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Machete is found close to GAR

Police take weapon for processing to determine if it was same one used in attack. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A city police detective took possession of a machete found Tuesday in front of 201 Lehigh St., about 40 yards from where a 15-year-old boy was slashed in the wrist last week. The machete was found in bushes in front of the house just before 11 a.m. “The Wilkes-Barre Police Department has in custody a machete that was reported found on the 200 block of Lehigh St. It is unclear right Students said now if it is the the fight was machete used in last week’s atplanned betack, but it is tween stubeing sent for dents of Afri- processing for can-American fingerprints and blood to try and Dominto confirm,” ican heritage. said city The fight took spokesman Drew place across McLaughlin. the street A patrol offifrom GAR. cer accompanied the detective to the house, which is located just west from the intersection of South Grant and Lehigh streets, where the boy was severely injured last Thursday in a fight involving a large group of people, mostly students from Wilkes-Barre Area’s GAR High School. The patrol officer remained in the neighborhood after the machete was taken away in an evidence bag on Tuesday. The boy suffered a nearly severed hand and underwent surgery at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township. Students said the fight was planned between students of African-American and Dominican heritage. The fight took place across the street from GAR. Police said the victim, a freshman at GAR, is black and the attacker is Hispanic. No charges have been filed. Wilkes-Barre Area Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Namey said the attacker was not a GAR student. See MACHETE, Page 10A INSIDE: Combating gangs, P. 10A

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Bobeck, McGinley, Haas, Curry, Houck and Kelleher approve the spending plan

Council OKs new budget, tax hike By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

A Luzerne County Council majority sealed in a 2 percent tax hike Tuesday, wrapping up weeks of debate over the best way to function amid declining revenue. Council members Jim Bobeck, Tim McGinley, Harry Haas, Elaine Maddon Curry, Linda McClosky Houck and Eugene Kelleher said they approved the $122.7 million spending plan because they believed staff cuts would be too drastic without a tax hike.

Layoffs were reduced from an estimated 106 to 56 with the $1.7 million from the tax increase. The layoffs will be finalized over the next few days and take efPribula fect March 1, said county Interim Manager Tom Pribula. The tax increase amounts to $10.50 on a property assessed at $100,000. The county’s tax rate is now 5.32 mills, or $532 on a $100,000 property.

Go to www.timesleader.com to see a written statement from the Luzerne County Council members who voted for the 2 percent tax increase.

owners should share in the levee maintenance expense, just as his tax payments help fund county roads he doesn’t use. Stephen J. Urban said the county needs some “liposuction” to eliminate fat, and a tax increase eliminates some incentive for management to come up with savings. Kelleher said the budget provides a “bridge” for incoming manager Robert Lawton to effectively study offices and identify consolidations and other effi-

Five council members opposed the plan: Rick Morelli, Stephen A. Urban, Stephen J. Urban, Edward Brominski and Rick Williams. Brominski said he won’t vote for any county budget that continues the Wyoming Valley levee fee. He said all property See BUDGET, Page 10A

‘ACTS’ OF LOVE ON VALENTINE’S DAY

Powerful but risky action vs. Iran eyed

U.S., EU mull having Iran tossed from fiscal entity that is key to Iran’s overseas oil sales. By JULIE PACE and ANNE GEARAN Associated Press

the required paperwork to appear on the Republican side. Barring a write-in campaign by another candidate, she will face off against the Democratic primary winner in the fall. The 17th, under the new district boundaries approved last year by the state legislature, is composed of portions of Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill and

WASHINGTON — The United States and Europe are considering unprecedented punishment against Iran that could immediately cripple the country’s financial lifeline. But it’s an extreme option in the banking world that would come with its own But such a costs. The Obama penalty administration wants Iran evic- could send ted from oil prices SWIFT, an independent fi- soaring nancial clearin- when many ghouse that is of the crucial to the country’s over- world’s seas oil sales. economies That would leapfrog the are still current slow- frail. pressure campaign of sanctions aimed at persuading Iran to drop what the U.S. and its allies contend is a drive toward developing and building nuclear weapons. It also perhaps would buy time for the U.S. to persuade Israel not to launch a pre-emptive military strike on Iran this spring. The last-resort financial effort suggests the U.S. and Europe are grasping for ways to show immediate results because economic sanctions have so far failed to force Iran back to nuclear talks But such a penalty could send oil prices soaring when many of the world’s economies are still

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ouise Stuart was the reluctant bride and Ester Paratore the grieving mother of the bride at a crazy mock wedding Tuesday at the Kingston Senior Center. Thirteen costumed characters took part in the Valentine’s Day skit. For additional photos, visit www.timesleader.com.

Candidates secure spots on ballot Tuesday was the day by which candidates for federal and statewide row office positions had to file nominating petitions.

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HARRISBURG – U.S. Rep. Tim Holden, the incumbent in the 17th Congressional District that now includes part of Luzerne County, will face a challenge from a fellow Democrat in the April 24 primary. Whoever survives will have a Republican awaiting him in November. Tuesday was the deadline for candidates seeking federal and statewide row office positions to file

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Santorum revels in sudden surge Former Pa. senator faces challenge of keeping momentum going his way. By STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho — The latest Republican to surge in polls, Rick Santorum is trying to turn his newfound strength into something lasting. Curious Republicans now pack his rallies. Supporters have funneled nearly $4 million to his formerly empty campaign account over the past seven days. And his staff is plotting an aggressive strategy to challenge Mitt Romney in Romney’s native Michigan and beyond. But things don’t look so strong just beneath the surface. Santorum is underfunded and outmanned.

He’s still lacking in organization, a month and a half into the primary season. And, afELECTION ter he won three contests in a single day last week, his opponents — on the right and the left — have begun their own efforts to tear him down. An upbeat Santorum declared “We’re building” in a brief interview in Tacoma, Wash., on Tuesday before heading to Idaho for campaign AP FILE PHOTO events. “We’ve got a

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COURT BRIEF WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County judge on Tuesday granted a request by prosecutors to have the testimony of a forensic pathologist videotaped before a homicide trial is set to begin on March 12. Judge William Amesbury said the testimony of Gary Ross will be videotaped on Feb. 29 at the request of prosecutors, who said Ross will be out of town and unavailable for the March trial of Arthur Stoss. Stoss, 49, charged in the March 2011 death of 48-year-old Lillian Calabro, of Pittston. Prosecutors and defense attorneys said in court papers they were agreeable to the videotaped testimony so that the trial did not have to be delayed.

Joseph Hometchko February 12, 2012

oseph Hometchko, 89, a former resident of Swoyersville, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February 12, 2012, in the Bay Pines Veterans Hospital, Seminole, Fla. His beloved wife was the late Helen J. (Kender) Hometchko, who passed away on October 8, 2007. Together, Joseph and Helen shared 60 beautiful years of marriage. Born on June 16, 1922, in Luzerne, Joseph was a son of the late John and Julia Hometchko. Joseph was raised in Swoyersville and had resided there most of his life. He was a graduate of the former Swoyersville High School, class of 1941. After Helen’s passing, Joseph moved to Largo, Florida, to be closer to his family. A U.S. Army veteran, Joseph honorably served his country during World War II with the 90th Infantry, 1st Battalion, 358th Regiment of Patton’s 3rd Army. On June 6, 1944, he landed on Normandy Beach in the D-Day Invasion. Joseph was also involved in the Battle of the Bulge and was decorated with the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and many battle ribbons. Upon his honorable discharge on October 27, 1945, he attained the rank of Private 1st Class. Prior to his retirement, Joseph was employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, WilkesBarre. In his earlier years, he was employed in the local garment industry. Joseph was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Swoyersville. A proud veteran, he continuously held membership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He and his late wife, Helen, were both members of the Swoyersville Senior Citizens Club. They always enjoyed their regular trips to Atlantic City with the senior citizens. In addition to his parents, John and Julia Hometchko; and his wife, Helen, Joseph was preceded in death by his brothers, John, George, Peter, William and Michael; his sisters, Mary, Anna and Marie. Joseph is survived by his sons, David Hometchko and his wife, Bonnie, Charlotte, N.C.; Joseph Hometchko and his wife, Ann, Largo, Fla.; Richard Hometchko and his wife, Susan, Largo, Fla.; grandchildren, Michael Hometchko, Victoria Tomberlin and her husband, Jerry; Kendra Hometchko, Rileigh Hometchko, and Ashley Chase; great-granddaughter, Londynn Victoria Tomberlin; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville, with the Rev. Edward P. Lyman, officiating. Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Swoyersville, where Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Army. There will be no public calling hours. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. For additional information or to send the family of Mr. Joseph Hometchko an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home website www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com. Memorial Contributions may be made in Joseph’s memory to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.

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February 14, 2012 Marie Finney, 61, of TunkJ anet hannock, passed away Tuesday,

(Dutch) G. Reese, 88, M r.ofHarry Shawnee Avenue, Plymouth,

died Monday morning, February 13, 2012, in the home of his daughter. He was born in Plymouth, son of the late Edward and Louise Davis Reese. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1941, and Eckel’s Mortuary School, Philadelphia. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific Theater. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed by Pennsylvania Gas and Water Company as a meter reader foreman for 26 years. He was associated with the Harry G. Davis Funeral Chapel, Plymouth, as a funeral director, and the Russell C. Davis Funeral Home, Luzerne, as a funeral director and where he later became the supervisor. Mr. Reese was a member of the First Welsh Baptist Church of Plymouth, where he had served as a Trustee for many years. He was also a member of the Plymouth Masonic Lodge 332; Plymouth American Legion; Valley of Bloomsburg Consistory; Irem Temple, Wilkes-Barre; Plymouth Inter Church Bowling League; the Lehman Golf Club; Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas, and drove for Meals on Wheels. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, the former Muriel Thomas, in 2006; and brothers, Daniel and Edward. He is survived by daughters, Mar-

garet (Peg) Dwyer, Trucksville; Laura Ann Teal, Plymouth; sons, Harry, David, Mountain Top; and James, Ashburn, Va.; Thomas (Ted), Plymouth; grandchildren, Megan, Barry J, Michael, Emily, Dylan, Rozlyn; great-grandchildren, David, Bronwyn, Rachel, Brody and Sophia; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. in the William A. Reese Funeral Chapel, rear 56 Gaylord Ave., Plymouth, with the Rev. Anita J. Ambrose and Deacon Peter Smith officiating. Friends may call from 3 p.m. until time of service. Memorial Donations may be sent to the Plymouth Public Library, 107 W. Main St, Plymouth PA 18651, the Luzerne County SPCA, 524 E. Main ST. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, or to the charity of choice.

Grace Nossavage February 13, 2012 Grace (Thompson) Nossavage, 95, of Duryea, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. She was born in Duryea, on January 9, 1917, daughter of the late Wesley and Sophie (Orloski) Thompson. Grace was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, formally Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea. She attended Duryea schools. Throughout her life, Grace worked various jobs locally and retired from the Lamp Shade Company of Old Forge. Grace was an outstanding cook and baker, something she took much pride in doing. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Nossavage, who passed away in

1987; brothers, Wesley, John, Theodore and Henry; sisters Margaret Thompson, Beatrice Hallett, Jenny McGerrity and Caroline Thompson. Surviving her are daughters, Joan Pisack, Duryea, and Marguerite Evans, Plains Township; sister Lorraine Rusnock, Duryea; five grandchildren, Matthew Evans, Lynn Evans, Janice Timek, Michelle Desiderio and Carl Pisack; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 529 Stephenson St. Duryea, with Fr. Frank Skechus officiating. Friends may call this evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be held at St. John’s Cemetery, Duryea. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

Bernard J. Ostrosky February 11, 2012 r. Bernard J. Ostrosky P.E., 80, of Duryea, passed away SaturM day, February 11, 2012, in Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Taylor. Born in Duryea, he was a son of the late Barney and Lottie Shemanski Ostrosky. He was a graduate of Duryea High School; Penn State University, Scranton; and the University of Scranton, with a degree in mechanical engineering. Bernard had an extensive career as a registered plumbing engineer. He was a member of the Penn Society of Professional Engineers and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. He was in partnership with John M. Casey P.E. as Commonwealth Engineering and owned Ostrosky and Associates before retiring. Bernard was an avid outdoorsman, passionate about hunting and fishing. He was a member of Nativity of

Our Lord Parish, Duryea. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles; sisters, Lenore Martsoff and Charlotte Bennett. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Theresa Nadolny; sisterin-law, Lucille Nadolny McHugh; nieces, Kristen McHugh, Tracey McHugh Spina and her husband, Al; nephew, Michael McHugh; greatnieces, Carly and Raegan Spina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Duryea. Friends may call Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church. Arrangements are by the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc, 204 Main St., Duryea. The family wishes to thank the staff, nurses and aides of Riverside for the care he received as a patient. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary School, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea.

February 14, 2012, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 22, 1950, in Bellefonte, and was a daughter of the late Mary DeArmitt Emel and the late Joseph Emel. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Janet was preceded in death by her brothers Perry DeArmitt, Herb DeArmitt, Melvin Emel; and sister Rose Emel. She is survived by her companion of 19 years, Bill Auchus, Tunkhannock; children, Mary and Kenneth Trudgen, Swoyersville; Dawn and Glen Ford, Courtdale; Donald and Adrienne Finney, Courtdale; Gene and Tammy Finney, Courtdale; Hope and Steve Bednarek, Kingston; brothers Ray DeArmitt, Kingston; Joseph Emel, Kingston; Mick Emel, Hunlock Creek; Terry Emel, Glen Lyon; sisters Kate Shotwell, Wilkes-Barre; Tina Ellesworth, Exe-

Thomas A. Caffrey February 13, 2012

rs. Marie H. Vnuk, 87, of Plymouth, died Tuesday morning, M February 14, 2012, in the Birchwood

Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke.. She was born in Plymouth, daughter of the late Arthur and Edith Jones. She graduated from Harter High School. Mrs. Vnuk was a member of All Saints Parrish, Plymouth. She had been employed by Blue Ribbon Dairy, and by the Wyoming Valley West School District as a cleaning lady. Her biggest joy was taking care of and working the Vnuk farm on the Plymouth flats with her late husband, Frank, for over 50 years. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Frank Yamrus; sis-

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gion and Disabled American Veterans. A longtime YMCA member, he was an avid basketball and racquetball player, and dedicated lap swimmer. Brothers, Michael and Gerard Caffrey, preceded him in death. Tom will be missed by his sisters, Mary Lohmann, Toms River, N.J., and Alice Adelman, Wilmington, Del.; several nieces, nephews; his dog, Snoopy; and friends. Celebration of Thomas’s Life will be held Sunday at 12:10 p.m. with a Memorial Mass in the Church of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 130 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township. Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-6911. Arrangements are by McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service. Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Tom’s family at www.celebratehislife.com.

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ters, Margaret Wolfe and Mary Kushel; and brother, Arthur Jones. She is survived by a daughter, Wanda Chirkot and her husband, Thomas, Swoyersville; son, Frank and his wife, Judi, Plymouth; grandchildren, Marisa, Thomas Jr., Amanda, Sara, and Janel; greatgrandchild, Jonah; brother, James Jones, Dupont; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to meet at All Saints Parish Church on Willow Street, Plymouth, for a Mass of Christian Burial Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Plymouth Township. Friends may call Friday morning at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service. Funeral arrangements are by the William A. Reese Funeral Chapel, 56 Gaylord Ave., Plymouth, Pa.

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Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek, with her sons-in-law, clergymen Michael Bodek and Jay Saxe, officiating. Calling hours will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home. Committal services will be held at the funeral home following the funeral. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery, Hunlock Creek. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Patterson Grove, c/o Ron Harvey, 136 Pine Crest Lane, Shickshinny, PA 18655, or to the Fairmount Springs United Methodist Church, c/o Gail Sorber, 218 Old County Road, Benton, PA 17814.

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Waverly; nephew, John Yarolin; nieces, Joyce Bussacco, Mara Vitali, Maria Yarolin, and Stephanie Yarolin. The funeral will be Saturday at 9:15 a.m. in the Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith), with the Office of Christian Burial with Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. in St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 N. Main St., Pittston. The Rev. Joseph Bertha, Ph D. will officiate. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Parastas services will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. For directions or to send an online condolence, please visit www.balogafuneralhome.com.

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February 14, 2012 elen C. Yarolin, 65, of Pittston, passed away Tuesday morning, February 14, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, following an illness. Born in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Julia Silvanage Yarolin. She was educated in the Pittston Schools. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Silver Care, Pittston, as a Home Health Aide. She was a member of St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston, and the Pittston Senior Citizens Center. Helen was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt, who was cherished by her family and will be dearly missed. Surviving are her siblings, Mary Ann Petrenchak, Plains Township; John Yarolin, Sunbury; Paul Yarolin, Camp Hill; and Charlene Sproul,

ter; Dorothy Strohl, Tunkhannock; Pat Emel, Hunlock Creek; 13 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in the Williams-Hagen Funeral Home Inc., 114 W. Main St., Plymouth, with the Rev. Ronald Cease officiating. Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the family.

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Thomas A. Caffrey, 70, of West River Street in WilkesBarre, died Monday, February 13, 2012, in Hospice Care of the VNA. Born February 20,1941, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Michael and Alice Nelligan Caffrey. Tom attended St. Mary’s High School in Wilkes-Barre and graduated from Oratory Prep in Summit, N.J. He continued his education at University of Delaware and King’s College. He proudly served with the U.S. Military Police stationed in Germany from November 1958 to February 1962. Thomas was employed by DuPont Chemical Corporation in Wilmington, Del., for several years and later worked for the State of Delaware in the Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services. He was a former member of Big Brothers of Delaware, American Le-

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celebration on Monday, February 13, 2012. She had resided in Bonham Nursing Center in Stillwater, Pa., and was a former resident of Hunlock Creek. She was born on May 19, 1921, in Harmony, Union Township, daughter of the late Francis and Minnie Fink McMichael. Esther was a graduate of Harter High School, West Nanticoke. She was employed many years as a seamstress in the garment industry. Surviving are her daughters, Nancy Saxe and husband Jay, Clearfield, Pa.; Jean Dorshefski and friend Roger Ciclani, Hunlock Creek; Mary Lou Bodek and husband Michael, Shickshinny; sons, John H. Oliver and wife Joan, North Wales, Pa.; Michael J. Oliver and wife Jane, Fountain, Colo.; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Susan Featherman, Shickshinny. She was preceded in death by her husband, John G. Oliver, in 2008. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at1p.m. in the Clarke Piatt

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Co-chairpersons Nicole Farber and Paul Zbiek begin preparations for Candy’s Place’s 11th Annual Spin 4 Life, to be held Saturday, Feb. 25, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., Forty Fort. FORTY FORT

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For the 11th consecutive year, Paul Zbiek will be riding an ultra-distance ride during the 11th annual Spin 4 Life. Zbiek, who began his training at Candy’s Place this week, is riding in honor of his stepson, Brandon J. Case, who lost his three-year battle with leukemia in 1999. Zbiek will be spinning for 33 consecutive hours at Candy’s Place, in memory of what would have been Case’s 33rd birthday. Zbiek will begin his ride Friday, Feb. 24 at 9:30 a.m. and hopes to complete the last 12 hours with the spin cyclists the following day. The event, which takes place in gym at Candy’s Place, will feature members of the community who will be spinning throughout the day for 45 minutes at time. Each member will receive a free T-shirt. Refreshments and mini-massages will be available throughout the day. Sponsored by Sicklers Bike and Sports Shop, the cost for the event is $20 for a 45-minute ride. All proceeds will benefit the free programs at Candy’s Place and the Brandon J. Case Memorial Scholarship. To participate, call Candy’s Place at 714-8800.

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LOCAL WILKES UNIVERSITY

First of 3 job finalists meets search team, deans, trustees, staff, students

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WILKES-BARRE – Members of the Wilkes University community on Tuesday had their first chance to meet one of three finalists hoping to become the next president of the school. Jim Gandre, provost and executive vice president of Roosevelt University, which has campuses in Chicago and Schaumburg, Ill., was on the school’s campus Tuesday. He followed an itinerary the two other finalists also will see when they visit in the next week: Breakfast with the search committee, lunch with the deans, a social with alumni and trustees and meetings with students and staff in between. The 11-member search committee started the process last year with 120 candidates, according to committee member and political science profes-

Eugene S. Farley 1936-72 Francis J. Michelini 1970-75 Robert S. Capin 1975-84 Christopher N. Breiseth 1984-2001 Tim Gilmour 2001-present Source: Wilkes University

sor Tom Baldino. “We narrowed that number to 12 with the help of our consultant,” Baldino said. The list was whittled down to four, then the three finalists. In addition to Gandre, 52, the other remaining candidates are Patrick Leahy, 43, and Molly Smith, 53. Jennie Sikes, chairwoman of the search committee, said “Each has a thorough understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing higher education, and a deep commitment to

Finalist for Wilkes president James Gandre, currently provost and executive VP of Roosevelt University in Illinois, shakes hands with Lindsay Coval as, from left, Bethany Sharpless, Samantha Bickert and Matt Baccarella look on. AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER

serving students.” Talking to about two-dozen students Tuesday at the student union, Gandre said he sees himself as a hands-on president who would go out of his way to engage students, staff and administrators to get a better un-

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The Luzerne County Young Republicans’ monthly meeting will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Waterfront Bar and Grill on North River Street, Plains Township. The organization said state representative candidates Rick Arnold, 119th District; Aaron Kaufer, 120th; and Pete Mailloux, 121st, will speak. HARRISBURG

Drill water to be discussed

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is holding a public hearing to receive comments on 60 project applications – most related to water withdrawals for natural gas development in the Marcellus Shale – that are scheduled for action by the SRBC at its next quarterly business meeting. Most projects are in Northern Tier counties. Local projects include water withdrawals for Hazleton Creek Properties for mine reclamation in Hazleton; and Sugar Hollow Trout Park and Hatchery and Sugar Hollow Water Services, Eaton Township, Wyoming County. The hearing begins at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 8E-B in the East Wing of the state Capitol. Find a list of application and hearing rules of conduct at www.srbc.net; click the links for “public information” and then “public participation.”

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W-B woman fights to keep Meyers open

Building razed at lot King’s purchased

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WVIA-TV Channel 44 will air “Who Says It’s NEPA News,” on Thursday at 7 p.m. The show will feature representatives of regional news gathering agencies. Viewers and audience members will get to meet and talk to five NEPA newspaper reporters as they tell you what’s important and how they decide. Guests will be Bernie Oravec, publisher, The Williamsport Sun-Gazette; Bill O’Boyle, staff writer, The Times Leader; Tiffany Towner, managing editornews, The Daily ReKelly view; Michael R. Sisak, staff writer, The Citizens’ Voice; and Borys Krawczeniuk, The Times-Tribune. Bill Kelly, WVIA president and CEO, will host the program.

derstanding of the campus mindset. He said in his current position he makes it a point to talk to security guards and maintenance workers because they’re the ones who see every-

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A worker hoses down the rubble as a piece of heavy equipment is used to demolish a house at the corner of North and Wyoming streets in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday morning. King’s College purchased the property, next to Lou’s Garage, in December but has no definite plans for the lot, according to school spokesman John McAndrew.

Pair enter plea in teen abuse

James Antonelli and Jennie Marie Moore plead no contest, sentenced to 30 months probation. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A man and a woman charged with abusing a teen boy each pleaded no contest in Luzerne County Court on Tuesday to a related charge and were sentenced to probation. James Antonelli, 65, of Sugarloaf Township, entered the plea to a charge of criminal conspiracy to commit indecent assault, and Jennie Marie Moore, 47, of Hazleton, to a charge of indecent assault. A no-contest plea means a defendant does not refute the charges. Both Antonelli and Moore were sentenced to 30 months probation by

Moore in April 2007. The Judge David Lupas and or- The boy’s grandfaboy said on a day when it dered to register their ad- ther, who has cuswas cold and rainy, he was dresses under Megan’s Law tody of the 17-year- intentionally locked out of for a period of 10 years. the residence. The duo was scheduled old, told Lupas his State police allege the to stand trial on the charges grandson has to boy said he was forced by Tuesday. attend counseling Antonelli to perform a sex “I’m sorry it all hapact on Moore and was aspened,” Moore said Tues- and the case has affected his entire saulted if the act was unday. satisfactory. The boy, now 17, said he life. Luzerne County Chilhad nothing to say to either dren and Youth Services Antonelli or Moore and that he is happy there is finally closure in obtained letters written by Moore stating how the child was instructed to the case. The boy’s grandfather, who has cus- touch her nude body, according to tody of the 17-year-old, told Lupas his court papers. Antonelli had previously grandson has to attend counseling and pleaded guilty to a related charge, but withdrew that plea in March 2011. the case has affected his entire life. He was evaluated by the state SexAntonelli did not speak before being ual Offenders Assessment Board, sentenced. According to court records, the teen- which said Antonelli did not meet the ager told state police troopers in June 2010 he was abused by Antonelli and See ABUSE, Page 4A

WILKES-BARRE – A city woman who opposes the possible closure of Meyers High School is urging residents to attend a special Wilkes-Barre Area School Board meeting next week that will address preliminary findings of an engineering study of structural problems at the school. Superintendent Jeff Namey said the board will meet on Tuesday to discuss findings of the study. He confirmed Meyers is being eyed for possible W H A T ’ S closure due to nu- N E X T merous problems, • The Wilkesbut no decision is Barre Area School expected to be Board will hold a made until a com- special meeting on plete review is con- Tuesday, at the ducted of Meyers administration and the district’s building. The meeting is schedtwo other high uled to start schools, Coughlin around 6 p.m. and GAR. • On March 5, Robin Shudak, a members of a 1993 Meyers gradu- special committee ate, said she joined investigating the district’s facilities with other alumni needs will meet at to start a “Save Coughlin High Meyers High School at 6:30 School” page on the p.m. Both meetFacebook social net- ings are open to working site in the public. hopes of garnering support to convince the board not to close the school. Shudak said she believes Meyers is the most likely candidate for closure because of multiple structural issues that have been identified. Previous engineering studies have identified problems with subsidence in the foundation. Most recently, the school has been plagued by water leaks. “My understanding is Meyers has been on the chopping block for a while,” Shudak said. “We want to make more See MEYERS, Page 4A

Advocates for mentally disabled receive special visit from president Members of The Arc attend briefing at White House. By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

Two women who work with the intellectually and developmentally disabled on a daily basis in Luzerne County not only received updates on advocacy issues during their day at the White House on Friday, they also were paid a visit from the president himself. Pamela Zotynia and Lynn Ahmad, from The Arc of Lu-

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zerne County, attended a Community Leaders Briefing Series along with about 150 other representatives of The Arc – a national advocacy organization that promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental

disabilities. Zotynia, executive director of The Arc of Luzerne County, brought back a program that listed speakers they heard throughout the day – 14 highlevel members of the administration such as Kareem Dale, special assistant to the president for disability policy, and Cecilia Muñoz, director of the Domestic Policy Council. Zotynia said there were a few “surprise visitors,” such as White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew. “And later in the morning,

they stopped the program and there was some silence for a bit and President Obama came by. “The self-advocates just went out of their minds, it was really cool for them. We were told that he very rarely does do things like this, so it was a huge honor for The Arc that he felt he needed to make time in his day to come and speak to us,” she said. Zotynia said the president’s message was that “he absolutely supports people with disabilities and that they should have the same opportunities as every citizen in our country.”

She said the president thanked everyone for their advocacy work and said he hoped the partnerships they developed with the government continue and help his administration move forward. “I think the quote he gave at the end was, ‘I got your back.’ So that was very, very exciting for us,” she said. Of the scheduled speakers, Zotynia was most impressed with Tom Perez, assistant attorney general for the Office of Civil Rights in the Department See ADVOCATES, Page 7A

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from her job as president of Manhattanville College in New York after just two years, says in her curriculum vitae she built “strong town-gown relationContinued from Page 3A ships with area corporations … thing and have a keen sense of and community organizations” what’s right and what’s wrong in her time at the small independent school. on campus. Her career shows short-lived Christine Lee, a sophomore communications student from stints at her most recent places Bloombsbury, N.J., said she will of employment, and some conattend sessions with all three troversy. She spent four years at Seton candidates because of the imHall University in New Jersey portance of the position. as dean of the school’s College Business background of Arts and Sciences. According to a 2005 Newark Leahy, who has the least experience in academia of the fi- Star-Ledger newspaper article, nalists, brings a business back- Smith demoted the associate ground that the other two lack. dean, W. King Mott, after the He worked briefly at George- newspaper published his letter town University in Washington, to the editor criticizing the CaD.C., as a program director af- tholic Church’s treatment of homosexuals. Smith ter he graduated from said it was inapprothat Catholic college. priate for Mott, who He then went into the Talking to about is gay, to include his private sector for 13 two-dozen stuSeton Hall title with years, taking jobs at dents, Gandre his signature on the the Deluxe Corp. in said he sees him- letter because it apBoston and then Allied he was Capital Corp. in Wash- self as a hands-on peared speaking for the Caington before serving president who tholic university. as president of The Ith- would go out of Following the deaca, N.Y.-based The Business Affairs Fo- his way to engage motion, the newsstudents, staff paper reported, 47 rum. members of the arts In 2004, he left that and adminisand sciences faculty organization to be- trators to get a approved an unofficome executive assistcial resolution critiant to the Rev. Scott R. better undercizing Smith’s acPilarz, who then was standing of the tions as “excessive president at The Uni- campus mindset. and rash” and quesversity of Scranton. tioning whether she Leahy worked his way up to vice president for univer- violated Mott’s academic freesity relations and finally, in Au- dom. After leaving Seton Hall, she gust 2010, to executive vice went to Wheaton College in president. In that capacity, he led efforts Massachusetts, where she took to complete the school’s $125 the job of provost/vice presimillion capital campaign, dent of academic affairs. She left that job to accept the which ended on May 31, 2011 at Manhattanville position after 29 percent above its goal. His time over the past eight just two years. After the three candidates years in higher education has brought praise from those who visit, an online survey will be available for the campus comknow his work. Kevin P. Quinn, current presi- munity to take and those results dent at The University of Scran- will be taken into consideration ton, said, “Given Pat’s expertise by the search committee when and accomplishments, I am not it makes its recommendation to surprised that he is among the the board of trustees, which has finalists being considered for the final say on hiring the perthis position. Although I would son to replace retiring presimiss him at Scranton, I do, of dent Tim Gilmour. “The board then makes the ficourse, wish him well in this nal decision. It may or may not search process.” agree with the search commitResigned after 2 years tee’s recommendation,” BaldiSmith, who in 2011 resigned no said.

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people aware of the situation.” Namey said a special committee made up of board members and members of the community was formed several months ago to examine the district’s facilities needs and come up with a recommendation. The committee recently toured Meyers, and is set to tour Coughlin on March 5 and GAR at a later date, as part of its investigation. He said the school board is examining all options, including Robin Shudak, closing one of a 1993 Meyers the schools and graduate, said transferring she joined students to the remaining two, with other or closing all alumni to three and building a new start a “Save school to house Meyers High all students. School” page “With the fion the Facenancial situation we are fac- book social ing we need to networking look at all op- site…. tions available,” Namey said. “If closing a building is the right thing to do, certainly the board will consider that. The committee is gathering as much information as possible so that any decision is an informed decision.” Namey said the engineering study on Meyers is not yet complete. Tuesday’s meeting is to discuss preliminary findings, he said. The board will hold an executive session first, with the meeting scheduled around 6 p.m.

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Israel: Thai blasts linked to Iran

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Captured Iranians confessed to targeting Israeli interests in Bangkok, authorities say on TV. By THANYARAT DOKSONE and TODD PITMAN Associated Press

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Would Joe Biden be Thor?

A character representing U.S. President Barack Obama as Captain America stands on a float Tuesday during last-minute preparations for the Shrove Monday carnival parade in Cologne, Germany.

BANGKOK — A wounded Iranian fleeing an unintended explosion at a house threw a grenade at Bangkok police that instead blew off one of his legs in a series of blasts Tuesday that Israel’s defense minister called an “attempted terrorist attack” by Iran. The violence came a day after Israel blamed Tehran for targeting its diplomats with bombs in India and Georgia. Four other people were injured in the Bangkok explosions, which tore the roof off a house where the wounded man

lived with two other compatriots. A second Iranian was arrested at Bangkok’s international airport as he was trying to leave Thailand for Malaysia, and a third was being sought, police said. Israel’s Channel10 TV quoted unidentified Thai authorities as saying the captured Iranians confessed to targeting Israeli interests. The site of the blast is just a few miles from the Israeli Embassy. Thai government spokeswoman Thitima Chaisaeng said “we need more analysis” to determine who was behind the attack and whether Iran was involved. She refused to comment on what the Iranians might have been planning or whether targets had been identified. The explosions in the normally peaceful Thai capital came as tensions are running high between the two Middle Eastern nations because of Israel’s threats of

Police officers stand around an Israeli diplomat’s car that was damaged in an explosion in New Delhi, India, Tuesday. Indian investigators were searching Tuesday for the motorcycle assailant who attached a bomb to an Israeli diplomat’s car. AP PHOTO

military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and the recent killings of Iranian atomic scientists. Iran has blamed Israel for the assassinations, and there have been signs that Tehran might try to retaliate. Iran denied responsibility for the

bombing of an Israeli diplomatic car in New Delhi that injured four people and the foiled bombing of an Israeli diplomatic car in Tbilisi, Georgia — both on Monday. Those attacks appeared to mirror the recent killings of Iranian scientists by “sticky bombs.”

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China to talk human rights

hina’s heir apparent leader defended his county’s criticized human C rights record Tuesday but acknowl-

Pending legislation requires companies to credit accounts on date payment postmarked.

edged there is room for improvement. Vice President Xi Jinping said he had candid discussions on the issue at the White House, where he met Tuesday with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. Xi told a luncheon at the State Department that China had made “tremendous” achievements on human rights in the past 30 years. He added: “Of course there’s always room for improvement.” He said China was ready to hold a constructive dialogue on human rights with the U.S. and other countries.

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Syria heavily bombs Homs

Syrian government forces renewed their assault on the rebellious city of Homs on Tuesday in what activists described as the heaviest shelling in days, as the U.N. human rights chief raised fears of civil war. Troops loyal to President Bashar Assad have been shelling Homs for more than a week to retake parts of the city captured by rebel forces. Homs was under “brutal shelling” on Tuesday, the Local Coordination Committees activist group said, citing its network of witnesses on the ground. Another activist group, the Britainbased Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said it was the heaviest shelling in days. WASHINGTON

Obama eyes huge nuke cuts

The Obama administration is weighing options for sharp new cuts to the U.S. nuclear force, including a reduction of up to 80 percent in the number of deployed weapons. Even the most modest option now being mulled would be an historic and politically bold disarmament step in a presidential election year, although the plan is in line with President Barack Obama’s 2009 pledge to pursue the elimination of nuclear weapons. No final decision has been made, but the administration is considering at least three options for lower total numbers of deployed strategic nuclear weapons cutting to: 1,000 to 1,100; 700 to 800, and 300 to 400, according to a former government official and a congressional staffer. The potential cuts would be from a current treaty limit of 1,550 deployed strategic warheads. A level of 300 deployed strategic nuclear weapons would take the U.S. back to levels not seen since 1950. HARRISBURG

Shale law may be contested

The solicitor for a town in heavily drilled southwestern Pennsylvania will explore a lawsuit over the state’s newly signed Marcellus Shale law because of provisions that limit local officials’ authority to regulate drilling activity. Robinson Township in Washington County on Monday night gave solicitor John Smith the authority to challenge the law, which Gov. Tom Corbett signed earlier in the evening. Township supervisor Brian Coppola says the loophole-riddled bill effectively strips away every Pennsylvanians’ personal property rights, particularly in suburban and urban areas. He says it also will scare off developers over worries that a drilling rig, waste impoundment or compressor station could be set up nearby.

