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Certificates for Luzerne County listed incorrect amounts of insurance.

A Pittston-area insurance broker will be under special supervision of the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner’s Office

for the next three years after a garding covercomplaint from Luzerne Counage amounts. ty officials. Joyce is vice According to a consent order president of signed by Deputy Insurance commercial Commissioner Ronald A. Gallines for Joyce lagher Jr. and Joseph J. Joyce Insurance Jr., of Hughestown, Joyce pro- Joseph Joyce Jr. Group in Pittvided Luzerne County and ston and a CAN DO Inc., of Hazleton, with member of the politically active certificates of insurance that Pittston-area family. had incorrect information reAccording to the order, Joyce

violated a provision of law that “prohibits a licensee from intentionally misrepresenting the terms of an actual or proposed insurance contract or application for insurance.” He also violated a provision prohibiting a licensee “from demonstrating a lack of general fitness, competence or reliability sufficient to satisfy the department that the licensee is

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worthy of licensure,” the order states. Joyce waived his rights to a formal administrative hearing on the matter and, without admitting to allegations and conclusions in the order, agreed to comply with the insurance commissioner’s order. He was ordered to cease and See INSURANCE, Page 8A

SPORTS COMPLEX

Area is game for fields, buildings

TV SCHEDULE MSNBC Women’s Field Hockey - U.S. vs. Argentina (LIVE); Weightlifting - Gold Medal Finals; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. NBC Men’s Volleyball - U.S. vs. Germany (LIVE); Men’s Water Polo - U.S. vs. Romania (LIVE); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Women’s Gymnastics - Team Gold Medal Final; Swimming Gold Medal Finals: Men’s 200M Butterfly, Men’s 4x200M Freestyle Relay, Women’s 200M Freestyle and Women’s 200M Individual Medley; 8 p.m.-Midnight

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State will monitor insurer Joyce By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

American swimmer Missy Franklin, above, won gold in the women’s 100-meter backstroke. Page 6B Meanwhile, the Chinese men, below, won their second straight gold medal in gymnastics in a rout. Page 1B

TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012

Local group will lease land owned by Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs casino. By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

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eslie Bullock of Noxen signs the 130-foot wind turbine blade next to the spot where BP President John Graham L wrote ‘Blow Wind Blow.’ She was also one of the speakers at the Mehoopany Wind Farm Construction ceremony held Monday at Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, Tunkhannock. Local and state officials, including U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, also signed one of the blades. On completion, the $250 million facility will be largest wind project in the state, according to BP Wind Energy and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power. For more photos, see Page 4A.

W-B mayor got mileage out of travel money Records show Tom Leighton was paid more than $2,000 for trips made in 2009 and 2010. By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Mayor Tom Leighton was paid more than $2,000 in mileage reimbursement for out-of-town travel in 2009 and 2010 in addition to gasoline he ob-

tained from the city’s fuel tanks, records show. Leighton made a total of 13 trips from March 2009 to December 2010, racking up more than 4,000 miles to PhiladelLeighton phia, Harrisburg, Washington, D.C., and Rhode Island, according to receipts obtained by The Times Leader. The mileage rate, which varied between

.50 and 55 cents per mile, resulted in a total payment of $2,228. He received no mileage reimbursements in 2011. Records for 2012 were not immediately available Monday. The use of city fuel has come under scrutiny since a Times Leader investigation revealed the city could not account for nearly 18,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel dispensed from the city’s tanks from Dec. 1, 2010 to June 22. See MILEAGE, Page 8A

The ‘oops!’ factor: Devices drive walkers to distraction

Across the country on city streets, in suburban parking lots and in shopping centers, there is usually someone strolling while talking on a phone, texting, listening to music, or playing a video game.

Fortunately there were no Emergency rooms busy with trains approaching the Philadelpeople who suffered injuries phia-area station at that mowhile walking, using gadgets. ment, because it took the man By JOAN LOWY Associated Press

several minutes to recover enough to climb out of danger. But the incident, captured last year by a security camera and provided to The Associated Press, underscores the risks of what government officials and safety experts say is a growing problem: distracted walking. On city streets, in suburban

WASHINGTON — A young man talking on a cellphone meanders along the edge of a lonely train platform at night. Suddenly he stumbles, loses his balance and pitches over the side, landing head first on the tracks. See WALKERS, Page 8A

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PLAINS TWP. – A local group plans to develop a year-round multisport and event complex on 120 acres near the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs casino that will cost at least $12 million to build. Planned are three domes, two of which would provide fully turfed fields for baseball, softball, field hockey, soccer, football, lacrosse and track and field. The In addition to third dome the fields, the would enclose hard courts to project insupport indoor cludes a field hockey, “field house” basketball, volconcept that leyball, dodgeball, floor hock- houses climbey and a mixed ing walls that martial arts would have training center. Also planned challenges for are four out- pre-school door baseball aged children fields and four to adults. softball/Little League fields. These fields would include concession and retail areas, seating and parking, according to a release issued Monday by the Ultimate Sports Group. Based in Wilkes-Barre, the company is a collaboration among partners Karen Line, president of Line Up Inc.; Brent Berger, CEO of Quad3 Group; and Stuart Bell, president of Luzerne Products. “Our intention is to create a venue for top-level sports training and competition in the kind of comprehensive complex that offers state-of-the-art facilities with every added-value comfort possible for players and their families when they visit the Ultimate Sports destination,” said Berger, whose firm has experience with youth sport complexes and 40 years of architecture and engineering expertise. The land is owned by the casiSee SPORTS, Page 8A

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Woman is shot at W-B high-rise Authorities check the site of the incident at Valley View Terrace on High Street. By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE -- A woman was shot in the leg Monday night at the Valley View Terrace highrise on High Street, according to Luzerne County 911. A 911 supervisor said a dispatcher received the report at 8:25 p.m. that a 24-year-old woman had been shot at 215 High St., the address of Valley View Terrace. A police officer said the woman was taken to a local hospital; her injuries were not life-threatening. As of 10:15 p.m., police and a detective were still investigating inside the eight-story public housing complex, which is owned and operated by the Wilkes-

Barre Housing Authority. Many residents were on edge and upset by the news. “I’m in shock. This is supposed to be a nice place,” said Sandra Roldan, who was home all day and didn’t know about the shooting until she came outside to smoke a cigarette at about 9:30. “I’m here one year and two months, and I love it here because it’s so quiet and nice,” she said. A 68-year-old man who declined to give his name said he has lived in the building for 17 years and this shooting is the only one he has heard of at the building. “It doesn’t bother me, I’m used to this. I’m an ex-police officer, military, so this kind of thing isn’t nerve wracking, but I wish it was a safer place to live. They’ve had drugs here. They have a police officer here Saturday nights checking people going in,” he said. A woman who declined to give

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Medics transport a woman from Valley View Terrace at 215 High St., Wilkes-Barre, after a report of a 24-year-old woman shot in the leg at that address Monday night.

her name said she has lived at the building for several years and there has been trouble there before, citing the finding of blood on the property. She said the housing authority should screen residents better because people with criminal records have been

accepted as tenants. Charlotte Raup, president of the Wilkes-Barre Crime Watch Coalition, said the building has an active crime watch organization, and she was told by a group leader that the woman who was shot does not live in the building

and was visiting someone. Raup said the housing authority does screen applicants and has a good video surveillance system. “People are generally safe in the high-rises,” Raup said. “It’s up to (residents and their visitors) not to let strangers in.”

POLICE BLOTTER

with intent to deliver a controlled substance (heroin); and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance ASHLEY – A man was (crack and cocaine). rushed to the hospital after Police said they recovered 75 being shot in a parking lot outside the Poor House Bar on packets of heroin stamped North Main Street around 1:40 “President,” crack cocaine, cocaine, $1,775 in cash and a a.m. Monday, according to semi-automatic handgun from borough police. an apartment in the 400 block of Marion Terrace Apartments HANOVER TWP. – Townin connection with the arrest, ship police arrested a WilkesBarre teen on narcotics traffick- police said. Hanover Towning charges Monday afternoon ship’s Narcotics K-9 “Ado” was and seized drugs, money and a utilized in the search of the apartment, police said. gun in the process. Crawford was arraigned Police arrested Ibn-Asmar before District Judge James Sult Crawford, also known as “Munch,” 19, of Walnut Street, Tupper and taken to the counWilkes-Barre, and charged him ty prison after failing to post $30,000 straight cash bail, with possession of heroin, crack and cocaine; possession police said.

ur beloved boy, David Anthony Nice, 22, who lived too short of O a life, passed away on Sunday, July

29, 2012. David was born on March 21, 1990, in Larksville. He was a son of Randi Nice, Larksville, and David Nice, Hazleton. He was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, Class of 2008. David loved all sports, but he especially excelled in football and baseball. He played for the Larksville Greenwaves Mini Football team with a 1,000-yard rushing season. He also played for the Edwardsville-Larksville Little League. David enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Everyone who knew him loved him. He was a loving son, grandson, nephew and cousin. Surviving, in addition to his parents, Randi and David, are his grandparents, Chris and Wayne Nichol, Larksville; JoAnne Nice, Plymouth, and Tom Nice, Larksville; aunts, Tracy Chackan, Larksville, and Sharon Nice, West Nanticoke; uncles, Mark Nice, Larksville, and

The span will remain open, carrying trains across the Susquehanna River.

Derry Callender July 29, 2012 M. Callender, 63, of MounD erry tain Top, passed away Sunday,

July 29, 2012, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born in Alpena, Mich., he was a son of the late Robert and Dorothy Callender. Derry served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and prior to his retirement worked for the U.S. Postal Service. He loved the casino, coin collecting and was a history buff. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, was his spouse, Mary. Surviving are his daughters, Kim and Chris Rosania, and Kathy Nichols, Mountain Top; grandchildren, Brandon Nichols and Avena McDonough; sister and brother, Barbara Brewer and husband Reginald, Steven and wife Darlene, and Anthony and wife Carol, all of Michigan; Stanley and wife Kelley, Tenn., and R.J. and wife Mary Ann, Wash; several nieces and nephews

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A piece of heavy equipment works around a barge in the Susquehanna River just upstream of the Fish Island Bridge on Monday at West Academy and Pickering streets in Wilkes-Barre. Repair work will begin soon on the bridge’s concrete pillars.

Railroad bridge gets some work Tom Nice, New Jersey; cousins, Jeff Zawatski, Jessica Zawatski and Hunter Chackan. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 West Main St., Plymouth. Friends may call Thursday from 4 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, contributions, if desired, may be made to the Larksville-Edwardsville Mini Football Program at the funeral home.

also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. More Obituaries, Page 6A

HARRISBURG – No player matched all five winning numbers drawn in Monday’s “Pennsylvania Cash 5” game, so the jackpot will be worth $225,000. Lottery officials said 33 players matched four numbers and won $393.50 each; 1,967 players matched three numbers and won $11 each; and 23,820 players matched two numbers and won $1 each. • Thursday’s “Pennsylvania Match 6 Lotto” jackpot will be worth at least $3.1 million because no player holds a ticket with one row that matches all six winning numbers drawn in Monday’s game.

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David Nice July 29, 2012

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By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Work has begun on the Fish Island Bridge, a railroad span across the Susquehanna River in South Wilkes-

Barre. A barge was on the river Monday as workers from ING Civil Inc. of New York got ready to repair the concrete pillars on the bridge. Ed Greenberg, spokesman for Canadian Pacific railroad company, said the bridge is safe and will remain open during the six to eight weeks it will take to complete the project. The project could be delayed if the river

Nathan Williams July 26, 2012 athan K. Williams, 78, of WilkesBarre, passed away Thursday, N July 26, 2012, at his home.

Born in Noxen on March 4, 1934, he was a son of the late Albert T. and Minnie (Kresge) Williams. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He earned two bachelor’s degrees and his master’s degree of psychology from Temple University. Prior to retiring in 1998, he was a welding instructor at Wilkes-Barre Area Vo-Tech. Prior to that, he instructed a welding class at Scranton Vo-Tech. He was a member of Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg, Coalville; Masonic Lodge 474, Sugar Notch; and Irem Temple A.A.O.N.M.S, Dallas. Nathan enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was very happily married to his wife of 56 years, Dorothy. He was preceded in death by twin sons, Mark and Matthew. Surviving is his wife, the former Dorothy Brown; sons, Nathan “Jeff” Williams and his companion, Craig White, Hughestown; Gary S. Williams and his companion, Georgia Straub, Wilkes-Barre; daughters, Donna Innocenti, at home; Rachel Appel and her husband, Brian, Pittston; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Albert Williams, Dallas; William Williams and his wife, Monica, Wilkes-

Barre; sister, Audrey Dymond, and her husband, Richard, Nuangola; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 465 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. Dr. James L. Harring officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. Masonic service will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Celtic Hospice, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. To send Nathan’s family words of comfort and friendship, please visit www.bestlifetributes.com.

levels rise, he said. “This maintenance was planned,” Greenberg said. “We will be working on portions of the bridge, but the work will not impact the bridge’s structural integrity.” Workers will repair the concrete pillars by diverting the river to allow access to the areas in need of repair, he said. A pontoon boat was lifted onto the barge Monday. Workers said the boat will be used to aid in the project. “The bridge has been inspected regularly,” Greenberg said. “And that includes underwater inspections; it has passed all of them.” Canadian Pacific had a team of engineers do a thorough inspection of the bridge before the start of the project to ensure it was safe, he said. Greenberg said five trains cross the bridge every 24 hours. The bridge, referred to as the Black Diamond Bridge, is located near West Academy and Pickering streets. Railroad officials said their records show it is the Fish Island Bridge. According to historical records, the builder’s plate says the Fish Island/Black Diamond railroad bridge was built in 1914 by the Pennsylvania Steel Co., Steelton, Pa. The bridge crosses the Susquehanna from South Wilkes-Barre to Edwardsville near Kirby Park. The bridge was built for the Wilkes-Barre Connecting Railroad and was later owned by the Delaware & Hudson. Trains of Canadian Pacific’s Sunbury Line use the bridge.

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From left to right are Erin O’Donnell, POWER! director; Mary Angie Schell, United Charities representing United Way of Greater Hazleton; Kira Krakovesky, Kira & Brandon Duo, and Jeannine Lesante-Mazurkiwecz, POWER! co-director. HAZLETON

POWER! schedules social

The newly re-formed Hazleton Chapter of POWER! (Professionals Organized and Working to Enrich the Region) is holding its bi-monthly social event this Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cusat’s Café, 742 Alter St. This event is free with a donation for the United Way of Greater Hazleton’s Start Smart School Project. School supplies needed include: clear backpacks, crayons, glue sticks, pens, pencils, loose-leaf paper, notebooks, construction paper, nap mats, highlighters, Post-it notes, folders, colored markers, dictionaries, preschool paper and big crayons. Money donations are also welcome. The group offers networking opportunities and organizes a community project on a bi-monthly basis. The next community project is a mural in downtown. Reservations are encouraged by visiting the Hazleton POWER! Facebook page.

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LOCAL Area jobless rate back above 9%

There are more people trying to enter the labor force, one expert points out. By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

The unemployment rate for the tricounty Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area leaped six-tenths of a percentage point in June, rising above 9 percent for the first time since February. Luzerne County bore the brunt of the increase, with an unemployment rate of 9.8 percent and 1,400 more people job-

“It sounds a lot worse than it really is. It’s not good news, but there are a couple of reasons why it went up as much as it did. I think it’s a blip.”

Anthony Liuzzo Director of the master of business administration program at Wilkes University.

less than in May. At 9.3 percent, the three-county region’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continued to be the highest among Pennsylvania’s 14 large labor markets. Pennsylvania’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percent over the month to

“To go month to month is not an accurate way to view this,” said Anthony Liuzzo, director of the master of business administration program at Wilkes University. He said that when looking at the surge in unemployment in June, other factors need to be considered, and when they’re all taken in to account, there are positives to be found. “It sounds a lot worse than it really is,” Liuzzo said. “It’s not good news, but there are a couple of reasons why it went up as much as it did. I think it’s a blip.”

7.5 percent, while the United States’ rate remained unchanged at 8.2 percent. The local rate declined one-tenth of a point from June 2011, which has some saying the long view, not the short one, should be used to give a clearer picture of the employment situation. See JOBLESS, Page 8A

GAMES OF CHANCE

Pa. Lottery takes the prize

State probe continues for 2 area districts

The state originally had 48 districts and charter schools being studied for possible cheating on state tests.

LARKSVILLE

Crash victim identified

The victim of a fatal ATV crash Sunday night was 22-year-old Larksville resident David Nice, according to the Luzerne County Coroner’s Office. Nice was riding on Mountain Road when he hit a guard rail around 9:35 p.m. Sunday. A coroner was called to the scene and Nice was pronounced dead around Nice 10 p.m. He suffered multiple traumatic injuries. A county 911 supervisor had said late Sunday that the accident occurred near James Tabit & Sons Scrap Metal business, which is near the point where Washington Street turns into Mountain Road. Mountain Road then begins a steep incline up to Weavertown Road. Larksville police said the investigation is ongoing. For his obituary, see page 2A. SCRANTON

Chamber boss wins post

Austin J. Burke, president of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed to the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Board by Gov. Tom Corbett. The organization provides seed capital, technology commercialization and entrepreneurial support services for the technology sector ensurBurke ing companies and entrepreneurs have all the tools they need to build globally competitive technology companies. Burke, who has served as chamber head for 32 years, was appointed by Gov. Tom Ridge when the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Board was created in 2001. He was subsequently reappointed twice by Gov. Ed Rendell. Burke also serves on the Commonwealth Financing Authority, the Penn State Research Foundation and has served in Rendell’s cabinet as secretary for Community and Economic Development. LONG POND

Infield visitors wanted

If you will be attending the Pennsylvania 400 NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway next weekend and watching the race from the infield, we want to talk to you for a story The Times Leader is doing on life in a NASCAR infield. Please contact reporter Andrew M. Seder via email at aseder@timesleader.com or by phone at 829-7269.

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Jim Connell buys a lottery ticket from Jay Patel, manager of Leo Matus News Stand on Public Square, Monday afternoon. The Pennsylvania Lottery on Monday announced a record in lottery sales.

2011-12 is program’s biggest year ever By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – The Pennsylvania Lottery on Monday announced its most successful year in its 41-year history, generating more than $3.4 billion in sales, with $120.6 million from Luzerne County alone. The 2011-12 fiscal year totaled more than $1 billion for programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians. “The growth in sales of instant tickets, continued efforts to expand (the) lottery’s retailer base, growth in the multistate games Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as many other variables all played a role in the lottery’s tremendous success this year,” said Todd Rucci, executive director of the Pennsylvania Lottery. Those instant ticket sales include a local winner: Ann Decker, of WilkesBarre, who won $100,000 with a Wild 10s instant ticket at EZ Express in Wilkes-Barre. Other local winners include Donald and Patricia Densberger of Nescopeck,

According to the lottery, in the 2010-11 fiscal year, in addition to awarding nearly $69.7 million in prizes to Luzerne County winners, the lottery contributed more than $39.3 million to programs serving Luzerne County’s older residents.

who won $500,000 from a Cash 5 ticket Donald purchased with the change he had left over after paying for gas. According to the lottery, in the 201011 fiscal year, in addition to awarding nearly $69.7 million in prizes to Luzerne County winners, the lottery contributed more than $39.3 million to programs serving Luzerne County’s older residents. Numbers for the most recent fiscal year are not yet available, a lottery spokeswoman said. Those programs include: Area Agencies on Aging and Senior Centers,

PACE/PACENET (prescription drug assistance), Shared and Free Ride Program, property tax and rent rebates, and long-term living services. “The funds generated by the Pennsylvania Lottery this fiscal year helped support programs that provide services … to thousands older Pennsylvanians aimed to protect their independence, preserve their health and improve the quality of their life,” Secretary of Aging Brian Duke said. “We are grateful for the support and commitment we receive from the lottery.” According to a press release from the PA Lottery, for the 2011-12 fiscal year: • $2.13 billion accounted for instant game sales. • $1.35 billion for terminal-based games, such as the Daily Number. • $277.7 million for Powerball sales. • $151.2 million for Mega Millions sales. The release also says that more than 9,100 lottery retailers were accounted for in 2011-12, and they earned $189 million in commissions.

Glitch costs W-B Area nearly $67,000 A Luzerne County agency failed to give the schools proper paperwork, the superintendent says. By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Incomplete paperwork in attendance reports filed with the state cost the Wilkes-Barre Area School District $66,938 in state reimbursements from the 2004-05 school year through 2006-07, the School Board learned at a special meeting Monday. The board approved a response to a recent audit by the state Auditor General’s Office. That audit cited recurring problems in the district’s Average Daily Membership – or daily enrollment – reports submitted for state reimburse-

ments. The audits determined the district over-reported the number of students eligible for reimbursement, getting $51,933 more than entitled to in 2004-05 Namey and 2005-06, and $15,005 in 2006-07. The district response acknowledges the problem and lays out a plan to correct it. Superintendent Jeff Namey said the problem was not that the district reported more students than it had, but that it lacked state-required paperwork for students under the stewardship of Luzerne County Children and Youth Services, primarily those in foster care. Namey said Children and Youth had not been providing the forms, and dis-

trict workers and administrators were submitting reports that included those children. When the auditors looked in the files and saw the paperwork was missing, they ruled that the district was not eligible for the reimbursements it had received. The audit calls for the state to withhold the overpayment in future reimbursements. “The students were there,” Namey said, “The forms weren’t.” Namey said the problem has been fixed and administrators have been told not to submit for reimbursement without the required form. The board also renewed district student and athletic insurance for the 2012-13 school year with IDM Consulting Services, Wilkes-Barre, at a premiSee STUDENTS, Page 8A

Of 48 public school districts and charter schools targeted last year for investigation into possible cheating on state tests, 10 – including Hazleton Area and Scranton school districts – remain on a list of “ongoing investigations.” The remaining schools have been otherwise reclassified. Investigations at three districts statewide are “closed,” five districts are under “continued monitoring,” and 30 were cleared of any wrongdoing. The investigations Antonelli were prompted by the discovery of a 2009 “forensic analysis” of results in the state math and reading tests, officially called the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, or PSSA. The analysis looked for statistical anomalies – such as dramatic changes in number of low-income students taking tests, or unusually high erasure marks – that could suggest cheating had occurred. The report flagged 89 schools statewide, but stressed the analysis did not prove cheating. The state then launched a broader investigation, ultimately focusing on 48 districts and charter schools, including schools in Hazleton Area. At the time the 2009 report was unearthed by a Philadelphia advocacy group, Hazleton Area Acting Superintendent Francis Antonelli said he believed district schools were flagged because of a glitch in the electronic reporting system the state had recently implemented. Data regarding low-income students seemed to get lost in transmission, Antonelli said, and the forensic analysis was conducted before that error was corrected A Times Leader analysis of state data supported Antonelli’s theory, showing the data in the forensic report for a given year did not match data for that year currently on the state website. The status update of the investigations was posted online Sunday by The Philadelphia Inquirer and confirmed by Pennsylvania Department of Education Spokesman Timothy Eller. In an email, Eller defined “closed” as “an investigation was conducted and then closed after a determination was made and action was taken.” “Cleared” was defined as “the school provided a valid explanation of why it was listed on the 2009 forensic report” and “continued monitoring” as “the administration of the PSSA will continue to be monitored by the Department. The length of time is dependent on future test administration.” Regionally, an investigation at Berwick Area was listed as closed, while Abington Heights was listed as “cleared.” Eller said there is no deadline or timeframe for concluding the investigations.

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State officials listen to concerns on Arc’s future About 50 area families spoke with Pa. Secretary of Public Welfare about state budget. By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Pennsylvania Secretary of Public Welfare met with clients of the Arc of Luzerne County on Monday to hear their concerns and to discuss the state budget and future plans. About 50 families met for two hours with DPW Secretary Gary Alexander and Deputy Secretary Kevin Friel at the Ramada Hotel on Public Square. “We listened to a myriad of concerns,” Alexander said after the meeting. “The families asked us about possible service reductions and the possibility of closing facilities, like the White Haven Center.” Pam Zotynia, executive direc-

tor at The Arc, said the families were given the opportunity to tell their stories and ask questions. “Some of the Alexander stories were very heartbreaking,” Zotynia said. “Families rarely get the chance to talk directly with high-ranking state officials. This meeting gave them that opportunity; to tell the secretary their stories, tell him what they need and to ask what he can do for them.” As far as closing centers, Zotynia said there are no plans to close the White Haven Center. She said other areas have seen closures and The Arc believes in integrating people with disabilities and challenges into the community. She said a White Haven Center resident attended Monday’s meeting who doesn’t want to live at the center and wants to

fare and The Arc of Luzerne County are co-presenting a comprehensive, progressive summit on employment of individuals with disabilities. The summit will be held Oct. 4-6 in Hershey. Called the PA Disability Employment Summit, it will bring together employers, related government agencies, service providers and individuals with disabilities interested in becoming successfully employed, to discuss challenges, opportunities, case studies of programs of excellence, advancements in adaptive technology, supports, suggestions for system improvements and other important topics. “This is the first one that Pennsylvania has ever done,” Zotynia said. “We decide to do this because we want to move Pennsylvania forward in becoming a leader as ‘an employment-first’ state – to advocate that employment for our clients be the first consideration before any other services.”

These are challenging times. We have to assure we maintain our current services and look to enhance other areas, especially vital services.” Alexander and Friel said it’s essential to hear the families’ stories as they strive to create a stronger system of supports throughout the community. Zotynia said that with the current budget limitations, people could be at risk of losing services, and many who are on the waiting list will continue to wait for services. “The secretary and deputy DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER need to hear how devastating it Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary of Public Welfare Kevin Friel with will be if services are lost,” Zotyexecutive director of the ARC of Luzerne County Pamela Zotynia nia said. “They also need to hear on Monday at the Ramada Hotel in Wilkes-Barre. how we feel the system should change to better serve our needs live and work in the community. standing of what they have to and allow for people to live more Alexander said he heard good deal with on a daily basis,” Alex- independent lives.” things too from the families. ander said. “We take all of the in“We really do want to listen to formation back to Harrisburg Summit in October The Department of Public Welfamilies to get a better under- and compare it to other areas.

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Area man files suit in wife’s drowning Joshua DeVitis takes action after a July 24, 2011 incident in which Gina DeVitis died.

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bove: The Mehoopany Wind Farm storage area in Noxen. Right: After the Mehoopany Wind Farm Construction ceremony held at Shadowbrook Inn & Resort in Tunkhannock, James Sahagian, VP of renewables for Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, talks with U.S. Rep. Tom Marino and BP President & CEO John Graham with a 130-foot turbine blade behind them that people who attended the ceremony signed. The 9,000-acre site will be able to produce 141 megawatts of power,according to BP Wind Energy and Sempra.

Lupas hearing delayed Hollywood musical actor so he can be treated Tony Martin dies at 98 At issue is whether the local lawyer is competent for trial on charges he stole money.

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SCRANTON – Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys for attorney Anthony Lupas have agreed to postpone a competency hearing that will determine whether Lupas stands trial on charges he stole money through a fraudulent investment scheme. In a joint motion filed Monday, the attorneys asked U.S. District Judge Robert Mariani to postpone the hearing for up to four months to allow Lupas to obtain treatment from Dr. Mario Cornacchione, who specializes in geriatric medicine. Lupas, 77, of Plains Township, was indicted in May by a grand jury on charges he allegedly stole $246,000 from a client. The indictment alleges that on three occasions between June 2006 and September 2009, Lupas enticed a client to give him money under the premise it would be invested in a trust fund that would pay 7 percent tax-free interest. Numerous other persons have

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filed lawsuits against Lupas, alleging they also were victimized. Prosecutors have said they are continuing to investigate

those claims. Lupas is a prominent area attorney who served as solicitor for the Wilkes-Barre Area School District for decades before resigning in April. His son, Luzerne County Judge David Lupas, has said he reported his father to authorities in the fall of 2011after he became aware of “circumstances” he believed warranted an investigation. Lupas’ attorneys, William Ruzzo and Joseph Blazosek, have raised questions regarding his ability to understand the charges against him. Mariani appointed a psychiatrist, Dr. Richard Fischbein, to evaluate Lupas. Fischbein submitted a report on June 28 that recommends Lupas receive treatment from Cornacchione for three to four months, according to the court motion filed Monday. Prosecutors and the defense request a hearing then be held to determine his competency.

He had toured for years with his wife, the late dancer-actress Cyd Charisse. By VALERIE J. NELSON and CLAUDIA LUTHER Los Angeles Times (MCT)

LOS ANGELES - Tony Martin, the last of the big-name singer-actors from the golden age of Hollywood musicals, has died. He was 98. Martin, who toured for years with his wife, dancer-actress Cyd Charisse, died of natural causes Friday at his home in Los Angeles, his longtime business manager, Stan Schneider, told the Los Angeles Times. He appeared in more than 30 films, most memorably as a thief at odds with Peter Lorre’s inspector in 1948’s stylish "Casbah," one of the many movie musicals that helped turn Martin into a star. Twice, songs sung on screen by Martin received Academy Award nominations: "For Every Man There’s a Woman" from "Casbah" and "It’s a Blue World" from the 1940 film "Music in My Heart." He endured as a crooner of ro-

mantic ballads, continuing to belt them out onstage well into his 90s. With his powerful voice Martin and beguiling style, Martin was enormously popular from the late 1930s through the 1950s as a singer who helped make standards out of such tunes as "Stranger in Paradise," "La Vie en Rose," "Fools Rush In," "I’ll See You in My Dreams" and many others. Although dozens of singers recorded Cole Porter’s "Begin the Beguine," Martin was so identified with it that former Times jazz critic Leonard Feather once described the song as Martin’s "virtual mirror image." By the early 1960s, movie musicals and his singing career had crested, and he began touring with Charisse in a cabaret act. He was born Alvin Morris on Dec. 25, 1913, in San Francisco, according to birth records. His parents, Edward and Hattie Morris, were Jewish immigrants from Poland who divorced when he was young, and he considered his stepfather, tailor Myer Myers, his father.

WILKES-BARRE – A Hazle Township man has filed a lawsuit in county court against a boat operator and private community related to his wife’s drowning in July 2011. Joshua DeVitis filed the suit recently through his attorney, Jonathan Comitz, against Keith Dasher of Hazle Township, Eagle Rock Resort Inc. and Double Diamond Inc., operator of Eagle Rock Resort, and based in Dallas, Texas. The suit stems from a July 24, 2011, incident in which DeVitis says his wife, Gina, died while swimming in Lake Susquehanna in the development. The suit seeks more than $250,000 in damages and says “plaintiff’s damages, including but not limited to punitive damages are presently estimated to be in excess of $5,000,000.” According to the suit, on July 23, 2011, the DeVitises were with friends on the shore of Lake Susquehanna for a picnic and were invited to ride on Dasher’s pontoon boat. The suit says Dasher was in violation of several state laws when he allowed the boat to become overloaded with passengers and there was not an adequate number of personal flotation devices aboard. The suit also alleges Dasher did not have proper navigation lights. When reached by phone Monday, Dasher said he would consult with his attorney before commenting on the suit, and

did not call back. An attorney for Eagle Rock Resort did not return a phone call seeking comment. While on the boat, the suit says, Dasher was “imbibing alcoholic beverages” as were several members of the group on the boat. In the early morning hours of July 24, 2011, Gina DeVitis expressed a desire to leave the boat and go home, and began to swim toward shore, the suit says. The suit says Josh DeVitis followed, and that at some point he became disoriented and could not find his wife. Josh DeVitis eventually found his wife, who was in a semi-conscious state, and he tried to pull her to shore, the suit states. The suit says Josh DeVitis was on the verge of drowning and yelled to Dasher for help, but then swam to shore. He was able to call Thomas Nork, Gina DeVitis’ father, and the two men went to the lake in an attempt to locate her. The two men asked Dasher to use his boat to help find Gina DeVitis, but Dasher refused, according to the suit. Eagle Rock Resort’s security personnel were unable to assist because they did not have keys to unlock boats or a shed containing floatation devices, the suit said. Emergency personnel who responded to the scene used a neighbor’s boat to eventually find Gina DeVitis, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The suit says Eagle Rock Resort acted negligently in a number of ways, including by failing to supervise and train employees and in allowing Dasher to operate his boat and use a dock in the lake.

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Syria’s top diplomat defects amid Aleppo fight. Thousands of civilians flee the commercial hub.

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Lauren Reyes,left, of Kingston and Jessica White of Everett fill a children’s pool with buckets of water from Puget Sound at Arness Park last week in Kingston, Wash., help the little ones keep cool. NEW DELHI

BEIRUT — Syria’s top diplomat in London said he could no longer represent the regime and defected Monday, as civilians fled the commercial hub of Aleppo in droves amid 10 days of fierce battles between rebels and government forces. Britain’s Foreign Office said that Khaled al-Ayoubi, the charge d’affaires, told officials that he wasn’t willing to represent the regime any longer, the latest high-profile defection of a diplomat from Syria over the bloody crackdown on the opposition since March 2011. Fighting is heating up in Aleppo, Syria’s largest city with 3 million people. The U.N. said 200,000 Syrians have left

over the past 10 days as the government trains its mortars, tank and helicopter gunships on the neighborhoods seized by the rebels. “I am extremely concerned by the impact of shelling and use of tanks and other heavy weapons on people in Aleppo,” Valerie Amos, the top U.N. official for humanitarian affairs, said in a statement late Sunday. “Many people have sought temporary shelter in schools and other public buildings in safer areas,” she added. “They urgently need food, mattresses and blankets, hygiene supplies and drinking water.” Amos said U.N. agencies and the Syrian Red Crescent are working together on supplying those affected by the fighting with blankets and humanitarian supplies, but many remain out of their reach because of the violence. “It is not known how many people remain trapped in places where fighting continues today,” she warned. Aleppo is Syria’s largest city and commer-

Free Syrian Army soldiers gather at the border town of Azaz, about 20 miles north of Aleppo, Syria.

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cial hub with about 3 million inhabitants. Aleppo is about 30 miles away from the Turkish border and some of those fleeing the city are headed for Turkey, where tens of thousands of Syrians have already found refuge during the

17-month uprising against authoritarian President Bashar Assad’s rule. Turkey is deploying more troops to the border, sending tanks, armored combat vehicles, more missile launchers and infantry troops, the state-run Anadolu agency reported.

370 million lose power

U.S. Postal Service is close to defaulting

massive breakdown of India’s A electricity grid cut power to 370

million people in seven northern states Monday, halting trains, cutting water supplies and creating commuter mayhem. The crisis, which hit soon after midnight, knocked out power to the states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh, which has more people than Brazil. By some accounts, it was the worst blackout in India since 2001. With intermittent power interruptions even at the best of times - India has an electricity shortfall of 9 percent during peak usage periods, resulting in rolling blackouts known as "load shedding" - many companies and homes have backup generators. Delhi’s international airport quickly switched to diesel power, which officials said prevented flight disruptions, although air conditioning and retail lighting were affected.

Two legally required payments for future retirees’ benefits will be left unpaid. By HOPE YEN Associated Press

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Assistance program ends A decades-old state program that provides cash assistance to more than 60,000 Pennsylvanians will end this week, a move state officials say will save about $150 million annually but advocates fear will leave thousands of vulnerable people without needed aid. The general assistance program has provided money to vulnerable residents, including the disabled, people undergoing addiction treatments and domestic violence victims, since the Great Depression. Gov. Tom Corbett proposed eliminating the $200 monthly payments in February and the measure was included in the budget approved in late June; a one-month extension runs out Wednesday. Those losing assistance can receive aid through other programs, according to state officials. HARRISBURG

GOP boast played back A Commonwealth Court hearing on Pennsylvania’s new voter-identification law featured videos underscoring its political implications and the burden it places on some voters. Lawyers seeking to block the new law Monday played a video of state House Majority Leader Mike Turzai boasting before a Republican gathering in June that the new photo ID requirement is going to allow Mitt Romney to carry Pennsylvania in the Nov. 6 election. A 94-year-old woman who is a plaintiff in the lawsuit testified by video that she rarely leaves her room in a Chester County senior living center, but never misses an election. Bea Bookler said she can’t understand why lawmakers now are forcing her to get a photo ID. The law requiring all voters to show a photo ID takes effect on Election Day.

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A group of people wearing Batman shirts arrive Monday at the Arapahoe County Courthouse for an arraignment hearing for accused theater shooter James Holmes in Centennial, Colo.

Colo. suspect gets murder charges

When the judge asked the former neu- have to be served consecutively, not conJames Holmes appears dazed and roscience student if he agreed with his at- currently, said Craig Silverman, a former does not react in packed Denver-area torney’s request to delay a future court chief deputy district attorney in Denver. courtroom. In addition, Holmes was charged with hearing so his defense team could have

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI and P. SOLOMON BANDA Associated Press

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — James Holmes appeared just as dazed as he did in his first court appearance last week after the deadly Colorado movie theater shootings. In a packed Denver-area courtroom Monday, Holmes, 24, sat silently and did not react as he heard formal charges against him, including first-degree murder for each of the 12 who died and attempted murder for each of the 58 people who were injured in one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent U.S. history. At one point, a shackled Holmes, still with his hair dyed orange-red, leaned over to speak with one of his lawyers and furrowed his brow.

A woman who snatched a newborn from a New York hospital more than two decades ago and raised the child as her own has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Ann Pettway, of Raleigh, N.C., was sentenced Monday in Manhattan. She pleaded guilty in February to kidnapping, saying she took a train from her Connecticut home to Harlem Hospital in 1987. While there, she said, she scooped up Carlina White, a 3week-old who was brought to the emergency room with a fever. Carlina’s birth mother, Joy White, says Pettway robbed her of 23 years with her child.

one count of possession of explosives and one count of a crime of violence. Authorities said booby trapped his apartment with the intent to kill any officers responding there the night of the attack. Legal analysts expect the case to be dominated by arguments over the defendant’s sanity. Attorneys also argued over a defense motion to find out who leaked information to the news media about a package the 24-year-old Holmes allegedly sent to his psychiatrist at the University of Colorado Denver. Authorities seized the package July 23, three days after the shooting, after finding it in the mailroom of the medical campus where Holmes studied. Arapahoe County District Attorney Carol Chambers said in court papers that the parcel hadn’t been opened before reports it contained a notebook.

Romney angers Palestinians with Israel comment Democratic Party will make support for gay marriage part of platform, party official says.

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more time to prepare, Holmes said softly: “Yea.” Some of the people in the court wore Batman T-shirts. Several people clasped their hands and bowed their heads as if in prayer before the hearing. At least one victim attended, and she was in a wheelchair and had bandages on her leg and arm. One unidentified man glared at Holmes throughout the hearing. Holmes was charged with 24 counts of murder, two each for the 12 victims, and 116 counts of attempted murder, two each for the 58 injured. For the murder charges, one count included murder with deliberation, the other murder with extreme indifference. Both counts carry a maximum death penalty upon conviction; the minimum is life without parole. A conviction under extreme indifference means that any life sentences would

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JERUSALEM - Mitt Romney said he sees the "power" of "culture" at work in the large disparity between living standards in Israel and its Palestinian neighbors. Palestinian spokespeople reacted angrily, saying Romney had ignored the impact of government policy, which for years has favored economic development in Jewish areas, and the continued Israeli occupation of parts of the West Bank, which has disrupted commerce and communications in Palestinian areas. "Oh my God, this man needs a lot of education," said Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat. "What he said about the culture is racism. "The Israeli occupation" is "the reason" for the income disparity,

Erekat added. "Every extremist in the region is going to use what he’s said for ammunition for a long, long time," Erekat added, referring both to the "culture" remark and Romney Romney’s statement Sunday referring to Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, language that departs from the long-standing U.S. position that the final status of the city is a matter for negotiations between the Israelis and Arabs. "This region needs knowledge and wisdom and people who build bridges, not add fuel to the fire of extremism," he said. As controversy over the remarks grew, Romney’s campaign aides insisted that his remarks had been "mischaracterized." In his discussion of how cultural differences might account for economic disparities, they noted, he had not singled out the Palestinians, but had also cited other pairs of neighbors, including

Mexico and the United States. Meanwhile, a Democratic Party official said Monday that the party is moving to include support for gay marriage in the official party platform for the first time. The party’s platform drafting committee voted to include language backing gay marriage during a weekend meeting in Minneapolis, the official said. Democratic delegates will formally approve the platform during the party convention in Charlotte, N.C. in early September. President Barack Obama will officially accept his party’s nomination at the convention, which marks the start of the fall campaign blitz. Romney will get the GOP nomination a week earlier during his party’s convention in Tampa, Fla. Seeking to ramp up enthusiasm among Democrats, party officials said Sunday that former President Bill Clinton will deliver the nominating speech on Wednesday night of the convention. Obama and Biden are to speak on Thursday, the convention’s final night.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is bracing for a first-ever default on billions in payments due to the Treasury, adding to widening uncertainty about the mail agency’s solvency as first-class letters plummet and Congress deadlocks on ways to stem the red ink. With cash running perilously low, two legally required payments for future postal retirees’ health benefits — $5.5 billion due Wednesday, and another $5.6 billion due in September — will be left unpaid, the mail agency said Monday. Postal officials said they also are studying whether they may need to delay other obligations. In the coming months, a $1.5 billion payment is due to the Labor Department for workers compensation, which for now it expects to make, as well as millions in interest payments to the Treasury. The defaults won’t stir any kind of catastrophe in day-to-day mail service. Post offices will stay open, mail trucks will run, employees will get paid, current retirees will get health benefits. But a growing chorus of analysts labor unions and business customers are troubled by continuing losses that point to deeper, longer-term financial damage, as the mail agency finds it increasingly preoccupied with staving off immediate bankruptcy while Congress delays on a postal overhaul bill. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has described a “crisis of confidence” amid the mounting red ink that could lead even once-loyal customers to abandon use of the mail. First-class mail volume, which has fallen 25 percent since 2006, is projected to drop another 30 percent by 2016. Art Sackler, co-coordinator of the Coalition for a 21st Century Postal Service, a group representing the private-sector mailing industry, said the payment defaults couldn’t come at a worse time, as many major and mid-sized mailers are preparing their budgets for next year. “The impact of the postal default may not be seen by the public, but it will be felt by the business community,” he said. “Mailers will be increasingly wary about the stability of the Postal Service. The logical and likely move would be to divert more mail out of the system.” The Postal Service, an independent agency of government, does not receive taxpayer money for operations but it is subject to congressional control.

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PATRICIA (PAT) KELLY, Keyser Valley section of Scranton, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, at the Regional Hospital, Scranton. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Thomas J. Duffy. She is survived by her sister, Bernie Duffy, Moosic; nephew, Thomas James Duffy and his wife, Heather, and family, Crooswick, N.J.; cousins, Catherine Smith, Scranton; Barbara Adams, Clarks Summit; Peter Clark, Easton; Jack Purcell, Scranton; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Oram Street, Scranton. Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. ROGER D. GARDNER, 70, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, from natural causes at ManorCare, Kingston. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Nathan and Dorothy Landmesser Gardner. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township. A complete obituary will be in Wednesday’s newspaper. ROSE MARIE SHALES, 77, of Wyoming, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, in the CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, N.J. Funeral Arrangements are pending from the Metcalfe-ShaverKopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. MARY M. WARGA, 92, formerly of New Jersey, died Monday, July 30, 2012, at ManorCare, Kingston. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township. MR. RICHARD DEGILLIO, Duryea, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his home. Funeral Arrangements are pending from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St, Duryea. THERESE NOUTOUA ZRANHO, 73, Ivory Coast, Africa and Mountain Top, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Mountain Top Senior Care. Born in Boutouo de Zouan-Hounien, Ivory Coast, West Africa, on July 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Noutoua and Gbagoua (Bielou) Teabeu. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Koui. Surviving are her sons, George, Sekou and Francois Koui, all of Ivory Coast; daughter, Juliette Koui, Mountain Top; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 4:30 p.m. at Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home Inc., 465 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be held in Abidjan, West Africa. Friends may call from 3 p.m. until time of service. DAVID MARTIN HUDSON, 71, former Wilkes-Barre resident, passed away in his Delaware home Monday, July 2, 2012. He was born on September 20, 1940. David worked at DuPont for many years and was an avid deer hunter. He was preceded in death by his father, George Jefferson Hudson, and his mother, Emma (Piontek) Hudson. Surviving are his daughters, Donna Marie Hudson, Daphne Marie Held and Dennise Marie Herskind; grandchildren, Thomas Gene Sabatine, Jr., Paul August Herskind, III and Dominique Marie Herskind. There will be a private interment at the family plot in North Carolina at a later date.

