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Rep. says 115 pages of amendments attached to military college bill

Bill ad-ons anger Pashinski By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

HARRISBURG -- In a striking example of how sausage is made under the state Capitol dome, a lean,three-pagebillfromtheSenate has been laden with115 pages of amendments and is being “ramrod” through the House, according to state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski. The original legislation came

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from the Senate as SB560 and addressed the appointment of “state military college selection committees” Pashinski within legislative districts. The committees would appoint students to enroll in state military colleges, two-

year, post-secondary institutions that would be designed to “educate students in both an academic and military environment. But according to Pashinski, DWilkes-Barre, Republicans tacked on pages of amendments that have nothing to do with military colleges. In fact, Pashinski said, the amendments essentially turn SB560 into SB1, an education reform package that passed

the Senate but has lingered in the House Education Committee. The bill was rejected 105-90 just minutes before the House was forced by its own rules to halt debate by 11 p.m. Wednesday. “(House majority leader Mike) Turzai couldn’t bring up his voucher proposal before because he didn’t have enough

A new national report scrutinizing the effectiveness of state tax credit programs designed to create jobs gives five Pennsylvania programs mixed results and an overall “D” grade for the state. The lousy student dragging down the average: Keystone Opportunity Zones, a program that got a 0 on a scale of 100. The group The report looked at was released by Good Jobs First various tax– which bills it- subsidy proself as a “non- grams in all profit, non-par- 50 states and tisan research center” – and is the District of dubbed “Mon- Columbia. ey for Something: Job Creation and Job Quality Standards in State Economic Development Subsidy Programs.” The group looked at various tax-subsidy programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, focusing on whether the programs require a set number of jobs to be created, bar a company from counting jobs shifted from

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Group called Good Jobs First rates state’s tax credit programs for effectiveness. MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

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Arizona State has hired Pitt’s Todd Graham as its next football coach. Arizona State athletic director Lisa Love announced Wednesday that Graham will replace Dennis Erickson, who was dismissed following a 6-6 season in which the Sun Graham Devils dropped their final four games. Graham spent just one season in Pittsburgh, where he led the Panthers to a 6-6 mark and a tie for second place in the Big East. Sports, 1B

Pa.’s KOZ program gets big, fat zero grade

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haron Cosgrove, an associate professor of art at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, looks at a window she has decoS rated as a gift to the community. Every month the design of the window changes and it can be seen on North Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre near King’s College.

Poverty, middle class lines blurred Census: Almost half of Americans are low income. By HOPE YEN Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Squeezed by rising living costs, a record number of Americans — nearly 1 in 2 — have fallen into poverty or are scraping by on earnings that

classify them as low income. The latest census data depict a middle class that’s shrinking as unemployment stays high and the government’s safety net frays. The new numbers follow years of stagnating wages for the middle class that have hurt millions of workers and families. “Safety net programs such as food stamps and tax credits kept

poverty from rising even higher in 2010, but for many low-income families with work-related and medical expenses, they are considered too ‘rich’ to qualify,” said Sheldon Danziger, a University of Michigan public policy professor who specializes in poverty. “The reality is that prospects for the poor and the near poor

are dismal,” he said. “If Congress and the states make further cuts, we can expect the number of poor and low-income families to rise for the next several years.” Congressional Republicans and Democrats are sparring over legislation that would renew a Social Security payroll tax cut, See POVERTY, Page 8A

Job Creation in Luzerne County

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of the 25 volunteer firefighters whose homes were inundated. For that reason the Plymouth Township Fire and Rescue Tilbury Station is one of five agencies and nonprofit organizations being featured in this year’s edition of The Times Leader’s Giving Guide. There is widespread need throughout the area, but the hardship is unique in communities flooded in September. Each organization spotlighted in this week’s series either was

The Plymouth Township Fire and Rescue Tilbury Station in West Nanticoke normally holds events to raise money for operating expenses. This year, the annual Mudbog scheduled for July was canceled because of rain, and the Horror Hall haunted house for Halloween was flooded by the Susquehanna River in September after Tropical Storm Lee. Proceeds from those events See TILBURY, Page 16A

The Plymouth Township Fire and Rescue Tilbury Station is one of five agencies and nonprofit organizations affected by the flooding in September featured in this year’s Times Leader Giving Guide. Donations can be sent to: Plymouth Twp. Fire and Rescue Tilbury Station 11 E. Poplar St. West Nanticoke, PA 18634 CLARK VAN ORDEN/THE TIMES LEADER

Shawn Souder and fellow Tilbury firefighters have continued to aid the community despite flood damage to station, homes.

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Lackawanna rejects airport authority Commissioners reverse earlier decision, citing new administrations taking over.

who is leaving office Jan. 2, voted in favor of the authority last week and said he still supported its formation, but wanted to be “respectful” of the new administrations coming in next month. “I’m not happy about why I’m not voting for it, but I’ll tell you why. There are far too many contentious issues in our community right now. There are far too many contentious issues in Luzerne County, and I don’t want to do anything that would appear as if I’m throwing a bomb before I leave (office),” Washo said. “I would rather walk out the door knowing I’m right rather than

By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – In a surprise 2-1 vote Wednesday, Lackawanna County Commissioners reversed last week’s resolution to create a Municipal Airport Authority to oversee the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, indefinitely delaying the implementation of a new oversight body. Commissioner Mike Washo,

walk out this door saying that I caused a battle.” Currently, a bi-county board of commissioners oversees the airport, but Luzerne County voters in November chose to change the form of government to an 11member county council. Despite that, commissioners voted unanimously on Dec. 5 to create a new authority with six members – three from Luzerne County and three from Lackawanna County – who would serve four-year terms. Luzerne County Councilmanelect Ed Brominski asked commissioners to postpone the formation of the authority until the

newly elected county council can take office. Luzerne County Controller Walter Griffith expressed concern to Lackawanna County commissioners on Dec. 7 that the authority’s formation could be rushed to “put a monkey wrench in the works” for the new government. Despite these viewpoints, Lackawanna County commissioners approved creating an authority on Dec. 7 in a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Corey O’Brien dissenting. “I think the timing is one issue, certainly. Doing something as a new administration is about to

come in – I thought that was something that we shouldn’t be doing at this point,” O’Brien said after the meeting. Commissioner Bruce Smallacombe, casting the lone vote for the authority, was prepared to offer suggestions on who should sit on the board. The formation of the authority was expected to be approved during Wednesday’s continuation of the Dec. 7 special commissioners meeting. “I felt very strongly for the last 10 years that an airport authority is a good thing,” Smallacombe said.

Testimony against meter station heard

DALLAS TWP. -- Opponents testified Wednesday against a natural gas company’s request to build a metering station off Lower Demunds Road. After two hearings this week, both representatives from Williams Field Services LLC and residents wrapped up testimony, though the record remains open. Last week, the board approved a similar request made by Chief Gathering LLC after nearly a year of hearings. Residents made public comments and offered testimony after representatives from Williams finished their own testimony, though Williams attorney Shawn Gallagher rested the company’s case on Monday. A hearing that was scheduled for today has been canceled. The metering facility would be located off lower Demunds Road about 2,682 feet from the Dallas School District campus. Its purpose is to measure the flow and quantity of natural gas flowing from wells in Susquehanna County via the company’s Springville Gathering Line. The 33-mile gathering line will end in the township to tap into the Transco interstate pipeline, allowing the gas to be sent to market. Williams and Chief received approval from the township planning commission earlier this year to construct pipelines within the township. Primary concerns for residents included the age and condition of the Transco interstate pipeline, the company’s safety practices, whether the metering station is in compliance with the zoning ordinance and its proximity to nearby houses, schools

and other buildings. Mike Dickinson, manager of technical operations in the Appalachian basin for Williams, said there will be automatic shut-off valves at the tap site, between the Dallas and Northmoreland townships’ metering facilities and elsewhere along the pipeline. He said pipeline activity is remotely monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week by Williams employees in Tulsa, Okla. Resident Norm Tomchak said the Transco line, which is owned by the same company as Williams, should offer testimony because it will be designing, operating and maintaining the site. He had numerous questions about the Transco pipeline’s condition and operations, which he said have resulted in a lot of “I don’t knows.” The Transco line was built in the township in 1958, but Williams officials have said some areas have been replaced since then. Williams representatives were also grilled on the company’s system integrity plan, which sets a standard for safety in all Williams’ midstream operations. Williams senior counsel Raj Basi said most of the practices and inspections are federal and state regulations, but some reflect the company’s “best management practices.” After the opponents testified, Gallagher presented closing arguments. Residents have until Dec. 28 to submit findings of fact and conclusions of law based on the testimony and will have until Jan. 4 to respond to those documents. The board will meet in mid-January to deliberate and make a final decision in the case.