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Progress made on payroll tax

The payroll tax cut and renewing jobless benefits were key planks in Obama’s jobs program. The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — House-Senate talks on renewing President Barack Obama’s signature payroll tax cut made significant progress Tuesday. “Barring a blowup, a deal will probably be acknowledged tonight,” a Democratic aide said Tuesday, speaking on the condition of anonymity to assess the private negotiations. Under the emerging pact, a 2 percentage-point cut in the Social Security payroll tax would be extended through the end of the year, with the nearly $100 billion cost added to the

“Just pass this middle-class tax cut. Pass the extension of unemployment insurance.”

President Obama In message to Congress

deficit. Jobless benefits for the longterm unemployed would be renewed as well, with the $30 billion or so cost paid for in part through auctioning broadcast spectrum to wireless companies and requiring federal workers to contribute more toward their pensions.

The payroll tax cut and renewing jobless benefits were key planks in Obama’s jobs program, which was announced in September. The payroll tax cut benefits 160 million Americans and delivers a tax cut totaling $2,000 this year for someone making a $100,000 salary and a cut of $20 a week for a typical worker making $50,000. “Just pass this middle-class tax cut. Pass the extension of unemployment insurance,” Obama said at a White House appearance. “Do it before it’s too late and I will sign it right away.” The potential agreement also would avert a huge cut in Medicare payment to doctors, financed by cuts elsewhere in the federal health care budget, a Democratic aide said.

WASHINGTON — With Postal Service cuts threatening to slow maildelivery,agroupoflawmakers is pushing legislation to require banks, credit card companies and other businesses to credit a customer’s account on the date a payment is postmarked rather than the date it is received. The Postmark Payment Act is similar to a1995 bill that had bipartisan support but never made it through Congress in the face of opposition from banks and other industries that warned it could lead to higher costs. Similar opposition is expected with the new effort. “We do not Similar oppothink a compa- sition is exny’s success or pected with profitability the new efshould be tied to the U.S. Postal fort. Service,” a spokeswoman for the American Financial Services Association said Tuesday. But Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., the bill’s chief sponsor, sees a greater need for the bill now as the Postal Service considers cuts to mail service. “Each month, thousands of Americans are charged late fees and penalties for bills they believed in good faith they had paid on time, through no fault of their own,” he said in a statement. Proponents of the bill note that the Internal Revenue Service uses the postmark as proof that a taxpayer mailed his or her tax return on or before the deadline. Postal officials have delayed until mid-May plans to change delivery standards for first-class mail and close facilities, to give lawmakers time to explore a financial reform plan.

REMEMBERING WHITNEY HOUSTON

Private funeral set for Saturday By DAVID PORTER Associated Press

NEWARK, N.J.— Whitney Houston’s funeral will be held Saturday in the church where she first showcased her singing talents as a child, her family choosing to remember her in a private service rather than in a large event at an arena. The owner of the Whigham Funeral Home said Tuesday that the funeral will be held at noon at Newark’s New Hope Baptist Church, which seats up to 1,500. The family said no public memorial

service is planned at this time. Officials had discussed the possibility of holding a memorial at the Prudential Center, a major sports and entertainment venue that can seat Houston about 18,000 people, but the funeral home said it had been ruled out. Funeral home owner Carolyn Whigham said the church service will be by invitation only, reflecting the family’s deci-

sion to keep the memorial more personal. “They have shared her for 30-some years with the city, with the state, with the world. … But this time is their private time,” she said. Houston, 48, died Feb. 11 at a hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., just hours before she was set to perform at a pre-Grammy Awards bash. Officials say she was underwater and apparently unconscious when she was pulled from a bathtub. It could be weeks before the coroner’s office completes toxicology tests to establish the cause of death.

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Fans of the late Whitney Houston comfort each other outside Whigham Funeral Home, in Newark, N.J., where the body of the singer is held.

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Council sets fee schedule for zoning violations shoulder on the road between Sugar Notch and Warrior Run. Fiorucci said this paving would provide a safe place for residents to walk or ride bicycles between the two towns. He said that although he had contacted PennDOT about the project, he did not yet know when the road was scheduled to be repaved. Fiorucci said this could be a project for the future. “It could be five years, it could be 10 years before PennDOT repaves,” he said. “If the shoulder road project is accepted by PennDOT, we will have to pay for costs, but there are lots of grants available,” he said. Fiorucci said he remembers

By SUSAN DENNEY Times Leader Correspondent

WARRIOR RUN -- Borough Council on Monday night approved an addendum to last month’s ordinances that adopted the 2006 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and the Uniform Construction Code. Solicitor James Pyrah said the new fee schedule would give the borough’s new code enforcement officer, Greg Gulick, guidelines on how much to charge for violations. Pyrah said the maximum penalty on code violations will be $300. In another matter, Sugar Notch Councilman Mario Fiorucci presented to the council his idea for paving an additional

POLICE BLOTTER HANOVER TWP. – Township police reported Henry Verbinski of Mountain Road, Shickshinny, will face charges after he had two crack cocaine pipes in his possession Sunday while he was parked in the McDonald’s lot on the Sans

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Machine shop is planned for building located on Independence Drive.

WRIGHT TWP. -- Board of Supervisors Chairman Donald Zampetti on Monday night presented a construction firm’s detailed plans for the renovation of a building along Independence Drive. According to the plans, the company wants to convert the building into a machine shop and use the property to park machinery. The area is already zoned appropriately, and because only the existing structure is to be modified, the company needs only to obtain the necessary permits. However, the nearby property is residential. “The residents aren’t going to like that … those trucks going back and forth,” said township secretary Joan Malkemes. Also, supervisors thanked to the Police Officer’s Association for purchasing a second Taser for the police force that they said cost about $1,000. Police Chief Joseph Jacob said that usually two officers patrol the township and now both can be equipped with the non-lethal weapon. Supervisor Louis Welebob proposed the township hire a part-time public works crewmember to fill a vacancy -- a move that would save the township about $15,000 annually and ease the workload for the current works crew. Supervisor Daniel Frascella read an addendum to the current township employee insurance program that explained the limited coverage for workers. The township provides limited coverage for individual employees. The township, however, will not cover employees’ dependents. Employees must pay the full premium for their families.

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Northampton counties, including the cities of Scranton, WilkesBarre, Easton and Pittston. Incumbent Rep. Lou Barletta, of Hazleton, was the only Republican to file for the 11th District. Democrats Bill Vinsko, a WilkesBarre resident and city solicitor for Wilkes-Barre, and Gene Stilp, a suburban Harrisburg resident who is a Wilkes-Barre native, filed petitions to appear on the Vinsko said he ballot in that secured sigdistrict. While natures from Barletta and Stilp live in the residents in district, though all but Perry at opposite ends, Vinsko County and said the num- lives a football field away from ber of signa- the line, and his tures he col- house sits in lected shows the 17th District. that people Vinsko anhave no nounced he qualms with was running in him running in the 11th before the new maps a neighboring were drawn district. and said he remains committed to running in that district, which he said he’s very familiar with since he has worked and attended college in it. The 11th includes portions of Perry, Cumberland, Carbon, Dauphin and Luzerne counties, and all of Wyoming, Columbia, Montour and Northumberland counties. Barletta’s campaign manager, Lance Stange Jr., said the campaign broke its old record of petition signatures collected. “In 2010, our campaign filed with over 2,100 nominating signatures, the most we’d ever filed in Lou’s prior runs for Congress. To have increased that total by more than 1,000 signatures and to have collected them in all of the newly drawn district’s nine counties is deeply gratifying.” Vinsko said he secured signa-

of Justice, who spoke on the Olmstead Act and the right of every intellectually disabled person to choose between living in the community or in an institution. Zotynia said what most surprised her was learning there are many children in the country who live in nursing homes. “I have not heard of it happening in our area … but I’m certainly going to look into that because … children should not be in nursing homes; children should be in homes with families. … That’s not to say nursing homes are bad, but people, especially young children should be able to play in a yard and have childhoods. I was a little disturbed by that,” she said. “Basically, the message they gave us, (is that) our country, the world, is in financial crisis. There is no new money to infuse into the system, so they are supportive of the states coming up with some new creative programming that can serve many individuals in a more cost-effective way,” Zotynia said.

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Attorney Matt Cartwright announces his run for Congress in the 17th District against Rep. Tim Holden in January.

tures from residents in all but Perry County and said the number of signatures he collected shows that people have no qualms with him running in a neighboring district. “I’m proud to say that 1,600plus people want me as their congressman and thought I should be in the 11th,” Vinsko said. Stilp said he was able to get signatures from all nine counties and is looking forward to facing Barletta in the fall. “I am very happy to have filed well over the required number of signatures needed, from every

county in the district. This is just the first step in defeating Lou Barletta, and I look forward to meeting as many of the voters in the 11th district as possible in the coming months,” Stilp said. One local candidate, Ted Gumina of Swoyersville, failed to get the required 1,000 signatures. The Democrat was trying to appear on the ballot for the 11th District but said he came up 250 signatures short. “Good luck to the other two gentleman running for the Democratic nomination. I wish them nothing but the best and I will

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U.S. Rep. Tim Holden recently spoke with the Times Leader Editorial Board.

help them any way I can,” Gumina said. U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, and Democratic challenger Joseph Vodvarka of Allegheny County also filed their petitions. The Democratic winner will face one of five Republicans in the fall. Sam Rohrer, of Robeson Township, Berks County; Marc Scaringi, of Camp Hill, Cumberland County; David Christian, of Washington Crossing, Bucks County; Steve Welch, of Charlestown Township, Chester County; and Tom Smith, of Plum Creek Township, Armstrong County,

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PAMELA J. CASEY, 57, of Philadelphia, born in Wilkes-Barre, passed away at home on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Donald Knechel, and daughter Rebecca Jane Bacak. Surviving are her parents, Terry and Emilie; daughter Abigail Bacak; sister, Cindy Stabile; brother, Terrence; and many other loving family members. A service of remembrance will be held on Friday at 4 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church, 3231 W. Tighlman St, Allentown. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service, from 2 to 4 p.m. Services entrusted to Norcross-Weber Funeral Home (www.weberfuneralhomes.com). In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the NICU Social Work Emergency Fund of the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania, Lockbox No.1352, P.O. Box 8500, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352. JOSEPH N. VALESHA, 90, of Helen Street, Plains Township, died peacefully Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Hugh P. Boyle & Son Funeral Home Inc., 416 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. THERESA A. RIPA, 87, Old Forge, died Monday, February 13, 2012, in Cedar Brook Nursing Home, Allentown. Surviving are son, Frank, and wife Dorothy; daughter, Theresa Pavlacka, and husband Joseph; brother, Raymond Festino; sister, Lucille Salerno; four grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass at the Prince of Peace ParishSt. Mary’s Church, West Grace and Lawrence St., Old Forge. Interment will be at Old Forge Cemetery. Friends may call tonight 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 57 N. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, PA 18701. JESSE R. GOSART, 44, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Monday, February13, 2012, in Hospice Care of the VNA at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. ROSE WILLIAMS, 71, formerly of Pittston, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012, at Highland Manor Nursing and Convalescent, Exeter. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township.

Ruth E. Parsons February 13, 2012 Ruth E. Parsons, 90, of Ross Street, Kingston, died on Monday, February 13, 2012, in the Kingston Commons, Kingston, where she was a guest. She was born in Sugar Notch, on January 20, 1922, daughter of the late Irving and Lettica Williams Hoffman. Ruth had resided on Ross Street, Kingston, for her entire married life. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, Kingston. Preceding her in death are her husband, Willard R. Parsons, and son-in-law James Panko. Surviving are her daughters, Ethel Dow and her husband, Clarence, Kingston; Jane Panko, Sweet Valley, and May Matysik and her husband, Joseph, Chandler, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, with the Rev. John F. Hartman officiating. The interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Friends may call on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home.

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Thomas E. Lynch

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February 13, 2012

E. Lynch, 18, of Harveys T homas Lake, passed away Monday, Feb-

ruary 13, 2012, shortly after arrival at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Emergency Room, Plains Township, due to injuries received in a motor vehicle accident in Dallas Township. Tom was born December 21, 1993, in Kingston, and was a son of Liz deLeur Lynch, with whom he resided. A Dallas High School senior, Tom was a member of the Boy Scouts Two Mountain District Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, and earned his Eagle Badge on his birthday last December 21. His Eagle Scout project was building an information center for the Back Mountain Trail on Harris Hill Road. He also traveled to Philmont, N.M., on a high-adventure trip. Thomas had enlisted in the U.S. Army and was scheduled to report to Fort Benning, Ga., on August 8, with ambition to be a Cavalry Scout. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are uncles, Leonard deLeur and Nancy Campbell of Dallas; Willem deLeur; Nicolaas deLeur and his wife, Michele; and Christian deLeur and his wife, Maureen, all of Harveys Lake; Raymond deLeur of Casper, Wyo.; and aunts, Wilhelmina Parsons and her husband, John, and Shirley deLeur, both of Harveys Lake. Additional “special family

B. Farver, 93, of Sweet Valley, A nnpassed away Monday, February

members” include Gail Anthony, Virginia Mathias, Bill Exarhopoulos and Boy Scout Troop 281. Also surviving are numerous cousins and numerous relatives in Holland. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek, with the Rev. Robert G. Wood, pastor of the Dallas United Methodist Church officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, and from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service on Friday. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Troop 281 Endowment Fund, c/o Ronald Santora, Scout Master, 25 Parsonage St., Dallas, PA 18612. Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com.

Marguerite Conner February 13, 2012

arguerite Weir Conner, 87, of Dallas and formerly of WilkesBarre, passed away on Monday morning, February 13, 2012, at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. Marguerite, affectionately known as Peg, was born on August 22, 1924 in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late Walter Weir Sr. and Helen L. (Keller) Weir. Raised in Wilkes-Barre, she was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School, Class of 1942. Prior to her retirement, Peg was employed by Berkheimer Associates, Wilkes-Barre. In her earlier years, she was employed by Merrill Lynch and the YWCA, both of Wilkes-Barre. A faithful Catholic, Peg was currently attending Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. She was a past member of the former St. Therese Church, Wilkes-Barre. Peg was affiliated for many years with the Foster Grandparent Program, Wilkes-Barre. Additionally, she held membership with the Saint Al’s Senior Citizens Club, WilkesBarre. Family was the center of Peg’s life and she cherished each moment she had with her loved ones. She held a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she always looked forward to her visits with them. In addition to her parents, Peg was preceded in death by her sisters, Romayne McKendry and Doris Kelley; and her niece Barbara Kelley Grohowski. Peg is survived by her son, Elmer Conner, and his wife, Terry, Dallas; daughter, Margaret Loefflad, and

her husband, William, Mountain Top; grandchildren, Tanya Conner Kapitula, Thomas Conner, Amanda (Mandi) Loefflad Gilsky and Abby Loefflad; six great-granddaughters; brother, Walter Weir Jr., and his wife, Mary, Dallas; numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in Gate of Heaven Church, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas, with the Rev. Daniel A. Toomey, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and Friends may call today from 4 to 7 p.m. at Jacobs Funeral Service, 47 Old River Road, Wilkes-Barre. Those attending the funeral Mass are kindly asked to meet directly at the church on Thursday morning. To send the family an online message of condolence, you may visit www.jacobsfuneralservice.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 613 Baltimore Drive, Suite 3, WilkesBarre, PA 18702.

Beulah Rothstein February 12, 2012 Rothstein died on Sunday, B eulah February 12, 2012, her 89th

birthday, in her home in Mountain Top as a result of respiratory illness. Born and raised in Olyphant, Beulah was a daughter of Sigmund Spitz and Gussie Hollander Spitz. Beulah was an alumna of Scranton Central High School, where she was an accomplished thespian and swimmer and was feted for her beauty. She graduated from Gettysburg College and completed her M.A. at Temple University. Beulah worked as a school psychologist for 25 years, including six years in the Dallas School District, and18 years in the Luzerne Intermediate Unit. After retirement from that career and until her passing, she was active in the real estate, construction, and land development business headed by her husband of 66 years, Alvin “Buddy” Rothstein. She also joined in his activity in Rotary International’s international youth exchange program, and in 1989 Beulah and Buddy led a team of businesswomen from Northeastern Pennsylvania on a Rotary study tour of Sri Lanka and South India. Beulah was preceded in death by Buddy on January 25, 2012; brothers, Isadore and William Spitz. She is survived by children, James, Wyomissing; Robert, Seattle, Wash.; Daniel, New York; and Gail Forstater, Kansas City, Kan.; seven grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins. Beulah maintained lively communication with many relatives, friends and colleagues until her last

days. A memorial gathering will be held at Temple B’nai B’rith, Kingston, on Sunday, February 26, at 1 p.m., with Rabbi Roger Lerner officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Temple B’nai B’rith, Temple Israel in Wilkes-Barre, the Wilkes-Barre Jewish Community Center, the Patient Prescription Assistance Fund at Medical Oncology Associates in Kingston, the WilkesBarre Rotary Club, WVIA television and radio, Luzerne County Historical Society, Lands at Hillside Farms Education Center, or a charity of the donor’s choice. The family would also like to express their deep gratitude to Hospice Community Care for their outstanding care for Buddy and Beulah.

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Edward J. Wallace Sr. February 13, 2012 ton, Del. He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two children, Edward J. Wallace Jr. and wife Carol, Coatesville, Pa.; Lenore Marie Wallace, Honey Brook; stepson, John B. Ross, and wife Scarlett, Atlanta, Ga.; three grandchildren, Victor Wallace, Valerie Barlow and Jessica Riggins; one step-grandson, Ian Ross; three greatDel. grandchildren; and two siblings, VinHe was the husband of Agnes cent Wallace, Wilkes-Barre, and JoseCrossen Wallace, with whom he phine Michalek, Kingston. shared 21 years of marriage, and He was preceded in death by one his first wife, the late Genevieve grandson, Justin Riggins; and eight Jones Wallace, with whom he siblings, Mary Coach, Helen Pastula, shared 42 years of marriage. Elizabeth Corsetty, Anna YenaleBorn in Larksville, he was a son vitch; Leo, Joseph, John and Benjaof the late Benjamin and Phyllis min Wallace. Galinski Wallace. A Mass of Christian Burial Ed proudly served with the U.S. will be celebrated on Friday at Navy Seabees in the Pacific on the 11 a.m. in the St. Stanislaus Kostka Island of Saipan during WWII. He was employed for 30 years at Church, 209 W. Lincoln Highway, the Coatesville VA Medical Center Coatesville, Pa., followed by interment at St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemein the dietary department. He loved to work in his garden, tery, Coatesville, Pa. Family and raising vegetables and flowers and friends are also invited to attend the grafting apples. He was very proud viewing, which will be held on Thursof his record for grafting 64 differ- day evening 7 to 9 p.m. in the Wilde ent varieties of apples on one tree. Funeral Home, 434 Main St. ParkesHe also enjoyed hunting and ice burg, and also Friday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. in the funeral home. fishing. He was a member of St. Cathe- Online condolences can be posted at rine of Siena Parish in Wilming- www.wildefuneralhome.com. Edward Joseph Wallace Sr., 90, of Wilmington, Del., died on Monday, February 13, 2012, in the St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington,

FUNERALS N. Main St., Ashley. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today. MANCHINI – Pastor Leo, funeral 10 a.m. today in The First Baptist Church of Waymart. MCINTYRE – John, funeral 7 p.m. Thursday in the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the Corcoran Funeral Home. MIGNONE – Anna, prayer service 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Jude’s school cafeteria, Mountain Top. ROWLANDS – Jason, funeral 10 a.m. today in the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit. SAVAKINAS – Dorothy, Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Anne’s Church, Bennett Street, Luzerne. Friends may call 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in BetzJastremski Funeral Home, 568 Bennett St., Luzerne. SCHUETZ – Sophia, Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. today in St. Aloysius Church, 143 Division St., Ashley. SNEE – Florence, funeral 9:45 a.m. Thursday in the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township. Friends may call 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. VANCHURE – Ida, funeral 7 p.m. today in the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. VINCI – Mary, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Graziano Funeral Home, Pittston Township. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish (St. Rocco’s R.C. Church), Pittston.

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Tillie Graham Carey, 100, a resident of the East End Section of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012, in the Golden Living Center-Summit in WilkesBarre. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, on March 4, 1911, daughter of the late James and Mary A. Tennant Graham. Tillie was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Wilkes-Barre. She resided for many years in Easton, where she was a volunteer at the Easton Hospital. She was formerly employed in the dry cleaning industry in Phillipsburg, N.J. Tillie was a member of St. Andre Bessette Parish at Holy Saviour Church, Hillard Street, WilkesBarre. Our beloved Aunt Tillie was an avid Notre Dame football fan and she loved talking with her family and friends on the phone. The City of Wilkes-Barre proclaimed March 5, 2011 as Matilda “Tillie” Graham Carey Day. Aunt Tillie also received a proclamation from President Obama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Carey, in 1975. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Joseph, James, William, Robert and John Graham; and by sisters Sister Mary Irmalita, Rita Cooper and Margaret Zell. Surviving her are brother Walter Graham, Port Orange, Fla.; sister Dorothy Gardner and her husband, William, Mercerville, N.J. Also surviving are approximately 95 nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, including her nephew John Graham, with whom she resided with since 1993. Tillie’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Golden Living Center-Summit for the loving care that they provided for her during her stay with them. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. in St. Andre Bessette Parish at Holy Saviour Church, 54 Hillard St., WilkesBarre. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Tribute Program, PO Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148, or to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund, PO Box 369, Dallas, PA 18612. Online condolences may be made at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.

Claybert Eddy February 13, 2012 Claybert Eddy, 64, Midtown M r.Village, Larksville, died, Mon-

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13, 2012, in the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. Mrs. Farver was born January 5, 1919, in Cambra, and was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Barnik Beuka. Ann has resided in Sweet Valley most of her life. She graduated from Huntington Township High School in 1936, and was employed by Jay Fashions dress factory in Sweet Valley for 17 years, retiring in 1970. Ann was a faithful member of the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, the Funeral will be held Thursday at Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and the Dallas 11 a.m. in the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by 29 & 118, Pikes Creek, with Pastor brothers Andrew, Theodore, Mi- Joel Stauffer of the Sweet Valley chael, Thomas, John and Frank; sis- Church of Christ officiating. Interter Helen Ellery; grandson, Kenneth ment will be in the Elan Memorial Park, Bloomsburg. Friends may call Hillard. She is survived by daughters, from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service Shirley Major and her husband, on Thursday. Memorial contributions can be Russell, Sweet Valley; Jean Hillard, Dallas; Sharron Davis, Dallas, and given to the Sweet Valley Church of Paula Birth and her husband, Brent, Christ, 5439 Main Road, Sweet ValJim Thorpe; brothers George Beu- ley, PA 18656. Ann’s family would like to extend ka, Berwick; William Beuka, Lakehurst, N.J.; sisters Mary Kitching, a special thank you to the third-floor Port Richie, Fla.; Virginia Place, nursing staff at the Meadows NursClearwater, Fla.; and Irene Barrett, ing Center for the special care she Huntington, Long Island; seven received. Online condolences can grandchildren; and nine great- be made at clswansonfuneralhomegrandchildren. .com.

ANTOSH – John, blessing service 11 a.m. Thursday in the SheldonKukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock .Friends and family may call at the funeral home 6 to 9 p.m. today. BRODI – Bernadine, funeral 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Nesbitt St., Larksville. Family and friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today. CHAMBERLAIN – Walter Jr., funeral 11 a.m. today in the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek. CONNELL – Gerald, Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Hope Parish, WilkesBarre. DALTON – John, funeral 10:30 a.m. today in Albert Cemetery, Mountain Top. FLOCK – William, funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until service time Thursday. JONES – the Rev. Gary, funeral with full military honors 11 a.m. Thursday in the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc. 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today. KOLESSAR – Mary Jo, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Spirit Parish/St. Adalbert’s Church, Market St., Glen Lyon. Family and friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today in the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., Glen Lyon. KROUSE – Felix, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., (East) 669 W. Butler Drive, Drums. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church, Drums. LENNON – Delbert, military funeral 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 PAGE 9A

OUR OPINION: SCHOOL VIOLENCE

Hey, Grenadiers! Repair your rep

TUDENTS WHO care about GAR Memorial Junior-Senior High School and its reputation in the Greater Wilkes-Barre community can take a stand, saying they’ve had enough of ridiculous racial clashes and frequent fighting. It’s your school; if you don’t stick up for it after last week’s outrageous after-school assault, who will? Sure, adults – including your teachers, the school district’s board members and parents – need to do their parts (see Tuesday’s editorial “Formulate plan for safer schools”). They and other grownups are responsible for providing and paying for the security measures, daily oversight and anti-violence lessons that keep America’s school campuses among the safest places for children and young adults. But you have something they don’t have and cannot get: massive influence on your peers. Use it. Tell the troublemakers to settle their differences other places and in other ways. Rally your friends and classmates to create a school of which you can be proud. One in which gang membership is seen as a weak and silly attempt to seem important. One in which brawling is recognized for what it is: a baby-ish outburst of one’s emotions. One in which harassment in the halls gets reported and stopped. Athletes on the Grenadiers’ high school sports teams should show some leadership, reminding their peers what can be accomplished with cooperation. Take a look, for instance, at

PEACE MOVEMENT Students, ask your teachers to take a look at these websites and to create strategies for you and your peers to reduce school violence. • www.safeschools.info • www.safeschools.org • www.teachsafeschools.org

any Major League Baseball infield, where whites, blacks, Dominicans and others co-exist and excel. The importance of peaceful integration is a message that Hazleton native and Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Maddon has tried to emphasize lately in Luzerne County. And by now, GAR’s seniors certainly have gotten the word – from Lady Gaga, “Glee,” Gandhi and a gazillion others – that everyone is uniquely special and it’s not OK to pick on someone because of their skin color, speech or other circumstance. So make sure the underclassmen understand it, too. Spearhead projects to promote a safer school. Urge your classmates and a parent, or grandparent, to go with you to an upcoming school board meeting to talk about your concerns and potential solutions – no matter how grand. Why not use Facebook or other means to implore President Obama, Oprah or another celebrity to help bring a sense of unity to your school? Do something – anything – to keep senseless fighting from spoiling your small corner of the world. Today, GAR, the eyes of the community are on your school. Show some class.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “If (unions) can’t get a handle on escalating costs, there are going to be serious issues down the road that lead to greater cuts.” Jim Bobeck The Luzerne County Council chairman and others say they intend to seek concessions from union workers in the future as a way of containing the county’s escalating salary and compensation costs.

OTHER OPINION: IMMIGRATION

Reform could help renew innovation

HE SEPT. 11 attacks have taken a huge toll on our economy, the most obvious being the changes they inspired in airline travel. But one of the most insidious effects has been the backlash of immigration policies that have deprived the innovation economy of fine minds from other countries. It’s been especially foolish to stop encouraging foreign students graduating from U.S. universities to stay here to start their careers and businesses. (In Silicon Valley, as we well know, those starts can be simultaneous.) In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama raised a wisp of hope that immigration policies could change

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despite this being an election year – or perhaps because of it. It’s one thing to fume about illegal border crossing. It’s another to be deliberately discouraging innovators and potential job creators from coming or staying here. Details are sketchy, but as they become clearer, we hope the president draws on the good work by U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., on this issue. Looking out for Silicon Valley companies that, in good times, run short of skilled workers, she has sponsored a variety of legislation in recent years that could help restore sanity to our immigration policies, at least regarding highly skilled or educated workers. San Jose Mercury News

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MALLARD FILLMORE

Hospital mergers: A prescription for improved care AS MANY of us contemplate the recent changes in the Northeastern Pennsylvania health care market, we might be thinking of the old Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting

times.” Indeed these are interesting times, and for some people, they might be scary or even disappointing times: witness the recent closing of Carbondale’s community hospital. However, I would like to suggest that there is much more to celebrate than there is to fear. Consider first why so many hospitals recently have been purchased and merged into larger health care systems. Most of these smaller, independent hospitals certainly were well-managed and sufficiently staffed by extremely competent health care professionals; yet, they could not compete and achieve the scale and efficiencies that larger systems could. One powerful advantage a health system brings is the ability to seamlessly integrate and orchestrate a patient’s care, regardless of what that patient might need. Needs might include not only a hospital-based treatment, but also outpatient care, rehabilitative care, home care, nursing care or preventive care. A health system also brings incredible efficiencies and economies of

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JUSTIN MATUS scale in areas such as purchasing power and centralized support functions such as finance, marketing and human resources, to name only a few. Integrated health systems have the ability to quickly adapt, learn and replicate new discoveries, new technologies and new practices, quickly bringing to bear advantages that will only benefit the patient and the community. Integrated health systems have the ability to concentrate capital and leverage strategic investments in state-of-theart equipment and facilities. Finally, and most important, the single most important driver of the modern health care system is quality. Every health care administrator knows and understands that, in today’s environment, quality is the new bottom line. Legislative changes already are under way, including the 2010 health care reform and the introduction of the Accountable Care Organization concept. The ACO concept implemented under the umbrella of Medicare will fundamentally change the business model of hospitals and doctors by aligning their rewards and incentives with

Justin Matus is an associate professor at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre and a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. He serves on an area hospital’s board and is a frequent commentator on health care policy.

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Writer restates his belief that water cures disease

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the needs of the patient. Innovations such as electronic medical records, bar coding of patients and drugs, extensively researched and refined clinical pathways and best practices are rapidly becoming the norm, and the results have been positive. Put simply, the bar has been raised and the challenge has been met; the patient is being so much better served today than even five years ago, and the trajectory remains positive for continued improvement in how we deliver health care, achieving not only quality, but also achieving value by eliminating waste and reducing medical errors. There always is one other very important variable in the health care equation and that is you. Every one of us could improve our health and the health of the community by taking responsibility for the things that we can control in our daily lives. Healthy eating, regular exercise, annual checkups and even simple hand washing can make a difference in our personal health status. Everyone working together toward a common goal of a healthy community is something we all can celebrate.

e tend to follow the thinking of our culture, which today causes many of us to value money more than people; that is why the following exists: Regarding the fantastic water cure article in The Times Leader (“Touting the ‘cure,’” Jan. 16), a Geisinger doctor stated the established medical community has not embraced the late Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj’s theory. It certainly is not a theory. Doctors sent Drew Bauman of Old Forge home to get his affairs in order, as his cancer was “terminal.” When I met Drew I recognized he was simply dehydrated. I phoned Dr. Batmanghelidj, who confirmed Drew was severely dehydrated. “Dr. B” guided him through the cancer, and most other problems went away. In less than six months he was 100 percent cancer-free. I have seen the same results countless times after science failed. The fundraising groups that solicit money to find a solution to these diseases are not interested. I have been airing about 600 radio spots a month reporting incredible water cure

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success stories. However, it seems the last thing the powers that be want to see is any low- or no-cost solution to any high-profit problems. “Dr. B” said doctors were once trained to be thinkers and researchers, but now they are trained to be memorizers and commissioned drug salesmen. Considering all the controversy over the water cure, I think it would be a great idea to stage a friendly debate with the prowater cure and pro-orthodox medicine people. There is not a lot to debate, especially when science calls almost everything incurable and the water cure calls most things easily curable. For a real eye-opener, conduct a Google

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Is urgent care replacing doctor appointments?

oes anyone remember when doctors would come to your house to see you when needed? I know that was long ago and it will never be the “norm” again. Many times we need a physician the same day. Unexpected illness or pain can happen within hours. It seems that with the urgent-care facilities in the area, doctors no longer feel the need to see their patients for same-day appointments. The doctor’s offices tell the patients to go to urgent care. After years of loyalty to a physician, you would expect loyalty given back to you. I find it sad that urgent care, which I assumed was to help alleviate the congestion in the hospitals’ ERs, will now be the place where everyone will be sent rather than being able to go to their own doctors. Rita Rasmus Nanticoke

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Gangs topic of seminar at King’s By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

MACHETE Continued from Page 1A

A student attending the Alternative Learning Center, operated by the Luzerne Intermediate Unit in Plains Township, was questioned about the assault, according to police sources. The student was interviewed when he walked into police headquarters after the assault. He was later released. Since the assault, students entering GAR are being screened with hand-held metal-detecting wands. Police had roped off the immediate area where the assault took place, taking pictures and seizing a red knit hat. The machete was found outside that roped area.

number than for Romney, Gingrich, or Ron Paul. Even among Republicans, one in five told Pew they didn’t know enough about Santorum to rate him. Continued from Page 1A Romney and others are now great volunteer base. In some working to make sure that states we’re going to have staff. changes. The longtime front-runner for Other states we aren’t. We’re gothe nomination, Romney has deing to use volunteers.” His challenges were on display ployed surrogates such as a forthis week in Tacoma, where hun- mer Santorum Senate colleague, dreds of supporters waited on Jim Talent of Missouri, to attack cold, wet cement stairs in the Santorum’s support for earmarks dark to see the Republican presi- in Congress. The conservative dential candidate with whom Club for Growth has been equally critical. And Romney they’re barely familiar. Santorum is has been aggressive on the campaign trail, sug“I don’t know a lot gesting in recent days about him, except I underfunded that Santorum and know he’s more con- and outGingrich represent the servative than some of the other candi- manned. And, kind of overspending insiders dates like Mitt Rom- his opponents Washington the tea party abhors. ney,” said Tanya have begun At the same time, Franklin, a 54-yearleft-leaning groups old airline reserva- their own efsuch as the Center For tionist, who says forts to tear American Progress and she’ll probably vote Emily’s List are going for Santorum in her him down. after Santorum’s comstate’s March 3 cauments on women. A cuses. The former Pennsylvania sen- staunch social conservative, Sanator has surged to a virtual tie torum has been critical of womwith Romney in nationwide poll- en serving in combat and someing following his surprising times in the workplace. “Sadly the propaganda camsweep in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri last week. But, as paign launched in the 1960s has Franklin suggests, his popularity taken root,” reads a passage in may have less to do with who he Santorum’s book. “The radical is than who he isn’t. Santorum is feminists succeeded in undernot Romney. And with Newt mining the traditional family Gingrich’s recent decline, that’s and convincing women that proenough for some conservatives fessional accomplishments are the key to happiness.” — at least for now. “These things that Rick SantoSantorum had 30 percent support to 28 percent for Romney in rum is attacking are broadly supa national poll released this ported by women and American week by the Pew Research Cen- families,” said Tara McGuinness ter. But the same poll said 31 of the Center for American Propercent of all adults had never gress. “It isn’t 1952. Most Amerheard of or couldn’t rate him. ican families have two working That’s a significantly higher parents.”

REVEL

Presentation follows last week’s machete attack at GAR High School.

