics from the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, and his doctorate in social science from Ball State University, Muncie, Ind.

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Alleged armored car thief was cable guy By MARIA SUDEKUM FISHER Associated Press

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Adele performs on stage during the Brit Awards 2011, at The O2 Arena in London. Adele, who had surgery on her vocal cords last year, will perform at the Grammys on Sunday. She scored an unlikely critical and commercial triumph with ‘21,’ last year’s best-selling album, all based off the artistry of songs like ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You.’ And she’ll likely be rewarded come Sunday, when the Grammys hand out their trophies at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

OZARK, Mo. — A British armored car guard suspected of driving off with a fortune worth $1.5 million back in 1993 has been captured in rural Missouri, where he had been working as a cable guy and raising a son who apparently knew nothing of his father’s past. Edward John Maher was dubbed “Fast Eddie” in news reports after the heist in England, but he quickly vanished. After nearly two decades as a fugitive, he was arrested Wednesday in an apartment in the tiny town of Ozark, where he had been living under a brother’s name, Michael Maher. Maher’s guise began unraveling Monday, when Ozark police received a tip that a man going by that name was really a fugitive from Britain. An officer compared his driver’s license photo with a picture from 1993 and contacted

and a boy leaving their home the FBI, which also compared Edward John carrying clothes. They were latthe photos and determined the Maher was er seen checking into a local two photos were likely the dubbed “Fast motel. same man. The son contacted the FBI On the same day, Maher was Eddie” in agent Wednesday and reported bailing his adult son out of jail news reports in the nearby town of Nixa after the 1993 that his father had changed his mind about fleeing. Maher was when a police officer told him taken into custody a short time he knew Maher was wanted in heist in Enlater. England, but the officer could gland. He is accused of driving off in not arrest him. an armored car while a fellow According to an FBI affidavit, Maher’s son overheard what the offi- security guard was making a delivery to cer had said and asked his father about a bank in Suffolk, England. The van was later abandoned. Fifty bags containing it. The father “was irate,” the affidavit coins and notes worth 1 million pounds, or $1.5 million, were missing. said. After being taken into custody, Maher The next day, Maher’s son was being interviewed by an FBI agent when his told an FBI agent he had been using his father called and said they had to leave brother’s name since 1998, when he beimmediately. The son refused to go. A gan working in the U.S. He said he obshort time later, Ozark police officers tained a Social Security number under and federal agents saw Maher, a woman that name.

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operative before dawn Thursday in a tribal area bordering Afghanistan, the latest sign that the United States and Pakistan are stepping up coordinated intelligence operations despite a downturn in relations. The apparent CIA drone strike on a compound in Miranshah, the main town in the North Waziristan tribal area, reportedly killed four militants, including Badar Mansoor. Mansoor wasn’t considered a highvalue terrorist target by the FBI, but he had been listed at least since 2009 in the so-called red book of terror suspects maintained by Pakistan’s Interior Ministry. He also was a close associate of Ilyas Kashmiri, the head of al-Qaida’s operation in Pakistan until his death in a drone strike last year.

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15 tons of meth found The historic seizure of 15 tons of pure methamphetamine in western Mexico, equal to half of all meth seizures worldwide in 2009, feeds growing speculation that the country could become a world platform for meth production, not just a supplier to the United States. The sheer scale of the bust announced late Wednesday in Jalisco state suggests involvement of the powerful Sinaloa cartel, a major international trafficker of cocaine and marijuana that has moved into meth production and manufacturing on an industrial scale. The haul could have supplied 13 million doses worth over $4 billion on U.S. streets. LOS ANGELES

School in abuse reopens Children returned Thursday to an elementary school where the entire staff was replaced after the arrests of two former teachers on charges of committing lewd acts with students in class. Hundreds of students streamed through the front doors under the eyes of school police and some 100 protesters, who opposed the disruption of removing everyone from the principal to the custodian for the rest of the school year. The protesters, who included parents and students at Miramonte Elementary School, held signs bashing the Los Angeles Unified School District, proclaiming “Give us our teachers back,” and “LAUSD Shame on You.” Children chanted “No new teachers.” HARRISBURG

Corbett OKs Specter library Gov. Tom Corbett signed off on a state grant this week for the Arlen Specter library that he singled out during his gubernatorial campaign as an example of wasteful spending after determining he lacked legal grounds to reverse the commitment, a spokesman said. The approval of the nearly $2 million grant for the Arlen Specter Center for Political Science and International Relations at Philadelphia University was originally made in 2010 by Corbett’s predecessor, Ed Rendell, and it comes as Corbett moves to scale back a $4 billion borrowing program.

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A rebel runs for cover during an exchange of fire with army troops Wednesday in Idlib, Syria, where the government is trying to put down popular uprisings against the dictatorial regime.

Suffering in Syria on increase Government forces are trying to crush pockets of violent resistance in Homs, the epicenter of the uprising.

By ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY Associated Press

BEIRUT — Between blasts of rockets and mortar fire, Syrians used loudspeakers to call for blood donations and medical supplies Thursday in the stricken city of Homs, where a weeklong government offensive has created a deepening humanitarian crisis. Government forces are trying to crush pockets of violent resistance in Homs, the epicenter of an 11-month-old uprising that has brought the country ever closer to civil war. The intense shelling in restive neighborhoods such

elderly with extreme injuas Baba Amr has made it diffi- “Snipers are ries.” cult to get medicine and care Hundreds are believed to to the wounded, and some ar- on all the have been killed since early eas have been without electric- roofs in Baba Saturday in the heaviest atity for days, activists say. “Snipers are on all the roofs Amr, shooting tack the city has endured since the uprising began in in Baba Amr, shooting at peo- at people.” March, activists said. ple,” Abu Muhammad IbraAbu Muhammad “This brutal assault on him, an activist in Homs, told Ibrahim residential neighborhoods The Associated Press by Activist in Homs shows the Syrian authorphone. ities’ contempt for the lives “Anything that moves, even a bird, is targeted. Life is completely cut of their citizens in Homs,” said Anna Neistat, associate emergencies director off. It’s a city of ghosts,” he added. As he spoke, explosions could be at Human Rights Watch. “Those responsible for such horrific attacks will heard in the background. “The bombardment has not eased, have to answer for them.” Human Rights Watch also said eviday or night,” he said, asking to be identified by his nickname for fear of repri- dence suggests Syrian government sals. “Do you hear the sound of the forces are using long-range, indirect fire rockets? Children have been wounded, weapons such as mortars.

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Women in combat rules shift

They will still be barred from actual combat roles but promotions more likely.

By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is unveiling plans Thursday to allow women to serve in thousands of military jobs closer to the front lines, reflecting the realities of the last decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Defense officials say the new rules will still mean that woman are barred from serving as infantry, armor and special operations forces — considered the most dangerous combat jobs. But the changes will open the door for more opportunities and promotionsforwomenbyallowingthem to perform jobs they are already performing, but in battalions, which are closer to the fighting and once considered too dangerous for women. A1994 combat exclusion policy bans women from being as- The latest signed to changes, ground combat units below the which open up brigade level. A as many as brigade is 14,000 addiroughly 3,500 tional jobs for troops split into several battal- women, would ions of about have the 800 soldiers greatest efeach. Historifect on the cally, brigades were based far- Army and ther from the Marine Corps. front lines and often include top command and support staff, while the battalions are usually in closer contact with the enemy. In the past decade, the necessities of war propelled women into jobs such as medics, military police and intelligence officers, and they were sometimes attached — but not formally assigned — to battalions. So while a woman couldn’t be assigned as an infantryman in a battalion going out on patrol,shecouldflythehelicopter supporting the unit, or move in to provide medical aid if troops were injured. The officials said the new rules will formally allow women to work in those jobs at the battalion level. “We believe that it’s very important to explore ways to offer more opportunities to women in the military,” Pentagon press secretary George Little said Thursday. Little said that even after the new policy takes effect, the Pentagon will continue to search for ways to open up additional positions to women in the military. The latest changes, which open up as many as 14,000 additional jobs for women, would have the greatest effect on the Army and Marine Corps. Those two services ban women from more jobs than the Navy and Air Force do, largely because of the infantry positions.

Romney, Paul favorites in Maine; results not likely to change overall GOP race By GLENN ADAMS Associated Press

AUGUSTA, Maine — Mitt Romney and Ron Paul are the undisputed favorites in Maine, the next state weighing in on the Republican presidential race. They’re the only candidates who have made much of an effort here. The state’s Republican Party issettoannouncethevictorSaturday night of the GOP contest. Local Republican Party committees have spent the last week holding caucuses in schools, town halls and fire stations up and down the state.

The results — the first step toward electing the ELECTION state’s 24 delegates to the Republican National Convention — aren’t likely to dramatically change the dynamics of the overall GOP race. “There are pockets of support for everybody,” says state GOP Chairman Charles Webster. Still, he adds: “It’s fair to say the race will come down to Romney and Paul.” Romney, the GOP front-runner, is looking to rebound after a trio of losses to former Pennsyl-

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vania Sen. Rick Santorum on Tuesday, and is making a lastminute trip to Maine at the end of the week in hopes of avoiding a fourth consecutive loss — and one all but in the former Massachusetts governor’s backyard. Paul, the libertarian-leaning Texas congressman, is searching for his first victory, visiting the state Friday for a second time in recent weeks. Newt Gingrich is working to reset his campaign after a string of defeats in the weeks since his AP PHOTO South Carolina victory, while Santorum wants to capitalize GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum holds a copy of the on his burst of momentum. U.S. Constitution during a rally Thursday in Oklahoma City.

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Obama contraception coverage policy divides Dems Sen. Bob Casey, a Catholic, wants the administration to correct the decision.

By DONNA CASSATA Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Democrats are deeply divided over President Barack Obama’s new rule that religious schools and hospitals must provide insurance for free birth control to their employees amid fresh signs that the administration was scrambling for a way out. “This is not only unacceptable, it is un-American,” says Sen. Joe

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drugs in health insurance plans violates the First Amendment rights of Catholic employers who find those services morally wrong. Custer said the health care law does not mandate coverage of abortion-inducing drugs. She said it includes coverage of drugs that prevent ovulation and fertil-

have been protected for decades. His opposition echoes the criticism of Scranton Bishop Joseph C. Bambera. Several Democrats, including Senate candidate Tim Kaine in Virginia and Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski, have been outspoken in assailing the recently announced administration mandate that has angered religious groups and unified Republicans in protest. In a reflection of the party split, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., on Thursday blocked a GOP effort to debate an amendment on religious freedom. A day earlier, liberal female senators thanked Obama for the

ization of an egg “that opponents frequently like to frame in a way that makes it seem like an abortion-inducing drug.” Custer said there is a “huge exception” for religious-affiliated groups such as churches and houses of worship. But the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and other religious groups believe Catholic hospitals and universities also should be exempt. Exemptions are possible if the covered services would violate an institu-

new policy during a closed-door retreat. “We’re here to stand up for the women of America who deserve to have access to free preventive care through their health insurance,” Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., said later at a news conference. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Thursday promised a fierce debate on women’s rights if Republicans tried to repeal the policy. Even though church-affiliated hospitals, colleges and social service agencies will have one additional year to comply with the requirement, issued last month in

tions’ beliefs, but not if the institution employs large numbers of people who do not share those beliefs. Custer pointed out the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recognized about a decade ago that denying women contraception coverage constitutes sex discrimination. She also noted a 2006 New York State Supreme Court ruling that contraceptive equity laws with narrow employer exclusions do not violate the First Amendment or substantially burden a religious belief or practice.

regulations under Obama’s health care overhaul, the outcry has been loud and fierce. Facing intense pressure, the White House indicated this week that it is trying to come up with a compromise. Vice President Joe Biden, a Catholic, said in a radio interview Thursday that “there is going to be a significant attempt to work this out and there is time to do that.” He said the one-year grace period is “to make sure that we do not force the Catholic Church to do something that they fundamentally think is inconsistent with their religious beliefs.” He spoke with Bill Cunning-

“In their decision, they write, ‘When a religious organization chooses to hire nonbelievers, it must, at least to some degree, be prepared to accept neutral regulations imposed to protect those employees’ legitimate interests in doing what their own beliefs permit,’ ” Custer said. Andrea Dolak, Planned Parenthood regional development manager, said the Catholic-affiliated health care system is so large, one in six Americans get care there. “That’s who is asking to be exempt-

ed from the birth control coverage benefit, not individual church groups,” she said. Dolak also noted that a poll released Thursday by the Public Religion Research Institute shows that 58 percent of Catholics believe employers should be required to provide their employees with health care plans that cover contraception. Dolak also said 28 states already have laws requiring contraception be covered by health insurance, “and there is not any controversy about that.”

Inmate arraigned for phone

Plains seeks $200G grant to expand park Expansion would encompass much of the land leading toward Hudson section.

State police charge Mark A. Jackson with possession of cell phone inside his cell.

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PLAINS TWP. – The township board of commissioners announced Thursday night that the municipality will be pursuing a nearly $200,000 recreation grant from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. If awarded, the funding will go toward the purchase of 80 acres of land to expand the limits of the Plains Township Municipal Park. Located in the Birchwood Hills section, the park is already 160 acres. The expansion would encompass much of the land leading toward the Hudson section of the township. This area would inW H AT ’ S clude the forNEXT mer White Board of CommisSox Little sioners will meet League baseMarch 8 at 7:30 ball field, p.m. which currently houses a vast, heavily used amateur BMX bike track. Board Chairman Ron Filippini said the township has no intentions of making any changes to the bike track, noting the board simply wishes to make sure the land continues to be used for recreational purposes. Also on Thursday, Commissioner Brigid O’Connor announced that the International Organization for Standardization, a body that ranks municipalities for their fire safety capabilities, gave the township a rating of 5, representing an improvement over a previous rating. In the organization’s scale, a lower number reflects a better rating. Plains was formerly a 7. O’Connor described the 5 rating as the best the township has had in 20 years. She cited the acquisition of a new aerial ladder fire truck as key to the improved rating. She also pointed to the improved rating as a testament to quality work of Chief Carl Baker and the rest of the municipal fire department. The township will soon be receiving a new pumping system that will improve its ability to apply water to fires in the future. O’Connor said she believes this will lead to an even better rating when the township is inspected again in 2013. In other firefighting-related news, O’Connor confirmed that firefighters Andrew Shedlock and Frank Colonna, both township residents, are home and recovering from injuries suffered while responding to a fire at 28 Henry St. on Feb. 4.

ham of 700 WLW in Cincinnati. The party break over the contentious issue could reverberate in an election year, with implications not only for Obama in battleground states with significant numbers of Catholic workingclass voters such as Ohio and Pennsylvania, but also for Democrats in congressional races. The political upside for Casey or Manchin is a fresh opportunity to show their independence from the president; the political downside is potentially pushing too far on a matter that resonates with female voters critical to the Democrats’ prospects in November. talks.

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The public watches students from Hazleton Area High School and Wyoming Seminary participate in a mock trial in the federal courthouse in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday evening. Below, Leah Goldberg of Sem portrays a defense attorney.

Students have their day in court By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A jury Thursday night found in favor of ZenoPharma Inc., allowing the pharmaceutical company to expand a quarry in Wisawe Township and increase the supply of algae used in revolutionary medical adhesive. The fictitious case brought Hazleton Area High School and Wyoming Seminary to court for the final round of the Luzerne County mock trial competition. Wyoming Seminary won and will move on to a regional contest in Scranton in March. The winnerofthestatewidecontest sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division of the Pennsylvania Bar Association will compete in the national contest. For nearly two hours, students portrayed attorneys, witnesses and jurors in the civil case heard by Luzerne County

Court of Common Pleas President Judge Thomas Burke at the federal courthouse on South Main Street. Hazleton’s team represented the plaintiff, The Wisawe Chapter of the Friends of the Bog Turtles, and sought an injunction preventing the company’s expansion of habitat critical to the conservation of the endangered reptile. “Whether you’re a turtle or human, you simply deserve a safe place to call home,” said Kaitlyn McHugh, a Hazleton sophomore, in her opening statement. McHugh was joined by Morgan Stahr and Iqra Mahmood as advocates. Corey Rossi, Benjamin Zboray, and Starlin Colon acted as witnesses. The Seminary team of Leah Goldberg, Logan May and Renada O’Donnell represented defendant ZenoPharma and successfully argued the eco-

State questions Pocono charter school The Associated Press

TOBYHANNA — Pennsylvania’s fiscal watchdog is questioning the financial relationship between a charter school in the Poconos and the church that founded it. Auditor General Jack Wagner says Pocono Mountain Charter School in Tobyhanna funneled more than $3 million in taxpayer money to Shawnee Tabernacle Church through rental payments from the school to the church. Shawnee’s pastor founded the school in 2003 and served as

its CEO until 2010. Wagner says Pocono Mountain may have violated the state’s charter school law. He has forwarded his audit to the Monroe County district attorney for review. The school’s attorney disputes Wagner’s findings. The Pocono Mountain School District has accused the charter school of having an “improper entanglement” with the church and tried to have the school’s charter revoked. A state appeals board sided with the school.

nomic benefits of expansion outweighed the impact the expansion would have on the environment. Caroline Reppert, Harold Robards and Amanda Immidisetti were their witnesses. The company developed “SutureStick” as an alternative to medical staples, and the product had been used on the battlefield in Afghanistan as well as in hospitals. ZenoPharma challenged the existence of bog turtles on the property targeted for expansion, saying one of the plaintiff’s witnesses planted a reptile on the grounds and photographed it to support its case. “SutureStick saves lives,” Goldberg, a junior, told the jury. Burke upheld the verdict after an issue was made of Seminary’s time-keeping methods. Still the students congratulated each other. “I wish them the best of luck,” said Rossi.

JACKSON TWP. – An inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Dallas was arraigned Thursday on charges he had a cellphone inside his cell. State police at Wyoming charged Mark A. Jackson, 37, withpossessingatelecomdevice by an inmate. Jackson was arraigned by District Judge James Tupper in Kingston Township and remanded to the state prison for lack of $25,000 bail. Records from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections say Jackson is serving a maximum sentence of four years on a theft conviction from Philadelphia. According to the criminal complaint: Members of the state prison search team conducted an investigative search on B Block, cell 88, that was housing Jackson and another inmate on Dec. 20. A TMobile SIM card was found on the other inmate, who is not named in the complaint. After the card was found, Jackson directed correctional officers to a typewriter where a wrist watch cellphone was discovered, the criminal complaint says. A battery pack to the phone was found under a bunk. The discovery of the cellphone and battery pack was made a few weeks before the medium-security facility was placed on lockdown status on Jan. 17. At the time, state police said there was an ongoing investigation to determine if contraband was brought into the facility, which houses more than 2,000 inmates. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on March 1 before Tupper.

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THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com JAMES J. SPACE, 47, of Price Street Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation, Hazle Township. He was born in Philadelphia, on September 3, 1964. He was the son of Arthur G. Sr. and Margaret Tedesco Space. He was employed as a welder for Dupont Tool, Dupont. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles football fan. He is survived by his parents, Arthur Sr. and Margaret Space; sons, James and Nicholas; sisters, Margaret Marie Crossley and Angela Parncutt; brother, Arthur Space Jr., several nieces and nephews; companion, Leslie Roccograndi. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 4 p.m. from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m. JOHN PARTASH, 62, of WilkesBarre, died of natural causes at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after being stricken ill January 26, 2012. Luzerne County Coroner Office is seeking family members. Mr. Partash had been residing at 464 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, at the time of his death. He was born July 18, 1949. Family members or those with knowledge of possible family are requested to call the Coroner’s Office at 825-1664. LOUISE L. BROGAN, 82, of Exeter, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the WilkesBarre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday’s edition of the newspaper. DANIEL W. DAILEY, of West Wyoming passed away Thursday morning, February 9, 2012, in his home. Arrangements are pending from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. MARY KARKUT, age 86, of Dupont, died Thursday morning, February 9, 2012, at her home. Funeral services are pending from the Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home, Dupont. FRANCIS J. LOUX, 72, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at home under the care of Hospice of the Sacred Heart. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township.

Mary (Castiglione) Vinci February 8, 2012

ary (Castiglione) Vinci, of Exeter, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born January 15, 1922, in Pittston, daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna (Giglia) Castiglione. Her husband, Salvatore Vinci, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Frances Castiglione and Anna Bellomo. Surviving are nephews, Nick Bellomo, Joseph Bellomo and David Castiglione, all of Pittston. Funeral services are entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Services will begin at the funeral home at 9 a.m. on Wednesday February 15, 2012 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Joseph Marello Parish (St. Rocco’s R.C. Church), Pittston, at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Interment will be in GreenWood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Online condolences may be made at GrazianoFuneralHome.com.

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C. Forlenza, of Pittston, passed away Wednesday, FebruJaryennie 8, 2012 at her home surrounded

by her loving family. She was born in Pittston, March 25, 1918, daughter of the late Pasquale DeVergilius and Mothers, Mary and Julia DeFoia DeVergilius. She was a life member of the Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston. She was a 1935 graduate of Pittston High School. Mrs. Forlenza was employed in the Greater Pittston garment industry and was also co-owner of Sweetland Restaurant, Pittston. She was a devoted Mother, Nana, Sister and Aunt who loved to cook, bake and entertain her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Forlenza; granddaughter Jennifer Lynn Hood; sonin-law John E. Hood; brother Michael DeVergilius; sisters Sarah Capwell, Mary Corrado and Rose Sobuta. Survived by daughters, Alberta Bainbridge and husband Merle, Royersford, Pa.; Louise Hood, West Pittston; sisters Natalie Skupen, Plains; Viola DeFazio, Pittston; grandchildren, Merle Bainbridge and his wife, Mary; Mark Bainbridge and his wife, Kim; Deanne Carmean and her husband, Clay; John Hood and his wife, Vicki; greatgrandchildren, Ian, Emily, Max, Weston, Matthew, Mariah Bain-

bridge and JJ Hood; nieces and nephews and great-nieces and greatnephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. The funeral will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from the HowellLussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston, with services at 11 a.m. in the Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage Street, Pittston. The Rev. David Brague, her pastor, will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Pittston Cemetery. Memorial donations, if desired, may be sent to Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage Street, Pittston, PA 18640 or VNA Hospice of NEPA, 900 Rutter Avenue, Suite 8, Forty Fort, PA 18704.

Lewis John Reese Jr. February 4, 2012 John Reese Jr., 53, of DalL ewis las, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012, unexpectedly at home. He was born in Kingston, son of Mary Templin Reese and the late Lewis John Reese. John was a 1976 graduate of Dallas High School, where he was a standout baseball player. He went on to play baseball at the University of South Florida, and graduated from Florida International University with a degree in environmental science. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time in the woods enjoying nature. He was a member of Tennesen Sportsmen’s Club.John retired from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. In recent years, he was well known in the area for boat restoration and repair. In addition to his mother, Mary Templin Reese, John is survived by his son, Jesse John Reese, Dallas; sisters, Margaret and her husband, Tom Bowers, Stuart, Fla.; Kathy Reese, Bridgeport, Conn.; Diane

and her husband, Gary Klossner, Jamesville, N.Y.; niece, Rebecca Klossner, Greensboro, N.C.; nephew, Gregory Klossner, Lexington, Ky.; aunts, Betty Templin, Tequesta, Fla.; Pat Templin, Golden, Colo.; Shirley Templin and Marian Templin, both of Dallas; and several cousins. John was a very generous person to all as evidenced by his gift of life to others through his organ donation. Funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Robert Wood, pastor Dallas United Methodist Church, officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Dallas United Methodist Church, Parsonage Street, Dallas, PA 18612, or Jack’s Place, Vail Valley Medical Center, Box 1067, Vail, CO 81658.

FUNERALS BATIUK – Leonard, funeral 10:30 a.m. today in the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth. Mass of Christian Burial at 11a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine parish, the former St. Aloyisius Church, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 9 a.m. until funeral time at 10:30 a.m. CARDONI – Irene, funeral 10:30 a.m. today in the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township. Friends may call 9 until 10:30 a.m. CHUNG – Dr. Hiyoung, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parish St., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:45 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church (St. Barbara’s Parish), Exeter. CUMMINS – Marjorie, funeral 10 a.m. Saturday in the Church of Christ Uniting, Market St. and Sprague Ave., Kingston. Friends may call 9 a.m. until the time of service in the church. FARRELL – Patrick, funeral 11:30 a.m. today in the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at noon in St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. GALLAGHER – Frederick, memorial service 9 a.m. today in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township. Friends may call 8:30 a.m. until service time. HOGAN – John, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Kielty-Moran Funeral Home Inc., 87 Washington Ave., Plymouth. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in All Saints Parish, Plymouth. HORNICK - Marie, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge. Mass 10 a.m. at the Prince of Peace Parish-St. Mary’s Church, Old Forge. KUPINEWICZ – Helen, memorial Mass 10 a.m. today in St. Faustina Parish, primary site, Nanticoke. LUKASZEWSKI – Clement, funeral 9:15 a.m. Saturday in the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Main Site, Nanticoke. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. today. MEEKER – Patricia, memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday in the Town Hill United Methodist Church. Luncheon for family and

A Special Thank You to my best buddy and friend Bill Zoepke and Izzy for all their friendship and all our talks together. Your Pal, Al

friends at the church after the services. MIGNONE – Anna, prayer service 2 p.m. Feb. 19, in St. Jude’s school cafeteria, Mountain Top. O’MALLEY – James, funeral 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home Inc., 728 Main St., Avoca. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in The Queen of the Apostles Church, Avoca. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. today. ORLOSKI – Debbie, funeral 9:15 a.m. today in the McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Jude’s Church, Mountain Top. REESE – Lewis J. Jr., funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Friends may call 10 a.m. until time of services. SHOEMAKER – Stefana, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in Kiesinger Funeral Services, 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. SKOVRONSKY – Otto, funeral 11 a.m. Saturday in the SheldonKukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Friends may 9 a.m. until time of service. SMITHONIC – Louise, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in Kiesinger Funeral Services, 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church, Dupont. 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. today at the funeral home. WASSIL – Theresa, funeral 9:15 a.m. Saturday in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Redeemer Church of Corpus Cristi Parish, Harding. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. WOLSIEFFER – Mary, funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today.

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reading, cooking and animals, especially her dogs. Peggy is survived by her devoted husband, Matt, of Kingston; children, Chris Fields, Kingston; Mark Fields and wife Lori, NYC; Jeffrey Fields, Forty Fort; John Wunner, Forty Fort; daughter Cathy (Fields) McHugh and husband John, Kingston; and her precious grandchildren, John Jesse McHugh, Kingston; Sydney and Mason Fields, New York City. The family would like to extend their eternal gratitude to Dr. David Greenwald and the staff of Medical Oncology Associates of Kingston for their incredible kindness and care for Peggy. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Feb 12, 2012 at the Church of Christ Uniting on Market Street in Kingston. The family will receive callers from 12:30 p.m. with the service beginning at 1:30 p.m. A private interment will be held at Mt. Greenwood Cemetery in Dallas, with arrangements under the direction of the Snowdon Funeral Home in Shavertown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Medical Oncology Associates Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce Street, Kingston, PA 18704 or the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA 18702.