W-B Area to consider hiring policy, buildings By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – WilkesBarre Area School Board’s new president decided to signal her intent for change by physically rearranging the board’s public meeting room for the first time in memory Wednesday night. Maryanne Toole decided to move the tables and chairs used by the nine members, solicitors and administrators from a “U” shape at one end of the rectangular room to an “L” shape, putting the board members all face to face with audience members. The meeting also featured a performance by the GAR High School Choir. The changes made by a woman who sat in a minority for years ran deeper than aesthetics. Toole also formed two new ad hoc committees, one to reinvigorate a longdelayed promise to devise and adopt a teacher-hiring policy, and another to review all district buildings and determine what actions the board should take regarding both needed and preventive maintenance. Robert Corcoran chairs the new hiring policy committee and James Susek leads the facilities committee.

The district has no written hiring policy, but does follow a standard procedure that included letting board members take turns recommending a candidate for hiring. The lack of policy was revealed when two board members agreed to plead guilty to federal corruption charges related to bribes paid by candidates seeking posts. A new policy was promised, but the promise has gone unfulfilled for two years. Recurring repair problems at the aging buildings – particularly the high schools – have prompted repeated recommendations that a full review of the structures and a plan to deal with them be drawn up, but that also has not happened. In fact, Superintendent Jeff Namey advised the board Wednesday that a number of security cameras have been failing, particularly in GAR, and said the district needs to bring someone in to determine if they can be repaired or should be replaced. The board also awarded $46,985 worth of sports equipment contracts and a one-year $36,004 contract to Master Chemical for custodial paper supplies and services.

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Jim Bobeck, chairman of the county Home Rule Transition Committee, discusses a point with members during the group’s Wednesday meeting at the Luzerne County Courthouse.

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Home rule panel to quiz 5 Hopefuls for county manager position to be interviewed. One talks to panel. By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

elect, will recommend a manager to the council-elect. The new council members must appoint a manager, temporary or permanent, when they take

The Luzerne County home rule transition committee voted Wednesday night to conduct inperson interviews with five manager applicants, and one of those applicants was interviewed after the committee meeting. The committee interviewed the man from 9 p.m. until about 10:10 p.m. The interviewed applicant declined to release his name and said it would be up to the committee to comment on the interview. The committee has not yet decided how many applicants will be officially deemed finalists and whether they will be publicly interviewed. Councilman-elect Rick Morelli brought up the subject of public interviews during Wednesday’s transition meeting, but the group did not make a decision. Morelli has supported releasing the names of applicants. Several other council members-elect have said they would consider supporting public interviews of the finalists. The committee, which includes citizens and home rule charter drafters in addition to the council-

office Jan. 2. The committee also agreed Wednesday to conduct a face-toface interview with one potential interim manager. County Chief Clerk/Manager Doug Pape has informed the committee that he is not interested in the interim or permanent manager post. Several county sources said former county Budget/Finance Chief Tom Pribula is being considered for the interim manager, but committee members declined comment. Transition committee Chairman Jim Bobeck, a councilmanelect, said the committee will interview the remaining four manager applicants next week. He said these applicants are “geographically diverse” but he said he can’t provide more specifics. A discussion about how many applicants are considered finalists and the potential public interviewing of applicants will occur after the five are interviewed, Bobeck said. Councilman-elect Eugene Kelleher asked if the five people who have advanced to the next stage were willing to remain in the appli-

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to the abdomen on Wednesday night when a man fired a handgun during an altercation near Oakwood and Cross lanes. Fuller was treated at WilkesBarre General Hospital for a non, life-threatening injury around 7:30 p.m. The suspect in the shooting is a black male in his mid 20s, approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a skinny build. • Police arrested Thomas Koonrad, 54, and charged him with public drunkenness at North Main and Jackson streets at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday. • Gregory Kuhl said someone took a handgun from 307 Andover St. on Monday.

HANOVER TWP. – Police took two men into custody late Wednesday night after serving an arrest warrant on an apartment in a building at the corner of Solomon and Hazle streets. Police said while serving the warrant they discovered a large amount of heroin and crack cocaine. Around 10:40 p.m. police called for a ladder truck from the Hanover Township Fire Department to assist in the search on the roof of the threestory building. No further details were available. WILKES-BARRE – City police reported the following: • Andre Fuller of Newark, N.J., suffered a gunshot wound

DUPONT – A woman was arraigned Wednesday in WilkesBarre Central Court on a prosti-

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Luzerne County commissioners will meet at 1 p.m. today in the commissioners’ meeting room at the county courthouse in WilkesBarre. The meeting is open to the public.

cation pool if they would be publicly interviewed. Committee consultant Ken Mohr said three did not have a problem with public interviews. Another applicant wanted to alert his current employer in advance, and another was unsure, Mohr said. A source said all five applicants are men. Councilman-elect Tim McGinley noted no applicants should be considered finalists until a thorough background and reference check has been completed. Two local veterans spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting to urge the committee to recommend the hiring of former city administrator J.J. Murphy. County Controller Walter Griffith said he has concerns about the installation of a city-funded security system in Murphy’s home when he worked as administrator. Local resident Therman Guamp told the committee the council was elected to choose the manager, and he does not believe the names of applicants should be publicly released. tution charge. Michele Maria Cassano, 43, address not listed, was charged with prostitution and possession of a controlled substance. She was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $1,000 bail. Police said they investigated a report of a woman at the Petro Truck Stop who offered a sex act at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Cassano was stopped by police and allegedly found to be carrying rolling papers and 30 condoms in a bag, according to the criminal complaint. Cassano told police she was soliciting a ride with intentions of traveling south. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Dec. 21 before District Judge Fred Pierantoni III in Pittston.

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Regional plan is adopted

Lackawanna County commissioners unanimously adopted the LackawannaLuzerne Regional Plan after a public hearing and vote on Wednesday. The first bi-county plan in the commonwealth follows prior shared hazard mitigation, long-range transportation and comprehensive plans between Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. It aims to eliminate sprawl and move shopping centers into existing downtowns. Transportation plans identify heavily traveled roadways fit for major retail outlets and grander plans. Joint zoning provisions could allow municipalities to share the legal use of their land, including places such as slaughterhouses or landfills. “By having joint zoning somewhere within that number of municipalities, you would have to allow for those uses but you wouldn’t have to allow for them in every municipality,” said Steve Pitoniak, transportation planning manager for Lackawanna County. The benefits of collaborative planning have already been shown. If a hazard mitigation plan was not put into place, according to Pitoniak, victims of the fall floods in Northeastern Pennsylvania would not have been eligible for federal or state aid. Luzerne County commissioners unanimously adopted the plan in October. -- Chris Hughes LUZERNE COUNTY

Prothonotary records online

The Luzerne County Prothonotary’s Office is now offering online access to the county’s civil records. The records can be accessed by logging on to the county’s website, www.luzernecounty.org, and by clicking on “row offices” and “prothonotary.” Luzerne County Deputy Prothonotary Art Bobbouine has Bobbouine said users may search for free, and that a credit card will be required to pay for access to see files, beginning with $1 per page and an additional 10 cents for every page after the first. The county’s civil records include everything from lawsuits to protectionfrom-abuse orders and divorce actions. WILKES-BARRE

Donkey accompanies kettle

A donkey from Young’s Funny Farm in Berwick will be stationed with the Salvation Army Kettle Drive in front of Boscov’s on South Main Street today from 10 to 1 p.m. The kettle drive, which lasts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., sees to raise money for the many programs the Salvation Army sponsors year round to help people in need. WILKES-BARRE

City Council meets tonight

Wilkes-Barre City Council will meet tonight at 6 in Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall. Public comment is welcome. LARKSVILLE

Vehicles hit by thefts

There have been a large number of thefts from parked vehicles in the areas of First and Third streets, and borough police are asking residents to remove all valuables from their vehicles, keep vehicle doors locked and call 911 if they see or hear suspicious activity. Thefts have been occurring during late night and early morning hours and mainly have targeted vehicles that have valuables inside that are visible from the street.