The recent assault on a freshman student at Wilkes-Barre Area’s GAR High School will likely be a topic at an upcoming seminar focusing on gangs in schools. Students at GAR said last week rival tensions between African-Americans and Dominicans led to the attack outside the high school minutes after dismissal. To build awareness of the dangers of gangs in schools and the community, U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, and state Sen. John Yudichak, D-Plymouth Township, are sponsoring the presentation and panel discussion titled “Combating Gang Activity in Our School Districts.” The event, which is free and open to the public, will be at 6 p.m. Feb. 23, in the Burke Auditorium in the McGowan School of Business at King’s College. More than 180 people attended a similar program held in June at Penn State Hazleton. Nationally known gang expert D. Darell Dones, a supervisory special agent of the Behavioral Science Unit of the FBI, will be the featured presenter. Taking part will be Brian Lavan, director of security for Wilkes-Barre Area School District; David J. Tosh, director of secondary education at Wyoming Valley West School District; Robert Maguire, chairman of the Lackawanna County Gang Task Force; Taylor Police Chief Leonard Mickavicz Jr. and Old Forge Police Chief Larry Semenza. “Education is one of the strongest weapons we have in the fight against the spread of gangs and drugs in our schools,” Yudichak stated in a news release. “The information covered during this event will help us protect ourselves, our children and our communities as gangs try to extend their influence and disrupt our way of life.”

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A policeman checks the identity of a motorcycle rider at a checkpoint near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, a day after Israel accused Iran of trying to kill its diplomats in India.

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frail. It also could hurt ordinary Iranians and undercut the reputation of SWIFT, a banking hub used by virtually every nation and corporation around the world. The organization’s full name is the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications. In the financial world, the United States can’t order SWIFT to kick Iran out. But it has leverage in that it can punish the Brussels-based organization’s board of directors. Talks are focused now on having Europe make the first move. Short of total expulsion,

Washington and representatives of several European nations are in talks over ways to restrict Iran’s use of the banking consortium to collect oil profits. The Obama administration is divided over whether the possible gain is worth the risk in trying to threaten SWIFT into kicking out a member country, in part because of concern that it would set back the global financial recovery. Iran remains a global financial player despite years of banking sanctions, and blocking it from using the respected transfer system would be a black mark like no other. More than 40 Iranian banks and institutions use SWIFT to process financial transactions, and losing access to that flow of international funds could badly damage the Islamic republic’s

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ciencies. Maddon Curry originally supported the no-hike budget version but said she feared services would be severely compromised. The budget adopted Tuesday is honest and attainable, she said. McClosky Houck said a tax increase likely would be unnecessary if the county wasn’t saddled with more than $400 million in debt. Williams said he respects the views of fellow council members but can’t support the “poor business practice” of using $1.4 million in money borrowed for capital projects to help pay off debt – a one-time fix that was also incorporated in the adopted budget. That money could be used for other building or technology needs in county government, he said. Morelli said it’s “very critical” to start 2013 budget planning immediately so there’s time to explore options, such as union concessions and an earlyretirement buyout. Haas said he may take a “political hit” by approving the increase and asked the public to judge council members on their work over time – not just on the budget vote. He believes services would be too compromised without an increase. “It is with a heavy heart that I support this budget because nobody wants to see taxes go up,” Haas said. Stephen A. Urban said much of the debt covered payroll, and he blasted unions for failing to make concessions. He challenged the district attorney to lay off some detectives and rely on state police and municipal police detectives. “To this day, I don’t know what these detectives do,” Urban said, describing their arbitration-awarded contract as “excessive.” The county District Attorney’s Office will lose about $236,000 compared to last year’s $4.7 million in spending. District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis said she has no power to change the terms of the detective union contract because the commissioners and now council approve union contracts.

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economy. Lawyers for SWIFT are holding meetings in Washington. People familiar with the talks say a compromise is possible in which SWIFT would voluntarily bar or restrict Iranian transfers. But if SWIFT fails to act on its own, the U.S. expects Europe to require it to terminate services for Iranian banks, one Obama administration official said. Lawyers familiar with SWIFT’s operations said it could bar processing actions with any Iranian party or third parties representing Iran, though that would open the consortium to complaints of favoritism or political influence. It could permit the processing but quarantine Iranian transactions, or require warnings to those doing business with Iran.

C O N TA C T L U Z E R N E C O U N T Y C O U N C I L The following e-mail accounts have been set up for citizens to contact Luzerne County Council members: • Jim Bobeck (chair): jbobeck@luzernecounty.org • Edward A. Brominski: eabrominski@luzernecounty.org • Elaine Maddon Curry: emcurry@luzernecounty.org • Harry Haas: hhaas@luzernecounty.org • Linda McClosky Houck (vice chair) lmhouck@luzernecounty.org • Eugene L. Kelleher: elkelleher@luzernecounty.org • Tim McGinley: tmcginley@luzernecounty.org • Rick Morelli: rmorelli@luzernecounty.org • Stephen A. Urban: saurban@luzernecounty.org • Stephen J. Urban: sjurban@luzernecounty.org • Rick Williams: rwilliams@luzernecounty.org The group email to send something to all council members: LCCM@luzernecounty.org

L A W T O N D E L AY E D Luzerne County Council agreed to extend new county manager Robert Lawton’s start date from Feb. 21 to Feb. 29. Council Chairman Jim Bobeck said Lawton requested the additional time because he will be driving cross country from California with his wife and two dogs. The council voted Jan. 24 to hire the 49-year-old Rio Vista man to be the county’s first permanent manager under the new home rule government. Lawton will be paid $110,000 plus benefits and receive up to $10,000 in moving expenses. The manager oversees day-today operations.

She said she will operate under budget cuts by not filling five vacant positions. She had the option to sue over cuts but said she wanted to avoid litigation against the county. Stephen A. Urban also complained about an arbitration award for prison union workers and another forcing the county to provide health care for parttime assistant district attorneys and public defenders. “I think it’s foolish to increase taxes when you look at the excesses in this county,” he said. He also criticized “court connected” employees and the court’s resistance to make cuts. “Until my dying day I will fight to eliminate the excesses in the court,” he said. McGinley said everybody must be involved in budget matters because the county has to start fixing its problems. Bobeck told workers and managers

in the audience they should already be thinking about plans to save money because the 2013 budget must be presented to council by Oct. 15 under home rule. Pribula also vented during Tuesday’s meeting, saying it’s “extremely annoying” when departments ignore demands for cuts and new revenue as the budget is drafted each year. Court officials come “riding in on horses with pots of gold” to prevent court budget cuts, rather than being up front about their available revenue as requested at the start of the budget planning process, he said. Judicial branches ended up with a 3.17 percent overall budget increase instead of steep cuts by identifying additional revenue in probation services and domestic relations. Pribula said discussions about consolidating departments are already under way. County officials want cross training of workers who have the same job title within the same union so they are able to work in multiple departments as needed. County union workers traditionally remained tied to individual departments. A hiring freeze should remain in effect to continue scaling back staff through attrition, Pribula said. In addition to the 56 layoffs, the amended budget includes savings from 23 jobs eliminated due to retirements, terminations and home rule’s abolishment of several elected row officer posts. Pribula said the count of 23 has increased to 32 due to additional employee terminations and resignations.

Budgets for some sectors The new $122.6 million spending plan is a $1.56 million decrease from the $124.2 million actually spent in 2011. A breakdown of budgets for some branches: • Judicial (includes domestic relations, probation, stenographers, magistrates and court administration) $22.97 million spent in 2011, $23.7 million 2012 budget (+ $727,768, or 3.17 percent) • District Attorney $4.7 million spent in 2011, $4.5 million 2012 budget (-$235,925, or 4.96 percent) • Controller $341,390 spent in 2011, $319,600 budget for 2012 (-$21,790, or 6.38 percent) • Public Defender $2.68 million spent in 2011, $2.5 million 2012 budget (-$187,423, or 6.98 percent) • Operational Services (includes mapping, planning, building and grounds, security, 911, EMA, road and bridge, engineers and Moon Lake Park) $10.93 million spent in 2011, $10.95 million 2012 budget (+$11,999, or 0.11 percent) • Judicial Services (includes deeds, clerk of courts, coroners, prothonotary, wills and sheriff) $5.99 million spent in 2011, $5.3 million 2012 budget (-$653,101, or 10.9 percent) • Human services (includes veterans affairs, aging, children and youth, mental health/mental retardation and drug and alcohol) $8.5 million spent in 2011, $8.5 million 2012 budget (-$6,039, or 0.07 percent) • Prison $28.6 million spent in 2011, $26.9 million 2012 budget (-$1.7 million, or 5.95 percent) • Budget and Financial Services (includes budget office, accounts payable, tax collection, assessors, treasurer and retirement) $3 million spent in 2011, $2.8 million 2012 budget (-$229,107, or 7.42 percent) • Administrative Services (includes human resources, elections, purchasing and IT) $2.9 million spent in 2011, $2.1 million 2012 budget (-$756,213, or 26.03 percent) • Overhead (includes debt, insurance, allocations to outside agencies) $32.1 million spent in 2011, $33.9 million 2012 budget (+$1.8 million, or 5.49 percent)

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B OYS BAS K E T BA L L

WBS PENGUINS

Penguins put in a predicament vs. Norfolk Admirals Conacher and Smith have both been big trouble for WBS this season.

By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have a dilemma with the Norfolk Admirals. In six meetings this season, Norfolk’s rookie star Cory Co-

UP NEXT Norfolk at WBS Penguins 7:05 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena

nacher has torched the Penguins for eight goals. Common sense dictates that the Penguins need to be aware whenever Conacher steps on the ice. But at the same time, Admirals forward Trevor Smith has regis-

tered 10 assists in six games against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, which leads to the question: who do the Penguins focus on when they host Norfolk tonight at 7:05 p.m.? The player scoring all the goals or the one setting him up? “Both,” said head coach John Hynes. “We’re aware of the success they had against us.” So how do the Penguins shut down two players that have combined for nine goals and 20 points

in six games against them? Get physical. That’s what the Penguins did the last time they faced the Admirals – Jan. 10 in Norfolk, and they won 3-2 in a game that featured four fights. The victory came after the Admirals scored five goals in each of the four previous meetings, all resulting in Penguin losses. Just as important, in the Jan. 10 contest the Penguins were able to keep

both Conacher and Smith off the scoresheet. The key, according to defenseman Alex Grant, was a more physical effort from the Penguins. That means getting in the opponents face after whistles and keeping your stick on their blade whenever they get the puck. Get them frustrated and off their game, Grant said. See PENGUINS, Page 4B PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Cougars capture crown

Misericordia victory coupled with Wilkes’ defeat gives Cougars Freedom’s top seed.

DALLAS — The celebration, by necessity, was subdued. Holding his infant son in the crook of his arm, Misericordia coach Trevor Woodruff couldn’t exactly jump around when he heard the news. Some 10 minutes after the Cougars knocked off King’s 60-53 on Tuesday, Woodruff was told that back in Wilkes-Barre, DeSales had knocked off Wilkes. Misericordia MISERICORDIA had clinched the No. 1 overall seed in next week’s Freedom KING’S Conference tournament. The brief cheer Woodruff gave out was as much out of relief as anything. Now Saturday’s regular-season finale at Manhattanville – never a fun trip – won’t affect their chances at winning the program’s first Freedom Conference title. “Well, it’s exciting. It’s a good step for the program,” Woodruff said. “We’ve been in the playoffs, and now to take that next step and be able to host and know that if we keep winning, we’ll keep playing here – that’s big for the program and I’m excited for our kids.” It’s an especially important step for the Cougars (18-6, 10-3), who improved to 12-1 at the Anderson Center, including a perfect 7-0 against the Freedom Conference. They will host a semifinal game on Feb. 22 and, potentially, the championship on Feb. 25. The win was also the ninth straight overall for the Cougars, who are playing as well as they ever have during Woodruff’s eight-

Crestwood zones in on victory

Comets use long-range bombs to blast triangle-and-two defense of Dallas. By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

DALLAS – Knowing what to expect from an opponent is one thing. Beating it is another. And Crestwood trampled Dallas’ triangleand-two defense flat in the first quarter Tuesday CRESTWOOD night. Steve Roberts caused the most DALLAS damage in the Comets’ 21point first, scoring 10 points as Crestwood handled Dallas easily in a 58-39 Wyoming Valley Conference interdivisional game. The victory was the ninth in 10 games for Crestwood (5-1 Div. I, 12-9 overall), which kept its hopes for a second-half title intact. The Comets need to defeat Coughlin on Friday and have Hazleton Area (6-0, 18-3) lose to Wyoming Valley West to set up a special playoff game next week. Dallas, which won the Division II first-half title, saw its situation get a little more complicated. The Mountaineers (3-3 Div. II, 13-7) dropped into a second-place tie with Holy Redeemer (3-3, 912). They play Friday at Tunkhannock (4-2, 13-8), which took over solo possession of first place. No matter what transpires in Division II on Friday, there will be some form of divisional playoffs the next week. As for Tuesday, Crestwood answered a quick Dallas basket with three-pointers by Roberts,

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Don Behm of Dallas passes the ball over Jake Pronaska.

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Cael Evans shoots for Misericordia as No. 33 Nick Reisig defends.

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NBA

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) drives against Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson during the first half of an NBA game in Toronto on Tuesday. Linn continued his incredible run with the New York Knicks by hitting a game-winning 3-pointer with less than a second to play.

Lin does it once again, hitting game-winner The Associated Press

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TORONTO (AP) — Linsane! Jeremy Lin made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with less than a second to play to cap his finishing flurry of six straight points, and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 90-87 Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to six games. The NBA’s first American-Taiwanese player, Lin had 27 points and a career-high 11 assists in his first game since being named Eastern Conference player of the week. The season-high crowd of 20,092 roared as Lin drained a pull-up jumper from the top with half a second to play, giving the

KNICKS

RAPTORS

Knicks their first lead since the opening quarter. Toronto’s Rasual Butler airballed his attempt at the buzzer as the Knicks swarmed their newest hero at center court. Amare Stoudemire returned from a

four-game absence with 21 points and Tyson Chandler had 13 for New York. Jose Calderon scored 25 points, Linas Kleiza had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and DeMarDeRozanscored14fortheRaptors. Up 75-66 to start the fourth, Toronto widened its lead with a three-point play by Barbosa before the Knicks stormed back with a10-0 run, cutting it to 78-76 and forcing the Raptors to call timeout with 6:22 remaining. Kleiza stopped the run with a driving layup, Amir Johnson added a hook shot and, after Lin made one of two from the line, Barbosa’s layup made it 84-77 with 4:49 to go.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS HS WRESTLING Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Valley West, 7 p.m. Meyers at Coughlin, 7 p.m. HS SWIMMING Dunmore at Pittston Area, 4 p.m. Meyers at Nanticoke, 4 p.m. Wyoming Area at Coughlin, 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 16 GIRLS BASKETBALL Coughlin at Crestwood, 7:15 p.m. GAR at Meyers, 7:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Seminary, 7:15 p.m. MMI Prep at Northwest, 7:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Pittston Area, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. HS RIFLE State Team Tournament, 1 p.m. at Hellertown

FRIDAY, FEB. 17 BOYS BASKETBALL Berwick at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. Crestwood at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m. Dallas at Tunkhannock, 7:15 p.m. Hanover Area at Nanticoke, 7:15 p.m. Meyers at GAR, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Lake-Lehman, 7:15 p.m. HS WRESTLING Coughlin at Tamaqua, 6 p.m. Pennsylvania Prep Championships COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD Misericordia at Susquehanna, 10 a.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING King’s at Wilkes, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 18 GIRLS BASKETBALL WVC second half playoffs HS WRESTLING Pennsylvania Prep Championships Wyoming Valley West at Wyoming Area, 1 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL King’s at Wilkes, 3 p.m. Misericordia at Manhattanville, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL King’s at Wilkes, 1 p.m. Misericordia at Manhattanville, 1 p.m.

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MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. BTN — Northwestern at Indiana 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Villanova at South Florida 8 p.m. ESPN — North Carolina at Miami PLUS — Arkansas at Tennessee 8:30 p.m. BTN — Purdue at Illinois 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Oklahoma St. at Missouri

NBA 7 p.m. CSN — Philadelphia at Orlando 7:30 p.m. MSG — Sacramento at New York YES — Memphis at New Jersey 10 p.m. ESPN — Portland at Golden State

NHL 7 p.m. ROOT — Anaheim at Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Boston at Montreal

SOCCER 8 p.m. FSN — UEFA Champions League, Arsenal at AC Milan (same-day tape)

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Agreed to terms with OF Kosuke Fukudome on a one-year contract. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Designated LHP Kelvin De La Cruz for assignment. DETROIT TIGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Jose Ortega, RHP Tyler Stohr, RHP Brayan Villarreal, LHP Duane Below, LHP Casey Crosby and OF Avisail Garcia on one-year contracts. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Exercised their 2013 option on manager Ned Yost. National League MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Agreed to terms with INF Jeff Bianchi and RHP Wily Peralta on one-year contracts. American Association EL PASO DIABLOS—Released RHP Jake McCarter. SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Acquired OF Brandon Newton from Normal (FL) for a player to be named. North American League ABILENE PRAIRIE DOGS—named Bobby Brown manager.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES—Recalled G Malcolm Lee from Sioux Falls (NBADL). NEW JERSEY NETS—Signed F Andre Emmett to a 10-day contract. Waived G Keith Bogans. Women's National Basketball Association WASHINGTON MYSTICS—Traded F Victoria Dunlap to Seattle for C Ashley Robinson.

FOOTBALL National Football League KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Named Jack Bicknell Jr. offensive line coach, Jim Bob Cooter offensive quality control coach and Tom McMahon and Derius Swinton special teams coaches. ST. LOUIS RAMS—Named Les Snead general manager. Canadian Football League TORONTO ARGONAUTS—Signed WR Jason Barnes. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Moved defensive and special teams assistant coach Markus Howell to receivers coach. Re-signed OL Steve Morley. Signed LB-LS Jordan Matechuk.

HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS—Recalled G Jeff Deslauriers from Syracuse (AHL). Assigned G Iiro Tarkki to Syracuse. CAROLINA HURRICANES—Recalled F Drayson Bowman from Charlotte (AHL). Reassigned F Jerome Samson to Charlotte. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Activated C Mark Letestu from injured reserve. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS—Placed D Carl Gunnarsson on injured reserve. Recalled D Keith Aulie from Toronto (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Assigned G Braden Holtby, F Joel Rechlicz and F Keith Aucoin to Hershey (AHL). American Hockey League AHL—Suspended Hershey F Boyd Kane three games and Hershey F Joel Rechlicz one game for their actions during Saturday’s games. ALBANY DEVILS—Assigned G Timo Pielmeier to Elmira (ECHL). BINGHAMTON SENATORS—Assigned D Josh Godfrey and F Wacey Hamilton to Elmira (ECHL). SYRACUSE CRUNCH—Assigned F John Kurtz and D Nick Schaus to Elmira (ECHL). ECHL ECHL—Suspended Colorado’s Adam Chorneyko two games, and fined him, Chicago’s Tyler Donati, Reading’s Dale Mitchell, Bakersfield’s Justin Pender and Tyson Gimblett, Elmira coach Pat Bingham, Las Vegas coach Ryan Mougenel and Greenville coach Dean Stork undisclosed amounts for their actions during recent games. ELMIRA JACKALS—Announced G Timo Pielmeier (Albany-AHL), D Josh Godfrey and F Wacey Hamilton (Binghamton-AHL), F John Kurtz and D Nick Schaus (Syracuse-AHL) were assigned to the team. Placed F Corey Bellamy, F John Goffredo, F Martin Moucha and F Chase Watson on waivers.

COLLEGE BIG EAST CONFERENCE—Announced the board of directors voted to terminate West Virginia’s membership, effective June 30. BRADLEY—Named Jimmy Munoz assistant volleyball coach. PENN STATE—Named Dwight Galt IV, Sean Hayes and Steven Williams, Jr. assistant strength and conditioning coaches for football. RUTGERS—Named Rob Shutte men’s golf coach. SAINT XAVIER—Named Mike Mandakas men’s and women’s golf coach.

H O C K E Y

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AMERICA’S LINE

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 55 37 13 5 79 156 110 Philadelphia ................ 56 31 18 7 69 182 169 Pittsburgh .................... 56 32 19 5 69 175 148 New Jersey ................. 56 32 20 4 68 158 156 N.Y. Islanders.............. 55 23 24 8 54 131 159 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 54 34 18 2 70 184 123 Ottawa .......................... 59 29 22 8 66 173 181 Toronto ........................ 56 28 22 6 62 171 166 Montreal....................... 57 23 25 9 55 152 154 Buffalo.......................... 56 24 26 6 54 137 162 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida .......................... 55 27 17 11 65 141 152 Washington ................. 56 28 23 5 61 156 160 Winnipeg...................... 57 26 25 6 58 139 161 Tampa Bay................... 56 24 26 6 54 155 189 Carolina ....................... 57 21 25 11 53 147 175 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit .......................... 58 39 17 2 80 185 136 St. Louis....................... 56 34 15 7 75 140 113 Nashville ...................... 57 33 18 6 72 161 150 Chicago........................ 57 29 21 7 65 176 174 Columbus .................... 57 17 34 6 40 133 186 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 56 35 15 6 76 180 139 Calgary ........................ 56 26 22 8 60 134 151 Colorado ...................... 57 28 25 4 60 146 159 Minnesota.................... 56 25 23 8 58 126 146 Edmonton .................... 55 22 28 5 49 147 165 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 54 31 17 6 68 158 130 Los Angeles ................ 57 27 19 11 65 124 124 Phoenix........................ 57 27 21 9 63 149 146 Dallas ........................... 56 28 25 3 59 146 160 Anaheim ...................... 56 23 24 9 55 146 164 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Monday's Games Vancouver 2, Phoenix 1, SO San Jose 5, Washington 3 Carolina 5, Montreal 3 Tuesday's Games N.Y. Rangers 3, Boston 0 New Jersey 4, Buffalo 1 Columbus 2, St. Louis 1 Ottawa 4, Tampa Bay 0 Detroit 3, Dallas 1 Anaheim 2, Minnesota 1 Nashville 3, Chicago 2 N.Y. Islanders at Winnipeg, late Toronto at Calgary, late Today's Games Anaheim at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Ottawa at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Colorado at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Thursday's Games Chicago at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. San Jose at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Winnipeg at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Calgary at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Phoenix at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

American Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. John’s .............. 50 32 12 5 1 70 169 142 Manchester ........... 53 28 23 0 2 58 138 146 Worcester.............. 47 23 15 4 5 55 128 122 Portland ................. 50 23 21 3 3 52 140 162 Providence............ 51 23 22 3 3 52 119 141 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Penguins.............. 50 29 14 2 5 65 162 150 Hershey ................. 50 28 14 4 4 64 180 147 Norfolk ................... 51 30 18 1 2 63 178 142 Syracuse ............... 48 19 22 4 3 45 149 159 Binghamton........... 50 20 27 2 1 43 136 161 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut........... 50 24 16 5 5 58 148 143 Bridgeport ............. 48 25 18 3 2 55 147 137 Albany .................... 48 22 18 5 3 52 126 141 Springfield ............. 50 23 23 2 2 50 144 157 Adirondack............ 49 22 24 2 1 47 132 147 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte................ 51 29 18 2 2 62 145 136 Chicago ................. 49 27 18 1 3 58 142 126 Peoria .................... 50 26 21 2 1 55 154 143 Milwaukee ............. 49 25 21 2 1 53 137 132 Rockford................ 50 21 24 1 4 47 146 169 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto .................. 51 28 17 4 2 62 151 127 Rochester.............. 50 22 19 6 3 53 143 151 Lake Erie ............... 50 24 22 2 2 52 123 137 Grand Rapids........ 48 20 20 4 4 48 155 159 Hamilton ................ 49 21 23 1 4 47 119 148 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City...... 49 32 12 2 3 69 145 104 Houston ................. 51 25 14 3 9 62 140 137 San Antonio .......... 50 27 21 2 0 56 130 139 Abbotsford ............ 49 26 20 3 0 55 115 124 Texas ..................... 49 21 24 2 2 46 145 157 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Monday's Games No games scheduled Tuesday's Games Toronto 2, Adirondack 1, OT Milwaukee 3, Houston 0 Today's Games Texas at Lake Erie, 10:45 a.m. Worcester at Portland, 6:30 p.m. Syracuse at Albany, 7 p.m. Norfolk at Penguins, 7:05 p.m. Grand Rapids at Chicago, 8 p.m. Peoria at Rockford, 8:05 p.m. Thursday's Games No games scheduled Friday's Games Manchester at Adirondack, 7 p.m. Rockford at Toronto, 7 p.m. Springfield at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Hershey at Providence, 7:05 p.m. Penguins at Binghamton, 7:05 p.m. St. John’s at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m. Syracuse at Norfolk, 7:30 p.m. Lake Erie at Rochester, 7:35 p.m. Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Charlotte at Peoria, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Texas, 8:30 p.m. Houston at Abbotsford, 10 p.m.

National Basketball Association GB — 4 6 111⁄2 12 GB — 4 41⁄2 16 19 GB — 51⁄2 101⁄2 111⁄2 151⁄2 GB — 2 4 5 1 14 ⁄2 GB — 6 7 8 91⁄2 GB — 2 51⁄2 6 8

MEETINGS

By ROXY ROXBOROUGH CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NBA board, the Cavaliers - Pacers circle is for Cleveland guard Kyrie Irving (probable). On the college hoop board, the Connecticut - DePaul circle is for UConn guard Jeremy Lamb (questionable). BOXING REPORT: In the WBA super welterweight title fight on May 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is -$650 vs. Miguel Cotto at +$450; in the WBA/IBF welterweight title fight on May 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Amir Khan is -$450 vs. Lamont Peterson at +$350; in the WBO welterweight title fight on June 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao is -$400 vs. Timothy Bradley at +$300. TENNESSEE

NBA Favorite

Points

Underdog

MAGIC

2.5

76ers

Spurs

7.5

RAPTORS

Grizzlies

3.5

NETS

Pacers

[4]

CAVALIERS

CELTICS

Pistons

SOUTHERN MISS Memphis

Arkansas

6.5

Tulsa

SMU

TULANE

Uab

ILLINOIS

2.5

Purdue

CINCINNATI

11.5

Providence

MISSOURI

15.5

Oklahoma St

Cal-Santa Barb

CAL-IRVINE

Cal-Poly SLO

CS-NORTHRIDGE

CS-Fullerton

1.5

KNICKS

6.5

Kings

BUCKS

9.5

Hornets

Thunder

2.5

ROCKETS

T’WOLVES

12.5

Bobcats

SAN DIEGO ST

New Mexico

MAVERICKS

6.5

Nuggets

BOISE ST

Colorado St

Hawks

SUNS

WARRIORS

2.5

Blazers

CLIPPERS

14.5

Wizards

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

Points

INDIANA

Underdog

CONNECTICUT DAYTON

Northwestern

[14]

DePaul

Detroit

Charlotte

1.5

WRIGHT ST

OHIO U

Bowling Green

BALL ST

7.5

Toledo

AKRON

11.5

Miami-Ohio

S CAROLINA

3.5

Georgia

St. Joseph’s

6.5

RHODE ISLAND

DUQUESNE

14.5

Fordham

N Carolina

MIAMI-FLORIDA

S FLORIDA

Villanova

8.5

Rutgers

NOTRE DAME WAKE FOREST

Georgia Tech

SAINT LOUIS

Richmond

Temple

1.5

ST. BONA

Drake

W Michigan

8.5

BRADLEY

UCLA

WICHITA ST

Missouri St

EVANSVILLE

1.5

Northern Iowa

WYOMING

Air Force

Denver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Atlanta at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Portland at Golden State, 10 p.m. Washington at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Thursday's Games New Jersey at Indiana, 7 p.m. Boston at Chicago, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

NCAA MEN Top 25 Upcoming Schedule Today's Games No. 3 Missouri vs. Oklahoma State, 9 p.m. No. 8 North Carolina at Miami, 8 p.m. No. 13 San Diego State vs. New Mexico, 10 p.m. No. 16 Murray State at Southeast Missouri State, 8 p.m. No. 18 Indiana vs. Northwestern, 6:30 p.m. No. 21 Saint Mary’s (Cal) vs. Loyola Marymount, 10:30 p.m. No. 23 Notre Dame vs. Rutgers, 7 p.m. No. 24 Wichita State vs. Missouri State, 8:05 p.m. Thursday's Games No. 5 Duke vs. NC State, 9 p.m. No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 15 Wisconsin, 7 p.m. No. 20 Florida State vs. Virginia Tech, 7 p.m. No. 24 Gonzaga at Santa Clara, 11 p.m. Friday's Games No games scheduled Saturday's Games No. 1 Kentucky vs. Mississippi, 4 p.m. No. 3 Missouri at Texas A&M, 2 p.m. No. 4 Kansas vs. Texas Tech, 8 p.m. No. 6 Ohio State at No. 17 Michigan, 9 p.m. No. 8 North Carolina vs. Clemson, 4 p.m. No. 9 Baylor vs. Kansas State, 1:45 p.m. No. 10 Georgetown at Providence, 7 p.m. No. 11 UNLV at New Mexico, 1 p.m. No. 12 Marquette vs. UConn at the XL Center, Hartford, Conn., Noon No. 13 San Diego St. at Air Force, 4 p.m. No. 14 Florida at Arkansas, 6 p.m. No. 16 Murray State vs. No. 21 Saint Mary’s (Cal), 6 p.m. No. 19 Louisville at DePaul, Noon No. 20 Florida State at NC State, 1 p.m. No. 22 Virginia vs. Maryland, 1 p.m. No. 23 Notre Dame at Villanova, 9 p.m. No. 24 Gonzaga at San Francisco, 8 p.m. No. 24 Wichita State at Davidson, Noon Sunday's Games No. 2 Syracuse at Rutgers, 1 p.m. No. 5 Duke at Boston College, 6 p.m. No. 7 Michigan State at Purdue, 1 p.m. No. 15 Wisconsin vs. Penn State, 4 p.m. No. 18 Indiana at Iowa, 6 p.m.

Women's Top 25 Upcoming Schedule Today's Games No. 1 Baylor at Oklahoma State, 8 p.m. No. 5 Duke vs. Virginia Tech, 7 p.m. No. 21 Rutgers at West Virginia, 7 p.m. Thursday's Games No. 3 Stanford at Oregon State, 10 p.m. No. 6 Miami at N.C. State, 7 p.m. No. 7 Kentucky at Alabama, 7:30 p.m. No. 8 Maryland at Virginia, 7 p.m. No. 9 Ohio State vs. Indiana, 7 p.m. No. 10 Delaware at Hofstra, 7 p.m. No. 11 Green Bay at Cleveland State, 7 p.m. No. 12 Penn State at No. 17 Purdue, 6 p.m. No. 13 Tennessee at Mississippi State, 9 p.m. No. 16 Nebraska vs. Northwestern, 8:05 p.m. No. 18 Georgia at No. 25 South Carolina, 7 p.m. No. 20 Georgia Tech at Wake Forest, 6:30 p.m. No. 23 BYU vs. San Francisco, 9 p.m. Friday's Games No games scheduled Saturday's Games No. 1 Baylor vs. Texas Tech, 8 p.m. No. 2 UConn vs. St. John’s, 7 p.m. No. 3 Stanford at Oregon, 5 p.m. No. 11 Green Bay at Youngstown State, 2:05 p.m. No. 14 Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State, 8 p.m. No. 15 Georgetown vs. Providence, 2 p.m. No. 21 Rutgers at Villanova, Noon No. 22 St. Bonaventure vs. Xavier, 1:30 p.m. No. 23 BYU vs. San Diego, 3 p.m. No. 24 DePaul at West Virginia, 4 p.m. Sunday's Games No. 5 Duke at No. 8 Maryland, 3 p.m. No. 6 Miami vs. Florida State, 3:30 p.m. No. 10 Delaware at Drexel, 2 p.m. No. 13 Tennessee at Mississippi, 3 p.m. No. 16 Nebraska vs. Wisconsin, 2 p.m. No. 17 Purdue at Michigan State, 5 p.m. No. 18 Georgia at Florida, 3:30 p.m. No. 20 Georgia Tech vs. Boston College, 2 p.m. No. 25 South Carolina at Alabama, 3 p.m.

T E N N I S ATP World Tour ABN AMRO World Tournament Results Singles First Round Andreas Seppi, Italy, def. Rik de Voest, South Africa, 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2. Jarkko Nieminen, Finland, def. Igor Sijsling, Netherlands, 6-1, 6-7 (7), 7-5. Philipp Kohlschreiber, Germany, def. Marcel Granollers (8), Spain, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4. Viktor Troicki (7), Serbia, def. Thiemo de Bakker, Netherlands, 7-6 (6), 6-0. Nikolay Davydenko, Russia, def. Robin Haase, Netherlands, 7-5, 6-2. Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, def. Igor Kunitsyn, Russia, 6-0, 6-7 (4), 6-0. Doubles First Round Alex Bogomolov Jr., Russia, and Dick Norman, Belgium, def. Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna (4), India, 6-4, 3-6, 10-6 tiebreak. Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina, and Philipp Petzschner, Germany, def. Frantisek Cermak, Czech Republic, and Filip Polasek, Slovakia, 7-5, 6-3.