Stella Radgosky February 8, 2012 Radgosky passed away on S tella Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at

Chandler Hall, Newtown. She was 88. She was a former resident of Wilkes Barre and Levittown and was currently residing in Bristol. Mrs. Radgosky was a former member of Saint Michael the Archangel Church, Levittown, where she was a member of the Sodality, Block Rosary, Choir, the Annual Fair and Parkway Players. She was employed as a bookkeeper for most of her adult life and was retired from the New Jersey Education Association. Mrs. Radgosky will be remembered as a great mom, homemaker and artisan. She enjoyed spending her time making crafts and gardening and loved to dance, especially the polka. Beloved wife of the late Charles Radgosky and the late Martin Coar, Mrs. Radgosky was the loving mother of Delbert Radgosky, Arline Beagan (Paul), Maryann Ferry (Dr. Francis) and Janet Meier (Fred). She was the loving grandmother of nine and very proud great-grandmother of four. She will also be sad-

ly missed by her loving friend, David Mouat. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, from 3 to 5 p.m., and on Monday, from 8:15 until 9:15 a.m., at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at Saint Michael the Archangel Church, Levittown, followed by Rite of Committal in Resurrection Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be posted at www.doughertyfuneralhome.com.

Catherine B. Mesaros February 9, 2012. B. Mesaros, age 96, forC atherine merly of Swoyersville, passed

away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. Born in Swoyersville, Catherine was a daughter of the late John and Beatrice Buzitsky. Catherine resided in Swoyersville most of her life. She was employed as a silk tester by the former Duplin Silk Mills, Kingston. She was a member of St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown. Preceding her death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Michael Mesaros; infant son, Michael; brothers, John and Joseph Buzitsky; sisters, Jennie Sparlow, Mary Sparlow, Irene Vishneski, Helen Wozniak, Frances Dziaken. Surviving are daughter, Gerri Wall and husband, Ralph, Shavertown; grandchildren, Kenneth Wall, Swoyersville; Melissa Wall, Lake Mary, Fla. Lisa Horn, Litchfield, Ky.; Kimberly Houck and husband, Steve, Chapin, S.C.; great-grandchil-

To all of our friends and neighbors who sent sympathy cards, food, Mass cards, donations and donations to St. Benedict’s Church and to the pallbearers…

A Special Thank You.

THE STAJEWSKI FAMILY

Genevieve H. Holloway February 9, 2012

L. Fields of Kingston P eggy passed away peacefully in her

sleep early on Tuesday. Born December 18, 1929, Peggy was a daughter of the late S.C.B. Lynn and the late Sara Balliet Lynn. Following her graduation from Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, and Marjorie Webster Junior College, Washington, D.C., Peggy attended the Tobe-Coburn School of Fashion Design in NYC. She pursued a career in fashion publicity in New York, working with the Abbott Kimball Advertising Agency and renowned fashion photographer Richard Avedon, with whom she coordinated models and photo shoots for Vogue magazine. In June of 1952, Peggy married Matt W. Fields of Lancaster, Pa., where they resided until relocating to Kingston in 1955. This coming June, Peggy and Matt would have celebrated 60 years of marriage. Peggy was an incredibly devoted wife and mother. Hers was the light that inspired, nurtured and guided her family. A loyal friend, she brought great joy to the many people whose lives she touched. Her most cherished times were spent with her family, and most recently her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ Uniting, a member of the Westmoreland Club, the Junior League of Wilkes-Barre and the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A vivacious woman, Peggy was passionate in all that she did. She selflessly dedicated herself to numerous community organizations including Planned Parenthood, the Hoyt Library and the Association for the Blind. She taught Sunday School at her church and tutored children in reading at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA. She loved to play bridge, tennis and was passionate about travel,

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dren, Denise Shaw, Clarksville, Tenn.; Kassy Wall, Wyoming; Katrina and Connor Houck, Chapin, S.C.; sisters, Rachel Gaydos, Beatrice Skiengel, both of Swoyersville; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, February, 13, 2012 at 10 a.m. from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main Street, Shavertown. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. in St. Therese’s Church, Pioneer Avenue and Davis Street, Shavertown. Reverend James J. Paisley will officiate. Interment will be made in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations if desired, may be made to the American Red Cross, 256 N. Sherman Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or St. Therese’s Church, Pioneer Avenue and Davis Street, Shavertown, PA 18708.

enevieve H. Holloway, 96, formerly of East Grand Street, Nanticoke, passed away early Thursday morning February 9, 2012. She was a patient at Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Nanticoke. A life-long resident of Nanticoke, she was born on October 13, 1915 and attended the Nanticoke schools. Prior to retiring, she had been employed at Atwater Silk Mill, Plymouth, for many years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, now St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, Nanticoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Holloway, and was the last member of her immediate family, being preceded in death by a brother, Bruno Krzywicki, and sisters, Vicki Krzywicki, Wanda Carpenteri and Celia Hassay. Surviving are nephews, David Hassay and his wife, Gail, Nanticoke, and Anthony Carpenteri, New York City, and three great-nephews. A prayer service will be held Saturday at noon from Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 East Broad Street, Nanticoke, with the Rev. James Nash, her pastor, officiating. Private interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Sheatown. Visitation will be Saturday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Victim can’t ID attacker

Alleged assailant in Chinese food delivery case was later charged with theft. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A man robbed and assaulted while delivering Chinese food to a Sherman Hills apartment building was unable to identify his attacker Thursday, forcing police to withdraw charges against Jafa Leroy McAllister. McAllister’s freedom was short lived. Immediately after charges of robbery, simple assault and theft were withdrawn against McAllister, 24, he was charged by police with stealing $1,400 from an ex-girlfriend on Barney Street. McAllister showed up at Wilkes-Barre Central Court for his preliminary hearing on the robbery charges in Sherman Hills. Police on Jan. 18 charged McAllister with robbing an employee of Tin-Tin Chinese restaurant delivering food to Building 320 on Jan. 2. The robbery was one of five reported muggings of employees delivering Chinese food within the 22-acre apartment complex on North Empire Court from Dec. 26 to Jan. 14. A city detective told Senior District Judge Andrew Barilla on Thursday that the charges were being withdrawn because the Tin-Tin employee was unable to positively identify his attacker. McAllister was then charged with stealing money from his ex-girlfriend’s residence on Barney Street, where he was arrested for the robbery in Sherman Hills. Arrest and court records say McAllister stole the money from the Barney Street residence on Jan. 24, the same day he was released from the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on the robbery charges after posting $25,000 bail. A preliminary hearing on the latest criminal complaint is scheduled on Feb. 16 in Central Court.

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Attorney presents seminar on social media and the law

Gabriella E. Yozviak Gabriella Elyse Yozviak, daughter of Dr. Joseph and Holly Yozviak, Breinigsville, is celebrating her second birthday today, Feb. 10. Gabriella is a granddaughter of Joseph and Carol Ann Yozviak, Nanticoke, and Michael and Susan Ciocci, Springfield. She is a great-granddaughter of Marjorie Yozviak, Hanover Township, and John Ciocci, Philadelphia. Gabriella has a sister, Kiera, 6, and a brother, Alexander, 4.

Attorney Jennifer Ellis, associated with Freeman Consulting Inc., recently presented a three-hour continuing legal education course to local lawyers of the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association. The focus of the seminar was on social media and the law, including legal aspects and issues involving blogs, websites, Facebook, AVVO, Linked In, Twitter and other Internet vehicles and facets. At the lecture, from left, are attorney Joe Burke, executive director, WilkesBarre Law & Library Association, and Ellis.

Luzerne County Constable’s Association conducts ‘Oath of Office’ ceremony The Luzerne County Constable’s Association Chapter 40 recently held its annual ‘Oath of Office’ ceremony in the Luzerne County Courthouse Rotunda. The oath was administered by Luzerne County Judge of Common Pleas William H. Amesbury. Participants, from left, first row: Al Cumberland, Nanticoke; Ken Holley, Wilkes-Barre; Larry Karis, Kingston; Joe Walters, Nanticoke; Judge Amesbury; Ed Holleran, Pittston; Fred Pierantoni, Dupont; and Ron Kile, Nanticoke. Second row: Dan Marinelli, Plains Township; Manny Rodriguez, Allentown; Jim Martin, Wilkes-Barre; Gina Marsicano, Wilkes-Barre; Joe Yosh, Larksville; Pat Martin, Wilkes-Barre; Jack Rudeski, Hanover Township; Rose Krakowski, Ashley; Wes Deaton, Mountain Top; John Roskos, Hazleton; Glen Hosko, Pittston; Sal Alaimo, Yatesville; George Hutter, Bear Creek; and Tom Collis, Wilkes-Barre. Third row: Harry Vivian, Dallas; Steve Wychilla, Plains Township; William Dickson, Edwardsville; Chris Capasso, Freeland; Dwight Nichols, Mountain Top; Phil Leco, Wilkes-Barre; Paul Brooks, Harding; James Steer, Duryea; and John Jones, Wilkes-Barre.

IN BRIEF LARKSVILLE: High Point Baptist Church, 1919 Mountain Road, is holding a free clothing giveaway 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. Clothes are available for children, men and women. For more information, contact the church office at 570-371-4404.

Ethan A. Ferguson Ethan Andrew Ferguson, son of Alana Ferguson, Hunlock Creek, is celebrating his second birthday today, Feb. 10. Ethan is a grandson of Albert and Elizabeth Gulbierz, Hunlock Creek, and David and Donna Ferguson, Luzerne. He is a great-grandson of Nola Sorber, Plymouth.

NICHOLSON: The Northern Tier Symphony recently announced the following musicians who won auditions: Amanda Crane, Dallas, clarinet; Sofia DeLousia, Conklin, N.Y., clarinet; Jennifer Stevens, Laceyville, cello; Anthony Bortone, Mansfield, contrabassoon; Jonathan Dewitt, Montrose, percussion; Anthony Fortuna, Scranton, and Allyson Edington, Port Matilda, substitute clarinets. The next auditions for the Northern Tier Symphony will be in August 2012. For information, call 570-289-1090.

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Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board honors staff members The Advisory Board of the Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health/Mental Retardation (MH/MR) program recently honored 12 staff members for years of service. The program provides a full range of mental health and mental retardation services responsive to individual and community needs delivered by a network of service providers. Paul Gritman, outgoing MH/MR Advisory Board chairman, and Joseph DeVizia, interim MH/MR administrator, presented the awards. At the award presentation, from left, first row: Dale Klush and Rebecca Boris, five years of service; Marion Knorr, Maureen Marascio and Tami Kester, 10 years of service; and Jean Noss and Florence Muth, 25 years of service. Second row: Joseph DeVizia, Luzerne County Office of Human Services; Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, Dr. Carl Charnetski and David Wilson, Advisory Board members; Maryanne Petrilla, then Luzerne County commissioner; and Paul Gritman, Sandy Faux, Dr. Jeff Kile, Thomas O’Neill, Raelene Daring and Rosemary Rakos, Advisory Board members. Also honored were: Lou Ellen Zekas, 10 years; Linda Baldoni, 15 years; and Tammy Barber, Gina Galli and Winifred Serfass, 25 years.

Tyler Vodzak, son of Elaine Vodzak and Thomas T. Young, Shavertown, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Feb. 10. Tyler is a grandson of Carolyn and John Vodzak and Linda and Thomas Young, all of WilkesBarre. Tyler has a sister, Emily, 3 months.

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Denny’s Restaurant honored with award The Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Employment Coalition, along with Step By Step Inc. Vocational Services, recently presented Denny’s Restaurant with an award for Outstanding Support of Employees with Disabilities. Denny’s Restaurant was chosen for its ongoing support and cooperation in assisting persons with disabilities by providing opportunities in the workplace. At the award presentation, from left: Jody Farrell, general manager, Denny’s; Judy Welch, chairman, Employment Coalition; Janet Cefalo, shift supervisor, Denny’s; Heather Nelson, OVR; Gary Georgetti, employee, Denny’s; MJ Baird-Stanislow, Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Supports Coordination; and Fran Granahan, Step By Step Inc.

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W-B Area wrong to gag public’s say

EY, Wilkes-Barre Area School Board: Let’s not talk. Let’s keep the pesky public out of public meetings, or at least make sure people are muzzled as often as possible. Let’s limit public comment to the minimum amount required by law. After all, with three ex-board members guilty of federal corruption charges, that approach historically has worked pretty well for this group. Why change? At least, that appears to be your stance. Surely the five of you who on Wednesday voted against allowing public comment at work sessions – “committee of the whole” meetings – realized such a vote sent a pretty sorry message. What’s the problem? Gotta game to catch? A dinner date? No doubt about it, you deserve credit for taking on a tough job with no pay and substantial responsibility, and running efficient meetings is best

for spectators and board members alike. But did it occur to you that letting people raise questions and offer ideas at work sessions could be more efficient, rather than less? Say, for instance, a taxpayer asks a question or raises an important point Monday. You look into it and resolve the problem by Wednesday’s regular meeting. Now no one has to wait until next month to fix something you took care of in two days. There is a scene in the musical “1776,” a real teaching moment that you might want to review. With the Continental Congress deadlocked in a roll call vote on whether to debate a resolution on independence, Rhode Island delegate Stephen Hopkins returns from “the necessary,” takes a look at the vote tally and bellows a bit of fundamental democracy: “I’ve never seen, heard nor smelled an issue so dangerous it couldn’t be talked about. Hell yes, I’m for debating anything!”

QUOTE OF THE DAY “It was a deal developed behind closed doors to pander to big oil and gas.” State Rep. Phyllis Mundy The Democrat from Kingston blasted the Marcellus Shale drilling legislation (H.B. 1950) that sped through the General Assembly this week. She and other critics say the pending law lacks sufficient environmental provisions and fails to collect enough from the natural gas industry to compensate for its impacts.

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Clint Eastwood’s in-your-face address as part of Chrysler’s Super Bowl ad was meant as pep rally, not political ploy.

Bowl ad produces partisan paranoia

OU KNOW IT’S a hyper-partisan age when GOP svengali Karl Rove professes offense at a Super Bowl ad extolling American resilience. Judging by the howls of protest over a TV commercial featuring Clint Eastwood, you would have thought President Barack Obama had raised everyone’s taxes while conservatives were in the kitchen grabbing chips and beer. Eastwood – Hollywood icon, former Carmel, Calif., mayor and, by the way, a Republican – strolled through much of the ad bathed in shadows. In the raspy voice he used to perfection in the movie “Gran Torino,” he declared it was “halftime in America” before listing many of the problems that have kept the country divided. “All that matters now is EDITORIAL BOARD

what’s ahead,” he said. “How do we come from behind? How do we come together? And how do we win? “Detroit’s showing us it can be done. And what’s true about them is true about all of us. This country can’t be knocked out with one punch. We get right back up again, and when we do, the world’s going to hear the roar of our engines.” Then the Chrysler product logos appear, understatedly, on the screen. Although there’s been no evidence of coordination on the ad with the White House, Rove accused Chrysler of making it to “reward” President Obama for the bailout. Sometimes a car ad is just a car ad and not a commercial for the Democratic Party. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Heroes of ‘Red Tails’ paved way for civil rights fight SOMETHING UNUSUAL happened at the premiere of the film “Red Tails.” People applauded during the movie and when it ended. They also cheered, laughed and cried during

the film. The movie that George Lucas produced about the Tuskegee Airmen has had that effect on audiences. “Red Tails” is particularly pertinent during Black History Month. It is an all-American story about an underdog group of black fighter pilots and mechanics overcoming the crushing adversity of racism, segregation and discrimination during World War II to fly their way into the history books as heroes. In a speech before the film, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver said that until the Tuskegee Airmen got a chance to prove themselves, the nation’s message to African-Americans was “you are not even qualified to die for your country.” History plays a lead role in the film. African-Americans were drawn into the excitement of aviation as much as anyone. It was a relatively new, incredibly fast means of travel, and young black men were captivated by it. Government programs starting in 1938 gave many African-American college students the opportunity to earn their private pilot’s licenses. The draft in 1940 swept all

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fantry fought, seeking what black newspapers at the time called the “Double V” – victory against Adolf Hitler overseas and victory against Jim Crow and racism at LEWIS W. DIUGUID home. The heroics and young men overcoming American males ages 21 to 35 in to register. insurmountable odds were central parts of “Red Tails.” But the country’s history of segregation The film’s overall effect is that it deintruded, forcing black men into separate picted African-Americans accurately as units. Also in 1940, the War Department directed the civil Aeronautics Authority in caring about their country and each other. cooperation with the U.S. Army to develop Young people were living up to the high expectations of their parents and ances“colored personnel” for the aviation service. It was deemed an “experiment” like a tors, dating back to slaves in America. Beyond the war, the young men had lot of things that African-Americans have dreams of going back to college and getting had to endure. advanced degrees. They had hopes of enYet eager black men who wanted to tering professional careers – many of which serve their country came mostly from big cities to the Tuskegee Institute, which had had been closed to black people because of discrimination. been chosen to train pilots, navigators, They also were determined to fight the bombardiers, mechanics and others. odds, fight Jim Crow at home and win. Still the country’s long history of racism Their heroism during the war combined saddled the black aviators with the worst with others’ fueled the civil rights moveaircraft and equipment. The men in the 332nd Fighter Group based at the Ramitelli ment and helped make America what it is today. airfield in Italy in 1944 initially got lesser Without their contributions, the many flying patrols away from combat. African-Americans who filled the seats in Lucas, who did the “Star Wars” films, the theater wouldn’t have been there, and spent 23 years trying to get the Tuskegee this story would never have been told. Airmen’s story into the theater. Movie executives didn’t think a picture about black men would be a good box office draw. Lewis W. Diuguid is a member of The Kansas City They were wrong. Star’s Editorial Board. Readers may write to him at: The Tuskegee Airmen as well as black Kansas City Star, 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO soldiers in tanks, on ships and in the in64108-1413, or by email at ldiuguid@kcstar.com.

iven the actions of the Obama administration in rejecting the Keystone Pipeline and ensuring we won’t see much offshore drilling in the Atlantic any time soon, I was surprised to hear him praise the natural gas industry in his State of the Union address. I guess it’s difficult to ignore the huge economic success of natural gas over the past few years. In Pennsylvania we are benefiting far more than most states, and I hope the president’s remarks indicate that federal policy will be supportive of natural gas drilling during his administration. It’s important that natural gas drilling be continued in Pennsylvania for many reasons, but one reason stands out: jobs. The new jobs created by drilling are helping areas that have been struggling for decades. Not only has the industry created jobs in our state, it also has paid around $1 billion in state and local taxes over the past five years and invested $400 million in roads and infrastructure. At a time when the state and local governments are struggling to come up with enough revenue, this

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windfall from Marcellus Shale drilling has proven to be indispensable. Like President Obama, I’m all in favor of natural gas drilling. Don Jones Scott Township

Food stamp asset checks no way to help families

a know, Mr. Governor, if I were on food stamps and trying to save some money to send my kids to college, I don’t think that placing a maximum on how much money I could have in savings would be helpful to me, my kids or the government that would have helped pay for my

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kids to go to college through grants, etc. After all, the best way to ensure that my kids don’t wind up on food stamps is for them to get a good education, right? I think you need to give a little more thought to your decision-making. Maybe a lot more. Ed Cole Clarks Summit

Young drivers given basic lesson in physics

have been following the letters to the editor from the disgruntled young drivers about the new laws to which they have to conform. There is a law that they should understand. It is not written in any driving manual, Bible, Torah or Quran. It’s in a physics book: The law is Sir Isaac Newton’s third law of motion. It states this: “For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction.” It’s caused by gravity and affects everyone. Learn it, understand it and don’t drive until you do! It will save someone’s life, if not your own. You might even make it to be a senior citizen. Fred J. Murray Shavertown

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Musto campaign committee still has nearly $150,000 Friends of Todd Eachus has more modest balance, ending 2011 with $17,675.

By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

Retired state Sen. Ray Musto, under federal indictment for allegedly accepting $38,000 in cash and services from convicted felon Robert Mericle, still has nearly $150,000 in his campaign committee’s bank account.

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According to a filing with the Department of State, Musto’s campaign committee entered 2011 with a $158,677 balance and ended the year with $149,854. Revenues of about $1,300 came

from interest on bank deposits or the refund of bank fees. Musto didn’t run for re-election in 2010, and at age 82 has made no indications he’ll ever run for office again, but he still paid $391 per month last year for office rent to Chapel Properties of Pittston. It was unclear where the office being rented is located and the phone number listed for the business has been disconnected. The campaign also spent money each month on a Verizon Wireless cellphone plan.

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Legal expenses are a permitted expense under campaign finance law in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Code states: “Expenses, legal counsel, inContinued from Page 1A curred in good faith in connection with Warren’s law firm website says that he any primary or elections.” “has extensive experience in narcotics, racketeering, robbery, extortion, fire- Mellow retired in 2010 Whether Mellow, who retired at the arms, white collar, political corruption, end of 2010 after representing his Northmail fraud, and securities fraud cases.” TheMcCrackenfirm,onitssite,identi- eastern Pennsylvania district for 40 fies itself as “a multi-disciplinary law firm years, could spend money on legal fees in offering clients litigation, legal counsel- a year he is not running would be a detering,andbusinesstransactionalservices.” mination for department lawyers. But Cognetti’s firm boasts that it has they wouldn’t get involved unless a citi“maintained its excellent reputation for zen filed a complaint. Ruman said that if someone were to file thorough and exceptional handling of a complaint questioning the report’s lecivil litigation matters.” Ronald G. Ruman, press secretary for gality, his office would review it. If a viothe Pennsylvania Department of State, lation was found, it would be forwarded said Thursday his office is not permitted to the Attorney General’s Office for reto give legal or advisory opinions on cam- view. He said his office is not permitted to paign finance reports and what spending acknowledge whether a complaint was receivedorifaviolationwasforwardedto is allowed. He said the state code should guide the attorney general. Nils Hagen-Frederiksen, deputy press committees.

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While in office, Musto was paying monthly office rent of $93.44 to RCC Properties. On April 8, 2010, federal agents searched Musto’s Pittston Township home and vehicle and carried away boxes and bags of items. Musto’s trial is scheduled for June. He has denied the allegations. He did not return a message left on his home phone Thursday. Mericle, a noted local real estate developer, pleaded guilty in 2009 to failing to report a crime

secretary in the state Attorney General’s Office, did not return a message inquiring about Mellow’s campaign statement and a grand jury investigating Mellow. Last February, in an opinion issued by a three-member panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, it was disclosed that Mellow was the focus of a federal probe into alleged extortion, money laundering and fraud. Agents seized records The opinion was issued as part of a dismissal of Mellow’s appeal for the return of evidence taken from his home and office. Federal agents armed with warrants retrieved paper and computer records from his Archbald house and Peckville office on June 18, 2010. The court also noted that Mellow, a Democrat and one-time Senate majority leader, was the target of a grand jury sitting in Scranton. “The warrant affidavit is sealed, but the government has indicated that (Mellow) is being investigated for federal-pro-

in the corruption cases of former Luzerne County judges Michael T. Conahan and Mark A. Ciavarella. He is scheduled to be a witness at Musto’s trial and won’t be sentenced until after the Musto trial is completed. The 2011 campaign finance report filed by the Friends of Todd Eachus shows a more modest balance. Eachus, a Democrat and former House majority leader, lost his re-election bid to Tarah Toohil, R-Butler Township, in 2010.

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gram theft, extortion, fraud and money laundering,” the appellate court wrote. A message left with Cognetti was not returned on Thursday. A message left on Mellow’s cellphone was not returned Thursday. The daytime contact number Mellow lists on the campaign finance report that he signed on Jan. 31, 2012 was not in service on Thursday. The notary public who signed and stamped that campaign finance report was Susan Cognetti, Cognetti’s wife. The 25-page report, required of all campaign committees that receive or spend money, showed revenue of $10,349 during the year, in addition to the $836,598 it began 2011 with. The campaign ended the year with $55,752 in its coffers. In addition to recurring monthly pay-

His committee began 2011 with $29,225 and ended with $17,675. Among its expenditures were payments to AT&T Mobility for cellphone bills and contributions to political campaigns, including $5,000 to Citizens for Jewell Williams Committee; $1,000 to the Wansacz and Jeffers For County Commissioner committee that represented candidates for Lackawanna County commissioner and $500 to committees in Western Pennsylvania.

ments of $1,500 to Dunmore Oil Co. for monthly rent of the campaign’s Archbald office, the campaign paid three of Mellow’s former legislative staffers, Tony Ruddy, Jack Kisel and Jim Brunozzi $800 each month for what the report lists as “payment for office transition.” The campaign office is attached to a Valero gas station at 99 S. Main St. There was no phone number listed for that office. ‘Coffee’ expenses The committee also spent thousands of dollars on what it classified as “coffee” in 2011, paying $2,230 to The Phillips Group in Harrisburg for java and related supplies. That company, according to its website, is an office solutions company that, in addition to coffee, also provides office supplies, furniture and document storage and destruction services. While in office, Mellow represented all of Lackawanna County, a part of Monroe County and the boroughs of Avoca, Dupont and Duryea in Luzerne County.

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on May 4, 2010, she allegedly entered the Price Chopper in Wyoming and tried to take a package of meat valued at $23.24. She is represented in that case by attorney Stephen Menn. In the poisoning case, Sklarosky filed court papers Tuesday in response to a filing by McCabe that he intends to use a prior conviction against Galli at the yet-to-be-scheduled trial. Galli was sentenced in 1991 to 10 years probation after she pleaded guilty to persuading two granddaughters to start a fire at the residence of her daughter-in-law in Plains Township on May 7, 1990, according to court records. Galli was accused of giving the girls kerosene used to start the fire. She pleaded guilty to arson, corruption of minors and criminal conspiracy before the start of a jury trial in 1991. Sklarosky said in court papers filed this week that the 21year-old case is “not needed, relevant or necessary to prove the commonwealth’s case” and that the arson case did not occur within a similar time frame and the victim was not the same person. Allowing the arson case into a trial, Sklarosky wrote, will “result in unfair prejudice to Ms. Galli and will have the effect of demonstrating her propensity to commit crimes and blacken her character to the jury.” A judge has not yet ruled on those requests.

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A woman and four children safely escaped their house at 135 Regent St., Wilkes-Barre, around 5:35 p.m. Thursday, when fire broke out in a second-floor bedroom. Wilkes-Barre Fire Department Capt. Robert Smith said the fire was contained to the back bedroom, but the second floor sustained significant heat damage. The fire is under investigation, said Smith. The Red Cross provided emergency shelter to the occupants of the house, he said. Their names were unavailable.