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LOCAL REDISTRICTING

Democrats have criticized plan as Republican effort to ensure election wins

Proposed new map moves ahead By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

A congressional redistricting bill that drastically alters the boundaries of federal voting districts was narrowly approved on a 6-5 vote Wednesday by a Senate committee, and the full Senate approved it 26-24 late Wednesday night. The state House then would vote on it next week. It’s not official until it passes both the state Senate and House and is

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signed by the governor, but since all three are Republicancontrolled, approval is expected. Democratic critics have said

Democratic critics have said the redistricting maps revealed Tuesday clearly show the intent of the Republican majority in the House and Senate is to assure GOP victories in as many congressional districts as possible.

the redistricting maps revealed Tuesday clearly show the intent of the Republican majority in the House and Senate is to ensure GOP victories in as many congressional districts as possible. State Sens.John Yudichak, D-Plymouth Township, and John Blake, D-Archbald, criticized the plan and planned to vote against it. “The raw partisanship which has governed the 2011

redistricting process now includes the congressional reapportionment process, and it represents a chilling policy of divide and diminish,” Yudichak said. “The congressional reapportionment plans divides

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Child-rape conviction returned against man

REMEMBERING THE HOLOCAUST

A voice of survival Anneliese Nossbaum shares her tale of life during time of horror.

Albert Chase, 33, faces 25 to 50 years in prison when sentenced.

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HAZLE TWP. – One of the few items Anneliese Nossbaum brought with her when she boarded a train headed to the Auschwitz concentration camp in Nazi Germany in 1944 was a photo of her father. The young teen had cut out the image of his face and smuggled it into the camp after Nazi soldiers told their Jewish captives they had to leave behind all of their belongings before entering the camp. Nossbaum hid the photo in her mouth whenever she stood in line to take a shower so the soldiers wouldn’t confiscate it. “It lasted only a short time, and I cried bitterly when his face faded away and all that was left was the piece of paper,” Nossbaum, now 82, told more than 800 Hazleton Area High School students Wednesday as they sat in silence, spellbound by her story of surviving the Holocaust. Nossbaum, of Philadelphia, shared with the students “certain happenings” in her life in Nazi Germany and concentration camps “that either shaped me or they pulled me apart.” Crystal Lyons, an English teacher at the Hazleton Area Career Center, said her freshmen honors English students had read “Night,” a book by Elie Wiesel about his experience with his father, Shlomo, in Nazi concentration camps. Lyons contacted the Holocaust Awareness Museum in Philadelphia and program director Phil Holtje agreed to bring a survivor to speak at the school if there was a sizable audience. Because the Holocaust is covered in the U.S. History course taken by juniors, Principal Rocco Petrone agreed to an assembly for the entire junior class as well as Lyons’ freshmen.

the people of NEPA among three congressional districts. It divides communities of interest in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon, Northampton and

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ings of helplessness, sadness, as I walked along my father’s side … neither one of us saying a word. … My world was breaking. I was falling apart,” she said. When Nossbaum was 12, the Nazis ordered her family moved to a cloister. “We could have escaped so easily. But where to? Who would have helped us? In1941, the cloister became my prison. … 474 people were interred, seven people survived, all women,” she said.

WILKES-BARRE – A Pittston man was convicted Wednesday of several charges relating to a case in which prosecutors say he had an inappropriate relationship with a young girl over a seven-year period. Albert Chase, 33, was convicted of three counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and one count each of rape of a person less than 13 years old and aggravated indecent assault by a jury that deliberated for more than eight hours Tuesday and Wednesday. Assistant District Prosecutors Attorney Jenny Ro- during the berts said Chase faces 25 to 50 years eight-day trial in prison when he is alleged Chase sentenced. had an inapChase’s sentenc- propriate ing will be delayed until after a mem- relationship ber of the state Sex- with a ual Offenders As- now-22-yearsessment Board old woman evaluates him to determine whether he beginning is a sexually violent when she was predator and to de- 8 years old termine if Megan’s Law registration is and continuing for seven called for. Luzerne County years. Senior Judge Kenneth Brown said Chase’s sentencing will be scheduled within 90 days. The jury deliberated for a short time Tuesday before being sent home for the night. The panel continued deliberations Wednesday morning, and at around 2:20 p.m. told the judge they were unable to reach a verdict. Brown instructed the jurors to return to the deliberation room until they reached a unanimous verdict or were hopelessly deadlocked. The verdict came around 4 p.m. Prosecutors during the eight-day trial alleged Chase had an inappropriate relationship with a now-22year-old woman beginning when she was 8 years old and continuing for seven years. The woman testified last week the

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Holocaust survivor Anneliese Nossbaum shows the Star of David patch that Jews were required to wear on their clothing in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II.

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many, as the Nazis began their systematic genocide of millions of Jews. For much of her childhood, Nossbaum said, she “was able to go anywhere I wanted to go.” Systematic genocide By 1935, her family’s citiNossbaum told the stu- zenship was revoked. They dents how her life changed in were banned from public placher birthplace of Guben, Ger- es such as swimming pools.

She was not allowed to go to school. Still, she could see a movie now and then, she said. “It was a special treat for me. It felt safe to be there.” Nossbaum also felt safe in her synagogue, where her father was a cantor. “The synagogue had become my second home.” On Nov. 10, 1938, the Nazis burned down her second home. “Someone rushed into our school and shouted that our synagogue, my synagogue, my home, was now on fire. How can I describe the feel-

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Monroe counties, and it diminishes the power of the people of NEPA to have their voices heard in Washington.” Yudichak said major portions of the northeast region, including the cities of Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Nanticoke and Pittston, have been divided. He said neighboring communities in the Wyoming Valley, such as Nanticoke and Wilkes-Barre, will be in two separate congressional districts. Long-term congressional seats, historically centered in the heart of NEPA, can now be represented by lawmakers who will potentially hail from Lewistown or Mechanicsburg in Central Pennsylvania, Yudichak said. “How does that make sense for the people of NEPA?” he asked. Blake said the congressional reapportionment map “is a violation of the public trust.” He said it ignores the sensibilities of Pennsylvania’s voters who deserve both transparency and fairness in the conduct of the peoples’ business by elected

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Parts of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe and Northampton counties; all of Schuylkill County. Lackawanna County: the cities of Carbondale and Scranton; the townships of Carbondale, Spring Brook and Thornhurst; the boroughs of Archbald, Blakely, Dickson City, Dunmore, Jermyn, Jessup, Mayfield, Moosic, Old Forge, Olyphant, Taylor and Throop. Luzerne County: the cities of Pittston and Wilkes-Barre; the townships of Jenkins, Pittston, Plains and Wilkes-Barre; the boroughs of Avoca, Dupont, Duryea, Exeter, Hughestown, Laflin, West Pittston, West Wyoming, Wyoming and Yatesville. Total district population: 705,687

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brated her 16th birthday there. A scrap of bread was the present she received from her mother, a gift she cherished. In April 1945, Nossbaum and her mother were deported to the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria. On May 5, the U.S. Army liberated them. Afflicted with tuberculosis, her mother died in a hospital that December. She described coming to the United States in 1946 and passing the Statue of Liberty as “a glorious moment” she’ll never forget.

should be jailed at the county prison because of the seriousness of the charges and because Chase might be a flight risk. “These are the most serious (of charges) other than homicide,” Roberts said. Chase’s attorney, Nanda Palissery, argued Chase is free because he posted a portion of the $50,000 bail by using his mother’s property as collateral.

Palissery said Chase has no prior criminal record and would reside with his mother until the time of his sentencing. Brown agreed to permit Chase to remain free on bail but he must hand over his U.S. passport to the District Attorney’s Office and have no contact with the victim or her immediate family.

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Hearings for two high-placed university administrators still set for Friday

Trustees look to probe’s findings The Associated Press

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STATE COLLEGE — A Penn State trustee heading the board’s inquiry into child sex abuse allegations against a retired assistant football coach says he hopes the probe will be finished by the end of the academic year. Kenneth Frazier leads the trustees committee that appointed former FBI director Louis Freeh to handle the internal investigation into the criminal charges against Jerry Sandusky. While Frazier said Freeh will have as much time as he wants, he added, “I would hope that it would be done by the end of the academic year,” The StarLedger newspaper of Newark,

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N.J., reported Wednesday Freeh was tapped by trustees to lead the investigation on Nov. 21, more than two weeks after Sandusky was charged. Sandusky, 67, faces dozens of criminal counts for what a grand jury called a series of sexual assaults and abuse of 10 boys dating back to the 1990s in hotel swimming pools, in the basement of his home in State