CAL-RIVERSIDE

15.5

ST. MARY’S-CA

Usc

APPALACHIAN ST

Loyola-M’mount

Tenn-Chatt

Charleston

3.5

NC-GREENSBORO

Loyola-MD

7.5

MARIST

NIAGARA

Canisius

Iona

7.5

RIDER

WOFFORD

Elon

DAVIDSON

Samford

FAIRFIELD

St. Peter’s

AUSTIN PEAY

Morehead St

TENNESSEE TECH

E Kentucky

Murray St

5.5

E ILLINOIS

8.5

SIU-Edw’ville

Weber St

6.5

MONTANA ST

SE MISSOURI ST

E WASHINGTON

8.5

No Colorado

PORTLAND ST

7.5

Sacramento St

NHL Favorite

Odds

Underdog

PENGUINS

-$185/ +$165

Ducks

Bruins

-$155/ +$135

CANADIENS

PANTHERS

-$145/ +$125

Senators

OILERS

-$110/$110

Maple Leafs

CANUCKS

-$220/ +$180

Avalanche

NO ILLINOIS

NCAA WOMEN

B A S K E T B A L L

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia ................. 20 9 .690 Boston........................... 15 12 .556 New York ...................... 14 15 .483 Toronto ......................... 9 21 .300 New Jersey .................. 8 21 .276 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami .............................. 23 7 .767 Atlanta............................. 18 10 .643 Orlando........................... 18 11 .621 Washington.................... 6 22 .214 Charlotte ........................ 3 25 .107 Central Division W L Pct Chicago......................... 24 7 .774 Indiana .......................... 17 11 .607 Milwaukee..................... 12 16 .429 Cleveland...................... 10 16 .385 Detroit ........................... 8 22 .267 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio.................. 20 9 .690 Dallas ............................ 18 11 .621 Houston ........................ 16 13 .552 Memphis ....................... 15 14 .517 New Orleans ................ 5 23 .179 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City............... 22 6 .786 Denver............................ 16 12 .571 Portland .......................... 15 13 .536 Utah ................................ 14 14 .500 Minnesota ...................... 13 16 .448 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers .................. 17 9 .654 L.A. Lakers..................... 16 12 .571 Golden State .................. 11 14 .440 Phoenix .......................... 12 16 .429 Sacramento ................... 10 18 .357 Monday's Games Philadelphia 98, Charlotte 89 Orlando 102, Minnesota 89 New Orleans 86, Utah 80 Miami 114, Milwaukee 96 Dallas 96, L.A. Clippers 92 Golden State 102, Phoenix 96 Tuesday's Games Miami 105, Indiana 90 New York 90, Toronto 87 San Antonio 99, Detroit 95 Chicago 121, Sacramento 115 Oklahoma City 111, Utah 85 Memphis 93, Houston 83 Phoenix at Denver, late Washington at Portland, late Atlanta at L.A. Lakers, late Today's Games San Antonio at Toronto, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Orlando, 7 p.m. Detroit at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Memphis at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at New York, 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Houston, 8 p.m. Charlotte at Minnesota, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Home Teams in Capital Letters

WTA Qatar Total Open Results Singles First Round Angelique Kerber, Germany, def. Sabine Lisicki (9), Germany, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1. Petra Cetkovska, Czech Republic, def. Petra Martic, Croatia, 7-6 (5), 7-5. Iveta Benesova, Czech Republic, def. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, Czech Republic, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. Anabel Medina Garrigues, Spain, def. Klara Zakopalova, Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-1. Sorana Cirstea, Romania, def. Jarmila Gajdosova, Australia, 6-4, 6-1. Lucie Safarova, Czech Republic, def. Urszula Radwanska, Poland, 6-3, 6-4. Julia Goerges (16), Germany, def. Anastasiya Yakimova, Belarus, 6-2, 6-2. Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, def. Ayumi Morita, Japan, 6-2, 6-1. Simona Halep, Romania, def. Daniela Hantuchova (15), Slovakia, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4). Maria Kirilenko, Russia, def. Zheng Jie, China, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Flavia Pennetta, Italy, def. Dominika Cibulkova (11), Slovakia, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5. Virginie Razzano, France, def. Ons Jabeur, Tunisia, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. Doubles First Round Klaudia Jans-Ignacik, Poland, and Kristina Mladenovic, France, def. Hsieh Su-wei, Taiwan, and Peng Shuai, China, 6-3, 6-2. Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears, United States, def. Eleni Daniilidou, Greece, and Monica Niculescu, Romania, 6-1, 6-1. Alla Kudryavtseva, Russia, and Klara Zakopalova, Czech Republic, def. Jill Craybas, United States, and Chanelle Scheepers, South Africa, 6-1, 6-3. Chan Yung-jan, Taiwan, and Rika Fujiwara, Japan, def. Polona Hercog, Slovenia, and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, Spain, 6-1, 7-5. Iveta Benesova and Barbora Zahlavova Strycova (8), Czech Republic, def. Casey Dellacqua and Sam Stosur, Australia, 6-2, 6-3. Kristina Barrois and Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, def. Urszula Radwanska, Poland, and Olga Savchuk, Ukraine, walkover. Copa BBVA Colsanitas Results Singles First Round Timea Babos, Hungary, def. Yuliana Lizarazo, Colombia, 6-0, 6-1. Romina Oprandi (3), Switzerland, def. Alexandra Cadantu, Romania, 6-2, 6-2. Gisela Dulko (5), Argentina, def. Kathrin Woerle, Germany, 1-6, 6-2, 6-4. Lourdes Dominguez Lino (7), Spain, def. Sharon Fichman, Canada, 6-2, 6-2. Karin Knapp, Italy, def. Alexandra Dulgheru (2), Romania, 6-2, 6-2. Edina Gallovits-Hall, Romania, def. Julia Cohen, United States, 6-4, 6-1. Catalina Castano, Colombia, def. Sesil Karatantcheva, Kazakhstan, 5-7, 6-0, 6-3. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, def. Estrella Cabeza Candela, Spain, 6-0, 3-6, 6-4. Alexandra Panova, Russia, def. Mandy Minella, Luxembourg, 4-6, 7-6 (8), 6-1. Eva Birnerova, Czech Republic, def. Ines Ferrer Suarez, Spain, 6-2, 6-4.

G O L F PGA Tour FedExCup Leaders Chart ................................................................... YTD Top Rank Name...............................................PointsWins 1. Kyle Stanley ......................................... 846 1 2. Johnson Wagner ................................. 797 1 3. Mark Wilson ......................................... 602 1 4. Brandt Snedeker ................................. 597 1 5. Phil Mickelson...................................... 562 1 6. Steve Stricker ...................................... 530 1 7. Ben Crane ............................................ 453 0 8. Martin Laird .......................................... 364 0 9. John Rollins ......................................... 340 0 10. Spencer Levin ................................... 335 0 11. Harrison Frazar ................................. 331 0 12. Charlie Wi .......................................... 313 0 13. Kevin Na............................................. 302 0 14. Sean O’Hair ....................................... 301 0 15. Webb Simpson.................................. 270 0 16. Ricky Barnes...................................... 264 0 17. Charles Howell III.............................. 264 0 18. Robert Garrigus ................................ 257 0 19. D.A. Points ......................................... 251 0 20. Carl Pettersson ................................. 245 0 21. Aaron Baddeley................................. 231 0 22. Bill Haas ............................................. 229 0 23. John Mallinger ................................... 220 0 24. Keegan Bradley................................. 212 0 25. Jeff Maggert....................................... 208 0 26. John Huh............................................ 208 0 27. Bubba Watson ................................... 207 0 28. Bryce Molder ..................................... 197 0 29. Pat Perez............................................ 185 0 30. Scott Piercy........................................ 178 0 31. Brendon de Jonge ............................ 174 0 32. Brendon Todd.................................... 168 0 33. Rory Sabbatini ................................... 168 0 33. Cameron Tringale ............................. 168 0 35. Brian Gay............................................ 164 0 36. Jonathan Byrd.................................... 163 0 37. D.J. Trahan ........................................ 162 0 38. Harris English .................................... 161 0 39. Jimmy Walker.................................... 155 0 40. Hunter Mahan.................................... 149 0 41. Brendan Steele.................................. 149 0 42. Bud Cauley......................................... 148 0 43. Ken Duke ........................................... 147 0 44. Chris Kirk............................................ 144 0 45. Josh Teater ........................................ 143 0 46. John Senden ..................................... 141 0 47. Jason Dufner ..................................... 140 0 47. David Toms........................................ 140 0 49. Dustin Johnson ................................. 139 0

Birchwood Over 40 and Over 50 Softball League will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the leisure tavern. Checkerboard Inn Golf League will hold an organizational meeting, Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Checkerboard Inn in Trucksville. All members must attend or contact the league. Any questions can be directed to Frank at 675-7532. 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 GAR Memorial High School Football Booster Club will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Choral at the high school. Wyoming Area 7th and 8th Grade Baseball will have a mandatory meeting for all players’ parents. Meeting will take place at the high school Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Room 129 at 6 p.m. Wyoming Area Diamond Club will conduct a meeting 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. For more information, visit www.wyomingareabaseball.org. REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Dupont Softball/T-ball signups will be held at the Dupont field house, 200 Elm St., on the following dates: 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. Mt Top Area Little League Baseball and Softball Registrations will be held on Thursday for boys & girls ages six through 15. For additional dates, fees, info call Terry 8237949, or visit our website at www.mountaintoparealittleleague.com Plains American Legion Baseball Teams will hold registration Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Plains American Legion home on East Carey Street from 1-3 p.m. Players between the ages of 13-19 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, are eligible to sign up. For more information, call Don at 822-0537 or Jack at 947-7246. Pittston Township Little League will have final registrations for T-Ball, baseball and softball on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the Pittston Township Municipal Building. Fees due at sign up are $50 per player or $75 per family. For more information, call Nick at 690-2748 or visit www.Ptll.us. The Mountain Top Babe Ruth Baseball program will hold registrations 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 ages 13-15, and includes a 13-year-old developmental league. For more information, call Terry at 823-7949 or visit www.mountaintoparealittleleague.com. Mountain Top Area Little League will hold registrations for baseball and softball 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 6-15. Participants must turn 6 by April 30. For more information, call Terry at 823-7949 or visit www.mountaintoparealittleleague.com.

LPGA Tour Tour Statistics Scoring 1 (tie), Jessica Korda, Stacy Lewis, Julieta Granada, So Yeon Ryu, Hee Kyung Seo and Brittany Lincicome, 72.25. 7, Jenny Shin, 72.50. 8 (tie), Katie Futcher and Yani Tseng, 72.75. 10, Two tied with 73.00. Driving Distance 1, Brittany Lincicome, 296.0. 2, Paige Mackenzie, 278.5. 3, Brittany Lang, 277.0. 4 (tie), Hee Young Park and Vicky Hurst, 276.5. 6, Lexi Thompson, 275.0. 7 (tie), Sophie Gustafson, Jessica Korda and Pernilla Lindberg, 274.0. 10, Wendy Doolan, 272.5. Greens in Regulation Pct. 1, So Yeon Ryu, 80.60%. 2, Jenny Shin, 79.20%. 3 (tie), Lexi Thompson, Karine Icher and Katie Futcher, 77.80%. 6 (tie), Lorie Kane and Brittany Lincicome, 76.40%. 8, Karin Sjodin, 75.00%. 9, Five tied with 73.60%. Putting Average 1, Inbee Park, 1.500. 2, Song-Hee Kim, 1.571. 3, Mina Harigae, 1.632. 4, Stacy Lewis, 1.712. 5, EunHee Ji, 1.740. 6, Jimin Kang, 1.755. 7, Meredith Duncan, 1.762. 8, Ryann O’Toole, 1.766. 9, Julieta Granada, 1.774. 10, Laura Davies, 1.789. Birdie Average 1, Yani Tseng, 4.50. 2 (tie), Mina Harigae and Ryann O’Toole, 4.25. 4 (tie), Kristy McPherson, So Yeon Ryu, Eun-Hee Ji and Stacy Lewis, 4.00. 8, Five tied with 3.75. Eagle Average 1, Tiffany Joh, 0.50. 2, 12 tied with 0.25. Sand Save Percentage 1, Jiyai Shin, 80.00%. 2 (tie), Jenny Shin and Beatriz Recari, 75.00%. 4, Sandra Gal, 72.73%. 5, Azahara Munoz, 68.42%. 6 (tie), Lexi Thompson, Dori Carter, Sun Young Yoo, Tiffany Joh and Numa Gulyanamitta, 66.67%. Rounds Under Par 1 (tie), Beatriz Recari, Julieta Granada and Eun-Hee Ji, .750. 4, 13 tied with .500. Upcoming LGPA Tour Schedule Feb. 16-19 — Honda LPGA Thailand, Siam CC (Pattaya Old Course), Chonburi, Thailand. Feb. 23-26 — HSBC Women’s Champions, Tanah Merah CC (Garden Course), Singapore. March 15-18 — RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup, Wildfire GC, Phoenix. March 22-25 — Kia Classic, La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, Calif. March 29-April 1 — Kraft Nabisco Championship, Mission Hills CC, Rancho Mirage, Calif. April 18-21 — LPGA LOTTE Championship, TBD, Honolulu. April 26-29 — Mobile Bay LPA Classic, RTJ Golf Trail (Crossings Course), Mobile, Ala. x-May 5-6, HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup, TBC, Rio de Janeiro. May 17-20 — Sybase Match Play Championship, Hamilton Garm GC, Gladstone, N.J. June 1-3 — ShopRite LPGA Classic, Seaview GC, Galloway, N.J. June 7-10 — Wegmans LPGA Championship, Locust Hill CC, Pittsford, N.Y.

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 Thursday, Feb. 16, from 7-9 p.m. at Vinsko & Associates, located at 253 S. Franklin St. Players ages 13-19 who reside in WilkesBarre 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 332-2794 for more information. Mountain Legion Baseball (Mountain Top) will be holding registrations on Feb. 19 from 1-3 p.m. and Feb. 27 from 6-8 p.m. in the basement of the Legion Post. For more information, visit www.leaguelineup.com/mountainlegionbaseball. South Wilkes Barre Little League will be holding sign ups for this season on the following dates and times. Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 - 1:00pm. Sign ups will be held at 2 locations. Firwood church 130 Old River Road and at Stanton Bowling Lanes. Players ages four through 14 are eligible to play. Any player residing in the mayflower section of WilkesBarre is now eligible to play for south Wilkes-Barre Little League. Cost is $45 per player and $60 per family for t ball through little league. $55 or $80 for family for Junior League. There will also be a $30 deposit for lottery ticket fundraiser. More information on our web site at www.swblittleleague.com. Avoca/Dupont Little League will hold registrations at the upper Avoca Little league field clubhouse from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday. Registration fee is $60 per player and $75 per family. Teener baseball sign-up fee is $60 for each player. Programs include: T-ball (ages 4-6), coach pitch (ages 7-8), minor softball and baseball (ages 8-10), major softball and baseball (ages 10-12), junior baseball (ages 13-14), senior baseball (ages 15-16) and big league baseball (ages 17-18). UPCOMING EVENTS Coughlin Wrestling Hall of Fame will induct its first class on Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the high school gym beginning at 6:45 p.m. 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 at 826-7201 or by email at sfs8@hotmail.com. Athletes for Better Education (AFBE) will be hosting a regional basketball tournament in the Hazleton Area on March 24-25. There will be seven different age groups for both boys and girls: 10 and under, 12 and under, 13 and under, 14 and under, 15 and under, 16 and under, 18 and under. Each team will be guaranteed four games. There are a limited number of spots available in each division, so a quick response is advised. The deadline is March 18. For more information or to register, visit www.afbe.org or contact Jason Bieber at 866-906-2323 or e-mail jbieber@afbe.org. 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.

B O X I N G Fight Schedule Feb. 17 At College Park Center, Arlington, Texas (ESPN2), Mike Dallas Jr. vs. Miguel Gonzalez, 10, junior welterweights. At Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, Calif. (SHO), Thomas Dulorme vs. Aris Ambriz, 10, for the vacant NABF welterweight title; Jonathan Gonzalez vs. Billy Lyell, 10, junior middleweight. Feb. 18 At Brondby, Denmark, Brian Magee vs. Rudy Markussen, 12, for the interim WBA World super middleweight title. At Olympic Hall, Munich, Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Chisora, 12, for Klitschko’s WBC heavyweight title. At American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas (SHO), Paul Williams vs. Nobuhiro Ishida, 12, junior middleweights; Tavoris Cloud vs. Gabriel Campillo, 12, for Cloud’s IBF light heavyweight title; Chris Arreola vs. Eric Molina, 10, heavyweights. At Durango, Mexico, Jorge Arce vs. Lorenzo Parra, 12, for Arce’s WBO bantamweight title. Feb. 24 At Dover (Del.) Downs Hotel & Casino (ESPN2), Juan Carlos Burgos vs. Cristobal Cruz, 10, for the WBC Silver super featherweight title; Edgar Santana vs. Manuel Perez, 10, for Santana’s NABA junior welterweight title. At the DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, Calif., Artemio Reyes vs. Victor Hugo Correa, 10, welterweights. Feb. 25 At Stuttgart, Germany, Alexander Povetkin vs. Marco Huck, 12, for Povetkin’s WBA World heavyweight title. At St. Louis (HBO), Marcos Maidana vs. Devon Alexander, 10, welterweights; Adrien Broner vs. Eloy Perez, 12, for Broner’s WBO junior lightweight title. Feb. 29 At Hobart, Australia, Daniel Geale vs. Osumanu Adama, 12, for Geale’s IBF middleweight title; Kali Meehan vs. Kertson Manswell, 12, heavyweights. March 3 At Duesseldorf, Germany, Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jean-Marc Mormeck, 12, for Klitschko’s WBA Super World-IBF-WBO-IBO heavyweight titles. At the Woodland (Calif.) Community Center, Vicente Escobedo vs. Lonnie Smith, 10, for the vacant NABO Junior Lightweight Title. March 7 At Hobart, Australia, Daniel Geale vs. Osumanu Adama, 12, for Geale’s IBF middleweight title; Billy Dib vs. Eduardo Escobedo, 12, for Dib’s IBF featherweight title; Kali Meehan vs. Travis Walker, 12, heavyweights. March 10 At Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico (SHO), Orlando Salido vs. Juan Manuel Lopez, 12, for Salido’s WBO featherweight title; Miguel Angel Garcia vs. Michael Farenas, 12, featherweights. March 16 At Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, Calif. (ESPN2), Kendall Holt vs. Tim Coleman, 10, welterweights.

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LOCAL ROUNDUP

HS SWIMMING

Cougars run away with win

Ismail, Spartans at their best By JAY MONAHAN For The Times Leader

By MATTHEW SHUTT For The Times Leader

WILKES–BARRE – Holding just a one-point lead with a little less than six minutes to play, Hazleton Area used a big scoring run to put Holy Redeemer away for a 58-46 win on the road. The victory guaranteed the Cougars no worse than a share of the WVC Division I secondhalf championship. With the win Hazleton Area (17-3, 5-0) secures a spot in District 2 Class 3A playoffs no matter what happens when it travels to Wyoming Valley West on Friday night. Holy Redeemer (9-11, 3-2), sitting in third in Division II, is in as well and will host Berwick, also on Friday night. “Our motto since we won the first half championship has been just to keep taking it one game at a time,” said Hazleton head coach Mike Joseph. “We did a good job tonight, they had a good strategy against us, but, we just kept getting after it until the end.” The Cougars’ resiliency was never more evident throughout the game then it was during a three minute stretch midway through the fourth quarter. After a three-pointer from Mike DeRemer brought the Royals within a point, Hazleton rattled off a 13-2 run, highlighted by a deep three-pointer from Sal Biasi and a no-look, touch pass for a layup from Travis Buckner at the high post to Frank Vito cutting along the baseline. Vito scored 11 of his game-high 18 points in the final quarter, much of it coming during Hazleton’s decisive run. “He does a lot of nice things for us. Tonight, he found some holes in Redeemer’s zone, got to the baseline for some layups, got to the line and made it count,” said Joseph of Vito. “He stepped up really big offensively.” What offense the Royals could manage late in the game came from Shachael Wallace’s trips to the free-throw line. The sophomore, who finished with 11 points, connected on seven of his eight attempts, equaling the amount of points scored by the rest of his teammates. “The shots just didn’t fall for us in the fourth quarter,” said Redeemer head coach Mark Belenski. “That’s a very good Hazleton team and we were there with them most of the time. I think we played a good game tonight. We just missed too many open shots late in the game.” Redeemer scrapped to keep the game close throughout and midway through the third quarter looked like it had found a hole in Hazleton’s defense with the inside presence of Christian Choman. The burly forward netted eight of his team-leading 16 points in the quarter. Choman also finished with nine rebounds and two blocked shots, along the way altering a handful of attempted drives to the basket from Hazleton’s guards. “He played a good game for them,” said Joseph of Choman. “His size gave us a lot of trouble and it took us a while to get a handle on his size and strength in the paint.” Biasi helped quell Redeemer’s scoring in the third with a pair of three’s and a set of free throws, while layups from Adam Hauze and Travis Buckner kept Hazleton in front. Biasi finished with 14 for the Cougars while Bucker chipped in

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Brady Gallagher and John Fazzini. Roberts capped the first quarter with another three for a 21-8 lead. Fazzini and his brother Chris were the main focus of

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Don Behm of Dallas passes the ball over the reach of Crestwood’s Jake Pronaska in Tuesday’s WVC high school boys basketball game in Dallas.

with nine points.

HAZLETON AREA (58): Plaska 5 1-3 11, Biasi 4 2-2 14, Joseph 0 0-0 0, Vito 5 7-8 18, Hauze 2 2-3 6, Buckner 4 1-4 9, Karmonich 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 13 58. HOLY REDEEMER (46): DeRemer 2 0-0 5, Boutanos 2 0-0 6, Wallace 1 9-12 11, Medico 1 0-0 2, Cavanuagh 0 0-0 0, Medico 1 0-0 2, Makowski 0 0-0 0, Ell 1 0-0 2, Banas 0 0-0 0, Morrison 0 0-0 0, Choman 8 0-1 16, Prociak 2 0-0 4. Totals 17 9-13 46. Hazleton Area............................ 12 11 13 22 — 58 Holy Redeemer ......................... 8 9 15 14 — 46 3-Point Field Goals— HA 5 (Biasi 4, Vito); HR 3 (Boutanos, DeRemer)

Meyers 74, Nanticoke 52 Ryan Krawczeniuk scored 18 points to lead Meyers to a 7452 victory against visiting Nanticoke on Tuesday night. Fabian Smith followed with 12 points. Alex Pape and Rasheed Moore each netted 11 points. For Nanticoke, Kevin Zaykoski had 19 points and Luke Casey added 14 points.

NANTICOKE (52): Myers 0 0-0 0, Bevin 1 0-0 2, Yudichak 2 0-1 5, Walker 0 0-0 0, Reakes 0 2-2 2, Zaykoski 6 4-6 19, Malshefski 1 0-0 2, Matulewski 3 0-0 8, Williams 0 0-0 0, Casey 7 0-0 14, Valenti 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 6-9 52. MEYERS (74): Smith 4 2-3 12, Pape 3 5-6 11, Krawczeniuk 5 7-9 18, Szafran 0 0-1 0, Moore 4 0-2 11, Johnson 2 0-0 5, Steward 1 0-0 2, Wilson 1 0-0 2, Lewis 5 3-5 13. Totals 25 17-26 74. Nanticoke.................................... 10 13 14 15 — 52 Meyers ........................................ 18 16 21 19 — 74 3-Point Field Goals— NAN 6 (Zaykoski 3, Matulewski 2, Yudichak); MEY 7 (Moore 3, Smith 2, Krawczeniuk, Johnson)

Pittston Area 66, Wyoming Valley West 50 Steve Stravinski poured in a game-high 29 points to lead the Patriots, while Steve Sklanka added 11 points and Shaun McDermott chipped in 10 points. The Spartans’ James McCann and Jonathan Gimble each had 13 points.

WYOMING VALLEY WEST (50): McCann 4 5-6 13, Hoinski 3 0-0 6, Good 1 0-0 3, Ingram 0 2-2 2, Gimble 6 1-1 13, C. McCue 3 0-0 7, Baur 0 1-2 1, Gibson 0 3-4 3, E. McCue 1 0-0 2, Calloway 0 0-0 0, Abdurruzzaq 0 0-0 0, Sands 0 0-0 0, Anderscavage 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 12-15 50. PITTSTON AREA (66): Houseman 2 0-0 4, Schwab 1 0-0 2, Delaney 0 0-0 0, Crawford 0 0-0 0, Sklanka 4 2-2 11, Emmett 0 0-0 0, McDermott 3 3-4 10, Lobrutto 0 0-0 0, Stravinski 10 6-7 29, Tobish 1 0-0 2, Gross 3 0-0 6, Peterson 1 0-0 2. Totals 25 11-13 66. Wyoming Valley West.............. 6 11 13 20 — 50 Pittston Area .............................. 22 13 17 24 — 66 3-Point Field Goals— WVW 2 (Good, C. McCue); PA 5 (Sklanka, McDermott, Stravinski 3)

GAR 64, Wyoming Seminary 43 Darrell Crawford scored a game-high 19 points to lead GAR to a win over Wyoming Seminary. Isaiah Francis contributed with 14 points. Josh Lefkowitz netted 14 points for the Blue Knights.

GAR (64): I. Francis 7 0-1 14, Crawford 5 7-8 19, Sharpe 2 4-6 8, Ellis 1 0-0 2, Ricks 1 1-2 3, Powell 4 0-2 8, Skrepenak 2 0-0 4, Dempsey 0 0-0 0, N. Francis 0 0-0 0, Twyman 2 1-2 6, Harvey 0 0-0 0, Washington 0 0-0 0. Totals 24 13-21 64. WYOMING SEMINARY (43): Ellis 3 0-2 6, Hwang 3 0-0 8, Flippen 1 1-2 3, Sedor 0 0-0 0, Lefkowitz 5 4-4 14, Callahan 2 0-2 5, Barilla 3 1-2 7. Totals 17 6-12 43. GAR............................................. 20 19 14 11 — 64 Wyoming Seminary .................. 12 8 7 16 — 43 3-Point Field Goals— GAR 3 (Crawford 2, Twyman); WS 3 (Hwang 2, Callahan)

Tunkhannock 60, Wyoming Area 26 James Hawk tallied 18 points to pace Tunkhannock to a victory against Wyoming Area. Brian Stephenson and A.J. Bevan each contributed with 10 points. For Wyoming Area, Louis the triangle-and-two defense. Roberts’ shooting along with eight Dallas turnovers thwarted the strategy. “We came out and were really shooting the ball at a high percentage and getting a lot of good looks,” John Fazzini said. “Against Berwick we came out and shot well, and tonight was the same deal. They were in a

Vullo had eight points.

WYOMING AREA (26): Jo. Zezza 1 0-0 3, Adonizio 0 0-4 0, Newhart 1 0-0 2, Je. Zezza 3 0-0 7, Vullo 3 0-0 8, Gushka 0 0-0 0, Walkowiak 1 0-0 2, Carey 1 0-0 3, Klus 0 0-0 0, Driving Hawk 0 0-2 0, Kirby 0 0-0 0, Chupka 0 1-4 1, Lenkatis 0 0-0 0, Musto 0 0-0 0, Kelly 0 0-0 0. Totals 10 1-10 26. TUNKHANNOCK (60): Christy 0 2-2 2, Zaner 1 2-3 4, Faux 1 0-0 3, DeWitt 0 0-0 0, Yanora 2 0-0 6, Soltysiak 0 0-0 0, Franklin 0 0-2 0, Stephenson 5 0-1 10, Hawk 5 8-11 18, Bevan 5 0-2 10, Kristunas 1 0-0 3, Billings 1 0-0 2, Schlachter 1 0-0 2. Totals 22 12-19 60. Wyoming Area........................... 9 5 0 12 — 26 Tunkhannock ............................. 17 11 17 15 — 60 3-Point Field Goals— WA 5 (Vullo 2, Jo. Zezza, Je. Zezza, Carey); TUN 4 (Yanora 2, Faux, Kristunas)

Lake-Lehman 54, Northwest 35 The Black Knights cruised to the victory using a 16-3 thirdquarter run to pull away. Kevin Bohan led Lehman in scoring with 15 points. Pete Borum followed with 14 and Jared James chipped in 13 points. Devon Mazonkey’s 12 points led the Rangers.

NORTHWEST (35): Mazonkey 4 3-4 12, Meiniger 0 0-0 0, Foley 2 0-2 2, Nelson 1 0-0 3, Margelowicz 0 0-0 0, Feno 3 0-0 6, Yustat 1 0-0 3, Tomko 0 0-0 0, Volkel 0 0-0 0, Mauer 2 0-0 4, Cragle 2 0-0 5, Sotelo 0 0-0 0, Sirak 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 3-6 35. LAKE-LEHMAN (54): Bohan 7 0-0 15, Hillman 0 0-0 0, Novitski 1 0-0 2, James 6 1-5 13, Poepperling 0 0-0 0, O’Connor 2 2-2 6, Dizbon 0 1-2 1, Katchko 1 0-0 3, Davenport 0 0-0 0, Symeon 0 0-0 0, Boyle 0 0-0 0, Borum 7 0-2 14. Totals 24 4-11 54. Northwest ................................... 10 11 3 10 — 35 Lake-Lehman............................. 8 19 16 11 — 54 3-Point Field Goals— NWT 4 (Mazonkey, Foley, Nelson, Cragle); LL 2 (Bohan, Katchko)

Coughlin 68, Berwick 52 Marcus Cobb finished with 26 points to lead all scorers as Coughlin picked up a win over Berwick. Connor Flaherty followed with 10 points. For the Bulldogs, Eric May netted 14 points while Jimmy Gaizick had 11 points.

BERWICK (52): Melito 0 0-0 0, Gaizick 3 4-4 11, Clauson 0 2-2 2, May 5 1-4 14, Curry 0 2-2 2, Ladonis 3 2-2 8, Morales 0 0-0 0, Pierce 0 0-2 0, Fenstermacher 0 0-0 0, Gensel 3 0-0 6, Dalo 0 0-0 0, Bridge 0 0-0 0, Morrison 4 1-2 9, Updegrove 1 0-0 2. Totals 19 12-18 52. COUGHLIN (68): Green 0 0-0 0, Heffers 3 0-0 9, Cobb 10 6-12 26, Davis 3 1-3 7, Trout 4 0-0 8, Flaherty 5 0-3 10, McDonald 0 0-0 0, Oliver 3 2-2 8, Rivera 0 0-0 0, Keen 0 0-0 0, Post 0 0-0 0, Cerep 0 0-0 0, Wozniak 0 0-0 0, Clark 0 0-0 0, Peterlin 0 0-0 0. Totals 28 9-20 68. Berwick ....................................... 12 6 18 16 — 52 Coughlin ..................................... 13 20 21 14 — 68 ..................................................... 3-Point Field Goals— BER 2 (Gaizick, May); COU 3 (Heffers 3)

H.S. WRESTLING Lackawanna Trail 42, Nanticoke 30 Despite pins recorded by Joey Brady (113), Kyle Gavrish (126) and Maurice Wood (152), Nanticoke came up short against Lackawanna Trail. Josh Allabaugh contributed with a 4-2 decision against Billy Lee in overtime. For Lackawanna Trail, Victor Rosa (145) and Jeremy Greenley (160) each pinned their opponents.

113 – Joey Brady (NAN) pinned Jasinski, 0:47; 120 – Josh Benscoter (NAN) dec. Matt Pascoe (7-5); 126 – Kyle Gavrish (NAN) pinned Levi Bennett, 1:52; 132 – Josh Allabaugh (NAN) dec. Billy Lee (4-2), OT; 138 – Rosiak (LT) pinned Anthony Edwards, 0:58; 145 – Victor Rosa (LT) pinned Klayton Kasprzyk, 3:39; 152 – Maurice Wood (NAN) pinned Andrew O’Brien, 0:30; 160 – Jeremy Greenley (LT) pinned Mike Colatosti, 3:13; 170 – Rosiak (LT) pinned Brian Maslowski, 5:22; 182 – Caleb Darling (LT) pinned Kyle Hamilton, 4:28; 195 – Pedro Bracero (NAN) won by forfeit; 220 – Eric Laytos (LT) won by forfeit; 285 – Ben Lehman (LT) won by forfeit Note: Match started at 220 pounds.

triangle-and-two and we were able to move the ball and get the good shots we needed. Steve stepped up really big.” Crestwood shot 11-of-19 (58 percent) in the first half in building a 35-15 advantage at the break. That included a 7of-13 effort from three-point land. Dallas made a minor dent in

PLYMOUTH – Returning its entire squad from a year ago, the Wyoming Valley West boys swimming and diving team was expected to be a slight favorite to win the Wyoming Valley Conference Southern Division. Not many expected – not even coach Frank Tribendis – the Spartans to swim over the competition so quickly. In a battle of unbeatens, Wyoming Valley West cruised to a 126-59 victory over Hazleton Area Tuesday to secure the boys divisional championship. “I always say the athletes win meets; coaches lose them,” said Tribendis. “All the credit goes to them.” Hazleton Area’s girls’ squad secured a second-place finish behind division champion Holy Redeemer with a 97-83 win over the Spartans. In boys’ diving, Wyoming Valley West senior Ibrahim Ismail set a personal best with a second-place score of 302.7 – his first dive over the 300 mark. Collin Vest won the diving with a 348.15 score. “By far, it is Ibrahim’s best,” Spartans diving coach Rob Jacobs said. “It’s what his goal was – to break the 300. The kid is an athlete. The entire year he worked and worked and worked. And I’m very happy for him in his very last meet. “Only a handful of divers in the state get over 300.” The Spartans’ Ed Zawatski took first in the 50 free and the 100 free, also recording wins in the 200 medley and 400 free relays. Alex Himlin won the 100 back in a minute flat. “None of the big guns had personal bests,” Tribendis said. “Our depth and our young kids had a lot of good swims. They’ve been stepping up all year.” On the girls’ side, the Cougars avenged a demoralizing 1.5point loss to the Spartans on the final lap of last year’s District 2 swimming and diving championships. Wyoming Valley West came from behind down the stretch to narrowly win the 400 free relay, giving them the district title. “I think they want to overcome that bitter taste of that 1.5-point loss last year,” Hazleton Area coach Michele Yakubowski said. After falling to the Royals two weeks ago, Yakubowski said her team received a moral boost with Tuesday’s win. “They wanted it pretty badly. It’s kind of not even in question. In their minds, they knew they were going to come here and do whatever it takes to win.” Katelynn Pleban and Hailey Kendall took the top two spots, respectively, in the 100 breast that boosted the Cougars to a victory. Pleban, a freshman, took the top spot with a time of 1:17.44. “Katelynn Pleban did really

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well in the breaststroke for us today,” Yakubowski said. “That was huge. And Kendall just came off the flu and picked it up for us.” With the conference season completed, both boys and girls teams will vie for a District 2 Class 3A championship in the coming weeks at the Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center. The diving takes place Feb. 24-25, and the swimming continues March 2-3.