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ennie M. Skonieczki, 92, of Plains Township, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, July 29, 2012. She was a guest of the Golden Living Center-Summit, WilkesBarre. Jennie and her husband, Joseph, had celebrated 47 years of marriage prior to his death in 1987. Born in Glen Lyon, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Zdony Skurski. Jennie was a graduate of Newport High School, Nanticoke. Prior to retirement, she was a secretary for Bulova Watch Company, N.Y., and Hess Oil, N.J. Jennie was a very talented seam- Westminster, Md.; Stephen Parastress with the ability to duplicate nich and wife Rae Marie Venarucci, any patterns she came across. She Roaring Brook Township, Pa.; Barwas a member of Our Lady of the bara Mackereth and husband Jim, Eucharist Parish, Pittston, and for- Altoona; Rebecca Miller and husmer member of St. Joseph’s Church, band John, Tyrone, Pa.; Jennifer Skonieczki Shieves and husband Port Griffith. Jennie was a loving and devoted Paul, Mt. Airy, Md.; and Douglas mother, grandmother and great- Skonieczki, Texas; great-grandchilgrandmother. Her greatest joy was dren, Nathaniel and Matthew Mackspending time with her family. Her ereth, Adam Paranich, Kyle and Megrandchildren and great-grandchil- redith Shieves, and Chloe Skonieczdren were the “apple of her eye.” ki; sisters-in-law, Eleanor Skurski, She had a tremendous impact on Nanticoke, and Julia Misiewicz, Methe lives she touched and will live redith, N.Y.; several nieces and neon in the hearts of those who knew phews. Funeral Services will be Saturand loved her. Her family would like to express day at 10:30 a.m. from Baloga Funertheir gratitude to the staff of both al Home Inc.,1201Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith), with a Mass of Christhe Golden Living Center-Summit, tian Burial at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Wilkes-Barre, and the Celtic Health the Eucharist Parish, 535 N. Main Care Hospice, Kingston, for their St., Pittston. Interment will be at compassionate care. Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. In addition to her parents and Relatives and friends may pay their husband, Jennie was preceded in respects on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to death by her son, Walter Skoniecz- 10:30 p.m., at the funeral home. ki; sister, Stella Pietraszko; four In lieu of flowers, memorial conbrothers, Fr. Walter Skurski, Fr. tributions may be made to the GreaHerbert Skurski, OFM, John Skur- ter Pittston Food Pantry, c/o Saint ski and Bolish Skurski. John the Evangelist Parish CommuSurviving is her daughter, Barba- nity, 35 William St., Pittston, PA ra Paranich, and husband, Robert, 18640. For directions or to send an Plains Township; grandchildren, online condolence, please visit Robert Paranich and wife Denise, www.balogafuneralhome.com.

Hospital Center. She was a member of the Bethania Presbyterian Church, Scranton, and was the secretary for the church women’s group for 40 years. An avid traveler, she spent the winter months with her husband in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, since 1990, where she had many friends. Janice is survived by her husband of almost 58 years, David Jenkins; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Dr. Gary Kanouse, Berwick; son and daughter-in-law, David and Chris Jenkins, Center Moreland; and son Ken Jenkins, Shavertown. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; four sisters; a brother and her nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family, and in lieu of flowers send donations to your favorite charity or church. The Jenkins family is being assisted by the McMichael & Rairigh Funeral Home Inc., Berwick.

elanie Hoats Smith, 44, of Mountain Top, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer for 11 years. Her husband of seven years is Joel C. Smith of Mountain Top. She was born April 15, 1968 in Wilkes-Barre. She was a daughter of Robert W. and Vera Chervak Hoats, Upper Askam. Melanie was a graduate of Hanover Area High School and Luzerne County Community College. She was formerly employed as a claims analyst for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health Insurance, Wilkes-Barre. She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Melanie was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre. She had a great joy and love for her family and particularly for her nieces, Eva and Marissa and her nephew, Michael. Surviving, in addition to her husband and parents, are sister, Myra Kremenic, and husband, Michael; godparents, Andrew Chervak and Elisabeth Sarochinsky; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136

Maffett St., Plains Township, with Requiem Services at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, 401 E. Main St., Miners Mills, with her pastor, Very Rev. David Shewczyk, officiating along with her relatives, Protopresbyter Daniel Hubiak and Very Rev. Theodore Boback. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A Parastas Service will be held at 7 p.m. Her family asks that flowers be omitted and memorial gifts in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 190 Welles St., Kingston, PA 18704.

Deborah Blumberg July 23, 2012 Ann Blumberg, 55, of D eborah Henderson, Nev., passed away

on Monday, July 23, 2012. She was born in Pittston, on November 24, 1956. Deborah graduated from Delaware Valley High School and attended Berkley College. She was married to Matthew D. Blumberg, who preceded her in death. Deborah raised her family in Milford, where she was actively involved in Girl Scouts, the Delaware Valley School District, Babe Ruth Softball as well as other numerous activities that her daughters took part in. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, hosting many gatherings at her Greenwood Hills home, where all were welcomed. Deborah loved riding motorcycles with her husband, Matt, as well as spending time outdoors, traveling, camping, baking, crafting, stamping and shopping with her girls. Deborah’s outgoing personality and clever wit made her the life of the party wherever she went. She was considered a second mother to so many of her daughters’ friends in Milford, as well as Henderson. Deborah is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth, San Diego, Calif.; Meredith and Rachel, Hen-

Joseph Mizia July 30, 2012 r. Joseph Frank Mizia, 83, passed away peacefully on July M 30, 2012, at Providence Care Center, derson; parents, James and Pauline Singer, Wilkes-Barre; siblings, Richard Zondlo, Lorraine Dudley, Robert Singer and David Singer; brother-in-law, Adam Blumberg; sister-in-law, Julie Sullivan; father-inlaw, Lee Blumberg; as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday at10:30 a.m. at Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W. Harford St., Milford, with a graveside service immediately following at Milford Cemetery. Reception will follow at Mt. Haven Resort. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Matthew D. Blumberg Memorial Scholarship Fund.

p.m. KRESESKIE – Lillian, funeral Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge. Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s the Evangelist Church, Church Street, Pittston. Friends may call Wednesday, 8 to 9 a.m. KRUBITZER – Paul, funeral today at 10 a.m. at the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. MARICH – Alice, memorial service today at 6:30 p.m. at the HowellLussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Friends may call at the funeral home today, 5 p.m. until time of service. MILLER – Francis, funeral today at 9:30 a.m. from E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Benedict’s Church, Austin Avenue. NACHLIS – Dorothy, Shiva today, during the hours of 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the home of Steven and Rhondi Nachlis, 236 Butler St., Kingston. PERLES – Mae, funeral today at 10 a.m. from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church. RAUCH – Barry, funeral noon today from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St, Plains Township. Military honors at 2 p.m. in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa. Friends may call 11:30 a.m. until time of service. SHOCK – George, celebration of life today at 10 a.m. at McLaughlin’s, 142 S. Washington St., WilkesBarre. Visitation at McLaughlin’s today, 9 to 10 a.m. WATKINS – William, memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday in Dallas Methodist Church, Dallas.

Lenox, Mass. Joe was born in Glen Lyon on January 10, 1929, the eldest of two children of Joseph and Josephine Bwyskal Mizia. He was the first in his family to attend college, attending Wilkes College before transferring to the University of Pittsburgh to complete his B.S. degree in chemistry. He continued with graduate studies and earned his master’s degree in chemistry at Penn State University. Joe began his career at GE Chemical, which later became GE Plastics, where he worked to develop new applications for plastic materials. He was an essential member of the Lexan Technical Marketing team and led the development of a wide variety of Lexan applications, including automotive headlights, tail lights and optical lenses. For many years, Joe led the Lexan Technical Marketing Department and took great pride in the professional development of many new employees. As a manager he was an exceptional coach and several of GE’s current business leaders began their careers on Joe’s team, benefiting from his quick humor and kindly given advice. Joe was also a man of deep faith and had a lifelong dedication to his church, including serving for many years as a lector at Sacred Heart Parish in Pittsfield, Mass. Joe traveled the country and the world as a part of his career with GE, but he most relished being at home with his wife and family. Joe enjoyed gardening with his wife, household improvement projects with his children and an occasional round of golf with his colleagues. However, Joe’s true source of pride was his family, both immediate and extended, and passing along his Polish heritage and traditions to all. Education was very important to Joe, and with his love and support each of his children graduated from college. However, he also found time for the fun things in life, and “Papa” was a fixture on the sidelines at his grandchildren’s sporting events and in their lives, cheering their successes and supporting them through their challenges. Mr. Mizia is survived by his wife of 58 years, Louise Phyllis Smetana Mizia; two sons, Joseph Jefferey Mizia and his wife, Deborah; John Mizia and his wife, Renée, and a daughter, Jacqueline Mizia Smith, and her husband, Bruce; grandfather to Kaitlin, Alyse, Sarah, J. Colin and Matthew Mizia; Braeden and Marie Smith. He also leaves his sister, Theresa Mayewski. Joseph Frank Mizia will be missed more than words can say, and those about whom he cared were

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fortunate to have experienced his unconditional love. Joe was a man of tremendous and quiet grace who touched the lives of many people in ways that were meaningful and memorable. Funeral services for Mr. Joseph F. Mizia will be Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield, with a liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, celebrated by James K. Joyce, pastor. Entombment will follow in St. Michael the Archangel Mausoleum in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church or Hospice Care in the Berkshires, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in his memory. Please visit www.dwyerfuneral.com to leave remembrances and condolences.

orraine Wienckowski Thompson, of Hanover Township and formerly of Goose Island, WilkesBarre, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012, at Birchwood Nursing Center, Nanticoke. Born May 20, 1948 in Ashley, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Mary Graziul Wienckowski. She was a graduate of Ashley High School. She was employed as a seamstress in the Wyoming Valley garment industry, and, prior to retirement, worked as a nurse’s aid for more than 18 years at River Street Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Preceded in death by husband, Richard Thompson; brothers, Anthony and Walter Wienckowski. Lorraine is survived by children, Richard Thompson and his wife, Lisa; Daniel Thompson and his wife, Beth, Hanover Township; Rose Simko and her husband, Myron; Joseph Thompson, WilkesBarre; grandchildren, Katherine, Hunter, Tiffany, Daniel, Cassandra, Joey, Adam, Dustin and Ashley Thompson, and Michael Simko; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from MamaryDurkin Funeral Services, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

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FUNERALS BALDO – Mary, funeral Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the SheldonKukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at the Church of the Nativity BVM in Tunkhannock. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday, 5 to 7 p.m. BROWN – Mildred, Shiva 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Fredric Brown, 325 Longmeadow Road, Shavertown. COBLEIGH – Gerald, funeral today at 7 p.m. at the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Friends may call today, 4 to 7 p.m. DECOSMO – William, funeral Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Fierro Funeral Home, 26 W. Second St., Hazleton. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the Most Precious Blood Church. Friends may call today 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. FESTINO – Raymond, funeral and committal services today at 11 a.m. in the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge. GILCHRIST – Kiara, Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 11a.m. in Divine Mercy Parish, Davis Street, Scranton. Interment will be private in St. Mary’s of Czestochowa Cemetery, Moosic. Friends may call today 4 to 8 p.m. at the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge. There will be a prayer service to follow at 8:30 p.m. in the church and children are encouraged to attend. GREEN – Elizabeth, celebration of life Friday at 8:30 a.m. from McLaughlin’s, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola. Visitation at McLaughlin’s on Thursday, 5 to 7

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OUR OPINION: HISTORY AT RISK

A ‘top 10’ list you can’t count on

ISTORICAL homes, shops, hotels and other sites in Luzerne County too often go ignored until after they’re obliterated or unsalvageable, a sad commentary on what we collectively consider important and worthy of protecting. So it’s encouraging to see this: a planned summit of area preservationists and historians. Among other activities, they will vote to determine the county’s top10 endangered historical sites, according to an announcement from the event’s co-sponsors. For the second consecutive year, two nonprofit groups – the Luzerne County Historical Society and The Luzerne Foundation – are collaborating to hold a “countywide summit of community historical societies.” The summit is set for this Saturday in Bear Creek. Participation is open to any “officer, board member or representative of a community historical or preservation society,” according to event organizers. Compiling a list of the county’s imperiled structures and places won’t necessarily lead to further action. But it at least can draw public attention to the matter, something which has been sorely lacking in a region considered the cauldron, if not the cradle, of America’s Industrial Revolution. Our inactivity through the decades not only means we’ve lost important teaching oppor-

A SUMMIT IS SET Leaders of Luzerne County’s community historical societies and preservation groups are invited to a summit Saturday in Bear Creek to get updates on events of mutual interest and learn about ways to collaborate. To make a reservation, call Tony Brooks at 823-6244 ext. 1.

tunities, but also tourist dollars. Rather than a rich assortment of mills, mansions, mercantile stores and mine-related buildings around which to develop a meaningful sightseeing destination in the Wyoming Valley, we have vacant lots and crumbling wrecks. In many instances, especially during the region’s prolonged and painful economic downturns, people’s impulses to preserve have yielded to a perceived need for “progress.” As recently as Monday, The Times Leader reported on the pending loss of local history: 26 bungalows – fully half of a former coal mining village – in the Mocanaqua section of Conyngham Township. However, communities such as Shickshinny and White Haven rallied in recent years around restoration efforts (the Odd Fellows building and the Lehigh Valley Railroad engine house, respectively). Much more can be done across Luzerne County to safeguard our history, if only we prioritize the projects – and find the willpower.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “We seek international supporters to arm our uprising against the regime.” Abdel Basset Sida The head of the main Syrian opposition group, the Syrian National Council, recently called for international help in arming the rebels with anti-tank missiles and anti-aircraft rockets to face the regime’s heavy weaponry.

OTHER OPINION: ZONING DEBATE

Marcellus wells a local matter

HE PRINCIPLE OF local control was at issue in the state’s new drilling regulations, and Commonwealth Court on Thursday sided with municipal officials. This victory, however, might be only temporary because the governor’s office announced the state has appealed to the state Supreme Court. In a rare departure from the Republican mantra that big government should stay out of local affairs, the Legislature and Gov. Tom Corbett made sure when they enacted Marcellus Shale industry regulations earlier this year that the rules cleared the road of impediments for drillers. The result was a law that gave the state control over zoning related to drilling sites, superceding local zoning ordinances. That’s not how other zoning laws work. For examEDITORIAL BOARD

ple, individual municipalities have the ability to create zoning rules for billboards or industrial operations or housing lot sizes and any number of other permutations, as long as the rules are not discriminatory against certain types of businesses and are uniformly applied. Because the drilling law didn’t do that, a group of towns sued. As a result of Commonwealth Court’s 4-3 ruling, towns got a reprieve from overhauling their local zoning ordinances in the next few weeks. They now are on hold, probably until a pronouncement from the state’s high court. The better outcome will be a ruling that says local officials should be in charge of where wells can be drilled in any given town. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Science of finding ‘facts’ a long process shaded gray THE DEBATE over potential impacts of shale gas development recently heated up with the release of a Duke University study of groundwater chemistry in Northeastern Pennsylvania. An early rebuttal by a Penn State geologist has raised questions among the general public about what constitutes scientific fact in the Marcellus debate. The Duke researchers found that some drinking wells in the region contained dissolved salts with features similar to salts associated with the mile-deep Marcellus Shale formation. The researchers interpreted their findings to suggest that brines from the Marcellus found their way to the surface over some undetermined time span – independent of hydrofracking. Their study, published in the respected journal “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,” challenged conventional wisdom that drinking-water sources are insulated from mile-deep hydrofracking. The authors suggested that some water wells risk being contaminated by hydrofracking – even though none of their samples found any direct evidence of such contamination. In an unusual step, Penn State geologist Terry Engelder publicly released a review of the study that he submitted to the authors while their manuscript was being considered for publication. Engelder laid out a detailed, highly technical series of arguments against the Duke team’s data interpretations. Those familiar with the Marcellus Shale

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But many topics are far from settled. The process goes awry when particular scientists let their biases influence their research, and, more important, their ability KENNETH M. KLEMOW to find consensus with others who disagree. To that end, Engelder’s review was unnerving because he opened by questioning the story know that Engelder was one of the motives of the Duke researchers. first scientists to recognize the vast energy When research on some topics – such as potential of Marcellus Shale. He is often described as being a champion of the indus- the potential impacts of shale gas extraction – is carried out with intense public scrutiny, try. The day that the Duke study was publish- more complications arise. Studies that find ed, I had a fascinating email exchange with a minimal impacts are rejected by those opposed to drilling. Studies that suggest an knowledgeable fellow living in the midst of Marcellus development. He admitted that he impact are ridiculed by those favoring development. The debate is made fully public on could not understand how two scientists could disagree so profoundly. After all, “isn’t the Internet, with its ability to display comments made by anyone – regardless of backscience black-and-white?” ground, knowledge or motive. As a result, That question caught me off-guard. the discussion becomes even more polarIndeed, science can appear black-andwhite to those people whose science educa- ized. Collectively deciding on a reasonable course of action remains elusive. tion ended in high school – or with a basic We need to do better. Scientists must course in college for non-majors. Students work together to better assess risks surare asked to demonstrate their mastery of the facts through exams with questions that rounding shale gas development, especially compared to other energy sources. Interesthave right and wrong answers. ed stakeholders should view all science Those of us who become researchers objectively and avoid cherry-picking requickly learn that science is much more search findings that only support their viewthan a collection of facts. It is a process of point. Finally, we should follow the good discovery that involves rigorous hypothesis testing and data analysis. Eventually, we get example of generations of scientists and find ways to resolve disagreements without reto the point at which nearly everybody sorting to character assassination. agrees on the answer to a given question – though getting there sometimes takes years. Thanks to the mountain of information Kenneth M. Klemow is the associate director of collected over the centuries, many of the The Institute for Energy and Environmental Retopics addressed by science are indeed “set- search for Northeastern Pennsylvania at Wilkes tled.” University in Wilkes-Barre. Visit energy.wilkes.edu.

esidents of West Wyoming and Kingston Township must ask why our state and local government would even consider the installation of a hazardous compressor and metering station in proximity to our communities. These stations typically emit 44.3 tons of volatile organic chemicals annually, including carcinogens such as toluene, formaldehyde, nitrous oxide and benzene. Certain communities near compressor stations report people who experience chronically diminished health including nasal, throat, ear and eye irritation, nausea, allergies, decreased motor skills, brain disorders and pre-cancerous lesions. Residents should throng the jury room of the county courthouse at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 for the Luzerne County Zoning Hearing Board hearing. Our power and our voice depend on our number. The board must understand that we will not tolerate the

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pollution of our communities for the gas company’s profit. Send the clear message that UGI should seek planning permission in an uninhabited area and not one filled with vibrant communities. The adverse effects of this air pollution could be experienced within a two-mile radius from the proposed site. Our community off “the back road” in West Wyoming is well within this radius. Residents should not put credence in the assurances of the gas company or of government representatives who do not oppose this project. Their bottom line is

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neither our health nor our home values. Rather, we should research the data for communities like our own that are subject to the fallout from these stations. The gas price decrease promised by UGI is no recompense for our health. Anyone who requires further information on the deleterious effects of such installations on the public health should access luzernecountycleanair.com. Frances O’Shea and Robert Kovitch West Wyoming

W-B resident supports Cummings for Congress

e need Laureen Cummings for U.S. Congress in the 17th District. She is with the tea party and knows the issues. It would take a woman to turn things around. Alex S. Partika Wilkes-Barre

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desist from engaging in the activities described in the order’s findings. And the order warns that Joyce’s licenses could be immediately suspended if the Insurance Department determines he is in breach of the order or a complaint against him is accurate and he violated a statute or regulation. Joyce’s alleged violations are punishable by: • Suspension, revocation or refusal to issue a license. • A civil fine not to exceed $5,000 for every violation. • An order to cease and de-

sist, and • Any other conditions the commissioner deems appropriate. If Joyce is found to be in breach of the consent order, any of those actions could be taken, said Insurance Department spokeswoman Roseanne Placey. Companies that bid on county insurance must carry at least $5 million per claim in errors-andomissions coverage. The county underlines the word “minimum” before the $5 million requirement to emphasize the point in specifications provided to prospective bidders. The Joyce firm supplied the county with a certificate of liability insurance last year and this year stating that it had the $5 million coverage through Dar-

win Select Insurance Co., but county Controller Walter Griffith said he obtained documents from Darwin that indicate Joyce Associates never purchased that much coverage. Griffith said Darwin provided paperwork showing that Joyce Associates had $1 million in errors-and-omissions liability insurance per claim from Jan. 15, 2010, to Jan. 15, 2011, and $3 million in coverage from Jan. 15, 2011, to Jan. 15, 2012. Darwin provided the paperwork after Griffith threatened the company with a subpoena, he said. Griffith sent a letter on Nov. 2 to the Attorney General’s Insurance Fraud Division requesting an investigation and he sent copies to the Insurance Depart-

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ment and other agencies. Griffith said he thought the insurance commissioner “would have come back with something more substantial” in terms of sanctions against Joyce, but he assumed it was a standard consequence for first-time violators of state insurance law. “I just wanted to make sure the insurance commissioners (were) aware of the problem, and obviously they followed up on my request for an investigation,” Griffith said. He noted that Joyce & Associates, which has historically handled most of the county’s insurance policies for decades, was not awarded any for 2012. Joyce did not respond to messages left for him at his office and home.

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no, and Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs CEO Bobby Soper said “It’s a long-term lease,” but declined to give more details. “It doesn’t interfere with our master plan for the casino, and we thought this was a good use of some of our open land,” Soper said, noting the casino has about 400 acres. More than just fields Soper praised the opportunity the project creates. “We are excited about the prospects of this project and believe that it will not only complement the entertainment destination we have developed here, but will also provide significant recreational and economic benefits to Northeastern Pennsylvania.” In addition to the fields, the project includes a “field house” concept that houses climbing walls that would have challenges for pre-school aged children to adults. Included would be more concessions, party and corporate event rooms, retail, a first aid room, locker rooms and storage. Ultimate Sports, the company developing the project, is welcoming on-site concept-related businesses such as sports medicine and rehab, child care and playground services. On-site lodging would be within the compound as well. Line said the price tag will be at least $12 million and possibly as much as $20 million, depend-

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This artist’s rendering shows the proposed sports complex to be built on land owned by Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Plains Township.

ing on the size and scope of the field house part of the project. The project is a permitted use in this part of Plains Township, but still needs zoning and building permits, said Kathy O’Boyle, the township’s zoning officer. It would be constructed in phases over the next two years. “Northeastern PA, with its venerable commitment to youth sports, is the perfect area for this ambitious project. We look to create another economic driver on the unused land behind Mohegan Sun with a vast sports and events complex, basically a ‘sports resort,’ to support an already established entertainment destination,” said Bell. Bell had originally planned to create this type of project on 74 acres he owns off of Courtright

Street in Plains Township, but that land flooded last fall when the Susquehanna overflowed its banks. By January, the casino land was eyed and lease negotiations began. “We think we’re unique,” Line said. “We’re trying to create a venue that’s an exciting place for local community members and athletes from the region, state and even nation.” Coach praises concept One group that’s anxiously awaiting the project to get under way is the Moosic Mets, an elite travel baseball team that is overseen by Harry Nelson, an associate major league scout and former minor league baseball player. Nelson, who was traveling in

New Jersey on Monday, praised the project and the location. “It’s an ideal area for us as far as getting to and from the interstate,” Nelson said. “It’s going to be a great thing for the kids.” He said the flood set things back a year, but its timing was “a blessing in disguise” because if the project was underway or completed by last fall, a lot of it would have been ruined. In addition to the Moosic Mets, other sports organizations that have entered into conditional relationships with Ultimate Sports Group include the NEPA Miners football team, Pro Staff Baseball and Softball Enterprises Inc., and Marilyn Pasqualichio’s PRECISION 4 SPORTS, an indoor and outdoor field hockey organization.

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parking lots and in shopping centers, there is usually someone strolling while talking on a phone, texting with his head down, listening to music, or playing a video game. The problem isn’t as widely discussed as distracted driving, but the danger is real. Reports of injuries to distracted walkers treated at hospital emergency rooms have more than quadrupled in the past seven years and are almost certainly underreported. There has been a spike in pedestrians killed and injured in traffic accidents, but there is no reliable data on how many were distracted by electronics. “We are where we were with cellphone use in cars 10 years or so ago. We knew it was a problem, but we didn’t have the data,” said Jonathan Akins, deputy executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association, which represents state highway safety offices. State and local officials are struggling to figure out how to respond, and in some cases asking how far government should go in trying to protect people from themselves. In Delaware, highway safety officials opted for a public education campaign, placing decals on crosswalks and sidewalks at busy intersections urging pedestrians to “Look up. Drivers aren’t always looking out for you.” Philadelphia officials are drafting a safety campaign that will be aimed in part at pedestrians who are looking at their devices instead of where they’re going. As an April Fool’s Day joke with a serious message, Philadelphia officials taped off an “elane” for distracted pedestrians on a sidewalk outside downtown office buildings.

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Leighton acknowledged he obtained gasoline for his private vehicle to use in city-related travel. He never documented how much fuel he took, however, or kept mileage records, leaving no way to confirm if any of the fuel was used for personal business. The payment of mileage raises an additional question of whether he was compensated twice – once through gasoline and once through mileage reimbursement – for the out-of-town trips. It’s impossible to determine that, however, because Leighton did not sign log books when he fueled his vehicle. That leaves no way to cross check the dates to determine if he obtained fuel soon before leaving on a trip. Leighton speaks out Leighton on Monday vehemently disputed the suggestion he would seek mileage and gasoline for the same trip. “If you think I’m double dipping, absolutely not,” Leighton said. He acknowledged there’s no way to back up his statement, other than his word. “You are always going to have skeptics out there, and that’s unfortunate. It’s something I deal with every day,” Leighton said. “I would hope you would take my word because I’m telling you exactly what I did.” He said he sought mileage reimbursement because he would often use his wife’s car for out-oftowntripsbecausehehashisvehi-

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Steven Zellers, an analyst with the Department of Labor and Industry’s Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, said increases were experienced in all14 regions of the state, with Johnstown seeing the largest increase at seventh-tenths of a percent. “It’s a combination of the seasonality, but also a bigger factor this month was the labor force size increasing (by 1,200),” Zellers said. Some of that, he noted, are recent graduates entering the job market. Though there were 600 fewer people working in the region in June than there were in May, Zellers noted that when compared to June 2011, jobs in the market were up 4,100, or 1.6 percent. That’s more than double the statewide over-the-year gain of 0.7 percent. So the reason the rate has skyrocketed isn’t fewer jobs, Zellers said, but more people who have been unemployed feeling like there’s a chance for them to find employment. “The confidence level is increasing and that’s inducing peo-

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Pedestrians cross K Street and Connecticut Avenue NW near the Farragut North Metro entrance in downtown Washington, D.C. Instances of pedestrians injured while talking on phones, texting, playing games or listening to music on headphones are leading to more visits to ERs.

Some didn’t get that it was a joke. “The sad part is we had people who, once they realized we were going to take the e-lane away, got mad because they thought it was really helpful to not have people get in their way while they were walking and texting,” Rina Cutler, deputy mayor for transportation and public utilities, said. When the Utah Transit Authority adopted an ordinance barring pedestrians from using cellphones, headphones or other distracting electronic devices while crossing the tracks of its light rail system on the streets of Salt Lake City, subject to a $50 fine, the Legislature refused to make it a statewide law. “Look, I get distracted all the time,” bristled Utah State Rep. Craig Frank, a Republican who opposed the proposal. “I have a smartphone, too.

Walking on sidewalks, in stores and malls, and maybe in a crosswalk sometimes I’m using my cellphone. But I try to stay connected to my environment. I never thought the government needed to cite me for using my cellphone in a reasonable manner.” Distracted walking bills in the Arkansas, Illinois and New York legislatures also went nowhere. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, which provided the video of the man who fell onto the train tracks, has received reports from bus drivers and train engineers who say they nearly hit pedestrians who didn’t appear to hear them sound their horns because they were distracted by their electronic devices, said Jim Fox, the agency’s director of system safety and risk management. A University of Maryland

study found 116 cases over six years in which pedestrians were killed or seriously injured while wearing headphones. About 1,152 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms in the U.S. last year for injuries suffered while walking and using a cellphone or some other electronic device, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which receives annual data from 100 emergency rooms and extrapolates the information into a national estimate. But that’s likely an underestimate because patients may not mention they were using a cellphone or other device at the time at the time they were injured, or the doctor or nurse may neglect to include the information in their report, said Tom Schroeder, director of the commission’s data systems.

WILKES-BARRE – Attorneys involved in the case of a teen charged in the December 2009 shooting death of his greatgrandfather have agreed the 19-year-old needs psychiatric and psychological treatment. In a one-page stipulation Monday, prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed that Cody Lee is in need of counseling, psychiatric services and psychological treatment regarding the December 2009 incident.

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um of $42,425. The insurance, managed by Bollinger Insurance Solutions in Short Hills, N.J., also covers interscholastic sports, gym classes, intramural sports, field trips, band, majorettes and cheerleaders. Business Manager Leonard Przywara said Bollinger had agreed to a two-year contract at the start of last school year, while still giving the district the chance to opt out this year if it found a lower rate. But the claims filed last year topped $54,000, meaning Bollin-

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cle through a lease, meaning he has to watch mileage carefully. Leases come with stiff penalties for exceeding a specified mileage. “There were times I used my second car. I never, ever put any city fuel in my second car,” Leighton said. He also noted several of the trips were too far to drive on a single tank of gas, including “If you Washington, think I’m D.C., and Providouble dip- dence, R.I. Reshow ping, abso- ceipts that of the 13 trips he took, lutely five were to desnot.” tinations with Tom Leighton round trip mileWilkes-Barre age of more mayor than 400 miles. Most of the trips involved meetings with government officials or other professionals who were involved in various projects within the city. Others were for attendance at mayoral conferences. Reimbursements were based on mileage calculated by the travel website Mapquest from City Hall to the destination. Leighton said there were no reimbursements for 2011 because he traveled very little that year due to am injury he suffered to his foot. He has sought reimbursement for trips in 2012, and will continue to do so for out-of-town, as well as local travel. He said he has been more careful to track his mileage since the controversy over fuel usage erupted. He no longer obtains fuel from the city tanks and plans to submit a form detailing his mileage on a monthly basis. ple to get back in the labor force,” Liuzzo said. “People are more confident than they were a year ago.” A closer look at the report, released by the Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, shows unemployment rose to 8.6 percent in Lackawanna County and to 8.9 percent in Wyoming County. While unemployment was 1,100 higher than a year ago in Luzerne County, it was lower in both Lackawanna and Wyoming. Within the metro area, the mining, logging and construction sector gained 300 jobs month to month and 800 since last June. Leisure and hospitality jobs rose 900 for the month and 1,000 over a year. Also strong over the year was the professional and business services sector, which showed a gain of 1,300. Month-to-month jobs in this sector were up 300. In contrast, employment in retail trade has decreased, both over the month and the year. Jobs fell by 400 in June, and were down by 500 over June 2011. Zellers said this could be because some companies, seeing lagging sales, are either laying off or aren’t replacing those who have left. State police at Wyoming and county detectives alleged Lee, then 16, carried out a plan to kill his great-grandfather, Herbert Lee, 80, inside the family’s home on Meeker Outlet Road in Lake Township on Dec. 9, 2009. The attorneys also agreed Monday that any statements Lee makes during counseling will not be permitted to be used against him in any court proceeding. The attorneys are currently awaiting a decision from a county judge on whether Lee’s case should be heard in adult or juvenile court. ger lost money on the deal, Przywara said, and no other company submitted bids this year. Przywara noted some companies that looked at the district’s claims history warned premiums could jump to $70,000 or higher. And the board approved a contract with Williams Bus Lines, Wilkes-Barre, to provide service the district had been handling in house. The district has decided to shut down its own bus operation, already limited to six or seven vehicles now out for sale, in the expectation that contracting the work out will save money. Williams already handles most of the district’s bus service. Board Member Lynn Evans, who works for Williams, abstained from the vote.

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Sarah Kuderka of Bob Horlacher focuses on the pitcher as she gets ready to bat.

Horlacher advances with rout

Nearly perfect, China is golden

A U.S. gymnast sits with a towel over his head after results were shown for the men’s team final at the Olympicson Monday.

Chinese win gymnastics team crown

Local 9-10 softball team moves to Eastern Regional semifinal round. By JOHN MEDEIROS jmedeiros@timesleader.com

OLD FORGE – Success comes in many flavors. For the Bob Horlacher 9-10 softball team on Monday, it was blue raspberry. Horlacher scored at least three runs in each of its at-bats, and got a onehitter from pitcher Hope Jones, to sweep its pool in BOB the Eastern Regional TourHORLACHER nament with a 12-0 victory over Cumberland, R.I. “It’s very good,” first baseCUMBERLAND man Sarah Kuderka said of the Italian ice she and her teammates enjoyed after feasting on the Cumberland squad. “It was definitely worth the wait.” Horlacher outscored opponents 25-2 in its three games and did not give up a run in regulation. Jones, who pitched seven shutout innings in the opener against the New York champs, finally landed her first victory of the

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Bolden bolts Nittany Lions

Former starting QB leaves tumultuous tenure behind and could end up at LSU. By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

He made history shortly after arriving at Penn State two years ago. He departs with relatively little fanfare. Rob Bolden is no longer with the Nittany Lions, Penn State has confirmed. The team’s former starting quarterback is seeking a transfer, possibly to perennial national power LSU. Also gone is walk-on safeBolden ty Tim Buckley, who became the first Lions player to officially join another team following the NCAA sanctions. North Carolina State confirmed Monday that Buckley – a Raleigh, N.C., native who redshirtSee BOLDEN, Page 8B

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Chinese gymnasts react as results are displayed on the screen announcing them as winners of the men’s team final at the Olympicson Monday in London.

Pommel horse woes drop U.S. to 5th By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer

LONDON — Their closest rivals were still on the floor competing when the Chinese whipped out five big gold stars and held them up in the shape of their flag. Why wait? The Chinese won their second straight Olympic title in men’s gymnastics and third and in four games in a rout Monday, making fools of everyone who wrote them off after a dismal performance in qualifying. “We don’t have any faults. That’s our secret to beat the Japanese and to beat everyone,” Zhang Chenglong said. “In preliminaries, we had a little bit of faults. But tonight was completely perfect.” Well, almost. It took five minutes and a video review to sort out the silver and bronze medalists after Japan questioned the score of three-time world champion Kohei Uchimura on pommel horse, the last routine. Japan

Chinese gymnast Chen Yibing celebrates his team’s gold medal.

Even Princes William and Harry joined in. “To win a medal in your home games, I’ll take that any day,” Kristian Thomas said. “We never actually had the silver in our hands, so there’s no real disappointment.” Tell that to the Japanese, who were bested by the Chinese yet again. Japan was the runner-up to China in Beijing, as well as at the last four world championships. And unlike last year’s world championships, where the Japanese had appeared to close the gap on China, this one wasn’t even close. China finished with 275.997 points, more than four points better than Japan. China now has gone eight years without losing at a major competition. “At the very beginning it was fourth for Japan so I couldn’t say anything. I couldn’t think anything,” a somber Uchimura said. “I

jumped from fourth to second after judges revised Uchimura’s score, bumping Britain down to bronze and Ukraine off the medals podium. It was the British men’s first team medal in a century, and it set off raucous celebrations at the O2 Arena. See OLYMPICS, Page 4B

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• Dallas’ Paige Selenski and Team USA take on Argentina in field hockey. • Michael Phelps goes for his first individual medal of the London games Selenski in the 200 butterfly. Three other medals will also be awarded. • LeBron James leads Team USA against Tunisia in what is expected to be an easy victory for the Americans.

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• Field hockey, women, Team USA vs. Argentina, 2 p.m., MSNBC • Men’s basketball, Team USA vs. Tunisia, 5:15 p.m., NBCSN • Gymnastics, women’s team final, 8 p.m., NBC

INSIDE • American teen wins swimming gold. Page 6B • U.S. beach volleyball duo wins again. Page 7B.

Learning what it takes to be an All-American

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Wyoming Valley West students Ed Zawatski (left) and Collin Vest received AllAmerica honors on Monday. Vest is the school’s first diver to attain the status.

Moments after receiving the nation’s highest high school honor, Collin Vest and Ed Zawatski did what they do best. They jumped in the pool. Which is a big reason why the two Wyoming Valley West standouts reached the status of All-American. Vest has been reaching new heights throughout his spectacular career for the Spartans, and became the school’s first diver to hit All-American status. Zawatski’s the first Valley West freshman to be named All-American. All because they’re usually the first ones in the pool. “Just a lot of practice, a lot of hard work, a lot of focus,” Vest, a senior-to-

PAUL SOKOLOSKI OPINION be at Valley West, said is what makes an All-American. His much younger All-America teammate and fellow Larksville resident couldn’t have said it better. “You have to have a strong drive, more than anyone else, to become an All-American,” Zawatski said. That inner desire, the unyielding will to keep making themselves better, is what makes both Vest and Zawatski pioneers in the Spartans’ prestigious swimming and diving program. “Being All-American is not easy,” Valley West veteran coach Frank Tribendis said.

It’s even tougher for a diver. Tribendis said nominees are rated on film by a group of three judges over a three-day weekend before being selected worthy – or not – of All-America status. It took Vest three years to reach it. “It was always a goal,” the 17-year-old son of Patti and Vince Vest said, after receiving an honor that capped a season in which he set a District 2 record with a winning mark of 534.4 this past season. “I knew it was really hard to do. It took a long time, a lot of years. I’m going into my 11th year of diving.” The honor came much more quickly to Zawatski, as he accomplished the feat in his first high school season by See SOKOLOSKI, Page 8B

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Caviart Sarah is a hot mare, and tonight I going with her for a repeat victory in the featured tenth race. The four-year old daughter of Rocknroll Hanover has just been super of late for trainer Noel Daley, winning from both close to the pace and from behind in two of her past three races. She has her edge right now, and I look for driver Brandon Simpson to have this 12-time winner in the right spot when the money is down. BEST BET: CAVIART SARAH (10TH) VALUE PLAY: JOLT OF FIRE (2ND)

POST TIME 6:30 p.m. All Races One Mile First-$6,000 Clm.Trot;clm.price $7,500 5 Sandra Dea Go Fast E.Carlson 3-7-5 Kicks off the early double 2 Eight O’clock Rock T.Buter 7-9-2 Note the driver change 3 Classic Obsession B.Simpson 6-1-2 Buter opted off 8 Keystone Torch G.Napolitano 9-3-3 Back at winnable level 1 Mon Beau Somolli N T.Jackson 5-6-2 Cagey veteran 9 Peace Bridge Tn.Schadel 3-6-5 Saddled with nine post 6 Chiselled A.Napolitano 4-2-4 Cut down to size 7 Shelly Ross M.Kakaley 6-3-6 In a funk 4 Wildfire Bo J.Kakaley 4-7-7 Last of all Second-$9,500 Cond.Pace;n/w 1 pm race life 6 Jolt Of Fire T.Jackson 8-8-3 Worth a stab 9 Special Terror G.Napolitano 3-3-8 One to beat 8 Mr Dennis B.Simpson 1-7-2 Marks 2nd career start 7 The Gorgeous One T.Buter 7-6-2 Comes off 2yr layoff 1 Mr Govianni Fra M.Kakaley 5-5-3 Longtime maiden 2 Just Enough M.Simons 7-7-4 Tends to tire 3 Mechanical Bull J.Pavia 6-6-2 Lasix hasn’t helped 4 Newspeak E.Carlson 8-2-7 Talking out of turn 5 Alex In Wonderland M.Romano 4-6-3 Forget it Third-$8,000 Cond.Trot;2yr olds 5 It’s Complicated M.Simons 2-3-2 Been chasing strong ones 1 Rossini J.Raymer 3-1-x Raced ok in his debut 2 Bambino Glide J.Pavia 3-4-x Marks the debut 9 Bullish C.Norris 2-x-x Cantab Hall colt 3 Mystical Photo B.Simpson 5-4-4 Needs a little more 4 Celebrity Stimulus H.Giannoulis 5-2-2 Does get a better draw 7 MM’s Rosebud T.Jackson 7-7-3 Buried 8 Gliding Boy T.Buter 4-5-x Flying south 6 Bullville Illusion M.Kakaley 3-4-6 Not happening Fourth-$4,500 Clm.Pace;clm.price $5,000 6 Cosmic Illusion N M.Kakaley 2-1-3 Consistent as they come 1 Foxy Guy B.Simpson 2-8-7 Simpson’s choice over #1 9 Gladiare Grande M.Simons 6-4-5 Down to bottom level 4 Answer The Bell T.Buter 5-2-1 Fits with these 3 Hillside Dude E.Carlson 4-7-6 I’ll pass on 2 Satin Spider J.Kakaley 4-7-5 Off since Nov 5 Kavorka G.Napolitano 8-6-7 Didn’t impress in PD debut 7 Powered By Zeus M.Romano 6-6-5 Out of gas 8 Cannae Barron F.Browne 7-8-3 Flo again steers Fifth-$9,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $4,000 last 5 5 Toocloseforcomfort M.Kakaley 4-8-7 Gets there at a price 4 Shiboleth Hanover M.Romano 4-5-6 Likely favorite 3 Lost In The Fog G.Napolitano 1-5-6 Moves up from claimers 1 Yankey Conway M.Simons 1-3-7 Prepped ok for this 8 Sephora De Vie A.Napolitano 8-8-7 Back from Saratoga 6 Miss Wapwallopen T.Jackson 3-3-8 Fast off the wings 7 Money Man K J.Pavia 5-5-7 Cashes out 9 Mr Hobbs T.Buter 2-5-7 Simons chose the ace instead 2 Rompaway Brandon E.Carlson 1-8-6 Missed a few turns Sixth-$6,000 Clm.Pace;clm.price $7,500 6 Heza Character A.Napolitano 1-7-8 Just cruised vs similar 1 Franklin Vandercam T.Jackson 1-8-5 Strong right off the claim 4 Bagel Man T.Buter 6-6-6 Down from ten claimers 5 Young And Foolish G.Napolitano 6-3-4 Note the new driver 3 Herzon M.Simons 6-4-5 Losing his late pace 2 Goodbye So Long E.Carlson 2-4-7 Tries the Peterson barn 7 Tyler’s Echo N J.Pavia 4-2-5 A quitter 8 Oyster Bay B.Simpson 3-7-8 8 post tough to overcome 9 Really Showing Off M.Kakaley 3-3-7 Needs a start or two Seventh-$8,500 Clm.Trot;clm.price $10,000 1 Jon Win E.Carlson 9-3-1 Good luck getting 6-1 6 Zero Boundaries G.Napolitano 3-6-3 Joins the Oakes stable 9 The Count M.Simons 2-4-1 Been a hot commodity 3 A Real Laser M.Kakaley 3-2-3 Doesn’t like to win 4 Linebriated T.Buter 4-3-4 Didn’t get it done as chalk 5 Little Rooster J.Pavia 6-8-2 Looked weak off the claim 2 Litigator A.Napolitano 7-1-5 Bounced off the qualifier 7 Jimmy Get Lost M.Romano 6-4-6 Gone 8 Up Down And Around T.Jackson 4-7-4 Stays at the bottom Eighth-$18,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $18,000 last 5 1 Kiddie Mccardle G.Napolitano 2-7-2 A gamer 3 Shesa Bragn Dragon B.Simpson 3-1-6 Back from Tioga 4 Park Avenue T.Buter 7-5-2 Classy mare 6 Fashion Majorette E.Carlson 6-7-3 Has great early speed 9 Foxy Lady M.Kakaley 1-6-4 Trying to find that form 5 Billie Bluechip J.Pavia 2-2-8 Paces better on big track 7 I Kill Time A.Napolitano 3-2-3 Very good betting affair 2 Bombilla Hanover T.Jackson 6-2-8 Well beaten by lesser 8 Shanghai Lil M.Simons 5-1-4 Forgotten about Ninth-$8,500 Clm.Trot;clm.price $10,000 5 Litany Of Lindy T.Jackson 2-7-9 Darkhorse of the night 2 Xposure G.Napolitano 1-2-8 Sets the table 4 Quillz T.Buter 2-4-2 Too little, too late 1 St Giannis B.Simpson 2-3-3 Locally owned trotter 3 Streetwise Hall J.Pavia 1-1-4 Going for 3 in a row 7 City Ridge M.Simons 1-5-7 Won last wk at big odds 6 Grace N Charlie M.Romano 2-4-2 Not a ten claimer 9 Halfpipe A.Napolitano 7-8-3 Having his issues 8 Crystal Sizzler M.Kakaley 8-6-3 Burned up Tenth-$21,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $30,000 last 5 4 Caviart Sarah B.Simpson 1-4-1 Gets it all 7 P Note Blue Chip G.Napolitano 1-2-2 Comes from sharp barn 6 Ooh Bad Shark T.Buter 4-4-5 Races very tough 5 Southwind Jazmin J.Pavia 3-2-4 I’ve given up 2 Jamaica Hanover M.Kakaley 2-6-2 From the Burke stable 1 Melissa’s Fancy E.Carlson 8-2-2 Harrah’s import 3 Bling T.Jackson 8-6-8 Dull Eleventh-$6,000 Clm.Trot;clm.price $7,500 6 Ready For Freddie M.Kakaley 5-2-1 Worthy of another chance 2 Nurse Crachett T.Buter 2-9-5 Almost lasted for Buter 3 Move It Move It E.Carlson 3-7-5 First off the claim 1 Girls Willb Girls Tn.Schadel 3-5-2 Not lasting on the lead 8 Mackgun Mamie B.Simpson 6-1-1 Invades from Tioga 7 Eng-Amer Davanti A.Napolitano 3-8-3 Anthony owns-trains-reins 4 Sabana Hanover M.Romano 7-2-9 Tends to break stride 5 Clarissa Hall G.Napolitano 8-5-5 Gapper 9 Old Trafford M.Janos 7-8-5 Never involved Twelfth-$6,000 Clm.Pace;clm.price $7,500 2 Go Go Raider G.Napolitano 1-3-7 Repeater 7 Night Call M.Kakaley 7-3-3 Makes for nice exacta 1 Johnny Walker B.Adams 5-5-2 Adams makes rare drive 3 Stueben Jumpinjack B.Simpson 1-3-5 In good form 9 Kel’s Return T.Jackson 7-1-1 Not the same pacer 6 Lifetime Louie M.Simons 5-2-7 Simons the new reinsman 4 Fox Valley Largo E.Carlson 5-4-7 Lacks speed 5 Bob’s Alibi T.Buter 5-4-1 Strikes out 8 Scotian Laddie M.Romano 6-8-9 Often a bomber Thirteenth-$4,500 Clm.Pace;clm.price $5,000 1 Thunder Seelster G.Napolitano 9-7-6 Nap the difference 6 Chaco Hanover T.Jackson 1-2-2 No slouch 5 CCS Lover N E.Carlson 5-1-2 Solid five claimer 4 Baffler T.Buter 4-8-1 Not much since upset 3 Mikes Hope J.Pavia 3-3-7 Lou’s best work at Plainridge 9 Dr Lon B.Irvine 1-4-7 Brad’s lone drive 8 Hot Cowboy B.Adams 2-5-5 A toss 7 Mcrum N Coke A.Napolitano 8-3-7 Done little all year 2 He’s Great M.Kakaley 6-9-8 One more race to go Fourteenth-$9,500 Cond.Trot;n/w 1 pm races life 6 Perfect OMF G.Napolitano 2-3-2 Finally gets one 8 Keystone Audrey B.Clarke 4-2-4 Weak finale 9 Toms Miracle Gal T.Jackson 6-3-3 Best of the rest 1 Drink Of The Day M.Kakaley 5-9-10 Rounds out the super 2 Canbet E.Carlson 4-3-9 Looking for flat mile 3 Laurie Hall L.Fry 4-8-4 Lynn makes 1st drive of yr 4 Pacific Margaux J.Plutino 6-6-5 Bad habits 5 Marion Misbehavin G.Wasiluk 1-5-x Too slow for races 7 D J’s Darling B.Simpson 7-4-7 See you tomorrow

L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Junior Regional Tournament Nanticoke at Freemansburg Tournament Swoyersville at Kutztown Tournament Senior League State Tournament at Boyertown LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL Senior Eastern Regionals Mountain Top vs. West Cumberland, N.J., 10 a.m., Worcester, Mass.