College, where the university is based, and in the locker room showers at Penn State, where he coached football until his retirement in 1999. Sandusky waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday, pleading not guilty and requesting a jury trial. He has acknowledged he showered with boys but says he never molested them. His wife has said he’s innocent of the child sex abuse allegations against him, and his lawyer has said his accusers are just trying to cash in by making up stories. Sandusky’s decision shifts the focus in the child sex-abuse scandal to two Penn State administrators accused of failing to properly report suspected

abuse and lying to the grand jury investigating Sandusky. Tim Curley and Gary Schultz face their own pretrial hearing on Friday in Harrisburg. Their cases could hinge on a man also expected to be a prime witness against Sandusky: assistant football coach Mike McQueary. McQueary testified that he saw Sandusky sexually assaulting a boy in the football team locker room showers in March 2002, according to a grand jury presentment. McQueary, then a 28-yearold graduate assistant, reported what he saw to then-football coach Joe Paterno, the grand jury said. Paterno called Curley, the university’s athletic direc-

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Four of five NRC members say chairman’s “bullying and intimidation” damage agency. By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press

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Syrians retaliate for attack Violence across Syria killed at least 25 people Wednesday, including eight soldiers who were gunned down by army defectors in a retaliatory ambush after government troops destroyed a civilian car, activists said. It was the second day in a row in which an attack by President Bashar Assad’s forces on civilians appears to have brought a quick and deadly act of revenge by anti-regime fighters. The ambush was the latest sign that the once-peaceful protest movement is growing into an insurgency. The brazen midday attack came hours after troops fired upon a civilian car traveling through the village of Khattab in the countryside of the central province of Hama, killing all five passengers inside. Hours later, he said, gunmen ambushed a convoy of four military jeeps passing through the nearby village of al-Asharna on the northern outskirts of the city of Hama, spraying it with bullets. GIZA, EGYPT

Egyptians return to polls Egyptians poured back into polling stations Wednesday to take part in a second round of voting that is expected to boost Islamist parties’ control over the soon-to-be-formed parliament. Many of the nine governorates involved in round two included rural and conservatives areas where Islamist parties have long enjoyed strong support. Though no preliminary results were announced late Wednesday, many predicted that Islamist parties would consolidate their gains from the first round. The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party led balloting last month with more than 40 percent of the vote, and the harder-line Salafi party Al Nour garnered 21 percent. TALLAHASSEE, FLA.

Probe finds possible fraud Authorities looking into the death of a Florida A&M University drum major opened a new investigation after they uncovered possible employee fraud and misconduct at the school, according to documents released Wednesday. Meanwhile, there was more fallout in Georgia. An Atlanta-area school district suspended all marching band activities at 21 high schools over concerns of “inappropriate physical activity” between students. Two alleged victims of hazing at Florida A&M were in the Southwest DeKalb High marching band, which was one of those suspended. In Florida, state audits found that some FAMU financial records could not be verified and there was questionable contracting. The college also could not account for millions of dollars in inventory.

tor, the next day, and a week and a half later McQueary met with Curley and Schultz — who oversaw university police in his position as a vice president. What precisely was said at those meetings, and what Curley and Schultz did or didn’t do afterward is at the heart of the government’s case against them. Their lawyers have declined recent requests for comment, but previously have said the two men deny the allegations and indicated they will contest the facts alleged by the attorney general’s office and dispute how the particular offenses have been applied to them.

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Poll: 1 in 4 U.S. women attacked Domestic violence experts are not surprised so many women violently assailed by husbands or boyfriends.

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer

ATLANTA — It’s a startling number: 1 in 4 women surveyed by the government say they were violently attacked by their husbands or boyfriends. Experts in domestic violence don’t find it too surprising, although some aspects of the survey may have led to higher numbers than are sometimes reported. Even so, a government official who oversaw the research called the results “astounding.” “It’s the first time we’ve had this kind of estimate” on the prevalence of intimate partner violence, said Linda Degutis of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The survey, released by the CDC on Wednesday, marks the beginning of a new annual project to look at how many wom-

en say they’ve been abused. One expert called the spouse or other intimate One expert called the new new report’s estimate partner. That includes bereport’s estimate on rape and ing choked, beaten, attempted rape “extremely on rape and attempted stabbed, shot, punched, high” — with 1 in 5 women rape “extremely high” — slammed against somesaying they were victims. with 1 in 5 women saying thing or hurt by hair-pullAbout half of those cases ining. volved intimate partners. No they were victims. • That number grows documentation was sought About half of those to 36 million if slapping, to verify the women’s claims, cases involved intimate pushing and shoving are which were made anonycounted. partners. No documenmously. • Almost half of the But advocates say the new tation was sought to women who reported rape numbers are plausible. verify the women’s rape or attempted rape “It’s a major problem that said it happened when often is underestimated and claims, which were made they were 17 or younger. overlooked,” said Linda anonymously. • As many as 1 in 3 James, director of health for women have experienced Futures Without Violence, a rape, physical violence or San Francisco-based organization that ad- stalking by an intimate partner in their vocates against domestic abuse. lifetimes, compared to about 1 in 10 men. The CDC report is based on a rando• Both men and women who had been mized telephone survey of about 9,000 menaced or attacked in these ways reportwomen and 7,400 men. ed more health problems. Female vicAmong the findings: tims, in particular, had significantly high• As many as 29 million women say er rates of irritable bowel syndrome, asththey have suffered severe and frightening ma, frequent headaches and difficulty physical violence from a boyfriend, sleeping.

McAdoo pair face trial, charged with harassing Palin’s lawyers By RACHEL D’ORO Associated Press

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two McAdoo men accused of harassing Sarah Palin’s Alaska lawyers by phone are going to have to stand trial. Federal Judge Timothy Burgess on Wednesday re-

jected a plea deal for Shawn Christy and his father, Craig Christy, and instead ordered the men to stand trial in early January. The plea agreement would have let the two avoid prison time and sixfigure fines.

Burgess says the plea agreements prosecutors had reached with the Christys were not acceptable to him. The judge cited what he described as a disturbing pattern of threats. The Christys were arrested in Pennsylvania in

August. Prosecutors say the men were upset about state restraining orders issued on behalf of the former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate. The restraining orders were issued after Palin left office.

WASHINGTON — Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko on Wednesday denied claims by fellow commissioners that he has bullied and intimidated staff members, and said he has no plans to step down. Under fierce questioning from a House committee, Jaczko refused to name a single thing he had done wrong in his 2 1/2-year tenure as NRC chair. “I have no plans to resign, because I continue to believe under my leadership the agency has performed very well,” Jaczko said. “We have committed ourselves to safety, and I believe my The four comrecord shows missioners that.” sent a letter Jaczko’s comments came af- to the White ter four of the House in Ocfive members of tober exthe NRC said the chairman’s pressing “bullying and “grave conintimidation” cern” about have damaged Jaczko’ s the agency’s efactions. fectiveness. The commissioners — two Democrats and two Republicans — said Jaczko, a Democrat, is responsible for an increasingly tense and unsettled work environment at the NRC. The four commissioners sent a letter to the White House in October expressing “grave concern” about Jaczko’ s actions. Commissioner William Magwood, a Democrat, told a House oversight committee that Jaczko had bullied and belittled three female staff members, one of whom said she was “humiliated” by what Magwood called a “raging verbal assault.” Magwood and other commissioners denied claims by some lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, that the allegations against Jaczko were politically motivated. Jaczko worked for Reid before joining the NRC. Commissioner William Ostendorff, seated next to Jaczko, said the real issue is Jaczko’s “bullying and intimidation” of NRC staffers and even some commissioners, which Ostendorff said “should not and cannot be tolerated.” Ostendorff, a Republican, said he had “lost faith” in Jaczko’s ability to lead the commission.

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Several goals left unfinished as Legislature tries to wrap up business

Lawmakers in a holiday hurry Gov. Tom Corbett speaks Wednesday at a rally in support of education reform at the First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School in Philadelphia. Corbett and fellow Republicans tried to wrap up several major bills at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.

By MARC LEVY and PETER JACKSON Associated Press

HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett and his fellow Republicans who control the state Legislature scrambled at the state Capitol on Wednesday to wrap up several major bills and put the best face on their first year of sharing power in Harrisburg. The day was scheduled to be the last in session this year for state senators before their traditional holiday break from Harrisburg, and they waded through a torrent of votes. However, after months of trying, an agreement was eluding Republican leaders of the House and Senate on Wednesday on two major priorities of Corbett’s, lawmakers said. Those priorities include a bill that would create taxpayer-paid vouchers to subsidize private school tuition for children of lower-income families in struggling public schools, and another that would impose an “impact fee” on Pennsylvania’s booming natural gas drilling and update the state’s regulations over the industry. Democrats largely oppose the Republican-sponsored bills on the subjects, calling vouchers a taxpayer-paid gift to Catholic schools that do nothing to improve public schools and saying the Marcellus Shale gas drilling legislation lacks strong environmental protections or a meaningful tax that many other states impose on the lucrative and powerful industry. House Republican leaders spent much of the day behind closed doors trying to drum up support for a proposal to test vouchers in a five-year pilot project that would be much smaller in scope than envisioned in legislation the Senate passed in October. But Republicans said by afternoon it lacked enough votes to pass and would not surface. “We took a shot. The fact is, right now, the votes aren’t there on either side of the aisle,” Steve Miskin, spokesman for House GOP leader Mike Turzai, said Wednesday night.