BOYS

Wyoming Valley West 126, Hazleton Area 59 200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. WVW, (Ed Zawatski, Paine Fleisher, Thomas Missal, Cory Himlin), 1:41.34; 2. HAZ; 3. WVW; 200 FREE – 1. HAZ, Troy Valkusky, 1:54.62; 2. WVW, Adin Greenwald; 3. WVW, Robert Jacobs; 200 IM – 1. HAZ, Ryan Paisley, 2:04.51; 2. WVW, Fleisher; 3. WVW, T. Missal; 50 FREE – 1. WVW, Zawatski, 22.19; 2. WVW, C. Himlin; 3. HAZ, Jeff Hicks; DIVING – 1. WVW, Collin Vest, 348.15; 2. WVW, Ibrahim Ismail; 3. HAZ, Edward Kovac; 100 FLY – 1. WVW, T. Missal, 59.08; 2. WVW, Michael Yeninas; 3. HAZ, Tyler Farley; 100 FREE – 1. WVW, Zawatski, 48.18; 2. HAZ, Paisley; 3. WVW, Alex Himlin; 500 FREE – 1. HAZ, Valkusky, 5:11.45; 2. HAZ, Daniel Cunningham; 3. WVW, Ad. Greenwald; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. HAZ, (Fleisher, John Plucenik, C. Himlin, Ad. Greenwald), 1:37.36; 2. WVW; 3. HAZ; 100 BACK – 1. WVW, A. Himlin, 1:00; 2. WVW, C. Himlin; 3. HAZ, Hicks; 100 BREAST – 1. WVW, Fleisher, 1:05.31; 2. WVW, Plucenik; 3. HAZ, Farley; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. WVW, (T. Missal, Jacobs, A. Himlin, Zawatski), 3:27.23

GIRLS Hazleton Area 97, Wyoming Valley West 83 200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. HAZ, (Shaina Grego, Felicia Grego, Rebecca Yannes, Hailey Kendall), 2:00.61; 2. WVW; 3. HAZ; 200 FREE – 1. HAZ, S. Grego, 2:08.1; 2. WVW, Desiree Holena; 3. HAZ, Alex Podlesny; 200 IM – 1. HAZ, F. Grego, 2:22.55; 2. WVW, Alexandria Plant; 3. WVW, Brianna Gaylets; 50 FREE – 1.WVW, Kayleigh Fishe, 26.02; 2. HAZ, Shelby Sanko; 3. HAZ, Hailey Kendall; DIVING – 1. WVW, Karina Zabresky, 224.95; 2. HAZ, Kayla Jadush; 100 FLY – 1. WVW, Morgan Hanadel, 1:01.85; 2. HAZ, F. Grego; 3. HAZ, Yannes; 100 FREE – 1. WVW, Fishe, 58.62; 2. HAZ, Sanko; 3. HAZ, Doni Matrone; 500 FREE – 1. HAZ, S. Grego, 5:45.86; 2. WVW, Holena; 3. WVW, Plant; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. HAZ, (Matrone, Kendall, Sanko, F. Grego), 1:49.17; 2. WVW; 3. WVW; 100 BACK – 1. WVW, Hanadel, 1:05.07; 2. HAZ, Yannes; 3. HAZ, Podlesny; 100 BREAST – 1. HAZ, Katelynn Pleban, 1:17.44; 2. HAZ, Kendall; 3. WVW, Gaylets; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. WVW, (Fishe, Plant, Holena, Hanadel), 3:58.38; 2. HAZ; 3. HAZ

H.S. BOYS SWIMMING

Wyoming Seminary 68, Hanover Area 21

Andrew Levandoski won the 200 free (2:06.19) and the 500 free (5:48.08) while Alex Kolessar placed first in the 100 free (55:05) and the 100 breast (1:06.73) to pace Wyoming Seminary to a win over Hanover Area. Phillipp Metzger also picked up a victory in both the 200 IM (2:17.94) and the 100 back (57.59) while Gavin Gagliardi notched a win in the 100 fly. For Hanover Area, Carl Daubert notched second-place finishes in the 50 free and the 100 free. Pittston Area 84, Lake-Lehman 47

Connor Daily and Matthew Edkins each recorded a victory in Lake-Lehman’s loss to Pittston Area. Daily placed first in the 200 IM with a time of 2:25.03 while Edkins picked up the win in the diving event with a score of 263.25.

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. PA; 2. LL; 200 FREE – 1. PA, S. Sayer 2:34.67; 2. PA, J. Zagropski; 200 IM – 1. LL, Connor Daily 2:25.03; 2. PA, N. Remsky; 50 FREE – 1. PA, B. Winters 25.52; 2. PA, T. Cummings; 3. LL, Paul Chrzanowski; DIVING – 1. LL, Matthew Edkins 263.25; 2. LL, Dustin Zeiter; 3. PA, K. Tonte; 100 FREE – 1. PA,

Cummings 56.7; 2. LL, Daily; 3. PA, Whispell; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. PA; 2. LL; 3. PA; 100 BACK – 1. PA, B. Winters 1:06.59; 2. LL, M. Edkins; 3. LL, Zeiter; 100 BREAST – 1. PA, N. Remsky 1:16.59; 2. LL, Chrzanowski; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. PA.

Tunkhannock 102, Abington Heights 68

Tunkhannock won all 12 events en route to a victory over the Comets. James Proulx (200 free, 100 free), Ryan Fowler (50 free, 100 fly) and Ben Spencer (200 IM, 100 back) each claimed two individual events for the Tigers.

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. TUN, (Jason Linden, Joe Moffitt, Tim Breen, Stefan Sehne), 1:53.71; 2. AH; 3. AH; 200 FREE – 1. TUN, James Proulx, 1:59.55; 2. TUN, Justin Hill; 3. AH, Pinches; 200 IM – 1. TUN, Ben Spencer, 2:02.52; 2. TUN, Moffitt; 3. AH, Conahan; 50 FREE – 1. TUN, Ryan Fowler, 23.41; 2. AH, Bruzzano; 3. TUN, Adam Sehne; 100 FLY – 1. TUN, Fowler, 1:02.08; 2. AH, Fazio; 3. TUN, Breen; 100 FREE – 1. TUN, Proulx, 54.05; 2. AH, Pinches; 3. TUN, A. Sehne; 500 FREE – 1. TUN, Hill, 5:33.32; 2. AH, Kohn; 3. AH, Vale; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. TUN, (Fowler, A. Sehne, Proulx, Spencer), 1:33.05; 2. AH; 3. AH; 100 BACK – 1. TUN, Spencer, 59.01; 2. TUN, Linden; 3. AH, Kohn; 100 BREAST – 1. TUN, Moffitt, 1:12.35; 2. AH, Shapiro; 3. AH, Conahan; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. TUN, (Fowler, A. Sehne, Proulx, Spencer), 3:37.16; 2. AH; 3. TUN

H.S. GIRLS SWIMMING

Hanover Area 64, Wyoming Seminary 34

Johnna McGovern won the 200 free (2:26.90) and the 500 free (6:35.20) to lead Hanover Area to a win over Wyoming Seminary. Kayla Keating contributed with two victories of her own in the 50 free (27.54) and the 100 free (1:01.05). For the Blue Knights, Lilly Williams touched first in the 200 IM with a time of 2:43.39 and the 100 breast with a time of 1:18.37. Pittston Area 122, Lake-Lehman 61

Despite Samantha Sabol’s record-breaking performances in the 200 IM (2:24.03) and the 100 Back (1:03.44), Lake-Lehman was unable to come up with a win against Pittston Area. Each of Sabol’s first-place finishes resulted in a new school record.

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. PA, 2:06.29; 2. LL; 3. PA; 200 FREE – 1. LL, S. Sharon 2:28.46; 2. PA, M. Nardone; 3. PA, T. Smith; 200 IM – 1. LL, Samantha Sabol 2:24.03; 2. PA, Nardone; 3. LL, A. Lopez; 50 FREE – 1. PA, S. Scialpi 26.78; 2. LL, Jolisa Copeman; 3. Amelia Jenkins; DIVING – 1. PA, Domarosky; 2. PA, A. Beers; 3. PA, L. Dragon; 100 FLY – 1. PA, Nardone 1:06.03; 2. LL, Lopez; 3. PA, Seaman; 100 FREE – 1. PA, Smith 1:04.40; 2. PA, S. Kosik; 3. PA, L. Senese; 500 FREE – 1. PA, N. Fischer 6:48.48; 2. LL, L. Williams; 3. PA, K. McGinty; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. PA; 2. LL; 3. PA; 100 BACK – 1. LL, Sabol 1:03.44; 2. PA, Scialpi; 3. PA, K. Brady; 100 BREAST – 1. PA, A. Antonacci 1:21.25; 2. LL, Jenkins; 3. PA, Brady; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. PA; 2. LL; 3. PA.

Tigers’ Venn wins two

Tunkhannock’s Kandis Venn claimed first in the 100 fly and 100 back. Abington Heights won 10 of the 12 events. Rachel Smertz won the 500 free for the Comets. No final score was available.

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. AH, (Gromelski, Burdick-Risser, Furiosi, Feather), 1:25.49; 2. AH; 3. AH; 200 FREE – 1. AH, Sweeney, 2:15.66; 2. AH, Machler; 3. AH, Gibson; 200 IM – 1. AH, BurdickRisser, 2:31.76; 2. TUN, Ashley Kasmierski; 3. TUN, Madison Yatsko; 50 FREE – 1. AH, Furiosi, 28.23; 2. AH, Caputo; 3. TUN, Hayden Nichols; 100 FLY – 1. TUN, Kandis Venn, 1:06.88; 2. AH, Gromelski; 3. AH, Conahan; 100 FREE – 1. AH, Muller, 59.54; 2. AH, Lempicky; 3. AH, Russo; 500 FREE – 1. AH, Smertz, 5:53.17; 2. AH, Machler; 3. AH, Jaeger; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. AH, (Lempicky, Gromelski, Sweeney, Muller), 1:50.31; 100 BACK – 1. TUN, Venn, 1:06.62; 2. AH, Brickel; 3. TUN, Yatsko; 100 BREAST – 1. AH, Gualtieri, 1:14.94; 2. TUN, Kasmierski; 3. AH, Archibald; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. AH, (Muller, Gromelski, Lempicky, Smertz), 4:11.62; 2. AH; 3. AH

forward Keyton Winder knocked down an open three just before the buzzer. Two quick buckets to start the second half put the Monarchs up by five and the teams traded buckets and wound up tied at 48-48 with 7:05 left to play. But Artzerounian came through with eight points down the stretch as the Cougars finished on a 12-5 run to earn a season sweep of the Monarchs. King’s connected on just one field goal in those final seven minutes.

year tenure. Doing much of the damage for Misericordia was junior forward Steve Artzerounian, who gave the Monarchs problems all night in the paint, finishing with a gamehigh 22 points on 9-of-11shooting. “He’s given us consistency, somebody that we can go to in crunch time and he’s not a black hole,” Woodruff said. “We can throw it in there and if there’s a better shot somewhere else on the court, he can still make the pass. “He makes us a better team, no question. We’ll continue to focus on getting him the ball.” Artzerounian and fellow forward Ethan Eichhorst (12 points,

eight rebounds, eight assists) helped make up for a rough night from the perimeter as the Cougars were just 2-of-21 from long distance. “I thought their inside players played extremely well,” King’s coach J.P. Andrejko said. “I thought they did a nice job getting position and scoring down in the paint. “That was the first part of it, and then in the second half we shot 30 percent (9-of-30) from the floor. The thing is, I think we had some good looks, some good opportunities. You hold a team to 60, you have a good opportunity to win, but you’ve got to make a few shots along the way.” King’s (9-15, 4-9) managed to close the first half on an 8-0 run and even took a 28-27 lead into the locker room when freshman

the deficit in the third as Bob Saba canned a couple threepointers. The Mountaineers crept within 42-28 with two minutes left in the period, but Gallagher drove to the hoop for a drive and John Fazzini dropped in a three to conclude the period. It also concluded Dallas’ mild rally attempt. “We worked the last couple

days on the triangle-and-two, with 11. Crestwood 58, Dallas 39 so I think our kids were pretty CRESTWOOD (58): Gallagher 2 6-8 11, Jones 0 0-0 0, Wasco 0 0-0 0, E. Markowski 0 0-0 prepared for it,” Crestwood 0, B. Markowski 0 0-0 0, Judge 3 7-8 14, Roberts 5 0-0 13, J. Fazzini 4 1-4 12, Reyes 0 0-0 0, C. coach Mark Atherton said. “It Fazzini 3 0-0 6, Cole 1 0-0 2, Prohaska 0 0-0 0. 18 14-20 58. didn’t surprise us. The kids did Totals DALLAS (39): Behm 0 0-3 0, Brace 3 3-5 9, B. Saba 2 1-2 7, Simonovich 1 3-3 5, J.P. Murray well and shot the ball well.” 0 1-2 1, Dunn 1 1-2 4, M. Saba 0 0-0 0, Ross 0 2-2 Mike Judge scored 14 points 2, Nijmeh 0 0-0 0, Ostrum 4 3-3 11, Fell 0 0-2 0. Totals 11 14-24 39. to lead a quartet of Comets in Crestwood............................. 21 14 18 11 — 58 Dallas .................................... 8 7 13 11 — 39 double figures. Roberts had 13, 3-Point Field Goals— CRE 8 (Gallagher, John Fazzini 12 and Gallagher Judge, Roberts 3, J. Fazzini 3); DAL 3 (B. Saba 2, Dunn) 11. Chris Ostrum paced Dallas

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KING'S (53): Stackhouse 5-11 1-1 11, Hammonds 0-6 0-0 0, O’Shea 6-10 3-4 15, Reisig 1-5 0-0 2, Oakley 2-3 1-3 5, Fiorino 4-9 0-0 9, Womack 0-3 2-2 2, Foster 0-2 0-0 0, Brown 0-0 0-0 0, Winder 4-8 0-0 9, Gates 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 22-59 7-10 53. MISERICORDIA (60): Greene 1-8 0-1 2, Undersinger 2-7 0-0 6, Artzerounian 9-11 4-4 22, Eichhorst 6-12 0-0 12, Slanovec 0-5 0-0 0, Busacca 3-7 2-2 8, Bieski 3-3 0-1 6, Stone 0-1 0-0 0, Evans 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 26-59 6-8 60. Halftime— King’s, 28-27 3-point field goals— KC 2-11 (Winder 1-1, Fiorino 1-4, Foster 0-1, Reisig 0-2, Hammonds 0-3); MU 2-21 (Undersinger 2-7, Eichhorst 0-2, Busacca 0-2, Slanovec 0-4, Greene 0-6)

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Huch and the Colonels fall just short Paul Huch poured in a gamehigh 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Wilkes, but a late foul and subsequent free throws gave DeSales a 61-59 men’s college basketball victory. Kendall Hinze followed with 10 points while Jourdan Wilson added nine points for the Colonels. Brett Moyer led four Bulldogs in double figures, finishing with 17 points while Mike Coleman added 13 tallies. Kyle Hash contributed with 12 points.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DeSales 66, Wilkes 54

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Misericordia’s Tyann McDonald, No.10, and teammates celebrate their victory over King’s College.

Experience carries Misericordia By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

DALLAS – As it was three weeks ago against King’s, Misericordia hit a drought. Facing a suffocating defense, the Cougars were held scoreless for five minutes as time ticked away in the second half. But on senior night, the upperclassmen came through for the Cougars in a 68-56 win over King’s on Tuesday at the Anderson Center. The Lady Monarchs had shut down the Cougars late in their first meeting en route to a 51-44 victory. The script changed on Tuesday. Down six with just over five minutes to play, Misericordia closed the game on a 22-4 run, handing the Lady Monarchs their first conference loss of the season. “I think we had a little more confidence in ourselves this time around,” Misericordia interim coach Dave Martin said. “I think

our confidence has been growing over the last couple of weeks and we’re starting to believe we can be a pretty good team. And that’s half the battle.” For their efforts, the Cougars (15-9, 10-3) were rewarded by clinching the No. 2 seed in next week’s Freedom Conference tournament, hosting either DeSales or Eastern on Feb. 22. DeSales can tie Misericordia in the standings, but the Cougars clinched the tiebreaker by virtue of being the only team to beat the firstplace Lady Monarchs. King’s (20-4, 12-1), which had its 13-game winning streak snapped, will be the top seed, potentially setting up a rubber match between the two local rivals for the conference championship. “To be honest, I just think they went to the foul line way too many times,” King’s coach Brian Donoghue said. “Simple as that. They shot two-and-a-half times as many free throws as we did, and

we lead the conference in free throw attempts.” “We just need to play with more poise. We’ve been in a lot of those games where we’re up six with five minutes to go and we close it out pretty good. But we had some things that were out of our control occur and we didn’t handle them real well.” Misericordia finished the game 20-for-25 from the stripe. King’s was 8-of-11. The Cougars were able to grind out a 46-41 lead midway through the half before Celia Rader answered immediately with a three to spark an 11-0 run that put King’s in front. Freshman Marissa Manning chipped in two key blocks during a stretch where the Lady Monarchs blanked the Cougars for five minutes. Paige Carlin and Samantha Simcox both knocked down threes and King’s led 52-46. But seniors Christine Marks (17 points, 13 rebounds) and Jesse Robinson (12 points, eight

rebounds) each hit a pair of free throws and Robinson, the reigning conference player of the week, hit two critical buckets to put the Cougars ahead for good. Juniors Hannah Seely (17 points) and Tyann McDaniel (11 points) kept the run going and put the game out of reach. Paige Carlin led the Lady Monarchs with 15 points. Katlin Michaels added11with seven assists while Samantha Simcox finished with nine points and seven boards. “We’re a tight-knit group and it’s been a lot of fun,” Martin said. “We’ve competed hard, we’ve battled and we gutted it out tonight. KING’S (56): Simcox 4-8 0-0 9, Muscatell 3-4 0-0 7, Michaels 4-9 3-4 11, Atchison 1-5 0-0 2, Manning 1-6 1-2 3, Rader 3-8 1-2 9, Davies 0-2 0-0 0, Dahl 0-0 0-0 0, Carlin 5-11 3-3 15, Malloy 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 21-54 8-11 56.

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Robinson 5-10 2-2 12, McDaniel 4-13 0-0 11, Seely 5-8 7-9 17, Drayton 1-2 0-0 2, Marks 4-11 9-12 17, Sileo 2-3 0-0 4, Kessler 0-0 0-0 0, Smicherko 1-3 2-2 5. Totals 22-50 20-25 68.Halftime-- King’s, 29283-point field goals-- KC 6-19 (Carlin 2-3, Rader 2-6, Muscatell 1-1, Simcox 1-5, Michaels 0-1, Malloy 0-1, Atchison 0-2); MU 4-13 (McDaniel 3-8, Smicherko 1-1, Drayton 0-1, Robinson 0-3)

“We just have to make it harder on them, and it has to be the whole line,” he said. “They’ve done some damage to us and you have to try to get in their head. Take them away from their comfort zone.” And keep them out of the offensive zone, added center Ben Street. His approach to shutting down Conacher and Smith is simple: keep the play in the Norfolk end as much as possible. “Having to play defense, shot block and recover pucks, that’s not what they want to be doing. Their strength is to play offense and put points on the board. When they have to play defense, you take that away,” Street said. Grant added that the approach has to be applied to all of Norfolk’s forwards, not just Conacher and Smith. It makes sense, considering the Admirals are the second-highest scoring team in the AHL behind Hershey, and they trail the Penguins by two points for the lead in the East Division. “They’re a very good team from their first line to the fourth line,” Grant said. “Obviously you want to key in on Conacher and Smith, but you can’t let the other guys feel like they’re getting more time and space, either.”

bone also finished with a double-digit scoring figure with her 10 points. Colleen Gavin for DeSales led the way with 16 points and 10 rebounds.

COLLEGE WRESTLING Centenary 38, King’s 13

The King’s College wrestling team won three matches as the Monarchs fell to 23rd ranked and defending Metropolitan Conference champion Centenary College. Chris Mazzocchi posted an 11-2 major decision while Shane Stark tallied a 3-2 overtime win at 174-pounds and Mike Reilly won by an injury default at 184 for the Monarchs. with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday. Despres hasn’t played since early January due to a knee injury, and Hynes said he is considered day-to-day and unlikely to play tonight. “He’ll possibly be ready by the weekend,” Hynes said. “He’s getting back to doing things at game speed.” In 14 games with Pittsburgh, Despres posted a goal and three assists and was a plus-4. Despite missing extended time due to the injury, Despres said he felt good after Tuesday’s practice. The last step in his recovery, he said, is getting back into game shape and working for a return trip to the NHL. “It was a great experience (in Pittsburgh). I got to practice with the best player in the world, Sidney Crosby, for two weeks. I got to learn from him, Jordan Staal,” Despres said. “I was around them a lot so it was a good experience.” TANGRADI’S STATUS Eric Tangradi, who missed Sunday’s game against Hershey due to family matters, wasn’t with the team for Tuesday’s practice. Hynes didn’t know if Tangradi would be back for tonight’s game.

INJURY REPORT Steve MacIntyre, Boris Valabik and Carl Sneep missed Tuesday’s practice. MacIntyre is dayto-day, Hynes said, while Valabik DESPRES BACK missed practice to meet with Rookie defenseman Simon doctors. Sneep is closer to reDespres was reassigned by Pitts- turning, but likely won’t be ready burgh on Monday and practiced for tonight.

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Don’t despair, action will hold fans over The District 2 Duals tournaments concluded 11 days ago with the Wyoming Valley Conference teams being shut out from championships. There have been few competitive meets since that event concluded and has left wrestling fans in withdrawal searching for tournaments or exciting duals to attend. Even though we’re still more than a week away from the individual district tournaments, have no fear, there is plenty to plan your schedule around in the next few days. Starting tonight, WVC division champs will go at it when Division I co-champ Wyoming Valley West hosts Division II titlist Lake-Lehman. And don’t forget about the Wilkes-Barre rivalry when Meyers travels to Division I co-champion Coughlin. Use those duals as an appetizer for this weekend, because that’s when the action really heats up. Friday night, you can head over to Wilkes University’s Marts Center for the rivalry match between King’s and Wilkes. Wilkes is nationallyranked, with local wrestlers on the team and the Monarchs have managed to put together a District 2 All-Star team with names like Mike Reilly (Crestwood), Shane Stark (LakeLehman) and Aaron Perez (Dal-

DAVE ROSENGRANT NOTEBOOK las) among others. After the Division III collegiate meet leaves you wanting more, Saturday has a local and statewide flavor. Catch a glimpse of the future at the Lake-Lehman Invitational, an equivalent of the nowdefunct District 2 Junior High meet, being held at Lake-Lehman. If interested in seeing district competition on the varsity level, take I-81 North to Scranton to watch the Lackawanna League Tournament at Scranton High School. For more intense competition, head west to watch possible Class 2A Northeast Regional opponents at one of the four District 2 Sectionals at Athens (north), Hughesville (east), Mifflinburg (south) or Montoursville (west) high schools. Or feel free to head down the Pennsylvania Turnpike to watch Wyoming Seminary try to win its sixth straight PA Prep Championship at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, outside of Philadelphia. Wrap up your weekend on Sunday, with a relaxing event, the District 2 JV Tournament at GAR. So while the WVC may not have a full slate the next nine days leading up to the district tournaments at Lake-Lehman (Class 2A) and Hazleton Area (3A), there are many options

for the casual fan to choose from to feed the wrestling urge. STATE DUALS RECAP The PIAA Team Championships concluded last week with a few notable items occurring. In District 2, Delaware Valley went 2-2 in the event to become the first Class 3A team from the district to win twice in the tournament and finish in the top eight in the state. In 2006, West Scranton finished 2-2 in the 2A tourney and is the only 2A team to do that. On a statewide level, Central Dauphin’s state-record of 95 straight dual wins ended in the Class 3A semifinals with a loss to Canon-McMillan, 28-25. CD started a new streak winning its two consolations to take third, while CM went on to win the event, stomping McDowell by 15 points in the finals. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS A scholarship was established last year in honor of James M. Desiderio, a former Meyers wrestler, coach, official and funeral director. The Luzerne Foundation is now accepting applications for James M. Desiderio Memorial Scholarship and application deadline is April 16. Application and criteria information will be made available to school counselors or e-mail desi.scholarship@gmail.com or contact The Luzerne Foundation at 714-1570.

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KINGSTON – Wyoming Seminary coach Scott Green has made it clear that he would like for his team to be more familiar locally. He’s sticking to his word. The second-year coach started in the summer when he joined forces with Pittston Area for the Shamrock 570 Wrestling Club. This season, he has continued to work in the area as the Blue Knights’ schedule consisted of a home meet and wrestled at Wyoming Valley West. They have also hosted wrestlers from around the area once a week to help prepare them for the postseason. On Tuesday, the District 2 Class 3A champions, Delaware Valley, traveled nearly 80 miles to the Carpenter Athletic Complex for a scrimmage with Wyoming Seminary, the eighthranked team in the country according to The Open Mat. Joining the Warriors and Blue Knights were Pittston Area’s Jamie Scarantino and Tyler Lutecki. Crestwood’s Matt Hammerstone and Kyle Hankinson have also made the trip. The Comets and Patriots have scrimmaged with Seminary at other times throughout the season. “Ultimately a stronger valley, a stronger District 2 benefits us because we won’t have to travel so far to wrestle competitive teams in duals,” Green said.

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“It’s having everybody benefit from good training partners, good wrestling in general.” DelVal coach Lou DeLauro wrestled in New York for Green on national teams and the two remained in contact. The workouts have apparently been paying off for the Warriors as they are coming off an appearance in the PIAA Duals Championships where they became the first Class 3A team from District 2 to put up a 2-2 record in the event. Now, they are prepping for a run at a District 2 team trophy in the individual tournament and hoping to register several district champs along the way. One of the champion hopefuls is C.J. Palmer, who is looking for his fourth district title. On Tuesday, the senior was rolling around with Seminary’s Dominic Malone, who will attend Northwestern University and is a three-time Pennsylvania State Prep champion and is reigning National Prep cham-

Wyoming Seminary scrimmaged Delaware Valley on Tuesday. Local teams have practiced with the Knights this season. Shown are the Warriors’ C.J. Palmer (left) and Seminary’s Dominic Malone.

pion at 119. Malone wrestled a PIAA qualifier in Wyoming Valley West’s Kyle Krasavage earlier this season and won via tech fall. When he was in the same tournament with Palmer, they were at different weight classes, but both won titles. So having a workout partner like Palmer, another state qualifier, is a bonus. “It’s cool because he’s getting ready for states and I’m getting ready for nationals and it’s just kind of two guys helping each other out that are from the area,” Malone said. “It’s nice that (other teams) come in and we really appreciate it. Coach Green really works hard to get guys like this to come in.” The Blue Knights will participate in the state’s prep championships Saturday at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square before concluding their season in the National Prep Championships from Feb. 23-25 at Lehigh University.

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the East. Ryan Callahan scored for the sixth time in four games, and Ryan McDonagh and Artem Anisimov also had goals for the Rangers, who were outshot 42-20. It was Lundqvist’s 42nd career shutout.

DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings won an NHL-record 21st straight home game, beating the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Tuesday night. Henrik Zetterberg and Brad Stuart scored midway through the first period for the Red Wings, who broke the mark of 20 set by the Boston Bruins during the 1929-30 season, and matched by the Philadelphia Flyers in 1976. Fans at Joe Louis Arena gave the team a standing ovation in the final minute and were chanting: “21! 21!” After the game, the Red Wings raised their sticks to acknowledge the cheering fans. In the NHL’s seven seasons with a shootout to eliminate tie games, Boston won 14 straight at home during the 2008-09 season. That was the longest streak until Detroit’s current run of dominance in the Motor City.

Devils 4, Sabres 1 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ilya Kovalchuk had three goals and an assist, and Martin Brodeur stopped 29 shots in leading the New Jersey Devils to a win over the Buffalo Sabres. Petr Sykora broke a 1-1 tie 1:44 into the third period, and the Devils extended their road winning streak to five — their best stretch since winning five straight last February. The Devils, sixth in the Eastern Conference, are 6-1-2 in their past nine games. They are one point behind division rivals Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Rangers 3, Bruins 0 BOSTON — Henrik Lundqvist made 42 saves for his NHLleading seventh shutout of the season, and the New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins to widen the gap between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. The Rangers won their fourth straight game and opened a nine-point lead over Boston in

Blue Jackets 2, Blues 1 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Derek Dorsett’s third-period goal lifted the Columbus Blue Jackets over the St. Louis Blues. A potential tying goal by St. Louis with 1.8 seconds left in regulation was disallowed. A scrum in the final seconds resulted in a pileup in the crease. Video replays showed the Blues’ David Perron falling on top of a

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prone Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason, and then shoving the puck into the net. Senators 4, Lightning 0 TAMPA, Fla. — Jason Spezza had three goals and an assist, Craig Anderson made 28 saves, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning. Spezza made it 2-0 during a power play at 16:32 of the second. The center extended the lead to 3-0 on an in-close goal with 7:23 left in the third, and then completed the hat trick on an empty-net goal. Ducks 2, Wild 1 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Corey

Perry scored the winning goal at 12:21 of the third period, Jonas Hiller stopped 17 shots, and the Anaheim Ducks beat Minnesota, handing the Wild their fifth straight loss. Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ryan Ellis scored the go-ahead in the third period and added an assist and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks. Ryan Suter and Nick Spaling also scored for the Predators. Bryan Bickell and Marian Hossa scored for the slumping Blackhawks, who are 2-8-1 in their past 11 games.

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Patric Young took advantage of Alabama’s suspension-depleted frontcourt with 19 points and No. 14 Florida beat the Crimson Tide 61-52 Tuesday night. The Gators (20-6, 8-3 Southeastern Conference) scored the first 16 points of the second half to turn a tie score into a comfortable win after losing two straight games. The Crimson Tide (16-9, 5-6) has lost two in a row without top two scorers and rebounders JaMychal Green and Tony Mitchell, who are on indefinite suspension. Guards Trevor Releford and Andrew Steele did rejoin the team and the starting lineup after being held out for the LSU game. Young scored 12 in the second half despite heading to the bench with four fouls halfway through and fouling out late. He finished 9 for 12 from the field. Erik Murphy and Bradley Beal scored 14 points apiece. Murphy made 4 of 7 3-pointers. Steele led Alabama with 11

never trailed and led by at least 12 throughout the second half INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron on their way to an eighth James scored 23 points and straight win at the Chesapeake Dwyane Wade added 16 TuesEnergy Arena, extending the day, leading Miami to a 105-90 team’s longest home winning rout at Indiana to become the streak since moving from Seatfirst NBA team in 33 years to tle in 2008. win three road games in three Russell Westbrook chipped in days. Phoenix last won three on the 16 points for Oklahoma City, and Serge Ibaka also scored 16 road in three days, in 1979. to go with 10 rebounds and six Miami is also the first team in blocks. 42 years to win each of those Al Jefferson led the Jazz with three games by at least 10 15 points and rookie Derrick points, a feat last achieved by Favors scored 13. Milwaukee in 1970. And the Heat (23-7) tied the Bulls 115, Kings 112 best start in franchise history, CHICAGO — Luol Deng too. came through with 23 points All that came on a night the and a career-high 11 assists, and Pacers (17-11) were hoping to the Chicago Bulls escaped with send their own message after a a victory over the Sacramento much needed two-day break. Kings after watching a 19-point, Instead, David West led the fourth-quarter lead dwindle to Pacers with 14 points — not nearly enough to avoid a fourth two. Joakim Noah added 22 points straight loss. and 11 rebounds. Kyle Korver Spurs 99, Pistons 95 scored 18, hitting four free throws in the final 17.6 seconds. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Carlos Boozer scored 16, Taj Tim Duncan had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Anto- Gibson added 15 points, and the Bulls came away with the win nio Spurs overcame a spirited Detroit rally to beat the Pistons — barely — even though Derrick Rose missed his third for their eighth consecutive straight game with lower back victory. spasms. Detroit trailed by 15 in the The victory clinched the fourth quarter but came back to Eastern Conference coaching take the lead behind Ben Walspot at the All-Star game for the lace, the veteran big man who set a record by appearing in his Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau. DeMarcus Cousins led Sacra1,055th career game — the mento with 28 points and 17 most for an undrafted player rebounds. Tyreke Evans scored since the NBA-ABA merger. 27, and Marcus Thornton addThe Spurs finally took the ed 23 points for the Kings. lead for good on Tony Parker’s driving layup with 1:13 remainGrizzlies 93, Rockets 83 ing. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mike Parker also made a floater Conley scored 21 points, and with 27.2 seconds to play to Rudy Gay added 20 points and give San Antonio a 95-92 lead, eight rebounds to lead the and Ben Gordon couldn’t convert from the left corner for the Memphis Grizzlies to a victory over the Houston Rockets. Pistons. Conley scored seven points in Thunder 111, Jazz 85 the final 2:26 after the Rockets OKLAHOMA CITY — James had trimmed what had been a Harden scored 22 points, Kevin 15-point lead in the third quarter to 84-79 on Kyle Lowry’s Durant added 21 and the Oklasteal and layup with three minhoma City Thunder beat Utah for their second win against the utes left. Conley answered with a Jazz in five days. 3-pointer following a scramble In between, NBA-leading for a loose ball under the GrizOklahoma City got three days zlies basket for an 87-79 adoff. Utah embarked on its only vantage. back-to-back-to-back set of the Lowry led the Rockets with season and finished it with two 24 points and Courtney Lee straight losses. scored 13. The well-rested Thunder The Associated Press

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2007. The Horned Frogs hadn’t led Clemson 60, Virginia 48 since the opening minutes of the CLEMSON, S.C. — Andre game when Thorns started overYoung and Tanner Smith scored time with a layup to make it 13 points each and Clemson held 87-85, and they didn’t give the No. 22 Virginia to its lowest point lead up. Thorns made his eighth total this season in a victory. 3-pointer with 1:21 left, dribbling The Tigers (13-12, 5-6 Atlantic through a couple defenders and Coast Conference) took control shooting over another one to with an 18-9 run over the final make it 96-91. eight minutes to give the CavaThorns led five players in liers (19-6, 6-5) their second double figures for TCU, which straight loss. Virginia looked out won its seventh straight home of synch with outside threat Joe game. Harris playing in a cast after Mike Moser had 22 points and breaking his left hand in a loss to all five starters scored in double North Carolina last Saturday. figures for UNLV (22-5, 6-3). Harris came in averaging 12 points a game, but was limited to WOMEN’S ROUNDUP Notre Dame 66, Providence 47 two points on 1-of-5 shooting. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — DeveTCU 102, UNLV 97 reaux Peters had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 4 Notre FORT WORTH, Texas — Hank Thorns scored eight of his Dame to a 66-47 win over Providence on Tuesday night. 32 points in overtime for TCU, Skylar Diggins finished with 19 which overcame an 18-point points and seven assists for the deficit for a victory over No. 11 Irish (25-2, 12-1 Big East), who UNLV. shot 48 percent from the field It was the first win for TCU and outrebounded the Friars (15-10, 5-4 Mountain West) over 41-25. Peters’ eighth doublea ranked team since February

double of the season helped Notre Dame outscore Providence 40-26 in the paint. Georgetown 60, Villanova 54.

VILLANOVA — Sugar Rodgers scored 19 points and No. 15 Georgetown defeated Villanova. The Hoyas (20-6, 9-4 Big East) were outshot 41.9 percent (18 of 43) to 34.4 percent (21 of 61) from the field but took advantage of Villanova’s mistakes. Georgetown scored 20 points off 19 turnovers, with 13 of those points coming off 11 turnovers in the first half for a 27-19 lead at halftime.

