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More people seek help for FOOD, CLOTHING and SHELTER in Luzerne County, challenging agencies to keep donations up

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Demand on increase By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Henrietta “Hank” Rose was setting tables on Thursday at the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen. Rose, 68, said she volunteers every day at the kitchen to justify getting a meal every day. She doesn’t want anything for nothing “Thank God we have a kitchen like this,” she said. “So many “We’re be- people need tween holi- help.” Rose is far days and from alone. The demand our stock for food, clothis down. ing and shelter Demand is has been rising steadily in Luincreasing zerne County, according to because inunemploy- officials volved with agencies that ment is provide the still high goods and serand we had vices. As more people ask for severe CLARK VAN ORDEN/THE TIMES LEADER assistance, flooding raising ade- Henrietta ‘Hank’ Rose depends on the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre for some meals and clothing, but she also helps quate dona- out at the kitchen when she can. Below, Ann Marie McCawley of the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre. that retions has bequired us come more challenging for to send the agencies food to serving a region with a victims.” stubbornly Rich Kutz By BILL O’BOYLE high unemSPCA OF Director of the boboyle@timesleader.com ployment rate. LU Z E R N E CO U N T Y Weinberg Food PLAINS TWP. – When Marie Bank Ann Phone: 825-4111 hard times compel cuts to a McCawley, has household budget, a family’s Website: www.spcaluzernebeen the direccounty.org best friends are sometimes tor at St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen Hours: Monday thru Friday 11 the losers. on East Jackson Street for 25 of a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday and Since the economic meltits 29 years of operation. In reSunday, noon to 3 p.m. down of 2008, the Luzerne Evening hours: Monday, Tuescent years she said there has County Chapter of the Socie- day and Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7 been a noticeable increase in rep.m. ty for the Prevention of Cruquests for assistance. elty to Animals has seen a Some 400 to 450 people arrive H O W T O D O N AT E sharp rise in surrendered more cases of animal cruelty at the kitchen’s doorstep each pets. because pet owners don’t day for meals. ❏ St. Vincent de Paul Kitch❏ CEO/Weinberg Food Bank Cary Moran, education have the money to properly “It used to be that we were en and Clothes Closet Ambler Lane, Wilkes-Barre and volunteer director, said care for or feed their pets.” busier at the end of the month, Daily, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Phone: 826-0510, Ext. 234 more pets than usual are Moran said the local SPCA 39 E. Jackson St., Wilkes-Barre but now, we have the same numPhone: 829-7796 waiting for a good family. has about 150 to 200 cats in ❏ Volunteers of America ber of people every day,” Website: dioceseofscranto25 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre “During this down econoresidence and 60 dogs and 15 McCawley said. “And there are n.org; click on St. Vincent de Phone: 825-5261 my, we’ve seen more droprabbits. new faces every day – people Paul Kitchen offs and less adoptions,” Moran said. “And we’ve seen See PETS, Page 14A See NEED, Page 14A

Shelter sees rise in pets and costs to keep them

Sandusky maintains innocence to paper

Accuser’s lawyers call denial by Sandusky in N.Y. Times “delusional” and “bizarre.” The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky maintains he never sexually abused children and portrays himself in a New York Times interview as a father-like figure to the kids in his life. The New York Times reported Saturday that Sandusky also insisted he never spoke with Joe “I had kid Paterno about any allegations after kid of misconduct. after kid “They’ve taken everything who might that I ever did say I was a for any young father figperson and twisted it to say ure. And that my mothey just tives were sexual or whatev- twisted er,” Sandusky that all.” said. “I had kid after kid after Jerry Sandusky In New York kid who might Times interview say I was a father figure. And they just twisted that all.” Sandusky has been charged with 40 counts of molesting eight boys over 15 years and is free on bail while awaiting a preliminary hearing Dec. 13. A grand jury investigating Sandusky said in a report that some of the assaults occurred in the Penn State football showers, including a 2002 allegation in which a graduate assistant See SANDUSKY, Page 7A

From 9-9-9 to 0-0-0: Day of horror, sacrifice and valor Cain ends GOP campaign PEARL HARBOR REMEMBERED

This Wednesday brings 70th anniversary of “a day which will live in infamy.” By TOM MOONEY Times Leader Correspondent

America was in shock on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941. Early that morning, an attack by 353 aircraft from six carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy had devastated the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. More than 2,400 Americans had been killed, and some of the largest ships of the Navy – including eight battleships – had

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The Lindhill Institute will present “Remember Pearl Harbor” at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. The public is invited to attend.

been sunk or badly damaged. Many people feared an invasion of Hawaii or an attack on the West Coast was imminent. The next day, the United States declared war on Japan. SUBMITTED PHOTO American participation in World War II had begun, and Joseph Lockard, who first detected Japanese planes headed to See PEARL, Page 11A

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on the stage, smiling and waving as the crowd chanted her name. “So as of today, with a lot of prayer and Cain soul-searching, I am suspending my presidential campaign because of the continued distractions and the continued hurt caused on me and my family,” a tired-looking Cain told about 400 supporters. Cain’s announcement came

ATLANTA — A defiant Herman Cain suspended his faltering bid for the Republican presidential nomination Saturday amid a drumbeat of sexual misconduct allegations against him, throwing his staunchly conservative supporters up for grabs with just one month to go before the lead-off caucuses in Iowa. Cain condemned the accusations as “false and unproven” but said they had been hurtful to his family, particularly his wife, Gloria, and were drowning out See CAIN, Page 14A his ability to deliver his message. His wife stood behind him INSIDE: GOP field shrinks, Page 5A

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Annual Festival of Trees opens at LCCC More than a dozen uniquely decorated trees sponsored by local groups are on display. By CAMILLE FIOTI Times Leader Correspondent

NANTICOKE – The Luzerne County Community College Educational Conference Center kicked off the holiday season Friday night with an opening reception for its third annual “Festival of Trees.” More than a dozen uniquely decorated trees sponsored by local businesses and organizations were on display. Light refreshments were served and musical entertainment was provided by

the Dallas Middle School Select Chorus. “We wanted to have a nice, free event for families to kick off Christmas,” said Becky Shedlock, director of the Educational Conference Center. Proceeds from this year’s event will be used to purchase winter hats for American Red Cross distribution. The trees will be on display through December. For a $1 donation, visitors can vote for their favorite tree. Ten-year-old Erin Kelly said she liked the tree with the “bubble lights” on the old time tree. “I wish I could have all those trees in my house to wake up to every morning,” she said, as she waited with her family to see her brother

I F YO U G O : The trees can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Educational Conference Center through December.

Ryan, 13, perform in the chorus. “This is a wonderful way to bring people together before the holidays,” said college President Tom Leary. “In these stressful times, people really need to sit back and enjoy each other.” Pointing out that the holidays can be a lonely time for some people, Leary said he urges his students and others to give the gift AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER of companionship. “Reach out to find someone who desperately John Barberio and his daughter Rachel, 12, look over the decorated Christmas trees at the LCCC Festival of Trees Friday. needs someone to talk to.”

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Dumas punched her in the head at 152 Coal St. at 10:06 a.m. Saturday, according to police. • Police arrested Roland WILKES-BARRE – The Singletary, 26, of Lafayette traffic signal at the intersecPlace, and cited him with tion of Scott and Mill streets retail theft and public drunkin the Parsons section of the city is out of service, and will enness charges at Turkey Hill, 170 Hazle St., at 7:31 a.m. remain so for about a week Saturday. while it is repaired. A store employee said SinStop signs have been placed gleton ate half of a chicken at the intersection. sandwich wrap then told the clerk he had no money to pay WILKES-BARRE – City for it, police said. police reported the following • Rose Sipos of Pittston incidents: said someone smashed the • Police said they will cite rear window of her vehicle at Lamar Dumas, 50, of Coal Street with harassment charg- 155 E. Northampton St. Saturday. es. Mary Dumas said Lamar

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delighted Mikayla Cruse, 4, talks with Santa and Mrs. Claus during a ‘Morning with Santa’ event at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Hospital: Billy Graham continuing to improve The Associated Press

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Hospital officials say the Rev. Billy Graham is continuing his “successful” treatment for pneumonia. A statement from Asheville’s Mission Hospital on Saturday afternoon said Graham’s pulmonologist reports he is maintaining the improvement he showed on Friday. The evangelist, 93, will continue physical therapy to help his

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EDWARDSVILLE – DPW Superintendent Len Lengel announced that papers will be

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Russia’s ruling party may lose its dominance By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press

MOSCOW — Russia’s long dominant party appeared likely to lose its edge as voters across the sprawling country cast ballots for Parliament on Sunday, many of them frustrated over corruption and the gap between ordinary Russians and the superrich. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has sig-

naled it is worried about polls showing it could receive only a bit more than half the votes, cracking down on an independent election monitor and warning of political instability. The Kremlin is determined to see United Russia maintain its two-thirds majority, an unassailable dominance that allows it to amend the constitution. Both Putin and President Dmitry Medvedev made final appeals for the party on Friday, the last

day of campaigning, warning that a parliament made up of diverse political camps would be incapable of making decisions. The view underlines Russian authorities’ continuing discomfort with political pluralism and preference for top-down operation. As president in 20002008, Putin’s strongman leadership style won wide support among Russians exhausted by a decade of post-Soviet uncertainty.

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ori Gwilliam performs Christmas carols with her fellow chorus members at Genetti’s in Wilkes-Barre on Friday to benefit Cori’s Place, a nonprofit agency that helps individuals with disabilities transition from adolescence to adult life.

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strength and mobility. Doctors said Graham stood and walked Friday during a session. Hospital spokesman Merrell Gregory said Graham is alert and outgoing and friendly with staff. He says Graham has shown his long-term memory is still strong. Graham was admitted Wednesday night after suffering from congestion, a cough and a slight fever that was later diagnosed as pneumonia.

he President’s Ball was held Saturday night at Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter in honor of 2012 club President James Jake of Old Forge. Jake’s mother Maria Jake gives him a kiss as they socialize with club members.

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Route 11 lane will be closed

On Monday and Tuesday, there will be a single lane closure on Route 11 in Larksville for core boring, the state Department of Transportation announced. The lane closure will impact traffic heading north and south between approximately 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. Flaggers will control traffic. SCRANTON

Barrasse named to board

The National Association of Drug Court Professionals has announced that Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael Barrasse has been elected to serve on its board of directors. Barrasse was elected to chair the board’s DWI Committee and serve on the Veterans Treatment Court Committee. Prior to joining the bench, Barrasse served three terms as District Attorney of Lackawanna County as well as serving as Barrasse Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Special Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and senior trial Assistant District Attorney in Philadelphia. HARRISBURG

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Local Penn State students raise cash for dance marathon despite sex abuse scandal

Area support strong for THON By MATT HUGHES mhughes@timesleader.com

PLAINS TOWNSHIP – Penn State students canvassed for cash and celebrated Saturday to support the university’s annual THON dance marathon. The fundraiser, which benefits children undergoing treatment for cancer, has been an annual institution in State College since 1973, but this year’s marathon will be the first since the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal rocked the Penn State campus. Volunteers Tuesday said the scandal isn’t something they can ignore, but they didn’t feel it had a negative impact on their fundraising efforts. “Honestly, it was always in the back of everyone’s mind,” said student Brittany DeGrazia, 21, of Patterson, N.Y. “But you have to just hope people realize we’re doing it for the right reasons, and we didn’t encounter anyone that wanted to shut us down or anything like that.”

“I think that our community in general is really sad and upset over it, but (THON) is something that over 15,000 people are involved with.” Liz McHugh THON fundraiser organizer

“I think that our community in general is really sad and upset over it, but (THON) is something that over 15,000 people are involved with,” said Liz McHugh, one of the organizers of the local fundraiser. McHugh, 21, of Pittston, and Melissa Ripepi, 21, of Harrison City, Westmoreland County, canvassed for donations with other current students Saturday morning and hosted a fundraising party at the River Grille in the evening in an effort to win a spot in February’s dance mara-

thon. Students entering as independents, as opposed to through a student organization, can enter a lottery to win one of 700 spots in the marathon if they raise more than $2,500, and gain another chance for every $500 they raise over that amount. The pair said they had collected about $3,000 by the end of the day Saturday. If anything, student volunteers said the Sandusky scandal’s impact may have actually helped their efforts in collecting money. “I saw more support than normal,” said student Charlie Allen, 22, of West Pittston. “This area’s very pro-Penn State, especially having the local campus. I feel like we saw people step up and try to help out Penn State’s reputation.” “A lot of alumni have been involved in THON,” Ripepi said. “Like today, some people stopped that had Penn State stickers

Liz McHugh of Pittston hosted a THON fundraiser at the River Grille in Plains Township on Saturday. THON is an annual dance marathon in February held at Penn State’s main campus, where students dance to raise money in the fight against pediatric cancer. PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER

on their cars. You could see that they were willing to give a little more.” This year’s THON is scheduled for Feb. 17-19 in the Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State main campus in State College. Since 1973, the event has raised

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ECKLEY MINERS VILLAGE

As the Dec. 7 deadline for Medicare annual enrollment fast approaches, Secretary of Aging Brian Duke is reminding older Pennsylvanians to use the state’s APPRISE program for help in choosing a health plan that works for them. APPRISE-trained volunteers work through the local Area Agencies on Aging to deal with questions and concerns of older adults as well as provide clear and concise information for individuals in choosing an appropriate Medicare health and/or prescription plan. Contact APPRISE, toll-free, at 1-800783-7067.

Barnes & Noble hosts holiday book drive for West Pittston Library, which was devastated by flood.

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Legal Services to be closed

The offices of North Penn Legal Services will be closed from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2 and will re-open on Jan. 3. New clients should note that there will be no staff in the office to take calls, receive faxes, or do an intake until Jan. 3. Resources such as private lawyers, NPLS’ website, palawhelp.org and local bar associations should be used if help is needed during that time. Current clients should contact their case handler for information about active cases. HARRISBURG

Program helps farmers

Farmers in Wyoming County and 19 other counties will be able to dispose of unwanted pesticides through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s CHEMSWEEP program. Registration closes March 31. An independent contractor hired by the Department of Agriculture will collect and package all waste pesticides. CHEMSWEEP will cover the disposal cost for the first 2,000 pounds per participant. JENKINS TWP.

Santa will visit children

Santa will visit from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Jenkins Township Fire Department. There will be snacks, drinks and prizes for all township children in attendance. WASHINGTON, D.C.

Casey: ‘Donut hole’ saves

U.S. Senator Bob Casey, D-Scranton, has announced that a change to Medicare’s so-called “donut hole” will save older Pennsylvanians more than $87 million on prescription drugs this year. Beginning this year, older Pennsylvanians who fall into the donut hole will save about 40 percent on their prescription drugs – an average savings of about $600, Casey said. Once a prescription cost enters a certain range, older Americans are required to pay out-of-pocket for their prescription drugs, entering the socalled donut hole.

more than $78 million to benefit children undergoing treatment for cancer through The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. Last year more than 15,000 student volunteers helped to raise more than $9.5 million.

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Re-enactors, from left, Dan Bobby and Barbara and Vincent Kundrikova take part in a Victorian Christmas at the Sharpe House in Eckley Miners Village, Saturday. Below, re-enactor Phil Voystock plays the mandolin.

The past comes alive By STEVEN FONDO Times Leader Correspondent

FOSTER TWP. – Hosts and hostesses in period dress welcomed guests to the Victorian Christmas at Eckley Miners Village on Saturday. The

yuletide observance featured a beautifully decorated Victorian showplace in seasonal colors and accoutrements. As guests entered the period home, they were greeted by an impressively dressed Christmas tree off of the foyer and were escorted by nattily dressed volunteers to a formal dinning room replete with a delicious selection of seasonal cookies, pastries and teas. A number of vendors were stationed throughout the house selling everything from holiday crafts to estate jewelry. A silent auction featuring original artwork and period collectors was conducted to raise money for the historic site’s continued upkeep. “This fundraising event was necessary because our funding and staff were recently cut by 50 percent,” said event organizer Karen Esak. “We’re actually anticipating another financial hit in January.” Esak, who lives at

An ornament adorns a tree during a Victorian Christmas at the Sharpe House in Eckley Miners Village.

the village and is the chief tour guide, said the recent budgetary cuts have caused her to start taking up the mantle of fundraiser. Many of the period decorations for the Victorian holiday event were hand crafted by Hazleton Area High School senior Molly Maloney of Freeland. “I had a number of family members who actually lived here in the village,” said Maloney, who plans to study history at Penn State in the fall. “I’ve always been fascinated by the village, and I love volunteering here to help Karen.”

Bookseller Barnes & Noble hopes to help the flood-ravaged West Pittston Library by hosting a holiday book drive at its Wilkes-Barre Township store. The store in the Arena Hub Plaza has hosted the book drive as part of a national program for several years and in previous years donated books to charitable organizations such as Catholic Social Services and the Children’s Miracle Network, but this is the first year “This year proceeds will go to a it was just library. “This year it was a no-brainjust a no-brainer; they needed our er; they help,” said store spo- needed our keswoman Donna help. They Wench. “They lost everything, not only lost everythe building but evthing, not erything in the only the building.” Under the pro- building gram, Barnes & Noble shoppers may but everypurchase a new book thing in of their choice or choose one from a the buildwish list submitted ing.” by the library. The Donna Wench drive runs until Jan. Barnes & Noble 1. spokeswoman The bookseller will also donate up to 20 percent of purchases made betweenDec.11andDec.13atanyBarnes & Noble store, or online through Dec. 18, to the library. Customers at the Wilkes-Barre Township store need only ask to participate in the program at check-out time, while customers shopping at other locations or online need to mention the West Pittston Library’s code: 10591287. The library on Exeter Avenue was devastated by the September flood. It lost more than14,000 books, including volumes stored for its annual book sale, as well as computer equipment, shelving and furniture. “We’re very grateful to Barnes & Noble and we’re very, very happy that their doing that for us,” library worker Helen Soska said. The library is currently operating from a temporary location in the former Blockbuster Video store inside the Insalaco Shopping Center in West Pittston. Soska said the library hopes to return to its former location by mid-January.

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Elderly woman claims she was humiliated during strip search

Screening at JFK is criticized By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press

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Even Goofy gets Bieber fever

Justin Bieber poses with Santa Goofy during a break while taping a performance segment for the ‘Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade’ TV special at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on Saturday.

NEW YORK — An 85-year-old New York grandmother said Saturday she was injured and humiliated when she was strip searched at an airport after she asked to be patted down instead of going through a body scanner. Lenore Zimmerman said she was taken to a private room and made to take off her pants and other clothes after she asked to forgo the screening because she worried it would interfere with her defibrillator. She missed her flight and had to take one 2 1/2 hours later, she said. “I’m hunched over. I’m in a wheelchair. I weigh under 110 pounds,” she said from her winter home at a seniors community in Coconut Creek, Fla. “Do

I look like a terrorist?” But the Transportation Security Administration said in a statement Saturday no strip search was conducted. “While we regret that the passenger feels she had an unpleasant screening experience, TSA does not include strip searches as part of our security protocols and one was not conducted in this case,” the statement read. Zimmerman was dropped off by her son at Kennedy Airport for a 1 p.m. flight Tuesday to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on JetBlue, she said. She arrived to the ticket counter around 12:20 p.m. and headed for security in a wheelchair, her small, metal walker in her lap. She’s been traveling to Florida for at least a decade and has never had a prob-

lem being patted down until now, she said. “I worry about my heart, so I don’t want to go through those things,” she said, referring to the advanced image technology screening machines now in place at the airport. As a result, she said, she was taken into the private screening room by one agent and made to strip. “Private screening was requested by the passenger, it was granted and lasted approximately 11 minutes,” the statement read. “TSA screening procedures are conducted in a manner designed to treat all passengers with dignity, respect and courtesy and that occurred in this instance.” FAMILY PHOTO SUBMITTED TO AP The private screening was not record- Lenore Zimmerman, 85, was required to go through a strip search. ed.

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McGovern is hospitalized

Democratic presidential F ormer candidate George McGovern was

alert, comfortable and in stable condition at a South Dakota hospital Saturday after hitting his head during a fall, hospital officials said. The 89-year-old former U.S. senator was taken by helicopter to a Sioux Falls hospital late Friday after falling outside Dakota Wesleyan University’s McGovern Library in Mitchell. A school official said McGovern hit his head on the pavement about two hours before he was scheduled to appear on a live CSPAN interview at the library. The statement said McGovern was in stable condition, though no other details were released. The former South Dakota senator has lived in St. Augustine, Fla., since 2008 but also has a home in Mitchell. McGovern was elected to his first of three terms in the Senate in 1962. Though he later lost the 1972 presidential race to Richard Nixon, he continued to distinguish himself during his political career and was a lifelong advocate for U.S. and world food programs.

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Sentencing for ex-governor As Rod Blagojevich steps before a sentencing judge, the impeached Illinois governor might do well to suppress the cocksure, perpetual campaigner in him and conjure up a lesserknown figure: The humble, contrite family man. Whether he can pull that off at the hearing beginning Tuesday may play a role in determining the sentence imposed for his 18 convictions, including that Blagojevich sought to auction off the Senate seat Barack Obama was vacating to become president. The former governor has never wavered in insisting on his innocence, from his celebrity turns on national television to his gabby days on the witness stand. But even a hint of obstinacy in court could anger Judge James Zagel and scuttle any hopes Blagojevich harbors of a lesser sentence. CAIRO

Victors reassure people Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, emerging as the biggest winner in the first round of parliamentary elections, sought Saturday to reassure Egyptians that it would not sacrifice personal freedoms in promoting Islamic law. The deputy head of the Brotherhood’s new political party, Essam elErian, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview that the group is not interested in imposing Islamic values on Egypt, home to a sizable Christian minority and others who object to being subject to strict Islamic codes. “We represent a moderate and fair party,” el-Erian said of his Freedom and Justice Party. CARACAS, VENEZUELA

Leaders form new bloc Leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean pledged closer ties to safeguard their economies from the world financial crisis as they formed a new bloc on Saturday including every nation in the hemisphere except the U.S. and Canada. Several presidents stressed during the two-day summit that they hope to ride out turbulent times by boosting local industries and increasing trade within the region.

Government fined school for being slow to notify students in 2007 mass shooting. By KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer

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njoying mild weather for the first day of December, Caleb Roll, 12, left, and his brother, Clayton Roll, 17, battle for control of the puck during a game of street hockey in Quincy, Ill. ‘It gets your heart going, that’s for sure,’ Clayton said during a break in the action.

It’s now a 2 man race for GOP Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich proceed carefully with Herman Cain out of the picture.

By CHARLES BABINGTON and BETH FOUHY Associated Press

MANCHESTER, N.H. — The oncebursting 2012 Republican presidential field is narrowing to a two-man race, and GOP voters have one month before casting the first votes to winnow it to one.

Barring a dramatic new turn, their chief options will be the steady but often bland demeanor of Mitt Romney and the idea-aminute bombast of Newt Gingrich. Herman Cain’s suspension of his campaign Saturday and Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s continued struggles to regain traction have focused the party’s attention on Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, and Gingrich, the former House speaker. They offer striking contrasts in personality, government experience and campaign organization, with Gingrich having only a scant infrastructure in the early voting states.

At a town hall meeting in New York sponsored by tea party supporters, Gingrich declined to characterize the race as a direct contest between himself and Romney. Any of the remaining GOP contenders could stage a comeback before the Iowa caucuses, Gingrich said, just as he had after his campaign nearly imploded last summer. “I’m not going to say that any of my friends can’t suddenly surprise us,” Gingrich said, noting that Texas Rep. Ron Paul has a strong organization in Iowa and Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann is an Iowa native.

25 killed in Syria fighting as force of army defectors rises

ful protests in mid-March, triggering a brutal crackdown. The unrest has steadily become bloodier as defectors and some civilians take up arms, prompting the United Nations’ human rights chief to refer to it this week as a civil war and urge the international community to protect Syrian civilians. Sanctions by the United AP PHOTO States, the European Union, Pro-Syrian regime protester waves Syrian flag as he stands Turkey and the 22-member Arab League have so far failed in front of portrait of President Bashar Assad, during protest in Damascus against sanctions. to blunt the turmoil.

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BEIRUT — Violence sweeping across Syria killed 25 people on Saturday, most of them in a battle between troops and a growing force of army defectors who have joined the movement to oust the autocratic president, activists said. The Arab League, meanwhile, agreed on the details of economic and diplomatic sanctions against the regime. The revolt against Bashar Assad’s rule began with peace-

WASHINGTON — Virginia Tech says it acted appropriately in alerting the campus that bloody spring day in 2007 during what turned out to be the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The government disagrees and has levied $55,000 in fines, contending the school was too slow in notifying students, faculty and staff and therefore in violation of a federal law requiring timely warnings when there are safety threats. The university gets a chance Wednesday to begin making The university its case before gets a chance an Education Wednesday to Department begin making administrative judge, Ernest its case beC. Canellos, in fore an Eduhopes of erasing a fine that cation Deisn’t hefty but partment can leave a administrative black mark on judge. an institution’s record. The fines were levied under a law known as the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to provide warnings in a timely manner and to report the number of crimes on campus. During the Obama administration, there’s been a ramping up in enforcement under the act, which has gotten recent attention because of scandals at Penn State and Syracuse. Investigators have been on the Penn State campus for a Clery Act investigation into whether the university failed to report incidents of sexual abuse in connection to allegations against former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. An Education Department spokesman said the department is also reviewing whether a similar investigation will take place at Syracuse. Three men, including two former ballboys, have accused former assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine of molesting them as minors.

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Sandusky said that prosecutors have misconstrued his work with children. He described a family and work life that “could often be chaotic, even odd, one that lacked some classic boundaries between adults and children,” the New York Times reported. terview “goes a long way toward corroborating the victims’ accounts” because Sandusky acknowledges “he ‘wrestled’ and showered alone with boys, gave them gifts and money, and travelled with them.” Allegations involving two victims occurred in Sandusky’s home, according to the grand jury report. “Victim One testified that Sandusky had a practice of coming into the basement room after he told Victim One that it was time to go to bed,” the grand jury report said. “Victim One testified that Sandusky would ‘crack his back,’” which was described in

the report as Sandusky getting on to the bed and “rolling under the boy.” Sandusky is accused of mining the ranks of Second Mile to find underprivileged boys to abuse, which he says is false. He said that the charity never restricted his access to children until he became the subject of a criminal investiga-

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011 PAGE 7A tion in 2008. He acknowledged that he regularly gave money to the disadvantaged boys at his charity, opened bank accounts for them and gave them gifts that had been donated to the charity. “I tried to reward them sometimes with a little money in hand, just so that they could see something,” he said. “But more often than not, I tried to set up, maybe get them to save the money, and I put it directly into a savings account established for them.” The paper said he grew most animated when talking about his

relationships with children and most disconsolate when he spoke of Paterno and Penn State, and the upheaval caused by his indictment. “I don’t think it was fair,” he is quoted as saying. During the interview, Sandusky said his relationships and activities with Second Mile children caused some strain with Paterno. He told the paper he worried that having some children with him at hotels before games or on the sideline during games could have been regarded as a distraction by Paterno.

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THOMAS VIRTUE, 73, of Pittston, passed away Thursday evening, December 1, 2011, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, on January 11, 1938, he was the son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (Murphy) Virtue of Plymouth Township. He was preceded in death by a sister Christine and a brother Donald. Surviving are sister Patricia Scheer, Manassas, Va.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Bednarski & Thomas Funeral Home, 27 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Larksville. Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Ruth L. Tosh November 26, 2011

uth L. Tosh, 80, of Yardley, Pa., died on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, Pa., surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late David William Lennon and Mildred Eckenstein Lennon, she had been a Yardley resident for the past 47 years. Ruth was a graduate of Elmer L. Meyers High School in WilkesBarre, Class of 1948. Following graduation, she worked at the First National Bank of Wilkes-Barre until she married and became a mother. After raising her children, she returned to work in the administrative offices and library system of Pennsbury School District until her retirement in 1993. Ruth loved all areas of the fine arts, especially music, theater, and dance. She enjoyed attending live performances as well as watching or listening to recorded versions. She was an accomplished cook, avid reader and the family historian. Some of her favorite pastimes over the years included traveling, gardening, knitting, sewing, and baking. She loved nature, birdwatching, and had a great affection for animals, especially cats and dogs. But most of all she will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and loyal friend. She was predeceased by her brother, Kenneth Lennon, and sister, Joyce Hoover. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Dr. Donald J. Tosh, and her cherished children and grandchildren, a son, Donald J. Tosh, Jr. of Burlington, N.J.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Som-lok Leung of Cranbury, N.J., and Diane and Stephen Ferrazzano of Tracy, Minn.; four grandchildren and one grandsonin-law, Lisa and Kevin Buechner of Penndel, Pa., James Wilson of Portland, Ore., Stephen Ferrazzano III, and Alex Leung; and two greatgrandchildren, Alicia Buechner and Brittany Buechner. Her brother and sister-in-law, David and Nancy Lennon of Fairless Hills, Pa., a brother-in-law, William Hoover of Tucson, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews also survive her. A memorial service will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1700 Makefield Road, Yardley, on Monday, December 12, at 11 a.m. Friends may call prior to the service from 10 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, Pa., following the service. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name be made to The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036 or donate online at www.lupus.org ; or Bucks County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931 or donate online at www.bcspca.org. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the FitzgeraldSommer Funeral Home, 17 South Delaware Avenue in Yardley Borough.

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Leonard Bolinski

Joseph S. Juris

December 3, 2011

December 2, 2011

eonard Stanley Bolinski, age 85, beloved eldest son of Stanley and Leokadya (Lottie) Bujno Bolinski of Mocanaqua, died peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Len was an active member of St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents, were sisters, Gertrude Runiewicz, Christine Yurkoski and brother, Robert Bolinski. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Maxwell Bolinski; sons, Stephen Bolinski and wife, Kathy; David Bolinski and wife, Judy; daughter, Jeanine Pysniak and husband, Jim; grandson, Kevin Pysniak, who for the past 10 years was the joy of his life; brothers, Alfred and Maurice (Buddy) Bolinski; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 10 a.m. in St. Therese’s Church, Pioneer Avenue and Davis Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. The Reverend James J. Paisley and the Reverend Roger Griffith will offici-

ate. A private interment will be made at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Tuesday, December 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Therese’s Church, Pioneer Avenue and Davis Street, Shavertown, PA 18708 or to a project he dearly loved and actively supported with his wife, Trinity Presbyterian Church Back Pack Project, 105 Irem Road, P.O. Box 239, Dallas, PA 18612.

r. Joseph S. Juris, 73, of East Chestnut Street in the North End section of Wilkes-Barre, passed into Eternal Life Friday afternoon in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, following a prolonged illness. Born September 30, 1938, in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Sekel) Juris. Educated in the city schools, he was a graduate of the James M. Coughlin High School, WilkesBarre, and furthered his education by attaining a bachelor’s degree in accounting from King’s College. Mr. Juris was a member of the Parish Community of Saint Andre Bessette, having previously attended Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church. Until his retirement, he had been employed as a laborer in the local manufacturing industry. Previously, he worked for the former B.F. Goodrich Company of Exeter, and prior to that, worked as an accountant in the railroad industry in the greater Berwick area following his education. He was preceded in death by a brother, George and by sisters, Mary Toni, Anne Wroblewski and more

recently, Elizabeth Juris Stock. Surviving are his sister, Mrs. Eleanor B. Howe, North WilkesBarre, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Mr. Juris will be conducted on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. from the John V. Morris Funeral Home, 625 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in the Saint Stanislaus Kostka Worship Site of Saint Andre Bessette Parish Community, 668 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Cemetery, Dorchester Drive, Dallas. Relatives and friends may join his family for visitation and remembrances Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Juris’ name to Saint Andre Bessette Parish Community, 666 North Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA 18705. To send his family online words of comfort and sympathy, please visit our family’s website at www.JohnVMorrisFuneralHomes.com.

Edward Kerber

Mary A. King

December 2, 2011

December 1, 2011

Edward put on children’s musicals and coorCharles "Ned" dinated transportation for the VacaKerber of tion Bible School. He was also active Clarks Summit in the Abington Ecumenical Ministedied Friday, rium and helped to plan the annual December 2, CROP Walk in the late 1980s. 2011, at Allied Ned loved railroading. He loved Skilled Nurs- learning about railroad history and ing. sharing stories about family memHis wife is bers who worked on the railroad. He the former Edith Bosher. The cou- enjoyed collecting model trains and ple celebrated their 42nd wedding sharing his layout with family and anniversary on June 28. friends. He kept in regular contact Born September 5, 1941, in Avo- with his family and had a close relaca, Pa., he was the son of the late tionship with even his third cousins. Raymond and Margaret Kritzer The world was a better place beKerber. He was a student at Scran- cause of him. He wanted everyone to ton Preparatory School and a grad- be given a fair shot. He would sacriuate of St. Mary’s Assumption fice so that others would gain. He was High School and Wilkes-Barre not afraid to speak his mind, but also Business College. tried to find the common ground in Severely injured at age 11, Ned people’s differences. There are many never gave up. There was no chal- people who have turned to him for lenge he did not try to overcome. “fatherly” advice. No love that he didn’t share. Ned He was preceded in death by his never let his weaker limbs prevent brothers, James and Raymond, and his strong heart from showing sup- his sister Alice Schott. port and compassion. He is survived by a daughter, Amy Following his childhood acci- Louise Barlow and husband, Joe, dent, Ned learned to walk again by Clarks Summit; three sons, Edward working with his Elementary Mu- Charles Kerber II and wife, Loriann, sic teacher. This started a life-long Clarks Summit; John Raymond Kerlove of arts education and Sousa ber and wife, Elizabeth Gaggin, East Marches. In support of that firm Rutherford, N.J.; and William Lewis belief, he led the Jolly Boys Band in Kerber and wife, Cherish, North ToAvoca, was a founding member of nawanda, N.Y. the Lakeland Band Parents AssociAlso surviving are sisters, Cecile ation, and made sure that all four Manta and husband, Joseph, Flourchildren played the musical instrutown, Pa.; and Margi McGinnis and ment of their passions. Even when he was too weak to move himself in husband, Gerald, State College, Pa. bed, he was able to march on, at He was the proud grandfather of Jeffrey and Bryan Barlow, who were the least in spirit. Ned never shied away from light of his later life. He was supportsharing his talent. From age 18 to ive uncle to many nieces and neph36, he was able to walk with a ews. The family would like to thank the slight limp. During this time he served as a credit manager for the staff of the VNA Hospice and Allied former McCrory’s and Pomeroy’s Services for their care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be department stores. In 1967, he was hired by the Metropolitan Insur- held on Tuesday, December 6, at 11 ance Company where he worked a.m. at Corpus Christi Church (St. as a Sales Representative and Sales John Vianney Parish, 704 Montdale Manager. In1977, he was placed on Road, Scott Township, PA 18447, with the Rev. Michael J. Kirwin offipermanent disability. Ned did not let his disabled sta- ciating. Friends may call for viewing tus define his life. Instead, he took on Monday, December 5, from 2 to 4 the opportunity to commit his p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Clarks time to his family, his community, Summit United Methodist Church, and his faith. He umpired his chil- 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Sumdren’s baseball games, went camp- mit, PA 18411. Family and friends are asked to go ing, and was a leader with the Boy Scouts. He was a Gold Award Ad- directly to the Corpus Christi visor and proud member of the Church, on Tuesday morning. InterGirl Scouts. Even though he was ment will be held at the Willow View not physically able, he was a mem- Cemetery, Clifford, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contriber of the Justus Volunteer Fire Company and helped with their butions should be given to the family and will be distributed to support the billing. He was a Roman Catholic by causes closest to Ned’s heart. Arrangements are made by Kiesinfaith and a Third-Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. He was ger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlproudly ecumenical. He served on pine St., Duryea, Pa. Online condolences may be made the Board of Trustees at the Chinchilla United Methodist Church. to www.kiesingerfuneralservicesAt the Chinchilla UMC, he helped .com.

Nellie G. Wasmanski December 1, 2011 Nellie G. Wasmanski, 99, formerly of Hudson Road, Plains Township, died early Thursday morning at the Riverstreet Manor Nursing Facility, WilkesBarre, following an illness. Born August 2, 1912, in Miners Mills, Nellie was the daughter of the late Stanley and Tillie Aksinowicz Krupinski. She attended Wilkes-Barre schools and had worked as a floor lady for the Plains Throwing Company Silk Mill. She had also owned and operated, along with her husband Fritzi, Wasmanski’s Grocery Store on Hudson Road until her retirement. Nellie was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains Township. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank (Fritzi) on May 11, 1984; a son Francis on January 13, 2001; a daughter-in-law Elena

on April 26, 1994; a daughter-in-law, the former Geraldine Cecere, in1998; by brothers Chester, John, Walter and Ignatius Krupinski and a grandson Paul Wasmanski Sr. Surviving are sons, Leonard Sr., Harleysville; Edmund and his wife, Dolores, Hudson; sisters, Florence Letinski, Bear Creek; Stella Serafin, Brunswick, Ohio; Stephanie Poplawski, Bridgeport, Pa.; a brother Anthony Krupinski, Hampton, New Jersey; grandson Leonard Jr. and his wife, Nanci; great-grandchildren, David, Anelia, Jessie and Paul Wasmanski Jr. Nellie’s funeral will be conducted Monday at 9 a.m. from the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark Street, Plains Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains Township. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call today from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be given or sent to Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains, PA 18705.

ary A. King, 93, of Bald Mountain Road, Bear Creek TownM ship, died Thursday, December 1,

2011 at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late William and Julia Stephanko Andrews. Mary was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Class of 1935 and was formerly employed in the garment industry. She was a member of Holy Trinity RO Church, Miners Mills Senior Club, ILGWU, and the Red Hats. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; son, Andrew; brothers, John, Joseph; sisters, Anastasia, Vera Neishel, Julia Gab-

ora. Surviving are daughter, Joan Belcher, Bear Creek; brother, Basil, White House Station, N.J.; daughter-in-law, Rosalie King, Laflin; sister-in law, Rose Andrew, Bear Creek; friend, Betty Herbert, Bear Creek; nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Monday from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main Street, Plains, with Requiem Services at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity RO Church. Interment will be in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. Friends may call today from 4 to 7 p.m. with Parastas at 6 p.m. with Very Rev. David Shewczyk officiating.

FUNERALS ALESSANDRI (ALEXANDER) – Margaret, funeral services 9 a.m. Monday in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. Friends may call 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. BARTUSH – Lorraine, Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 10, in St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. The family will receive friends from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. BROWNE – Maureen, funeral service 7 this evening in the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. CRISPELL – Margaret, memorial service to celebrate Margaret’s life 4 p.m. today in the Nulton Funeral Home Inc., 5749 SR 309, Beaumont. Friends may call 3 p.m. until the service begins. FELTER – Ruth, funeral services 2 p.m. Monday in the Falls United Methodist Church, Falls Road, Falls. Friends may call 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. HINKLE – Cindy, funeral 5 p.m. today in the Salvation Army Citadel, 17 S. Pennsylvania Ave.,

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Wiffle ball has long been the passion of many youngsters and a planned activity for many summer picnics. Now, that activity has the potential to raise money for various worthy organizations in the community. Kevin R. Sickle, commissioner of the Wilkes-Barre-based Backyard Wiffle Ball League, a not-forprofit group, has launched a campaign for votes to win a $10,000 Pepsi Refresh Project grant. The grant would be used to purchase land for a field, which would ultimately host numerous area charity events. Past charity benefits by the Sickle said league include Sears’ Heroes that area at Home, the residents Colleen Shea hoping to Foundation and local Little improve their Leagues. community The Pepsi Refresh Project will rev up is based on the their computsimple idea of ers and make supporting posa difference itive efforts initiated by local simply by a communities. Pepsi has grant- click of their ed money to- mouse. ward a variety of causes, including a slam poetry event in Texas and a photography effort, which allows military families to have professional photos taken with their families. Each month the project awards approximately $1 million. This grant money will be received by the top15 vote-getters received online. The public can vote for the idea once a day every day this month at www.refresheverything.com/bwbl. Sickle said that area residents hoping to improve their community will rev up their computers and make a difference simply by a click of their mouse. Sickle said the league now hosts one annual charity tournament each year, as well as a full season of Wiffle ball action. “The league has been operating since 2004,” said Sickle, “and this money would be used for the league to move forward, having its own field and being able to develop its own schedule of its events.” “The votes would be very appreciated and the grant money well used,” says Sickle, reminding the public to vote at www.refresheverything.com/bwbl.

Alan Sues, a regular on TV’s ‘Laugh-In,’ dies at 85 Actor died while watching television at West Hollywood home, a longtime friend says. By DENNIS MCLELLAN Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — Alan Sues, the actor best known as a flamboyantly campy regular on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” in the late 1960s and early ’70s, has died. He was 85. Sues died Thursday night while watching television at his home in West Hollywood, said Michael Gregg Michaud, a longtime friend. “He had been in failing health the last couple of years, but it was nothing you could put your finger on; just old age,” said Michaud. “Mentally, he was funny and ’on’ as usual. He was a delightfully funny man, with a wonderful career that spanned six decades.” As a cast member of “LaughIn,” the overnight sensation that debuted on NBC in 1968, Sues joined performers including Judy Carne, Goldie Hawn, Ruth Buzzi, Jo Anne Worley, Arte Johnson and Henry Gibson in the weekly hour of wildly wacky, fast-paced

comedy. During his time on the show from 1968 to 1972, Sues played the recurring characters Big Al, the effeminate sportscaster, who would ring a small bell on his desk and exclaim, “Oh ... my tinkle ... my tinkle ... I looove my tinkle”; and Uncle Al the Kiddies’ Pal, the perpetually hung-over children’s show host. (“Oh, Uncle Al had a lot of medicine last night, boys and girls.”) “Alan was a free spirit, an outrageous human being who was a love child,” George Schlatter, the show’s executive producer, told the Los Angeles Times on Friday. “He’d say things like ‘a frown is MCT PHOTO just a smile upside down,’ and ‘Laugh-In’ regulars Alan Sues he’d scold me if I ever got firm and Ruth Buzzi in 1972. with the cast. “He was a delight; he was an upper. He walked on the stage and everybody just felt happy.” In Loving Memory Buzzi said Sues was “the funniest person that I ever worked with.” 5-23-43 - 12-4-09 Michaud said Sues was gay but not publicly because he feared it would ruin his career. Sues served in the Army during World War II.

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At or near Pearl on Dec. 7 Wilkes-Barre; Joseph Temcza, Wilkes-Barre; Carl Kriefski, Newport Township; Bernard Azarewewicz, Kingston; Edward A. Lukas, Kingston; John G. Williams, Kingston; Robert C. Johns, Forty Fort; Henry Martin, Plymouth; Paul Rhodes, Kingston Township; John Clisham, Pittston; Leo A. Dougherty, Pittston; Patrick Salvo, Pittston; Daniel Toole, Pittston; Theodore Ulivitch, Pittston; Rosemary Houser, West Pittston; Edward Touhill, West Pittston; Edward H. Adrian, West Pittston; Basil Frushon, Pittston Township; Joseph Gallagher, Pittston Township; George Zavada, Exeter; Andrew C. Weiskerger, Hughestown; Albert W. Subesky, Duryea; John McTigue Jr., Duryea; Joseph Berlinsky, Avoca; Joseph Wilbur, Avoca; Clifford (partial name), Avoca; Robert S. Moffatt, Dupont; Benjamin F. Evans Jr., Wilkes-Barre; William H. Robert, WilkesBarre; Andrew Nehrbecki, Plains Township; Peter Lisinski, Plains Township; Andrew Kuzminski, Plains Township; Joseph Kuzminski, Plains Townshp; William Melnyk, Plains Township; William J. Slusser, Dupont; .

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when (in East Coast time) the Japanese attack began, volunteers will begin to read the names of the 2,402 Americans killed in the attack. While some people have already volunteered, others who wish to join the memorial ceremony may read some of the names at the event. Visitors are free to enter or leave as they see fit. Walters hopes that local Pearl Harbor survivors, other World War II veterans and relatives of survivors as well as anyone who recalls Dec. 7, 1941, will attend and bring photos, documents and personal reminiscences to share. “Interspersed with the reading of the names will be presentations by participants who reflect upon the experiences and memories of those who served at Pearl Harbor,” Walters said. “Musical selections that would have been familiar to those in the service at the time will also be featured, along with pictorial displays.”

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creation of local war veterans holding a reunion in the 1920s to the trial of the conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. While most are done in Wyoming Valley, some Real-life connection have been staged as far afield as One real-life connection that Gettysburg and Philadelphia. Walters hopes to bring to the ceremony will be the story of Joe Fighting back The Pearl Harbor attack, while Lockard. As an Army private and radar damaging to America’s interests, operator, Lockard saw the incom- was not the complete success Jaing Japanese planes and notified pan had hoped. Japan hoped by launching the his superior, only to have his warning rejected as probably a attack to cripple America’s naval flight of American B-17 bombers and air forces in the Pacific and blunt any move to halt Japanese expected in Hawaii that day. While Lockard, 89 and a Har- expansion in the Far East. Fortunately for the United risburg resident, will not attend, Walters, who visited with him, States, the U.S. Navy’s aircraft will explain how that one man’s carriers (which the Japanese had action might have made a huge hoped to sink) were on maneudifference in the way the day and vers at sea and were unharmed. Within six months, those carrisubsequent history turned out. Since the war, Lockard’s story ers and their squadrons of torpehas become well-known. He was do planes, dive bombers and portrayed giving his warning in fighters were in action, inflicting the 1970 movie “Tora, Tora, Tora,” the classic film treatment of the Pearl Harbor attack. Walters’ Lindhill Institute has been offering living history presentations for more than a decade. They have ranged from a re-

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Defining moment The program, free and open to the public, will then move to its defining moment. That will be a re-creation of a legendary Memorial Day service of 1942 in which Hawaiian flower wreaths, or leis, were placed on memorials representing America’s four uniformed services, marking the Pearl Harbor tragedy. “We will re-create the spirit of that memorial event,” said Walters, who plans to have military veterans place the leis. Then, at 1:25 p.m., the moment

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would not end in Europe and the Pacific for nearly four grueling and bloody years. Today, though, when Americans look back at that terrible Sunday, they also see stirring sacrifice and valor, the emergence of a spirit of resolution that would carry the nation through unimaginable hardships to ultimate victory. A living history program scheduled for Wednesday, 70 years after the event known to this day simply as “Pearl Harbor,” will offer a chance to reflect on that day and on the sacrifices of those who bravely fought back and of those who died. The Lindhill Institute will present “Remember Pearl Harbor” at 1 p.m. in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. “We want to make this a very dignified and moving tribute,” said Fred Walters of Kingston Township, the living history organization’s director. Walters will open the program, after which Kip Nygren, president of Wyoming Seminary, will welcome guests. Nygren is a retired Army brigadier general and former professor of engineering at West Point.

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Hundreds of local people were serving in the far-flung armed forces of the United States on Dec. 7, 1941, the date of Japan’s surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Here is a list, compiled from Times Leader files, of local service members stationed at or near Pearl Harbor that day. The list is not necessarily comprehensive. Listed as killed in attack: Albert J. Konick, Wilkes-Barre; Keith Jeffries, Newport Township; Joseph J. (Resuskey) Ruskey, Jenkins Township; Edward F. Slapikas, Newport Township. Listed as missing in attack: Brinley Varchol, Hanover Township; John Petyak, Wilkes-Barre; John Burns, Wilkes-Barre. Listed as wounded in attack: James Burns, Newport Township. Listed as serving at time of attack: Walter Jokubonis, WilkesBarre; Benjamin Kogut, Plymouth; Stanley Poremba, Nanticoke; George R. Bohac, Swoyersville; John Ostrum, Wilkes-Barre; Carl Kellar, Wilkes-Barre; Herbert McGuire, Wilkes-Barre; Fred Sauers, Wilkes-Barre; Abe Stein, WilkesBarre; Michael Moshkowski,

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A magical time in Hazleton By STEVEN FONDO Times Leader Correspondent

HAZLETON – Christmas arrived in Hazleton on Saturday with a touch of abracadabra and a flourish of sleight of hand, much to the delight of the crowd who came out in support of Hazleton Little League’s “Magic Christmas” celebration. The holiday event was held at the Hazleton Area High School as a means to raise money for a new press box at the Little League’s facility and to give back to local chil-

dren. “This is the first of what we plan to be an annual holiday event,” said Ed Shoepe, Hazleton Little League president. “It’s a chance for us to raise much-needed funds for our field, but also to show our appreciation to the hundreds of kids who participate in Hazleton Little League.” Shoepe added that a number of community businesses donated money and merchandise for the event’s 50/50 raffle to benefit the Helping Hands Charity.

The magician Gemini is assisted by Alexandra Wagner, 10, during a fundraiser performance for the benefit of Hazleton Little League at the high school Saturday. He thrilled the crowd with fire, illusion and side-splitting comedy. The ‘Magic Christmas’ event was a means to raise money for a new press box at the Little League’s facility and to give back to local children. There was also a raffle and dancing.

The show featured a headline performancebynationallyknown magician, Gemini, who thrilled the crowd with fire, illusion and side-splitting comedy. Local dance troupe, Faberge’s Follies, warmed up the crowd with a seasonal dance and tumbling routine to the accompaniment of holiday musical favorites. “We hope next year is bigger and better,” said Scott Burkhardt, a Little League board member. “But this is a fantastic start.” Organizers thanked all their volunteers and sponsors, including state Rep. Tarah Toohil and state Sen. John Yudichak, as well as congressman and former Hazleton mayor Lou Barletta, for their support.

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“This year it seems like everybody has had to give up their pets for one reason or another,” Moran said. “People can no longer afford them, sadly, or they are moving to more affordable housing and pets aren’t allowed.” She said the more animals the SPCA has, the more money needed for food, cleaning supplies and medical supplies. The local SPCA budget is around $2 million annually, and Moran said the agency is coming up short this year. “It costs about $40 per animal per day to house them here,” she

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fixed incomes that have not increased, he said, while prices of food and other necessities have gone up. “And it’s difficult for them to get out and shop,” Kutz said. The food bank receives private donations from individuals and businesses and participates in the Feed America Program. “We distributed more than 5 million pounds of food last year,” Kutz said. “When we opened in 1996, we distributed around 1 million pounds of food.” Escaping poverty At Volunteers of America, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Bill Jones said a great deal of time is spent not just serving those who live in poverty, but also trying to help lift them out of poverty. “It is quite a challenge,” Jones said. “If we can lower the unemployment rate, we can begin to lower the poverty rate.” VOA has 58 units of affordable

said. “We’re always short on cat food,” she said. “And we go through tons of cat litter.” Moran said all dropped-off animals are vaccinated upon arrival. She said cats are blood tested for feline leukemia and animals are de-wormed. Moran said the local chapter doesn’t place a time limit for an animal to be adopted. “We had one cat that finally got adopted after a year and a half,” she said. “We don’t have a limit on how long our animals can stay here, but we have to keep them healthy, and that costs money. “People want to adopt for free,” she said, “but we can’t do that.” There are occasional exceptions; in December Moran said cats 1 year and older will be given to a good home for free. Kittens under

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businesswoman” whom he had tried to help. “We continue to encourage Mr. Cain to retract these statements and apologize for the way he has characterized these women in the media,” Buckley said. Cain’s campaign had no immediate response. Cain’s announcement provides a new twist in what has already been a volatile Republican race. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has, so far, been the biggest beneficiary of Cain’s precipitous slide. Polls show Gingrich

uals last year. Jones said the agency’s all time high was 327 in fiscal year 2009-10. “This year through November, just four months into the fiscal year, we are already at 306 unduplicated individuals,” Jones said. “There is no question we will set a new record of service by July.” VOA, in partnership with Luzerne County Children and Youth, started a new program that supports at-risk families. Jones said he was expecting to serve 60 families, but 85 enrolled. “The parents in the majority of these households who can work, do work,” he said. “Yet, wages are very low and most do not have benefits. As such, they struggle and this impacts the children in the family.” What people need At the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen Henrietta Hank Rose is one of the hundreds now dependent on the downtown kitchen for

a year old can be adopted for $50 and that includes vaccinations, de-worming, microchip for permanent identification and spaying/ neutering. Dogs can be adopted for $95, and that fee includes a county dog license, vaccinations, microchip and spaying or neutering. “When you adopt from an animal shelter like SPCA, we will do our best to match a pet with a home and family. We will also give lessons on how to care for your pet.” Moran said the holiday season should be a time when people open their hearts and homes to an adopted pet. “They’ve lost their home and they need that second chance; they deserve it,” Moran said. “And in return they will give you years of unconditional love.”

CAIN five days after an Atlanta-area woman, Ginger White, claimed she and Cain had an affair for more than a decade, a claim that followed several allegations of sexual harassment against the Georgia businessman. “Now, I have made many mistakes in life. Everybody has. I’ve made mistakes professionally, personally, as a candidate, in terms of how I run my campaign. And I take responsibility for the mistakes I’ve made, and I have been the very first to own up to any mistakes I’ve made,” he said. But Cain intoned: “I am at peace with my God. I am at peace with my wife. And she is at peace with me.” White’s attorney said in a statement after the announcement that Cain had disparaged his client and should apologize. Cain had called her a “troubled Atlanta

housing in the Wyoming Valley, and all are filled and have long waiting lists, Jones said. “The need for housing for lowincome families and individuals with disabilities is very significant,” Jones said. “Individuals earning minimum wage, even if they are full time, cannot afford the local market rate of even a one-bedroom apartment. Housing is an issue.” Jones said the number of clients in VOA’s Caring Alternatives pregnancy counseling program doubled from 61 last year to 120 this year. “More families than ever before are reaching out for help,” he said. “After the flooding in September, donors were very generous to help us replace the diapers and pantry items we lost. We are going through those replenished supplies very, very quickly.” VOA’s Dial a Driver program, a transportation program for the elderly and those with disabilities, served 321 different individ-

and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney atop the field in what is shaping up as a two-man race heading into early voting states. But others, such as Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, will likely make a strong play for Cain’s antiestablishment tea party backing as they look to rise as a viable alternative to Romney, whose conservative credentials are suspect in some GOP circles. Cain said he would offer an endorsement, and his former rivals

This male tabby cat is a stray picked up in West Pittston. It can be adopted at the SPCA in Plains Township. In December, the SPCA will give cats 1 year and older to a good home for free. Kittens under a year old can be adopted for $50, which includes vaccinations, deworming, microchip for permanent identification and spaying/neutering. CLARK VAN ORDEN/THE TIMES LEADER

were quick to issue statements on Saturday praising his conservative ideals and grassroots appeal. At a tea party rally in Staten Island, Gingrich praised Cain for bringing optimism and big ideas to the race. “He had the courage to launch the 9-9-9 plan, which, whether you liked it or disliked it, was a big idea and started to elevate the debate toward big solutions and not the usual nitpicking, consultant-driven negativity,” Gingrich said. He was referring to Cain’s catchy but controversial plan to scrap the current tax code for a 9 percent tax on personal and corporate income as well as a new 9

percent national sales tax. Some disappointed Cain supporters were clearly in search of a candidate on Saturday following his withdrawal. “I don’t know where I will go now,” Janet Edwards, 52, said following Cain’s announcement. “I guess I have to start looking at the rest of them.” Cain told supporters he planned to continue his efforts to influence Washington and announced “Plan B” — what he called a grassroots effort to return government to the people. Cain’s announcement was a remarkable turnabout for a man that just weeks ago vaulted out of nowhere to the top of the GOP

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Inmate Joshua Daugherty works on creating pom-poms during Knitting Behind Bars at Jessup in Md.

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calming influence to people who ALTIMORE — Lynn really need this. I’m not a social Zwerling speaks of knitworker. I’m not an educator. But I ting the way others talk thought what it takes to do knitabout yoga or long disting are skills vital to human existtance running or even particularly ence—settinggoals,completinga potent cocktails. It’s life-changing, project, giving to somebody else. she’ll say. Mind-altering. Zen. The “And I thought, maybe when Columbia, Md., retiree doesn’t care they get back in the world, these if she’s making a hat, a sweater or a men might choose to be calm and scarf. It’s just the way she loses herdosomethingworthwhile.ButI’m self in the lightly clicking needles, a dreamer, you know.” plush wool and repetitive motion. Defying every expectation, Zwerling, who’s 67, took up knit- Organizer Lynn Zwerling helps inmate Phillip Zwerling’s Thursday night proting after retiring from selling cars, Jones with his knitting techniques during gram, Knitting Behind Bars, has quickly becoming an evangelist, Knitting Behind Bars at Jessup, Maryland’s become in two years the most exmore enthusiastic than skilled. She Pre-Release Unit. clusive club at the Jessup Pre-Restarted a knitting group that swelled to nearly 500 members and then — surprising every- lease Unit, an all-male, minimum-security penitentiary in Hoone she knew — announced that she wanted to teach men in ward County, Md. jail how to knit. “Ijustknewitwouldwork,”shesays.“IthoughtIcouldgivea See KNITTING, Page 15B

Teen girl finds the fast track to a wish come true By JEFF STRICKLER Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

MINNEAPOLIS — Maddy Wagner is fascinated by ultra-high-end sports cars: Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Ford GTs, the opposite end of the automotive spectrum fromtheminivanherfamilyowns.The14year-old’sholidaywishwastogetachance to ride in one. Fridaymorning,thatwishcametrue— over and over again. For two hours, she took turns riding in some of the world’s fanciestsportscars,13inall,someofthem sohotthateventheotherownerswereimpressed. “There are a bunch of these cars that I’d like to ride in,” admitted Drew Richardson, who took Maddy for a spin in his Caterham, a British race car. The rides were a surprise for Maddy, who has autism. Her father, Rich Wagner, had told her and her 12-year-old brother, Owen, that they were going Christmas shopping. But when they saw the cars lined up — $3 million worth in all, from a Ferrari on one end to a Bentley on the other — her dad seemed as taken aback as

Maddy to process all of this. She’s going to be saying a lot of thank-yous.” Maddy always has had a passion for speed. “She loves roller coasters,” her dad said. The drivers obliged, making use of a road that winds through an office park that was mostly abandoned on Black Friday. Many of these cars are not the quietest of vehicles. Coupling that with the speeds some of them attained, as the morning wore on, several of the drivers mused that they couldn’t believe that the police hadn’t caught on to what was happening. The only one not surprised was Bruno Silikowski, the organizer of the mass ride and owner of AutoMotorPlex, a Chanhassen, Minn., complex that consists of deluxe garages that cater to exotic sports car MCT PHOTO buffs. He was convinced that the event Maddy Wagner, 14, left, who has a passion for fast sports cars, holds on to her was operating under a golden bubble of hat while taking a ride in Drew Richardson’s British Caterham race car in good karma that accounted for everyChanhassen, Minn. thing from the abnormal November temshe was. “None of you had to be here today. You peratures that had melted the previous “I just want to say thank you to all of could have been home with your fam- week’s snow to the serendipity that led you,” he told the owners, admitting that ilies.” he was struggling to hold back tears. He added that it “will take time for See WISH, Page 15B

ere’s a local quiz question: What Wyoming Valley town has boasted a housing development made entirely of concrete, a one-armed man who played major league baseball and the very first variety store in what became a national chain? If you answered “Nanticoke,” you’re right. You’ll find this kind of information, plus a ton of historic photos, in the new book “Nanticoke,” by Chester Zaremba. It’s 127 pages of neat pictures describing the city from an incredibly detailed 1890 bird’s-eye view through 1920s saloons (Prohibition, what’s that?) to the cleanup after the 1972 Agnes flood. Zaremba, a retired state trooper and former Nanticoke police chief, scoured the community for photos. While you will notice some you might have seen before if you’re into local history, most of them will be new. “A lot of the pictures have not been seen since they were taken,” he said. One, a picture of the town’s old football field, languished in the form of a glass plate until Zaremba unearthed it, photographed it, made a positive and brought back to life a sight that had been unseen for many decades. You can buy the book at Barnes & Noble and at the Nanticoke Historical Society, located in the Samantha Mill House, adjacent to the Nanticoke Library. Zaremba is a co-founder of the group. If you’re a genealogist with roots in that area, you probably won’t uncover any ancestors you didn’t know about in Zaremba’s book, but you will get a strong, strong sense of how your Nanticoke ancestors lived, studied, shopped, worked, worshiped and played sports. You’ll see what was important to them, what filled them with pride and what sights they walked past on their way to job or church. The book offers a short general introduction, plus a brief separate introduction to each of the nine sections, with titles like “Churches” and “Trolleys.” Oh, and here are the details of our quiz question: the Concrete City housing project, Pete Grey and the S.H. Kress chain. Queries: I’m frequently asked by genealogists about the full names of the photo studios whose names are on portraits of their ancestors, and whether those studios are still in business. For the names and locations of local photographers from a century or more ago you can go to the 1900-1901 WilkesBarre/Scranton Business Directory. You’ll have to look under each Wyoming Valley town separately, though. Wilkes-Barre and Pittston seem to have had more photographic studios than any other Luzerne County towns. For mid-20th century photographers, a Wilkes-Barre City Directory from that time (1950 or so) will give the names of photographers in its business listings, in the front of the directory. As far as their still being in business though, don’t get your hopes up. Few studios remain even from the 1950s. One, Berthold of Wilkes-Barre, was destroyed in a fire. Some studios achieved historic status, however. Stearns and Wildermuth (downtown Wilkes-Barre) was well known for its high-quality work at the turn of the 20th century, and some photos from that shop have been sold on the Internet as collectibles. News Notes: The West Pittston Library, where I have done several genealogy presentations in recent years, is operating in temporary quarters since it was inundated in the September flood. The current address is 801 Wyoming Ave., Unit 120, West Pittston. That’s the shopping center near the football stadium. To help the library get back on its feet, you may send contributions to the West Pittston Library Recovery Fund, Luzerne Foundation, 140 Main St., Luzerne, Pa. 18709. Tom Mooney is a Times Leader genealogy columnist. Reach him at tmooney2@ptd.net.

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LCB gives Alcohol Education Grant to King’s College King’s College recently received an Alcohol Education Grant of almost $15,000 from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). The funds will be used for a cooperative program between King’s College, Wilkes University and the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department on efforts to curb underage drinking. King’s and Wilkes are working cooperatively to fund extra patrols by members of the WilkesBarre Police Department in areas on and surrounding both campuses. This is the second year that both institutions worked cooperatively on a PLCB grant. Representatives from both King’s and Wilkes have formed a coalition and meet periodically to monitor grant activities. Members of the King’s/ Wilkes coalition, from left: Diane Kachmarski, King’s Security Office; Sean Cryan, director of campus activities at King’s; Tish Last, director of corporate, foundation and government grants at King’s; Bob Zukoski, assistant director of security at King’s; Gerald Rebo, manager of public safety, Wilkes; Philip Miller, public safety III, Wilkes; Gail Holby, coordinator of health and wellness, Wilkes; and Amy Edwards, coordinator of compliance for sponsored research programs.

Crestwood Middle School PTA holds book fair The Crestwood Middle School PTA recently held an Open House and Book Fair at the Middle School in honor of American Education Week. The Open House and Book Fair were well-attended and a bake sale provided sweet treats. Numerous gift baskets were also available as part of the Basket Raffle. Shopping for their favorite books, are the Floyd family, Kim, Andy and Dawn.

Shavertown woman designs card for Cancer Institute Laura Slocum, Shavertown, recently partnered with the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute to create a design for the organization’s 2011 holiday card. Each year, the Cancer Institute invites a local cancer survivor to submit artwork for the cover of a holiday card sent to over 500 individuals and organizations. Slocum created a watercolor painting featuring classic holiday candy. She was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer in 2009 and later tested positive for the BRCA 1 genetic mutation and underwent a double mastectomy. After her recovery, she began volunteering at The Center for Cancer Wellness, Candy’s Place and Camp Bravehearts. With a mural painted by Simon at Candy’s Place, is Nicole Farber, center coordinator, and Simon.

Wilkes University students finishing internships St. Nicholas-St. Mary team vies in forensics competition Seventh- and eighth-grade members of the varsity forensics team of St. Nicholas-St. Mary School, Wilkes-Barre, recently competed in the Diocesan competition held at their school. School parents provided refreshments after the competition. Varsity team members, from left, first row, are Alia Mazzatosta and Marissa Rogers. Second row: Janine Halchak, forensics coach; Amanda Curcio; Emily Viteritti; Alexis Davison, fourth-place winner; and Molly McDermott, forensics coach.

LCCC Literary Arts Society highlights Hispanic Heritage Month The Literary Arts Society at Luzerne County Community College recently held an ‘X-Pressions in Lyrical Forms’ program at the college’s Campus Center to highlight Hispanic Heritage Month. The purpose of the program was to allow students to showcase their talents through various lyrical forms such as reading poetry, singing songs, playing various instruments or presenting dramatic readings. At the program, from left: Dr. Stephen Housenick, assistant professor, humanities; Brigid Mauro, Shickshinny; Jeilys A. Nieves, Hazleton; Paula Rittenhouse, Plymouth, treasurer, Literary Arts Society; Joseph Chilson, Hanover Township, president, Literary Arts Society; and Joseph Purta, Kingston, vice president, Student Government Association.

Wilkes University students are completing internships for the fall 2011semester in communications, criminal justice, engineering and other fields. At the internship kick-off meeting in the ballroom of the Henry Student Center, from left, first row: Kayla Mattioli, West Pittston; Christine Gavlick, Wilkes-Barre; Brianna Pollack, Scranton; Michelle Kosiaski, Pocono; Quyen Nguyen, Scranton; Anthony Caputo, Scranton; and C. Nicholas Gambo, Scranton. Second row: Jim Destefano; Courtney Gans, Hazleton; Anthony Griseto; Andrew Picatagi, Brick, N.J.; Cory Conrad, Dallas; John Keiser, Wilkes-Barre; Mike Dobbs, Newport; Gillyan Gowarty, Scranton; Jared Brownmiller, Lehighton; and Sharon Castano, student development coordinator.

Wyoming Area Catholic students participate in drug awareness program

St. Jude kindergarteners decorate pumpkins Kindergarten students at St. Jude School, Mountain Top, had the opportunity to decorate pumpkins as part of their Halloween celebration. The students also enjoyed a party and parade. With their creations, from left, first row, are Lainey Conway, Mia Kramer, Gianna Musto, Ryan Grieves, Carly Glaser, Kayden Ayre, Ahyaan Sayed and Kyle Kocon. Second row: Abe Hagenbuch, Donato Strish, Francesca Basalyga, Avery Chepolis, Natalie Hunsinger, Jack Novelli and Alex Martin.

Misericordia University donates packages to flood victims King’s psychology department attends Peace Day symposium A group from the King’s College psychology department recently attended the International Peace Day symposium held at the United Nations. The group was invited to attend the event based on the college’s participation in the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Program. Mike Church, associate professor of psychology, served on a United Nations panel on women’s rights and the college hosted a world-wide teleconference on stress as part of King’s involvement with the UNAI Program. This year’s symposium, ‘Give Peace Another Chance,’ marked the 30th anniversary of International Peace Day. The key element of the symposium was a round table on ‘Higher Education and Human Dignity.’ Participants, from left: Jess Kohlert, associate professor and chair of the psychology department; Church; and Exaud Hugho, a senior at King’s from Tanzania.