Advertisement criticized as depicting women as being at fault for date rape. By NAVA GHALILI MCT Regional News

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has pulled an advertisement after complaints that the ad depicts women as being at fault for date rape. Stacey Witalec, a spokesperson for the Liquor Control Board, defended the ad, which is part of the LCB’s controltonight.com campaign, insisting that it wasn’t meant to blame victims but just add awareness. “We knew this was going to be an emotionally charged issue and never intended for it to be victim blaming,” said Stacey. Another ad that was pulled showed the same image but said, “She didn’t want to do it, but she couldn’t say no.” The Control Board received hundreds of calls and emails from across the country that encouraged them to pull the ads. Victims of rape said the ad was deceiving and upsetting. People to whom a reporter showed the ads agreed that the ads should have been pulled. They did not feel comfortable with the message it was sending. “They could say it in a different way, I don’t think it’s very tasteful at all and I do think it’s offensive,” said Jean GresickSchugsta.

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The majority caucus proved to be fatally divided over a late-night attempt by GOP leaders to shove through a charter-school reform package. The proposal would have established a state commission that would join local school boards in wielding power to authorize new charter schools and be the only agency that could authorize new online cyber-charter schools. It also would have created a new state committee to examine the financing of both and expanded a tax credit for businesses that finance certain educational causes. Republicans said the package would expand school choice. Democrats countered that it would create an expensive new state bureaucracy rather than improve education. It was proposed as an amendment to a bill that would allow each member of the Legislature to appoint a qualified constituent to the freshman class of the Valley Forge Military Academy & College each year. It was rejected 105-90 just minutes before the House was forced by its own rules to halt debate by 11 p.m. “This hasn’t even gone through the Education Committee,” said Rep. James R. Roebuck Jr. of Philadelphia, the ranking Democrat on the committee. Without an agreement with the House on gas drilling legislation, Senate Republican leaders took a procedural step

Wednesday to move toward a six-person House-Senate conference committee that is designed to negotiate a compromise bill that gets an up-or-down vote in each chamber, with no amendments allowed. Waiting until at least January, in all likelihood, for an agreement on a gas drilling bill is just the latest disappointment for Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson, who has pressed for the legislation all year. Also Wednesday, a Republican-designed map of Pennsylvania’s 18 new U.S. House districts that would take effect for a decade is over a first hurdle. State senators voted 26-24 on Wednesday night to approve the proposed map, over howls of protest from Democrats that it carves up communities simply to shore up the re-election chances of Republican congressmen. The map faces significant changes because Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation must shrink by one seat beginning in 2012. The proposed new map was drawn behind closed doors and first unveiled Tuesday. It stirred criticism immediately. Among other things, it would force two Democratic incumbents in southwestern Pennsylvania to run against each other while moving Easton, Scranton, WilkesBarre and Harrisburg into new districts. The bill still requires approval from the House and Gov. Tom Corbett.

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Official: Stalled state borrowing could cost jobs By PETER JACKSON Associated Press

HARRISBURG — As lawmakers hurry to wrap up business before their holiday break, the Corbett administration issued a strong warning that failure to authorize $1.7 billion in new state borrowing could shut down thousands of construction projects across the state. In a letter obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press, Budget Secretary Charles Zogby said a lack of cash threatens to idle work on highways and bridges, flood-control improvements, prison construction and similar activities. “Thousands of construction workers will be laid off and the economy will begin to suffer” if the bill is not approved by the House before its planned adjournment next week, Zogby wrote to Rep. Gordon Denlinger, vice chairman of the House Finance Committee. The Senate unanimously approved the legislation in June. The bill, known as the Capital Budget Act, usually is approved routinely, but a provision allocating $270 million to reimburse contractors and local governments for redevelopment projects has drawn scrutiny this year from House GOP leader Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, who has suggested tighter controls may be needed. Turzai spokesman Steve Miskin said his boss remains concerned about the level of borrowing and that House Republicans are expected to discuss the situation in a caucus meeting Wednesday. “It’s a lot of money,” Miskin said. Besides that money, distributed through the Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program — known in Harrisburg as RCAP — the bill would authorize borrowing $935 million for buildings and structures, $412 million for transportation and bridges, $10 million for furnishings and equipment for new construction and $35 million for flood control.

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Vincent T. Nanorta December 12, 2011 Vincent Thomas Nanorta, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, died, Monday, December 12, 2011, in WilkesBarre General Hospital. Born December 14, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Attorney John E. and Marian Moore Nanorta. A 1966 graduate of GAR Memorial High School, Vinnie earned an associate’s degree from Luzerne County Community College, and continued studies at King’s College. He was also a graduate of the American Academy of Broadcasting in New York City. An U.S. Air Force veteran, he earned the rank of Sergeant while serving honorably for four years during the Vietnam Era. Vincent was a claims interviewer for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry for several years and pursued his passion as a professional disc jockey at several local radio stations and night clubs. Vinnie was a communicant at the Church of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception. He also volunteered 20 hours per week at the VA Medical Center from 1994 to 1998. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Attorney John E. Nanorta Jr. and Edward Nanorta. He will be missed by his sister, Mary N. Stchur, Kingston; seven nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Vincent’s Life will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, with a Funeral Mass, in the Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 130 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Private interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Luzerne County Community College Foundation, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, PA 18634-3899. Arrangements are by McLaughlin’s. Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Vinnie’s family at www.celebratehislife.com.

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athryn M. “Kay” (Deitrich) Williams, 89, of Kingston, passed away Monday evening, December 5, 2011 in the Geisinger Medical Facility from injuries suffered in a car accident. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late William and Kathryn Deitrich. Kathryn graduated from E.L. Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre. She married Thomas Leigh Williams upon his return from World War II and raised eight children in Forty Fort. Prior to retiring, she had worked at Giant Market in Kingston, and the Wayne’s Department Store in Edwardsville. Kathryn enjoyed visiting with friends and family, reading, playing cards and playing Sunday night 5cent bingo. She was a member of the Forty Fort United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death are husband, Leigh Williams, 1986; brothers, Earl, Harold and James; and sister, Arlene. She is survived by daughters, Susan and life partner Charlee, Phoenix, Ariz.; Nancy and husband Andre, Greenback, Tenn.; Sandi and

husband Mark, Woodbury, Conn.; sons, Leigh and wife Carol, Hanover Township; Bill, Muhlenberg; Dave and wife Alice, Forty Fort; Scott and life partner Matt, Philadelphia; Michael and wife Beth, Ashley; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, with the Rev. Donald A. Roberts Sr. officiating. The interment will be in the Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Bertha Hughes December 13, 2011 Cole Hughes, of WilkesB ertha Barre, passed away, Tuesday,

December 13, 2011, surrounded by her family, at Hospice Care of the V.N.A. at St. Luke’s Villa, WilkesBarre. Born January 15, 1935, in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Floyd Kenneth and Emma Ruth Everett Cole. Bertha attended Hazleton area schools and was employed in the area garment industry. She loved music and dancing, spending time with her children and grandchildren and her daughter’s dog, Max. She was preceded in death by husband, Ralph Emerson Hughes, on April 10, 1989; son-in-law, Joseph C. Artmont, February 16, 2009; grandson, John A. Hughes, November 4, 2010; brothers, Charles, Floyd and Raymond Cole; sisters, Esther Davis, Martha Scobel and Elizabeth Frame. She will be sadly missed by daughters, Patricia Hughes, Hunlock Creek; Donna Artmont, Wilkes-Barre; Diane Brew, WilkesBarre; Darlene Hughes, WilkesBarre; sons, Ralph Hughes and his

wife, Patty, Wilkes-Barre; Robert Hughes and his wife, Tara, Nanticoke; 15 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 5:30 p.m. today in the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, with Sister Miriam Frances Stadulis officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township, at a later date. Family and friends may call from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Leonard A. Charney December 12, 2011

eonard A. Charney, 90, of West Pittston, passed away, Monday, December 12, 2011, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township. He was born September 8, 1921, in West Wyoming, son of the late Ralph and Mary Rutski Charney. He retired from SS Kresge Corporation of Pittston after 48 years of employment. Leonard was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II and Okinawa. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Pittston and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Dupont. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church of Corpus Christi Parish in West Pittston. Leonard was a well-known local musician and very talented accordion player. He spent the last 20 years entertaining at local senior citizen centers, the VA Hospital, nursing facilities, as well as performing at numerous Christmas and special occasion parties. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Christian; son Leonard P.; son-in-law, Ron Zupa; sisters Mary Beehler and Katie Bubblo.