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West Virginia settles lawsuit with Big East, will be in new league for football season. By VICKI SMITH and RALPH RUSSO Associated Press

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University announced Tuesday it has settled a lawsuit with the Big East for an unspecified amount, clearing the way for the conference power Mountaineers to join the Big 12 in July in time for the fall football season. Athletic Director Oliver Luck said the terms of the deal were confidential and WVU wouldn’t release details. But Luck said no state, taxpayer, tuition or other academic dollars will be used in the settlement. A person familiar with the agreement said the settlement totaled $20 million but did not know how much money would come from the university and how much the Big 12 may contribute. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because financial terms were not announced with the agreement. Luck said the funding will come only from private sources and money that athletics raised independently. WVU has already paid half of the required $5 million exit fee. Luck said the new relationship puts WVU among peers that are also large, public, flagship institutions for their states and have strong academic and research programs. Athletically, it’s a “challenging and competitive” group, he said, populated by schools with “tremendous legacies, passionate fan bases.” It’s also lucrative: Luck said WVU should get about $18 million to $19 million a year in television payouts, about double what it gets from the Big East. Payments are being prorated for the first three years at 50 percent, 67 percent and 87 percent, he said, reaching 100 percent in the fourth year. “It’s a very healthy television payout, and it’s important we maintain our self-sufficient status,” Luck said. “With this move, we’ll be in an excellent position to do so.” A spokesman for the Big 12

didn’t immediately comment, but the conference released its football schedule about an hour after the announcement. West Virginia makes its Big 12 debut Sept. 29 at home against Baylor. The Mountaineers and their explosive offense went 10-3 last season and finished ranked in the Top 25. West Virginia capped off the season with a record-setting 70-33 victory over Clemson in the Orange Bowl. Luck didn’t rule out the possibility of a non-conference game against archrival Pitt after the 2012 season but said that both schools have nine non-conference games and a matchup would be “difficult to schedule.” “It’s pretty obvious there will be no Backyard Brawl” in 2012, he said. WVU sued the Big East in Monongalia County Circuit Court in Morgantown in November, challenging its bylaws in a bid to join the Big 12 in time for the 2012 season. The Big East countersued in Rhode Island four days later, arguing that WVU had breached its contract with the conference and should remain in the Big East for another two years as required in the bylaws. In late December, the judge there denied WVU’s motion to dismiss. Big East Commissioner John Marinatto had repeatedly said West Virginia would not be allowed to leave until the 2014 football season. But in a statement Tuesday, Marinatto said the board of directors voted to terminate WVU’s membership in the conference as of June 30. The board agreed to the deal because WVU was willing to drop its lawsuit and pay an exit fee “well in excess of that required by the bylaws,” he said. WVU also has agreed to have the West Virginia court enter a judgment that declares the Big East’s bylaws “valid and enforceable,” which Marinatto told The Associated Press was the most important thing to his board. “The bylaws are the foundation of how the conference governs itself,” he said. “To have the court in West Virginia acknowledge their validity of enforceability obviously reinforces the premise that the conference is viable moving forward, and in a

position to do so.” Continuing to fight West Virginia “would have only made the lawyers happy,” he said. Boise State, Central Florida, Houston, Memphis, San Diego State University, Southern Methodist University and Navy have all recently joined the conference. “The future for the Big East Conference has never been brighter,” he said. But the Big East still has work to do to figure out how next season will play out. Pittsburgh and Syracuse announced in September they are leaving for the Atlantic Coast Conference, but have said they will not challenge the Big East’s notification rules. Marinatto said he “would not be open to a conversation” with either school about departing this year. “But given the strength and speed of our expansion efforts, I think our board might be open to a discussion about 2013.” That leaves the Big East with seven football teams for 2012 and a hole in the schedule that could leave its remaining members scrambling to find a game so late — unless one of its future members can be convinced to join a year early. Boise State, which is joining the Big East in football only, has been approached about leaving the Mountain West early. “There are challenges on the table right now,” Marinatto said. “... We’re looking at various scenarios in order to address that. We have plans in place to deal with each possibility.” Those possibilities include an eight-team league next season, he said. The urgency of the WVU and Big East lawsuits and the eventual settlement was driven by football, but the conference realignment affects other West Virginia sports. The Mountaineers must find a home for their men’s soccer team because the Big 12 doesn’t sponsor the sport. Teams in rifle, wrestling and women’s gymnastics at West Virginia compete in other conferences besides the Big East. Big 12 membership requires WVU to add a men’s sport, but Luck said he hasn’t determined which it will be or when it will happen.

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THE TIMES LEADER

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Greater W-B Chamber elects officers, names board members Times Leader staff

WILKES-BARRE – Conrad Schintz was recently re-elected chairman of the board of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry, the umbrella organization for economic development affiliates the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Development Corporation and the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund. Schintz is vice president for community relationships and

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Snyder Schintz long-term care within the Geisinger Health System. Frank Joanlanne, vice president and general manager for Frontier Communications, was named vice chairman of the board.

IPO costs hurt Zynga

Online game maker Zynga Inc. reported a net loss in the last three months of 2011, weighed by hefty stock-compensation expenses and other costs in its first quarter as a public company. Its adjusted earnings and revenue edged above Wall Street’s expectations. Adjusted earnings were 5 cents per share. This excludes one-time items including $510 million in stock compensation expenses triggered by the IPO. Revenue rose 59 percent to $311 million.

OS ANGELES — U.S. motorists have seen the national average for regular gasoline rise above $3.50 a gallon in just three different years, but it has never happened this early. The national average hit $3.523 a gallon, the Energy Department said Monday, up 4.1 cents from a week earlier. Analysts said the early price shocker is likely a sign that pain at the pump will rise to some of the highest levels ever this year. “This definitely sets the stage, potentially, for much higher prices later this year,” said Brian L. Milne, refined-fuels editor for Telvent DTN, a commodity information services firm. “There’s a chance that the U.S. average tops $4 a gallon by June, with some parts of the country approaching $5 a gallon.” The average in the Wilkes-Barre area was $3.61 per gallon, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. That was 4 cents higher than a week earlier and 14 percent more than a year ago. Even in 2008, the year that average gasoline prices hit records above $4 nationally and in California during the summer, the U.S. average didn’t climb above $3.50 until April 21, according to the Energy Department’s weekly survey of service stations. The $3.50 mark also was breached last year, but not until March 6. This time, the dubious milestone was hit weeks before prices usually rise because of refineries typically shutting down for spring maintenance, and weeks before the prices rise again when states switch from less expensive winter blends of gasoline to more complicated and more expensive summer blends. California motorists aren’t likely to summon much sympathy for drivers in other states. They are paying an average of $3.835 for a gallon of regular gas, up 7.7 cents from a week earlier. In the past, the state’s average had never topped the $3.80 mark before March. And February is usually a month when

President Barack Obama has signed legislation that modernizes the nation’s aviation system, speeding up the switch from radar to an air traffic control system based on GPS technology. The legislation faced opposition from some labor unions because it set new rules governing union organizing elections at airlines and railroads. The law authorizes $63.4 billion for the FAA over four years, including about $11 billion toward the air traffic system and its modernization.

Greece economy shrinks

The Greek economy shrank 7 percent on the year in the fourth quarter, not adjusting for seasonal effects. Greece’s economy has been in decline since late 2008. Deep spending cuts and economic reforms, demanded in return for emergency loans from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, have exacerbated the recession.

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PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER

Regular gas was priced at $3.63 per gallon Tuesday at U.S. Gas on Market Street in Kingston. Prices have topped $3.50 per gallon nationally sooner than in any previous year.

prices fall. There are plenty of reasons for the high prices, and lots of reasons to expect a big price surge in the spring, said Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst for Oil Price Information Service. “Early February crude oil prices are higher than they’ve ever been on similar calendar dates through the years, and the price of crude sets the standard for gasoline prices,” Kloza said. In addition, several refineries have

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Lewis Sebia of Mericle Commercial Real Estate was elected to the board. Alex Rogers, president of Bedwick & Jones Printing Inc., was re-elected chairman of the board of the Industrial Fund. William E. Sordoni of Sordoni Construction Services was elected vice chairman and Deborah Eastwood of Kronick, Kalada, & Berdy, is secretary/treasurer. Joseph Angelella, First National Community Bank, was elected to the board.

Sales point to modest expansion

By RONALD D. WHITE Los Angeles Times

FAA gets upgrade funds

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Joanlanne Joseph Kluger, of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn P.C., was elected to the board of directors. Appointments also were made to the affiliated organizations. Robert Snyder, president/

New board members are: Carol Douds, of Golden Business Machines; Jeff Barrett, of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins; Reynold Verret, of Wilkes University; and Kluger. Robert Gill, a partner in Thomas M. Gill & Co., was re-elected chairman of the Development Corporation. Joining Gill as officers are Vice Chairman Tara Mugford Wilson of Power Mechanical Corp. and Secretary/ Treasurer Douglas Barbacci of Calex.

Gas hikes historic

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been mothballed in recent months, he said, and some of those refineries “represented the key to a smooth spring transition from winter-to-spring gasoline.” The annual change in gasoline formulas is mandated by pollution-fighting regulations. Some cities, including Los Angeles and New York, already are closing in on $4 a gallon, said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com, a website that tracks gasoline prices. 10-YR T-NOTE 1.94%

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WASHINGTON — Americans rebounded from a weak holiday season and stepped up spending on retail goods in January. The latest government report on retail sales pointed to a slowly improving economy. Retail sales rose at a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent last month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. Consumers spent more on electronics, home and garden supplies, sporting goods, at department and general merchandise stores and at restaurants and bars. They also paid higher prices for gas. Spending on autos fell in January, the report showed, even though automakers had previously reported higher sales last month. That could mean that dealers offered more discounts to attract buyers. The January retail sales figures were an improvement from December, which were downwardly revised to show a flat reading. And excluding autos, building materials and gasoline station sales, core retail spending jumped 0.7 percent. The “retail sales data are better than they look, but they don’t suggest that consumption growth is about to set the economic recovery alight,” Paul Dales, an economist at Capital Economics, wrote in a note to clients. Higher retail sales have also prompted companies to increase the pace in which they restock their shelves. Business stockpiles rose 0.4 percent in December, a separate Commerce report showed.

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NATIONAL FORECAST Flurries, clearing later

44° 28°

Partly sunny

40° 32°

40° 30°

SUNDAY Mostly sunny

SATURDAY Sun, a flurry

FRIDAY

THURSDAY Snow, mostly rain

MONDAY Sunny

37° 28°

40° 25°

REGIONAL FORECAST Syracuse 41/28

Today’s high/ Tonight’s low

New York City 52/36 Reading 47/30

Atlantic City 50/33

Yesterday Average Record High Record Low

Heating Degree Days*

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

43/30 37/21 62 in 1946 -6 in 1979 28 451 3425 4216 4100

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

Yesterday Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date Sunrise 6:59a 6:58a Moonrise Today 1:52a Tomorrow 2:53a Today Tomorrow

60/46

35/28

Delmarva/Ocean City

Highs: 51-57. Lows: 34-42. Partly cloudy and mild today. Partly cloudy skies tonight.

trace 0.13” 1.06” 2.03” 3.43” Sunset 5:37p 5:38p Moonset 11:28a 12:26p

River Levels, from 12 p.m. yesterday. Susquehanna Stage Chg. Fld. Stg Wilkes-Barre 3.36 -0.23 22.0 Towanda 2.17 -0.04 21.0 Lehigh Bethlehem 3.07 0.75 16.0 Delaware Port Jervis 3.35 0.00 18.0 New

Feb. 21

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Fire damaged former restaurant tavern w/apt, garage & parking lot. MLS#11-4410 JULIO ACOSTA 239-6408

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43/37/.00 70/41/.00 41/21/.00 34/19/.04 95/68/.00 48/41/.00 36/27/.15 73/66/.00 63/54/.00 48/39/.00

Feb. 29 March 8 March 14

Today Tomorrow 35/28/pc 64/52/pc 54/34/pc 49/36/c 38/36/c 61/43/s 39/38/r 40/37/c 72/42/pc 36/18/pc 38/33/c 80/68/s 76/53/t 44/38/sh 58/44/sh 60/46/sh 80/70/pc 40/33/c 39/24/c

32/17/sn 65/44/sh 48/35/sh 49/40/c 41/31/rs 59/40/sh 39/29/pc 44/28/r 60/40/s 44/20/pc 39/29/r 80/71/s 70/49/s 46/29/sh 63/45/s 68/51/s 82/70/pc 38/26/pc 37/24/c

TINA 714-9251

JUDY RICE 714-9230

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WORLD CITIES

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Today Tomorrow 65/49/t 32/30/sf 27/11/sn 43/42/c 88/71/t 82/56/s 48/33/pc 81/71/sh 52/40/sh 32/18/sn

- MOVE-IN READY - MOTIVATED 5700 SF in Prime downtown SELLER. Use the entire bldg or rent space location. Suitable for office/residence. Full out. 10 offices, 3 baths, OSP. MLS#11-4371 basement, private parking, Zoned C3. TRACEY 696-0723 or JUDY 714-9230 MLS#11-345 MARGY 696-0891

3.895 Acres on W-B Blvd- 700 front feet provides excellent exposure. Utilities, access road, possible KOZ opportunity. MLS#111346 VIRGINIA ROSE 2889371

64/46/pc 36/35/c 21/10/c 46/41/c 86/70/t 87/56/s 54/35/pc 81/72/sh 45/35/sh 26/18/sf

- Tom Clark

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Large 8000 SF building looking for a new lease on life! Zoned Commercial. MLS#11-4058 SANDY 970-1110 or DAVID 970-1117

Great corner property. Auto repair & body Ranch style home includes 2990SF shop w/state certified paint booth. Commercial space. MLS#11-459 2nd flr storage. MLS#11-2842 LISA 715-9335 ANDY 714-9225

Excellent opportunityEstablished Restaurant for sale in busy shop ctr. Business only. MLS#11-2782 PAT G 788-7514

6000+ SF former furniture store, plus apt. & lots more space. High traffic area. Combined w/12 Davenport. MLS#11-3865 RAE DZIAK 714-9234

Currently business on 1st flr, 3 BR apt. on 2nd flr. Lg garage in rear w/storage. Owner financing or lease purchase available. MLS#11-4015 ANDY 714-9225

High traffic Route 11 w/6000 SF Showroom/Garage, & Apt above. MLS#11-2106 ANITA REBER 788-7501

4 Sty brick office bldg, more Great location for professional 3 BR, Ranch w/gar+ Great location on busy Rte Prime location Established turn-key office. Private drive in rear. Zoned C-3. attached bldg. Zoned HWY COMM. Ideal ZONED HWY COMMERCIAL- 4 BR Cape 309! Office Bldg w/1500 SF of space than half rented. High traffic area. 2 lots restaurant w/2 apts. Business & included for pkg. MLS#11-1045 Property being sold "as is". MLS#10-4362 for office or sm business. MLS#10-4367 Cod on 100x556 lot. MLS#11-229 & 2270 SF warehouse. MLS#11-2094 building priced to sell! MLS#11-130 TINA 714-9251 ANDY 714-9225 or MARGY 696-0891 RAE 714-9234 ANITA REBER 788-7501 RAE 714-9234 ANDY 714-9225

Well built 2 story - 8000 SF bldg. Prime location/high traffic area. Add’l pkg available. 1st flr office/commercial space & 2 apts on 2nd flr. MLS#11-508 RHEA SIMMS 696-6677

64/52/sh 59/35/s 75/54/sh 59/39/sh 51/31/s 38/24/pc 82/64/pc 66/46/pc 48/29/sh 47/39/r 50/31/s 45/28/pc 65/47/s 64/48/pc 59/46/s 49/38/r 80/66/pc 62/41/pc 51/37/sh

Since the ﬁrst of October last year, when the current snowfall season began, nearby Mountain Top has had 30 inches of snow. Over in the WNEP TV backyard, the total stands at 15 inches. In all areas, the totals are below normal, but by no more than 10 inches. Ironically, the last day in October last year still stands as the most snow from one storm so far this season with nearly 9 inches. Can we top that before the end of April? Time will tell, but indeed it’s still possible. A major East Coast storm could form Sunday and just miss us to the south. We may not be so lucky next month.

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

900 SF Commercial space on Great business opportunity. 1st flr has 2 BR, Apt. Freshly painted exterior. Zoned 1st flr. 900 SF 2 BR apt on 2nd flr. Billboard also available to rent on bldg. Community Business. MLS#11-4416 MLS#10-4309 MATT 714-9229

Multi-Purpose Bldg Nicely maintained offices 2 bldgs zoned commercial. Convenient location on State St - Adjacent lot & garage. 2400 SF w/overhead door. Great 1 consists of retail space & apts, the available. MLS#10-4590 for many uses. Near highways. MLS#11other is a 2-story home. MLS#10-4056 MARGY 696-0891 or MIKE J 970-1100 4561 MIKE JOHNSON

80/70

39/29

Find the car you want from home.

Commercial - Vacant Land Perfect downtown corner location near Coal Street Exit. Ideal for many uses. MLS#12181 MIKE JOHNSON 970-1100

64/52

72/42

59/36

ALMANAC Recorded at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport

Precipitation

Sun and Moon

Brandywine Valley

Highs: 50-51. Lows: 31-34. Partly cloudy and mild today. Partly cloudy skies tonight.

Philadelphia 51/34

Temperatures

The Finger Lakes

Highs: 38-42. Lows: 23-36. Partly to mostly cloudy skies today. Mostly cloudy skies tonight.

53/37

46/30

36/18

The Jersey Shore

Wilkes-Barre 44/29

52/36

39/38 59/45

Highs: 40-47. Lows: 26-29. Becoming partly cloudy today. Partly cloudy skies tonight.

Poughkeepsie 49/28

39/24 38/33

40° 30°

Highs: 49-52. Lows: 33-36. Partly cloudy and mild today. Partly cloudy skies tonight.

Pottsville 46/31

Harrisburg 48/30

39/22

The Poconos

Albany 44/29

Towanda 44/26

State College 42/32

49/37

TODAY’S SUMMARY

Binghamton 39/29

Scranton 43/29

TUESDAY Cloudy, a shower

Lg Commercial warehouse & office space w/over 3.5 acres. Owner financing or lease purchase available. MLS#11-4014 ANDY 714-9225

Outstanding brick bldg! Parking for 7-10 cars. MLS#08-2790 PEG 714-9247

Commercial opportunity awaits your business. Main flr is 10,000 SF w/offices, reception area & rest rms. 2nd flr storage. Plenty of pkg on this 4.62 acre parcel. MLS#10-1110 JUDY 714-9230

Turnkey restaurant/bar. Liquor license & inventory included + 3 Apts. MLS#11-3895 MIKE 970-1100 or BETTY 970-1119

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43° 32°

TODAY

NATIONAL FORECAST: A storm system will produce showers and thunderstorms over the south-central part of the nation. Strong to severe storms will be possible from southeastern Texas to Mississippi. Showers will be seen north of this storm system and ahead of a cold front from the central Plains to eastern Ohio.

Established restaurant/bar. Equip & liquor license included + 3 Apts. MLS#11-3896 MIKE 970-1100 or BETTY 970-1119

Creative business investment opportunity. 10,000 SF bldg on 3 acres. MLS#11-3121 SUSAN LONGO 714-9264

Prime location former Convention Hall. Wonderful opportunity for professional offices. Pkg for 100+ cars. Zoned Hwy Business. MLS#11-3654 MARGY SIMMS 6960891

Rental space - office & Attractive office space 32,000SF, Prime Location Prime location on 2800 SF Office bldg w/3 bay 30+ parking, including trailer spaces warehouse, 500SF to 15000SF. MLS#09- in excellent condition. Good visibility. 1900SF - 12 pkg spaces. MLS#09- Memorial Hwy. Unique space-many garage. Plenty of pkg. Visible from Rt 2115 For "rent" only. MLS#10-4503 MLS#08-1305 3085 possibilities. Zoning B-2. MLS#11-669 309 & 81. MLS#11-851 MATT 714-9229 BARBARA M 696-0883 VIRGINIA ROSE 288-9371 MARGY 696-0891 MARK 696-0724 JUDY 714-9230

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CHEF’S CORNER SUZANNE RISMONDO

CO-OWNER, VANDERLYN’S RESTAURANT

A colossal surf and turf with a twist IT’S A BIT IRONIC that MY picture should appear below a title saying “Chef’s Corner.” Anyone who knows me knows I can barely boil water, let alone create any of the wonderful dishes featured in this column. What I do like to do is travel (preferably someplace warm) and enjoy good food. When I return home, I love to share my adventures with my family. If I’ve had a dinner that seemed most memorable, I describe it to my brother with hope he can re-create it for me. That’s how this dish came to be. I love a traditional surf and turf. When I had this entrée of a veal chop with a colossal shrimp, I knew I needed to have this again. Lucky for me my brother is John J. Hudak Jr., executive chef here at Vanderlyn’s, and he can create just about anything. We made a deal that if he made the dish for me, I would write the article and have my picture taken. But the recipe and instructions are all his, so be assured that if you try this at home, it will be wonderful. Note: The “colossal” shrimp called for would be so large that four to six of them equal one pound, and to “French” the veal rib chops means to trim the fat. If you are like me and prefer someone else to do the cooking, we will be featuring this at Vanderlyn’s Restaurant this weekend. For reservations or additional features call Vanderlyn’s at 283-6260. Our website is www.vanderlyns.com. ••• GRILLED VEAL CHOP NEPTUNE (Surf & Turf With A Twist) Yield: 2 Servings Ingredients 2 veal rib chops, Frenched, cut 14 ounces. 2 colossal shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 ounces Shiraz 4 ounces veal stock, reduced 1/2 ounce garlic, chopped 1 sprig fresh rosemary As needed, whole butter As needed, olive oil As needed parsley, chopped To taste, salt and black pepper Method of preparation 1. Brush the veal chop with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill to desired temperature. 2. Brush the shrimp with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and grill 1-2 minutes per side. 3. Sauté garlic briefly, deglaze with Shiraz, reduce slightly. 4. Add veal stock and rosemary, reduce by half. 5. Finish by swirling butter into sauce – strain and reserve for plating. 6. Place veal chop on pre-heated dinner plate resting against your favorite flavored whipped potatoes. 7. Rest shrimp on veal chop near the bone. 8. Drizzle sauce on chop and around dish. 9. The veal chop was accented with sautéed shiitake mushrooms and vegetable medley.

By ROCCO DiSPIRITO For The Associated Press

ardi Gras is the sort of celebration that can make every city in America want to be New Orleans. Between the parties and parades and all those rich foods, what’s not to love? Well, perhaps the after-effects of all those rich foods. That’s why I came up with this downsized version of jambalaya, a classic Cajun dish. I wanted to take a little of the fat out of Fat Tuesday. Jambalaya is basically a one-pot meal in which rice is a main ingredient. The trouble with rice — especially white rice — is that it is loaded with carbs and calories. To deal with that, I replace the rice in my jambalaya with a product called Miracle Rice. This is a variety of shirataki noodle, an increasingly popular variety of ultra-low calorie noodle products. Miracle Rice has no calories, no fat, no carbs and no sodium. It resembles a large couscous and has an extremely mild flavor. This means it takes well to whatever

other flavors you add, making it a perfect base for a high-flavor dish like jambalaya. If you can’t find Miracle Rice at the grocer, it is available online. You also could substitute cooked brown rice, though this will increase the calories and carbs. The rest of this dish is built around the basic trinity of Cajun cooking — bell peppers, onion and beans. Chili powder provides the kick. I’ve trimmed the fat and calories from the protein, which usually consists of ham, sausage or duck. I use leaner chicken and turkey sausage instead. The result has just 233 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving. Traditional recipes have 16 grams of fat and 767 calories. ••• CHICKEN AND RICE JAMBALAYA Start to finish: 30 minutes

AP PHOTOS

Rocco Dispirito has subtracted fat and calories from jambalaya, a classic Cajun dish.

See JAMBALAYA, Page 3C

Sweet taste of New Orleans found in warm beignets By ALISON LADMAN For The Associated Press

It may look like a doughnut. It may be filled or glazed like a doughnut. It may even be cooked like a doughnut. But don’t call it a doughnut. It’s a beignet. And it’s one of New Orleans’ two iconic sweets (the other being the party-loving king cake). With Mardi Gras approaching, it’s a perfect time to get to know beignets. Truth is, beignets are a form of doughnut or fried dough. They originated in France, where the term is

used to describe a wide variety of fried Start to finish: 2 hours (30 minutes active) treats that are filled with fruit or jam. In New Orleans, they traditionally are Servings: 24 For the beignets: served with a cup of coffee and chicory 2 cups milk au lait. 1 tablespoon instant yeast To celebrate Mardi Gras, we’re of1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar fering our take on the beignet, a pra3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour line beignet with cafe au lait icing. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda And of course, you also could add the 1/4 teaspoon salt traditional showering of powdered 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans sugar. Canola oil, for frying For the icing: ••• 3 tablespoons heavy cream

PRALINE BEIGNETS WITH CAFE AU LAIT ICING

See BEIGNETS, Page 3C

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This surf-and-turf dish came from the kitchen of Vanderlyn’s Restaurant in Kingston.

AP PHOTO

Praline beignets with cafe au lait icing are a tasty tribute to Mardi Gras and a twist on the classic fried-dough treat.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This recipe was provided by John J. Hudak Jr., executive chef, Vanderlyn’s Restaurant, for Suzanne Rismondo, co-owner. If you are a chef who would like to contribute to Chef’s Corner, contact mbiebel@timesleader.com or call 570-831-7283.

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Servings: 4 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch chunks (about 15 ounces) Salt and ground black pepper 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 3-ounces chicken and turkey andouille sausage (such as Applegate Farms), cut in to 1-inch slices 1 teaspoon adobo powder 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth Two 8-ounce packages Miracle Rice, rinsed 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high, heat the oil. Once the oil has started to smoke, add the chicken. Brown the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes, turning the pieces once. Remove the chicken from pan and add the sausage, browning it for about 1 minute, turning the pieces once. Add the adobo and chili powder and cook for 30 seconds. Add the onions, then reduce heat to medium-low and caramelize them slowly until soft and browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the peppers and garlic and cook until soft, about another 2 minutes. Add the browned chicken, broth, Miracle Rice and black beans. Bring to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, over medium to low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper and divide between 4 serving bowls. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 233 calories; 8g fat (30 percent calories from fat) (2g saturated); 103mg cholesterol; 13g carbohydrate; 28g protein; 4g fiber; 862mg sodium.

THIS WEEK: Feb. 15 – Feb. 21 Spaghetti and Pasta Dinner 4-6:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. Choice of five pastas and five sauces. Salad, dessert and beverages included. Takeouts available. Adults pay $7; $5 for children 5 to 12 years old; children younger than 5 years dine free. Call 824-1674 Thursdays. Community Lunch Program for White Haven Residents 1 1:30 a.m.-noon every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 418 Berwick St., White Haven. This ministry is supported through volunteers and donations. Doors open at 10 a.m. for coffee and close at 1:30 p.m. Contact the Rev. Dawn Richie of St. Paul’s Lutheran

Church at 443-9424 for more information. Pierogi Sale, pick up noon-3 p.m. today, St. Mary’s Byzantine Church, Wilkes-Barre. Cost is $6 for potato and $7 for cabbage. Pick up also on Sunday mornings 10:30 a.m.-noon in the social hall, 522 Madison Street. To order call Mary Ann at 6543103 or the church hall at 8299288. Spaghetti Dinner, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, White Haven Presbyterian Church. Menu includes salad, bread, spaghetti, meatballs, ice cream and beverage. Dine in or take out. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 6-11. Children five and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling Sara at 455-8360 or Anna at 636-3314. Potato Pancake and More Sale, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Breslau Hose Co. #5 Ladies Auxiliary, 299 First St., Hanover Township.

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Sale includes potato pancakes, pierogies, haluski, red clam chowder and home-made baked goods. Spaghetti Dinner, 3:30-6 p.m. Saturday, The Huntsville United Methodist Church, 2355 Huntsville Road, Shavertown. Cost is 7.50 for adults and $4.50 for children under six. Take outs available 3-6 p.m. and dine in from 4-6 p.m. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, roll and beverage. Call 477-3748 for tickets. Soup and Salad Dinner, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Four Seasons Golf Club dining hall, Schooley Avenue, Exeter. Sponsored by Valley Lodge No. 499. Admission is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children under 12. There will be a variety of soups, fresh rolls, salad, hot and cold beverages and desserts. Homemade Soup and Bake Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Pilgrim

Congregational Church, 172 Center Ave., Plymouth. Fifteen varieties of soups and sandwiches. Welsh cookies, breads and other baked goods. Eat in or take out. Free parking at the corner of W. Shawnee and Gardner streets. For more information call the church at 779-1451. Welsh Cookies and Soup Sale, Dallas Eastern Star Building Association, 15 Foster St., Dallas. Quarts of chicken noodle and vegetable beef soup are $6. Welsh cookies are $3.75 a dozen. To order, contact Dianne Corby at 675-4893. Orders must be called in by Saturday. Pickup from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Dallas Eastern Star Building Association Hall. Pierogi Sale, Sunday and March 18, Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 269 E. Main St., Plymouth. Cost is $7 per dozen for potato cheese

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WILKES-BARRE: The Big Band Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania is holding its next dinner dance on March 2 at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre. This event is for members only. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Music provided by The Statesmen. Herman Castellani will preside. For reservations call Glen at 5865359 or Herman at 654-6454.

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Tesa Lynne Stesney, daughter of Cathy Zera and Rob Stesney, Swoyersville, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 15. Tesa is a granddaughter of Edward and Barbara Zera, Exeter, and Sandy and Bob Stesney, Luzerne. She has a brother, Channing, 16 months.

Paul James (P.J.) McMillan, son of Paul and Jodi McMillan, Dallas, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Feb. 15. P.J. is a grandson of Paul and MaryAlice McMillan, Feasterville, and James and Tammy Haag, Greenville, N.Y. He is a great-grandson of Mary Fertal, Dallas, and Bonnie MacLean, Middletown, N.Y.

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by calling Michele at 696-2382 or Josephine at 675-1860. Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Noxen Volunteer Fire Company, Stull Road, Noxen. Cost is $7.50 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Home-made Easter Eggs, through April 4, Shickshinny First United Methodist Church. Cost is 85 cents per egg. Available in peanut butter or coconut and milk or dark chocolate. To order call, 542-7077 or 542-7149.

FUTURE: Shrove Tuesday Pancake, Egg and Sausage Dinner, 3:30-7 p.m. Feb. 21, Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Montgomery Ave., West Pittston. Dinner includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under. Eat in or take out. Tickets available at the door, while supplies last, or call 654-3261. Pancake Supper, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 21, Noxen United Methodist Church, Route 29, Noxen. Menu includes pancakes, fruit toppings, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, apple sauce, dessert, juice, coffee or tea. Donation $5. Potato Pancake Sale, Exeter Borough Hose Co. 1, 1405 Susquehanna Ave., Exeter. Sale starts Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, and continues every Friday through Good Friday. Pierogies, haluski and weekly specials will be offered. Hours are 4-8 p.m.

Good Friday noon-8 p.m. Phone orders can be made by calling 602-0739. Ash Wednesday Fish Dinner, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 22, St. Andre Bessette Parish, Father Zolcinski Hall, 666 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Takeouts available from 3:30 p.m. Cost is $8. Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be ordered by calling Mary at 823-4988. Proceeds will benefit the parish St. Vincent De Paul Social Concerns Committee.

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St. Nicholas Church holding German Nite on Saturday St. Nicholas Church, South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, is holding its 47th Annual German Nite on Saturday. Doors will open at 6 p.m. A German-style buffet meal will be served from 6:15-7:15 p.m. and beverages will be served throughout the evening. Music will be provided by the Walt Groller Orchestra from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door and may be obtained from any active Holy Name member, event committee member, or by calling the rectory at 823-7736. This is a non-smoking event. Tables can be reserved for groups of eight or more upon ticket payment at the rectory. Ticket sales are limited. Committee members, from left, first row, are Joe Proeller. Second row: Bill Ott, Bill Thornton, John Evans, Bob West, Monsignor Joseph Rauscher, pastor. Third row: Bud Holmgren, John Anstett, Joe Stochia and Michael Ott.

Andy Marko, retired board member of Children’s Service Center, was recently honored by the center for his 13 years of service to the organization. Marko served as chairman of the board from 2005 to 2007. Marko He is the executive director of the Northeast Pennsylvania School District Health Trust. Mike Hopkins, president and chief executive officer of Children’s Service Center, presented the award.

Lenten Food Sales, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 22, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Sacred Heart of Jesus hall, 529 Stephenson St., Duryea. Selections include potato pancakes, red clam chowder and vegetarian vegetable soup, seafood bisque, pierogies, haluski and pizza. Lenten Meals, 3-7 p.m. Feb. 22 and every Friday during Lent, Wyoming Masonic Lodge 468, Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. Selections include potato pancakes, haluski, pierogies and red and white clam chowder. Eat in or take out. For more information call 885-1441 or 693-2608. Fish Fry, 2-6:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent starting on Feb. 24, Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 269 E. Main St., Plymouth. Cost is $7.50. Take out or eat in. For more information, call 690-5411. Lenten Food Sales, 4-7 p.m. Fridays Feb. 24-April 6, Maltby Fire Company, 253 Owen St., Swoyersville. Menu includes pierogies, haluski, potato pancakes, clam chowder and various fish dinners with French fries and coleslaw. Eat in or take out. Call 288-6572 or 287-3889.

Pork and sauerkraut dinner planned at St. Andrew’s St. Andrew Parish, 316 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, is holding its annual ‘Kaffee Klatsch’ pork and sauerkraut dinner 1 1:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Take outs and served dinners will be available. The menu includes slow-roasted pork, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans with bacon, coffee or tea and dessert. The event will also include a bake sale and a theme-basket raffle. St. Andrew Parish is a consolidation of the former parishes of St. Boniface, St. Patrick and Holy Rosary. Tickets, which are $9 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12, will be available at the door. Members of the planning committee, from left, first row: Marilyn Morio; the Rev. James E. McGahagan, pastor, St. Andrew’s; Anna Papciak; Leona Flannery; and Terry Pavloski. Second row: Helen Hapersberger, Mike Rokitko, Louis Yanora, Marie Koulik and Cindy Gardner.

UNICO annual pig roast to be held Feb. 29 The Wilkes-Barre Chapter of UNICO is holding its annual Pig Roast Feb. 29 at The Woodlands Inn and Resort. The event is open to the public. Cost of the dinner is $45 per person and there will be a cash bar all evening. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Greg Sheplock at glshep284@verizon.net, or by phone at 570-885-4706. Club members from left: Leo Sperrazza, club president; Dr. William Anzalone Jr., event chairman; and Sheplock.

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LEGAL NOTICE DEADLINES Saturday 12:30 on Friday Sunday 4:00 pm on Friday Monday 4:30 pm on Friday Tuesday 4:00 pm on Monday Wednesday 4:00 pm on Tuesday

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters Testamentary were granted January 18, 2012 in the Estate of Mary Buli, deceased, late of WilkesBarre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died January 4, 2012. All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make payment and those having any claims or demands are to present the same without delay unto the Executor, Charles Buli, in care of the undersigned.

Thursday 4:00 pm on Wednesday

Patrick J. Aregood, Esq. 1218 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706

Friday 4:00 pm on Thursday

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You may email your notices to mpeznowski@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to The Times Leader 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 For additional information or questions regarding legal notices you may call Marti Peznowski at 570-970-7371 or 570-829-7130

longs to be blessed with your newborn to cherish and educate in our loving home. EXPENSES PAID Please call Kim & Chris 888-942-9899

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PAYING $500 MINIMUM DRIVEN IN

Full size 4 wheel drive trucks

ALSO PAYING TOP $$$

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

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570-574-1275 CAT FOUND; by Mohegan Sun, Plains. Large male. Call to describe. 570-881-1555

BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES Specifications may be secured from the office of the Board Secretary located in the Wyoming Area Senior High School, 20 Memorial Street, Exeter, PA 18634. Proposals will be opened on Wednesday, March 8, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the Board Room of the Senior High School. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept or reject any item or items thereof. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD LEGAL NOTICE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION NOTICE IS GIVEN that Articles of Incorporation for FLAVA’S, INC. were filed with the Department of State, Commonwealth of PA on January 26, 2010. The corporation has been incorporated under the provisions of the Business Law of 1988. MATTES & MATTES, P.C.

NORTHEAST PA TOP JOBS The following companies are hiring: First Columbia Bank & Trust Co.