B A S E B A L L International League North Division W L Yankees ................................... 61 48 Pawtucket (Red Sox) .............. 61 49 Lehigh Valley (Phillies) ........... 59 52 Buffalo (Mets)........................... 53 56 Rochester (Twins) ................... 53 56 Syracuse (Nationals)............... 53 57 South Division W L Charlotte (White Sox)............ 63 48 Norfolk (Orioles)..................... 55 55 Durham (Rays) ....................... 51 59 Gwinnett (Braves) .................. 50 61 West Division W L Indianapolis (Pirates)............... 67 43 Columbus (Indians) ................. 59 51 Louisville (Reds) ...................... 43 67 Toledo (Tigers) ........................ 42 68 Monday's Games Syracuse 3, Lehigh Valley 2 Louisville at Toledo, 7 p.m. Yankees 2, Pawtucket 1 Rochester at Columbus, 7:05 p.m. Buffalo at Indianapolis, 7:05 p.m. Charlotte 4, Gwinnett 3 Durham at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m. Today's Games Louisville at Toledo, 12 p.m. Lehigh Valley at Syracuse, 12 p.m. Rochester at Columbus, 12:05 p.m. Gwinnett at Charlotte, 12:15 p.m. Buffalo at Indianapolis, 7:05 p.m. Pawtucket at Yankees, 7:05 p.m.

Pct. GB .560 — 1 .555 ⁄2 .532 3 .486 8 .486 8 .482 81⁄2 Pct. GB .568 — .500 71⁄2 .464 111⁄2 .450 13 Pct. GB .609 — .536 8 .391 24 .382 25

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Padres

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Astros

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D’backs

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Olympic Women's Field Hockey Group A Country.......................... W L T Pt GF GA China ............................. 1 0 0 3 4 0 Britain ............................ 1 0 0 3 4 0 Netherlands................... 1 0 0 3 3 0 Belgium ......................... 0 1 0 0 0 3 Japan ............................. 0 1 0 0 0 4 South Korea.................. 0 1 0 0 0 4 Group B Country.......................... W L T Pt GF GA Argentina....................... 1 0 0 3 7 1 New Zealand................. 1 0 0 3 1 0 Germany........................ 1 0 0 3 2 1 United States ................ 0 1 0 0 1 2 South Africa .................. 0 1 0 0 1 7 Australia......................... 0 1 0 0 0 1 Sunday, July 29 New Zealand 1, Australia 0 Netherlands 3, Belgium 0 China 4, South Korea 0 Argentina 7, South Africa 1 Britain 4, Japan 0 Germany 2, United States 1 Tuesday, July 31 Netherlands vs. Japan, 3:30 a.m. South Africa vs. New Zealand, 5:45 a.m. Belgium vs. China, 8:45 a.m. Britain vs. South Korea, 11 a.m. Argentina vs. United States, 2 p.m. Germany vs. Australia, 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 South Korea vs. Japan, 3:30 a.m. Australia vs. United States, 5:45 a.m. China vs. Netherlands, 8:45 a.m. South Africa vs. Germany, 11 a.m. Belgium vs. Britain, 2 p.m. New Zealand vs. Argentina, 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 Australia vs. South Africa, 3:30 a.m. Netherlands vs. South Korea, 5:45 a.m. Japan vs. Belgium, 8:45 a.m. China vs. Britain, 11 a.m. United States vs. New Zealand, 2 p.m. Germany vs. Argentina, 4:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6 New Zealand vs. Germany, 3:30 a.m. United States vs. South Africa, 5:45 a.m. Japan vs. China, 8:45 a.m. South Korea vs. Belgium, 11 a.m. Britain vs. Netherlands, 2 p.m. Argentina vs. Australia, 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 Semifinal, 10:30 a.m. Semifinal, 3 p.m.

Lithuania

8.5

Nigeria

Brazil

11.5

GREAT BRITAIN

France

55.5

Tunisia

OLYMPIC SOCCER GREAT BRITAIN +$150

Uruguay +$160

Draw +$210

Senegal -$240

Uae +$620

Draw +$300

Mexico +$110

Switzerland +$220

Draw +$215

South Korea -$165

Gabon +$350

Draw +$250

Brazil -$850

New Zealand +$1250

Draw +$620

Egypt +$110

Belarus +$180

Draw +$220

Japan +$110

Honduras +$260

Draw +$190

Spain -$240

Morocco +$480

Draw +$320

LEAGUES

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4 a.m. NBCSN — LIVE: men’s basketball, United States vs. Tunisia, China vs. Russia, France vs. Argentina;women’s soccer, United States vs. North Korea, at Manchester, England;equestrian: eventing, team jumping Gold Medal final, individual jumping Gold Medal final;DELAYED TAPE: beach volleyball: men’s, Brazil vs. Switzerland, women’s, Brazil vs. Germany;LIVE: boxing;men’s water polo, Hungary vs. Montenegro;DELAYED TAPE: men’s shooting, skeet Gold Medal final, at London NBC BASKETBALL — Men’s: United States vs. Tunisia, France vs. Argentina, China vs. Russia, Australia vs. Spain, Britain vs. Brazil, Lithuania vs. Nigeria, at London 7 a.m. BRAVO — Tennis: singles early rounds, doubles quarterfinals, at London 9 a.m. MSNBC — LIVE: women’s field hockey, United States vs. Argentina;women’s soccer: Canada vs. Sweden, at Newcastle, England;France vs. Colombia, at Newcastle, England;Britain vs. Brazil, at London;SAME-DAY TAPE: weightlifting, Gold Medal finals;women’s table tennis, semifinal;men’s archery, individual;badminton, at London TELEMUNDO — Swimming;men’s basketball;beach volleyball;men’s volleyball;boxing;tennis, at London (same-day tape) 9:30 a.m. NBC SOCCER — LIVE: women’s: United States vs. North Korea, at Manchester, England;Canada vs. Sweden, at Newcastle, England;Britain vs. Brazil, at London;SAME-DAY TAPE: Japan vs. South Africa, at Cardiff, Wales;France vs. Colombia, at Newcastle, England;New Zealand vs. Cameroon, at Coventry, England 10 a.m. NBC — SAME-DAY TAPE: swimming;LIVE: men’s beach volleyball, United States vs. Spain;men’s volleyball, United States vs. Germany;men’s water polo, United States vs. Romania;men’s canoeing: whitewater, C-1 Gold Medal final;SAME-DAY TAPE: rowing, semifinals, at London 5 p.m. CNBC — Boxing, at London (same-day tape) 8 p.m. NBC — Women’s gymnastics, team Gold Medal final;swimming, Gold Medal finals: men’s 200m butterfly, men’s 4 x 200m freestyle relay, women’s 200m freestyle, women’s 200m individual medley;women’s diving, synchronized platform Gold Medal final, at London (same-day tape) Midnight TELEMUNDO — Women’s gymnastics, team Gold Medal final;swimming, Gold Medal finals;women’s diving, synchronized platform Gold Medal final, at London (same-day tape) 12:35 a.m. NBC — Swimming, semifinals;women’s beach volleyball, United States vs. Netherlands, at London (delayed tape)

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Australia

-$130

8-1 3-1 9-2 6-1 15-1 7-2 4-1 10-1 20-1

6-1 3-1 9-2 4-1 20-1 7-2 10-1 8-1 15-1

12.5

Angels

7 p.m. CSN — Philadelphia at Washington YES — Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees 8 p.m. MLB — L.A. Angels at Texas ROOT — Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs 10 p.m. SNY – N.Y. Mets at San Francisco

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China

Spain

Tigers

NATIONALS

Underdog

16.5

-$180

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Points

Russia

YANKEES

National League 3-1 9-2 15-1 7-2 6-1 8-1 20-1 4-1 10-1

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Dallas High School Football Camp will be held August 6-7 from 8 a.m.-noon at the Mountaineer Stadium for ages 6 through 12 years old. The registration fee is $45 by July 31 and $50 at the door. Holy Redeemer Junior High Soccer Team will be holding a soccer camp from Aug. 6-9 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Coal Street in WilkesBarre. The cost of the camp is $80. This camp is open to those in grades 7-9 are interested in playing soccer for Holy Redeemer Jr. High in the fall. To register, contact Nikki Pekarski at npekarski@gmail.com or 690-1029, must register by Aug. 1 to obtain a spot. Misericordia Baseball is hosting a one-day Summer Exposure Camp for high school players interested in playing college baseball. Camp will be held on Sunday, August 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and will feature the first organized baseball activity on new state-of-the-art Tambur Field on Misericordia’s campus in Dallas. For details and registration form, visit athletics.misericordia.edu.

OLYMPICS

SOCCER

7 p.m. ESPN2 — MLS/Premier League, exhibition, Tottenham at New York

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE — Suspended minor league free-agent SS Diory Paulino 50 games after testing positive for metabolites of a performanceenhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned LHP Hector Santiago to Charlotte (IL). Assigned SS Greg Paiml to Birmingham (SL). MINNESOTA TWINS — Recalled RHP Jeff Manship from Rochester (IL). TEXAS RANGERS — Reinstated 1B/OF Mitch Moreland from the 15-day DL. Optioned OF Leonys Martin to Round Rock (PCL). TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Placed 1B/DH Adam Lind on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 26. Recalled 1B David Cooper from Las Vegas (PCL). National League HOUSTON ASTROS — Optioned 2B Brian Bixler to Oklahoma City (PCL). Recalled 1B Brett Wallace from Oklahoma City. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned RHP Tyler Thornburg to Nashville (PCL). Recalled RHP Mike McClendon from Nashville. Fired bullpen coach Stan Kyles. Named Lee Tunnell interim bullpen coach. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Placed LHP Joe Thatcher on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 26. Recalled RHP Brad Boxberger from Tucson (PCL). International League CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS — Added SS Tyler Saladino from Birmingham (SL). Sent C Damaso Espino to Birmingham.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS — Traded G Willie Green to the L.A. Clippers for the rights to F Sofoklis Schortsanitis. TORONTO RAPTORS — Re-signed F Alan Anderson.

FOOTBALL

National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS — Placed DE Jyles Tucker on the reserve/left camp list and terminated his contract. DENVER BRONCOS — Signed S Anthony Perkins. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed TE DeMarco Cosbyl. HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed DE Mitch King. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Waived CB Reggie Corner. Signed CB Trumaine McBride. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Placed CB Kyle McCarthy on injured reserve. Signed LB Edgar Jones. Announced the retirement of OT Tony Ugoh. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed DB Chris Stroud. Waived DB Nicholas Taylor. NEW YORK JETS — Activated G Terrance Campbell, LB Demario Davis and WR Jordan White from the physically-unable-to-perform list. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Signed QB Kevin O’Connell. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Waived LB Thomas Williams. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Placed OL Andre Douglas on the 9-game injured list.

HOCKEY

American Hockey League TORONTO MARLIES — Re-signed F Mike Zigomanis, F Will Acton and D Dylan Yeo to one-year contracts.

SOCCER

Major League Soccer NEW YORK RED BULLS — Traded M Mehdi Ballouchy to San Jose for an international spot and 2013 conditional draft pick.

COLLEGE

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON — Promoted women’s assistant fencing coach Christian Rivera to head coach. HOUSTON — Announced the resignation of men’s and women’s cross country coach Ryan Turner. ITHACA — Named Katherine Bixby women’s assistant basketball coach. LEBANON VALLEY — Named Jackie Dando women’s lacrosse coach.

O LY M P I C S Tuesday's Olympic Schedule Archery At Lord's Cricket Ground Men’s and Women’s Individual eliminations, 4 a.m. Men’s and Women’s Individual eliminations, 10 a.m. Badminton At Wembley Arena Men’s and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Prelims, 3:30 a.m. Men’s and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Prelims, 7:30 a.m. Men’s and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Prelims, 1:30 p.m. Basketball At Olympic Park-Basketball Arena Men China vs. Russia, 4 a.m. Australia vs. Spain, 6:15 a.m. Lithuania vs. Nigeria, 9:30 a.m. Britain vs. Brazil, 11:45 a.m. France vs. Argentina, 3 p.m. Tunisia vs. United States, 5:15 p.m. Beach Volleyball At Horse Guards Parade Men’s and women’s Prelims (4 matches), 4 a.m. Men’s and women’s Prelims (4 matches), 9:30 a.m. Men’s and women’s Prelims (4 matches), 3 p.m. Boxing At ExCel Men’s Light Flyweight (49kg) and Men’s Light Welterweight (64kg) round of 32, 8:30 a.m. Men’s Light Flyweight (49kg) and Men’s Light Welterweight (64kg) round of 32, 3:30 p.m. Canoe (Slalom) At Lee Valley White Water Centre, Hertfordshire Men’s Canoe Single semifinal, final, 8:30 a.m. Diving At Olympic Park-Aquatics Centre Women’s Synchronized 10-Meter Platform final, 10 a.m. Equestrian (Eventing) At Greenwich Park Individual Eventing jumping, (medal);Team Eventing jumping, (medal), 5:30 a.m. Fencing At ExCel Men’s Individual Foil round of 64, round of 32, round of 16, quarterfinals, 5:30 a.m. Men’s Individual Foil semifinals, bronze and gold medal matches, 1 p.m. Field Hockey Women At Olympic Park-Hockey Centre Netherlands vs. Japan, 3:30 a.m. South Africa vs. New Zealand, 5:45 a.m. Belgium vs. China, 8:45 a.m. Britain vs. South Korea, 11 a.m. Argentina vs. United States, 2 p.m. Germany vs. Australia, 4:15 p.m. Gymnastics At Artistic North Greenwich Arena Women’s Team final, 11:30 a.m. Judo At ExCel Men’s -81kg and Women’s -63kg elimination rounds, quarterfinals, 4:30 a.m. Men’s -81kg and Women’s -63kg repechages, semifinal contests, bronze and gold medal contests, 9 a.m. Rowing At Eton Dorney, Buckinghamshire Men’s Fours repechage, Lightweight Fours semifinals, Single Sculls quarterfinals, Double Sculls semifinals, Lightweight Double Sculls repechages;Women’s Single Sculls quarterfinals, Double Sculls repechage, Lightweight Double Sculls repechages, 4:30 a.m. Sailing At Weymouth and Portland, Dorset Men’s 49er, Finn, Laser, RS:X, Star;Women’s Elliott 6m, Laser Radial, RS:X, 7 a.m. Shooting At The Royal Artillery Barracks Men’s Skeet qualification (Day 2) and final, 4 a.m. Soccer Women At St James' Park, Newcastle Canada vs. Sweden, 9:30 a.m. France vs. Colombia, 12:15 p.m. At Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales Japan vs. South Africa, 9:30 a.m. At Old Trafford, Manchester United States vs. North Korea, 12:15 p.m. At Wembley Stadium Britain vs. Brazil, 2:45 p.m. At City of Coventry Stadium New Zealand vs. Cameroon, 2:45 p.m. Swimming At Olympic Park-Aquatics Centre Men’s 100 Freestyle, 200 Breaststroke, 4x200 Freestyle Relay heats;Women’s 200 Butterfly heats, 5 a.m. Men’s 100 Freestyle semifinals, 200 Breaststroke semifinals, Men’s 200 Butterfly final, 4x200 Freestyle Relay final;Women’s 200 Butterfly semifinals, 200 Freestyle final, 200 Individual Medley final, 2:30 p.m. Table Tennis At ExCel Women’s Singles quarterfinals, 5 a.m. Women’s Singles semifinals, 11 a.m. Men’s Singles quarterfinals, 3 p.m. Team Handball Men At Copper Box Tunisia vs. Iceland, 4:30 a.m. South Korea vs. Hungary, 6:15 a.m. Britain vs. Sweden, 9:30 a.m. Serbia vs. Croatia, 11:15 a.m. Denmark vs. Spain, 2:30 p.m. Argentina vs. France, 4:15 p.m. Tennis At Wimbledon Men’s and women’s Singles second round;Men’s and women’s Doubles quarterfinals, 6:30 a.m. Volleyball Men At Earls Court Serbia vs. Tunisia, 4:30 a.m. Poland vs. Bulgaria, 6:30 a.m. Italy vs, Argentina, 9:45 a.m. United States vs. Germany, 11:45 a.m. Britain vs. Australia, 3 p.m. Brazil vs. Russia, 5 p.m. Water Polo Men At Olympic Park-Water Polo Arena Hungary vs. Montenegro, 5 a.m. Croatia vs. Spain, 6:20 a.m. Australia vs. Kazakhstan, 9:10 a.m. Greece vs. Italy, 10:30 a.m. Serbia vs. Britain, 1:20 p.m. United States vs. Romania, 2:40 p.m. Weightlifting At ExCel Men’s 69kg group B and Women’s 63kg group B, 5 a.m. Women’s 63kg group A (medal), 10:30 a.m. Men’s 69kg group A (medal), 2 p.m.

Kingston/Forty Fort Little League is accepting little league affiliated teams (ages 12-14) to play in a fall baseball league at O’Hara Field in Swoyersville. The league is a 10-game season beginning Aug. 25. Travel teams are not permitted. Contact Dave at d_antall@yahoo.com or 362-3561 for more information. MEETINGS GAR Memorial High School Football Booster Club will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the choral room at the high school. New members are welcome. Nanticoke Area Little League will hold its monthly meeting today at the high school cafe at 7:30 p.m. Board Members are to meet at 7 p.m. St. Conrad’s Bowling League will meet Wednesday, August 15 at St. Conrad’s YMS on S. Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre. All teams are required to have a representative attend. Any individual or teams wishing to join are asked to attend. The league is a 90 percent handicap men’s league and bowls Wednesdays at 6:45 p. m. Interested parties should contact Butch Bauman at 954-6009. League bowls at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center. PHYSICALS Lake-Lehman High School will conduct physicals for fall sports at 9 a.m. on the following days: Wednesday, Aug. 1 - all junior high girls; Wednesday, Aug. 8 – all junior high boys. If you are unable to report on your scheduled day, you may come on the next day scheduled for a boy or a girl. There are new PIAA sport physical forms this year, which can be picked up at the high school office or can be printed from the Lake-Lehman School District web site under Athletics. All physical forms must be signed prior to the exam by a parent/ guardian. There will be no make-up exams. REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Duryea Little League will have signups for fall ball July 30-31 from 6-8 p.m at the the Duryea Little League field. The cost is $30 per player or $45 per family. The regular monthly meeting will be held Aug. 5 at 7p.m. at the Duryea Little League field. For more information, call Ron Ralston at 881-0908. Fall Baseball and Softball Registrations for boys and girls ages five and older will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 2 at the Swoyersville Little League field. Fee is $30 for ages 5-11 and $50 for 12 and over. Season runs late August through mid-October. For more information call Dave at 899-3750. Hanover Area Junior High Field Hockey will hold registrations for girls in grades 7-9 enrolled in the

B E A C H V O L L E Y B A L L 2012 Olympics Women Round-Robin Hana Klapalova and Lenka Hajeckova, Czech Republic, def. Natacha Rigobert and Nioun Chin Elodie Li Yuk Lo, Mauritius, 21-10, 21-11. Xue Chen and Zhang Xi, China, def. Simone Kuhn and Nadine Zumkehr, Switzerland, 21-18, 16-21, 15-8. Juliana Silva and Larissa Franca, Brazil, def. Katrin Holtwick and Ilka Semmler, Germany 2, 21-18, 21-13. Maria Tsiartsiani and Vasiliki Arvaniti, Greece, def. Anastasia Vasina and Anna Vozakova, Russia 2, 18-21, 21-13, 15-12. Men Round-Robin Martin Spinnangr and Tarjei Viken Skarlund, Norway, def. Joshua Binstock and Martin Reader, Canada, 21-14, 21-18. Aleksandrs Samoilovs and Ruslans Sorokins, Latvia, def. Freedom Chiya and Grant Goldschmidt, South Africa, 21-13, 21-10. Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann, Germany, def. Wu Penggen and Xu Linyin, China, 13-21, 21-19,

2012 Olympic Records

Through July 29 WORLD RECORDS BROKEN Women 100m Butterfly (Final) — Dana Vollmer, United States, 55.98, July 29 (Previous Record: Sarah Sjostrom, Sweden, 56.06, July 27, 2009). SHOOTING Women Skeet (qulification) — Kimberly Rhode, United States, 74, July 29 (Previous Record: Chiara Cainero, Italy, 72, Aug. 14, 2008). SWIMMING Men 100m Backstroke — Matthew Grevers, Lake Forest, Ill., 52.16, July 30 (Previous Record: Aaron Peirsol, United States, 52.54, Aug. 12, 2008). Women 100m Butterfly (Final) — Dana Vollmer, United States, 55.98, July 29 (Previous Record: Dana Vollmer, United States, 56.25, July 28, 2012).

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Hanover Area School District and interested in playing field hockey will be held on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the high school track complex. At that time, a schedule of practices and necessary equipment will be given out. Jenkins Twp Little League will hold registration for Fall Ball on Monday and Tuesday, July 30 and 31 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the field house. Sign up cost is $30 per player or $45 for family. Jenkins Twp Little League will also be having its Family Picnic on Saturday, August 25 beginning at 4 p.m. featuring dunk tank, bouncy house, lots of food and games for the kids and an outdoor movie. Cost is $15 for parents and non-players .Players are free. You can register and pay for the picnic at Fall Ball sign ups on Monday and Tuesday at the field house. PA Fusion Girls Travel Softball teams will be holding tryouts for the 2013 season for position on the 12U, 14U and 16U softball teams. Try outs will be held Tuesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 2 at 6 p.m. at the Nanticoke area little league field. Call 902-5198 for more information. Swoyersville Little League will hold registrations for fall baseball and softball for boys and girls 5 and older. It will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31st and Thursday, August 2nd at the Swoyersville Little League field. The fee is $30 for ages 5-11 and $50 for 12 and over. Season runs late August through mid-October. For more information call Dave at 899-3750. Valley Regional Girls Softball League in Drums sponsors league softball for girls from ages 5 through 18. Tryouts for the various teams will be held in August. 14U and 16U tryouts will be August 3, August 9 and August 24. All dates are at 5:30 p.m. at the Drums complex. For directions or more information contact coaches Bill Corra for 14U at 570-578-1774, and Ron Samsel for 16U at 336-0707. Wyoming Valley Vipers will be holding tryouts for the 2013 season. Tryouts will be held for girls in age groups of 10U, 12U and 14U. The first tryout will be held on Wednesday, August 1 at 6 p.m. at Kirby Park rear field. The next tryout will be held on Tuesday, August 7 at 6 p.m. at the Back Mountain Little League Field in Dallas. If you are unable to make these dates or for more information, please contact Steve at 417-7217, Ed at 417-1119 or Doug at 240-6893. Wyoming Valley West golf tryouts will be held August 13-14 on the practice green at Irem Temple Country Club, Dallas at 6 a.m. Any boy or girl entering grades 9-12 are eligible. Players are reminded to have all their paperwork at that time. Any questions, please call Coach Gary Mack at 430-4649. EVENTS Modrovsky Park’s JNL Labor Day Wiffleball Classic is set for Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. The youth and adult wiffleball tournament team and player registrationwill beavailable at leaguelineup.com/modrovskypark. Registration fee is $5 per player. Tournament format is pool play. Each team will receive at least 3 games. If you have any questions, please reply to this email or contact me at 905-3201. Solomon Junior High School field hockey in conjunction with the American Heart Association of NEPA will host a play day field hockey event to be held at Solomon, 43 Abbott St, Plains on August 25. All field hockey teams from schools are invited and encouraged to come and participate. Participating teams will scrimmage each other and officials from PIAA will be on hand to help evaluate and interpret rules for the upcoming season. The public is cordially invited as well. For more information, please call Brian Fischer activities director at Solomon/Plains at 270-0618.

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V O L L E Y B A L L Olympic Women's Volleyball Monday, July 30 China 3, Turkey 1 (25-20, 25-20, 29-31, 25-22) South Korea 3, Serbia 1 (25-12, 25-16, 16-25, 25-21) Russia 3, Dominican Republic 1 (25-23, 25-15, 24-26, 25-22) United States 3, Brazil 1 (25-18, 25-17, 22-25, 25-21) Italy 3, Japan 1 (25-22, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22) Britain vs. Algeria, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1 Dominican Republic vs. Japan, 4:30 a.m. Algeria vs. Russia, 6:30 a.m. Serbia vs. Turkey, 9:45 a.m. Britain vs. Italy, 11:45 a.m. United States vs. China, 3 p.m.

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AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP

SOCCER Cubs 14, Pirates 4

S TA N D I N G S

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The Baltimore Orioles’ Nick Markakis, right, greets Wilson Betemit after Betemit scored during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees Monday at Yankee Stadium in New York.

Rookie Gonzalez solid as O’s hold off Yanks The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Nick Markakis drove in two runs, backing a solid outing by rookie Miguel Gonzalez, and the Baltimore Orioles held on to beat the struggling New York Yankees 5-4 Monday night. Gonzalez (3-2) cruised through 6 2-3 innings, giving up just four hits and two runs, before he was chased by consecutive homers from Eric Chavez and Ichiro Suzuki that made it 5-4. Suzuki had a chance to tie it with two runners on in the ninth against Orioles closer Jim Johnson but grounded into a fielder’s choice. Johnson earned his 31st save of the season. Wilson Betimet homered for Baltimore in the third off Freddy Garcia (4-5), who tied a season high by allowing nine hits in six innings. He did not walk a batter and struck out two. Angels 15, Ranegrs 8

ARLINGTON, Texas — Kendrys Morales homered from both sides of the plate during a nine-run sixth inning, capping the burst with a grand slam that sent the Los Angeles Angels romping past the Texas Rangers. Morales became the third switch-hitter in major league history to homer as a lefty and

righty in the same inning. Carlos Baerga did it for Cleveland in 1993 and Mark Bellhorn of the Chicago Cubs duplicated the feat in 2002. Red Sox 7, Tigers 3

BOSTON — Dustin Pedroia hit a tiebreaking homer and drove in three runs to support Clay Buchholz’s eight solid innings in leading Boston to its third straight win. The Red Sox opened a 10game homestand — their longest of the season — after taking two of three at Yankee Stadium over the weekend. Will Middlebrooks had a two-run homer and Carl Crawford added an RBI triple for Boston. Twins 7, White Sox 6

MINNEAPOLIS — Jamey Caroll’s sacrifice fly in the ninth inning scored Alexi Casilla and the Minnesota Twins won their fourth straight, beating the Chicago White Sox. Denard Span had two hits and two spectacular catches in center field for the Twins, and Danny Valencia added three hits and two RBIs. A.J. Pierzynski homered in his first game after missing five with a strained oblique, and Alejandro De Aza returned from a wrist injury and matched a career high with four hits for the White Sox.

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Heyward hits homer; Braves beat Marlins The Associated Press

ATLANTA — Jason Heyward homered and scored three runs and the Atlanta Braves snapped a string of 16 straight losses on Mondays, including 12 this season, by beating the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Monday night. Starting pitcher Tommy Hanson was the only Atlanta player or coach who did not wear high socks in an apparent old-school fashion attempt to end the Monday curse. Hanson (12-5) still had his pants low to his shoes as he gave up one run on six hits in five innings. The Braves, coming off a three-game sweep of the Phillies, have won six straight. The Braves won on a Monday for the first time since Aug. 22, 2011, a 3-0 win at the Cubs. Atlanta, a season-best 14 games over .500, trails firstplace Washington by 3 1-2 games in the NL East. Miami left-hander Mark Buehrle (9-10) gave up six runs on eight hits and four walks in 4 1-3 innings. He still needs one win for his 12th straight season with at least 10 wins. Buehrle was making his second start against the Braves in seven days. Atlanta began its six-game winning streak when Buehrle did not receive a decision in the Marlins’ 4-3 loss to

the Braves in Miami on Tuesday. Padres 11, Reds 5

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds’ 10-game winning streak came to an end Monday night as Will Venable drove in four runs that led the San Diego Padres to a victory. Former Reds had starring roles in stopping Cincinnati’s run. Edinson Volquez (7-7) got the win, and Yonder Alonso tied a Padres record with three doubles.

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NATIONAL LEAGUE Sunday's Games Miami 5, San Diego 4, 10 innings Atlanta 6, Philadelphia 2 Houston 9, Pittsburgh 5 Washington 11, Milwaukee 10, 11 innings Chicago Cubs 4, St. Louis 2, 10 innings Cincinnati 7, Colorado 2 L.A. Dodgers 4, San Francisco 0 N.Y. Mets 5, Arizona 1 Monday's Games Atlanta 8, Miami 2 San Diego 11, Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Houston at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Tuesday's Games Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 1-6) at Washington (Strasburg 11-4), 7:05 p.m. Miami (Nolasco 8-9) at Atlanta (Medlen 1-1), 7:10 p.m. San Diego (Marquis 4-5) at Cincinnati (Bailey 9-6), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 12-3) at Chicago Cubs (Dempster 5-5), 8:05 p.m. Houston (Keuchel 1-3) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 8-8), 8:10 p.m. St. Louis (Lohse 10-2) at Colorado (Francis 3-2), 8:40 p.m. Arizona (Miley 11-6) at L.A. Dodgers (Capuano 10-6), 10:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Harvey 1-0) at San Francisco (Lincecum 4-11), 10:15 p.m. Wednesday's Games Houston at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 3:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Miami at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. San Diego at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

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Red Sox 7, Tigers 3 Detroit

Baltimore

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Texas

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Chicago

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Cincinnati

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San Diego

Braves 8, Marlins 2 Miami

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A M E R I C A N L E A G U E L E A D E R S BATTING—Trout, Los Angeles, .351;Konerko, Chicago, .330;Mauer, Minnesota, .327;MiCabrera, Detroit, .324;AJackson, Detroit, .318;Ortiz, Boston, .316;Beltre, Texas, .314. RUNS—Trout, Los Angeles, 78;Granderson, New York, 70;Kinsler, Texas, 70;MiCabrera, Detroit, 67;AdJones, Baltimore, 67;Choo, Cleveland, 66;De Aza, Chicago, 66;Encarnacion, Toronto, 66. RBI—MiCabrera, Detroit, 84;Hamilton, Texas, 84;Willingham, Minnesota, 79;ADunn, Chicago, 73;Encarnacion, Toronto, 72;Fielder, Detroit, 72;Teixeira, New York, 71. HITS—MiCabrera, Detroit, 132;Jeter, New York, 131;Cano, New York, 124;Beltre, Texas, 119;AdGonzalez, Boston, 119;Rios, Chicago, 119;AGordon, Kansas City, 118;AdJones, Baltimore, 118. DOUBLES—AGordon, Kansas City, 34;Choo, Cleveland, 32;Cano, New York, 29;Brantley, Cleveland, 28;MiCabrera, Detroit, 28;AdGonzalez, Boston, 28;Kinsler, Texas, 28;Pujols, Los Angeles, 28. TRIPLES—JWeeks, Oakland, 6;Andrus, Texas, 5;Berry, Detroit, 5;De Aza, Chicago, 5;AJackson, Detroit, 5;Reddick, Oakland, 5;Rios, Chicago, 5;ISuzuki, New York, 5;Trout, Los Angeles, 5;Zobrist, Tampa Bay, 5. HOME RUNS—ADunn, Chicago, 31;Hamilton, Texas, 29;Encarnacion, Toronto, 28;Granderson, New York, 28;Bautista, Toronto, 27;Trumbo, Los Angeles, 27;Willingham, Minnesota, 27. STOLEN BASES—Trout, Los Angeles, 31;RDavis, Toronto, 28;Revere, Minnesota, 24;Kipnis, Cleveland, 21;Crisp, Oakland, 20;De Aza, Chicago, 19;Kinsler, Texas, 19. PITCHING—Price, Tampa Bay, 14-4;Weaver, Los Angeles, 13-1;Sale, Chicago, 12-3;MHarrison, Texas, 12-6;Verlander, Detroit, 11-6;Darvish, Texas, 11-7;Vargas, Seattle, 11-7. STRIKEOUTS—FHernandez, Seattle, 153;Scherzer, Detroit, 151;Verlander, Detroit, 146;Darvish, Texas, 138;Shields, Tampa Bay, 134;Price, Tampa Bay, 130;Peavy, Chicago, 126. SAVES—JiJohnson, Baltimore, 31;Rodney, Tampa Bay, 30;CPerez, Cleveland, 29;RSoriano, New York, 26;Broxton, Kansas City, 23;Aceves, Boston, 22;Nathan, Texas, 21.

Boston

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AMERICAN LEAGUE Sunday's Games Detroit 4, Toronto 1 Baltimore 6, Oakland 1 Minnesota 5, Cleveland 1 Tampa Bay 2, L.A. Angels 0 Seattle 7, Kansas City 6 Texas 2, Chicago White Sox 0 Boston 3, N.Y. Yankees 2, 10 innings Monday's Games Baltimore 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 L.A. Angels 15, Texas 8 Boston 7, Detroit 3 Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Tuesday's Games Baltimore (Tillman 3-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Nova 10-4), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 11-6) at Boston (Beckett 5-9), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Weaver 13-1) at Texas (D.Holland 7-5), 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Liriano 3-10) at Minnesota (Blackburn 4-6), 8:10 p.m. Cleveland (D.Lowe 8-9) at Kansas City (Hochevar 6-9), 8:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Shields 8-7) at Oakland (Milone 9-7), 10:05 p.m. Toronto (Laffey 2-1) at Seattle (Vargas 11-7), 10:10 p.m. Wednesday's Games Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Cleveland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Toronto at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

Cubs 14, Pirates 4

CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo and Darwin Barney hit threerun homers and the Chicago Cubs routed the Pittsburgh Pirates in their highest-scoring game of the season. Starlin Castro added a tworun shot and reached base four times as the Cubs won for the 11th time in their last 13 games at Wrigley Field. Rizzo’s shot off Erik Bedard (5-12) keyed a nine-run fifth inning, Chicago’s biggest burst of the year. On Sunday, his 10th-inning homer beat St. Louis. Rizzo leads all NL rookies with a .330 average, eight homers and 20 RBIs since being recalled from Triple-A Iowa on June 26.

Pittsburgh

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Orioles 5, Yankees 4

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N AT I O N A L L E A G U E L E A D E R S BATTING—McCutchen, Pittsburgh, .368; MeCabrera, San Francisco, .353; Votto, Cincinnati, .342; Ruiz, Philadelphia, .342; DWright, New York, .332; CGonzalez, Colorado, .328; Holliday, St. Louis, .319. RUNS—Bourn, Atlanta, 69; CGonzalez, Colorado, 68; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 68; Braun, Milwaukee, 67; MeCabrera, San Francisco, 67; Holliday, St. Louis, 65; JUpton, Arizona, 65; DWright, New York, 65. RBI—Beltran, St. Louis, 73; Kubel, Arizona, 72; DWright, New York, 71; Braun, Milwaukee, 70; CGonzalez, Colorado, 70; Holliday, St. Louis, 66; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 66. HITS—MeCabrera, San Francisco, 139; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 135; Bourn, Atlanta, 127; CGonzalez, Colorado, 122; DWright, New York, 121; Holliday, St. Louis, 120; Prado, Atlanta, 119. DOUBLES—Votto, Cincinnati, 36; ArRamirez, Milwaukee, 35; DanMurphy, New York, 32; DWright, New York, 31; Goldschmidt, Arizona, 30; Cuddyer, Colorado, 29; Alonso, San Diego, 28; Ethier, Los Angeles, 28. TRIPLES—Fowler, Colorado, 10; Bourn, Atlanta, 8; MeCabrera, San Francisco, 8; SCastro, Chicago, 8; DeJesus, Chicago, 7; Reyes, Miami, 7; 12 tied at 5. HOME RUNS—Braun, Milwaukee, 28; Beltran, St. Louis, 23; Kubel, Arizona, 22; McCutchen, Pittsburgh, 22; PAlvarez, Pittsburgh, 21; Bruce, Cincinnati, 21; IDavis, New York, 20; CGonzalez, Colorado, 20. STOLEN BASES—DGordon, Los Angeles, 30; Bonifacio, Miami, 28; Bourn, Atlanta, 28; Campana, Chicago, 26; Reyes, Miami, 25; Schafer, Houston, 25; Victorino, Philadelphia, 24. PITCHING—Dickey, New York, 14-2; Lynn, St. Louis, 13-4; GGonzalez, Washington, 13-5; Cueto, Cincinnati, 13-5; AJBurnett, Pittsburgh, 12-3; Hanson, Atlanta, 12-5; Strasburg, Washington, 11-4; Hamels, Philadelphia, 11-5; Miley, Arizona, 11-6; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 11-6. STRIKEOUTS—Strasburg, Washington, 151; Dickey, New York, 147; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 143; Hamels, Philadelphia, 138; GGonzalez, Washington, 137; MCain, San Francisco, 130; Lincecum, San Francisco, 129. SAVES—Hanrahan, Pittsburgh, 31; Kimbrel, Atlanta, 30; SCasilla, San Francisco, 24; Motte, St. Louis, 23; Papelbon, Philadelphia, 22; Chapman, Cincinnati, 21; Jansen, Los Angeles, 20; Clippard, Washington, 20.

T H I S D A T E I N B A S E B A L L July 31 1930 — Lou Gehrig drove in eight runs with a grand slam and two doubles as the New York Yankees outlasted the Boston Red Sox 14-13. 1932 — Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium opened and Lefty Grove and the Philadelphia A’s beat the Indians 1-0 before 76,979 fans. 1934 — The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-6 in 18 innings at Cincinnati as Dizzy Dean and Tony Freitas both went the distance. 1954 — Joe Adcock hit four home runs and a double to lead the Milwaukee Braves to a 15-7 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. Adcock’s 18 total bases set a major league record at the time. Adcock homered in the second inning off Don Newcombe, doubled in the third and homered in the fifth off Erv Palica. He connected off Pete Wojey in the seventh and off Johnny Podres in the ninth. Adcock saw only seven pitches and his double off the leftcenter field fence just missed going out by inches. 1961 — The All-Star game ended in a 1-1 tie at Fenway Park as heavy rain halted play. 1981 — The second baseball strike ended after 42 days. 1990 — Nolan Ryan, 43, won his 300th game, reaching the milestone in his second try, as the Texas Rangers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3. 2002 — Mike Mussina became the second pitcher in major league history to give up six doubles in one inning, during the New York Yankees’ 17-6 loss to Texas. Hall of Famer Lefty Grove allowed that many with Boston in 1934 against Washington. 2003 — John Smoltz broke his own record as the fastest pitcher to record 40 saves by pitching a scoreless ninth in Atlanta’s 7-4 win over Houston. Last year, he got his 40th save on Aug. 8, en route to breaking the NL record with 55. 2006 — Orlando Hudson hit home runs from both sides of the plate, including his first career grand slam, as Arizona beat the Chicago Cubs 15-4. 2007 — The New York Yankees tied a franchise record by hitting eight home runs, including a pair by Hideki Matsui, in a 16-3 rout of the Chicago White Sox. New York last hit eight homers in a game in a doubleheader opener at the Philadelphia Athletics on June 28, 1939. 2010 — Carlos Gonzalez hit a game-ending home run to complete the cycle, and Colorado rallied for a 6-5 win after blowing a three-run lead in the eighth inning to the Chicago Cubs. 2011 — Justin Verlander came within four outs of another no-hitter, outpitching an angry Jered Weaver as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2. Maicer Izturis lined an RBI single to left field with two outs in the eighth for the Angels’ only hit. Weaver was ejected for throwing a pitch over Alex Avila’s head in the seventh, right after Carlos Guillen showboated on a solo home run — infuriating the right-hander. 2011 — Ricky Nolasco scattered 12 hits, Emilio Bonifacio homered and Florida handed the Atlanta Braves the 10,000th loss in franchise history. With the 3-1 loss, the Braves become the second team in big league history with 10,000 losses. The Phillies reached that mark in 2007.

Coaches name all-star teams The Times Leader staff

The Wyoming Valley Conference girls soccer coaches recently announced their selections for their divisional all-stars. Division 1-A

First team: Berwick: Caty Davenport, F; Bridget Orlando, FB; Kelly Sheptock, FB Coughlin: Nora Fazzi, MF; Lindsey Humanik, FB; Megan Lercara, MF; Ivy Nulton, F (MVP); Crestwood: Morgan Kile, MF; Gabby Termini, F; Dallas: Ashley Dunbar, F; Colleen McDonald, MF; Vanessa Parsons, F; Talia Szatkowski, FB; Amber Yang, K; Holy Redeemer: Shaina Dougherty, F; Emily Schramm, MF. Second team: Berwick, Brianna Floryshak, MF; Abby Takacs, MF; Jade Welsh, MF; Sarah Wilczynski, K. Coughlin, Grace Fazzi, FB; Marissa Lercara, FB; Amanda Sax, K. Crestwood: Sarah Andrews, F; Hannah Coffin, FB; Megan Johannson, K; Olivia Termini, MF. Dallas: Ashley Strazdus, MF; Sarbina Zurek, MF. Holy Redeemer: Olivia Gregorio, F; Nina Paolini, FB; Oliva Zurad, MF. Honorable mention: Berwick: Olivia Conklin, Karliegh Hartman, Alex Larsson. Coughlin: Bailey Novak, Kaitlyn Pearage, Stephanie Yankoski. Crestwood: Hannah Lee, Sam Pruce, Hannah Sulkowski. Dallas: Wendy Greenwood, Tess McCarty, Kossandra Michno. Holy Redeemer: Allie Banks; Hallie Rexer; Abby Wolfgang.

Division 1-B

First team: Delaware Valley: Kelly Cappello, Anna Chamberlin. Lake-Lehman: Tori Frederick, Kaylee Hillard, Shoshana Mahoney, Nikki Sutliff (MVP), Emily Sutton, Karen Yamrick. Nanticoke: Brittany Sugalski. Wyoming Valley West: Margaret D’Angelo. Second team: Lake-Lehman: Aleaha Blazik, Morgan Goodrich, Katie Heindel, Hannah Stull, Danae Sutliff. Honorable mention: Lake-Lehman: Olivia Angelovich, Nicole Ford, Monica Fries, Ashley Jackson

Division 2-A

First team: Hanover Area: Larissa Bannon, F; Sam Masher, FB; Gabby Murphy, MF. Honesdale: Alexis Burkavage, FB; Seneca Propst, F. North Pocono: Alyssa Hamill, FB; Michelle Stefanelli, MF. Pittston Area: Allie Barber, F; Madison Cardinale, MF; Jordan Cumbo , K; Liz Mikitish, MF; Katelyn Pugliese, FB. Second team: Hanover Area: Ciera Gensel, K; Kayla Keating, MF; Jill Kost, FB; Pittston Area: Nicolette Bradshaw, F; Danielle Fereck, F; Carly Filipski, MF; Megan Karuzie, FB; Mallory Yozwiak, FB. North Pocono: Casey O’Connell, F; Desirae Santarsiero, MF. Honesdale: Bridget Fennell, FB; Rhea Fowler, MF. Honorable mention: North Pocono:Lizzy Lisiecki, Meghan Utter. Pittston Area: Sarah Kosik.

Division 2-B

First team: GAR: Kaleigh Bubblo, MF; Caitlin Kovach, FB; Julianna Leco, K; Brea Seabrook, MF. Meyers: Katie Flannery, FB; Katie Lehnert, FB; Ingrid Ritchie, F; BrandiLee Soto, FB. Tunkhannock: Cheyenne Brown, F; Mackenzie Drungell, MF. Wyoming Area: Jenn Bone MF; Jenna Skrinak, F. Second team: GAR: Paige Elmy, F; Brianna Majikes, F; Monika Missal, FB; Bre Mosier, MF; Madison Nichol, FB. Meyers: Leanne McManus, MF; Aubree Patronick, F; Alivia Weidler, K. Tunkhannock: Katie Prouix, MF; Maria Sickler, FB. Wyoming Area: Sam Acacio, FB.