Campus Ministry at Misericordia University, in conjunction with the Kids Care Clubs project of the Jewish Family Services of Greater Wilkes-Barre, prepared care packages to donate to regional flood victims. The Kids Care Clubs, with the assistance of Lucille Colson, supplied toys for children and essentials such as toothpaste, tooth brushes, socks and more. Students active in Campus Ministry prepared 80 care packages, which were distributed by members of the campus community at cleanup sites in Noxen, Tunkhannock, Plainsville and others. Volunteer participants, from left: Christelle Patrice, Ashley; Shannon Kowalski, Glen Lyon; Ashley Benz, Philadelphia; Catie Becker, Shickshinny; Claire Cellary, Gloversville, N.Y.; Krista Randall, Bel Air, Md.; Chris Empett, New Milford; Gabrielle Rufino, Milford, N.J.; Sarah Munley, Sussex, N.J.; Kristen Mitchell Samuels, community outreach coordinator of Misericordia University’s Campus Ministry; and Erin Kain, Mantua, N.J.

In celebration of Red Ribbon Week, the Wyoming Area Catholic School students in fourth through eighth grades participated in several activities promoting drug and alcohol awareness. Students in fifth grade participated in a poster contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. Students in fourth through eighth grades also participated in an alcohol/drug safety program presented by State Trooper Martin Connors. In-school poster contest winners, from left, are Danielle Morris, first place, and Dylan Burwell, second place.

Wyoming Seminary students collect money for flood relief The Wyoming Seminary Lower School community recently conducted a fundraising drive to benefit local victims of the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Lee. The effort included a dressdown day for students and was promoted by the middle school Blue and White Team leaders. The community collected $747 and presented the money to the Wyoming Valley chapter of the American Red Cross. At the check presentation, from left: Will Davis, interim middle school dean; Richard Hughes, eighth grade, Mountain Top, Blue Team Leader; Gabrielle Grossman, eighth grade, Shavertown, Blue Team Leader; Amy George, development coordinator-annual and planned giving, Red Cross; Emily Peairs, eighth grade, Clarks Summit, White Team Leader; Gokulan Gnanendran, eighth grade, Clarks Summit, White Team Leader; and Ed Plaksa, middle school coordinator.

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engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mark and Mary Ann Sorber, Hunlock Creek. She is a 2003 graduate of Northwest Area High School and a 2007 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. Marcella is employed by Wohlsen Construction Company, Lancaster, Pa., as a building information modeling technician and estimator. The groom is the son of Michael and Ellen Van Horn, Saint Mary’s, Pa. He graduated from Saint Mary’s Area High School in 1999 and served for six years with the United States Air Force. He is employed by ARRO Consulting, Lancaster, Pa., as a resident project representative. The couple will exchange vows on April 14, 2012, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Lake Silkworth.

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riage of their daughter, Anne Elizabeth, Fredericksburg, Va., to Jason K. Williams, Skegness, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Mr. Williams is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williams, Skegness, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and Marywood University. She served 10 years in the U.S. Army and is employed at Roberson Music Store, Fredericksburg, Va., as a band instrument repair technician. Mr. Williams graduated from St. Mary’s College, Rhos-on-Sea, Wales. He is employed as an E-Business manager for Mortons Media Group, Ltd. An autumn 2012 wedding is planned.

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Matrician, Wascavage iriah Tiffany Matrician and Michael Theodore Wascavage were M united in the sacrament of marriage

on Oct. 15, 2011, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Pittston, by Monsignor John J. Bendik. The bride is the daughter of Diane and Theodore Matrician, Barnesville. The groom is the son of Michael and Maureen Wascavage, Plains Township. He is the grandson of Theodore Morio and the late Dolores Morio and the late Mary and Michael Wascavage. The bride chose her sister, Mary Veron, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids included, Natalie Haggerty and Amanda Matrician, sisters of the bride; Erin Wascavage, sister-in-law of the groom; Justine Hartz Matrician, sister-in-law of the bride; and best friends of the bride, Erin O’Brien and Kathleen Walsh. Flower girl was Mallory Veron, godchild and niece of the bride. The groom chose his brother, Timothy Wascavage, as his best man. Groomsmen were D.C. Beckerman, Rob Panunti, Matthew Sharp and Dennis Ferenchick, friends of the groom, and Jeremy Matrician and Zachary Matrician, brothers of the bride. Readings were given by Haley Haggerty and Kathleen Walsh. Gift bearers were Erin and Timothy Wascavage. Organist was Robert Manento, friend of the family. Vocalist was Gina Lupini. Accompanying with flute, violin and trumpet were Jovanna Rusnak, Mark Woodyatt and Dale Chase. A bridal shower was hosted by the mothers of the bride and groom and the attendants at the Waterfront in Plains Township. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the groom at Perugino’s Restaurant in Luzerne. An evening reception was held at Best Western Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre. The bride is a 2002 graduate of Mahanoy Area High School and a 2007 graduate of Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor of Science degree in medical imaging. She is employed as an X-ray/CT technologist at Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock. The groom is a 1997 graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, WilkesBarre, and a 2002 graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. He is employed as a manager for Colours Inc., Scranton. The couple honeymooned in Myrtle Beach, S.C. They reside at their home in Plains Township.

2011, at St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin, by the Rev. Monsignor Neil J. Van Loon. The bride is the daughter of Louise and Paul Menendez and James and Diane Benson, all of Wilkes-Barre. She is the granddaughter of John and Ann Marie Benson, Wilkes-Barre, and Betty Ann Devens, Pringle. The groom is the son of Michael and Robin Lewis, Plains Township. He is the grandson of Alice Lewis and the late Michael Lewis and Jessie Sorber and the late Charles Sorber, WilkesBarre. The bride was escorted down the aisle and given in marriage by her brother, James P. Benson. She chose her best friend, Beverly Esh, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Michelle Menendez and Emily Menendez, sisters of the bride; Gabrielle Erbacher, cousin of the groom; and Jennifer Parker and Amanda Roebuck, both long-time friends of the bride. Flower girl was Hannah Doherty, friend of the bride. The groom chose his brother, Kevin Lewis, as his best man. Groomsmen were Joseph Rodano, Keith Ewonishon, Todd Tarnalicki, Joshua Fennel and Aaron Bailey, all friends of the groom. Ring bearer was Ethan Benson, godson and nephew of the bride. Scriptural readings were given by Ralph Quadrini, godfather of the groom, and Kathy Marinelli, godmother of the groom. Offertory gifts were presented by Barbara and Ralph Quadrini, aunt and uncle of the groom. The bride was honored with a bridal shower hosted by the mothers of the bride and groom and bridesmaids at The Café, Plains Township. A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the groom at Rodano’s Pizza, WilkesBarre. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at Bentleys of NEPA, Ashley. The bride is 2003 graduate of James M. Coughlin High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, in 2007. She graduated in 2010 from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine with a Master of Science degree in forensic medicine. She is employed by Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, and Central Pennsylvania College, Harrisburg, as a college professor of anatomy and physiology, biology, sociology and criminalistics. The groom is a 1999 graduate of James M. Coughlin High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is employed by SK Technology Group, Pittston, as an IT programmer. The couple will be honeymooning on New Year’s Eve in Riviera Maya, Mexico. They reside in Wilkes-Barre.

Ciaruffoli, Lang

effrey and Yong Mi Ciaruffoli, obert and Joyce Mock, WilkesJnounce Shavertown, are please to anBarre, Pa., are proud to announce R the engagement and apthe engagement of their daughter, Robyn Mock, to Michael J. Weisser, son of Elizabeth Weisser and Bruce and Sandra Weisser. Robyn graduated from Temple University in 2011 with a Master of Science degree in environmental health. She works for the Department of Defense and is an adjunct professor at Keystone College. Michael is continuing his education and is employed with a major biopharmaceutical company in New Jersey. The couple is planning an October, 2012, wedding at Friedman Farms, Dallas, Pa.

Lewis, Benson icole Marie Benson and Ryan Michael Lewis were united in the N sacrament of marriage on Oct. 15,

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proaching marriage of their daughter, Lynda Yong Mi, to Nicholas Joseph Lang, son of Thomas and Cheryl Lang, Mascoutah, Ill. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Robert and Martha Ciaruffoli, Larksville, and Kim Hyong Sun and the late Chi Hyong Ok, Inchon, Republic of Korea. She is a 2004 graduate of Mascoutah Community High School and a 2009 graduate of Southern Illinois University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Lynda is employed as a contract specialist at Scott AFB, Ill., and is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in management and leadership from Webster University. The prospective groom is the grandson of Joseph Lang and the late Anne Lang and Gene Klingelhoefer and the late Joyce Klingelhoefer. He is a 2004 graduate of Mascoutah Community High School and a 2008 graduate of Ranken Technical College, with an associate’s degree in information technology. Nicholas is employed at Appia Communications, St. Louis, Mo., and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in computer management and information systems from Park University. The couple will be united in marriage on Oct. 20, 2012, at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Belleville, Ill.

Ferraro-Panatieri, Selenski

approaching marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Albert and Beverly Schmidt, Scranton. Alison earned an Associates of Applied Science degree in painting and illustration from Luzerne County Community College and a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in painting from Marywood University. She is the sole proprietor of Alison Schmidt, Fine Art. Her artwork is often exhibited locally and collected internationally. The prospective groom is the son of Paul and Miriam Carson, Mountain Top. Michael earned an Associates of Applied Science degree in painting and illustration from Luzerne County Community College and a Bachelor of Fine Art Degree in painting from Marywood University. He is a freelance illustrator and fine artist and the sole proprietor of Michael P. Carson, Fine Art. The couple will exchange vows on May 26, 2012, at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn. After the wedding, the happy couple plans to attend the New York Academy of Art for their respective Master of Fine Art degrees.

Weed, Buzinski

shlee Ferraro-Panatieri and Leonard Angelo Selenski were united A in marriage on Dec. 3, 2010. The

evening ceremony was held at St. Ignatius Church in Kingston and presided over by the Rev. LaPera. Ashlee is the daughter of Dianne Ferraro, Kingston, and John Panatieri, Forty Fort. She is the granddaughter of the late Samuel and Jeannette Ferraro, Kingston, and the late John and Alvira Panatieri, Plains Township. Len is the son of Patricia and Stephen Selenski, Wyoming. He is the grandson of Jetta Angelo, Wyoming; the late Leonard “Leo” Angelo, Wyoming; and the late Leonard and Angeline Selenski, Wyoming. Ashlee is a 2000 graduate of Bishop O’Reilly High School and a 2004 graduate of Temple University. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in finance and is employed with M&T Investment Group. Len is a 1996 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and a 2000 graduate of Bucknell University. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and is employed with the family businesses of Selenski Insurance and Leonard’s Auto Tags. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father and given away by her parents. Ashlee chose her sister, Amy Shovlin, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Mia DeNunzio, Danielle Sabol, Tiffany Saxton, Jennifer Clark and Natalie Kazeriad. The flower girl was Alisa Kuhar. The groom chose his brother, Stephen Selenski, as his best man. Groomsmen were Jamie FerraroSwearer, Samuel Ferraro-Phillips, Mark Shovlin, Nick Carsia and J.P McGlynn. The ring bearer was Samuel Anthony Shovlin, nephew to the bride and groom. A bridal shower was thrown in Ashlee’s honor at Fox Hill Country Club, Exeter, by her mother; the mother of the groom; grandmother, Jeannette Ferraro; and aunts, Linda Ferraro-Swearer and Sondra Ferraro. The groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Fox Hill Country Club on the eve of the wedding. A cocktail hour, followed by a night of dinner and dancing, was thrown in honor of the couple by their parents at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. The parents of the bride hosted a brunch the following day at the Radisson. The couple honeymooned on the island of Anguilla. They are excited to be moving into their new home in Forty Fort this winter.

lison Schmidt and Michael Carson, together with their families, A announce their engagement and

r. and Mrs. Gregory Buzinski, West Pittston, are pleased to announce M the engagement and approaching mar-

The Chabaks r. and Mrs. Eugene Chabak, M Exeter, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass

at St. Anthony Church, St. Barbara’s Parish, Exeter. They were married Dec. 2, 1961, in St. Hedwig’s Church, Kingston, by Monsignor E. Penkala. Their attendants were Maryann Estock, Joan Hoover, George Chepalonis and Andrew Chabak Jr. Mrs. Jean Chabak is the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Tanona. She graduated from Coughlin High School and was a homemaker. Mr. Chabak is the son of the late Andrew and Anna Chabak. He graduated from Exeter High School, King’s College and Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Chabak was employed as a design and marketing engineer for RCA and AT&T. The Chabaks have three children, Deborah Benkoski, Plains Township; Patricia Horensky, Orlando, Fla.; and Eugene, Mechanicsburg. They have six grandchildren, Stephanie and John Benkoski; Candace Horensky and Joseph Brennan; and Kyle and Haylee Chabak. They have one great-grandchild, Kayleigh. After Mass they were honored at a dinner with their children and their families.

riage of their son, Dr. Steven Buzinski, to Kym Weed, daughter of Dr. Michael and Susan Weed, Landisville, Pa. The prospective groom is the grandson of Rita Buzinski, Pittston; Pauline DeOrio, West Pittston; and the late Walter Buzinski and Balty DeOrio. He is a graduate of Wyoming Area High School and a magna cum laude graduate of Lebanon Valley College. He earned his doctorate in social psychology from the University of Maryland and is a post-doctoral teaching fellow at Lebanon Valley College. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hempfield High School and a summa cum laude graduate of Lebanon Valley College. She earned a master’s degree from the University of Maryland and is now pursuing her doctorate in English at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The couple will be wed on May12, 2012, in Stone Harbor, N.J.

The Iorios

r. and Mrs. Christopher Iorio, Laflin, celebrated their 25th M wedding anniversary on Aug. 16,

2011. They were married in St. John the Baptist Church, Pittston, by the late Monsignor Joseph Super. Maid of honor was Carolyn Silinskie Traglia and best man was Anthony Iorio. Mrs. Iorio is the former Joyce Marie Silinskie, daughter of Ann Marie and Joseph Silinskie, Inkerman. Mr. Iorio is the son of Eleanor Iorio and the late Anthony Iorio, Jenkins Township. The couple has been blessed with two sons, Chris, 21, a senior at Penn State, University Park, and Michael, 17, a senior at James M. Coughlin High School. The couple celebrated their anniversary with a trip to Walt Disney World, Fla., and also during a special anniversary Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton, with Bishop Joseph C. Bambera.

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The Flannerys r. and Mrs. Jack Flannery celebrated their 60th wedding anniM versary on Dec. 1, 2011. They were

married in St. Patrick’s Church, Wilkes-Barre, by the late Monsignor Thomas Horan. Their attendants were the late Dorothy Meighan Mrozinski, sister of the bride; Charlotte McGowan Edwards; the late Jean Kellie Toraitis; the late Thomas Flannery, brother of the groom; the late Thomas McAndrew, brother-in-law of the groom; and Charles Greenfield. Mrs. Flannery is the daughter of the late John and Estella Meighan. Before retiring she was employed by Luzerne County Community College as principal secretary. Mr. Flannery is the son of the late Thomas and Lillian Flannery. Before retiring he was employed by PG Energy as manager of safety and loss control. Mr. and Mrs. Flannery are the parents of three children, Karen, Ashley; Thomas, Mountain Top; and Diane, Wilkes-Barre. They began their celebration on Dec. 3, 2011, at the 5 p.m. Mass at St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. Monsignor Joseph Rauscher was the celebrant. After Mass the celebration continued at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre. They were joined by family and many friends.

Oria Mirabella to celebrate her 102nd birthday

n Dec. 20, 2011, Oria Maria De la Concepcion Teresa Robertin De Mirabella (also known as TuTu and Marie), a resident of Drums, Pa., will celebrate her 102nd, 37,230day birthday and continuing membership in the exclusive Centenarian Club. The last of 13 mostly well-educated siblings, she earned her liberal arts master’s degree and successfully held positions as an educator and in Social Services management caring for and assisting others throughout her career. To state the obvious, Marie has been witness to countless epic world events in many areas of human endeavors and a host of repeat family holidays in her lifetime. She will be proudly joined by her son, daughter-in-law, some recent friends and perhaps others in the celebration of her comfortable (at times frustrating) ordinary and healthy life, her experienced joys, sorrows, likes, dislikes, successes, failures and probably some well-kept inconsequential, deep secrets. Marie has been a mother, wife, sister, relative and friend. She loved her pet dogs and cats throughout the years and song. She also has had a long, curious gift of gab. Join us in wishing this once strong but now fragile lady with failing eye sight a “Happy Birthday” and thank her for her warm smiles, tender hugs and generosity. She is loved!

Wyoming Seminary student government participates in Thanksgiving basket project The Placeks he Reverend and Mrs. Walter Placek celebrated their 50th wedT ding anniversary on Nov. 23, 2011.

They were married on Thanksgiving Day in 1961, in St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church, Duryea, by the late Very Rev. Stanley Shuman, then pastor of St. Mary’s Parish. The Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Anthony Rysz, then pastor of Holy Mother of Sorrows Parish, Dupont, and currently Bishop Emeritus of the Central Diocese. The Rev. Walter Placek is the son of the late Walter and Mary Placek, Dupont. Mrs. Placek is the former Barbara Swantkowski, daughter of the late Chester and Celestine Swantkowski, Duryea. Barbara chose her cousin, Cynthia Swantkowski, as her maid of honor and Walter chose his brother, Paul, as his best man. Also serving as attendants were the bride’s sister, Celeste, and cousin, Christine Kaminski. Serving as ushers were Albert Micka and Richard Bushinski. Alicia Detweiler was the flower girl. Mrs. Placek is a registered nurse, having graduated from the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing, Sayre. In addition, Barbara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Wilkes College and a master’s degree in health care administration from Marywood University, Scranton. Dr. Placek earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Wilkes College; a master’s degree from Penn State; and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He has done postgraduate work at the University of Vermont, University of Maryland, Penn State and Colby College, Maine. After nearly 40 years of teaching physics at Wilkes University, he took an early retirement in order to enter the Savanarola Seminary to study for the priesthood and was ordained on May 25, 2002, in Holy Mother of Sorrows, Dupont, by the Most Rev. John Swantek. Presently the Rev. Walter is pastor of Providence of God Parish in North Scranton. Walter and Barbara are the parents of three children, Allison, David and Adrienne. Allison Knick and her husband, Joseph, live in Harding. Allison is a registered nurse at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Their son, David, is a chemistry teacher in the Wyoming Valley West School District.Their daughter, Adrienne Royster, is director of human resources for Occidental Chemical, Houston, Texas, and resides with her husband, Doug, in Houston. Dr. and Mrs. Placek have six grandchildren. Their oldest granddaughter, Katelynn Knick, is a graduate student in chemistry education at the University of Scranton. Her sister, Rebecca, is a student at Misericordia University. Adrienne’s daughters, Amanda and Erin, are attending college. David has two sons, Nikolas and Benjamin, who attend Nanticoke Area School District.

Members of the Wyoming Seminary student government participated in the annual Thanksgiving basket project, a school tradition for 44 years. Fundraising appeals were sent to students, parents, faculty and staff and student government members solicited donations at the school’s Thanksgiving chapel. More than $1,000 was raised, funding dinners for five local families and a large donation to the St. Vincent DePaul Kitchen, Wilkes-Barre. Families from Mountain Top, Kingston, Exeter and Wilkes-Barre were identified by the Visiting Nurses Association. Senior government officers Sean Banul and Renata O’Donnell and junior officer Siobhan Brier organized the project. Preparing the dinner baskets, from left: Patrick Corcoran, Nanticoke, freshman class president; Renata O’Donnell, Wilkes-Barre, student government president; Joseph-John Simons, Kingston, freshman class officer; Caroline Reppert, Kingston, junior government secretary; Matthew Cartwright, Moosic, sophomore class president; Katherine Maximov, Lake Ariel, junior class representative; Siobhan Brier, Scranton, junior class officer; Han-Ting Cheng, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C., senior; Simon Zafrany, Wilkes-Barre, senior class officer; Harry Parkhurst, Trucksville, senior class vice-president; Sean Banul, Pittston, government treasurer; and Kristina Yannotta, Edwardsville, Swetland Hall senior representative.

Holy Redeemer students collect food, monetary donations for St. Vincent DePaul Kitchen Holy Redeemer High School students collected food and monetary donations to benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Kitchen over the Thanksgiving holiday. Homerooms collected canned goods, non-perishable food items and money to support the kitchen’s efforts. The drive was coordinated by the Student Leadership Council. With some of the donated food items are class officers and Student Leadership Council officers, from left: Michael Booth, vice principal for student life and council advisor; Mary Pat Blaskiewicz, West Pittston; Rachel Platko, Hanover Township; Audrey Zavada, Forty Fort; John Jablowski III, Wilkes-Barre Township; Donald Stephens, Shavertown; Alyssa Platko, Hanover Township; Thomas Caffrey, Hanover Township; Christian Choman, Hanover Township; Vince Villani, White Haven; Cody Tsevdos, Glen Lyon; Ashley Leighton, WilkesBarre; Michael Brown, Mountain Top; Bethany Chmil, Hanover Township; Zach Evans, Mountain Top; Conlan McAndrew, Mountain Top; Robert Bertram, Wilkes-Barre; Michael Conlon, Inkerman; Ryan Doyle, Mountain Top; and Christopher Pawlenok, Mountain Top.

Misericordia Teacher Education Department honors regional educators Misericordia University Teacher Education Department recently honored a group of regional educators from Holy Redeemer High School, the Little Meadows Learning Center, and the Wyoming Valley West, Wilkes-Barre Area and Tunkhannock school districts for excellence in education at a reception and program that was held to celebrate American Education Week. At the awards presentation, from left, first row: Karin Spak, retired educator; Sharon Reino, Little Meadows Learning Center; Mary Humiston, Holy Redeemer; Jane Evelock, Wyoming Valley West Middle School; Mary Beth Howell, Evans Falls Elementary School; and Megan Labatch, Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Second row: Bill Grant, Hildebrandt Learning Centers; Mary Lou Donahue, Little Meadows Learning Center; Misericordia University faculty members Patricia McCann, associate professor of education; Michele Brague, director of student teaching and field experience; and Susan Tomascik, associate professor of education; and Misericordia student Patrick Martino, Jim Thorpe.

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Students from Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre, recently visited students in fifth and sixth grades at Wyoming Area Catholic School. The high school students discussed academic and extracurricular life at Holy Redeemer. Abe Simon, academic vice-principal, and Robert Musso, guidance director of Holy Redeemer High School, also spoke to the students. Some of the participants, from left, first row: Mary Tigue, interim principal, Wyoming Area Catholic; Justin Januszko; Alex Rowan; Sarah Satkowski; Timothy Murphy; Alexia Mazzarella; Mary Pat Blaskiewicz; and Marnie Kusakavitch. Second row: Justin Renfer, Michael Conlon, Kristen Kabacinski, Jenna Nitowski, Marissa Durako, Christopher Kabacinski and Cody Januszko.

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BIRTHS

Wilski-Schneider, Megan and Paul Schneider, Thornhurst, a son, Nov. 15.

Nesbitt Women’s and Children’s Center at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Crich, Alicia and MuádhDhin Sharif, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, Nov. 8. Yudichak, Heather and John, Plymouth Township, a daughter, Nov. 15. Webby, Kimberly and John Webby Jr., Nescopeck, a daughter, Nov. 15.

Schattenberg, Amanda and Brian, Larksville, a daughter, Nov. 16. Jennings, Kathy, Wilkes-Barre, a son, Nov. 16. Cain, Jennifer and Nicholas, Duryea, a daughter, Nov. 17. Keiser, Keri and Robert, Mountain Top, a son, Nov. 18. Maciejczyk, Alma and Jeff, WilkesBarre, a son, Nov. 20. Redenski, Kelly and Joseph Malstrom, Nanticoke, a son, Nov. 21.

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HONOR ROLL Elmer L. Meyers High School Anthony M. Schwab, principal, Elmer L. Meyers High School, recently released the first quarter honor roll. Grade 12: Highest Honors: Sean Bergold, Ryan Brown, Tyler Byrd, Lisbeth Cabrera, Mikaela Carlson, Christopher Chapin, William Christian, Thomasina Cochran, Kasey Conahan, Deidre Davis, Evan Domanski, Katherine Flannery, Caitlin Florek, Nicholas Fonzo, Joshua Fox, Jasmine French, Collin Gallagher, Sierra Hairston, Lizetter Hernandez, Antonio, Huertero, Matthew James, Michael Kishbach, Amy Kowalczyk, Matthew Kropp, Frances Kwok, Jeremy Labatch, Alexander Marino, Tylyn Martin, Megan McDade, Leanne McManus, Abigail Mercadante, Anthony Morrash, Ann Nace, Jeffrey Nealon, David Oram, Branden Ott, Alexander Pape, Vito Pasone, Mary Pettit, Ingrid Ritchie, Vincent Rodriguez, Gabriella Romanelli, Tess Sauer, Mia Scocozzo, Kristin Sheetz, Anastasiya Shelest, Darren Stucker, Brandon Sweeney, Tabassum Tabassum, Amanda Tredinnick , William Trowbridge, Esperanza Vidot, Brianna Wallace, Alivia Weidler, Julian Welsch, Kyra Wolsieffer, Jonathon Zionce, David Zych. High Honors: Mariah Betz, Timothy Brodhead, Lauren Carmadella, Megan Chew, Christopher DeMarco, Corey Dubil, Leonard Evans, Terrence Evans, Jesus Figueroa, Jeana Hatcher, Dominic Johnson, Kingston Kurutz, Kristin Linker, Nubia Lopez, Vanessa Martinez, Kathleen McKeown, Corry Middleton, Krista Mitchell, Hector Perez, Robert Reilly, Thomas Risko, Vanessa Robles, Daniel Rodriguez, Abeyah Scott, Christopher Yanovich, Victoria Zaccone. Honors: Stephanie Basco, Janet Butler, Eric Carty, Shane Conway, Kenneth Estrella, Samantha Gasper, Leslie Jimenez, Mari Lynn Martinez, Rakiyah Mayweather-Caines, William McGeever, Drew Metzger, Elizabeth Miller, Jalen Miller, Sarah Moses, Brittany Norton, Stephany Ponce, Sarah Powell, Yvonne Prado, William Quach, Jazma Robertson, Emily Sabol, Everett Smith, Caroline Sosa, Sheila St. Preux, Keith Stefanovich, Marlene Tlatenchi, Dijon Townes, Anthony Treslar, Nancy Van, Demosthe Vasiliou, Brandon Velez, Destinie Vindel, Edward Walters, Janice Whitaker, Courtney Wilson, Percell Wilson.

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Grade 1 1: Highest Honors: William Amesbury, Jennifer Andrews, Joseph Arnone, Summer Barrouk, Alicia Blaine, Rebecca Bolton, Alexis Brown, Viviana Castellano, Tiffany Castro, Daniel Conrad, Mykeyah Dempsey, Michael DiMaggio, Sharon Flores, Conor Gallagher, Emily Gruver, Eilish Hoban, Michael Kendra, Florence Kwok, Teaguen Labatch, Thomas Lovecchio, Kelly Mahalak, Angela Marinelli, Alfian Maulana, Kylee McGrane, Aketzali Mejia, Cynthia Menges, Alanna Monte, Mathew Ocasio, Courtney Passikoff, Joseph Perillo, Cathy Quinones, Shaniese Ricketts, Christina Shonk, Matthew Snyder, Christian Szafran, Elexis Waiters, Brooke Yanovich. High Honors: Gregory Adams, Brianna Alba, Sharif Alston, Samuel Blankenship, Crisleidy Cabada Taveras, Nevaeh Canty Smith, Kristen Cease, Mark Chokola, Rianna DaughtrySmith, Nathaniel Ekas, Justin Elick, Stephanie Gallagher, Selenia Garcia, Rudolph Goodwin, Kimberly Gorney, Brandon Grohowski, Russell Heath, Ashley Hernandez, Jose Hernandez, Miriam Hernandez, Amber Holmes, Doreen Hossage, Sabrina Kelly, Julie Kennedy, Shannon Kita, Ashley Kneller, Amilyn Konopki, Savannah Kratz, Ryan Krawczeniuk, Allison Langhorne, Kayla Luminella, Neena Maldonaldo, Michael McKeown, Rasheed Moore, Alice Moses, Jesse Paolello, Aubree Patronick, Kiyawnna Powell, Jocelyn Robertson, Brandon Rollins, Bethany Romero, Victor Rosales, Brendilee Soto, Alexander Swan, Nataliya Turyanytsya, Jacob Ulitcney, Bryan Velez, Mackenzie Winder, Stephanie Witkowski, Hayley Zelinka. Honors: Kashif Alston, Gage Ashford, Fatimah Asiri, Amair Blake, Adrian Brito, Erika Calixto, Anton Campbell, Gabriella Conover, Breeann Edwards, Kyle Eppler, Jason George, Amishia Gray, Travis Grobes, Tracy Hartzell, Mallory Hughes, John Kaminski, Mikhail Kozub, Debbie Luciano, Tyler Ocasio, Robert Robertson, Crawford Smith, Laura St. Preux, Taillon Staudemeier, Jovanni Tecayehvalt, Yarimar Tlatenchi, Mizael Tula, Sara Vazquez, Janet Vergara, Maritza Vergara, Katelynn Vest, Luis Vidot, Nicholas Williams, Bria Wincek. Grade 10: Highest Honors: Allen Bonk, Jacob Brominski, Freddy Cazares, Michelle Chavez, Matthew DeMarco, Natalie Elms, Robyn Fannon, Christa Franckiewicz, Jacob Greenberg, Julia Kerr, Luke Kropp, Emmalie Langan, Brooke Langhorne, Katie Lehnert, Cal Lisman, Leah Merrick, Samantha Middleton, Kelly

Morataya, Catherin Morocho, Kierstan Poplawski, Morgan Prince, Kayla Raniero, Tanya Roque, Nicholas Roth, Eric Smith, Kimani Taylor, Amy Webster. High Honors: Darlene Abraham, Dominique Bell, Paul Brannigan, Alexis Brizgint, Alex Burke, Kiefer Chavez, Riley Conahan, Joshua Crackett, Brianna DiMaggio, John Glowacki, Kenyattah Hickson, Jessica Klinefelter, Adam Kostelnick, Erin Langdon, Donald Linker, Jocelyne Machuca, Anna Macko, Nathan Mahalak, Melanie Maskowski, Sarah McCann, Ana Maria Mejia, Felicia Pursel, Jose Reyes, Melissa Robles, Quatanza Rose, Tyler Smallcomb Bradley Stefanovich, Hayley Tlatenchi, Andrew Umphred, Karissa Whitman, Vichon Wilborn, Mary Wychock. Honors: Christina Arce, Jasmine Avila, Michael Benzkofer, Samantha Capozzi, Karla Cartagena Diaz, Cody Coolbaugh, Miles Davis, Jessica Donahue, Asia Jackson, Equayja Johnson, Breanna Kaskey, Noman Khan, Kyle Krepich, Timothy Markovich, Annabella McDonald, Kyle McHale, Jonatan Millan, Joselyn Mondragon, Mufid Muhammad, Alexander Muniz, Shaqunda Murray, Johntae Nelson, Kim Nguyen, Alexander Paneta, Damaris Pizarro, Fernando Ramirez, Eugene Rittel, Sabrina Robertson, Tyler Savage, Kelina Stokes, Phillip Texidor, Amanda Trzesniowski, Antonios Vasiliou, Jacob Vest, Zachary Wengzen, Robert Wright, Kimberly Wychock, Emily Zulkoski. Grade 9: Highest Honors: Jeremiah Bower, Jazmine Castillo, Miles Hammond, Kayla Judge, Emily Kipiel, Kayla Krasnavage, Kayla Lovecchio, Jesse Macko, Ceirra Montanez, Adalberto Morales, Amanda Olszyk, Sydney Rentsch, Olivia Richards, Nicholas Sisko, Erick Soriano, Emily Welles. High Honors: Rebecca Belch, Salimah Biggs, Sara Bolacker, Amanda Brooks, Tashandra Burton, Daniel Chapin, Nina Coger, Sydnee Curran, Andrew Davidson, Jason Gutkowski, Alexis Hobson, Quince Hutchings, Samantha Kellar, Cassandra Kelly, Elizabeth Lombardo, Le Ann McDaniel, Andi Meginess, Julia Miller, Taylor Nargoski, Megan Price, Melinda Ritter, Dominique Sharpe, Joshua Sheetz, Gina Strillacci, Joel Tlatenchi, Tonia Turak, Anzhela Turyanytsya, Giavanna Twyman, Shakeerah Walker, Jillian Zionce. Honors: Ana Adames Torres, Christopher Banas, Allison Berman, Ciara Case, Emily Cook, Chelsie Czapracki, Zytaeja East, Christopher Edward, Desirae Evans, Terry Eyerman, Nikole

Harrington, Darah Holmes, Brent Hummel, Michael Koch, Lauren Lockman, Alisyia Lombardo, Patrick Lukas, Genny Manun, Andrew Martinez, Jasmine Mitchell, Matthew Norton, Lauren Pacurariu, Shaylyn Paolello, Melanie Prashker-Thomas, Kayla Schinse, Brianna Schwarz, Joshua Smith, Ysabel Soto Reyes, Wilhelmina Townes, Monica Vergara, Eddie Warren, Jamie Wills, Jailene Yanez. Grade 8: Highest Honors: Joseph Fogarty, Wynter Kelley, Jillian Kopec, Keith Ostrowski, Jabrea Patterson, Joshua Schiowitz, Timothy Snyder, Kristofer Tarnalicki, Megan Welles, Kyle Zelinka. High Honors: Enrique Betz, Sanauva-Nique Bilal, Hayley Boote, Nicholas Capozzi, Adam Casey, Mariam Darboe, Ryan Drust, Michael Eichhorn, Michael Emel, Joseph Franckiewicz, Carlos Gutierrez, Leslie Huertero, Daisy Labatch, Cassidy Lupico, Isaac Mensah, Josselyn Morataya, Leidy Peralta Nin, Van Pham, Kelsey Polanowski, Marissa Prince, Rai-Shawn Rinaldi, Cheyenne Robertson, Cody Robinholt, Gianna Romanelli, Masiel Sanchez, Kasidi Unger, Erick Velez, Maribel Vergara, Jonathan Weaver, Shauna Williams, Matthew Yekel. Honors: Richard Assuah, Carlos Betances, Austin Bynon, Tytiana Dobson, John Dulis, Anthony Dutter, Alexander Fonzo, Anthony Fonzo, Destinee Gavrish, Jack Givens, Barbara Guirin, Jessica Hernandez, Yesenia Hernandez, Haley Jasnoski, Angelyna Lewis, Huy Luu, Elizabeth Macko, Julian Maffei, Jennifer Malvar De La Cruz, Bailey McDaniel, Zachary Mendoza, Miquan Nowell, Francis Saccketti, Henry Sanchez Vega, Sarah Smith, Kelsey Sosa, Jessica Sutterlin, Ryan Wasley, Alexis Yanora, Stephanie Yaskiewicz. Grade 7: Highest Honors: Scott Banta, Brianna Billingsley, Hannah Bolacker, Elise Fellerman, Ryan Gilgallon, Amelia Hammond, Kendra Krolick, James Langan, Sydney Lonsdale, Aria Mason, David Nargoski, Jacob Nargoski, Forest Nguyen, William Norton, Lauren Owca. High Honors: Lise Beauvil, Brianna Brito, Samatha Brooks, CaitlynAnn Burger, David Burgerhoff, Ashley Chavez, Sandrina Cinti, Madyson Davies, Michael Emel, Megan Graham, Guadalupe Guerrero, Jennifer Gutierrez, Christopher Hinds, Rosalee Jodziewicz, Alex Kendra, Maryam Khan, Stanley Kwok, Kelli

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HONOR ROLL Tunkhannock Area Middle School Tunkhannock Area Middle School recently announced the first quarter honor roll.

son Moore, Kristyn Murray, Benjamin Musick, Kendra Nulton, Shelby Ogozaly, Molly Palmer, Emily Pharr, Aaron Publik, Haley Puterbaugh, Jeremy Rabe, Cavan Ramage, Eric Reichle, James Reichle, Kailey Reposa, Kristen Rusinko, Chelsea Schoonover, John Shebby, Kayla Sholes, Thomas Smits, Brett Soltysiak, Jacob Spencer, Jacob Toczko, Shawna VanVleck, Bethany Weber, Abigail Yurksza and Alissa Zamber.

Grade 8: High Honors: Christopher Bach, Colton Brown, Denver Brown, Lane Ceccarelli, David Coole, Nikole Costaris, Patrick Cronin, Morgan Dodge, Emily Dunning, Ian Farr, Selena Figueroa, Joshua Flaherty, Colin Franko, Meridian GarGrade 7: High Honors: Alex Ball, inger, Jonathan Greenip, ZaChansen Brown, Olivia Carichnchary Greenip, Brianna Grey, er, Rachel Caudell, Justin CoopLindsay Heck, Jocelyn Jaskulski, Hunter Jones, Cheyanne er, Dakota DeCresenza, Kira Kasmierski, Dana Kuffa, Ariana DeRemer, Rachel Eckert, JoLizza, Jordan Mahon, Morgan seph Elias, Genevieve Farr, Manglaviti, Michael Manley, Sydney Faux, Rachel FernanWilliam Manley, Kaitlyn Markodez, Mitchell Fowler, Makayla vitz, Natalie Markovitz, Haley Franko, Alexa Frisbey, Logan Melan, Shianne Michalowski, Gravelle, Jessica Hall, Connor Gerard Mirabelli, Rachel MirosHelsel, Ethan Hoefert, Conner law, Dalton Ray, Christine Rossi, Hulslander, Elizabeth Jenkins, Taylar Schultz, Kyle Seward, Abril Lance, Andrew Macko, Wyatt Sickler, Margaret Sohns, Sarah Martinez, Anna Moffitt, Haley Toczko and Maggie Paige Mokychic, Gwendolyn Toczko. Honor Roll: Mallory Murray, Alyssa Nichols, CaAvery, Tommy Bachman, Jarod dence Nichols, Mitchell Reeves, Bernosky, Joshua Blair, Ericka Sehara Rowles, Dylan Rudisail, Burger, Madelin Burgess, Demi Emily Sayles, Christian Scotti, Carrasco, Patrick Casey, DaulAnika Sehne, Allison Sorokach, ton Cavanaugh, Emily Chesner, Ashley Spencer, Elizabeth Michael Corby, Kimberly DeTaylor, Michael Taylor, Sabrina Wolf, Joel Downs, Kimberley Traver, Sarah Traver, Catherine Dragon, Gracie Franko, AlexanTrexler, Sydney Walters, Timder Frear, Dakota Gensel, Nina othy Zalewski and Brittany Giannetti, Robert Gilpin, MiZamber. Honor Roll: Brianna chael Greene, Chase Greenley, Bodine, Emily Anne Bowen, Gina Hall, Elliott Hammersley, Hunter Bowman, Christopher Amanda Hardy, Kyle Hegedty, Brennan, Dallas Brown, BranMacKenzie Hobbs, Shane Holdon Buchanan, Sarah Buchter, ton, Lexi Hubbs, Brett Hughes, Jennifer Bulford, Alexis Butler, Paige Jones, Breanna Kelsey, Matthew Christofferson, DoAllison Lamoreaux, Patrick nald Church, Melissa Compton, Landes, Miranda Lee, Meira Kayla Coolbaugh, Mason CrawLevin, Mikalyn Loy, Anthony ford, Brock Darling, Logan Maloney, Sierra Maloney, Dickson, Rachel Dillard, MiranMegan Manglaviti, William Miller, Madison Mokychic, Madi- See TUNKHANNOCK, Page 11B

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GOLD U.S. & FOREIGN COINS

Gold Bullion........................... Price based on market value Krugerrands .......................... Price based on market value U.S. Eagles ............................. Price based on market value Canadian Maple Leafs.......... Price based on market value Mexican 50 Pesos................... Price based on market value Chinese Pandas...................... Price based on market value 1.00 1849-1889.....up to..... $ 2.50 1796-1834.....up to..... $ 3.00 1854-1899.....up to..... $ 5.00 1795-1804.....up to..... $ 10.00 1795-1804...up to..... $ 20.00 1850-1933...up to..... $ 50.00 1915 Pan-Pac up to.. $

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WE BUY SILVER

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1749-1803 ...................................................................... up to $50,000 1836-1839 ...................................................................... up to $5,000 1840-1873 ...................................................................... up to $5,000 Trade dollars ................................................................ up to $2,500 1878-1904 ...................................................................... up to $12,500 1921-1935 ...................................................................... up to $5,000

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Cameos ................................................................................................................. $600 Brooches............................................................................................................... $600 Necklaces........................................................................................................... $7,000 Charm Bracelets............................................................................................... $5,500 Pendants.......................................................................................................... $14,000 Victorian ......................................................................................................... $12,000 Earings .............................................................................................................. $8,000 Bracelets.......................................................................................................... $10,000 Cocktail Rings ................................................................................................ $12,000

We have a great demand RIGHT NOW for diamonds of all sizes, and especially for diamonds of five carats or more. We buy old mine cut or European cut stones. Due to large contracts, our buying power is stronger now than ever before! We will buy your diamonds with or without a G.I.A. Certificate. Your diamonds can be mounted in gold or platinum. We also buy old mountings that have had the stones removed. We buy diamonds: All sizes and shapes, loose or mounted, with or without a GIA certiﬁcate

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Rolex....................................................................................up to $15,000 Cartier.................................................................................up to $10,000 Vacheron Constantin ............................................................up to$3,500 Patek Phillipe......................................................................up to $25,000 Pocket Watches ....................................................................up to $6,000 Movado..................................................................................up to $2,800 International.........................................................................up to $4,000 Le Coultre .............................................................................up to $2,600 Universal Geneve .................................................................up to $3,800 Omega ...................................................................................up to $2,500 We buy Rolex, Cartier, Patek Phillippe, Vacheron Constantin, Le Coultre, Bulova, Breitling, Omega, Corum, Audermars, Piguet, Gruen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Piaget, Tiffany, Universal Geneve, Van Cleef & Arpels, Movado. Complicated watches bring the highest prices. Platinum, Pink or Rose Gold is very desirable. Doctors’ watches or watches with extra dials on the face may mean more money for you. Extra buttons, alarms, or chiming watches are very desirable. We also buy old railroad and pocket watches of all kindss. We buy ladies Rolex, Cartier, Patek Phillipe, etc. and watches made of gold, platinum and diamonds.

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Kosciuszko Ball set for Jan. 21

The 62nd annual Kosciuszko Ball, hosted by the Wilkes University Polish Room Committee, will take place Jan. 21, 2012, at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, Plains Township. A $3,000 scholarship will be presented to a student of Polish background with a high academic average. The Judianne Stanitski Scholarship for $1,000 will also be presented to another student. Music will be provided by the George Tarasek Orchestra. Committee members, from left, first row: Rose Fritzen, invitations; Jeri Jecen, co-chairperson; Jean Levandoski, chairperson; and Ivana Kocon, reservations. Second row: Josephine Kline, sponsors and patrons; Bernadine Tarasek, publicity; and Joyce Latoski, programs. Also on the committee is Dorothy Tarasek, decorations.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre holds scholarship dinner

Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently honored 106 students who were awarded scholarships for the 2011-2012 school year at the annual Scholarship Dinner held at Appletree Terrace. In addition to the students, approximately 40 scholarship donors attended the dinner. Students were given the opportunity to mingle with their donors and personally thank them. Dr. Charles Davis, chancellor, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, presented two Nittany Lion statues to donors who have completed the funding of their scholarship during the year. One statue went to Rick Barry and the other to Roger Williams, executive director of the Penn State Alumni Association, on behalf of the entire association. Dining with Marion Pollock and Rod Kirsch, senior vice president of development and alumni relations, Penn State, are Ken Pollock Endowed Scholarship recipients, Jordan Agnew, Paul Ascenzi, Shane Cooney, Aaron Grisham, Chad La Bar, Meghan Murtagh, Ali Paris-Hasan, Timothy Reinert, Adam Supey and Zachary Yursha.

W-B Academy student council elected Students of Wilkes-Barre Academy recently selected Student Council officers and representatives who will promote school-wide spirit through events and activities all year. New officers (above), from left, first row, are Olivia Greer, secretary, and Josh Schrepfer, treasurer. Second row: Angela Malinovitch, vice president, and Jaclyn Leighton, president. New representatives (below), from left, first row, are Audrey Boellmann, Hannah Fox, Lexy Corbett and Alek Radziewicz. Second row: Julia Insalaco, Josh Wychock, Marissa Jason, Ashleigh Pyke, Jillian Smith, Ethan Stine and Shalee Desair. Third row: Alexa Smith, Angela Malinovitch, Josh Schrepfer, Olivia Greer, Philip Webb, Megan Purcell, Jaclyn Leighton and Gabrielle Serratore.

IN BRIEF

NAMES AND FACES Four local University of Scranton students were recently awarded a 2011 President’s Fellowship for Summer Research Award. Ryan Pipan, Forty Fort, is a senior English and philosophy major and was mentored by Stephen Whittaker, professor of English and theatre. The title of his research was “The Archer-Shee Boy: Historical and Shakespea-

rean Antecedents of Terence Rattigan’s The Winslow Boy and his Descendents in Films by David Mamet and Kenneth Branagh.” Edward Stredny, Dallas, is a junior biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major. He was mentored by Timothy Foley, associate professor of chemistry. The title of his research was “Chemical Modification and Destabilization of Triosephosphate Isomerase: A Possible Trigger of Neurodegen-

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MEETINGS

Wednesday

Today NANTICOKE: The West Side Playground Association, 2 p.m. in the Club Room. The annual Christmas get together will take place at the regular meeting. Food and refreshments will be served. Past and present members are welcome.

EDWARDSVILLE: Meyers High School Class of 1963, 6 p.m. at Grotto Pizza. All classmates, family and friends are invited. Any questions contact Maddy at 829-1529.

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The Coughlin High School Class of 1961 celebrated its 50th anniversary reunion on Oct. 8 at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre. Classmates in attendance, from left, first row: Robert Olints, committee; Jeanne Fraley Youngman, committee; Lorraine Macho Pryor, committee; Diana Saraka Biniek, committee; Carole Godlewski MacPhee, vice chair; Louise Terruso, chair; Susan Howe Brandt, committee; Penelope Hunter Waitkus, committee; Danielle Bellumori, committee; Anita Ninotti McDermott, committee; and Thomas Iskra. Second row: Joseph Baloga, committee; Arthur Poole; Lois Krahel Lewis, committee; Rose Anne Hallet Williams, committee; Regina Stepanski Catina, committee; Mae Thompson Schuler, committee; Mary Lou Zumchak Langdon; Carolyn Tippett Burke, committee; Mary Anne Petrin Hennessey; Frances Stefanoski Watchilla; Mary Ann Dancheck Koscielski; Eileen Flynn Maleski; Dolores Dau Choate; Jean Susinski Pienta; and Patricia Gaughan Rembish. Third row: Charles Rutt; Edmund Koscielski; Thomas Monko; Michael Hvozdovic, committee; Lewis Kelly; and Stephen Rembish. Fourth row: John Emmert, Margaret (Peggy) Gregory Jenkins, Evelyn Spunar Shedlock, Thomas Naessig, Dolores Smith Baltuskonis, Doris Oliver Musser, Judith Allabaugh Van Horn, Nancy Czubek Barto, Mary Louise Dreese Probka, Lorraine Barna Jones, Dolores Gola Robinson, Bernice Janasov Finn, Phillip Finn and Stephen Kmetz. Fifth row: Patricia Hester Wiggins, John Norris, Judith Tershak Murray, Joseph Jerista, Edward Martin, Robert Daniels, Michael Foley, Michael Kobziewicz and Ronald Davis. Sixth row: Robert Acacio; John (Jack) Hennessey; Ronald Vasaukas, committee; David Zapotowski; Richard Burns; Andrew Denmon; Bernard Iskra; Jere Hotchkiss; James Evans; Joseph Raykovicz; and Joseph Romanoski.

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have been identified by Catholic Social Services. The party includes Santa Claus, elves KINGSTON: Wyoming Valand reindeer. Ice cream and ley Montessori School, 851 W. beverages will also be available Market St., will hold an open for the children. house at 9:30 a.m. on WednesFunds for the bicycles came day. from several sources, including The school accepts students a memorial ride for “Big Ge18 months of age through sixth orge Thompson,” a member of grade. Applications for enrollWVMC who died of injuries ment for the 2012-2013 school sustained in an accident; year are being accepted. For WVMC member Jim Gill, who more information call Lynn held a dress-down day at InKlein, director of admissions, termetro Industries; WVMC at 288-3708 or email member Carol Gill, who relynn@wvms.org. ceived donations from her ASHLEY: The fourth annual employer, Kingston Surgical Center/Eyecare Services; Bikes for Tykes Christmas Tommy Boy’s Bar and Grill, party will be held noon to 3 Nanticoke; Indian Lake Inn, p.m. Dec. 11 at the Ashley Fire Bear Creek Township; and Department hall. The party, Good Fellos Food and Spirits, sponsored by the Wyoming Pittston. The Ashley Fire DeValley Motorcycle Club partment also donated $100 (WVMC), was the original and the free use of the hall. idea of Bob Lonsdale, a past In case of inclement weathpresident of the club. er, the date will be changed to Fifty-five new bicycles will be given to area children who Dec. 18.

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Dallas Kiwanis donate to the Dallas Library The Dallas Kiwanis recently donated $200 to the Dallas Library. Martha Butler, head librarian, was a speaker at the Nov. 16 meeting of the club at Irem Country Club. She informed the group of the library’s services to the community, including items available to children, teens and adults. She also commented on the funding cuts from school districts and state and county agencies and the effects on the library. At the check presentation, from left: Beverly Atherholt, president, Dallas Kiwanis; Butler; and Cliff Parker, treasurer, Dallas Kiwanis.

Lucy A. Reilly Ella G. English Ella Grace English, daughter of Al and Tricia English, Shavertown, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 4. Ella is a granddaughter of Leonard and Colette Ciolek, Dallas, and Joseph and Joann English, Bear Creek. She has a brother, Ian, 2.

Lucy Anorah Reilly, daughter of Joe Reilly and Kelly O’Dwyer, Chase Corners, celebrated her 16th birthday Nov. 30. Lucy is a granddaughter of Edward and Marjorie O’Dwyer, Manchester, Conn. She has a sister, Kristen, West Henrietta, N.Y.

Jacob Alan Sklaney, son of Jeffrey and Jamie Sklaney, Sterling, Va., is celebrating his third birthday today, Dec. 4. Jacob is a grandson of Alan and Karen Sklaney, Glen Lyon, and Jim and Rhea Nixon, Lawrenceville, Ga. He is a great-grandson of Pauline Sklaney, Alden.

HONOR ROLL Hanover Area Jr.-Sr. High School David Fisher, principal, Hanover Area Jr.-Sr. High School recently announced the Honor Roll for the first quarter.

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Michael Riley Price, son of Barbara and Andrew Price, Plains Township, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, Dec. 4. Michael is a grandson of Rita and Charles Harrison Jr., Plains Township, and Sandra Price and the late Andrew Price, WilkesBarre. He is a great-grandson of Jean and Hubert Zim, the late Jane and Edgar Raub, the late Grace and Joseph Price and the late Dorothy and Charles Harrison, all of Wilkes-Barre.

Grade 7: High Honors: Gabrielle Baiamonte, Jeffrey Bennett, Karly Bennett, Brandon Brueckner, Paige Davis, Lloyd Deno, Stephen Dule, Victoria Hoffman, Madison Hummer, Noah Jackson, Paige Jaslar, Miquela Langan, Daniel Marcincavage, Brandon Maximowicz, Rayna McGlynn, John Minor, Kailey Orzechowski, Christopher Pelchar, Kaylee Politz, Giuseppe Salci, Noah Seager, Anthony Vitale, Kenneth Wadzin, Chad Wasickanin, Kyle Windt. Honors: Michael Ambrose, Gillian Barber, Dakota Bobita, Brandon Chafin, Victoria Downey, Christopher Eastman, Julia Fischer, Jordan Flaim, Carly Goodman, Raymond Grohowski, Nicholas Hannon, Shannon Keating, Kevin Kinney, Dyllan Kobal, Mark Kocher, Zachary Koczak, Morgan Korba, Christina Kratz, Jared Marsellas, Joshua McPeek, Abigail Michaels, Cean Mihalkovitz, Richard Mitkowski, Shelby Monk, Zakee Nettles,

Victoria O’Boyle, Sara Ortiz, Anthony Pantano, Noah Rakowski, Crystal Rapp, Morgan Reese, Kayla Roushey, Ryan Rudnitskas, Raymond Salwoski, Aubrey Scavone, Lauren Skupski, Jillian Stobodzian, Joseph Wheeler. Grade 8: High Honors: Christopher Belawicz, Haylee Bobos, Michael Bonifonte, Sabrina Chan, Maryann Chapin, Sean Connelly, Mallory Ellis, John Fulginiti, Dominick Gurnari, Michaela Halesey, Kayleigh Kashubski, Jesse Keats, Alyssa Koneski, Nathan Maholtz, Simran Mangat, Michelle McNair, Megan Milford, Daelyn Mynes, Kristen Podolak, Johnny Qiu, Lauren Richmond, Cabrini Rudnicki, Alicia Saltz, Renee Saraka, Nicholas Stefanec, Caleb Szczucki, Shelby Tencza, Kathryn Waclawski, Justina Warnick, Kelly Weaver, Fei Fan(Sophie) Xu. Honors: Luis Avila, Connor Bowers, Courtney Cimakosky, Lauren Coleman, David Cook, Regina Deno, Amy Duca, Heather Evans, Alyssa Evarts, Alyssa Ferrence, Anna Fusco, Carla Garcia, Frank Geklinsky, Amelia Hossage, Julia Jopling, Kendyl Kalish, Jared Keats, Robert Kiska, Jinlin Todd Lin, Brianna McGovern, Hannah Mendygral, Sarah Metric, Isaac Ojeda, Dajah Patrick, Mary Kate Penczkowski, Kayla Reilly, Jonathon Rutkoski, Zachary Shaffer, Kendra

Smith, Brandon Starzynski, Dana Tomko, Matthew Ungvarsky, Jacob Viti, Robert Watkins, Kristen Weisgerber, Sean Westawski. Grade 9: High Honors: Larissa Bannon, Jacob Barber, Alyse Callahan, Megan Connelly, Bryanna Eichler, Chyanne Fine, Randall Florek, Lauren Gallagher, Abrielle Garber, Melina Good, Amber Grohowski, Meighan Hannon, Gabrielle Keating, Marissa Keegan, Kaylene Kennedy, Robert Kerestes, Kiersten Knorr, Tyler Major, Jordan McKeaige, Tristin Milazzo, Travis O’Boyle, Christian Pack, Kimberly Pericci, Jessica Rabbas, Sabrina Rios, Brianna Rowles, Chelsey Thompson, Amanda Ungvarsky, Dominc Vitale, Cindy Vo. Honors: Sarah Beechman, Derek Brodginski, Marissa Cole, Kaitlyn Dixon, Hannah Eck, Colin Elgonitis, Colleen Gatusky, Emily Gregorski, Christopher Griffith, Jordan Hagler, Shaylen Harris, Shyanne Inman, Travis Jacobs, Shaun Jones, Marissa Kremenic, Thomas Kriton, Melissa Krzysik, Mitchell Lawson, Elizabeth Lewis, Kevin Love, Samantha Martinez, Madalyn McAnney, Ian McGraw, Meghan McGuire, Ariel McPeek, Thomas Monahan, Brianna Nutaitis, Ian Ondek, Jessica Rutkoski, Danielle Schlauch, Keely Simonson, Kimberly Stork, Kristie Swetts, Dmitri

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Wyoming Seminary Lower School students tour State Police mobile crime lab Wyoming Seminary Lower School students in Lisa Iskra’s eighth-grade science class recently toured a State Police mobile crime laboratory and learned about state police crime investigation techniques. The students completed a unit on forensic science in which they studied how police investigators gather, study and evaluate evidence. They also ‘solved a crime’ using forensic tools and simulated reenactments and later conducted a ‘trial’ to determine the guilt or innocence of a suspect. Troopers Anthony Petroski and John Corrigan of the forensics services unit of Troop N Hazleton described how state police secure a crime scene and gather evidence. They also guided the students through a tour of a state police car and the mobile crime lab and explained the equipment in the lab and its use. During the tour, from left: Petroski; Courtney Sminkey, Laurel Run; Gabrielle Grossman, Shavertown; Megha Sarada, Dallas; Megan Obeid, Pittston; Lindsey Lacomis, Bear Creek Township; Alexandria Zaloga, Moosic; Jacob Schall, Hunlock Creek; and Corrigan.

Misericordia University students host Cancer Awareness Days Misericordia University students active in the Colleges Against Cancer Chapter are hosting monthly Cancer Awareness Days during the academic school year in an effort to raise awareness and increase participation in the chapter’s Relay for Life event in the spring. All of the money raised from the events will be donated to the American Cancer Society. At Breast Cancer Awareness Day events, from left, first row: Kathleen Lord, Campbell Hall, N.Y.; Lindsey Machemer, Robesonia; Marielle Bertram, Dubois; Kayla Darcey, Hillsdale, N.J.; Amanda Tomaselli, Trucksville; Amanda Peslak, Highland Lakes, N.J.; and Brittany Bly, Dubois. Second row: Julia Truax, Millville, and Jeff Bauman, income development representative, American Cancer Society.

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Chester Kempinski started the bakery in 1940 on Everhart Street in the Buttonwood section of Hanover Township. After 70 years in business the bakery closed its retail store and switched to mainly holiday baking and online sales. George Kempinski took over his fathers business 26 years ago after his father passed away. Over the years the online business grew and four years later George decided to put up a website which grew the business substantially. “I receive holiday orders from around the country for select baked goods such as poppy seed and nut roll, cheese, prune and apricot rolls.” He and his daughter, Alicia will continue to take orders for these select products and ﬁll online orders. Online orders will be taken at www.buttonwoodbakery.com and telephone orders at (570) 823-8283 for the limited selection of products. The bakery will be open for the holidays with a great selection of holiday favorites.

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nessa Ramm, Sean Reilly, Ethan Richards, Kaine Rimmer, Colin Sheply, Jessica Shimko, Hailee Shuman, Amanda Sirak, Stephanie Skiro, Savannah Smith, Michael Steve, Qwilleran Sudduth, Marissa Sudo, Michael Sulcoski, Jayce Temperine, Heather Torres, John Wickiser, Randi Wolfe, Claudia Woznicki, John Yurkoski, Wyatt Zapotok. Grade 1 1: High Honors: Nathalia Avila, Samantha Cefalo, Antonio Costantino, Kyle Cunard, Stephen Dokas, Kevin Fahey, Michael Ferrence, Bradley George, Mary Kate Hannon, Alex Hontz, Olivia Jendrzejewski, Haley

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long after that first class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At first we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know enough to be afraid.â&#x20AC;? They thought the guys were fundamentally good fellows who perhaps made â&#x20AC;&#x153;some bad choices.â&#x20AC;? But soon enough they realized that these were men who had beaten people, written bad checks for thousands of dollars, and in one case, kept someone locked in a room. One was a child abuser. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That one was hard,â&#x20AC;? Rovelstad

says. In the bare, plain classroom thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become the knitting room at the prison, the women lay down firm ground rules. No roughhousing. No coarse language. No prison nicknames. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bring your best selves,â&#x20AC;? they say. If one of the men steps out of line, Rovelstad finds herself telling him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do that in this family.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thesamethingsheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d tellherownkids. For the sessions that run two hours every Thursday evening, the men do seem to bring their best selves. They shower. They put on clean clothes. When they walk in, they peel off their skull caps and greet the women respectfully. Before they leave, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll call out things like, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drive safelyâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have a great week.â&#x20AC;? On that recent Thursday evening, Hopkins, Furman and about 10 others were working wool, side by side, the room nearly silent with concentration. Most of them were making hats for students in need at Baltimoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arlington Elementary. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yarn of all colors spread along one table, as well as scissors, tapestry needles and pom-pommakers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; every last bit of which the women will have to account for before they leave the prison. The women buy most of the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supplies themselves, though on the knitting site Ravelry.com, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve set up a page where peoplecanmakedonationsofmoney or yarn.

Also, Rovelstad, who has a business hand-dying yarns where she names the shades after songs, designed one to benefit the program called, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Fought the Law and the Law Won.â&#x20AC;? She had people nominate color suggestions online, then brought the choices in to the guys for a final vote. They chose a variegating stripe of three colors â&#x20AC;&#x201D; blue for the sky, green for the grass and black â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for the bars that keep them from enjoying either one. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gary Ralphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last night. After spending nearly all of his 30s and 40s in prison for burglary, robbery, making and selling drugs and, most recently, for violating parole, the 52-year -old was four days away from going home to College Park, Md. He smiled when someone pointed out that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never finish the hat in his lap. The former biker, still with long silver hair that falls well past his shoulders, has made about10 hats. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known for topping them with big, voluptuous pom-poms. He also knit his mother a scarf, part burgundy, part gold, with fringe at the ends. A Redskins fan, Ralph says she â&#x20AC;&#x153;went crazyâ&#x20AC;? over it. While working on all of those things, Ralph said he thought about home. He says he hopes he keeps knitting once he finally gets there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go out anymore, doing what I used to do,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather stay home, watch TV, sit there and knit.â&#x20AC;?

giving her one ride, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s give her a whole lot of rides.â&#x20AC;? He was hoping to get three or four tenants to offer rides. He ended up with several times that because everyone he sent an email to said yes. In fact, two owners who wereoutoftownarrangedforother people to drive their cars. Wagner said that Maddyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fascination with sports cars started about a year ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Suddenly she started spouting all these facts and figures about super cars,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;AtfirstIdidnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tpaymuchattention, but then I realized that she knew what she was talking about.â&#x20AC;? Her brother added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has the best memory ever.â&#x20AC;? Wagner said that it was important that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maddy not be defined by her autism. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taught both my kids that they can accomplish

whatever they believe they can accomplish. Yes, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s autistic, but in every other way, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just like every other teenage girl. I hope people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see her as being autistic but rather as being a beautiful young lady who can accomplish anything she sets her mind to.â&#x20AC;? After each ride, Maddy gave the driver a hug. Her assessments of the rides were succinct: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cool.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really cool.â&#x20AC;? And, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt like we were going really fast. I liked it.â&#x20AC;? Her favorite car line is the Lamborghini; she even knows the name of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head test driver. Sports car fans are extremely loyal to their brands, and several of them made good-natured attempts to get Maddy to change her allegiance. When Judson Dayton strapped her into his Ferrari, he joked that

the ride might turn her into a Ferrari buff. But after the ride, she politely announced, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be mean, but I still like Lamborghinis more.â&#x20AC;? Her first ride in a Lamborghini didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I liked it, but it was kind of scary,â&#x20AC;? she said of the carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tight cornering. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been in a car like that before.â&#x20AC;? The drivers professed to be enjoying the day as much as she did. Most of the cars were getting their last spin of the year before going into winter storage. In fact, some of the owners had already canceled their collision insurance for the year and had to reinstate it just for the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the right thing to do,â&#x20AC;? ChrisPennsaidashewaitedtogive Maddy a ride in his Ford GT. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to end the season.â&#x20AC;?

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Men literally beg to get in. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a waiting list. And no oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more surprised about that than the assistantwardenwhocouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;thelp but harrumph when Zwerling told her she wanted to teach inmates how to make stuffed dolls and woolly hats. Every other prison in the area had already turned her down. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mmmm, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know,â&#x20AC;? says Margaret M. Chippendale, the prisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just had a hard time trying to grasp that an inmate that might have committed a violent crime or been a gang affiliate was going to want to sit in a room and knit.â&#x20AC;? But they did. And do. They want it so much, in fact, that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re willing to be good in order to do it. Chippendale has noticedlowerratesofviolenceamong the men who knit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a privilege to be in that program,â&#x20AC;? Chippendale says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that matters and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to do anything to be removed from it.â&#x20AC;? On a recent Thursday, George Hopkins hunched in a chair, grimacinginconcentration,pushinga needle through a loop of wool, wrapping it with yarn, then deftly tucking it under, through and around â&#x20AC;&#x201D; again and again, over

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Inmates Shimon Friedman, left, and Joshua Daugherty create pom-poms during Knitting Behind Bars at Jessup.

and over. The 54-year-old from Baltimore, in prison for stabbing someone, had settled into a knitting-induced reverie. He was halfway into a hat and, just as Zwerling suspected, entirely transported. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mind is on something soft and gentle,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mind is nowhere near inside these walls.â&#x20AC;? That first night at the prison, Zwerling went alone. A grand-

motherly figure who cuts her grayinghairshortandwholikestowear her own brightly colored creations, Zwerling stepped through the metal detector, held her arms out for a pat down and endured disapproval over her underwire brassiere. She says she wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t scared, not even for a minute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were very naive,â&#x20AC;? says Sheila Rovelstad, a 61-year-old avid knitter who joined Zwerling at the jail not

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Maddy Wagner, 14, right, who has a passion for fast sports cars, gets strapped into Drew Richardsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s British Caterham race car in Chanhassen, Minn.