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

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CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN

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ATVs/Dune Buggies

HAWK `11 125CC

Auto, key start, with reverse & remote control. $700. OBO 570-674-2920

POLARIS`03 330 MAGNUM

Shaft ride system. True 4x4. Mossy oak camo. Cover included. $3,000 negotiable. Call 570-477-3129

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YAMAHA `07 RHINO 450.

GREEN, 6 ft. snow plow, winch, mud bottom mounts, moose utility push tube, windshield, hard top, gauges, side mirrors, doors, 80 hours run time. Like new. $6,999. 570-477-2342

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

LEO’S AUTO SALES 92 Butler St Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-825-8253

GE0 ‘93 TRACKER 2 door, soft top, 4

cylinder, auto, 4x4 $1,750 Current Inspection On All Vehicles DEALER

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GMC ‘99 YUKON

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Autos under $5000

LINCOLN `88 MARK VII

Approx. 132,000 miles. To date I have done repairs & preventative maintenance. In the amount of approx. $4,500, Not including tires. There is approx. 20 Sq. In. of surface rust on entire car. I would be happy to describe any or all repairs. All repair done by certified garage. FINAL REDUCTION $3,200 570-282-2579

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

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TOYOTA `94 CAMRY LE All power, CD play-

4 WD, 115,600 mi. runs 100%, fully loaded. Vehicle comes complete w/power wheel chair lift in rear. $3400 OBO 570-299-5920

er, leather interior, sun roof. Just inspected. Runs great. Only $3,995. 570-498-2959

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Autos under $5000

VW `87 GOLF Excellent runner

with constant servicing & necessary preventative maintenance. Repair invoices available. Approx 98,131 miles. Good condition, new inspection. $2,300. Call 570-282-2579

412 Autos for Sale

ACURA `06 TL

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

ACURA 06 TSX Leather. Moonroof. $9,880

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ACURA `06 TL

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

AUDI `96 QUATTRO

A6 station wagon. 143k miles. 3rd row seating. $2,800 or best offer. Call 570-861-0202

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BUICK ‘01 PARK AVE

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

66k original miles, rebuilt tranny in 12/11, great condition. Green with gray interior. fully loaded. $6200 OBO 570-824-9614

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Autos under $5000

‘00 VOLKSWAGEN GTI 2 door hatchback,

1.8 turbo, 5 speed transmission, AC power steering and windows, moon roof, new brakes, tires, timing belt, water pump and battery. Black on black. 116,000 miles $4,500 570-823-3114

FORD `95 F150

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

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is our dream. Joyfilled home, endless love, security awaits. Randi & Chuck 1-888-223-7941 Expenses Paid

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed responses to the Requests for Proposal will be received by the Board Secretary of the Wyoming Area School District for: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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LOOK WHAT YOU GET:

1500 1500 EEXTENDED XTENDED CAB CAB LT LT 4x4 4x4

• Vortec 5.3L V8 Engine • Electric Windows defogger Aluminum Block, Flex Fuel • Locking Rear Differential w/Active Fuel management • Cruise Control • 6 Speed Automatic • 18” Aluminum, Wheels Transmission • Off Road Skid Plate Package • ALL STAR ED ITIO N • Trailering Package • Automatic Dual Zone AC • Bluetooth for Phone • Power Rear Side Windows • Fog Lamps • Power Windows/Door • OnStar w/Turn-by-Turn Locks Navigation • Remote Vehicle Starter • AM/FM CD w/Enhanced Audio Prep Pkg. Speakers • Locking Tailgate w/EZ Lift • XM Satellite Radio • Dual Power Heated Mirrors • USP Port • Stabilitrak • Chrome Grille • Power 6 Way Driver’s Seat M S RP - $36,550

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412 Autos for Sale

CADILLAC ‘00 DTS Tan, satellite

CROSSROAD MOTORS

radio, leather, moon roof, loaded excellent condition. 136k miles. $4,995.

570-814-2809

CADILLAC ‘06 STS

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

CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 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

CHEVY `97 ASTROVAN Beautiful, 4 door.

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

CHEVY 08 IMPALA LTZ

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

CHEVY ‘95 ASTRO

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

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

DODGE ‘08 AVENGER

4Leather, Alloys, Low miles$13,990

CHEVY`10 CAMARO

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

CHRYSLER `06 300

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

CHRYSLER ‘04 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

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

DODGE `90 CARAVAN Blue. 181k miles. 3rd row seating. All power accessories. Lots of new parts. $800 or best offer.

CALL 570-763-0767

GEO `93 PRIZM 91,000 miles. Looks & runs like new. $2,300 or best offer, please call 570-702-6023

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

HONDA `07 ACCORD

V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556

HONDA ‘04

Civic LX Sedan PRICE REDUCTION

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

HONDA 08 ACCORD 15K miles. Auto.

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

LEXUS `01 ES 300 80,000 miles,

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

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LEGAL NOTICE The Exeter Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. concerning Xcell Towers’ application for a special use permit for the construction of a telecommunications facility at State Route 92; 17A10-00a-030-000, followed by a Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors to consider action on said application. The complete application, including a site plan, telecommunications report, engineering report, RF propagation maps and reports, and a redacted copy of the lease for the above property can be inspected at the Exeter Township Business Office located at 2305 State Route 92, Harding, PA 18643 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

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MULTI-ESTATE

AUCTION

CHUCK’S AUCTION SERVICE 1144 Exeter Avenue, Exeter, PA 18643

Friday February 17, 2012 @ 5:00PM

Cushman hutch, table, chairs. Bedroom set, kitchen sets, antique desks, vintage chairs, cabinet, nice table sets, and much more. Refrigerator, washer, electric dryer. Fenton, Lenox, crystal, nice china. Toys: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, etc. Nascar, Household, collectibles, linens, tools, much more. Check web sites for detailed list and pictures. Information: 693-0372 chucksauction.com auctionzip.com #4156 Au001433

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Octagon Family Restaurant

375 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651

570-779-2288

Wednesday Feb. 15 Special

.35 cent Wings

In House Only. Minimum purchase of a dozen.

Wednesday-Sunday Open at 4 pm

Home of the Original ‘O-Bar’ Pizza

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

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

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

HYUNDAI ‘06 ELANTRA Tan, 4 door,

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

JAGUAR `00 S TYPE

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

LINCOLN ‘05 TOWN CAR 39K miles. Looks & runs perfect! $13,500 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

LINCOLN 06

Town Car Limited

Fully loaded. 50,000 miles, Triple coated Pearlized White. Showroom condition. $14,900. (570) 814-4926 (570) 654-2596

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570-301-3602

miles, all power, leather interior. NADA book value $17,975. Priced for quick sale to settle estate. $15,950, or best offer. Car is in mint condition. 570-735-4760 570-954-1257

NISSAN `08 XTERRA Grey, Mint condition.

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

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OLDSMOBILE `97 CUTLASS SUPREME Museum kept, never

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

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

PONTIAC 08 VIBE

Low miles. AWD. $12,750

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

PORSCHE `85 944

Low mileage, 110,000 miles, 5 speed, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD changer, leather interior, rear defroster, tinted windows, custom wheels, $8,000. (570) 817-1803

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

TOYOTA ‘09 COROLLA S Auto. 4 Cylinder. $12,880

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

VOLKSWAGEN ‘00 BEETLE

2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999

VOLVO `95 940 STATION WAGON Looks and runs like new. Sun roof, CD loader, all power. 98,000 miles, $2,950. OBO 570-702-6023

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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

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FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD

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restoration. Rides and looks new. Exceptionally clean. A/c, pb, ps, pw, 51K $14,900 OBO 570-563-5056

CHEVY`75 CAMARO 350 V8. Original

owner. Automatic transmission. Rare tuxedo silver / black vinyl top with black naugahyde interior. Never damaged. $6,000. Call 570-489-6937

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589

FORD ‘28 MODEL A Sport Coupe.

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

MERCEDES 1975

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

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

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

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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

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150 CCs. 4,700 miles. 70 MPG. New battery & tires. $1,500; negotiable. Call 570-288-1246 or 570-328-6897

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King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348

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

CHEVY ‘03 SILVERADO

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

POLARIS ‘00 VICTORY CRUISER 14,000 miles,

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

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

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

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FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.

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

FOREST RIVER ‘10 SURVEYOR 234T 24’ Travel trailer.

Sleeps 7, two queen beds, tinted windows, 17’ awning, fridge, microwave, oven/range, sofa bed, water heater. A/C, one slide out, smoke free, only $14,995. 570-868-6426

SUNLINE SOLARIS `91 25’ travel trailer A/C.

Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995

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CADILLAC `99 ESCALADE 97k miles. Black

with beige leather interior. 22” rims. Runs great. $8,500 Call 570-861-0202

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CHEVY 05 SILVERADO

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HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘03 Dyna Wide Glide

Excellent condition garage kept! Golden Anniversary - silver/black. New Tires. Extras. 19,000 miles. Must Sell! $10,000. 570-639-2539

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘08 FLHTCU. Ultra

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

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Eddie Bauer Edition 59,000 miles, 4 door, 3 row seats, V6, all power options, moon roof, video screen $12,999. 570-690-3995 or 570-287-0031

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FORD 06 ESCAPE XLT

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

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

DODGE 07 CALIBER

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

FORD ‘06 F150

4WD, Auto, Alloys $15,990

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GMC `05 SAVANA 1500 Cargo Van.

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HONDA 08 CRV

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

HONDA ‘09 CRV LX AWD. 1 owner. $16,900

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FORD `04 EXPLORER

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FORD `04 EXPLORER

MOTO GUZZI `03

1,100 cc. 1,900 miles. Full dress. Shaft driven. Garage kept. Excellent condition. $6000. Health Problems. Call 570-654-7863

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JEEP 02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 6 cylinder 4 WD, air

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

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HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 riding FLH.

HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Black. 1,800 miles.

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03 NIGHTTRAIN New rear tire. Very

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JEEP `03 LIBERTY

SPORT. Rare. 5 speed. 23 MPG. 102K highway miles. Silver with black interior. Immaculate condition, inside and out. Garage kept. No rust, maintenance records included. 4wd, all power. $6,900 or best offer, trades will be considered. Call 570-575-0518

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AWD. Third row seating. Economical 6 cylinder automatic. Fully loaded with all available options. 93k pampered miles. Garage kept. Safety / emissions inspected and ready to go. Sale priced at $8,995. Trade-ins accepted. Tag & title processing available with purchase. Call Fran for an appointment to see this outstanding SUV. 570-466-2771 Scranton

MERCURY ‘03 MOUNTAINEER LUXURY EDITION

Red & silver, One owner, garage kept, well maintained. Loaded with too many options to list! 68,000 miles. Asking $11,200. 570-239-8389

NISSAN ‘04 FRONTIER XE King Cab,

87,000 miles, 4 cyl, auto, good on gas, in good condition. $6,000 570-466-5921

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

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

RANGE ROVER ‘07 SPORT Supercharged

59,000 miles, fully loaded. Impeccable service record. $36,000 570-283-1130

SUBARU `03 BAJA

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

SUZUKI `03 XL-7

Auto. 85K. 4x4. Nice, clean interior. Runs good. New battery & brakes. All power. CD. $6,800 570-762-8034 570-696-5444

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.

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NEW 2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT AWD

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NEW 2012 FORD FIESTA

NEW 2012 FORD FUSION SE Auto., CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt, PL, PW, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, Message Center,

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

Entry Level Construction Laborer

Two person crew, no experience necessary, company will train. The work is outdoor, fastpaced, very physical and will require the applicant to be out of town for eight day intervals followed by six days off. Applicants must have a valid PA drivers license and clean driving record. Starting wage is negotiable but will be no less than $14.00 per hour plus incentive pay with family health, dental and 401k. APPLY AT R.K. HYDRO-VAC, INC., 1075 OAK ST PITTSTON, PA 18640 E-MAIL RESUME TO TCHARNEY@ RKHYDROVACPA.COM OR CALL 800-2377474 MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 8:30 TO 4:30 E.O.E. AND MANDATORY DRUG TESTING.

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VICE-PRINCIPAL of S.T.E.M. Magnet School Hazleton Area School District

The Hazleton Area School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of VicePrincipal of the S.T.E.M. The position is an administration and organizational position responsible for school organization and management. It requires researching and integrating S.T.E.M. education. It includes instructional design/delivery and support of the S.T.E.M. curriculum. Additionally the development and extensions of school, higher education, and business partnerships in S.T.E.M. areas are essential components of this position. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, PA Teaching application, copy of certificate, Act 24, 34, 114, and 151 clearances, 3 letters of recommendation from educators and 1 letter of recommendation from someone from outside the field of education to Dr. Francis X. Antonelli, Acting Superintendent, Hazleton Area School District, 1515 West 23rd Street, Hazleton, PA 18202 by 4:00 PM on Friday, February 24, 2012. The Hazleton Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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INVISIBLE FENCE INSTALLER

“Invisible Fence” technology keeps dogs safer. Training is provided to operate ditch witch and install underground wire and components. Full time physical job. Must have good math skills, clean driving record and be courteous. Must pass physical & drug test. Call or email Brian at Harvis Interview Service for application or questions: 542-5330 or ifnepa. jobs@gmail.com

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DRIVER WANTED Class A CDL.

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Growing dedicated account needs Drivers Now! SIGN ON BONUS: $1,000 after 3 months & $1,000 after 6 months for Owner Operators & company drivers. Driver Home Locations: Hazleton, PA, or surrounding Area. Miles per Week Target is 2,275. Runs will go into North east locations. $1.15 all dispatched miles plus fuel surcharge for ALL Dispatch/ Round Trip Miles at $1.50 Peg, paid at $.01 per $.06 increments. Truck must be able to pass a DOT inspection. Plate provided with weekly settlements and fuel card. Also needing up to 10 Company Drivers. Excellent Benefits! .45cents a mile, with tarp pay. Flatbed freight experience required. Class A CDL drivers with 2 years of experience. Feel free to contact Kevin McGrath 608-207-5006 or Jan Hunt 608-364-9716 visit our web site www.blackhawk transport.com GREAT PAY, REGULAR/SCHEDULED HOME TIME & A GREAT/ FRIENDLY/ PROFESSIONAL STAFF TO WORK WITH!

548 Medical/Health

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SCHEDULER for In-Home Care

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED COMPUTER SKILLS Email resume: comfortkeeper swb@gmail.com

DENTAL RECEPTIONIST

Full Time. Day and Evening Hours. Benefits. Prior Dental Office Experience preferred.

DENTAL HYGIENIST: Part Time. Tuesday

3-8, Thursday 3-7 Email, Fax, Send resume to Carpenter Dental, 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, 18704. Carpenter Dental@hotmail.com Fax 570-714-5184.

HEALTH ASSISTANT Hazleton Area School District

The Hazleton Area School District is seeking applicants for the position of Health Assistant. This a temporary position for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year under the supervision of a Certified School Nurse. Interested applicants must be registered in Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse, currently certified in First Aid, CPR and AED, and must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Interested persons should submit a letter of application, application form, copy of certificate and copies of required clearances to Dr. Francis X. Antonelli, Acting Superintendent, Hazleton Area School District, 1515 West 23rd Street, Hazleton, PA 18202 no later than 4:00 PM on Thursday, February 16, 2012. The Hazleton Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Part Time LPN Positions

Looking for caring & compassionate people for Alzheimer’s Personal Care Facility. Reliable applicants need only apply. No phone calls please. Apply within.

KEYSTONE GARDEN ESTATES

100 NARROWS RD ROUTE 11 LARKSVILLE

Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

554

Production/ Operations

610

Business Opportunities

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

566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

MRG

A Phenomenal Place to Work!

Marshall Retail Group is America’s largest and premier independent specialty retailer in the casino and resort industry. We are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager & Customer Sales Associates The qualified candidate must have a background in retail management, including excellent verbal and written communication skills, Phenomenal Customer Service Skills and be detailed oriented. We offer a competitive salary including bonus potential, medical and dental insurance, 401(K), PTO and a generous employee discount. Please apply online at www.marshall retailgroup.com or fax your resume to 609-317-1126

TAX REFUND COMING?

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573

Warehouse

Warehouse Associate R

APIDLY GROWING COMPANY IN NEED OF FULL TIME WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE. COMPLETE BENEFITS PACKAGE PLEASE SEND RESUME TO store015@

gocolours.com DEADLINE 2/24/12 FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE A PLUS.

daily. Full kitchen. A-1 location. Owner has other interests. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-357-0926

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

700 MERCHANDISE

610

Business Opportunities

LIQUOR LICENSE

and equipment for sale. Luzerne Co. By appointment only 570-824-3223 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SALE. Luzerne County. $23,000. 570-574-7363

DRESSES (2) adult Oratorio black with empire waist and velvet top, “Formal Fashions”, size 10 $20. Black satin short sleeve formal gown “Southeastern”, size 6. 100% polyester $15. (570) 574-8766

SUITS 5, men’s, 32”l, sizes between 38-39. All for $150 or sold separately call 570-654-4793

732

Exercise Equipment

ELLIPTICAL/STAIR STEPPER excellent condition, barely used. $200.00 Call 570-332-4869 TREADMILL Cadence 2300, excellent condition . $200 Exercise Bike stationary. $ 60 570-735-2081 TREADMILL electric with pad, proform $65. 570-822-2641

744

Furniture & Accessories

A BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in plastic!! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!! BED FRAME, queen, tubular steel head & foot board, $200. Black wicker chair $25. SHELVING, metal, 4 shelves, $5. (570) 654-4440

Antiques & Collectibles

BEDROOM SET

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 PEDAL CAR 1980s era black Copenhagen AJ Foyt Indy pedal car and red 1980s era Marlboro pedal Indy car $200 for both. 696-3988

710

Appliances

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162

5 piece with King size bed complete. Excellent condition! Broyhill Attic Heirloms 5 piece bedroom set. Solid oak. Beautiful full dresser with mirror + additional dresser + 2 nights stands + king size oak bedframe & headboard + USA Olympic quality. Paid $7k+ for this beautiful integrated bedroom set. Moving to Philadelphia in small apartment or would bring with me! $1,200 for the entire set. 570.855.2751 BEDROOM SET: 6 pc. Dresser, mirror, door chest, 2 night stands and headboard that is good for full, queen or king size. Must see great shape. $450 570-814-5477 BOSTON ROCKER with design, beautiful paid $1300 asking $300. Lazy Boy recliner, brown leather $200, never used, selling to make room. 570-822-5391

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 JENNAIRE BBQ GRILL includes rotisserie, gas. Like new. Paid $700 asking $250. OBO. 570-331-3564 WASHER & electric dryer, Moving. Very good condition asking $400. for both. 570-693-1462 Why Spend Hundreds on New or Used Appliances? Most problems with your appliances are usually simple and inexpensive to fix! Save your hard earned money, Let us take a look at it first! 30 years in the business. East Main Appliances 570-735-8271 Nanticoke

712

600 FINANCIAL

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

JACKETS black medium, $60. Fox jacket small $50. 570-822-2641

SALESPERSON

Work-from-home. Salary & Bonus. Apply at: Community Family Services 102 Martz Manor Plymouth, PA

COAT

LUZERNE COUNTY BAR / NIGHTCLUB For lease. Operating

Local Franchised Automotive Business.

TELEPHONE SOLICITOR

CLOTHING boys name brand jeans sizes 7 reg, 8 reg, 10 slim $5 each Childern’s Place winter coat 5/6 $20 Columbia winter coat 8 $25 570823-4432 aft 4pm

570-824-5774

Jan-Pro.com

OUTSIDE SALES PERSON WANTED FOR

Expanding commercial disposal company seeks motivated sales rep to call on existing customers and develop new commercial accounts. Experience required. Salary with complete benefit package. Please send resume to: Attn: Jack, 500 N Poplar St, Berwick PA 18603

Clothing

JACKET, leather, black, small new $50. Dolce Gabbana handbag $200. 654-4440

708

726

Baby Items

CRADLE & SWING: baby girl purple fisher Price purchased at Babies R Us. paid $169. asking $75. Excellent condition. 570-301-3484 or 570-631-6635 CRIB/TODDLER BED brand new no mattress $30. Pack n Plays $25. Graco Snap N Go $20. Jumparoo $25, Wedding Dress $50, Tiara $20. Travel System like new, 2 car seat bases $75, Bird Cages $25 each. 693-3028

COMPUTER DESK, walnut wood, 5’h x5’l, used 2 months. Moving, paid $595 sell for $200. 570-592-1541.

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

MATTRESS SALE

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

Mattress Guy

Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898

MATTRESS SALE

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

Mattress Guy

Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 RECLINER SOFA burgundy, like new $300. Futon, wood frame, thick mattress with cover $100. Microwave cart $50. 824-4185 ROCKER, wood/tapestry, $75. RECLINER, Burgundy velour cloth, $125. SOFA, chair, ottoman, 3 tables, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 6 PM 570-675-5046 SOFA & LOVESEAT, leather, 3 1/2 years old, excellent condition paid $2100 sell for $600. Two glass end tables, like new $120. 570-301-4102

744

Furniture & Accessories

SOFA, like new, microfiber, beige color, kick-out recliners on sides, beautiful. $300. Call 570-287-4933

758 Miscellaneous WANTED ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS

HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES

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

ANGELS set of 2 Syrocco for wall $20. Beautiful 2 piece wall planter by Syrocco, top half has a spout bottom can be filled with flowers or greenery $25. Deluxe all-inone paper cutter/ dispenser 1 complete welded frame, regular blade, light gray includes paper/ dispenser (Bulman Products) $35. Hearing impaired (Opentech miracle phone), feel your caller voice, visual ringer flashes when there is an incoming call, instructional video also included $20. Sears 36” TV display technology: C RT (tube), $65. 570-288-8689 CABINET from old Singer sewing machine $10. 570-474-5653 CANES & walking sticks, new batch. Variety of 30+ available. Made from slippery maple trees. $4-$5 each. Over 200 Christmas & household items. Includes, Christmas trees, ornaments, flowers, vases, baskets, lamps, candle lights, Samsonite belt massager, 4 pieces of luggage. all for$60. 735-2081 DINNERWARE 64 piece $35. Black carpet 60”x*0” $20. White lace 50 yards 8” straight piece with 3” gather riffle $40. Wedding bows, white lace 24 for $12. Farberware coffee urn 12 to 55 cups, need stem $25. 570-654-4440 DINNERWARE SET service for 8 with matching silverware, white raised edges $45. 570-696-0187

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. GRILL/GAS small, good condition $25. neg. 570-510-7763 HELMET Fly Venom ATV/BMX /motorcycle helmet unisex adult xl, pink/black, like brand new, only used once. $60 Christmas casserole dish ceramic casserole dish, holly berry design, like new $10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers clock NFL clock, like new. $15. 570-235-6053 LIGHTS 2 tungsten lights with bar doors, & tripod stands, extra bulbs 2 umbrella’s, 1 tripod, 1 light meter with case, clamp gaffe tape, never opened, reflector (silver, white, gold) back drop stand, never opened still in box It extends to a height of 8 ft. 6”, collapses to 4’. & telescopic cross bar can extend to 10’ W weighs only 14 lbs. Most of the equipment is from B&H, & Amazon.com. $325 for all. email if interested at Kari.Shinko 3@gmail.com. NOOK COLOR in box. Used approximate 1 hour. $150 firm. Call 823-5943

758 Miscellaneous MILK CAN & lid, painted black has decal, $30. Kaz cool moisture humidifier with air cleaning filter, 20-24 hour operation, $12. Beautiful hand made 25” Raggedy Ann & Andy doll, hand made clothes with embroided faces, sold in set $75.HP FAX-900 a stand alone plainpaper inkjet facsimile (fax) machine $15. Canon CB-2LV battery charger for the Canon NB-4L LiIon also comes with the Canon NB-4L LiIon battery for Canon SD1400IS, SD940IS, SD960IS and Other Select Canon digital cameras $20. 650-8710 TABLEWARE gold color $100. 570-822-2641 TANNING BED, Full Size Excellent Condition. $1,000 570-332-4869. TIRES (2) all season tires, 225-55-17, like new $50 each. 570-690-2721 TIRES. Studded snow (2) Traction King plus/10 ply. 245-75-16-M&S. Lightly used. $149. 570-333-4827

774

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

WANTED JEWELRY

WILKESBARREGOLD

(570)48GOLD8 (570)484-6538

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

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

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

London PM Gold Price

Feb. 14: $1,722.00 Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com

Restaurant Equipment

GRILL: 24” electric table top. 208 phase. Made by Anvil. $400. 570-542-7532

800 PETS & ANIMALS

780

810

Televisions/ Accessories

TV 15.5 very slim flat screen hi definition LCD, remote, beautiful picture, original box paid $109. sell for $65. 570-258-0568 or 570-406-4523 TV Sony Trinitron 36” tube with flat front. HD ready. V. good condition. $30.

784

Tools

CHAINSAW Ryobi 20” cut with carrying case, used once, sell $165. 570-878-2849 COMPOUND SAW Craftsman with folding metal stand $225. 457-7854 GENERATOR Troybilt, 10HP, 550 watts, with 4-way electrical splitter, like new, great buy $650. 570-457-7854

786 Toys & Games CHILD’S MAT almost new purchased at Best Buy on 12-11-12 for $21. have receipt sell $12. 570-258-0568 or 570-406-4523 RADIO FLYER itemsLiberty Horse $125. Rocket $40. First scooter $20. Wagon $50. Butterscotch the horse , fabric saddle included. $125. All in very good condition. 570-855-8966

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR YOUR UNWANTED GOLD! We Will Come to Your Location 1-800-822-6253 570-885-2766

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

Highest Prices Paid!! FREE

Cats

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

824-4172, 9-9 only KITTENS FREE 3 main coon adorable, energetic, liter trained, ready to be loved. 868-3752

815

Dogs

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

BOXER PUPPIES

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

CORGI PUPS

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

DOBERMAN PUPPIES

3 males left. Black & rust. Ready to go! $500 each. 570-542-7532 GERMAN SHEPHERD, purebred, female, no children, fenced yard. FREE 570-262-1917

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS ACA registered with

288-8995

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

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

PICKUP

570-735-1487

WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

BUYING 11am to 6pm

SWIFTER wet jet mop $8. 2 - Xbox live 3 months $20.00 or $21.00 if mailed. 868-6018 SWING

$20. 570-510-7763

TABLE TOP. Oval glass. 40x51.5” FREE. 570-735-7331

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906 Homes for Sale ASHLEYREDUCED

906 Homes for Sale

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 906 Homes for Sale

AVOCA

BACK MOUNTAIN

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

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#12-475 $599,000 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

906 Homes for Sale BACK MOUNTAIN

906 Homes for Sale

BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland

906 Homes for Sale

BEAR CREEK

906 Homes for Sale

DALLAS

1360 Lower Demunds Rd. A grand entrance leads you to this stunning Craftsman style home on 11+ acres complete with pond, stream & rolling meadows. This dramatic home is in pristine condition. The 2 story great room with stone fireplace & warm wood walls is one of the focal points of this home. Offers modern kitchen/baths, formal dining room & family room. Recently built 3 car garage with guest quarters above is a plus. You’ll spend many hours on the large wrap around porch this Fall, Spring & Summer overlooking your estate. Rarely does a home like this come on the market. MLS# 11-1741. $499,000 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

620 Meadows Enjoy the comforts & amenities of living at Newberry Estate - tennis, golf & swimming are yours to enjoy & relax. Spacious condo at a great price. Possibilities for 3rd bedroom and bath on lower level. Pets welcome at Meadows. MLS#12-18 $ 149,900 Call Geri 570-696-0888

POMERANIAN PUPPIES Male. $500 570-250-9690

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SHIH TZU PUPPIES

YOU CAN BUY LOVE

Registered. Available 02/21. 570-714-2032 570-852-9617

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

845

Pet Supplies

FISH TANK 55 gallon & equipment. FREE, MUST PICK UP. 570-825-0178

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Production/ Operations

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AVOCA

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

554

Production/ Operations

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566 Sales/Business Development

Area manufacturer is accepting applications for Production Manager. This position reports directly to the V.P. of Operations and oversees a multi department production facility. Candidates will have several years experience in the manufacturing of products in a fast pace manufacturing environment. Motivating employees and developing on floor work flow strategy and methodology is the core of this position. Daily interaction and problem solving with several departments in operations. The successful candidate has 5 years experience in management; self motivated, able to work in a fast paced environment, has the ability to multitask; is highly organized; knowledge of lean manufacturing and six sigma are a plus but not required. Experience working in a manufacturing/assembly facility preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

Send resume and salary history to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2935 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

566 Sales/Business Development

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545

Marketing/ Product

133 Frangorma Dr Bright & open floor plan. 6 year old 2 story. 9' ceiling 1st floor. Custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Family Room with 14' ceiling & fireplace. Convenient Back Mt. location. MLS# 12-127 $344,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

BACK MOUNTAIN

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

545

Marketing/ Product

Marketing Manager The economy may be slowing, but GWC Warranty is growing! GWC, a nationwide leader in vehicle service contracts, is seeking a Marketing Manager for our brand new Wilkes-Barre executive office. The ideal candidate will possess an analytical mind, an eagerness to manage a variety of projects and the ability to drive those projects to completion. Typical projects would include: Strategic differentiation, market segmentation, gathering voice of the customer data, market-specific growth strategies and brand messaging. This job is MBA-level work but may also be perfect for the high-performing individual who has experience overseeing process development and execution of strategic, corporate initiatives. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree and have strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project & PowerPoint in particular). Additional knowledge of other database & operating platforms is a plus. GWC Warranty offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package including medical and 401k.

Interested candidates may submit their resumes via email to

careers@gwcwarranty.com or by fax at 570-456-0967

566 Sales/Business Development

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 homes in Tunkhannock. $275,000. For appointment, call: 570-310-1552

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Other

6650 Bear Creek Blvd Well maintained custom built 2 story nestled on 2 private acres with circular driveway - Large kitchen with center island, master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, family room with fireplace, custom built wine cellar. A MUST SEE! MLS#11-4136 $299,900 Call Geri 570-696-0888

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551

Other

Meadow Run Road Enjoy the exclusive privacy of this 61 acre, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings and open floor plan. Elegant formal living room, large airy family room and dining room and gorgeous 3 season room opening to large deck with hot tub. Modern eat in kitchen with island, gas fireplace, upstairs and wood burning stove downstairs. This stunning property boasts a relaxing pond and walking trail. Sit back and savor the view MLS 11-3462 $443,900 Sandy Rovinski Ext. 26 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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551

DALLAS

8 Lackawanna Ave Central Location. 45 bedroom bi-level. Gas heat. 2 baths. Oversized 2 car garage. Corner lot. MLS 11-4372 $140,000 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 DALLAS

Other

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138 White Birch Ln Charming two story on nice lot features, living room, dining room with hardwoods, modern Oak kitchen, first floor family room, 4 large bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Deck overlooking level rear yard. 2 car garage. Gas heat, Central air. (11-3115) $310,000 Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422

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

DALLAS

(No Collections)

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

Available routes: Wilkes-Barre/North

DALLAS

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

“Fantastic” country home on 2.5 acres on a very private road with a 32’ x 48’ barn and 2 car & 1 car detached garages. Very charming home with a family room & fireplace, and a library or office. The barn was used for horses a few years ago and, with proper zoning, may be used as such again. MLS# 12-468 $289,000 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

548 Medical/Health

$700 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips 174 daily / 198 Sunday

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

Hunlock Creek/Sweet Valley (MOTOR ROUTE)

$1200 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

165 daily papers / 216 Sunday papers Main Road, State Route 118, Trojan Road, Grassy Pond Road, Evergreen Est. Jackson Hill Road, Mooretown Road

CNAs

Certified Nurse Assistants FULL TIME 3-11 PART TIME 7-3, 3-11 & 11-7

Hunlock Creek (MOTOR ROUTE)

Great Pay & Benefits

$800 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

To apply or to learn about our endless career opportunities Call 877-339-6999 x1 Email Jobs@horizonhrs.com Or visit us and apply in person!

116 daily papers / 145 Sunday papers Benscoter Avenue, Gray Road, Main Road, Sweet Valley Road, Broadway Road

To ﬁnd a route near you and start earning extra cash, call Rosemary at

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566 Sales/Business Development

395 Middle Road, Nanticoke

533

566 Sales/Business Development

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS

NEEDED

Valley Chevrolet Is Seeking Class A and B Technicians.

AMERICA’S NEW CAR ALTERNATIVE

NEPA’s PREMIER PRE-OWNED AUTO DEALERSHIP IS SEEKING AN

AUTO SALES EXECUTIVE

(Potential earnings over $20/hour)

• Benefits • Uniforms

Apply in Person to Jerry Kruszka 8:30am - 4:30pm

VALLEY CHEVROLET SERVICE COMPLEX

221 Conyngham Avenue, Wilkes-Barre

EARN THE TOP COMPENSATION YOU DESERVE • Superior Pay Plan • Paid Benefits Pkg. • Paid Vacation • Aggressive Advertising Budget • Huge, Constantly Replenished Inventory

GM Experience Preferred. ASE Is A Plus Inspection License & Own Tools Required We Offer: • Competitive Compensation Program

• 5 Day Work Week • Excellent Working Conditions • Modern Facility • High Traffic Location

FAX RESUME: 570-824-1599 EMAIL RESUME: jbaloga@nationwidecarsales.net

290 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre • 570-301-2277

739142

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Delightfully pleasant. This home has been totally remodeled, a great buy for your money. New modern kitchen with all appliances, living room and dining room have new hardwood floors. Nice size 3 bedrooms. 1 car garage. Be sure to see these values. MLS 11-2890 $65,000 Call Theresa Eileen R. Melone Real estate 570-821-7022

739195

POMERANIANS

AKC, 8 weeks, 2 females. Shots & wormed. Vet checked. Home Raised. $500. 570-864-2643

Franklin Security Bank, a local independent community bank, is seeking a Deposit Operations Clerk at our Wilkes-Barre location. Duties include reconciling general ledger accounts, processing Federal Reserve daily returns, processing Internet banking and debit card requests, monitoring supply room inventory and ordering supplies, and providing backup for mail service. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, good communication skills, ability to follow directions, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word. Banking industry/systems experience preferred. For consideration, please submit a resume to Franklin Security Bank, Human Resources, 1065 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or email to hr@franklinsecuritybank.net. EOE

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906 Homes for Sale EDWARDSVILLE 192 Hillside Ave

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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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56 Wyoming Ave Well maintained 4 bed, 2 bath home located on large .85 acre lot. Features open floor plan, heated 3 season room with hot tub, 1st floor laundry, 2 car garage and much more. 11-3641 Motivated Seller! $179,500 Call Jim Banos COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-991-1883

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Condo with architect designed interior on 3 floors. Large, well equipped tiled kitchen with separate breakfast room, den with fireplace-brick & granite hearth. Open floor plan in living/dining area. 3 or 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Lower level has den or 4th bedroom with family room & bath. Recently sided; attached 2-car garage, walk-out lower level, decks on 1st & 2nd floor; pets accepted (must be approved by condo association). Country Club amenities included & private pool for Meadows residents. MLS 12-203 $269,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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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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DURYEA

Cute 2 story, 2 bedroom 1 bath home. $15,000 570-780-0324 570-947-3575 DURYEA REDUCED

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

EDWARDSVILLE

263 Lawrence St Recently updated, this 4 bedroom home offers modern kitchen with Oak cabinets, 2 baths, deck with a beautiful view of the Valley, fenced in yard and finished lower level. All appliances included. A must see. MLS#11-4434 $ 92,000 Call Christina @ (570) 714-9235

DALLAS

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

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

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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 Marketing/ Product

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MARKETING DIRECTOR First Columbia Bank & Trust Co., a strong, independent community bank headquartered in Bloomsburg PA, seeks Marketing Director to research, conceptualize, create and implement marketing programs to promote bank’s products, services and image. BS/BA in Marketing or related field with 3 yrs experience required. Duties include market research, product pricing and development, advertising, promotional activities, corporate communications, events. Qualified individuals may submit, in confidence, a letter of interest, resume, and salary expectations to: Search Committee First Columbia Bank & Trust Co. PO Box 240, Bloomsburg PA 17815 EEO/AAP Employer

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New Homes From $275,000$595,000 570-474-5574 DURYEA 314 Edward St

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

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

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P E N D I N G

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

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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FORTY-FORT

908 Primrose Court Move right into this newer 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Townhome with many upgrades including hardwood floors throughout and tiled bathrooms. Lovely oak cabinets in the kitchen, central air, fenced in yard, nice quiet neighborhood. MLS 11-2446 $123,000 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

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

EXETER

EXETER 1021 Wyoming Ave

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94 Ferry Road Nice vinyl sided 2 story situated on a great corner fenced lot in Hanover Twp. 2 bedrooms, 2 modern baths, additional finished space in basement for 2 more bedrooms or office/ playrooms. Attached 2 car garage connected by a 9x20 breezeway which could be a great entertaining area! Above ground pool, gas fireplace, gas heat, newer roof and “All Dri” system installed in basement. MLS #11626. $119,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

HANOVER TWP. 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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Great multi-family home. Fully rented double block offers large updated rooms, 3 bedrooms each side. Nice location. MLS 114390 $129,900 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

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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

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

HANOVER TWP.