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Bortuzzo making amends for error

WBS Penguin has come on strongly after mistake led to goal vs. Providence. By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

It’s not a play that WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguin Robert Bortuzzo wants to have happen again. Seconds into the overtime period against Providence two weeks ago, Bortuzzo had the puck stripped from his stick by Bruins forward Craig Cunningham, who promptly shot into the net for the game-winning goal. Afterwards, Brotuzzo replayed the turnover in his head several times, but rather than dwell on the mistake he knew he had to rebound. “It’s not so much the mistake itself, it how you respond to it,” Bortuzzo said. In the five games since the Jan. 25 contest against the Bruins, Bortuzzo has responded pretty well. In the first game after the turnover, Bortuzzo scored a third period power-play goal to force overtime against the Connecticut Whale – a game that the Penguins would win on a Jason Williams goal. Two games later Bortuzzo scored the tying goal in the third period against Hershey, and the Penguins would go on to win by one. Overall, Bortuzzo has two goals and an assist in the five games since his turnover, reaffirming his teammates’ sentiSee AHL, Page 4B

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All-Star run is over for KG, Duncan Sprus’ Tim Duncan, Celtics’ Kevin Garnett are not selected as All-Star reserves. By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

NEW YORK — Dirk Nowitzki’s streak survives, despite one of the worst seasons of his career. Two other old stars are no longer All-Stars. Nowitzki was chosen Thursday to his 11th straight All-Star game, with coaches overlooking the lowest scoring average since his second NBA season in favor of his long-term excellence. “It was a tough road back to full health for me, but I am honored that the coaches thought enough of me to make me an All-Star,” Nowitzki said in a statement. “It has been a privilege to represent the Mavericks organization over the last decade and I look forward to doing it again in Orlando.” Paul Pierce will join him despite his own slow start caused by a foot injury and was picked for the 10th time. But Kevin Garnett wasn’t chosen after 14 consecutive selections, and Tim Duncan was left out after 13 in a row. Other AllStar regulars such as Ray Allen and Amare Stoudemire will be home, giving way to five firsttimers among the reserves: Portland’s LaMarcus Aldridge, Marc See NBA, Page 4B

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Alexis Lewis of Holy Redeemer wins the scramble for the ball as Kayla Gegaris of Crestwood lies on the court in Thursday’s WVC high school girls basketball game at Holy Redeemer.

Fourth-quarter run gives Royals a victory By MATTHEW SHUTT For The Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE – Holy Redeemer and Crestwood traded shots offensively until the final six minutes of the fourth quarter when Crestwood went cold from the field and the Royals turned a late scoring run into a 54-41 win at home Thursday night in Wyoming Valley Con-

ference girls basketball acREDEEMER tion. With the win, Redeemer CRESTWOOD is now 12-7 overall, 3-0 in league play and still holds a two-game lead over Dallas in WVC Division II with two more games left in the regu-

lar season. “It’s a big win for the girls tonight, to see that they can win late in the game against a team that isn’t going to quit coming after them,” said Redeemer coach Chris Parker. “Isiah (Crestwood head coach, Walker) does a great job with them and the girls had a tough task in front of them tonight and I’m

happy with the way they responded.” Holding a four-point lead with just under six minutes to play, the Royals iced the game with free throws from Pagie Makowski, Shannon Murray and Sara Altamose. Murray and Julia Wignot also scored from the See REDEEMER, Page 3B

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Giants GM says there will be changes Core players should return By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer

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New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora, shown during media day for Super Bowl XLVI, is one of the top offseason issues for the Giants. The defensive end was a training camp holdout last summer and did not get a contract extension.

Sunday in the Super Bowl. It was the second time coach Tom Coughlin and quarterback Eli Manning beat Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the Patriots for the title. Chemistry and camaraderie were among the chief reasons the Giants were able to overcome a four-game losing streak and rebound to win the NFC East title in the last game of the regular season. “Wins always make you love each other. That’s the common denominator: wins,” Reese said. “Every team is different, every offseason a team changes, but there will be a strong core of our current players coming back. I can tell you that. But there will definitely be some changes.” Only four of New York’s starters will be free agents: tackle Kareem McKenzie, linebacker

The New York Giants already started preparing to defend their Super Bowl title, just days after winning their second NFL title in five seasons. General manager Jerry Reese said Thursday he expects a strong core of players to return next year, but cautioned “there will definitely be some changes.” That’s no surprise considering 20 players are set to become unrestricted free agents in March. “There’s a lot of planning, a lot of discussion on guys and on salaries and where we can go and where we can’t go,” Reese said in a conference call. “It’s a lot of discussion to be had. “But we’ll be ready.” The Giants, just 7-7 with two games remaining in the regular season, finished with six straight wins, including a 21-17 victory over New England last See GIANTS, Page 5B

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Victorino to be on ‘Five-O’ NEW YORK — Book ‘em, Shane-O. Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino, nicknamed the “Flyin’ Hawaiian,” will be a guest star on Monday’s episode of “Hawaii Five-0.” Victorino plays a business executive on a company retreat, CBS said Thursday, during an episode involving the murder of a man dressed as a Hawaiian NaKoa warrior.

OPINION JIM LITKE

Hey LeBron, just shut up … if you can Nineteen months after “The Decision” sent his personal stock plummeting, LeBron James is as desperate as ever to please and still clueless on how to go about it. So maybe the only surprise about Forbes magazine’s latest list of most-disliked athletes is that James hasn’t demanded a recount. He came in at No. 6, a dozen percentage points behind co-leaders Michael Vick and Tiger Woods, both of whom polled 60 percent. Unlike either, James finds no slight too small to ignore and has so many public feuds running at any moment that it’s hard to keep track of them all. But something James said recently is true about every one of them: “I’m an easy target; if someone wants to get a point across — just throw LeBron’s name in there. You could be watching cartoons with your kids and you don’t like it, you say, ‘Blame it on LeBron.’ If you go to the grocery store and they don’t have the milk that you like, you just say, ‘It’s LeBron’s fault.’” Fair point. And to be fair, he’s a model citizen as pro athletes go and all five guys who finished ahead of him on the list were guilty of actual sins: Vick headed up a dogfighting ring and Woods ran a stable of girlfriends while pretending to be married. Jets receiver Plaxico Burress did jail time for shooting himself in the thigh, which at the time seemed like punishment enough. Lions tackle Ndamukong Suh, who four months earlier topped the Forbes’ poll of most-liked athletes, was on the fast track to becoming the NFL’s dirtiest player when he paused to stomp an opponent last season and earned a two-game suspension. Nets forward Kris Humphries married Kim Kardashian — if only for 72 hours. Even Kobe Bryant, who finished a notch below James at 45 percent, spent time in court defending himself against a rape charge that was later dropped. Yet it’s James who winds up in the public dock all the time, and that’s because unlike everyone else on the list, he doesn’t know when to quit talking. On Jan. 30, he tweeted about Los Angeles’ Blake Griffin dunking thunderously over Oklahoma City’s Kendrick Perkins, then unwisely got into a back-and-forth skirmish with Perkins that still simmers, reminding the rest of us almost daily what’s so annoying about James. “Dunk of the Year!” is how James began his tweet, “@blakegriffin just dunked on Kendrick Perkins so hard!!! Wow! I guess I’m No. 2 now. Move over (hash)6.” Notice the not-so-subtle selfpromotion, “I guess I’m No. 2 now,” plus James’ ever-more maddening habit of referring to himself in the third person, “Move over (hash)6.” Perkins certainly did, cutting right to the quick in his response. “You don’t see Kobe tweeting,” he told Yahoo. “You don’t see Michael Jordan tweeting. If you’re an elite player, plays like that don’t excite you.” Perkins knows that James is not just an ‘elite’ player; he knows James is probably the best player in the league at the moment. But the subtext of what Perkins said — that for all his talent, James still has zero championships compared to Bryant’s five rings and Jordan’s six — is indisputable. Larry Bird touched on both points earlier this week when he said in an See LITKE, Page 4B

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L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS 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 Wyoming Seminary at St. Alban’s tourney 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, FEB. 11 BOYS BASKETBALL Bethlehem Catholic at Hazleton Area, 3 p.m. HS WRESTLING 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. Wyoming Seminary at St. Alban’s tourney 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, FEB. 12 COLLEGE SWIMMING MAC Swim Championships (at Wilkes-Barre CYC), TBA

MONDAY, FEB. 13 GIRLS BASKETBALL Coughlin at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. Dallas at Crestwood, 7:15 p.m. Hanover Area at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Northwest, 7:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at GAR, 7:15 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEB. 14 BOYS BASKETBALL Wyoming Area at Tunkhannock, 7 p.m. Berwick at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. Crestwood at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. GAR at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. MMI Prep at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. HS RIFLE State Individual Tournament, 1 p.m. at Hellertown HS SWIMMING Hanover Area at Wyoming Seminary, 4 p.m. Pittston Area at Lake-Lehman, 4 p.m. Hazleton Area at Wyoming Valley West, 4 p.m. Dallas at Berwick, 4:30 p.m. Scranton Prep at Delaware Valley, 4:30 p.m. Abington Heights at Tunkhannock, 4:30 p.m. Scranton High at Elk Lake, 4:30 p.m. Valley View at West Scranton, 4:30 p.m. HS Wrestling (all matches 7 p.m.) Meyers at Coughlin Lackawanna Trail at Nanticoke MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Hazleton at PSU Worthington, 8 p.m. DeSales at Wilkes, 8 p.m. King’s at Misericordia, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL DeSales at Wilkes, 6 p.m. PSU Hazleton at PSU Worthington, 6 p.m. King’s at Misericordia, 6 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING King’s at Centenary (N.J.), 7 p.m.

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. WLYN — Holy Redeemer at Crestwood

BOXING 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Junior middleweights, Demetrius Andrade (15-0-0) vs. Derek Ennis (23-3-1), at Uncasville, Conn.

GOLF 12:30 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Women’s Australian Open, second round, at Melbourne, Australia (same-day tape) 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, second round, at Pebble Beach, Calif. 6:30 p.m. TGC — Champions Tour, Allianz Championship, first round, at Boca Raton, Fla. (same-day tape) 4 a.m. TGC — European PGA Tour, Dubai Desert Classic, third round, at Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MEN'S COLLEGE HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Boston College at Vermont BTN — Michigan at Michigan State 10 p.m. NBCSN — Minnesota at Denver

NBA 7 p.m. CSN — L.A. Clippers at Philadelphia 7:30 p.m. YES — New Jersey at Detroit 8 p.m. ESPN, MSG — L.A. Lakers at New York 10:30 p.m. ESPN — Oklahoma City at Utah

NHL 7:30 p.m. NHL — Anaheim at Detroit

PREP BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Gonzaga (D.C.) at DeMatha (Md.)

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended N.Y. Mets minor league C Charles Doyle and N.Y. Mets minor league RHP Scott Moviel 50 games after second violations of the minor league drug prevention and treatment program. American League TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with OF Nelson Cruz on a two-year contract. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with LHP Craig Breslow on a one-year contract. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Agreed to terms with RHP Guillermo Mota and INF Ryan Theriot on oneyear contracts. Designated OF Justin Christian for assignment. American Association SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Released OF TJ Bohn, INF Derek Schermerhorn and RHP Taylor King. WICHITA WINGNUTS — Signed OF Mike Conroy. North American League SAN ANGELO COLTS — Signed INF Devin Goodwin.

BASKETBALL Women's National Basketball Association SEATTLE STORM — Re-signed G Sue Bird to a multi-year contract and G Tanisha Wright. WASHINGTON MYSTICS — Signed C Michelle Snow.

HOCKEY National Hockey League DALLAS STARS — Recalld D Adam Pardy from Texas (AHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Recalled G Jeff Frazee from Albany (AHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Reassigned D Evan Oberg to Norfolk (AHL).

THE TIMES LEADER

BULLETIN BOARD

SOCCER Major League Soccer COLORADO RAPIDS — Traded F Macoumba Kandji to Houston for a conditional draft pick. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES — Signed F Chris Wondolowski.

COLLEGE NORTHEAST CONFERENCE — Named Dr. Joseph A. Machnik coordinator of women’s soccer officials. MONTANA TECH — Named Brian Solomon women’s volleyball coach SYRACUSE — Named Donnie Henderson defensive backs coach. WAGNER — Named Tom Masella associate head football coach, special teams coordinator and secondary coach.

C O L L E G E W R E S T L I N G Division I NWCA/USA Today Coaches Poll (updated Feb. 7) Record Pts Pvs 1. Okla. State .......................... 12-0 250 1 2. Penn State ......................... 11-1 236 2 3. Cornell................................. 9-0 226 3 4. Minnesota ........................... 10-3 218 4 5. Iowa ..................................... 11-3 216 5 6. Ohio State ........................... 11-3 201 6 7. Illinois .................................. 14-2 186 8 8. Nebraska ............................ 14-3 180 7 9. Pittsburgh ........................... 12-1 168 9 10. Wyoming........................... 5-2 155 11 11. Michigan............................ 6-5 142 12 12. Oklahoma ......................... 12-3 137 10 13. Missouri ............................ 11-3 134 13 14. Kent State ......................... 12-4 129 T14 15. Lehigh ............................... 9-5 113 T14 16. Oregon State .................... 9-2 94 16 17. Maryland ........................... 13-1 78 17 18. Northwestern ................... 8-4 76 19 19. Binghamton ...................... 12-4 60 18 T20. Edinboro......................... 8-2 59 21 T20. Virginia ........................... 8-1 59 20 22. Hofstra .............................. 10-1 40 23 T23. Old Dominion................. 12-8 33 25 T23. Va. Tech ......................... 7-4 33 24 25. Central Michigan.............. 13-6 17 22 Dropped out: none Others receiving votes: American and Chattanooga Division III Brute-Adidas NWCA Poll (updated Feb. 8) Record Pvs 1. Wartburg ....................................... 18-1 1 2. Wisconsin-La Crosse.................. 16-2 3 3. Coe ................................................ 10-3 4 4. Augustburg ................................... 8-3 2 5. Ithaca............................................. 11-2 5 6. Cornell (Iowa)............................... 11-3 6 7. Olivet ............................................. 17-5 7 8. St. John’s (Minn.)......................... 8-7 8 9. Wisconsin-Whitewater ................ 19-7 9 10. Luther .......................................... 12-5 11 11. Springfield .................................. 13-3 10 12. Ohio Northern ............................ 10-4 12 13. SUNY Cortland .......................... 16-2 13 14. Elmhurst ..................................... 12-4 14 15. York ............................................. 24-3 15 16. Mt. Union .................................... 7-4 16 17. Wisconsin-Oshkosh .................. 9-3 17 18. Concordia-Moorehead ............. 5-9 18 19. Wilkes......................................... 15-3 19 20. SUNY Brockport ........................ 6-0 25 21. Dubuque ..................................... 3-5 20 22. Elizabethtown ............................ 10-5 21 23. Centenary................................... 5-5 22 24. Messiah ...................................... 14-6 24 25. Wabash....................................... 12-3 26 26. Wisconsin-Stevens Point ......... 6-13 27 27. Johnson & Wales ...................... 15-4 28 28. Ursinus........................................ 12-0 NR 29. Wesleyan .................................... 10-6 NR 30. TCNJ ........................................... 11-8 30 Dropped Out: No. 23 Delaware Valley, No. 29 Stevens Institute

B A S K E T B A L L National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia ................. 18 8 .692 Boston........................... 14 11 .560 New York ...................... 11 15 .423 New Jersey .................. 8 19 .296 Toronto ......................... 8 19 .296 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami............................. 19 7 .731 Atlanta ........................... 17 9 .654 Orlando ......................... 16 10 .615 Washington .................. 5 21 .192 Charlotte ....................... 3 22 .120 Central Division W L Pct Chicago......................... 22 6 .786 Indiana .......................... 17 8 .680 Milwaukee..................... 11 14 .440 Cleveland...................... 10 14 .417 Detroit ........................... 7 20 .259 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio.................. 18 9 .667 Dallas ............................ 15 11 .577 Houston ........................ 15 11 .577 Memphis ....................... 13 13 .500 New Orleans ................ 4 22 .154 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City............... 20 5 .800 Denver............................ 15 11 .577 Utah ................................ 13 11 .542 Portland .......................... 14 12 .538 Minnesota ...................... 13 13 .500 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers .................. 15 8 .652 L.A. Lakers..................... 15 11 .577 Phoenix .......................... 11 14 .440 Golden State .................. 8 14 .364 Sacramento ................... 9 16 .360 Wednesday's Games Cleveland 99, L.A. Clippers 92 Milwaukee 105, Toronto 99 Orlando 102, Miami 89 New York 107, Washington 93 San Antonio 100, Philadelphia 90 Atlanta 97, Indiana 87 Detroit 99, New Jersey 92 Chicago 90, New Orleans 67 Memphis 85, Minnesota 80 Dallas 105, Denver 95 Houston 103, Portland 96 Thursday's Games L.A. Lakers 88, Boston 87, OT Golden State at Denver, late Houston at Phoenix, late Oklahoma City at Sacramento, late Today's Games Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Boston at Toronto, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m. Miami at Washington, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. New Jersey at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Portland at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Indiana at Memphis, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at New York, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Utah, 10:30 p.m. Saturday's Games L.A. Clippers at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Denver at Indiana, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. New York at Minnesota, 8 p.m. San Antonio at New Jersey, 8 p.m. Portland at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Orlando at Milwaukee, 9 p.m. Phoenix at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

GB — 31⁄2 7 101⁄2 101⁄2 GB — 2 3 14 151⁄2 GB — 31⁄2 91⁄2 10 141⁄2 GB — 21⁄2 21⁄2 41⁄2 131⁄2 GB — 51⁄2 61⁄2 61⁄2 71⁄2 GB — 11⁄2 5 61⁄2 7

NCAA MEN Top 25 Upcoming Schedule Today's Game No. 25 Harvard at Penn, 7 p.m. Saturday's Games No. 1 Kentucky at Vanderbilt, 9 p.m. No. 2 Syracuse vs. UConn, 1 p.m. No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 11 Michigan State, 6 p.m. No. 4 Missouri vs. No. 6 Baylor, 1:30 p.m. No. 5 North Carolina vs. No. 19 Virginia, 1 p.m. No. 7 Kansas vs. Oklahoma State, 4 p.m. No. 8 Florida vs. Tennessee, 4 p.m. No. 9 Murray State vs . Austin Peay, 8:30 p.m. No. 10 Duke vs. Maryland, 4 p.m. No. 13 San Diego State at No. 14 UNLV, 4 p.m. No. 15 Florida State vs. Miami, 1 p.m. No. 16 Saint Mary’s (Cal) vs. Santa Clara, 11 p.m. No. 17 Creighton vs. Wichita State, 5 p.m. No. 18 Marquette vs. Cincinnati, 3 p.m. No. 20 Mississippi State vs. Georgia, 1:30 p.m. No. 24 Louisville at West Virginia, Noon No. 25 Harvard at Princeton, 7 p.m. Sunday's Games No. 12 Georgetown vs. St. John’s, 1 p.m. No. 22 Michigan vs. Illinois, 1 p.m.

AMERICA’S LINE

LEAGUES

By ROXY ROXBOROUGH

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CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NBA board, the Hornets - Blazers circle is for numerous New Orleans injuries. BOXING REPORT: In the WBA super welterweight title fight on May 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is -$600 vs. Miguel Cotto at +$400.

Points

Underdog

Favorite

WIZARDS

COLUMBIA

Celtics

RAPTORS

PRINCETON

MAGIC

4.5

Hawks

Harvard

5.5

Bulls

BOBCATS

Favorite Heat

76ERS

Bucks

PISTONS

2.5

GRIZZLIES

MEETINGS

College Basketball

NBA

Clippers CAVALIERS Nets

Points

Underdog

10.5

WRIGHT ST

CORNELL

DETROIT

4.5

Iona

Brown Dartmouth PENN Wisc-Green Bay Yale Wisconsin-Milw LOYOLA-MD

NHL

Pacers

Mavericks

1.5

T’WOLVES

Favorite

Odds

Underdog

Blazers

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HORNETS

SABRES

Stars

Lakers

3.5

KNICKS

-$145/ +$125

RED WINGS

-$210/ +$175

Ducks

AVALANCHE

-$145/ +$125

Hurricanes

SHARKS

-$140/ +$120

Blackhawks

Thunder

JAZZ

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NCAA WOMEN Women's Top 25 Upcoming Schedule Today's Games No games scheduled Saturday's Games No. 1 Baylor vs. No. 15 Texas A&M, 6 p.m. No. 3 UConn vs. No. 14 Georgetown, 4 p.m. No. 9 Green Bay vs. Wright State, 3 p.m. No. 19 Gonzaga at San Francisco, 5 p.m. No. 20 Louisville vs. Syracuse, 2 p.m. No. 25 St. Bonaventure at Dayton, 2 p.m. Sunday's Games No. 2 Notre Dame vs. West Virginia, 3:30 p.m. No. 4 Stanford vs. UCLA, 3 p.m. No. 5 Duke at Florida State, 1 p.m. No. 6 Miami at No. 8 Maryland, 2:30 p.m. No. 10 Ohio State vs. No. 16 Purdue, 5 p.m. No. 12 Delaware at Georgia State, 2 p.m. No. 17 Rutgers vs. St. John’s, 5 p.m. No. 18 Penn State at Northwestern, 1 p.m. No. 21 Georgia vs. Vanderbilt, 2 p.m. No. 22 Georgia Tech at No. 22 North Carolina, 2 p.m. No. 24 South Carolina vs. Florida, 5 p.m.

G O L F PGA Tour Pebble Beach Par Scores First Round Danny Lee.......................................... 31-32—63p -9 Charlie Wi ..........................................28-33—61m -9 Dustin Johnson ................................. 30-33—63p -9 Ken Duke ........................................... 36-28—64p -8 Brian Harman..................................... 31-33—64p -8 Nick Watney ....................................... 31-35—66s -6 Josh Teater ........................................30-34—64m -6 Graham DeLaet................................. 32-34—66p -6 Kevin Na............................................. 33-33—66s -6 Bob Estes........................................... 34-33—67s -5 Daniel Summerhays .........................35-30—65m -5 Brendon Todd.................................... 32-35—67p -5 Richard H. Lee ..................................33-32—65m -5 Hunter Mahan....................................32-33—65m -5 Joe Ogilvie ......................................... 35-33—68p -4 Matt Every .......................................... 34-34—68p -4 Joseph Bramlett ................................33-33—66m -4 Russell Knox...................................... 31-37—68s -4 Shane Bertsch ................................... 33-35—68p -4 Sang-Moon Bae................................. 36-32—68s -4 Vijay Singh ......................................... 32-36—68p -4 Greg Owen ........................................ 35-33—68s -4 Sean O’Hair ....................................... 34-34—68p -4 Aaron Baddeley.................................31-35—66m -4 Nathan Green ....................................33-33—66m -4 Tiger Woods ...................................... 34-34—68s -4 Jimmy Walker.................................... 34-35—69s -3 Woody Austin ....................................33-34—67m -3 Ryuji Imada........................................32-35—67m -3 Zach Johnson....................................30-37—67m -3 Mark D. Anderson............................. 34-35—69p -3 Charley Hoffman ...............................33-34—67m -3 Pat Perez............................................32-35—67m -3 Chris Stroud.......................................32-35—67m -3 Bryce Molder .....................................33-34—67m -3 Brian Gay............................................ 37-32—69s -3 Steve Wheatcroft............................... 35-34—69p -3 J.J. Killeen..........................................29-38—67m -3 Kevin Stadler ..................................... 36-33—69s -3 Jim Furyk............................................ 35-34—69s -3 Dudley Hart........................................ 35-35—70p -2 Rod Pampling ....................................35-33—68m -2 Jason Bohn........................................ 36-34—70p -2 Arron Oberholser .............................. 38-32—70s -2 Padraig Harrington ...........................30-38—68m -2 Ricky Barnes...................................... 36-34—70s -2 Kevin Sutherland............................... 36-34—70s -2 Billy Hurley III..................................... 35-35—70p -2 David Mathis ...................................... 35-35—70s -2 Robert Garrigus ................................33-35—68m -2 Martin Laird........................................ 37-33—70s -2 Brian Davis......................................... 34-36—70p -2 Jonas Blixt.......................................... 34-36—70p -2 Jason Kokrak.....................................34-34—68m -2 John Peterson ................................... 35-35—70s -2 Chez Reavie ......................................34-34—68m -2 Phil Mickelson ................................... 35-35—70s -2 Davis Love III..................................... 35-35—70s -2 J.J. Henry ...........................................32-36—68m -2 D.J. Trahan ........................................ 35-35—70s -2 Charlie Beljan .................................... 35-35—70p -2 John Mallinger ................................... 37-33—70s -2 Mathew Goggin .................................34-35—69m -1 Spencer Levin ...................................33-36—69m -1 William McGirt ...................................33-36—69m -1 Troy Kelly ........................................... 34-37—71s -1 Steven Bowditch ............................... 36-35—71s -1 John Huh............................................ 38-33—71s -1 Troy Matteson.................................... 37-34—71p -1 Neal Lancaster ..................................33-36—69m -1 Cameron Tringale ............................. 34-37—71s -1 Miguel Angel Carballo ......................35-34—69m -1 Chris Riley..........................................36-33—69m -1 Jarrod Lyle .........................................34-35—69m -1 Alex Cejka.......................................... 35-36—71p -1 Kent Jones ......................................... 34-37—71p -1 Kevin Chappell .................................. 36-35—71s -1 Scott Stallings.................................... 36-35—71s -1 Roland Thatcher ................................ 36-35—71p -1 Scott Dunlap ...................................... 36-35—71p -1 Rory Sabbatini ...................................34-35—69m -1 Rocco Mediate................................... 35-36—71s -1 Scott Brown ....................................... 35-36—71p -1 Will Claxton ........................................32-37—69m -1 Ian Poulter..........................................34-35—69m -1 Kyle Reifers .......................................35-34—69m -1 Rickie Fowler .....................................33-36—69m -1 Steve Flesch...................................... 33-39—72p E J.B. Holmes .......................................35-35—70m E Patrick SHeehan................................ 35-37—72s E Ryan Palmer ...................................... 37-35—72p E Stuart Appleby................................... 36-36—72p E Tom Pernice Jr.................................. 37-35—72s E Mike Weir ...........................................35-35—70m E Geoff Ogilvy .......................................32-38—70m E Ryan Moore ....................................... 36-36—72s E Roberto Castro..................................35-35—70m E Jeff Maggert.......................................33-37—70m E D.A. Points ......................................... 38-34—72s E Bobby Gates ...................................... 34-38—72p E Brett Wetterich ..................................36-34—70m E Tommy Gainey.................................. 36-36—72s E Gary Christian.................................... 36-36—72s E Kevin Tway......................................... 34-38—72p E Kris Blanks .........................................34-36—70m E Tim Petrovic.......................................34-36—70m E Hunter Haas ...................................... 38-34—72s E Lee Janzen ........................................ 35-37—72s E Chris Couch ....................................... 36-36—72p E Kyle Thompson ................................. 34-38—72p E Billy Horschel.....................................36-34—70m E Zack Miller.......................................... 37-35—72p E Kevin Streelman................................34-36—70m E Chris DiMarco.................................... 38-35—73s+1 Bill Lunde ........................................... 36-37—73p+1 Paul Goydos ...................................... 34-39—73p+1 Bud Cauley ........................................ 35-38—73s+1 David Duval ....................................... 36-37—73s+1 Martin Flores...................................... 38-35—73p+1 Scott Langley ..................................... 37-36—73p+1 George McNeill ................................. 38-35—73p+1 Steve Elkington ................................. 34-39—73p+1 Trevor Immelman.............................. 35-38—73s+1 Brendan Steele.................................. 36-37—73p+1 Matt Bettencourt ................................ 36-37—73s+1 James Driscoll ................................... 37-36—73s+1 Matt McQuillan ................................... 37-36—73s+1 Garth Mulroy...................................... 39-34—73p+1 Nick O’Hern ....................................... 35-38—73p+1 Matt Jones.......................................... 37-36—73s+1 Scott McCarron ................................. 38-36—74s+2 Mitch Lowe.........................................35-37—72m+2 Heath Slocum .................................... 36-38—74p+2 Tim Herron ......................................... 37-37—74p+2 Tom Gillis ........................................... 37-37—74p+2 Alexandre Rocha .............................. 35-39—74p+2 Derek Lamely .................................... 39-35—74p+2 Sam Saunders...................................34-38—72m+2 Blake Adams...................................... 41-33—74s+2 Arjun Atwal......................................... 38-36—74s+2 Marco Dawson................................... 39-35—74p+2 Sunghoon Kang ................................ 35-40—75p+3 Boo Weekley .....................................39-34—73m+3