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him to Maddy in the first place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some things are just meant to be,â&#x20AC;? he said. When Wagner asked the MakeA-Wish Foundation if it could help arrangearideforMaddy,theywere sympathetic but not helpful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They only arrange wishes for kids who are dying,â&#x20AC;? said Wagner, a single father who lives in Glenwood City, Wis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help me.â&#x20AC;? Figuring that he had nothing to lose, he put an ad on Craigslist askingifsomeonewoulddonatearide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like any parent, you want to do anything you can for your kids,â&#x20AC;? he said. But he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have high hopes.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I figured that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d just throw it out there and see what happens.â&#x20AC;? What happened was that Silikowski was having a bout of insomnia. He was on his computer trollingtheInternetinthemiddleofthe

night when he stumbled on Wagnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ad. He realized that AutoMotorPlex had just what Maddy needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right away I knew: We can do this,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But instead of just

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Crunch pulled away with two goals in the second period and added two more in the third to handle the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins 5-2 on Saturday at the Onondaga County War Memorial. Geoff Walker and Brian Gibbons tallied for the Penguins, while Brandon McMillan, Patrick Maroon, Kyle Palmieri, Troy Bodie and Peter Holland scored for the Crunch. Bodie gave the home team a 4-1 cushion at the 2:54 mark of the third when he re-directed a centering pass CRUNCH from Mat Clark past Pens netminder Brad Thiessen. PENGUINS Gibbons brought his team within two scores by beating Crunch goalie Iiro Tarkki with seven minutes left, but Holland added an insurance marker 1:35 later to settle the issue. It was the second time in less than two weeks that Syracuse has beaten its East Division rival, with Syracuse putting five goals into the back of the Pens net each time. Palmieri delivered a wincing blow to the Penguins with 20.4 seconds remaining in the second. Nick Bonino won a faceoff in the right dot of the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton zone, slipping it over to Palmieri in the right side of the slide. Palmieri quickly fired a shot past Thiessen to give the Crunch a 3-1 edge heading into the second intermission. That answered a tally by Walker that had pulled Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton within 2-1 at the 12:18 mark. Seconds after a Penguins power play expired, Walker flipped a shot from the right past Tarkki’s far side. The Crunch screamed that the play had been off-sides, but the players’ protests evaporated into air. Maroon scored early into the second to give the Crunch a jump

INDIANAPOLIS — Montee Ball ran for three touchdowns including the decisive 7-yard score with 3:45 to go, leading No. 15 Wisconsin past No. 11 Michigan State 42-39 in the inaugural Big Ten championship game. Wisconsin (11-2) is now headed to its second straight Rose Bowl. Ball ran 27 times for 137 yards and caught a TD pass, giving him 38 touchdowns this season. That’s one short of Barry Sanders’ singleseason record. Russell Wilson was 17 of 24 for 187 yards with three TDs and no interceptions. He set a new NCAA record with a TD pass in his 37th straight game. Texas Tech’s Graham Harrell had the previous mark of 36.

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LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) returns a punt for a touchdown against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday in Atlanta.

Mathieu cements LSU’s spot in BCS title game By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA — LSU slogged its way through a brutal first half. The nation’s top-ranked team had only 12 yards and not even a single first down. The “Honey Badger” didn’t care. He just took what he wanted — a trip to the national championship game. Tyrann Mathieu turned in an MVP performance when the Tigers needed him most, running back a punt 62 yards

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10-0 lead that could’ve been even bigger if they hadn’t dropped a pair of potential touchdown passes in the first quarter. LSU looked downright awful on offense, going three-and-out on all seven of its possessions before halftime. But, thanks to Mathieu, the deficit was only 10-7 when the teams went to the locker room. He took a punt at his own 38, found an opening and

SEC West rival and No. 2 Alabama — already beaten by the Tigers 9-6 in overtime a month ago — had the inside track even though it didn’t win its division. The Bulldogs tried to really shake things up, racing to a See LSU, Page 7C

Wisconsin has a Ball in title game win

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Michigan State’s B.J. Cunningham dives into the end zone for a touchdown on Saturday in Indianapolis.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Pushed and pressured all day, Anthony Davis finally went somewhere else no one could on the floor. Up. The freshman soared to block John Henson’s shot in the final seconds and No. 1 Kentucky held on to beat No. 5 North Carolina 73-72 on Saturday to extend the Wildcats’ home winning streak to 39 games. “I just jumped as high as I could with my arm up,” said Davis, who had seven points and nine rebounds. “I thought I probably would (block it). I have long hands.” Freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist AP PHOTO scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Kentucky (8-0) and Doron Kentucky forward Anthony Davis (23) goes up to See KENTUCKY, Page 5C

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block a last-second shot by North Carolina forward John Henson (31). Kentucky won 73-72.

in home opening victory

Reisig’s clutch 3-pointer lifts Monarchs in first conference game at Scandlon Gym. DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

help put away a 75-70 win over FDU-Florham in the Monarchs’ Freedom Conference home opener at Scandlon Gymasium. “The thing I’m really enjoying about this team is that as we’re growing, it’s not the same people on top,” King’s coach J.P. Andrejko said. “I like that we aren’t relying on one guy to perform every night for us to be successful.” With the graduation of star big man Kevin Conroy, the Monarchs (3-3, 2-0 Freedom) don’t have a choice but to spread things out on offense. That was the case on Saturday as Conroy

WILKES-BARRE — Open at the top of the arc, Nick Reisig wasn’t about to miss a shot like this. Kyle Hammonds found the King’s senior captain in line for the big shot and Reisig didn’t disappoint, burying the threepointer that gave the Monarchs the lead for good on Saturday. Hammonds added a steal and a score on the next possession to See KING’S, Page 5C

e was skating strong and producing points while flying high during his first extended action in the NHL. Then Eric Tangradi got hit by a flying elbow. That unprovoked blow during last season’s “Brawl Game” between the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders did more than crumple Tangradi with a concussion. It changed him. “You could say I’ve played with my head up a lot more than I had in the past,” Tangradi said. That’s not to say he plays with his head on a swivel. Tangradi is still turning heads with timely goals, such as the one he scored for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on a power play Friday night. But he’s not about to let some goon turn his lights out again. So Tangradi plays wiser and with more awareness. “I skate up and protect myself more out there,” Tangradi said. When he put his head down and went to work, Tangradi was a joy to watch. A slight setback to NHL stardom Standing 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, he produced 39 points during his first AHL season with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 2009-10. He put up 33 points in 42 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season, including 18 goals, while marking himself as a top prospect for Pittsburgh. Tangradi had some success with the parent Penguins when he was promoted to help fill a void created by a rash of injuries, producing a goal and two assists in 15 NHL games. He had plenty of moments he’ll remember. Then came one he won’t. His Pittsburgh teammates were already warring with the Islanders after a fight-filled game earlier in 201011 when the rematch played out in New York’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Tangradi simply got caught in the middle. His head got crunched against the boards by a vicious elbow from Islanders enforcer Trevor Gillies, sparking a full-team brawl. And it knocked out the rest of Tangradi’s season. “Just unfortunate,” Tangradi said. “It may have set me back a little bit.” He didn’t mean in the area of development. “It might have held me back from playing a few more games up there,” Tangradi said. The 22-year-old winger from Philadelphia recovered in time to participate in his first NHL playoff game for Pittsburgh in April. Now he’s trying to recover some of his old magic. Tangradi’s displayed flashes of that, putting up a four-game points streak while accumulating three goals and three assists for the WBS Penguins in October. He skated twice in games for Pittsburgh during a recent promotion. And after going four games without a point – seemingly an eternity for him anymore – Tangradi found the net on the power play against Portland to break his mini-drought Friday. “He was a thorough player (against Portland),” WBS Penguins coach John Hynes said. “He made smart plays when it was time to make them.” Tangradi makes them as much with his head these days as he does with his hands. “Slumps are part of everyone’s game,” Tangradi said. “It’s how you react to them.” It’s in his nature to respond quickly. Because as Tangradi learned, it’s the best way to make up for lost time. Paul Sokoloski is a Times Leader sports columnist. You may reach him at 970-7109 or email him at psokoloski@timesleader.com.

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L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS COLLEGE SWIMMING King’s at Franklin & Marshall Invitational, 10 a.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 5

H.S. BOWLING Berwick at Hazleton Area, 3 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Luzerne CCC at Lehigh-Carbon, 8 p.m. PSU Brandywine at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 8 p.m. King’s at PSU Hazleton WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Luzerne CCC at Lehigh-Carbon, 6 p.m. King’s at Gwynedd-Mercy, 7 p.m. Lebanon Valley at Misericordia, 7 p.m. PSU Brandywine at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Albright at Misericordia, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Hazleton at Arcadia, 6 p.m. Susquehanna at Wilkes, 7 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING King’s at Delaware Valley, 7 p.m.

National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS—Reassigned F Fabian Brunnstrom to Grand Rapids (AHL). NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Recalled F Chris Mueller from Milwaukee (AHL). ST. LOUIS BLUES—Assigned D Cade Fairchild and F Brett Sterling to Peoria (AHL). American Hockey League MILWAUKKE ADMIRALS—Recalled F Chris Cahill from Cincinnati (ECHL). NORFOLK ADMIRALS—Recalled F Philip-Michael Devos from Florida (ECHL). ECHL ECHL—Suspended Reading’s Ryan Cruthers six games and fined him an undisclosed amount as a result of his actions in a Dec. 2 game against Wheeling.

COLLEGE

F O O T B A L L

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wilkes at Elizabethtown, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL King’s at Lycoming, 6 p.m. Misericordia at Baptist Bible, 7 p.m. COLLEGE SWIMMING Misericordia at Montclair, 5 p.m.

BOYS BASKETBALL Berwick vs. Nespoli Tournament, 6 p.m. Hazleton Area at North Allegheny/Skip Colman Tournament, 6 p.m. Coughlin at GAR, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Scranton Prep, 7:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Crestwood, 7:15 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Abington Heights at Hazleton Area, 6 p.m. Berwick at Pocono Mt. East Tournament, 6 p.m. Northwest vs. Bloomsburg at Muncy Tournament, 6:30 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Lake-Lehman, 7 p.m. Nanticoke at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. Scranton at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. H.S. SWIMMING Scranton Prep at Berwick, 4:30 p.m. Meyers at Hanover Area, 4:30 p.m. West Scranton at Coughlin, 4:30 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Abington Heights, 5:30 p.m. H.S. WRESTLING Hanover Area at DKI Tournament Wyoming Seminary at Ironman Invitational MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Misericordia at Wilkes, 7 p.m. PNC Bank/Monarch Classic PSU Harrisburg at King’s, 8 p.m. PSU Wilkes-Barre at PSU Hazleton, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Wilkes-Barre at PSU Hazleton, 6 p.m. PSU Harrisburg at Wilkes, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 BOYS BASKETBALL Pleasant Valley at Wyoming Valley West, 2 p.m. Berwick vs. Nespoli tournament, 6 p.m. Delaware Valley at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m. Wyoming Area at Badger Tournament, TBA GIRLS BASKETBALL Weatherly at MMI Prep, 2:30 p.m. Lackawanna Trail at Lake-Lehman, 7 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Tip-Off Tournament, 7:30 p.m. Berwick at Pocono Mt. East Tournament, TBA Northwest at Muncy Tournament, TBA H.S. BOWLING Hazleton Area at Ice Breaker Tournament, 1 p.m. H.S. WRESTLING Hanover Area at DKI Tournament Crestwood at West Chester Rustin Lake-Lehman, Wyoming Area at Catasauqua Duals Tunkhannock at Wyalusing Duals Wyoming Seminary at Ironman Invitational Hazleton Area, Pittston Area, Wyoming Valley West at Quakertown Duals MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wilkes at Lycoming PNC Bank/Monarch Classic TBA at King’s, 1 or 3 p.m. Luzerne CCC at Valley Forge, 3 p.m. DeSales at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wilkes at Elizabethtown, 2 p.m. Luzerne CCC at Valley Forge, 1 p.m. Delaware Valley College at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 1 p.m. COLLEGE SWIMMING Lebanon Valley at King’s, 1 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING Muhlenberg at Wilkes, 11 a.m.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL 9 p.m. ESPN — BCS Selection Show, at Bristol, Conn. (live and tape)

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

2 p.m. VERSUS — Notre Dame vs. Maryland and George Washington vs. VCU, at Washington 4 p.m. BTN — Baylor at Northwestern 6 p.m. BTN — Mississippi at Penn State

NFL

1 p.m. CBS — Cincinnati at Pittsburgh FOX — Denver at Minnesota 4:15 p.m. FOX — Green Bay at N.Y. Giants 8 p.m. NBC — Detroit at New Orleans

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Noon BTN — Texas A&M at Purdue 2 p.m. BTN — Baylor at Minnesota

W O M E N ’ S B A S K E T B A L L NCAA Women's Basketball Saturday's Scores EAST Albany (NY) 72, Siena 48 Baruch 62, NYU 50 Bentley 76, S. New Hampshire 43 Brown 66, Rhode Island 54 DeSales 84, Wilkes 56 Duquesne 83, Ohio 60 E. Mennonite 67, Hollins 40 E. Nazarene 52, Wentworth Tech 30 Fordham 44, San Diego 42 Gannon 52, Millersville 45 George Washington 80, Houston Baptist 44 Glenville St. 114, Pitt.-Johnstown 88 Hawaii 66, Columbia 55 Holy Cross 61, New Hampshire 50 Lafayette 48, Manhattan 43 Loyola (Md.) 68, Army 64 Marywood 85, Cedar Crest 41 Misericordia 74, Manhattanville 53 Mount St. Mary’s 44, LIU 43 Muhlenberg 71, Washington (Md.) 63 NJIT 54, Bucknell 53 Navy 73, Maine 56 Old Westbury 65, Sage 54 Penn St. Behrend 62, Penn St.-Altoona 33 Penn St.-Harrisburg 91, Penn St.-Berks 42 Philadelphia 87, Wilmington (Del.) 49 Princeton 56, UMBC 41 Providence 75, Fairfield 43 Quinnipiac 67, Bryant 56 Richard Stockton 76, Montclair St. 67 Robert Morris 57, Monmouth (NJ) 54 Rowan 76, NJ City 44 Sacred Heart 53, CCSU 40 St. Bonaventure 49, Binghamton 34 St. Francis (Pa.) 69, Fairleigh Dickinson 56 St. Joseph’s (NY) 80, York (NY) 75 Temple 73, Auburn 57 Thiel 76, Washington & Jefferson 66 Ursinus 78, Swarthmore 69 Utica 48, Hamilton 44 WVU Tech 76, St. Augustine’s 69 Wagner 49, St. Francis (NY) 45 West Virginia 78, Boston U. 53 Westfield St. 77, St. Joseph’s (Maine) 54 William Paterson 61, College of NJ 53

THE TIMES LEADER H O C K E Y

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct New England .......................... 8 3 0 .727 N.Y. Jets ................................. 6 5 0 .545 Buffalo ..................................... 5 6 0 .455 Miami ....................................... 3 8 0 .273 South W L T Pct Houston................................. 8 3 0 .727 Tennessee............................ 6 5 0 .545 Jacksonville .......................... 3 8 0 .273 Indianapolis .......................... 0 11 0 .000 North W L T Pct Baltimore ................................. 8 3 0 .727 Pittsburgh................................ 8 3 0 .727 Cincinnati ................................ 7 4 0 .636 Cleveland ................................ 4 7 0 .364 West W L T Pct Oakland ................................... 7 4 0 .636 Denver..................................... 6 5 0 .545 Kansas City............................. 4 7 0 .364 San Diego ............................... 4 7 0 .364 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Dallas ...................................... 7 4 0 .636 N.Y. Giants.............................. 6 5 0 .545 Washington ............................ 4 7 0 .364 Philadelphia............................ 4 8 0 .333 South W L T Pct New Orleans........................... 8 3 0 .727 Atlanta ..................................... 7 4 0 .636 Tampa Bay .............................. 4 7 0 .364 Carolina................................... 3 8 0 .273 North W L T Pct Green Bay ............................ 11 0 0 1.000 Chicago ................................ 7 4 0 .636 Detroit ................................... 7 4 0 .636 Minnesota ............................ 2 9 0 .182 West W L T Pct San Francisco......................... 9 2 0 .818 Seattle...................................... 5 7 0 .417 Arizona .................................... 4 7 0 .364 St. Louis .................................. 2 9 0 .182 Thursday's Game Seattle 31, Philadelphia 14 Today's Games Kansas City at Chicago, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Houston, 1 p.m. Denver at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Washington, 1 p.m. Oakland at Miami, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at New England, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m. St. Louis at San Francisco, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. Green Bay at N.Y. Giants, 4:15 p.m. Detroit at New Orleans, 8:20 p.m. Monday's Game San Diego at Jacksonville, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 New Orleans at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m. Houston at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 1 p.m. New England at Washington, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. Chicago at Denver, 4:05 p.m. Buffalo at San Diego, 4:15 p.m. Oakland at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 St. Louis at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.

AMERICA’S LINE INJURY REPORT: On the NFL board, Houston QB Matt Leinart is out and QB Matt Schaub is out; Tampa QB Josh Freeman is doubtful, Josh Johnson will get the start; Minnesota RB Adrian Peterson is out; St. Louis QB Sam Bradford is doubtful, A.J. Feeley will get the start; Arizona QB Kevin Kolb is probable. NFL Favorite

Points

Chiefs

Maryland

SAN DIEGO ST

California

Bengals

CREIGHTON

8.5

Nebraska

6.5

BROWNS

REDSKINS

TEXANS

2.5

Panthers

SAINTS

Lions

Broncos

VIKINGS

49ERS

13.5

Rams

Cowboys

4.5

CARDS

Packers

GIANTS

PATRIOTS

Colts

JAGUARS

College Basketball PA 223 241 281 206

PF 293 226 138 150

PA 179 212 200 327

PF 272 233 259 165

PA 182 188 215 216

PF 260 221 153 249

PA 274 260 265 275

PF 270 252 183 271

PA 225 277 222 282

PF 362 259 199 252

PA 252 227 291 305

PF 382 288 316 214

PA 227 232 246 295

PF 262 216 213 140

PA 161 246 256 270

G O L F Chevron World Challenge At Sherwood Country Club Thousand Oaks, Calif. Yardage: 7,023 yards; Par 72 Purse: $5 million Third Round Zach Johnson....................................73-67-68—208 Tiger Woods ......................................69-67-73—209 K.J. Choi.............................................66-73-72—211 Gary Woodland .................................73-70-70—213 Hunter Mahan....................................72-68-73—213 Matt Kuchar........................................72-67-74—213 Paul Casey.........................................79-68-67—214 Bubba Watson ...................................75-70-70—215 Bill Haas .............................................78-69-69—216 Rickie Fowler.....................................71-70-75—216 Martin Laird........................................77-74-66—217 Bo Van Pelt ........................................74-72-71—217 Steve Stricker ....................................69-76-73—218 Jim Fuyrk ...........................................71-74-73—218 Jason Day ..........................................74-68-77—219 Webb Simpson..................................73-79-68—220 Nick Watney.......................................71-78-73—222 Keegan Bradley.................................76-75-74—225

S O C C E R Barclays Premier League England Team GP W D L GF GA Pts Manchester City .............. 14 12 2 0 48 13 38 Manchester United.......... 14 10 3 1 31 13 33 Tottenham........................ 13 10 1 2 29 16 31 Chelsea ............................ 14 9 1 4 31 17 28 Arsenal ............................. 14 8 2 4 30 23 26 Newcastle ........................ 14 7 5 2 19 15 26 Liverpool........................... 13 6 5 2 17 12 23 Everton ............................. 12 5 1 6 15 16 16 Aston Villa ........................ 14 3 7 4 16 18 16 Norwich ............................ 14 4 4 6 20 26 16 Queens Park Rangers.... 14 4 4 6 15 25 16 West Bromwich Albion ... 14 4 3 7 13 21 15 Stoke................................. 13 4 3 6 13 23 15 Swansea........................... 14 3 5 6 14 20 14 Fulham.............................. 13 2 6 5 15 16 12 Sunderland....................... 13 2 5 6 15 15 11 Wolverhampton............... 13 3 2 8 13 23 11 Blackburn ......................... 14 2 4 8 21 32 10 Bolton ............................... 14 3 0 11 19 34 9 Wigan................................ 14 2 3 9 12 28 9 Premier League Blackburn 4, Swansea 2 Manchester City 5, Norwich 1 Newcastle 0, Chelsea 3 Queens Park Rangers 1, West Bromwich Albion 1 Tottenham 3, Bolton 0 Wigan 0, Arsenal 4 Aston Villa 0, Manchester United 1 La Liga Spain Team GP W D L GF GA Pts Real Madrid ......... 14 12 1 1 49 10 37 Barcelona ............. 15 10 4 1 47 7 34 Valencia ............... 14 9 3 2 23 14 30 Levante................. 14 8 2 4 23 17 26 Malaga.................. 13 7 2 4 17 16 23 Sevilla ................... 13 5 6 2 13 10 21 Osasuna............... 13 4 6 3 16 25 18 Athletic Bilbao ...... 13 4 5 4 19 16 17 Espanyol............... 14 5 2 7 11 17 17 Atletico Madrid .... 13 4 4 5 18 20 16 Rayo Vallecano ... 14 4 4 6 15 19 16 Villarreal ............... 14 3 5 6 11 20 14 Getafe................... 13 3 4 6 14 19 13 Real Betis............. 13 4 1 8 12 19 13 Mallorca................ 12 3 4 5 10 17 13 Granada ............... 12 3 3 6 5 12 12 Real Sociedad..... 13 3 3 7 12 20 12 Racing Santander ......................... 14 2 6 6 10 20 12 Sporting Gijon...... 14 3 3 8 12 24 12 Zaragoza.............. 13 2 4 7 12 27 10 Saturday's Games Sporting Gijon 0, Real Madrid 3 Racing Santander 1, Villarreal 0 Barcelona 5, Levante 0

Baylor

.. Raiders

STEELERS

BUCS

3.5

DOLPHINS

Falcons

NORTHWESTERN

Nev-Las Vegas

BEARS

Jets

1.5

STANFORD

Ravens

Underdog

WICHITA ST Titans

BILLS

Favorite PF 331 256 261 212

National Hockey League

By Roxy Roxborough

Chargers

GOLF

9 a.m. TGC — Sunshine Tour, Nedbank Challenge, final round, at Sun City, South Africa (same-day tape) 1 p.m. TGC — World Challenge, final round, at Thousand Oaks, Calif. 3 p.m. NBC — World Challenge, final round, at Thousand Oaks, Calif. 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Qualifying Tournament, fifth day, at La Quinta, Calif. 12 mid TGC — European PGA Tour, Hong Kong Open, final round

Monday

National Football League

FRIDAY, DEC. 9

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FOOTBALL

IOWA—Announced WR Marcus Grant and OL lineman Dan Heiar are leaving the football program.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8

W H A T ’ S

BASEBALL American League LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Acquired LHP Brad Mills from Toronto for C Jeff Mathis.

HOCKEY

TUESDAY, DEC. 6

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

National Football League INDIANAPOLIS COLTS—Signed TE Mike McNeill from the practice squad. Waived OL Mike Tepper. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Placed CB Will Middleton on injured reserve. Signed CB David Jones.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Lebanon Valley at Wilkes, 7 p.m. Misericordia at Susquehanna, 7:30 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BAKETBALL PSU Hazleton at Central Penn, 6 p.m. H.S. SWIMMING West Scranton at Pittston Area, 4 p.m.

Points

SOUTHERN MISS

3.5

MIDDLE TENN ST

Underdog New Mexico St Akron

George Wash

1.5

ARK-L ROCK

Virginia Comm

Bowling Green

3.5

W KENTUCKY

CLEMSON

S Carolina

So Methodist

VIRGINIA TECH PENN ST

NC State Notre Dame

Kansas St

1.5

Mississippi

LMU Centennial Classic Los Angeles Columbia

La Sierra

LOYOLAM’MOUNT

6.5

North Texas

Rider

MARIST

MANHATTAN

St. Peter’s

Iona

15.5

NIAGARA

MURRAY ST

3.5

Dayton

Fairfield

OREGON ST

9.5

CANISIUS Montana

NHL Favorite

Odds

Underdog

DUCKS

-$120/ even

Wild

Red Wings

-$150/ +$130

AVALANCHE

CANUCKS

-$200/ +$170

Flames

C O L L E G E

B A S K E T B A L L

NCAA Division I Football

NCAA Men's Basketball

EAST Lehigh 40, Towson 38 Pittsburgh 33, Syracuse 20 MIDWEST Cincinnati 35, UConn 27 Kansas St. 30, Iowa St. 23 N. Dakota St. 26, James Madison 14 N. Iowa 28, Wofford 21 SOUTH Georgia Southern 55, Old Dominion 48 LSU 42, Georgia 10 Louisiana-Monroe 26, FAU 0 Maine 34, Appalachian St. 12 SOUTHWEST Arkansas St. 45, Troy 14 Baylor 48, Texas 24 North Texas 59, Middle Tennessee 7 Sam Houston St. 34, Stony Brook 27 Southern Miss. 49, Houston 28 TCU 56, UNLV 9 FAR WEST Boise St. 45, New Mexico 0 Montana 41, Cent. Arkansas 14 Montana St. 26, New Hampshire 25 Nevada 56, Idaho 3 Utah St. 24, New Mexico St. 21 Wyoming 22, Colorado St. 19

Championship Subdivision

First Round Saturday, Nov. 26 James Madison 20, Eastern Kentucky 17 Old Dominion 35, Norfolk State 18 Stony Brook 31, Albany (N.Y.) 28 Central Arkansas 34, Tennessee Tech 14 Second Round Saturday, Dec. 3 Georgia Southern 55, Old Dominion 48 Montana 41, Central Arkansas 14 Maine 34, Appalachian State 12 Sam Houston State 34, Stony Brook 27 Montana State 26, New Hampshire 25 Lehigh 40, Towson 38 North Dakota State 26, James Madison 14 Northern Iowa 28, Wofford 21 Quarterfinals Friday, Dec. 9 or Saturday, Dec. 10 Sam Houston State (12-0) vs. Montana State (10-2), 2:30 or 8 p.m. Northern Iowa (10-2) vs. Montana (10-2), 2:30 or 8 p.m. Georgia Southern (10-2) vs. Maine (9-3), 2:30 or 8 p.m. Lehigh (11-1) vs. North Dakota State (11-1), 2:30 or 8 p.m.

Division II Playoffs

First Round Saturday, Nov. 19 North Greenville 63, Albany State (Ga.) 14 California (Pa.) 44, Elizabeth City State 0 Kutztown 17, Concord 14 North Alabama 43, West Alabama 27 Northwest Missouri State 35, Missouri Western 29 Minnesota-Duluth 30, Saginaw Valley 27 Wayne State (Mich.) 48, St. Cloud State 38 Washburn 52, Abilene Christian 49 Second Round Saturday, Nov. 26 New Haven 44, Kutztown 37 North Greenville 58, at Mars Hill 32 Northwest Missouri State 38, Midwestern State 31 Wayne State (Mich.) 38, Nebraska-Kearney 20 Winston-Salem 35, California (Pa.) 28 Delta State 42, North Alabama 14 Pittsburg State 31, Washburn 22 Minnesota-Duluth 24, Colorado State-Pueblo 21 Quarterfinals Saturday, Dec. 3 Winston-Salem 27, New Haven 7 Wayne State (Mich.) 31, Minnesota-Duluth 25 Delta State 28, North Greenville 23 Pittsburg State 41, Northwest Missouri State 16

Division III Playoffs

First Round Saturday, Nov. 19 Franklin 24, Thomas More 21 Kean 34, Christopher Newport 10 Salisbury 62, Western New England 24 St. John Fisher 23, Johns Hopkins 12 Delaware Valley 62, Norwich 10 Wesley 35, Hobart 28 Wabash 38, Illinois College 20 Centre 51, Hampden-Sydney 41 Mount Union 47, Benedictine (Ill.) 7 Wis.-Whitewater 59, Albion 0 St. Thomas (Minn.) 48, St. Scholastica 2 Monmouth (Ill.) 33, Illinois-Wesleyan 27 Mary Hardin-Baylor 34, Redlands 13 McMurry 25, Trinity (Texas) 16 North Central (Ill.) 59, Dubuque 13 Linfield 30, Cal Lutheran 27 Second Round Saturday, Nov. 26 Salisbury 49, Kean 47 St. John Fisher 27, Delaware Valley 14 Mount Union 30, Centre 10 Wabash 29, North Central (Ill.) 28 Wesley 49, Linfield 34 Wis.-Whitewater 41, Franklin 14 St. Thomas (Minn.) 38, Monmouth (Ill.) 10 Mary Hardin-Baylor 49, McMurry 20 Quarterfinals Saturday, Dec. 3 Mount Union 20, Wabash 8 Wis.-Whitewater 34, Salisbury 14 St. Thomas (Minn.) 45, St. John Fisher 10 Wesley 27, Mary Hardin-Baylor 24

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PIAA Championships PIAA Class AAA State Championship Quarterfinals Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt 28, Lampeter-Strasburg 14 Pottsgrove 41, Archbishop Wood 22 North Penn 34, Council Rock South 14 PIAA Class AAA State Championship Quarterfinals Allentown Central Catholic 56, Shamokin 14 Archbishop Wood 41, Pottsgrove 22 Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt 28, Lampeter-Strasburg 14 Montour 25, Grove City 21 PIAA Class AA State Championship Quarterfinals Aliquippa 32, Moniteau 7 Tyrone 40, Hickory 28 Aliquippa 32, Moniteau 7 Tyrone 40, Hickory 28 PIAA Class A State Championship Quarterfinals Clairton 44, North Star 0 Clairton 44, North Star 0 Sharpsville 35, Port Allegany 33 Southern Columbia 55, Pius X 25

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh ...................... 27 16 7 4 36 85 66 N.Y. Rangers ................ 23 15 5 3 33 69 51 Philadelphia .................. 24 14 7 3 31 84 71 New Jersey ................... 25 12 12 1 25 62 72 N.Y. Islanders ............... 23 7 11 5 19 47 74 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston............................ 24 16 7 1 33 85 51 Toronto .......................... 26 14 10 2 30 83 85 Buffalo............................ 25 13 11 1 27 69 67 Ottawa............................ 26 12 11 3 27 79 89 Montreal......................... 27 11 11 5 27 67 69 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida............................ 25 13 8 4 30 68 62 Washington ................... 25 13 11 1 27 75 79 Winnipeg ....................... 26 11 11 4 26 75 82 Tampa Bay .................... 25 11 12 2 24 67 80 Carolina ......................... 28 8 16 4 20 66 94 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit ............................ 24 16 7 1 33 73 52 Chicago ......................... 26 15 8 3 33 85 82 St. Louis......................... 25 14 8 3 31 61 53 Nashville........................ 25 12 9 4 28 66 68 Columbus ...................... 26 7 16 3 17 62 88 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota...................... 26 16 7 3 35 64 57 Vancouver ..................... 25 14 10 1 29 78 66 Edmonton...................... 26 13 10 3 29 73 66 Colorado........................ 26 12 13 1 25 71 76 Calgary .......................... 24 10 12 2 22 54 64 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas ............................. 25 15 9 1 31 65 67 Los Angeles .................. 26 13 9 4 30 60 58 San Jose........................ 22 14 7 1 29 64 51 Phoenix.......................... 24 13 8 3 29 65 58 Anaheim ........................ 25 7 13 5 19 57 81 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Friday's Games Chicago 5, N.Y. Islanders 4, SO Colorado 3, St. Louis 2, SO Detroit 4, Buffalo 1 Minnesota 4, New Jersey 2 Edmonton 6, Columbus 3 Philadelphia 4, Anaheim 3, OT Saturday's Games Montreal 2, Los Angeles 1 Boston 4, Toronto 1 Washington 3, Ottawa 2, OT Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 2 Winnipeg 4, New Jersey 2 N.Y. Rangers 4, Tampa Bay 2 Chicago at St. Louis, late Buffalo at Nashville, late Philadelphia at Phoenix, late N.Y. Islanders at Dallas, late Calgary at Edmonton, late Florida at San Jose, late Today's Games Detroit at Colorado, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Calgary at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Monday's Games Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Boston at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Chicago, 8 p.m.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. John’s ................ 21 13 4 4 0 30 77 62 Manchester ............. 24 13 10 0 1 27 65 64 Portland ................... 21 10 9 1 1 22 56 67 Worcester ............... 19 8 6 3 2 21 50 49 Providence.............. 25 8 14 1 2 19 55 84 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Norfolk ..................... 24 14 9 0 1 29 85 69 Penguins................ 24 12 7 1 4 29 75 67 Hershey................... 22 11 6 3 2 27 78 65 Syracuse ................. 21 10 8 2 1 23 71 70 Binghamton ............ 23 8 13 1 1 18 54 68 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut............. 22 14 5 1 2 31 72 64 Adirondack.............. 22 13 8 0 1 27 72 60 Bridgeport ............... 23 11 8 3 1 26 72 75 Albany...................... 22 11 8 2 1 25 56 67 Springfield............... 22 10 11 1 0 21 66 68 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte ................. 23 14 7 1 1 30 68 58 Milwaukee ............... 19 12 6 0 1 25 59 49 Chicago ................... 20 9 7 1 3 22 55 55 Peoria ...................... 23 10 11 1 1 22 75 76 Rockford.................. 20 8 11 1 0 17 63 73 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto.................... 23 13 6 3 1 30 74 65 Rochester ............... 22 10 9 2 1 23 62 65 Lake Erie................. 22 10 10 1 1 22 55 59 Grand Rapids ......... 22 10 11 1 0 21 70 68 Hamilton .................. 21 7 12 1 1 16 45 73 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City........ 22 16 5 0 1 33 71 51 Houston................... 23 13 4 2 4 32 69 59 Abbotsford .............. 23 14 8 1 0 29 59 58 Texas....................... 21 9 11 0 1 19 63 68 San Antonio ............ 21 9 12 0 0 18 50 66 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Saturday's Games Toronto 4, Houston 0 Manchester 5, Providence 4, SO Texas 4, Charlotte 2 Worcester 2, Binghamton 1 Connecticut 6, Springfield 3 Hershey 7, Portland 1 Grand Rapids 5, Chicago 4, OT Hamilton 3, Rochester 2 Bridgeport 3, Albany 1 Norfolk 2, Adirondack 1 Syracuse 5, Penguins 2 Milwaukee at Peoria, late Oklahoma City at San Antonio, late Abbotsford at Rockford, late Today's Games St. John’s at Toronto, 1 p.m. Portland at Springfield, 3 p.m. Binghamton at Connecticut, 3 p.m. Hershey at Bridgeport, 3 p.m. Worcester at Manchester, 3 p.m. Rochester at Albany, 4 p.m. Abbotsford at Chicago, 5 p.m. Lake Erie at Charlotte, 5 p.m. Rockford at Peoria, 6 p.m. Monday's Games Lake Erie at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA 17 11 6 0 0 22 63 47 20 11 9 0 0 22 68 66 20 8 10 1 1 18 66 73 22 7 11 2 2 18 59 79 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA

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BULLETIN BOARD LEAGUES Singles Pool League openings begin Monday nights at the Kingston VFW starting Dec. 5. For more information call 570-407-1980. MEETINGS Hanover Area Boys’ Soccer will be holding a booster meeting on Monday Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Area Jr/Sr High School cafeteria. Nominations of officers will be accepted as well as plans for the upcoming 2012 season. All parents of soccer players in grades 8th through 11th are encouraged to attend. Nanticoke Little League will meet Dec. 7 at the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. All parents, coaches, and managers from Newport and Nanticoke Little Leagues are urged to attend. For more information, call Wade at 735-0189. South Valley fastpitch will be meeting on Monday, Dec. 5, at Broad Street Pizza in Nanticoke at 6 p.m. All coaches and interested parties are encouraged to attend. Input is being sought from everyone interested on the addition of the new Babe Ruth Extreme Softball League. For more information, call Steve at 417-7217. The Hanover Area Girls Basketball Booster Club meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1, has been rescheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanover Area Junior-Senior High School. Plans for the upcoming season and the continuation of the booster club will be discussed. All parents of any girls basketball players from grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend. REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Firm A.C. Basketball will be having basketball tryouts for the spring for 2012. The full tryout schedule is listed online at www.firmacbasketball.com. All tryouts will be held at the Kingston Rec Center – 655 Third Ave, Kingston Pa 18704. The cost for tryouts is $40 which includes a t-shirt and the option to attend all of the tryouts. Please email firmacbasketball@gmail.com for a registration form or for any question. The Kingston Recreation Center is taking registrations for the Willie Obremski Youth Basketball League. Age groups are 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, and 14-17. The league starts Dec. 12. For more information, call 287-1106 or stop by the Kingston Recreation Center to sign up. The Moosic Mets Baseball 17U Showcase Team is now accepting online registrations for its upcoming winter tryout for the 2012 season. Moosic Mets baseball is a summer/fall commitment for players intending on continuing their playing career at the college or professional level. Players graduating in years 2013 to 2015 are eligible. For more information and to register, visit www.moosicmets.net.

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B O X I N G Fight Schedule Dec. 2 At Mannheim, Germany, Felix Sturm vs. Martin Murray, 12, for Sturm’s WBA Super World middleweight title. At Dover (Del.) Downs Hotel & Casino, Amir Mansour vs. Epifanio Mendoza, 12, for Mansour’s WBO heavyweight title. At Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, Calif. (SHO), Anthony Dirrell vs. Renan St Juste, 12, WBC super middleweight eliminator; Jhonaton Romero vs. Chris Avalos, 10, junior featherweights. Dec. 3 At Hartwall Areena, Helsinki, Finland, Alexander Povetkin vs. Cedric Boswell, 12, for Povetkin’s WBA World heavyweight title. At Madison Square Garden, New York (PPV), Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Margarito, 12, for Cotto’s WBA Super World junior middleweight title; Brandon Rios vs. John Murray, 12, for Rios’ WBA World lightweight title; Rico Ramos vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux, 12, for Ramos’ WBA World super bantamweight title. At Honda Center, Anaheim, Calif. (SHO), Abner Mares vs. Joseph Agbeko, 12, for Mares’ IBF bantamweight title; Anselmo Moreno vs. Vic Darchinyan, 12, for Moreno’s WBA Super World and IBO bantamweight titles. At the Banamex Center, Mexico City, Jhonny Gonzalez vs. Roinet Caballero, 12, for Gonzalez’s WBC featherweight title. Dec. 7 At Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan, Koki Kameda vs. Mario Macias, 12, for Kameda’s WBA World bantamwright title. Dec. 10 At ESPRIT arena, Duesseldorf, Germany, Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jean-Marc Mormeck, 12, for Klitschko’s WBA Super World-IBF-WBO heavyweight titles; Gennady Golovkin vs. Lajuan Simon, 12, for Golovkin’s WBA World middleweight title. At Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington (HBO), Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson, 12, for Khan’s WBA Super World and IBF junior welterweight titles; Seth Mitchell vs. Timur Ibragimov, 10, heavyweights. Dec. 17 At Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. (SHO), Andre Ward vs. Carl Froch, 12, for Froch’s WBC Super World and WBC super middleweight titles; Bowie Tupou vs. Donnell Holmes, 10, heavyweights.

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PENGUINS SUNDAY LAST FIVE GAMES

Nov. 25 Hershey L, 3-2

Nov. 26 at B’hamton W, 3-2

Nov. 29 at Norfolk L, 5-2

Friday Portland W, 4-1

NEXT FIVE GAMES

Saturday At Syracuse 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday at B’hamton 7:05 p.m.

Dec. 10 at Hershey 7 p.m.

Dec. 13 Binghamton 7:05 p.m.

Support system for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s hockey team not only helps players adjust, it motivates them throughout their time in Northastern Pennsylvania

Dec. 16 at Syracuse 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 17 Norfolk 7:05 p.m.

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Penguins defenseman Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Joey Mormina spans the globe to pick his fantasy hockey team. Not only did Mormina dip into Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League and the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in Germany (DEL), he also picked a few former and current teammates. Granted, current teammates aren’t allowed to be chosen for Fantasy GM, but when you have more than 400 AHL games under your belt - as Mormina does, we’ll go ahead and bend the rules. Read on and find out what familiar face now playing in Russia made Mormina’s team, and which of his current teammates reminds him of Sidney Crosby.

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Leaving rural Canada for the Wyoming Valley as a 20-year-old can be quite a culture shock. Heck, starting your first professional job in Northeastern Pennsylvania can be a bit of a challenge if you are coming from New England or Minnesota. Fortunately for the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins, the team’s booster club is on hand to help players make the transition into professional hockey. “Players who come from other leagues say they can’t believe what we do,” said Vicki Silva, the club’s president. Among the things the club does for the players include: hosting a welcome dinner and luncheons during the season; helping them with any problems that might arise involving relocating to the area; and baking them Christmas cookies. The club even provides each player with a welcome bag at the beginning of each season. “It’s actually a travel bag,” Silva said. “Some years it’s a garment bag, some years it’s a duffel bag.” The bag is then filled with items from area businesses that players new to the area might find useful. “We ask for all kinds of contributions – coupons, gift certificates, snacks …,” Silva said. The players even get a scrapbook at the end of the season of their time spent playing for the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins. “We will take pictures all year long,” Silva said. It’s all geared towards making the players feel welcome and at home in the Wyoming Valley. And the players appreciate the effort. “The booster club is obviously some of our biggest supporters,” Penguins center Ryan Craig said. “They put on

FORWARD -- Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh), "Him or Bryan Lerg. I find that they’re very similar players." DEFENSE -- Andrew Hutchinson (Astana, KHL) - "He’s in Kazakhstan right now just dominating." Bourque GOALTENDER -Carey Price (Montreal), "We always have a debate every morning who’s the best goaltender in the league and I always say Carey Price. Him or John Curry, who is lighting up the DEL right now. I’d give Carey the start, but one goal and I’d put John in." POWER PLAY SPECIALIST -- Brett Sterling (St. Louis), "He was second in the league (AHL) in scoring. He’s my one-time power play specialist." PENALTY KILL SPECIALIST -- Hal Gill (Montreal), "He’s enormous. His stick is 100 feet long, his blade is six inches thick. He’s dominant." SHOOTOUT SPECIALIST -- Keven Veilleux (WBS), "He’s the best I’ve ever seen." ENFORCER -- Steve MacIntyre (Pittsburgh), "He’s a monster." AGITATOR/PEST -- Robert Bortuzzo (WBS), "He’s got a mouth on him. I don’t know if he’s learning it from me or what. I’m rubbing off on him." HEAD COACH -- Alain Nasreddine (WBS), "I think he’d put me on the power play more often." ALL TIME GREAT -- Ray Bourque (Boston, Colorado), "He was my favorite player growing up and a top-five defenseman of all time."

W H E E L I N G WAT C H FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER

The Penguins Boosters table set up at the area during the game.

suppers and lunches for us, give us a care package when we come here. They try to make things easy for us. “As a hockey player who’s played on different teams, their support is huge,” he continued. “They care about us as hockey players and people, too.” Fellow Penguin Joey Mormina agreed. “The beginning of the year, they set us up with blankets, bags, things we need on the road,” he said. “It’s pretty important and special, and we appreciate it.” But the booster club isn’t all about making the Penguins feel at home in

the Wyoming Valley – although they certainly do a good job of that. The club also offers fans a chance to interact with players, bond with fellow fans and more closely follow the team. There are even trips to road games. “It’s nice when we go on the road, like in New England, there were two bus loads of our fans there that filled up a section of the rink,” Mormina said. “It’s nice to see and it’s extra motivation to play well for people who spent their hard-earned money coming on the road to see us.” And you don’t have to a hockey fanatic to sign up.

It’s perfectly OK if you don’t know the difference between boarding and charging. Even Silva was a hockey newbie when she joined the club. In fact, she hadn’t even seen her first hockey game until about eight years ago. “I was a nurse and was working in a doctor’s office at the time,” Silva said. “A drug rep gave me tickets to a Penguins game. “So we went and I loved it.” A short time later Silva was an active member of the booster club, and the rest is history.

Rookie Barton piling up goals On the day he was named the ECHL’s rookie of the month for November, Chris Barton scored two goals Friday to lead the Nailers over Reading, 5-1. On the season, Barton has 14 goals and nine assists, giving him 23 points in 16 games. Barton is second in the ECHL in goals and fifth in points. He also leads all rookies in scoring. Patrick Killeen stopped 20 of the 21 shots he faced Friday for his sixth win, and newly acquired Adam Ross had a goal in his debut with the Nailers.

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Balanced Wilkes topples DeSales The Times Leader staff

CENTER VALLEY — Kendall Hinze led three players in double figures as the Wilkes men’s basketball team turned in a strong second-half performance to earn a 77-60 road win over perennial league power DeSales on Saturday. The senior center scored a season-high 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting to lead the Colonels (5-1, 2-0 Freedom). Fellow captains Paul Huch and Matt Mullins finished with 16 and 12 points, respectively. Wilkes led 31-28 over the Bulldogs at halftime before pouring in 46 points after the break in the win. The Colonels shot 58 percent from the field and 55 percent from behind the arc. Misericordia 66, Manhattanville 42

Ethan Eichhorst scored a game-high 27 points to help the Cougars rebound from a rough loss in their conference opener. Dillon Grotevant and Justin Grotevant added 10 apiece in the win over the Valiants at the Anderson Center. Misericordia (6-1, 1-1 Freedom) led by 10 early and never let Manhattanville get closer than nine down the stretch.

Hannah Seely had 14 points and Tyann McDaniel and Jesse Robinson added 13 and 10, respectively, for the Cougars (3-3, 2-0 Freedom), who held off a late Manhattanville charge to pull away. DeSales 85, Wilkes 56

The defending conference champs used an 8-0 run at the start of the second half to bury the visiting Lady Colonels (3-3, 0-2 Freedom). Freshman Elena Stambone led Wilkes with 15 points and three steals. Whitney Connolly (13 points, four rebounds) also hit double figures for the Lady Colonels, who shot just 31.5 percent (17-54) from the floor. LCCC 62, Penn State Hazleton 51

Nicole Maximowicz recorded a double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead three LCCC players in double figures in a home victory. Michelle Gitkos added 13 points and Chelsie Cormier scored 11 for the Trailblazers. PSU Hazleton was led by 11 points from T.J. Cannon.

WRESTLING

MEN’S SWIMMING

Reilly paces Monarchs

King’s 197-pounder Mike Reilly captured the championship at the RIT Invitational to lead the team to a sixth-place finish. Reilly, ranked fourth nationally at 197 and seeded first in the event, went 4-0 to capture gold. Other King’s place-winners included Chris Mazzocchi (149 pounds, third) and Jordan Jiunta (157, sixth).

MEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD Vitale wins triple jump

Misericordia’s Sean Vitale took first in the triple jump in Bow-Tie Track Classic at Ursinus. Vitale jumped jumped 12.79 meters in the triple jump, and claimed sixth in the long jump. Sean Ciborowski won the 60 meter hurdles. The 4x400 meter relay made up of Mike Eckman, Johnny Gibbons, Suponcic and Aiden Marich, came in second. In the 800 meters, the Cougars placed three in the top eight. Jarrett Higley led the way finishing fourth followed closely by Josh Krall. Kyle Suponcic finished less than a second back in eighth.

Misericordia takes Grove City meet

Adam Grzech, Matt Moates, Peter Kolokithias and Brad Thomas won the 400 free relay as Misericordia finished first at the Grove City Winter Invitational. Grzech, Doug Ranson, Eric Schollmeyer and Thomas won the 200 medley relay. Moates, Matt Essington, Nick Essington and Kolokithias (7:22.11) won the 800 free relay. Doug Ranson won the 100 and 200 breast events. Grzech took the 100 back, and Moates claimed the 200 back. Brad Thomas finished first in the 100 fly.

WOMEN’S SWIMMING

Grzech sweeps backstrokes

Breanna Grzech won the 100 back and 200 back to lead Misericordia to a second-place showing at the Grove City Winter Invitational. Grzech, Allison Thomas, Brittany Luzik and Chelsea Mixon won the 200 medley relay.

H.S. WRESTLING

Knights claim Classic

Wyoming Seminary’s season got off to a solid start by winTen Wilkes wrestlers finished ning the Clyde Cole Classic in in seventh place or better at the New York scoring 366 points. WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK Johnson 79, LCCC 76 Messiah Petrofes Invitational The Blue Knights were led by & FIELD Brian McCarthy led the Trail- on Saturday as the team finchampions Danny Boychuck Cougars notch four firsts ished second with 159.5 points, blazers with 16 points, while (106 pounds), Evan Botwin Misericordia took four firstJohn Kelly, Vince Sperduto and just six points behind tourney (120), Dom Malone (126), Tyrel place finishes at the Bow-Tie winner Cortland. Mark Anderson all finished White (138), Cohl Fulk (145), Track Classic at Ursinus. Anthony Dattolo (149 with 15 points. Eric Morris (160), A.J. VizThe Cougars were led by pounds) and Myzar Mendoza The next game for LCCC is carrondo (220) and Michael (133) claimed individual cham- wins from Marina Orrson, the Tuesday at Lehigh-Carbon Johnson (285). 4x200 meter relay, Ashlee pionships for the Colonels to Community College. Seminary was helped by Ward, Kayla Attig and Jill lead the way. second-place finishes from WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Dunn. Dattolo remained unbeaten Logan May (113) and Jack Misericordia 74, Orrson, a junior, won the this season with a 4-2 decision Walsh (138). Jesse Holton Manhattanville 53 mile, beating the next-closest over Cortland’s Andre Berry. (132), Sal Diaz (152), Connor Christine Marks is off to Mendoza knocked off top-seed- runner by 19 seconds. The team Wasson (170) and C.J. Mayer of Dunn, Stacey Perrins, Steanother strong start in Freedom ed Riki Reynolds from Mount (120) took third. phanie Grow and Attig won the Conference play as the senior Union for the championship. Troy Edwards and Matt Dogforward posted another doubleMichael Fleck (125) was third 4x200 relay. The 4x400 relay gett placed fourth at 132 and team of Grow, Sarah Downer, double with 24 points and 19 for the Colonels, while Shane 195, respectively, while Ryan Bridget Comiskey and Perrins rebounds in the win over the Everett (157) and Dustin McMullan earned a fifth-place showing at 170. finished second. visiting Valiants. Stough (174) took fourth.

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and a 2-0 lead. Bonino was batting the puck around in front of the net, and a rebound rolled to Maroon on the right side. Maroon easily buried it into twine at the 2:12 mark. Both teams had chances to add to their second-period bounty. Syracuse’s Nicolas Deschamps shook free for a breakaway with 15:41 left in the period, but Thiessen closed down his 5-hole bid. And with 1:34 remaining, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Ben Street drove in hard on the left side of a 3-on-1, but Tarkki stayed with him as he cut to the middle and denied the shot. The middle 20 minutes also took a bit of a chippy turn. Palmieri and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Ryan Craig fought at the 9:37 mark after Craig ran into Tarkki. McMillan, who had been goalless with both Anaheim and Syracuse this season, finally put one up in that column for the first period’s only tally. McMillan set up his opportunity by drawing a cross checking penalty on Street at the 3:14 mark. He then made the Pens pay by taking a pass from Dan Sexton and whistling a shot from the left circle past Thiessen with 15:03 left in the period. The Penguins had a chance to answer that man-up marker with one of their own when Palmieri was whistled for goalie interference at the 7:54 mark. But Syracuse easily wasted that advan-

Colonels take second

tage. Syracuse, N.Y. - When it comes to the point-counterpoint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Syracuse, Pens forward Geoff Walker is sticking to his argument. “I like our team over their team any day of the week if we play our game,” he said. On Saturday night, that again was a crucial and deciding caveat. The Crunch pulled away with two goals in the second period and added two more in the third to handle the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins 5-2 on Saturday at the Onondaga County War Memorial. It was the second time in less than two weeks that Syracuse beat its East Division rival, scoring five goals each time. Even more annoying to Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton was that it out-chanced the Crunch both times, taking a 54-18 shots advantage on Nov. 23 and a 35-29 decision in that category on Saturday. “They were opportunistic on their shots. We didn’t bury our chances,” Walker added as the second part of his proclamation. Walker and Brian Gibbons tallied for the Penguins, while Brandon McMillan, Patrick Maroon, Kyle Palmieri, Troy Bodie and Peter Holland scored for the Crunch. Syracuse goalie Iiro Tarkki frustrated the Pens with 33 saves, while Brad Thiessen turned in 24 for Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton. Bodie gave the home team a 4-1 cushion at the 2:54 mark of the third when he re-directed a centering pass from Mat Clark

past Thiessen. Gibbons brought his team within two scores by beating Crunch goalie Iiro Tarkki with seven minutes left, but Holland added an insurance marker 1:35 later to settle the issue. “I thought we were a little bit inconsistent,” said Penguins coach John Hynes. “ think they’ve played us very well. Both times we were trying to play catch up.” Palmieri delivered a wincing blow to the Penguins with 20.4 seconds remaining in the second. Nick Bonino won a faceoff in the right dot of the WilkesBarre/Scranton zone, slipping it over to Palmieri in the right side of the slide. Palmieri quickly fired a shot past Thiessen to give the Crunch a 3-1 edge heading into the second intermission. “Palmieri is going to put that puck in the net more times than not,” Walker said. “We let it slip away, and we were chasing the whole third.” Palmieri’s score answered a tally by Walker that had pulled Wilkes-Barre/Scranton within 2-1 at the 12:18 mark. Seconds after a Penguins power play expired, Walker flipped a shot from the right past Tarkki’s far side. The Crunch screamed that the play had been off-sides, but the players’ protests evaporated into air. Maroon scored early into the second to give the Crunch a jump and a 2-0 lead. Bonino was batting the puck around in front of the net, and a rebound rolled to Maroon on the right side. Maroon easily buried it into twine at

the 2:12 mark. Both teams had chances to add to their second-period bounty. Syracuse’s Nicolas Deschamps shook free for a breakaway with 15:41 left in the period, but Thiessen closed down his 5-hole bid. And with 1:34 remaining, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Ben Street drove in hard on the left side of a 3-on-1, but Tarkki stayed with him as he cut to the middle and denied the shot. “I thought he played solid,” Hynes said of Tarkki. “He made some big saves and found the puck through traffic. Key saves at big times.” McMillan, who had been goalless with both Anaheim and Syracuse this season, finally put one up in that column for the first period’s only tally. McMillan set up his opportunity by drawing a cross checking penalty on Street at the 3:14 mark. He then made the Pens pay by taking a pass from Dan Sexton and whistling a shot from the left circle past Thiessen with 15:03 left in the period. Syracuse 5, Penguins 2 Penguins .................................................... 0 1 1 — 2 Syracuse .................................................... 1 2 2 — 5 1st Period: 1, Syracuse, McMillan 1 (Sexton, Cumiskey), 4:57 (PP). Penalties: Street Wbs (cross-checking), 3:14; Palmieri Syr (goaltender interference), 7:54. 2nd Period: 2, Syracuse, Maroon 10 (Bonino, Palmieri), 2:12. 3, W-B/Scranton, Walker 5 (Tangradi, Grant), 12:18. 4, Syracuse, Palmieri 13 (Bonino), 19:39. Penalties: Craig Wbs (fighting), 9:37; Palmieri Syr (fighting), 9:37; Maroon Syr (kneeing), 10:05; Craig Wbs (holding the stick), 16:14. 3rd Period: 5, Syracuse, Bodie 2 (Clark, Bell), 2:54. 6, W-B/Scranton, Gibbons 6 (Williams, Petersen), 13:00. 7, Syracuse, Holland 6 14:35. Penalties: Grant Wbs (fighting), 5:08; Bodie Syr (fighting), 5:08; DeFazio Wbs (goaltender interference), 6:43; Schnell Wbs (cross-checking), 10:16. Shots on Goal: W-B/Scranton 11-14-10-35. Syracuse 11-8-10-29. Power Play Opportunities: W-B/Scranton 0 / 2; Syracuse 1 / 4. Goalies: W-B/ Scranton, Thiessen 10-6-2 (29 shots-24 saves). Syracuse, Tarkki 7-6-1 (35 shots-33 saves). Attendance: 5,418. Referees: Darcy Burchell. Linesmen: Fraser McIntyre, Jeff Walker.

Argentina wins Davis Cup doubles. Next up: Nadal on clay The Associated Press

SEVILLE, Spain — Argentina won the doubles against Spain to trail 2-1 in the Davis Cup final, although the South Americans will face Rafael Nadal on his favorite clay surface today. David Nalbandian and Eduardo Schwank, partnering for the first time, eased to a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 victory Saturday

over Spanish pair Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez on the clay at Olympic Stadium. Nadal, unbeaten on clay in 16 Davis Cup matches, opens Sunday for four-time champion Spain against Juan Martin del Potro. The South Americans broke five times and overcame three break points to extend

the series. The visitors need to sweep Sunday’s reverse singles to become the first team in 72 years to rally from a 2-0 deficit. “We played a great game. We’re in very good shape, and the series is still alive,” Nalbandian said. “Our hope is intact.” The 11th-ranked Del Potro needs to recover quickly from his exhausting, nearly five-hour loss to David Ferrer on Friday.

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was on the visitors bench at Scandlon for the first time, serving as an assistant coach for the Devils. Reisig scored all 13 of his points in the second half to tie with Hammonds for the team lead. Alan Kuiper added 11 points and nine rebounds. King’s got 27 points off the bench, led by nine from Mike Foster, who hit some key buckets in the second half. The Monarchs had led the entire first half before a late charge by the Devils (1-4, 1-1) gave them a brief 28-27 lead with a minute left before the break. A Matt Fiorino three-pointer gave the Monarchs a 30-28 edge headed into the locker room. Reisig popped in 10 quick points for King’s at the start of the second to build the lead to 4234 before FDU used an 11-2 run to go on top, triggering a tense, back-and-forth finale to the game. Reisig’s three gave the Monarchs a 68-67 edge before Hammonds swiped the ball away from FDU guard Adam Katz, cruising back for an easy hoop. Kuiper and Fiorino proceeded to go 5-of-6 from the line to ice the game. FDU-FLORHAM (70): Stress 3-5 6-8 12, Katz 410 1-2 10, Hall 1-2 3-4 5, Sykes 0-3 2-2 2, Green 5-14 2-5 12, Williamson 7-14 3-4 21, Delahanty 0-0 0-0 0, Furlong 0-0 0-0 0, Roberts 3-7 2-3 8. Totals 23-55 19-28 70. KING'S (75): Stackhouse 2-5 3-5 7, Hammonds 6-9 0-0 13, O’Shea 2-5 0-0 4, Reisig 5-10 0-0 13, Kuiper 5-11 1-5 11, Fiorino 1-3 4-4 7, Caffrey 0-0 0-0 0, Womack 2-4 2-2 6, Foster 3-6 1-2 9, Winder 2-5 0-0 5, Oakley 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-58 11-18 75. Halftime— King’s, 30-28 3-point field goals— FDU 5-20 (Williamson 411, Katz 1-6, Stress 0-1, Sykes 0-1, Roberts 0-1); KC 8-20 (Reisig 3-6, Foster 2-5, Winder 1-2, Hammonds 1-3, Fiorino 1-3, Womack 0-1)

Lady Monarchs trounce FDU Her first start of the season was more of a formality than anything. But senior Paige Carlin still made it count for King’s on Saturday. Carlin scored a season-best 25 points and the Lady Monarchs topped FDU-Florham 90-73 in the team’s Freedom Conference home opener at Scandlon Gymnasium.

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Lamb added 12 of his 14 points after halftime in the heavily hyped matchup. “I didn’t realize, because I hadn’t been watching much TV, that this game was being played up like the end alls of end alls,” Kentucky coach John Calipari said. Davis sure ended it, all right. Reggie Bullock hit a 3-pointer for North Carolina (6-2) to cut the Wildcats’ lead to 73-72 with 48 seconds left. After freshman Marquis Teague missed the front end of a one-and-one, Davis blocked Henson’s shot, grabbed the rebound and the Wildcats ran out the clock. “If he doesn’t block the shot, we lose,” Calipari said. “Both teams gutted it out, just gutted it out. This is supposed to be March, not now. I’m exhausted.” Tyler Zeller and Harrison Barnes scored 14 points apiece for the Tar Heels, who led by as many as nine in the first half and held a six-point lead in the second before Kentucky rallied. The Wildcats haven’t lost at Rupp Arena since Calipari took over, a span of 38 games that includes winning their final one at home under Billy Gillispie. Lamb converted a three-point play as part of a 7-0 run that gave Kentucky a 63-60 lead. After Zeller hit a jumper to cut it to one, Lamb hit a pair of 3s, the second in the corner that gave the Wildcats a 69-64 lead with 3:47 left. “He had a couple of layups, a couple of threes and they were big shots, they were big shots. That one in the corner was a huge shot and he knocked it down,” Calipari said. “I’ve got good players. We’re young, we’re inexperienced, but I have really good players.” After a 3-pointer by Barnes, North Carolina’s 11th of the game, made it 69-67. Darius Miller’s basket made it 71-67. Henson hit two free throws and Kidd-Gilchrist answered with two more before Bullock’s 3 set up the final sequence. After Teague missed the front end of the one-and-one following a foul by Kendall Marshall with 21 seconds left, the Tar Heels had one more chance. Marshall found Zeller and as Terrence Jones came to double

A fixture in the starting lineup the past two seasons, Carlin had still played significant minutes (25.3 per game) to open the 201112 season but had done so coming off the bench. With fellow veteran Brittany Muscatell out with an injury Saturday, Carlin was back in as a starter and came within three points of her career-high while adding eight rebounds and three steals in 29 minutes “I thought she was spectacular,” King’s coach Brian Donoghue said. “She’s handled every role we’ve asked her to do. Not only did we insert her in the lineup, we gave her more of a ballhandling responsibility without (Muscatell).” Celia Rader (21 points) and Samantha Simcox (15) also hit double figures in the win as King’s had its highest scoring output of the young season. The Lady Monarchs (6-1, 2-0 Freedom) scored the game’s opening 11 points and the Devils called three timeouts in the game’s opening seven minutes to try and stop the bleeding. But things only got worse for them before halftime Upset with the officiating and his team’s poor start, FDU coach Marc Mitchell was assessed a double technical just 10:32 into the game and was ejected. Carlin hit all four foul shots to put the Lady Monarchs up 33-8. They led by as many as 27 points before heading into the break with a 49-24 advantage. A second-half rally saw FDU (3-5, 0-2) cut a 30-point deficit down to 13 but could pull no closer. FDU-FLORHAM (73): Lewis 3-9 5-6 11, Carter 2-10 0-0 4, Ky. Dayon 10-20 1-1 21, Peoples 1-1 0-0 2, Harris 0-2 0-0 0, Washington 1-2 0-0 2, Mangual 3-5 2-3 8, K. Thompson 0-2 3-5 3, Wilson 3-9 0-0 6, Ka. Dayon 2-4 0-0 5, D. Thompson 1-3 0-0 2, Lively 0-3 0-0 0, Nicholls 4-8 1-4 9, DeHaas 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 30-78 12-19 73. KING'S (90): Simcox 7-12 0-0 15, Rader 6-10 5-5 21, Carlin 7-11 9-12 25, Michaels 1-6 7-11 9, Manning 2-5 0-6 4, Magan 0-1 0-0 0, McHugh 0-4 0-0 0, Davies 1-1 2-2 5, Flaherty 0-0 0-0 0, Dahl 1-3 0-0 2, Henry 0-1 0-0 0, Atchison 3-4 2-4 9, Erdmann 0-0 0-0 0, Boccio 0-1 0-0 0, Hayes 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 2860 25-40 90. Halftime– King’s, 49-24 3-point field goals— FDU 1-14 (Ka. Dayon 1-1, Lively 0-2, Carter 0-3, Wilson 0-3, Lewis 0-5); KC 919 (Rader 4-5, Carlin 2-2, Davies 1-1, Atchison 1-2, Simcox 1-3, Magan 0-1, Henry 0-1, Boccio 0-1, McHugh 0-3)

team, he found Henson. Henson went up for a winner, but Davis used his 6-foot-10 frame and massive wingspan to block the ball. He grabbed the rebound as North Carolina never tried to foul as time expired. “He came from the other side of the lane, it was a great play by him,” Henson said. Jones finished with 14 points and Miller had 12 for the Wildcats. North Carolina’s P.J. Hairston scored 11 and Henson finished with 10. Kentucky last reached No.1under Calipari in 2009-10, but promptly lost its first game after receiving the ranking. The Wildcats beat St. John’s 81-59 on Thursday night before this matchup — the first between top five teams in Lexington in 13 years. Last year, these two teams played a pair of memorable games with North Carolina winning 75-73 in Chapel Hill before Kentucky topped the Tar Heels 76-69 in the NCAA regional finals in March. This one was equally as entertaining even though North Carolina slipped from the No. 1 spot last week when they lost to UNLV in Las Vegas to keep this from being the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in the 35-year history of Rupp Arena. The Tar Heels committed five early turnovers, but Hairston, who had been questionable to play because of a sprained left wrist, hit a pair of 3-pointers upon entering to give North Carolina a 24-18 lead. A jumper by Barnes extended it to 34-25, the biggest deficit the Wildcats faced this season and Kentucky trailed at the half for the first time this season, 43-38. It’s the first time the two schools have met this highly ranked since Dec. 26, 1981 in East Rutherford, N.J., when Michael Jordan, James Worthy and Sam Perkins combined for 66 points in North Carolina’s 82-69 victory. Kentucky standout Sam Bowie didn’t play in that game because of a stress fracture in his left leg, but that game still featured 18 draft picks — including five that went in the first two rounds. The NBA draft was 10 rounds through 1984. This matchup had even more media anticipation and included more than two dozen NBA scouts and front office personnel. Kentucky’s young squad that starts three freshmen and two sophomores responded.

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Age: 55 Alma mater: Penn State (1979)

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Harvard football coach Tim Murphy smiles.

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stops, working directly with NFL No. 1 overall draft pick Alex Smith at Utah and Heisman winner Tim Tebow at Florida, where he helped the Gators win two national titles. As far as attitude, however, Mullen is one of the starkest contrasts to the old regime out there. His backers say he is opinionated and confident. His detractors say he is annoying and arrogant. To be sure, Mullen believes in his abilities a great deal and is not afraid to engage in a little back-and-forth with opponents.

sons with the Steelers, garnering an All-Pro selection in 1994 and starting in the Super Bowl at the end of the 1995 season. As a coach, he has two Super Bowl rings – 2005 with the Steelers and 2010 with the Packers, who remain undefeated this season. A case of legitimate interest, or a case of an agent trying to drum up attention for a client?