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Main helps Yanks get past PawSox ROCHESTER, N.Y. – John Maine pitched seven innings of one-hit ball to pick up his fifth win as Scranton/Wilkes-Barre edged Pawtucket 2-1 Monday. Maine (5-3) allowed a just third-inning single to Che-Hsuan Lin. Cory Wade pitched the eighth for the Yankees. Ryota Igarashi pitched the ninth, allowing a run, to pick up his sixth save of the season. Kosuke Fukudome helped the Yankees get on the board first with an RBI single in the sixth. The hit scored Corban Jones, who opened the inning with a walk and moved to second on a single to left by Brandon Laird. Ronnier Mustelier made it 2-0 in the eighth by knocking in Eduardo Nunez with a sacrifice fly. Nunez reached on a single, stole second and moved to third on an infield error. Pawtucket scored in the ninth and had runners on first and second when Igarashi got a gameending double play. The PawSox and Yankees conclude their two-game series at Frontier Field at 7 p.m. today. Ramon Ortiz (9-3, 3.10) gets the nod for the Yankees, while fellow right-hander Zach Stewart gets the ball for Pawtucket. SWB Yankees 2, Pawtucket 1

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., drives through the first turn during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on Sunday.

Earnhardt leaves Brickyard with points lead INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson won his fourth Brickyard 400 and solidified his status as a title favorite in NASCAR. Impressive? You bet. Surprising? Not really. But how about this: Dale Earnhardt Jr. left the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the Sprint Cup Series points lead. Earnhardt finished fourth on Sunday, his best career finish at a track where he often struggles. Earnhardt took a 14-point lead over previous points leader Matt Kenseth, who got caught in a crash. It was another sign of Earnhardt’s new consistency, the kind of development that could turn the streaky driver with a famous last name into a real championship contender. “That is symbolic of how well we’ve done,” Earnhardt said. “I’m proud of that. I have felt that way about our position in points all season long. We need to win more races. If we want to win the championship, we have to. I imagine we can win a couple races in Chase. I don’t know if finishing fourth or fifth is going

to do it. We’ll just have to see. We’d like to step it up just a little bit more.” And if it comes down to Earnhardt Hendrick Motorsports teammates Johnson and Earnhardt duking it out for the title at the end of the season, both drivers say bring it on. “We would actually rather us two to fight for the championship at the end knowing one of us is going to get it for the company,” Earnhardt said. “If I could line that up right now, I would. That is how I’d have it.” Johnson said team owner Rick Hendrick has formed such a strong organization that having multiple teams racing for the championship doesn’t cause any drama between the drivers or crews. “It’s great,” Johnson said. “What it does especially for our company, it far exceeds any type of competitive spirit that exists. And from a technical standpoint, we all go to the racetrack with the same equipment. No one

gets favorites.” Hendrick has been through it before, and doesn’t expect any issues. “And these guys are sharing so much information, and I’m beyond that nervousness trying to get the teams together and say, ‘Look, what got us here is working together and sharing information,”’ Hendrick said. “I think by having those two cars where they are in the points will make us, give us a better shot. ... A lot of organizations, it tears them down when they have that kind of competition. I think it makes us stronger.” All four Hendrick Motorsports teams share technical information, but Hendrick has divided them into pairs. Johnson’s No. 48 team and Earnhardt’s No. 88 team work together in one shop, while Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 team and Kasey Kahne’s No. 5 team work in another. Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus hailed the developing chemistry of Earnhardt and his crew chief, Steve Letarte. “Stevie and Junior have really brought a lot to the table,” Johnson said. “I have to say, from Po-

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cono to now, the stuff that Junior has liked in the car and what he’s felt has opened up doors for us to pursue and a road for us to go down where we’ve made our stuff better. There’s a lot of confidence in our shop with both teams, and the communication is as good as it’s ever been.” And while Johnson and Knaus have won five championships, Johnson said they can learn from Earnhardt and Letarte. “I’m happy to see Steve as confident as he is and Junior both because we can really lean on them and pull from them, and it’s a two way street,” Johnson said. “

was thinking, ’It’s fourth, it’s fourth.’ Even after it was changed, I was not too happy.” The Americans weren’t all that happy, either. Bronze medalists four years ago, they could practically feel their first gold since 1984 after finishing No. 1 in qualifying, with captain Jon Horton jokingly asking if they could claim their prizes. But everyone gets a doover in team finals, and whatever momentum the Americans had evaporated when Danell Leyva and John Orozco fell on pommel horse, their second event. They wound up fifth, six points behind China and almost two behind Britain. “There’s definitely disappointment,” Horton said. “We are one of the best teams in the world.” But China is in a class by itself. The Chinese have been like playground bullies most of the last decade, sauntering into every competition and scooping up as many gold medals as possible: Team golds at the last five world championships and Olympic titles in Sydney and Beijing, where they won all but one of the men’s medals. They probably would have claimed that, too, had they bothered to contend for vault. But with most of the Beijing squad moving on and a rule change putting a premium on allarounders, China has looked — dare we say it? — vulnerable of late. Chen Yibing, a double gold medalist in Beijing, even tried to dampen the expectations this spring, saying it would be “extremely hard” for the Chinese to defend their team title. It didn’t get any easier when Teng Haibin, the 2004 gold medalist on pommel horse, dropped out with an injury Thursday and had to be replaced by Guo Weiyang. An abysmal performance in qualifying only furthered the doubt when they finished sixth. Sixth! While everyone else was gleefully expecting the end of a dy-

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nasty, China was as cocky and cool as always. “We have the abilities and the skills,” said Chen Yibing, one of only two holdovers from the Beijing squad. Asked when he knew his team would win, he said: “After getting up from bed.” China doesn’t have Japan’s stylish elegance, Britain’s youthful exuberance or even the Americans’ flair for the dramatic. What the Chinese do have, however, is sheer, brute strength. Chen set the tone in the very first event on still rings, where he is the defending Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion. Simply watching the event makes most folks grab their arms and scream for mercy. He flips from one skill to another with silky smoothness — at one point lifting his head a bit higher as if to say, “Oh, you liked that one? How about this?” The cables stayed perfectly still when he did a somersault into a handstand, the veins bulging in his arms and neck the only signs of exertion. The Chinese only got better from there, with half their 18 scores at 15.6s or higher. Compare that to Japan, which had five, or the British, who had four. When Zhang’s feet slammed into the mat after his pommel horse routine, China’s last of the night, he let out a roar the rest of the world will be hearing for four years. While the rest of his teammates broke into their latest victory celebration, Chen leaned against a wall and buried his face in his hands, unable to stop the tears. “Our rivals were not necessarily stronger than in previous years,” Zhang said, “so we kept a cool mind.” Japan had to keep its cool, too. Uchimura lost control on his dismount, flailing wildly before he got his feet beneath him. Judges initially gave him just a 5.4 for difficulty, and his overall score of 13.466 left Japan in fourth place. But the Japanese coaches rushed to the judges to protest, saying Uchimura’s dismount should have been worth more. While judges huddled around a video screen, Uchimura and his teammates sat stone-faced against a wall.

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Luck gearing up for first work out in full pads

ANDERSON, Ind. — The stakes are about to go up for Andrew Luck. Today, the Colts’ new quarterback will be in full pads with his new team for the first time since being chosen No. 1 in April’s draft. Luck got rave reviews despite throwing two interceptions Sunday afternoon. He returned to the field Monday and showed curious fans and coaches how much he learned. Though more passes hit the ground during seven-onseven and full team drills Monday, Luck had no interceptions. He finished 28 of 37 with three TDs and would have had a fourth if not for a spectacular one-handed pass breakup by Jerraud Powers. He hooked up with rookie receiver T.Y. Hilton for a long TD pass. Now comes the next test: Facing a Colts defense at full speed.

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Titans WR dies in apparent suicide O.J. Murdock, who spent his rookie year on injured reserve, was found in front of his former high school. The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Tennessee Titans reserve receiver O.J. Murdock has died of an apparent suicide, Tampa police say. Police spokeswoman Andrea Davis said officers found the 25-year-old Murdock inside his car Monday morning with what appeared to be self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The car was parked in front of Middleton High School, where Murdock attended school. He was taken to Tampa General Hos-

pital, where he later died. Murdock did not report to training camp over the weekend because of what the team said at the time was a personal issue. Murdock “We are shocked and saddened to hear of O.J. Murdock’s death this morning,” the Titans said in a statement Monday. “In his brief time here, a number of our players, coaches and staff had grown close to O.J., and this is a difficult time for them. He spent the last year battling back from an Achilles injury as he prepared for this year’s training camp. Our thoughts and

prayers are with his family and friends as they try to cope with this tragedy.” As a senior at Middleton in 2005, Murdock was rated the 10th-best wide receiver recruit in the nation by Rivals.com. He signed with South Carolina, but played in only four games, making one catch, after redshirting his first season. He was arrested for shoplifting at a Florida department store during that 2006 season and suspended. Murdock transferred to Pearl River Community College in Mississippi and then to Division II Fort Hays State in Kansas. As a senior in 2010, he had 60 catches for 1,290 yards and 12 touchdowns. That earned him an invitation to the

QB has become the Panthers’ top attraction

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie has finally arrived at training camp, although he has not practiced because of a strained muscle in his back. McKinnie missed the first three practices of camp last week and was subject to a $30,000 fine each day, under terms of the 2011 collective bargaining agreement. McKinnie showed up Sunday night, according to coach John Harbaugh, who says he had “a very good conversation” with the 354-pound tackle. Harbaugh says McKinnie is not ready to practice yet, and when he returns may have to fight to get back his starting job on the left side. Harbaugh says, “It’s become a competition.” Meanwhile, Harbaugh says tight end Dennis Pitta might have broken his hand and “needs to get it repaired.”

Favre is coaching at Mississippi high school

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Brett Favre made his living as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Now he serves as an assistant coach. Or receiver. Or film editor. Or anything else he thinks needs to be done to make Oak Grove High School a better football team. Favre is beginning his coaching career in humble surroundings — as the offensive coordinator of a 1,500-student high school near his home in southern Mississippi. The three-time MVP has kept a low profile since retiring from the NFL in 2010. It’s been a stark contrast from his final years in the league when there was constant drama on and off the field.

Cowboys’ Jenkins says he never asked for trade

OXNARD, Calif. — Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins insists he never asked for a trade. After Dallas completed its first walkthrough session Monday, Jenkins said he is focused on getting healthy and back on the field. He is still rehabilitating from offseason shoulder surgery and is on the team’s physically unable to perform list. Jenkins skipped voluntary workouts in Texas this summer, instead doing his rehab work at home in Florida after his surgery. During the offseason, Dallas signed free-agent cornerback Brandon Carr to a five-year deal and drafted All-American cornerback Morris Claiborne sixth overall. Jenkins is going into the final year of his contract. Receiver Dez Bryant was on the field two weeks after his arrest following an argument with his mother. He didn’t talk to reporters.

NFL scouting combine. After going undrafted, he was signed by the Titans last summer but spent the entire 2011 season on injured reserve after hurting his right Achilles early in training camp. Three former NFL players — Junior Seau, Ray Easterling and Dave Duerson — each died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds in the past year and a half. Easterling and Duerson were found to have brain damage at the time of their deaths and their families are among those suing the league over the long-term effects of concussions. Brain tissue from Seau has been released by his family for study. Murdock’s name had not come up in the ongoing concussion debate.

Thomas re-injures right knee

MRI shows projected starting cornerback hurt the ACL he has torn twice before. By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer

Jaguars coach calls out receivers in passing game

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One of the positives from the Jacksonville Jaguars offseason work was a noticeable improvement in the passing game. Quarterback Blaine Gabbert was throwing the ball with more confidence, accuracy and zip than he showed as a rookie. A receivers group that included free-agent signees Laurent Robinson and Lee Evans, coupled with No. 1 draft pick Justin Blackmon, was significantly better than what the team had in 2011. Throw in an offensive coaching staff that specialized in passing and the Jaguars’ last-place team ranking in that category appeared to be a thing of the past. While it’s only the third day of camp, the passing game has not maintained the same sharpness it showed in the spring. That had coach Mike Mularkey calling out the wide receivers, Robinson in particular.

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Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton smiles during a drill in practice at the team’s training camp in Spartanburg, S.C., Monday.

Cam basks in the glam By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Cam Newton is everywhere these days. If he’s not flying through your television set on “Cam’s Night Out” hawking Under Armour gear or sucking down Gatorade and “Winning the Fifth Quarter,” chances are you’ve seen the 23year-old quarterback featured prominently by the NFL in advertisements for its upcoming preseason games. He’s featured in the intro to ESPN SportsCenter. And, if not for Calvin Johnson, he’d be on the cover of Madden NFL 13, too. In just 15 months Newton has developed into a national celebrity unlike anything the Panthers have seen since they began play in 1995. Charismatic, built like a Greek god and, above all, incredibly talented, Newton has taken the country by storm since being drafted No. 1 overall last year. As Panthers teammate Jon Beason said, Newton has become “a mega-superstar.” Steve Smith? Julius Peppers? Sam Mills? All great players for the Panthers over the years, but none has come close to grabbing the national spot-

light as Newton has after a record-setting season in which he combined for 35 touchdowns and became the first rookie to throw for more than 4,000 yards. “We haven’t had a guy who gets this much attention — ever,” said offensive tackle Jordan Gross, now in his 10th season with the Panthers. When asked about Newton’s impact on the Panthers, teammate Charles Johnson laughed and said, “Can’t you tell? Just like when he walked on to the practice field (Sunday) night.” Newton did so to a rock star’s welcome, entering Wofford College’s Gibbs Stadium for the first training camp practice before a fired-up crowd of 12,871. Fans wearing his No. 1 jersey were everywhere, far outnumbering any other member of the team. It was the largest crowd ever assembled for a single practice in the 18 summers the Panthers have spent in Spartanburg, according to team spokesman Charlie Dayton. Call it the Cam factor. And Newton, who has a flare for showmanship, didn’t shy away from attention. He raced up the field for a 25-yard gain on a play-action fake, veered out of

bounds and ran along the inside wall of the stadium pumping his left fist at fans. They roared with delight. After practice, Newton had a little fun with fans, pretending first to run to one side of the field and then the other. Every time he changed directions, fans cheered, each side pleading with him to come over to sign autographs. “He’s become the face of this team,” Johnson said. “He’s a monster out on the field. I’m glad he’s on our team.” So are the Panthers. Not only do they appear to have a legit star quarterback for the first time in 18 seasons, they have an identity. The Panthers are Cam Newton. And Cam Newton is the Panthers. Of the season ahead, coach Ron Rivera said, “As Cam goes, we go.” “I think we need that in Charlotte,” Beason said. “We’re still a very young franchise in a city where NASCAR is superior. If we win more games here, more of you guys (the media) are going to show up; there will be more endorsement deals and TV commercials for everybody. I think when you do have a mega-superstar on your team it definitely helps you.”

ALBANY, N.Y. — Projected starting cornerback Terrell Thomas has re-injured his surgically repaired right knee and his status for the New York Giants’ season is uncertain. Thomas was sent to the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York Monday after reporting that he had swelling in his right knee. An MRI and an examin- Thomas ation by Dr. Russell Warren, the team orthopedic surgeon, showed that the five-year veteran suffered another injury to the knee involving the ACL. He tore his ACL for the second time in a preseason game last season and missed the Giants’ Super Bowl season. He slipped in practice on Sunday covering receiver Domenik Hixon and that seems to be when he re-injured it. Ronnie Barnes, the Giants senior vice president of medical services, said that Thomas probably would have arthroscopic surgery to determine the extent of the new injury. Thomas plans to consult with California-based surgeon Dr. Arthur Ting, who performed the ACL reconstruction in September. Coach Tom Coughlin said Thomas, who iced his knee after slipping, told him after practice Sunday that his knee felt good. “He didn’t really seem to have any issues and then this morning, when he came back and he was swollen,” Coughlin said. “So, they sent him to HSS.” Thomas suffered the same injury at Southern California in 2005. He was not immediately available for comment Monday.

Sanchez says he’s ready to deliver in fourth season with Jets By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer

CORTLAND, N.Y. — Mark Sanchez wants to be like Eli Manning. And so far, the New York Jets quarterback is right on track. He’ll need one terrific finish to his a fourth NFL season to keep pace, though. Super Bowl or bust? Not quite, but the pressure’s on — and Sanchez knows it. “This whole thing is a learning process, and it really is a marathon and not a sprint,” Sanchez said after training camp practice Monday. “So, just keep your head down, keep working, smile, and have a good time with it.” The similarities through the New York quarterbacks’ first three NFL seasons are unmistakable: Doubts from fans and media that they could ever truly lead their franchise. Struggles on the field. The immense pressure of playing in New York. Sanchez knows all this and has worked hard in the offseason, perhaps spurred on even more by the presence of

Tim Tebow as his backup quarterback. One day this spring, Sanchez was curious and decided to see just how closely he and the Giants quarterback compare through their first three seasons. — Sanchez: 9,209 yards passing with 55 touchdowns and 51 interceptions in 47 games — with four road playoff wins. — Manning: 8,049 yards passing with 54 TDs and 44 INTs in 41 games — with two playoff losses. Oh, and their quarterback ratings? Exactly the same at 73.2. The difference for Manning came the following season, when he elevated his game in the postseason and began his climb to elite status. “That fourth year, I think he threw one pick in the playoffs when they won that Super Bowl — one,” Sanchez said. “And I think he might have thrown 20 in the regular season. I’ve been there, and plenty of quarterbacks have been there, so you see the margin for error in this league is so small. And once the quarterback, the offense and the coordinator re-

ally realize that, and take advantage of that and show that on the field, you can win a lot of games and be very successful.” Of course, that is the type of success Sanchez and the rest of the Jets franchise are hoping for. And seeing how Manning was able to handle all of it gives them all hope. “You see guys elevate their game in the playoffs, you look at other careers, that kind of stuff gets brought to your attention, especially if you have similar career tracks as somebody else in the league or a similar upbringing,” Sanchez said. “So yeah, I looked into it, and have seen how successful (Manning’s) been and seen how he has really weathered the storm and played really well. His game is unbelievable. “He’s doing a great job.” AP PHOTO Appearing loose and relaxed despite the perceived pressure with Tebow in Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez betown, Sanchez has had a good start to lieves he’s ready to take the next step in his fourth season like Eli Manning camp. did for the New York Giants.

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U.S. defeats Brazil for second victory By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer

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Isabelle Gullden of Sweden, background, and Linn Koren of Norway battle during their women’s handball preliminary match at the Olympics on Monday.

LONDON — The U.S. women’s volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-1 on Monday at the Olympics in an early-round rematch of the Beijing Games final won by the Brazilians. Destinee Hooker had 23 points and Jordan Larson added 18 for the top-ranked Americans, who won 25-18, 25-17, 22-25, 2521 to improve to 2-0 in pool play at Earls Court. Sheilla Castro had 15 points for No. 2 Brazil, which was energized after a third-set victory but lost on Logan Tom’s floater in the fourth set. Tom is playing in her fourth Olympics. “I call her the glue,” coach

Hugh McCutcheon said. “She holds this team together.” Brazil has lost five straight inUP NEXT ternational matches to USA the U.S. The vs. China teams are 213 p.m. today 21 in career TV: NBC play. Larson, a wing spiker making her Olympic debut, hit a floater to put the Americans up 23-17 in the first set. She spiked for set point, with Brazil looking out of sorts.

The U.S. pulled away in the second set with a 7-point run, capped by Tom’s spike. Brazil twice held off the U.S. at set point and had some momentum, until Hooker’s kill ended it. Brazil went up 8-3 early in the third, but the Americans rallied for a 16-15 lead on Christa Harmotto’s block. It was back and fourth until Harmotto’s attempt to return Thaisa Menezes’ spike went awry. The result left the Brazilians at 1-1 in the pool. “Now is not the time to think about the game, but to think about the next steps,” Brazilian captain Fabiana Oliveira said, adding the match might be a preview of the final.

The Americans took the top spot in the world rankings at the end of 2011, ending Brazil’s fouryear run at No. 1. The Brazilians began Olympic play by defeating Turkey in five sets. The U.S. opened with a 3-1 victory over South Korea behind Hooker’s 21 points. “She’s really coming into a different game. She’s not only a good hitter now, she blocks and she’s playing some defense,” captain Lindsey Berg said. “She’s really developed her game to be a volleyball player instead of just this great athlete that jumps high and hits the ball hard.” AP PHOTO China, Serbia, Turkey and United States’ Jordan Larson South Korea are in the six-team celebrates during a women’s preliminary volleyball match. pool with the U.S. and Brazil.

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U.S. gymnasts face challenge from Russia

Kayaker given penalty by his mother

LONDON — Talk about strict parenting. New Zealand kayaker Mike Dawson made the semifinals of the kayak slalom at the Olympics despite being given a twosecond penalty by his mother Kay — who is a judge at the games. Dawson touched the fifth gate when going down the 18-gate Olympic course on Sunday, and his mother didn’t hesitate to penalize her son. It was one of two two-second penalties Dawson received, but he still advanced to the semifinals. Dawson joked in an email to The Associated Press on Monday that he was tempted to get his coach to put in a protest. That would have made dinner time at the Dawsons even more awkward. His coach is his father, Les. TELEVISION

Another day of record ratings for NBC

NEW YORK — Another day, some more record Olympic ratings for NBC. The Nielsen company said that NBC’s prime-time coverage of the Olympics on Sunday was seen by 36 million people. That’s the largest audience ever for the second night of competition for an Olympics taking place outside the United States. Three nights in a row, including Friday’s opening ceremony, NBC set viewership records. NBC is averaging 35.8 million viewers in prime time over the three nights, up from the 30.6 million for the same period in Beijing. Many online complaints about NBC’s tape-delay strategy have flooded social media — but many of these complainers seem to be watching. DIVING

China wins 2nd gold

LONDON — Cao Yuan and Zhang Yanquan won the men’s 10-meter synchronized title, giving China its second diving gold medal of the London Games. Cao and Zhang totaled 486.78 points in the six-dive final Monday, spoiling the medal hopes of Brits Tom Daley and Peter Waterfield, who were shut out. German Sanchez and Ivan Garcia of Mexico won the silver with 468.90. Nick McCrory and David Boudia of the U.S. took the bronze with 463.47. BEACH VOLLEYBALL

American star back from cancer twice

LONDON — U.S. beach volleyball star Jake Gibb had to overcome cancer to make it to the Olympics. Gibb was diagnosed late in 2011 after a doping test came back positive for abnormal levels of hormones most often found in pregnant women, steroid users and men with testicular cancer. A biopsy soon confirmed what Gibb had already concluded. But surgery got the cancer — all of it, meaning Gibb didn’t need chemotherapy that could have prevented him from going through Olympic qualifying.

American women are seeking their first Olympic team championship since 1996. By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer

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United States’ Missy Franklin swims during her women’s 100-meter backstroke final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday.

U.S. teenager swims to gold By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer

LONDON — Missy Franklin stared out on the horde of reporters, suddenly sounding very much like a high school senior-to-be. “I don’t like being up here alone,” she said nervously. Then, just like that, she turned on a big smile and worked the room like a pro. Thanks to this Colorado teenager, America’s swim hopes are back on track at the Olympics. Michael Phelps has yet to win a gold medal, and Ryan Lochte’s star has dimmed just a bit. So it was Franklin providing a much-needed boost to swimming’s powerhouse nation, coming back less than 14 minutes after swimming a semifinal heat to win the first gold medal of what figures to be a dazzling career. “Indescribable,” the 17-year-old Franklin said after rallying to win the 100-meter backstroke Monday. “I still can’t believe that happened. I don’t even know what to think. I saw my parents’ reaction on the screen and I just started bawling. I can’t even think right now.” After finishing up the semis of the 200 freestyle, she hopped out of the pool and headed to the diving well for a quick warmdown. She didn’t even have time to make it to the practice pool, not when her bigger event was coming right up.

United States’ Missy Franklin poses with her gold medal

UP NEXT Four finals today, including the men’s 200 butterfly TV: 8 p.m., NBC

Even Phelps was amazed at Franklin’s stamina, saying he had never done back-to-back races that close together at such a major meet. His quickest turnaround was about a half-hour. “She’s a racer and she knows what to do,” Phelps said. Matt Grevers kept the gold medals coming for the U.S. in rat-a-tat fash-

ion, following up Franklin’s win with one of his own in the men’s 100 back. For good measure, Nick Thoman made it a 1-2 finish for the red, white and blue. Rebecca Soni nearly pulled out a third U.S. gold, rallying furiously on the return leg of the 100 breaststroke. But she couldn’t quite catch blazing Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte, a gold medalist at the tender age of 15. Good thing for the U.S. that Franklin and the other Americans are coming through. Phelps missed the podium in his 2012 Olympic debut, and Lochte has turned in two straight disappointing performances after opening the games with a dominant win in the 400 individual medley. He finished fourth and off the podium Monday night in the 200 freestyle, which France’s Yannick Agnel won by a full body length against a field with gold medalists galore. On Sunday, Lochte anchored the U.S. in the 4x100 free relay, taking over with a seemingly comfortable lead. But Agnel chased him down on the final leg, giving France the gold. Now, another defeat. “I did my best,” Lochte said. “I guess sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. I gave it 110 percent. There’s probably some things I messed up on, but you live and learn. (Agnel is) a great racer. There’s no doubt about it.”

U.S. women are only concerned about winning By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer

LONDON — The U.S. women say they don’t care about the final score. They just want to have least one more point than their opponent at the end of games in the women’s Olympic basketball tournament. That sounds like the right thing to say after Candace Parker had 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Americans to a 90-38 rout of Angola on Monday night. But the Americans aren’t just being politically correct. They know they are still a work in progress, having only been together training for two weeks, and are going AP PHOTO to play some tough games during the USA’s Angel McCoughtry, left, shoots tournament. The game against Angola was exover Angola’s Nadir Manuel during the first half of a preliminary women’s pected to be an easy romp — and it basketball game on Monday. was — with the U.S. overwhelming

the Olympic newcomer. The Americans (2-0) have won their last 35 straight games in the Olympics and four consecutive gold medals while UP NEXT Angola is looking for its first victory. Team USA The team lost its vs. Turkey opener to Turkey 5:15 p.m. by 22 points meanWednesday ing African naTV: NBCSN tions have only won one of their 25 games in the Olympics since Congo — formerly known as Zaire — first qualified in the 1996 Atlanta Games. Nigeria owns the only victory, beating Korea by four points in 2004.

LONDON — The Americans need Jordyn Wieber to regain her swagger in a hurry if they’re going to hold off Russia for Olympic gold. The two gymnastic powers have been trading places in team competition for two years and will face off again on the biggest stage for an Olympic title tonight. The Russians won the world championship in 2010, then finished second to the U.S. last year. Defending world champ Wieber failed to qualify for the all-around competition at the London Olympics, but the UP NEXT U.S. women will be deWomen’s pending on her for a Team Final comeback if they’re go- 1 1:30 a.m. today ing to win their first team TV: 8 p.m., NBC gold medal since the “Magnificent Seven” of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. “We’re going to have to cheer her up and hype her up,” teammate Gabby Douglas said. After failing to qualify for the all-around, the 17-year-old Wieber sobbed and was consoled by teammates. She didn’t speak to reporters afterward. Later, she posted on Twitter: “I am so proud of our team today and I can’t wait for team finals!!” O2 Arena has rocked so far, and with host nation Britain in the mix after missing the team final at the 2008 Beijing Games, the scene should be even more festive — especially after the British captured their first Olympic team gymnastics medal in more than 80 years with a bronze in Monday’s men’s competition. Now, it’s Wieber and Douglas’ turn to chase that elusive American team gold and try to accomplish something the Nastia Liukin-Shawn Johnson show of 2008 couldn’t in Beijing, where China captured gold on its home turf. Former world champion Aliya Mustafina and the focused Russians were the only squad to come close to challenging the U.S. team after Sunday’s qualifying. And they’re so determined to beat the Americans, Russia’s athletes blew through the mixed zone without even speaking to their own reporters. The word is they won’t be heard from until the job is done.

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Gymnast Jordyn Wieber will be a key performer for the United States as it seeks its first Olympic team title since 1996.

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These rugged Americans can’t tame the horse LONDON — The plan was to keep it close until their last routine on the high bar. That’s where those things Americans like to think they still do better than anybody else in the world — invent stuff, take risks and show off — were supposed to finally deliver some golden dividends. Instead, by the time the highflying U.S. men’s team arrived there Monday night, it wasn’t close enough to matter. They’d long ago been tripped up by the pommel horse, the most pedestrian piece of equipment in gymnastics, a 4-foot tall, 5-foot long beast of burden they haven’t learned how to ride for nearly three decades and counting. “There’s no explaining it. I’ve only been around so long, so I don’t know the whole history,”

OPINION JIM LITKE John Orozco said after the U.S. contingent finished a disappointing fifth. “We’ve been trying to get better. That’s all we can do.” Those two years of talk about how this U.S. squad was ready to climb in the saddle and hang with the sport’s big boys — the Chinese and Japanese, not coincidentally, the gold and silver medalists here — turned out to be just that. Talk. The bronze medal the Americans won at last year’s world championships and the firstplace finish in qualifying just two days ago seem long, long ago. The meet was all of 15 minutes old when the three U.S. team members moved over from the floor exercise mat to the horse, and soon enough, two of them wished they hadn’t. Oroz-

co and Danell Leyva wrestled for the biggest share of the blame afterward, but that was unnecessary: There was more than enough to go around. Riding to failure Leyva went first, picking up too much speed as he worked his way from one end toward the other, spinning off the horse like a bad rodeo rider. Orozco, it turned out, was actually too good at hanging on. He, too, was making his way across the horse when he inadvertently plopped his butt down in the middle of the routine. The U.S. men were fourth heading into the rotation; eighth out of eight teams coming out. “There’s nothing we could have really done differently,” said Sam Mikulak, whose performance was sandwiched between those two. “We’re a young team. We’ve never experienced anything like this before.” Like his teammates, Mikulak

was only too eager to own up for the failure. “There are so many other things,” Mikulak said. “I fell on floor. I made a mistake on floor, didn’t have the best vault of my life. This is a team. There’s no one person who can screw it all up.” Speaking of that, some responsibility for the poor showing Monday night should find its way into U.S. coach Kevin Mazeika’s lap. Call it second-guessing, but he had at least one shot to bolster the U.S. team’s performance on the pommel horse, an apparatus on which they haven’t earned a medal since Peter Vidmar won gold in 1984. Alternate Alex Naddour is a specialist on the horse, but was left out of the competition because he didn’t contribute much on any other piece of equipment. “I’m not sure how or if you make that call,” said Vidmar, chairman of USA Gymnastics.

His 1984 squad remains the only U.S. men’s team to win gold. “There’s so much more brute strength and power required to compete in the rings, the vault, even floor exercise than when I competed,” Vidmar said. “Yet the one place none of that extra power helps you out is on the horse.” Versatility counts But Vidmar conceded the Asian powerhouses and even Britain, a surprise bronze medalist after a centurylong drought in the men’s team competition, had found athletes strong and versatile enough to work across all six pieces of equipment. “Our guys are younger than most of the other” teams, Vidmar added. “They’ll figure it out.” So will Mazeika, who acknowledged afterward he might have been caught looking ahead. “We thought the order was

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going to shake out very good for us. We’re almost always phenomenal on the high bar,” he said. And so they were again. Orozco led off, and throwing himself around with abandon, posted a 15.33. Captain Jon Horton, the old man of the squad at 26, followed with a sizzling routine, highlighted by three straight flips over the bar. He then stuck his landing, saluted a handful of U.S. flags in the crowd and hugged assistant coach Tom Meadows, who’s trained him since Horton was 6. Leyva topped both of those shows with a scintillating 15.86. It was wonderful stuff, precisely what the Americans had promised. Unfortunately, it was also way too late. Jim Litke is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at jlitke(at)ap.org and follow him at Twitter.com/JimLitke.

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Mishaps, bumbled moments are becoming the plague of the London Olympics. By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

LONDON — An appearance by the hapless comic character Mr. Bean was one of the highlights of the London Olympics opening ceremony. Yet a series of Keystone Cops moments has games organizers hoping they don’t keep up this slapstick routine in real life. London police acknowledged Monday that last week they lost a set of keys to Wembley — one of the most famous soccer stadiums in the world and an Olympic venue in London — and had been forced to hastily change the stadium locks. News of the lock debacle followed a diplomatic tiff with India, triggered when a woman who was not part of the country’s athletic delegation marched right beside India’s flag bearer at Friday’s opening ceremony. Games chief Sebastian Coe said the Indian team’s interloper was an accredited cast member from the opening ceremony who “got slightly over-excited.” Last week, as the Olympic soccer competition kicked off, organizers mistakenly displayed the South Korean flag on a jumbo screen while introducing the North Korean women’s team. There could hardly have been a worse mix-up — the two countries are still technically at war. Then Welsh footballer Joe Allen was listed as English in the British team’s official program, prompting a wave of mocking commentary across Twitter. The farcical moments started more than a year before the games, when the official Olympic countdown clock was unveiled in London’s Trafalgar Square — and promptly broke down. On Friday, during a mass celebratory bell-ringing to mark the start of the games, Olympics Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s bell went flying off its handle and narrowly avoided a bystander.

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Kerri Walsh, right, and Misty May-Treanor, left, of the U.S. celebrate their victory after their beach volleyball match against Czech Republic on Tuesday.

A celebration worth the wait By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer

LONDON — Misty May-Treanor walked off the beach volleyball court at Horse Guards Parade holding a brightly colored cupcake — a gift from partner Kerri Walsh Jennings’ mother. Their match, which started late and ran past midnight, ended too late for MayTreanor to blow out the pirate candle on her actual 35th birthday, but it was a victory worthy of a party. “We’re celebrating on California time,” Walsh Jennings said early Tuesday morning in London after the 21-14, 21-19 victory over Czechs Marketa Slukova and Kristyna Kolocova. It was the16th consecutive Olympic victory for the two-time gold medalists. The Americans, who have never lost a set in three Olympics, fell behind18-15 in the second before tying it 18-18. The Czechs again took the lead but MayTreanor hit one off the heel of her palm into the far corner, then Slukova left two short of the net. “We know that we can beat them,” said Kolocova, who lost in the third set 15-13 to May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings in Rome earlier this summer. “But I think we are still not strong enough to change in our

heads that it is possible.” Earlier Monday night, Americans Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal lost to Poland in pool play, the first loss for the American men or women in beach volleyball at the UP NEXT London Games. Grzegorz Fijalek May-Treanor/ and Mariusz Prudel, Walsh vs. the No. 7 team in the Austria Olympic rankings, 6 p.m. beat the Americans Wednesday 21-17, 21-18. The U.S. TV: 8 p.m., NBC team is1-1in pool play with one remaining match on Wednesday. They might not need to win, but a victory could be necessary to avoid relegation to a “lucky loser” playoff. “It is a big game against Latvia,” Rosenthal said. “We’ll be ready.” The Americans had beaten the Polish pair in straight sets at the Berlin Grand Slam event in mid-July. “They made some big adjustments from the last time we played them,” Gibb said. Fijalek said it was obvious they needed

to make changes if they were going to compete with the Americans, who were No. 4 in the world coming into the games. “Of course, because we lost very easy in Berlin,” he said. “We watched that game many times. We played new beach volleyball.” Earlier in the night session, Sascha Heyer and Sebastian Chevallier of Switzerland beat Russia on a disputed call that ended with Russian Konstantin Semenov arguing with the referee and drawing a yellow card. After winning a 31-minute first set — as long as some entire matches — 28-26, the Swiss lost the second 21-18. They trailed 13-11in the15-point third set before scoring three straight points. On set point, Heyer’s serve went untouched to the deep part of the court, and the linesman signaled it out. But the referee climbed down from her stand, walked over to examine the ball mark, climbed back to her stand, and signaled the winning point for the Swiss. Semenov began arguing and didn’t stop, even after the referee, Catriona Tweedie of Austria, held up the yellow card. Points can be awarded the other team for yellow cards, but at the end of the match it is meaningless.

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Mountain Top stays alive with win The Times Leader staff

WORCESTER, Mass. — Representing Pennsylvania, Mountain Top stayed alive in the Eastern Regional Senior Little League softball tournament by defeating Chatham, N.Y., 3-2 on Monday. Ashley Casem pitched a complete game and struck out five for the win. Jackie Potoski had two hits and drove in the winning run. Maddy O’Donohue (two hits, double), Melanie Snyder (double), Kelsey Rinehamer (double) and Keira Mongeon (two hits, double) all came through at the plate. Mountatin Top improved to 1-2 in pool play, which continues at 10 a.m. today against New Jersey.

STATE JUNIOR BASEBALL Northwest 8, Pen Mar 2

Northwest completed its run at the state Little League Junior baseball tournament in

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ed in 2011– will join the Wolfpack today. “I am excited to be a member of the NC State Wolfpack,” Buckley said in a school release. “The opportunity to come here and play at my state university, so close to home, was something that I couldn’t pass up.” Buckley came out of spring practice as the Lions’ secondstring free safety. As for Bolden, The Times Picayune of New Orleans reported that he was in Baton Rouge on an official visit over the weekend. Because of the sanctions, Bolden would be able to transfer to LSU and play for the Tigers this fall. Typically, a player must sit out for a season when transferring from one FBS school to another. But Penn State players will have that restriction waived from now until preseason camp begins in 2013. “I know that maybe some kids will leave,” Penn State’s Bill O’Brien said this week. “I understand that. But we’ve already got over 50 players that have said they’re staying.” Though Bolden’s departure comes in the wake of the NCAA punishment of the Lions, the Michigan native had been looking to transfer since January 2011. Thus wraps up a quarterback saga like none before it at Penn State. Despite arriving in State College in the summer of 2010 with the least amount of time to learn the offense, Bolden beat out three other candidates to win the starting quarterback job. He became the first true freshman to start the season under center at Penn State in exactly 100 years. But a promising start was derailed by a concussion midway through the campaign, sparking a seemingly endless battle for the spot with Matt McGloin. McGloin eventually took over for the rest of 2010, prompting Bolden to originally seek a transfer after he did not see the field in the Outback Bowl at the end of the season. Then-coach Joe Paterno refused to release him from his scholarship, however, and Bolden ultimately stuck around for 2011, starting the first seven games while rotating with McGloin. Bolden’s play stagnated in that arrangement. And when he was called on to start in the TicketCity Bowl for an ailing McGloin this past January, he went just 7of-26 for 137 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions in a lopsided loss. After the game, he was non-

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Seneca on Saturday. Northwest finished 1-2 in pool play.

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Mifflin Co. 23, Nanticoke 21

Nanticoke was eliminated from the state Little League 10-11 softball tournament in Edinboro on Sunday in an offensive showcase. Nanticoke scored 26 runs in its two games at the tournament, but was outscored by three runs.

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Kingston/Forty Fort 5, Hanover 3

Austin Sienkiewicz and Sam Sweitzer combined for 14 strikeouts. Sweitzer had a double and a single, and Sienkiewicz singled twice. Josh Payne connected for three hits, including a double, for Kingston/Forty Fort. Alec committal about returning. He remained at Penn State for the spring semester to try his luck under a completely overhauled coaching staff on offense. But O’Brien named McGloin his starter with Bolden a distant third behind Paul Jones. O’Brien had said as recently as Friday morning that Bolden was still on the team, but that was before Bolden began his trip south. If he does end up at LSU, Bolden would almost certainly serve as a backup behind new starter Zach Mettenberger. The Tigers’ other top quarterbacks are redshirt freshmen, and coach Les Miles is reportedly looking for another experienced arm. Bolden, a junior, still has two seasons of eligibility, as well a redshirt year. He made 16 starts for the Lions, going 165-for-328 for 1,865 yards, seven touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Penn State will likely replace Bolden on the depth chart with experienced walk-on Shane McGregor or true freshman Steve Bench. McGloin, Jones, McGregor and Bench have all said they will stay with the Lions. Redd decision nearing? The Lions’ biggest free agent, as it were, remains tailback Silas Redd, who wrapped up a trip to USC on Monday and was leaning toward joining the Trojans, according to an ESPN report. Redd is expected to meet with

Sokoloski hit a double, and Jake Blaski produced an RBI single. For Hanover, Max Clarke had two singles. Collin Cook posted a double, and Shaun Gurnari singled.

EXETER TOURNAMENT 8-9 BASEBALL Nanticoke 7, Back Mountain Royal 4

Nanticoke used seven pitchers to advance to the semifinal game against Kingston/Forty Fort. Nick Matson got the win on the hill with Derek Cease recording the save. Matson, Cease and Devin Sura all had two hits. Cease plated three RBI. Justin Spencer, Owen Brown and Colin Mackiewicz each had one hit apiece. Back Mountain Royal was led by Will Youngman and A.J. Bednar, who had two hits apiece. Austin Sinarelli and Drew Lojewski chipped in with one hit apiece. O’Brien before making any final decision, which could come as soon as today. Other players who are still on the fence include tailback Curtis Dukes, kicker Anthony Fera, linebacker Khairi Fortt, tight end Kevin Haplea and offensive lineman Ryan Nowicki. “The key is to keep this 2012 team together,” O’Brien said. “We’ve got to continue to communicate with our players, and that’s what we’re doing on a daily basis – minute to minute, we’re communicating with them.” “Rise and Rally” Those players who have already committed to stay at Penn State will get some support from fans, alumni and lettermen today, staring bright and early. The program has organized an event called “Rise and Rally” to get as many people as possible outside of the team’s practice facilities for today’s preseason workout session. The gathering is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. ahead of the 7 a.m. workout, with local businesses providing coffee, food and Tshirts. Donations will also be taken for the Centre County chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Penn State’s Letterman Club has also sent out emails urging former players and staffers to come into town to meet with the coaches and players later in the day to offer support.

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Bob Horlacher’s Faith Jones (No. 10) gets on base after Haily Hendricks of Cumberland, R.I., misses the ball.

iveira, who had been waiting on the baseline with the ball for Jones’ arrival. As Oliveira fell, the ball was jarred from her grasp, giving Jones her third run of the night and Horlacher a 12-0 lead. “Everyone contributed and we were able to work on a couple of plays – some specialty plays,” Horlacher manager Doug Jones said. Despite six of the 12 outs recorded by Horlacher coming via strikeout, each infielder had either an assist or a put out. “We have great coaches who always make sure we do the right things,” Simmons said. “And we go out there and play the field the way we were taught.” As Pool A champs, Horlacher awaits the Pool B runner-up,

which was to be decided late Monday. Those teams are schedule to meet at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday in a semifinal. The other semifinal, set for Wednesday at 3, features Robbinsville, N.J., the Pool B champs, against New City/Suffern/Congers, N.Y.

not their final payoff. Both Vest and Zawatski have high hopes for the future, as both have their eyes on the Olympics. They’re watching intently as the current London Games play out, trying to pick up tips that may help their own performances during the coming high school season and into the future. “Oh yeah, you learn a ton just watching. I definitely plan on diving in college,” said Vest, who hasn’t chosen a school yet. “After that, I’m not really sure.” Zawatski is certain he wants people to watch him perform in the Olympics someday, the way he’s watching his current Olym-

pic favorites. During recent competition in Omaha, Zawatski was .07 seconds from making the Olympic trials as a high school freshman. “That’s the big goal, every swimmer’s goal,” Zawatski said. “Got to make it through high school, first.” The first step toward that objective of someday competing with our nation’s best is proving yourself one of the best in the nation. And capturing All-America honors is a pretty good start.

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Chrysler earned $436 million in the second quarter mainly on strong sales in the United States. The company’s U.S. sales were up 24 percent for the quarter to 436,000 cars and trucks. Chrysler gets more than 75 percent of its sales from the U.S. and another 12 percent from Canada. The automaker is over-exposed to the two countries, but that’s proving to be an asset as other companies struggle with losses in Europe.

WILKES-BARRE – Recently retired from 13 years of working in small-business development, Tom Healy will open Big T’s Coney Island Deli on Wednesday at 40 S. Main St., in space formerly occupied by Carol’s Deli. “I got tired of consulting; I wanted to do something,” Healy said. The theme of the restaurant recalls his visits to Coney Island as a child. “Its fun, I’m enjoying this right now,” Healy said. With his wife, Susan, and staff, the Coney Island-themed eatery will serve hamburgers, fries, onion rings and other menu items in a dining area that seats

The U.S. Commerce Department has granted a request from Whirlpool Inc. to impose tariffs of 9.6 percent to 72.4 percent on washing machines imported from South Korea and Mexico. The department said Monday that Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. imported machines from Korea and Mexico at prices below fair market value, a practice known as dumping.

The newly re-formed Hazleton Chapter of POWER! will hold its their bimonthly social event Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Cusat’s Café, 742 Alter St., Hazleton. This event is free to attend with a donation of school supplies or money to support the United Way of Greater Hazleton’s Start Smart School Project. Reservations may be made at the Hazleton POWER! Facebook page.

FOR THE FIRST time ever, all Olympics events are being streamed digitally as they happen. The network and the event organizers have made a really big deal about it. But it seems like they forgot something … the opening ceremonies. NBC chose to air the opening ceremonies during prime time only. No authorized live preview or stream was available from anyone, anywhere. In an era when someone with a decent smartphone can broadcast live video around the world at the tap of a button, the decision could be described as, at best, quaint.

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“Nothing on our menu will be over $5,” he said. A ciabatta panini filled with egg, sausage and bacon will be the featured breakfast food. Susan will bake an array of special sweet treats, including blueberry tea cake, coffee cake, chocolate cake and brownies. Ice cream will also be served. The restaurant will be open for breakfast and lunch weekdays, and until 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays to serve the crowd leaving downtown bars. This new enterprise is Healy’s fourth business. In the past he has owned his own clothing store, worked with Gertrude Hawk Chocolates and has helped his son open a deli a few years ago.

Big T’s Coney Island Deli will be open from 7 a.m to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays and 12 noon to 3 a.m. Saturdays.

26. Their special Coney Island hot dog can be purchased for $1.79, and ¼ pound burgers for $2.99. The fresh burgers will be cooked in the Instant Burger, an appliance unused by other restaurants in the area, Healy said. It will cook two burgers in 25 seconds, taking out most of the fat yet leaving the meat juicy.