He is survived by his son Jerry and his wife, Carol, West Pittston; daughter, Janet Zupa, Wilkes-Barre; grandchildren, Theresa Lamb, Chris Charney, Jay Charney, Kimberly Serge, Jeffrey Charney and Jennifer Zupa; great-grandchildren, Kyle and Brandon Charney, Stephen and Conner Serge, and Mistie Charney, Alexus, Evan, Sarah, Luke, Joey, and Rebekah Charney; sisters Justina Charney, West Wyoming; Theresa Gonglefski, Swoyersville; Agnes Olah, West Wyoming; brothers, Ralph Charney, Ohio; Joseph Charney, Wilmington, Del., and Patrick Charney, Forty Fort; daughterin-law, Judy Charney Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Friday in the Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston, with Msgr. John Sempa officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Military honors will be conducted by the AMVETS Honor Guard. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

a.m. Friday in the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Funeral services 10 a.m. in the Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage Street, Pittston. Friends may call 5 to 8 pm. today in the funeral home GOLIDA – John, funeral 10 a.m. Friday in the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township. Relatives and friends may call 9 to 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. HUGHES – Bertha Cole, funeral 5:30 p.m. today in the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre. Family and friends may call 1 p.m. until the time of services today. JOHNSON – Warren, memorial service 1 p.m. Dec. 31, in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 813 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. JONES – Jerome, funeral 9:15 a.m. Friday in the Desiderio Funeral Home, 436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. in St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, Mountain Top. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. LUKACHICK – Stephen, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township. Requiem Service at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, Wilkes-Barre. MERVA – Pauline, Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. today in Holy Spirit Parish/St. Mary’s Church, Mocanaqua. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. today in the church. OWENS – Carol Lee, memorial

service 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. PIORKOWSKI – Valentine, Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. today in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea. Friends may call 9 to 10 a.m. today in Sacred Heart of Jesus Rectory, 529 Stephenson St., Duryea. POWALCHICK – Frances, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Name/St. Mary’s Church, 283 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville. ROSE – Laura, funeral 10 a.m. Friday in Bennett Presbyterian Church, Luzerne. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today in the Karl E. Blight Funeral Home, Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. SCHWAB – Anne, family and friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today in McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. SIRENO – Frances, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Parish, 316 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre.

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avid A. Evans Jr., 81, Hunlock Creek, journeyed to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, in Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre, with his children at his bedside. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, August 26, 1930, and was a son of the late David and Dorothy Evans. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Lyn, whom he met while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Also preceding him in death was his sister Dorothy Mae Macheska. Dave was a hard worker his whole life. He retired after 43 years of service from Coon Construction, where he supervised many of the bridge projects in our community. He was also a licensed surveyor. Dave was a member of Sweet Valley Church of Christ for more than 35 years, where served as an elder, was a member of the choir and did whatever was needed to serve the Lord. He also played on the church softball team for many years, only retiring on the insistence of his family at age 70. He was also a member of Sylvania Lodge No. 354 F & AM, Shickshinny, where he served as Past Master. Dave was a friend to all, never thinking twice about dropping what he was doing to help out a friend. All who knew him will remember his smile, his blue eyes and gentle spirit. He loved to play horseshoes, was tough to beat in ping pong.(just ask his grandkids), and could be found outdoors working on some project most days. Always up for an adventure, Dave enjoyed traveling, especially cruising with his late wife, riding motorcycles with his sons and took up bowling at age 80. He also loved his best friend, Buddy, his dog who was by his side at all times. Surviving are his brother, Ronald

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Evans, Hunlock Creek; children, Mrs. Amy Boytin and her husband, Chuck, Sweet Valley; Dr. David Evans and his wife, Dr. Gail Evans, Dallas; Dr. Darrell Evans and his wife, Angela, Noxen; Douglas Evans and his wife, Lori, Hunlock Creek, and Mrs. Robyn Confalone and her husband, Jay, Bethlehem. Completing his family, includes10 grandchildren, Chuck Jr.; Amanda and her husband, David; Kyle, Kelly, Ryan, Brooke, Alisa, Curtis, Sydney and Eric; and one great-granddaughter, Arianna. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley, with Pastor Joel Stauffer officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Pikes Creek. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley, PA 18656, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or www.alz.org. Online condolences may be made at www.clswansonfuneralhome.com.

Stanley T. Wall December 14, 2011 tanley T. Wall, 63, passed away S at home Wednesday morning, December 14, 2011, surrounded by

his loving family after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was born May 29, 1948, in Wilkes-Barre, son of Stella D. Stobodzian Wall and the late Stanley P. Wall. Stanley was a member of St. Faustina Parish, Holy Trinity Church, Nanticoke. He was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and Luzerne County Community College with a degree in mechanical engineering. He then attended Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus. Stanley was formerly employed by Link Aircraft Corp., Binghamton, N.Y., as a mechanical engineer, and was also self-employed as a contractor for most of his life, retiring in 2001. He also was employed by Children’s Service Center and Mercy Care, Nanticoke. He was a volunteer fireman with the Nanticoke Fire Department and was a social member of the American Legion Post 350 and the Eagles Nest 834, Nanticoke. Stanley loved to hunt and fish and spend summers with his family at Sylvan Lake. Most recently, he enjoyed spending time with the love of his life, his granddaughter, Stella. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley P. Wall, who passed away July 23, 1999. Presently surviving, in addition

to his mother, Stella; is his loving wife, the former Marilyn Lewis, who was a constant source of love, devotion and support to her husband for 37 years; son, Jeremy, and girlfriend Christie Gordon, Nanticoke; daughter, Dr. Heather Wall Regan DVM, and husband Kevin Regan, Esq., Slatington, Pa.; brother, Thomas S. Wall, and wife Donna, Nanticoke; granddaughter, Stella Marie Regan; and several nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives are invited to attend funeral services that will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C., 51 W. Green St., Nanticoke, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Faustina Parish ( Holy Trinity Church) with the Rev. James Nash officiating. Burial will take place in Hanover Green Cemetery, Hanover Township. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. this evening.

Barbara R. Mills November 21, 2011 arbara R. Mills, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, NoB vember 21, 2011, in the Rheems

Nursing Home in Elizabethtown. She was born in Wilkes-Barre to the late Talmage B. and Helen (Smawley) Rowe. Barbara is survived by her husband, Robert S. Mills. They celebrated their 62nd anniversary on November 19, 2011. She graduated from E.L. Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre, in 1946, and Wyoming Seminary Business School, Kingston. She retired after 30 years with The Fulton Bank as a Customer Service Representative. Barbara was a member of Grandview United Methodist Church. A longtime member of Conestoga Country Club, she shared her husband’s love of golf. She was one of the founding members of the Lancaster Women’s Club and volunteered at Lancaster General Hospital. Barbara enjoyed playing bridge, reading, swimming and family vacations to Stone Harbor, N.J., and Lake Naomi in the Poconos. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons, Robert S. Mills Jr., husband of Nancy, Wisconsin; John David Mills, husband of Joyce, Atlanta, Ga.; daughter, Susan S. Mills, Lancaster; and five grandchildren.

Stephen M. Kutz December 9, 2011

FUNERALS ALBA – Mary, funeral 9 a.m. today in Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Morello Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, Pittston. ANDREWS – Estelle, memorial service 2 p.m. today followed by a celebration of life in the activities room of the Partridge-Tippett Skilled Nursing Center at Wesley Village, Jenkins Township. BOYLE – Barbara, funeral 1 p.m. Friday in the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today. CAPORALETTI – Angeline, Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday in Holy Spirit Parish/St. Mary’s Church, Mocanaqua. Visitation 10 to 11a.m. Friday in the church CHARNEY – Leonard, funeral 9 a.m. Friday in the Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, West Pittston. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. CORNELL – Lorraine, funeral 10:30 a.m. today in the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Nicholas Church, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. GALLAGHER – Sister Sharon, transferal and wake service 2 to 4 p.m. today to Mercy Center. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday in Mercy Center. GENTILE – Michael, funeral 9:30

She was preceded in death by a brother, Talmage Rowe. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, December 3, 2011 in the Grandview United Methodist Church, 888 Pleasure Road, Lancaster. Visitation with the family was held at the church. Interment was private in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family an online condolence, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com.