No denying interest in this job By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

Coaching searches, particularly high-profile ones like at Penn State, hinge on semantics. Reports emerge that a coach at another school or from a professional team is a candidate, and out come the denials. So it has begun for Penn State. Since the announcement of a formal six-person committee to find a permanent replacement for Joe Paterno, the verbal dancing has picked up. Who has been contacting who? What’s the definition of “interest” from one side or the other? Acting athletic director Dave Joyner, who is heading the committee, has already been involved in that himself. “I would say that we’ve had a lot of interest is a good way to put it,” Joyner said in an interview posted on the school’s website. “There is not a lack of interest in Penn State football, I can tell you that. “I can’t say who has applied and who hasn’t, but I will say that everyone that is interested in this job can contact me.” There’s the rub. Interested candidates can have intermediaries speak with other intermediaries and still be able to say they haven’t had talks about the position. “We’re not using a search firm,” Joyner said. “You put out a notice that we’re looking for a coach … and then people will contact you. Or, there are some candidates that haven’t contacted us directly or indirectly. Then, if we think they’re worthy, we will go through the appropriate process depending on what their present job status is.” Certainly the job isn’t as attractive as it would have been even a month ago, not after the Jerry Sandusky scandal broke. That also means there will be increased scrutiny on what the new coach does away from the field. As for Joyner’s requirements? “I think it’s fairly easy to put it in a framework,” he said. “Number one, a highly ethical coach who has a great background in that and well-respected for that. A coach that understands the importance of academics and being part of a larger educational community and the value of that for their athletes. “And then one that’s able to win, because that’s important. And one that’s able to win in that environment. And there are a lot of people out there that fit that bill, that come with that kind of pedigree and those are the kind of people we’re looking for.” The final decision will be made by Joyner and university president Rod Erickson, perhaps in the next two weeks. Until then, here is a look at some of the names that have come up so far. TOM BRADLEY Interim head coach, Penn State Record: 1-2

way, way, way premature for anyone to credibly think that’s the case.” —Nov. 11 interview with RESUME Daily Press of Newport News, Penn State Va. • Interim coach since Nov. 9 OUTLOOK: London was ac• Defensive coordinator, tually the very first name to be 2000-11 linked to the Penn State job in • Defensive backs, 1996-99 reports. Coming just two days • Defensive ends/special after Paterno was fired, The teams, 1995 Washington Post reported, cit• Outside linebackers/special ing an unidentified source, that teams, 1986, 1988-94 Penn State had “reached out to • Wide receivers/special gauge interest” that London teams, 1987 might have. • Special teams, 1980-87 The source said London, in his second season at Virginia, • Graduate assistant, 1979 QUOTABLE: “I certainly would would prefer to sign an extenwant the permanent job here. sion with the Cavaliers. Secondly, I’m not concerned After playing for Richmond about what other people think. and spending part of one season I’m worried about what our with the Dallas Cowboys in administration thinks and what 1983, London went into law the people that are going to enforcement and recently told make that decision think. the story on ESPN how he was “If I don’t end up getting the nearly killed in the line of duty job, I can look back and say I and elected to go into coaching. gave everything I had to help Working as an assistant for 19 those guys win a championship. seasons at different stops, LonAnd some day down the road, don got his first head coaching no matter how many years gig at his alma mater, leading down the road, they’ll say, ‘Hey, the Spiders to a national championship in 2008. Coach worked for us until the After a 4-8 debut for Virginia end.’ ” last season, London rallied the —Nov. 22 press conference OUTLOOK: The in-house canCavaliers to 8-4 this season and didate, Bradley has the support has been named ACC coach of of current and former players, as the year. well as recruits who have given DAN MULLEN verbal commitments to Penn State. Head coach, Mississippi State Though the Lions went 1-2 to Record: 20-17 close out the season under BraAge: 39 dley, the Johnstown native has Alma mater: Ursinus (1994) been nationally praised for his RESUME work in an unprecedented and Mississippi State impossibly difficult situation. • Head coach, 2009-present He has been known for decades Florida as a tireless worker and recrui• Offensive coordinator/ ter for the program. quarterbacks, 2005-08 Those long-time connections Utah could be a detriment, however. • Quarterbacks, 2003-04 Joyner has said that having ties Bowling Green to the program – and, by associ• Quarterbacks, 2001-02 ation, Sandusky – would not Notre Dame preclude someone from getting • Graduate assistant, 1999the job. But Penn State may 2000 Syracuse choose to go for a clean break • Graduate assistant, 1998 from the past rather than risk Columbia new developments in the Sand• Wide receivers, 1996-97 usky case dragging others back Wagner into the spotlight. • Wide receivers, 1994-95 Bradley is expected to formalQUOTABLE: “I’m sure I’m on ly interview for the position, but everybody’s (list). Am I right? the obstacles he faces may be Every time a job comes open, insurmountable. doesn’t my name come up? So, you know our policy. We talk MIKE LONDON Mississippi State football. That’s Head coach, Virginia all we ever talk about.” Record: 12-12 (FBS), 24-5 —Nov. 29 press conference (FCS) “Neither I, my agent nor the Age: 51 administration at Mississippi Alma mater: Richmond State University have been con(1983) tacted by anybody at Penn State University. I’m very happy with RESUME the direction the Mississippi Virginia State program is headed right • Head coach, 2010-present now. I will not comment further • Defensive coordinator/ in regards to any speculation defensive line, 2006-07 about job openings.” • Defensive line, 2001-04 —Dec. 2 statement Richmond OUTLOOK: As his name con• Head coach, 2008-09 tinues to come up over and over • Outside linebackers, 1989again, Mullen has become more 90, 1995-96 vocal in his denials. Houston Texans There has been more smoke • Defensive line, 2005 around Mullen than anyone else Boston College thus far, but that doesn’t neces• Defensive line, 1997-2000 sarily mean he is the favorite for William and Mary the job, regardless of any ESPN • Defensive line, 1991-94 QUOTABLE: “I haven’t heard reports. from (Penn State), and I don’t Mullen was born in the Philaexpect to. That’s the power of delphia area and grew up in rumors. It runs like a wild horse, New Hampshire rooting for man. … I’ve got bigger things to Penn State, where his father fry right now. It’s a little bit of graduated around the time everything. I mean, we’re build- Paterno was being named head ing an indoor facility here. coach. “I can tell you no one (from He had tremendous success Penn State) has reached out to as one of Urban Meyer’s top me, or talked to me. It’s way, assistants at three different

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• Part-time assistant/Offensive line, 1979-80 QUOTABLE: “Both schools that I was contacted by (neither being Penn State), I told them that I was very happy here and very politely told them that I was not interested.” —Dec. 2 interview with the Harvard Crimson “You never say never in this business. But I can say categorically we are very happy MIKE MUNCHAK here. I really enjoy coaching the Head coach, Tennessee Titans kids we have here. I have great Record: 6-5 (NFL) colleagues and I’m very happy.” Age: 51 —Nov. 17 interview with the Alma mater: Penn State Boston Herald (1981) OUTLOOK: Well, Penn State’s last hire from outside the proRESUME gram came from the Ivy League Tennessee Titans/Houston when Rip Engle came aboard in Oilers 1950. • Head coach since Feb. 7 Joking aside, Murphy is one • Offensive line, 1997-2010 • Offensive assistant/Quality of the most well-respected coaches in the country at any control, 1994-96 QUOTABLE: “You can’t believe level. It’s not hard to imagine Joyner reciting that same creed what you hear, I guess, huh? I about ethics and academics first know that things are going to when talking about the longcome up with me because I’m time Crimson coach. from Penn State, because I played football there and graduA head coach for the past 25 ated from there. It’s a natural seasons at three different thing to start wondering. If schools, Murphy’s name is one something changes, you guys of the most experienced that will be the first one to know.” has surfaced. His only stint at —Dec. 2 to Titans reporters college football’s top level came after practice in the early ’90s with the BearOUTLOOK: Eyebrows were cats, struggling for four seasons raised across the NFL communi- before lifting the program to an ty in the past week when ru8-3 record, the team’s best in mors surfaced that the Lackayears. wanna County legend had conAt Harvard he has turned the tacted his alma mater about the Crimson into the Ivy League’s coaching job. For his part, Mun- most dominant team, winning chak steadfastly denies he has three of the last five conference had any contact with Penn titles, four of the last eight and State. six total. But the idea of the Scranton All of that is well and good, native returning to State Colbut a lack of name recognition lege to help rescue the program could play a factor here. Joyner holds great appeal to many and Erickson may not want to alums. risk hiring someone who Munchak’s reputation is sterdoesn’t move the needle much ling going back to his days at with fans if they want the seats Scranton Central High School, to remain filled and the revenue Penn State and a Hall of Fame to remain high. career on the offensive line with the Houston Oilers. He is one of DARREN PERRY just five Penn State players in Safeties coach, Green Bay the Pro Football Hall of Fame Packers and the only Paterno-coached Record: N/A player to lead an NFL team, an Age: 42 opportunity he finally got in Alma mater: Penn State February after years of loyalty to (1992) the Oilers/Titans franchise. The toughest thing for MunRESUME chak now is the timing. At anGreen Bay Packers other time in his career, he may • Safeties, 2009-present Oakland Raiders have jumped at the chance to • Defensive backs, 2007-08 succeed Paterno. But just 11 Pittsburgh Steelers games into his NFL head coach• Defensive backs, 2004-06 ing career, his Titans are still in • Defensive backs assistant, the playoff hunt and could be in 2003 contention until the final week Cincinnati Bengals of the regular season on Jan. 1. • Safeties, 2002 Would Penn State wait that QUOTABLE: “If approached by long for him? Because it’s hard Penn State, this really would be to imagine him abandoning his the only college job that he post in the middle of the season. would take a hard look at and really listen to.” TIM MURPHY —Perry’s agent, Chris TurnHead coach, Harvard age, Dec. 1 interview with the Record: 17-37-1 (FBS), 134-67 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (FCS) “Just rumors at this point. Age: 55 That’s all.” Alma mater: Springfield —Perry, Dec. 2 interview (1978) with the Journal Sentinel of Milwaukee RESUME OUTLOOK: Not exactly a seriHarvard ous candidate. But listed here • Head coach, 1994-present mainly because he is a rare Cincinnati coach who has not denied in• Head coach, 1989-93 terest in the job. Maine An All-America safety at Penn • Head coach, 1987-88 • Offensive coordinator, 1985- State, Perry played seven sea-

THE FIELD Naturally the options aren’t limited to those listed above. More names are sure to emerge in the coming days, and Penn State people have been especially tight-lipped about specific targets. A few names that were prominent immediately after Paterno’s ousting have since signed contract extensions at their current schools. The most discussed coach there would be Al Golden, who was given an extra four years onto his original deal at Miami in the past week. Golden, a former Penn State captain and assistant coach, had turned around a hopeless program at Temple and had been considered a serious candidate to replace Paterno. “I believe I will be at Miami in 2012,” Golden said four days before his new contract was announced. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano is another former Penn State assistant whose name has not come up much in recent weeks after initial speculation. In the same boat as Golden, Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin also signed an extension with the Commodores this past week in the wake of his name being linked to openings, including Penn State. Then there are the two coaches who come up with every national opening – TCU’s Gary Patterson and Boise State’s Chris Petersen. There is nothing linking either head coach to Penn State yet. Patterson and the Horned Frogs are set to join the Big 12 and Petersen has reportedly rebuffed an inquiry from UCLA this week. Louisville’s Charlie Strong and Houston’s Kevin Sumlin have drawn plenty of attention as jobs across the country have opened up since the end of the regular season. Sumlin has already been linked to talks with Arizona State and Texas A&M. Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald was thought of highly by Paterno, creating buzz that the young boss of the Wildcats could be an option in the past two years. But pulling him away from his alma mater would have been tough enough without the added image problems from the scandal. Likewise, Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz no longer comes up in connection to Penn State as he did in past years. That would leave a triumvirate of former NFL coaches that are mentioned for every major opening at every level of football – Bill Cowher, Tony Dungy and John Gruden. But aside from a brief notebook item in a column on CBSsports.com mentioning Dungy having passing interest, there is nothing linking any of them to Penn State. What happens next is anyone’s guess.

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HOUSTON — Austin Davis threw four touchdown passes and No. 24 Southern Mississippi ruined Houston’s perfect season and Bowl Championship Series hopes with a 49-28 victory over the seventh-ranked Cougars on Saturday. It was star quarterback Case Keenum’s last home game for Houston for sure, and could’ve also been the finale for coach Kevin Sumlin, who has been mentioned as a top candidate for virtually every higher-profile job opening. Houston (12-1) was poised to impress a national-television audience and representatives from the Orange and Sugar Bowl, who attended Saturday’s game. Keenum could’ve also made one last case for an invitation to next week’s Heisman Trophy ceremony. Instead, the Golden Eagles (11-2) turned it into their big day, shackling Houston’s highpowered offense and striking with several big plays of their own to win their first league title. No. 3 Oklahoma St. 44, No. 13 Oklahoma 10 STILLWATER, Okla. — Joseph Randle ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns, Richetti Jones returned a fumble for a score and No. 3 Oklahoma State throttled No. 13 Oklahoma 44-10 Saturday night to win the Big 12 championship and make its case to play for a national title. The Cowboys (11-1, 8-1 Big 12) snapped an eight-game losing streak in the Bedlam rivalry and won their first outright conference title since 1948 in the three-team Missouri Valley. No. 21 Clemson 38, No. 5 Virginia Tech 10 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tajh Boyd threw three touchdown passes and ran for another as No. 21 Clemson routed No. 5 Virginia Tech 38-10 Saturday night to win its first Atlantic Coast Conference championship in 20 years. The Tigers (10-3) clinched their first Orange Bowl berth since 1981, the year they won their only national championship. Clemson won’t be playing for a national title this season, but the victory was still sweet considering they’d lost three of four games to close the regular season. Clemson scored three touchdowns on five plays in a span of 4:24 in the third quarter to break open a 10-10 tie at halftime. No. 9 Boise St 45, New Mexico 0 BOISE, Idaho — Kellen Moore threw three touchdowns in the final home game of his brilliant career and Doug Martin ran for two more as No. 9 Boise State rolled over New Mexico 45-0 Saturday. Moore, the winningest starting quarterback in college football history, was nearly flawless and the Broncos’ defense had

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was gone — all the way to the end zone for his second punt return for a touchdown in as many weeks. Well, almost to the end zone. A replay showed Mathieu flipped the ball to an official just before he crossed the goal line, but no one on the field caught the blunder. That was long forgotten by the time the fearless sophomore was done. On Georgia’s first possession of the second half, quarterback Aaron Murray tried to scramble for a first down but had the ball knocked loose just before he hit the turf. Who was there to fall on it at the Bulldogs 26? Mathieu, of course, his fifth fumble recovery of the season. LSU quickly seized its first lead. The Tigers finally picked up a first down, then freshman

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Southern Mississippi’s Tracey Lamprey (1) runs from Houston’s Sammy Brown (8) during the fourth quarter of a Conference USA championship NCAA college football game Saturday in Houston. Southern Mississippi defeated Houston 49-28.

No. 16 Kansas State 30, Iowa State 23 MANHATTAN, Kan. — John Hubert ran for 120 yards and the go-ahead touchdown, and No. 16 Kansas State kept alive its chances for a share of the Big 12 championship with a 30-23 victory over Iowa State on Saturday. Collin Klein ran for a touchdown and threw for another, and Anthony Cantele was perfect on three field-goal attempts, allowing the Wildcats (10-2, 7-2) to reach 10 wins for the first time since 2003, when they knocked off Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game. The Wildcats need some help from the Sooners this time. If No. 13 Oklahoma beat third-ranked Oklahoma State in Bedlam on Saturday night, the teams will have finished in a three-way tie atop the confer-

No. 19 Baylor 48, Texas 24 WACO, Texas — Robert Griffin III ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more to lead No. 19 Baylor to a 48-24 win over Texas, capping the Bear’s best regular season in 25 years and perhaps doing enough to persuade Heisman Trophy voters he’s the best No. 18 TCU 56, UNLV 9 player in college football. FORT WORTH, Texas — Baylor’s defense, ranked Greg McCoy returned a kickoff among the worst in the nation, 99 yards and Kris Gardner had gave up a 14-0 lead but also a 16-yard interception return for forced six turnovers, three of a touchdown in a 12-second them setting up Baylor touchspan, and the 18th-ranked TCU downs. Horned Frogs could bust into Baylor fans will now wonder the BCS again after a 56-9 victoif Griffin has played his last ry over UNLV in their Mountain home game for the Bears (9-3, West Conference finale Sat6-3 Big 12). Griffin, a fourthurday. year junior who has already TCU (10-2, 7-0 MWC) wrapgraduated, must decide if he ped up its third consecutive will leave for the NFL. outright Mountain West title, Case McCoy passed for 356 winning its last 24 games in yards and three touchdowns for that league before moving to Texas (7-5, 4-5) but had five the Big 12 next season. turnovers. The consecutive TD returns For Griffin, beating a Texas by McCoy and Gardner just program that had pounded the before halftime came about the Bears for years will go down as same time Southern Miss was one of the greatest achievewrapping up a 49-28 victory at previously undefeated Houston ments of a stellar career. Baylor reached nine wins for in the Conference USA chamthe first time since 1986 and pionship game. Griffin has led Baylor to consecIf the Frogs move up two spots into the top 16 of the final utive bowl games for the first time since the early 1990s. He is Bowl Championship Series also just the third player in standings Sunday, they will be major college history with virtually guaranteed to go to 10,000 yards passing and 2,000 their third consecutive BCS game. yards rushing.

Cincinnati 35, Connecticut 27 CINCINNATI — Munchie Legaux threw a career-high three touchdown passes on Saturday, and Cincinnati’s defense got two scores of its own, setting up a 35-27 victory over Connecticut that left the Bearcats one of three teams sharing the Big East title. Although the Bearcats (9-3, 5-2) got their third title in four years, they likely will miss out on the league’s BCS bid. No. 22 West Virginia (9-3, 5-2) will get it if, as expected, the Mountaineers are the highest-ranked Big East team in the final BCS standings. Louisville (7-5, 5-2) also shared the title and would have gotten the bid if the Bearcats had lost on Saturday. The Huskies (5-7, 3-4) didn’t have another upset in them.

Kenny Hilliard broke off a 15yard run for the first of his three touchdowns. Normally, that would’ve been more than enough to win the game’s MVP award. Not even close on this day. Mathieu, whose nickname comes from a humorous YouTube video about supposedly the world’s more fearless animal (“Honey Badger don’t care, he just takes what he wants,” the narrator says), dropped back to receive another punt. About the only thing the Bulldogs managed to do was keep him out of the end zone. The 5-foot-9, 175-pounder cradled the ball, took off down the center of the field, cut back to his left, stutter-stepped and turned on a burst of speed, basically came to a stop around the Georgia 30, then took off again and was finally dragged down at the 17. He avoided or broke away from at least eight of the 11 red-

clad guys trying to bring him down, a Heisman-worthy play that should be enough to at least get him to New York for the banquet — if not earn him serious consideration for the award as the nation’s top player. Certainly, no defensive player has come up with more big plays. Mathieu has scored four touchdowns this season: two on returns, two more from his cornerback spot. He’s forced six fumbles. He’s picked off two passes. He one of the top tacklers on one of the nation’s top defenses. LSU took control with a 21point third quarter, coming back from a double-digit deficit for the second week in a row and leaving little doubt that it’s the best team in the country heading into bowl season. The only other unbeaten team, Houston, was blown out in the Conference USA championship game Saturday. All the other top teams have at least one loss. If there was ever a year when

no playoff was needed, it’s this one. The Tigers have knocked off five teams in The Associated Press’ current Top 25 — including three of the top eight. They’ll still have to win one more game to claim the BCS title, but a case can be made that they deserve to be voted No. 1 in the AP poll, no matter what happens Jan. 9 in the Big Easy. SEC East champion Georgia came into the game on a 10-game winning streak, and the Bulldogs showed no fear of LSU in the early going. Murray connected with Tavarres King on a 44-yard pass and could’ve had a TD when a pass across the middle went through King’s hands. They settled for Blair Walsh’s 40-yard field goal. Knowing he would have to throw caution to the wind to pull off the upset against a 13½ -point favorite, Georgia coach Mark Richt called an onside kick. It worked to perfection, Walsh bouncing the ball off the turf and

high into the air. Alec Ogletree soared in to grab the ball beyond the necessary 10 yards, giving the Bulldogs another possession. They should’ve scored a touchdown. Instead, they wound up with nothing. Freshman Malcolm Mitchell dropped a pass right in his hands at the LSU 5 with no one around, and Walsh missed a 45-yard try. But LSU couldn’t do anything with the ball. The Tigers’ longest play in the first half was 9 yards. Eleven of their 21 plays went for zero or negative yards. Outside of Mathieu, punter Brad Wing was LSU’s best field-turning weapon, averaging 54.1 yards on his first seven punts. Both offenses stalled in the second quarter, managing a grand total of 2 yards — 1 for each team. Georgia went to the locker room with a commanding 135-12 lead in total yards, but certainly a sense it had missed its chance to put away LSU.

no problem bottling up the punchless Lobos. Moore was 28 of 33 for 313 yards before heading for the sideline midway through the third quarter. His three touchdowns give him 41 for the season, setting a new school single-season record. He also set a new school record for completions in a season with 300. Martin rushed for 110 yards on 19 carries, and his 40-yard touchdown run in the third quarter gave the Broncos a 38-0 lead.

ence and share the championship. Jeff Woody ran for 85 yards and two touchdowns for the Cyclones (6-6, 3-6), who became bowl eligible for the second time under Paul Rhoads when they knocked off the Cowboys a couple weeks ago.

Pittsburgh 33, Syracuse 20 PITTSBURGH — Antwuan Reed returned a fumble 20 yards for a touchdown with less than 3 minutes remaining to lift Pittsburgh to a 33-20 win over Syracuse on Saturday. The Panthers (6-6, 4-3 Big East) became bowl eligible for the fourth straight year with the victory. Tino Sunseri threw for 259 yards and a score and Kevin Harper drilled four field goals while the Pitt defense forced the reeling Orange (5-7, 1-6) into six turnovers.

The Big Ten’s first championship game made the idea of a conference title tilt seem like a good one. Michigan State (10-3) rallied from a 21-7 first-quarter deficit to take a 29-21 halftime lead and still led 39-34 after Dan Conway’s 25-yard field midway through the fourth quarter. But Wilson and Ball answered with a score and a 2-point conversion. LOSING NOT AN OPTTION: Montee Ball responded to the inquiry with the same style and attitude he displays when facing a linebacker one-on-one near the line of scrimmage. Asked whether he had pondered the ramifications of a loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten title game, Wisconsin’s junior tailback didn’t shy away from the issue. He attacked. "That is the great thing about playing this great sport, because there is so much pressure on just about every game," Ball said. "But this game there is a lot more pressure on us. If we do win we’ll end up in the Rose Bowl. If we do lose we’re at the mercy of other bowls. "I really do embrace the pressure that is put on us because that is what I love about the sport and that’s why I play it." That response should end any doubt whether Ball is ready to lead UW against the Spartans at 7:17 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Ball, the Big Ten offensive player of the year, wants to play now. "Our seniors and leaders have got to step up and make big plays," he said. "Just make plays throughout the entire game." The stakes for No. 15 UW (10-2) and No. 11 Michigan State (10-2) couldn’t be clearer. The winner of the inaugural Big Ten title game secures a berth in the Rose Bowl. For UW, that would mean a second consecutive trip to Pasadena and an opportunity to make amends for a 21-19 loss to Texas Christian last season. For Michigan State, that would mean returning to the Rose Bowl for the first time since the 1987 season, when George Perles was coach and Tony Mandarich was a first-team AllAmerican offensive tackle. SHOWING MUSCLE: The inaugural Big Ten championship game will feature plenty of smashmouth football, which has been a big part of the league’s reputation over 115 years. No. 11 Michigan State will face No. 15 Wisconsin at 8:17 tonight at Lucas Oil Stadium with a Rose Bowl berth on the line. The Spartans may rank last in the Big Ten with 139 rushing yards per game, but they are still built around a “Pound, Green, Pound” philosophy. MSU has two talented rushers, Le’Veon Bell (794 yards, 10 TDs ) and Edwin Baker (624 yards, four TDs ), and a young offensive line that has made tremendous improvement over the last four weeks.

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LUBBOCK, Texas — Kierra Mallard had 18 points and 15 rebounds to help No. 19 Texas Tech beat No. 16 Penn State 70-66 on Saturday. Jordan Barncastle made a 3pointer off an inbounds pass with 2 seconds to play to seal the win for the Lady Raiders (7-0), who held off a pair of late surges by Penn State (6-2). Texas Tech led by seven with 3:30 to go, but the Lady Lions twice pulled within one on 3s by Maggie Lucas and Alex Bentley. Bentley’s shot made it 67-66 with 34 seconds remaining. Penn State knocked the ball out of bounds on the Lady Raiders’ next possession with a second left on the shot clock. Barncastle then drilled the clinching bucket from the corner. Bentley finished with 18 points.

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Quarterbacks Att Com Yds TD Int Brady, NWE .............. 421 277 3627 28 10 Schaub, HOU............ 292 178 2479 15 6 Roethlisberger, PIT.. 385 245 3070 17 10 Mat. Moore, MIA ....... 219 138 1607 8 5 Fitzpatrick, BUF ........ 369 236 2549 19 14 J. Campbell, OAK .... 165 100 1170 6 4 Hasselbeck, TEN ..... 371 225 2517 15 10 Dalton, CIN................ 363 218 2509 16 12 Sanchez, NYJ ........... 373 210 2513 18 11 Rivers, SND .............. 419 256 3211 16 17 Rushers Att Yds Avg LG TD Jones-Drew, JAC ..... 230 1040 4.52 41 5 F. Jackson, BUF ....... 170 934 5.49 80t 6 A. Foster, HOU ......... 193 805 4.17 43 7 McGahee, DEN......... 162 775 4.78 60t 3 Benson, CIN .............. 188 740 3.94 39t 5 R. Rice, BAL .............. 179 722 4.03 59 8 Ry. Mathews, SND ... 152 717 4.72 39 3 Be. Tate, HOU ........... 127 712 5.61 27t 3 Chr. Johnson, TEN... 183 699 3.82 34 2 M. Bush, OAK ........... 163 668 4.10 44 6 Receivers No Yds Avg LG TD Welker, NWE .............. 82 1143 13.9 99t 8 R. Gronkowski, NWE 60 864 14.4 52t 11 B. Marshall, MIA......... 59 850 14.4 46 3 M. Wallace, PIT.......... 55 939 17.1 95t 6 Bowe, KAN.................. 55 819 14.9 52t 4 St. Johnson, BUF ....... 54 622 11.5 52 5 R. Rice, BAL ............... 54 537 9.9 52 2 N. Washington, TEN.. 49 628 12.8 57 4 Boldin, BAL ................. 48 747 15.6 56 3 An. Brown, PIT ........... 48 707 14.7 34 1 Punters No Yds LG Avg Lechler, OAK....................... 55 2831 80 51.5 Scifres, SND........................ 36 1770 71 49.2 Moorman, BUF .................... 51 2498 66 49.0 Fields, MIA........................... 52 2528 70 48.6 B. Colquitt, DEN.................. 68 3240 66 47.6 McAfee, IND ........................ 64 3024 64 47.3 Koch, BAL ............................ 53 2478 62 46.8 Mesko, NWE ....................... 38 1753 58 46.1 Punt Returners No Yds Avg LG TD Arenas, KAN................. 21 310 14.8 37 0 Edelman, NWE ............ 19 232 12.2 72t 1 Jac. Jones, HOU ......... 34 399 11.7 79t 1 An. Brown, PIT............. 24 265 11.0 41 0 Bess, MIA ..................... 24 264 11.0 22 0 Cosby, DEN.................. 18 196 10.9 30 0 Mariani, TEN ................ 24 257 10.7 79t 1 Br. Tate, CIN................. 39 371 9.5 56t 1 Crayton, SND ............... 20 188 9.4 31 0 Kickoff Returners No Yds Avg LG TD McKnight, NYJ........... 26 901 34.7 107t 1 Da. Reed, BAL ........... 16 457 28.6 77 0 An. Brown, PIT .......... 19 528 27.8 52 0 Cribbs, CLE................ 25 670 26.8 63 0 R. Goodman, SND .... 22 574 26.1 44 0 Mariani, TEN .............. 20 493 24.7 49 0 Br. Tate, CIN .............. 27 649 24.0 45 0 Karim, JAC ................. 24 573 23.9 37 0 McCluster, KAN ......... 17 398 23.4 35 0 Scoring Touchdowns TD Rush Rec Ret Pts R. Gronkowski, NWE .......................... 11 0 11 0 66 R. Rice, BAL ............. 10 8 2 0 60 Decker, DEN ............ 9 0 8 1 54 A. Foster, HOU ........ 9 7 2 0 54 Welker, NWE............ 8 0 8 0 48 Burress, NYJ ............ 7 0 7 0 42 M. Bush, OAK .......... 7 6 1 0 42 Green-Ellis, NWE .... 7 7 0 0 42 V. Jackson, SND ..... 7 0 7 0 42 Chandler, BUF.......... 6 0 6 0 36 Kicking PAT FG LG Pts Cundiff, BAL ................... 27-27 25-31 51 102 Gostkowski, NWE ......... 38-38 19-23 50 95 Rackers, HOU................ 32-33 21-24 54 95 Janikowski, OAK............ 26-26 22-24 63 92 Nugent, CIN ................... 26-27 21-22 48 89 Novak, SND ................... 22-22 21-26 53 85 Suisham, PIT.................. 25-25 18-23 49 79 Bironas, TEN.................. 25-25 17-20 52 76 Folk, NYJ ........................ 30-30 14-18 50 72 P. Dawson, CLE............. 15-15 18-23 54 69

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Quarterbacks Att Com Yds TD Int A. Rodgers, GBY...... 362 260 3475 33 4 Brees, NOR............... 460 323 3689 27 11 Romo, DAL................ 380 245 3026 21 9 E. Manning, NYG ..... 402 253 3358 20 10 Ale. Smith, SNF........ 298 186 2116 13 5 Stafford, DET ............ 443 276 3119 26 13 M. Ryan, ATL ............ 394 246 2887 18 10 Cutler, CHI ................ 314 182 2319 13 7 McNabb, MIN............ 156 94 1026 4 2 C. Newton, CAR ....... 392 239 3093 12 14 Rushers Att Yds Avg LG TD L. McCoy, PHL.......... 215 1134 5.27 60 12 Forte, CHI .................. 198 985 4.97 46 3 M. Turner, ATL.......... 219 948 4.33 61 8 Gore, SNF ................. 203 909 4.48 55 5 A. Peterson, MIN ...... 186 872 4.69 54 11 M. Lynch, SEA .......... 202 854 4.23 47 8 B. Wells, ARI ............. 181 849 4.69 71 8 Murray, DAL .............. 147 834 5.67 91t 2 S. Jackson, STL........ 172 813 4.73 47t 4 Blount, TAM ............... 138 644 4.67 54t 4 Receivers No Yds Avg LG TD J. Graham, NOR ........ 67 957 14.3 59 8 R. White, ATL ............. 64 830 13.0 43 4 Ca. Johnson, DET ..... 63 1023 16.2 73t 12 Sproles, NOR ............. 62 476 7.7 36 3 St. Smith, CAR ........... 59 1060 18.0 77t 5 T. Gonzalez, ATL ....... 59 630 10.7 30 7 G. Jennings, GBY ...... 58 835 14.4 79t 8 Witten, DAL................. 56 713 12.7 64 5 Cruz, NYG................... 55 957 17.4 74t 7 Pettigrew, DET ........... 54 462 8.6 27 3 Punters No Yds LG Avg A. Lee, SNF ......................... 53 2695 68 50.8 Morstead, NOR................... 33 1577 64 47.8 J. Ryan, SEA ....................... 74 3533 77 47.7 Weatherford, NYG .............. 57 2642 61 46.4 McBriar, DAL....................... 38 1754 68 46.2 Rocca, WAS ........................ 48 2178 63 45.4 Masthay, GBY ..................... 36 1626 67 45.2 Koenen, TAM....................... 52 2340 65 45.0 Punt Returners No Yds Avg LG TD D. Hester, CHI.............. 19 368 19.4 82t 2 P. Peterson, ARI.......... 31 558 18.0 99t 4 Cobb, GBY ................... 20 255 12.8 80t 1 Ginn Jr., SNF ............... 31 354 11.4 55t 1 Banks, WAS.................. 28 303 10.8 55 0 Weems, ATL ................ 23 242 10.5 42 0 L. Washington, SEA.... 33 337 10.2 37 0 Sproles, NOR............... 18 173 9.6 72t 1 P. Parker, TAM............. 18 171 9.5 23 0 Kickoff Returners No Yds Avg LG TD Pilares, CAR .............. 15 440 29.3 101t 1 Ginn Jr., SNF ............. 23 657 28.6 102t 1 Cobb, GBY ................. 25 696 27.8 108t 1 Sproles, NOR............. 26 697 26.8 57 0 Knox, CHI ................... 14 374 26.7 56 0 Logan, DET ................ 19 494 26.0 33 0 L. Washington, SEA.. 33 797 24.2 51 0 Stephens-Howling, ARI............................... 29 693 23.9 35 0 Dev. Thomas, NYG... 21 498 23.7 40 0 Booker, MIN ............... 19 450 23.7 68 0 Scoring Touchdowns TD Rush Rec Ret Pts L. McCoy, PHL......... 15 12 3 0 90 Ca. Johnson, DET ... 12 0 12 0 72 A. Peterson, MIN ..... 12 11 1 0 72 C. Newton, CAR ...... 10 10 0 0 60 M. Lynch, SEA ......... 9 8 1 0 54 J. Nelson, GBY ........ 9 0 9 0 54 J. Graham, NOR ...... 8 0 8 0 48 G. Jennings, GBY.... 8 0 8 0 48 M. Turner, ATL......... 8 8 0 0 48 B. Wells, ARI ............ 8 8 0 0 48 Kicking PAT FG LG Pts Akers, SNF ..................... 24-24 28-33 55 108 D. Bailey, DAL ................ 27-27 27-28 51 108 Kasay, NOR.................... 40-40 22-27 53 106 Crosby, GBY .................. 46-46 18-19 58 100 Gould, CHI...................... 31-31 23-25 53 100 Ja. Hanson, DET ........... 35-35 19-21 51 92 M. Bryant, ATL ............... 28-28 19-20 50 85 Henery, PHL................... 31-31 18-21 47 85 Mare, CAR...................... 24-25 18-23 45 78 Barth, TAM ...................... 17-17 20-22 55 77

JETS VS. REDSKINS

Opposite coaches to square off today Jets’ Rex Ryan is chatty, while Washington’s Shanahan is very stearn.

By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer

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Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) in action against the Bengals in the game played between the teams last month. Pittsburgh won that game and the teams meet again this afternoon in an important AFC North showdown.

Division title still up for grabs Winner of today’s game will still be in hunt; loser may have to settle for Wild Card. By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH — Meaningful games in December are nothing new in Pittsburgh, where playoff pushes are an annual event. Not so much in Cincinnati, where the conversation usually turns to the NFL draft after Thanksgiving. It’s why normally reserved Bengals coach Marvin Lewis ditched the usual “one game at a time” mantra heading into today’s rematch with the Steelers, who held off Cincinnati 24-17 on the road three weeks ago. The surprising Bengals (7-4) trail Baltimore and Pittsburgh (8-3) by a game in the AFC North with five weeks to go. A loss would effectively end Cincinnati’s bid for an unlikely division title. The way Lewis figures, no need to downplay the stakes. “This is a big football game for

us, no doubt about it,” he said. “If we want to have an opportunity to win the AFC North, this is an important game for us. We can’t fall another game behind at this point.” Neither, in truth, can the Steelers. Though Pittsburgh is tied with the Ravens, Baltimore holds the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series. Any misstep puts the Steelers’ hopes of a second straight division title and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs in serious jeopardy, and they know it. “We felt like coming out of the bye we needed to go 6-0,” wide receiver Mike Wallace said. “We got one down, we still got five to go.” The Steelers have won six of seven yet have a tendency to play to the level of their opponent. The team that beat the New England Patriots with relative ease the day before Halloween is the same one that struggled to put away reeling Kansas City 13-9 last week. Pittsburgh isn’t apologizing for winning ugly, though quar-

NEXT GAME CINCINNATI at PITTSBURGH TV: 1 p.m., CBS, WYOU-22 OPENING LINE: Steelers by 7 LAST MEETING: Steelers beat Bengals 24-17, Nov. 13, 2011

terback Ben Roethlisberger insists the offense needs to become more consistent. Wide receiver Mike Wallace dropped a pair of deep balls against the Chiefs that would have broken the game open while the running game continued to operate in sporadic bursts. “It wasn’t our best, but guys understand what time of year it is,” Roethlisberger said. “I’d rather stand here and talk about an ugly win than a pretty loss.” So would the Bengals, though their spirited play against the defending AFC champions two weeks ago even in defeat signaled their hot start was no

fluke. Cincinnati rallied from a 14-0 deficit to tie the game at 17 before wilting in the final minutes. The game served as a litmus test for rookie quarterback Andy Dalton’s growth, one he passed flawlessly for three quarters before a pair of late interceptions ended Cincinnati’s five-game winning streak. “They try to get into your head a little bit and try to mess with you,” Dalton said. That’s the way it tends to go for rookies facing Pittsburgh’s 3-4 defense. The Steelers are13-1 against first-year quarterbacks under defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, though Dalton appears to be a little further down the road than most 24-year-olds. “I don’t know how the talk is, but he’s rookie of the year,” Roethlisberger said. “I think he’s that good of a quarterback.” One who doesn’t think the Bengals have to wait their turn until the Ravens and Steelers are done dominating the division. Dalton believes the Bengals and be a playoff team now, not next year.

BRONCOS VS. VIKINGS

Former Florida teammates reunite in contest Vikings’ receiver Percy Harvin and Broncos’ Tim Tebow were dynamic tandem for Gators during college run. By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer

MINNEAPOLIS — Percy Harvin was Tim Tebow’s flashy sidekick at Florida, where they ran coach Urban Meyer’s potent spread system together and made many a Saturday afternoon miserable for opposing defenses. “Man, they were a load. They were the offense. It was a tough combination,” said Vikings safety Jamarca Sanford, who played against them at Mississippi. They’re still a challenge to tackle in the pros, as unconventional as the skill sets of each of these former Gators might be for their respective positions. This weekend, Tebow’s and Harvin’s teams will face each other for the first time when the Denver Broncos (6-5) travel to Minnesota (2-9). Tebow’s atypical style has become the story of the season, with the Broncos 5-1 since he took over as the starter in mid-October despite an average of 10 completed passes per game in that stretch. He became famous from a Heisman Trophy award and two national championships in college, plus an unabashed profession of Christian faith that has either inspired or offended everyone who has watched him play or heard him speak, judging by the cultural

polarization surrounding his profile. But the football part of all this Tebow talk is whether a run-first quarterback with a so-far inaccurate throwing arm can sustain such success for more than a few months. There are several reasons why the option is a UP NEXT scheme that’s been used DENVER at effectively by college MINNESOTA teams but not in the NFL. TV: 1 p.m., “I’m not sure,” Vikings FOX-56 linebacker E.J. HenderOPENING son said, asked why the LINE: Vikings Broncos are thriving with by 1 LAST MEETan offense that’s not supING: Broncos posed to work. “I was one beat Vikings of those guys that said the 22-19, Dec. 30, same thing, just because 2007 of the amount of time your quarterback is going to get hit. But maybe they’re successful because of the durability of Tebow, him being a bigger guy and having a running back size compared to a normal quarterback.” At 6-foot-3 and 236 pounds, Tebow packs a punch, and he’s faster than a fullback. He ran the ball 22 times last week in a win over San Diego, the most in a game by an NFL quarterback since 1950. Sanford said he thought he was done defending the option when he left college.

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Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow runs against the Chargers during the first half of a game last weekend.

“He’s strong, really one of strongest guys I’ve ever come across, especially at quarterback,” Sanford said. Willis McGahee has been running the ball well, Eric Decker is a sure-handed, bigplay wide receiver and without sound blocking by the offensive line Tebow wouldn’t be able to find so much room. He has rushed for 455 yards and averaged 5.8 yards per attempt.

LANDOVER, Md. — When Mike Shanahan is joking, he often has to tell everyone that he is joking. With him, you’re never quite sure. When Rex Ryan is joking, it’s pretty much obvious. Just this week he speculated that his New York Jets might have snagged a lucky win because their team color is green. Barry Cofield has been saturated with both styles, having played in the New York market — with the Giants — before joining Shanahan’s Washington Redskins this season. “The press conference for them is like the U P N E X T highlight of the day,” Cofield NEW YORK said. “Shanahan JETS at is more busi- WASHINGTON TV: No local nesslike. He’s ac- broadcast tually a very fun- OPENING ny guy, tells a lot LINE: Jets by of jokes, but it’s 31⁄2 just a dry humor. LAST MEET“But it works ING: Redskins beat Jets, for both of them. 23-20 OT, Nov Both guys have 4, 2007 control of their locker room. Both coaches’ players love ‘em, so different strokes for different folks.” The styles of the garrulous vs. the staid — the say-anything vs. the try-to-say-nothing — clash today when New York (6-5) visits Washington (4-7). “I always say that if you can’t play for a coach like Rex Ryan, you can’t play in the National Football League on anybody’s team,” Jets receiver Plaxico Burress said. “He’s a fun guy to be around, and he knows when it’s time to work and he knows when it’s time to have fun. That’s one of the things that I noticed when I first came here, was that I’ve never laughed so much in his meetings.” It’s safe to say no player has ever uttered similar thoughts about Shanahan. This week’s game, though, is no laughing matter for the Jets, who feel they have to win out to make the playoffs for a third straight season. They squeaked by the Buffalo Bills 28-24 last week, needing a fourth-quarter rally engineered by Mark Sanchez, just a tentative first stride in what they hope will be a sustained winning streak. “Sure, we won last week,” Sanchez said. “But we know, as an organization, as an offense, that’s not a winning formula.” Sanchez’s day was as erratic as anyone’s. Hewasbooedduringpregame introductions, completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes and threw his sixth interception in five games. But he also tossed a career-high four touchdown passes, wasn’t sacked for the first time this season and led his ninth career fourthquarter or overtime comeback victory, capped by an 82-yard drive that produced the go-ahead score with 1:09 to play. “I’ll take a horrendous game anytime you can throw four touchdowns,” Ryan said. “I think it was a solid game. We still have to get better. Our passing game isn’t where we want it to be — and whether it’s timing, whether it’s communication, whether it’s protection — we’ve had some breakdowns.”

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NFL SUNDAY PAC K E R S V S . G I A N T S

Giants can end Pack’s perfection New York is slumping, but ended a long win streak by Patriots earlier this season. By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Packers-Giants. A few weeks ago, that sounded like a playoff preview, maybe even for the NFC championship. You know, one of those December games with all kinds of implications for January. The defending Super Bowl champion Packers were undefeated and the Giants were a team to be reckoned with after going to New England and ending the Patriots’ 20game, regularseason home winning streak. Three weeks later, the Pack (11-0) and AaUP NEXT ron Rodgers GREEN BAY at are still chasing NEW YORK perfection. A GIANTS win today at TV: 4:15 p.m., MetLife StadiFOX-56 um will clinch a OPENING third straight LINE: Packers by 7 playoff berth LAST MEETand possibly ING: Packers the NFC North beat Giant title, depend45-17, Dec. 26, ing on what De2010 troit and Chicago do. For the Giants, hopes of getting back to the playoffs for the first time since 2008 have taken a beating. Losses to San Francisco and Philadelphia, then a thrashing in New Orleans on Monday night have wiped out New York’s two-game lead in the NFC East, leaving it with a 6-5 record, a game behind Dallas with five games to go. So while the Packers deal with questions about matching Miami’s undefeated season in 1972, the Giants are fielding annoying questions about a collapse for the third straight season. After giving up 577 yards and 49 points to Drew Brees and the Saints, the idea that the Giants might knock Mike McCarthy’s team from the undefeated ranks

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Aaron Rodgers (12) looks to pass in front of Giants safety Antrel Rolle (26) during a game last season won by the Packers, who started a run to the Super Bowl that game.

seems ludicrous. Don’t tell that to either the Giants or the Packers. “Drew’s a talented quarterback. He’s one of the top guys in the league for sure. And he was hot,” Rodgers said in tossing out the Giants’ last game. “He got the ball out of his hand quickly, dealt the ball well, spread it around good. They ran the ball effectively. “This is a talented team, their backs are against the wall, they’re a game back in the division, they’re a game back in the wild card. It’s a tough environment. So we’re expecting them to play well.” The Giants must improve drastically in almost all phases to beat Green Bay. The 577 yards surrendered were the second highest single-game total by an opponent in New York’s 87-year history. While Eli Manning and the offense put up 24 points, most came in the second half by a unit that has failed to produce a firsthalf touchdown during the current slide. Coach Tom Coughlin believes his team will bounce back, and so do his players.

“We have great character on this team, guys who are mature and understand we still have a shot. We still can make a good run,” Manning said. “It’s how do we finish the season? It’s how do we do from here on out. It doesn’t matter what has happened the last three weeks or the first three weeks. We still have five games left and how we finish the season will determine how our season goes.” New York does have a little wiggle room, even if it loses to Green Bay, which would not be surprising considering the Packers ripped the Giants 45-17 in Green Bay late last season to start their current 17-game winning streak and ignite their run to the NFL title. The Giants will have four games remaining, including two with Dallas. If they ran the table, they would win the division title. The Packers, on the other hand, are talking more about their quest for a perfect season. “We’re embracing it,” linebacker Clay Matthews said. “We’re not shying away from it. The fact is we’ve been able to stay undefeated for a little while now. We

have to take it 12-0 in order to get to what you were saying. We’ll try and go 12-0 this week against a good New York team and take it from there, and then hopefully take it game by game and work towards our ultimate goal.” Rodgers, the first player in NFL history to post a 100-plus passer rating in 11 straight games, doesn’t want to look too far ahead. "That is not something that we vocally talk about as a goal,” he said. “Our goal is to win the division first, get a home game and give ourselves a chance and go from there. We put ourselves in a good position to be able to talk about those things by taking care of business the first 11 games. We are going to keep on plugging away, and hopefully we will be able to talk about this at the end of the season.” If the Giants are going to end the Packers’ streak, they need to put Rodgers on his back a lot — at least a lot more than they have done to opposing quarterbacks the past three games. New York, which had 28 sacks in the first eight games, has had three in losing the last three contests.

McNabb’s agent thinks QB can still compete The Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Donovan McNabb is a free agent for the first time in his 13-year career. After his last two disappointing stints as a starter, it’s not clear what the future has in store for one of the most accomplished quarterbacks of his generation. McNabb was unclaimed by the waiver deadline on Friday afternoon, one day after he was cut by the Minnesota Vikings so he could pursue an opportunity for playing time elsewhere. “This was probably the most desirable outcome,” McNabb’s agent, Fletcher Smith, told The Associated Press on Friday. “This way it really gives him a chance to weigh his options and evaluate the situations as they come and make the best decision for him. “The intent all along was to put himself in a position to explore any opportunities as they present themselves. He could not do that while he was a member of the Minnesota Vikings.” Vikings coach Leslie Frazier knew McNabb from their days together in Philadelphia, and he hand-picked the veteran to serve as a bridge between Brett Favre and rookie Christian Ponder. But now, the highly decorated quarterback — six Pro Bowls, five NFC championship games, a Super Bowl appearance and more than 37,000 yards passing — has a career very much in doubt. After lead-

NFL NOTEBOOK ing the Eagles so proudly for 11 seasons, the 34-year-old McNabb has stumbled in his last two stops in Washington and Minnesota. Smith said McNabb “still feels he can play at a high level today.” There was talk of his hometown Bears putting a claim in on McNabb after they lost starter Jay Cutler to a broken thumb. But the Bears declined to do so, hoping that Caleb Hanie can steer them to the playoffs before Cutler is healthy enough to return to the field. Detroit Lions PORTLAND, Ore. — Police in Oregon say Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh crashed his car into a tree in downtown Portland, but was not injured. Police say Suh was not impaired and was cooperative with officers following the accident at about 1:15 a.m. Saturday. Suh lost control of the 1970 Chevrolet Coupe he was driving, which then hit a curb, light pole, drinking fountain and tree. His vehicle was towed from the scene. Suh had two passengers in the vehicle. They were not injured. San Francisco 49ers

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Veteran quarterback Donovan McNabb was waived by the Vikings earlier this week and has not signed with another team yet.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers are a big step closer to moving from San Francisco to a new stadium about 45 miles south in Santa Clara. The team and City of Santa Clara announced on Friday that they have secured long-awaited funding for the project. Goldman Sachs, Bank of AmericaMerrill Lynch and U.S. Bank have agreed to an $850 million loan with the city’s stadium authority and the 49ers. Officials say the loans were the last major piece of the project. The goal is to open the

new stadium in 2015. St. Louis Rams ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams activated quarterback Tom Brandstater from the practice squad, reflecting concern about Sam Bradford’s availability for Sunday’s game at San Francisco. Bradford aggravated a high left ankle sprain in a loss to Seattle last week, the same injury that sidelined him for two games earlier in the season. He was very limited in practice on Friday.

PREDICTIONS Irrationally and with doomed results, I found myself predicting losses for the Packers and Patriots last week. Next time I start to do that, would someone stop me, please? Those misfires made me so angry I was looking for someone to stomp on like Ndamukong Suh. Instead, I punted my cat. (Decent hang time, but not much roll). On the brighter side, we bull’s-eyed the Redskins’ outright upset in Seattle last week, and smartly rode four underdogs with the points: Browns, Bills, Broncos and Chiefs. PACKERS (11-0) at GIANTS (6-5) Line: GB by 7 Cote’s pick: GB 31-27 Time: 4:15 p.m. EST Three eight- versus seven-win matchups in Week 13 made this a contentiously thorny call for the GOTW committee, but I figure this is the Pack’s toughest remaining road bump en route to a 16-0 regular season, so call it a nod to avid interest by the ’72 Dolphins and older, history-minded Dolfans. What a brutal schedule stretch for the Biggies. Poor Tom Coughlin must have been a really bad guy in a former life. Poor Eli Manning, too, asked week after week to outscore his really bad defense. Saints just slapped around NYG’s D for 49 points. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Aaron Rodgers. Taking a shot on homies-plus-seven, though. Gee Bees are due a mortal outing, and Eli has a ton of weapons, including 2011 fantasy gift Victor Cruz and his annoying salsa-dance end zone celebration. FALCONS (7-4) at TEXANS (8-3) Line: ATL by 3 Cote’s pick: HOU 19-17 Time: 1 p.m. “AAWWK!” bellows the Upset Bird, soaring in a seasonal elf’s hat and a rather fey green scarf. “T.J. Yaaawwwk!” I like the home dog Texans here precisely because this game will NOT be about the first career start of fifth-round rookie QB T.J. Yates, who is subbing for injured starter Matt Schaub and injured backup Matt Leinart, with the newly signed ghost of Jake Delhomme now behind the ’Break In Case Of Emergency’ glass. Yates is well-insulated. Houston is a solid home team (4-1) with arguably the best defense in the NFL and with the best running back tandem in Arian Foster and Ben Tate. ’Lanta’s run-D is stout; Houston’s run-O is stouter. Also, Falcs could be without RB Michael Turner (groin), or see him limited. “Deck the halls with boughs of Foster,” carols U-Bird. “Fa la la la la, la la la laaawwwk!” COLTS (0-11) at PATRIOTS (8-3) Line: NE by 20 Cote’s pick: NE 28-10 Time: 1 p.m. There are games I’d less rather watch, but no others present the potential for unbridled, cartoonishly outlandish lopsidedness. A 20-point spread!? What is this, Alabama-FAU? Winless Indy fired its defensive coordinator and is lifting QB Dan Orlovsky from a crate of mothballs for his first career start since December 2008. Hey, how much worse can he be? Patriots probably could win by 45 if they chose, and might, but I’m hunching that Bill Belichick will be actively coaching to not embarrass an opponent that, with Peyton Manning, had been something of a nemesis for the Pats. Might even be an early rest for Dimples Brady and a fair dose of Brian Hoyer handing off. At least that’s what this pick is hoping. PANTHERS (3-8) at BUCCANEERS (4-7) Line: TB by 3½ Cote’s pick: TB 24-21 Time: 1 p.m. Cam Newton and Josh Freeman have combined to throw 30 interceptions so I’m guessing this battle to avoid the NFC South cellar will come down to mistakes/turnovers. Carolina is only 1-4 on road, so look for Tee Bees to snap a five-game losing skid with a third win in a row this series. Freeman will outplay Newton if not necessarily out-yard him. Give me Cats, though, with that dangling extra half point on the bet line. RAIDERS (7-4) at DOLPHINS (3-8) Line: MIA by 3 Cote’s pick: MIA 23-17 Time: 1 p.m. Brandon Marshall reportedly got apprehended for skipping out on a taxi fare recently. Here’s hoping he eludes Raiders cornerbacks more successfully than he dodges cabbies. Part of me wonders if Dolphins should even be favored here, but improving Miami makes the perfect spoiler that playoff-angling teams like Oakland do not want to face right now. I think Dolphins can control the ball against Oakland’s grade-D run stopping (they allow 5.3 yards per carry) more than I think Raiders can run wild on Miami’s front seven. Carson Palmer will go bombs away if needed but also is pick-prone (eight in 136 passes). Key to the game, for me, is Miami’s O-line protecting a hot Matt Moore against what can be a menacing pass rush that has produced 15 sacks in past three games. With Oakies facing Green Bay next and possibly in look-ahead mode, give me a Miami squad that has won 10 of past 12 vs. Raiders — especially with extra time to prepare after playing on Thanksgiving. If the Dolphins of the past month had come out the gate like this, we would be talking playoffs right now. Sad. Probably better not to think about it, I guess. BENGALS (7-4) at STEELERS (8-3) Line: PIT by 6½ Cote’s pick: PIT 27-20 Time: 1 p.m. Pittsburgh has won three in a row and eight of past 10 in this division series, and it would be an odd time to hop off that trend as the rivalry heads back to Steelville. But Cincy is 4-2 away and showed just three weeks ago (losing 24-17) that its improvement has narrowed the disparity in these teams. Assuming Troy Polamalu will play and liking Pitt and its hot run defense on the cover, but barely. JETS (6-5) at REDSKINS (4-7) Line: NYJ by 3 Cote’s pick: NYJ 17-13 Time: 1 p.m. Rex Ryan’s Planes (downgraded from Jets) are a bit healthier getting LaDainian Tomlinson back but are 1-4 traveling and must find a way to win away from the Jersey swamp. Skins defense will keep them in this game but in the NFC only the Rams score fewer points. Braggin’ NYJ has no margin of error in its uphill climb to playoffs, so let that desperation steer this pick. BRONCOS (6-5) at VIKINGS (2-9) Line: MIN by 1 Cote’s pick: MIN 24-20 Time: 1 p.m. Denver and the almighty Tim Tebow have won four in a row, while sliding Minnesota has been on a season-long slide likely will be without Adrian Peterson again. So logic says Broncos here in a near-pick-’em game, but I just have a hunch on Vikings. Broncs due a letdown after beating Chargers in OT last week. Purples still stop the run and Tebow, forced to throw, will suffer the sin of defeat, amen. TITANS (6-5) at BILLS (5-6) Line: BUF by 1½ Cote’s pick: BUF 20-17 Time: 1 p.m. Buffalo is 4-1 at home and Wingville in winter offers a sizable home-field edge — a comfort desperately needed by a team that has dropped four straight. Bison have been better defensively at home, with 12 of their 16 interceptions there. Hot Chris Johnson will get his yards, more reward for his patient fantasy owners, but make it Williams in a venue call. CHIEFS (4-7) at BEARS (7-4) Line: CHI by 7 Cote’s pick: CHI 16-13 Time: 1 p.m. Chiefs were being coy but as the week wore on seemed more and more likely to start recently signed ex-Bear (and Bronco) Kyle Orton at QB over Tyler Palko. Why not? Meantime Caleb Hanie continues to sub for Chitown, but that’s OK because Matt Forte should run hugely vs. lousy KC run-stoppage. I like a good home team over a bad Chiefs offense, but take visitors with points. RAVENS (8-3) at BROWNS (4-7) Line: BAL by 6½ Cote’s pick: BAL 27-9 Time: 4:05 p.m. Cleveland has 21 points just once all season, and the Ravens are not an opponent against whom offenses tend to get well. Joe Flacco is 6-0 in this series, Crows have won four of past five in Clevetown, and also have had extra time to prepare after playing on Thanksgiving. Oh, and Ray Rice will rule your fantasy day. Not giving Earthtones much of a chance, even in the defanged Dawg Pound. COWBOYS (7-4) at CARDINALS (4-7) Line: DAL by 4½ Cote’s pick: DAL 24-21 Time: 4:15 p.m. Medium-to-large upset potential here. Cardbirds have beaten Boys two times in a row and could get QB Kevin Kolb back, which is huge because compared to abysmal John Skelton he’s pretty good. Can’t count on another out-of-nowhere 228 yards from Beanie Wells, though. Also, aside to Dallas punter: Don’t kick it to Patrick Peterson. Better to punt it into Section 104. RAMS (2-9) at 49ERS (9-2) Line: SF by 13 Cote’s pick: SF 27-0 Time: 4:15 p.m. This ranks with Pats-Colts as Week 13’s least-likely upset as the NFL’s best (Niners) and worst (Rammed) run defenses take the field. His fantasy owners will throw a parade for Frank Gore. So will teams that have San Fran’s defense. Niners, who played on Thanksgiving, have had extra time to plan the celebration of their first division title since 2002. LIONS (7-4) at SAINTS (8-3) Line: NO by 9 Cote’s pick: NO 31-27 TV: 8:20 p.m. Give Motown half an upset shot in this prime timer, even with DT Ndamukong Suh serving a two-game suspension for his Thanksgiving Stomp. Lions have had extra time to prepare, are 4-1 on the road and are desperately on far edge of wild-card contention at the moment. In Drew Brees I trust, but nine points is still a lot to give Matthew Stafford against a beatable Saints secondary. CHARGERS (4-7) at JAGUARS (3-8) Line: SD by 2½ Cote’s pick: SD 25-17 Time: 8:30 p.m. Monday Monday night stinker is the Calamity Bowl. San D has lost six in a row as coach Norv Turner continues to build his career coffin. Jacksonville fired coach Jack Del Rio and agreed to sell the franchise to a Pakistani businessman named Shahid Khan (which must absolutely thrill all them good ol’ boys up in the Panhandle). Jax is 2-0 all-time vs. the Bolts and upset Ravens on MNF in Week 7, while having any faith at all in San Diego is more dangerous than a pack of cigarettes. And yet I like the Bolts! Anybody got a match? --- By Greg Cote

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Meyers Leonard scored 21 points and helped Illinois hold No. 19 Gonzaga’s Robert Sacre to two second-half points Sunday in an 82-75 upset. D.J. Richardson added 19 points for undefeated Illinois (8-0). He hit two free throws and a three-pointer that with 5:35 to play put Illinois up 67-60. Sacre fouled out two minutes later. He finished with 16 points. But he went scoreless for more than 20 minutes Elias Harris led Gonzaga (5-1) with 19 points. No. 2 Ohio State 64, UTPA 35 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Evan Ravenel scored a career-high 11 points in place of Jared Sullinger and No. 2 Ohio State beat Texas Pan-American 64-35 Saturday to give coach Thad Matta his 300th career win. Sullinger had back spasms during the Buckeyes’ win over third-ranked Duke on Tuesday night and will be re-evaluated before Ohio State (8-0) faces No. 15 Kansas in Lawrence. Deshaun Thomas also had 11 points for the Buckeyes to give coach Thad Matta his 300th win. He is 300-88 over 12 seasons, the last eight at Ohio State where he is 198-57. Jared Maree scored 13 points for the Broncs (2-7).

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Arron Asham and Pascal Dupuis scored 1:27 apart in the third period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins made a late defensive stand to beat the slumping Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Saturday night. Craig Adams had a goal and an assist, and Sidney Crosby added an assist for the Penguins. They’ve won five of seven games since Crosby’s return, and he has two goals and 10 assists in that span. Brent Johnson stopped 30 shots to win a battle of the backups against Brian Boucher, who made 37 saves. Jamie McBain scored two goals for the Hurricanes, who have lost six straight and 13 of 16.

South Florida 42 LAWRENCE, Kan. — Tyshawn Taylor had 24 points and Travis Releford’s 3-pointer seemed to awaken a sluggish Kansas and send the No. 15 Jayhawks rolling past South Florida, 70-42, on Saturday. Thomas Robinson had 14 points and eight rebounds for Kansas (5-2), ending his stretch of six straight double-doubles.

Rangers 4, Lightning 2 TAMPA, Fla. — Derek Stepan had a tiebreaking goal and added an assist, helping the New York Rangers extend their winning streak to five with a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. Stepan, who took a shot off his left ankle in Thursday’s 5-3 win over Carolina, gave New York a 3-2 lead on a low slot rebound goal with 3:19 left in the game. Brad Richards scored an empty-netter in the final minute. The Rangers also got goals from Ruslan Fedotenko and Artem Anisimov. Henrik Lundqvist stopped 24 shots.

No. 17 Pittsburgh 61, Tennessee 56 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — John Johnson converted a threepoint play with two seconds left to seal No. 17 Pittsburgh’s 61-56 win over Tennessee on Saturday in the Big East/SEC Challenge. The Panthers (7-1) led by eight with 1:46 to go.

Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 1 BOSTON — Tuukka Rask stopped 21 shots and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Saturday night to start December the same way they finished November. Boston beat Toronto for the fourth straight time this season and the second straight game. Nathan Horton and David Krejci

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Gonzaga’s Elias Harris (20) drives past Illinois’ Tyler Griffey (42) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill. on Saturday. Illinois won 82-75.

No. 9 Wisconsin 54 MADISON, Wis. — Darius Johnson-Odom scored 17 points and No. 16 Marquette knocked off in-state rival No. 9 Wisconsin 61-54 on Saturday. Todd Mayo added 14 points for Marquette (7-0), which snapped the Badgers’ 23-game No. 8 UConn 75, home winning streak. Mayo Arkansas 62 had a critical late layup and an HARTFORD, Conn. — Fresh- emphatic game-clinching dunk. Jordan Taylor scored 13 and man Ryan Boatright scored 23 points, and had six assists in his tried to lead a late comeback home debut and No. 8 Connec- charge for the Badgers (6-2), who have lost two straight. ticut beat Arkansas 75-62 Saturday in the Big East-SEC chalNO. 11 Xavier 66, Purdue 63 lenge. CINCINNATI — Tu HolloBoatright hit eight of his 12 way scored 21 points, including shots and also had five rebounds for Connecticut, which three consecutive 3-pointers in the last two minutes, and No. 11 didn’t score a field goal for the Xavier roared back from a 19first five minutes of the game. point second-half deficit to pull out a 66-63 win over Purdue on No. 16 Marquette 61,

Saturday. Holloway personally capped the Musketeers’ comeback with six straight points that gave Xavier a 61-60 lead with 1:06 left. It was Xavier’s first lead since 2-0 in the first two minutes. No. 14 Michigan 76, Iowa State 66 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 19 points and Jordan Morgan added 16 to help No. 14 Michigan beat Iowa State 76-66 Saturday. It was the first time the schools had met since Johnny Orr left Iowa State in 1994. Orr remains the winningest coach in Michigan history, with 209 wins between 1969-80, and at Iowa State, with 218 victories starting in 1981. No. 15 Kansas 70,

each had a goal and an assist for the Bruins, who have outscored their closest pursuer in the Northeast Division 23-6 this season. Rask made his first start since the day after Thanksgiving, a 3-2 shootout loss to Detroit that was the only blemish on Boston’s otherwise perfect November. He has won four of his last five, allowing a total of 9 goals. Jets 4, Devils 2 WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Evander Kane scored a pair of goals to lead the Winnipeg Jets over the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Saturday night. Kane scored the Jets’ first goal and added an empty-netter with 32 seconds left, Alexander Burmistrov and Mark Stuart also scored, and Bryan Little had a pair of assists. Ondrej Pavelec, making his 23rd start of the season, turned aside 23 shots for the Jets, who won their second straight. Capitals 3, Senators 2, OT WASHINGTON — Brooks Laich scored 12 seconds into overtime to give Washington a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night, the Capitals’ first victory under new coach Dale Hunter. Off the opening faceoff in overtime, Jason Chimera brought the puck down the left side, and dumped it to Laich, who was trailing the play and slid to the right of Ottawa goalie Craig Anderson for his fifth goal of the season. Canadiens 2, Kings 1 LOS ANGELES — Carey Price made 26 saves, Tomas Plekanec and Andrei Kostitsyn scored, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the short-handed Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Saturday, ending a four-game losing streak.

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Johnson rides eagle away from Woods The Associated Press

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Zach Johnson needed something special to track down Tiger Woods in the Chevron World Challenge. Holing a 7-iron from the 18th fairway for eagle did the trick Saturday. Johnson’s shot from 163 yards landed near the cup and spun into the hole, giving him a 4-under 68 and a one-shot lead over Woods going into the final round at Sherwood Country Club. It was the second eagle on the back nine for Johnson, who also chipped in on the par-5 11th. Woods had the 36hole lead for the second straight tournament, and for the second straight time failed to break par in the third round. He had three bogeys on the par 5s and had to settle for a 73, though he had few complaints. The wind was AP PHOTO strong and chilly Zach Johnson, right, celebrates from the start, and rarely stayed the with his caddie, Damon Green, after hitting an eagle shot from same direction very the 18th fairway Saturday. long. With a wedge in his hand, Woods went some 40 feet long on the second hole that led to a threeputt bogey. Another wedge on the par-5 13th sailed over the green and left a pitch he had no chance to get close. Both players ran into trouble on the par-5 16th. Johnson was playing in the group ahead of Woods, felt the breeze in his face and tried to hammer a driver that went left of the grass and into the gallery. He tried to clear a creek and went into the trees to the right before pitching out and taking a bogey. Woods was in the fairway, but says a gust took his fairway metal too far right and into a hazard. He thought about trying to hit out behind a pair of rocks before choosing to take a penalty drop, and he also made bogey. The difference was how they finished. Johnson three-putted the 17th for another bogey, then drilled his 7-iron at the flag on the 18th for the most unlikely finish to his round. The eagle put him at 8-under 208. Woods had to settle for pars. K.J. Choirecovered for a 72 and was three shots behind.

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In a Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 photo, Bernard Baxter holds a journal, where he has recorded every hunting expedition since he began hunting in 1943. Baxter, 85, shot his 55th deer this season.

Longtime hunter bags No. 55

Michigan man, who is 85-years old, nabbed a six-point buck last month. KARIN ARMBRUSTER Associated Press Writer

IONIA, Mich. — Bernard Baxter, 85, has shot almost as many deer as the number of years he has been hunting. This year on Nov. 16, using his trusty Remington 16-gauge, three-shot automatic shotgun, he shot his 55th, a six-point buck. However, he said he did not think it to be any kind of milestone. "I just figured it’s another one on my list," said Baxter. A list is certainly something Baxter keeps handy. He has recorded a journal entry for every hunting expedition since his very first time in 1943. It includes who he hunted with, the date and time he began, the weather conditions

of the day, whether he used a bow or shotgun, the weight of the deer, and more. "I don’t know why (I) started doing it, but I kept track every year," Baxter said, adding he would like to remember each outing. In addition to the 68-year-old journal, Baxter continues to use the same red wool hunting suit he bought in 1943, which is in outstanding condition. "It’s good and warm," he said, adding he also uses a knife of the same age to clean the deer. "As long as it’s workable, I keep it." Baxter lives in Ionia and hunts on the property of Don and Elaine Nash on David Highway. "I just enjoy being out there," Baxter said. "I like to get out and see the birds and the chipmunks." Born and raised in Crystal, Baxter said he began hunting due to the interest he gained from his brothers and father who partici-

pated in the sport. He first hunted pheasants, he said, and the hobby stuck. From there, he has hunted in the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan and in the western part of the United States. Though he uses a shotgun now, Baxter said he previously would also hunt using a bow. "I used to like bow hunting because you hunt on a deer’s level," he added. Baxter’s daughter, Shirley McGinn, said she is proud that he can still hunt and added she feels it is good for him to do so. "I think it’s pretty awesome he still does it," said McGinn. When Baxter hunts, he said he likes to begin in the early morning before 7 a.m. and stay out for the entire day. The fellowship that comes with the sport and also breakfast with friends is what he enjoys most, he added. "I’d like to continue until I’m not able," Baxter said.