3 Bedroom 1.5 bath ranch with new windows hardwood floors finished basement 2 car garage and a finished basement. MLS 11-3610 $154,900 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100 HANOVER TWP.

27 Spring St Great home. Great location. Great condition. Great Price. MLS#11-4370 $54,900 Call Al Clemonts 570-371-9381

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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

Multi-family. large 3 unit building, beautifully updated apartments. Two 3 bedroom apartments & one efficiency apartment. Great location also offers street parking. This is a must see. $139,900. MLS 114389. Call/text for Details Donna Cain 570-947-3824

HANOVER TWP.

* NEW LISTING! * 3-story home with 4 car garage. Hardwood floors, sun parlor with magnificent leaded glass windows, 4 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with pantry, formal dining room, gas heat. MLS #11-4133 $84,500 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

HARDING

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

$59,500

Call Vince 570-332-8792 JENKINS TWP 2 Owen Street

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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

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This 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home is in the desired location of Jenkins Township. Sellers were in process of updating the home so a little TLC can go a long way. Nice yard. Motivated sellers. MLS 11-2191 $89,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 JENKINS TWP.

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

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

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

Towne & Country Real Estate Co.

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274 Hillside Ave. PRICED TO SELL. THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE. Great starter home in move in condition. Newer 1/2 bath off kitchen & replacement windows installed. MLS11-560. $52,000 Roger Nenni EXT. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

476 Wyoming St. Nice 3 bedroom single home. Gas heat. COnvenient location. To settle estate. Reduced to $34,900 Call Jim for details

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

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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HARDING

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 570-388-2773

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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

KINGSTON 171 Third Ave Fantastic view from the deck and patio of this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath vinyl sided 2 story home. Four years young with so many extras. A dream home! MLS# 11-2429 Reduced $289,900 Call Florence 570-715-7737

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

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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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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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So close to so much, traditionally appointed 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome with warm tones & wall to wall cleanliness. Modern kitchen with lots of cabinets & plenty of closet space throughout, enjoy the privacy of deck & patio with fenced yard. MLS 11-2841 $123,000 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

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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

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Completely remodeled, spacious 4-5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with tons of original character. Desirable Kingston neighborhood. Hardwoods throughout, 2 zone central air, 2 gas fireplaces, finished basement, new vinyl fence. Crown molding, ample storage, many built-ins. A must see! $275,000 Call for appointment 570-417-6059 KINGSTON

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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

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

Well maintained one owner home located near schools & shopping. Home features 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room & foyer, with ductless air conditioning on the first floor. 2-car detached garage and basement ready to be finished. All appliances are included along with the first floor laundry. MLS#11-97 $129,000 Everett Davis (570) 417-8733

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

Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769 KINGSTON 58 S. Welles Ave

570-288-6654 Large charmer had been extensively renovated in the last few years. Tons of closets, walk-up attic & a lower level bonus recreation room. Great location, just a short walk to Kirby Park. MLS 11-3386 $129,000 Call Betty at Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-287-1196 ext 3559 or 570-714-6127 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

KINGSTON MOTIVATED SELLER

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

KINGSTON

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

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 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

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

570-288-6654 KINGSTON TWP

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RARE OPPORTUNITY! This one you can’t match for overall charm, utilization and value. The beautifully carpeted, gas fireplace living room makes you want to sit down and relax. The dining room opens to a Florida room with a gas fireplace. There is a modern kitchen and 2 modern bathrooms. Three spacious bedrooms on the second floor with a walkup attic. Completely finished basement with wet bar! The home features many upgrades including windows, roof, landscaping and driveway. Also a one car detached garage and gazebo. Great Kingston location with low taxes and located near school and shopping. MLS#11-4552 $172,900 Everett Davis (570) 417-8733

LAFLIN

10 E. Second St. Property in nice neighborhood. Includes 4 room apartment over garage. MLS 12-253 $79,000 Charles J. Prohaska EXT 35 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

LUZERNE

Smith Hourigan Group 570-714-6119 NANTICOKE

13 Fordham Road Totally remodeled custom brick ranch in Oakwood Park. This home features an open floor plan with hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, kitchen, formal living & dining rooms, family room, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, office with private entrance, laundry room on first floor, tons of closets and storage areas, walk-up attic, great finished basement with fireplace, builtin grill, in-ground pool, cabana with half bath, an oversized 2-car garage & a security system. Renovations include new: windows, gas furnace, central air, electrical service, hardwood floors, Berber carpeting, freshly painted, updated bathrooms & much, much, more. Laflin Road to Fordham Road, on right. $399,700 Call Donna 570-613-9080

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 cedar shingle sided home on large corner lot in a great development. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, 1st floor family room, finished lower level. Hardwood floors throughout, huge living room & family room. 1st floor laundry room & office, gas heat, nice deck, above ground pool, 2 car garage. 11-3497 $295,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

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

COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-474-2340, Ext. 11

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

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LAFLIN 24 Fordham Road

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

(570) 288-6654

Lovely, nearly completed, renovated Victorian farmhouse sits high on 7.81 acres featuring panoramic pastoral views, high ceilings, original woodwork, gutted, rewired, insulated & 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

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

VACANT LAND 333 OAKMONT LANE 1.15 acre, level lot, #254, on cul-de-sac, in Laurel Lakes. Underground electric, phone & cable. Ready for your new home in 2012! MLS# 11-4465 $39,900 Call Christine Kane 570-714-9231

East Noble Street Nice two family on the east side. Gas heat. Detached 2 car garage. Affordable @ $69,500. Call Jim for details TOWNE & COUNTRY R.E. CO. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

PITTSTON

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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

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Great 3 Bedroom 2 story with lots to offer. Large oak kitchen with Corian counters. Oversized 30’ x 30’ 2 car garage on a beautifully landscaped fenced lot with plenty of rear decking & above the ground pool for all of your outdoor entertaining. $117,900 MLS# 12-457 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 NANTICOKE

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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NANTICOKE

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

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

BY OWNER

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

20 NEW STREET

NEW, NEW LISTING

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

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

74 Mack Street Modern 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths with a 1 car garage and fenced yard. Combination living room/ dinning room with hardwood floors. Modern kitchen with Corian counter tops and tiled backsplash. Modern tiled bath. First floor bonus family rooms. New carpeting throughout. Finished lower level with 1/2 bath. Shed included. MLS 11-4241 Reduced $109,900 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

PLYMOUTH

1 Willow St. Attractive bi-level on corner lot with private fenced in yard. 3-4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Finished lower level, office and laundry room MLS 11-2674 $99,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 PLYMOUTH

41 Bank Street Very nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a large lot on a quiet street with off street parking. Move-in condition. Don't miss this one! MLS #11-4055 REDUCED! $64,500 Call Debra at 570-714-9251

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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238 S. Main St. Ten room home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, great driveway, central air, large yard. A must see home! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-477 $139,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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

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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

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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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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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

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

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

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 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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NEW PRICE 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms & bath, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, new windows, gas heat. MLS # 11-4369 $74,500 Call Donna 570-613-9080

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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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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PRICED TO SELL Brick ranch with large living room, 3 bedrooms, sun room, deck, full basement, sheds and garage on 0.54 acres in Noxen. $135,000. Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

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New Listing. Totally remodeled 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Spectacular kitchen w/tile radiant heat floor, center island, appliances. Beautiful cabinets and counters. 1st floor mudroom/laundry. Master bedroom w/double lighted closets, modern bath w/jacuzzi tub and shower. 4 zone gas heat + AC/heat pump. New roof, siding, windows, flooring, fencing. Walk up attic, full partially finished basement. Off street parking. MLS 12-333 $99,900 ANTONIK & ASSOCIATES 570-735-7494 Patricia Lunski, X304 (C) 570-814-6671

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PITTSON 182 Robert Street Nice single or duplex. Gas heat. Detached garage. This home is “high and dry”, and available for immediate occupancy. Call Jim for details. Affordable @ $104,900 TOWNE & COUNTRY R.E. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708

31 Tedrick St. Very nice 3 bedroom with 1 bath. This house was loved and you can tell. Come see for yourself, super clean home with nice curb appeal. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3544 Reduced to $79,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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15 EMERSON DRIVE GLENMAURA Beautiful brickfaced 4 bedroom Colonial. Spacious, open floor plan. Tile floors, fireplace, two car garage. MLS# 12-295 $350,000 Call Stacey Lauer 570-262-1158

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LAFLIN This charming 3 story has plenty of potential and is within 1 block of Wyoming Ave. Put in your own finishing touches. Priced to sell! MLS 12-48 $ 34,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

Very comfortable 2 bedroom home in move in condition. Great sun room, large yard, 1 car garage. Deeded lake access. Reduced $119,000 Call Kathie MLS # 11-2899

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

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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

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1195 Sutton Road Attractive, wellmaintained saltbox on 2 private acres boasts fireplaces in living room, family room & master bedroom. Formal dining room. Large Florida room with skylights & wet bar. Oak kitchen opens to family room. 4 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. Finished lower level. Carriage barn PRICE REDUCED $425,000 MLS# 10-3394 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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4 Genoa Lane There is much attention to detail in this magnificent 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 full bath all brick home on double corner lot. Large family room with brick fireplace, all oak kitchen with breakfast area, master suite, solid oak staircase to name a few. MLS #11-3268 $525,000 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-07770 SHAVERTOWN

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Beautiful setting in a fabulous location. Well maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits on a full beautiful acre of land. 3 car garage with a breezeway, first floor master bedroom suite and a great porch to sit and relax on all while enjoying your new serene surroundings. This is a MUST SEE! 12-392 $225,000 Call Tony Wasco 570-855-2424 Trademark Realtor Group 570-613-9090

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

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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120 Barber St. Nice Ranch home, great neighborhood. MLS 11-3365 $109,000 Call David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, gas heat, Central Air, master bath with whirlpool tub & shower, lovely landscaped fenced yard, 1 car garage. Great Location. MLS#11-3533 Call Nancy Palumbo 570-714-9240

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71 George Ave. Nice house with lots of potential. Priced right. Great for handy young couple. Close to just about everything. Out of flood zone. MLS 12-195 $76,000 Call Roger Nenni EXT 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WEST PITTSTON

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

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If you’re looking for country living with peace and quiet and beautiful mountain views, this is the home for you! Only minutes from town, featuring large eatin kitchen, formal dining room & living room, all with hardwood floors. There are three bedrooms and a laundry in addition to two full baths. Master bath skylight. Gas heat. Central Air. $300 lot rent/month and that includes water, sewer and garbage removal. MLS#10-4421 $65,000 EVERETT DAVIS 417-8733

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* NEW LISTING! * Great space in this 2-story coveted Dallas neighborhood! Lots of oak on 1st floor, door, moldings, kitchen, beams; finished basement, 3-season room, bonus room on 2nd floor with computer nook. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, office on 1st floor, dual heat/air units. MLS#11-4064 $349,900 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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120 Barber Street Nice ranch home! Great neighborhood. MLS#11-3365 $109,000 (570) 885-6731 (570) 288-0770

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20 Maple Drive REDUCED! An immaculate 4 bedroom split level situated on a .37 acre manicured lot in a quiet neighborhood. Features include a Florida room with wet bar & breakfast area, spacious eat-in kitchen with sliders to deck/ patio, formal living room, dining room, family room, central a/c, & 2 car garage. Many amenities. Don't miss this one! MLS #11-1374 $ 219,000 Call Debra at 570-714-9251

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51-53 Milbre St Nice home. A tenant would help pay the mortgage or use as an investment property or convert to a single family. Great location, worth your consideration. Full attic, walk out basement by bilco doors. Bathrooms are on the first floor. MLS 12-298 $99,500 Call Betty at Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-287-1196 ext 3559 or 570-714-6127 SWOYERSVILLE

A dollhouse in historic Patterson Grove Campground with country charm. Many recent updates. Cute as can be. Patterson Grove on web www.patterson grove.com 11-4376 $27,000 Call Betty at Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-287-1196 ext 3559 or 570-714-6127 SHICKSHINNY

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

Smith Hourigan Group 570-714-6119 408 Cragle Hill Rd. This is a very well kept Ranch home on 6 acres, central air, rear patio and 1 car garage. This is a 3 parcel listing. MLS 11-4273 $157,900 Jackie Roman 570-288-0770 Ext. 39 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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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

611 Dennison St., High & Dry! Lovely three bedroom, two bath bi-level offers plenty of closet space, tiled kitchen & lower level floors, security system and very economical gas heat. Lower level has family room, laundry area and office or fourth bedroom. This home was NOT FLOODED! MLS#12-8 $144,500 Karen Bernardi 283-9100 x31

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

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

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

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OUT OF FLOOD ZONE Estate. Nice brick front ranch home on a corner lot. 1 car attached garage, circle driveway, central air. 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath with 2 showers, Full basement with brand new water proofing system that includes a warranty. Great location. MLS 11-2127 $108,500 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

950 Center St. Unique property. Well maintained - 2 story 10 year old set on 3.56 acres. Privacy galore, pole barn 30x56 heated for storage of equipment, cars or boats. A must see property. GEO Thermal Heating System.Only 10 minutes from interstate 81 & 15 minutes to turnpike. MLS#11-3617 $249,900 Call Geri 570-696-0888

WAPWALLOPEN 359 Pond Hill Mountain Road

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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Meticulous twostory home with double lot and 2-car garage. Eat-in kitchen with laundry area; first floor tiled full bath, nicely carpeted living/dining rooms; three bedrooms on second floor, gas heat, recently roofed, great starter home for you. Move in and enjoy not paying rent. MLS#11-3400 REDUCED TO $99,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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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

4 bedroom home features a great yard with over 2 acres of property. Situated across from a playground. Needs some TLC but come take a look, you wouldn’t want to miss out. There is a pond at the far end of the property that is used by all surrounding neighbors. This is an estate and is being sold as is. No sellers property disclosure. Will entertain offers in order to settle estate. MLS 11-962 $64,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 WEST HAZLETON

100 Warren St 16,000 sq. ft. commercial building with warehouse / offices. Great location. 1 block west of Route 93. Approximately 3 miles from 80/81 intersection. Many possibilities for this property storage lockers; flea market; game/ entertainment center; laundromat; auto garage. $119,000 Call Karen at Century 21 Select Group - Hazleton 570-582-4938

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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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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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1400 North Washington St Nice 2 story in need of some TLC with low taxes, near the casino. Roof is 5 years young. Newer water heater (installed '09), replacement windows throughout, 100 AMP electric, tiled bath, wall-towall carpeting entire 1st floor. $49,900. 11-4455. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

260 Brown Street Move right into this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath in very good condition with modern kitchen and bathrooms and a 3 season sunroom off of the kitchen. MLS 11-4244 $64,900 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

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298 Lehigh Street Lovely 2 story with new roof, furnace, water heater, new cabinets and appliances. Whole house newly insulated. Nice deck and fenced-in yard. Call Chris at 570-8850900 for additional info or to tour. MLS 11-4505 $82,000 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 74 Frederick St

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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

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

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Just on the market this 2 story offers a modern kitchen, formal dining room, 1st floor laundry plus 2/3 bedrooms On 2nd floor. Affordably priced at $ 27,900.00 MLS 12-50 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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

Cozy (2) unit home with parking for (3) vehicles. Enclosed rear fenced-in yard, shed, washer & dryer, refrigerator included. Nice clean units! Home can be converted back to a single family home. MLS#11-4047 $49,900 Louise Laine 570-283-9100 x20

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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

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

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

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28 S. Woodhaven Dr Beautiful 4 bedroom home. Peaceful surroundings. Lake view. 11-1253. $179,000 Darcy J. Gollhardt, Realtor 570-262-0226 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 Ext. 1352

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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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This very nice 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has a large eat in kitchen for family gatherings. A great walk up attic for storage and the home is in move-in condition. MLS 11-1612 $63,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

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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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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2 story, 3 bedroom home with spacious room sizes on a very large lot in Wyoming. Oversized garage with loft & ample off street parking $128,500 MLS# 12-397 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 WYOMING 40 Fifth st

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Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, with 3 season porch and detached 1 car garage. Good starter home in well established neighborhood. Family owned for many years. MLS#11-4464 $65,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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Nice home, great price. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood floors, off street parking, Approx 1312sq ft. Currently rented out for $550 monthly, no lease. Keep it as an investment or make this your new home. MLS 11-3207 $46,000 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

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Want to live in the city? Look at this home! Well kept and clean two-story in this desirable Wilkes Barre neighborhood. Hardwood flooring, great size, eat-in oak kitchen with all appliances & first floor laundry. Open floor plan on first floor with living/ dining area. Modern baths & three large bedrooms. Plus bonus twin bunk beds built-in. Well insulated-gas heat, fenced yard, offstreet parking. MLS#11-2659 REDUCED TO $79,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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Nice home located on a quiet street. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath well kept & ready for new owner. MLS 12-73. $55,000. Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

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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

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

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

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Come take a look at this value. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Sit back & relax on the rear deck of your new home. MLS 1275. $42,500. Call/ text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

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

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Price reduced to $43,000, below market value! Modern kitchen & bath, enclosed rear patio. Nice, clean and well maintained; family room can be converted to a 3rd bedroom. Just move right in! MLS#11-3652 $43,000 Louise Laine 570-283-9100 x20

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

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EDWARDSVILLE

Income & Commercial Properties

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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NANTICOKE PENDING

406-408 Front St. 4,400 SF commercial building with storefront and living space on the 2nd floor. This building can be used for commercial applications or convert it into a double block. Property being sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;?. MLS 11-4271 $40,000 John Polifka 570-704-6846 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

PITTSTON LEASE SPACE

KINGSTON

89-91 Hillside Ave. Out of the flood plain this double has potential. Newer roof & some windows have been replaced. Property includes a large extra lot. Square ft. approximate. MLS 11-3463 $67,000 Roger Nenni EXT. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 EDWARDSVILLE

89-91 Hillside St. Out of the flood plain, this double has potential. Newer roof and some windows have been replaced. Property includes a large extra lot. MLS 11-3463 $87,000 Call Roger Nenni Ext. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 5770-288-0770

584 Wyoming Ave.

M OTIVA OTIVATED S ELLER !

Three large offices along with a reception area with builtin secretarial/paralegal work stations; a large conference room with built-in bookshelves, kitchenette and bathroom. Lower level has 7 offices, 2 bathrooms, plenty of storage. HIGHLY visible location, off-street parking. Why rent office space? Use part of building & rent space- share expenses and build equity. MLS#11-995 REDUCED TO $399,000 Judy Rice 570-714-9230 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

KINGSTON

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

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LAFLIN

414 Front St. Move right into this modern office building featuring 4 offices, receptionist office, large conference room, modern kitchen, storage room, full basement, central air, handicap access. 2 car garage and 5 additional off street parking spaces. This property is also available for lease. Lease price is $675/mo + $675 security deposit. Tenant pays all utilities. Sells for $89,900 Call John Polifka 570-704-6846 5 Mountains Realty 42 N. Main St. Shickshinny, PA 570-542-2141

NANTICOKE

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

P E N D I N G

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

SHAVERTOWN

1012 Wyoming Ave. SUPER LOCATION Needs work. Priced to sell. Great for your small business or offices. Very high traffic count. Property is being sold IN AS IS CONDITION. Inspections for buyers information only. Property needs rehab. MLS 11-4267 $84,900 Roger Nenni 570-288-0770 Ext. 32 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770 Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

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Commercial Properties

912 Lots & Acreage

DALLAS

Four-bay garage with attached 725SF office, also large garage now used for storage. Presently being used as auto sales, repair and storage. Property has security fence and exterior lighting. One acre lot. MLS # 10-2413 $215,000 Louise Laine 570-283-9100 x20

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WEST WYOMING

379-381 Sixth St. Perfect first home for you with one side paying most of your mortgage. Would also make a nice investment with all separate utilities and nice rents. Large fenced yard, priced to sell. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait too long. Call today to schedule a tour. MLS 11-1453 REDUCED!! $84,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSS REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

35 Tannery St Two properties in one! House comes with additional a joining lot (approx 40 x 75) with potential to build or park 10-15 cars. Would make great professional space. New roof in 2010. $49,900. 11-4379. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

For Lease: Professional Office 1625 SF 2200 SF

Very clean, landscaped, well managed multi-tenant professional office with excellent access to highway system. Attractive base rate. Just off Laird Street near Woodlands Inn. Contact Griff Keefer 570-574-0421

$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 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

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

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

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P E N D I N G

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Commercial Properties

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Commercial Properties

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

SHAVERTOWN LAND

Harford Ave. 4 buildable residential lots for sale individually or take all 4! Buyer to confirm water and sewer with zoning officer. Directions: R. on E. Franklin, R. on Lawn to L. on Harford. $22,500 per lot Mark Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

TUNKHANNOCK

912 Lots & Acreage BEAR CREEK

Approximately 4 acres. Perk Tested & Surveyed. Well above flood level. Mountain View. Clear land. $45,000. Bill 570-665-9054

915 Manufactured Homes

OFFICENTERS - Pierce St., Kingston

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Full Service Leases â&#x20AC;˘ Custom Design â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Various Size Suites Available Medical, Legal, Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Utilities â&#x20AC;˘ Parking â&#x20AC;˘ Janitorial Full Time Maintenance Staff Available

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

Apartments/ Furnished

WILKES-BARRE 1

FULLY FURNISHED BEDROOM APARTMENT

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

WILKES-BARRE

FULLY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT

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

Apartments/ Unfurnished

ASHLEY

Available Now 1st floor, 2 bedroom. Off street parking. Washer dryer hookup. Appliances. Bus stop at the door. Water Included.$575 + utilities & security. No pets. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992

Available Now 2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Off street parking. Washer dryer hookup. Appliances. Bus stop at the door. Water Included.$575 + utilities & security. No pets. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992

ASHLEY

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

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

AVOCA

2nd floor modern 2 bedroom, fridge, stove, w/d, heat and garbage incl. Off street parking. No pets $575/mo. lease and security. 570-479-1203

BACK MOUNTAIN

New Homes From $275,000$595,000 570-474-5574 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Business Locationâ&#x20AC;? $168,500 B-2 zoning, just off the Dallas Highway. 1st floor has 4 spacious rooms, stone fireplace & powder room & 2nd floor has 1 bedroom apartment with 1 & 3/4 baths. Ample paved parking area. Ideal for Nail & Beauty Salon, retail business or professional office. Owners are PA licensed Realtors. MLS#11-4356 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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ASHLEY

570-675-4400

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

Apartments/ Unfurnished

DURYEA

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LivingInQuailHill.com

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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WILKES-BARRE

PITTSTON

FORTY FORT 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

Income & Commercial Properties

WILKES-BARRE

570-675-4400

EDWARDSVILLE

Lawrence St. Nice 3 unit property. Lots of off street parking and bonus 2 car garage. All units are rented. Great income with low maintenance. $139,900 MLS# 10-2675 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

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PITTSTON

NANTICOKE

64-66 Dorrance St. 3 units, off street parking with some updated Carpets and paint. $1500/ month income from long time tenants. W/d hookups on site. MLS 11-3517 $109,900 Call Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

P E N D I N G

166 Vine St. Nice PPthree 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

909

Cozy 1 bedroom. Heat & Appliances. $475/ month. 570-574-2588

DALLAS 2nd floor. 2 bedroom, living room & kitchen. Laundry room. Tenant pays utilities. First, last, & security. $570/mo. 570-956-7571 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

DUPONT

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, w/w carpeting, fridge, stove. Hot water, heat, sewer included. No pets, no smoking. $600/mo. + security 570-655-5192

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

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

EDWARDSVILLE

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

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

2nd floor, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, large living & dining room. Eat-in kitchen with washer/dryer hookup. Kitchen appliances included + AC units. Enclosed porch. Cable + internet also included. Off street parking. No smoking, no pets. $850 + security & utilities. Available March 1. Call 570-762-3031

FORTY FORT

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

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.

FORTY FORT

BEAUTY EFFICIENT 1 bedroom, fireplace, courtyard parking, appliances, professionally managed. LEASE/ EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION/ NO PETS/ SMOKING $465+ utilities AMERICA REALTY

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Wilkeswood Apartments 1 & 2 BR Apts

2 & 3 BR Townhomes

570-822-2711

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FORTY FORT

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

HANOVER TWP. TOWNHOUSE

2 bedrooms, cherry hardwood floors, stainless appliances, European tile kitchen & bath. Parking, A/C, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, balcony $790/month. Call 570-650-0278

HUDSON

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, full basement, no pets. $625/month, water & sewer paid, security. 570-829-5378

JENKINS TWP.

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

KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, wall to wall, refrigerator & stove, heat & hot water. Off-street parking. No pets. No smoking. $550/month, + security & references . 570-288-3119

KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON Awsome 2 bedroom

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

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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

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E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 3rd

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

KINGSTON

Near Kirby Park, attractive 1st floor, 2 bedroom duplex. 1.5 baths, washer/ dryer, refrigerator, range, dishwasher. Basement, off street parking, large covered porch. No pets. References & credit check. Includes gas heat, sewer & water. $650 + electric. Call 570-474-5892

KINGSTON

Newly renovated. 3 bedroom. Wall to wall carpet. Screened in porch. Off street parking. Fridge, stove, washer & dryer included. Sewer, lawn maintenance & snow removal also included. $750 + utilities. Call (570) 807-7204 LEAVE MESSAGE

KINGSTON

SPACIOUS 1/2 DOUBLES 3 bedrooms, back yard. Separate utilities. No pets. Background & security. $750/month. 570-242-8380

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

1 bedroom, wall to wall, off-street parking, coin laundry, water, sewer & garbage included. $495/ month + security & lease. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

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EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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PITTSTON 2nd floor, 2 bed-

LUZERNE

Clean and spacious 1st floor. 2 bedrooms, off street parking, w/d hookup. Plenty of storage. Incl. stove, fridge, sewer and garbage. $650/mo plus security and references. No pets 570-466-4176 570-388-6468

LUZERNE

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

MCADOO

Newly constructed 1 & 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartments. Modern kitchen: stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. Private laundry. Off street parking. No pets. Includes heat, water, garbage & sewer. References & security deposit required. $850 Call (570) 929-2843 for appointment

MOOSIC

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

MOUNTAIN TOP 1 bedroom with full

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

NANTICOKE

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. No pets. $450/month, heat, water, & hot water incl. 570-855-3958 leave message.

NANTICOKE

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

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

PITTSTON

2nd floor. 1 bedroom, private entrance, newly painted, w/w carpeting, washer/ dryer hookup, off street parking. Water & sewer included. No Pets No Smoking! $425 + security. 570-883-9384

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 bath-

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

Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130 PLAINS 1st floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Kitchen with appliances. All new carpet. Convenient location. No smoking. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-9234

PLYMOUTH

2 bedroom apt. Heat, water, stove & fridge included. Near bus stop. $600/month No smoking or pets. Credit and background check, security & references required. Call (570) 592-2902

PLYMOUTH

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom,washer/dryer hook-up, enclosed porch, off-street parking, $475 per month + security & utilities. Call 570-821-9881

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PLYMOUTH 2nd floor, 2 bed-

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

PLYMOUTH

Center Avenue Efficiency. 1st floor, heat, hot water, refrigerator & range included. $395/ month + security & references. No pets 570-779-2257

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

room 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

NANTICOKE

Very clean, nice, 2 bedroom. Water, sewer, stove, fridge, Garbage collection fee included. W/d availability. Large rooms. Security, $545/mo. 570-736-3125 NUANGOLA

Adorable year round lake cabin available for 1 year lease. 854 sq.ft. with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Also features 10x25 screened porch, off street parking & appliances. Lake access. Security deposit required. $700/month + utilities. Call Pam Mcgovern 570-474-6307 or 570-715-7749

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WEST WYOMING 2nd floor, 1 bed-

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

WEST WYOMING

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

WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

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WILKES-BARRE 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 “GENERAL HOSPITAL” WALK

Close to Cross valley. Marvelous, clean, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, tiled bath, appliances, courtyard parking. LEASE/NO PETS/ SMOKING/ EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION $465 + utilities.

AMERICA REALTY 288-1422 WILKES-BARRE

LAFAYETTE GARDENS

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

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

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

WILKES-BARRE Modern, 1st floor

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

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

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

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

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

WYOMINGrefurCompletely

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

944

Commercial Properties

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

WYOMING

Updated 1 bedroom. New Wall to wall carpet. Appliances furnished. Coin op laundry. $550. Heat, water & sewer included. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

944

Commercial Properties

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

570-675-4400

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WILKES-BARRE/NORTH

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

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

WYOMING

BLANDINA APARTMENTS Deluxe 1 & 2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpet. Some utilities by tenant. No pets. Non-smoking. Elderly community. Quiet, safe. Off street parking. Call 570-693-2850

Kingston. Small & efficient - can be shop, office or storage. Central Air & Electric. $350/mo. 570 287-3985

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

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

OFFICE SPACE PLAINS

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

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

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

RETAIL BUILDING

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

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

DOLPHIN PLAZA WAREHOUSE/LIGHT GARAGES

BUILDING FOR RENT Located in

Commercial Properties

PLAINS

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

944

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

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

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

RETAIL LEASE Available

Immediately. High traffic volume & great visibility on Wilkes-Barre Blvd. 1900 sq. ft., in Wilkes Plaza, with plenty of parking. $2,000 / monthly. Call Terry Eckert LEWITH & FREEMAN 570-760-6007 Wilkes-Barre/ Plains Twp.

WAREHOUSE

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

WYOMING

72’ x 200’ VACANT COMMERCIAL LOT 233 Wyoming Ave, Rt. 11 (1/4 mile from proposed Walmart) For Sale or lease. $96,000. 570-388-6669

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Garages

PLAINS

1 1/2 car garage. $125 month 570-714-9234

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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. $545 + utilities Security $300 570-824-8786

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.

$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

HANOVER TWP.

KINGSTON

ONE MONTH FREE 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, washer/dryer on premises, front & rear porches, full basement & attic. Offstreet parking, no pets, totally remodeled. $1,000/month, + utilities, security & lease. Call 570-824-7598

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NANTICOKE Nice clean 1

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

Apartments/ Unfurnished

CALL AN EXPERT

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

bedroom. Heat, hot water, garbage fee included. Stove, fridge, air-conditioning, washer/dryer availability. Security. $525 per month Call (570) 736-3125

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Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

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

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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

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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.

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

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Masonry contractors. Chimney, stucco & concrete. Cleanouts and hauling service. 570-466-2916

1057Construction & Building

GARAGE DOOR Sales, service,

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

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Dry Wall

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

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

(570) 675-3378 1084

Electrical

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

1132

Handyman Services

The Handier Man

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

299-9142

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Hauling & Trucking

AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299 AAA Bob & Ray’s Hauling: Friendly & Courteous. We take anything & everything. Attic to basement. Garage, yard, free estimates. Call 570-655-7458 or 570-905-4820

570-829-4077

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

1132

Handyman Services

DOPainting, IT ALL HANDYMAN drywall,

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

RUSSELL’S

Property & Lawn Maintenance

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

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Hauling & Trucking

HAUL ALL& H

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Free Estimates. 570-332-5946

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

570-826-1883

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

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ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL

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

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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 &

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

Painting & Wallpaper

“AA+ C LASSICAL”

All phases. Complete int/ext paint & renovations Since 1990 Free Estimates Licensed-Insured 570-283-5714

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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288-8995

Insurance

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Movers

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

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Roofing & Siding

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

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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*

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

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Roofing & Siding

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570-288-6709

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Snow Removal

SNOW

PLOWING Commercial

Industrial

Residential DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS SALTING

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Tax Preparation

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Half Doubles

MINERS MILLS

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

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 Air. New gas heating system. Huge attic for storage. “Must See!” $850 + utilities, lease & security. NO PETS. Call for appointment. 570-793-6294

PLYMOUTH 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Located on Academy St. New paint, carpet & windows. $700 + utilities & security. Small pet OK with extra security. Off street parking . Call 570-760-6410

PLYMOUTH

953 Houses for Rent

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

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 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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122 Willow St.

Very clean and comfortable ½ double for rent. Large, level fenced yard. Quiet neighborhood. Rental application, verification of employment / income & credit check required. Tenant is responsible for all utilities except sewer. Call today for your private showing MLS 12-426 $550/ month plus security deposit Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 Walter Belchick 606-2600 ext. 301

SCRANTON/NORTH

3/4 bedrooms. porch, yard. $750 monthly. available march 1st. (516) 507-9403 or 516-582-9719

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BACK MOUNTAIN

Private, 3 bedroom ranch, patio, porch, appliances, work shop. $830 + utilities & security. Call 570-522-0084 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 HANOVER TWP Modern 3 bedroom. 1 1/2 bath. Driveway. Gas heat. Lease. No pets. No smoking. $725 + utilities. Call Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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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

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

PITTSTON

Completely renovated 3 bedrooms, stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. Background check. $695/month, + utilities, security required. Call 570-479-0302

PITTSTON TWP.

Single family ranch home. 3 bedrooms. Quiet area, large deck, private driveway. $750/month + security & utilities. 570-883-7220 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

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

SWOYERSVILLE 124 Perrin St

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

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953 Houses for Rent

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

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 SOUTH

Great neighborhood, 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen & bath. Wall to wall carpet. $625 + security & utilities. Call 570-856-3700

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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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BARNESVILLE 1st floor efficiency and bigger, all utilities. $100/mo 570-929-1444

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

WILKES-BARRE

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

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