Friday, December 9, 2011, in Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, surrounded by his family. Steve was born in Nanticoke, son of Martin and Dorothy (Kolodziejczak) Kutz of Mountain Top. Steve was a 1976 graduate of Crestwood High School in Mountain Top, and was formerly employed with Fairchild Semiconductor, and also had been employed as a licensed Realtor with Lewith & Freeman Agency. Steve was a member of St. Jude Church in Mountain Top, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, a Jeff Gordon fan, and followed the former W-B/ Scranton Pioneers. Steve enjoyed traveling to warmer climates, had a great sense of humor, loved to razz everyone and enjoyed the summers cooling off by the pool with the family. In addition to his parents, Steve is survived by his children, Jennifer Kelly, Alburtis, Pa.; Bryan Kutz and his wife, Coryn, Manheim, Pa.; grandchildren, Jocelynn and Jasmine Kelly; loving companion, Barbara Stanishefski; sisters, Deborah Harenza, Mountain Top, and Dr. Lisa Dean and her husband, Jack, Mountain Top; and numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline (Repanshek) Kutz, in 2005; nephew John Matthew Dean, in 1998; paternal grandmother, Lillian Kutz; and maternal grandparents, Floyd and Constance Kolodziejczak. Steve was a special man, a loving son, wonderful father, brother, grandfather, uncle and the best friend you could ever want. His life was cut short here on Earth, and so many plans will remain undone, but he was needed by God as he also knows what a special person he truly was. His memory will live on in the memory of those who love him. Steve will be sadly missed by everyone he was so close to, including his buddy Walter, and will always be remembered with much love by all. Funeral will be held at 9:45 a.m. Saturday in the Desiderio Funeral Home Inc., 436 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Jude Church, Mountain Top. Interment will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Steve’s name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at 1-800-533-CURE or online at www.jdrf.org. Condolences may be expressed at www.desideriofh.com.

Vincent P. Paglianete December 11, 2011 P. Paglianete Esq., of ShaV incent vertown and Pine Island, Fla.,

passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 11, 2011, in Florida. Born in Forty Fort, he was a son of the late Dominick and Sadie Desiderio Paglianete. Vincent was a graduate of Forty Fort High School, Penn State University and Dickinson School of Law. Prior to retirement, Vincent was a career attorney with the Internal Revenue Service. Professionally, he was a member of the Luzerne County Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He was a member of St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown, and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Florida. Vincent was preceded in death by brother, Francis Paglianete; sisters Nancy Fowler and Anna Mae Sipko. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra “Sandy” Sernak Esq.; sister Angela Mazzarella; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Therese’s Church, S. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown, with the Rev. James Paisley officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends are invited to visit starting at 10 a.m. in St. Therese’s Church prior to Mass. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.lehmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre.

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Group asks Pa. to stop firms from dodging tax rules Advocacy group says many corporations pay taxes on about half their profits.

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A tax advocacy group is urging legislators to enact state corporate tax reform based on its study that showed 265 of the nation’s biggest and most profitable companies, including several that do business in Luzerne County, paid state corporate taxes on only about half of their profits the past three years. The report, “Corporate Tax Dodging in the Fifty States,” faults overly generous tax incentives handed out by states, coupled with creative use of tax loopholes by corporations, for allowing corporations to underpay $42.7 billion in state income taxes from 2008 to 2010. Of the 265 corporations ana-

lyzed, 68 paid no state corporate income tax in at least one of the past three years, according to the report. Another 20 averaged a tax rate of zero or less in the same time period. The analysis included 14 corporations that are headquartered in Pennsylvania. Several of those firms, including Comcast, Air Products & Chemicals and PNC Financial Services Group, have locations in Luzerne County. Pennsylvania’s corporate tax rate is 9.99 percent, but the 14 firms paid nowhere near that rate after deductions, according to the study, which was conducted by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a tax research group, and Citizens for Tax Justice, a tax advocacy group, both located in Washington, D.C. H.J. Heinz Co. paid the lowest tax rate of all Pennsylvaniabased corporations. It had nearly $1.6 billion in profits from

2008-2010 on which it paid $13 million in taxes, for a rate of 0.8 percent. PNC Financial Group, which has offices in Luzerne County, had the second lowest tax rate, paying $147 million in taxes on $10.1 billion in profits, or 1.5 percent. It’s not known what portion, if any, of the taxes that were paid went into Pennsylvania’s coffers. The study was not able to break out payment of taxes by state because corporations do not provide that information on their annual reports, the key documents utilized in the analysis. Fred Solomon, vice president of corporate communications for PNC, declined to address issues raised in the report. “PNC pays the taxes it owes. Beyond that, our practice is not to comment on reports by other organizations,” Solomon said. Matthew Gardner, executive director of the Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy,

Pennsylvania’s corporate tax rate is 9.99 percent, but the 14 firms paid nowhere near that rate after deductions, according to the study, which was conducted by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a tax research group, and Citizens for Tax Justice, a tax advocacy group, both located in Washington, D.C.

said the report should serve as a wake-up call to the public and state legislators that major revisions are needed to state corporate tax structure. “At a time when states already face years of harmful budget cuts, every million dollars of taxes that is not collected from profitable corporations is a million dollars that has to be made up somewhere,” said Gardner, who co-authored the report. The biggest issue facing states are provisions within the tax codes that allow corporations that do business in multiple states to artificially shift their profits, on paper, to other states that have a more favor-

able tax rate, Gardner said. A company headquartered in Pennsylvania, for instance, can set up a shell company in Nevada, which has no corporate tax rate. Utilizing creative accounting techniques, the company’s profits show up as if they were earned in Nevada, even though the sales actually occurred in Pennsylvania, Gardner said. That happens because most states, including Pennsylvania, treat individual companies in a multistate corporation as a separate corporation for tax purposes, Gardner said. States can close that loophole by changing the tax code to treat multistate corporations as a single entity, then taxing a share of the com-

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SEC files complaint against Clarks Summit man he claimed would provide returns merly of Hughestown, conceal Frank Pavlico allegedly bilked up to 20 times their investment the source of hundreds of thoumoney from 13 people with a sands of dollars of drug money. within 45 days. bogus investment opportunity. In a separate matter, Pavlico The problem, regulators say, is By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a civil complaint against a Clarks Summit man, alleging he conspired with others to bilk13 people out of $2.1 million by offering a bogus investment opportunity. Frank Pavlico, 41, is accused of offering investors an investment

was indicted Wednesday by a grand jury in South Carolina on a criminal charge of wire fraud relating a bogus investment he offered there. It was notclear Thursday whether the South Carolina case is related to the complaint filed in Washington, D.C. The SEC complaint says Pavlico, who identified himself to investors as Frank Lorenzo, offered the bogus investments through The Milan Group, a company he

the investment was entirely fictitious. Pavlico and a co-defendant, Brynee K. Baylor, a Washington, D.C., attorney, instead used the money to pay for lavish purchases, including cars and vacations. The complaint, filed Nov. 30 in federalcourtinWashington,D.C., comes roughly two years after Pavlico completed serving a 10month federal prison sentence on charges he helped reputed mobster William “Billy” D’Elia, for-

the two offices did not return phone messages Wednesday. According to the SEC complaint: Beginning in August 2010, Pavlico and Baylor fooled unsophisticated investors into giving them money for investment products that did not exist by utilizing vague and complex terms to describe the investments. The SEC claims Pavlico and Baylor never had any intention of investing the money or paying the promised returns. Instead, Pavlico used the funds to buy cars while Baylor made purchases at

ran out of his home. Baylor’s firm, Baylor & Jackson, aided the scheme by acting as an escrow agent for the Milan Group. Though it alleges misappropriation of funds, the SEC complaint is a civil, not a criminal matter. It was filed with the purpose of seeking an injunction to preclude Pavlico and Baylor from continuing to offer the allegedly fraudulent investments. It could not be determined if the U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Harrisburg or Washington, D.C., are investigatingwhethertofilecriminal charges. Spokespersons for

luxury stores and paid for a trip to the Bahamas. Pavlicocouldnotbereachedfor comment. Baylor did not return a phone message left at her office. A federal judge granted the SEC’s motion for a preliminary injunction. A hearing to determine whether the injunction will remain in place is set for Dec. 19. In the South Carolina case, Pavlico was released from custody on Tuesday after posting a $75,000 bail bond. Pavlico must wear an electronic monitor and make his employer and clients aware of the pending charges.