Home Teams in Capital Letters

H O C K E Y National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 52 34 13 5 73 145 106 Philadelphia ................ 54 31 16 7 69 177 160 New Jersey ................. 54 31 19 4 66 153 152 Pittsburgh .................... 54 30 19 5 65 163 141 N.Y. Islanders.............. 53 22 23 8 52 128 154 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 52 33 17 2 68 180 117 Ottawa .......................... 57 28 22 7 63 166 177 Toronto ........................ 55 28 21 6 62 171 161 Montreal....................... 55 22 24 9 53 144 149 Buffalo.......................... 53 23 24 6 52 132 154 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida .......................... 53 25 17 11 61 134 150 Washington ................. 54 28 21 5 61 151 152 Winnipeg...................... 56 26 24 6 58 134 153 Tampa Bay................... 53 23 24 6 52 151 180 Carolina ....................... 55 20 25 10 50 139 168 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit .......................... 55 36 17 2 74 176 131 St. Louis....................... 53 32 14 7 71 133 109 Nashville ...................... 55 32 18 5 69 155 144 Chicago........................ 54 29 18 7 65 171 163 Columbus .................... 54 15 33 6 36 125 179 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 53 33 15 5 71 171 133 Minnesota.................... 53 25 20 8 58 122 136 Calgary ........................ 54 25 22 7 57 130 147 Colorado ...................... 55 27 25 3 57 140 153 Edmonton .................... 54 21 28 5 47 143 162 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 51 29 16 6 64 148 121 Los Angeles ................ 55 26 19 10 62 119 120 Dallas ........................... 53 28 23 2 58 141 150 Phoenix........................ 54 25 21 8 58 143 143 Anaheim ...................... 53 21 24 8 50 138 158 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday's Games Buffalo 6, Boston 0 Detroit 4, Edmonton 2 Anaheim 3, Carolina 2, OT Calgary 4, San Jose 3 Thursday's Games St. Louis 4, New Jersey 3, SO Winnipeg 3, Washington 2, SO Montreal 4, N.Y. Islanders 2 N.Y. Rangers 4, Tampa Bay 3, OT Philadelphia 4, Toronto 3 Dallas 4, Columbus 2 Ottawa 4, Nashville 3 Florida 3, Los Angeles 1 Vancouver at Minnesota, late Calgary at Phoenix, late Today's Games Dallas at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Colorado, 9 p.m. Chicago at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Saturday's Games Nashville at Boston, 1 p.m. Florida at New Jersey, 1 p.m. Los Angeles at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Edmonton at Ottawa, 2 p.m. Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, 2 p.m. Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Montreal at Toronto, 7 p.m. Colorado at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Columbus at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Chicago at Phoenix, 8:30 p.m. Vancouver at Calgary, 10 p.m.

American Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. John’s .............. 48 30 12 5 1 66 159 136 Manchester ........... 50 27 21 0 2 56 133 136 Worcester.............. 44 21 14 4 5 51 119 115 Portland ................. 47 23 19 2 3 51 132 147 Providence............ 49 22 21 3 3 50 112 135 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Penguins.............. 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 ............... 45 19 19 4 3 45 146 151 Binghamton........... 48 20 25 2 1 43 130 151 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut........... 47 22 16 4 5 53 140 138 Bridgeport ............. 46 23 18 3 2 51 137 135 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 ................. 47 26 17 1 3 56 135 122 Peoria .................... 47 24 20 2 1 51 143 136 Milwaukee ............. 46 24 20 1 1 50 131 126 Rockford................ 48 20 23 1 4 45 142 162 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto .................. 48 26 17 3 2 57 140 120 Rochester.............. 48 21 18 6 3 51 133 143 Lake Erie ............... 48 22 22 2 2 48 118 134 Grand Rapids........ 45 19 18 4 4 46 143 145 Hamilton ................ 46 20 21 1 4 45 114 139 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City...... 47 30 12 2 3 65 139 103 Houston ................. 48 23 13 3 9 58 130 129 Abbotsford ............ 47 26 18 3 0 55 114 118 San Antonio .......... 47 25 20 2 0 52 117 127 Texas ..................... 47 21 22 2 2 46 141 146 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Wednesday's Games Toronto 4, Rochester 3 St. John’s 2, Providence 1, OT Lake Erie 4, Rockford 3 Texas 6, Milwaukee 3 Thursday's Games Oklahoma City at Abbotsford, late Today's Games San Antonio at Toronto, 7 p.m. Houston at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Portland at Providence, 7:05 p.m. Albany at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m. Hershey at Syracuse, 7:30 p.m. Connecticut at Springfield, 7:30 p.m. Adirondack at Norfolk, 7:30 p.m. Manchester at Worcester, 7:30 p.m. Texas at Rochester, 7:35 p.m. Lake Erie at Peoria, 8 p.m. Charlotte at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Chicago at Rockford, 8:05 p.m. Saturday's Games Hamilton at Toronto, 3 p.m. Binghamton at St. John’s, 6 p.m. Worcester at Hershey, 7 p.m. Houston at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Connecticut at Manchester, 7 p.m. Springfield at Bridgeport, 7 p.m. Portland at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05 p.m. Adirondack at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m. Albany at Syracuse, 7:30 p.m. San Antonio at Rochester, 7:35 p.m. Charlotte at Peoria, 8 p.m. Chicago at Rockford, 8:05 p.m. Oklahoma City at Abbotsford, 10 p.m.

Kingston/Forty Fort Little League will meet Monday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Kingston Rec Center. All interested members are asked to attend. The Crestwood Football Booster Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza in the back room. For more information, call Melanie at 606-4223. The Wyoming Valley West Baseball Booster Club will meet Monday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at Murphy’s Swoyersville. Parents of players are asked to attend. The Duryea Little League will have a mandatory coaches meeting Sunday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. at the Duryea VFW. Anyone interested in coaching this year must attend. Teams and divisions will be discussed, as well as upcoming season items. The Luzerne County Federation of Sportsmen will meet Monday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m.at American Legion Post 609, at the corner of Lee Park Ave. and St. Mary’s Rd. Club delegates and interested sportsmen are invited. Wyoming Area Diamond Club will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in Room 129 at the High School at 7 p.m. All baseball parents from grades 7-12 are urged to attend. Please check the website for important information at www.wyomingareabaseball.org. Checkerboard Inn Golf League will hold an organizational meeting on Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Checkerboard Inn in Trucksville. All members must attend or contact the league. 2012 dues will be collected and the starting date will be set. Any questions can be directed to Frank at 675-7532. REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Dupont Softball/T-ball signups will be held at the Dupont field house, 200 Elm St., on the following dates: Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday from noon to 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 13 from 6-9 p.m., Feb. 19 from noon to 3 p.m., Feb. 20 from 6-9 p.m., Feb. 27-29 from 6-9 p.m. Signups are open to all boys and girls of the greater Pittston Area and surrounding communities. T-ball is for boys and girls ages 4-7 and is $25 per player with no family discount or fundraiser. Softball is for girls ages 7-17 and is $50 per player, $85 per two players and $110 for three players of the same family (sisters) with no fundraiser. For more information, call Bob Cappelloni at 881-8744. Plains American Legion Baseball Teams will hold registration Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Plains American Legion home on East Carey Street in Plains from 1-3 p.m. Players between the ages of 13-19 are eligible to sign up who reside in Plains, Laflin, Bear Creek, Parsons, Miners Mills, North End, East End, Avoca, Dupont, Jenkins Township and Pittston Township, East of the Pittston Bypass. For more information, call Don at 822-0537 or Jack at 947-7246. Ashley/Newtown Little League will hold registration on the following dates and times at the Hanover Area High School cafeteria: Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m., and Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is $40 per child or $60 per family for Little League, and $65 per child or $90 per family for Junior and Senior League baseball. You must present the child’s birth certificate along with three proofs of residency. At registration, you must choose between a 10-lottery ticket fundraiser or a $30 buyout. South Wilkes-Barre Little League will hold signups on the following dates and times: Feb. 15 from 6-8 p.m., Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 22 from 6-8 p.m., and Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Signups will be held at Firwood Church, 130 Old River Rd., and Stanton Bowling Lanes. Players ages 4-14 are eligible, and players residing in the Mayflower section of Wilkes-Barre are now eligible. First-time players must bring a birth certificate and proof of residency. Cost is $45 per player or $60 per family for T-ball through Little League, and $75 for Junior League. There will also be a $40 deposit for a lottery ticket fundraiser. More information can be found at www.swblittleleague.com. The Swoyersville Girls Softball Slow-Pitch League will be holding signups on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. at the borough building on Main Street for girls ages 7-17. No residency required, girls from all towns are welcome. For more information, call Craig at 287-8074. Nanticoke Area Little League will have signups Saturday and Sunday at Newport Township Firehouse from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Feb. 25-26 at the elementary center cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nanticoke, Newport Township and Plymouth Township residents are eligible. Players must present a birth certificate and three recent proofs of residency. For more information, go to nanticokelittleleague.com or call Wade at 7350189, Ken at 735-2386 or Dave at 262-5970. Plymouth West Side girls softball will hold signups Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Plymouth Borough building. Cost is $35 for

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the first child and $50 for a family. For more information, call Shawn at 406-2385. Plains Little League will be holding final signups Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at Plains American Legion for children ages 4-and-up. Those interested in volunteering should have a photo ID present at time of registration. West Pittston Little League will have tryouts on the following dates: Monday, Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. for girls minor and majors; Feb. 15-16 from 6-8 p.m. for boys minors; Feb. 17 from 6-8 p.m., and Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon boys majors. All tryouts will be held in the indoor facility. The Mt. Top Babe Ruth Baseball Program will hold registrations on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1-3:30 p.m. at Crestwood High School. Babe Ruth is for boys between the ages of 13 and 15 and will also offer a 13-year-old developmental league this season. For additional dates, fees and information, call Terry at 823-7949 or visit www.mountaintoparealittleleague.com. Mt. Top Area Little League will hold registrations for baseball and softball on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1-3:30 p.m. at Crestwood High School. Baseball and Softball programs are for boys between the ages of 6 and 15. Participants must turn 6 by April 30, 2012. For additional dates, fees and information, call Terry at 823-7949 or visit www.mountaintoparealittleleague.com. West Side Little League (Luzerne, Courtdale, Pringle, Edwardsville, Larksville) will be holding a registration Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. – noon at the Pringle Borough Building on Evans St. Girls softball wil also be included this year. Three proofs of residency are needed and new players must provide a copy of their birth certificate. Interested managers and coaches should provide a copy of a driver’s license. Fees, ages and fundraising information can be found at www.newwestsidelittleleague.org or by calling Chris at 852-3900. Greater Pittston Stoners Youth Soccer will hold registrations for spring soccer on Feb. 21, 23 and 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Exeter Scout Home, located in the rear of the Exeter Borough Building on the corner of Wyoming Ave. and Lincoln St., Exeter. Cost is $25 if you do not need a uniform and $40 with a uniform. For more information, go to http://stonersoccer.org. Wilkes-Barre American Legion Baseball will be holding registrations on Monday, Feb. 13 and Thursday, Feb. 16 from 7-9 p.m. at Vinsko & Associates, located at 253 S. Franklin St. Players ages 13-19 who reside in Wilkes-Barre and go to Meyers, GAR, or Holy Redeemer are eligible. The fee for the season is $50 and players are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate to the signup. Call Corey at 570-332-2794 with any questions. Moosic Mets Baseball will hold tryouts for players graduating between 2013 and 2015 only on Saturday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at The Sandlot, located on 717 Capouse Ave., Scranton. 2013 players report at 2:30, 2014 at 3:30 and 2015 at 4:30. There will be no Riverfront tryout. Cost is $25 for new players only. For more information and to register, visit www.moosicmets.net. UPCOMING EVENTS The Benton Gun Show will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Benton Fire Hall in Benton, Pa. Guns and other related items can be bought, sold or traded and the show will include 80 tables inside as well as outside exhibitors. The kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch. Admission is $5 while children under 12 are free. Parking is free and door prizes will be available. The show is sponsored by the Mountain View Hunting Club with all proceeds going to the Benton Volunteer Fire Company. Coughlin Wrestling Hall of Fame will induct its first class on Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the high school’s gym beginning at 6:45 p.m., before the dual against Meyers. The inaugural inductees will be Rick Bartoletti, Dana Balum and Bill Pfeffer. Coughlin alumni, faculty and fans are invited. For more information contact Coach Steve Stahl 8267201 or via e-mail at sfs8@hotmail.com. King’s College Softball is holding its Champions Softball Clinic on Sunday, Feb. 19, for girls ages 9-18. A pitching clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, while a hitting and fielding clinic will run from 1-4 p.m. Cost of each clinic is set at $40. For those wishing to attend both clinics, the cost will be $70. For more information or to make a reservation, call 208-5900, ext. 5397, or email softball@kings.edu. King’s College Specialty Baseball Camps will be held at King’s on Feb. 12 and 26 in the Scandlon Gymnasium. The program is designed for players in grades K-12. For more information, go to www.kingscollegeathletics.com or contact coach Greeley at baseball@kings.edu or by phone at 592-7797. Bulletin Board items will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may be faxed to 831-7319, emailed to tlsports@timesleader.com or dropped off at the Times Leader or mailed to Times Leader, c/o Sports, 15 N, Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

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Pittston Area tops Hazleton Area

Mets’ Alderson’s tweets draw some atttention

By TOMMY ROMANELLI For The Times Leader

YATESVILLE – It was a brutal night for the Hazleton Area Cougars girls basketball team as the Pittston Area Patriots took charge with a 54-33 win in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division I game. Pittston Area set the tone right from the tip off, beginning the game with a 13-0 run led by standouts Mia Hopkins and Grace O’Neil. Hopkins showed what she was made of during that run. She took a rebound off freshman Allie Barber’s shot and put it up for two points while getting fouled in the process. She then hit the ensuing free throw. O’Neil led the 13-point rally by hitting two three-pointers. “We came out and attacked with our offense,” said Pittston Area coach Kathy Healey. Healey said that the energy and attitude, along with a big win, were keys for her players after a few tough losses. Despite the score, Hazleton Area played hard and played great defense. Hazleton Area stuck with its full-court press the entire game. The Patriots, though, figured it out as their flawless passing beat the Cougars’ pressure. “I definitely think (it was the passing). We worked hard on our passing this week,” said Healey. “We hit the open person a lot.” By the end of the half, the Patriots were up a commanding 32-12 and never looked back. Hazleton Area came out of the locker room with a lot of energy, but as was the story throughout the game its shots just weren’t finding the bottom of the net. “We definitely had a lot of pride. The last couple of games we had some tough losses and we needed to come out strong,” said Hopkins. Hopkins was the star of the game for Pittston Area, leading the way with 23 points. Her hustle and handling of the ball were something Hazleton Area couldn’t handle.

HAZLETON AREA (33): Bono 3 2-2 9, Schoennagle 0 0-2 0, B. Marchetti 1 0-0 3, Sitch 4 0-0 10, Pfeil 1 0-0 2, Woznicki 0 0-0 0, Baranko 0 0-0 0, Bachman 2 2-2 7, Ciccozzi 0 0-0 0, Carter 1 0-0 2, Lamona 0 0-0 0, McNelis 0 0-0 0. Totals 12 4-6 33. PITTSTON AREA (54): Barber 3 1-1 8, Fereck 0 0-0 0, Waleski 1 1-2 3, Mitchell 0 4-4 4, Rabender 0 1-2 1, O’Neill 5 1-1 14, Hopkins 9 6-12 24, Owens 0 0-0 0, Zanta 0 0-0 0, Brady 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 14-22 54. Hazleton Area.............................. 2 10 10 11 — 33 Pittston Area ................................ 14 18 14 8 — 54 3-Point Field Goals— HAZ 5 (Sitch 2, Bono, Marchetti, Bachman); PIT 4 (O’Neill 3, Barber)

Valley West 55, Berwick 17 Tara Zdancewicz led a trio of Spartans in double digits with 17 points as the Spartans held a 37-9 lead at halftime to cruise to the win. Kate Smicherko contributed 13 points for Valley West, while Olivia Hoffman added 10. Alexis Steeber paced Berwick with eight points.

BERWICK (17): Steeber 3 2-2 8, Davenport 1 0-4 2, Welsh 1 0-0 2, Floryshak 1 0-0 2, Seely 0 3-4 3. Totals 6 5-10 17. WYOMING VALLEY WEST (55): Judge 2 0-0 4, C. Smicherko 0 0-1 0, Reilly 0 0-0 0, K. Smicherko 5 2-4 13, Kane 3 3-3 9, Lupinski 0 0-0 0, Zdancewicz 6 5-6 17, Piazza 1 0-0 2, Hoffman 5 0-0 10. Totals 22 10-14 55. Berwick.............................................. 6 3 2 6 — 17 Wyoming Valley West .................... 14 23 9 9 — 55 3-Point Field Goals— BER none; WVW 1 (K. Smicherko)

Lake-Lehman 62, MMI Prep 26 The Black Knights blanked

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NEW YORK — Even Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can’tresistpointingouttheteam’s financial difficulties. The team tweeted Thursday afternoonthatAldersonhadstarted a Twitter account (at)MetsGM. Alderson’s first tweet: “Getting ready for Spring Training-Driving to FL but haven’t left yet. Big fundraiser tonight for gas money. Also exploring PAC contribution.” Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Alderson was playfully responding to a New York newspaper that pointed out the GM was

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Hazleton Area’s Keanna Schoennagle, left, and Pittston Area’s Mia Hopkins battle for a rebound in a WVC girls basketball game in Yatesville on Thursday night.

For the Crusaders, Dannah Hayward netted 14 points.

COUGHLIN (34): Hayward 4 3-6 14, Oliver 0 3-4 3, Eaton 0 4-4 4, Flaherty 1 0-0 3, Graham 0 0-0 0, Zigler 0 0-0 0, Sebastian 1 0-0 3, Harper 0 0-0 0, Georgetti 2 0-4 4, Williams 0 3-4 3. Totals 8 13-22 34. TUNKHANNOCK (58): Ayers 1 0-0 2, Holdren 1 0-0 2, Custer 2 0-0 4, Nafus 2 0-0 4, Proulx 0 0-2 0, Alguire 2 0-0 5, Williams 4 2-3 14, Kintner 10 5-6 26, Bonner 0 1-2 1. Totals 22 8-13 58. Coughlin ....................................... 10 3 11 10 — 34 Tunkhannock ............................... 10 22 10 16 — 58 3-Point Field Goals— COU 5 (Hayward 3, Flaherty, Sebastian); TUN 6 (Williams 4, Alguire, Kintner)

Nanticoke 61, GAR 24 Katie Wolfe netted 19 points to help give Nanticoke win over visiting GAR. Alex Brassington and Kayley Schinski each followed with nine points. For GAR, Brea Seabrook had seven points. CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK/FOR THE TIMES LEADER

Dallas’ Sam Missal, left, and Jess Hiscox, right, strip the ball from Wyoming Area’s Abby Thornton in WVC play Thursday night.

the Preppers in the first quarter en route to the road win. Cayle Spencer scored 12 of her game-high 14 points from the foul line, while Emily Sutton scored 10. Rachel Stanziola led MMI with nine points.

LAKE-LEHMAN (62): Yamrick 0 1-2 1, N. Sutliff 3 0-0 6, Konopinski 2 0-0 4, Sutton 5 0-2 10, Mosier 1 0-0 2, Moosic 2 0-0 4, Williams 3 0-0 6, Leskowski 1 0-0 3, Oplinger 1 0-0 2, Mahoney 1 0-0 2, Spencer 1 12-14 14, D. Sutliff 3 0-0 6, O’Connor 1 0-0 2, Belcher 0 0-0 0. Totals 24 13-18 62. MMI PREP (26): Purcell 2 0-1 4, Stanziola 4 1-2 9, Lobitz 0 2-2 2, Carrato 2 0-0 5, Karchner 3 0-0 6, Shearer 0 0-0 0, Lara 0 0-0 0. Totals 11 3-5 26. Lake-Lehman............................... 15 12 18 17 — 62 MMI Prep...................................... 0 11 4 11 — 26 3-Point Field Goals— LL 1 (Leskowski); MMI 1 (Carrato)

Northwest 55, Hanover Area 51 Alivia Womelsdorf scored 10 of her game-high 21 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Rangers. Deanna Gill chipped in 13 points for the winners. Brittany Miller and Sam Masher each tallied 13 points for Hanover Area.

NORTHWEST (55): Yustat 2 1-4 7, Shaffer 2 3-4 8, Womelsdorf 6 9-11 21, Koehn 0 0-0 0, Bosak 3 0-0 6, Gill 3 7-8 13. Totals 16 20-27 55. HANOVER AREA (51): Smith 3 1-2 8, Mizenko 0 0-0 0, Zuranski 0 0-0 0, Grohowski 4 0-0 8, Kaminski 0 0-0 0, Miller 6 1-4 13, Tuzinski 4 0-0 9,

Masher 5 3-3 13. Totals 22 5-9 51. Northwest ....................................... 8 17 13 17 — 55 Hanover Area................................. 8 8 20 15 — 51 3-Point Field Goals— NW 3 (Yustat 2, Shaffer); HAN 2 (Smith, Tuzinski)

Dallas, 47, Wyoming Area 27 Sara Flaherty scored eight points to lead Dallas to a win against Wyoming Area. Samantha Missal, Jessica Hiscox and Ashley Dunbar each followed with seven points. For Wyoming Area, Serra Degnan netted 10 points .

WYOMING AREA (27): Dileo 0 0-1 0, Degnan 3 4-7 10, N. Turner 0 0-0 0, Bonita 0 0-0 0, Radzwilka 1 0-2 3, Bohan 1 0-0 2, Cumbo 1 0-0 2, Melvin 0 0-0 0, Hiedacavage 0 0-0 0, Blannett 1 6-8 8, Thornton 0 1-3 1, Bott 0 1-2 1, Coolbaugh 0 0-0 0, F. Turner 0 0-0 0. Totals 7 12-23 27. DALLAS (47): Dunbar 2 3-3 7, Kelley 0 1-2 1, Englehart 1 1-5 3, Szatkowski 2 1-3 5, Hiscox 2 2-5 7, Missal 2 2-2 7, Comitz 0 1-2 1, Meyer 0 0-0 0, Gleco 0 0-0 0, Cybulski 1 0-0 2, Volpetti 0 0-0 0, Michael 2 1-2 5, Flaherty 2 4-6 8, Olszewski 0 1-2 1. Totals 14 17-32 47. Wyoming Area ............................... 6 4 2 15 — 27 Dallas .............................................. 4 13 14 16 — 47 3-Point Field Goals— WA 1 (Radzwilka); DAL 2 (Missal, Hiscox)

Tunkhannock 58, Coughlin 34 Lisa Kintner led all scorers with 26 points as Tunkhannock picked up a victory against Coughlin. Kassie Williams hit four three-pointers and followed with 14 points.

GAR (24): Twyman 0 1-2 1, Spence 2 1-2 5, Leco 1 0-0 3, Seabrook 2 3-5 7, Quin. Gross 2 0-0 4, Quie. Gross 2 0-0 4, Nichol 0 0-0 0, Mosier 0 0-0 0. Totals 9 5-9 24. NANTICOKE (61): Brassington 2 5-6 9, Sugalski 2 0-0 4, Wolfe 5 9-14 19, Hughes 0 0-2 0, Schinski 3 2-3 9, Yalch 2 2-3 7, Gow 2 1-2 7, Kile 1 0-0 2, Holl 1 0-0 2, Butczynski 1 0-2 2, Higgins 0 0-0 0, Swanberry 0 0-0 0. Totals 19 19-32 61. GAR............................................... 0 10 6 8 — 24 Nanticoke...................................... 20 7 19 15 — 61 3-Point Field Goals— GAR 1 (Gleco); NAN 4 (Gow 2, Schinski, Yalch)

Meyers 46, Wyoming Seminary 33 MacKenzie Winder accounted for 14 points as Meyers outlasted Wyoming Seminary. Amy Kowalczyk followed with eight points. Jessica Neare led the Blue Knights with 13 points scored.