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Owner Tom Healy stands in front of his eatery called Big T’s Coney Island Deli at 40 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. The restaurant will be open for breakfast and lunch weekdays, and until 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

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using devices such as smartphones are taken to be just as credible and valid as information captured by an international news agency, and can be distributed to as many people, just as quickly, through channels that are easily accessed. By not streaming the opening ceremony of the Olympics, NBC seems to be either dismissing or discounting that fact. It might have worked this time, but it probably won’t work next time. Monetizing content by simply refusing to distribute it only served to annoy people and make them go to other sources to find out what was going on. Moving forward, as use of social media and the capabilities of handheld devices grow, that’s only going to become more true.

highly likely that people will be prepared for any hijinks the networks try to pull during the opening ceremonies. TECH TALK In this case, I think everyone No, let’s go with questionable. Get expected a major news organization with it, NBC, you’re catering to two would handle the live distribution of an event as important as the Olymdifferent audiences. Those who pics across every medium at its would have watched a live stream disposal. are less likely to watch either the Despite the fact that this did not prime-time or a live broadcast. The happen, all of the social media buzz, demo who would have watched in prime time might not have bothered all of the posted pictures and video from spectators and journalists alike with the streamed-live event. In a way, there’s a certain logic to does underscore an important point: While major media outlets are still it. better equipped in many cases to There were probably all sorts of distribute news, they’re no longer lucrative advertising dollars atthe only ones who are capable of tached to that prime-time slot. They won’t be able to do it again. doing so. In some cases, events captured by They’ll almost certainly stream all future Olympics live online. But it’s a private individual or individuals

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TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012

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NATIONAL FORECAST Partly sunny, a shower later

Sunny, possible, shower

90° 70°

REGIONAL FORECAST Syracuse 83/66

Today’s high/ Tonight’s low

Poughkeepsie 82/64

The Finger Lakes

Highs: 77-86. Lows: 62-70. Chance of thunderstorms. Chance of thunderstorms tonight.

Wilkes-Barre 82/64 New York City 80/68

Brandywine Valley

Reading 85/66

Highs: 85-87. Lows: 69-70. Chance of thunderstorms. Chance of thunderstorms tonight.

Delmarva/Ocean City

Atlantic City 81/69

Yesterday Average Record High Record Low

Cooling Degree Days*

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

82/65 82/61 94 in 1933 47 in 1997 9 340 559 518 352

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

Yesterday Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date Sunrise 5:58a 5:59a Moonrise Today 7:08p Tomorrow 7:47p Today Tomorrow

trace 2.65” 3.66” 19.11” 21.49” Sunset 8:21p 8:20p Moonset 4:17a 5:26a

River Levels, from 12 p.m. yesterday. Susquehanna Stage Wilkes-Barre 0.87 Towanda 0.21 Lehigh Bethlehem 3.07 Delaware Port Jervis 3.74 Full

Last

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Aug. 9

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16.0

0.83

18.0

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100/78 86/72

73/64 105/80

100/79

96/78 61/50

90/78

88/74 59/49

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Yesterday

Anchorage Atlanta Baltimore Boston Buffalo Charlotte Chicago Cleveland Dallas Denver Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis

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City

Yesterday

Amsterdam Baghdad Beijing Berlin Buenos Aires Dublin Frankfurt Hong Kong Jerusalem London

66/52/.00 118/88/.00 84/72/.00 72/32/.00 54/25/.00 64/46/.00 72/52/.05 91/79/.00 82/68/.00 68/50/.00

Today Tomorrow 61/50/c 86/72/t 86/69/t 78/64/pc 77/70/t 87/70/t 86/73/s 85/68/t 105/80/s 91/65/t 85/68/t 88/74/sh 96/78/s 96/69/pc 93/80/t 73/64/pc 90/78/pc 80/67/s 88/71/s

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

Precipitation

Sun and Moon

Highs: 82-88. Lows: 69-75. Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated thunderstorms tonight.

87/71

91/65

The Poconos

Philadelphia 85/70

Temperatures

65/54

The Jersey Shore

Pottsville 84/63

Harrisburg 85/68

80/68 85/68

86/73

85° 70°

Highs: 76-83. Lows: 67-69. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms tonight.

98/65 88/71

Highs: 77-83. Lows: 62-64. Isolated thunderstorms. A few thunderstorms possible tonight.

Albany 84/66

Towanda 81/62

State College 80/62

71/54

TODAY’S SUMMARY

Binghamton 82/62

Scranton 82/63

MONDAY Mostly sunny

SUNDAY Hot, possible storm

88° 65°

85° 65°

82° 65°

SATURDAY Partly sunny, shower

FRIDAY

THURSDAY Mostly sunny

WEDNESDAY Showers, a storm

Aug. 17 Aug. 24

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WORLD CITIES

Today Tomorrow 60/55/sh 119/87/s 83/71/sh 69/58/pc 56/48/c 61/57/sh 74/54/c 88/81/t 88/69/s 67/54/c

Yesterday

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Yesterday

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Today Tomorrow 88/73/t 95/74/pc 93/79/c 85/73/t 107/80/s 97/72/s 94/77/t 101/84/t 85/65/t 76/58/pc 104/77/s 91/74/s 101/76/s 74/66/pc 69/55/s 71/54/pc 92/78/t 98/77/t 87/71/t

88/75/t 95/73/pc 92/77/pc 89/74/t 107/80/s 95/74/pc 93/77/pc 103/85/pc 84/62/pc 78/57/pc 99/75/s 92/72/s 100/75/s 74/65/pc 70/55/s 73/55/pc 89/78/pc 99/77/t 88/72/t

Today Tomorrow 71/51/t 88/66/pc 82/63/s 78/61/c 80/60/sh 113/84/s 88/72/s 85/78/t 88/77/s 75/56/s

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

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73/53/t 82/66/t 84/63/pc 84/60/t 82/62/pc 112/85/pc 86/71/s 87/78/t 87/77/t 79/60/s

With the average temperature this month here at home being close to 76.1 degrees, it ranks so far as our second warmest July on record. The warmest was 77.4 degrees in 1955. Rainfall this month has been highly variable, with only 3" in nearby Mountain Top and nearly 8" up in Wayne County. The expanding moderate to severe drought across the country this summer goes hand-inhand with a record low tornado count this month. Only 19 tornadoes have occurred nationwide. The record low for July is 42 set in 1960. August is expected to be warmer than normal across much of the nation, including Pennsylvania. - Tom Clark

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Fight cancer through your food

The American Cancer Society calls itself “The official sponsor of birthdays.” I like that. It reminds me of the hope we have in beating this menacing disease. What is cancer? It’s a term used for more than 100 different diseases with one thing in common: the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells in the body. Half of all men and one-third of women

in the United States will develop cancer in their lifetimes, the ACS says. That’s the bad news. The good news is that one of every three cases of cancer can be prevented. And some of the greatest weapons against the growth of cancer cells come from our food choices, according to a recent report from the World Cancer

Research Fund. Here are some of their recommendations: Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight. Extra weight — especially around the middle — is strongly linked to cancer, colon cancer in particular. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day. Exercise helps normalize hormone levels and strengthens our immune system – both important for

cancer prevention. Stay away from sugar-sweetened drinks and eat smaller amounts of “energy-dense” food. Sugar per se does not cause cancer, but the extra poundage caused by the extra calories in these foods can be a cancer risk, say experts. What’s an “energydense” food? One packed with calories when compared to other foods of the same weight. For example, a 3.5-ounce apple contains 52 calories of energy. A

3.5-ounce chocolate bar contains 520 calories. Gulp. Fill up most of your plate with plant-based foods. Vegetables and fruit contain a host of substances that protect cells in the body from damage that can lead to cancer. Whole grains, beans, nuts and other plant foods also contain fiber that keeps food moving through the digestive system and reduces the risk of some types of cancer.

HEALTH

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TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2012

HEALTH BRIEFS Bereavement group series will begin at Geisinger The Spiritual Care team at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center will offer two free seven-week Living with Grief support groups each Wednesday, beginning Aug. 1. Sessions will take place from 2-3:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Spiritual Center at GWV, 1000 East Mountain Blvd., WilkesBarre. It is recommended that participants attend all six sessions. Light refreshments will be served. The topics and schedule are: Process of Grief and Bereavement: An Overview, Aug.1; Caring for Yourself: Recognizing Emotion and Types of Grief, Aug. 8; ReSocialization: Coping with Special Events, Aug. 15; Guilt & Depression: Facing Emptiness, Aug. 22; Anger, Aug. 29; How to Keep Growing: Spirituality, Sept. 5; and Memorial Service, Sept. 12. Kathleen Kaskel, R.N., who has served as a chaplain at GWV for nearly five years, will facilitate the sessions. Those interested in attending either the day or evening series should call the Spiritual Care department at 8085539 or sign up online at www.geisinger.org/events. Holistic Moms Network plans open house at Hoyt The Holistic Moms Network of Wyoming Valley, a non-profit support and resource network for parents interested in holistic health and green living, will conduct an open house from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Fathers and children are invited. Everyone is welcome to attend for free to learn about the group. There is a yearly membership fee of $45 for those who decide to join. For more information, contact Nicole at 466-1347 or hmnwyomingvalley@hotmail.com or visit www.wyomingvalleypa.holisticmoms.org. Back-pain presentation planned for John Heinz Doctors Amit Dholakia, Anthony DePietro and Mark Rowan will conduct a presentation titled “Back Pain” at 6 p.m. Aug.14 in the Rose Brader DePietro Dining Room at the John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. For reservations, call 1-888REHAB-PA.

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New-car smell is not so good for your health

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Tom and Lynn Carle hold a photo of her son Ethan, who died of a rare blood disease known as HLH. On Wednesday, the couple will host a blood drive for the Ethan Carle Memorial Trust, also known as ‘Champ’s Cause.’

Legacy for ‘Champ’

Loss of baby boy inspires educational blood drive By JOHN P. ANISTRANSKI

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — That kindly gent with the rose garden, the cute little old lady in the deli line, the mahjong master at the community center — anyone could be among a growing portion of our aging population: the senior stoner. In retiree-rich South Florida, some golden-agers are — gasp! — sporting illegal smiles as they discreetly puff on joints to ease the aches and pains of advancing years. “It’s like taking a magic pill,” said a 70-year-old Boca Raton,

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n the depths of the pain of losing her1-year-old baby, Ethan, to the rare blood disease HLH, Lynn Carle of Hanover Township was inspired to give other families the hope that his rare condition could be defeated. Tomorrow, Lynn, 34, and her husband Tom, 35, will host a blood drive for the Ethan Carle Memorial Trust, also known as “Champ’s Cause.” The drive, to take place on 119 Willow St. in Wilkes-Barre in cooperation with the Red Cross, will benefit victims of HLH, or hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, educating the public on the disease and providing resources to alleviate the suffering of children afflicted with it.

“We called him ‘Champ.’ That was his nickname,” Lynn said of Ethan. “He was the happiest, most joyful baby – always laughing.” Recalling the horror of his sudden illness, Lynn had to fight back a flow of tears. “It still hasn’t fully registered,” she said. “Everything happened so quickly.” The Carles’ month-long shock began on April 21, when Ethan’s temperature suddenly spiked to 105 after a normal day of play. He was rushed to Geisinger Wyoming

Valley Medical Center, where he stayed for five days. On April 27, he was transferred to Geisinger Danville, and HLH, an often fatal condition characterized by enlarged spleen, liver abnormalities and low blood count, was diagnosed. “He went from perfectly healthy to near liver failure,” Lynn said. Ethan next was rushed to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to undergo chemotherapy and steroid treatments. He kept fighting for three weeks, but the chemo was soon too much for his body to bear.

What: A blood drive for HLH charity Champ’s Cause, the Ethan Carle Memorial Trust, to benefit those afflicted with HLH. When: 12-6 p.m. Aug. 1 Where: 119 Willow St., Wilkes-Barre More info: www.liamslighthousefoundation.org. The Liam’s Lighthouse Foundation is the leading charity for HLH sufferers, founded by Pittston native Michelle Slezak-Schultz, whose child also was a victim of HLH.

A severe blood infection, the result of weeks of chemotherapy, stole the Carles’ son when he was barely halfway through his first year. But Lynn was determined to keep Ethan’s fighting spirit alive. “I asked myself, ‘How can we continue his fight?’ ” she remembered. “We didn’t want our son’s death to be just another statistic.” Lynn and Tom plan to continue Champ’s fight with Wednesday’s charity drive, and they hope the community will join them. “I find comfort in knowing that Ethan’s journey may help someone in the future,” she said. “He truly is my hero. What he endured in three weeks, most will never see in a lifetime. I am so proud to be his mom.”

“I find comfort in knowing that Ethan’s journey may help someone in the future. He truly is my hero. What he endured in three weeks, most will never see in a lifetime. I am so proud to be his mom.” Lynn Carle

Seniors battle aches of aging with marijuana By ROBERT NOLIN Sun Sentinel

Fla., woman who smokes pot almost daily to counteract cancer chemotherapy pain. “I can have a crappy, crappy day and I take one toke and in less than three minutes I’m leveled out and feel wonderful.” Such scofflaws opt to flout convention rather than suffer. And their numbers are hardly insubstantial: 30 percent of Americans 50 and older have tried pot, according to a 2009 survey by the government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive. Last year, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health esti-

mated that drug use among seniors has increased more than 3 percent over the past eight years. The number is expected to triple by 2020. One recent convert was a 70year-old Delray Beach, Fla., woman who calls herself Mary. “I’m a good, Catholic churchgoing person,” she said. “I’ve never taken a drug in my life.” But when a friend with an outof-state prescription for medical marijuana offered a joint to alleviate the “excruciating” pain of a shoulder injury, Mary took a See MARIJUANA, Page 2C

Healthy Living

Tastes in lettuce

Lettuces vary widely in appearance, hardiness and flavor; a few popular types compared:

Iceberg

Leaves grow in dense head

Crisp and long-lasting in refrigerator but little flavor, few nutrients

Leaf lettuce

Loosely gathered green or red-tipped leaves

Full-flavored and crisp; shorter shelf life

Romaine

Closely packed leaves in long, narrow head

Good flavor and crunch; long life in refrigerator

Butterhead Tender leaves forming a soft head

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chance. “I had one hit and I went, ’Oh, dear God, this is awesome,’ ” she said. “It made me feel that much better. It absolutely should be legalized.” For years, a 65-year-old Pompano Beach, Fla., retiree tried every manner of drug from Dilaudid to morphine to battle pain from damaged bones, arthritis and fibromyalgia. “I’ve been on all the hard drugs, and nothing happens,” he said. Then he sampled a little reefer. “I’ll tell you, the first hit there was Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah day,” he said. “The only thing that helps is happy grass.” Obtaining the illicit weed can be problematic for seniors. The Boca Raton, Fla., cancer victim relies on her husband — while retaining plausible deniability.

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toxicated to the point of exhibiting a plethora of psychiatric signs. Q: Should seniors drink more? And what about kids? Is there a difference? A: Seniors possess several risk factors that can set them up for problems with the heat. In general, the sense of thirst is reduced in older individuals. As well, normal aging processes, apart from any disease states, result in decreased kidney functions, hindering the body’s ability to adapt to extremes of temperature or hydration. The confusion, dry mouth, slurred speech and altered behavior can easily be attributed just to age, instead of the life-threatening effects of dehydration. Children, at the other extreme of age, share many of the problems of seniors. Their smaller body mass makes minor changes in fluid balance more dangerous.

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can usually do well with water alone. Taking salt tablets can lead to hypernatremia: too much salt in the body. Energy drinks are a real problem. The caffeine in them stimulates the kidney to produce more urine when exercising, which will further dehydrate you. It may even have a bit of a laxative effect, with further undesirable effects. With heat and exercise, the pulse rate often rises, and the caffeine in these drinks can push it further, sometimes to dangerous levels. Anyone who has ever had more than a few alcoholic drinks knows that alcohol promotes more urine production. In the face of heat and dehydration, this can only make a bad situation worse. Q: What about “water intoxication”? Can you drink too much water?

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Robots may provide a leg up on autism By ELIZABETH CAMPBELL McClatchy Newspapers

FORT WORTH, Texas — Anthony Arceri stood in front of Zeno, a friendly, child-size robot that was ready to play. “What is your favorite food?” Zeno asked Anthony, a 7-year-old decked out in a black outfit covered with sensors. “Chocolate milk and french fries,” Anthony responded. “I love chocolate milk,” Zeno said. When Zeno raised his arm, so did Anthony. When Zeno rubbed his stomach, so did Anthony. While the interaction between Anthony and the robot — which stands about 2 feet tall, can move its arms and has lifelike facial expressions — may seem like just high-tech fun, researchers hope it holds the key to early diagnosis and treatment of autism. Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, the Dallas Autism Treatment Center, Texas Instruments and Hanson Robotics are collaborating on a one-year project that is funded in part by a $100,000 grant from the Texas Medical Research Collaborative. Nicoleta Bugnariu, associate professor at the health science center and a physical therapist/ neuroscientist, said it is important to diagnose autism during motor-skill development, which precedes language development. Autism-spectrum disorders are not often diagnosed until a child is speaking. “If we can look at a marker prior to language development, then we can diagnose children earlier and intervene earlier,” Bugnariu said. Pamela Rainville, Anthony’s mother, said she hopes the research will give doctors and other professionals additional information that will not only help teach her son how to interact but also provide him and others with

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life skills. “We just hope that by doing this research, that it will help someone else,” Rainville said. Dan Popa, an associate professor of electrical engineering at UTA and the lead investigator, has been involved in robotic research for 20 years. He said the trend is for robots to be used outside the lab. Robots help people who have difficulty moving and teach children how to interact. Because Zeno is a social robot, responding to verbal commands and gestures, autistic children see it as a toy and won’t be threatened, he said. “Autistic children are very drawn to this robot. It’s easier for them to respond to this robot as opposed to an adult.” Carolyn Garver, who is director of the Dallas Autism Treatment Center and is recruiting participants for the study, said the data collected from the robot and virtual-reality games will

give doctors and others involved information that is sometimes difficult for humans to discern, such as ways of moving the body or eyes. She said there are no biological methods for determining autism. Four children have signed up, but researchers hope to have 10. As the testing continued, Anthony hopped onto a treadmill with a 180-degree curved screen. Researchers used several scenarios, such as a shooting gallery, that measured Anthony’s movements as he shot at rubber ducks. Another scenario showed a path going through woods leading to a house. Anthony had to shoo away birds by moving his arms as he walked on the treadmill. Rainville said that autism differs from one child to the next and that working with Zeno is not the answer for everyone. But she has visited the healthscience center twice and will come back in about four months.

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She said her son likes the interaction with technology and wants to have a treadmill with a TV at home. “I wouldn’t do this (participate in the project) if he didn’t enjoy it. He likes trying new things,” Rainville said. “I want to make sure that Anthony succeeds in life when I can’t be there to help Arceri has sensors applied to his body by Carolyn Carr, left, and him.” Rita M. Patterson, Ph.D., during his autism testing.

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Tame the battleground at home with your picky eater When your child is a picky eater, everyone has advice: Cook with your kids! Eat like a French person! Roast those Brussels sprouts! Jessica Seinfeld, wife of the comedian Jerry, advocates pureeing, say, butternut squash or cauliflower, and sneaking it into a familiar food such as mac and cheese. Nancy Tringali Piho, author of the book “My Two-Year-Old Eats Octopus: Raising Children Who Love to Eat Everything” thinks it would be great if you could introduce your child to a wide range of exquisitely prepared foods from around the world, preferably before he’s out of the high chair. You could easily spend all day and a sizable trust fund following the most popular recommendations – and still see your young child spit a seemingly harmless food (homemade chicken nuggets, sliced cucumber) right on the plate. That is, if you are lucky enough to achieve that one precious second of mouth-to-food contact. So what’s a busy parent to do? Like many parents of the young and the picky, I’m basically concerned with increasing vegetable consumption — not, say, with impressing the other restaurant patrons with my kid’s passion for octopus. I also place a pretty high value on my own time and effort. So, with those factors in mind, I redirected my efforts: I resolved that I would continue to try new techniques for promoting vegetable consumption, but not only those that had proven effective in large studies published in respected scientific journals. That, as it turned out, left me with surprisingly few options. “The vast majority of scientific research has been through repeat exposure,” says Terence M. Dovey, a lecturer at the Centre for Research into Eating Disorders at Loughborough University. “You show (the food) once. You show it again. You show it again. You show it again. And at no point do you force the child to eat it. Eventually, the vast majority of children will accept the food.” There’s plenty that researchers don’t know about picky eat-

ers, starting with the basics, such as how many there are. Estimates vary widely, from 8 to 50 percent of kids, with researchers differing on how to define the term. Some allow parents or caregivers to define pickiness, others look at how many foods kids actually eat, and some look at average kids during some or all of the peak pickiness years: ages 2 to 6. “The research is a bit hampered by that,” says Lucy Cooke, a senior research associate at the Health Behaviour Research Centre at University College London. “The definition of picky eating is a very wishy-washy one; it’s hard to tell what people mean.” Even in the case of the relatively well-tested repeat exposure, the evidence of effectiveness is “pretty good” as opposed to very good, Dovey says. The difficulties, he says, lie in the studies’ focus on single foods such as kidney beans (but not popular combined foods such as chili) and in the fact that many of the studies take place in schools, where, scientists suspect, kids tend to be more flexible and obedient

than they are on their home turf. (If scientists need any parents to vouch for that, I’m available.) Still the evidence for repeat exposure keeps piling up; a 2007 review of scientific studies by Cooke in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics found repeated exposure can increase liking and consumption. And in the past 10 years, scientists have begun to venture into the ultimate picky-eating battleground — yep, the home — with a few large, well-structured experiments and promising, if occasionally contradictory, results. In a 2003 study published in the journal Appetite, a team of British researchers divided 143

kids ages 2 to 6 into three groups. The parents in one group got nutritional information, the parents in the second (control) group didn’t get any extra assistance, and the parents in the third group were asked to offer their kids a taste of a single moderately disliked vegetable every day for 14 days. The kids in the “14 tastes” group showed greater increases in consumption and “liking” of the despised vegetable than the other kids, and the tasting group was the only one to show significant increases across all three of the measures used (liking, consumption and “ranking” of the vegetable relative to other vegetables.) Parents complained about

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Austin Jacob Siegel, son of Ernest W. and Yvonne Siegel, Alden, is celebrating his 16th birthday today, July 31. Austin is a grandson of Robert and Pat (Helen) Swiatek, Hunlock Creek, and the late Ernest R. and Betty (Louise) Siegel. He is a greatgrandson of the late Joseph and Florence Swiatek and the late William and Grace Dalon. Austin has a brother, Colin, 1 1.

Jacob William Bittorf, son of Jack and Lisa Bittorf, Hazle Township, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, July 31. Jacob is a grandson of Harry and Ruth Sauers, Drums, and the late William and Doris Bittorf.

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Blanket Bingo to raise money for hose company Compassionate Care Hospice is holding a Beach Blanket Bingo from 2-6 p.m. on Aug. 12 at the Germania Hose Company, 430 Foote Avenue, Duryea. The event will feature 20 games of bingo, specials and raffle prizes. Admission is $5. All proceeds will benefit the Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation which assists local hospice patients and families in crisis situations and grief support groups for children. Staff members, from left, first row: Lori Jablonski, medical records; Lorraine Castellino, case manager; and Karen Kaville, program director. Second row: Joyce Fiorucci, community liaison; Dr. Guy Fasciana, medical director; Anita Guzek, volunteer coordinator; and Lisa Boris, clinical coordinator.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee is planning a fundraiser on Aug. 17 at Wise Crackers Comedy Club at The Clarion, 300 Meadow Ave., Scranton. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Walk. Doors open at 8 p.m. and show starts at 9 p.m. Three comedians will be featured, Emily Galati, Brian Scolaro and Yury. Cost is $15 per person. For more information and tickets, contact Brenda Colbert at 822-6919 ext. 404. Committee members, from left, first row: Barbara Wilson, Alzheimer’s Association; Mary Supey, Maxim Healthcare; and Marie Coyle, Hospice of the Sacred Heart. Second row: Sylvia Kolosinsky, Oakwood Terrace; Anita Guzek, Compassionate Care Hospice; Rhondi Nachlis, Muskey Financial; Jeanne Phillips, Riverside Health and Rehab; Krista DiRienzo, Visiting Nurses Association of Lackawanna County; and Maria Hastie, LIFE Geisinger.

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Medical assistant technician students from Fortis Institute in Forty Fort recently paid a visit to the Kingston Senior Center. As part of their program, students conducted blood pressure, heart rate and respiration screening to about 85 seniors. After the screenings, the students enjoyed singing patriotic songs, sharing lunch and playing bingo. Participants, from left first row, are Charlene Keefe, Michele Baluta, Betty Lee Frusciante, Jennifer Aleida and Jessica Howley. Second row: Connie Lyons, instructor, health sciences; Haley Allen; Kelly Murphy; Amy Knapich; Megan Rutkoski; Rachel Symons; Felicia Tryba; Helen Jacobs; Ed Larish; Jean Spindler, center assistant; and Donna Brooks, health instructor.

‘Tiles: From Tears to Triumph’ art exhibit at Hoyt Library A display of artwork painted by Luzerne County cancer survivors and caregivers is being hosted by the Hoyt Library. ‘Tiles: From Tears to Triumph,’ was created by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and is made up of replications of ceramic tiles painted as part of an art therapy program. It will remain in the lobby of the library until early August. Organizations interested in hosting the display should contact the Cancer Institute at 1-800-424-6724 or editor@cancernepa.org. With the display, from left, are Melissa Szafran, executive director, Hoyt Library, and Bob Durkin, president, Cancer Institute.

Driver task force addresses safety issues PTK chapter participates in Autism Awareness Day The Luzerne County Community College Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recently recognized Autism Awareness Day. Chapter members sold autism awareness wristbands and handed out informational pamphlets to students and staff. Members of the college community were asked to wear a light blue shirt on Autism Awareness Day. Participants, from left: Rainy Ann Boyle, Pittston, treasurer, PTK; Samantha Purdy, Hughestown; Dr. Stephen Housenick, assistant professor, humanities and adviser, PTK; Dana Williams, Larksville; Leah Kowalski, Nanticoke; and Arrielle Giles, Nanticoke.

Guidance counselors attend bereavemnt sessions The Hanover Area Junior-Senior High School Guidance Department recently held an eight-session Student Bereavement Group. Representatives from Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Wilkes-Barre, facilitated activities and discussions for students who faced the loss of a parent. Participants, from left: David Fisher, principal; Jen Seechock, bereavement coordinator, Hospice of the Sacred Heart; Joan Clowes, group facilitator and volunteer, Hospice of the Sacred Heart; and Michelle Zapotoski, school counselor and group coordinator.

PennDOT, Northeast Mature Driver Task Force and the PA DUI Association recently presented Mature Driver and Prescription Drugs, ‘The Effect of Prescription Drug on Mature Drivers,’ to the Elder Issues Coalition for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties at the John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Wilkes-Barre. George Geisler, a drug recognition expert from the Pennsylvania DUI Association, was the guest speaker. For more information on mature driving, contact Michael Taluto at PennDOT at 963-3502 or Mtaluto@pa.gov. Participants, from left, first row: Rebecca Ryback, Northeast Highway Safety coordinator, and Louise McNabb, secretary, Elder Issues Coalition for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Second row: Kathy Fox, Lackawanna County Highway Safety coordinator; Howard Grossman, chairman, Elder Issues Coalition for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties; and Geisler.

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Nephew’s ashes in a whiskey bottle don’t belong in mother’s grave Dear Abby: My nephew “George” — who dumped his wife and children for a barmaid — died recently. He was dead broke, so my sister paid for his funeral. I didn’t attend, but I was told that George’s cremated remains were put in a whiskey bottle by the barmaid, and the bottle was going to be buried in my mother’s grave. Why my sister, his siblings and his kids went along with this idea I’ll never know. I found out about it and put a stop to it. As far as I’m concerned, they could have buried him in a condom, but NOT in my mother’s grave! Was I wrong to put a stop to this? — Disgusted Uncle

DEAR ABBY ADVICE Dear Disgusted Uncle: No, you weren’t. Your sister, nieces and nephews may have agreed because it seemed like a low-cost way to dispose of George’s remains. But I’ll bet they didn’t know the cemetery would charge a fee for a second interment. Because your nephew spent his life with a woman who worked in a bar, there’s a certain symmetry to the idea of a whiskey bottle being used as his urn. I was told of a widow who did the same thing with her husband’s ashes — and then she had the bottle made into a lamp because her husband “lit up her life.” Someone

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Dear Frustrated: The staff at the gym may be reluctant to speak to the women because they’re afraid it will cause them to cancel their memberships. That’s why the person who should address the voice volume issue is YOU. The women may be unaware that you can hear every word they say. If asking the magpies to pipe down doesn’t work, then you’ll have to swim at a time when they are not around. Dear Abby: I was cleaning out my closets and I’m wondering if there is any advice you can give on donating household items to charity. Is there a right way or wrong way to pack them up? — Gail in Oshkosh, Wis.

Dear Gail: Any items you decide to donate should be clean and in good working order. If you are getting rid of china or glassware, toss anything that is chipped and wrap the rest individually in newspaper so it arrives at its destination without breaking. Clothing should be clean, neatly folded and free of stains. Before giving your things away, ask yourself if you were on the receiving end, would you want it? To receive a collection of Abby’s most memorable — and most frequently requested — poems and essays, send a business-sized, self-addressed envelope, plus check or money order for $3.95 ($4.50 in Canada) to: Dear Abby’s “Keepers,” P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Postage is included.)

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Maybe you don’t control very much about your life today, but you still have the power to choose from many available options. If it doesn’t turn out right, just choose again. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Today, it will feel as though someone pushed you off the easy chair of life. Whether or not that person is a friend, consider the action a favor. It’s just what you need to get on your feet and into the mix. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll act as a kind of field reporter, gathering real-life experience and detailing what you’ve learned to someone who needs the information but isn’t in a position to get it himself. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sometimes it’s appropriate to flip on the autopilot and let the plane fly itself. Right now it doesn’t benefit you to do this, because there are parts of your environment that require an assessment and a reaction that’s personal. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You remain the architect of your future, and yet today it feels as though you are given limited materials with which to build it. If you make the most of the resources you have, you will be handed more of them. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Even the smallest of people seem huge while sitting on a high horse. You’ll run into those who do not wish to leave their perch on such a horse, although you’ll feel more comfortable with your own feet on the ground.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In the same way that some people enjoy shopping more than buying, you will enjoy getting to know people as long as those people don’t try to attach themselves to your life. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Trying to read people’s minds is a good exercise for psychics, but it’s not practical for everyday life. Things get complicated when you assume you know what someone is thinking. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re very polite, and yet you don’t feel the need to form friendships with everyone around you, preferring instead to spend your time nurturing the relationships of your inner circle. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Staying healthy and on purpose takes daily vigilance. Practical solutions will keep you on track, and your actions will reflect your desire to be your best. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Most people get more complicated as they get older. You’re on the opposite mission, though. You want to simplify your life, especially your relationships and priorities. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you believe it’s possible to have something big, then you increase your chances of getting something big. If you make “believe big to get big” your mantra, you will be astounded by your luck. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 31). You’ll pioneer a new path this year. You’ll be praised for solving a difficult problem in August. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 2, 22, 14 and 28.

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NEWS FOR SENIORS EXETER: The Cosmopolitan Seniors, a Project HEAD Club, will meet at 1 p.m. on Aug. 7 in St. Anthony’s Center. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a trip to Mount Airy Casino on Aug. 8. Pick ups will be in Exeter and Pittston. Non-members welcome on trips. For details call Johanna at 6552720.

➛ Senior Center lists the following events: Aug. 8: Hawaiian Day lunch and luau party. Blood pressure screening at 11 a.m., sponsored by the Laurels. Aug. 9: Medicare Part D presentation by Elizabeth Lutz, apprise coordinator for the Area Agency on Aging at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 10: Healthy Living presentation sponsored by Sam’s Club at 11 a.m.

Aug. 21: Vision and glaucoma screening provided by The Association for the Blind at 10:30 a.m. Make reservations for lunch one day in advance by calling 824-5542. A $2 donation is requested. Salad bar will be available on the Health Plus Menu on Aug. 23. WILKES-BARRE: The Wilkes-Barre Area Rainbow Seniors met recently at the

Albright United Methodist Church. President Angelo Ricci presided. Celebrating birthdays were Betty Krasnahill. Door prizes were won by Dorothy Coach and Doris Hughes. The next meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 21 at the Albright United Methodist Church. Servers will be Charles and Doris Hughes and Jean Langley. WILKES-BARRE: The

THE TIMES LEADER Firwood Senior Citizen Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the church, Old River Road and Dagobert Street. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. A representative from State Senator John Yudichak’s office will present a program on the new Photo ID Law. A train and paddle boat ride, safari and lunch at the Victorian Mansion in Middleton are scheduled for

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Aug. 16. A trip to the Dutch Apple Theatre, Lancaster, to see Fiddler on the Roof is scheduled for Sept. 8 A visit to the Allenberry Theatre for dinner and the comedy The 39 Steps will take place on Oct. 9. Reservations are being taken for the Branson Musical Holiday, Nov. 8-12. Call Maureen at 824-6538 for more information. Membership is not required for the trips.

FALLS: The Falls Senior Center, 2813 Sullivan’s Trail, State Route 92, is holding a Hawaiian Day lunch starting at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 8. The Walking Group will meet 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Friday. The Garden Club will meet at 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday. The center offers free coffee and light refreshments daily. Anyone wishing to come for lunch at noon for a donation of $2, should make a reservation by 12:30 p.m. the day before by calling Twila at 388-2623. PLAINS TWP.: The Plains

Library is raising the roof WILKES-BARRE: The Osterhout Free Library is hosting its fourth annual Raising the Roof Party from 5-8 p.m. on Aug. 10 atop the Intermodal Center. The party is an over-21 event that will feature beer and wine, live entertainment by The Sperazza Band and food donated by local restaurants. The event is rain or shine. If it rains, the event will be moved down a level. Parking in the Intermodal Center is free and guests can enter the center from the South Washington Street ramp. The party is a fundraiser for the Osterhout Library North Branch located in the Parsons section of WilkesBarre. The North Branch Library has an average 300 people visiting every week. The library also hosts children’s activities two to three times a week and serves lunches provided by CEO to area children. The fundraiser is being organized by the North Branch Committee, a group of volunteers committed to sustaining the North Branch Library. At this year’s event, the committee’s overall goal of raising $80,000 will be achieved. The three-year effort to reach this goal will be honored at the event in a special way. All North Branch donors and volunteers are invited to attend the celebration. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. They are available at all Wilkes-Barre locations of the Osterhout Free Library, Main, 71 S. Franklin St.; North Branch, 28 Oliver St.; South Branch, 2 Airy St.; and the Plains Branch, 126 N. Main St., Plains Township. For more information contact Chris Kelly at 823-0156 ext. 218 or ckelly@osterhout.lib.pa.us. First National Community Bank is the major sponsor of the 2012 Raising the Roof Party. Other event partners include The Citizens’ Voice, Diamond City, Rock 107, WNEP-TV and the City of Wilkes-Barre. Visit www.osterhout.info to learn more about the Rooftop Party and the Osterhout Free Library.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Harveys Lake Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Harveys Lake Borough Building. Harveys Lake Zoning Hearing Board will hear testimony on an application submitted by, Xcell Towers (applicant), and Russell P. and Melanie A. Bigus (owners) regarding a property at Rear Cliff Street. Applicant is requesting both a use and height variance, in order to construct a telecommunications facility, that will include a 195’ monopole, on the property, which is located in the R1-A zoning district. Copies of the application can be reviewed at the Harveys Lake Municipal Building during regular business hours. Andy Luzetski Zoning Officer PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Dallas Township Board of Supervisors shall convene a public hearing on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at 7:00P.M. local time at the Dallas Township Municipal Building, located at 2919 SR 309 Highway, Dallas, PA 18612. The purpose of the public hearing shall be to consider and solicit public comment on an amendment to the Dallas Township Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of incorporating new mandated flood plain regulations as Article 12 titled “Flood Plain Management”, which shall replace the current Article 12 bearing the same title. A copy of the full text of the above summarized Ordinances is on file and available for public inspection during normal business hours at The Times Leader News, 15 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, at the Luzerne County Law Library, Luzerne County Court House, 200 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, and at the Dallas Township Municipal Building, 2919 SR 309 Highway, Dallas, PA 18612. Subject to the payment of a fee equal to the cost of reproduction, any person wishing to secure a copy of the Ordinance may do so be contacting Nancy Balutis, Township Secretary-Treasurer, at the Dallas Municipal Building telephone #(570)674-2007. Notice is further given that the Dallas Township Board of Supervisors shall consider adoption and enactment of the above summarized Ordinances at a regular monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at 7:30P.M. local time at the Dallas Township Municipal Building, 2919 SR 309 Highway, Dallas, PA 18612 Ms. Nancy Y. Balutis, Secretary-Treasurer Dallas Township

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE LUZERNE COUNTY ZONING HEARING BOARD HAS RECEIVED APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES FROM THE LUZERNE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE. 1. Dr. Mark Saxon, 1425 Shoemaker Ave., West Wyoming, PA, requests the following variances: Size of Parking Spaces – required 180 sq. ft., requested 162 sq. ft., Size of Sign – required 1 sq. ft., requested 32 sq. ft., for a medical office parking lot and sign, at that address, West Wyoming Borough, located in a Single Family Residence District. 2. Leo Plocicki, 1027 E. Main St., Nanticoke, PA, requests the following variances: Rear Yard – required 10 ft., requested 5 ft., Right Side Yard – required 5 ft., requested 3 ft., Height – required 15 ft., requested 17 ft., to build an accessory structure for residential storage, at that address, Wanamie, Newport Township, located in a Two-Family Residence District. 3. Donald Zurenda Sr. & Jr.,281 West 6th St ., West Wyoming, PA, requests a Use Variance to operate a child care facility with a maximum of 75 children in an existing building, at that address, West Wyoming Borough, located in a Heavy Industrial and a Two-Family Residence District. 4. UGI Energy Services Inc., Fred Kaczor, Director, Project Management, 1 Meridian Blvd., Suite 2C01, Wyomissing, PA, request a Special Exception to construct a utility building and yard (natural gas compressor station and associated functions) and a Height Variance – required 35 ft., requested 150 ft. maximum for a radio antenna tower, on a 14 acre portion of a property approximately 2,600 ft. east of North Ridge Lane, in West Wyoming Borough, located in an Agricultural District. 5. George Hasay, 266 Apache Dr., Shickshinny, PA, requests a Height Variance – required 15 ft., requested 22 ft., to build a two story detached residential garage, at that address, Union Township, located in a Suburban Residence District. 6. Elena Katarsky, 198 Bella Vista Dr., Mountaintop, PA, requests a Special Exception to add a second apartment unit in an existing building at 303 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming Borough, located in a Community Business District. The County of Luzerne does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provision of services. A Public Hearing will be held by the Board on Tuesday August 7, 2012 at 7:00 P. M. in the Jury Meeting Room, 2nd Floor of the County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre, PA, to hear these appeals. The Luzerne County Courthouse is a facility accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are required, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (570) 825-1635, TDD 825-1860). The files on these cases may be examined at the Luzerne County Planning Commission, Room 208, Penn Place Building, East Market Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA, between the hours of 9:00 A. M. and 4:00 P. M.

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Octagon Family Restaurant

375 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651

570-779-2288

CLOSED We will reopen on Wednesday, August 1 Home of the Original ‘O-Bar’ Pizza

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‘09 Pontiac Grand Prix 64,000 miles, $10,995 ‘95 Buick Lesabre 4 door, 97k Ice cold AC. A steal at this price $2,495 ‘02 Pontiac Sunfire 102k, 5 speed stick shift, cold air $3,795 ‘96 Pontiac Sunfire 4 door, 1 owner, 34,000 miles “This Is NOT a Misprint” $3,995 ‘01 Ford Explorer XLT Leather, moonroof, cold air, 124k, $4,295 ‘99 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1 owner, 106k, $3,495 “Same as Caravan”. ‘00 Chevy Blazer 2 door, Z71 package, 58,000 miles, $5,995 ‘97 Chevy Cavalier 2 door, 64k, 1 owner, A title, $3,695 ‘01 Buick Century Custom, 4 door, 122k, $2,995 ‘97 Saturn SC Coop 5 speed, 122k, new timing chain, new tires, save gas now! $2,895 ALL VEHICLES ARE INSPECTED AND WARRANTED

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406

ATVs/Dune Buggies

HAWK 2011 UTILITY ATV

NEW!! Full size adult ATV. Strong 4 stroke motor. CVT fully automatic transmission with reverse. Electric start. Front & rear luggage racks. Long travel suspension. Disc brakes. Dual stage head lights. Perfect for hunters & trail riders alike. BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,995 takes it away. 570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre

TOMAHAWK`11

ATV, 110 CC. Brand New Tomahawk Kids Quad. Only $695 takes it away! 570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre

409

Autos under $5000

GRAND MARQUIS ‘99 GS Well maintained, Smooth riding, 4.6L, V8, RWD, Auto, Power windows, power locks, New Inspection, Serviced, Silver over blue. Good tires $3,750 Call 823-4008

412 Autos for Sale

AUDI `01 A6

4.2 Engine, good condition, per kelly blue book, Quatro awd, abs 4 wheel, navigation system, integrated phone, plus all standard Audi options, super clean, garage kept, recently inspected. If you ever wanted an Audi, here’s your opportunity! Asking $5200. 570-678-5618 or 570-574-3441

BUICK `97 LESABRE

Limited. V6. 4 door, silver exterior, grey interior, fully equipped, power everything. 94k original miles. Snow tires included. Currently inspected. Family car. $2900. 570-675-2468

CADILLAC `08 DTS Fully loaded, 14,000

miles, automatic, all power, leather interior, showroom condition. Silver. $25,000. Call Mike 570-779-4351

CADILLAC ‘00 DTS Tan, satellite

BUICK `01 CENTURY CUSTOM 53k, immaculate

condition, garage kept, A/C, power windows, CD, cruise control, power drivers seat and power locks. New tires, must see to appreciate! $4600 firm. (570)675-0039

CHEVROLET `99 S-10Silver, PICK-UP

85,000 miles, excellent condition, covered bed. $3800 570-822-7657

FORD ’95 F150

4x4. 1 Owner. 91K. 4.8 engine, auto. Runs great. New paint, stake body with metal floor. 570-675-5046. Leave message, will return call. $4990.

KIA `00 SPORTAGE EX 4wd, dark green,

75,000 miles, leather interior, A/C, pb, pl, ps and pw asking $2000 call 570-332-4884

OLDSMOBILE ‘98 88

Runs great. $2,900 All power, power windows & door locks, security system, cruise control 570-740-2892

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

570-814-2809

CHEVY `02 CAVALIER

71K well maintained miles. 4 cylinder 30 MPG, LS package. Ice cold air, power windows, am/fm CD. Sunroof. Rear spoiler, aluminum wheels. This car looks, shines, runs like new. $4,995 firm. Call 570-313-5538

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AUDI S5 CONV.

Sprint blue, black / brown leather int., navigation, 7 spd auto turbo, AWD 08 CHEVY AVEO red, auto, 4 cyl 07 BUICK LACROSSE CXL, black, V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, silver, grey leather 06 LINCOLN ZEPHYR grey, tan leather, sun roof 06 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, mint green, V6, alloys 05 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, blue, sunroof, 79K miles 05 CHEVY IMPALA silver, alloys, V6 04 NISSAN MAXIMA LS silver, auto, sunroof 03 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS blue sunroof 49,000 miles 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO, mid blue/light grey leather, navigation, AWD 02 CHEVY IMPALA LS green, tan leather, sunroof 02 FORD ESCORT SE red, auto, 4 cyl 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 00 BMW 323i silver auto 73 PORSCHE 914 green & black, 5 speed, 62k miles, $12,500

SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4’s

09 DODGE JOURNEY blue, 3rd seat, AWD 08 DODGE NITRO SXT orange, auto, 4x4 08 FORD ESCAPE XLT SILVER, V6, 4X4 06 INFINITY QX56 Pearl white, tan leather, Naviga tion, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 JEEP COMMANDER white, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB, Black, V8, 4x4 truck 06 FORD EXPLORER XLT, black, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 CHEVY TRAILBLZAER LS, SILVER, 4X4 05 FORD EXPLORER XLT, gold, 3rd seat, 4x4 05 FORD FREESTAR SE, white, 7 pax mini van 05 CADILLAC SRX black, leather, V6, AWD 05 HONDA PILOT EXL blue, 3rd seat, 4x4 05 HYUNDAI TUSCON LX green auto, AWD 05 DODGE DURANGO LTD Black, grey leather, 3rd seat, 4x4 05 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE Blue, 5 speed, V6, 4x4 05 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SPORT, blue, auto, 4x4 truck 04 BUICK RENDZVOUS grey, auto, FWD 04 NISSAN XTERRA XE blue, auto, 4x4 04 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4x4 Pewter, grey leather, 3rd seat 04 CHEVY AVALANCHE Z71, green, 4 door, 4x4 truck 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND graphite grey, 2 tone leather, sunroof, 4x4 02 CHEVEY TRAILBLAZER LT, silver, V6, 4x4 02 FORD F150 SUPERCAB XLT silver, 4x4 truck 01 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SPORT, red, V8, 4x4 truck 01 DODGE DURANGO SLT grey, 3rd seat 79,000 miles. 4x4 01 FORD F150 XLT white, super cab, 4x4 truck 01 FORD F150 XLT Blue/tan, 4 door, 4x4 truck 00 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SPORT, green, V8, 4x4 truck 00 CHEVY 1500 SILVERADO X-CAB green, 4x4 truck 99 SUBARU FORESTER S white, auto, AWD 99 FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2 door black, 4x4 99 NISSAN PATHINDER gold, V6, 4x4 89 CHEVY 1500, 4X4 TRUCK

CHEVY ‘95 ASTRO

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

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

CHEVY ‘03 IMPALA V6, Very clean

car! $3,995 570-696-4377

FORD `07 FOCUS SES Sedan

Alloy wheels, heated seats, CD player, rear spoiler, 1 owner, auto, air, all power, great gas mileage, priced to be sold immediately! $6,995 or best offer. 570-614-8925

570-825-7988

700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘06 Dodge Stratus SXT 6 cyl, AT-AC $7,999 ‘2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor 4x4, 20k, Factory Warranty $18,899 ‘11 Ford Escape XLT, 4x4, 26k, Factory Warranty, 6 Cylinder $19,199 ‘11 E250 Cargo AT-AC cruise, 15k, factory warranty $17,999 ‘11 Nissan Rogue, AWD, 27k Factory warranty $17,699 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX 4x4 65k, title. $12,799 ‘06 FORD FREESTAR 62k, Rear air A/C $7,699 ‘03 F250 XL Super Duty only 24k! AT-AC, $7,799 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,399 ‘11 Toyota Rav 4 4x4 AT only 8,000 miles, alloys, power sunroof. new condition. Factory warranty $21,699 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY

VITO’S & GINO’S 949 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort

288-8995

09 Mercedes GL450 7 passenger. Too many options to list. 30K miles. Garage kept. Creme puff. $47,800 04 Nissan Armada 7 passenger. 4wd. Excellent condition. $11,900 93 UD Tow Truck with wheel lift. 64k. $10,000 95 Ford E250 Van. Extended body. 72k. $4,995 95 Buick Park Ave 54k. $3,995 96 Plymouth Voyager 82k $3,495 99 Chevy Cavalier, 89k. 4 door. $2,495 00 Chevy S10 Blazer. 4 door. 4wd. Red. $2,795 99 Ford Escort 4 door. Auto. 86k. $2,195 Junk Cars & Trucks wanted. Cash paid.