Activists can’t bear to watch hunt SAMANTHA HENRY Associated Press Writer

NEWARK, N.J. — Animal activists said Friday there wasn’t enough time for them to challenge a court decision allowing New Jersey’s black bear hunt to begin Monday, but that they planned protests next week and will push to block next year’s hunt. A state appeals court ruled Thursday that the hunt could go on as scheduled. The court turned away claims from The Animal Protection League of New Jersey and The Bear Education and Resource Group that the state’s bear management policy was flawed. On Friday, Doris Lin, an attorney representing the groups, said they would ask the state Supreme Court to hear the issue. “We are filing an appeal, but there wouldn’t be time to get a decision by (Friday), so there’s no rush to go to court,” Lin said. “But all next week we’re going to have protests — all six days of the hunt.” The groups also sued last year but failed to stop a hunt in which nearly 600 bears were killed. Lin said they would file an appeal next week and seek to block next year’s hunt. A legal challenge to the hunt succeeded in 2007 and no hunt was held after a court found flaws with the management policy.

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Kim Tinnes, with New Jersey’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, looks at the paw of a 327.5-pound male black bear.

That court said the 2005 hunt should not have taken place. A new policy has since been adopted. In its opinion this week, the state appeals court rejected the activists’ argument that the population management policy was developed arbitrarily. The threejudge panel said repeatedly in its ruling that it deferred to the agen-

cy that developed the document, and found it to be based on thorough research and sound science. State wildlife officials have said the hunt is necessary to keep the state’s black bear population, now thought to number about 3,400, in check. The population has remained fairly stable after increasingly dramatically since the 1980’s.

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ATLANTA — A 48-year-old Villa Rica man has been sentenced in federal court for attempting to ship deer from Pennsylvania to his ranch in Georgia. Donald Lee Vaughn was sentenced on Wednesday to pay a $20,000 fine and was ordered to serve six months’ probation “Shipping wildlife across state lines without testing for illness and disease potentially threatens the health of our wild deer population,” U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said in a news release. “Experts tell us that once diseases spread, they are almost

impossible to eradicate.” Prosecutors say that in 2009, Vaughn paid $6,000 for five white-tailed deer from a dealer in Pennsylvania and then attempted to transport an additional six whitetail deer that he purchased from the same dealer. The shipment was stopped by a Yadkin County, N.C., sheriff’s deputy. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission determined there were no transport permits or health certificates accompanying the deer. Federal law requires that any deer shipped out of state to be tested for tuberculosis and ac-

companied by proper ear tags and a veterinarian’s certificate, prosecutors said. Most states also prohibit introducing deer that are not from a herd certified as free from Chronic Wasting Disease. The case was investigated by agents of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service working with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, and prosecuted by Shennie Patel of the Justice Department’s Environmental Crimes Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary C. Roemer.

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Hunting for deer disease BA N O N B O DY PA RT S

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HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Game Commission officials, joined by veterinarians and laboratory technicians from the Pennsylvania and U.S. departments of Agriculture, will continue their efforts to sample thousands of hunter-killed deer to determine whether chronic wasting disease (CWD) has come to the Commonwealth. “For nearly a decade, we have tested hunter-killed deer, and have not found or confirmed any cases of CWD-infected deer in Pennsylvania,” said Carl G. Roe, Game Commission executive director. “We are planning to collect samples from about 4,000 hunterkilled deer to test for CWD in the firearms deer season. Last year, we tested samples from 3,882 deer. CWD was not detected in any of the samples.” Game Commission deer aging teams started collecting deer heads throughout the state Nov. 29 – the second day of the state’s two-week rifle deer season. The heads will be taken to the six Game Commission region offices, where samples will be collected for testing. The CWD tests on these deer samples will be conducted at the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary diagnostic laboratory at the New Bolton Center in Chester County. Results are expected in 2012. The Game Commission collected CWD samples (brain tissue and lymph nodes) from elk that were not to be mounted, and requested that taxidermists submit the caped heads from elk provided by hunters seeking to have their trophies mounted. Elk hunters were provided pre-paid mailers for taxidermists to submit the samples. All elk samples will be tested for CWD at the New Bolton Center as well. The Game Commission also collected lung samples to look for signs of tuberculosis, and blood samples to look for evidence of brucellosis from the 53 elk harvested. Dr. Walter Cottrell, Game Commission wildlife veterinarian, said the agency will release the elk and deer test results as soon as they are available. The Game Commission, with the assistance of the Pennsylvania and U.S. departments of agriculture, has conducted tests on more than 350 elk and more than 30,000 deer killed by hunters in Pennsylvania during the past nine years. Since 1998, more than 1,100 deer and elk that had died of unknown illness or were exhibiting abnormal behavior also have been tested. No evidence of CWD has been found in these samples. The Game Commission will continue to collect samples from deer and elk that appear sick or behave abnormally, with special emphasis in the area closest to the known positive case in Allegheny County, Maryland. Even though CWD had not been detected in Pennsylvania, CWD testing of healthy appearing hunter-killed deer or elk is available through the New Bolton Center. Hunters who wish to have their deer tested may do so for a fee by

In an effort to prevent the introduction of CWD into the Commonwealth, the Game Commission has implemented an executive order prohibiting hunters from importing specific carcass parts from members of the deer family – including mule deer, elk and moose – from 19 states and two Canadian provinces. This importation ban affects hunters heading to: Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland (only from CWD Management Area), Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York (only from Madison and Oneida counties), North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia (only from CWD Containment Area), West Virginia (only from CWD Containment Area), Wisconsin and Wyoming, as well as the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The executive order prohibits hunters from bringing back certain parts from any cervid from the listed states or provinces, whether the animal was taken from the wild or from a captive, high-fence operation. The specific carcass parts that cannot be brought back to Pennsylvania by hunters are the ones where the CWD prions (the causative agent) concentrate in cervids, and they are: the head (including brain, tonsils, eyes and any lymph nodes); spinal cord/backbone; spleen; skull plate with attached antlers, if visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present; cape, if visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present; upper canine teeth, if root structure or other soft tissue is present; any object or article containing visible brain or spinal cord tissue; unfinished taxidermy mounts; and brain-tanned hides. The prohibition does not limit the importation of: meat, without the backbone; cleaned skull plate with attached antlers, if no visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present; tanned hide or raw hide with no visible brain or spinal cord tissue present; cape, if no visible brain or spinal cord tissue is present; upper canine teeth, if no root structure or other soft tissue is present; and finished taxidermy mounts.

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The Pennsylvania Game Commission will continue collecting samples from some 4,000 hunter-killed deer in an effort to protect against the spread of CWD. Over nine years of testing, no cases have been found.

making arrangements with the New Bolton Center Laboratory (610-444-5800). First observed in 1967, CWD is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) that affects cervids, including all species of deer, elk and moose. It is a progressive and always fatal disease, which scientists believe is caused by an agent capable of transforming normal brain proteins into an abnormal form.

There currently is no practical way to test live animals for CWD, and there is no vaccine to prevent an animal from contracting the disease. There is no cure for animals that become infected. There is no evidence of CWD being transmissible to humans or to other non-cervid livestock under normal conditions. Deer harboring CWD may not show any symptoms in the disease’s early stages. The usual

incubation period for CWD is between 12-24 months. Commonly observed signs of an infected animal include lowered head and ears, uncoordinated movement, rough-hair coat, weight loss, increased thirst, excessive drooling, weakness, and ultimately, death. The Center for Disease Control has investigated any connection between CWD and the human forms of TSEs and stated “the risk of infection with the CWD agent

among hunters is extremely small, if it exists at all” and “it is extremely unlikely that CWD would be a food-borne hazard.” “We count on hunters, who spend a lot of time in the woods, to be our eyes when they head out to hunt,” Roe said. “With the help of the nearly one million deer hunters who go afield, we can cover a lot of ground. “If hunters see something unusual or abnormal, they should contact us and provide as much specific information as possible.” CWD is present in free-ranging or captive wildlife populations in 19 states and two Canadian provinces. The Game Commission has been working with other state agencies to protect the Commonwealth’s wild and captive deer and elk by emphasizing measures designed to prevent its introduction into the state. Information on CWD also is published on page 52 of the 201112 Pennsylvania Hunting and Trapping Digest, which is presented to each license buyer. “We know that Pennsylvania hunters are just as concerned about keeping CWD out of Pennsylvania as we are, and we are confident that they will do all they can to protect the Commonwealth’s whitetail and elk populations,” Roe said.

OUTDOORS NOTES COMMISSION PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Deadline Extended to Dec. 31 There’s still time to enter the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s (PFBC) annual photography contest. The Commission has extended its deadline for entries to Dec. 31.

Past winners have seen their works featured in Commission publications such as Pennsylvania Angler & Boater magazine, and enlarged as visuals for PFBC sportshow exhibits. The contest is a great way for angling and boating photographers to not only show their craft but to

also show their appreciation for the Commonwealth’s fishing and boating opportunities and aquatic resources. There are three judged categories this year with highly valued top prizes. The category “Anglers and Boaters” invites photographers to partic-

ipate with submissions showing themselves and family members on the water. “Waterway Scenics” invites inspiring environmental images of your favorite Pennsylvania stream or lake. The category “Reptiles and Amphibians” encourages photographers to capture a moment when

they might see a frog, toad, snake, turtle, salamander or skink in their native habitat. To obtain an entry form, complete with contest rules and past winning entries, visit http://fishandboat.com/ anglerboater/photocontest/00photo.htm.

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Woman from Arkansas paints on turkey feathers as hobby JOE GROVE Paragould Daily Press

PARAGOULD, Ark. — Donna Hagar was at work one day when her dad, Jim Bateman, called and told her she needed to come by his house in Oak Grove on her way home from work. He said he had something for her. When she got there, he handed her a bag of turkey feathers he had gotten from a friend. "What do you want me to do with these?" she asked. "Some people paint on them," he said. Hagar said it seemed at little weird to her, but "I played around with it for a few months and figured out something to do," she said. Today, she shows in the three best craft shows in the area: the Paragould show, A Little Bit of Christmas in Jonesboro and a show in Kennett, Mo. She said she started out painting turkeys on the feathers. "I figured a turkey should be on a turkey feather," she said. She then tried painting deer on them and then added pheasants and mallard ducks. A few years ago, she added dog breeds to her repertoire. "I have one of a bull rider, just because I like the rodeo stuff," she said. She won’t paint people, and she doesn’t like to do dog portraits, because "each dog has its own personality, and I don’t know that personality," she said. "I feel like I do better with just doing the breed." She said she paints feathers by request, and the most commonly asked for are big bucks, mallard ducks and turkeys. "I also try to keep a good supply of the different dog breeds, because those sell really well," she said. Hagar grew up in Oak Grove and was in the last class to graduate from Oak Grove High School in 1986. She said she hates to see the old Rock Building go, but it is time. When she attended the school, it didn’t even have air conditioning. She said she has always had an interest in art and was always doodling. He father taught her to color, and they drew together.

"I knew how to use charcoal and pastels, but I hated painting…I won several shows, got a trophy and won art student of the year."

"On Sundays, we would go to Grandma’s and I would draw the funny papers," she said. She liked pen and pencil drawing and never took up painting until she was in high school. She said she was a senior and had to have one more credit, so she took an art class. "I knew how to use charcoal Donna Hagar on and pastels, but how her I hated paintpainting started. ing," she said. She said the art teacher, Jerris Palmer, was big in painting. "She got me started painting and encouraged me to start a portfolio to apply for college," she said. "She entered us in contests and shows whether we wanted to or not. I won several shows, got a trophy and won art student of the year." She said she quit painting for several years because she had two kids and a job. And then her dad called about the turkey feathers. She said her parents did woodworking crafts and went to the craft shows. "I said I would never do craft shows when I started painting," she said. She had several paintings and had left them at her father’s house for a few days because he had a friend who wanted to see them. While he had the paintings, he took them to be judged for entry into "A Little Bit of Christmas," which is a judged show and the biggest one around. "My work was accepted, and I only had nine pictures ready," she said. "I went, and I didn’t sell anything, but I took a lot of orders." That was seven years ago, and she has been doing the three shows since. She also paints glass ball Christmas ornaments. "I needed something to make up the difference in the price gap and help me pay for my booth rent," she said.

Montana wildlife chief gets warning The Associated Press

HELENA, Mont. — The head of the commission responsible for setting Montana’s hunting regulations has found himself at the receiving end of one of the warnings his agency issues for illegally salvaging road kill. The Independent Record reported Tuesday that Bob Ream of the state Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission got the warning after he tagged a deer struck by his car on Nov. 12. The commission chairman says most of the carcass was salvageable, so he took it for processing. He says he didn’t realize that was illegal until he mentioned it to a game warden. Wildlife officials say statutes limit hunting to firearms and archery during times and do not specify scenarios in which game might be taken illegally. Ream says he may seek to clarify the regulations. The warning required him to donate the meat to a food bank. New York ALBANY, N.Y. — The Department of Environmental Conservation says it has charged more than 70 people in 13 New York counties with violating hunting laws this deer season. The crackdown is part of a coordinated effort to stop illegal poaching in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Charges include shooting from vehicles, hunt-

OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK ing near residences, using firearms during bow season and hunting without a license. DEC spokesman Rick Georgeson told The (Albany) Times Union on Tuesday that the agency has been working with other states because some hunters go into more than one state. The arrests were made in October and November. Indiana VALPARAISO, Ind. — A judge is letting a town along Lake Michigan go ahead with a deer hunt, saying he doesn’t have the authority to block it ahead of a state agency’s hearing on a challenge to the hunt’s permit. Opponents wanted a Porter County judge to delay the hunt planned by the Ogden Dunes Town Council until after a Dec. 29 Department of Natural Resources hearing. The town’s permit allows volunteer sharpshooters to kill up to 40 deer through Feb. 15. The Times of Munster reports that town attorney Charles Parkinson accused opponents of trying to delay the process. Hunt opponent Dona Young says she believes the due process of law is being cut short. Town officials say the hunt is needed because of more Lyme disease cases among residents.

Sales of the ornaments took off, and her attitude about doing shows has changed. "This is my hobby, and it is my Christmas money," she said, Her daughter, Kristen, helps her set

up and take down the shows. "She is wonderful; I couldn’t do it without her," she said. She also has a son, Nick. Hagar works for Wellsco Telecom Services as an operator of a

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Retailers getting mobile happy

By SCOTT NISHIMURA McClatchy Newspapers

More consumers are using smartphones and tablet computers to help them shop this holiday season, and more stores and shopping centers are rushing to meet them there. An estimated 15 percent of U.S. consumers visiting a retailer’s website this month will use a mobile device, up from 4.2 percent in October a year ago, according to data compiled by IBM Coremetrics. Boosting traffic this holiday season: the fast growth of Android-based smart-

phones as well as tablet computers such as the iPad, said John Squire, Coremetrics’ chief strategy officer. Consumers are using mobile devices to search for store locations, compare prices and promotions, check product availability, read reviews, check the digital gift lists of family and friends, and makes purchases, industry people say. “The consumer has an entire store in their hands,” Squire said. Mobile applications are one of a number of digital tools that retailers and shopping centers increasingly are deploying. Against an uncertain backdrop

for the important holiday retail season, online sales are expected to surge. Coremetrics estimates that mobile devices accounted for 9.6 percent of online sales in October, up from 3.4 percent a year earlier. Mobile platforms also dovetail with consumers’ and retailers’ increasing use of social media sites like Facebook to reach each other. Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, which counts Wyoming Valley Mall and Viewmont Mall among its 40 See MALL, Page 2D

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Country Ski and Sports manager Sean O’Shea places a pair of skis back on the rack while Maeve the dog walks by in the back. Store sales have been slow and workers are hoping for snow.

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ig Boulder in Kidder Township, Carbon County, has been the first ski resort to open in the region each of the past six seasons. •And while that streak may be extended this year, it won’t happen this week. • Mild weather and nary a snowflake in sight have left mountains green and snow-free from Shawnee west to Scranton and from Union Dale south to Palmerton. • Not only hasn’t Mother Nature created her own snow, because the temperature hasn’t dropped below freezing and stayed there for an extended period of time the expensive snow making machines that each ski resort owns have been mostly silent.

Though area resorts have been open as early as Thanksgiving in recent years, there have been others when the ski lifts have remained idle well into December. Mark Verrastro, general manager at Sno Mountain in Scranton, he has not placed his finger on the panic button. But if the weather pattern remains in effect for another week or two, he may. “If we can open before Dec. 15th to 20th, it will be OK,” Verrastro said. “Anything before Dec. 15th is a bonus.” Up on Elk Mountain near Union Dale, Susquehanna County, General Manager Gregg Confer said “we’re definitely not panicking,” but it’s frustrating to have every-

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The snow guns sit idle at the bottom of Snow Mountain waiting for the weather to change.

thing ready to go, skiers with season passes purchased and no control over the weather. Megan McHugh, Camelback Mountain Resort’s spokeswoman, said there was a foot of snow on the slopes in late October. But it has

melted and besides leaves and raindrops, nothing has fallen on the mountain since. “It’s hard when you’re depending on Mother Nature,” McHugh said. Like Verrastro, McHugh said it’s much too early to panic. “The goal is Christmas,” she said. Like many skiers, McHugh said she walked out of her house last week to a beautiful spring-like day and was disappointed. “It’s the end of November and it’s 50 degrees,” was the thought that popped into her head. “When is it going to get cold? “I know that’s not the sentiment of everyone,” she said with a laugh while speaking on her cell phone at See SKI, Page 3D

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If Jim’s your name, then the burger is on Red Robin ANDREW M. SEDER

HEY, JIM! HEY, James! Hey, Jimbo! If you answered yes to STEALS & DEALS any of those salutations, then head you can check out the Subway couto Red Robin Tuespons included in today’s Times Leader day to get a free that include offers for free 6-inch subs Sweet Jim Beam Bacon Swiss Burger. If you have photo with the purchase of another 6-inch sub and a 21-ounce drink. I read the ID verifying your name, the burger is small print for you; you can’t include free, with sides a la carte. Call your the $2 subs in the coupon deal. local Red Robin for details. Arby’s also has a two-fer – two Not named Jim? No matter. The next tasty deal is for everyone, except French Dip and Swiss subs for $5. They’re typically about $4 each so this vegetarians. Subway is selling its 6-inch meatball is a real money-saver. This is the time of year when resmarinara and cold cut combo sandtaurants offer freebie gift cards just for wiches at the discounted price of $2 throughout December. So, though you buying a gift card. There are plenty out there, and next week we’ll take a can’t order them as a true foot-long look at many of them. If you know of you can get a foot of sub for $4. And

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Up against some tough competition, the mobile version of The Times Leader’s website was a finalist in Editor & Publisher magazine’s 2011 EPPY awards in the category of Best Mobile Website with average monthly traffic between 250,000 and 1 million visitors. The newspaper finished second to the national CBS News website, but the fact that the two news outlets were pitted head-to-head speaks to the gains the paper has made in online content delivery, as well as the Internet’s ability to level the playing field in reporting the news. Editor & Publisher’s selection of the company as a finalist marks the second time the paper’s mobile site has been lauded in as many months. In October, Impressions Media, The Times Leader’s parent firm, won a silver W³ award in the Mobile Media Technology category. Those awards, sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, honor creative excellence on the Web from companies around the world, not just news sites. “I am very proud of what our team has accomplished,” said Prashant Shitut, president and interim CEO of Impressions Media, which includes The Times Leader and other publications. “Winning the W³ award and being a finalist for the EPPY Award is an acknowledgment of the effort we have invested in our media platforms. We deliver important news our readers want on well-designed websites, mobile platforms and in high quality print publications.” Nick DeLorenzo, director of interactive and new media for Impressions Media, said The Times Leader’s site goes beyond simply presenting news and photos by allowing users to post comments, link stories through social media and submit story ideas, photo-

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any local gift card bonus offers, send them to aseder@timesleader.com or call 570-829-7269. Here’s one that requires a coupon found in today’s Times Leader inserts. Buy a $25 gift card at Logan’s Roadhouse and get $10 in Logan Bucks, which are two $5 gift cards valid the first two months of 2012. And yes, you can combine them and still pay with that very gift card you bought when you eat at Logan’s in January. Here’s a nice stocking stuffer for the XBOX 360 gamer in your family. Five Below has NHL 2k10 and Attack of the Movies games for $5 each with a limit of one title per customer. In fact, the store is full of stocking stuffers since everything is $5 or less including Leapster learning games, DVDs, and board games, all $5 each.

Here’s a gift idea for the little train or art lover in your family. A.C. Moore has the entire stock of Crayola, Thomas & Friends wooden railway or Chuggington trains on sale at 50 percent off. Combine that with the 25 percent off your entire order coupon in today’s store flyer and the savings will really add up. Target also is getting into the holiday spirit by offering a buy-one-toy, get-one-50 percent off sale. Brands include Thomas, LEGO City, Nerf, Barbie, Cars 2, Disney Princess and Fisher Price Little People. See page 2 of the Target circular for complete offer details. Andrew M. Seder, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 570-829-7269.

ost of the newsprint and airtime devoted to extending the payroll tax reduction is wasted, at least on the employers who are said to be eager to hire gobs of new workers if only they were sure the cut would continue. How can I say that? Easy – the puny savings aren’t enough to spark any sane businessperson to add staff. But judging by the rhetoric from both left and right, the $10 a week an employer would save on every $500 in wages will either spark massive hiring and economic growth, or send the United States into a death spiral if the lost revenue isn’t recouped by starving some other branch of government. This is nonsense, and I’m not the only one who thinks so. While Washington politicians jockey for advantage on nearly meaningless issues like this one, business owners such as Tom Zabroski, owner of Zodiac Printing in Mountain Top, become more discouraged. Speaking rhetorically for other small business owners he knows, Zabroski said, “We have totally lost faith in the people we’ve elected.” And the supposedly critical issue of the payroll tax cut? “The tax thing is not the major concern,” he said. In my two decades of business ownership and management, I can’t think of a single hiring decision that was predicated on the tax rates. As Zabroski said, “the demand or sales is driving whether we’re going to hire.” He’s not alone. “When the economy is good, jobs are plentiful,” said Tommy Grimes, chief operating officer of Calex Logistics in Pittston, dismissing the idea that a few dollars saved in his tax bill is more important than demand. And it’s hard to see more demand ahead when it seems the nation will be stuck in place for another year, until the 2012 elections. If there’s any employee-related expense that influences hiring, it’s the cost of health care insurance, which seems to rise uncontrollably. That’s real money; a temporary 2 percent cut in the payroll tax isn’t. It would be useful for officials to realistically tackle that one, rather than wasting time on unimportant distractions such as the payroll tax cut for employers. The other side of the payroll tax cut makes some sense, since much of the extra $10 a week in a worker’s wallet will likely be spent, supporting other businesses. Guess what that spending is called … demand. ••• One thing I hope people of all political stripes can agree on is that fairness is important in the application of taxes. Sure, there are times when certain activities merit preferential treatment, but that is best done with grants or loans targeted at particularly promising ventures (Solyndra not included). So it’s heartening to see Pennsylvania taking an aggressive stance on sales tax collection by out-of-state online retailers. If there ever were a time that industry needed an advantage, it’s long past. Local stores have enough competition without tilting the field in the favor of the Amazons of the Internet. The “clarification” of what constitutes a presence in Pennsylvania is sweeping and few online sellers escape its reach, down to those that only have links on state-based websites. Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser stopped short of threatening e-commerce businesses that fail to comply, but strongly suggested it’s in their best interest to review the new rules and get a Pennsylvania tax license by the Feb. 1 deadline. Opponents have complained that collecting state taxes is too complex and expensive. That sounds disingenuous coming from businesses that seem able to track our every mouse click when they want to sell something.

Ron Bartizek, Times Leader business editor, may be reached at rbartizek@timesleader.com or 570-970-7157.

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BUSINESS AGENDA DOWNTOWN HAZLETON MEETING: Tuesday, 8-9 a.m., Greater Hazleton Chamber board room, 20 W. Broad St. Open to the public and businesses. Call 570455-1509 for information. STRENGTH IN A WEAK ECONOMY: Thursday, 3-5 p.m., Henry Student Center, Wilkes University, 84 W. South St., WilkesBarre. Carter Schelling presents strategies for building sales. Free. Reserve by Monday at 570-823-2101, ext. 1 13 or jeankile@wilkes-barre.org. GREATER HAZLETON BUSINESSPERSONS HOLIDAY MIXER: Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Dragonfly Cafe, 9 E. Broad St. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks included in $10 per person fee. Proceeds benefit downtown improvement activities. For reservations, call 570-455-1509 by Monday. CFO/FINANCE ROUNDTABLE: Dec. 13, 1 1 a.m.-1 p.m., Top of the 80’s, Hazleton. Presenter John E. DeRemer will discuss Act 32 and its impact on the local earned income tax consolidation. Also up for discussion will be tax collection districts/ collector changes, political subdivision codes, new withholding requirements, withholding examples, certificate of residency requirements, E-File options and multi-site employer filing options. $36 for Northeast PA Manufacturers and Employers Association members; nonmembers $72. To register, email nmccloskey@maea.biz, call 570-622-0992 or visit www.maea.biz. 10 HOUR OSHA TRAINING IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY & HEALTH: Dec. 13-14, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, 20 W. Broad St. Chamber members $175; nonmembers $225, includes training materials and lunch. Registration required; call 570-4551509 or email lfallabel@hazletonchamber.org. GREATER W-B CHAMBER MIXER: Dec. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Rocco’s Sports Bar & Grill, 385 N. Main St., Kingston. Happy hour drink prices and other refreshments. Free to chamber members only. Registration required; call 823-2101 ext. 1 13.

HONORS & AWARDS Judy Rice, associate broker with Lewith & Freeman Real Estate, was recently sworn in to serve on the board of directors for the Greater Rice Wilkes Barre Association of Realtors. Rice’s career encompasses 25 years in the real estate industry. She holds the Graduate of the Realtor Institute, Accredited Buyer Agent and Certified Residential Specialist designations. Attorney Cheryl Sobeski-Reedy has been selected to serve on the 2012 Board of Directors of the Juvenile Defenders Association of Pennsylvania. Sobeski-Reedy is the senior staff attorney for the JuveSobeski-Reedy nile Defender Unit of the Luzerne County Public Defender’s Office. She was the first female president elected to the Young Lawyers’ Division of the Luzerne County Bar Association. Richard Frank, Wilkes-Barre, a May 201 1 graduate of Widener’s University School of Law, recently took his oath in the Supreme Court courtroom in Harrisburg and became a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Jonathan DeHart, Wilkes Barre, Parente Beard LLC, passed the CPA exam. DeHart joined Parente Beard in 201 1 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with dual majors in accounting and finance from Duquesne University. He is a staff accountant in the audit practice of the Wellsboro office. Submit announcements of business honors and awards to Business Awards by email to tlbusiness@timesleader.com; by mail to 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871 1-0250; or by fax to (570) 829-5537. Photos in jpg format may be attached to email.

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Morningstar fund manager winners mired in slumps By MARK JEWELL AP Personal Finance Writer

BOSTON — It’s an old story: A star’s rapid rise is cut short when high expectations aren’t met. It happens in so many fields: sports, music, politics. In finance, a star mutual fund manager’s performance slump can be costly, and not just for the star’s reputation. Also at stake are the millions of dollars invested based on the fund’s record — and perhaps also based on any awards the manager won for those results. There’s plenty of pain to go around among shareholders of funds run by recent winners of Morningstar’s manager of the year awards, and manager of the decade honors. Five of the eight selected since early last year are enduring slumps, and just one among the group remains near the front of the pack. Some are in such a deep funk that the manager’s exemplary long-term record could be at risk. Morningstar is the most influential fund researcher around, and its award winners attract new cash from investors because of those honors. Morningstar’s research direc-

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shopping centers, launched its app for the iPhone in May. Shoppers can select a mall, get directions and then search a directory stores, which includes an interative map. The app also shows the latest retailer specials, a separate dining guide, a calendar of events and even how to apply for job openings. In addition to the mobile app, the Wyoming Valley Mall website contains a Twitter feed used by several stores and a link to the mall’s Facebook page where photos and announcements are posted. Squire, of IBM Coremetrics, says he expects retailers to increasingly use what they know

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tor, Russel Kinnel, notes that the awards recognize superior past performance, and aren’t intended as a fund equivalent of a “buy” rating for a stock. Morningstar’s judgments about how funds are likely to fare going forward are incorporated into its “Analyst Ratings,” introduced last month to supplement Morningstar’s performance-based 1- to 5-star system. Still, the lousy year-to-date results from most of the latest top manager winners illustrate the folly of picking a fund solely based on past performance, or awards. Starting with the steepest drop-off, here’s a look at some of the past Morningstar winners suffering slumps: Bruce Berkowitz — Domestic about their shoppers to deliver a “hyperpersonalized” experience and offers over mobile platforms, including free shipping, which is highly important to online and mail order shoppers. Collaborative features such as shopper ratings, reviews and gift wish lists will be popular, he said. “Consumers can go in and find out what is the best gift for kids under $40,” he said. “What’s the wisdom of the crowds for gifting this season? That’s a place where the mobile device can be invaluable.” A Deloitte annual survey of more than 5,000 consumers in September found 27 percent of smartphone users expected to use their devices for holiday shopping this year. Sixty-seven percent expected to use them to search for store locations, 59 percent to compare

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Stock Fund Manager of Year, 2009; Stock Fund Manager of Decade (2000-09) His Fairholme Fund is down 29 percent this year, compared with the 1 percent total return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. That’s worst among hundreds of funds in Fairholme’s large-value stock category. Its recent loss is one reason why Fairholme has shrunk to $8 billion in assets, less than half its total early this year. A bigger reason is the huge amount of money that investors have withdrawn. It’s a stark about-face, after attracting a net $4.3 billion in 2010, following the double-honors that Berkowitz won that January. Michael Hasenstab — Fixed Income Manager of Year, 2010

Templeton Global Bond has lost 2.4 percent this year, placing it in the bottom 3 percent in its world bond category. The fund has lagged because of its investments in the currencies of South Korea and Australia, which have weakened relative to the U.S. dollar. Also, Hasenstab recently positioned his fund for a rise in interest rates that hasn’t yet panned out. This fund has swelled to $61 billion in assets, including $16 billion in new cash attracted last year. Brent Lynn — International Stock Manager of the Year, 2010 His Janus Overseas Fund has lost nearly 29 percent this year, ranking it in the bottom 3 percent of its foreign large growth category. Janus Overseas’ performance has suffered partly because its recent 38 percent weighting in emerging markets stocks is more than triple the average of its peers. Stocks in the world’s fastest-growing economies have fared worse than those in developed markets this year. Bill Gross — Fixed Income Manager of the Decade (200009) The manager of the world’s largest fund, the $244 billion

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Shoppers walk past a sign detailing the Mall app for the iPhone at the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre.

prices, and 46 percent to check product availability. But retailers have less time to close the deal over the mobile platforms than they do with consumers sitting in front of their

PCs. Coremetrics’ research shows consumers spend an average of 3.5 minutes on a retail site when visiting from a mobile device, compared to seven minutes from

Pimco Total Return fund, recently wrote a letter headlined “Mea Culpa” to shareholders, acknowledging his off year. Total Return has posted a 2 percent gain this year, trailing 91 percent of its peers in its intermediateterm bond category. It’s the worst performance in more than a dozen years for Gross, a threetime winner of Morningstar’s bond manager of the year title. He’s lagging this year primarily because he avoided investing in low-yielding U.S. Treasurys, which have rallied as investors have sought out the least-risky assets. David Herro — International Stock Manager of the Decade (2000-09) His Oakmark International Fund is down nearly 13 percent. That’s in the bottom 25 percent of its category — uncharacteristic for a fund that finished in the top 2 percent the previous two years. Four of the fund’s top holdings as of Sept. 30. were financial stocks, and each is down more than 30 percent this year. A smaller fund that he also runs, Oakmark International Small Cap, is having a middle-of-thepack year in 2011. a PC. Squire said that time should rise as more consumers use tablets, which tend to show longer visits on retail sites. He attributes that to factors such as larger screen size, the “fairly rich shopping experience” that comes over a tablet, and a consumer demographic “that appears to be great shoppers.” Some segments may do better than others with mobile platforms. “Department stores have spent a lot of time investing in (mobile) technology, they’ve invested in promotions and free shipping,” Squire said. Health and beauty, while “probably not as challenged by the pricing,” has done a good job of building consumer loyalty and mobile platforms, he said.

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With night time temperatures above freezing and daytime highs in the 50’s and 60’s Sno Mountain has not been able to open or even make snow.

forecast and there’s no snow and I get more and more antsy. A few years ago I was skiing on Black Friday. This year I was walking around with a T-shirt on,” she said. Golf, hiking seasons extended The unseasonably warm weather has delayed the ski season in the Pocono Mountains, but a spokeswoman for the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau said there is a bright side. “While these recent warmer temps may not have allowed us to begin snowmaking, they certainly have extended our adventure season offering outdoor seekers more time to hike, bike, horseback ride, even take to the ropes at one of the area’s ropes courses,” said Alicia Quinn, who lives in Penn Lake Park. Merle Mackin, the director of the Luzerne County Convention and Visitors Bureau, said that while the county’s hotels see some extra business for ski and stay packages at area ski resorts, most of them occur between the Christmas and President’s Day holidays. The lagging start of the winter season is more beneficial for local attractions like golf courses, state parks and bike paths. Quinn said that while it’s true some ski resorts have been able to open in November in past seasons, the traditional ski season in Northeastern Pennsylvania usually kicks off in late December. “Our snowsport season really begins the week between Christmas and New Year’s, and we are hopeful to stay on track,” Quinn said.

WASHINGTON — This should be a great time to buy a first home. Prices have sunk to 2002 levels. Sellers are waiting anxiously as homes languish on the market. Mortgage rates are their lowest ever. Yet the most likely first-time homeowners, especially young professionals and couples starting families, won’t buy these days. Or they can’t. Or they already did, during the housing boom. And their absence helps explain why the housing industry is still depressed. The obstacles range from higher down payments to heavy debt from credit cards and student loans. But even many of those who could afford to buy no longer see it as a wise investment. Prices have sunk 15 percent in three years. “I’ve looked for a home, but the places we can afford with the money we have are not that great,” says Seth Herter, 23, a store manager in suburban St. Louis. “It also doesn’t seem smart anymore to buy with prices falling. Buying a home just doesn’t make sense to us.” The proportion of U.S. households that own homes is at 65.1 percent, its lowest point since 1996, the Census Bureau says. That marks a shift after nearly two decades in which homeownership grew before peaking at 70 percent during the housing boom. The housing bubble lured so many young buyers that it reduced the pool of potential firsttimers to below-normal levels. That’s contributed to the decline in new buyers in recent years. In 2005, at the height of the boom, about 2.8 million firsttimers bought homes, according to the National Association of Realtors. By contrast, for each of the four years preceding the boom, the number of first-timers averaged fewer than 2 million.

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Seth Herter poses for a photo inside his rented two-bedroom home, in Richmond Heights, Mo.

“The obstacles facing first-time buyers are big, and it’s changing the way they look at home ownership. It’s no longer the American Dream for the younger generation.” Dan McCue Research manager at Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies

Still, the bigger factors are the struggling economy, shaky job security, tougher credit rules and lack of cash to put down, said Dan McCue, research manager at Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. The unemployment rate among typical first-timers, those ages 25 to 34, is 9.8 percent, compared with 9 percent for all adults. “The obstacles facing firsttime buyers are big, and it’s changing the way they look at home ownership,” McCue says. “It’s no longer the American Dream for the younger generation.” First-timers usually account for up to half of all sales. Over the past year, they’ve accounted for only about a third.

A big reason is tougher lending standards. Lenders are demanding more money up front. In 2002, the median down payment for a single-family home in nine major U.S. cities was 4 percent, according to real estate website Zillow.com. Today, it’s 22 percent. And one-third of households have credit scores too low to qualify for a mortgage. The median required credit score from FICO Inc., the industry leader in credit ratings, has risen from 720 in 2007, when the market went bust, to 760 today. Homes in many places are the most affordable in a generation. In the past year, the national median sale price has sunk 3.5 percent. The average mortgage rate for

a 30-year fixed loan is 4 percent, barely above an all-time low. Five years ago, it was near 6.5 percent. In 2000, it exceeded 8 percent. When the economy eventually strengthens, the housing market will, too. More people will be hired. Confidence will rise. Down payments won’t be so hard to produce. The question is whether firsttime buyers will then start flowing into the housing market. That will depend mainly on whether they think prices will rise, said Mark Vitner, senior U.S. economist at Wells Fargo. “It’s a guessing game as to when things will turn around,” Vitner said. “But until they do, you won’t see young people buying homes.”

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Die-hards keep stores busy While the cold weather – and some snow – would get people to the slopes, the stores that sell ski equipment have seen mixed business so far. Sean O’Shea, manager at Country Ski and Sports in Wilkes-Barre Township, said sales are down slightly but once the weather cooperates they’ll pick right up. He said skiing enthusiasts have already been in to get the latest equipment. “The diehard skiers know winter’s coming but until we get a cold snap, most of the casual skiers aren’t really going to have skiing on the top of their mind,” O’Shea said. Howard Balbach, a manager at Top of the Slope on South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, said people are still buying gifts for the holidays and though they’ve been grumbling about the delay in the season, that’s a common occurrence because skiers can’t wait to hit the slopes. Paula Godfrey, of Drums, is among them. Godfrey, 32, was checking out the stock of ski goggles at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Wilkes-Barre Township last week. The Canada native grew up with skis on and said the lack of snow – either natural or manmade – is “killing me.” “Every day I see the weather

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SKI the top of a foggy Camelback Mountain near Tannersville, Monroe County. According to Accuweather, winter weather may be just around the corner. Though daytime temperatures will be in the 40s and even 50s this week, it could begin dropping below freezing at night on Tuesday. But the forecast didn’t scare all ski resorts from starting the snow making process on Friday, including Shawnee, near Marshalls Creek in eastern Monroe County.

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might suggest that Renee discuss her celebratory plans with your Q.: A woman in our depart- boss. ment has become the self-apQ: I would like to know how vepointed party planner. “Renee” is constantly trying to organize of- ry brief jobs should be handled on fice celebrations for birthdays, a resume. My most recent posiweddings, and other events. tion was eliminated after I had Most people cringe when they been there only eight weeks. If I see her coming, because they include it, employers may wonknow she will be asking for volun- der why I left so quickly. But if I omit it, how do I explain why I teers. Now Renee is trying to arrange left the preceding job? Also, I have previous experia send-off for someone who is retiring. Since I have worked with ence with a temporary employthe retiree longer than anyone ment agency where most of the else, Renee says I should “do assignments lasted only a few something” for her. To be honest, months. Listing all those compaI do not enjoy working with this nies could make me look like a person and am actually counting job-hopper. I have read that it’s OK to leave the days until she leaves. How can I politely tell Renee to stop short-term positions off a resume, but I don’t know whether bothering me? A: Some people delight in that’s a good idea. What should I workplace festivities, while oth- do to give employers the right imers view them as an annoying dis- pression? A: Under certain circumstanctraction. As long as you don’t hide in your cubicle while every- es, applicants might wisely one else is eating cake, you choose to omit a job which lasted should feel free to participate in only a few weeks. In your case, these occasions at a level that is however, there’s really no reason to exclude the eight-week stint comfortable for you. To accomplish this, you will with your most recent employer. Instead, indicate on your reneed to become more assertive with your persistent party per- sume that this position was elimson. For example: “Renee, I ap- inated as part of a workforce repreciate your desire to recognize duction. If the rest of your work special events. However, I simply history is solid, you’re not likely don’t have time to help with the to be screened out because of a layoff. planning.” To accurately portray your exIf Renee continues to prod you into participating, keep repeating perience as a temp, list the agenthe phrase “I don’t have time” un- cy as your employer for the entire til she decides to find a more time you worked with them. cooperative target. If you stick Then show each assignment as a with this strategy, she will even- project completed during that period of employment. tually stop bugging you. Regarding your retiring colleague, however, a slightly differ- Marie G. McIntyre is a workplace ent approach may be in order. Un- coach and the author of “Secrets to like birthdays and weddings, re- Winning at Office Politics.” Send in tirements are typically acknowl- questions and get free coaching tips edged by management, so you at http://www.yourofficecoach.com. By MARIE G. MCINTYRE McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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MarketPulse STILL BUYING Gold’s price may have halted its straight-up ascent, but one group of investors is still buying: central banks. Russia bought 18.5 tons in October, Barclays Capital analysts say, citing data from the International Monetary Fund. Kazakhstan added 3.2 tons. Central banks around the world bought 148.4 tons in the third quarter, according to the World Gold Council. That’s up from 21.9 tons a year earlier. Such buying could help keep gold’s price high, Barclays analyst Suki Cooper says. After ending 2010 at $1,421.40 per ounce, gold hit a record of $1,891.10 in late August. It was at $1,713.40 on Tuesday.

CYBER MONDAY MADNESS Cyber Monday, in which online retailers offer steep discounts to shoppers returning to work, and their computers, on the Monday after Thanksgiving weekend, was a hit this year. Research firm comScore Inc. said it was the biggest online shopping day in history. Many retailers began advertising their sales early, and web traffic related to Cyber Monday began to grow over the holiday weekend. On Sunday, Nov. 27, web searches for Cyber Monday products rose 18 percent over the previous year according to research firm PriceGrabber. Parents used the opportunity to search for deals on toys for their kids. Among the most popular: the Leap Frog Learning Tablet, which mimics tablets for adults, and the Orbeez Soothing Spa. The stresses of life have apparently trickled down to children, who enjoy relaxing their feet in the foot spa and its cascading waterfall.

TV GLOW FADES Some analysts are questioning the future of the television. A stronger yen is making exports from Japanese TV makers less attractive. Demand is also expected to wane as more people buy tablets and smartphones and it becomes easier to use them to watch TV shows, says global research firm Nomura. Nomura rates the consumer electronics sector a “Neutral.” Panasonic and Sony said their earnings fell last quarter, and Nomura thinks they could fall even more because TVs continue to get cheaper.

Value isn’t always cheap Costco Wholesale (COST) certainly doesn’t look like a cheap stock. It trades at 26 times its earnings per share over the last 12 months. That compares with a price-to-earnings ratio of just 13 for the overall S&P 500 index. But Harvey Neiman says the stock still has a place in his mutual fund. Price-earnings ratios are just one set of numbers he checks to see if a stock offers good value. His Neiman Large Cap Value fund (NEIMX) ranks in the top 4 percent of all U.S. large-cap value stock mutual funds for five-year returns.

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What do you look at first in a stock? Likely almost any other investor, priceearnings will pop up first. As a value investor, I’m not in the realm of paying 40, 50 or 100 times price to earnings. When it’s up there, no matter the company, we stop right there. We don’t consider it. But we will accept a little but more juicy of a P-E if, number one, the company is performing well for the fund. We don’t turn our back on a stock just because their P-E went from 17 to 18 and then rolled up into the mid 20s. Price-to-book comes second. (It measures a company’s stock price against its book value, or how much accountants say the company would be worth if it shut down immediately.) Debt-to-equity comes up third. (This measures how much debt a company has relative to its shareholders’ equity, which is its assets minus its liabilities.) Then dividend yield comes up fourth. The fifth thing is I compare a stock’s chart to the S&P 500 or Dow Jones industrial average. If you’ve got a value stock that has relative strength, that translates into a potential winner.

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What do you mean by relative strength? I can look at a 200-day moving average of whatever stock I’m looking at. (It shows the average stock price over the prior 200 trading days). I can also include a 50-day moving average. If I see that the benchmark, like the Dow, is below those lines, and yet the stock I’m looking at is above those lines, I know that its relative strength is strong. Most professionals will not rely on one variable alone. It’s important to have a basket, and that’s why the occasional 26 times P-E stock like Costco remains in the portfolio. Because its other numbers look good? When I look at its price to book, it’s still only about 3 times. Debt-to-equity is low. Its dividend yield is 1.1 percent, but it’s been growing. And you’re not concerned about the upcoming retirement of Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal? The successor is someone who has been with the company, and the succession is going to be business as usual. There would have been a challenge if it had been an outsider, an unknown, or if Mr. Sinegal had left suddenly. But it’s an orderly succession, and investors seem to be comfortable with it, and I’m included with those. You own several defense contractors, like Raytheon (RTN). How worried are you about upcoming spending cuts? There will be less military growth. But Raytheon is trading at about 9 times earnings, and it’s less than 2 times price to book. Its debt-to-equity is less than 40 percent. That means it can handle some reduced revenues, and it can continue to pay its bills and its dividend. The yield is just under 4 percent. There could be layoffs at Raytheon, but I don’t see a pullback in government contract as (leading) to a filing for bankruptcy on the part of Raytheon.

Treasury yields, mortgage rates tick up

Europe’s woes pose quandary Even professional investors are agonizing over how much exposure they should have to Europe, given the near defaults in Italy and Greece. A huge debt overhang and political problems threaten to bring down the entire eurozone. And besides potential defaults, much of the continent faces long-term economic challenges, such as declining populations.

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SHOULD YOU DECREASE YOUR STAKE IN INTERNAINTERNA TIONAL INVESTMENTS? Your time horizon for investments within a 401(k) or other retirement account should be 10 years or longer. That should help quell any temptation to overreact to scary headlines. Also recognize that many European stocks, and those with a significant dependence on Europe, already have a gloomy outlook priced in. Swift action by the European Central Bank could help steer the continent away from crisis and send stocks sharply higher.

IF YOU AVOID EUROPE, WHERE SHOULD YOU LOOK? Some experts recommend investing instead in U.S. mega-cap stocks and those with extensive international operations. Multinationals, such as Caterpillar, Google, McDonald’s and Yum Brands, can serve as proxies for direct investments. Also remember that any big financial setback in Europe will generate shock waves worldwide. Companies in the Standard & Poor’s 500 index derive 14 percent of their revenue from Europe and 46 percent overall from abroad.

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The Vanguard Total International Stock Index fund (VGTSX), which covers a wide expanse of developed and emerging markets, gets a top grade of “gold” under Morningstar’s new fundrating system. Its market allocations currently are 50 percent for Europe and 25 percent each for the Pacific region and emerging markets. Some actively managed, noload funds that get Morningstar’s gold rating: Artisan International Value Investor (ARTKX), Dodge & Cox Global Stock (DODWX), Dodge & Cox International Stock (DODFX), Harbor International (HIINX) and Oakmark International (OAKIX).

Broad market Lehman Triple-A corporate Moody’s Corp. Inv. Grade Lehman Municipal Bond Buyer U.S. high yield Barclays Treasury Barclays

TREASURYS 3-month T-Bill 1-year T-Bill 6-month T-Bill 2-year T-Note 5-year T-Note

APD

72.26 4

98.01

81.96

5.22

6.8

-9.9 —5.01

5.6

2.8

Amer Water Works

AWK

23.93 0

31.62

31.39

1.57

5.3

s 24.1 +29.16

21.4a

2.9

Amerigas Part LP

APU

36.76 5

51.50

43.95

1.07

2.5

s -10.0 —2.32

12.1

6.7

Aqua America Inc

WTR

19.28 6

23.79

21.87

0.91

4.3

-2.7 +4.21

0.6

3.0

Arch Dan Mid

ADM

23.69 5

38.02

29.99

2.09

7.5

-0.3 +1.74

-1.2

2.3

AutoZone Inc

AZO

246.26 9 341.89 330.22

7.26

2.2

s 21.1 +25.46

23.8

...

Bank of America

BAC

9.3

t -57.7—51.37

-27.9

...

0.7

Bk of NY Mellon

2.7

Bon Ton Store

BONT

CVS Caremark Corp

5.03 1

15.31

5.64

0.48

17.10 2

32.50

19.29

1.59

9.0

t -36.1—28.99

-8.7

2.23 1

17.49

3.06

0.70

29.4

t -75.8—77.04 5 -37.1

...

6.5

CVS

30.73 9

39.50

38.29

1.44

3.9

s 10.1 +21.29

6.9

1.3

Cigna Corp

35.63 5

52.95

43.07

2.15

5.3

t 17.5 +12.68

0.7

0.1

CocaCola

61.29 5

71.77

66.38

2.11

3.3

0.9 +5.18

9.9

2.8

Comcast Corp A

CMCSA 19.19 6

27.16

23.36

2.36

11.2

6.8 +14.83

-1.9

1.9

Community Bk Sys

CBU

21.67 7

28.95

26.51

2.63

11.0

-4.5 +10.40

5.3

3.9

Community Hlth Sys

CYH

14.61 2

42.50

18.77

1.36

7.8

s -49.8—41.40

-12.1

...

Entercom Comm

ETM

4.61 2

13.63

5.60

0.88

18.6

t -51.6—38.86

-22.3

...

Fairchild Semicond

FCS

10.25 3

21.02

13.09

1.53

13.2

s -16.1—12.27

-4.9

...

Frontier Comm

FTR

5.22 1

9.84

5.55

0.16

3.0

t -43.0—32.91

-6.1

37 13.5

Genpact Ltd

13.09 5

18.16

15.28

0.68

4.7

0.5 +4.73

26.1a

1.2

Harte Hanks Inc

HHS

7.00 4

13.74

9.23

1.08

13.3

s -27.7—24.57

-16.2

3.5

Heinz

HNZ

46.99 7

55.00

52.38

2.39

4.8

5.9 +11.24

6.4

3.7

Hershey Company

HSY

45.67 8

60.96

57.84

2.48

4.5

s 22.7 +25.17

4.7

2.4

Kraft Foods

KFT

29.80 0

36.63

36.50

2.18

6.4

s 15.8 +23.76

3.7

3.2

Lowes Cos

LOW

18.07 7

27.45

24.31

1.63

7.2

-.44

-3.3

2.3

M&T Bank

MTB

66.40 4

91.05

73.88

6.88

10.3

s -15.1 —4.91

-5.9

3.8

McDonalds Corp

MCD

72.14 0

95.88

95.70

4.30

4.7

s 24.7 +23.75

20.2

2.9

NBT Bncp

NBTB

17.05 6

24.98

21.31

2.25

11.8

s -11.8 —4.49

0.5

3.8

Nexstar Bdcstg Grp

NXST

4.59 6

10.28

7.94

0.41

5.4

s 32.6 +44.36

1 12.5

...

PNC Financial

PNC

42.70 6

65.19

53.97

4.90

10.0

s -11.1 —2.56

-2.8

2.6

PPL Corp

PPL

24.10 0

30.27

29.68

1.11

3.9

s 12.8 +20.65

-0.3

4.7

Penna REIT

PEI

6.50 3

17.34

9.61

1.40

17.1

s -33.9—25.26

-16.5

...

6.2

PepsiCo

PEP

58.50 5

71.89

64.28

2.31

3.7

-1.6 +1.69

3.4

3.2

Philip Morris Intl

55.85 0

77.00

75.47

4.16

5.8

s 28.9 +34.92

27.4a

4.1

Procter & Gamble

57.56 7

67.72

64.66

3.66

6.0

0.5 +6.99

3.2

Prudential Fncl

PRU

42.45 4

67.52

50.40

5.49

12.2

s -14.2 —3.84

-7.5

2.9

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SLM

10.91 3

17.11

12.64

0.75

6.3

-22.0

3.2

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SLMpB 39.50 1

60.00

40.75

-0.65

-1.6

...

0.0

... 11.4

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SUG

23.60 9

44.65

41.60

0.73

1.8

r 72.8 +74.45

9.5

1.4

TJX Cos

TJX

42.55 0

63.11

62.24

3.49

5.9

s 40.2 +41.39

19.2

1.2

UGI Corp

UGI

24.07 5

33.53

28.50

0.35

1.2

-9.8 -7.05

3.5

3.6

Verizon Comm

31.60 9

38.95

37.85

2.50

7.1

5.8 +21.60

7.6

5.3

WalMart Strs

WMT

48.31 9

59.40

58.09

1.20

2.1

7.7 +8.65

6.7

2.5

Weis Mkts

WMK

36.52 6

42.20

39.83

2.00

5.3

-1.2 +8.11

3.2

3.0

0.4 +6.33 -7.0

Notes on data: Total returns, shown for periods 1-year or greater, include dividend income and change in market price. Three-year and five-year returns annualized. Ellipses indicate data not available. Price-earnings ratio unavailable for closed-end funds and companies with net losses over prior four quarters. Rank classifies a stock’s performance relative to all U.S.-listed shares, from top 20 percent (far-left box) to bottom 20 percent (far-right box).

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0.09 0.29 0.11 0.02 -0.25 0.04

FRIDAY YIELD

1WK

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-0.02 -0.01 -0.02 -0.02 -0.02

r r s s s

t s r s s

-0.14 -0.15 -0.14 -0.27 -0.76

0.16 0.34 0.20 0.83 2.39

0.07 0.01 0.16 0.78

0.07 0.10

t t

s -0.97 t -1.24

3.72 4.77

1.72 2.72

s s s s s t

s t s t s s

52-WK HIGH LOW

-0.39 -0.82 0.05 -0.28 0.97 -0.73

3.29 5.31 4.22 5.95 10.15 2.46

CHANGE 1MO 3MO 1YR

18.19 12.50 49.07 32.45 36.55 35.52 29.29 16.56 27.05 26.82 28.03 18.81 17.51 18.92 13.30 30.60 100.66 68.32 26.17 13.56 85.38 35.80 44.21 2.06 2.08 19.30 12.85 12.81 54.77 27.86 12.00 7.86 10.31 10.82 10.82 10.82 10.82 48.17 22.74 32.24 6.41 58.18 115.07 115.04 11.16 114.31 114.32 13.83 10.63 12.54 10.99 10.99 13.78 31.16 31.16 31.15 31.05 53.64 25.62 12.15

+.95 +.04 +2.11 +2.21 +2.65 +2.59 +2.04 +.76 +1.82 +1.87 +1.92 +.93 +.87 +.94 +.05 +2.75 +7.76 +4.59 +1.58 +.59 +6.42 +2.29 +3.07 +.07 +.07 +1.41 +.44 +.44 +4.84 +1.40 +.37 +.30 +.06 +.09 +.09 +.09 +.09 +1.74 +1.51 +2.42 +.11 +3.97 +7.99 +7.98 +.03 +7.94 +7.95 +.02 +.01 +.69 +1.15 +2.24 +2.23 +2.24 +1.49 +2.57 +1.75 +.48

4WK

2.15 3.73 3.36 4.87 6.61 0.96

52-WK HIGH LOW

RETURN/RANK 1YR 5YR

+.3 -.5 +.2 -.6 -1.3 +.9 +.4 +.4 +.8 -.4 +1.1 -.4 -.5 -.4 -1.0 -1.5 +.2 +.3 -1.3 -.4 -.6 -.9 +.8 -.7 -.8 +1.9 -1.4 -1.4 +1.4 -.9 -1.1 -.3 -.8 -.8 -.8 -.8 -.8 +.6 -.1 -.7 +.2 +.8 +.8 +.2 +.8 +.8 +.6 -.4 -.1 -.4 -.4 -1.5 +.7 +.7 +.7 +.1 +.1 +.9 +.9

+5.5/A +5.3/C +3.2/A -5.2/C -9.7/C +1.0/C -1.1/D +5.2/A +.4/D -3.6/C +7.8/A -.2/B -.8/C +.2/B +4.0/D -12.0/E -1.7/D +1.9/B -9.2/C +1.0/C +4.2/A +3.1/A +3.9/A +3.2/B +3.2/B -6.8/B -.1/E +.1/E -6.3/A +3.2/B +3.4/ +2.7/C +1.4/C +2.4/E +2.6/E +2.8/E +2.5/E +7.7/A +1.6/C +1.3/C +2.8/C +2.0/B +4.0/A +3.8/A +7.2/A +4.0/A +4.0/A +6.4/B +1.7/B +1.8/B +6.5/A +6.5/A -9.5/C +3.4/B +3.3/B +3.2/B +4.5/A +4.6/A +4.5/B +3.4/

+2.4/B +3.3/E +1.1/C -.3/B -.4/A +.7/A -.3/D +1.7/C -.8/C +1.5/A /A +4.1/A +3.3/B +4.4/A +6.0/B -2.3/A -3.9/E +2.9/B -3.5/C +1.3/B +4.5/A +2.4/B -.2/B +2.5/C +2.1/D +.3/A +9.3/A +9.5/A +.6/A +4.5/A +5.2/ +1.6/A +4.9/A +7.1/A +7.3/A +7.5/A +7.2/A +8.7/A -.9/B +1.8/B +6.3/B +5.6/A -.1/B -.2/B +6.7/A -.1/B -.1/B +4.6/B +4.3/B +1.5/B +6.2/B +6.2/B -2.4/B +.4/B +.4/B +.3/B +3.3/A +3.4/A -1.1/B +2.5/

Rank: Fund’s letter grade compared with others in the same performance group; an A indicates fund performed in the top 20 percent; an E, in the bottom 20 percent.

$12.13 5.69 11.32 12.37 6.3 16.51 69.42 10.75 19.09 3.45

$10.47 3.75 10.3 10.6 5.97 13.39 51.1 9.6 14.01 3.03

$17.28 6.91 16.44 15.4 9.23 29.48 70.61 14.49 21.2 5.23

Data through Nov. 29

SkyWest Maxygen Rimage Richardson Electronics EarthLink Oplink Communications Alaska Air Group Arris Group JAKKS Pacific Wet Seal

2.45 4.10 3.97 5.03 8.79 1.10

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52-WK HIGH

SOURCE: FactSet

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repurchase any shares during that span did even worse as a group than the Russell 2000. Companies that were buying back stock did better, and the more stock they were repurchasing, the big-

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Stocks of small companies are attractive because they can offer stronger growth than the rest of the market. The catch is that when they’re weak, they tend to fall more than the market. One way to reduce volatility in small caps is to look for ones that are buying back their own stock, JPMorgan strategist Bhupinder Singh says. Stock buybacks either reduce the number of shares available in the market or hold back their growth. That’s good for investors because profits are split among fewer shares. Singh looked at which companies in the Russell 2000 index of small stocks were repurchasing stock from July 22 through Oct. 3. It was a rough time for small-caps, and the index fell 23.8 percent. Singh found that small companies that didn’t

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The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose back above 2 percent last week as yields on longer-term Treasurys inched higher. That tends to pull up rates on consumer loans: The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 4 percent last week from 3.98 percent, Freddie Mac says. But rates remain near historic lows. A year ago, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 4.46 percent.

1-YR PRICE CHANGE

-25.1% -12.1 -26.0 15.5 -29.7 -4.5 26.2 7.4 -0.8 5.5

DIVIDEND YIELD

1.3% 0.0 6.0 1.6 3.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.1 0.0

PRICEEARNINGS RATIO (BASED ON LAST 12 MOS.)

25 1 16 3 19 8 10 25 16 17

ger the outperformance. This screen from Singh shows small caps that bought back their stock this year. They also have high amounts of cash, relative to their size.

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Look to past to see where we are going “WHO WILL LEAD the GOP back to power?” That was the headline attached to this column on Nov. 16. With all the gyrations confounding those attempting to navigate Republican presidential politics, I wondered aloud whom Republicans might nominate in 2012 to recapture the White House. Postmortems are ghoulish things, I wrote. The one performed on the 2008 GOP presidential campaign was no different. It’s unattractive to watch, but there was nothing pretty about losing the presidency by margins of 53 to 46 percent and 364 to 174 in the Electoral College. With the nomination process so unsettled, The wise gray-hairs in the Republican Party will keep their counsel and wait to fully digest all that has happened to undo their once firm grip on our American government. Unfortunately for the elders, a younger, rightwing coterie of Republicans, in and out of government, believes they already know the solution. Can Republicans now dominated by a fringe Tea Party even attract 270 electoral votes when the right-wing Republican brain trust and followers of the religious right maintain that Sen. John McCain fell short in 2008 because he wasn’t conservative enough? Yes, there’s still Romney, I noted, but he and other Republican candidates will be pilloried by the far right if they do not adhere strictly to those wildly popular positions of George W. Bush that worked so famously well for McCain. I concluded the November column this way: Is there any Republican who can adroitly bridge these two entrenched encampments? It’s too early to know. But while others talk a good game someone will soon seriously try. Who? Don’t laugh, watch Newt. That was Nov. 16 … 2008. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich knew then what Gov. Bill Clinton figured out 20 years earlier; in four years a well-liked, well-educated and wellfunded incumbent of the opposite party will seek re-election and that the top tier candidates in his party, being ever too cautious, won’t run. Whether President Obama is reelected or not, Republicans in 2016 would never look to Gingrich. Nor would the little-known Clinton have received his party’s nomination in 1996 had he remained in Little Rock in 1992. Both Clinton and Gingrich understood this early: There is no perfect time to run for president. In a weak field there is only now. Newton Leroy McPherson was born on June 17, 1943 in Harrisburg. He was the son of teenage parents who soon divorced. His mother married “a career soldier” named Robert Gingrich when Newt was 3. Gingrich is a graduate of Emory University and earned his doctorate in history from Tulane University. Elected to Congress in 1978 from the state of Georgia, Gingrich was elevated to Speaker in 1995 before resigning from the House in 1999. In just 30 days, Iowa will hold its first-in-the-nation nominating caucuses, and Newt Gingrich is well-positioned. There are no guarantees that the former Speaker, prone to stumble, has either the stamina or the money to maintain his momentum. But no one should underestimate his penchant for flexibility. If elected, Gingrich, unlike other Republicans, would not be the president of “no.” As a member of Congress Gingrich founded a working group on aviation and space. He would set his sights on a meaningful legacy, to do big things and sculpt deals necessary to accomplish them. Gingrich understood that in a less than brilliant sky, his star might sparkle. And, like Clinton before him, if the questionable policies of the past produced a sluggish and unpopular economy, lightning could strike. You heard it first, in 2008, “In the Arena.” Kevin Blaum’s column on government, life and politics appears every Sunday. Contact him at kblaum@timesleader.com

Uncertainty still reigns over economy

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Zola Hamlin sits at her home just outside London, Ky., holding a photo of her grandson, Staff Sgt. Christopher Hamlin, who served several tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was killed by a roadside bomb in May 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq. Today, a street in London is named for him.

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ASHINGTON — Think for a moment about the emotional seesaw of someone who has lost a loved one in Iraq and hears that the war is about to end. At first, there is relief: Americans will finally stop dying in a distant desert. Then an indescribable sadness, because it comes too late. Ami Neiberger-Miller was on a plane to Colorado filled with soldiers on the day before President Barack Obama’s October announcement that all remaining troops would leave Iraq by the end of the year. They were familiar company. She works for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, known as TAPS, which aids the families of fallen members of the military. The troops were on their way back from the war. They were dusty and tired. A homecoming with family and friends awaited them at the gate. As they exited the plane, the other passengers and crew applauded. Quietly, Neiberger-Miller began to weep. “Do you know someone in the military?” the passenger in the adjacent seat said gently. She nodded. Her younger brother, Army Spec. Christopher Neiberger, was killed in 2007 by a roadside bomb, three days before his 22nd birthday. “Our homecoming was a casket,” she said.

United States Marine Gunnery Sgt. Johnny McKnight listens Nov. 5, during a prayer vigil before a veterans’ parade in London, Ky.

some time. Iraq has a fledgling democracy, but it’s still torn by religious and tribal strife. It’s taken nearly nine years and the price has been high: almost 4,500 Americans dead and a nearly $1 trillion unpaid bill. The Bush administration’s original projection was $60 billion, tops. Meanwhile, the fighting in Afghanistan continues. But Iraq, because it inexplicably shifted our purpose — and the world’s support — away from avenging the 9/ 11terrorist attacks, helped to usher in a period of political unease and mistrust. And as the economy soured, anxiety grew. Being declared a hero by a patriotic public and smiling political leaders could provide little comfort. “I come to the food pantry because I don’t receive food stamps and my husband just got back from a tour overseas and is having trouble finding work,” a woman in line at a Kansas City mobile food pantry said in a note to the organizers. “And, the pantry helps so much in feeding our children.” She wrote it on the back of a paper plate. Now, as the 2012 presidential election looms, a long war of ambiguous purpose and results has led to wariness about more foreign entanglements. “Any president is really going to think twice about one of these foreign adventures,” said novelist Ward Just, whose stories can seem wistful for a

The war began on the night of March 19, 2003. It was just past 9:30 in Washington, near dawn in Baghdad. Millions watched it unfold. It was supposed to be quick, surgical and decisive. “This will not be a campaign of half measures and we will accept no outcome but victory,” President George W. Bush told the nation that night as the bombs began to fall. But it became a slog; messier than anticipated, more costly in lives and treasure. “It’s not the defeat we got in Vietnam,” said Larry Diamond, a Stanford University professor and former senior adviser to the Coalition Provisional Authority, which the allies created to rule the country after the invasion. “There were real achievements in Iraq, but at considerable costs and considerable skepticism on the part of the American public as to whether it was worth it.” That question could haunt us for See IRAQ, Page 6E

••• “It’s not the defeat we got in Vietnam. There were real achievements in Iraq, but at CONSIDERABLE COSTS and CONSIDERABLE SKEPTICISM on the part of the American public as to whether it was worth it.” Larry Diamond A Stanford University professor and former senior adviser to the Coalition Provisional Authority

LATE LAST MONTH, the stock market took another dive. The supercommittee failed. A bond auction flopped in Germany. The U.S. economy didn’t grow as fast in the third quarter as originally thought. Technically, the recession ended in the United States in the middle of 2009, but what came after doesn’t feel like a recovery. Unemployment remains stuck at 9 percent. With all this, maybe it’s time to ask the “Apollo 13” question. In the movie, things were so bad mission control stopped trying to catalog what was going wrong. Engineers on the ground wanted to know what was working. Behind the statistical noise one can glimpse improving strength in two key sectors with broader implications for the whole economy. One is domestic energy and the other is manufacturing, which is surprising because the two are long associated with perceptions of U.S. decline. Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have revolutionized oil and gas production. With little notice from the squabbling pols in Washington, America finds itself sitting atop a bonanza of fossil-fuels energy. North Dakota alone is pumping out 400,000 barrels of oil a day, compared with 10,000 only eight years ago. America’s oil-import bill has plummeted from 60 percent of domestic consumption to just over 46 percent. The second bright spot is manufacturing. The big news is that China is losing its cost advantage and some jobs are moving back to the United States. Chinese wages are rising, its workers are less productive, raw materials tend to be more expensive and transportation costs are increasing. This trend is still in the embryonic stage, but a recent report by the Boston Consulting Group peered into the future and concluded that within four years, the cost advantage could shift from China to the United States. Economist Chris Kuehl, whose client base includes small to midsize manufacturers employing 50 to 500 workers, recently returned from a Chicago trade show called Fabtech. The event draws machine tool makers and companies in the metal-forming and welding business that do custom work on short notice. “All of the machine tool makers reported more interest and more sales, even in industries that are struggling,” Kuehl said. “The mood of the show was, ‘We need to get on with it. We’re tired of waiting for some kind of magical political solution.’” Many of these companies are organized so that the income of the business and the income of the owners is synonymous, which means they’re sensitive to threats of higher taxes and increased regulation. Higher taxes and regulatory costs would peel away money that could go for new hiring or investment, Kuehl said. Washington wouldn’t have to do much to boost growth in oil and gas drilling and midsize manufacturing, two vibrant sectors on the upswing. Even so, like the rest of the economy, they’re held back by policy-induced uncertainty, which remains at historically high levels, according to three economists who devised an index to measure it. “When businesses are uncertain about taxes, health care costs and regulatory initiatives, they adopt a cautious stance,” Scott R. Baker, Nicholas Bloom and Steven J. Davis wrote in a recent piece for Bloomberg News. “Because it is costly to make a hiring or investment mistake, many companies will wait for calmer times to expand. If too many businesses wait, the recovery never takes off.” That may seem obvious, but the message hasn’t gotten through to the administration. Unfortunately for the economy, the uncertainty fog isn’t likely to lift until after next year’s election. E. Thomas McClanahan is a member of the Kansas City Star editorial board. Readers may write to him at: Kansas City Star, 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. 64108-1413, or by email at mcclanahan@kcstar.com.