WYOMING SEMINARY (33): Romanowski 2 1-2 5, Neare 5 2-3 13, Gabriel 1 0-0 2, Dressler 0 1-2 1, Karg 4 0-0 9, Williams 0 0-2 0, Davis 0 0-0 0, Henry 0 1-2 1, Stemrich 1 0-0 2. Totals 13 5-11 33. MEYERS (46): Martinez 1 0-0 3, Dimaggio 2 0-2 4, Quinones 1 0-2 2, Kowalczyk 3 0-0 8, Biggs 3 0-0 6, An. Moses 0 0-0 0, Soto 0 0-0 0, Robertson 4 1-3 9, Winder 6 2-2 14. Totals 20 3-9 46. Wyoming Seminary ...................... 4 10 8 11 — 33 Meyers ............................................ 13 16 6 11 — 46 3-Point Field Goals— SEM 2 (Neare, Karg); MEY 3 (Kowalczyk 2, Martinez)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Central Penn 70, LCCC 56 Nicole Maximowicz finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds in a losing effort as LCCC came up short against Central Penn. Michelle Buganowicz followed with 12 points while Stephanie Hopkins chipped in with 10 points.

field during Redeemer’s decisive 12-3 run. “That’s something I love about this team,” said Parker, “is that we have a number of players who can make plays, who can score for us. It makes the other teams defensive matchups so much harder for them when we’re playing like that and the other team can’t key in one player.” While Parker didn’t single her out, that one player opposing teams usually try to pay as much defensive attention to as possible is freshman forward Alexis Lewis. Lewis, who averages about 15 points a game, started the game quietly with four points in both the first and second quarters before opening up in the third and helping Redeemer to a little bit of breathing room. With just a one-point lead after the half, the Royals fought Crestwood to an even point midway through the third quarter before Lewis knocked down a three-pointer and added two scores in the paint for a quick seven points. A three-pointer from Altemose closed out the third for the Royals after Lewis totaled 10 of her game-high 21 points in the quarter.

driving to Port St. Lucie — Horwitz said Alderson drives because he takes his dog. Alderson then added in a second tweet: “We’re driving to St. Lucie because our dog (Buddy) doesn’t like to fly. His complaint: Where I sit, no lights and no stews.” Coming off their third straight losing record, the Mets have cut payroll by about $25 million since the start of 2011. A trial is scheduled next month on the lawsuit filed by the trustee seeking to recover money for victims of the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme. The Comets tried to answer in the quarter behind the low post play of junior Sydney Meyers. Myers, who was originally slated to play for the Royals before transferring, picked up six points in the quarter. But it was the attention paid to Myers that helped to open up shots for Rebecca Rutkowski and eventually led to an open three for Taryn Wojnar. Myers finished with a teamhigh 10 points for the Comets while pulling down nine rebounds. Rutkowski finished with eight points. “Sydney’s a talented kid,” said Parker. “She’s got a great post game and I think the girls did a really good job digging in defensively and working hard against her.” Myers wasn’t much of a factor early on, notching just two points in the first half and none in Crestwood’s flat, five-point first quarter. Wignot finished with 10 points for the Royals, scattering four assists along the way. Holy Redeemer 56, Crestwood 41 CRESTWOOD (41): Lutz 0 0-0 0, Andrews 2 2-6 2, Mazzoni 0 0-0 0, Rutkowski 4 0-0 8, Gegaris 1 2-2 4, Cronauer 1 0-0 3, Wojnar 2 0-0 6, Myers 5 0-3 10, Jesikiewicz 0 0-0 0, Hislop 2 0-0 4. Totals 17 4-11 41. HOLY REDEEMER (56): Wignot 4 0-0 10, Makowski 0 4-6 4, Smith 1 0-0 2, Dougherty 0 0-0 0, Claherty 0 0-0 0, Warnagiris 3 0-0 6, Murray 2 1-2 5, Altemose 2 1-2 6, Slavoski 0 0-0 0, Wilson 1 0-0 2, Platko 0 0-2 0, Lewis 9 2-4 21. Totals 22 8-16 56. Crestwood................................. 5 15 13 8 — 41 Holy Redeemer ........................ 11 10 17 18 — 56 3-Point Field Goals— CRE 3 (Wojnar 2, Cronauer); HR 4 (Wignot 2, Altemose, Lewis)

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Mike Hatcher of Ithaca, N.Y., has been named the second offensive coordinator in Misericordia University football history. Hatcher, a graduate of Rhodes College (Tenn.), will also coach the quarterbacks and serve as assistant coordinator of athletics operations. Hatcher spent the last two seasons as the offensive line coach at Ithaca where he also served as the primary offensive play caller. He was also responsible for scouting reports and game planning. He spent the previous three seasons as the wide receiver/assistant quarterbacks coach

for the Bombers. A native of Houston, Texas, Hatcher was a four-year letterman as a wide receiver at Rhodes where he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science before joining the Ithaca staff as a graduate assistant in 2007. Under head coach Mark Ross, Misericordia will begin varsity competition in the MAC this fall. The Cougars’ first offensive coordinator, Jack Lydic, returned to his alma mater, Division II Bloomsburg as quarterbacks and receivers coach. Lydic was a three-year starter at quarterback for the Huskies.

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Mountaineers’ McDonald headed to play midfield for Division I Drexel By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

Dallas soccer standout Colleen McDonald hasn’t had an easy road throughout her high school career. There were a couple knee surgeries. A hamstring injury slowed her down last season. But through it all, McDonald proved to be one of the top players in the Wyoming Valley Conference, and it did not go unnoticed. McDonald will continue her soccer and academic pursuits at Division I Drexel University this fall. “It’s much, much better now,” McDonald said of her left knee, which will require a brace when she takes the field this spring at Dallas. “I actually had the ACL replaced twice.” The injuries didn’t stop McDonald from excelling at midfield

and forward for the Mountaineers. She scored 11 goals and recorded 16 assists as a sophomore and had eight goals and five assists as a junior. She was named to The Times Leader All-WVC all-star team both years. McDonald believes she found a good fit in Drexel, which is located in Philadelphia. She plans on majoring in biology and eventually become a veterinarian like her father, Dr. Jerry McDonald. She also has a connection with Drexel assistant coach Don Overmier through the Olympic Development Program. “I’ve actually played for the assistant coach in ODP for the state team for two years now,” McDonald said. “I really like his coaching style. It’s similar to my club coach’s style. That was a big deciding factor for me. (Drexel) is really an engineering school, but I took a look at their biology pro-

gram because I want to be a vet like my dad. And their biology program is very good, too.” McDonald’s combination of speed, skills and shooting accuracy allowed her to excel as both a midfielder and forward at Dallas. She expects to settle in at midfield at Drexel. “They recruited me as an attacking center midfield/forward,” McDonald said. “For the region team that’s what I play because I’m a little too small to be a defensive center-mid. But I like attacking better than defense anyway.” Before stepping on the field for a final season at Dallas, McDonald will be heading to Brazil to play for the ODP Region I team in early March. FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER Drexel plays in the Colonial Athletic Association. The Drag- Colleen McDonald (center front) is flanked by parents Diane and Jerry. Behind them are (from left): ons finished 4-4-3 in the CAA and Jeff Shaffer (principal), Abe Lewis (assistant coach), Chris Scharff (head coach), Javier Rodriguez (club coach), Robin Jones (guidance counselor) and Nancy Roberts (athletic director). 6-8-5 overall this past season.

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The Coughlin wrestling program has been around for more than seven decades and now will be honoring those involved in the school’s history as it will begin a Wrestling Hall of Fame. Coughlin will induct it first members into the hall on Wednesday with the ceremony being held in the gym at 6:45 p.m. before the Crusaders’ match against Meyers. The inaugural inductees will be Rick Bartoletti, Dana Balum and Bill Pfeffer. Bartoletti was the first fourtime District 2 champion for the Crusaders and one of just two in school history; Justin Accordino (2004-07) is the other. He won district titles in 1963 (85 pounds), 1964 (95), 1965 (95) and 1966 (103). Balum coached the Crusaders for 36 years and piled up the most victories in District 2 history with 461. He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1995. Pfeffer is a three-time district champion and is one of three wrestlers in school history to advance to the finals of the PIAA Championships when he did so in 1975; Chuck Chulada (1968) and Josh Popple (2011) are the

106 – Jake Warren (Bed) pinned Ronald Mrsich 3:55; 113 – Ryan Easter (Bed) pinned Joshua Brown :39; 120 – Garrett Thomas (Bed) pinned Cory Franc :53; 126 – Toby Brett (Bed) pinned Nick Fischetti 1:35; 132 – Morgan Fuller (WW) dec Caleb Grimes 7-2; 138 – Zach Dudek (Bed) dec Manuel Miraih 12-6; 145 – Beau Fuller (WW) dec Jesse Martin 7-1; 152 – Tanner Williams (Bed) maj dec Lucas Karnick 13-3; 160 – Josiah Koontz (Bed) tech fall Brandon Hadden 17-2; 170 – Garrett Enslin (WW) pinned Cody Yingling 2:27; 182 – Austin Swoyer (WW) pinned Dylan Evans 1:59; 195 – Mike Brett (Bed) pinned Conner Rosensweet 2:53; 220 – Matt Rosensweet (WW) dec Jacob Krupa 4-2; 285 – Joseph Ingaglio (WW) pinned Justin Easter 1:34

Wilkes wrestlers hosting No. 5 Ithaca The Times Leader staff

The Wilkes University wrestling team will welcome fifthranked Ithaca at 7 p.m. today at the Marts Center. The Bombers (11-2) are ranked fifth in the Division III Brute-Adidas NWCA Poll, while the Colonels (15-3) are ranked 19th. Wilkes is coming off a 27-10 Metropolitan Conference win over 30th-ranked TCNJ last week and it has won 11 straight duals, having not lost since December. Ithaca is riding a four-match win streak since losing two in a row last month in the Division III National Duals in Springfield, Ill. Two of those wins are against ranked opponents in Stevens Institute of Technology (No. 29) and Delaware Valley (No. 23).

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interview that if he could play alongside anyone for a season, “It would have probably been more fun to play with LeBron, but if you want to win and win and win, it’s Kobe.” After all these years, you would think the Kobe-versusLeBron debate is one that James would avoid. He hasn’t. “It’s simple, he has five rings and I have none so it’s easy to say that. If I had five rings and Kobe had none,” James said blithely, “it’d probably be the other way around.” Until it is the other way around, James should pick his

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Gasol of Memphis, Andre Iguodala of Philadelphia, Indiana’s Roy Hibbert, and Chicago’s Luol Deng. Also headed to the Feb. 26 game are NBA assists leader Steve Nash of Phoenix, Tony Parker of San Antonio, Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City, Kevin Love of Minnesota, Chris Bosh of Miami, Atlanta’s Joe Johnson and Deron Williams of New Jersey. Already voted to start by fans in the Eastern Conference were Orlando’s Dwight Howard, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of Miami, Chicago’s Derrick Rose and New York’s Carmelo Anthony. The West starters are the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin of the Clippers, and Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant. Coaches voted for the reserves, and they had a tough task in this lockout-shortened season, when they were given only about 25 games to evaluate players. That threatened to make it tough for Nowitzki and Pierce, whose bodies weren’t ready to go after the lengthy offseason and brief training camps, and have played below their usual standards. “I think it’s too early. I’m sitting on my couch when they announced the rosters and I’m floored. I didn’t even know they had started the voting,” Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. But the coaches picked Nowitzki, the NBA finals MVP, even though his average of 17.6 points is his worst since he scored 17.5 per game in the 1999-00 season.

other two to advance to the state finals. As a heavyweight, Pfeffer won district titles in 1974, 1975 and 1976. Coughlin alumni, faculty and fans are invited. For more information contact Coughlin coach Steve Stahl at 826-7201 or via email at sfs8@hotmail.com. Bedford 42, Western Wayne 27 The Wildcats dropped their opening round meet in the Class 2A PIAA Duals Championships on Thursday afternoon as Bedford picked up five pins to remain undefeated this season at 16-0. Western Wayne (15-7) falls to the losers bracket and will face District 7 champion Burrell in an elimination dual this morning. The District 2 champion Wildcats were helped with wins from Morgan Fuller (132, decision), Beau Fuller (145, decision), Garrett Enslin (170, fall), Austin Swoyer (182, fall), Matt Rosensweet (220, decision) and Joseph Ingaglio (285, fall).

Tonight’s meet will be the sixth against a ranked opponent for Wilkes. It has gone 3-2 in the previous five. The lineups for tonight’s meet are already set with two matches featuring 20-match winners. At 133-pounds, Wilkes’ Myzar Mendoza (21-6) is slated to go against Seth Ecker (22-4) and at 174 with the Colonels’ Dustin Stough (2111) versus Jules Doliscar (28-3). Wilkes enters eight grapplers with at least 20 wins, while just three Bombers weighing-in have 20 or more victories. Other 20-match winners for Wilkes are Michael Fleck (125 pounds, 28-6), Ryan Wilson (141, 20-6), John Lynch (149, 21-10), Nathan White (165, 23-13), Buddy Gouger (184, 20-13) and Dave Oberrender (197, 22-11). fights more carefully. Bryant spent much of his youth and most of his early NBA career mimicking everything Jordan did, from his maniacal work ethic and lack of conscience to the way Jordan walked and talked. Eventually, he figured out he was always going to suffer in the comparison. So he won and won and kept on winning until everybody else made the connection. Bryant is still far from being loved, as his No. 7 spot on the Forbes list proves, but he is universally feared by competitors and respected even by fans who don’t much like him. James has taken the opposite tack and run into so many headwinds, it’s hard to believe he hasn’t changed course by now.

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BOSTON — Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen’s putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night. Kobe Bryant had 27 points, Gasol finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Andrew Bynum added 16 points and 17 rebounds to help the Lakers snap a two-game losing streak. Allen scored 22 points and Kevin Garnett had 12 points and 12 rebounds for Boston, which had won five in a row and nine of its previous 10

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ment that there was nothing to worry about. “He’s a high character guy and his response was exactly what we expected it to be,” said head coach John Hynes. “He upped his level of play and took responsibility for it.” If anything, Bortuzzo’s response to the miscue was a chance to show the organization just how far along he is in his development. Now in his third season with the Penguins, Bortuzzo knew that to dwell on the mistake would just lead to more. Not long after “The Decision,” Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, a shrewd marketer in his own right, reckoned that James lost a billion dollars in brand equity. So naturally, LeBron doubled down. He starred in a Nike spot retracing his steps from high school and tweaking his growing legion of critics at every turn, asking over and over, “What should I do?” In hindsight, it was the beginning of a pattern. All these squabbles later, the answer is the same now as it was then: Win a little and say even less until you do. Jim Litke is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at jlitke(at)ap.org and follow him on Twitter.com/JimLitke.

games. But Garnett was 6 for 23 from the field and Paul Pierce was 7 for 18, including a clean-look jumper at the end of overtime. It rimmed out and Allen tried to push the rebound in, but Gasol got his fingertips on it and it floated away as the buzzer sounded. The Lakers had lost six of their last seven games on the road. But a trip to Boston to play the rival Celtics was just what they needed. Both teams shot under 40 percent, and they each missed “You want to come back with a strong performance because you never want to make that a habit,” he said. “Everyone’s going to make mistakes and there have been other games where I wasn’t happy with the way I played. If I’m going to let something like that affect me, then I’m in the wrong sport.” Crowded Conditions With Nick Petersen up from Wheeling and Colin McDonald

twice to start the overtime before Bryant sank a jumper that gave the Lakers an 84-82 lead with 3:30 left. Allen missed, then Steve Blake made a jumper to give the Lakers a fourpoint lead — their biggest of the game. Pierce made a jumper and, after Gasol missed, Pierce hit a 3-pointer over Metta World Peace to make it 87-86 Boston. Bryant missed, but Bynum tipped it in with 1:30 left to give L.A. the lead, and it held up. Pierce finished with 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. and Jason Williams back from Pittsburgh, the Penguins had 16 forwards and eight defensemen on the ice for Thursday’s practice at Coal Street. Hynes said there is plenty of competition for playing time, and that will make for some tough decisions. “It’s going to be challenging to make decisions on who’s in and who’s going to be out,” he said, adding there likely will be a player or two sent to Wheeling.

“It’s going to get a little more competitive, but a competitive culture drives winning teams.” Injury Report D Alexandre Picard and D Boris Valabik practiced on Thursday. Hynes said Picard is a possibility to return to the lineup this weekend, while Valabik isn’t close to returning. D Carl Sneep didn’t practice and he won’t be ready for the weekend, Hynes said.

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Former defensive end says he hasn’t quite grasped the magnitude of the honor.

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Landon Cassill has a job for the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career. Cassill said Thursday he’s been hired to drive for a team that purchased assets and last year’s points from the now defunct Red Bull Racing team. Cassill will drive the No. 83 Toyota, he said, and the points Brian Vickers earned in that car last year guarantee Cassill a spot in the first five races of the season. Cassill said he has a deal with the new team to drive all year. “It’s my first time going into a NASCAR season with a signed deal knowing I’m going to be in the car every week,” Cassill said. “It’s my first time attempting the Daytona 500 — wait, I am locked into the Daytona 500. That’s a pretty big dream came true.” Doug Richert will be the crew chief for the No. 83 team, which is being fielded by investors who had previously backed TRG Motorsports. Cassill said the owners will announce the team name and sponsorship in the coming days. Cassill has been working the NASCAR garages since he was 17, and five years later, his search for something steady has finally ended. He’s made 33 starts in the second-tier Nationwide Series since 2007, and has made 48 Sprint Cup Series starts over the last two seasons. His best finish was 12th at Michigan last season. Cassill was originally planning to drive a start-and-park car for Front Row Motorsports when the opportunity with this new team was offered to him. Front Row had given him a clause to leave the team if he found a full-time ride.

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Chase Blackburn, cornerback Aaron Ross and punter Steve Weatherford. Wide receiver Mario Manningham, defensive end Dave Tollefson, defensive tackle Rocky Bernard, cornerback Terrell Thomas and safety Deon Grant are among the key players that could test free agency. Manningham, who lost his starting job to Pro Bowl wideout Victor Cruz, could get plenty of attention on the open market after making a sensational 38-yard catch on the Giants’ go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter against the Patriots. “We try to make good football decisions,” Reese said. “It would be great to make splashy moves in the offseason, but our goal is to make good football decisions and that’s what we try to do every year. We don’t just think about our personnel for the current year. We think a couple years down the line and that’s important.”

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Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley speaks to the media after being introduced as the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator at a news conference in Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Haley returns to his roots Ex-Chiefs head coach, who was once a Steelers ball boy, is ready to run the offense. The Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Throughout the 16 minutes that followed him glowingly introducing former Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley as his new offensive coordinator, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stood proudly in the corner of the secondfloor media room at the team’s facility. Honestly. During the press conference officially announcing Haley as the replacement for Bruce Arians, Tomlin even offered approving nods and smiles at the appropriate times. And, yes, he also laughed when Haley was asked about his reputation as someone who has had difficulty getting along with co-workers.

One of the top offseason issues involves Osi Umenyiora’s contract situation. The two-time Pro Bowl defensive end was a training camp holdout last summer, and had harsh words for Reese after not getting a contract extension. Umenyiora is slated to earn $3.975 million next season in the final year of a seven-year deal he signed in 2005. He had nine sacks in nine games in 2011. “We’reintheearlystagesof the evaluation,” Reese said. “Osi is under contract. We’ll discuss everything as a staff and we’ll discuss all issues that could possibly come up for us and we’ll come up with a game plan. We’ll move on, day by day, and see how things work out for us.” Reese said he expects tight ends Jake Ballard and Travis Beckum to start the season on the physically unable to perform list. Both players tore knee ligaments in the Super Bowl. Reese praised the team’s practice squad and suggested some of those players could fill voids at tight end and other positions.

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Armstrong relieved investigation over AUSTIN, Texas — As far as Lance Armstrong is concerned, it’s all over. The stress, the waiting, the whispers about whether he doped during his stellar cycling career, all of it ended when — after nearly two years — federal prosecutors closed an investigation of him last week without bringing any charges. “I’m happy. I’m glad it’s behind me,” Armstrong told The Associated Press on Thursday in his first interview since prosecutors announced they were dropping the case. The seven-time Tour de France winner said he remained confident he would not be indicted, but admitted the weight of the long investigation took a toll on him personally. “It’s not a pleasant experience ... It was difficult at times,” he said. “But I was confident that we would always end up in this place.” After speaking with the AP,

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ment to quickly hand over evidence collected in the investigation. “I don’t want to get bogged down with that. I’m not concerned with that. I’m not going to worry about that,” Armstrong said. Armstrong, who has been known to attack his critics in the media and on Twitter, had only issued a muted written statement in response to the end of the investigation when the decision was first announced. He was reluctant to talk much more about it on Thursday, but said he had a quiet celebration with his family when the investigation was closed. Although Armstrong was convinced that he would not be indicted, the cyclist said he was

ready to fight a costly legal battle if he was. Armstrong said he’ll turn his attention in 2012 to competing in Ironman triathlons and supporting the California Cancer Research Act, a proposal to increase taxes on cigarettes by $1 a pack to raise more than $500 million a year.

GENEVA — Sport’s highest court banned 1997 Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich for two years on Thursday and stripped him of his third-place finish in the 2005 race for blood doping. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that the 38-year-old German, who retired in 2007, was “fully engaged” in the doping program of Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes that was exposed in the 2006 Operation Puerto probe. The CAS panel “came to the conclusion that Jan Ullrich engaged at least in blood doping in violation of ... anti-doping rules,” the court said. Ullrich’s suspension comes three days after CAS banned Alberto Contador for two years and stripped him of his 2010 Tour title for doping. A U.S. federal investigation into alleged doping

involving seven-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong and his teammates was dropped Friday. Ullrich is banned from cycling through August 21, 2013, and all his results from May1, 2005, until his retirement are annulled. Ullrich must also pay $10,970 toward the International Cycling Union’s legal costs. “It is established that Jan Ullrich was fully engaged with Dr. (Eufemiano) Fuentes’s doping program at least from that date,” the court said. Along with his loss of a podium placement in the 2005 Tour, which was won by Armstrong, Ullrich will also be stripped of his victory in the 2006 Tour de Suisse. Spanish rider Francisco Mancebo, who was also implicated in the Puerto investigation, moves up from fourth to third in the 2005 Tour.

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Armstrong participated in a teleconference with media covering this weekend’s triathlon in Panama City, Panama, where he is scheduled to compete. For the now 40-year-old Armstrong, the federal government’s decision should put a stop to any allegations or rumors about performance-enhancing drug use during his career. “It’s over,” he said. “I’m moving on.” Armstrong maintains he has never failed a drug test, but he nonetheless became the focus of investigators’ attention after former teammates Floyd Landis accused him in 2010 of participating in a doping program. Landis was stripped of his 2006 Tour title after failing a drug test. Armstrong won every Tour from 1999-2005. A federal grand jury in Los Angeles looked at whether a doping program was established for Armstrong’s team while, at least part of the time, it received government sponsorship from the U.S. Postal Service. U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte Jr. announced last Friday his office had closed the case but did not give a reason. The World AntiDoping Agency followed up this week by urging the U.S. govern-

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Tiger Woods hits from the rough toward the fourth hole at Spyglass Hill Golf Course during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Thursday.

Three tied atop leaderboard By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Twenty months later, Dustin Johnson finally hit the drive he wanted at Pebble Beach. Ten years later, Tiger Woods must have wondered what kept him away from the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. On a spectacular day of scenery and scoring, Johnson blasted a tee shot on the third hole at Pebble Beach and then pitched in for eagle from 41 yards in front of the green. He added another eagle on his way to a 9-under 63 and a three-way tie atop the leaderboard Thursday. Woods was five shots to par out of the lead, a solid start to his PGA Tour season. He had six birdies in a 4-under 68 at Spyglass Hill, the fourth-best score on that course. Spyglass was hardest of the three courses, though not by much. The weather was so pure that all three courses played about one shot under par. Charlie Wi was over at Monterey Peninsula and had a shot at 59 without ever knowing it. Wi was 8 under after a tap-in birdie on the 13th hole, and needed only three birdies in the last five holes.

Trouble is, he had no idea the Shore Course was a 70. He made one more birdie and had a 9-under 61. “I was looking at the scorecard like, ‘What’s the par here?’ I did not know it was a par 70,” Wi said. “That 59 never crossed my mind. Not once.” Joining them was former U.S. Amateur Danny Lee, who holed a bunker shot for eagle at No. 2 and holed out from the 11th fairway with a wedge for another eagle to match Johnson at 9-under 63. Johnson is turning into his generation’s “Prince of Pebble.” He won the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in consecutive years, and then had a three-shot lead at Pebble in the U.S. Open two years ago until he shot 82 in the final round. On the third hole of that round, he hit driver left into the bushes for a lost ball and made double bogey. On Thursday, he smashed a driver nearly 340 yards over the trees to just short of the green, setting up eagle. Even now, he still thinks about that tee shot in the U.S. Open. Walking off the tee, he said to caddie Bobby Brown, “I could have used that in the U.S. Open.”

“Walking off that hole, I told Bob, ‘This hole owes me a few more than just that one.”’ Johnson overpowered the par 5s at Pebble Beach, the secret to playing that course well. He had a 6-iron for his second shot at the par-5 second for an easy birdie, holed a 65-foot eagle putt on the sixth hole, got up and down from the bunker just short of the 14th for birdie, then cringed when his 40-foot eagle attempt on the 18th just turned away. Woods made his share, too. He opened with consecutive birdies, stuffing his approach on No. 10 and two-putting for birdie on the par-5 11th. He also holed a downhill, 8-foot birdie putt on the 17th that was good enough to elicit a small fist pump, and from behind the par-5 opening hole, hit a flop shot to 7 feet and made that. One of his two bogeys came on the short par-4 fourth, with a shallow green set among sand dunes and ice plant at a diagonal angle. Instead of going toward the middle of the green and letting the slope take the ball to the hole, Woods went at the flag. The ball bounced hard over the green and into a sandy patch of dunes.

PHILADELPHIA — Claude Giroux and Brayden Schenn scored 1:14 apart in the second period to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Scott Hartnell and Max Talbot also had goals for Philadelphia, which snapped a three-game losing streak. Tyler Bozak scored two goals and Joffrey Lupul had one for the resurgent Leafs, who were 6-2-1 in their previous nine games. Coming off a 1-0 shootout loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday night, the Flyers needed this victory to strengthen their hold on fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves, including a pad stop on Bozak’s hard shot during a 4-on-2 rush with five minutes left. Canadiens 4, Islanders 2 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Max Pacioretty had three goals, Scott Gomez netted his first in more than a year, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders for their third straight win. Pacioretty scored in all three periods, and the Canadiens (22-24-9) moved one

point ahead of the Islanders (22-23-8) in the tightly packed non-playoff section of the Eastern Conference. Blues 4, Devils 3 NEWARK, N.J. — T.J. Oshie scored the only goal in the shootout and relief goal Brian Elliott was perfect as the St. Louis Blues beat New Jersey to end the Devils five-game winning streak. Canucks 5, Wild 2 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Henrik and Daniel Sedin both scored against Minnesota for the first time in their careers to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a win over the Wild. Rangers 4, Lightning 3 NEW YORK — Brad Richards scored 3:37 into overtime to give the New York Rangers a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. New York’s Brian Doyle tied it at 10:13 of the third period, pouncing on a loose puck and driving it past Mathieu Garon. The last half of the third period was a fast-paced flurry of hits, scoring opportunities and saves before overtime. Steven Stamkos scored his NHL-best 36th goal of the season in the first period and added an assist for Tampa Bay, which has lost three of

four. Derek Stepan scored and had an assist for the Rangers, who lead the Eastern Conference and have taken points in six of their last seven games. Jets 3 Capitals 2 WASHINGTON — The Winnipeg Jets overcame a two-goal deficit in the final 2:15 of regulation, then prevailed in a shootout for a victory over the Washington Capitals. Stars 4, Blue Jackets 2 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jamie Benn scored two goals and Kari Lehtonen had 26 saves to make an early lead stand up in the Dallas Stars’ victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Senators 4, Predators 3 OTTAWA — Chris Phillips scored his first two goals of the season in his 1,000th NHL game, Jason Spezza also scored twice and the Ottawa Senators ended a seven-game losing streak with a win over the Nashville Predators. Panthers 3, Kings 1 SUNRISE, Fla. — Sean Bergenheim and Mike Santorelli scored in the second period, sending the Florida Panthers to a victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

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MURRAY, Ky. — Robert Covington had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead Tennessee State to a 72-68 victory over No. 9 Murray State on Thursday night, handing the Racers their first loss of the season. Isaiah Canaan had 31 points and six rebounds for Murray State (23-1, 11-1 Ohio Valley Conference), which was the last unbeaten team in Division I. Murray State has won the last eight meetings against Tennessee State (16-10, 9-4) dating to 2008-09. Covington hit a 3-pointer with 4 minutes left that gave Tennessee State a 65-62 lead. The Tigers led 69-68 when a turnover gave Murray State the ball with 11.2 seconds to play. Tennessee State stole the inbounds pass. Covington was fouled with 9.7 seconds left but he missed both free throws. Canaan turned the ball over and committed a foul with 3.5 seconds to play. Kenny Moore made two free throws to make it a three-point lead. Murray State again turned the ball over on a long inbounds

pass and Jordan Cyphers made one of two free throws to seal the upset.