6speed, collectors, this baby is 1 of only 750 GTS coupes built in 2002 and only 1 of 83 painted Race Yellow it still wears its original tires showing how it was babied. This car is spotless throughout and is ready for its new home. This vehicle is shown by appointment only. $39,999 or trade. 570-760-2365

PONTIAC`96 GRAND AM

MUST SELL! Auto, 4 cylinder with power windows. Recently inspected / maintained. $2,150. 570-793-4700

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‘00 Ford Taurus Station Wagon Silver, grey leather interior, 132,000 miles, all options work. $2,899 ‘99 GMC Sierra Pickup 4x4, extended cab, bed cap, gray, 132,000 miles $4,795 ‘00 Ford Windstar Minivan 3rd row seat, rear A/C, gray, 132,000 miles $2,995 ‘98 VOLVO ‘00 FORD WINDSTAR LX 3rd seat, ice cold air, 132,000 miles $2,995 BUICK ‘91 ROADMASTER Station Wagon, white with woodgrain exterior, gold leather interior, 3rd seat. Runs great, high mileage. $1800 LINCOLN ‘02 TOWNCAR Signature series, Silver, grey leather interior, 99,000 miles, runs great $5295 CHEVY ‘05 AVEO Silver, 4 door, grey cloth interior, A/C, re-built transmission with warranty, 4 cyl. 79,000 miles $5200 Warranties Available

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570-955-5792

PONTIAC `06 GRAND PRIX GXP 80,000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, all power, sun/moon roof. $11,000 (570)855-2062

PONTIAC `86 FIREBIRD

HYUNDAI `06 SONATA 75k, V6,

moonroof, all power, CD, $6,500 OBO 570-288-5995

LEO’S AUTO SALES 93 Butler St Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-825-8253

Kia Sedona ‘04 7 Passenger Van Leather, air, CD, sunroof, 6 cylinder, auto, very good condition. $3,850 Mercury Tracer ‘98 4 cylinder, 4 door, auto. $1,550 Current Inspection On All Vehicles DEALER

LEXUS `05 RX 330 All wheel drive,

Champagne tan, navigation, backup camera, lift gate, ivory leather with memory, auto, 3.3 liter V6, regular gas, garaged, brand new condition, all service records. 6 disc CD. Private seller with transferable 1 year warranty, 96K. REDUCED to $16,590. 570-563-2731

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570-301-3602

MERCEDES ‘00 E_320

Showroom condition; was $50K new; no winters, flawless with all options. Silver/Gold. 94k miles. $9,995. 570-262-1223.

Boats & Marinas

FISHING BOAT. Like new. 16 1/2’ Trophy Fiberglass. 25 HP Johnson motor, 48 lb thrust, trolling motor with foot control. Recharger, pedestal front seat, carpeted floor. Live well, storage compartment. Excellent condition. $4500. 570-675-5046 after 12 noon

YAMAHA WAVERUNNER GP800R 2001 2 cylinder 2stroke 784cc Less than 20 hours of use Recently serviced New battery New spark plugs No cracks or fades in seat Included Yamaha GP800Cover and single PWC trailer Must pick up $4500.00 Call 570 313 7744

427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

FORD `70 F350

Dual rear wheels, 360 V8, 4 speed, standard transmission, 10 foot cube box. New tires, runs good, 52,000 miles. $1,000 call 570-388-2464

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442 RVs & Campers

EXPEDITION ‘03 37U CUMMINS 300 DIESEL PUSHER

19,000 miles, 2 slides, 8 kw Gen. 2 Air conditioners, Microwave-Convect Oven, 4 door refwith automatic ice maker, heated holding tanks, Corian counter tops, 2 TV- surround sound, cherry cabinets, ice maker, washer/dryer. Sleeps 6. Queen beds, back up camera, recently inspected, garaged in winter. $64,500 570-288-2649

PACE ARROW VISION ‘99 M-36 B (FORD) Type A gas, 460

V10 Ford. Excellent condition, 11,000 miles. I slide out, 2 awnings, 2 color flat screen TV’s. Generator, back up camera, 2 air conditioners, microwave/convection oven, side by side refrigerator with ice maker, washer/ dryer, queen size bed, automatic steps. $29,900. 570-288-4826 or 570-690-1464

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

Motorcycles

‘12 BRAND NEW SCOOTER

Black, V6, very clean. 61K. Garage kept, fully maintained & recently inspected. $16,000 570-474-9866 or 570-332-2487

SUBARU ‘08 LEGACY 2.5i AWD, PZEV,

Limited Sedan, Leather, rear spoiler, auto remote car starter, 75K miles, one owner, all service records available, $13,000 570-762-2493

TOYOTA `05 SCION TC Manual, AM/FM

stereo, MP3 multi disc, rear spoiler, moon roof, alloys, ground effects, 90,100 miles, Air. $8,300, negotiable. 570-760-0765 570-474-2182

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

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP 4 Cylinder Very Good Condition! NEW PRICE $2,500. 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee

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MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

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

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. Priced to Sell! $23,000. Call 570-825-6272

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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

421

Boats & Marinas

‘96 KAWASAKI JET SKI

Good condition with trailer. New battery & cover. $1,795. Call 570-287-5963

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

4X4, leather, sunroof, like new! $5,995 570-696-4377

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

FORD ‘03 EXPLORER XLT

4X4, leather, sunroof, like new! $5,995 570-696-4377

JEEP 02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 6 cylinder 4 WD, air

HARLEY ‘10 DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CUSTOM Loud pipes. Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816

HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 riding FLH. 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

KAWASAKI ‘07 EX 650 Ninja, blue, low

miles, garage kept, excellent condition. $3,000. 570-704-8254

SUZUKI ‘01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026

SUZUKI ‘12 BOULEVARD LS650

Under 100 miles and 400 lbs, must sell. Serious inquiries only. Many Extras $5,000 firm. 570-855-5084

TRIUMPH TIGER 2004 955 duel sport. Good condition 12,000 miles. $3250. 570-542-2603

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

442 RVs & Campers

FOREST RIVER`08 5TH WHEEL

Model 8526RLS Mountain Top,PA $18,500 570-760-6341

SOUTHWIND `93 30’ fully equipped

RV. Nice condition. Sleeps 6. At Campground with lake rights. $13,495 Negotiable. Call 570-379-2102

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

DODGE ‘04 DURANGO

1 owner, leather sunroof, 3rd row seat $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

FORD ‘02 EXPLORER

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

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

FORD ‘02 F150 Extra Cab. 6

Cylinder, 5 speed. Air. 2WD. $3,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

FORD ‘73 F350 Stake Body Truck

55,000 Original miles - garage kept, only 2 owners, hydraulic lift gate, new tires, battery and brakes. Excellent condition. No rust. Must see. $4900 or best offer Call 570-687-6177

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

FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT

EXTRA CLEAN! 4X4. $3,995. 570-696-4377

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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.

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

BUYING USED VEHICLES

Call Vitos & Ginos 949 Wyoming Ave,

Forty Fort, PA

288-8995

Do you need more space? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way to clean out your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified!

conditioning power windows, door locks, cruise, dual air bags, tilt wheel, AM/FM/CD. keyless remote. 130k miles. $5400. 570-954-3390

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

JEEP ‘04 GRAND CHEROKEE LOREDO 4x4, 6 cyl, 1

Owner, Extra Clean SUV! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

CHEVY ‘99 BLAZER

All ready to ride, electric start, automatic transmission, disk brakes, rear luggage trunk, under seat storage, around 100 mpg, fully street legal, all ready to go! only $1,595. Call 570-817-2952

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

MAZDA ‘01 B3000

PLYMOUTH MEDICAL OFFICE

MEDICAL SECRETARY Full time Medical

Secretary position for Family Practice Physician in Plymouth area. Computer skills necessary. Competitive salary and benefit package available. EMAIL RESUMES TO: HR@IHGLTD.COM OR FAX TO (570) 283-6924

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

4x4, 5 speed, extra clean truck $3,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

CARPENTERS NEEDED

MITSUBISHI `11

Call 570-654-5775

OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-

or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only Low Miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $22,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844

NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition.

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

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

SATURN ‘04 VUE

Front wheel drive, 4 cyl, 5 speed, sunroof, clean, clean SUV! $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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 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.

SALES WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE Saturdays, 8 hours. Work with customers. Good math skills. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Knowledge of doors, windows, molding, etc. Call 570-258-0998

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527 Food Services/ Hospitality

BEST WESTERN PLUS EAST MOUNTAIN INN HIRING THE FOLLOWING PART TIME POSITIONS:

• Housekeeping • Housekeeping Inspector/Supervisor • Banquet Utility Person • Dishwasher • AM Cook UNIFORMS AND MEALS PROVIDED. WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS A MUST. APPLY IN PERSON. NO PHONE CALLS. OFF OF ROUTE 115 WILKES-BARRE

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Outside the Wyoming Valley Mall

Immediate openings for: - Delivery Driver - Line Cook - Bartender (Full or part time) Apply in Person No Phone Calls

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

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTO BODY (2) POSITIONS AVAILABLE 1 with experience. 1 helper willing to learn. Full time positions, possible part time.

570-574-9877 Ask for Joe.

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‘08 DODGE MAGNUM

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AUTO TECHNICIAN

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Ken Pollock Nissan

BODYWeSHOP JOBS have

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

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PIPEFITTER

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DRIVER/WAREHOUSE

Immediate opening for an experienced driver/warehouse worker. Air brake CDL preferred, but not required. Must have experience driving a 26 foot straight truck. Excellent starting rate and full benefits package. Apply in person to: INTERSTATE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. Attn: Director of HR 322 Laurel St. Pittston 18640

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2012 Cadillac SRX

2012 Cadillac CTS

LEASE IT!

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24 MONTHS

$ SECURITY

DEPOSIT

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27 MONTHS

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Lease price based on a 2012 SRX AWD Luxury Edition $41,740 MSRP-$379 per month plus 9% PA sales tax total $414 per month. 24 month lease 10,000 miles per year. 24 monthly payments total $9,912. $.25/mile penalty over 20,000 miles. $2,000 down payment plus $379 first payment plus tax and tags due at delivery. Total due at delivery $2,593 plus tag fees. Lease price based on a 2012 CTS SDN AWD $40,360 MSRP-$249 per month plus 9% PA sales tax total $279 per month. 27 month lease 10,000 miles per year. 27 monthly payments total $7,344. $.25/mile penalty over 21,500 miles. $2,000 down payment plus $249 first payment plus tax and tags due at delivery. Total due at delivery $2,452 plus tag fees. Lease price based on a 2012 XTS FWD Luxury Edition $53,200 MSRP-$599 per month plus 9% PA sales tax total $652 per month. 48 month lease 10,000 miles per year. 48 monthly payments total $31,296. $.25/mile penalty over 40,000 miles. $2,999 down payment plus $599 first payment plus tax and tags due at delivery. Total due at delivery $3,921 plus tag fees. MUST BE A CURRENT LESSEE OF A 1999 OR NEWER NON-GM LEASE. (Only applicable for SRX and CTS) Lessee responsible for excessive wear and tear. Must take delivery by 9/4/12. Requires ALLY Bank Tier S Credit approval. Please see sales person for complete details. Example per thousand $16.67 per month. Example down payment 29%.

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**Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 7/31/12.

NEW 2012 FORD FIESTA SE NEW 2012 FORD FOCUS SE 4 DR NEW 2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD

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24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 7/31/12.

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

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24 Mos.

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NOW HIRING: CLASS A OTR COMPANY DRIVERS Van Hoekelen Greenhouses is a family owned business located in McAdoo, PA. We have immediate openings for reliable full-time tractor trailer drivers, to deliver product to our customers across the 48 states. Our premier employment package includes: • Hourly Payincluding paid detention time, and guaranteed 8 hours per day • Safety Bonus$.05/mile paid quarterly • Great Benefits100% paid health insurance, vision, dental, life, STD, 401K, vacation time, and holiday pay. • Pet & Rider Program • Well maintained freightliners and reefer trailers • Continuous yearround steady work with home time Requirements are: Valid Class A CDL, minimum 1 year OTR experience, must lift 40lbs, and meet driving and criminal record guidelines PLEASE CONTACT SHARON AT (800)979-2022 EXT 1914, MAIL RESUME TO P.O. BOX 88, MCADOO, PA 18237 OR FAX TO 570-929-2260. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.VHGREEN HOUSES.COM FOR MORE DETAILS.

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548 Medical/Health

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Part Time. Orthopedic experience preferred but not required. Send resume & salary requirements to: P.O. Box 1615 Kingston, PA 18704

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ANIMAL CARE

KUNKLE KENNEL, LLC

Looking for experienced KENNEL ASSISTANTS Apply in person or Call 570-675-1111 or email kunkle kennels@epix.net ANIMAL CARE

KUNKLE KENNEL, LLC Looking for experi-

560 Quality Assurance/Safety

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN Local manufacturing

company has an opening for an experienced Quality Control Technician. Responsibilities include testing and record keeping from raw materials through finished product to guide production. Shift work required. Prior test lab experience preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus. Pre-employment medical exam/drug screening required. Competitive salary & benefits package offered. Please send resume to: c/o The Times Leader Box 4130 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

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Cornell Iron Works, a leading and growing manufacturer of Security Closure Products, is seeking a qualified Production Supervisor for our Mountaintop manufacturing facility. Duties include managing the daily manufacturing activities in order to meet company goals. The Supervisor will also be responsible for maintaining quality standards, implementing safety policies and procedures, facilitating process improvements, and training. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational and problem solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. Exceptional leadership skills are a must. Cornell Iron Works offers a great work environment with a competitive benefit program including health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and opportunity for advancement. Interested candidates should apply in person, email their resume and salary history to janiney@cornell iron.com, or mail to: Cornell Iron Works Crestwood Industrial Park 24 Elmwood Ave. Mountaintop, PA 18707 www. cornelliron.com (No phone calls, please) Equal Opportunity Employer

PRODUCTION WORKERS Local window man-

ufacturing Company is seeking experienced line operators. Starting rate depends on experience. Attendance and Productivity Bonus are potential. Health, Dental, Vision & 401K Plan available upon full time status. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to join a great team! Apply in person to: INTERSTATE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. Attn: Director of HR 322 Laurel St. Pittston 18640

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

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570-208-5640

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Warehouse

DISTRIBUTION CENTER Clothing & shoe distributor: Job duties may include: order picking/ packing, inventory of incoming merchandise, shipping. You will walk a lot, potentially 3-5 miles a day. Lifting up to 45 lbs may be required. Primary shift is 9 am - 5:30 pm M-F. Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, sharp attention to detail, and be reliable. Employees must work quickly and efficiently with a high level of accuracy. HillCorpJobs @gmail.com

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Antiques & Collectibles

PIANO Livingston upright player piano, pump style with approximate 35 music rolls. Ground level removal. $125. 570-479-2322 PRECIOUS MOMENTS Figurines. All in ultra fine condition. Wide variety. $5-$50 negotiable. 570-885-1882

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Appliances

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

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162 FREEZER Whirlpool upright 19.7 cu. ft. $300 obo. 570-823-5130 REFRIGERATOR Whirlpool 18 cu. ft. $100. Whirlpool washer, good condition $100. Sharp microwave, large good condition $25. 570-825-4336 REFRIGERATOR. Haier. New beginning of June. 18.2 cu. ft, white. Moved, do not need. Buyer responsible for pickup and loading. $450 OBO 407-766-9666 STOVE G.E. electric glass top $125. DISHWASHER G.E. 2 years old $100. 570-606-1861

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Business Opportunities

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Quaint family restaurant in New Albany, PA, with 2 occupied upstairs apartments. Turn key operation. For more info, call 570-637-4197

EXETER

Local well established beer distributor for sale, Including property and license. Call 570-430-0730 or 570-430-0727

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JAN-PRO COMMERCIAL CLEANING OF NORTHEASTERN PA Concerned about your future?

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NOW

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570-824-5774

Jan-Pro.com Seamstress wanted Would you like to be able to set your own hours while owning your own business? & Joining forces with an already established boutique.. Call Sally for details. 570-675-4634

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Baby Items

CRIB - light wood ; barely used $100obo.Baby clothes 6-9 months, some 12 month $20 for the 2bags (some still have tags) Exersaucer - $50. HighChair - $15. Push Walker - $10/ 570-287-0197

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! JUMPAROO for baby. Folds up and also light up. Like new. $40. 570-328-4005 STROLLER J. Mason Navy blue with storage underneath & canopy. Folds easily. $5. 333-4325 STROLLER. TRIPLET Perfect condition, jogger stroller, canopy for shade. $200 570-814-0980

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Building Materials

DELTA TOILET tank fill valves, new in box never opened total of 11 pieces all for $15. 735-6638 HOT WATER HEATER 40 gallon 9 year warranty, natural gas, 40,000 btu, new in box paid $495. sell for $275. firm 570-457-7854 PLYWOOD aluminum sheating h clips 1/2” total of new 166 pieces all for $10. 735-6638

726

Clothing

COAT black, long leather, very good condition $35. 570-287-6329

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Computer Equipment & Software

COMPUTER MONITOR, $30 Lexmark printer $45. 570-470-5378 or 570-714-2864 and ask for Tyler GATEWAY E-series tower. 2.8ghz cpu. 1 gb ram. 80gb harddrive. Windows xp. Office 2007. $80 obo. 570-654-0574. Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

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COMPLETE COMPUTER SETUP 1 small form factor p4 2.4 gig, 1 gig memory, 80 gig hard drive, fresh copy of xp professional & xp office unit just came off warranty. 1 19” Benq lcd flatscreen; 1 computer desk, chair & lamp. 1 set speakers, 1 logitech desktop microphone; 1 creative pro desktop intenet camera; 1 Kodak printer, scanner, copier ep3 almost new; 1 Fujifilm finepix digital camera with 1 memory card & 1 charging /download cradle; usb hub; 1 6 plug surge protector. Must Pick Up. $250. OBO. 570-693 2713

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PATIO DINING SET 4 sling spring chairs with 4’ round glass top table, very good condition. $125. La z boy maroon color rocker recliner, very good condition. $225. 570-714-4350 TABLE. Dining Room. Round to oval with three 10 inch extensions. $65. 570-708-0264 TABLES marble coffee & 2 end tables. Excellent Condition. Asking $250 for all 3 pieces. 654-1002

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

DALLAS

ELLIPTICAL machine Pro-form Cardio cross Trainer 800. Excellent condition. Asking $150. 570-287-2085

"MERIT FITNESS" Treadmill Model 710. Monitors heart rate. Timer, distance, calories, and adjustable speed readouts. $125. 735-2877 PULL UP BAR Body Solid Power rack $150. HARD CORE GYM plate loaded, cable pulley machine, lat pull down, chest press, peck deck, leg extension, lower pulley for curling $150. 868-6024 TREADMILL NEW $300 obo. 570-362-0076

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Furniture & Accessories

CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. SOFA, CHAIR, OTTOMAN, 3 TABLES, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 12 noon 570-675-5046 COUCH 80”x32” $25. 570-829-2082 COUCHES (2) $20 each. DINING ROOM SET, 9 piece, $600. ORGAN w/bench $100. 570-654-6730 DAY BED with trundle, Broyhill plus daybed cover & sheets. $400 obo. 570-823-5130 DESK. Oak roll top computer. Good condition. $200 570-288-2383 DINING ROOM SUITE Cherry, two leaf table & six chairs, table pads, server, large breakfront (2 pieces) & a corner hutch. Good Condition! Like New! 570-266-9474

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* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 KITCHEN TABLE like new, table, 2 chairs, bench. Will deliver within 10 miles of Wilkes-Barre and assemble. $125. 570-262-9273 LIVING ROOM SET 3 piece, reclining couch, reclining love seat, beige & green reclining rocker. Very good condition. $200. New boxspring, queen size, beauty rest, can’t get upstairs $50. 283-5619

$ $ $ $ $ Mattress A Queen Size Pillow Top Set Still in Plastic Must Sell!!! $150 570-280-9628

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Twin sets: $139 Full sets: $159 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 NIGHT STAND, maple $6. 6 sets of twin sheets, $12. China Hutch medium wood Mediterranean style $40. A/C large, used one season. $65. Also, 2 wool women’s jackets, 1 reversible. $12. each. 570822-9617570-8229617 after 11 am.

758 Miscellaneous

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FREE PICKUP

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Exercise Equipment

ELLIPTICAL Nordic Track CX 925 with digital display. $700. new, sell for $275. Ab Works Bench Nordic Track. $125 new. Sell for $30. 570-654-1002

Furniture & Accessories

233 Machell Ave Sat., Aug. 4th, 8-1 Household items, kid’s clothes, something for everyone!

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BUYING/ SELLING ALL US & FOREIGN COINS CURRENCY POSTCARDS STAMPS GOLD & SILVER -TOP DOLLARS for Silver Dollars -TOP DOLLAR for all United States, Canadian, & Foreign Coins & Paper Money -Gold Coins greatly needed -Proof & Mint Sets -Wheat backs & Indian Heads -All Types of Old Coins -Gold & Silver Jewelry & Bullion -Sterling Silver & Local Postcards. NO ONE WILL MATCH OUR PRICE$ WE GIVE FREE APPRAISALS (No obligations, No pressure) Over 35 years as a respected local coin dealer.

HERITAGE GALLERIES 52 Carr Ave. DALLAS, PA Across from Dallas Agway on Rt. 415

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748 Good Things To Eat

PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES! 8am to 8pm

Closed Sundays Sickler Blueberry Farm - Vernon 570-333-5286 570-333-4944 NO PETS IN THE FIELD!!

752 Landscaping & Gardening LAWN TRACTORWheel Horse 11HP. Cutting deck 42 “ New carburetor, new belts, new blades. $500 or best offer. Call 570-388-6348

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AQUARIUM 20 gallon. “everything” included, just add water & fish. Gravel, light, filter system with extra filters, food, vacuum hose for cleaning, plus more. $40. 570-256-3983 BRAKE PRO TAPCO PRO 14 $999. 570-604-9307

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The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. 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. GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS 1 Wicker rocking chair, tan, $30. 1 small ice cream table, white formica, $30. 1 singer sewing machine, zig zag, etc, $30. 1 Rock Band - Wii, $50. 570-825-9480 GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS AMCOR portable 10,000 BTU air conditioner. Paid over $400 used 3 summers $100. Graco stroller, blue $10. 570-823-7540 GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS. Oak crib complete $60. Panasonic digital cordless answering machine with 3 hand sets $40. Snow plow & bagging system for Craftsman mower $75. Rocking recliner love seat $300. Queen bed with splid box $25. Oster blender $5. Microwave full size $25. 2 desk chairs 1 blue & 1 black $12. each. 570-899-5852 GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS. Set of 4 Goodyear Assurance triple tread P205/60r16 $200. firm. Frozen daiquiri machine, commercial $300. 3 piece wall unit entertainment center, cherry, $125. Kitchen chairs, set of 4 oak, excellent condition $80. Meat grinder $15. 570-905-6708 GRILL large George Foreman, 1 yr old asking $10. Brand new toaster in box $8. Macaroni machine all attachments $5. 4 small Lenox dishes $3. 6 glass compote $3. Large scarfs $1. each. Christmas & Halloween .50 to $1. Set of yellow flower dishes, service for 8, like new $8. 2 new folding umbrellas $2. each. 570-824-2571

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LEFT OVER GARAGE SALE ITEMS Notre Dame Bar Stools (6) $225, Computer, HP Pavilion Laptop, $250, Snow Blower, 10 hp, $350, Washer/Dryer, $400, Refrigerator, 6 mos. old $350, Stove, Kenmore, $300, Hot Tub, 6 person, $1000. All items are in new condition. 570-825-4186

758 Miscellaneous MANTEL, 4’ high for fireplace, $100. LILY LAMPS (2) $75. GARBAGE DISPOSAL, new Badger1, $100. VIOLIN, blue child's, needs strings, $45. TABLE, Ceramic glass horse held, $75. BUG DEFLECTOR, $50 570-760-2709

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796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

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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.

BEAGLE PUPPIES

AKC, all shots. Great pet or hunter $300. Dallas area 570-760-8684

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

genders available $700 to $1,300 www.willowspring cavaliers.com 215-538-2179

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PERSONAL ELECTRONIC COMPUTER, new, never used bonus cartridge, 3 bonus dvd’s, & ultimate creative series dvd’s with custom storage box. all unopened, $175.570-357-4025 SEWING MACHINE, Singer. Heavy duty on formica table $100. 570-740-7446

776 Sporting Goods MINI BIKE. Baja Warrior. 196cc, 4 stroke motor. Top speed 35 MPH. Rear hand brake. Hardly ridden. $400 OBO. 570-472-3440 RODS & REELS, Shakespeare combos with line 1 each Micron Spin & 1 each ProAM $20 each & large tackle box $5. 570-735-6638

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CIRCULAR SAW B & D 7 1/4” + extension cord $30. Jig saw + extension cord $40. 100’ extension cord on reel $25. Screw drivers approximately 26 in case $20. B & D hedger shears $20. 570-655-5193 REELCRAFT TW 8460 Oxygen Acetylene Dual Retractable Welding Hose Reel. Paid $350 for sale $125. 570-822-6869

Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! WHEELBARROW Big, 8 cu. ft. 2 wheels $50. 570-740-7446 WORKBENCH, $60. CABINET, long. $40. WORK TABLE, $40. SCAFFOLDING, $60. 570-357-7283

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Stereos/ Accessories

STEREO, console model 8 track/ cassette, record player & radio. (combo) good condition. Tapes included $50. 570-822-9617 after 2pm.

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

TVS Super Buy, 61” color projection screen with remote control, works great with no known internal or external problems. $250. 32” silver Sanyo flat screen color with remote control, works great with no known internal or external issues. $150. 903-5824; email leelee1300 @yahoo.com

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $ Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544

HAVANESE PUPPIES All colors, both

CHIHUAHUA PUPS 1 female, $375 2

males $325 Vet checked. Great lap dogs. 570-648-8613

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ITALIAN CANE CORSO

Mastiff Puppies ICCF Registered & ready to go! Parents on premises. Blue. Vet Checked 570-617-4880

LAB PUPPIES

AKC. Yellow or black. First shots & wormed. $450 each. Father is certified. Ready 08/03. 570-869-1720

LAB PUPS

CATS & KITTENS

12 weeks & up. All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

824-4172, 9-9 only CATS free to good home. Must Move! Two 2 year old short hair males neutered & shots. Can go together or separate. 570-239-4168 or 570-239-4166 CATS. (2) adult, one male/one female. Main Coon and other Tuxedo. Both neutered/spayed, declawed front. Indoor only. Can be separated or go together. Vet reference.570-239-8040

AKC. English. Black & Chocolate. Big, blocky heads. Stocky. Laid back temperament. All health clearances. Ready now. 570-549-6800 www.emlabradors .com

SHELTIE PUPS

2 males. Taking deposits. AKC 570-208-2164

SHELTIE PUPS AKC

(Mini Collies) champion lines. Females. Great companions. Health certificate included.$850-$900 352-425-1711

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

Parents on premises $500 570-250-9690

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Poms, Husky, Labs, Yorkies, Puggles, Chihuahuas, Pugs Dachshund, Goldens, Shepherds, Dobermans, Shih-Tzus 570-453-6900 570-389-7877

KITTENS FREE (6) all black, free to good homes. 570-693-1088

Tiny, registered. Pics available. $800-$950 Born 6/20/12. Ready 8/18/12. Taking deposits. 570-436-5083

3 year old male. Neutered, up to date on shots, fully declawed and a great friend. (570) 899-8731

KITTENS free to go homes. 3 male 2 female. Tiger stripes and tiger w white. 829-2031 ask for Rose KITTENS. 5 little kittens need a new home. FREE to good homes. 256-7854

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906 Homes for Sale

AVOCA

BACK MOUNTAIN

DALLAS

ASHLEY

This charming 3 bedroom has a modern eat in oak kitchen, hardwood floors in Living room & Dining Room, Modern bath, enclosed rear porch overlooking a deep yard, with parking. MLS 12-2305 Priced to Sell, $55,000 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

214 Gedding St. Cozy Cape Cod home with 2 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry, nice yard with deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-668 $59,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

S O L D

1215 South St. SpaPcious 4 bedroom home with in law suite with separate entrance. Large lot, large room sizes. Split system A/C in family room. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-963 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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Dakota Woods Enjoy maintenance free living at Dakota Woods Development in the Back Mountain. This 3+ bedroom condo features an open floor plan, first floor master suite, hardwood floors, stunning granite kitchen, gas fireplace & 2 car garages. Large loft area provides multiuse space. MLS# 11-3212 $299,000 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

Attractive 7 year old 2-story with eat-inkitchen, oak cabinets, granite countertops, island & tile floor. Master bedroom with solid cherry hardwood floor, walk-in closet & master bath. Dual fireplace. Gas heat/ central air. Three car garage. Home Protection Plan. $279,900 Sandra Gorman 570-696-5408

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Newberry Estate Three story freshly painted unit at Hillside. 2 bedrooms & loft, 3 bath, modern kitchen, fireplace in living room, central air & gas heat. Convenience of living at Newberry Enjoy golf, tennis & swimming. MLS#11-4435 $132,900 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

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BEAR CREEK

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 PRICE REDUCED $285,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

BEAR CREEK

NEW LISTING! Spacious traditional Cape Cod home situated on 7.6 acres. Country like setting, yet minutes to downtown major highway access and Geisinger. Home features 4-5 bedrooms, family room, 2 baths, hardwood floors and a 2-car garage. #12-2627 $199,900 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14

Adams Street, Blueberry Hill Development, Cherry Street, Columbia Street, McAlpine Street

Pittston Township

$765 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

144 daily / 142 Sunday / 155 Sunday Dispatch Flag Street, Market Street, Frothingham Street, Parnell Street, Sunrise Drive, Winter Street, Broad Street

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Hunlock Creek MOTOR ROUTE

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412 New St. Motivated Seller. Great starter home on large lot. Systems newer, but needs cosmetic updating. Ready to make to your liking! MLS 12-1732 Call Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706

248 Overbrook Rd. Lovely 4 bedroom cape cod situated in a private setting on a large lot. Vaulted ceiling in dining room, large walk in closet in 1 bedroom on 2nd floor. Some replacement windows. Call Today! MLS 11-2733 $94,900 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Exclusive privacy with 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. 322 sq. ft 3 season room opening to large deck with hot tub. Modern eat in kitchen with island, gas fireplace, living room, and wood burning stove basement. Oversize 2 car garage. This stunning property boasts a relaxing pond and walking trail. Sit back and enjoy the view! MLS 12-2085 $425,000 Sandy Rovinski EXT 25 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Looking for a ranch in the Back Mountain? Come and preview this remodeled two or three bedroom, one bath home. New Pergo flooring, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, off street parking. MLS #121213 $99,900 Call Kathy Murray 570-696-6403

DALLAS

MANY POSSIBILITIES! 4,000+ sq.ft. well maintained home with 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 kitchens and 2 story unfinished addition, garage, on 2 lots. Can be finished for 3 unit rental income or country store. $153,000. Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 DALLAS

DALLAS

Upper Demunds Road All brick- split level. 3 bedrooms. Hardwood floors. Central a/c. 2 car garage. Extra 100 x 150 lot. 12-2004. $179,000 BESECKER REALTY 570-675-3611

Built in 2004, this delightful home is centrally located in Dallas. Very well maintained with central air, large yard, 23 x 13 living room with gas fireplace, gas hot water baseboard heat (1st and 2nd floors). In addition electric heat pumps/central AC to save on gas bills if you desire....radiant heat in basement floors...2 1/2 baths and 3 bedrooms...This Dallas home is ready to welcome its new owners! Directions: Rte 415 towards Harveys Lake. Left on W Center Hill Rd, house is on left. MLS# 12-2362 $209,900 Call Charlie Boyek 570-430-8487 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100

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Private & beautiful lovely brick chalet on 11.85 acres. Custom brick work, tongue & groove interior & oversized 3 car garage. Features whirlpool tub, heated sunroom, kitchen island & hickory cabinets, laundry room. Basement is plumbed & ready to finish. MLS# 12-817 $315,000 Call Ken Williams Five Mountain Realty 570-542-8800

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Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-5412

DALLAS

95 JACKSON ST. Great Low Cost Utilities, Taxes and no Water bill. Your own fresh Water well. Bath on each floor, 3 Good sized Bedrooms, Paved Drive leading to an oversized Garage. Owner Motivated. MLS 12-2006 $179,000 570-675-4400

Two story home with solar system, 2 car detached garage. Private driveway. Property is also for lease. MLS# 12-1822 $189,000 Michael Nocera 570-357-4300

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DURYEA NEW PRICE!!!!! $24,900

621 Donnelly St. 2 bedroom, 1 car garage, gas heat. Already furnished with furniture. 1/2 double. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc. com MLS 12-1042 Call Tom 570-262-7716

P E N D I N G

DURYEA REDUCED $59,900 1107 Spring Street Superb two story with 3 bedrooms & 1 ½ baths. Hardwood floors, gas heat, vinyl siding, large yard with garage. Call Jim for details. Offered at $169,500 Towne & Country Real Estate Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708 DURYEA 226 Church St.

$109,000 Four square home with large rooms and old world features in the woodwork and stained glass. A must see home. MLS #122596. For more information and photos visit atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Charlie 829-6200 VM 101

DURYEA

429 New St. A marriage of old world charm and modern touches blend together in this home. Tasteful, high level renovations throughout. Central air, finished attic, possible 4th bedroom. New plumbing, electrical, back deck. Lots of storage. Lovely neighborhood. MLS 12-2087 $158,900 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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DURYEA

97 Chittenden St. Flood damaged home with new furnace, electric box, water heater, outlets and switches. 1st floor gutted but already insulated and ready for sheetrock. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms and bath with double sinks. Large yard. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-1225 Sorry, cash buyers only! Call Charlie 570-829-6200

EXETER

Nice size 4 bedroom home with some hardwood floors, large eat in kitchen with breakfast bar. 2 car garage & partially fenced yard. Close to everything! $83,000 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

906 Homes for Sale FORTY FORT 77 Wesley St.

$84,900 Classic 4 square home in desirable neighborhood. Four bedrooms, nice old woodwork, stained glass and built ins plus 3 car garage on extra deep lot. MLS #12-2612. For more information and photos, visit atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Charlie 829-6200 VM 101

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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 570-899-8877 570-654-1490

DURYEA

IS TWO BEDROOMS ENOUGH FOR YOU? Quaint & Quiet renovated two bedroom features new trendy large tiled Kitchen, hardwood floors in living room, formal dining room & bedrooms. New tiled bath with jetted tub to de-stress in. Two porches, yard & plenty of parking. New furnace, hot water heater (with warranty) & new 100 amp box. Great starter home or someone looking to down size. Solid Buy! Taxes are not accurate. Owner is a Realtor. $84,900 11-4472. Please call Michele Hopkins 570-540-6046

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 FREELAND

EXETER

REDUCED 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. Built for handicap accessibility with exterior ramp, interior hallways and doorways. 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 $149,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

P E N D I N G

DURYEA REDUCED!

Modern, clean, neat as a pin! Bi-level with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Quality construction in every room. Poplar hardwood floor in the dining room. Tile in kitchen, both bathrooms and laundry/storage area. Family room with natural gas fireplace. Lots of summer remains to enjoy lounging on the 26x12 cedar deck and swimming in the pool. A great neighborhood, low traffic area, located on a dead-end street. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy. For more information and to view the photos go to: www.prudentialrealestate.com and enter PRU2A8T2 in the Home Search. Listed at $167,900. MLS #12-2654. Call today for your appointment. Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 Walter Belchick 696-2600 ext. 301

696-2600

705 Blueberry Lane Large 4 bedroom Bi-level with large master bedroom with sliding glass doors leading to private deck. Modern kitchen with skylights, skylights also in master bath. Dining room with sliding glass doors to deck. Large corner lot with attached 2 car garage ready to move right in.For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2379 $244,900 Call Fred 570-817-5792

Grand Victorian Over 2800 square feet in this one of a kind property on a corner lot. Property featuring 4 bedrooms, formal dining room, large living room with gas fireplace, family room with pellet stove, modern baths, front and side porches. A Must see property! MLS# 12-1559 NEW PRICE $199,900. Call Florence 570-715-7737

DURYEA

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 $309,860 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

DURYEA TOWNHOME

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$125,000 REDUCED PRICE!!! MOTIVATED SELLERS!!! Good visibility commercial location. Room for up to 3 businesses! Also has 2 apartments., off-street parking for 8 w/ possibility. of much more in rear. Great for Beauty/Nail Salon, Fitness Studio, Shop, and Garage type businesses. Call CHRISTINE KUTZ for more information. 570-332-8832

906 Homes for Sale

EXETER

DALLAS Huge Reduction

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BEAR CREEK REDUCED $13K

DALLAS

906 Homes for Sale

DURYEA

$194,900 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

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Small one story home on 9.5 acres, home is a fixer upper, no steps, home has mold. Private driveway off of Jake Moore Road, grown in by brush. $150,000 MLS# 12-2114 Call Michael Nocera

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3 year old townhome in gated community of Forest Heights with pool. Cathedral ceilings & skylights, air, cherry floors & cabinets, granite countertops, fireplace, 3 bedrooms with 1st floor master bedroom & walk in closet. 2.5 tiled baths, waterfall sinks in master bath & powder room. All season sun porch & large private patio. Full basement. End unit with 2 car garage. $309,000.

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311 Lockville Road Stately brick 2 story, with in ground pool, covered patio, finished basement, fireplace and wood stove, 3 car attached garage 5 car detached garage with apartment above. MLS# 11-1242 $659,000 Please call Donna 570-613-9080

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1908 Wyoming Avenue Plenty of TLC is reflected in this attractive 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a convenient location. Offers formal living room/dining room & family room with sliding doors to large rear deck & a great level lot. MLS# 11-2083 Only $99,000 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

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3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, sunroom, 2 patios, single home. $50,000 Call 570-283-3489

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Spacious 4 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath home. Gas Heat. Deck. Fenced yard. One car garage. MLS 12-832 $62,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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Beautifully appointed home on 2 acres. community amenities include private lake with sandy beach, tennis courts, trails for hiking and biking. This home boasts perennial gardens and mature landscaping, fenced rear yard enclosed 20x40 heated in-ground pool, raised garden, custom dog house and run. Entertain and dine on the wrap-around porch with mahogany flooring and electric hurricane shutters. The residence features hardwood flooring, french doors, cherry kitchen, 3-4 bedrooms, updated heat/air. Emergency generator for inclement weather. MLS# 12-1647 Call Maribeth Jones, direct number 6966565, office 6962600 ext. 210. Priced to sell at $535,000

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Fully rented 5 unit apt building, new siding, new roof and nice updates inside, off street parking & near the college. Call or text Donna 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424 for more information or to schedule your showing. $117,000

HANOVER TWP

15 Martin Street Well Cared for 2 Story Boasting 3 Bedrooms, Full bath, off street parking and a large side yard. 12-1832 $79,900 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100

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HANOVER TWP.

Cute as Grandma's house with gracious sized eat-in kitchen. Updates including many Pella windows, doors and furnace 2011. Walk out basement to great back yard. 2 car garage off rear alley. Walk out basement. Call today for a private showing. $59,900 MLS 12-1510 Tracy McDermott 570-696-2468

A real beauty….with a beautiful price! Spacious with great quality…hardwood flooring, cherry woodwork, stained and leaded glass windows, kitchen with pantry, formal fining room, living room adjoining a sun parlor. Three bedrooms with possible fourth on third floor, tile bath, gas heat, fenced yard, four car garage. MLS# 11-4133 How much? $69,900! Call Maribeth Jones directly at 696-6565

HANOVER TWP

Very well maintained 2-story home with 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, large eat-in kitchen and 1.5 baths. This home also has a first floor laundry room, ductless air conditioner, gas steam heat and a fenced in yard with a shed. This home is in move-in condition just waiting for you to move into. Make an appointment today! #11-4433 PRICE REDUCED! $77,900 Karen Altavilla 283-9100 x26

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63 Betsy Ross Dr. Great home in a great neighborhood. Very well cared for 2 story with 3 bedrooms, family room and 2.5 baths. Nice yard with landscape lighting, 2 car garage. Central air, central vac, patio awning, 1st floor laundry. Everything you will need here MLS 12-2192 $205,000 Call Connie 570-821-7022 EILEEN R. MELONE REAL ESTATE 570-821-7022

HANOVER TWP. 22 Allenberry Drive Move right in! Central air, hardwood floors, central stereo system. Gas heat under $700 yearly expenses. 2 bedrooms, 1 car garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-2739 Call Tom 570-262-7716

HANOVER TWP.

New Construction. Lot #2, Fairway Estates. 2,700 square feet, tile & hardwood on 1st floor. Cherry cabinets with center island. $399,500. For more details: patrickdeats.com 570-696-1041

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1385 Mt. Zion Rd. Great country setting on 3.05 acres. Move in condition Ranch with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, inground swimming pool, hardwood floors. Finished basement with wet bar. 2 car garage, wrap around driveway. For more info and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-2270 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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40 Downing St. Great 3 bedroom family home on a beautifully landscaped lot, close to parks and schools. 2 car attached garage, pool, fenced in yard with lots of room to run! MLS 12-2567 $129,900 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 HANOVER TWP.