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OUR OPINION: HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Have good news? We sure hope so

N THE HUNT for signs of hope during the pre-Christmas rush, we noticed these developments on the local, state and national scenes. Each supplies reason for optimism. • Residents of flood-damaged parts of the region, including West Pittston and Shickshinny, continue to report successes such as the reopening of restaurants and businesses. Federal workers, meanwhile, aim by Christmas to have some families living in a newly established mobile home park near Tunkhannock. • It will cost less for customers of UGI Penn Natural Gas to keep their houses warm this winter. The utility company serving Northeastern Pennsylvania announced a rate reduction last week that will lower the average residential customer’s bill by about $10 a month. Separately, lots of Medicare users who had been caught in the so-called “doughnut hole” are saving bucks on their prescription medication plans, according to the federal program’s Office of the Actuary. Seniors and other beneficiaries of these savings will spend, on average, about $600 less than they would have in 2011, courtesy of the changes in President Obama’s health care overhaul law. • On the subject of people’s health, Gov. Tom Corbett recently gave the OK for the creation of a state-run “insurance exchange,” providing consumers with an easier way to shop

SHARE GOOD NEWS If you spot signs of hope between now and Christmas, email a note with the details to mjones@timesleader.com.

for and compare health insurance coverage options. If all goes as expected, it could be implemented in 2014. • The United Way of Wyoming Valley announced last week that it had filled its CEO vacancy. The very capable Bill Jones, formerly of the area’s Volunteers of America organization, will take the helm on Jan. 2, aiming to strengthen the area’s social safety net. • Automakers say that sales of new cars and trucks during November far outpaced last year’s numbers. Chrysler Group, for instance, recorded sales growth over the prior year of 45 percent – a jump due in part to the popularity of the Jeep Compass. • Nationally, employers added 120,000 new jobs in November – not enough by any means, but another indicator of a gradually improving U.S. economy. Other encouraging trends: Consumer spending, business investment and manufacturing all have made gains since the summer. We want to know what hopeful signs that you and other readers encounter in the community during this holiday season. Tell us about emerging evidence of progress. Or preparations for new and marvelous possibilities. Or humanitarian gestures. Or community spirit. We all could use the boost.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “I don’t claim to be the perfect candidate. I just claim to be a lot more conservative than Mitt Romney and a lot more electable than anyone else.” Newt Gingrich The Republican from Georgia, who formerly served as speaker of the House, told a radio station this week why he’s among the top contenders to receive the GOP nomination for president in 2012.

OTHER OPINION: PHILLY PROGRAM

Battling grime is cutting crime

HILADELPHIANS can point with pride at the city’s brilliant program that replaces the tires, mattresses and weeds on vacant lots with freshly mowed lawns, trees and wooden fences. Philadelphia LandCare has raised property values and sparked investment in forgotten neighborhoods. Now, there’s research showing it also has helped cut violent crime and might improve health. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School analyzed crime data from 1999 to 2008 in areas surrounding 4,436 cleaned lots and areas near 13,308 trashed lots, and found a net decrease in gun crimes around the cleaned lots. They also found an increase in disorderly-conduct reports in cleaned areas. But some people say that is a sign

of residents taking more pride in communities and becoming less tolerant of bad behavior. In a separate study, Penn researcher Eugenia Garvin is looking at the health effects of cleaned and greened lots, and anecdotally has learned that people feel safer in cleaned areas. LandCare is the brainchild of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, which a decade ago convinced the city to not only clean but maintain vacant lots, even if the city didn’t own them. About 10 percent of the nearly 5,000 cleaned parcels have been developed. The program is not a cure for poverty and its related problems, but it is an important step toward giving residents the support and encouragement they need to take back their neighborhoods. The Philadelphia Inquirer

It’s time for politicians to wake up and smell the coffee WAKE UP, America, you are being exploited, duped and brainwashed. Though political analysts – left and right – differ on their prescriptions on how to save America from decline, there is one thing they seem to agree on: The vast majority of Americans spend most of their lives politically asleep. Crossroads GPS, an advocacy group founded by Republican operative Karl Rove, recently produced a commercial called “Wake Up,” an anti-Obama attack ad that portrays a woman tossing and turning in the middle of the night who then sits up and reflects on how her faith in President Barack Obama has been betrayed. Obama, the ad implies, is doing things in the White House that disturb what otherwise would be a restful sleep. At a rally against poverty last month, Princeton professor and political activist Cornel West told a Los Angeles audience, referring to the Occupy movement: “Finally our fellow citizens are beginning to wake up because they have been sleepwalking for so long. “Are we going to remain awake?” West asked. There also is a long tradition in American political history of attributing voting behavior, lack of worker militancy or acquiescence in the face of socialist takeover – choose your problem – to the somnolent state of the American citizenry. If you only knew the truth about what is really going on in this country, these critics argue, you would rise

COMMENTARY KELLY CANDAELE up and overthrow the corporate capitalists, the left-wing radicals inside the government or the various false brothers of the “ruling elite.” There are several problems with believing that the vast majority of Americans are essentially asleep. Whatever the reality behind this image, regarding people as essentially passive recipients of elite manipulation assumes that most of us are simply unable to perceive and thereby act on our own selfinterest. Not only is this belief condescending, it suggests that our political, social and symbolic worlds are unified and simple, if we would only “open our eyes” to that fact. If a structured and orchestrated “system” is oppressing or manipulating us, then revealing the nature of that system is the first step toward freedom. In terms of popular culture, think of the movie “The Matrix,” in which those who were brave were provided a pill that revealed the hidden nature of the reality surrounding them. There is a tinge of paranoia in these beliefs, the idea that only those with access to esoteric knowledge can know “what’s really going on.” And as psychoanalyst Adam Phillips points out, paranoia is the self-cure for insignificance, a psychic strategy for assuag-

There are several problems with believing that the vast majority of Americans are essentially asleep. ing an inner doubt that we might not really matter. It is the analytical and political hubris contained in this stance that is the problem. If we are asleep, then it is the responsibility of Rove, West or others – the ones who are presumably awake – to wipe the political sleep from our eyes. But my sense is that people live their lives as best they can, sorting through the complex claims on their time, their values and their obligations to families and communities. We weigh the costs of action in the political world against the satisfactions and disappointments of working through the dynamics of everyday life. We live, as historian Aileen Kraditor suggests, within complex and disorderly societies, not within all-encompassing systems. This election year, we undoubtedly will hear from many people who suggest we wake up and realize the state we’re in. Some of these people might even be candidates. When they do, you might consider this response: “I’m awake, thank you very much – and feeling grumpy.” Kelly Candaele, an adjunct professor of communications at Cal State Chico, wrote this for the Los Angeles Times.

There’s nothing like a candidacy to spur book sales LIKE MANY authors, I’ve tried everything to generate book sales, but apparently I just can’t write well enough for critical acclaim or badly enough for lowbrow popularity. That’s why I’ve decided to run for president. Look, what sells books these days is celebrity, and running has brought valuable attention to a host of authors who are no more deserving than yours truly. The presidential race has made everyone aware of Herman Cain, after all, and forced all of us to remember Newt Gingrich, no matter how desperately we might wish those memories had remained suppressed. Even Donald Trump ran briefly, enjoying the spotlight for a while and generously elevating the campaign with his unique brand of class. But unlike some other candidates, I make no pretense about my poor prospects for election, or knowing which side we were on in Libya, or what federal agencies I’ve promised to close. I just need to get famous, fast. And I’m a coward. The only real alternative – marrying Kim Kardashian in a storybook wedding – is far scarier than the ordeal of seeking the nation’s highest office. Sorry Kim, but I’ll take trial by fire any day! Now that I’m a serious candidate, of course, I have to do everything I can to be an unseri-

papillomavirus or anything else that causes disease. In a free country, people should be allowed to choose for themselves whether DANIEL AKST their children are vacillated. Someone just told me that vacillation can cause mental ous person. So rest assured that I plan to cut retardation, and I believe it. Has anyone your federal income taxes – unless of course checked whether any of my opponents has you’re too poor to pay any, in which case I’ll been vacillated lately? Anyway, back to sex. There won’t be any raise them. such hanky-panky in my administration, and But really, who needs taxes? It’s your money; keep it! Unlike the other candidates, as president I pledge to limit my activities in this arena to sexual harassment, as I’ve with their piddling budget-cutting proposalways done in the past. Sexual harassment als, I plan to tackle the monster of governwas good enough for Bill Clinton, after all, ment spending head on. I’ll slash federal spending right down to zero in my first year and he was a pretty successful politician. I won’t shirk immigration when I get to in office, except of course for subsidies to Washington. While my opponents have agribusiness, big oil and the financial sertalked of walls and moats and the like to vices industry. keep out Mexicans, I believe American Oh, and I guess we’ll still need a few technology can do the job much more effecbucks to prosecute Ben Bernanke for printing all that money over at the Fed. We’ll also tively. My administration will use land mines. need to pay a lawyer to retry the Scopes And there won’t be any speculation as to case – you know, the one in which Spencer Tracy made a monkey out of Fredric March. who my vice president will be, because I’m announcing my running mate – Jesus – here In fact, forget everything I’ve said in the and now. There, that ought to sell a few past about evolution, climate change, aborbooks. And if it doesn’t, I suppose there’s tion, gravity and the multiplication tables. They’re all just theories, bad ones at that, always Kim Kardashian. and I reject every last one of them. I won’t vacillate around the subject of sex, either. Daniel Akst, a columnist for Newsday, is the auCome to think of it, I oppose vacillation in thor of “We Have Met the Enemy: Self-Control in an Age of Excess” from Penguin Press. all its forms, whether against the human

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Out of a weak field, it’s Mitt versus Newt IT’S IOWA minus one month, and barring yet another resurrection, or something of similar improbability, it’s Mitt Romney versus Newt Gingrich. In a match race, here’s the scorecard: Romney has managed to weather the debates unscathed. However, the brittleness he showed when confronted with the kind of informed follow-up questions that Bret Baier tossed his way Tuesday on Fox’s “Special Report” – the kind of scrutiny one doesn’t get in multiplayer debates – suggests that Romney might become increasingly vulnerable as the field narrows. Moreover, Romney has profited from the temporary rise and spontaneous combustion of Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry and Herman Cain. It required no exertion on Romney’s part. Enter Gingrich, the current vessel for anti-Romney forces – and likely the final one. Gingrich’s obvious weakness is a history of flip-flops, zigzags and mind changes even more extensive than Romney’s – on climate change, the health care mandate, cap-and-trade, Libya, the Ryan Medicare plan, etc. The list is long. But what distinguishes Gingrich from Romney – and mitigates these heresies in the eyes of conservatives – is that he authored a historic conservative triumph: the 1994 Republican takeover of the House after 40 years of Democratic control. Which means that Gingrich’s apostasies are seen as deviations from his conservative core – while Romney’s flip-flops are seen as deviations from ... nothing. Romney has no signature achievement, or legislation that identifies him as a core conservative. So what is he? A center-right, classic Northeastern Republican who, over time, has adopted a specific, quite bold, thoroughly conservative platform. His entitlement reform, for example, is more courageous than that of any candidate, including Barack Obama. Nevertheless, the party base, ostentatiously pursuing serial suitors-of-the-month, considers him ideologically unreliable. Hence the current ardor for Gingrich. Gingrich has his own vulnerabilities. The first is often overlooked because it is characterological rather than ideological: his own unreliability. Gingrich has a self-regard so immense that it rivals Obama’s – but, unlike Obama’s, is untamed by self-discipline. Take that ad Gingrich did

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A photograph by Pete G. Wilcox and words by Mark E. Jones

COMMENTARY CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER with Nancy Pelosi on global warming, advocating urgent government action. He laughs it off today with “that is probably the dumbest single thing I’ve done in recent years. It is inexplicable.” This will not do. He was obviously thinking something. What was it? Thinking of himself as a grand world-historical figure, attuned to the latest intellectual trend, demonstrating his own incomparable depth and farsightedness. Made even more profound and fundamental – his favorite adjectives – if done in collaboration with a Nancy Pelosi, Patrick Kennedy or even Al Sharpton, offering yet more evidence of transcendent, trans-partisan uniqueness. Two ideologically problematic finalists: One is a man of center-right temperament who has of late adopted a conservative agenda. The other, more conservative by nature, is possessed of an unbounded need for grand display that already has led him to unconservative places even he is at a loss to explain, and that as president would leave him in constant search of the out-of-box experience – the confoundedly brilliant Nixon-to-China flipperoo regarding his fancy of the day, be it health care, taxes, energy, foreign policy, whatever. The second, more obvious, Gingrich vulnerability is electability. Given his considerable service to the movement, many conservatives seem quite prepared to overlook his baggage, ideological and otherwise. The independents and disaffected Democrats upon whom the general election will hinge will not be so forgiving. They will find it harder to overlook the fact that the man who denounces Freddie Mac to the point of suggesting that those in Congress who aided and abetted it be imprisoned, took $30,000 a month from that very same parasitic federal creation. Nor will independents be willing to believe that more than $1.5 million was paid for Gingrich’s advice as “a historian” rather than for services as an influence peddler. Every conservative has thus to ask himself two questions: Who is more likely to prevent an Obama second term? And who, if elected, is less likely to unpleasantly surprise? Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com.

brick and bark converge, creating a shadowy timepiece that tracks the S un, passage of precious hours and seasons. Passing lives, too.

A holy spirit emerged from gaping hole in roof CHURCH stories are usually for Sunday mornings. But last Sunday night there was a certain church story shown nationwide on ABC, and it was pretty special because it started in Detroit, with a drop of rain. As the years passed, the rain began to rot the roof. The ceiling grew brown. The plaster peeled and fell. One morning, the pastor of this church – a big, smiling, heavyset man named Henry Covington – noticed the rain had rotted a hole through the ceiling. It got bigger. And bigger. Soon the hole was nearly 20 feet long, and the water came pouring in, splashing on the pews as the congregants prayed. In other churches, in other places, they start a drive to raise funds for repairs. But in this church, in Detroit, there was no such money. The congregants were poor. Some were homeless. And Pastor Henry was a once-wayward soul who, in giving his life to God, left the bad life behind and took nothing with him. The hole grew and grew. But the power of a place. It can move mountains.

clapping and urging him on. He was playing the role of Rev. Henry Covington, and playing it well. But the spirit of that MITCH ALBOM place, I believe, pushed the performance. And finally, earlier this So in the pews of that month – in those same pews of church, a few years back, I sat with Henry – five minutes after that same church – Fishburne and fellow actors Martin Lanmeeting him – and we looked dau, Bradley Whitford, Anika at that hole, and we talked about fixing it, but first he told Noni Rose and Deanna Duname he had been a drug dealer, a gan returned to Detroit and took part in a service of joy and thief, an addict, incarcerated. music, as the congregants sang He told me this because he and prayed along. wanted to be honest. There Looking up, the ceiling was was a spirit in the air, and we solid. The original hole had became friends. And earlier this year, in those been fixed. A second hole – which the movie crew had same pews of that same bashed through – also had been church, I sat with executives fixed. from the Hallmark Hall of It says something about a Fame. church’s resiliency, doesn’t it? They wanted to make a movie of “Have a Little Faith,” the Two holes, no dripping? The church is called I Am My book I wrote about Henry and Brother’s Keeper ministries. how the hole was fixed. Although they’d asked to meet in And last Sunday night, its story and that of its amazing pastor Los Angeles, I’d insisted on were shown to the nation on Detroit. I knew the power of that sanctuary, the spirit in the ABC. I only wish Henry were here rafters. to see it. He died last DecemBy the end of the day, they ber at age 53. His death carved were going forward. a new hole in the church, one A few months after that – in that can’t be fixed with plaster those same pews in that same and shingles. It hurts every day. church – Laurence Fishburne, He used to tease me about a the esteemed actor, donned a movie of the book, saying, “I’m robe and rubbed oil on his temples and preached a sermon all for it, as long as they get that had the audience, made of Denzel to play me.” Denzel Washington. Laureal congregants, jumping and

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In other churches, in other places, they start a drive to raise funds for repairs. But in this church, in Detroit, there was no such money. The congregants were poor. Some were homeless. rence Fishburne. Doesn’t matter. It’s the spirit of the man that inspires not only the film, but the real people still down at My Brother’s Keeper – Henry’s wife, his kids, his dear friends, his flock. They pray. They work. They feed the homeless who sleep on their floor. They carry on. I remember Henry once standing in the sanctuary, pointing up and telling his people, “Look at the hole in the roof. ... It won’t be here for long.” He was right. And I guess nothing – and none of us – is really here for long. It’s a Sunday morning story on a Sunday night. And wherever Henry is up there, I imagine he can see it. After all, the whole thing started with a drop of rain. Mitch Albom is a columnist for the Detroit Free Press. Readers may write to him at: Detroit Free Press, 600 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI 48226, or via email at malbom@freepress.com.

LETTERS FROM READERS

Family thanks mom’s caregivers

y family and I thank Dr. Durelle Scott and the Visiting Nurse Association for the loving care they showed my mother during her illness. Their genuine concern and patience helped us more than they will ever know. I’m especially grateful to Sue, who never tired of listening and answering endless questions about my mother’s care. They truly helped us through a difficult time and we will be eternally grateful. God bless them. Joan Seitz Luzerne

Council member ready for duty

s I look forward to beginning public service again, I thank the news media, print and broadcast, for giving the Luzerne County public notice of what all the council candidates stood for regarding the issues.

MOUNTAIN LAURELS Mountain Laurels is a regular series of letters from readers conveying thanks to individuals or groups for their support, help or kindness.

I also thank those people who chose to vote, especially for my candidacy, for their participation in our democratic way of life. I look forward to serving the public and meeting the needs of Luzerne County and its residents to the best of my ability. As in the past, I will be available to anyone who needs my assistance. Thank you all. Edd Brominski Member-elect Luzerne County Council Swoyersville

Council member thanks supporters

s a lifelong resident of Luzerne County who has raised my family here, I’d like to thank the voters who elected me to county council. Throughout the campaign, I spent many hours traveling the county and I had the opportunity to meet some won-

derful people I might otherwise have never had the privilege of knowing. I promise to make responsible decisions in the best interest of the residents of Luzerne County and to build a consensus among my fellow council members. To everyone who came out to the polls on Nov. 8 in support of my candidacy, put a sign in their yard or offered me a word of encouragement over the past several months, I thank you. Also, I acknowledge all of the candidates who worked very hard during the campaign. They are to be commended for their efforts and for putting their names out to the public for consideration. I enjoyed meeting candidates and wish them the best. I thank all of the people who took time from their busy schedules to vote in the general election. The right to vote is certainly a privilege that each of us should cherish. In addition, I must thank

my family for all of their hard work and support throughout the campaign. Finally, it is my hope to work with each elected county council member to make Luzerne County a great place to live and work. If we all work together, we can make the county proud. Tim McGinley Member-elect Luzerne County Council Kingston

Cancer sufferer grateful for help

n May 27 I was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer and I need a liver transplant to be “cured.” I am blessed to have been afforded that opportunity because of my younger brother Matt, who is willing to be my living donor; without him, my odds of ever obtaining a liver on the UNOS waiting list are less than miniscule. A feature article about my situation and a fundraiser that was held for me was published in the Sept. 5 edition of The Times Leader. Since then, two other fundraisers have been

held and I’ve received numerous donations from friends, family and even strangers. I have tried to write personal thank-you notes but have fallen short, as the number of individuals offering donations has continued to climb. Please understand I appreciate all donations received. I have not had the nerve to stand in front of the hundreds of people who have attended the events to support me for fear of crying in front of my 8-year-old son who cries when he sees his mom crying. It would break my heart and possibly yours. So this is my public thankyou to everyone who has shown their love for me. Thank you for the cards; I’ve saved every single one and I read them often. Thank you for your prayers; I know they are working. Thank you for your donations; your generosity is overwhelming. Thank you for your emails; I love being thought of. Thank you for your phone calls; I love to talk. Thank you for making me believe that miracles happen every day. I also need to thank my family: My husband Roby, the unfortunate and unintended recipient of all of my bad days,

who loves me in spite of myself. You’re my superhero. My parents whose love, support and sacrifice for me over the years have been unwavering. I don’t say it often enough, but I appreciate all you’ve done and do for me. My son Bo, who always knows when I need a hug or a good laugh. You were my first miracle. My best friend Noell, the most loyal person I know. Your friendship is invaluable to me. My sisterin-law Jen, whose sunny disposition is infectious and a calming force wrapped in one. My brother Matt, the king of sarcasm who will probably still be making light of the situation even as we’re wheeled in to surgery. You will never know what your sacrifice for me means, but I’ll always know I have the best brother ever and I am the luckiest woman because of him. Ten years from now, when I’m watching my son receive his high school diploma, it is all of you I will be thinking of, and forever I will be repeating “thank you.” Love. Peace. Hope. Courage. Erin (Loftus) Wicht Dallas

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ther news organizations often publish reports about predatory banking practices. (Visit www.truthout.org/bank-america-makesmillions-charging-fees-withdraw-unemployment-benefits/1321294590.) On the surface, the issues seem significant, with farreaching social, cultural and economic impact. Does the Times Leader question the accuracy of these reports, or does it believe them to be insufficiently newsworthy? I can understand, and even applaud, an impartial approach by The Times Leader. I also can accept the fact that the TL has only so much space and that it must prioritize its content. But when big banking interests prey upon the least privileged members of our society, the press has a special responsibility. John Q. Public will awake and rise up only when they become aware of the predators among us. That’s your role, Times Leader: Take away the curtains behind which they hide.

and the news media, why was there significantly less media outrage directed toward the hundreds of priests in the United States and abroad who did things just as bad as Sandusky is accused of doing, and infinitely worse than anything Joe Paterno did? And why the considerably less media outrage directed toward church officials who knowingly conspired to cover up and even perpetuate these sinister crimes? What’s the matter with this picture, anyway?

cent man, one who has devoted his life to Penn State, who has donated millions of dollars to the university and who has consistently emphasized the importance of good character and a good education to his players. He is indeed a great human being. Regarding the recent tragedies at State College, the worst that can be said of Coach Paterno is that he might have handled a difficult situation in a better way. He has admitted as much. But for the Board of Trustees to treat him in such a manner was, in my opinion, a terrible miscarriage of justice. The old adage, “let the punishment fit the crime” was completely missing in its headlong and frenetic rush to judgment, egged on and abetted of course by the sensationalized media feeding frenzy. For the Board of Trustees to destroy a 64-year-career and Paterno’s life’s work was completely unnecessary. He committed no crime, he is charged with no crime, he was informed of the problem three years after Jerry Sandusky had resigned his coaching job and he reported the information promptly to his superiors. There was simply no moral imperative to cause the trustees to make such a draconian decision. They should have issued a reprimand to “JoePa” and let him retire at the end of the season. If former assistant coach Sandusky is guilty of child molestation, then he should be forced to exhaust every last penny of his resources to assist with the healing process for his victims and their families. On the topic of child abuse

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confess that I have never been wildly enthusiastic about Joe Paterno, the football coach. Over the years I have seen too many games in which a Penn State team snatched defeat from the jaws of victory because of its conservative “three yards and a cloud of dust” offensive strategy. Joe Paterno has been a very good coach, but not quite imaginative enough on the offense to have been a great one. As for Joe Paterno the man, however, that is another story. He is a good, honest and de-

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lection 2011 proved to be an election of change in the Second District, with candidates making history and voters sending a message. In Dallas Township, the heart of the area’s natural gas debate, Democrat Liz Martin was elected supervisor, beating a Republican incumbent who had held that position since Dwight Eisenhower was president and becoming the first woman to hold the post. A critic of the gas industry, Liz vowed to preserve our environment, protect the integrity of our drinking water and stop the industrial exploitation of our land at the expense of public safety. In short, the people of Dallas won on election night, and the gas companies lost. At Harveys Lake, Democrats took a majority of the seats up for election for borough council, with Michelle Boice, Ed Kelly and Thomas

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ustin Vacula, co-organizer of the NEPA Freethought Society, felt a need to quote Theodore Schick in responding to statements made by the Rev. Joseph Bertha in an article titled “Prayers of thanks” (Oct. 24). Mr. Vacula takes umbrage with the suggestion that supernatural intervention might have occurred in preventing flooding in certain areas and uses skeptical quotes from Schick to support his argument in his letter to The Times Leader titled “‘Natural’ explanation for flood prevention” (Nov. 8). While there appears to be obvious weight to the “natural” explanation, might I suggest that Mr. Vacula is limiting himself in his hypothesis. I’d like to share an excerpt from G. K. Chesterton’s “Orthodoxy,” on the subject of miracles, which I think represents a more open and free approach to the topic: “But my belief that miracles have happened in human

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Kehler leading the charge. Natural gas played a significant role in this race as well. The voters sent a message to the GOP-controlled council that passed a weak ordinance in October – while having rejected a stronger, more substantive ordinance in March – by electing Boice, Kelly and Kehler, signaling that they want their water protected. The results go to show that solid, progressive candidates with the interests of the middle class and working families at heart always will triumph over regressive, corporatebacked politics. Finally, the biggest Second District winner of election night was Harveys Lake’s own Jennifer Rogers, receiving the highest number of votes for judge in Luzerne County. Congratulations to all Democratic winners and candidates. The Second District is quickly turning a beautiful shade of blue. In 2011 it was Dallas and Harveys Lake, and in 2012 it’s going to be Harrisburg and Washington, D.C.

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For-profit colleges should not be allowed to prey on returning veterans IN A few weeks, thousands of our brave men and women will return from Iraq after participating in one of the longest wars in American history. Many will enter the next phase of their lives and return to the private sector with an eye on obtaining a college degree. Many of the same benefits that veterans enjoyed following World War II, Korea and Vietnam are available today through the Post-9/11 GI Bill. It provides veterans with financial assistance equal to the cost of tuition at the average state university. The third generation of the GI Bill also contains the Yellow Ribbon codicil, which challenges private colleges to offer financial aid equal to one-half the difference between their tuition and that of public institutions. In turn, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs matches the grant offered by private institutions, thus providing veterans a broader array of options for their college educations. Misericordia University was one of the first institutions in the nation to sign up for the Yellow Ribbon Program. As a result, returning students such as

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Penn State University on the GI Bill. Similar stories were repeated countless times. Young men and women who were raised during the Great DepresMICHAEL A. sion returned from war and quietly MACDOWELL assumed their civilian lives. Millions attended college on the GI Bill. These veterans became the foundation of these are attending Misericordia UniAmerica’s “Greatest Generation.” They versity: Sgt. John Belcher, a Marine adopted the rigorous task-oriented helicopter gunner who had tours of approach they learned in the military to duty in Iraq and Iran, and assignments college and to their jobs. They were in Africa and other “hot spots” during further buttressed by the determination his enlistment; Sgt. Jessica Pugliese, that neither they nor their country who served as a maintenance managewould relive the economic morass of ment officer; and Sgt. Erik Wells, a member of the 10th Mountain Division the 1930s. Mr. Passan’s tremendous work ethic of the U.S. Army. and entrepreneurial insight enabled Belcher and Pugliese participated in a ceremony on campus honoring World him to leverage a delivery company into a 2 million-square-foot warehousWar II veterans, particularly John J. ing and logistics facility in NortheastPassan, who grew up in the Heights ern Pennsylvania. His company, Valley section of Wilkes-Barre. At 17, Mr. Passan left Coughlin High School in his Storage and Distribution, serves as a testimony to the ingenuity of just one senior year to enlist in the Navy. He of the many members of the “Greatest was stationed aboard the USS Los Generation.” Angeles, a newly commissioned heavy Mr. Passan’s success story and many cruiser that sailed from Philadelphia in similar ones played a major role in August 1944 to operate with the 7th Congress approving the continuation of Fleet during the battles that preceded the program. All is not well with the the end of World War II. Following the war, Mr. Passan return- program, however. Hollister Petraeus, assistant director for service member ed to his hometown and enrolled at

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affairs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and wife of Gen. David Petraeus, the newly anointed director of the CIA, explained in a recent New York Times editorial that some forprofit colleges “see service members as nothing more than a dollar sign in uniform” and “use aggressive marketing to draw them in.” Some for-profit colleges target service members so they can circumvent a 1999 amendment to the Higher Education Act. The “90-10 Rule” requires for-profit colleges to obtain 10 percent of its revenue from sources other than Title IV educational funds, which include Pell Grants and subsidized Stafford loans. The GI Bill is not defined as Title IV, so it can count toward that requirement just like tuition. One of the most egregious marketing incidents was exposed on the PBS program, “Frontline,’’ which reported on a for-profit college recruiter signing up Marines with serious brain injuries at Camp Lejeune. According to “Frontline,’’ the fact that some of these Marines couldn’t remember what courses they were taking was immaterial as long as they signed on the dotted line and allowed their GI Bill benefits to flow to the for-profit college.

Mrs. Petraeus goes on to say that there are for-profit colleges with a long record of serving the military that have solid academic credentials and a history of success for generating graduates who obtain solid employment. However, compared to private and public nonprofit colleges, “for-profit colleges generally have low graduation rates and a poor record of gainful employment for their alumni.” While for-profit colleges enroll less than 10 percent of the total college population, they account for more than 20 percent of federal financial aid awarded, not including the GI Bill money. The men and women who volunteer to put themselves in harm’s way and whose families also sacrificed while they were away from home should not be subjected to this kind of treatment. Predatory practices undertaken by for-profit institutions should be banned. Instead, our GIs should receive assistance through consumer education programs and in other ways to ensure that they make as wise an investment in their college choices as they did in deciding to serve their country. Michael A. MacDowell is president of Misericordia University in Dallas Township.

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only what they wanted you to hear. If one were fortunate to have a TV, there were certain hours allotted for viewing. To be sure, no one between the ages of 17 and 60 was out of work. It was against the law to be unemployed. For instance, should a professor be out of work, work was found for him/her by sweeping the streets with a makeshift broom made out of twigs. Let’s not forget that military patrolled the streets, markets, cafes. No more than three people talking on the street was allowed. If more than that, they took it as a protest

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ay back in 1967 I existed (not lived) behind the Iron Curtain in Hungary for five months. The influence of communism only heightened my esteem for capitalism and our beloved country. In writing this, I wish only to convey the malevolence of that particular “ism” to those people who today are advocating redistribution of wealth. I recall times when bread was scarce; if an individual did not get there early in the morning, no bread. Owning property was a definite no-no. In other words, one chicken for the family and one chicken for the government. Any electrical appliance was taxed each month. There was nothing political on the radio,

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and off one went. Medical benefits? Doctors were paid by the government. Should there be 10 ill people, the only ones who would benefit would be the ones who were useful to the government. Men at different times were taken during the night without warning only to be returned to their families months later. Families never knew the reason. Family members, friends,

neighbors were never to be trusted. Hence, nobody spoke against the government for fear of retaliation. Hangings still prevailed then; they stopped in 1989. Clothing? The average working man/woman had maybe only three changes of clothing and two pairs of shoes. Poor quality at that. Nothing was imported. What’s my point in giving all this information? The point is that in our beloved nation, the Occupy Wall Street protesters seemingly yearn for communism without knowing its full agenda. They are focused on the same objective: equal distribution of wealth and a classless society. Do I believe every person in these rowdy mobs is consciously involved in a communist revolution? No, of course

not. A majority of the participants, in fact, are probably nothing more than useful idiots who are hopelessly addicted to the idea of less and less work coupled with more and more entitlements. I doubt they realize that the system they long to see implemented is communism or ultimately leads to communism. Still want to rid our nation of capitalism? Charlotte Hendershot Plains Township

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inally, the voters of Northeastern Pennsylvania seem to be exercising common sense when it comes to clean-

ing house of greedy politicians; one more self-serving crony needs to go. State Rep. Phyllis Mundy must pack it in after 20-plus years of padding her pocket at the expense of senior citizens who live on modest, fixed incomes. Mundy gave herself a 16 percent pay raise in 2005, in spite of the fact that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court deemed it unconstitutional. And where was Phyllis during the 2011 flood? Mundy’s highest priority seemingly is voting to support abortion on demand, high taxes for small-business owners and no respect for the Marriage Protection Act. Wise up in 2012. Mundy must go. John C. Cordora Luzerne

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time of more political clarity. “It would not be enough to say, if we don’t go into Afghanistan the Taliban is going to run things. My guess is the next time that happens, some people might be entitled to say: ‘So what?’” The war has touched every part of America, from sprawling cities to remote prairie towns, where a single death can reverberate like the rumble of distant thunder. But unlike the Vietnam War, which played in America’s living rooms every night, Iraq was a bewildering, faraway drama. For a lot of Americans without a personal investment, it was simply background noise. “You won’t find anybody who says they aren’t supportive of the soldiers, unlike with Vietnam,” said Cindi Staats, whose website, fallen-coalition-heroes.com, is a roll call of every American fatality. “But when this war was just raging

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we’d have several dying a week, and no one seemed to really know unless it was a local soldier and it was local news. For people to really care, you have to get them involved. We didn’t have any of that.” Staats is a 54-year-old disabled former aerospace worker from Walnut, Calif., who early on made it her mission to catalogue the

war’s toll. She built a website, got official casualty reports and searched for photographs. She scoured the Internet and hometown newspapers, and reached out to families. Her tally is so exhaustive that The New York Times and PBS rely

on her for their own periodic chronicles of the fatalities. The weight of personal sacrifice that she — without fanfare — enumerates, the permanent emptiness that each of those nearly 4,500 deaths has left, can take your breath away. Another 32,000 men and women were wounded in Iraq. Many face a lifetime of struggle. Of the 28 Marines that retired, Marine Lt. Gen. Gregory Newbold, the Pentagon’s top operations officer during the planning for the war, spoke to McClatchy during a recent visit to Bethesda

THE TIMES LEADER Naval Hospital: “26 had traumatic amputations, all but two had more than one amputation,” he said. “Arms, legs, eyes. That’s pretty tough.” Newbold, who left the service, in part, over his opposition to the invasion, regularly visits the wounded at the hospital. “I think it’s hard to say when a war is good thing,” said Peter Richert, who was 22 and a member of the Kansas National Guard in 2007 when his leg got blown apart by a roadside bomb. His unit was mostly from smalltown Kansas. Richert was from Hillsboro, population 2,993. It was a close-knit group. In the attack, his sergeant was in the Humvee with him and was killed. “I think (the war) was necessary,” he said. “I truly believe that, being around the local people and seeing how oppressed they were. They became a people who couldn’t fight for themselves. I know there’s more to it, but it was definitely worth it.” At the beginning, most Ameri-

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he journey from America to England lasted a month, German submarines were firing torpedoes through the Atlantic and suspicious customs officials had confiscated a mu-

sician’s manuscripts, believing they might contain a secret wartime code.• Under these less-than-hospitable conditions in the spring of 1942, composer Benjamin Britten wrote the peaceful passages and soothing lullaby of his “Ceremony of Carols,” providing even for the soft tinkling of a harp.

“What I always find amazing is the piece he writes in that situation is so beautiful and ethereal,” said John Curtis, who will direct the Choral Arts of Luzerne County chorus and harp soloist Frances Duffy through the music on Saturday. “How he managed to do it in the midst of danger is remarkable.” Perhaps the volatile atmosphere of World War II did influence one movement in “Ceremony of Carols,” a section that describes how “this little babe, so few days old, has come to rifle Satan’s fold. The lyrics continue: “With tears he

fights and wins the field. His naked breast stands for a shield. His battering shot are babish cries. His arrows looks of weeping eyes.” “These are the weapons by which he (the Christ child) is going to defeat the perils of evil,” Curtis said. “It’s really striking imagery. “It’s fast and intense and really almost violent,” the director explained. “It’s not something you usually associate with harp music. It really shows the whole range of the harp. More than just angelic See HARMONY, Page 5F

Group singing helps to foster lasting friendships By MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com

Lots of hot tea, occasional rest and plenty of Ricola cough drops. That’s the strategy Kathleen Shucosky of Kingston uses as she sings her way though the Christmas season with both the Robert Dale Chorale and the St. Nicholas Church Choir. Blessed as Northeastern Pennsylvania is with an abundance of choruses, she’s not the only vocalist who finds herself heading out to more than one rehearsal a week. “It’s a fun night. You enjoy the practice and you see your friends,” said Ed Staab of Wilkes-Barre, who’s been singing with Choral Arts of Luzerne County on Tuesday evenings and St. Nicholas Choir on Monday and Thursday evenings. Especially during the holiday season, the See GROUP, Page 4F

Throughout the region, singers are preparing for seasonal concerts.

After a three-year hiatus, Charlize Theron returns to movie screens Friday with “Young Adult,” a pitch-black comedy about making war – and a little bit of peace – with the past. Because “Young Adult” takes a walk down memory lane, Theron is more than happy to offer up some less-thanflattering stories about her own youth, spent in Benoni, a small South African town outside Johannesburg. Far from the most attractive – or popular – kid in school, Theron, 36, insists she was “pretty much of a mess” from the ages of 7 to 12. Even though the popular kids excluded her, Theron admits she was “obsessed” with her school’s Queen Bee. “I mean, like you would go to jail for that stuff today,” the actress says with a laugh. “I’m so embarrassed to say this, but I was in tears one day because I couldn’t sit next to her. I have issues.” Theron is adamant that, during her high-school years, boys never gave her the time of day. “I wore really, really, really nerdy glasses,” she says. “I was blind as could be, and boys don’t really like big, nerdy glasses. Sure, I had a crush. I didn’t have any boyfriends, but I had a massive crush on this guy.” Recently, a reporter for Vogue tracked down the one-time object of Theron’s desire. The lucky guy claimed he was just as wild about Theron as she was about him. But the actress isn’t buying it. “This guy did not know I existed in school, but he was like, ‘Tell her the crush was mutual.’ F--k that. It was so not mutual. Then he was, like, ‘Oh, and I remember she wore those glasses.’ ” Given her willingness to revisit her own past, it’s no wonder director Jason Reitman (“Juno,” “Up in the Air”) and scripter Diablo Cody (“Juno”) suspected Theron would be perfect for the role of Mavis Gary, a teen-lit author whose existence is shaken to the core when she receives the news that her former highschool boyfriend (Patrick Wilson) has just become a dad. Mavis immediately jumps on a plane bound for her hometown in rural Minnesota with hopes of winning her ex-beau back despite the fact that he’s married and a new dad. Theron describes Mavis as “delusional” and “just a beautiful car wreck.” But that didn’t stop the actress from identifying with her alter ego’s hopes and fears. “I thought that the things she did were pretty despicable but not to the point where I was disgusted by her,” Theron says. “I never had a hard time liking her. I would love to go and have a beer with her. I would never let her hang out with my boyfriend, but I would love to hang out with her. … I found her fascinating.” Mavis might be a heavy-drinking, wise-cracking, self-absorbed grab bag of dysfunction but, thanks to the actress, she never seems beyond redemption. Theron chalks up a lot of Mavis’ questionable behavior to her unwillingness to grow up. “What I liked, when I read Diablo’s script, was that Mavis is dealing with issues that are very, very common to women in their mid- to late 30s … but Mavis is dealing with them the way a 16See THERON, Page 5F

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That can add a bit of a language lesson to rehearsals, which many singers appreciate. They may not have studied Latin in school, but now they know, for example, rex pacificus means “king of peace.” But the best part of choral singing comes from the relationships, Shucosky said. “You can’t sing together and not become friends,” she said. “You have relationships with the people you see from week to week. A lot of things you share from your non-musical life. There’s so much to gain from singing with a group.” Members of the Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus, whose “The Secret of Christmas” concert is set for 4 p.m. Dec. 11 at St. Nicholas Church in Wilkes-Barre, want to be sure to pass their own enthusiasm for singing to a new generation. At their concert, they’ll have

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gests that there was more to Lamarr than her undeniable beauty. She is remembered, if at all, for the 1949 blockbuster “Samson and Delilah” and a few of the two dozen other movies she made in the 1940s and 1950s. Lamarr’s effort to invent a radio-guided torpedo as a contribution to the Allied cause in World War II has been noted here and there since the 1940s. And in wonderment, of course, as if the woman who could utter dialogue like “Tondelayo make you tiffin?” (in 1942’s “White Cargo”) couldn’t be expected to think much at all. She could think, and did. In “Hedy’s Folly,” author Richard Rhodes, who won a Pulitzer Prize while chronicling the Atomic

freaked out when they see real women conflicted on screen,” Theron notes. “People keep going to me, ‘Oh, it’s so brave’ (to play Mavis). But it really isn’t. It’s just refreshing. It’s so great, as an actor, to get the opportunity to do something that’s incredibly truthful.” In real life, Theron has survived her share of dark times. When she was a teenager, her mother shot and killed her abusive father after he threatened both women. Not long afterward, Charlize moved to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a dancer. She was a member of Joffrey Ballet before injuries sidelined her at 19. She subsequently moved to Hollywood, where she aced roles in such fluffy films as “Mighty Joe Black,” “Celebrity” and “Two Days In The Valley.” In 2004, she reinvented herself as a dramatic powerhouse with “Monster.” Theron hasn’t been on screen since 2009’s “The Road” but the actress has been busy, overseeing potential TV projects for her production company and

Age in several books, provides enough interesting details to give flavor to this curious footnote in science. There isn’t all that much to tell, though, and the story, while intriguing, feels more than a little stretched. Lamarr’s first husband was the Austrian munitions millionaire Friedrich Mandl, and she may well have been paying far more attention than anyone thought during his business-oriented dinners. Later,

preparing for two films set for a 2012 release: “Snow White and the Huntsman” with Kristen Stewart and Ridley Scott’s sci-fi epic “Prometheus.” In early 2010, Theron passed on “Young Adult” because she already had committed to “Fury Road,” the fourth film in the “Mad Max” series, with Tom Hardy taking over the Mel Gibson role. But when “Fury Road” was pushed back a year, she immediately reconnected with Reitman about “Young Adult.” Now, there’s talk of Theron netting her third Oscar nomination (after “Monster” and “North Country”) for her ability to walk the fragile line between humor and heartbreak. “It’s just really nice to have people come up to me and have these little tiny anecdotes about what they connected with in ‘Young Adult,’ ” she says. “The movie kind of puts them in a little bit of a Mavis mood, and so they feel free to admit that they’ve done things like Mavis has done, which is just so endearing. I love that so much.”

divorced and pursuing her film career in Hollywood, she passed up the social scene to spend nights at home working on various inventions, her mind alive with ideas. Before the U.S. entered the war, Lamarr was distressed over Germany’s actions, particularly when it sank a ship carrying scores of children. Building a better bomb — in this case, a torpedo — may have been her best-realized project. She also sought to invent an anti-aircraft shell with a proximity fuse, allowing it to detect a target and explode near it. Her co-inventor for such “secret weapons” was equally unlikely: the composer George Antheil. His early use of synchronized player pianos gave him the insight she needed to turn her idea — a torpedo guided by a frequency-hopping signal that couldn’t be jammed — into a reality. However, getting the U.S. military on board and protecting their patent over time proved to be another challenge altogether. Lamarr the inventor eventually enjoyed a measure of appreciation. A few years before her death in 2000, scientific societies bestowed upon her the kind of honor and respect that her film work never reaped.

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glissandos, there are very different emotions.” The Britten piece contains a Gregorian chant, a “Balulalow” lullaby and movements with language that might remind some audience members of high-school Chaucer studies – or Sunday School lessons. “One of my favorite ideas about old English carols is, you don’t start out talking about Jesus birth. You go all the way back to Adam and start talking about original sin,” Curtis said. “American carols never seem to go all the way back.”. Also on the program is Camille Saint-Saens’ “Christmas Oratorio.” Originally intended to be performed on Christmas Eve, the lush piece contains solos and duets as well as passages for three, four and five sing-

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CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — Over the years, residents and tourists in this picturesque resort town have been guided by five gentle words: “Relax, you’re on island time.” But these days, laid-back Chincoteague is on edge. In a new plan to deal with beach erosion and prepare for sea-level rise, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed changes that the mayor, the chamber of commerce and homeowners say would eventually drive away summer tourism and drive down the economy that depends on it. Some of those changes would involve closing the beach and its parking lot, then opening a beach with parking farther away and shuttling tourists. Town leaders say vacationers won’t board shuttles with all their beach stuff — umbrellas, chairs and food. They’ll bypass Chincoteague for Ocean City, Md., where hotels sit near the water. The changes facing Chincoteague are coming to coastal communities across the nation. In Chincoteague, feelings are running high, as Beth Hanback learned after she helped shuttle tourists to the public beach after Hurricane Irene washed out the parking lot. Approached in a grocery store by a little old lady who asked whether she helped with that shuttle, Hanback thought she was about to get a sweet, neighborly “attagirl.” Not quite. “She sort of cleared her throat and spit at me,” Hanback said. “She said, ‘You’re going to kill this town with your [darn] shuttle.’” Hanback, executive director of the Chincoteague Natural History Association, was flabbergasted. She was helping tourists, not endorsing the part of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s plan residents dislike most. For a town that relies on tourism, the stakes are high. The beach is its lifeblood, swelling its 3,500 population about tenfold in summer. But Chincoteague doesn’t control its beach. It’s part of the Assateague Island National Seashore, run by the federal National Park Service, and sits within the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, controlled by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Charged with protecting endan-

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gered animals and managing the refuge on a shrinking budget, the Fish and Wildlife Service argued in a 15-year comprehensive refuge plan that it can’t save the beach and its parking lot from the unrelenting forces of nature. More than100 yards of shoreline has been lost to the Atlantic Ocean since the mid-1960s, said Louis Hinds, the refuge manager. A federal visitors center has been moved twice from rising waters. And if cars didn’t occupy the 8.5acre parking lot, piping plovers, an endangered shorebird the refuge protects, would nest there. At the core of the debate in Chincoteague are questions of fairness. Should the federal government close a beach it established and helped popularize? Over a halfcentury, it shored up Chincoteague’s way of life, spawning dozens of hotels and hundreds of rental houses, restaurants and shops. Should the town expect the current beach and parking to last on such a thin spit of land? Each time the lot is washed away by storm surge, as happened in late August, taxpayers pay $200,000 to $700,000 to restore it on land that could be used for wildlife. “Our purpose here is migrating birds. . . . Piping plovers nest on the beach. Disturbing adults off the nest in the summer could mean that the eggs will fry,” Hinds said. The agency’s plan offers four alternatives to operate a beach and

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preserve tourism. One would keep the status quo, which would allow the beach to erode. Another would move the public beach about a mile north, establish remote parking lots and bus people to the new location. Chincoteague prefers none of the above. In trying to reach an agreement and chart a future, Chincoteague and Fish and Wildlife have engaged in highly contentious meetings. Every aspect of the town’s way of life is on the table. In one proposal, the agency would thin the herd of wild ponies the town is permit-

ted to have from 150 to 120. A reduced herd would ensure that horses have enough food to survive lean times in the refuge, Hinds said. But Denise Bowden, spokeswoman for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, which manages and sells some of the horses at yearly auctions to supplement its budget, was livid. “All we want is our 150 horses and our 961 parking spaces at the beach,” Bowden said. “For the life of me, I can’t understand how a government agency can possibly have this effect on a town.”

Christmas is alive and well in Christmas City USA, an hour or so’s jaunt from Wilkes-Barre via the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The former Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces are lighting up the skyline of south Bethlehem with the colors of the holidays. SteelStacks has premiered a holiday music and light show that is shown nightly at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 through Dec. 31 on the blast furnaces. The popular holiday market Christkindlmarkt has moved to a new location. Still nestled in a huge heated tent, but now in the PNC Plaza, the market offers more than 80 booths of crafts, foods, music and, of course, Santa Claus. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 18. Admission is $8 for a daily pass and $15 for a season pass. SteelStacks also lights its two fire sculptures Wednesday through Sunday during the holiday season. The 70foot-long “Bridge” fire sculpture is lighted on the hour

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You’ll find plenty of Nativity scenes in Bethlehem.

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K E N P OL L OCK N IS S A N P R ESENTS:

S C AN H ERE FO R S ERVIC E S PEC IAL S

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2012 N 2012 NISSAN ISSAN A ALTIMA LTIMA 2.5S 2.5S SEDAN SEDAN

2012 N 2012 NISSAN ISSAN S SENTRA ENTRA 2.0S 2.0S

STK#N 20533 M O D EL# 13112 M SR P $23,820

STK#N 20843 M O D EL# 12112 M SR P $19,750

4 Cyl, CVT , A/ C, PW , PDL , Cru is e, T ilt, Co n ven ien tPkg, S p la s h Gu a rd s

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2011 N 2011 NISSAN ISSAN R ROGUE OGUE S A AWD WD STK#N 20753 M O D EL# 22211 M SR P $23,905

STK#N 20831 M O D EL# 16211 M SR P $37,825

O NLY 5 LEFT @ TH IS P R IC E

V-6, CVT , L ea ther, M o o n ro o f, Pa d d le S hift& S p o rt S u s p en s io n , 19” W heel, Xen o n Hea d lights & M o re

4 Cyl, CVT , A/C, AM /F M /CD, Cru is e, T ilt, F lo o rM a ts & S p la s h Gu a rd s

B U Y FO R

31,495

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299

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B U Y FO R

20 ,995

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L EAS E FOR

199

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*$199 PerM o n th, 39 M o n th L ea s e, 12K PerY ea rw / $2302.50 + $203.50 regis tra tio n fee = $2506 d u e a td elivery. Res id u a l= $12,669. In clu d es L ea s e Ca s h. S a le Price + ta x & ta gs in clu d es N is s a n Reb a te. M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru N M AC T ier1.

* $299 Perm o n th p lu s ta x. 39 m o n th lea s e; 12k p eryea r; w / $3117.50 + $203.50 regis tra tio n fee= $3321 d u e a td elivery. Res id u a l= $18,534 in clu d es L ea s e Ca s h. S a le p rice + ta x & ta gs in clu d es N is s a n Reb a te. M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru N M AC T ier1.

2012 N 2012 NISSAN ISSAN F FRONTIER RONTIER S SV V 4X4 4X4 CREW CREW CAB CAB

2011 N 2011 NISSAN ISSAN PATHFINDER PATHFINDER 4X4ʼS 4X4ʼS

STK#N 21245 M O D EL# 31412 M SR P $29,595

STK#N 21000 M O D EL# 25211 M SR P $34,930

V-6, Au to , A/ C, Prem Utility Pkg, PW , PDL , Cru is e, T ilt, AM / F M / CD, F lo o rM a ts & S p la s h Gu a rd s

TO C H O O SE FR O M

550 0 O FF M S R P

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2 9 ,4 3 0

2011 N 2011 NISSAN ISSAN MURANO MURANO S A AWD WD

B U Y FO R

24,995

2012 N 2012 NISSAN ISSAN T TITAN ITAN SV SV 4X4 4X4 KING KING CAB CAB

V8, Au to , A/C, F o g L ights , Allo y W heels , Blu eto o th, Po w erS ea t, K eyles s E n try & M o re

2 6 ,4 9 5

L EAS E FOR

299 P ER M O. P lu s Ta x.

* $299 Perm o n th p lu s ta x. 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; w / $1999 + $203.50 regis tra tio n fees = $2202.50 d u e a td elivery. Res id u a l= $15,101 in clu d es L ea s e Ca s h. S a le Price + T a x & T a gs . In clu d es Nis s a n Reb a te. M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC T ier1.

229

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2011 2 011 N NISSAN ISSAN MURANO MURANO CROSS CROSS CCABRIOLET ABRIOLET CCONVERTIBLE ONVERTIBLE STK#N 20839 M O D EL# 27011 M SR P $48,020

STK#N 21270 M O D EL# 34412 M SR P $34,880

STK#N 21273 M O D EL# 23211 M SR P $32,130

L EAS E FOR

*$229 PerM o n th, 39 M o n th L ea s e, 12K p eryea rw / $1999 + $203.50 regis tra tio n fee= $2202.50 d u e a td elivery. Res id u a l $18,941. S a le p rice + T a x & T a gs in clu d es N is s a n Reb a te. M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru N M AC T ier1.

*S a le Price p lu s ta x & ta gs . In clu d es $2000 Nis s a n Reb a te.

L EA S E FO R A S L O W

22011 011 N NISSAN ISSAN M MAXIMA AXIMA S SV Vw w// Sport Sport Package Package

B U Y FO R

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* $99 Perm o n th, 39 m o n th lea s e, 12K p eryea rw / $4999 Ca s h Do w n o rT ra d e E q u ity + $203.50 regis tra tio n fees = $5202.50 Du e a td elivery. Res id u a l $13,101. S a le Price p lu s ta x in clu d es $1250 Nis s a n Reb a te + $500 Ca p tive Ca s h + $500 Cu s to m erBo n u s Ca s h. M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1.

*S a le Price + ta x & ta gs . In clu d es $1000 Nis s a n Reb a te.

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B U Y FO R

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2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED AWD ....................... $19,900 2008 BUICK LACROSSE ............................ $14,900 2010 CHEVY SILVERADO REG CAB 1500 4X4 .............. $22,900 2005 BUICK TERRAZA CX ........................ $10,900 2002 CHEVY TAHOE AWD..............................$7,500 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI Must See Local Trade, 1 Owner ..... $11,995 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER AWD

Premier Ed,Local Trade

$6,995

2010 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD REG CAB PICKUP Local Trade, Low Miles $16,995

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED

2011 GMC TERRAIN AWD

Stk# 1856

32,900

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AWD

23,900

2011 BUICK LACROSSE

23,900

2011 DODGE CHALLENGER

22,900

2010 JEEP PATRIOT AWD

15,900

2010 CHRYSLER 300

16,900

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

22,900

2010 HONDA CIVIC

13,900

14,900

21,900

34,900

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 EXT CAB

29,900

2010 DODGE CHARGER

22,900

15,900

2011 FORD ESCAPE AWD

23,900

2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD

Stk# 1837

18,900

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA

Stk# 1848

14,900

2010 JEEP COMPASS AWD

Stk# 1818

15,900

2011 CHEVY MALIBU

Stk# 1799

15,900

2010 DODGE JOURNEY RT4 AWD

Stk# 1791

22,900

2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR AWD

Stk# 1783

22,900

2011 DODGE NITRO AWD

Stk# 1734

15,900

18,900 2010 KIA RIO

Stk# 1732

18,900

2010 CHEVY TAHOE AWD

Stk# 1684

15,900

11,900

2010 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 CARGO

Stk# 1681

31,900

2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Stk# 1597

22,900

18,900

2009 CADILLAC CTS

Stk# 1521

Stk# 1854

Stk# 1802

2010 FORD TAURUS LIMITED

Stk# 1535

23,900

12,995

Stk# 1611

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AWD

Stk# 1833

2010 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4X4

Stk# 1649

24,900

2010 MERCEDES 300C AWD

Stk# 1688

2011 CHEVY SUBURBAN AWD

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA

Stk# 1694

21,900

2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD

Stk# 1739

2010 JEEP COMMANDER AWD

21,900

2010 DODGE AVENGER

Stk# 1740

Stk# 1794

16,900

$3,995

Stk# 1847

2010 JEEP WRANGLER 4DR

14,900

2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON AWD

Stk# 1801

2010 CHEVY MALIBU

9,950

2011 BUICK REGAL

Stk# 1796

1 Owner, Only

21,900

...

Stk# 1836

2011 CHEVY IMPALA

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Stk# 1537

16,900

24,900

Stk# 1811

2011 TOYOTA CAMRY

Stk# 1846

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING

Stk# 1650

1 Owner, Local Trade

Stk# 1859

2010 FORD EDGE AWD

Stk# 1850

Stk# 1731

2010 FORD EXPLORER AWD

24,500

2011 BUICK LUCERNE CXL

Stk# 1782

23,900

1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSEI

Stk# 1851

Stk# 1845

Stk# 1797

2008 BUICK LUCERNE Local Trade, Low Miles ........... $14,995

2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT

2011 DODGE CREW CAB 4X4

Stk# 1817

2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD

2009 BUICK LUCERNE Local Trade, Low Miles ........... $18,995

32,900

Stk# 1852

Only 15K Miles

22,900

$20,900

2006 DODGE RAM 1500 REG CAB SLT 4X4 ................ $14,900

Stk# 1858

2011 MAZDA CX9 AWD

Stk# 1838

16,900

AWD, Local Low Mileage Trade

2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ............................. $14,900

2011 GMC ACADIA AWD

Stk# 1857

Stk# 1855

2009 CHEVY EQUINOX LS

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16,900

2009 PONTIAC G5

Stk# 1431

23,900

25,900

Stk# 1152

11,900

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***LEAS E 3 6 M ONTHS THROUG H AHFC . $0 DOW N. 1S T PAY M ENT AND TAG S DUE AT DELIV ERY . RES IDUAL $12,23 7.75

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• M odel#C P2f3C EW • 177-hp 16-V alve D O H C i-V TEC ® Engine • 5-Speed A utom atic Transm ission • Pow er W indow s/Locks/M irrors • R em ote Entry • C ruise C ontrol• A ir C onditioning w ith A ir-Filtration System • 160-W att A M / FM /C D A udio System w ith 6 Speakers • V ehicle Stability A ssistTM (V SA ® ) w ith Traction C ontrol• A BS • Sual-Stage,M ultiple-Threshold Front A irbags (SR S) • D ual-C ham ber Front Side A irbags w ith Passenger-Side O ccupant Position D etection System (O PD S) • Side C urtain A irbags

2219/ 19/M OO.**.**

**LEAS E 3 6 M ONTHS THROUG H AHFC . $0 DOW N. 1S T PAY M ENT AND TAG S DUE AT DELIV ERY . RES IDUAL $13 ,540.50

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G AS M ILEAG E 17 CITY/24 HW Y

$0 DO W N

2012 H on d a

P IL O T L X

• 250-hp 24-V alv e SO H C i-V TEC ® • 5-Speed A utom atic Trans m is s ion • 8 Pas s enger Seating • V ariable Torque M anagem ent® 4-W heelD riv e Sy s tem (V TM -4® ) • V ehic le Stability A s s is tTM (V SA ® ) w ith Trac tion C ontrol• Pow er W Indow s /Loc k s / M irrors • Front and R ear A ir C onditioning w ith A ir-Filtration Sy s tem • 229-W att A M /FM /C D A udio Sy s tem w ith 7 Speak ers inc luding Subw oofer • R em ote Entry • A BS • D ual-Stage, M ultiple-Thres hold Front A irbags (SR S) • Front Side A irbags w ith Pas s enger-Side O c c upant Pos ition D etec tion Sy s tem (O PD S)

309/ 309/M O.**** O . ****

2011 Hon d a

CR-V L X

• M odel#RE4H3B32 • 180-hp,DO HC i-V TEC ® 4-cylinder engine • 5-speed autom atic transm ission • RealTim eTM 4W D system • V ehicle Stability A ssistTM (V SA ® ) w ith traction control• A nti-lock braking system (A BS) • Dual-stage, m ultiple-threshold front airbags (SR5) • Front side airbags w ith passengerside O ccupant Position Detection System (O PDS) • Side curtain airbags w ith rollover sensor • C D Player • Pow er W indow s/Locks/M irrors • A /C

2239/ 39/M OO.*.*

*LEAS E 3 6 M ONTHS , 3 6K THROUG H AHFC . $0 DOW N. 1S T PAY M ENT AND TAG S DUE AT DELIV ERY . RES IDUAL $14,612.55

****LEAS E 3 6 M ONTHS THROUG H AHFC . $0 DOW N. 1S T PAY M ENT AND TAG S DUE AT DELIV ERY . RES IDUAL $18,219.20

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$10,950

06 C HEV Y TRA ILBLA ZER 4W D

S ilver,61K,W as $13,750

N ow

$12,750

04 SUBA RU IM PREZA W RX SDN S ilver,68K M iles

N ow

$13,500

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R ed,84K M iles

N ow

$8,950

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09 HY UNDA I A C C ENT G LS SEDA N B ronze,54K M iles

N ow

36 m os

06 A C C O RD LX SDN N avy,5 S peed,68K...................NO W 07 A C C O RD EX SDN G ray,51K..................................NO W 08 A C C O RD EX SDN S ilver,42K................................NO W 08 A C C O RD EXL V 6 SDN N avy,55K.....................NO W 10 A C C O RD LX SDN S ilver,28K................................NO W 09 A C C O RD LX SDN R ed,13K..................................NO W 09 A C C O RD LXP SDN B urgandy,26K..............................NO W

$14,950

09 TO Y O TA M A TRIX “S” A W D R ed,56K M iles

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$15,950

08 JEEP LIBERTY SPO RT 4W D B lack,20K M iles

N ow

$17,950

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09 SUBA RU IM PREZA A W D B lue,46K M iles

N ow

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$15,750

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$15,950

10 DO DG E NITRO SE 4W D B lue,27K M iles

N ow

$19,750

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EX C PE B lue,52K.................................N O W LX SD N Titanium ,36K..........................N O W EX SD N W hite,41K,5 S peed...................N O W LX SD N G old,12K...............................N O W LX C PE N avy,30K................................N O W LX SD N R ed,21K................................N O W LX SD N S ilver,17K.............................N O W LXS SD N S ilver,16K...........................N O W EX SD N B lue,22K................................N O W

$14,950 $15,250 $15,500 $15,750 $16,350 $15,950 $16,500 $16,950 $17,950

Y O UR N IC E TR A D E H ER E

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$12,950

07 M ERC URY M ILA N V 6 PERM IER SDN G ray,22K M iles

09 O D Y SSEY LX M oss,25K..............................N O W $20,950 10 O D Y SSEY TO U R IN G N avi,R .D V D ,G ray,26K N O W $33,500 $17,950 $18,950 $22,750 $27,500 $27,500 $27,950 $29,950 $32,500

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06 PILO T EX R ed,71K..........................................N O W 06 PILO T EXL N avi,B lue,57K..............................N O W 07 PILO T EXL N avi,R ed,39K...............................N O W 09 PILO T EXL N avy,35K.....................................N O W 09 PILO T EXL S ilver,35K.....................................N O W 09 PILO T EXL S ilver,29K.....................................N O W 09 PILO T TO URING D V D /N avi,R ed,45K................N O W 11 PILO T EXL G old,17K......................................N O W

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06 RIDG ELINE RTS B lue,50K M iles.................NO W $18,950

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11 AUDI S5 QUATTRO CONVERTIBLE Sprint blue/black & tan leather, auto, 7 speed, turbo, 330 HP, Navigation,(AWD) 09 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 door, alloys, seafoam blue. 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE

blue, auto V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL silver grey leather 07 Hyundai Sonata GLS navy blue, auto, alloys 07 CHRYSLER 300 LTD AWD silver, grey leather 06 PONTIAC G6 black, auto, 4 cyl. 06 DODGE STRATUS SXT RED. 05 DODGE NEON SXT Red, 4 cyl. auto 05 CHEVY IMPALA LS Burgundy tan leather, sunroof 05 VW NEW JETTA gray, auto, 4 cyl 05 CHEVY MALIBU Maxx White, grey leather, sunroof 04 NISSAN ALTIMA SL 3.5 white, black leather, sun roof 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO Mid blue/light grey leather, Navigation, (AWD) 01 PONTIAC AZTEK 4 door. Auto. Grey 01 VW JETTA GLS green, auto, 4 cyl 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 98 MAZDA MILLENIA green 98 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS black 98 HONDA CIVIC EX, 2 dr, auto, silver 97 BUICK PARK AVENUE, black/tan leather

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red, auto, 4 x 4 96 CVEVY BLAZER black 4x4 89 CHEVY 1500 4X4 TRUCK

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MERCEDES `92 500 SEL

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MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 Convertible, with removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept. Very Good Condition, No Accidents. Classy Car.

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9 S. Keyser Ave Taylor, PA 18517 Where Taylor meets Old Forge 01 Dodge Van V6. Auto. Inspected. Ready to work. Now $4,675 95 Chevy Blazer V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. 4WD. Only $2,875 00 Pontiac Grand Prix V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Moonroof. Local Trade. Only $5,875 05 Chevy Tahoe This beauty is fully equipped and brand new. Reduced $18,750 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 cylinder. Auto. Air. Alloys. 4WD. Only $3,475 99 Pontiac Mountaineer Van V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. 3 row seating. Now $3,575 01 Ford Mustang V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Local trade. Now $5,875 00 Buick LeSabre Custom V6. Air. Alloys. FWD. 1 owner. Local Trade. Only $4,775 98 Ford ½ Ton Pickup Style side XL. V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Only 88K. Like New $5,475 88 Buick Retta V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Moonroof. A true sports car. 66K. $3,375 95 Mercury Villager Van V6. Auto. Air. 3rd row seating. Just traded. $1,875 92 Buick Roadmaster V8. Auto. Air. Local Trade. Big & beautiful. $4,675

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CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP Very Good Condition! Low miles! $7500. FIRM 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee

CHEVY`75 CAMARO

350 V8. Original owner. Automatic transmission. Rare tuxedo silver / black vinyl top with black naugahyde interior. Never damaged. $6,000. Call 570-489-6937

power windows & locks, great gas mileage. $9,000/OBO 570-606-5634

SUBURU ‘06 LEGACY GT LIMITED SEDAN

4 door, black, approximately 76,000 miles. 2.5 liter engine, auto. asking $12,000. 570-510-3077

TOYOTA `10

Camry SE. 56,000 miles. Red, alloy wheels, black cloth interior. Will consider trade. $14,200 (570) 793-9157

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TOYOTA 07 CAMRY LE Low miles. One owner. $13,880

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

TOYOTA ‘09 COROLLA S Auto. 4 Cylinder. $16,450

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VOLKSWAGEN `09 Beetle. Excellent condition. $16,500. CHEVY EQUINOX ‘05. Very good shape, new brakes. $13,000 (570) 262-8863

Motorcycles

‘96 HONDA

American Classic Edition. 1100 cc. 1 owner, under 20,000 miles. Yellow and white, extra chrome, VNH exhaust, bags, lights, MC jack, battery tender, helmets. Asking $3500 570-288-7618

DAELIM 20064,700 150 CCs.