Wisconsin 68, Minnesota 61 MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Taylor scored 27 points for his first college win in his home state, and No. 21 Wisconsin gutted out a overtime victory at Minnesota. The Badgers (19-6, 8-4 Big Ten) failed to score over the last 71⁄2-plus minutes of the second half while the Gophers (17-8, 5-7) dug out of a 13-point hole. But that dogged Wisconsin defense came back in the overtime even though the Badgers’ shooting touch didn’t. Ryan Evans had 17 points and 11 rebounds for Wisconsin, which went 15 for 17 from the free throw line in overtime. Rodney Williams and Andre Hollins guided a frantic comeback by the Gophers in the final minutes of regulation after they fell behind 49-36. The Badgers made only one basket over the last 91⁄2 minutes of the second half, a putback by Jared Berggren with 7:44 remaining.

Mississippi St. 70, Mississippi 60 STARKVILLE, Miss. — Arnett Moultrie scored 18 points, Dee Bost dished a career-high 13 assists and No. 20 Mississippi State easily beat rival Mississippi. It was another efficient performance for the 6-foot-11 Moultrie, who was 9 of 14 from the field. Moultrie had plenty of easy looks thanks to several nice passes from Bost, who had eight assists in the first half as the Bulldogs built a 40-27 lead.

Indiana 84, Illinois 71 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Cody Zeller scored 22 points and Victor Oladipo had 18 to lead No. 23 Indiana past Illinois 84-71 on Thursday night. The Hoosiers (19-6, 7-6 Big Ten) have won three of four. D.J. Richardson had 19 points and Meyers Leonard added 17 for Illinois (16-8, 5-6), which has lost five straight in Bloomington when the Hoosiers are ranked. The Illini also failed to take their first lead in the series since 1975.

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A landmark settlement with the nation’s biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses will deliver about $266 million in aid to Pennsylvania for struggling homeowners or people who lost their homes, state Attorney General Linda Kelly said Thursday. Pennsylvania and 48 other states joined the $25 billion settlement. The money will help homeowners facing foreclosure, borrowers who lost their homes and people who owe more than their homes are worth, Kelly said. The deal applies only to privately held mortgages issued from 2008 through 2011.

cent, the lowest in nearly three years. The increased hiring in part reflects faster economic growth. The economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the final three months of last year — a full percentage point higher than the previous quarter. Applications are also falling because companies are laying off fewer workers. A separate report from the Labor Department, released earlier this week, showed that job cuts have fallen below pre-recession levels. Layoffs dropped last year to the lowest annual

lowest in nearly four years. “The encouraging U.S. employment news continues,” Jennifer Lee, an economist at BMO Capital Markets, wrote in a note to clients. The “job market started February off on a sturdy footing.” When applications fall consistently below 375,000, it generally signals that hiring is strong enough to lower the unemployment rate. Employers added a net 243,000 jobs in January, the biggest gain in nine months. The unemployment rate fell for the fifth straight month to 8.3 per-

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WASHINGTON — The number of people seeking unemployment aid neared a four-year low last week, a positive sign that strong hiring could continue in the coming months. The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly applications for unemployment benefits fell 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 358,000. That’s the second-lowest level since April 2008. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, fell to 366,250, also the

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FRANKFURT, Germany — More than two years after it came clean about its addiction to debt, Greece may finally have begun a long and painful road to recovery. Greece’s fractious political leaders struck a deal Thursday to make deep cuts in government jobs and spending to help save the country from a default that could shock the world financial system. The deal, under negotiation since July, is one of two critical steps Greece must take to receive a (euro) 130 billion ($170 billion) bailout from other countries in Europe and around the globe. It was announced by Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos’ office and will be scrutinized during talks in Brussels between finance ministers from the 17 countries that use the euro. German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said more work had to be done to fulfill the conditions for a bailout. In addition to the fiscal austerity mandated by the European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, Greece is close to an agreement with private investors who hold nearly two-thirds of its debt to sharply reduce the country’s borrowing costs. Greece needs the bailout by March 20 so it will have enough money to redeem (euro) 14.5 billion worth of bonds coming due. If it doesn’t make that payment, it will be in default. Financial analysts fear that could set off a chain reaction similar to the financial meltdown triggered by the collapse of investment bank Lehman Brothers in the fall of 2008. Greece remains in a deep recession. Unemployment is 20.9 percent after the economy’s third straight year of decline.

2 Ford execs will retire

Two key leaders in Ford’s remarkable turnaround are retiring. Lewis Booth, chief financial officer, and Derrick Kuzak, product development chief, will leave the company April 1. The moves, in the works for months, raised questions about how long CEO Alan Mulally, 66, will stay in his job and whether Ford can continue its renaissance under new executives. Kuzak, 60, and Booth, 63, each served more than three decades with the Dearborn, Mich., company.

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total in the 10 years the government has tracked the data. Most economists expect growth will slow a bit in the January-March quarter, because companies won’t need to rebuild their stockpiles of goods as much as they did in the winter. The job market has a long way to go before it fully recovers from the damage of the Great Recession. Nearly 13 million people remain unemployed, and 8.3 percent unemployment is painfully high.

Greek debt drama still playing out

Groupon had a lot to prove with its first earnings report as a public company. The 14 percent slide in its stock Thursday suggests investors wanted more. The online deals site on Wednesday reported sharply higher fourth-quarter revenue that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. But a revenue forecast of $510 million to $550 million for the current quarter means Groupon expects sales to grow by about 5 percent in the first three months of this year. By that same measure, revenue grew by a doubledigit percentage in each quarter of 2011.

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Kodak, which filed for bankruptcy protection last month, said it will phase out the product lines in the first half of this year and look for other companies to license its brand for those products. It’s an especially poignant moment for Kodak. In 1975, using a new type of electronic sensor invented six years earlier at Bell Labs, a Kodak engineer named Steven Sasson created the first digital camera. It was a toaster-size prototype capturing black-and-white images at a resolution of 0.1 megapixels. Through the 1990s, Kodak spent about $4 billion developing the photo technology inside most of today’s cellphones and digital devices. But a

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reluctance to ease its heavy financial reliance on film allowed rivals such as Canon and Sony to rush into the fast-emerging digital arena. The immensely lucrative analog business Kodak worried about undermining was virtually erased in a decade by the filmless photography it invented. Kodak sees home photo printers, high-speed commercial inkjet presses, workflow software and packaging as the core of its future business. Since 2005, the company has poured hundreds of millions of dollars into new lines of inkjet printers. Once the digital camera business is phased out, Kodak said its consumer business will focus on printing. 10-YR T-NOTE 2.05%

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012

THE TIMES LEADER

www.timesleader.com

NATIONAL FORECAST Sunny, snow tonight

35° 18°

30° 15°

33° 28°

TUESDAY Cloudy, snow, rain

MONDAY Partly sunny

WEDNESDAY Partly sunny

40° 25°

Syracuse 42/13

The Finger Lakes

Highs: 37-42. Lows: 2-13. Partly cloudy today. Chance of light snow tonight.

Wilkes-Barre 43/19 New York City 45/35

Brandywine Valley

Reading 44/29

Highs: 47-48. Lows: 30-31. Partly cloudy today. Chance of rain and snow tonight.

Delmarva/Ocean City

Atlantic City 49/34

Yesterday Average Record High Record Low

38/22 35/20 64 in 1925 -19 in 1934

Heating Degree Days*

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35 272 3246 4020 3915

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Precipitation

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Sun and Moon

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Today Tomorrow

Highs: 49-54. Lows: 32-40. Partly cloudy today. Chance of showers tonight.

0.02” 0.08” 0.70” 1.98” 3.07” Sunset 5:31p 5:32p Moonset 8:10a 8:42a

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Weather Central, LP For more weather information go to:

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30/23

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45/35

30/15

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33/17 58/48

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38/14

14/3

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27/15

The Poconos

Albany 43/25

Towanda 43/14

State College 39/21

51/41

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After so many days and weeks with above average temperatures and no snow, winter seems to be making a comeback. An area of snow will move in early tonight ahead of a slow moving cold front, and by mid-morning tomorrow, around 1 to, perhaps, 2 inches of new snow will have accumulated. So, once again, a relatively small amount but enough to make the pavement icy and to remind us that winter is still alive and well. And to reinforce that fact, a cold wave will settle in during the day Saturday, forcing temperatures down into the teens by Sunday morning. - Tom Clark

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Meeting Notice

LEGAL NOTICE

The Noxen Township Supervisors will meet on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 5:00 PM in the Noxen Municipal Building, 160 Elizabeth Street, Noxen, PA 18636. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the renewal of insurance policies and general purposes. Any questions on the meeting, call Noxen Municipal Building, 298-2003.

ESTATE OF DONALD A. BESEDA, SR. a/k/a DONALD BESEDA Late of WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania (Died June 26, 1979)

By order of Carl Shook Supervisor Chairman

Letters of Administration having been granted to Barbara Koonrad f/k/a Barbara Beseda. All persons having claims against the Estate or indebted to the Estate shall make payment or present claims to Andrew J. Katsock, III, Esquire, Attorney for the Estate, 15 Sunrise Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18705.

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OFFICIAL NOTICE is hereby given that the WILKES-BARRE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL hold a Special Meeting for General Purposes on Tuesday, February 21, at 5:30 PM in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 730 South Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA.

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-846 BERGER DISCOUNT -2,000 GMC REBATE #312012, TRAILER PACKAGE, 5.3L V8 -1,000 GM LOYALTY -1,000 TRADE ASSISTANCE CASH**

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$24,399*

2012 GMC ACADIA SL ALL WHEEL DRIVE LIST $35,990

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-681 BERGER DISCOUNT -1,000 BUICK REBATE -500 GM OWNER LOYALTY

SALE:

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$27,299*

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Wednesday 4:00 pm on Tuesday

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7 995*

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Tuesday 4:00 pm on Monday

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2007 CHEVRO LET M ALIBU 2007 CHEVY CO BALT LT Sedan

Thursday 4:00 pm on Wednesday Friday 4:00 pm on Thursday Holidays call for deadlines

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#Z2464,4 C yl.,A uto.,A ir C onditioning, Traction C ontrol,A M /FM C D ,O nly 49K M iles

10 999* ,

2005 D O D G E CARAVAN SXT

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

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2009 PO NTIAC V IBE

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13 787 ,

2011 CH EV Y H H R LT

O N LY O N 46K E OW N MER ILES

ONE O W N ER

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13 995

#Z2540, 22.L A uto., A /C , PW , PD L, Traction C ontrol, C D , Luggage RoofRails

2010 H O NDA CIVIC LX Sedan O N LY 24K M ILES

13 999 ,

2006 G M C CANYO N SL R EG CAB 4x4 ONE O W N ER SU N RO O F

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

14 999*

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

2009 TO YO TA R AV 4 SPO RT

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2008 FO RD ESCAPE XLT AW D

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Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted in the Estate of Cary Kasa, late of Pittston Township, Luzerne County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, (died December 26, 2011). All persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands are to present same, without delay to the Executrix: Donna Kasa or Attorney Albert E. Nicholls, Jr., 1421 E. Drinker Street, Dunmore, Pennsylvania 18512. ATTORNEY ALBERT E. NICHOLLS, JR.

#12500A , 4 C yl., A uto., A ir, Sunroof, PW , PD L, A M /FM /C D , Luggage Rack

14 999 ,

2011 CHEVY CRUZE LS

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#12195A , V6, Suroof, A utom atic, A ir, A lloy W heels, PW , PD L

15 888 ,

2009 SUBARU LEG ACY SEDAN A LL W H EEL DRIVE

ONE O W N ER

#Z2645, 1.8L6 Speed M anualTrans., A ir, PW , PD L, X M Radio, A M /FM /C D /M P3, 8K M iles

15 999* ,

2006 G M C ENVO Y EXTENDED XL 4x4 ONE O W N ER

15 999* ,

2007 FO RD RANG ER SUPERCAB 4W D ONE O W N ER

3RD RO W

#Z2515, 6 C yl., A uto., Stabilitrak, A /C , PW , PD L, C D , Fog Lam ps, C ruise, A lum .W heels, Low M iles

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

16 999*

#12069A , 6 C yl., A uto, A ir, Fog Lam ps, Rear Jum p Seats, C D /M P3, PW , PD L, 47K M iles

17 987* ,

2008 CHEVRO LET CO LO RADO 2010 TO YO TA TUNDRA Crew Cab 4x4

D ouble Cab SR5 4x4 ONE O W N ER

ONE O W N ER

#12503A , Z Force 5LV8 A utom atic, A ir, PW , PD L, Bedliner, A lloys, Bluetooth, C D

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

18 999 ,

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB 4X4

19 999* ,

2007 FO RD F-150 SUPERCAB 4x4

O N LY 33K M ILES

ONE O W N ER

#11935A ,4.8LV8 A utom atic,A ir C onditioning,D eep Tinted G lass,Locking Rear D ifferential,Folding Rear Seat,XM Radio $ *

19 999 ,

AW D O N LY 33K M ILES

ONE O W N ER

#12287A ,A utom atic,A /C ,Sunroof,Leather,PW ,PD L, C ruise,A lum inum W heels

20 999* ,

ONE O W N ER

#12026B, V8 A utom atic, A ir C onditioning, Pow er W indow s, Pow er D oor Locks, C ruise, Tilt

19 999* ,

2008 FO RD F250 SUPERDUTY PO W ERSTRO KE D IESEL LARIAT CREW CAB

2009 N ISSAN RO G UE SL

O N LY 39K M ILES

#12299A ,Pow erstroke D iesel,Leather,N avigation, Running Boards,A lloys,Pow er O ptions,Tinted W indow s

37 675* ,

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 9th day of February, 2012, the petition of Jennifer Ball was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, requesting an order to change the name of McKenzie Goss to Mckenzie Ball and Brinton Goss to Brinton Ball. The court has fixed a hearing on said Petition for the 19th day of March, 2012 at 9:30 o’clock at the 3rd floorLuzerne County Courthouse when and where all interested parties may appear and show cause, if any, why the request of the petitioner should not be granted.

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ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ROBERT S. NAPLES, SR. a/k/a BOB NAPLES, deceased, late of the Borough of Wyoming, PA (died December 24, 2011). Letters Testamentary having been granted, all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent shall make them known and present them, and all persons indebted to the decedent shall make payment thereof to Donna Ulrich or to Raymond W. Ferrario, Attorney for the Estate, Suite 528, Scranton Life Building, 538 Spruce Street, Scranton, PA 18503-1816. RAYMOND W. FERRARIO, P.C.

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Sealed bids and/or request for proposals (RFP’s) will be received by Mr. Anthony Ryba, Secretary, Hazleton Area School District, 1515 West 23rd Street, Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18202-1647, until 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 21, 2012, for the following: 1)

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A copy of the specifications for these bids/contracts/RFP’s may be obtained at the office of the undersigned or call (570) 459-3111 ext. 3106. In addition, bids / RFP’s may be obtained off of the school district website (http://www.hasdk12.org/webbids). Questions regarding the bid specifications should be directed via email to Robert J. Krizansky (krizanskyr@hasdk12.org). All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, which shall be plainly identified as a bid and/or RFP. Where indicated, bids / RFP’s shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount specified within the specifications of the proposal to be drawn in favor of the Hazleton Area School District. Emailed or faxed bids will not be accepted. The Hazleton Area School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids / RFP’s received and the right to waive any informalities. /s/ Anthony Ryba Secretary / Business Manager

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BID NOTICE Sealed bids and/or request for proposals (RFP’s) will be received by Mr. Anthony Ryba, Secretary, Hazleton Area School District, 1515 West 23rd Street, Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18202-1647, until 11:00 A.M., Friday, February 17, 2012, for the following: 1)

Title Insurance RFP

Public Bid / RFP Opening: Friday, February 17, 2012 Date: Time:

11:05 A.M.

Location: HASD Administration Building First Floor Conference Room 1515 West 23rd Street Hazleton, PA 18202-1647 A copy of the specifications for these bids/contracts/RFP’s may be obtained at the office of the undersigned or call (570) 459-3111 ext. 3106. In addition, bids / RFP’s may be obtained off of the school district website (http://www.hasdk12.org/webbids). Questions regarding the bid specifications should be directed via email to Robert J. Krizansky (krizanskyr@hasdk12.org). All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, which shall be plainly identified as a bid and/or RFP. Where indicated, bids / RFP’s shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount specified within the specifications of the proposal to be drawn in favor of the Hazleton Area School District. Emailed or faxed bids will not be accepted. The Hazleton Area School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids / RFP’s received and the right to waive any informalities. /s/ Anthony Ryba Secretary / Business Manager

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LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above named Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or their attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County, Orphans’ Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Mark Pazuhanich, Executor 502 Resica Falls Rd. East Stroudsburg, PA 18302

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The County of Luzerne is seeking qualified applicants for member and chairperson of the newly reconstituted Board of Elections and Registration. Board members are requesting that any interested parties email elections@luzernecounty.org not later than 5:00 PM on Friday, February 17, 2012 providing their basic contact information and a written paragraph or two stating why he or she would be the ideal chairperson of the Luzerne County Board of Elections & Registration. In addition to being a registered voter, further eligibility requirements are set forth at Section 8.04(H) of the Luzerne County Home Rule Charter which may be reviewed by prospects by visiting the Luzerne County website at www.luzernecounty.org. Among other considerations, the Luzerne County Board of Elections & Registration is responsible for the administrative functions that relate to county elections and voter registration. In advance of each election, the board locates accessible buildings to use as polling places for each of the each of the roughly 189 voting precincts, prepare poll books to determine whether or not a voter is eligible to vote at that polling place and ensure that each polling place has voting machines. Following an election, the board is responsible conducting an official count to certify the official election results, including all votes cast by absentee, alternative, and provisional ballot. A public interview process will occur on the evening of Monday, February 20, 2012 at a location to be determined. Applicants must be present to interview. There is no stipend for service on this county board and the selectee accepts appointment with full knowledge that their service is strictly voluntary. The selectee will be notified and sworn in for a four-year term on the evening of Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at which time the Luzerne County Board of Elections & Registration will come to order for purposes of re-organization. ATTEST: Leonard C. Piazza III Director of Elections County of Luzerne

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CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN

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

CHEVY ‘00

Cavalier Z24 Black 2 door, 134,000 miles. Runs great, has new water pump. Needs tires & A/C switch. Asking $2500 570-233-2117

DODGE `02 NEON

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GMC ‘99 YUKON

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March 29 April 10, 2012 Subject to Availability 300 Market St., Kingston, Pa 18704 570-288-TRiP (288-8747)

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

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ESTATE NOTICE Estate of DOLORES M. PAZUHANICH, late of the City of WilkesBarre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, deceased. The said Dolores M. Pazuhanich died on December 31, 2011.

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HONDA`09 REKON

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BMW `99 M3

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412 Autos for Sale

BMW ‘98 740 IL

CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with

CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

CHRYSLER ‘04

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

Home of the Original ‘O-Bar’ Pizza 250 General Auction

AUCTION

9 guns including-Winchester #12 shotgun, Remington 870 410 pump, Parker #5 & others; large amount of fishing including rods, reels & tackle; John Deere pedal tractor; Pa House cherry china closet; jelly cupboards; blanket chest with original red paint; display cases; primitives; vintage great condition Matchbox; Hitachi 12” planer; Simplicity snow blower; 640 sq. ft 12” ceramic tile; 760 sq. ft. mahogany laminate flooring; marble top tables; oil paintings; pencil drawings; Wallace Nutting; pottery; glassware; lots of collectables; Partial listing AU1839-l

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

412 Autos for Sale

197 West End Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706

TAX REFUND SALE

05 04 03 01

7,495 6,950 6,495 6,450 5,895 5,495 5,275 4,550 4,250 4,250 3,895 3,895 2,450

412 Autos for Sale

MOTORS

Silver, PW, PDL, Only 45K Miles ......................

738341

412 Autos for Sale

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NEW 2012 GMC CANYON REG CAB 4X4

412 Autos for Sale

W/T Package, Auto, Air, Tilt & Cruise

Sale Price

MSRP $23,115 -$1,653

21,462

NEW 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 EXT CAB 4X4

412 Autos for Sale

MSRP $41,385 -$7,466

Discount & Rebate

33,919

Sale Price

MSRP $40,825 -$3,116

37,709

412 Autos for Sale

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CLEAN, INSPECTED VEHICLE

412 Autos for Sale

MSRP $28,040 -$1,073

Discount & Rebate

SERVICE SPECIALS

Lube, Oil Filter

$24.95

Choose From 2, Hurry On These

Rotate & Balance

$14,995

$24.95

Emissions Inspection

$24.95

Coolant System Services $89.95

Discount & Rebate

40,480

Sale Price

3.9%

MSRP $31,025 -$2,774

Financing Available

V6 Engine, Convenience Group

Discount & Rebate

28,251

MSRP $31,290 -$2,393

Work Truck Package, Automatic

Discount & Rebate

28,897

Sale Price

NEW 2011 GMC ACADIA SLT

Sale Price

41,900

MSRP $47,485 -$3,407

Sun & Entertainment Pkg, Side Blind Zone Alert

Discount & Rebate

44,078

Sale Price

24,168

Financing Available

All Wheel Drive, White Diamond Beauty

Discount & Rebate

MSRP $45,995 -$4,095

MSRP $26,930 -$2,762

NEW 2011 GMC YUKON DENALI AWD

NEW 2012 GMC ACADIA DENALI Financing Available

All Wheel Drive, Moonroof, Tow Package

Sale Price

NEW 2012 GMC SIERRA 1500 REG CAB 4X4

Financing Available

SLE Package, Chrome Wheels, Z-71, Off Road Pkg

Sale Price

Automatic Transmission Service $129.95

NEW 2012 BUICK LACROSSE

DEMO SAVE

MSRP $44,385 -$3,905

412 Autos for Sale

$.99

NEW 2012 GMC CANYON CREW CAB 4X4

26,967

412 Autos for Sale

State Inspection

1.9%

All Wheel Drive, Leather, Moonroof, Chrome Wheels

Discount & Rebate

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All Wheel Drive, Convenience Group

288-8995

415 Kidder Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

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SLT Pkg, Z-71, Leather, Convenience Pkg

FREE PICKUP

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2010 & 2011 KIA SOUL’S

NEW 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL

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NEW 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE

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Sale Price

23,233

Sale Price

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All Wheel Drive, SLE-One Package

Discount & Rebate

BULLDOZERS

FREE GAS when you ﬁnance a vehicle up to 36 months

Red, 4 Dr., Nicely Equipped............................................

TAX AND TAGS ADDITIONAL LOW DOWN PAYMENT

2.9%

MSRP $23,965 -$732

EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS

Use your tax refund to buy.

Gold SXT, Sunroof, 48K Miles......................................

Financing Available

White Diamond Beauty, 1SD Pkg

Discount & Rebate

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Reliable Cars

White LS, Nicely Equipped.....................................

NEW 2012 GMC TERRAIN

Financing Available

TRUCKS &

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412 Autos for Sale

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Black, Only 9,000 Miles, Auto.................................

412 Autos for Sale

NEW 2012 BUICK VERANO

ALL JUNK

Only 52K miles, cruise, power windows & locks. $8,880

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

Maroon, PW, PDL, 58K Miles...................................

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Fully loaded, gas stingy 4 cylinder, 1.7 liter engine, well maintained, very good condition, driven less than 10.1 k miles per year. $7995 570-855-0095

Copper, 5 Speed, 48K Miles, Nicely Equipped...

270-3434

412 Autos for Sale

HONDA ‘04

White, 4x4, CD, PW, PDL .....................................

H anover Tw p., P A 18706

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Civic LX Sedan

Red, PW, PDL, Only 34K Miles .........................

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HONDA 08 ACCORD 15K miles. Auto.

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

16,995 15,995 ‘08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX $ 14,995 ‘07 DODGE NITRO SXT $ 14,995 ‘08 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS $ 13,995 ‘08 BUICK LACROSSE $ 13,495 ‘09 CHEVY AVEO LT $ 12,495 ‘08 CHEVY HHR PANEL $ 10,995 ‘04 DODGE STRATUS $ 9,995 ‘07 FORD FOCUS SE $ 7,995 ‘07 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER

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SERVICED, INSPECTED, & WARRANTIED FINANCING AVAILABLE

FORD ‘02 MUSTANG

Excellent condition! $15,999 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

‘01 PONTIAC TRANS AM WS6 CONV $ Red, Auto., 1 of 796 Built! 45K .......................... 19,995 ‘08 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT $

JER -D O N ’S

99 Subaru Outback ................$3,550

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

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Blue, Sunroof, 52K, Sharp..................................

412 Autos for Sale

HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S

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

1339 N.RiverStreet, O DAN Plains,PA.18702 J 829-2043

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01 Ford Windstar LX .............$4,495 01 Subaru Legacy....................$4,495

412 Autos for Sale

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

100% Gua ra n te e d Cre d itA pprova l

Hyundai Santa Fe............$6,595 Chevy Venture.....................$5,995 Chevy Tracker .....................$5,450 Kia Sportage EX ...............$4,850

SCION `06 XA

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

N e e d A N e w Ca r?

4x4’s & Vans

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

DODGE `02 DURANGO SLT all All power, 4.7,

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Chevy Cobalt 61K...................$ Chevy Aveo 84K .....................$ Mitsubishi Lancer 75K ...$ Nissan Altima ......................$ Saturn Ion.................................$ VW Jetta ....................................$ Suzuki Forenza 86K ...........$ Buick Regal 86K ....................$ Kia Optima ..............................$ Pontiac Sunﬁre Moonroof..$ Mitsubishi Galant ............$ Nissan Sentra ......................$ Ford Escort .............................$

FORD `08 ESCAPE XLT. 56,800 miles.