78 Luzerne St. Not a drive-by. Move right into this sparkling clean, bright and cheery 1/2 double. All new floor coverings and freshly painted interior. 2 zone gas hot water baseboard heat. W/d hookups in basement which has a concrete floor. All measurements are approximate. MLS 12-1129 $45,000 Call Michelle T. Boice 570-639-5393 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

You’ll Experience Country Living in this move in ready ranch situated on almost an acre of lush landscaping just minutes away from every thing…there is new carpet in living & dining rooms, 3 bedroom’s with double closets, large fully applianced eat in kitchen, first floor laundry, 1.5 baths, central air, lower level recreation room, large workshop for do it yourselfers or contractors, and an oversized 2.5 car garage with wraparound driveway which provides plenty of parking for guests…....$175,000 MLS #12-2773 Call Pat today @

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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 $69,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

Beautifully maintained cape cod features 3 bedrooms and one and a half baths. Hardwood floors in living room, dining room, foyer and first floor bedroom. Newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom. Lots of storage. New roof installed in 2010. Breakfast nook with built-in table and benches. Enclosed porch, above ground pool and deck. 11-2706. $149,900 Call Tracy McDermott Realty 570-696-2468

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323 State Route 2 Surrounded by mature woodland and pasture... Bordered by Sorber Mountain Creeks, this 3 Bedroom 2 bath Country Ranch offers a great retreat and tranquil lifestyle. Only minutes to Game Lands and Pennsylvania's Largest Natural Lake. 12-1729 $136,000 Mark T. Bond CENTURY 21 SELECT GROUP 570-352-8874

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Richard Lane 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home at rear of Lake Side Drive between Pole #’s 125 and 126 on Richard Lane. Lake view, including front wrap around porch and 2 of the 3 upstairs bedrooms. and rear yard. Home in need of updating and repairs and is being sold as is. MLS 12-1607 $59,900 Michelle T. Boice 570-639-5393 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 HARVEYS LAKE

2 Betsy Ross Drive Warmly inviting 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Tudor. Striking highlights in this beautiful home include custom blinds, manicured lawn, deck, patio and 3-season porch. Entertain in the finished walkout basement with wet bar or relax by the pool! Outstanding quality! Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100

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View this beauty…cedar and stone sided contemporary home on partially wooded lot. Great Room with floor to ceiling fireplace, built-in bookcases adjoining the dining room and entry to the four season porch. 2 year new stainless steel appliances and a breakfast area with beamed ceiling and a wall of glass. First floor den or bedroom, tile and marble bath with walkin master bath with lounge area and a massive closet. Pool surrounded by decking warrants great entertaining…cabana with bath. Separate building to pot your plants. Walk to the marina and slip into your boat. MLS# 12-2542 Call Maribeth Jones directly at 696-6565, office 696-2600 ext. 210 $379,000

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1717 River Road Completely remodeled home with new siding, windows and modern kitchen & bath. New flooring, walls, heat and electric. Move right in. Off street parking in rear. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2232 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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Spectacular, remodeled, two story house situated on 110 wooded acres. It’s an outdoor’s persons dream come true. Featuring a 20+ acre fishing lake & four small ponds, woods & fields with deer, turkey, bear & grouse. Home boasts breathtaking views of the lake & woods. Perfect for Hunt Club or very special home. Serious, pre-qualified inquiries only. Asking $575,000. Call Jim Stachelek Prudential Keystone Properties 215-896-8860

HUNLOCK CREEK

Lovely Ranch home on 1.42 acres. Features 3 bedrooms, full bath, 1/2 bath, kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room, den & laundry room on Main floor. Kitchen, family room with fireplace, 3/4 bath & storage room on Lower Level. Newer roof, siding, sofit & gutters plus some newer carpeting, pergo flooring, central air & whole house fan, 2 car garage & paved driveway. 12-1010 $176,900 Ken Williams 570-542-8800 Five Mountains Realty

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Rustic country home with 7 acres, off Rt. 29 near Moon Lake. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Large kitchen & living room. Sunroom. 2 car garage. 2 story barn with fenced in pasture. This property also comes with separate septic well, electric, carport & shed. $235,000. 570-506-5986 JENKINS TWP

21 Spring Street Lovely Home in a quiet area. Newly painted, new roof and windows. 2 large bedrooms 1 full bath, 1 half bath. MLS 12-2625 $89,900 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100

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KINGSTON

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 thruout, enjoy the privacy of deck & patio with fenced yard. MLS 11-2841 $123,000 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

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

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111 Laflin Road Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home with hardwood floors, 1 car garage, large yard and covered patio in very convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking. Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin Rd. Home is on left. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2852 Keri Best 570-885-5082

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LAUREL RUN

MOUNTAIN TOP

OASIS in your own back yard!! This house have everything, 3 bed, 3 full baths and 1 3/4 bath. 2+ acres, your own rec room, screened in porch, modern kitchen with granite countertops, and a 32x16 heated pool. Amazing setting in a great area very private setting MLS 12-2326 $329,900 Call / text Donna Cain 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424

KINGSTON

297 Susquehannock Drive Traditional 4 bedroom home with 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. Large ard with deck and retractable awning. Above ground pool, 1st floor laundry. . For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-945 $254,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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 Price Reduced $375,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

299 Rutter Ave. Large and well maintained duplex on corner lot in Kingston. 2 bedrooms each unit, separate gas heat and off street parking for multiple cars. New roof, water heater and freshly painted exterior. A really nice property. MLS 12-2447 $139,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770 KINGSTON

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

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Highland Hills 8 Patrick Road Magnificent custom built tudor home with quality throughout. Spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 story living room with fireplace and library loft. Dining room, family room and 3 season sunroom which overlooks professionally landscaped grounds with gazebo and tennis/basketball court. Lower level includes recreation room, exercise room and 3/4 bath. Enjoy this serene acre in a beautiful setting in Highland Hills Development. Too many amenities to mention. Taxes appealed and lowered considerably for year 2013. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-723 $399,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

KINGSTON

A must see. Steel & concrete construction put together this exceptional 4 bedroom 5 bath home. Great location & fenced yard, property features maple hardwood floors, tile baths, cherry kitchen cabinets, unique bronze staircase, & much more. MLS#12-531 $299,500 Call Julio 570-239-6408 or Rhea 570-696-6677

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281 Reynolds St. 3 story single family with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and lots of space! Lovely entrance foyer, 3rd floor with large room, could be 5th bedroom plus a full tile bath. Fenced in back yard and much more. MLS 12-1863 $119,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0776 KINGSTON

80 Bennett St. Great Kingston location on a double lot. Close to schools, shopping, restaurants and public transportation. Potential of 2 additional bedrooms on 3rd floor. Partially finished basement. MLS 12-2346 $114,900 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770 KINGSTON

LAFLIN

Beautiful well maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath split level in desirable Oakwood Park development. Large marble entry foyer, large living room with stone fireplace, dining room that opens to deck. Eat in kitchen with all appliances overlooking family room / office area. First floor laundry room and powder room, master bedroom with master bath and jet tub. Hardwood floors. Finished lower level. 2 car attached garage. Security system & intercom. Large corner lot. MLS 12-2705 $275,000 Call Monica 570-714-6113

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Spacious 4 Bedroom single in good location. 2 fireplace, part finished basement, nice yard with One car garage. Needs TLC. Priced to sell at $82,000. Call Kathie

ONE OF A KIND Completely & tastefully updated & remodeled Townhouse with unique kitchen with snack bar & dining area, den, concrete patio overlooking treed/landscaped planters. Excellent condition! A must see! Near Casino and Interstate. $125,000 MLS# 122792 Call Marie Montante, (570) 881-0103

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Great home in a great location. Looking for a private rural feeling home but still close to everything.. This is your place. 3 bedroom, hardwood floor, carport, above ground pool, quiet setting and so much more. Too many reasons to see the inside?? Call Today! MLS 12-2384 $81,900 Call / text Donna Cain 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424

LUZERNE

109 Carpenter St. Completely renovated. New roof, windows, kitchen and bathroom. Freshly painted interior and exterior with fabulous modern colors. Great area and low, low taxes! MLS 12-2055 $99,500 Kelly ConnollyCuba EXT. 37 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 LUZERNE

146 Kelly St. Well kept home with garage in rear. Move in condition. New roof and hot water heater. Easy access to Cross Valley and shopping. Out of flood zone. 200 amp service. MLS 12-1801 $119,900 Donald Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Beautiful well-maintained 3 level, 2.5 bath townhome in very desirable location. Many upgrades include a spacious, custom bathroom with large closets, custom window treatments, built-in wall microwave in kitchen, new roof, and new garage door. Plenty of storage, and a possible 3rd bedroom on 1st level. MLS 12-175 $132,900 Call Mary Danelo 570-704-8000 Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

This 3 bedroom home offers modern kitchen, with Corian counters accented by marble backsplash, central air, fenced rear yard with deck and patio. Off street parking for 2 to 4 cars. Custom shutters on the first floor windows along with natural woodwork and hardwood floors give this home a charm you are sure to love! #12-1997 $134,900 Jill Jones 696-6550

2 bedrooms down, 1 upstairs, off-street parking. Nice neighborhood. $79,500. Call 570-704-9446

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467 E. State St. Well kept home in a nice neighborhood. Close to new Elementary School and bus stop. New roof and off street parking. MLS 12-2342 $71,000 Charles J. Prohaska EXT. 35 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770 LARKSVILLE

523 Bennett St. Older well kept home with off street parking. Roof 5 years old. New windows on 2nd floor and walk up attic for lots of storage or added bedrooms. MLS 12-2699 $79,000 Donald Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 LUZERNE

Lovely 2100 sq. ft. remodeled home with amazing views and a quiet neighborhood. Three bedrooms and 2 full baths on first floor and two large bedrooms on second floor. New kitchen with center island and wrap around deck to enjoy the scenery. Bedrooms on first floor presently used as family room and office. Many possibilities. Out of Flood Zone. Reduced! $109,000 Call Nancy Answini Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444

663 Bennett St. Great 2 bedroom on a nice street. Lovely yard with alley access in rear, driveway in front. MLS 12-2701 $60,000 Shelby Watchilla 570-782-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

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Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 3/4 bath, with hardwood floors under carpet & 2nd kitchen in lower level for entertaining. screened porch, landscaped yard, heated workshop & much more! $179,900 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

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157 Division St. OWNER SAYS SELL! This property has great positive cash flow. 1st floor 2 bedroom and upstairs is 2 floors with 3 bedrooms total. 1st floor has new drywall & insulation, gas heat, new tile tub surround, kitchen counters and carpet. 2nd apt. has newer kitchen & is all electric. Separate utilities and off street parking in rear. Taxes are currently being appealed. MLS 12-1771 $89,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

46 Farmhouse Rd. REDUCED! MOTIVATED SELLER Lovely 10 room vinyl sided ranch home, with 2.5 modern baths, formal dining room, gas heat, central air, 2 car garage & large deck. Lower level consists of 2 large recreation rooms. Office, half bath and workshop. Lower level all ceramic tiled floors. MLS# 12-1359 $289,500 Call Florence 570-715-7737

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139 S. Laurel St Spacious Brick Ranch waiting for your personal touch. Hardwood floors, well-thought out storage in every room. Quality workmanship, well maintained. It's time to enjoy this home with it's large rooms, greenhouse & nice yard! Convenient location. 12-2352 $124,900 Darcy J. Gollhardt Realtor 570-262-0226 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 Ext. 1352

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Nestled on just under an acre just minutes from 81S this colonial offers 2194 sq. ft. of living area plus a finished basement. Enjoy your summer evenings on the wrap around porch or take a quick dip in the above ground pool with tier deck. The covered pavilion is ideal for picnics or gatherings And when the winter winds blow cuddle in front of the gas fireplace and enjoy a quiet night. MLS 11-2260 Priced to Sell, $179,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath split level on a beautifully landscaped 1 acre lot. Large sunroom & recreation room with fireplace and wet bar. $205,000 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

MOUNTAIN TOP

130 CHURCH ROAD The feel of a true colonial home with double entry doors off the foyer into the living room and dining room. Spacious kitchen breakfast area, family room leading to a fenced rear yard. 3-season room with cathedral ceiling. Hardwood floors, fireplace, recently remodeled 2.5 bath and 2-car garage. Located on 3.77 acres, all the privacy of country living yet conveniently located. MLS#12-165 $183,900 Jill Jones 696-6550 Prudential:

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NANTICOKE $34,900

715 Maple St. Handyman’s dream. NOT a nightmare. A little paint, carpeting and water lines and this house is good to go. Large yard. 2 bedrooms. For mor info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 12-2332 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200

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415 Jones Street Adorable home with charm & character. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, family room with gas fireplace. 3 season room, fenced in yard with rear deck & shed. $109,900 MLS#12-498 Michael Nocera 570-357-4300

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NANTICOKE

136 East Ridge St. A great home features 3 bedrooms, plenty of closet space, modern eat in kitchen with great appliances, living room with wood pellet stove, large family room, 1 1/2 modern bathrooms, washer/ dryer hook-up, second floor has all new replacement windows, exterior has aluminum siding, stain glass window on new front porch, new above ground pool, fenced in level yard, Plenty of off street parking, A+ today. Never worry about parking, its always there. Great location, best price home in today's market, Shown by appointment only, to qualified buyers. REDUCED $47,500 Call John Vacendak 570-735-1810 www.capitolrealestate.com for additional photos

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25 W. Washington Move right into this very nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Lots of natural woodwork and a beautiful stained glass window. Newer kitchen appliances and w/w carpeting. Supplement your heating with a recently installed wood pellet stove. This home also has a one car detached garage. MLS 12-2171 $76,000 John Polifka 570-704-6846 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141 NANTICOKE

3 bedroom, 1 bath. Nice opportunity for a starter home or investment property. Original columns, moldings, and leaded glass windows are intact. Reduced $30,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832

NANTICOKE

409 Union St. This home has good bones. New windows, furnace, newer addition, tons of renovations. Needs to be cleaned out. Bring it back! MLS 12-2216 $92,500 David Krolikowski 570-287-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

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Large three bedroom brick ranch located on the out skirts of Nanticoke. You'll fall in love with the spacious open floor plan! Large sunken Living room, tiled kitchen with black appliances included, formal Dining room, bath with tiled garden tub & shower, lots of closet space, finished basement with fireplace, three quarter bath / laundry room. On a quiet dead end street. Back yard is currently under going beautiful landscape redesign. $139,000 12-2629 Please call Michele Hopkins 570-540-6046

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NEWPORT TWP.

4 Overlook Drive Great split level home in Whitney Point development, formerly Ridgeview. This home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2 car garage, large deck, and lower level family room with a bar and coal stove. Heat your house all winter long with about $150 worth of coal! MLS# 12-2548 $175,000 Call John Polifka 570-704-6846 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 NORTH LAKE

Inviting home with 90’ of lakefront & wonderful enclosed dock. The huge great room features a vaulted ceiling, hard wood floors, handsome stone fireplace, built-in cabinets & long window seat with offering lake view. Modern kitchen with large pantry for entertaining, Master suite opens to 3 season room, also lakefront. 2nd floor guest rooms are oversized. MLS# 11-2954 $319,500 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

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114 W. Union St. Large home with 3 bedrooms, 8 rooms, yard with garage and off street parking. 2 bathrooms. Nice condition. Loads of potential. For more into and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-2096 $55,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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175 Oak Street New furnace, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1st floor laundry room, 3 season porch, fenced yard and off street parking. MLS#12-721 $84,900 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC

PITTSTON

45-47 Swallow St. 3 units include double block home with additional single family home in rear. Double block has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on each side. Single home has 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Vinyl siding and off street parking. All utilities paid by tenants except sewer. Great income. MLS 12-1989 $119,000 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

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81 Cliff St. Move in ready, freshly painted, 2 story home. Private driveway, screened in back porch. Nicely landscaped. 4 bedrooms. Must see! MLS 12-2124 $85,000 Call Melissa 570-237-6384

Very comfortable 2 bedroom home in move in condition. Great sun room, large yard, 1 car garage. Deeded lake access. Reduced $107,000 MLS # 11-2899 CALL KATHIE

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143 W. Broad St. Nice 2 story home with 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths, fenced yard, newer furnace with 3 zones and newer 200 amp electrical service, whole house water filter and beautiful hard wood floors. This home has an attached Mother in Law suite with a separate entrance. This can easily be converted to a 1st floor master bedroom with a master bath. MLS 12-1401 $64,900 John W. Polifka Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 570-704-6846 NANTICOKE

Very nice 2 story with many updates is in ''move-in'' condition with new heating system, central air, newer roof, yard & 1 car detached garage. Directions: Main St., Nanticoke to Market, 3 stop signs to left on E. Union, home on left MLS# 12-2048 PRICE REDUCED! $65,000 Call Lynda (570) 696-5418

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110 Union St. Fixer upper with 3 bedrooms, new roof, gas heat. Great lot 50 x 173. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1513 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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

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110 Front St. This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths bilevel home is in move in condition. Spacious eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, tile floor and counters. Unique lower level family room with wood burning fireplace, office space. laundry/bath combo. Plenty of storage including an 8X6 cedar closet. Outdoor space has covered patio, columned carport and well manicured partially fenced yard. Detached large garage. For more info & photos, go to www.atlasrealtyinc.com NEW PRICE $189,900 MLS# 12-2053 Call Angie at 570-885-4896 Terry at 570-885-3041

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1610 Westminster Road. DRASTIC PRICE REDCTION 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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Roomy 2 bedroom single with eat-in kitchen, tile bath, gas heat & 2 car detached garage. Priced to sell at $33,000 MLS 11-2653 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

Midway Manor Ranch 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, family room, 3 season porch, gas heat, central a/c, 2 car garage. 12-1935 $177,000 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

PLAINS 5 Odonnell St. $114,900

Great starter home in convenient location. Bi-Level. 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors, 1 and 3/4 bathrooms and 1-car heated garage. Near VA Hospital, casino, highways, etc. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS # 12-2622 Directions: Traveling South on RT 315; Left on Mundy St; Left on Bear Creek Blvd; Left on ODonnell St. Home is on the right. Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

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This 4 bedroom 2 story has a full bath on the 1st floor and rough in for bath on 2nd floor. An enclosed side patio from the kitchen dinette area & side drive are a big plus. MLS 12-553 Only $24,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

PITTSTON

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 $139,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

PLYMOUTH Completely renovated in 2008, This two-story sits on a private alley lot. Central air and maple hardwood floors throughout. $98,000 Call Ed Appnel 570-817-2500 570-654-1490

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14 Pine Road Lovely brick home in great development. Hardwood floors, 2 car garage, newer roof, large laundry room with office space, covered back porch, large Family room on first floor with fireplace, possible 3rd Bedroom over garage. 12-2688. $198,000 Call Nancy Answini Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444

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Wonderful home in convenient location features spacious formal rooms, beautiful hardwood floors, & grand stone fireplaces. Kitchen opens to bright sunroom/ breakfast area. 4 large bedrooms, office & 2 baths on 2nd floor. Charming wrap around porch offers views of large property with mature oak and pines. MLS#11-528 $499,000 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

NEW PRICE!!! Well maintained raised ranch in Midway Manor. Good size level yard with shed. Large sunroom / laundry addition. Lower level family room with wood stove. $139,900 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

Very nice Ranch home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen, dining room & living room. Plus propane fireplace in living room, french doors in dining room and large deck with a view. $159,900 MLS 12-287 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

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Beautiful well kept home in a great area. Plenty of room for all your needs. Hardwood floors under the carpet. 30,000 btu Fp in living room. Need to relax, sit on the 11.8 x 21 ft deck and just enjoy your surroundings. This home has so much to offer. MLS 12-1872 $157,750 Call / text Donna Cain 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424

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119 West Union Street Out of flood zone! Large, 2 story frame with 2, three bedroom apartments. Off street parking, Large, dry basement, oil heat, large front porch and yard, also 4 room cottage, with garage in the rear of the same property. $85,000. Great home and/or rental. Please call 570-542-4489 SHICKSHINNY

If you crave privacy, consider this stunning, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story traditional cradled on a 2 acre lot. Ultra modern kitchen with breakfast area, great room with cathedral ceiling & fireplace, formal dining room & bonus room over 2 car garage. Only $299,000. MLS# 12-679 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883 LEWITH & FREEMAN 570-696-3801

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SHAVERTOWN 308 Stephanie Drive Attractive Brick Front Ranch with 3 Bedrooms, gas heat, Sunroom, attached garage, large yard, shed. Hardwood floors under rugs. Great location. New windows. Basement can easily be finished. Well Maintained. MLS# 121911 PRICE REDUCED $139,900 Call Nancy Palumbo 570-714-9240

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57 Sara Drive Bright & open floor plan. This 7 year old home offers premium finishes throughout, beautiful kitchen with granite tops, walk-out lower level finished with 3/4 bath - french doors out to private 1.16 acre lot. MLS# 12-1617 $432,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

SHAVERTOWN

Nice 2 story home sits high & dry on side of Plymouth Mountain. Large eat in kitchen, living room, dining room, oil hotwater baseboard heat. Nice yard, wrap around porch. Directions: Main Street, Plymouth to Coal Street, over small bridge to 1st hard left onto Smith Row-house on right. MLS# 12-2256 $50,000 Call Lynda (570) 696-5418

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130 Marvin Rd. Fantastic LOG HOME W/GREAT VIEWS**from Rear Deck, 4 Bedrooms 2 Bath on 1.55 Acres. Beautiful Landscaping. 12-1489 $199,000 570-675-4400

SHICKSHINNY

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath log sided Ranch on almost 2 acres. Lower level is 3/4 finished. Reduced! $195,000 MLS-11-4038 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 SHICKSHINNY LAKE Price Reduced!

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16 Birch Street Great home in Hudson Gardens. 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, central a/c, new roof & windows, newly painted, screened porch, family room with fireplace and bar. 12-2688 $172,000 Call Nancy Answini Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444

CHARM is what you will find in this home. Beautiful original rustic floors, warm coal fire place, option of having 1st floor bedroom, den, office, your own personal get away space. whatever you need. Come put your personal touches in this great value. Sold as is inspection for buyers information only. MLS 12-2152 $69,900 Call / text Donna Cain 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424

SHICKSHINNY

Dallas School District. Cape Cod home with cherry kitchen, stainless steel appliances, tile and Corian, family room with pellet stove, office on first floor, 2 bedrooms up and one on first; deck, in-ground pool with heat pump, fenced yard, 2-car detached garage. Solar credits on electric costs. Call my direct number 696-6565, office number is 6962600 ext. 210. Priced to sell at $219.900. MLS# 122267 Maribeth Jones.

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SWOYERSVILLE

44 Bohac Street Lovely Cape Cod home, with vinyl siding, totally remodeled and re-wired, 2 bedrooms, 1 on 1st floor, off street parking and huge yard. Newer roof & replacement windows, includes newer stainless steel appliances. This home is a gem, is a must see! $134,000 Also listed on Craigslist and Zillow.com Call 570-299-7158

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2 story, 3 bedroom home. New bath, new furnace & new central air, all appliances included. Hardwood floors downstairs, carpet upstairs. Great yard. Out of the flood zone. Nice neighborhood. By appointment only. Call 570-287-1029

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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 $154,900 Jackie Roman 570-288-0770 Ext. 39 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Colonial Home in Pocono Ridge Estates. Large 2 Car Garage, Paved Driveway, Electric Heat & Central Air, 1.5 Baths, Large Eat in Kitchen & Dining Room. Double Deck with Hot Tub. Low Taxes. $219,000 Call 570-212-1404

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110 Union St. Fixer upper with 3 bedrooms, new roof, gas heat. Great lot 50 x 173. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1513 Call Tom 570-262-7716 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200

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12 Laflin Road Like new spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath end unit townhouse, Sliding doors to deck off of living room/dining room. Master suite with vaulted ceiling, modern kitchen, laundry on 2nd floor. Roof and water heater are new. Convenient location and out of flood zone MLS 12-938 $169,900 Donald Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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This home was built in 1907 and is “STILL” in near original condition. All the woodwork, glass and light fixtures are there, all you have to do is modernize the mechanical systems. Never ruined by a cheap remodel and the woodwork was never painted over. Don’t take my word for it, go on line and check out the photos at www.atlasrealtyinc.com. If you like classic features you’ll love this home! MLS 12-2781 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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4 Oliver Road Located in the back part of Oliver Road in a very private part of North Lake in Sweet Valley. Yearning to be restored, lake front cape cod in a very tranquil setting was formerly used as a summer home. MLS 11-2113 $93,500 Jay Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23 SWEET VALLEY

Totally remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1 acre with large family room on lower level. property has small pond and joins state game lands. Reduced! $129,900 Could be FHA financed. MLS# 11-4085 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 SWOYERSVILLE

The best of both worlds. If you crave privacy, consider this 4 bedroom, 3 bath raised ranch on a 4.96 acre wooded lot. A tree lined driveway leads to this spacious 3,300 square foot home. MLS# 12-1407 only $185,000 Adjoining 1+ acre with deeded lake front available for $50,000. Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-3801

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187 Shoemaker St. Adorable 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Cape Cod. Completely remodeled inside and out. Hardwood floors throughout, duct work in place for central air installation. Back yard deck for summer cook outs and much, much more. Not a drive by! MLS 12-1595 $142,500 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Large yard, quiet neighborhood. 2 bedrooms, dining & living rooms, unfinished basement. $51,000. Call (570)704-9446 SWOYERSVILLE

REDUCED!!! 78 Maltby Ave. Wonderful family home in a great neighborhood. A large master suite and family room addition make this home a must see! There is an inground pool and attached in-law suite. MLS 11-4572 $195,000 Call Kelly Connolly-Cuba EXT. 37 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770 TRUCKSVILLE

157 Carverton Rd. Enjoy country living with scenic views just minutes from 309. This 2,030 sq ft Colonial offers an oak kitchen with new Jennaire gas range, family room with fireplace leading to a spacious rear deck, Formal dining room, 4 bedrooms and 2/1/2 baths plus a 2 car garage. The basement has a work shop area and can easily be turned into additional living area. $195,000 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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221 Maple St. Beautiful 4 bedroom Back Mtn. home with natural woodwork, pocketdoors, ceiling fans & great light. Sit on 1 or 2 screened rear porches and enjoy awesome views or sit on your front porch in this great neighborhood! Don’t forget the above ground pool with deck. MLS 12-1699 $149,900 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 TRUCKSVILLE REDUCED!!

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TUNKHANNOCK

WEST PITTSTON $49,900

A GREAT BUY! 4 bedroom older home in Tunkhannock Boro. Room to spread out with over 2,000 sq ft. Priced to sell at $129,900. Shari Philmeck ERA Brady Associates 570-836-3848 WAPWALLOPEN

18 Circle Ave. Relax and enjoy the beautiful view of Lily Lake right from your sunroom in this quiet lake community. Entire home redone In 2005, beautiful hardwood floors, central air, skylights, coal stove, small pond and so much more. Perfect for all year round or a weekend/summer getaway. Off street parking for 2 vehicles. MLS 12-1892 $145,000 Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Tilbury Terrace 69 Tilbury Ave All brick, 3 bedroom ranch, large wooded lot, large rooms with beautiful Parquet hardwood floors, plaster walls/ceilings, full walk-up floored attic, full basement with concrete walls & floor, wine cellar, washer/dryer, workshop areas, 2 car attached garage. Quiet, friendly neighborhood, $179,000. ROTHSTEIN REALTORS 1-888-244-2714

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TILBURY TERRACE Tilbury Avenue Superb 3 bedroom single. Hardwood floors, fireplace, garage. Well maintained. Great Neighborhood. Affordable at $209,500. Towne & Country Real Estate Co. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708

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329 Wyoming Ave. Flooded in Sept. 2011, being sold as is. Great potential in this 4 bedroom 2 3/4 bath house. Off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-716 Call Tom 570-262-7716

WEST PITTSTON $72,000

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WHITE HAVEN

WILKES-BARRE (Riverside Park) Corner of Dagobert and Gordon Ave.

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NEW LISTING! Beautifully restored Cape Cod located on a lovely tree lined street. Ultra modern kitchen has granite counter tops, tiled floors and washer dryer hook-up. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, new gas furnace, water heater and electrical. Quality laminate flooring throughout first floor. Large master bedroom suite on 2nd floor has a walk-in closet, a cedar closet and adjoining office/exercise room or a 4th bedroom. #12-2753 $149,900 Karen Bernardi 283-9100 x31

Priced to sell in Woodhaven Estates! This well maintained home located in the Crestwood School District offers features such as, covered deck and lower deck leading to the pool, ductless A/C, zoned heating system, oversized heated 2car garage in addition to the built-in garage. Finished lower level with recreation room, workshop and ½ bath laundry area. The list goes on, come and take a look! Owners are ready to move, are you? MLS#12-872 $199,900 Jill Jones direct: 696-6550

16 Sullivan St. Large 5 bedroom home with a newer roof, new gas furnace, modern kitchen and baths. Close to Central City. MLS 12-1171 $60,000 Charles J. Prohaska Ext. 35 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

302 Parrish St Warm and Welcome! This lovely well maintained home features 3 bedrooms with large closets, spacious kitchen and low taxes! 12-2296 $44,200 Brenda Suder 570-332-8924 RE/MAX PRECISION PROPERTIES 570-824-9800

77 Schuler St. Newly renovated with new windows, door flooring, etc. “Goose Island” gem. Large home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, screened in porch overlooking fenced in yard, driveway, laminate floors throughout. Fresh paint, move in condition. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-845 $99,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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 MLS 12-50 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

696-2600 3 bedroom, one bath home with extra large kitchen. Has newer gas furnace. Was not flooded in Sept. 2011. Why rent when you can own your own home? Interest rates will probably never be lower. If you’re employed and have good credit don’t wait, buy now! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2837 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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510 Fourth St. A nice 2 story, 3 bedroom home in the Wyoming Area school district. Corner lot. Out of the flood zone. MLS 12-1616 $79,000 Jackie Roman EXT 39 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WEST PITTSTON

Great Rancher in move-in condition, 3 bedroom, hardwood floors, modern eat-in kitchen, garage, no flood. PRICE REDUCED! $152,000 12-1399 Call Nancy Answini Joe Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444

WEST PITTSTON Split level, stone

exterior, multi-tiered deck, bluestone patio, flood damaged, being sold as is condition. $73,500 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080

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Townhouse For Sale! Ledgeview Estates 1, 800 square feet. Large eat-in kitchen tile throughout, granite countertops, walk-out deck, living room with hardwood floors, fully finished basement with gas fireplace & sliding glass doors to patio, 2nd floor laundry. 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms with tile, central air conditioning/gas heat. Asking $174,900 Please call Marissa @ 570-430-9324 if interested! WEST PITTSTON

Nice double block, not in the flood area! 3 vehicle detached garage, off-street parking for 4 vehicles, front & rear porches, patio, fenced yard, nice & private. Home also has central air, #410 is updated & in very good condition, modern kitchen & bath. Kitchen has oak cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, center aisle, half bath on 1st floor & 4th bedroom on 3rd floor. Both sides have hardwood floors on 2nd floor. MLS#12-737 $169,900 Louise Laine 283-9100 x20

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696-2600 WHITE-HAVEN 501 Birch Lane

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Enjoy the amenities of a private lake, boating, basketball courts, etc. The home has wood floors and carpeting throughout. French doors in the kitchen that lead you out to the large rear deck for entertaining. The backyard has 2 utility sheds for storage MLS 12-1695 $179,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

WILKES BARRE

120 Darling Street MOVE IN READY Just listed! Only $42,000 Cheaper than rent. Gas heat, small yard, 2 bedrooms plus additional flex room. Updated kitchen and bath. Screened in porches. Great home! Looking for offers! MLS# 12-2321 Call Theresa Vacendak directly @ 650-5872 for showing or information.

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Need a huge home with dual function??? look here, we have it for you. This large 5 bedroom home with plenty of space and rooms to personalize however you need. Updated kitchen, wood floors and nice yard. This home is zoned Residential with commercial function! This is a one stop shop home. Don't miss out. MLS 12-2215 $128,900 Call / text Donna Cain 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424

173 Austin Ave. Completely remodeled home in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre. Updates include high efficiency gas furnace and electric hot water heater, kitchen w/laundry, drywall, paint, recessed lights, doors, tile, carpet, Pergo flooring, andwindows. MLS 12-2566 $85,000 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

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Beautiful large ranch in a great area of WilkesBarre, Lovely Riverside park. This brick ranch offers a 2 car garage, serene backyard with inground pool, large rooms, finished lower level with kitchen and bar, screened in porch, family room and on just about a half acre. Come take a look at your new home! House sold as is, inspection for buyer information only. MLS 12-2451 $220,000 Call / text Donna Cain 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424

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

Well maintained 3 bedroom home with 1.5 baths. Home has newly remodeled kitchen with Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Pantry off kitchen that leads to new ½ bath. In-ground pool. 2-car detached garage. #12-2545 $129,900 Call Christine Pieczynski 696-6569

Come invest your time for a great return. Fixer Upper in a nice location, nice neighborhood out of the flood zone. Offers 4 bedrooms and a beautiful large lot. Don’t miss out Call for your showing today. MLS 12-432 $25,900 Call / text Donna Cain 570-947-3824

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89 Conwell Street Well maintained 2 story home with a finished lower level and a gas fireplace. New carpets and a walk-up attic, great for storage. $60,000 MLS# 11-4529 Call Michael Nocera

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WILKES-BARRE 210 Academy St. Large grand home. Open concept downstairs, 1 st floor laundry, lots of closet space, fenced in back yard, extra large driveway. Garage with floor pit, auto garage door opener. 60 amp subpanel, walk up attic. Loads of potential. MLS 12-1268 $115,000 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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46 Barney Street Well - maintained three bedroom home with a large yard. Great starter home! 12-2390 $64,500 Darcy J. Gollhardt Realtor 570-262-0226 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 Ext. 1352 WILKES-BARRE 60 Saint Clair St

Great 4 bedroom home with new kitchen, furnace and bath. Laundry room off kitchen. Newer windows and roof. Hardwood on first floor. Off street parking. Older one car garage. Walk up attic. MLS 11-1478 $59,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

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Beautifully maintained 3 story home, features hardwood floors, built-in cabinet, five plus bedrooms, office, 3 bathrooms and stained glass windows. All measurements are approximate. 12-1081 $99,900 Call Tracy McDermott Realty 570-696-2468 WILKES-BARRE

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$99,900 Very nicely updated & maintained 2 story home, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 4season sunroom with huge backyard & deck. Newer carpeting, off street parking & security system. ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2886 Keri Best 570-885-5082

WILKES-BARRE 74 Frederick St

Beautifully maintained double block on large landscaped lot. Newer roof and windows, hardwood under carpet, ceiling fans, plaster walls and ample off street parking. Live in one side and let rent from other side help pay your mortgage. Must see! $108,000 Call CHRISTINE KUTZ for details 570-332-8832

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For sale by owner Located in Wilkes Barre city. 65 Reno Lane Currently rented with a great tenant. Entire home was remodeled 10 years ago, including new plumbing, electric, drywall, and is appraised at $55,000. Features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 6 rooms total. Partial unfinished basement, with gas heat, and yard with wood deck. All this for $40,000 Great investment property. owner will help with closing!! Rent income is $650.00 agents welcome. Call 570-814-3666 WILKES-BARRE

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

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

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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. $59,900 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832

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

19 Lawrence St. Very well kept 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story with family room, enclosed back porch and fenced in back yard. Nice layout with lots of closet space. Modern kitchen, laundry 1st floor. Replacement windows and much more! MLS 12-1325 $72,000 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE REDUCED!

240 Sheridan St. Cute home just waiting for your personal touch. Looking to downsize? Well this is the one for you. 2nd floor could be finished, along with the basement. If you are a handyman you have to see this home. MLS 12-1481 $42,000 Roger Nenni EXT 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

254 Sheridan St Nice Bright Traditional with modern ceramic eat-in kitchen & tiled bath, most windows replaced, built-in garage & deep yard. Very convenient to schools, shopping and highways. MLS 12-1512. $74,900. CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-793-9449 Call Steve Shemo 570-718-4959

WILKES-BARRE

WILKES-BARRE Beautifully maintained 2-story home with 3 bedrooms and 1 and 3/4 bathrooms. Oak floors throughout with chestnut woodwork. Cherry kitchen, stained glass windows, french doors, fireplace and a 3season porch all situated in a countrylike setting in the heart of the city. Huge attic can be converted into master suite or 4th or 5th bedroom. Off street parking. Convenient location. Nothing to do but move in! Must see. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS #12-2620 $99,900 Directions: Traveling south on North River Rd; Left at light at Courthouse onto West North St, Left onto Darling St. Home is in the right. atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

NEW! HUGE! Remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 story home, previously had 3 additional bedrooms on heated 3rd floor, gas fireplace, fenced yard, eat in kitchen, large rooms. A must see! Only $75,900. Deremer Realty 570-477-1149

WILKES-BARRE

37 Lynch Lane Add some TLC and this large 2 story home could be the gem it once was. Off street parking, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Priced to sell in quiet neighborhood. Being sold in ”as is” condition. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-2634 $38,500 Call Michele 570-905-2336

484 Madison St. Well kept home with finished basement. Move in condition with plenty of rooms, new Pergo floors on 2nd floor and fenced in yard. Newer roof and furnace approximately 10 years old. MLS 12-1291 $74,900 Donald Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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51 Flood Drive Parsons Manor Beautiful Townhouse in great condition. Very spacious with large rooms, one car garage and basement storage. 3 bedrooms. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2292 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

WILKES-BARRE 35 Hillard St. Hardwood floors, fenced in yard, large deck. Off street parking. 3 bedroom home with 1st floor laundry. Move in condition. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1655 $76,500 Colleen Turant 570-237-0415

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Nice home with double lot in Hickory Hill community. Great bi-level with open floor plan and plenty of space for all your needs. Serene wooded lot and a stream that run trough it. Make this your seasons home or your permanent place to call home. House sold as is,Inspections for buyers information only. MLS 12-2385 $107,900 Call / text Donna Cain 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424

2 bedroom modular rancher (large master bedroom) with a 20x 22 family room and a woodburner. Paneled interior. 10x12 three season porch. Carport. 2 driveways. Many extras.(FHA: $2,415 down, $389/month, 3.875% interest, 30 years.) $69,000 MLS# 12-2092 Ask for Bob Kopec. Humford Realty, Inc. 570-822-5126

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

Nicely remodeled fully rented Duplex, near schools, hospital, parks & bus route. Separate utilities and off street parking. MLS 12599 $96,500. CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-793-9449 Call Steve Shemo 570-718-4959 WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED

332 Academy St. Charming 3 bedroom Ranch with unique upgrades including polished concrete countertops in kitchen, and a lovely built in gas fireplace in living room. Up to date landscaping, fenced in yard and above ground pool and hot tub. MLS 12-2441 $99,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED!

191 Andover St. Lovely single family 3 bedroom home with lots of space. Finished 3rd floor, balcony porch off of 2nd floor bedroom, gas hot air heat, central air and much more. Must see! MLS 11-59 $54,900 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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39 W. Chestnut St. Lots of room in this single with 3 floors of living space. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with hardwood floors throughout, natural woodwork, all windows have been replaced, laundry/pantry off of kitchen. 4x10 entry foyer, space for 2 additional bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Roof is new. MLS 11-325 $59,900 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE REDUCED!

45 Marlborough Ave Nice brick front Ranch on corner lot. 3 bedrooms, 1 full and (2) 1/2 baths. Finished basement, breezeway to 2 car garage. Fenced yard and central air. MLS 12-1612 New price $105,000 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

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BEAR CREEK $167,900 NEW LISTING! Large home that is bright and open. Newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Home has 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room and a laundry room on 1st floor. Plenty of room for off-street parking in back of the large lot. Pergo flooring throughout the lower level, new tile backsplash in the main bathroom. #12-2524 $64,900 Call Chris Jones to schedule your showing! 696-6558

696-2600 WILKES-BARRE

$74,900 Cute little home in very nice neighborhood with 4 bedrooms, large yard and 2 car garage. MLS #12-2614. For more information and photos, visit atlasrealtyinc.co m Call Charlie 829-6200 VM 101

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909 Looking for a home with 5 bedrooms or mother in-law apartment, this is the home for you! This property has many amenities, a privacy rear fence with a concrete rear patio (23’ x23’), large storage building (23’ x 18’). Off-street parking for 2 vehicles, rear porches on 2nd and 3rd floor. Home has 9 rooms, 2 modern baths, 2 modern kitchens with plenty of cabinets. Replacement windows, newer roof, natural woodwork in living room and dining room. Property is close to all amenities including playground across the street, Dan Flood School, Coughlin High School, General Hospital, Kings College, churches and shopping. #12-1763 $69,900 Louise Laine 283-9100 x20

570-283-9100 WILKES-BARRE

Nice, clean 3 bedroom, 6 room home in very good condition, parking at rear for 3+ vehicles, newer rear porch with trees shading porch. Side lot is nicely landscaped, 2nd floor has rear porch off bedroom. Large storage area on 2nd floor which can be converted to a 2nd bathroom. Replacement windows throughout, natural woodwork on 1st floor and stairs. Kitchen remodeled with new stove and dishwasher. #12-2213 $59,000 Louise Laine 2839100 x20

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100 Ashley St. Well maintained 3 unit building with extra $50 per month from garage with electric. Off street parking for 4 cars and fenced in yard. Back porches on both levels. Fully rented. Let rental income pay for this property. Must see! MLS 12-1746 $109,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ASHLEY

110 Ashley St. Very nice duplex with off street parking and nice yard. Enclosed porch on 1st floor and 2 exits on 2nd. Fully rented. Great return on your investment. Rent pays your mortgage. Don’t miss out MLS 12-1745 $89,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

AVOCA $79,900

129 Lampman St. Side by side double block home with 3 bedrooms each side, separate utilities. Includes 2 extra lots. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2253 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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NEW LISTING! Convenient location! Near General Hospital. Large kitchen and spacious living room highlight this two-story home. Double wide lot with detached garage and driveway. Home has a newer roof and furnace and a nice backyard with plenty of room. Call today to see this home! #12-2523 $49,900 Chris Jones 6966558

696-2600 WYOMING REDUCED 50K!!!

573 Coon Road This 100+ year old Victorian comes with a lot of amenities inside and out on 6 acres of Country living. Indoor pool, wine cellar, patio, 4 car garage and much more. Property is being sold “as is”. MLS 12-1676 $329,000 Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

DUPONT $79,900

100 Lincoln St. MULTI FAMILY 3 bedroom home with attached apartment and beauty shop. Apartment is rented. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-941 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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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

299 Rutter Ave. Large well maintained Duplex on a corner lot in Kingston. 2 bedrooms each unit, separate gas heat and off street parking for multiple cars. New roof, water heater and freshly painted exterior. A really nice property! MLS 12-2447 $139,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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107 River St. Large 3 unit apartment building with off street parking for several cars. 3rd floor newly remodeled. Hardwood floors. Large yard, newer furnace and great location. Fully rented. Good investment propertY. MLS 12-2017 $199,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

366 Pierce Street (corner lot). 1,300 sq. ft. concrete block commercial building on a 90 x 145 lot. Central air conditioning. Paved parking for 25 cars. Presently a pizza business, but land can be used for multiple uses (bank building, offices, etc.). MLS 12-1279. $325,000 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126 KINGSTON

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1301 Murray St. 2 family duplex. Fully rented. Vinyl sided, 2 car garage, off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2028 $118,000 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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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 $99,900 Call Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON 7 Hoyt St

HARVEYS LAKE

238 Main St. Multi Family Investment Property Great opportunity for the experienced investor. Property is large with parking for at least 9 cars. Extra lot, one office and 2 apartments. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2315 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

DURYEA $39,900

COMMERCIAL Restaurant/bar for sale! 8,525 square feet. Turn key with seating for 125, bar area seats 24, all equipment is included in sale, fixtures, two-walk-in coolers, furnishing, kitchen equipment, liquor license. Two apartments with long term tenants. Gas heat, handicap accessible, high traffic area. MLS# 11-4332 Call Maribeth Jones, direct number 6966565, office 6962600 ext. 210. $475,000

696-2600 93 Main St. Four units. 3 residential and one storefront.Great corner location, flood damaged home being sold as is. For more info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1948 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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

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388 Schuyler Ave. Well cared for Duplex in great location. 1st floor has new bathroom and large kitchen, 2nd floor has all new carpeting and long term tenant. Large lot and off street parking for 2 cars. Separate furnaces and electricity, Make an offer! MLS 12-1125 $94,900 Call Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON REDUCED!