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

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

HARLEY ‘73

Sportser 1000cc "Bobber" Must see! 3,000 obo. Call (570) 510-7231 for pics!

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03 100th Anniversary

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03 NIGHTTRAIN New rear tire. Very good condition. 23K miles. $8,500. Call 570-510-1429

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

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OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

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

KAWASAKI ‘03

KLR 650. Green. Excellent condition. 6K Miles. $3,000 (570) 287-0563

KAWASAKI ‘05

NINJA 500R. 3300 miles. Orange. Garage kept. His & hers helmets. Must sell. $2400 570-760-3599 570-825-3711

Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original

miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Computer. New tires. $3,800. 570-574-3584

MOTO GUZZI `03

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

UNITED MOTORS ‘08 MATRIX 2 SCOOTER Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original

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

150cc. Purple & grey in color. 900 miles. Bought brand new. Paid $2,000. Asking $1,600 or best offer. (570) 814-3328 or (570) 825-5133

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

TRAVELqueen TRAILER 33 ft OLDSMOBILE ‘53 Rear master bedroom, Walk 98 SEDAN thru bathroom. 72K original miles. Rocket V8 motor. Hydromatic transmission. Mechanically sound. Antique tags. Excellent Driver. Must see to appreciate! Asking $7,200 Or best offer. (570) 855-3040

427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVY `04 DUMP TRUCK

36k miles. 9’6” Boss power angle plow. Hydraulic over electric dump box with sides. Rubber coated box & frame. Very good condition. $22,500 firm. Call 570-840-1838

FORD `90 TRUCK

17’ box. Excellent running condition. Very Clean. $4,300. Call 570-287-1246

439

Motorcycles

BMW ‘07 K1200 GT

Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,000 (570) 646-2645

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CADILLAC `99 ESCALADE 97k miles. Black

Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed. Big View windows. Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900. 215-694-7497

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!

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

CADILLAC `07 ESCALADE ESV Black with extended

cab. Fully loaded. Low miles. Extra set of tires & rims. Leather interior. $32,000. (570) 357-1383

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVY ‘10 EQUINOX LT

Moonroof. Alloys. 1 Owner. $22,450

CHEVY ‘99 BLAZER

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

Leather. Auto. $17,940

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

JEEPAuto. 04 LIBERTY V6.

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

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Sport utility, 4 door, four wheel drive, ABS, new inspection. $4200. 570-709-1467

451

FORD 08 EDGE SEL

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

FORD ‘99 EXPLORER Leather. Moonroof. 4x4. New Inspection. $3,995

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JEEP ‘06 WRANGLER Only 29K miles! $17,450

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CHRYSLER 02 TOWN & COUNTRY V6. Like new!

$5,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

DODGE `00 CARGO VAN 1500

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘01 Electra Glide, Ultra

Chrysler ‘68 New Yorker

Sedan. 440 Engine. Power Steering & brakes. 34,500 original miles. Always garaged. $6,800 (570) 883-4443

SCION `06 XA 67,000 miles,

LEXUS `08 ES 350

Beautiful. Burgundy with doeskin interior. All options. 26k. Mint condition flawless. Looking to sell for trade in value of $22,000. 570-479-6722

AUTO SALES

439

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

FORD ‘99 F150 Shortbox. 1 owner. New truck trade! $4,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

DODGE ‘97 2500 4X4, C

JEEP ‘07 GRAND CHEROKEE

570-714-4146

AWD. Auto. Warrantied. $5,195 BUY * SELL * TRADE

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

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

JEEP 08 COMPASS

4 WD. Auto. CD. $13,992

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

FORD `00 WINDSTAR

Excellent condition, 8 passenger, new starter. $2,900. 570-655-2443

FORD `00 WINDSTAR Handicapped accessible, removable front passenger chair. IMS ramp system, recently inspected, new battery, full air conditioning, all power, 27,000 miles, excellent condition. $14,900 negotiable. 570-288-4894

FORD `00 WINDSTAR SE. 7 passenger, 4

door, V6, all power, inspected, well maintained, excellent family van, reduced to $2,495. 570-287-3951

Special Edition. Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat . Only 1,900 Miles. Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850

HONDA 06 CRV SE Leather & Moonroof. $15,872

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

HONDA ‘09 CRV LX AWD. 1 owner. $17,880

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FORD ‘05 ESCAPE XLS 4 Cylinder. 5 speed. Front wheel drive. air. Warranted. $7,895. BUY * SELL * TRADE

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

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570-714-4146

HYUNDAI '04 SANTA FE

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

FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT. CD. Power

seats. Extra Clean! $3,995 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. $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

FORD 02 RANGER EDGE Extra cab. 5 speed. 6 cylinder. 2 wheel drive. Extra sharp truck! $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

GMC `05 SAVANA 1500 Cargo Van.

AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $11,950. Call 570-474-6028

4 Cylinder. Auto. Front wheel drive. 78K. Very clean!. Warrantied. $7,795. BUY * SELL * TRADE

HYUNDAI ‘06 SANTE FE LTD

Leather. Moonroof. One owner. $14,580

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

D.P. MOTORS

1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING

570-714-4146

JEEP ‘04 GRAND CHEROKEE

4.0 - 6 cylinder. Auto. 4x4. Air. Many options very clean! 1 owner. Warrantied. $9,295. BUY * SELL * TRADE

JEEP ‘98 WRANGLER 6 Cylinder. 4WD. $9,250

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

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

JEEP `04 CHEROKEE 135,000 miles, auto-

matic, four wheel drive, $6,500. (570) 237-6979

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1 owner vehicle!! $2,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

MERCURY `07 MARINER One owner. Luxury

4x4. garage kept. Showroom condition, fully loaded, every option 34,000 miles. GREAT DEAL $14,500 (570)825-5847

NISSAN `08 XTERRA 58k miles. 4x4. Auto.

All power. CD. Keyless entry. $14,000 570-735-3005 570-793-9180

NISSAN `10 ROGUE SL AWD. Gray. Sunroof. Bose stereo system. Black, heated leather seats. Sunroof 6,800 miles. $24,000 (570) 696-2777

NISSAN ‘08 ROGUE S AWD. Auto $16,620

700 MERCHANDISE 708

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

RANGE ROVER ‘07 SPORT Supercharged

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

TOYOTA 09 RAV 4

Only 13K miles! Remote Starter. $21,750

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

VOLVO `08 XC90

Fully loaded, moon roof, leather, heated seats, electric locks, excellent condition. New tires, new brakes and rotors. 52,000 miles highway $26,500/ best offer. 570-779-4325 570-417-2010 till 5

Appliances

WASHER G.E. & G.E. DRYER, Frigidaire refrigerator $75. each. Moving must sell. 570-655-3512

712

Baby Items

BABY SWING, Rainforest by FP with music, lights, mobile., hardly used, $40. Portable pack & play by Evenflo, removable bassinet, light blue $40. 855-9221 BOTTLE HOLDERS: Two (2) Leechco “Keep-it-up” bottle holders. Great for multiples or just busy moms! $8/each. 2/$14. 570-592-3159 CHANGING TABLE, NURSERY 2 shelves, DRESSER, with 3 drawers, cherry finish, brand new still in box. $100 each, $175 for both. 570-405-4366 CRIB and high chair. FREE 570-825-3585 CRIB F.P. 3 In 1 travel tender crib $20. 570-654-4113

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CRIB, metal tube style, baby colors & white, with matching changing table. $25. 570-301-2694 DOUBLE STROLLER: Graco Duoglider. 7 mos. old, slight wear underneath carriage. Part of Graco easy travel system. Will include pink mommy hook with purchase. $80 or best offer. 570-592-3159

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596

MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE

6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY

722

Christmas Trees

CHRISTMAS TREE, 7.5 foot, pre-lit, 400 clear lights. Paid $135. Selling for $25. 570-288-3784

HELEN & ED’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

BASEBALL CARDS, 2011 complete set, $25 570-824-8810 COINS. Walking Liberty halves, 1936D, 1938P,1939P,1939S, 1947P $100. 570-287-4135 DALE EARNHARDT items, $45.DOLLS. (3) Porcelain. Heritage collectibles. Still in original package. $20 for all. 570-235-5216

SLOT MACHINE, Red Meteor with tokens, $100. 570-239-4864 TRAINS, (3) Lionel, Brand New, Harry Potter, Polar Express & American Flier, $200/each. 570-239-4864

710

Appliances

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

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

CERAMIC HEATING UNITS Stiebel Eltron, 240

volts, 3,000 watts. Bought new, 3 @ $150 each. 570-474-9202

DISHWASHER

GE, white, built in, short body, stainless steel interior. Excellent condition. Paid $496. asking $225. 570-457-7964 MICROWAVE, white Kenmore countertop 1.2 cu ft, 1200 wt. $40. Washer & dryer, white, electric, Kenmore 70 series. Good condition $100. 855-9221

Furnaces & Heaters

HEATER: Vent free propane gas 30k BTU blue flame wall heater, New with blower and thermostat. Manual and mounting bracket included. $150.00 New in box vent free with thermostat & blower. Floor or wall mount. Propane and natural gas. 20k $180. 30k BTU $210. With warranty. Call after 6 pm or leave message 570-675-0005

744

Furniture & Accessories

BED, twin with headboard, footboard, frame, light wood $85. Wooden computer desk, natural wood $25. 570-735-0812 BEDROOM SET 4 piece complete, queen, modern, like new, headboard, footboard, frame, dresser with mirror, tall chest of drawers & nightstand $500. COMPUTER DESK & CHAIR $25. FULL BED COMPLETE, wood, Broyhill $200. TV STAND $20. 570-332-4400 CHERRY CABINET, beautiful for family room or bedroom, doors slide in, storage underneath with doors $200. 570-262-8282 or 570-735-8558 COFFEE TABLE drop leaf, cherrywood, $75. 570-472-1646 DINING ROOM SET 7 piece Bernhardt antique, mahogany table, 4 chairs, buffet, china closet, very good condition $700. 570-690-1184 END TABLE $20. 570-654-4113

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, 46” h, 40”w. Will hold up to 26” TV, has drawers & shelves, excellent condition. $50. 570-696-1703 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, SOFA BED ROLL OUT, LOVE SEAT. MOVING FREE. 570-8140843 or 696-3090

FURNISH FOR LESS

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 HOPE CHEST: Light oak excellent condition $75. 570-696-5204 KITCHEN SET green, 4 swivel captain chairs, green wrought iron legs + extension $75. Handmade apron & doilies $4.331-3220

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

Mattress Guy

Fresh Cut Trees or Cut Your Own * Spruce * Fir * * Live Trees * * Wreaths *

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

742

MATTRESS SALE

Antiques & Collectibles

DOLLS: Porcelain, 12” in original boxes $10. each. 570-654-6283

JEEP `03 Rare. LIBERTY5 SPORT.

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

LUZERNE COUNTY $22,000 For More Info Call 570-332-1637 or 570-332-4686

JAN-PRO

UMMINS

Extended Cab. Good Shape. $9,500 negotiable. (570) 954-7461

BEER & LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SALE

4WD & Alloys. $15,880

D.P. MOTORS

1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING

GMC '02 SAFARI CARGO VAN

88,500 miles. V6. Automatic. Good Condition. $2,300 (570) 793-6955

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

Business Opportunities

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OPEN DAILY 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. Ample Parking Holiday Music helenandedstree farm.com 570-868-6252 Nuangola Exit 159 off I-81 (Follow Signs)

726

Clothing

CLOTHING size 18/XL misses pants, Lee & Eddie Bauer, (24 pairs) $10-$12 each. Lee jeans (5 pairs) $12 each, 1 Raincoat $10, Woolrich coats (3) $25 each. JM Collection tops (10) $10 each. Eddie Bauer sweaters (2) $10 each, Worthington ankle pants (4) $15 each . Winter/Spring items. New or in excellent condition. 570-474-6069

COAT

KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 LOAFERS 2 pair 9 1/2 1 brown, 1 black, new in box $10 each. 654-6283

Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 SOFA hide a bed with 2 recliners. Nice. $250. 570-690-2323 WARDROBE, metal extra closet space in your home $50. COUCH, green, has recliner in both ends of couch. $50. ANTIQUE couch & chair, floral print. $75. Queen ann chair, light green, $50. 570-446-8672

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

ASKAM

8 Center St. Sat. and Sun. Dec. 3 and 4 10am to 5pm Living room, formal dining room, miscellaneous, etc. NO EARLY BIRDS 570-690-0221 (C)

CARVERTON

SUITS 2 men’s black, size 38 regular. worn once. Paid $100 sell for $35. each. 570-735-0812

732

Exercise Equipment

POWER RIDER exercise equipment, new condition $50. 570-675-0920 PROFORM 825 elliptical trainer, good condition $95. call Mark 570-762-4914 TREADMILL. Pro Form J41 Power incline. Excellent condition. $250 570-474-2224

742

Furnaces & Heaters

FIREPLACE 51x51 cherry electric 1350 watt heater with fan & remote. $300. 570-288-2700

1707 West 8th St. Sun., Dec. 4th, 8am to 4pm Two houses from intersection of 8th St. & Bodle Rd. Lots of Christmas items, glassware, linens, sewing items, dishes, some furniture, bedroom set. Something for everyone! WILKES-BARRE

MOVING SALE

324 S. Hancock St 1 block off Park Ave Dec 5 - Dec 11 WEEKDAYS 9AM-3PM WEEKENDS 8AM-2PM Everything must go! Large & small appliances, furniture, Xmas items & more.

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MPG MPG 27 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied

**Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11.

NEW 2012 FORD FUSION SEL

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

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

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

27 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11.

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Safety Canopy, Side Impact Air Bags, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Auto., PDL, PW, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, Air, 16” Alum. Wheels, CD, Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.,

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

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NEW 2011 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB STX NEW 2012 FORD EXPLORER , 3.7L V6, Auto., Air, 17” Alum. Wheels, Cloth Seat, ABS, 40/20/40 Split Seat, Decor Pkg., Cruise Control, Pwr. Equipment Group

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746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

EDWARDSVILLE Vendor & Craft Market 681 Main Street Vendors wanted & space available for crafts. Open every day but Monday. 570-417-1269 570-855-2703

750

Medical Equipment

SCOOTER $525, wheelchair $160, walker with seat $95, 2 potty chairs $60 each, walker with two wheels $35, tub chair $20, cane $15 - OBO. All excellent condition. Call for details 570-825-7156

758 Miscellaneous

Jewelry

HEART & CROSS pendants on necklaces asking only $3 Have rings for $1 & bracelets for $2. 570-332-7933

RING DIAMOND

1.5 carat, G-color, VS1. Paid $6,000, asking $3,500. Call Stan 570-702-5967

752 Landscaping & Gardening LAWNMOWER 20” Yardman 4 hp side discharge, just serviced & ready for spring. Very light & easy to push. Runs like new $50. OBO. 570-283-9452

756

Medical Equipment

HOSPITAL BED Electric Like new. FREE TO SOMEONE IN NEED 570-823-4936 leave message

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

570-574-1275 AMP dual 300 watt 2 channel amp $20. 12” sub box $10. 570-299-7508 AUTO & TRUCK MANUALS from 1960 to 1980. Very good condition, Asking $10. OBO. 570-823-6829 BOOKS. Time-Life Library. 26 volumes of artists. $125. 570-829-2715 CANES & WALKING STICKS over 30 available. $4- $5 each. CHRISTMAS ITEMS & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS over 200 available, includes Christmas lights, trees, ornaments, flowers, vases, lamps, baskets, nic nacs also 4 piece luggage. Samsonite belt massager. All for $65 570-735-2081.

PERFIT INCONTINENCEUNDERWEAR Size X-L 14 per Pkg $5 each (570)288-9940

CAR RAMPS 2, metal, yellow. $15. for both. 655-2154

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

BUYING 11am to 11pm

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke 412 Autos for Sale

412 Autos for Sale

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758 Miscellaneous

CEMETERY LOG for Christmas $8. 570-735-5529

HELMET bell motorcycle helmet with visor $55., 25 Barbie dolls, unopened, $100. for all. 570-650-3450

CHRISTMAS FIGURES moveable, animated from the 9-0’s, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Santa writing letters. 435. each. Dog arthritis bed, medium size, never used, paid $69. sell $30. Boyd Bears & Other plush 10 large @ $10. each; 10 small @ $8. each. country home decorating items, 5 large pictures, victorian, country $7. each. country wall hangings 10 @ $5. 570-735-0812 CHRISTMAS lights, small bear 12 sets $20. Christmas tree 7’ pine in sections with stand $50. Christmas green platform 4’x8’ with train tracks $75. 570-826-1460 CRUTCHES $10. Religious beautiful stone with mother Mary & baby Jesus $15. Spongebob kids stool set $10. Longaberger basket $10. 570-472-1646 DISHES service for 8 + serving pieces. White with delicate pink rose pattern. $35. 570-654-3755 lorrainehastie@ verizon.net

FREE AD POLICY

The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. HANDBAG & CHANGE PURSE, Dooney & Bourke, $200. Ladies shoes & sneakers, size 8, medium, 7 pairs, $100 for all, negotiable. Chair-pads, 4 black micro-fiber $25. Droid, Verizon cell phone, 3 back covers, $100. 570-855-3363

412 Autos for Sale

LUGGAGE SET, Jaguar 5 piece, good condition, $50. MATT CUTTER, Logan Compact, cuts straight & beveled, barely used, $40. 570-301-2694 “NASCAR family album” stories & mementos of America’s racing family. Great book for racing fan. $15. 570-655-9474 NATIVITY SET, ceramic, $50 570-824-8810 PERFIT incontinence underwear Size X-L 14 per package $5 each. Adult incontin underwear XL size 14 per package $5. each. 570-288-9940

762

Musical Instruments

ORGAN Hammond console, dual keyboard, bass peddles, percussion settings, & many other features. Standard enclosed speaker and real Leslie spinning drum mechanical speaker $350. 283-9452 PIANO Shaw upright, needs a little TLC. $100. 570-954-2712 PIANO- FREE small console, good for practice. 570-477-3170

772

Pools & Spas

HOT TUB

6 person Jacuzzi brand hot tub with lounger. $2,700 (570) 466-3087

776 Sporting Goods BIKE Schwinn touring, vintage $100. 570-262-8282 or 570-735-8559

PUNCH BOWL, Victorian with 6 matching cups, fancy glass, $25. SANTA SLEIGHS, 2, wooden, 12” long, $5 each. ROCKING LEG REST, wooden, new, $5. 570-675-0920

BINOCULARS. Lafayette, zoom, field, 5.5 degrees. Case. Rough shape but usable. $20 for both. 235-5216

RAIN LAMP needs motor $5. 9 single electric candles $5. for all. Small manger scene $5. 570-675-0920

HUNTING BOW: Hoyt XT2000. 5lbs or lighter. 95% draw back. $300. Call 570-288-7786

SMOKER. “Smoke Hollow” wood. #4 electric. $425 570-474-2224 TIRES- 4 new Firestone Winterforce, P205/75R15. Never mounted. Bought incorrect size online. $275. 570-344-6611 WHEELS & TIRE SET (4) five spoke with mounted tires for Ford Windstar p21565r16 $300. 570-696-2212

762

Musical Instruments

DRUM SET WJM Percussion 5-piece complete with cymbals & throne, metallic blue, slightly used. $200. Radio Shack MD-1121 Synthesizer/Piano with stand, like new, $100. firm 574-4781 DRUMS Mapex QR 5 piece, blue sparkle, chrome snare, tom mounts, mint condition. $350 570-344-6611 PIANO Baldwin matching bench walnut, like new $800.570-474-6362

412 Autos for Sale

EVERLAST HEAVY BAG with chain $40. 570-954-2712

778

Stereos/ Accessories

SPEAKERS Bose floor speakers $75. Sony 5 disc CD changer $35. Sony receiver/tuner $35. Audiovox under counter DVD/TV $15 570-574-5193 STEREO SYSTEM Excellent condition. $50. 570-472-1646

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Tickets

BUS TRIPS

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

12/4, 1:00 pm Show Orch. $156 12/9,1 :00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/11,2:00 pm Show, Orch. $156 12/16,1:00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/17 11:30am Show Orch. $156 2nd Mezz. $121

DECK THE HALLS WINE TOUR at Seneca Lake Sat. 12/3. $186 per couple Receive a Free Christmas Wreath

NEW YORK CITY SHOPPING

12/4 & 12/10 Only $35 BASKETBALL AT MSG 12/10 DUKE VS. WASHINGTON PITTSBURGH VS. OKLAHOMA STATE $85 or $115

COOKIE’S TRAVELERS 570-815-8330 570-558-6889

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784

Tools

LADDER, Aluminum extension folds,to step, scaffold etc, new. $75. 570-675-6513

Find Something? Lose Something? Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad! 570-829-7130 TOOLS. saws, and various others. Moving must sell. $140 for all 570-235-5216

786 Toys & Games

Televisions/ Accessories

AFUIT FRIENDS new in box, Sage $55. Willa $68. Logan $75 and Serafina $80. 570-899-3372

TV 51” Toshiba big screen projection tv. good condition $100. 570-654-7451

AMERICAN GIRL DOLL, accessories, clothes, & furniture $325.570-675-7599

TV 52” Toshiba big screen, projection, good picture 8 years old $100. 570-654-7451

BARBIE DOLLS Older & newer in boxes, new $7. to $25. 570-654-4113

780

TV Graig 15 x 9” flat screen color less then year old great for a kitchen or will make a great gift $80. 570-406-4523 TV Panasonic 56” DLP, new lamp. $400.570-735-1203 TV Sony Trinitron 46” tube. Very good condition. $50. 570-855-9221

412 Autos for Sale

CHRISTMAS DOLL on 3 wheel bicycle, blonde hair, blue eyes, 18” H $25. 570-696-1927

788

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

STEREO: 240 Watt JVC Stereo. 3 Disc changer. Excellent condition. $80 or best offer. 570-592-3159

412 Autos for Sale

792

Video Equipment

DVD PLAYERS Samsung, $40. for both. 570-472-1646

Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified! 796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise BUYING COINS, gold, silver & all coins, stamps, paper money, entire collections worth $5,000 or more. Travel to your home CASH paid. Marc 1-800-488-4175

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

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

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WANTED JEWELRY

NEED CASH? We Buy:

Gold & Gold coins, Silver, Platinum, old bills, Watches, Old Costume Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold Filled, Sterling Silver Flatware, Scrap Jewelry, Military items, old Tin & Iron Toys, Canadian coins & paper money, most foreign money (paper/coin). PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR GOLD & SILVER COINS FROM VERY GOOD, VERY FINE & UNCIRCULATED. Visit our new location @ 134 Rt. 11, Larksville next to WOODY’S FIRE PLACE & PRO FIX.

We make house calls!

Buyer & seller of antiques! We also do upholstering. 570-855-7197 570-328-3428

WILKESBARREGOLD

(570)48GOLD8 (570)484-6538

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

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

Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com

Guaranteed Buying all video games & systems. PS1 & 2, Xbox, Nintendo, Atari, Coleco, Sega, Mattel, Gameboy, Vectrex etc. DVD’s, VHS & CDs & Pre 90’s toys,

The Video Game Store

1150 S. Main Scranton Mon - Sat, 12pm – 6pm 570-822-9929

Looking for Work? Tell Employers with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

824-4172, 9-9 only

CATS

Loveable, free to a good home. Male & female litter mates. Both house trained & neutered. Need good home due to allergies. Very well behaved & good natured. Call 570-362-0277

815

Dogs

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.

7 weeks old. 4 black, $50 each. 2 yellow, 1 white, $100 each. Call 570-836-1090

ROTTWEILER

1 year old. AKC Registered. $500. Call 570-704-8134 St. Bernard, Poms, Yorkies, Maltese, Husky, Rotties, Doberman, Golden, Dachshund, Poodle, 570-453-6900 570-389-7877

YORKIES

Registered. Ready to go by Christmas. Taking deposits. Small $750 to $850. Pictures available. 570-436-5083 570-788-2963

BOSTON TERRIER

Demand the Best AKC Purebred Puppies. Find Breeders at:

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

845

Pet Supplies

FISH TANK. 29 gal. glass with oak stand, hood, heater, filter, air pump, replacement filters, food, test kit, etc. $175 540-814-6167

Find a newcar online at

timesleader.com

Male 3 years old. Papers. Not neutered. $350.

800 PETS & ANIMALS 810

Cats

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old. Not spade. $225.

* PUPPIES *

Boston Terrier, Pug

Born 8/11/11. 1 male, $250. 1 male Blue eyes (rare), $350. 1 female, $350 Ready to Go! Call 570-825-5659 or 570-793-3905

412 Autos for Sale

IT’S LIKE MEETING SA VINGS UNDER THE MISTLE TOE. Fall in love with a great deal this holiday season. During the Season of Reason Sales Event, you’ll ﬁnd exceptional offers on every new Acura. So instead of going overboard this holiday season, we invite you to do something smarter—oversave. Visit your local Acura dealer or acura.com today.

0.9% APR* ON ALL NEW ACURA MODEL S For well-qualified buyers

2012 MDX

2012 TSX

Dogs

BOSTON TERRIER PUG Female. 1.5 years

KITTENS, FREE, 7 weeks old, litter trained. 570-417-1506

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CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

TO CONSIDER....

Dec. 2: $1,747.00

$$ CASH PAID $$ VIDEO GAMES & SYSTEMS Highest $$ Paid

815

PITBULL/LAB MIX PUPS

PAWS

London PM Gold Price

28 S. Main W.B. Open Mon- Sat, 12pm – 6pm 570-822-9929 / 570-941-9908

Cats

DON’T BE FOOLED!

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

The Video Game Store

810

2012 TL

2012 RL

2012 RDX

2012 TSX SPORT WAGON

2012 ZDX

For more information; visit your local showroom today or acura.com. *Subject to limited availability through January 3, 2012, on approved credit through Acura Financial Services, DBA of AmericanHonda Finance Corp. 0.9% APR for 24–36 months on all new and unregistered 2011 and 2012 Acura models through January 3, 2012, for well-qualified buyers. Not all buyers will qualify. Higher financing rates apply for buyers with lower credit ratings. Example (per $1,000 financed and for 0.9% APR): 24 months financing at $42.06/month or 36 months financing at $28.16/month. Dealers set actual price. See dealer for complete details. © 2011 Acura. Acura,TSX, MDX, TL, RDX, ZDX and RL are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

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Ken Pollock

SAVE NOW!

DRIVE NOW!

A TOP 10 IN THE NATION SUZUKI SALES VOLUME DEALER.**

ARE y m e v o l YOU A I i k u z u s MEMBER... ! b u l c r a c OFTHE We’ll deliver everything you’re looking for this season, including these wish list deals:

What Are You Waiting For? 2012 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD Stk#S1749

2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 4WD

2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI S AWD

Stk# S1852

Stk# S1718

Power Windows/Locks, Keyless Entry, CD, A/C $

MSRP $ Ken Pollock Sale Price

18,019* 16,899* $

SALE PRICE $

24,284* 22,799* $

23,519* 21,999* $

MSRP w/ Add Ons $ Ken Pollock Sale Price

- 500* - 500***

Manufacturer Rebate $ Suzuki Owner Loyalty

Navigation, Automatic, Power Windows/Locks, CD $ MSRP $ Ken Pollock Sale Price

Automatic, AM/FM/CD, Power Windows/Locks, Keyless Entry

15,899*

2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR EXT CAB 4X4

Stk#S1865

Manufacturer Rebate Suzuki Owner Loyalty

SALE PRICE

- 1,000* - 500***

Manufacturer Rebate $ Suzuki Owner Loyalty

- 1,000* - $ 500***

20,499*

SALE PRICE $

21,299*

2012 SUZUKI SX4 SEDAN

2011 JD POWER

Stk#S1766

MOST APPEALING

MIDSIZE CAR

Power Windows/Locks, 4 Cylinder, CD, 6Ft Box $ MSRP $ Ken Pollock Sale Price

20,114* 18,949* $

- 750* - 500***

Manufacturer Rebate $ Suzuki Owner Loyalty

SALE PRICE $

LE Popular Package, Power Windows/ Locks, Keyless Entry, CD

18,289* 17,199* $

MSRP $ Ken Pollock Sale Price

1ST PLACE AWARD

17,699*

- 1,000* - 500***

Manufacturer Rebate $ Suzuki Owner Loyalty

Suzuki Kizashi

SALE PRICE

MEET OUR CUSTOMERS

15,699*

* ALL PRICES + TAX & REGISTRATION. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. ALL REBATES AND DISCOUNTS INCLUDED. **BASED ON SUZUKI NATIONAL SALES VOLUME REPORTS FOR 2010. THIS IS A COMBINED OFFER. MAKE YOUR BEST DEAL ON A PACKAGE PRICE. ***OWNER LOYALTY REBATE, MUST HAVE OR OWN SUZUKI VEHICLE IN HOUSEHOLD. +2011 SUZUKI KIZASHI JD POWERS HIGHEST RANKD MIDSIZE VEHICLE (APPEAL) STUDY JULY 2011. OFFERS END NOV 30, 2011.

EXIT 175

81 INTERSTATE

ROUTE 315 ROUTE 315

KEN POLLOCK SUZUKI

CLOSE TO EVERYWHERE! WE’RE EASY TO FIND!

JUST OFF EXIT 175 RTE I-81 • PITTSTON

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Give The Gift Of News This Holiday Season!

YOMING VALLEY

AUTO SALES INC. A

197 West End Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706

825-7577

30th Anniversary Sale Cars

Dodge Caliber 50K .........$11,900 Chevy Aveo 38K .................... $8,900 Saturn Ion.................................$5,995 Ford Focus...............................$5,995 Hyundai Elantra ................$5,950 Saturn Wagon ......................$4,995 Chrysler PT Cruiser ......$4,950 Chevy Cavalier ...................$4,450 Plymouth Breeze ..............$3,450

08 08 07 05 06 04 05 04 00

4x4’s

07 Ford Escape ...........................$8,750 05 Hyundai Santa Fe..............$7,995 01 Ford Ranger Edge 87K, Ext Cab$7,895 03 Subaru Baja............................$6,750 03 Chevy Tracker .....................$5,850 00 Olds Bravada 82K ................$4,995 01 Chevy Blazer .........................$3,995 MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM

722110

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www.WyomingValleyAutos.com

NEW LOW PRICES!

4 Cyl., 73K, Extra Clean!

6 Cyl., 98K

4,990*

5,990

2003 Ford Taurus

2000 Ford Taurus

6 Cyl., Station Wagon, 151K, Runs Great

2,990

73K, Great Condition

5,590*

7,990

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570-760-2035

Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm • Happy Trails!

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DOWN*

*For qualiﬁed Buyers. Bi-weekly payments greater than 17 1/2 % of monthly net income, additional down-payment may be required. Costs to be paid by Buyer at delivery: registration, taxes, title, doc fee.

W Y O M I N G VA L L E Y 415 Kidder Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570.822.8870

steve@yourcarbank.com www.wyomingvalleyautomart.com

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2011 BU ICK L a CR OSSE

Ask for code: FSPC

*All Prices Plus Tax & Tags.

CX L Sed a n

#Z2600, 2.4L DO HC 4 Cyl, 6 S p eed A u to, Pow er O p tion s , O n S ta rw / Tu rn -By-Tu rn Na vig a tion , Hea ted Fron tS ea ts , Clim a te Con trol, Rem ote S ta rt, Lea ther, Blu etooth, Fog La m p s , XM S a tellite, S p oiler, CD, & M ore!

725065

CALL STEVE MORENKO 2010 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming

718-4050

Auto Parts

NOBODY Pays More

ONLY ONL NLY NL L ONE N LE L LEA LEADER. E DER D .

Call 829-5000.

4 Cyl., 88K, Loaded

468

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

Call 829-7130 to place your ad.

2002 Hyundai Elantra

Auto Parts

$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!

6,990

2000 Ford Ranger 4x4

88K, Like New

* $

468

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2000 GMC Jimmy 4x4

2003 Kia Spectra

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KEN POLLOCK

This holiday season wrap up a deal on one of these Pre-Owned Values! PRE-OWNED SUZUKI BLOWOUT

2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 4X4

#S1761A, Power Windows/Locks, Automatic, Alloy Wheels, Only 52K Miles

8,499

2009 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD

#S1790A, Alloy Wheels, Manual Trans, Power Windows/Locks, CD

12,699

#P14478, Automatic, Dual Airbags, CD, A/C

2010 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 4X4

2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI GTS

#S1675A, Automatic, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, Dual Airbags

#S1683A, Tech Pkg, Alloy Wheels, Navigation, Sunroof!!

#P14524/P14525, Navigation, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, Auto, Snow Ready! 2 To Choose From

Sunroof, Power Seat, Alloys, Dual Climate Control, Only 1 Left!

13,899

CARS

10,599

#S1759A, Power Windows/Locks, Automatic, Low Miles, 1 Owner!

11,799

#P14408, Leather, Automatic, CD, Power Windows/Locks

#P14495, GLS Pkg, Automatic, CD, Power Windows/Locks

2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

#P14511, Automatic, CD, Power Windows/Locks, Gas Saver!

14,799*

#S1691A, Power Windows/Locks, CD, Automatic, Keyless Entry

2010 HYUNDAI SONATA SEDAN

13,499*

15,599

2010 FORD FOCUS

2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2010 CHEVY COBALT LT SEDAN

2010 KIA RIO SEDAN

2010 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD

13,599*

12,999

2008 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN

#S1625A, EX-L Package, Sunroof, Leather, Automatic, CD

13,899*

16,799

#S1816A, Automatic, CD, 4 Cylinder, 1-Owner!

13,799*

2007 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4

#P14457A, 3rd Row, Alloy Wheels, Auto, Power Windows/Locks

14,899

2009 VOLKSWAGEN CC LUXURY

2011 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4

#P14420, Hard to Find! Power Windows/Locks, CD, Sunroof, Alloys

#S1719A, Leather, Sunroof, Automatic, Power Seat, Clean!

#P14505, Chrome Pkg, Automatic, Power Windows/Locks

15,999*

22,499*

2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI SLS

#S1810A, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Navigation, PW, PL, Low Miles! 1-Owner!

#S1191, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Power Memory Seats, Dual Climate Control

17,799

SUVS/TRUCKS

2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO REG CAB 4X4

2008 HONDA CIVIC SI COUPE

17,499

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 4X4

18,599*

2008 DODGE CALIBER AWD

2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON AWD

#P14519, Auto, Power Windows/Locks, Alloy Wheels

#P14500, Leather, Sunroof, Chrome Wheels, Power Windows/Locks, CD

2009 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4

2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

13,999

#P14440, 2 Dr, Upgraded Wheel Pkg, Push Bar with Lights

17,999

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4WD

#P14513, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Power Windows/Locks, CD, Dual Airbags

18,999*

13,999*

#P14514, Power Doors, 3rd Row, PW, PL, CD

2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXT CAB 4X4

#P14526, Automatic, CD, Dual Airbags, 4 Doors

21,799*

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA LIMITED 4X4

#S1775A, Custom Leather Package, 18” Wheels, Power Windows/Locks, Keyless Entry

#S1854A, Sunroof, Heated Leather, 1-Owner, 18” Alloy Wheels, Only 8K Miles

23,799

22,999

2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR CREW CAB 4X4

#S1600A, Sport Pkg, Alloy Wheels, Auto, Power Windows/Locks, Only 700 Miles!

23,799*

CHECK OUT OUR VALUE VEHICLE OUTLET • 3 Day or 150 Mile Money Back Guarantee** • 30 Day/1000 Mile Limited Warranty** • All Value Vehicle Outlet Cars Pass PA State Inspection**

2005 KIA RIO SEDAN

18,399

2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA ADVENTURE 4X4

#P14390A, Automatic, A/C, Great Gas Mileage!

6,799

2008 HYUNDAI SONATA SEDAN

#P14496, GLS Pkg, Automatic, CD, Power Windows/Locks

8,999

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT SEDAN #S1665A, Automatic, Tinted Windows, AM/FM/CD

7,799

2008 TOYOTA YARIS

#S1578B, Automatic, A/C, Dual Airbags, Low Miles, 1-Owner

10,999*

2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

#P14503A, Automatic, PW, PL, CD, Dual Airbags

7,899*

2006 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 LIMITED

#P14545, Automatic, Chrome Wheel Package, Power Windows/Locks, CD

13,899*

PRE-OWNED

KEN SUPER CENTER POLLOCK 339 HWY 315, PITTSTON, PA AT Ken Pollockk

1-800-223-1111

www.kenpollocksuzuki.com

Hours M-F 9-8pm Sat 9-5pm

CLOSE TO EVERYWHERE WE’RE EASY TO FIND JUST OFF EXIT 175 RTE I-81 • PITTSTON

727265

* 2.49% Based on 60 months. Must be approved under program guidelines. Tax & Tags Additional. Artwork for illustration purposes only. Not responsible for typographical errors. ** See Salesperson for complete details. ***Based on 3 Month District Avg from Suzuki Survey Statistics.

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DRIVE SALES

EVEN WHEN YOU’RE OUT OF THE OFFICE. 92% of consumers search online before doing business with a company.* Online business solutions from Impressions Media Digital gives buyers 24/7 access to learn about your business.

POWER YOUR PROFILE. GROW YOUR PROFITS.

CALL ERICA AT 570.970.7201 OR VISIT IMPRESSIONSMEDIADIGITAL.COM

PLACE YOUR OWN CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE! IT’S FAST AND EASY! PLUS, YOUR AD WILL RUN FREE FOR ITEMS PRICED UNDER $1000. GO TO “CLASSIFIED ADS” AND CLICK ON “PLACE YOUR AD.”

CALL AN EXPERT Professional Services Directory

1024

Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

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

Senior Citizens Discount!

ALL OLDER HOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / repair, Windows & Doors

*Your ad will appear in the next day’s paper if placed online before 4 p.m. Mon. through Thurs. Place on Friday before 1 p.m. for Saturday’s paper and before 4 p.m.

NUMBER

ONE AUDITED

NEWSPAPER

IN LUZERNE COUNTY – AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS (ABC)

Concrete & Masonry

10% OFF All Inside Work! Basement water

1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY

State Lic. # PA057320

Customize the way your ad looks and then ﬁnd it in the next day’s edition of The Times Leader, in our weekly newspapers and online at timesleader.com.

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MC GERARD & SONS

570-299-7241 570-606-8438

Our online system will let you place Announcements, Automotive Listings, g Merchandise, Pets & Animals, Real Estate and Garage Sales.

Building & Remodeling

Call the Building Industry Association of NEPA to find a qualified member for your next project. call 287-3331 or go to

www.bianepa.com

NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION

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

ROOFING, SIDING, DECKS, WINDOWS

For All of Your Remodeling Needs. Will Beat Any Price 25 Yrs. Experience References. Insured Free Estimates 570-899-4713

Shedlarski Construction H I OME MPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

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

STORM OR FLOOD DAMAGE?? HUGHES Construction

ROOFING, Home Renovating. Garages, Kitchens, Baths, Siding and More! Licensed and Insured. FREE ESTIMATES!! 570-388-0149

1039

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

Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

proofing, concrete floors, parging foundation walls, foundation repair & rebuild, finish basements. PROMPT SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES QUALITY WORKMANSHIP www.mcgerard.com Licensed & Insured 570-941-9122

1057Construction & Building

GARAGE DOOR

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

PRICEFullCONSTRUCTION Service

General Contractor BASEMENT > ROOFING > KITCHENS > REMODELING > BATHROOMS

LJPconstructioninc.com 570-840-3349

1078

Dry Wall

DAUGHERTY’S DRYWALL INC.

Remodeling, New Construction, Water & Flood Repairs

570-579-3755 PA043609

MIKE SCIBEK DRYWALL

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

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

(570) 675-3378 1084

Electrical

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

570-829-4077

1084

Electrical

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

1093

Excavating

MODULAR HOMES/EXCAVATING

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

1129 Gutter Repair & Cleaning Professional Window & Gutter Cleaning Gutters, carpet, pressure washing. Residential/commercial. Ins./bonded. Free est. 570-283-9840

1132

Handyman Services

DO IT ALL HANDYMAN

Painting, drywall, plumbing & all types of interior & exterior home repairs. 570-829-5318 Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting Attic & Basement Cleanup. Call Rick 570-287-0919

Mark’s Handyman Service

1135

Hauling & Trucking

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 AAA Bob & Ray’s Hauling: Friendly & Courteous. We take anything & everything. Attic to basement. Garage, yard, free estimates. Call 570-655-7458 or 570-905-4820

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

570-574-1275

Give us a call

We do it all! Licensed & Insured

570-578-8599

RUSSELL’S

Property Maintenance

LICENSED & INSURED 30+ years experience. Carpentry, painting & general home repairs. FREE ESTIMATES 570-406-3339

1135

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

Sell your own home! GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130 570-829-7130

ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL

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

CASTAWAY HAULING JUNK REMOVAL

823-3788 / 817-0395 Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

1135

Hauling & Trucking

Mike’s $5-Up

Cleaning & hauling of wood, metals, trash and debris from houses, yards, garages, etc. Free estimates SAME DAY SERVICE

570-826-1883

1156

Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY Long Term Care Insurance sales. Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 Free Consult www.nepa longtermcare .com

1162 Landscaping/ Garden BRUSH UP TO 4’ HIGH, MOWING, EDGING, MULCHING, TRIMMING SHRUBS, HEDGES, TREES, LAWN CARE, LEAF REMOVAL, FALL CLEAN UP. FULLY INSURED. FREE ESTIMATES 829-3261 TOLL FREE 1-855-829-3261

1189 Miscellaneous Service

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

FREE PICKUP

288-8995 1195

Movers

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

1204

Painting & Wallpaper

JASON SIMMS PAINTING Interior/Exterior

Free Estimates 21 Yrs. Experience Insured (570) 947-2777

JOHN’S PAINTING

I NTERIOR/EXTERIOR RELIABLE, NEAT, HONEST WORKING WITH PRIDE INSURED,FREE ESTIMATES 570-735-8101

M. PARALIS PAINTING

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

1228

Plumbing & Heating

NEED FLOOD REPAIRS?

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

1252

Roofing & Siding

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

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*

1276

Snow Removal

PLOWING SHOVELING BLOWING SALTING CINDERING CONTRACT PLOWING. EMERGENCY SAME DAY SNOW REMOVAL. 570-823-6000

1327 Waterproofing Basement Waterproofing Foundation Repairs Free Estimates Call GRI 570-466-4695 Purebred Animals? Sell them here with a classified ad! 570-829-7130

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A stunning home in a great location is yours for the asking at 100 Maple Lane in Pittston. Located just off New St., this 2,657 square foot home offers three bedrooms and two and a half baths with plenty of upgrades. Highlights include an ultra-modern kitchen, a spacious vaulted family room and a deck that spans the rear of the home, making the most of the half-acre corner lot. Amenities include new hardwood ﬂooring in the living and dining rooms and an attached two-car garage. Listed by Dave Rubbico of Realty World Rubbico Real Estate for $329,000, this home will be open for tours at an Open House today from 12-2.

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cooking area where there are plenty of white cabinets topped by gray speckled laminate countertops. A large center island offers a breakfast bar peninsula and a quick place for meals. Appliances include a stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. A single window faces rear. A right off the kitchen takes you to the vaulted 23-by-22 family room where a corner set ﬁreplace is framed by tan marble and a brass surround with an oak mantle. This comfortable room has tan wall-to-wall carpeting, tan walls and plenty of recessed lights. There are windows facing the front and side and a double door to the rear that opens to the deck. Laundry hook-ups are tucked behind

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bi-fold doors nearby. A 14-by-10 first-floor office is located off the front foyer and has a color-coordinated decor that offers green carpeting, green papered walls with a matching green and navy print border. There are mini-blinds on two single windows front. Upstairs, the master bedroom is a comfortable 17by-14 and has off-white carpeting, off-white walls and a walk-in closet with a full wall of built-in shelving and storage. There are two windows that face front. The master bath offers an oak vanity with cream laminate countertop and a one-piece tub and shower surround. A second full bath has a green ceramic tile floor, onepiece tub and shower surround and a white vanity with white sink. It offers a single window and its own linen closet. The second bedroom measures 13-by-11 and features mauve carpeting, white walls, and a single window rear. There is a full wall of closets with bi-fold doors. The third bedroom is sized at 14-by-11 and includes slate blue carpeting, white walls and two front-facing windows. It has its own full wall of closets. The full, unfinished basement has a walkout door to a rear patio and a door to the attached two-car garage. There is a gas, forced air heating system, and public sewer and water utilities. To get to today’s Open House, take Main St. north from the center of Pittston and make a right onto New St. Make a left on Canyon St. and a right onto Maple, where the house is on the corner. For more information, contact David Rubbico, Realty World Rubbico Real Estate, at (570) 826-1600; (570) 881-7877. SPECIFICATIONS Contemporary 2,657 square feet BEDROOMS: 3 BATHS: 2 full, 1 half PRICE: $329,000 LOCATION: 100 Maple Lane, Pittston AGENT: David Rubbico REALTOR: Realty World Rubbico Real Estate, (570) 826-1600; (570) 881-7877

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

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475 East Ave. Top to bottom re-do for this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath, 2 story home located in the Meadow Run Lake community of Bear Creek. Tranquil setting, modern interior all re-done, granite countertops in the kitchen, exterior with new landscaping and stone patio with lake frontage to name a few! MLS 11-1643 $329,900 Call Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

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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 property! $299,900 MLS# 10-4312 Call Geri 570-696-0888

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Enjoy this gracious 4 bedroom Tudor home on 5+ acre lot with mature landscaping. Hardwood floors throughout, 4 fireplaces, built in bookcases & American Chestnut doors enhance this architecturally designed home. The master bedroom and bath located on the first floor with 3 additional bedrooms, a sunroom and 2 baths on the second floor. Lovely views over look stone patio and yard. MLS#10-3053 $549,000 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

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

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3 Crestview Dr. Well-constructed and maintained sprawling multilevel with 5,428 square feet of living space. Living room & dining room with hardwood floors & gas fireplace; eat-in kitchen with island; florida room. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths; 2 half-baths. Lower level rec room with wet bar & fireplace. leads to heated in-ground pool. Beautifully landscaped 2 acre lot. $575,000 MLS# 11-1798 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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PRICE REDUCED! 314 Loyalville Rd Very Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath doublewide on 2 acres with detached 2 car garage and well maintained yard. Home has Anderson Thermopane windows, wood burning fireplace in TV room, walk-in closet, wall heater in full basement, 16x23.6 & 9.6x8.4 rear deck, 9.6x8.4 front deck, glass sliding door in kitchen, central air, black walnut trees, peach tree, paved driveway etc. MLS# 11-2679 $159,900 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 DALLAS DISTRICT

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100% Financing Wooded and private Bi-Level in Dallas School District. This home features 1 Car Garage, 3 Bedrooms, 1 3/4 Bath and nice updates. Plenty of room on your private 2 acre lot.100% USDA Financing Eligible. Call for details. REDUCED PRICE $166,000 Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

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* NEW LISTING! * Ruckno built home in Shrine Acres. Double lot, 20x40 in-ground pool in rear with great privacy. Cedar sided, updated roof and heating system. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, lots of closets, hardwood floors, 1-car garage. MLS#11-4134 $279,900 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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

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Sand Springs 12 Sand Hollow Rd. Nearly new 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath town home. Huge Master with 2 closets full bath. 1 car attached garage, wooded lot, end unit. Cul-de-sac. Great golf community. MLS 11-2411 $172,000 Call Connie Eileen R. Melone Real Estate 570-821-7022

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Single family home with a separate building containing a 1 bedroom apartment and 5 car garage all on 1 lot. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2828 Price reduced $82,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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8 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE, KINGSTON TWP. NEW LISTING! Well maintained all brick Ranch set on a large lot. New roof & windows, 2 FPs, 2 baths, breezeway, 2 car garage. MLS# 11-4226 GERI 696-0888 $179,900 DIR: 8th St to L on Mt. Olivet Rd - Turn L on Valley View Drive - House on L on corner.

88 WATKINS STREET, SWOYERSVILLE NEW LISTING! Nice 4BR home w/large closets on quiet street. HW floors & natural woodwork throughout. Take a look! MLS# 11-4180 MARY M. 714-9274 $119,900 DIR: Wyoming Avenue to Shoemaker, L on Watkins St.

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OPEN HOUSE • SUN, 12/4 & 12/11 • 1-2:30PM OPEN HOUSE • SUN, 12/4 & 12/11 • 12:30-2:30PM Spectacular 3br 2 1/2 bath twin on great lot offers beautiful hardwood floors on 1st flr and stunning kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appl. Large master suite with wonderful bath & closet. All modern amenities, stately entry and staircase, composite deck, central air, gas heat, 1 car garage. MLS# 11-2000

4 MYSTIC DRIVE, MOUNTAINTOP Newly remodeled 4BR, 2.5 baths in great neighborhood. New siding, windows, kitchen w/granite & tile, HW & new carpet throughout. Wont last! MLS# 11-1233 PATTY A. 715-9332 $199,900 DIR: 309 to Walden Park - straight on Walden to Mystic 2nd home on L.

1012 SARAH STREET, PINE RIDGE ESTATES PRICE REDUCED! Close to work & shopping!! Almost new traditional home in a gorgeous neigborhood. All mod conveniences, 2 stry foyer, granite Kit w/ss appls, open flr plan, gas FP w/stone hearth & 2nd flr lndry. Lg MSTR Ste w/sitting area, whirlpool tub w/shower, walk-in closet, walk-out LL. A must see gem! MLS# 11-138 JOAN 696-0887 $249,900 DIR: From 315N take a L on Laird St (across from Woodlands). Go all the way to the end - road curves to the R - 1st L after curve and 1st L in subdivision. House on R.

HARVEYS LAKE REDUCED! Breathtaking beauty - 88 feet of lake frontage. 5BR home w/new Master Suite & gourmet kitchen, exceptional boathouse w/dream view. MLS# 11-605 VIRGINIA ROSE 714-9253 $950,000

SHAVERTOWN Bulford Farms custom built brick 2sty, 5BR, 4 full & 2 1/2 baths home on 4acres w/open flr plan. Quality thru-out includes mod kitchen w/island & granite open to FR w/FP & bar. Walls of windows overlook grounds, 2stry fyr, sunken LR w/FP, 1st flr office. Finished LL w/2nd kitchen, rec rm & wine cellar. Amazing storage, 4 car garage, tennis court & large patio. MLS# 09-4567 TINA 714-9277 or VIRGINIA 714-9253 $750,000

GLEN SUMMIT Glen Summit Community Beautiful Victorian home renovated w/new open floor plan, 6BRs, 4.5 elegant baths & stunning new kitchen - HW flrs, spacious rms, handsome FP’s, front & back staircases, delightful Gazebo & huge wrap around porch. MLS# 10-2874 MARGY 696-0891 $650,000

KINGSTON Airy & elegant define the interior of this 3 story 5BR, 4 bath home. The elegant entry opens to the formal LR & den, both w/ FPs. Kit w/breakfast area is bright & inviting. A formal DR w/beamed ceiling & built-in cabinets. An added feature to this splendid home is a lg indoor - in-ground swimming pool w/ adjacent 3 season room. MLS# 11-2791 RHEA 696-6677 $495,000

SHAVERTOWN GREAT PRICE! Spacious 5-6BR, 3.1 bath 5600SF home on 2acs. LR w/FP, FR opens to deck, eat-in tile & cherry Kit, MBR Ste, finished LL + wet bar, inground pool, 3 garages. MLS# 11-93 RAE 714-9234 $450,000

SHAVERTOWN Spacious home. Wonderful flr plan & elegant detail throughout. Fantastic 2 story great rm w/gas FP, great kitchen, MSTR on 1st flr, 5BRs, 5 baths & great finished LL w/custom cabinetry. MLS# 11-3697 MARGY 696-0891 $445,000

DALLAS Immaculate 4BR 3 bath brick front home in Northwoods. Many amenities include HW floors in the LR & DR, cherry kitchen w/breakfast area that opens to deck overlooking a lg yard & gazebo. FR w/gas FP, moldings, gas heat, C/A & attached 2 car garage. MLS# 11-1193 RHEA 696-6677 $399,000

MOUNTAINTOP Stunning 4BR, 2story w/3975SF, finished lower level walks out to pool! Granite kitchen, 3-zoned heat & nice rooms sizes! MLS# 11-2270 JIM 715-9323 $389,000

MOUNTAINTOP Beautiful 4BR home w/ MBR on 1st floor. Full finished LL w/2nd kichen. Huge closets. Nicely landscaped. Low traffic street. Great neighborhood. MLS# 11-1764 PAT S. 715-9337 $374,900

MOUNTAINTOP Spectacular 2 story in excellent condition with upgrades galore! A true beauty & great value! MLS# 11-3758 LISA 715-9335 $359,900

MOUNTAINTOP Stunning 4BR, 2.5 bath Bob Piccola 2story. New construction in Heritage Woods. 2story FR, 9ft ceilings, custom kitchen w/granite, LR & DR w/ HW, lux Master Ste. MLS# 11-45 DONNA S. 788-7504 $354,900

TRUCKSVILLE Open & spacious 5yr old 2 story. 9’ ceiling, 1st floor custom kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, 4BRs. Many upgrades. Convenient Back Mountain location! MLS# 11-2572 GERI 696-0888 $349,000

SHAVERTOWN Picture perfect Ranch w/ finished basement w/wet bar, HW floors, C/A, charming fenced yard w/deck. MLS# 11-1663 MARK 696-0724 $148,000

DALLAS Well maintained 3-4BR Cape Cod. Modern kitchen w/all appliances. HW, carport, 2 driveways, heated pool, sunroom. Handicap accessible. MLS# 11-3427 RAE 714-9234 $119,900

MOUNTAINTOP Cul-de-sac location! Bright, beautiful 4BR, 2.5 bath home w/ walk-out FR to fenced yard & in-ground pool. Great kitchen w/breakfast bar & stainless appliances. See it now! MLS# 11-3059 TERRY D. 715-9317 $228,000

KINGSTON PRICE REDUCED! Old World Charm at its best! Beautiful 5BR, 2.5 bath home w/mod kit. HW flrs, 2 mantels & 1 wood burning FP, 2.5 car gar, library w/built-ins & FP, DR w/beam ceiling & stain glass windows. Great landscaping! Could make wonderful bed & breakfast! Agent owned. MLS# 11-2878 MATT 714-9229 $259,900

KINGSTON Beautifully maintained 4BR, 3 bath, 2 sty in a desireable location. Cozy up to the large brick FP in LR w/double French doors & beamed ceilings. Private yard w/inground pool & 1 car gar. Seller offering a 1yr home warranty! MLS# 11-2916 CHRISTINA 714-9235 $210,000

WYOMING Pre-depression beauty w/8 rooms of oak floors, door, trim, built-ins, French doors, climate control w/2 separate units. MLS# 11-4159 DEANNA 696-0894 $299,000

PITTSTON 3BR, 2 bath home w/large modern kitchen, laundry room off kitchen, split heat-A/C unit, alley in rear w/ possibile OSP. Partially fenced yard. MLS# 11-3933 ROSEMARIE $89,900

BEAR CREEK TWP. Custom built 10yr old nestled on 2 private acres. Circular drive, large kitchen, office, custom built wine cellar. MLS# 11-4136 GERI 696-0888 $299,900

CONYNGHAM Large rooms, fresh paint & new carpet makes this 4BR, 2.5 bath 2 story worthwhile to see. Nicely priced. Don’t miss this! MLS# 11-3857 PAT G. 788-7514 $178,000

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2 BACKFIELD CIRCLE, CONYNGHAM PRICE REDUCED! ALL NEW: kitchen, baths, HW flrs, roof, energy efficient heat pump, Energy Star windows, lighting, ceiling fans, plumbing fixtures, interior doors, garage doors & more! HOME WARRANTY! Move right in! MLS# 11-3105 PAT G. 788-7514 $189,900 DIR: RTE.93 N.Left onto Brookhill Rd.Bear right to stop sign at lake.Next right onto Hollow Rd. Left on Backfield,home on left.

SHAVERTOWN Magnificent views from this inviting contemporary. Open floor plan, ultra kitchen, HW, spa-like MBTH, 5BRs, 3 baths. MLS# 11-952 TRACY Z. 696-0723 $532,000

SWOYERSVILLE NEW LISTING! Larger than it looks! Fabulous lower level FR w/summer kitchen & 3/4 bath. Fenced yard w/shed. Handicap accessible. 3BRs. MLS# 11-4342 NOEL 696-0721 $144,000

20 FOX HOLLOW DRIVE, DALLAS Wonderful, well-maintained 2story in a desireable neighborhood. 4BR, 3.5 baths, finished walkout lower level w/2FPs. MLS# 11-3504 TRACY 696-0723 $270,000 Dir: Rt.309 to L on Irem Rd - L on Fox Hollow Drive - Home on L (corner lot)

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619 Foote Ave. Don’t judge a book by its cover! This is a must see Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, 1 car garage, large yard, finished lower level. New kitchen with heated tile floors, granite counter, stainless appliances. Split system A/C, gas hot water baseboard. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4079 $159,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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BLUEBERRY HILLS 108 Blackberry Ln. Newer construction, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with gas fireplace. Formal dining room. 2 car garage, gas heat, large deck, above ground pool. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3858 $289,900 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

RIVER SHORES… We still have two great properties in West Pittston’s River Shores….. We have a ranch with first floor master and master bath suite, fabulous stainless kitchen with separate pantry room, Three full baths, huge home theater, loft, high ceilings and two Fps. We also have a building lot for a custom home of any size in this great neighborhood. No flood.

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805-807 Main St. Multi-Family. Large side by side double with separate utilities. 3 bedrooms each side with newer carpet, replacement windows and newer roof. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3054 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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1140 SPRING ST. Large 3 bedroom home with new roof, replacement windows, hardwood floors. Great location! For more information and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-2636 $99,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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EDWARDSVILLE 192 Hillside Ave

EXETER 1021 Wyoming Ave

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

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

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1301 Murray St. Very nice duplex, fully rented with good return in great neighborhood. For more information and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2149 $124,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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94 Ferry Road Nice vinyl sided 2 story situated on a great corner fenced lot in Hanover Twp. 2 bedrooms, 2 modern baths, additional finished space in basement for 2 more bedrooms or office/ playrooms.Attached 2 car garage connected by a 9x20 breezeway which could be a great entertaining area! Above ground pool, gas fireplace, gas heat, newer roof and “All Dri” system installed in basement. MLS #11-626 $119,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

304 Division St Fix & make $$$! 1/2 double. 3 bedrooms. 11-2407 $22,900 Darcy J. Gollhardt, Realtor 570-262-0226 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 Ext. 1352

Awesome Kingston Cape on a great street! Close to schools, library, shopping, etc. Newer gas furnace and water heater. Replacement windows, hardwood flooring, recently remodeled kitchen with subway tiled backsplash. Alarm system for your protection and much more. MLS #11-1577 $154,900. Call Pat Busch (570) 885-4165

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274 Hillside Ave. PRICED TO SELL. THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE. Great starter home in move in condition. Newer 1/2 bath off kitchen and replacement windows installed. MLS 11-560 $52,000 Roger Nenni EXT. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

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

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32 Atlantic Ave 3 bedroom. Great starter home. Almost completely remodeled. 11-2108 $87,000 Darcy J. Gollhardt, Realtor 570-262-0226 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 Ext. 1352

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

20 Dexter St. , Nice starter home with shed - MOVE-IN READY! Fenced yard. Security system. Roof 2006. Hanover Area School District. This home would be eligible for the Luzerne County Growing Homeowners Initiative. MLS #11-3023 $ 39,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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EDWARDSVILLE EXETER 66 East Grove St., Looking for a bargain? This half double will meet your needs! It will make a great starter home, nice size rooms, eat-in kitchen, some replacement windows, pull down attic for storage. Plus a fenced rear yard. The owners want this SOLD so make your offer today! MLS#10-3582 $22,500 Jill Jones 696-6550

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9 Williams St. Large 4 bedroom home with nice rear deck, replacement windows, off street parking. Possible apartment in separate entrance. Loads of potential. For more info and pictures visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2091 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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122-124 SHORT ST., OUT OF THE FLOOD ZONE! Very nice double-block on a quiet street. Good income property for an investor or live in one side and rent the other to help with a mortgage. #122 has living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. #124 has living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a family room with free-standing fireplace. Off-street parking on one side. Taxes are currently $1516 on Assessed value of $68,700. Motivated Seller! Call today for an appointment. MLS#11-3694 $62,000 Mary Ellen & Walter Belchick 570-696-6566

2 story in good condition with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, eat-in kitchen, 2 car garage, fenced yard & new gas heat. REDUCED TO $39,000 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411

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

5 Raymond Drive Practically new 8 year old Bi-level with 4 bedrooms, 1 and 3/4 baths, garage, fenced yard, private dead end street. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3422 $179,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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

577 Nanticoke St. Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 story home in quiet neighborhood. This home features an enclosed patio with hot tub, enclosed front porch, walk up floored attic with electric. 2 coal stoves and much more. All measurements approximate. MLS 10-4645 $80,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

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Enjoy the serenity of country living in this beautiful two story home on 2.23 acres. Great for entertaining inside and out. Three car attached garage with full walkup attic PLUS another 2 car detached garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-831 $267,000 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

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143B GROVE ST., Like to entertain? This floor plan lends itself to that with a large kitchen, formal dining and living rooms. A car enthusiast? This garage will hold 4 cars comfortable. Enjoy a hot tub, this workout room has one and French doors opening to the rear yard. Spacious bedrooms, wood burning fireplace. The list goes on and on! Did I mention you are just ¼ of a mile from the lake?! MLS#11-1994 $249,900 Jill Jones 696-6550

128 JEAN ST. Nice bi-level home on quiet street. Updated exterior. Large family room, extra deep lot. 2 car garage, enclosed rear porch and covered patio. For more information and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-2850 $184,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

8 Diamond Ave. Don’t worry about winter in this fully insulated home with new windows. 3 floors of living space lets you spread out and enjoy this house. Large family room addition plus 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 1st floor laundry, large corner lot. Modern kitchen with granite counters. For more information and photos visit www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #11-622 $119,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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Now available. Both sides of duplex for sale. Each unit being sold individually. Well maintained and in nice neighborhood, has new roof and large yard. 19 is $35,000, 21 is $37,000. Call Holly Kozlowski Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444

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111 Church St. Large 3 bedroom completely updated. Big family room. Detached garage. Home warranty included. Walk-up attic. Replacement windows. $149,900 MLS #11-3598 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

189 Rock St. Spacious home with 4 bedrooms and large rooms. Nice old woodwork, staircase, etc. Extra lot for parking off Kenley St. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3404 $99,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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

128 Vaughn St. Beautifully maintained home shows pride of ownership for last 40 years. Upgrades include new kitchen with Kraftmaid cabinets and Corian counter, new hardwood floors, brand new gas furnace, central air and replacement windows. 3 bedrooms, with 2 additional rooms (bedrooms) on finished 3rd floor. 1.5 baths and bonus family room in basement. Fenced yard, deck, garage and off street parking. MLS 11-3864 $149,900 Call Mark Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON

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

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129 S. Dawes Ave. 4 bdoo 1 bath, large enclosed porch with brick fireplace. Full concrete basement with 9ft ceiling. Lots of storage, 2 car garage on double lot in a very desirable neighborhood. Close to schools and park and recreation. Walking distance to downtown WilkesBarre. Great family neighborhood. Carpet allowance will be considered. For mor info and photos visit: www.atlas realty.inc.com $129,900 MLS #11-1434 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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POLE 265 LAKESIDE DRIVE 44’ of lakefront! This home offers recently remodeled kitchen with Cherry cabinetry, granite counters. Hardwood floors through the kitchen and dining area. Stone fireplace, enclosed porch to enjoy the lake view! The boathouse has a second level patio, storage area, plus dock space. A must see! MLS#11-2018 $369,900 Bob Cook 570-262-2665

29 Landon Ave N Striking curb appeal with charm to spare! Hardwood floors throughout the first floor, beautiful arched doorways, gas fireplace, lots of closet space, modern kitchen and a large updated main bath. MLS#11-3075 $144,900 Call Mary Price 570-696-5418 570-472-1395

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Completely remodeled interior & exterior. All furnishings included. Price reduced. $49,500. MLS 11-2895 Call Jim Banos 570-991-1883

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Completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwoods, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen and baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,900, seller will pay closing costs, $5000 down and monthly payments are $995/month. Financing available. Call Bob at 570-654-1490

290 REYNOLDS ST. KINGSTON PRICE REDUCED! Brick front 2-story in a desirable Kingston neighborhood. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths will give you all the room you need for family, guests or just room to spread out! The living room has a fireplace to enjoy a cozy evening, formal dining room & large eat-in kitchen for family dinners or a quiet morning breakfast. Many upgrades were done by the owner prior to listing and the house is freshly painted inside and the carpets were cleaned. All you need to do is move in and enjoy the upcoming holidays and many more years. Call today for an appointment. For more information and photos, go to prudentialreal estate.com and enter PRU2A8T2 in the “Home Search”. Price Reduced to $148,900. The seller is motivated and says “Make me an offer”. MLS#11-364 Reduced to $148,900 Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566

Year-round beauty featuring cedar and stone siding, central aid conditioning, hardwood floors. Modern kitchen with granite island, 4 bedrooms, fireplace in master, 2 baths. Sunroom with glass walls for great lake views. Low taxes. MLS#11-1753 $299,000 or rent for $1,250/mos Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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297 Susquehannock Drive A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! HOLIDAYS! Classic 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. Master bedroom with walkin closet, private yard with above ground pool, kitchen overlooks large family room. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2432 $259,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

JENKINS TWP.