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

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GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black

CHRYSLER `04 SEBRING LXI CONVERTIBLE

CHEVY ‘09 IMPALA

LTZ, Grey, leather, heated seats, sunroof. Bluetooth, AM/FM, CD, Bose speakers. 35,000 miles. 18 mo. warranty remaining. $17,000 OBO After 4pm call 570-430-3041

YOMING VALLEY

08 07 05 02 07 00 04 00 03 02 01 01 94

4Leather, Alloys, Low miles$13,990

ONVERSION

cylinder, A/C, fresh tires, new brakes, garage kept, non-smoker. Inside perfect, outside shiny blue. Rides, runs, and handles like new car. 34,000 original miles. $4,495 570-313-5538

2500 Series. 4 x 4 pick up. 145K miles. $6,500, OBO. 570-406-5128

DODGE ‘08 AVENGER

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

CHEVROLET `99 CAVALIER 4 door sedan, 4

CHEVROLET `03 SILVERADOC E

SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

CHEVY ‘95 ASTRO MARK III C

412 Autos for Sale

EAGLE `95 TALON

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

Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 5,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Navigation, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell REDUCED! $39,500 FIRM 570-299-9370

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Cars

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

CADILLAC `05 SRX All wheel drive,

Dine in only. Valid Saturday & Sunday. One coupon per party/table. Present coupon upon ordering.

412 Autos for Sale

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

375 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651

250 General Auction

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Sale Price

MSRP $60,230 -$7,235

Discount & Rebate

52,995

All vehicles plus tax & tags. All rebates applied. Customers must qualify for rebates. See salesperson for details. Sale ends 2/29/12. Customer must ﬁnance thru Ally Bank with approved credit to get Low Finance Rates.

2010 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4

24K Miles, Preferred Equipment Pkg

Black Beauty, Nice Miles

16,995

Choose From 2, LT Package, Nice Miles!

13,995

2009 VW ROUTAN SE

Choose From 2, SE Package

13,995 2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR AWD

2010 JEEP WRANGLER 4DR

2011 FORD ESCAPE AWD

Stk# 1794

22,900

2010 FORD TAURUS LIMITED

Stk# 1521

23,900

22,900

2011 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4

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

Starting At

23,995

14,995

2010 DODGE JOURNEY RT4 AWD

22,900

2011 CHEVY CAMARO LT

Power Galore, Tons of Warranty

24,995

Local Trade, Low Miles

Stk# 1597

19,900

22,900

2011 DODGE CHALLENGER SE

24,995

20,900

2011 BUICK REGAL

2011 MAZDA CX-7 ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Stk# 1801

Balance of Warranty, Black Beauty

22,900

2009 CADILLAC CTS

24,995

2010 MERCEDES 300C AWD

Stk# 1431

25,900

16,995

2010 CHRYSLER 300

Stk# 1833

29,900

Stk# 1836

21,900

2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO REG CAB 1500 4X4

16,900

2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD

Stk# 1907, 12K Miles, Silver Beauty

21,900

2011 GMC TERRAIN AWD

24,900

2011 GMC ACADIA AWD

24,900

2010 CHEVY TAHOE AWD

Stk# 1858

33,900

34,900

2010 HONDA CIVIC

2008 KIA SEDONA LX

Stk# 1537

7 Passenger, Rear DVD, Local Trade

17,995

16,900

2011 VW JETTA SEDAN

2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4X4

New Body Style, Extra Sharp!

Just 16K Miles, Tons of Warranty

16,995

21,995

2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 EXT CAB

Stk# 1731

23,900

Stk# 1535

23,900

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL

2011 CHEVY SUBURBAN AWD

Stk# 1649

Stk# 1681

13,995

Stk# 1857

Stk# 1542

Just 33K Miles

Choose From 4, All The Toys

From

2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

16,900

2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON AWD

12,995

2010 VW BEETLE CPE

2010 DODGE AVENGER SXT SDN’S

Choose From 4, Tons of Warranty

Starting @

Stk# 1797

16,900

AWD, Local Low Mileage Trade

Stk# 1782

White Beauty Just 19K Miles

15K Miles, Black Beauty

Stk# 1688

15,900

2010 CHEVY AVEO SDN’S

Choose From 3

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

19,995

2010 DODGE CHARGER SXT’S

From

2009 CHEVY EQUINOX LS

Stk# 1650

24,995

2011 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4

2010 FORD EXPLORER AWD

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA

14,995

Stk# 1783

FX-4, Just 43K Miles, Black Beauty

2010 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 CARGO

Stk# 1732

18,900

Stk# 1791

31K Miles, One Owner

21,995

2008 BUICK LUCERNE

2011 DODGE NITRO AWD

2008 FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4

Stk# 1811, Choose From 2

Stk# 1859

14,900

18,900

18,995

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING

Stk# 1734

7 Passenger, Rear DVD, 34K Miles, Leather

11,995

2011 TOYOTA CAMRY

2008 CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB 4X4 Z-71

Must See Local Trade, One Owner

11,900

2010 FORD FOCUS SDN’S

2003 GMC YUKON DENALI

Stk# 1684

20,900

2010 CHEVY HHR

USED CARS

2010 KIA RIO

2007 FORD F-150 CREW CAB 4X4

36,900

All Wheel Drive, 19K Miles

34,995

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

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TRANSMISSION POWER WINDOWS

ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

POWER LOCKS

KEYLESS ENTRY MESSAGE CENTER

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO

ALUMINUM WHEELS

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

**Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/13/12.

NEW 2012 FORD FUSION SEL

NEW 2012 FORD FIESTA SE NEW 2012 FORD FOCUS SE 4 DR Automatic, Air, Pwr. Mirrors, PDL, Advance Trac w/Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, AM/FM/CD, Cruise Control, 15” Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Keyless Entry w/Keypad,

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

Auto., AM/FM/CD, Anti-Theft Sys.,Tilt, Side Curtain Air Bags,Fog Lights, 16” Steel Wheels, Instrument Cluster, Message Center, Keyless Entry, Pwr. Side Mirrors, PL, PW, AC, MyKey Sys.

24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/13/12.

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NEW 2012 FORD EDGE Pwr. Windows, Pwr. Door Locks, Air, Advance Trac w/Roll Stability Control, Remote Keyless Entry, CD, MyFord

24 Mos.

NEW 2011 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB STX , 3.7L V6, Auto., Air, 17” Alum. Wheels, Cloth Seat, ABS, 40/20/40 Split Seat, Decor Pkg., Cruise Control, Pwr. Equipment Group

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NEW 2012 FORD TAURUS SEL Auto., 3.5L V6, SYNC, Reverse Sensing Sys., CD, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, PDL, PW, 18” Alum. Wheels,Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio,

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

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NEW 2011 FORD F-150 REGULAR CAB 4X4 NEW 2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 3.7L V6, XL Plus Pkg., Cruise, CD, MyKey Sys., 40/20/40 Cloth Seat, XL Decor Group, Pwr. Mirrors, Pwr. Equipment Group

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3.5L Engine, MyFord Display, CD, Auto. Climate Control, PL, Pwr. Mirrors, PW, 17” Steel Wheels, Keyless Entry, MyKey, Cruise Control

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412 Autos for Sale

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www.acmecarsales.net 09 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 door, alloys, seafoam blue. 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, silver, grey leather 07 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, navy blue, auto, alloys 07 CHRYSLER 300 LTD, AWD, silver, grey leather 06 VW PASSAT 3.6 silver, black leather, sunroof, 66k miles 06 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, mint green, V6, alloys 06 DODGE STRATUS SXT, red 05 CHRYSLER 300C TOURING, black, gray, leather 05 DODGE NEON SXT, red, 4 cyl, auto 05 CHEVY IMPALA LS burgundy, tan leather, sunroof 05 VW NEW JETTA gray, auto, 4 cyl 05 CHEVY MALIBU MAXX, white, grey leather, sunroof 04 NISSAN ALTIMA SL, 3.5 white, black leather, sun roof 03 SAAB 9-3, silver, auto, sunroof 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO, mid blue/light grey leather, navigation, AWD 01 VW JETTA GLS, green, auto, 4 cyl 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 00 PLYMOUTH NEON purple, 4 door, auto 98 MAZDA MILLENIA green 98 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, black

SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4’s

08 KIA SPORTAGE black, 4 cylinder auto, 2WD 07 CHRYSLER PACIFICA LS blue (AWD) 07 Chrysler Aspen LTD, silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 07 DODGE DURANGO SLT, blue, 3rd seat 4x4 07 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, blue grey leather, 7 pax mini van 06 PONTIAC TURRANT black/black leather, sunroof, AWD 06 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR XLS, AWD, blue auto, V6 06 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ES, red, 4 dr, entrtnmt cntr, 7 pass mini van 05 FORD EXPLORER XLT blue, 3rd seat, 4x4 05 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SPORT, blue, auto, 4x4 truck 05 FORD F150 XLT, extra cab, truck, black, V8, 4x4 04 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS, burgundy, auto (AWD) 04 FORD FREESTAR, blue, 4 door, 7 passenger mini van 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, silver, black leather, 3rd seat, AWD 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND graphite grey, 2 tone leather, sunroof, 4x4 03 DODGE DURANGO RT red, 2 tone leather imterior, 3rd seat, 4x4 03 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT, 4 door, green, tan, leather, 4x4 03 FORD WINDSTAR LX green 4 door, 7 pax mini van 02 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE, Sage, sun roof, autop, 4x4 02 CHEVY 2500 HD reg. cab. pickup truck, green, auto, 4x4 01 FORD RANGER XLT X-CAB, red, auto, V6, 4x4 01 FORD EXPLORER SPORT XLT, gold, sunroof, 2 door, 4x4 01 F150 SUPERCREW XLT, green, 4 door, V8, 4x4 truck 00 GMC SIERRA SLE, extra cab, pewter silver, V8, 4x4, truck 00 CHEVY BLAZER LT black & brown, brown leather 4x4 99 ISUZI VEHIACROSS black, auto, 2 door AWD 98 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO SE, silver, V6, 4x4 96 CHEVY BLAZER, black 4x4 89 CHEVY 1500, 4X4 TRUCK

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412 Autos for Sale

PONTIAC 08 VIBE

VOLKSWAGEN `09 BEETLE Excellent condition,

Low miles. AWD. $12,750

570-825-7988

700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘11 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 3950 miles. Factory Warranty. New Condition. $17,699 ‘10 DODGE CARAVAN SXT 32K. SilverBlack. Power slides. Factory warranty. $16,799 ‘09 J EEP L IBERY LIMITED Power sunroof. Only 18K. Factory Warranty. $19,499 ‘09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 Automatic, 24k Factory Warranty! $11,699 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS Only 18K! One Owner - Estate Sale. Factory Warranty. $11,999 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42K. 5 speed. AWD. Factory warranty. $12,799 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 4 door, only 37K! 5 Yr. 100K factory warranty $11,299 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX One owner. Just traded. 65K. $12,799 ‘06 FORD FREESTAR Rear air, 62k $8199 ‘05 SUZUKI VERONA LX Auto. 64K. Factory warranty. $4,999 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,599 ‘99 J EEP L ARADO LTD Leather. 75K $4,699 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY

JAGUAR `00 S TYPE

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

LEXUS `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

20,000 miles, all power, sun roof, kayak and bike rack included. $14,900. 570-864-2300 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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SAAB 9.3 ‘99

5 speed convertible. 130,000 miles Runs excellent, everything works, 25 mpg. Like new, recently inspected, new tires. Dependable, fun & economical transportation. $3,250. 570-639-1121 or 570-430-1095

SAAB 900`98

Low mileage, 25 mpg, 5 speed convertible. Perfect shape, everything works. New stereo, recent inspection, good tires. Very dependable, no rust FUN IN THE SUN! $3,950 570-639-1121 or 570-430-1095

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

LINCOLN ‘05 TOWN CAR TOYOTA ‘09 COROLLA S 39K miles. Looks & Auto. 4 Cylinder. runs perfect! $13,500 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

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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,

$12,880

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VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible

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

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Chrysler ‘68 New Yorker

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

DESOTO CUSTOM ‘49 4 DOOR SEDAN

CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

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

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

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BMW 2010 K1300S

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

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

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

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘08 FLHTCU. Ultra

classic, mint condition. white & black pearls. 6,500 miles. Reduced to $17,500 Call Bill 570-262-7627

HYOSUNG157`04 COMET 250. Miles.

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

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548

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NISSAN 09 ROGUE SL Leather. Moonroof. Alloys. $18,880

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JEEP `98 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

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Luxury people mover! 87,300 well maintained miles. This like-new van has third row seating, power side & rear doors. Economical V6 drivetrain and all available options. Priced for quick sale $6,295. Generous trade-in allowances will be given on this top-of-the-line vehicle. Call Fran 570-466-2771 Scranton

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A well-established local manufacturer is looking for full time 2nd shift employees. Hours are 2-10PM. Must have valid drivers license. A comprehensive benefit package, which includes 401K. Applications can be obtained at: American Silk Mills 75 Stark Street Plains, PA 18705

TOOLMAKER

Full time 2nd shift position. Ability to use all shop tools and machines, experience in setup and operating CNC equipment a plus. Job requires working to close tolerances and from prints. Excellent salary and benefits package. Submit resume to: MICHAEL HOLCOMB, DIAMOND MANUFACTURING COMPANY, P. O. BOX 4174 WYOMING, PA 18644 USM AEROSTRUCTURES CORP HAS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR: CNC PROGRAMMER MINIMUM 5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE. Experience with mastercam software is a must! Degree is preferred but not required. send resume via email: r.delvalle@ usmaero.net

WEAVE ROOM SUPERINTENDENT

Expanding local textile manufacturer is looking for a full time shift supervisor with textile experience. 10AM-6PM. Computer experience, organizational skills, follow up skills a plus. Reports directly to management. A comprehensive benefit package, which includes 401K. Applications can be obtained at: American Silk Mills 75 Stark Street Plains, PA 18705

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

*INDEPENDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE*

A local, highly reputable company is looking for an Independent Sales Representative for the Dallas/Wilkes-Barre area. Applicants must possess excellent customer service and communication skills. Previous experience in advertising sales a plus. Part time & Full time opportunities exist. PLEASE CALL 570-579-4300 OR EMAIL FRED@ LOOKATOURMENU.COM

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

600 FINANCIAL 610

Business Opportunities

TAX REFUND COMING?

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

570-824-5774

Jan-Pro.com LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SALE. Luzerne County. $23,000. 570-574-7363

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

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

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

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

SALES OPPORTUNITY

DelBaso Ford is now accepting applications for Sales Positions. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our award winning organization. Apply in person to: 249 Market Street Kingston Email: PatandDans @aol.com or Call 570-288-4501

700 MERCHANDISE 708

Antiques & Collectibles

Appliances

WASHER/DRYER

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

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Baby Items

BABY SWING, Fisher Price Rainforest, with music, lights, mobile, $25. Pack & play, Evenflo, light blue/yellow with removable bassinet. $20. 570-855-9221 BASINETT Simplicity Pooh Bear $60. Graco Pack N Play $70. Both like new. 570-822-7576 CARSEAT good condition $20. 570-675-4383

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Clothing

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Furniture & Accessories

DINING ROOM SET: oval table, 6 chairs, hutch, excellent condition $ 595. obo 570-675-2009

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

DRESS PANTS black size 8 & gray dress shirt/tie size 8 $12.for set. Black dress pants with gray dress shirt/tie and reversible vest size 10 $20. for set 5 pair boy’s fleece pants size 8 $2. each dark colors 2 pair boys size 2 snow boots. $9. each. 825-2927 PURSE, Gucci tote style, $325. Ladies leather jacket size xl $100. call 288-4451 WEDDING GOWN size 9-10 used once, preserved in box $30. Kids clothes 6 months 12 months, brand new $1. and up. 570-825-0569 WOMEN’S CLOTHING size 14, 3 pair slacks & 2 skirts $ 10. Size large 10 tops & 1 skirt $20. Size medium 8 Tops $10. Men’s Clothingsize large & X-large, camouflaged coat plus 18 other items $20. 474-6028

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Computer Equipment & Software

WEB CAM for computers, camera for sending pictures of yourself or family members on the internet $100. 570-474-6028

Exercise Equipment

ELLIPTICAL Proform 500 L E like new, includes a compatible music port for iPod®, built-in speakers, a Cool Aire™ Workout Fan, 12 built-in workouts. $300. 788-4090

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Furnaces & Heaters

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 BASEBALL CARDS Philadelphia Phillies 130 cards $10. Must sell moving out of state. 570-3135213/ 570-313-5214 HESS TRUCKS new in boxes 2000-2008 $50.-$100. 570-675-4383

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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, Frigidaire 23 cu. ft. upright in great condition. Call $300. 592-1193

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Furniture & Accessories

BAKER’S RACK green metal with 2 wicker baskets for storage. Excellent condition, asking $75. Large living room lamps (2) brass base with cream colored shade, brand new asking $30 each or $50 for pair. 570-239-6011. BED FRAME with headboard, queen $50. Kitchen table $40. 570-235-9385 or 570-820-8023 BED, queen size sleigh style, pine comes with 2 matching nightstands $375. 570-288-4451 BEDROOM SET queen cherry sleigh bed, 2 dressers, complete 2 night stands $900. 570-477-6011

GENE’S RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES 60 Day Warranty Monday-Friday 8:00PM-5:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM Gateway Shopping Center Kingston, PA

(570) 819-1966 WASHER, Amana commercial quality, 12 cycles, stainless steel tub. $150. 570-675-2750

BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!!

To place your ad call...829-7130 COUCH & LOVESEAT, white material good condition. FREE. 902-5598

DINING ROOM SET, all matching, 9 pieces, table, 5 chairs, buffet, china cabinet, wall mirror, great condition $450. 474-6947

FLEA MARKET 6th Street

OPEN SPACE YEAR ROUND AVAILABLE INSIDE & OUT ACRES OF PARKING

MATTRESS SALE

- $10

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

Mattress Guy

Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 SOFA & matching chair, excellent condition, 2 years old $400. 288-2062 VANITY with mirror & 2 glass shelves. Excellent condition. $35. Baby walker, hardly used $25. 570-735-6527.

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

DUPONT

124 CENTER ST

SATURDAY, Feb., 11, 2012 8:00-4:00

DIRECTIONS: OFF MAIN STREET Entire Contents of house & garage including furniture, living room set, bedroom set, antique mantel clock, lots of kitchenware many new in boxes, Fenton, glassware, decorative items, loads of holiday, some sports items, garage items, hand tools, lawn & garden and much more! Credit Cards Accepted! sale by cook & cook estate liquidators www.cookandcookestateliquidators.com

Selling Your Furniture? Do it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

570-417-1269 570-855-2703

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

COAL STOVE original Pittston 1929 very good condition, green/beige $200. 570-328-8666 DURAFLAME HEATER with flames & remote, $100. 570-288-4451

WEST WYOMING

OUTSIDE

COAT

COMMUNION SUIT boys, worn twice, size 14 $30. 570-654-4113

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

LIFT CHAIR by Pride, like new $500. 824-0999

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

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599 SHAWNEE STREET Sat., Feb. 11th, 10-4 Kitchen items including table, chairs & hutch. End tables, coffee tables, Lane cedar chest, lots of linens and bedding. Craft supplies and yarn. A great sale if you love craft and vintage items.

LUZERNE

177 Main Street Fri., Feb. 10th, 10-5 Sat., Feb 11th, 10-4 Furniture, household items, tools, golf clubs, & much, much more!

SWOYERSVILLE

165 Watkins St. Use rear entrance Sat., February 11 10am - 3pm Furniture, kitchenware, home decor, Xmas, books, toys, girls clothes, jewelry, movies, tv games and gaming systems, tools, outdoor, collectibles, vintage and more. Cash and carry.

SPACES

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

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Jewelry

ENGAGEMENT RING 1/2ct. diamond beautiful twisted rope design in 14kt. Yellow gold setting with 1/2 ct. oval diamond stone, size 7. has appraisal for $2200. Sell $850 570-883-0412

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

752 Landscaping & Gardening RIDING MOWER John Deere 38” cut, 14.5 hp, good condition $500.822-9059

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Medical Equipment

BATHTUB TRANSFER BENCH by Drive Medical.Max 350 lbs., new, never used. $50.824-7015 HOSPITAL BED electric, FREE. 570-675-4680. INCONTINENT supplies, diapers, pads, all sizes & types $5. per pack. Walker with wheels $5. Quad cane $10. Electric hospital bed $150. Forest green lift chair $150. 2871436 or 287-8476 PERFIT INCONTINENCE Underwear Size X-L, 14 per package for $5. 570-288-9940

758 Miscellaneous WANTED ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS

HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES

Highest Prices Paid!!! FREE REMOVAL Call Vito & Ginos Anytime 288-8995

758 Miscellaneous

FREE AD POLICY

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. HEATER, tower quartz, electric, $20. Yale fireproof safe 13x17 1/2 $50. School desk $15. 570-825-5847 HUMIDIFIER Honeywell digital, almost new $50. Booster cables 12’ 6 gauge professional heavy duty new $40. 570-675-4383

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TV Sharp 32” with stand digital box & remotes works great $50. 570-902-5598

Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! TVS Magnavox 60” projection $175. 4 TVS all sizes & makes, work great all for $50. Must go. 570-235-9385 or 570-820-8023

786 Toys & Games DOLL CPK mint in box $25. 570-288-4451 SHUFFLEBOARD TABLE. 43”x72”, wood, heavy. Accessories included. You disassemble. $100 OBO. 570675-8459

PING PONG TABLE asking $25. 570-825-5847

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RIMS: Honda 4 pair 15” will fit any model Accord, Civic, &Del-Sol. Brand new. Asking $200. 570-239-6011

SPEAKERS JVC, floor standing, $50. 570-829-5542

SNOW BLOWER, MTD gas powered, runs good $60. Craftsman 6.5 hp woodchipper $275. Snap-On 3/4”drive torque wrench with case $325. Tailgate 95-04 Chevy S-10 pickup no rust $75. Edelbrock aluminum 4bbl intake manifold aluminum valve covers also aluminum air cleaner fits small block Chevy all for $150 after 3pm 570-655-3197 VACUUM CLEANER The Garry with attachments, 4 extra bags $70. 570-824-0999 WATER DISPENSER G.E. both hot & cold water, floor model, holds 5 or 3 gallon bottles, like new $60. Sewing machine Singer in cabinet, buttonholer & 18 discs for various patterns $50. 570-474-6028 WEIGHTS BARS bench $20; hand lawn mower $10; child’s skis, $10; lamp shades $1-5. 570-868-6732.

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Musical Instruments

PIANO KranichBach with bench, light oak, very good condition. Beautiful tone. $600. 570-822-2887

776 Sporting Goods BACK PACK Academy Broadway, almost new 14x24, navy nylon & leather $50. 570-675-4383

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! JACKET AND BIBS. For hunting, large, camo orange. $50. 570-829-5542

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Televisions/ Accessories

DONUT DISPLAY CASE, white, lighted 29” deepx42” w x68”H, 5 shelves, 2 lower compartments, originally $400 asking $200. Cappaccino Mr. Coffee maker $10. 2 coffee grinders $20. 2 paper towel dispensers $40. 74 oz airpot containers $10. 6 shelf condiment display $30. 570-885-6584 DRAFTING TABLE Hamilton-Economy wood & steel, excellent condition, Footstool, stool & old drafting tools included $150. 570-854-9739

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Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! FIREPLACE WOOD HOLDER/CARRIER, BRASS $50. 570-829-5542

Purebred Animals? Sell them here with a classified ad! 570-829-7130

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

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

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

BASEBALL CARDS WANTED

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

BUYING SPORT CARDS

Pay Cash for 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: WANTED ALL JUNK CARS, TRUCKS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES

Highest Prices Paid!!

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

Legal

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(570)48GOLD8 (570)484-6538

Highest Cash PayOuts Guaranteed Mon-Sat 10am -6pm C l o s e d S u n d a ys

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

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

London PM Gold Price

Feb. 9: $1,748.00 Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com

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Legal

Immediate Full-Time Attorney Position

Experience required in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability. Salary based on Experience.

Email resume to tlorince@epix.net Fax to 570-822-5169 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

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.

BOXER PUPPIES

800 PETS & ANIMALS 810

Cats

CAT FREE - Spayed, front de-claw, shots up to date. 8 year old tortoise shell calico. Very loving & devoted to adult companion (s). Previous owner passed away. Does not like other animals. 570-885-4962. CAT: Snowy, pure white DSH male. 19 months, playful, special, sheds very little, very good, all veted have papers, FREE to loving home with TLC. call Nina 570-851-0436

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

824-4172, 9-9 only CATS: 1 tiger & 1 black, free to a good home, 2 years old, fully trained. 570-2005977 call/text.

Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified! KITTENS, FREE, friendly, people kids/cats ok. Liter box trained. Urgent transport.299-7146

3 male & 1 female purebred puppies. No papers. Shots & dewormed. Tails docked & dew claws removed. $600 each. 570-885-3431

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC. AVOCA

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

CORGI PUPS

Pembroke. Males & Females. Shots & wormed. Reds & Tri’s. $400-$495. Ready to go. Pictures available. 570-799-0192

AVOCA

DOBERMAN PUPPIES

3 males left. Black & rust. Ready to go! $500 each. 570-542-7532

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS

ACA registered with Pedigrees. Vet checked, wormed. 1st shots. $600 Ready NOW! 570-336-6162

POMERANIANS

AKC, 8 weeks, 3 females. Shots & wormed. Vet checked. Home Raised. $550. 570-864-2643 Poms, Yorkies, Maltese, Husky, Rotties, Golden, Dachshund, Poodle, Chihuahua, Labs & Shitzus. 570-453-6900 570-389-7877

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SLIDER TURTLES 2 red earS, 7” & 5” in. Tank included. In need of new home. 570-899-6026

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

AVOCA Renovated 3 bedroom, 2 story on corner lot. New roof & windows. New kitchen, carpeting & paint. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace & garage. All appliances included. A MUST SEE. $119,000. 570-457-1538 Leave Message BACK MOUNTAIN

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

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

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Multi-Plastics Extrusions

PICKUP

LATONA LAW, P.C.

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WANTED JEWELRY

288-8995 539

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FREE

TV 21” Zenith with remote FREE. 570-714-4410 CHRISTMAS TREE 7 1/2’’ used 3 times asking $50. 570-825-0569

Televisions/ Accessories

509

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

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. 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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CENTERMORELAND Wyoming County Home with 30 Acres This country estate

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

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Custer Street, N. Empire Street, Logan Street, New Market Street Hillside Street, E. Northampton Street

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$1200 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

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

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570-829-7107

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

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566 Sales/Business Development

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.