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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 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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33-37 Church St. 4 unit investment property close to shopping and bus routes.Off street parking and large yard. Includes 2 laundry rooms. MLS 12-2383 $119,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

JENKINS TWP. $154,900

55 1/2 Main St. Newer side by side double with separate utilities, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths each side. Buy with 3 1/2% down and low FHA mortgage rate if you live in one side. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1851 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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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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100 Union St. Great location in high traffic area. Completely remodeled and updated. Professional space. Move in ready with office furniture included in price. Reception area, eat in kitchen and outside deck. MLS 12-2784 $85,000 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Nice duplex zoned commercial, can be used for offices as well as residential. All separate utilities. Keep apt. space or convert to commercial office space. Adjacent lot for sale by same owner. MLS 11-2176 $79,900 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23 KINGSTON REDUCED

140 Wyoming Ave. Location, Location, Location! Great space in high traffic area. Was used for professional business with a gun shop occupying a small portion of the building. Only the gun shop is occupied. OSP for approximately 11 cars. MLS 12-1735 $299,000 Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 5770-288-0770

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155 Sharpe St. Nice duplex with separate electric and water. Off street parking in rear. Also listed as residential. See list #12-609 for additional photos. MLS 12-605 $74,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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3000 Square Foot Building zoned commercial available for lease. Located in high traffic area. Parking for 20 cars. MLS# 12-1452 PRICE REDUCED! $1500/month Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

LUZERNE COMMERCIAL Over 10,000 square feet of storage space in two buildings…room to build another building…professional, car wash, restaurant, salon, just minutes from the Cross Valley Expressway Exit 6. Survey, storm water/drainage control plan and soil and erosion sedimentation control plan completed if you choose to build a building on this property. MLS# 121647 Call Maribeth Jones, direct number 6966565, office 6962600 ext. 210. REDUCED TO $199,000

696-2600 NANTICOKE

109-111 Welles St. 2 properties for the price of o ne! A 3 unit apartment building and a detached 2 bedroom home. Apartment building consists of a 3 bedroom 1/2 double and two 3 room apartments. Separate utilities. Electric heat in rear home. Bran new roof and other updates. MLS 12-2015 $119,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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191-195 W. Grand St. Very nice, well maintained, residential/commercial property. 4 beautiful, large apartments, 2 bedrooms each with appliances including air conditioners and washer/dryers, hardwood floors. Four commercial units with over head doors. New roofs and windows. Gas furnace and hot water heater. City license and occupancy permits issued. $350,000 Call 570-542-5610

5 Unit Money Maker Available immediately. Fully rented, leases on all five units. Separate utilities, new roof in 2007, 3 new gas furnaces, off street parking for 6 vehicles, 3 bay garage. Over $29,000 in rents. A true money maker for the serious investor. Must Sell! $140,000. Call Steve at (570)468-2488 PITTSTON PRICED REDUCED NEW PRICE $79,900

NANTICOKE

930-932 South Hanover Street. Well maintained, nice 6 unit plus single home, 4- 2/3 bedrooms, 2-1 bedroom (furnished) plus 2 bedroom single home. Appliances, 6 gas furnaces and hot water heaters. Oil furnace for single home. Coin operated washer/dryer. New windows, remodeled kitchens and bathrooms. City license and occupancy permits issued. $325,000 Call (570)542-5610 NANTICOKE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL

35 High St. Nice duplex in great location, fully occupied with leases. Good investment property. Separate utilities, newer furnaces, gas and oil. Notice needed to show. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3222 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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PRICE REDUCED! Desirable investment opportunity building consist of a vacant storefront which can be used for commercial purposes or remodeled into another apartment. Other units consists of a 3 room apartment and a 6 room, 3 bedroom unit. Close proximity to LCC. Newer roof and furnace, hardwood floors, offstreet parking, corner lot. #11-04019 $39,900 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14

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65 1/2 Center St. Two homes on one lot. Both rented. Great income potential. For more info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1898 $72,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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68 William St. Great investment property with 3 units and separate utilities. Each unit has 2 entrances and washer hook up. Roof is 5 years old. For more info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-1897 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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

259 Shawnee Ave. 6 unit property with one 2 unit building and a 4 unit apartment building. The 2 unit property has been completely rebuilt from frame up in 2010! Very good condition 4 unit building has many updates also. MLS 12-2016 $269,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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NEW LISTING! COMMERCIAL LEASE 30 Carverton Road, Historic Back Mountain church with modern updates ready for your professional office, retail, antique or craft store. The possibilities are many; property is Zoned B-1. Beautiful tiled entry foyer leads to the reception/cashier area and a waiting room or additional retail space. Along the center open hallway (with vaulted ceiling) are five private offices/rooms, each measuring approximately 10’x10’. There is a storage room and half-bath. The lower level has its own entry (also accessed from the 1st floor) and includes an open office area, a 16’x13’ private office, a room for a mini-kitchen/break room, another half bath and more storage. The building is heated with a 2zone gas system and has a Trane High Efficiency air conditioning system. The property has parking adjacent to the building and directly across the street (a total of 32 spaces with 3 designated for handicap parking). This unique property is listed at $1500/month. Tenant will be responsible for gas, electric and water utilities, along with their furniture, equipment and liability insurance. The owner will pay taxes, DAMA sewer and basic trash/recycling expense and insurance on the building. Photos and other information about this property are available online at www.poggijones.com. CLICK on the link for Commercial and investment properties and enter 12-2089 in the MLS Search. For additional information or to schedule an appointment please contact Walter or Mary Ellen Belchick at 6966566 or email mebelchick@poggijones.com

103 W. Chestnut St. 3 unit investment property. Completely remolded in 2010 including new plumbing and electrical service. Each unit has a laundry room. Large fenced yard and fully rented. MLS 12-2381 $119,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

696-2600 SHEATOWN

230 Robert St. 5 unit investment property. Remodeled in 2008. Four 1 bedroom units and one 2 1/2 bedroom unit. Off street parking for 3 cars and a private driveway for unit #2. Property has a community laundry room. MLS 12-2382 $219,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

WILKES-BARRE

150 Dana St. Completely remodeled! Modern 5 unit property with hardwood flooring and ceramic tile in kitchens and baths. New furnace in 2009. Secure building. Fully rented. Large concrete basement for Owner’s storage, part of which could be used as an efficiency. All services separate. Utilities included in rent for #5 only. Great money maker MLS 12-1740 $319,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

399-401 Madison St Fully occupied and maintained 4 unit building in nice section of Wilkes-Barre close to General Hospital, schools and public transportation. MLS 12-2460 $99,500 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

62 Hutson St. Duplex in good condition Fenced in yard and back screened porch. Fully rented. Property pays for itself with $$$ left over. Take a look NOW! MLS 12-1747 $59,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE

70-72 Sullivan St. Well maintained 4 unit property with enclosed back porches and off street parking for 4 cars. Fully rented. New roof in 2008. Great investment. Make an appointment now! MLS 12-1748 $179,000 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Duplex. Aluminum siding, oil heat, semi - modern kitchens, long term tenant. On a spacious 50’ x 150’ lot. Motivated Seller. REDUCED. $33,260 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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134 Ann St. Nice Duplex in a great neighborhood. Low maintenance investors. Money maker right from the start. Unit 2 is owner occupied. Rent is projected. MLS 12-575 $119,000 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

97 Kado St. Duplex on nice corner lot in quiet neighborhood. A little TLC needed. Could easily be converted to a single family. Motivated seller. MLS 12-1867 $84,900 Donald Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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HARDING REDUCED $24,900 Mt. Zion Road One acre lot just before Oberdorfer Road. Great place to build your dream home MLS 11-3521 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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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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 Call Charlie VM 101

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Highland Hills Development .88 Acres. $75,000 570-947-3375 KINGSTON 302-304 Wyoming Avenue One of the only commercial building lots available on Wyoming Ave. Make this extremely busy site the next address of your business. MLS 08-1872 $89,000 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON

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BENTON TOWNSHIP 12.87 acres with

well and in ground septic system. Spring. 1000’ trout stream. 60% clear, 40% wooded. Natural gas lease. $150,000. Call 570-925-6018 DALLAS

401-403 Main St. 3 lots together. 2 in Kingston (nice corner paved lot) 1 in Edwardsville (40x60) potential to build with parking or parking for 20-48 vehicles. MLS 12-1465 $75,000 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Earth Conservancy Land For Sale 61 +/- Acres Nuangola - $99,000 46 +/- Acres Hanover Twp. $79,000 Highway Commercial KOZ Hanover Twp. 3+/- Acres 11 +/- Acres Wilkes-Barre Twp. 32 +/- Acres Zoned R-3 See additional land for sale at: www.earth conservancy.org 570-823-3445 EDWARDSVILLE Great opportunity! Affordable lot in nice neighborhood just waiting for a home. Close to schools, shopping, etc. Public sewer & water. 11-3767 $14,900 Call Mary Carrano at 570-977-9047 COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570 474-2340

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696-2600 SHICKSHINNY LAKE

156 X 110 X 150 X 45 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 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

LARKSVILLE

DALLAS TOWNSHIP 63 acres with about 5,000’ roadfront on 2 roads. All Wooded. $385,000. Call Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

210’ frontage x 158’ deep. All underground utilities, natural gas. GREAT VIEW!! $37,500

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DALLAS

1+ acres on Bunker Hill Road. Great views - builder of your choice. Septic and Well required Seller will provide perc test. MLS #11-268 $59,500 Call Rhea at 570-696-6677

1 mile south of L.C.C.C.

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

LAFLIN $32,900 Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

$129,900 SPECTACULAR WATER VIEW! 2 acres overlooking Huntsville Reservoir. Building site cleared but much of woodlands preserved. Perc & site prep done. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

LOTS - LOTS - LOTS

Nice country setting close to town for your new home! Lot is 75’ x 107’ with an existing 12’ x 20’ shed. $15,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832

LEHMAN 9 Acres on Lehman Outlet Road. 470’ front, over 1,000’ deep. Wooded. $150,000. Call Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

MOOSIC

BUILDING LOT Corner of Drake St. & Catherine, Moosic. 80x111 building lot with sewer & water available, in great area with newer homes. Corner lot. For more details visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS #12-1148. $29,900 Call Charlie

MOUNTAIN TOP

5.4 acres in Glendale Manor. Walking distance to Crestwood High School. Is already subdivided into six lots . Perfect for a private custom home site or for development. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832.

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Location, Location, Location A most unique & desirable property. This is an opportunity to purchase a centrally situated lot with an unmatched view of this beautiful lake. If you are looking for that special building site, this is it! If you see it, you’ll agree. MLS# 11-1269 $179,900 Call Dale Williams Five Mountains Realty 570-256-3343

187 Skyline Drive 2 + acres with 2 subdivided lots set in the woods with awesome views. Great location and all utilities. Build your dream home(s). MLS 12-1988 $99,900 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WANAMIE 2 Miner Ave. Looking to build? Check this lot out! This is on the edge of a hill and has a great view. 440 acres corner of Belles and Miner MLS 12-1007 $14,900 Roger Nenni EXT. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WHITE HAVEN Route 115 Nice level building lot right in front of the golf course! Close to I-80 & PA Turnpike. $14,500 Louise Gresh 570-233-8252 CENTURY 21 SELECT GROUP 570-455-8521 WILKES-BARRE 57 Fulton St. Nice residential area. Lot for sale 3080 square feet. MLS 12-1762 $5,000 Kelly ConnollyCuba EXT. 37 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

WYOMING

FIRST ST. 4 building lots each measuring 68x102 with public utilities. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-439 $39,900 EACH Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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EAST MOUNTAIN RIDGE (Formerly Pocono

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

HUNLOCK CREEK 3 bedroom, 2 bath

home in great condition in park. $16,000. Financing available with $3,000 down. Call 570-477-2845

SHICKSHINNY

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

SHICKSHINNY

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NANTICOKE

Nice, clean, 1 bedroom, water, sewer, garbage fee included.Washer/dryer, refrigerator & stove availability. Security, $465/ month. No pets, no smoking. 570-542-5610

WILKES-BARRE

FULLY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Nice 1 acre building lot situated in a country setting amidst mountains, ponds and farmlands. An ideal rural setting for your dream home! #12-2631 $18,500 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14

696-2600 SWEET VALLEY Grassy Pond Road 6.69 wooded acres. Great building site and/or ideal hunting property. No utilities. $70,000. Call Pat Doty 570-394-6901 McDermott Real Estate 570-696-2468

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

WILKES-BARRE VICTORIAN

CHARM 34 W. Ross St. Fully furnished, 1 bedroom, All appliances and most utilities included. Secure, private off street parking. Historic building is non smoking/no pets. Base rent $700/mo. Security, references required. View at houpthouse.com. 570-762-1453

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ASHLEY

2nd floor. 2 bedrooms. Porch. Appliances. Gas heat. Electric hot water. $495 + utilities & security. Water, sewer & garbage paid. Credit / background check. Quiet animals - cleaning fee. Call 570-823-6060

ASHLEY

3 bedroom, 1 bath, recently remodeled, gas heat, large yard, $650/month + utilities. Call 570-822-6737

ASHLEY 74 W. Hartford St

1 bedroom + computer room. 2nd floor. Water,fridge, stove, washer/dryer included. No pets. Security, lease, application fee. $500 + utilities. 570-472-9494

ASHLEY

Ready August 1st. First floor, 1 bedroom. Washer/ dryer hookup. Off street parking. Heat & hot water included. No pets. One month + security. Call. 570-814-0356

AVOCA

1 bedroom apartment. 2nd floor, large kitchen. Includes heat, refrigerator, stove, water, garbage & sewer fees. Nice quiet, clean residential neighborhood. Pets negotiable. $590/month. Call 570-228-8563

AVOCA

1,2&3 bedroom apartments, all in good condition, no pets. $525 to $700 + security. Call 570-328-3773

AVOCA

3 rooms includes heat, hot water, water, garbage & sewer + appliances, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. Security. No pets. $480/month. 570-655-1606

DALLAS

3 bedroom, 2nd floor of century home in beautiful area. All appliances, heat & gas for dryer included. Lease, security & references required. No pets. $800/month. Call 570-675-2486 DALLAS Central location. 3 rooms & bath. Newer fridge & stove. 2nd floor. No pets. $400 + utilities. 570-675-3611 Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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EDWARDSVILLE

1 bedroom, first floor. W/w carpeting, w/d hookup, stove and fridge included. Large porch. Utilities by tenants. 1 year lease. $350/mo + security. No pets. Credit and background check. Not section 8 approved. 570-779-5218

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EXETER Nice one bedroom first floor apartment with extra room in basement. Washer hookup. Heat & hot water included in rent. References & security required. Non Smoking. $650 per month. Call Nancy Answini Gilroy Real Estate 570-237-5999 EXETER Nice one bedroom first floor apartment with extra room in Basement. Washer hookup. Heat & hot water included in rent. References & security required. Non Smoking. $650 per month. Call Nancy Answini Gilroy Real Estate (570)237-5999

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EXETER TOWNHOUSE

Wildflower Village Like New! 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, living room, large dining/kitchen area, Full basement and deck. $690/mo + utilities. No Pets 570-696-4393

FORTY FORT

1 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor + attic, new stove & refrigerator, wash/dryer hook-up, off-street parking. Water & heat included. No pets. 1 year lease, $485/mo + security, credit & background check. 570-947-8097

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FORTY FORT

1 bedroom, offstreet parking, pets ok, coin operated washer/dryer in basement. $575/ month + electric. 570-415-5555

FORTY FORT All utilities included.

Clean 4 room 2nd floor. Appliances. Covered parking. Non smoking, cat considered, starting at $700/month. 570-714-2017

FORTY FORT

Newly renovated, great neighborhood. 2nd floor. Non smoking. Oak composite floors, new wall-to-wall carpeting in bedrooms. 4 paddle fans, large bath with shower. Stove, new fridge & dishwasher. Off street parking, coin-op laundry. $600 + gas, electric & water. References required, no pets. 570-779-4609 or 570-407-3991

FORTY FORT Winterset Estates

Studio Apartment New & charming. $600 per month + security & references required. Utilities included. Absolutely no pets. Call 570-814-1316

FORTY FORT

UNITS NEARLY COMPLETE

Managed by America Realty. Small efficiencies in process with new kitchens, builtins, laundry, managed services, parking, electric, window covering. $500. + utilities, same 2 years! No Pets, No Smoking, Application, Employment Verification.

America Realty 288-1422

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

1st floor 2 bedrooms. $545 + security. Water, sewer & garbage included. 570-332-8922

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

Two 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartments. All utilities included. No pets. $600 + 1 month security. (908) 964-1554

HANOVER TWP.

2 to 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/ dryer, single car detached garage, gas heat, no pets. $825/month + electric & 1 month security. 570-760-0612

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HARVEYS LAKE

1 or 2 bedroom, LAKE FRONT apartments. Wall to wall, appliances, lake rights, off street parking. No Pets. Lease, security & references. 570-639-5920

KINGSTON 1st floor, spacious, attractive, 2 bedroom, living room/den, Dining Room, large kitchen, AC, washer/dryer, gas heat, QUIET/SAFE. Ideal for SENIOR DOWNSIZING. $695 + utilities after discount. No smoking, No pets, No Section 8. Other Kingston apartments available. 574-9827

KINGSTON

2 bedroom, water included. $590/month. NO PETS section 8 OK Call 570-817-3332

KINGSTON

2 Deluxe 3 BR apts, 1st floor, 2 baths plus. 2nd floor 1.5 baths & den plus. All appliances, washer/dryer included. Carpeted, A/C, garage, no pets/smoking, lease. (570)287-1733

KINGSTON 2nd floor unit. 2

bedroom, 2 bath, $525 + utilities. Offstreet parking, deck off bedroom. Kingston, 3 bedroom, $800 + utilities. 1/2 double. Off street parking, yard, newly remodeled. Kingston, 1 bedroom, $465 + utilities. 2nd floor, off street parking. Kingston, 2 bedroom, $510 + utilities. Large apartment with dining & living rooms, new carpeting. Our Units include sewer, appliances, & maintenance. References, lease & credit check required. Call 570-899-3407 for information.

KINGSTON

2nd Floor, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Kitchen, living room, Washer & Dryer next to post office, off street parking $500 + utilities, water & sewer included, 1 year lease security & references, no pets, no smoking Call 570-822-9821

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KINGSTON Park Place

2 bedroom, in lovely quiet neighborhood overlooking the park. Hardwood floors, tile bath & kitchen with appliances. Off street parking. No Pets. $610 + security, references & 1 year lease. Available August 7th. Call 570-288-4879

KINGSTON

Townhouse conveniently located on residential street, ultra modern, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, large eat-in kitchen, central air, gas heat, off street parking, outside maintenance provided, heat & utilities by tenant, no pets, no smoking, 1 year lease, and 1 month security. Call

ROSEWOOD REALTY LLC

570-287-6822

KINGSTON Wyoming Avenue

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, appliances included, no pets. $450 + utilities. Call 570-287-9631 or 570-696-3936

KINGSTON

Wyoming Avenue 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, appliances, laundry room. $490 + electric. Security & references. No pets. 570-696-1600

LARKSVILLE

2 bedroom, 1 Bath $725. Double Security. Brand New Hardwood & Tile Floors. Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer. Must see to appreciate! Quality, Affordable Housing.

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LARKSVILLE 236 Nesbitt St.

2nd floor. 2 bedroom, washer/ dryer/stove & fridge included. $500/ month + security. No pets. Some utilities by tenant. Must be seen! Call after 9:00 am 570-574-1909

KINGSTON

3 bedroom, 1 bath, large living room, nice kitchen, laundry room with washer/dryer hookup. 3rd floor completely finished (not for use as a bedroom). Our company prides itself on offering very clean homes! This home has newer wall-towall carpeting, fresher paint throughout, remodeled bathroom and more. $795/mo + 1.5 mo security deposit + utilities; no pets; no smoking; credit check, background check. 908.246.9434

KINGSTON

399 - 401 Elm Ave. Quiet convenientneighborhood. Newly remodeled apartments. 2nd floor, 2 bedroom apts. $600 each + utilities NO PETS, No section 8 housing. References and security required. 570-301-2785

KINGSTON

72 E. W alnut St. 2nd floor. Located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room. Sunroom. Bath. 3 bedrooms; 2 large & 1 small. Lots of closets. Built in linen closet & hutch. Hardwood and carpeted floors. Fireplace. Storage room. Yard. Washer / dryer, stove / fridge. Heat and hot water included. Available August 1. One year lease + security. $950 570-283-4370

KINGSTON

800 Block Market Street. Ground level, 1st floor, 2 bedroom, refrigerator & stove. $670 to $720/month, includes utilities Security & references. Call Jim at 570-288-3375 or visit www.dream rentals.net KINGSTON Modern 2 bedroom 1 bath. Second floor. $600 + utilities. Call Darren 570-825-2468

LUZERNE 1/2 DOUBLE

NANTICOKE

East State Street Immaculate 2 bedroom apartment on 1st floor. All appliances. New carpets, washer/dryer hook-up, Ample storage. Backyard. No smokers, no pets. $585 per month includes water, garbage and sewer. Call (570) 239-2741

NANTICOKE

Huge 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartment. Hardwood floors. Full kitchen. Large dining room. No pets, no smoking. $450. Water, sewer & trash included. 570-709-2342

NANTICOKE

Roomy, 2 bedroom, new carpeting, clean. $520/month, + utilities, security & references. Garbage included. Section 8 Approved Call 570-815-2265

PARSONS

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, washer, dryer, fridge, stove & heat included. $685/month + security. no pets. Call 570-332-9355

KINGSTON

2 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENT WITH A PARK VIEW…. this totally renovated & gutted space is within walking distance to downtown Wilkes-Barre & Kirby Park – brand new everything! Tiled eat in kitchen, tiled bath, ceiling fans, closets, & a screened porch… $795/month includes heat… Call Pat Today!!!

Smith Hourigan Group 570 287-1196

PITTSTON

1 bedroom, 1 bath, 3rd floor, kitchen with stove and refrigerator, Coinop washer/dryer. Heat, water and sewer included off street parking. $525/month security & references. Call 570-237-5478

PITTSTON

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, dining room, full kitchen, laundry room, off street parking, 1st floor, landlord pays garbage, available immediately $650/month Call Steve at (570)468-2488

PITTSTON

3 room apartment, 2nd floor, wall to wall carpet, off street parking. Enclosed porch. $450/month + utilities & security. No pets. 570-655-1222

3 bedrooms, nice neighborhood. Off street parking. $625 Call 570-441-4101

PITTSTON

LUZERNE

CLEAN & SPACIOUS 2nd floor, 2 bed-

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Managed by America Realty. Check availability now! Coming 2 bedrooms $750. + utilities, same 2 years! Carpeting, fireplaces, sunrooms, some hardwood, new kitchens, deluxe. No Pets, No Smoking, Application, Employment Verification.

America Realty 288-1422

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 WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.

No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NANTICOKE

2 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, offstreet parking, $495 per month+ utilities, security, lease. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

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PLYMOUTH

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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2 bedrooms, 1 bath, $450/month + 1st & last months rent. Utilities & Security. No pets. 570-417-3427

PLYMOUTH

3 bedrooms,1 bath, $650/per month, Call 570-760-0511

PLYMOUTH

Large, spacious 1 or 2 bedroom. Appliances and utilities included. Off street parking. $595. Call 570-704-8134

PLYMOUTH

Newly renovated 2 bedroom. 1st floor. Kitchen appliances, w/d, heat hot water and sewer included. Air, small fenced in yard, Borough inspected. First, last security. $700/mo 570-332-7332 570-287-3935

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PLYMOUTH TWP.

2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Heat & water included. Fridge & stove, washer/dryer hookup. Upper & lower porches, large yard, offstreet parking, no pets, limited closet space. $550/ month + security & references. Close to bus stop. Section 8 Approved Call 570-606-4600

SCRANTON

2 spacious apartments available. 2 bedrooms each, choose from 2nd or 3rd floor. $600 $750. Close to Marywood & Scranton U. No smoking, no pets. Call 570-341-5859

SCRANTON/SOUTH Basement apart-

ment. 3 small rooms & bath. Water, sewer & garbage included. $400/month, security & references. 570-702-2316

SHICKSHINNY

1 bedroom single home, out of flood zone. Appliances, a/c & kitchen / living room set included. Call 570-542-4187

SUGAR NOTCH

Very spacious, sprawling & nice 6 room apartment in nice building. 1,215 sq. ft. overall. Has 5 closets & large linen closet in a very large bathroom. Gas heat, water, cooking gas & sewer all included. Close to I-81, mall & only 3 miles to Central Wilkes-Barre.Lease. $685/monthly. 570-650-3803

WEST PITTSTON

1 bedroom, stove & dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, totally remodeled. Water paid. $550/month, plus utilities, 1st & security. 570-299-7103

WEST PITTSTON

rooms and bath, stove & refrigerator, off street parking. Water, sewer & garbage included. Non smokers & no pets. $575/month. 570-655-2567

PITTSTON

Large 1 bedroom apartment, washer/dryer hookup, water, sewer & heat included, $675 per month. 1st months, last months + deposit. Call 570-443-0770 PITTSTON Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor apartment. Includes refrigerator, range, washer dryer hookup. Sewer & trash. $575 + security. Call Bernie 1-888-244-2714

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP

1 bedroom. Stove, fridge. Laundry hookup. 1 year lease. No pets. $375 + utilities. Call 570-237-0968

PLAINS

2 bedroom, 2nd floor, off street parking, large living space, washer/ dryer hook up. $450/month + utilities. No pets or smoking. Call 570-820-8822

PLAINS

Modern 2nd floor 2 bedroom. 1 bath, Kitchen with appliances. new carpeting. Convenient location. No smoking. No pets. $550/month plus utilities. 570-714-9234

PLYMOUTH

2 bedroom, no pets security and lease $475/mo. + utilities 570-762-5340

2 bedroom half double. 2 baths. Stove, fridge. Laundry hookup. No pets. 1 year lease. $575 + utilities. Call 570-237-0968

WEST PITTSTON

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

WEST PITTSTON

2nd floor, 4 rooms. Hardwood floors. Heat and hot water included. No pets. $650 + security. Call 570-479-4069 WEST PITTSTON Out of flood area Charming, large, 4 rooms, 2nd floor, living room, den, new eat in kitchen, all appliances Includes heat, off street parking, w/d hookup, garbage. $585/month, lease and security 570-328-0784 West Pittston, Pa. GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-655-6555, 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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WILKES-BARRE

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

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WILKES-BARRE / KINGSTON Efficiency 1 & 2

bedrooms. Includes all utilities, parking, laundry. No pets. From $390 to $675. Lease, security & references. 570-970-0847 WILKES-BARRE / PARSONS Spacious 3 bedroom 3rd floor apartment. Large eat-in kitchen. Close to casino. $700 / month + water & cooking gas. Call 570-793-9449

WILKES-BARRE

135 Westminster St. 1st floor, 3 bedroom $550 + utilities. 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, Section 8 Welcome. $495 + utilities. 570-415-5555

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WILKES-BARRE bedroom, 1 bath

3 apartment near General Hospital. $575 utilities, first, last & security deposit. No pets. 570-417-3427

* WILKES-BARRE * 1, 2 or 3 bedroom.

Heat & hot water included. Rent based on income. Call 570-472-9118

WILKES-BARRE

307-309 South St E. 2 bedroom apartment, available now, 1 bath, new carpet, ceramic tile in kitchen & bath, 6x8 porch, landlord pays heat & water. NO HOOKUPS, NO PETS. $650 /month, 1st month & security required. Call Manny 718-946-8738 or 917-295-6254

WILKES-BARRE

460 Scott Street 3rd floor, 1 bedroom, Great for college students, Fridge & stove included. Washer/dryer hook up. Off street parking. No pets. Security, application fee + utilities. $400/month 570-472-9494

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WILKES-BARRE

Bank Street 1 bedroom apartment. Shower only. Tenant supplies own fridge. $550/month all utilities include. First, last & security. Call Manager at 570-825-8997 WILKES-BARRE

WILKES-BARRE SLAFAYETTE GARDENS ! 1st floor, Convenient

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

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WILKES-BARRE LODGE

1-3+ Bedrooms Wyoming Valley Apartments

Formerly The Travel Lodge 497 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre Rooms Starting at: Daily $44.99 + tax Weekly $189.99 + tax Microwave, Refrigerator, WiFi, HBO 570-823-8881 www.Wilkes BarreLodge.com

Walking distance to Wilkes University, minutes from King’s Newly renovated. Most utilities included. Professional on site management. Off street parking. Starting at $515. 866-466-0501 or leasing-cumberland @rentberger.com

WILKES-BARRE Park Ave

2nd floor, 1 bedroom. $450 + utilities, security & lease. No pets. Call 570-472-9494

WILKES-BARRE Parsons Section

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, wall to wall, new stove & fridge. Heat, hot water, sewer & trash included. $475. No pets. Non smoking. References & security. 570-823-0864 or 570-817-1855

WILKES-BARRE Renovated One Bedroom 216 Carlisle St. Available 8/1. May be used as two bedroom. New refrigerator, stove. New floors, carpets. Ceiling fans. Fresh paint. $600 mo. $600 security. Call 215565-6761 or email alexandervending @gmail.com

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 OK 570-357-0712

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WILKES-BARRE

West River St. Large 2, 3, & 4 bedroom apartments. Heat & hot water included. Balcony. Off street parking. Washer dyer hookup. Pets OK. $855 - $950. Call 570-237-0124 WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom water included 2 bedroom water included 2 bedroom single family 5 bedroom large 2 bedroom, heat & water included 3 bedroom, half double, immaculate condition 3 bedroom single PITTSTON Large 1 bedroom water included AVOCA 3 Bedroom, water included HANOVER TWP. 2 Bedroom half double McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

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location, Out of flood zone, 2 bedroom, living room, washer/dryer hook-up, heat & water included. Yard, lease, $635/month, 1st, last, security, references and background check. No pets. (570)822-4302

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Spotless Large 2 bedroom, lots of storage, dishwasher, $725/ month includes all utilities except electric. No pets. Lease. References. Security. 570-709-8183

WILKES-BARRE/ SOUTH 1st floor, 4 rooms

with bath, offstreet parking. Prefer no pets., $525 month + security & references. Heat & water paid. 570357-3471

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WYOMING 2nd floor. Cozy one

bedroom. Quiet building. Includes refrigerator, all utilities except electric. Non smoking. No pets. $585 + security. 570-609-5133

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Rte. 315 2,400 Sq. Ft. professional office space with beautiful view of Valley & Casino. will divide office / retail Call 570-829-1206 KINGSTON

183 Market St. Office space available in beautifully renovated professional building. Great high traffic location! 2 separate offices with large reception area. Bonus use of conference room MLS 12-1049 $1000 per month Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

MODERN OFFICE SPACE WEST PITTSTON

OFF STREET PARKING INCLUDED Suite 1– 725 sq ft Utilities included Suite 2– 1,450 sq ft Utilities included Units are unfinished & can be fit out to your specifications. Call: 570-655-3329 – Extension 2 Margie

Commercial Properties

WILKES-BARRE

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

16-18 Linden St. Professional office space for lease near General Hospital. Ideally suited for medical offices. Other possible uses would include a deli style restaurant. MLS 12-1052 $1200 per month Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

ASHLEY

Beauty Salon, 400 square feet, ample parking, 350.00 + utilities. Call 570824-5586 leave message.

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PITTSTON

OFFICE SPACE $1,000/MONTH Attractive modern

office space. 2 suites available. Suite A-4 offices, plus restroom and storage includes utilities, 700 sq. ft. $650/month Suite B-2, large offices, 2 average size offices, plus restroom and storage plus utilities, 1,160 sq. ft. Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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RETAIL / OFFICE

1188 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort, PA This unique 2,800 Sq Ft. interior (Circa 1879), Features 10’ Ceilings, Distinctive chandeliers, Two fireplaces. French door entrances. Large parking lot. Handicap accessible. Central a/c, Hardwood floors. Signage is perfectly positioned on the 179’ frontage. Over 15,000 vehicles pass daily. Call

570-706-5308

315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 2,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206

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BEST $1 SQ. FT. LEASES YOU’LL EVER SEE! Warehouse, distribution, storage, light manufacturing. Gas heat, sprinklers, overhead doors, parking for 30 cars. Yes, that $1 sq.ft. lease! We have 9,000 sq.ft., 27,000 sq.ft., and 13,000 sq. ft. Can combine. There is nothing this good! Call Larry @ 570-696-4000 or 570-430-1565

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Half Doubles

HARDING

950

Half Doubles

HUGHESTOWN Clean & bright 2 bedroom 1/2 double in a quiet residential neighborhood. Off street parking. Stove included. Washer/Dryer hookup. No pets. No smoking. $625/month + utilities & security. References required. Available Aug 1. 570-760-9323

KINGSTON

3 bedroom, 1 bath, half double, $700 plus utilities, sewer included. No pets.1st months, last months + deposit. Call 570-443-0770

KINGSTON

76 S. Landon Ave. 3 bedrooms, newly renovated, all appliances, washer / dryer hookup, no pets. Spacious rooms, great location! $700/month + utilities & 1 month security. Available September. 570-881-5747

NANTICOKE 4 rooms, 2

bedrooms, 1 bath. $465/month + security & utilities. Sewer and trash included. 570-735-0258

NANTICOKE Large 3 bedroom

half double. Front porch, lovely rear yard, off street parking. Newly renovated. New kitchen, bathroom & appliances including washer/dryer. Clean attic and basement for storage or workshop. $750 + utilities Call 570-881-0320

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SWOYERSVILLE Large, newly

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath in country setting. washer/dryer hookup off kitchen. plenty of storage. 1 year lease. No pets allowed. Credit check required. $695/month. Call Christine Romani 570-696-0840

LEWITH & FREEMAN 570-696-3801

remodeled 3 bedroom. Stove, dishwasher, washer/ dryer hook up, off street parking. No pets. $600/month + utilities. Call 570-301-7723

WEST PITTSTON

MAINTENANCE FREE!

One block to elementary school. 3 Bedrooms. Off-Street Parking No Smoking. $700 + utilities, security, last month. 570-885-4206

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WILKES-BARRE

DALLAS

WILKES-BARRE

19 Richard Drive Great 3 bed, 2 bath townhome with open kitchen & wonderful deck $1,250/month plus utilities. MLS#11-64 570-696-3801 Call Margy 570-696-0891

1/2 double. 3 bedrooms. Wall to wall carpeting, washer / dryer hookup. Fenced in yard. $475 plus utilities and security. Call 570-472-2392

3 bedroom 1/2 double. Nice neighborhood. Wall/wall carpet. Washer/dryer hookup. Fenced Yard. No Pets. $700 + utilities. Security & references. Call after 5. 570-822-8657

WILKES-BARRE Academy Street

Well maintained in move-in condition. 6 room house with 3 bedrooms & 1 1/2 baths. Gas forced air heat. No pets. 1 year lease. Credit check.$625 + utilities & security. Call 908-510-3879

WILKES-BARRE Parsons Section

3 bedroom half double. Off street parking. Pets welcome. $550/month Credit/Criminal check required. Call 570-266-5333

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BACK MOUNTAIN Village at Greenbriar

Carefree living in gated community. 1340-sf condo with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1-car garage. $1,375/ month, plus utilities. Maintenance fee included in rent. One year lease required. Amenities include: swimming pool, tennis court and clubhouse. 570-690-1120 BACK MTN 3 Bedroom, 1 bath Ranch with a Finished Basement and lots of storage. Indoor Heated Pool and New Kitchen Cabinets and appliances. Large Yard. $ 750 per month + utilities + security deposit. 570-335-6079

DALLAS

2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1500sq home for rent, close to Misericordia & DHS. House is very clean, and ready to move in. Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, & microwave included. Asking $1000 per month. Call 570-814-0707

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DALLAS

8 Lackawanna Avenue 5 bedroom house, 2 full baths, $1500/month plus utilities. Call Steve at 973-580-5296

DRUMS BEACH MOUNTAIN LAKES 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, A/C, fireplace, rec room $1200/per month, plus utilities, Call (570)793-4262

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HARVEY’S LAKE

3300 Square foot lake front home, has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, modern kitchen, living room with fireplace that opens to dining room. Sitting room in the corner off the kitchen. $2,250/month + utilities. Call Kevin at 696-5420

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

Harveys Lake

Recently updated house, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, washer/dryer hook-up, large living/family room, 1200/month + utilities and $1200 security deposit. Call Nancy @ 570-639-5688

HUDSON

SINGLE HOUSE 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, stove, washer/ dryer hookup. $675/month, plus utilities & 1 month security. 570-825-5451 HUNLOCK CREEK Executive 2 story quality 4 bedroom home on 18 wooded acres in private setting. Quality construction with too many features to list. $1500/month + utilities. 1 year lease required. Call Dale for Specifics. 570-256-3343 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY

MOUNTAINTOP Available

September 1st. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, Dining room, washer/dryer included. Small pets negotiable, no cats. $900/per month+ utilities. Background check, security deposit, Call 570-868-3585

NANTICOKE 185 Church St, Rear

3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, all electric. Washer & dryer hookup. Small yard. Off street parking. $700 + utilities & security. No pets. 570-270-3139

144 Farrell St. Single family home for rent. 1,470 sq ft. 3 bedrooms with closets and 1.5 baths. First floor laundry room. New gas water heater. Air conditioning. New heating gas boiler & upgraded carpets. Modern kitchen. New gas stove. New 21 cubic foot refrigerator. New windows, gas fireplace, deadbolt locks. Full basement with gas wall heater. Residential street. Shed. Fenced yard. Covered back porch. Private driveway. 1 year lease. Background & credit check. $790 + utilities & security deposit. Call 215-527-8133 Ask for Bill

PLAINS 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, off street parking, yard/patio $800/per month Call 570-823-4503

SHAVERTOWN Beautiful, meticu-

lous contemporary 1 bedroom. Gas heat, air, fully furnished, fireplace, hardwood & tile flooring, carpeting. Carport & lovely garden. Most utilities included. $1,000/month. Please call 570-881-0320

WEST PITTSTON

1/2 double, 7 rooms & bath, hardwood floors, natural wood work, garage. Great neighborhood. Nonsmokers. No pets. Call 570-655-2195

WILKES-BARRE

3 bedrooms, close to Kings and downtown. Includes range & fridge. $695/month, first, last & security. Tenant pays heat, electric & water. Call 718-877-7436 or 718-791-5252

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WYOMING

TOWNHOUSE 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living/dining combination, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. Gas heat with central air. Front & back porches. $675/month + utilities, security & 1st month. 570-655-8928

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170 Panama Street 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, newly remodeled, all new carpeting washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. $650/per month plus security, Call 570-883-1463, 570-654-6737 or 570-362-4019

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

BLACK LAKE, NY

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Room for rent. $300 per month, plus utilities. Please call 570-817-7817

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Professional Services Directory

Roommate Wanted

Roommate to share a 3 bedroom apartment $300, includes heat & electric. 570-793-4462

974 Wanted to Rent Real Estate

LOOKING TO RENT.. In West Pittston, Wyoming, Jenkins Twp., Pittston Twp. or Exeter. 2 bedroom apartment or house. Call 570-822-0360 or 570-908-9061

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A/C & Refrigeration Services

STRISH A/C

Ductless / Central Air Conditioning Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 570-332-0715

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Appliance Service

ECO-FRIENDLY APPLIANCE TECH. 25 Years Experi-

ence fixing major appliances: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Compactors. Most brands. Free phone advice & all work guaranteed. No service charge for visit. 570-706-6577

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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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570-606-8438

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2 & 3 BR Townhomes

570-822-2711

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Do you... wonder how

Rooms

WILKES-BARRE

Newly renovated. single home with large fenced yard, detached garage off street parking, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living & dining rooms, hardwood floors, air, security system, appliances. $750/ month, + utilities, 1st, last, security, references & credit check. No pets. Immediate Occupancy. 570-606-5143

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ALL OLDER HOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / repair, Porches, decks & steps DAVE JOHNSON Expert Bathroom & Room Remodeling, Carpentry & Whole House Renovations. Licensed &Insured

570-819-0681

NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION

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

PR BUILDERS Any and all types of remodeling from windows to design build renovations. Handyman Services also, Electric, Plumbing, Building. PA license 048740 accepts Visa & Mastercard call 570-826-0919

KINGSTON

SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES 11 Holiday Drive

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

FREE

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

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ROOFING, SIDING, DECKS, WINDOWS

For All of Your Remodeling Needs. Will Beat Any Price 25 Yrs. Experience Ref. Ins. Free Est. 570-332-7023 Or 570-855-2506

Shedlarski Construction H I OME MPROVEMENT

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

Apartments/ Unfurnished

SPRING BUILDING/ REMODELING?

Call the Building Industry Association for a list of qualified members

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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

CAVUTO CHIMNEY SERVICE

& Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates Insured 570-709-2479

CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco.

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

COZY HEARTH CHIMNEY

ALL CHIMNEY REPAIR Chimney Cleaning, Rebuilding, Repair, Stainless Steel Lining, Parging, Stucco, Caps, Etc. Free Estimates Senior Discounts Licensed-Insured 1-888-680-7990 570-840-0873

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Cleaning & Maintainence

Connie’s Cleaning 15 years experience Bonded & Insured Residential Cleaning Connie Mastruzzo Brutski - Owner 570-430-3743 Connie does the cleaning!

HOUSEKEEPING I am dependable &

professional. Flexible rates and hours. Supplies provided. References Available 570-357-1951 Northeast Janitorial Services,LLC Commercial and Residential Cleaning. FREE ESTIMATES 570-237-2193

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Concrete & Masonry

A STEP-UP MASONRY

Brick, block, concrete, pavers. Specializing in stone. Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. Senior Discount. Call 570-702-3225 COVERT & SONS CONCRETE CO. Give us a call, we’ll beat them all! 570-696-3488 or 570-239-2780

D. Pugh Concrete

All phases of masonry & concrete. Small jobs welcome. Senior discount. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured 288-1701/655-3505

H O S CONSTRUCTION

Licensed - Insured Certified - Masonry Concrete - Roofing Quality Craftsmanship Guaranteed Unbeatable Prices Senior Citizen Discounts Free Estimates 570-574-4618 or 570-709-3577 JM OLEJNICK MASONRY All phases of concrete, masonry & construction. Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call 570-288-6862

Williams & Franks Inc

Masonry - Concrete Brick-Stonework. Chimneys-Stucco” “NO JOB TOO SMALL” “Damage repair specialist” 570-466-2916

Sell your own home! Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130

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DOUBLE D’s D’s Best Construction Co General Contractors. We do all types of work, including concrete, stucco, sidewalks, patios, & all general construction. “We do it all” Call anytime at 570-991-7670 or 570-690-2642 and ask for Dave.

VICTORY HANDYMAN SERVICE You Name It, We Can Do it. Over 30 Years Experience in General Construction Licensed & Insured 570-313-2262

FATHER & SON CONSTRUCTION Interior & Exterior Remodeling Jobs of All Sizes 570-814-4578 570-709-8826 G&J Welding & Pressure Washing Mobile Service ICC Bumpers for trucks & trailers Headache racks & bed rails for pickups 570-855-8364

GARAGE DOOR

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

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Dry Wall

MIRRA DRYWALL

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Handyman Services

Hauling & Trucking

AA1AAlways C L E Ahauling, NING

cleaning attics, cellar, garage, one piece or whole Estate, also available 10 & 20 yard dumpsters.655-0695 592-1813or287-8302 AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299 A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, we’re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-822-4582

ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL SPRING CLEAN UP!

Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

Electrical

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

570-829-4077

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

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Excavating

EXCAVATING/MODULAR HOMES

Foundations, land clearing, driveways, storm drainage, blacktop repair, etc. Free Estimates 570-332-0077

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Fencing & Decks

DECK BUILDERS Of Northeast

Contracting Group. We build any type, size and design, concrete, patios, driveways, sidewalks. If the deck of your choice is not completed within 5 days, then your deck is free! 570-338-2269

1105 Floor Covering Installation

HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING &

INSTALLATION Recoat your hardwood floors starting at $1.25 / SQ FT Free Estimates 570-793-4994

1129 Gutter Repair & Cleaning

GUTTER CLEANING Window Cleaning

Pressure washing Insured 570-288-6794

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Handyman Services

DO IT ALL HANDYMAN

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

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ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING RAKED? Specializing In Trimming and Shaping of Bushes, Shrubs, Trees. Also, Bed Cleanup, Edging, Mulch and Stone. Call Joe. 570-823-8465 Meticulous and Affordable. F ree E stimates

JAY’S LAWN SERVICE

Summer clean-ups, mowing, mulching and more! Free Estimates 570-574-3406 LIVING PROOF Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance Free estimates, Reasonable rates, Senior discounts, No job to small, we do it all! 570-831-5579 O’NEIL’S Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance,Cleanups, shrub trimming, 20 years experience. Fully Insured 570-885-1918 TOUGH BRUSH & TALL GRASS Mowing, edging, mulching, shrubs & hedge shaping. Tree pruning. Garden tilling. Summer Clean Ups. Weekly & bi-weekly lawn care. Fully Insured. 20+ years experience Free Estimates 570-829-3261

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570-675-3378

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Masonry

ATIE’S CONSTRUCTION

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

50 Years Experience Stone mason, stucco, pre-cast stone, paving, custom cover & design. 570-301-8200

ALWAYS READY HAULING Property & Estate Cleanups, Attics, Cellars, Yards, Garages, Construction Sites, Flood Damage & More. CHEAPER THAN A DUMPSTER!! SAME DAY SERVICE Free Estimates 570-301-3754

OLD Voted TIME MASONRY #1

Mike’s $5-Up

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

826-1883 472-4321 1150 House Sitting

Mothers Helper

Do you need time for yourself? Then allow me to do your light housekeeping, watch the kids or run errands for you. Please call 570-852-3474 Kingston area. References available.

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Insurance

HEY BOOMERS CHECK THIS OUT!!

Turning 65? Going on Medicare? Need Medicare Supplement Insurance? We also offer long/short term care coverage, life insurance, and annuities for nursing home care that pay 6.7% You have questions, we have answers! 570-580-0797

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CONCRET E & MASONRY All Phases 570-283-5254

MasonryContractor Let A Real Mason Bid Your Project! Brick, Block, Concrete, Stone, Chimney & Stucco Repair, Retaining Walls, Patio & Pavers, Stamped & Colored Concrete, etc. Fully Insured. 570-466-0879

oldtimemasonry.com

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Painting & Wallpaper

ALL PHASE PAINT COMPANY

Aluminium Siding Refinishing Experts You Name It, We Know How to Paint It! Over 30 Years Experience 570-313-2262 JACOBOSKY PAINTING Power Washing, Quality Painting, Affordable prices, $50.00 off with this ad. Free Estimates. 570-328-5083

Laird’s Renovation & Remodeling Painting and powerwashing, We repair chimneys-custom design, no job too big or too small Wyoming,PA Plaster patch, drywall repair. We fix cracks. Fully insured, 25 years experience 570-693-1793 cell 570-690-8536

M. PARALIS PAINTING

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

Serra Painting Book Now For Summer & Save. All Work Guaranteed Satisfaction. 30 Yrs. Experience Powerwash & Paint Vinyl, Wood, Stucco Aluminum. Free Estimates You Can’t Lose! 570-822-3943

WITKOSKY PAINTING Interior

Exterior, Free estimates, 30 yrs experience 570-826-1719, 570-288-4311 & 570-704-8530

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Paving & Excavating

DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS ROADWAYS HOT TAR & CHIP SEALCOATING Licensed and Insured. Call Today For Your Free Estimate

1189 Miscellaneous Service

Driveways, excavating & resurfacing. Free Estimates. Fully insured. Call Ron 570-290-2296

ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP

288-8995 1195

Movers

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

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

ABSOLUTELY FREE ESTIMATES E-STERN CO. 30 year architec tural shingles. Do Rip off & over the top. Fully Insured PA014370 570-760-7725 or 570-341-7411 EVERHART CONSTRUCTION Roofing, siding, gutters, chimney repairs & more. Free Estimates, Lowest Prices 570-855-5738

Your Roofing Specialist Free Estimates No Payment ‘til Job is 100% Complete 570-829-0239

H O S CONSTRUCTION Roofing specialist, call today and save $$$ 570-574-4618

J & F CONSTRUCTION All types of roofing. Repairs & Installation 25 Years Experience Licensed/Insured Free Estimates Reliable Service 570-855-4259

J.R.V. ROOFING

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

Jim Harden

570-288-6709

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

SUMMER ROOFING McManus

Construction Licensed, Insured. Everyday Low Prices. 3,000 satisfied customers. 570-735-0846

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570-474-6329

Wanted:

Roofing & Siding

GILROY construction

STEVE WARNER Masonry/Concrete Custom Work Small Jobs & Repairs. Free estimates. Lic. & Ins. 570-561-5245

VITO’S & GINO’S

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Lic.# PA021520

L&M BLACKTOPPING

Mountain Top

PAVING & SEAL COATING Patching, Sealing, Residential/Comm Licensed & Insured PA013253 570-868-8375

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PERSONAL ASSISTANT Will provide

superior executive support by assisting in scheduling & coordinating complex business/social calendars, event planning, and travel plans for busy executives or families. Over 20+ years in corporate, non-profit, and government arenas. 570-406-4092

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

Tree Care

Tree Stump Removal Stump grinding, $45 each for 10 or more. Tree cutdown, $150. Call 570-594-1385

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Window Service

PJ’s Window Cleaning & Janitorial Services Windows, Gutters, Carpets, Power washing and more. INSURED/BONDED. 570-283-9840

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