475 S. Main St. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story home with vinyl replacement windows, vinyl siding, large yard and off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3545 Price reduced $64,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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KINGSTON 171 Third Ave

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

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549 Charles Ave. A quality home in a superior location! Features: large living room; formal dining room with parquet flooring; oak kitchen with breakfast area; 1st floor master bedroom & bath suite; bedroom/ sitting room; knotty pine den; half-bath. 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms & bath. Finished room in lower level with new carpeting & wetbar. Central air. 2-car garage. Inground concrete pool with jacuzzi. $324,900 MLS# 10-1633 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

KINGSTON 58 S. Welles Ave

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

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KINGSTON

68 Bennett St

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

KINGSTON

806 Nandy Drive Unique 3 bedroom home perfect for entertaining! Living room with fireplace and skylights. Dining room with builtin china cabinets. Lower level family room with fireplace and wetbar. Private rear yard withinground pool and multiple decks. MLS#11-3064 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

KINGSTON

83 E. Vaughn St

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46 Zerby Ave Lease with option to buy, completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwoods, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen and baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $6,750 down, $684/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

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LAFLIN 24 Fordham Road

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

LAFLIN 76 N. Dawes Ave. DO THE MATH! Qualified FHA buyers could possibly be paying less than $900 per month for mortgage, taxes and insurance. NOW is the time to buy. Stop throwing your money away renting. Well cared for 2 bedroom home with private yard, garage and driveway. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2278 $124,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

KINGSTON

22 Dogwood Drive Beautifully kept home on a quiet dead-end street. Handicap accessible. Convenient Laflin location, close to interstate and turnpike. Last home on street makes it very private and quiet! Home features large basement with extra ceiling height, living room opens to modern, eat-in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Beautifully landscaped yard with large deck and pond. MLS#11-3432 $218,900 Chris Jones 570-696-6558

LAKE HARMONY

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

KINGSTON

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

3A Ridgewood Neat, clean and updated! Spacious rooms throughout. Sunken living area with accent wall for fireplace. Large loft with entertainment area. Jacuzzi in master bath/shower. New carpet. Freshly painted. No outside maintenance. MLS 10-7583 $144,900

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LAKE NUANGOLA Lance Street

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

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

LUZERNE

459 Bennett St. Very nice 5 bedroom, 2 story home in nice area of Luzerne. Off street parking for 4 cars. 1st floor master bedroom and laundry. Replacement windows on 2nd floor. 5 year young full bath. Modern kitchen w/breakfast bar and oak cabinets. Basement always DRY! All measurements approximate MLS11-3745 $122,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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807 North Street NEW LISTING Lovely modern large ranch with 4 or 5 bedrooms including a master suite with walk in closet.Full finished basement with a separate room presently used as a functioning beauty shop and 1/2 bath. Beautiful back yard with 2 covered patios, one with hot tub. Gas heat, all hardwood floors on first level, professional landscaping, neutral decor, oversized 1 car garage, lots of closets and storage & much more. MLS#11-3139 $172,000 (570) 237-1032 (570) 288-1444

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of Times Leader readers read the Classiﬁed section. Yes, it’s really true, $109,900. From the Room size entrance foyer to every room in the house, you find PERFECTION. Living Room, Dining Room/Family Room, Large Kitchen, Butler-style work area, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, lovely enclosed screenedin porch. Off street parking. Choice location. 11-2155 MUST SELL $109,900 Open to Negotiation Joan Evans Real Estate 570-824-5763

LUZERNE

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262 WALNUT ST. Nicely redone 2 story on large fenced corner lot. Updates include, vinyl siding, windows, electric service & wiring, newer carpeting, 2 zoned gas heat and all new 2nd floor (gutted and reinsulated. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large eat in kitchen, 1st floor laundry and attached shed that could be a nice 2nd bath. Shed and off street parking for 6 cars. MLS 11-2564 $104,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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MOSCOW 331 Gudz Road

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

130 CHURCH ROAD The feel of a true colonial home with double entry doors off the foyer into the living room and dining room. Spacious kitchen breakfast area, family room leading to a fenced rear yard. 3-season room with cathedral ceiling. Hardwood floors, fireplace, recently remodeled 2.5 bath and 2-car garage. Located on 3.77 acres, all the privacy of country living yet conveniently located. MLS#11-2600 PRICE REDUCED $183,900 Jill Jones 696-6550

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NANTICOKE

15 Albert Road Home in good condition! Nice rear yard! Basement is heated & semi finished! Hardwood floors under carpet! MLS#11-3703 $134,000 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

16 Hazlenut Drive New granite counter tops/island! 3 zone heat, nice lower level finished with walkout, huge inground pool, fenced yard! Large bedroom sizes. Large family room with fireplace & new carpet. New garage door! Hardwood in living room & dining room. MLS #11-2270 $389,000 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

414 E. Grove Street 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story with off street parking, backyard, new oil furnace, windows, wiring, kitchen, bath, flooring & paint. Excellent condition. $89,500. Seller Assist of $5,000 Call Bill Remey @ 570-714-6123

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168 Elizabeth Street Sturdy ranch in Oregon Section. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Price $92,500. Call Stephen 570-814-4183

PITTSTON

MOUNTAIN TOP 3 story, 5 bedroom

home completely remodeled in & out. $245k with owner financing with 20% down or will lease with option to purchase. tj2isok@gmail.com

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

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MOUNTAINTOP New Listing

For Sale By Owner 2+ acre lot. 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 story home. Hardwood floors. New roof. Large detached garage. Crestwood area school district. $69,000. Needs some TLC. Call 570-868-8223

NANTICOKE

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

168 Mill St. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 full baths. 7 rooms on nice lot with above ground pool. 1 car garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3894 $89,900 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716

PITTSTON

44 Lambert Street

For Sale or Rent!

Beautiful cozy home! Upstairs laundry, lots of closet space. Tastefully renovated. Extra large driveway. Low maintenance. Thermostats in each room. MLS#11-2210 $89,900 or $800/month (570) 885-6731 (570) 288-0770

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MOVE-IN CONDITION! Good starter home. 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Replacement windows. Newer roof. Freshly painted. New carpet. Basement with two levels. Parking in front of home. Priced to sell! MLS 11-2508 $29,900 Joan Evans Real Estate 570-824-5763

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PITTSTON

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

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

38 Frothingham St. Four square home with loads of potential and needs updating but is priced to reflect its condition. Nice neighborhood. Check it out. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3403 $62,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

PITTSTON TWP.

754 Laurel St. Absolutely beautiful move in condition. This 2 bedroom Ranch home with fully finished basement is in excellent condition. Come and see for yourself. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3796 $129,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

P E N D I N G

PITTSTON TWP.

Reduced - $89,000

25 Shea St CAPE ANN: Large & Bright, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, Carrara Glass Bathroom, Finished Lower Level, Family Room (knotty pine) with BAR. Oil heat, very large lot. Estate. View the mountains from the front porch. #11-2970 BIG REDUCTION! NEW PRICE $89,000 Go To The Top... Call JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

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

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PITTSTON

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82 Parsonage St

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

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

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NEW LISTING 3 bedroom Townhouse in “Rivermist” with 2.5 bath, 1 car garage & all new carpeting & painted interior throughout! MLS#11-3153 $184,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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74 Mack Street Modern 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths with a 1 car garage and fenced yard. Combination living room/ dinning room with hardwood floors. Modern kitchen with Corian counter tops and tiled backsplash. Modern tiled bath. First floor bonus family rooms. New carpeting throughout. Finished lower level with 1/2 bath. Shed included. MLS 11-4241 $119,900 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

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ZONE 46-48 Helen Street

Well Maintained Double Block on Quiet Street, Great Neighborhood. Perfect Home for You With One Side Paying Most of Your Mortgage, or Would Make A Good Investment, With Separate Utilities and Great Rents. Newer Roof, Vinyl Replacement Windows, Vinyl Aluminum Siding, Walk-Up Large Attic from One Side, Lower Front and Rear Porches, With Two Rear Upper Closed In Porches. $124,900 Call Ronnie 570-262-4838

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10 Norman St. Brick 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large family room with fireplace. Lower level rec room, large driveway for plenty of parking. Just off the by-pass with easy access to all major highways. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-2887 $169,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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Updated 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has 1 car garage & carport, fenced rear yard with tiered deck and more. MLS#11-3655 $152,000 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

3 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level in good condition with 2 car garage, eat-in kitchen and living room/dining room combo. Lower level has framed out family room with brick fireplace. Very nice lot. Electric base board heat. $139,900 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411

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74 W. Carey St. Affordable home with 1 bedroom, large living room, stackable washer & dryer, eat in kitchen. Yard with shed. Low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-4068 $37,500 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road

TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2

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

48 Woodcrest Drive Great end unit townhouse in Woodcrest Estates! Located within walking distance to Mohegan Sun and a few minutes drive to the Wyoming Valley Mall and I-81. Low HOA fees. New roof! Don’t miss an opportunity to live carefree & have someone else shovel your snow & mow your lawn! A great price! MLS#10-4416 $119,900 Karen Bernardi 570-371-8347 Ray Bernardi 570-283-9100 x34

PLYMOUTH

1 Willow St. Attractive bi-level on corner lot with private fenced in yard. 3-4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Finished lower level, office and laundry room MLS 11-2674 $104,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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SHAVERTOWN

SWEET VALLEY 570 Grassy Pond Rd

There are many great reasons to consider Team Belchick!

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

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

SHAVERTOWN

OUT OF FLOOD AREA Beautifully redone 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level with garage on cozy corner lot near Valley West High School. New Paint, Carpeting, Appliances & more. $125,000. 570-706-5496

PLYMOUTH

OUT OF FLOOD ZONE North Street Large raised ranch with 2 car garage. Modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms, living room, family room, 3 season porch, finished lower level with 1½ bath & laundry. $139,900 570-779-2424

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SWOYERSVILLE

SUNDAY, DEC-11 12 NOON – 2 PM 50 Broad Street, Nicely appointed, all brick Ranch with brand new kitchen features wood cabinetry, granite countertop, new stove and dishwasher, microwave. Totally renovated bath with beautiful decorative tile & double vanity. Refinished original hardwood floors. This home has a phenomenal view from the kitchen, living room & dining room. Lower level has kitchenette, full bath & plenty of dry walled area. MLS#11-1844 Directions: Rte 11 turn on Northampton St., straight on Main, follow to right on Williams, left on Hurbane, right on Conner, right on Broad St. Hostess: Margaret Reasonably priced at $174,900. 613-9080

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

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1195 Sutton Road Attractive, wellmaintained saltbox on 2 private acres boasts fireplaces in living room, family room & master bedroom. Formal dining room. Large Florida room with skylights & wet bar. Oak kitchen opens to family room. 4 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. Finished lower level. Carriage barn $449,000 MLS# 10-3394 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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PLYMOUTH 401 W. Shawnee Ave

570-885-1512

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

This two story home has 4 bedrooms with space to grow. First floor has gas heat and second floor has electric heat. Off street parking for one in back of home. MLS 11-640 $59,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

SHAVERTOWN

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993 Sunrise Dr. Horizon Estates Fabulous end unit townhome provides luxurious, carefree living. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 1st floor master suite. Ultra kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. Dining room with built in cabinet. 2 story living room with gas fireplace and hardwood. 2 car garage, maintenance free deck, nice yard that can be fenced. Low HOA fee for snow removal and grass cutting. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3488 $289,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

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

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

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

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

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SHAVERTOWN

Lovely 3 bedroom 2400 sf Cape Cod with modern eat-in kitchen, large sunroom & family room. Master bedroom with master bath. Central air, gas heat & 2 car garage. Very well landscaped with beautiful paver sidewalks. Quiet neighborhood. Possible 6 month rental for the right tenant. $229,000 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411

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

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

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610 Church St. Attractive cape cod on a large, open lot in a great neighborhood. Bright, eat-in kitchen, finished lower level rec room, updated gas furnace and electrical. MLS# 11-3562 PRICE REDUCED $139,900. Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449

987 Center St. Country setting surrounds this 4 year old home featuring a large modern kitchen and breakfast area with tile flooring. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, family room, 2 car garage, front porch and rear deck/ MLS 11-690 $124,900 Call Patty Lunski 570-735-7494 EXT 304 ANTONIK & ASSOC. 570-735-7494 WAPWALLOPEN 359 Pond Hill Mountain Road

SWOYERSVILLE

Lovely Country setting for the cute BiLevel on 5.34 acres. Property features 4 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, living room, kitchen, family room & laundry room. Plus 2 car attached garage, 30' X 35' detached garage and 14' X 28' shed. MLS 11-1335 REDUCED $199,900 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141 SHICKSHINNY 178 SWEET VALLEY RD

67 Watkins St Large 4 bedroom with many attractive details emanating from the French door entrance foyer. MLS#11-3962 $135,000 Call Al Clemont 570-371-9381

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SWOYERSVILLE

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

NEW Brick Ranch on 1 acre. (11-4576) $274,000 O’BOYLE REAL ESTATE LLC 570-586-2911 SHICKSHINNY

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

Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath brick & aluminum ranch on over 4 acres with Pond. New stainless steel appliances, 2 car attached and 1 car built-in garage, paved driveway, open front porch, 3 season room, rear patio, brick fireplace & property goes to a stream in the back. PRICE REDUCED $179,900 MLS# 10-4716 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141

Beautiful 2 story, 3 bedroom home. Modern kitchen & bath. Nice yard. Gas heat. $69,900. Call 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

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604 Lily Lake Road 3 bedroom home in beautiful country setting. Large 3 stall detached garage. Priced to sell. MLS#11-1046 $104,900 Owner willing to sell separate detached garage parcel for $39,900

Aggressive Realty

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52 Barber Street Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a modern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neighborhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner Call Bob at 570-654-1490

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

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KINGSTON

HUNLOCK CREEK

HUNLOCK CREEK Modern 3BR, 1 bath on 80x155 lot + 38x400 lot; Large modern eat-in kitchen w/ Island & FP; LR & DR; Garage & carport many upgrades! MLS# 11-1059 RAE 714-9234 $87,900

SWOYERSVILLE

KINGSTON

SWOYERSVILLE Larger than it looks! Fabulous lower level FR w/summer kitchen & 3/4 bath. Fenced yard w/shed. Handicap accessible. 3BRs. MLS# 11-4342 NOEL 696-0721 $144,000

KINGSTON Airy & elegant define the interior of this 3 story 5BR, 4 bath home. The elegant entry opens to the formal LR & den, both w/FPs. Kit w/breakfast area is bright & inviting. A formal DR w/beamed ceiling & built-in cabinets. An added feature to this splendid home is a lg indoor - in-ground swimming pool w/adjacent 3 season room. MLS# 11-2791 RHEA 696-6677 $495,000

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Dir: 309S. to Right on S Main, Right on Nuangola, RIght on Fairwood Blvd. to end. Straight into Woodberry Manor. Right on Woodberry Dr.

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DALLAS

BEAR CREEK TWP.

PINE RIDGE ESTATES Close to work & shopping!! Almost new traditional home in a gorgeous neigborhood. All mod conveniences, 2 stry foyer, granite Kit w/ss appls, open flr plan, gas FP w/stone hearth & 2nd flr lndry. Lg MSTR Ste w/sitting area, whirlpool tub w/shower, walk-in closet, walk-out LL. A must see gem! MLS# 11-138 JOAN 696-0887 $249,900 Dir: From 315N take a L on Laird St (across from Woodlands). Go all the way to the end - road curves to the R - 1st L after curve and 1st L in subdivision. House on R.

GLEN SUMMIT Glen Summit Community - Beautiful Victorian home renovated w/new open floor plan, 6BRs, 4.5 elegant baths & stunning new kitchen - HW flrs, spacious rms, handsome FP’s, front & back staircases, delightful Gazebo & huge wrap around porch. MLS# 10-2874 MARGY 696-0891 or RHEA 696-6677 $650,000

DALLAS Stunning craftman-style home on 11+acres. 4BRs, 3 baths, modern Kit, formal DR & FR, 3 car garage w/guest quarters above. MLS# 11-1741 BARBARA M. 696-0883 $499,000

BEAR CREEK Beautiful home on 4acre lot in Laurelbrook Estates. 3BR, 3 bath, LR/office, formal DR, modern kitchen leads to deck & much more! MLS# 11-3668 SANDY 970-1110 or DAVID 970-1117 $349,900

KINGSTON

HARDING

LAFLIN

DALLAS

LAFLIN Terrific 4-5BR 6000SF home on 1.68acres; LR & DR; eat-in cherry Kit w/all appls; 1st flr FR w/FP; MBR Ste; 1st flr office; A/C; Rec rm; Pool; 3 garages. MLS#11-3196 RAE 714-9234 $459,000

DALLAS This outstanding Federal brick & stone home is situated on 7acres & overlooks the Huntsville Reservoir. Inviting foyer w/lovely curved staircase - spacious rms offer HW flrs, period moldings & cabinetry & wonderful arched doorways. Stunning kitchen is classic yet ultra modern w/Viking & Sub-Zero - 5BRs, 4 baths - Beautifully landscaped property is complete with a carriage house & Bocce court. MLS# 11-2533 RHEA 696-6677 $785,000

1012 Sarah Street

HARDING Top of the line everything in this gorgeous 4BR home. Great pool area w/huge deck. Over 4000SF. Stone & vinyl. A must see! MLS# 11-3672 TERRY E. 696-0843 $549,000

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Drums

$159,900

Move in modern contemporary home on wooded db lot at Beech Mountain gated community. Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, beautiful HW flooring, gas FP. 1st floor Master, 2 BRs upstairs. Mod kit w/maple cabs,1 3/4 ba,Rec Room, wrap around deck, one car garage, Development offers clubhouse, restaurant tennis, boating. MLS#10-4159 Directions: After entering Beech Mountain Lakes, stay on Edge D Drive, take R on Grouse Ridge, tth h take L onto Buck Ridge Drive, then H House on L.

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122 Buck Ridge Dr.

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Practically Brand New! Totally redone from top to bottom with original integrity, this 4 bedroom 2 bath cape cod offers a country like setting on a half acre lot just minutes off of 309 in Drums.1st floor Master bedroom with pergo flooring, two closets & a cozy gas fireplace. A Must See!! MLS#11-4335 $99,900

17 DONALD CT., WILKESBARRE

WILKESBARRE

Take Carey Ave to Simpson St, turn right onto Plymouth St, turn left onto Willow St, then turn left onto Donald Ct. MLS#11-2969 $189,900 Robert Hourigan; (570)261-02724

Spacious 4 bedroom 2 full bath home. New carpet, freshly painted, Ductless A/C, large private yard, carport, oﬀ st parking, screened in back porch, new roof. MLS#11-3458 $47,900

MULTI-UNIT

COMMERCIAL

WILKESBARRE

Gorgeous Condo in Downtown Wilkes-Barre. This 2 bedroom Condo has it all! Open ﬂoor plan with ultra modern kitchen and baths. Beautiful wood ﬂoors, high ceilings, balcony and a community rooftop deck. Quiet, worry free, city living in the heart of downtown. KOZ Zone (NO PROPERTY, STATE OR LOCAL INCOME TAXES FOR 9 YEARS!) Covered parking with a 8x10 storage area. MLS#11-428 $249,500

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388 Warren Ave., Kingston

LIS

DRUMS

Rae Dziak 714-9234

(570) 288-9371

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G TIN

3 BR, 1 1/2 bath home with beautiful original woodwork and stained glass windows. Original french doors leading into kitchen. Harwood floors in bedrooms. Charming second floor porch. Great home out of the flood area. MLS#11-3591 $44,900

Modern Duplex in excellent location; Tenants pay utilities; Each unit over 1200SF has 2BRs; Arch roof 5yrs old; Deck & porch; Nice yard.

$112,900

(570) 474-9801

WILKESBARRE

IN IST

1138 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort

MOUNTAINTOP AREA

226 Poland St., Swoyersville

837 Wyoming Ave., Kingston

3 bedroom 2 story home on a large lot. Modern eat-in kitchen and bath. 1st floor laundry. 3 season screened in back porch. Storage building and plenty of off street parking. Located in the Rolling Mill Hill section of W-B. Out of flood area. Seller will givec 1,400.00 towards closing costs. MLS#11-2183 $58,900

288-1401

134 PAGE AVENUE, KINGSTON Light industrial complex consisting of main building (8,417 s.f.) with offices & shop areas; clear-span warehouse (38’ x 144’); and pole building (38’ x 80’) on 1.16 acres. MLS#11-1320 JOE MOORE $299,000

Investment or Buyers here you go! Large double block in good condition, oﬀ street parking, great size back yard & oﬀers plenty more ! Please contact Amanda for showings 570-706-5534. MLS#11-3774 $119,900

PLYMOUTH

Great investment opportunity, turn key operation, neighborhood bar with kitchen. Unlimited potential, 2nd ﬂoor 4 bedroom apartment. A must see property !!! MLS#11-1509 $329,000

LAFLIN

This newly updated ranch offers 4 bedrooms,2 bathrooms,french doors in dining room open up to a family sized deck.Fully finished lower level with a Sauna & fireplace. MLS#11-3557 $149,900

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WHITE HAVEN

Home being sold in as is condition short sale opportunity ! MLS#11-3457 $79,900

37 HIGHLAND DR., HANOVER TWP.

From South Main Street turn left onto Knox Street. Take second right onto Highland Drive. Sign on property. MLS#11-4232 $105,000 Robert Hourigan; (570)261-0272

DUPONT

Beautiful Brick home with in ground pool. Home features hardwood floors, fireplace & fulley finished basement. Just minutes from Route 315, Route 81,W.B., Scranton International Airport, and shopping close by. Basement recently remodeled for additional living space with new kitchen. MLS#11-4082 $175,900

DURYEA

Gorgeous home on beautifully landscaped corner lot in the sought after Blueberry Hills Development. Granite countertops, open ﬂoor plan and large master suite. Inviting family room with gas ﬁreplace. Deck with unforgettable views of the mountainside awaits you. MLS#11-3974 $339,900

DALLAS

One of a kind! Custom built log home on quiet street near College Misericordia. Great Room with traditional ﬁreplace. Master bedroom opens to deck.Spacious kitchen/dining room with many windows and skylights. Loft for easy third bedroom. Built in 2 car garage and basement access. MLS#11-3026 $275,000

33-37 TENER STREET, LUZERNE High Traffic - Good visibility. This 6,000 sq. ft. masonry building is clear span. Multiple uses professional - commercial, etc. 18 storage/warehouse units included. MLS#11-2787 JOE MOORE $325,000 205-223 WYOMING AVE., WYOMING High visibility! 3 separate buildings being sold as a package with a total of 184.7’ along Wyoming Ave. #205-duplex (2,344 sq.ft.); #211-bar with dining room & 4 single rooms with baths (2,392 sq.ft.); #221-23- 6 units (2,926 sq.ft.). #205-(1)tenant;(1)vacant #221-223-(2) apartments each w/1 bedroom and bath; (4) efficiencies. JOE MOORE $575,000

$74,900

$109,000

Quality & craftsman abound in this 5600SF 2 story on 49acres. HW floors thru-out house w/all solid oak trim. Ultra kitchen w/Miele appls, 6 bath-all w/granite, elegant LL bar/granite, 5BRs, huge 1st flr great rm, patio, enclosed sunroom w/FP. 4 car garage. MLS#11-1940 $1,350,000

Jim Graham Associate Broker

If you are buying or selling anywhere in the county, I can help you! Only if you call! Direct Line - Jim (570) 715-9323

We’re W ’ moving i llots t and d thi this exclusive l i d development l t will sell out soon to a fortunate few! Convenient to Wilkes-Barre with spectacular views and 1 to 4.5 acre parcels. 16 - Estate sized sites on a private rolling hillside between Hillside Road and Huntsville Reservoir, Shavertown. Public Sewer - Natural Gas Another Quality Halbing – Amato Development Expert Construction with attention to every detail by Summit Pointe Builders – Your plan or ours!

Contact: Kevin Smith (570) 696-1195 Kevin.Smith@ Kevin.Smith@Century21.com

Lewith & Freeman Real Estate

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Exclusive Jackson Township Location Just Off Hillside Road

PLAINS

Excellent location, come see this 3 bedroom ranch conveniently located just minutes off the cross valley x-way. Nicely updated eat-in kitchen with Pergo floors. 1yr old roof & seamless gutters. Large & level lot w/shed & OSP. Full partial finished basement w/new windows & w/playroom w/gas space heater (very efficient). Move-in condition.(3rd BR is a laundry room but can easily be converted back). MLS#11-3168 $114,900

714045

1898-2011

KINGSTON

112 East First Street, Exeter

$97,500

WILKESBARRE

570.288.9371

HAZLETON & SURROUNDS

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122 Buck Ridge Drive

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MOOSIC - GLENMAURA COMMONS - Beautiful 4BR Townhome with all the upgrades plus a finished lower level w/bath. Move right in & enjoy! MLS# 11-4350 PEG 714-9247 $312,000

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Preview this 4BR, 3bath 2 story model w/ lots of HW & tile. Granite counters in kit, MSTR Suite w/2 walk-in closets & tiled bath w/ dbl vanities, shower & whirlpool. Home/lot packages available. TERRY D. 715-9317

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69 N. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, SHAVERTOWN, PA 18708

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Motivated Seller! Very Spacious cape cod located in Elmcrest development. Nicely landscaped yard, Beautiful built-ins with original wood work highlight each room. Stone ﬁreplace in living room with hardwood ﬂoors under carpet, all new updated electrical. MLS#11-2246 $179,000

158 CENTER ST. E., SHAVERTOWN

309 North (Cross valley Expressway) to light at Burger King. Make right on E. Center Street. Home on left at top of hill. MLS#11-944 $269,000 Anne Marie Janus; (570)899-0704

Mountaintop (570) 403-3000

ONE SOURCE REALTY

Clarks Summit Peckville Moscow Lake Ariel

MOUNTAINTOP

Enjoy this quiet community in Crestwood school district. Quality materials like Douglas Fir timber, Anderson Windows & Superior Walls. Features include modern kitchen & baths w/ tile, HW floors, 2 zone heat and central A/C, concrete patio. Spacious floor plan offers Formal LR, DR & FR. MLS#11-3684 $269,000

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MOUNTAINTOP

Beautiful new construction in Crestwood school district. Home features include Hardwood ﬂoors, Anderson windows, 2 zone forced air, & much more. Spacious kitchen w/ island, tile, & maple. Walk-out basement ready to ﬁnish w/ Superior Walls foundation. Very quiet neighborhood centrally located near dining, shopping, & interstate. MLS#10-4123 $299,000

(570) 403-3000 (570) 343-9999 (570) 424-0404 (610) 377-6066

Fireside comfort ﬁlls this wonderful 3-4 BR, 2.5 Bth traditional on a quiet street. Nothing to do but move in. Oﬀers formal LR, DR, mod. kitchen, FR w/FP + large bonus room. MLS#11-4069

MOUNTAINTOP

Lovely family sized home located in Alberdeen Acres oﬀers 4beds 3baths, ﬁreplace with many amenities.Private setting on 1.8acres located near the 7th hole of Blue Ridge Golf Course. New Roof! MLS#11-3813 $269,000

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135 Lincoln St., Dallas

Wilkes-Barre

$249,900

Architecturally designed duplex in excellent condition. Wouldn’t it be great to have someone pay for your utilities and taxes... well, the income from the 2nd ﬂoor unit will do just that. Both units oﬀer formal LR w/ FP, DR and attractive kitchen w/charming breakfast nook. MLS#11-4083

$98,400

1046 N. Memorial Hwy., Dallas Across From Agway

(570) 675-4400

www.gordonlong.com NEW PRICE

RT 239 CAMBRA Wonderful Views from this well Built Ranch Home on 2 ACRES, Full Finished Basement. Two Car Garage. Asking $155,000 Call Richard Anytime for appointment 570.406.2438 Listing #11-3414

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906 Homes for Sale

WEST PITTSTON

16 Miller St. 4 bedroom Cape Cod, one with hardwood floors. Central air, nice yard in Garden Village. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3645 $129,900 Call Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716

906 Homes for Sale WHITE HAVEN

66 Sunshine Drive Subject to bank short sale approval. Cathedral ceilings. 2 sided L/P Gas Fireplace, washer/dryer bathroom combo. Cozy well used square footage. Wrap deck. 2 utility sheds for storage. MLS 11-2528 $79,900

906 Homes for Sale

WILKES-BARRE

164 Madison Street

64 West River St

Spotless 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with hardwood floors, stained glass, and modern kitchen in move-in condition. 11-2831 $79,900 Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

Beautifully restored 1890 Queen Anne with working elevator located in Wilkes-Barre's Historic District built by Fred Kirby close to riverfront parks and downtown shops and restaurants. This architectural gem has six bedrooms & 5 baths and a modern kitchen with granite counters and SS appliances. Original 2-story carriage house with for two cars. Hot tub included. MLS 11-2316. $329,900 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

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185 West River St

WEST WYOMING WHITE HAVEN

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

Spacious, quality home, brick - two story with 6 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, two fireplaces, den, heated sunroom off living room, screened porch off formal dining room, modern eat-in kitchen, garage. Many extras... Sacrifice, owner relocating out of state $125,000. MLS 11-2474 JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

WILKES-BARRE

438 Tripp St

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

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WHITE HAVEN

135 Game Drive Charming Pocono style log home. $5,000 acres of PA Gamelands in your backyard. 2,000 sq. ft. decorated with the latest Pocono Mountain Themes and is loaded with extra features. MLS 11-1539 $229,900

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412 Indian Lake Lakefront. Enclosed porch and lower patio looking out over the lake. 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, master bedroom with view. Screen porch. Basement that can be finished. MLS 10-9989 $225,000

3 unit commercial building with 2 apartments & a store front operation plus a detached 2 car garage. $75,000 MLS# 11-1724 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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

711 N. Washington St. Recently remodeled 3 bedroom, hardwood floors, gas heat, 1st floor laundry room. MLS# 112981. $69,000. Call Geri 570-696-0888

WILKES-BARRE

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

P E N D I N G

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4628 State St Colonial on double lot. Desirable East Side community in carbon county. Flawless rooms, basement& garage. Stone fireplace. Oil heat. Central air. Water filtration & conditioner. Public sewer. Rear deck. Shed with power. MLS 11-3156 $179,900

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WILKES-BARRE 74 Frederick St

123 Dagobert St. Immaculately kept 2 story, 3 bedroom home in beautiful neighborhood. Home features newer doors, double hung E glass windows throughout. A/c & ceiling fans in all rooms except bathroom. Beautiful year round sunroom in rear. Property includes 50x100 buildable lot, 3 parcels on one deed. A must see! MLS 11-2452 $119,500 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

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WILKES-BARRE

39 W. Chestnut St. Lots of room in this single with 3 floors of living space. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with hardwood floors throughout, natural woodwork, all windows have been replaced, laundry/pantry off of kitchen. 4x10 entry foyer, space for 2 additional bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Roof is new. MLS 11-325 $69,900 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 54 PENN ST. SALE BY OWNER

$1500 CASH BACK

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

NEW LISTING! 86 HICKORY ST., Cozy 2-unit apartment with parking for 3 vehicles, nice enclosed rear yard, rear shed, washer, dryer, refrigerators included. Can be converted back to single family dwelling. MLS#11-4047 $49,900 Louise Laine 570-283-9100 x20

WILKES-BARRE

Great 3 bedroom home in mint condition. Hardwood floors, fenced lot, garage. MLS#11-2834 $83,900. (570) 237-1032 (570) 288-1444

WILKES-BARRE

Huge Price Reduction!! Owner says SELL! Move right in to this 2-3 bedroom. Newer roof and windows & fenced rear yard. $24,900 MLS#11-3440 FOUR STAR MCCABE REALTY Call 570-674-9950

WILKES-BARRE Remodeled 2-3 bedroom with eat-in kitchen & oak cabinets; large dining room with oak flooring; laundry room on first floor with 1/2 bath; ceramic tile master bath with granite vanity and walk in linen closet; extra large master bedroom; wrap porch; partially fenced; concrete basement; ceiling fans; stained glass windows; gas heat; wood floor attic; shed; close to mall; quiet, safe neighborhood. Nice view. Move in condition, no repairs needed. Low real estate taxes. New concrete driveway. Out of flood zone. $87,500. 570-970-8065, or email aleta59@msn.com

WILKES-BARRE 62 Schuler St

3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath in very good condition. Hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen and baths, natural woodwork, oversized yard on a double lot. Off street parking. MLS 10-4349 $79,900 Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

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

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH

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

WILKES-BARRE MINERS MILLS

WILKES-BARRE

WILKES-BARRE 1303 Promontory Dr Furnishings included, ready to move in. 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch a block & a half from the lake. Well equipped kitchen. Full basement, extra large family room with storage room. MLS 10-9719 $149,900

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

NEW LISTING! Charming two-story home with hardwood and pine floors, modern kitchen and baths, formal living room and dining room, 3 bedrooms, gas heat, separate 330SF of office space. Detached garage and carport, updated windows, roof and furnace. Zoned business commercial. MLS#11-1010 $99,900 Call Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

WILKES-BARRE

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

906 Homes for Sale WYOMING

WYOMING

MOTIVATED SELLER!! Nicely maintained 2-story traditional in great neighborhood. Modern oak kitchen, open layout in family room/den with new floors, above ground pool in fenced rear yard. 1-car detached garage with workshop area, all on a nice wide lot. MLS#11-2428 REDUCED TO $139,900 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449

WYOMING

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

1702 W. Eighth St. 1 story Ranch with 100x200 lot, paved driveway, new energy star replacement windows. Excellent starter home. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-2912 $89,500 Fred Mecadon 570-817-5792

WYOMING

40 Fifth st

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

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

909

Income & Commercial Properties

JENKINS TWP.

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

909

Income & Commercial Properties

NANTICOKE

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

NANTICOKE

EDWARDSVILLE Very nice ranch on corner lot in great neighborhood & out of flood zone! Sharp hardwood floors in 2 bedrooms & dining room. Finished basement with 3rd bedroom. Relaxing flagstone screened porch. 1 car garage. One block from elementary school plus high school bus stops at property corner! MLS#11-3831 $139,500 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449

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

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

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

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Willow View Dev. 7 Osborne Drive This home features a great layout with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace in a beautiful development. Just add your own touches and you’ll have a wonderful home. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-4320 $229,000 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

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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 $109,900 Call Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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WEST WYOMING

379-381 Sixth St. Perfect first home for you with one side paying most of your mortgage. Would also make a nice investment with all separate utilities and nice rents. Large fenced yard, priced to sell. Don’t wait too long. Call today to schedule a tour. MLS 11-1453 REDUCED!! $84,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSS REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

423 E. Church St. Great 2 family in move in condition on both sides, Separate utilities, 6 rooms each. 3 car detached garage in super neighborhood. Walking distance to college. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1608 $123,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716

P E N D I N G

PITTSTON

94 Church St. Spacious double block, one with one side owner occupied, 2nd side needs cosmetic care. Off street parking for 2 vehicles, walking distance to the downtown. Pool and patio deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3292 $76,500 Call Bill Williams 570-362-4158

Duplex - “Today’s Buy, Tomorrow’s Security” Do you appreciate the gentle formality of beamed ceilings, French style doors with beveled glass & beautiful woodwork? Each unit: 2 bedrooms, bath, living room, dining room, gas heat. Spacious rooms. Separate utilities. 2 car detached garage. 10-0920 $89,900. Joan Evans Real Estate 570-824-5763

WILKES-BARRE

Stately brick building in Historic district. Wonderful 1st block S Franklin. Formerly Lane's. 5700sq ft + full basement for storage. Great professional space. Well maintained. Private parking & garden. MLS#11-345 $495,000 570-696-3801 Call Margy 570-696-0891

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WILKES-BARRE

EDWARDSVILLE

YATESVILLE PRICE REDUCED

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

KINGSTON

Income & Commercial Properties

101 Old River Road

EDWARDSVILLE

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YATESVILLE

366 Pierce St. Commercial building for sale.Highly desirable corner location with parking for approximately 25 vehicles. Would be attractive for any retail or commercial operation. MLS 11-2763 $300,000 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

909

WILKES-BARRE

KINGSTON

YATESVILLE

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

Income & Commercial Properties

AVOCA

WEST NANTICOKE

High on the hill with a country style porch. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, modern eat in kitchen with island. Gas fireplace, large foyer & office. MLS # 11-3717 $79,900 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

909

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 FORTY FORT

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

Wellness Center / professional offices. Lease Space Available. Brick/stucco facade offered on building exterior while interior features built-in offices with natural woodwork & glass. Modern style lofts allow for bonus interior space & warehouse space is offered as built to suit. -Spaces Available: 1200 sf, 1400 sf, 4300 sf Warehouse space, also offered as built to suit) -Custom Leases from $8.-$12./ sq. ft. based on terms. -Price/square foot negotiable depending on options. (ASK ABOUT OUR FREE RENT) -Property ideal for a medical, business, or professional offices. -100+ Parking Spaces. Call Cindy 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

570-675-4400

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

PITTSTON

Township Blvd.

570-760-6769

WYOMING

14 West Sixth St. MAKE AN OFFER! Ideal location between WilkesBarre & Scranton. Ample parking with room for additional spaces. Perfect for medical or professional offices. Contact agent to show. Asking $945,000 Contact Judy Rice 570-714-9230 MLS# 10-1110

LAFLIN

WEST PITTSTON

HUGHESTOWN

165 Searle St. Double block home, great investment propPerty or live in one side and rent the other. Two 3 bedroom, 6 room 1/2 doubles . Great walk up attic on both sides. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3915 $49,900

P E N D I N G

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

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Centrally located, this triplex is fully occupied and has 2 bedrooms in each unit. Nicely maintained with one long term tenant on 3rd floor and off street parking. An annual income of $17,520 makes it an attractive buy. $79,000 MLS 11-825 Ann Marie Chopick 570-288-6654

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

Many possibilities for this building. 40 + parking spaces, 5 offices, 3 baths and warehouse. $425,000 Maria Huggler Classic Properties 570-587-7000

Former upholestry shop. 1st floor in need of a lot of TLC. 2nd floor apartment in good condition & rented with no lease. Storage area. Off street parking available.

PRICE$65,000 REDUCED!

Contact Judy Rice 714-9230 MLS# 11-572

WYOMING PRICE REDUCED!

285 Wyoming Ave. First floor currently used as a shop, could be offices, etc. Prime location, corner lot, full basement. 2nd floor is 3 bedroom apartment plus 3 car garage and parking for 6 cars. For more information and photos go to www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #10-4339 $169,900 Call Charlie VM 101

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DALLAS

New Goss Manor lots. Prices ranging from $59,900 to $69,900. Public water, sewer, gas & electric available. Call Kevin Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5420

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

EXETER

Ida Acres, Wyoming Area School District. 6 lots remain, starting at $38,000. Private setting. Underground utilities. 570-947-4819

EXETER of flood area.

Out 100x125ft. All utilities in place. Building moratorium does not apply to this lot. $45,000 reduced to $42,000 Call 570-655-0530

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LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME one of the last

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

Apartments/ Furnished

DALLAS 2 bedrooms, fridge, w/d and stove provided, off-street parking, no pets. $650/mo + utilities, & security. Water & sewer included. Call 570-674-7898

PLAINS

1 bedroom, refrigerator, stove and washer provided, no pets, $375./per month, Call (570) 239-6586

PLAINS Furnished 1

bedroom, luxury apartment. EVERYTHING INCLUDED. Heat, hot water, A/C, electric, phone, cable. Private, no smoking, no pets. 570-954-0869

PLYMOUTH FURNISHED APARTMENT Available immedi-

ately, refrigerator and stove provided, off-street parking, no pets, utilities all paid, Call (570) 881-0636

WEST PITTSTON Attractive 1 room

furnished efficiency. Cherry kitchen cabinets, granite bath, built-ins, washer/ dryer. Security & references. Non smokers, no pets. $625. Includes heat & water. 570-655-4311

WILKES-BARRE

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

SHAVERTOWN LAND Harford Ave.

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

WYOMING COUNTY 14+ acres, Rt. 29 Noxen, bordering StateGame Lands. Great for hunting or private home site. Low taxes. $105,000. Please call 570-690-5951

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ASHLEY PARK

Laurel Run & San Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890

DALLAS

Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517 Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,250. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE DUPONT Completely remodeled, modern 2 bedroom townhouse style apartment. Lots of closet space, with new carpets and completely repainted. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer hook up. Nice yard & neighborhood, no pets. $595 + security. Call 570-479-6722

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FALLS

938

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

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

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

941

2 apartments. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. appliances incl. W/d in both. $650/mo plus utilities. Security deposit of $650. Call (717) 713-3902 before 9:00 p.m. to set an appointment or email: tarinhoupt @hotmail.com

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941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

ASHLEY TWO APARTMENTS Brand new 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, $550 month + utilities 4 bedroom, full basement, washer / dryer hookup, $500 month +. 570-868-6020

ASHLEY We Care about the

place you call home, & we want you to care about it too!! 2 & 3 bedrooms, reserved parking. Short block to bus stop. $675 & 725 rent includes heat/water/sewer & trash. Application, references, background check, smoke free, pet free, lease + security. Call Terry 570-824-1022

BACK MOUNTAIN

Cozy 1 bedroom. Heat & Appliances. $550/ month. 570-574-2588

DALLAS TWP

CONDO FOR LEASE:

$1,800. 2 bedroom/ 2 Bath. Call Us to discuss our great Amenity & Maintenance program! Call 570-674-5278

1 bedroom, bath. Basement apt. Private entrance, offstreet parking. Utilities & appliances included. No smoking or pets $500/mo + security 570-388-6603

FORTY FORT 1 & 2 bedroom apts.

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

FORTY FORT

1 bedroom, excellent location, newly remodeled. Sunken living room. Oak floors kitchen and bath and w/w. Incl. fridge, stove, dishwasher. Coinop laundry in building. Off street parking. $750 includes all utilities. No smoking 570-779-4609 or 570-407-3991

FORTY FORT

Newly renovated, great neighborhood. Non smoking. Oak floors, new carpet in master bedroom. new windows, bath & shower. Stove & fridge, dishwasher. Off street parking, coin-op laundry. $575 + gas, electric & water. References required. No pets. 570-779-4609 or 570-407-3991

HANOVER TWP. 1 bedroom, 1 bath-

room, all appliances provided, off-street parking, no pets, no smoking. Heat, sewer, hot water included, $550 per month + 1st & last month & $400 security de-posit. Call: 570-852-0252 after 8:00 a.m.

HANOVER TWP.

Lyndwood Ave. 3 bedrooms, 1st floor, in nice neighborhood. Dishwasher, washer/dryer hook up. Parking, porch storage. $600/per month + utilities & security deposit. Call 904-382-4509

HANOVER TWP.

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

KINGSTON - NEW Ford Avenue

Quiet 2 bedroom, second floor. Pantry, storage, w/d, garage. NO PETS $600 + security Call Jay at 570-430-0093

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KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON 131 S. Maple Ave.

3 room apartment 2nd floor. Heat & hot water included. Coin Laundry. Off street parking. No pets/smoking. $645 570-288-5600 or 570-479-0486

KINGSTON floor, 2 bed-

1st rooms, private parking, quiet neighborhood, near colleges. $600/month + utilities, 1 month rent & security. AVAILABLE NOW! 570-656-7125

KINGSTON 4 bedrooms, 1 bath-

room, stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, all gas heat, off-street parking, no pets, $795/month, plus utilities, & security Call 570-706-5628 or 570-574-5547

BRAND NEW

2 bedroom apartment. $650 + utilities. No pets / No smoking. Off street parking, air, new appliances & microwave, laundry. Security, references & Background check required. 570-288-4508

KINGSTON

Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, dining & living room, off street parking. All new appliances. $575 month + utilities, security & references. Water & sewer included. Absolutely No Pets.570-239-7770 KINGSTON

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KINGSTON

Wyoming Avenue 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, appliances, laundry room. $490 + electric. Security & references. 570-696-1600

KINGSTON Wyoming Avenue

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, appliances included, no pets, $425 + utilities. Call 570-287-9631 or 570-696-3936

LARKSVILLE 3 bedroom, 1 bath.

$725. With discount. All new hardwood floors and tile. New cabinets / bathroom. Dishwasher, garbage disposal. Washer/dryer hookup. Off street parking. Facebook us at BOVO Rentals 570-328-9984

LUZERNE

Modern 1 bedroom, bath with shower, refrigerator and stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, $400/month, plus utilities, & security. Call 570-825-2431

HANOVER TWP.

LUZERNE

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

HARVEYS LAKE 1 bedroom, LAKE

FRONT apartments. Wall to wall, appliances, lake rights, off street parking. No Pets. Lease, security & references. 570-639-5920

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HUDSON 2 bedrooms, 1

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

Apartments/ Unfurnished

MOUNTAIN TOP

3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. Off street parking. Big yard. Nice neighborhood. Crestwood school district. $1,000 + utilities, security & lease. Call 570-678-7801

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.

No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Immediate Openings!

NANTICOKE

2 bedroom, 1st floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space. Front/back porches, off street parking, laundry room available. No dogs, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $525/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check. (570) 696-3596

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

PLAINS

Remodeled 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apartment. New kitchen & bath. Pergo floor. Laundry room with Washer / dryer. Plenty of storage. Option to rent garage space for additional $50. Pets negotiable. $700 + security & utilities. Call 570-690-2579

PLYMOUTH 2 bedrooms, 1 bath-

room,washer/dryer hook-up, enclosed porch, off-street parking, $475 per month + security + utilities. Call 570-821-9881 PLYMOUTH

3 bedroom 2 story single home for rent with option to buy. Great opportunity for a buyer lacking down payment. Home is remodeled from top to bottom. Tenant pays utilities. $600/month. Call Judi 570-814-5319 or 570-474-6307

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

41 Mill Street. Convenient to Cross Valley, large 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, large living room with ceiling fan, large bath with shower, utility room with washer & dryer, large closets professionally organized, off street parking, no smoking $595 + utilities. 570-288-3438

LUZERNE

Efficiency. 2 rooms plus bath. Some utilities included. $415/month Lease & security. Call after 6 p.m. 570-220-6533

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.

NANTICOKE

2nd Floor apartment for a tenant who wants the best. Bedroom, living room, kitchen & bath. Brand new. Washer/dryer hookup, air conditioned. No smoking or pets. 2 year lease, all utilities by tenant. Sewer & garbage included. Security, first & last month’s rent required. $440.00 570-735-5064

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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NANTICOKE

3 BEDROOM 1/2 DOUBLE

Washer/dryer hookup. Off street parking: Garage & yard $640.+ utilities. Now accepting section 8. 570-237-5823 for appointment

NANTICOKE 3 bedroom, wall to

wall carpet, offstreet parking, $595 per month + utilities, security, lease. Also 2 bedroom $495. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

NANTICOKE

347 Hanover St. Large 1 bedroom, 1st floor, wall to wall carpet, eat-in kitchen with appliances, washer & dryer hookup, porch & shared yard. Sewer & garbage included. $395/mo + utilities & security. New energy efficient gas furnace. Pet Friendly. Call 570-814-1356

NANTICOKE

HANOVER SECTION

2 bedrooms, two floors, non-smoking, no pets, oil heat. $430 + security and references 570-678-5455 or 570-868-7020

NANTICOKE

Second floor, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, appliances, air conditioning, heat & hot water, no smoking or pets. $625/ mo. 570-735-8939

NANTICOKE

Spacious 1 bedroom apartment. Washer & dryer, full kitchen. No pets. $465 + electric. Call 570-262-5399

PITTSTON

152 Elizabeth Street Spacious 2 bedroom apartment with ample closet space. Off street parking. All utilities and appliances included. No pets. $795 + lease & security. Call 570-510-7325 PITTSTON AVAILABLE DEC. 1 2 bedroom, modern and clean. Includes stove and fridge. W/d hookup. Landlord pays sewer and garbage, tenant pays heat, water & electric. NO PETS Lease & security required. $550/mo 570-829-1578

WILKES-BARRE

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP SHAVERTOWN APARTMENT Nifty location! 4 rooms, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, kitchen and den. All appliances, owner pays utilities except electric. $700 month. No pets, 1 year lease, offstreet parking. Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

SWOYERSVILLE

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, carpeting, all appliances, washer/dryer, off-street parking, no pets. Water & hot water included. Gas heat paid by tenant. $475/month + security & lease. Call 570-675-7836

SWOYERSVILLE

Available immediately, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, refrigerator and stove, off-street parking, no pets, living room & kitchen. $385/month, plus utilities, & security. Call 570-287-0451 or 570-239-3897

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SWOYERSVILLE

Roomy 1 bedroom. Extra large walk in closet. Equipped with range, refrigerator, washer & dryer. New tile bath. Security, references & lease. No pets. $575/month. Utilities by tenant. 570-287-5775 570-332-1048

WEST PITTSTON

203 Delaware Ave. Out of flood zone. 4 rooms, no pets, no smoking, off street parking. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge, stove, w/d. High security bldg. 1st floor or 2nd floor 570-655-9711

WEST PITTSTON

East Packer Avenue 2 bedroom Townhouse with full basement, 1 bath, off street parking. $625/mo + utilities. No Pets. 570-2831800 M-F, 570-3886422 all other times WEST PITTSTON

135 Westminster St., 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, living room. Laundry hookup. Recently renovated. Pet friendly. Section 8 Welcome. $495 + utilities. Call 570-814-9700

WILKES-BARRE

151 W. River St. NEAR WILKES 1st floor. 2 bedrooms, carpet. Appliances included. Sewer & trash paid. Tenant pays gas, water & electric. Pet friendly. Security deposit & 1st months rent required. $600. 570-969-9268

WILKES-BARRE

2 bedroom with kitchen appliances. $550/month + utilities & 1 month security. No pets. Call 570-647-5053

WILKES-BARRE bedroom, 1 bath

2 apartment near General Hospital. $525 utilities, first, last & security. No pets. 570-821-0463 570-417-3427

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WILKES-BARRE

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, pets ok with fee, $650/ month, plus security and utilities. Call 570-650-1575

WILKES-BARRE

9 Sycamore St. (off W. Chestnut near General Hospital) Clean 1st floor, 1 bedroom, bath. Appliances with range, fridge, microwave, includes water and sewage. Section 8 welcome. No smoking or pets. Security $475 + utilities. 570-829-1253 570-817-5345 (c)

WILKES-BARRE Clean, 2 bedroom,

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

WILKES-BARRE Downtown. Unique, Spacious 2nd floor, 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment. Large eat-in kitchen. Off street parking. Utilities included except electricity. NO pets. $750/month. Call Judy Rice 570-714-9230

modern. 2,300 sq ft NY Loft style apartment. Oak hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, high ceilings. 12 bedrooms, 2 full baths. New tiled kitchen, living room & great room. Fireplace. Front / rear entrance with deck. Water incl. $1,500. 570-821-0435

PLAINS

17 E. Carey St Clean 2nd floor, modern 1 bedroom apartments. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. No pets. Off street parking. $490 + security, 1 yr lease Call 570-822-6362 570-822-1862 Leave Message

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WILKES-BARRE For lease, available December 5th. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath room, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, no pets, $400/per month, plus utilities, $200/security deposit. Call (570) 688-4925

WILKES-BARRE

“GENERAL HOSPITAL” VICINITY

Super Clean, remodeled compact 3 rooms, laundry, appliances, off street parking 1 car. $470 + utilities. EMPLOYMENT, CREDIT, LEASE REQUIRED. NO PETS/SMOKING. Managed Building!

AMERICA REALTY 288-1422 WILKES-BARRE

In desirable area. 2 bedrooms, newly renovated, close to public transportation. $500/month + utilities. 973-216-9174 WILKES-BARRE

LAFAYETTE GARDENS ! S AVE MONEY THIS YEAR

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

WILKES-BARRE LODGE 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

WILKES-BARRE

MAYFLOWER AREA 1 bedroom with appliances on 2nd floor. Nice apartment in attractive home. Sunny windows & decorative accents. Off street parking. No pets, no smoking. Includes hot water. $400 + utilities 570-824-4743

WILKES-BARRE Mayflower Section

1 bedroom apartment available. Nice Area. Duplex (1 unit ready now). Heat and hot water. Rent with option to buy. No pets. Call 570-823-7587

WILKES-BARRE Meyers Court.

3 bedroom end unit townhouse. $690 + utilities. For more info visit: DreamRentals.net or call 570-288-3375

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WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

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

WILKES-BARRE

Three room, one bedroom, all freshly painted with new flooring throughout. Includes stove, washer & dryer in laundry area and off street parking in private, well-lit lot. Water and sewer included, electricity by tenant. $460/ month. Security, application, references and lease required. No smokers, No pets. Call 570-814-9574 WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom water included 2 bedroom water included 1 bedroom efficiency water included 2 bedroom single family 3 bedroom single family HANOVER 4 bedroom large affordable 2 bedroom NANTICOKE 2 bedroom large, water included PITTSTON Large 1 bedroom water included PLAINS 1 bedroom water included KINGSTON 3 Bedroom Half Double KINGSTON 2 bedroom water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

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FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET! Why pay extra for

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

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Rte. 315 1,200 - 2,000 SF Office / Retail Call 570-829-1206

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH 2B EDROOM

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

WYOMING

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

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

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FORTY FORT

Free standing building. Would be great for any commercial use. 1900 sq. ft. on the ground floor with an additional 800 sq. ft in finished lower level. Excellent location, only 1 block from North Cross Valley Expressway and one block from Wyoming Ave (route 11) Take advantage of this prime location for just $850 per month! 570-262-1131

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Parkway Plaza Sans Souci Parkway Commercial Space For Lease 1,200 sq. ft. starting at $700/ month. Off street parking. Central heat & air. Call 570-991-0706

OFFICE OR STORE NANTICOKE

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

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KINGSTON 595 MARKET ST

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

Newly remodeled large 2nd floor 1 bedroom apartment with hardwood floors. $750/month + utilities. Call John Thomas 570-287-1196 or 570-714-6124

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OFFICE SPACE PLAINS

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

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Commercial Properties

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

12,000 sq. ft. building in downtown location. Warehouse with light manufacturing. Building with some office space. Entire building for lease or will sub-divide. MLS #10-1074 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

WILKES-BARRE

Great Business Opportunity 1,500 square feet, available immediately. High traffic area, excellent street visibility on the Sans Souci Hwy. Call 570-760-5215

COMMERCIAL LOT 233 Wyoming Ave, Route 11. For Sale or lease. Call 570-388-6669

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WEST PITTSTON

5 locking garages/ storage units for rent. 9’x11’ & 9’x14’. $50/month. Call 570-357-1138

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ALDEN / NANTICOKE Modern. 2.5 Bed-

rooms. Gas Heat. Hookups. Parking. Enclosed porch. Large yard. No Pets. $535 + utilities & security. 570-824-8786

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WAREHOUSE/LIGHT EDWARDSVILLE ICE NEIGHBORHOOD MANUFACTURING N564 Garfield St. For lease, available OFFICE SPACE 12/1/11, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath room, refrigerator & stove proPITTSTON vided, washer/dryer Main St.

WYOMING 72’ x 200’ VACANT

End unit. Former beauty salon would also be suitable for retail store. High traffic area. $800 per month. (11-4214) Call John Thomas 570-287-1196 or 570-714-6124

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3 New carpeting, flooring & painted. Washer/ dryer hook up. $525 + security & utilities. Not approved for Section 8 or CEO Assistance. No pets 570-822-7657 EDWARDSVILLE Available immediately, large EIK, 3 bedrooms, 2nd floor bath, washer/dryer hookup, stove & refrigerator, living room, dining room, walk-up attic, no pets, one year lease, $600/month, plus utilities, & security deposit. Call 570-262-1196

hookup, no pets, fenced yard on corner lot. $575./per month, plus utilities, $575./security deposit. Call (570) 542-4904 before 7:00 p.m. to set an appointment or email obuhosky@epix.net.

FORTY FORT 1/2 double.

3 bedrooms. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher. Washer /dryer hookup. Newly painted. Off street parking. $675 + utilities. 570-814-0843 570-696-3090

GLEN LYON

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3 bedroom. Washer/dryer hook up. Off street parking. New furnace. Yard. Application process required. Tenant pays utilities & security. $500/mos 570-714-1296

GLEN LYON

3 bedrooms, wall to wall carpeting, laundry room, yard. $500 + utilities, security & references. No Pets. Call 570-592-3100

HANOVER TWP.

Completely remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath, wall to wall carpet. Stove, washer/dryer hook up. Off street parking. $750/month + first, last & security. Includes water, sewer & trash. No pets. No smoking. References & credit check. 570-824-3223 269-519-2634 Leave Message

KINGSTON

New apartment with carpet, painted, 1.5 bath, washer/dryer hook up, gas heat, $700 + utilities. Call 570-814-0843 or 570-696-3090

KINGSTON

Sprague Ave. Charming, Spacious 6 room, 2 bedroom duplex, includes 2nd and 3rd floor. Convenient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, $550 / month + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS.570-793-6294

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LARKSVILLE

2.5 bedroom, freshly painted, stove, off street parking, washer/dryer hookup, dry basement. $525/month, + utilities & security. (570) 239-5760

LARKSVILLE

231 Nesbitt Street 3 bedrooms with stove & refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up, nice yard, off street parking. No pets. $525/ month + security. (570) 779-5910

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

BACK MOUNTAIN Private, 3 bedroom

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

BEAR CREEK VILLAGE

MOCANAQUA

3 bedroom, modern kitchen & bath, large yard and deck, off-street parking, water and sewer paid. $600/month, + security & lease. Call 570-542-4411

NANTICOKE

2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpet. Backyard. Washer dryer hookup. $450 + security. Call 570-472-2392

PITTSTON 1/2 Double

161 Butler Street 3 bedroom. Great location. $600 + utilities. 570-407-4140

WEST PITTSTON 4 bedroom, off

street parking, yard, garage, totally remodeled. $850/month plus security 570-299-7103

HARVEYS LAKE

Beautiful 3,000 sq. ft. contemporary, private beach & recreation area. 2 car garage, 3-4 bedrooms, 3+ baths, office space, fireplace, 3 private acres. No pets. References, job verification, & credit report required. $1400/ month + utilities, 1st & last month + security deposit, lease negotiable. Contact edenpeter@ gmail.com DALLAS

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

WEST PITTSTON

MAINTENANCE FREE! 2 bedroom. Off street parking. No smoking. $600 +utilities, security & last month. 570-885-4206

WILKES-BARRE 176 Charles St

TOWNHOUSE STYLE, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Not Section 8 approved. $550/ month + utilities. References & security required. Available now! 570-301-2785

WILKES-BARRE

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, $450/month,plus utilities. Call 570-313-7701

2 story home with beautiful wood work. 3 bedrooms. 1 bath. Living room, dining room, den, modern kitchen. Gas heat. Small yard. Private Drive. $700/month + utilities & security. Optional 3rd floor area (2 rooms & full bath) for additional $100/month. Contact Linda at (570) 696-5418

(570) 696-1195

PLAINS TWP. 2 bedroom, 1/2

double with eat in kitchen, including stove and refrigerator, washer & dryer hook-up, plenty of off street parking, large yard. Sewer and refuse included. Lease, NO PETS $550 + utilities 570-829-1578

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HOME FOR LEASE Lakefront home, remolded, FULLY FURNISHED, lease for 8-10 months, $1,500/mo+ utilities. Call Deb Rosenberg 570-714-9251

HARVEYS LAKE

Nice 2 Bedroom Lakefront Property. $850/ month + utilities. 570-639-2202

HARVEYS LAKE

Small 3 bedroom Victorian home on large lot. New furnace. 1 block from Warden Place. Large yard. Water included. Credit references, $690 month + utilities & 1 month security. Call 570-714-1296

HAZLETON

THE "TERRACE" SECTION Located very near Hazleton Hospital. Residential home, Ranch style rental with garage. $1200 a month includes heat & utilities conveniently located near I80. References, credit check, security required Dee Fields, Associate Broker 570-788-7511

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SAND PRINGS OLF COMMUNITY Townhome in Sand Hollow Village 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, one car garage conveniently located near I80/I81 & Rt309. References, credit check, security required Dee Fields, Associate Broker 570-788-7511

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KINGSTON 210 PIERCE immediSTREET Available

ately, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, Cats allowed. $700/per month, plus utilities, One month/security deposit. Call (570) 371-8555 after 11:00 a.m. to set an appointment or email tgerhard2 @gmail.com.

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KINGSTON

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher provided, washer/dryer on premises, front and rear porches, full basement and attic. Off-street parking, no pets, totally remodeled. $1,000/ month, plus utilities, security & lease. Call 570-824-7598 KINGSTON Completely remodeled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigerator, stove, diswasher & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighborhood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995. month. 570-479-6722 KINGSTON

Single family, two bedroom. $675 per month, plus utilities & snow removal. First floor is handicap accessible. No pets; No Smoking. Washer / Dryer on premises. Fenced yard. On Street Parking. One year lease, 1st & last month's rent, & security. Credit & Background check. Darcy J Gollhardt 570-262-0226 or Paul Donahue 570-510-1399. CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 ext 1352

LAKE SILKWORTH

2 bedroom, 1.5 bath single home. Lake view with dock & lake rights. Remodeled with hardwood & tile floors. Lake Lehman Schools. No pets No Smoking. $725 + utilities, security & lease. Call 570-696-3289

MOUNTAIN TOP AREA 2 bedroom Ranch. Off 1-81. Nuangola exit 159. Electric appliances, off street parking. You pay electric. $675 plus deposit. Call (570) 881-5974

MOUNTAIN TOP AREA NEAR LILY LAKE

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, Farm house. Modern kitchen, hardwood floors. $950/month + security & 1 year lease Call 570-379-2258

953 Houses for Rent

MOUNTAINTOP

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat in kitchen. Garage. Huge deck overlooks woods. Washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, sewer & water included. Credit check. $1,100 + security, No pets, no smoking. Proof of income required. Call (570) 709-1288

MOUNTAINTOP Beautifully remod-

eled 2 1/2 bedroom house in a country setting. Large living room & extra room for bedroom or office. Kitchen with all new cabinets and tile floor. Plenty of closet space. New wall to wall carpet. $800 + utilities, security, first & last. No pets or smoking. Call 570-709-1930

NANTICOKE Desirable

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

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SWOYERSVILLE 2 bedrooms,

modern eat in kitchen, modern bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher provided, washer/ dryer on premises, off-street parking, no pets, central air conditioning, large basement, gas heat, large yard. $800/month, plus utilities, security, references and lease. Call 570-675-2804

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Rent to Own - Lease Option Purchase 5 bedroom 2 bath 3 story older home. Completely remodeled in + out! $1500 month with $500 month applied toward purchase. $245K up to 5 yrs. tj2isok@gmail.com

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WEST NANTICOKE 1 BEDROOM MASTER SUITE HOUSE For lease, 1 bed-

Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $315. Efficiency at $435 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331

room, 1 bathroom, refrigerator and stove provided, washer / dryer hookup, Central Air, Great View, $575/ per month, plus utilities, $1st and last month/ security deposit. Call (570) 262-4870

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WILKES-BARRE

Furnished room for rent. $300/month. Utilities included. (570) 574-7145

2 bedrooms with lots of storage. Hardwood floors. 5 minute walk to General Hospital. $670. + utilities. 570-814-3838

WILKES-BARRE bedroom single

3 home. $850 + Utilities & Security. Call 570-262-7654

WILKES-BARRE

NEAR GENERAL HOSPITAL Single family, 3 bedrooms, new carpeting, large back yard, on dead end street, no pets. $700/per month, plus utilities. Security & lease. Credit and background check. Call 570-709-7858

WILKES-BARRE

Remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath house. Hardwood floors. $575 + utilities. Call 215-932-5690 WYOMING 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, gas heat, new carpeting, range & laundry hook ups. Credit check required. $675/month + utilities & security. Call Florence 570-715-7737

NANTICOKE

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HARVEYS LAKE

1 bedroom, fully furnished. Includes utilities/cable, internet, access to lake. $400 month. Call Don 570-690-1827

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

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

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Large 8000 SF building looking Great Professional Building Large Traditional 4-6 BR, for your business. Zoned Commercial, 2500 SF home w/great potential. Zoned for a new lease on life! Zoned Commercial. MLS#11-4058 Move-in condition. MLS#11-2313 Community Business. MLS#11-4208 SANDY 970-1110 or DAVID 970-1117 DEE FIELDS 788-7511 RAE DZIAK 714-9234

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

2 bldgs zoned commercial. 1 consists of retail space & apts, the other is a 2-story home. MLS#10-4056 MIKE JOHNSON

Great investment! Gas/Service Station w/3 bays & office. MLS#10-467 Donna Santoroski 788-7504

Auto repair & body shop w/state certified paint booth. 2nd flr storage. MLS#11-2842 ANDY 714-9225

Prime commercial storefront + 3 spacious Apts. Parking lot in rear. MLS#10-3764 DONNA S 788-7504

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

Many possibilities for 2 3 BR, Ranch w/gar+ 6 residential units, 3 Established turn-key Unique Building retail tenants. Potential for 3rd apt. Off commercial retail spaces & a garage. attached bldg. Zoned HWY COMM. Ideal restaurant w/2 apts. Business & May be converted to suit your needs street pkg. MLS#11-2238 for office or sm business. MLS#10-4367 building priced to sell! MLS#11-130 Plenty of parking! MLS#10-3569 w/zoning approval. MLS#11-302 ANDY 714-9225 or JUDY 714-9230 RAE 714-9234 JILL 696-0875 ANDY 714-9225 DAVID 970-1117

4600 SF Warehouse w/22’ceilings & 4 loading docks. Zoned Commercial. Includes 2 BR, 1 bath home. MLS#11-4245 CHRISTIAN 585-0600

2-Story Masonry bldg. Ideal for loft apts or sm mfg business. Pkg for 36. MLS#11-741 MIKE J 970-1100

Established restaurant/bar. 4 Sty brick office bldg, more Great location on busy Rte Prime location Commercial Bdg located on than half rented. High traffic area. 2 lots ZONED HWY COMMERCIAL- 4 BR Cape 309! Office Bldg w/1500 SF of space busy Rte 309. 4000 SF of space. Off Equip & liquor license included + 3 Apts. MLS#11-3896 included for pkg. MLS#11-1045 & 2270 SF warehouse. MLS#11-2094 street pkg. MLS#11-2096 Cod on 100x556 lot. MLS#11-229 MIKE 970-1100 or BETTY 970-1119 ANDY 714-9225 or MARGY 696-0891 ANITA REBER 788-7501 RAE 714-9234 ANITA REBER 788-7501

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

5700 SF in Prime downtown location. Suitable for office/residence. Full basement, private parking, Zoned C3. MLS#11-345 MARGY 696-0891

Commercial opportunity awaits your business.1st flr 10,000 SF w/offices. 2nd flr storage. Plenty of pkg on 4.62 acres. MLS#10-1110 JUDY 714-9230

Prime location - former Convention Hall. Wonderful opportunity for professional offices. Pkg for 100+ cars. Zoned Hwy Business. MLS#11-3654 MARGY SIMMS 696-0891

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

Multi-Purpose Bldg Convenient location on State St - Adjacent lot available. MLS#10-4590 MARGY 696-0891 or MIKE J 970-1100

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

32,000SF, 30+ parking, including trailer spaces MLS#08-1305 VIRGINIA ROSE 288-9371

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

Great corner property. Ranch style home includes 2990SF Commercial space. MLS#11-459 LISA 715-9335

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

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

3.895 Acres on W-B Blvd700 front feet provides excellent exposure. Utilities, access road, possible KOZ opportunity. MLS#11-1346 VIRGINIA ROSE 288-9371

Exec suites, retail, Dr’s office, Server Warehouse space Join the other Professionals at rm, whatever the use or size, you have it! Rates this Class A Office Bldg w/Atrium. 4000SF $350/MO. Office or mixed use space starting at $7.50/SF. $500/MO. Zoned commercial. MLS#11-3547 available. Can be divided. MLS#11-2162 MLS#11-4141 JULIO ACOSTA 239-6408 JUDY RICE 714-9230 JUDY RICE 714-9230

Prime Location Lease this building 1900SF - 12 pkg spaces. MLS#09- w/nice offices, conference room & Kit. 3085 Ample parking. MLS#11-419 MARGY 696-0891 JUDY 714-9230