566 Sales/Business Development

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

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

DALLAS

143 Nevel Hollow Road Great country living in this 3 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath home with 1 car attached garage, large entertainment room lower level. Plus a 30'x30' detached garage with open 2nd floor ready to finish & mechanics pit in one stall. MLS 11-4124 $195,000 570-675-4400

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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

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906 Homes for Sale

DALLAS

DALLAS OAK HILL

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

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

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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DALLAS

244 Overbrook Rd. Great starter home - move-in condition 3 bedroom. All appliances included. Rear Deck with Mountain View. MLS 12-234 $109,000 570-675-4400

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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

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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

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Farm/Property Manager A family-owned farm, timber and recreation property is in search of a Farm/Property Manger. The business operations include hay farming, firewood production and delivery, and some timbering. Property management includes road maintenance, snow plowing, trespasser enforcement, brush hogging, lawn mowing, etc. Other requirements include: • Familiarity with operating and maintaining basic equipment including farm tractors, dozers and skid steers • Basic bookkeeping and computer skills

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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

548 Medical/Health

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. $335,000 For appointment 570-690-0752

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The position offers competitive salary, benefits and on-premises housing. Please forward resumes to:

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MANUFACTURING FULL TIME Dynamically growing Sheet Metal & Assembly Manufacturer has immediate multiple openings on all three shifts for the following positions:

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Accounts Payable Clerk POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing accounting support to the finance office within the administrative department ensuring the compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data. General Responsibilities: The following is intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job. • Receives invoices and check requests • Sorts and reviews invoices and check requests for proper account codes • Post approved vendor invoices to accounts payable in “QuickBooks” • Bills and credits accounts • Set up and maintain filing system of accounts payable vendor files and other financial records • Responds to questions and makes calls regarding billing problems • Monitors budget transactions • Process requisitions and prepares purchase orders • Enter purchase orders in “QuickBooks” for matching vendor invoices • Operates all office equipment The duties defined above summarize the basic responsibilities for this position and are not all-inclusive. At the discretion of the supervisor and based on the circumstances, verbal/written additions or deletions may be made. Special Qualifications: • Associates Degree in Accounting or related field preferred • Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred

Please send letter of interest and resume to: Melissa Sweetz-Rusonis, HR Manager PA Child Care/ Mid-Atlantic Youth Services 701 Sathers Drive, Pittston Township, PA 18640 Msweetz@midatlanticyouth.com

1170 Lower Demunds Road Dallas, PA 18612 A Drug-Free Workplace 518 Customer Support/Client Care

518 Customer Support/Client Care

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HR Manager Vector Security 23 Casey Avenue; Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Fax: 970-6232 Email: wbjobs@vectorsecurity.com

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Practically new ranch home in beautiful St. John’s Estates. Just a few minutes from Rts. 80 & 81. This home features tile floors thruout the spacious living area. Green area behind the property and no building lots on one side makes for a beautiful country setting with the conveniences of public water & sewer. Spacious back yard with walk-in access to basement. 2 decks & a covered patio. MLS 12-162 $237,000 Chris Jones 570-696-6558

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

Sunday, Feb. 12 2:30PM-4PM 20 Fox Hollow Drive Well maintained two story with fully finished lower level awaits its new family. 4-6 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 fireplaces. One year home warranty included. Wonderful neighborhood. $270,000 MLS #11-3504 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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

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Step out of your spacious lower level family room to your large fenced backyard with 2 tiered patio. This 3 bedroom country setting on over 1 acre of land also features 2 car detached garage with loft. $230,000 MLS 11-3657 Barbara Young Call 570-466-6940

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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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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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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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167 Slocum St Completely renovated 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. New high efficiency gas warm air furnace with central a/c. All new plumbing & wiring. New siding, windows, doors, roof, insulation, carpeting, drywall & tile. New kitchen with stainless stove, fridge & dishwasher. New baths. 1st floor washer/dryer hookup. 50’x150’ lot. $139,900. Call 570-954-8825 gckar1@yahoo.com HANOVER TOWNSHIP

171 Boland Avenue Motivated seller! Well kept starter home with nice size rooms, 2nd floor replacement windows and great yard with possible off street parking from alley access. MLS 11-3043 $59,900 570-675-4400

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

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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

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 $89,900 Patricia Lunski 570-814-6671 Antonik & Associates, Inc. 570-735-7494

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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

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

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

Sunday, Feb. 12 12Noon -1:30PM 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

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

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

2032 ROUTE 92 Great Ranch home surrounded by nature with view of the river and extra lot on the river. Large living room and kitchen remodeled and ready to move in. Full unfinished basement, off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-79 $78,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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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

2 story in good condition with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, eat-in kitchen, 2 car garage, fenced yard & new gas heat. REDUCED TO $39,900 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411

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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

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

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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 REDUCED $42,000 Call Florence 570-715-7737

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3 bedroom, 1.5 bath raised Ranch on 1 acre. Home boasts a gas fireplace in living room, traditional fireplace in finished basement. Central A/C, 2.5 car garage, covered deck, out of flood zone. $179,900. Call 570-388-4244/3882773 after 6PM

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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

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1252 Main St.

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Finished Walk-Out Basement, Single Car Garage Nice corner lot

$59,500

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

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

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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

KINGSTON

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 @

CENTURY 21 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-287-1196 KINGSTON

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

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

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 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

$105,900

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220 Wright Ave Modern 3 bedroom rancher. Woodburning fireplace in living room. Gas heat. Central air conditioning. Aluminum siding. Newer roof. Nice yard. Extras. (FHA financing: $3,322 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

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

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

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

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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 KINGSTON TWP

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

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

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

MOUNTAIN TOP 573 Carverton Rd Privacy & serenity! This 40 acre estate features living room with fireplace & hardwood floor; family room with vaulted ceiling & fireplace; 1st floor master bedroom & bath with jetted tub & stall shower; panelled den; dining room with stone floor & skylight; 3 additional bedrooms & 2 baths. Central Air, 3 outbuildings. $725,000. MLS 11-4056 Call Nancy Judd Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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

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

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210 Beechwood Dr Rare brick & vinyl tri-level featuring 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family room with fireplace, rear patio, sprinkler system, alarm system & central air. MLS#11-2819 $199,000 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080

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 $119,900 MLS# 11-525 Call 570-696-2468

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MOSCOW 331 Gudz Road

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 LAKE TOWNSHIP

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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

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

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

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

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168 Mill St. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 full baths. 7 rooms on nice lot with above ground pool. 1 car garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3894 $82,000 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716

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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

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20 NEW STREET Raised Ranch in good condition with 3 bedrooms, modern bath and gas heat. Large fenced yard, rear deck, 1 car garage and off street parking for 3 more cars. New roof, windows and bath. Basement is partially finished. MLS 12-130 $99,900 Call Patty Lunski 570-814-6671 ANTONIK & ASSOCIATES 570-735-7494 NANTICOKE

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Attractive Bi-level with 2 bedrooms and room for another. 2 full baths, gas forced air heat, ventless gas fireplace & sauna. Move in condition, $123,000 MLS 12-193 Barbara Young Call 570-466-6940

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

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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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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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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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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

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New Homes From $275,000$595,000 570-474-5574 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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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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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46-48 Helen St

234 UNION ST Previously a double block converted into one very roomy, totally remodeled single family home. New carpeting & flooring throughout. 2 updated full baths, one in master suite. Nicely level fenced yard with very large deck & patio fort entertaining. Zoned commercial. $131,900 MLS 11-3575 Barbara Young Call 570-466-6940

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

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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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SHAVERTOWN 459 Broad St. 3 bedroom 1 bath attractive home in great location, hardwood floors 100x144 lot asking $109,900 570.970.0650 jtdproperties.com

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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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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

137 Post Office Rd Great home on 3 acres with additional 5 acres available. Mostly level - one third Wooded. Full Dry Basement ready for Finishing. Central Air & Vac, 2 1/2 Bath with Whirlpool in the First Floor Master. Generator Package for Emergency Power Supply. Lg 20 x 12 Shed. MLS 11-3369 $219,500 570-675-4400

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

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SHAVERTOWN 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

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

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1610 Westminster Road. DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION Paradise found! Your own personal retreat, small pond in front of yard, private setting only minutes from everything. Log cabin chalet with 3 bedrooms, loft, stone fireplace, hardwood floors. Detached garage with bonus room. Lots to see. Watch the snow fall in your own “cabin in the woods.” For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-319 $279,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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

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

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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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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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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

5411 Main Road Commercial zoned property on busy corner. Country Colonial home with detached 2 car garage, with additional office space and entrance door. Perfect property for home based business. Eat in kitchen with brick gas fireplace, large dining room and living room with coal stove. Finished basement with 2 rooms & 1/2 bath. Old fashioned root cellar off the kitchen. Large paved parking area. MLS 11-2554 $188,000 570-675-4400

SWEET VALLEY 570 Grassy Pond Rd 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

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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

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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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

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

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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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

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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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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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

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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 $49,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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

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220 Linden St. Large 2 story home with 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths. Detached garage, inground pool. Home needs work on the fi rst floor, 2nd is i n very good conditi on. Kitchen cabinets ready to be reinstalled. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-78 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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“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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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116 Amber Lane Very nice Bi-level home with newer laminate floors, vaulted ceiling, 2 large bedrooms. Finished lower level with 1/2 bath and laundry room. Large family room built in garage, and wood pellet stove. No sign, alarm system. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3290 $89,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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

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

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285 Blackman St Great property. Priced to sell quickly and in move-in condition! Easy access to Interstate 81 & shopping! 11-3215 $36,500 570-675-4400

Former Blessed Sacrament Church, Rectory and paved parking lot. 4,372 square foot Church 1,332 square foot Rectory. Parking for 40 vehicles. Three adjacent lots for one price. $160,000 MLS#11-4037 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183 WILKES-BARRE

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

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 WILKES-BARRE

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

252 Frantz Hill Road, Scotrun, PA

Well Maintained Farm House with pond, Barn and out buildings on 15 plus acres of wood and fields. Located in Scotrun minutes from I-80. Call Charles Marzzacco (570) 242-7744. Lic# RS068523A

$279,000 255 Summit Ave., Pocono Manor, PA Reminiscent of the 1900’s and “the Magic Garden,” copious stone work, pine floors, secret passageways, tree lined border with natural stone walls. Partners are PA Real Estate Agents. Call Charles Marzzacco (570) 242-7744. Lic# RS068523A

$249,000 13 Park Ave., Pocono Summit, PA Lakefront!!! Perfect home to relax or entertain. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room w/ walkout to Lake. Low taxes, large wraparound deck. Call John Cioc (570) 8563309 Lic#RS-297036

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

25 St. Mary’s St. 3,443 sq. ft. masonry commercial building with warehouse/office and 2 apartments with separate electric and heat. Perfect for contractors or anyone with storage needs. For more information and photos log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com. Reduced to $89,000 MLS #10-3872 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

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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

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

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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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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

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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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

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

BACK MOUNTAIN/ HARVEYS LAKE

WYOMING 40 Fifth st

WILKES-BARRE

WILKES-BARRE 495-497 S. Grant St

$324,900

191 Andover St. Lovely single family 3 bedroom home with lots of space. Finished 3rd floor, balcony porch off of 2nd floor bedroom, gas hot air heat, central air and much more. Must see! MLS 11-59 $66,000 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE PARSONS Reduced - $69,900

WILKES-BARRE

35 Murray St. Large well kept 6 bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Off street parking, good size back yard. Owner very motivated to sell. MLS 10-3668 $77,000 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

WYOMING

WILKES-BARRE

(570) 629-6100 2920 Route 611, Tannersville, Pa 18372

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

WILKES-BARRE 241 Dana Street

WILKES-BARRE 100 Darling St

REAR VIEW

438 Tripp St

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412

WEST WYOMING

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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

Nicely maintained in move-in condition! Hardwood floors in living room, dining room & family room. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Security system, central air, gas heat! Nice room sizes! Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

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

WYOMING

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

WILKES-BARRE REDUCED

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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 YATESVILLE PRICE REDUCED

WILKES-BARRE

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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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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JENKINS TWP.

YATESVILLE

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

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

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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1334 Main St. 1 story, 2,600 sq. ft. commePrcial building, masonry construction with offices and warehousing. Central air, alarm system and parking. Great for contractors or anyone with office/storage needs. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3156 $84,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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KINGSTON 7 Hoyt St

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

LAFLIN

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

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LAFLIN

Income & Commercial Properties

PITTSTON

166 Vine St. Nice three family home in good location, fully occupied. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-220 $49,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

PITTSTON

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PLYMOUTH

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

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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

LARKSVILLE

View this view! You no longer have to go into the city to watch the 4th of July fireworks! Enjoy home ownership. Architecturally built split level, living room with beamed ceiling and wood burning fireplace, large dining room with hardwood flooring, tiled office with glass views, two bedrooms, two baths, family room, hobby room, green house, fish pond, raised gardens, grape vines, fruit trees, 1+/- acres of property, 2-car detached garage. MLS#11-1079 REDUCED TO $229,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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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NANTICOKE

Duplex. Aluminum siding, oil heat, semi - modern kitchens, long term tenant. On a spacious 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 150â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot. Motivated Seller. REDUCED. $37,900 Anne Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

WILKES-BARRE 570-288-6654

PITTSTON

Rear 49 James St. Two 2 bedroom apartments, fully rented with separate utilities on a quiet street. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-219 $39,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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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

PLAINS 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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912 Lots & Acreage 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

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

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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

BEAR CREEK

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

COURTDALE 175â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x130â&#x20AC;&#x2122; sloping lot

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

WILKES-BARRE 98-100 Lockhart St

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WILKES-BARRE

For Lease: Professional Office 1625 SF 2200 SF

$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 DALLAS

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

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LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

156 X 110 X 150 X 45

FORGET THE GROUNDHOG, SPRING IS ON ITS WAY! BUILD NOW! 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

LAND FOR SALE

24 ACRES

Wyoming Co, NY Bennington Twp. Cotton Hill Rd. ASKING $32,000 1-814-392-6548 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

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

Need to rent that Vacation property? Place an ad and get started! 570-829-7130 HARDING Mt. Zion Road One acre lot just before Oberdorfer Road. Great place to build your dream home MLS 11-3521 $29,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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New Homes From $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

SHICKSHINNY

Level *7.5 acres* building lot with a mountain view. Great for horses or organic farming. MLS 12-306 $59,000 570-675-4400

WILKES-BARRE PARTLY CLEARED VACANT LOTS: LOT #13 E. Thomas St. Approximately 0.57 acre MLS #11-2616 $32,000. LOT #18 E Thomas St., Approximately 0.73 acre. MLS #11-2615. $35,000 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183

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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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FULLY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT

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ASHLEY

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

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

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

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

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FORTY FORT

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

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Wyoming Ave. Single level rear house (directly behind owners), approximately 1100 sq ft. 1 car off street parking, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, plenty of storage, quiet place, washer /dryer/fridge/stove, no pets or smoking, owner pays water, $600/mo + security deposit. 570-592-7921

refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, full basement, no pets. $625/month, water & sewer paid, security. 570-829-5378

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JENKINS TWP.

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

EXETER

4 large rooms, 2nd floor. 1 block from the Avenue. Range, fridge, heat/hot water furnished. Very clean. Quiet neighborhood. W/w, w/d hookup, attic and rear porch $675/mo + security 570-574-1276 (C) 570-288-4860

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

KINGSTON

109 N. Thomas Ave Efficiency with separate kitchen. Modern. Heat, garbage & hot water included. $475, lease, security. 570-474-5023

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

40 Pierce Street 1st floor. 2 bedroom. Heat, hot and cold water, trash included. $725/mo. Cats considered. Call (570) 474-5023

KINGSTON

FORTY FORT

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

51 Dana Street 2 bedroom, 1st floor. Heat & 1 car garage. $650/month, 1st & security required. Application & credit check 570-885-5146

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

Apartments/ Unfurnished

NANTICOKE

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

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

KINGSTON

Wyoming Avenue 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, appliances, laundry room. $410 + electric. Security & references. 570-696-1600

LARKSVILLE

3 bedroom, 1 bath. $725, with discount. All new hardwood floors and tile. New cabinets/bathroom. Dishwasher, garbage disposal. Washer/dryer hook-up. Off street parking. Facebook us at BOVO Rentals 570-328-9984

LUZERNE

Modern, ground floor, one bedroom apt. Includes heat, & hot water.$660. 570-817-8169

MCADOO

Heat, water & sewer included. $695 + security & references. Call 570-457-7854

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

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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

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

PITTSTON

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

PITTSTON APARTMENT

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, refrigerator & stove provided, off-street parking, no pets/ smoke free. $500/month+ utilities, security and lease required. 570-237-0190

PITTSTON

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

PLYMOUTH

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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PLYMOUTH Large 1 bedroom apartment. Newly painted. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge & range. $500 + security. Call Bernie 888-244-2714

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

WEST PITTSTON

2 bedroom. 2nd floor. $500 plus utilities 570-299-5471

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 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

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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

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Wilkeswood Apartments 1 & 2 BR Apts

EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS

KINGSTON

3 bedroom, 1 bath, modern kitchen, new carpeting, freshly painted, newer appliances. $625 + utilities. Call 570-239-3887

705 Nandy Drive Modern, clean 2 bedroom, all appliances, central air, & off-street parking, No pets / NonSmoking $660/ month + utilities 570-696-3915

1st floor, 2 bedroom, gas heat, nice kitchen & bath, new flooring, optional garage. Washer/ dryer included $685/month. Call after 6 p.m. 570-220-6533

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

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KINGSTON

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

3rd floor, 1 bedroom. All utilities included. Refrigerator & stove. No pets. Available now. $600 month. Call 570-362-0942

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

Updated 1 bedroom apartment & den, neutral pottery barn colors, open-plan living, dining & kitchen area, all appliances, hardwood floors, parking. $655. 570-451-1982

2 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

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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 Efficiencies, 1 & 2

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

WILKES-BARRE /SOUTH 1st floor, 1 bedroom,

refrigerator & stove provided, washer/ dryer hookup, offstreet parking. Heat included. $525/ month, + security. Call 570-718-0331

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WILKES-BARRE S W S . OUTH

ELLES

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

WILKES-BARRE

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

WILKES-BARRE 102 Westminster St 3 bedroom. $650 + security. Section 8 welcome. Call 570-287-1349 or 570-817-1605

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

WILKES-BARRE spotless living

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

WILKES-BARRE APARTMENTS FOR RENT!

425 S. FRANKLIN ST. For lease. Available immediately, washer/dryer on premises, no pets. We have studio & 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 Clean, 2 bedroom,

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

& 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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WYOMING

1 bedroom 2nd floor at $625/month. Off street parking. Non smoking. No pets. Bonus walk up attic with tons of storage. Heat, water, garbage, sewer included. 1 month security, credit check & references. 1 year lease. Please call Donna 570-613-9080

WILKES-BARRE

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 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

EXETER/

OFFICE STOREFRONT 1079 WYOMING AVE.,

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

GARAGES

1200 sq. ft. garage zoned for commercial $400 per month. ALSO 1200 SQ.FT. WITH LIFT $700 MONTH (570) 814-8876

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

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

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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

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

Commercial Properties

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

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WAREHOUSE

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

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RETAIL BUILDING

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

315 PLAZA 1750 sf former Physician Office. OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206

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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

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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. $519 + utilities Security $300 570-824-8786

ASHLEY

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

950

Half Doubles

EXETER

Recently remodeled 4-5 bedroom half double with large rooms. Off street parking. Yard. $800 + utilities. Call 570-299-7103

FORTY FORT 26 Oak Street

3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, all appliances provided, washer/ dryer hookup, garage parking, fenced yard, pets OK, $795/month, plus utilities. Call 570-415-5555 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

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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 8 570-762-7650

MINERS MILLS

Section W-B. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. No pets. $215 per week (all utilities included) References, Lease & Security deposit (570) 881-7864

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Half Doubles

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

SCRANTON/NORTH 3/4 bedrooms.

porch, yard. $750 monthly. available march 1st. (516) 507-9403 or 516-582-9719

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WANAMIE

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

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

953 Houses for Rent

BACK MOUNTAIN Private, 3 bedroom

ranch, patio, porch, appliances, work shop. $830 + utilities & security. Call 570-522-0084

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953 Houses for Rent

KINGSTON

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

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

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DORRANCE TWP.

STAIRVILLE ROAD 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, enclosed front porch. Stove, washer / dryer hook-up, offstreet parking, positively no pets. $1,000/per month, + utilities, & 1 month security, + 1/2 month fuel security. References & credit check required. 2.5 miles from I-81. (570) 868-3633 after 2:00 p.m.

DRUMS

SAND SPRINGS Golf Community Luxurious 1900 sq. feet Townhouse. Modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 1 stall garage. 3 minutes to interstates 81 & 80. $1400 + utilities. Call 570-582-4575

HARVEYS LAKE 2 bedrooms, 2

baths, all appliances, hardwood floors, washer/dryer on premises, single car attached garage. No pets. $925/month + security. Water, sewer & garbage paid. Call 570-855-2687

HARVEYS LAKE

3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large living room, dining room family room, kitchen with appliances, washer / dryer hookup. New w/w carpet & freshly painted. Large yard & screened porch. Water, sewer, garbage & snow plowing included. No pets. Non smoking. Security deposit, references & credit check required. $1,100/per month + utilities. 570-709-6678

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

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LARKSVILLE

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

570-288-6654

NANTICOKE Desirable

953 Houses for Rent

SHICKSHINNY

2 bedroom ranch in country, Mountain Road. $650/ month, + utilities, & security deposit. Call 570-864-2238

SWOYERSVILLE 124 Perrin St

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

SWOYERSVILLE

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SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

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

SWOYERSVILLE Completely remodeled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighborhood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995 / month. 570-479-6722

NANTICOKE RENTAL-SINGLE FAMILY HOME

PLAINS Miners Mills ½ double with 3 bedrooms, & 1 bath. Security deposit required. No pets. Utilities by tenant. $600/month Call Dave Gula 570-696-5435

KINGSTON HOUSE

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Renovated 2 bedroom mobile home with central air, new carpeting, modern kitchen with all appliances, nice neighborhood, fenced yard and off street parking. No pets. Security & lease. $495 + all utilities. 570-690-3086

202 East Union St., Very spacious single family home for rent. 3/4 bedrooms, kitchen with breakfast room, dining room, living room, 3-season porch. Range, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer provided. Note: there is no yard and garage is for owner’s use only. No pets of any kind. No smoking. Applicant to provide proof of income and is responsible for cost of credit check. MLS#12-357 $600 per month plus security deposit. Tenant is responsible for all utilities except sewer. Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 Walter Belchick 696-2600 ext. 301

Rooms

2 bedroom single. Gas heat. New appliances including washer & dryer. Shed. No pets. $675 + utilities, security, lease, references & background check. Call 570-406-1353

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

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WILKES-BARRE

Large 1 family house, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living & dining rooms, extra room, eat-in-kitchen, finished attic. Backyard & driveway. Washer/dryer hookup. $750/ month + utilities, + 1 month security. Call 609-356-8416

FLORIDA

Boca Raton Available March/April Beautiful 5 room home with Pool. Fully furnished. On canal lot. $600 weekly. If interested, write to: 120 Wagner St. Moosic, PA 18507

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WILKES-BARRE

One 4 bedroom $740 One 3 Bedroom $625 One 2 bedroom $580 Plus all utilities References & security. No pets. 570-766-1881

WILKES-BARRE TWP

TOWNHOUSE. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, behind VA hospital in Summit Place. Kitchen appliances, parking. $800/mo + utilities. Call Annie 570-497-6060

959 Mobile Homes

DALLAS 220 Davenport St

Small trailer with 1 ½ bedrooms. Private fenced lot with shed. Appliances included. $500 month + 1 month security. Tenant pays electric, gas & water. Available immediately. No pets. 570-477-5747

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WYOMING

Completely refurbished, 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, refrigerator & stove, no pets. $600/month, 1 month security. Heat & hot water included. 570-693-2254 or 570-262-3003

WYOMING LAFAYETTE GARDENS ! Updated 1 bedroom. S New Wall to wall

113 Edison St. Quiet neighborhood. 2 bedroom apartments available for immediate occupancy. Heat & hot water included. $625 Call Aileen at 570-822-7944

Commercial Properties

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Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

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

Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320

570-299-7241 570-606-8438 ALL OLDER HOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / repair, Porches, decks & steps

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Building & Remodeling

Shedlarski Construction H I OME MPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

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

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Carpet Cleaning

Alan & Linda’s Carpet and/or Chair Cleaning

2 FOR $39

570-826-7035

All types of residential remodeling. Kitchens & baths. Specializing in Windows & Vinyl Siding. Solar light tunnels. 30 years experience. BBB. PA025042 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates 570-287-1982

NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION

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

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Chimney Service

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

CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco.

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The Home Show

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

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Stainless Liners. Cleanings. Custom Sheet Metal Shop. 570-383-0644 1-800-943-1515 Call Now! COZY HEARTH CHIMNEY Chimney Cleaning, Rebuilding, Repair, Stainless Steel Lining, Parging, Stucco, Caps, Etc. Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 1-888-680-7990 570-840-0873

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Concrete & Masonry

C&C Masonry and Concrete. Absolutely free estimates. Masonry & concrete work. Specializing in foundations, repairs and rebuilding. Footers floors, driveways. 570-766-1114 570-346-4103 PA084504

1057Construction & Building

GARAGE DOOR

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

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 1078

Dry Wall

MIKE SCIBEK DRYWALL

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

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Handyman Services

RUSSELL’S

Property & Lawn Maintenance

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

The Handier Man

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

299-9142

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Hauling & Trucking

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

(570) 675-3378 1084

Electrical

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

570-829-4077

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

Hauling & Trucking

CASTAWAY HAULING JUNK REMOVAL

823-3788 / 817-0395 FREE SCRAP METAL REMOVAL Services include:

general hauling, attics, basements, garages, and estate clean out. Call Ray’s Recycling 570-735-2399

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Mike’s $5-Up

Removal of Wood, Trash and Debris. Same Day Service.

570-826-1883

VERY CHEAP JUNK REMOVAL!

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

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ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL

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

570-693-3932

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Insurance

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

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY

HAUL ALL& H

570-580-0797 FREE CONSULT

AULING PAINTING SERVICES.

Free Estimates. 570-332-5946

Long Term Care Insurance products/life insurance/estate planning. Reputable Companies.

www nepalong termcare.com

1162 Landscaping/ Garden TREE REMOVAL Stump grinding, Hazard tree removal, Grading, Drainage, Lot clearing, Stone/ Soil delivery. Insured. Reasonable Rates 570-574-1862

1189 Miscellaneous Service

VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: WANTED ALL JUNK CARS, TRUCKS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES

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288-8995 Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!

1195

Movers

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

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Painting & Wallpaper

AWESOME INTERIORS Quality Interior &

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

M. PARALIS PAINTING

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

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Plumbing & Heating

NEED FLOOD REPAIRS?

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

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Roofing & Siding

GIVENS CONSTRUCTION New roofs and

repairs. Shingles, rubber, slate, metal roofs, terracotta, and many others. Licensed and Ins. Free estimates 570-239-8534 PA 010925

J.R.V. ROOFING

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

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

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Roofing & Siding

Jim Harden

570-288-6709

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

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

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SNOW

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