Cop OK after being stuck with drug syringe By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

EDWARDSVILLE – An officer poked with a syringe while searching a vehicle driven by a heroin user in June is doing OK and remains on patrol, Police Chief David Souchick said Wednesday. Officer Ryan Mahovich was stuck with the needle hidden in the seat of a vehicle operated by Theodore J. Simko, 24, on U.S. Route 11 on June 18. Mahovich on Tuesday charged Simko with driving under the influence of heroin and assault involving the syringe. Mahovich could not be reached for comment on Wednesday. Souchick said Mahovich was treated at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after he was stuck with

Mahovich searched the vehicle and was poked in his hand by a syringe hidden between the driver and passenger seat. Police said in the complaint that Daniels told another officer she was diagnosed with Hepatitis B. Simko told police Daniels called him for a ride to the store in exchange for heroin, the complaint says. Simko and Daniels were charged with simple assault with a hypodermic needle, criminal conspiracy to commit simple assault, possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges were filed with District Judge Paul Roberts in Kingston.

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with a tea party-flavored majority in the House and Obama’s allies in the Senate — that has veered from near-catastrophe to last-minute compromise repeatedly since last January. By DAVID ESPO The rhetoric was biting at AP Special Correspondent times. “We have fiddled all year long, WASHINGTON — Democrats backed away from their de- all year,” McConnell complained mand for higher taxes on mil- in a less-than-harmonious exlionaires as part of legislation to change on the Senate floor with extend Social Security tax cuts Reid. He accused Democrats of for most Americans on Wednes- “routinely setting up votes deday as Congress struggled to signed to divide us ... to give the clear critical year-end bills with- president a talking point out on the campaign trail.” out triggering a partial Reid shot back government shutdown. Officials said that McConnell had Republicans, too, sigDemocrats were long ago declared naled an eagerness to Obama’s defeat to avoid gridlock and ad- drafting a new be his top priority. journ for the holidays. proposal to With a bipartisan $1 tril- extend the pay- And he warned that unless Republicans lion funding bill blocked show a willingness at the last minute by roll tax that to bend, the country Democrats, GOP law- likely would not faces a government makers and aides floated include the milthe possibility of a back- lionaires’ surtax shutdown “that will be just as unpopup measure to run the government for as long that Republicans ular” as the two that occurred when as two months after the opposed almost Newt Gingrich was money runs out Friday at unanimously. House speaker midnight. more than a decade With time beginning to run short, Senate Majority ago. It was a reminder — as if Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., met with President Barack Obama at McConnell and current Speaker the White House, then returned John Boehner of Ohio needed to the Capitol and sat down with one — of the political debacle the two top Republicans in Con- that ensued for Republicans gress, Speaker John Boehner when Gingrich was outmaneuand Sen. Mitch McConnell of vered in a showdown with former President Bill Clinton. Kentucky. At issue now are three yearTaken together, the developments signaled the end game for end bills that Obama and leaders a year of divided government — in both parties in Congress say

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County parks, trails to get $748,000 in state grant funds By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

Eric R. Hogan, 48, gets 11 to 22 years for the beating of Donald C. Skiff of Plymouth. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

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(In the front row) Mary Knolles, Lorrayne Lavelle, Sonja Sprague, Carol Morris and Joe Patton were given Leadership awards from their employer, Pen Fern, Pen Mart Inc. for helping to get stores cleaned and reopened after flooding. In back are the owners of the company, Jay May, Heather Bower and Eric May.

Celebrating a comeback Employees of Pen Fern Oil, Pen Mart stores and Dunkin Donuts awarded for efforts. By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com

DALLAS TWP. – Without a job to go to after the September flooding, many of Eric May’s employees still showed up for work. Five of the convenience stores, gas stations and Dunkin Donuts franchises he and his father, Jay, and sister, Heather Bower, operate sustained approximately $1.5 million in damage when the Susquehanna River reached record levels and pushed muddy water back into the streams and creeks that feed it. But within two months all the damage was repaired, the shelves stocked and the Pen Fern Oil Co. and Pen Mart Inc. stores cleaned and reopened thanks to the employees May thanked Wednesday night with awards at the companies’ holiday party at Newberry Estates.

“We always told our em- “We always recognition. “It’s my family,” she said, exployees we would never plaining why she put so ask you to do a job we told our wouldn’t do ourselves,” employees much effort into the clean-up. said May, the president of we would May also singled out the companies. Joe Patton, Lorrayne La“I never asked them to never ask and Mary Knollesdo anything. They just you to do a velle for their work. kept coming back.” Their commitment Carol Morris of Ashley job we and time helped open worked for the family for wouldn’t the Tunkhannock store three years and had been in four days, the West manager of the West Nan- do ourPittston store in 38 days ticoke store for only two selves.” and the Wyalusing store weeks when it got hit. Her Eric May in 49 days. store was open after 53 Business owner In addition to the mandays. agers, May recognized “It feeds my kids,” Mor20 other employees and ris said of her work. She likened the company to a big family. seven vendors. “You did some of the dirtiest, The Shickshinny store where Sonja Sprague works took on 5 filthiest, back-breaking work that feet of water. It took 19 days to reo- anyone could imagine,” said May. May’s father praised his children pen it. “It was amazing what she did in for their guidance in getting the such a short amount of time,” said businesses back in operation. He May as he handed her one of the also gushed about the employees. “I don’t think any company in engraved glass awards for leaderNortheastern Pennsylvania could ship. Sprague, an 11-year employee come close to what we did,” he from Shickshinny, appreciated the said.

WILKES-BARRE – A city man convicted of the beating of a Plymouth man in November 2010 was sentenced Wednesday by Luzerne County Judge David Lupas to 11 to 22 years in state prison. Eric R. Hogan, 48, of Hill Street, was sentenced on charges of burglary, aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangerment. He was found guilty by a Luzerne County jury in October. “He has maintained his innocence,” Hogan’s attorney, Thomas Cometa said, adding Hogan has said he would not “disrespect” a person with such brutal actions, but extended his apologies to Donald C. Skiff. “I don’t know why it happened,” Hogan said. “I’m sorry.” Prosecutors say Hogan assaulted Skiff, of Plymouth, causing severe head injuries. Shortly after the attack, Skiff was listed in unstable condition after his heart had stopped twice. Police say Hogan encountered Skiff when Hogan was allegedly running away from people shooting at him in Plymouth, and knocked on Skiff’s door for help. Cometa said during the trial that his client was being chased by four men after being relocated to a VISION homeless shelter in Plymouth. Shots were fired, Cometa said, with one grazing Hogan’s leg, leading Hogan to try to find refuge. Hogan went to the home of Skiff, and told him about the chase. Shortly after Hogan arrived at Skiff’s home, one of the men chasing him entered the home, and assaulted Hogan and Skiff. Cometa said a post-sentence motion and appeal will be filed regarding the conviction and sentencing. Skiff did not speak before Hogan’s sentencing Wednesday and became emotional and was comforted by family members. Skiff’s son, Donald T. Skiff, was found beaten to death in June 2009 in a secluded area off Suscon Road in Jenkins Township. Michael Simonson, 34, and Elvis Riccardi, 33, were charged with the younger Skiff’s death and are both serving life sentences in state prison.

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Grave theft bill moves on in House State measure would penalize anyone caught stealing veterans’ grave markers. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

A bill that sets penalties for theft of veterans’ grave markers has moved out of committee and will be taken up by the state House. The markers are increasingly being stolen and sold for scrap. During debate of H.B. 2032 in the House Judiciary Committee this week, state Rep. Tarah Toohil, R-Butler Township, managed to include legislation addressing the thefts of markers from veterans’ burial sites. The Judiciary Committee passed the measure 24-1, sending the proposal to the full House for a vote. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, RThe markers Butler County, are increasestablishes peingly being nalties destolen and pending on sold for scrap. the value of stolen “secondary metal” from businesses. Secondary metal is defined in the bill as wire and cable commonly used by communications and electrical utilities. Toohil said she included the veterans’ grave markers in the measure during the committee’s debate. “The number of thefts cases involving metal grave markers has been on the increase recently in Luzerne County and throughout northeast Pennsylvania,” Toohil stated in a news release. “My hope is that harsher penalties will act as a deterrent to this despicable crime. Our veterans have served our country bravely and died for us. It is our duty to protect their final resting places and make sure their memories are honored.” Metcalfe’s bill has 19 cosponsors in the state House and was introduced on Nov. 28. A similar bill sponsored by state Rep. Gerald Mullery, DNewport Township, has not moved from the House Judiciary Committee since he introduced it on Aug. 10. Mullery’s proposal, H.B. 1809, which has 67 co-sponsors, is drafted to make theft of property from cemeteries a third-degree. The maximum penalty under Mullery’s measure is seven years in prison upon conviction of cemetery property. Mullery drafted his bill after more than 150 veterans’ grave makers were discovered stolen from three cemeteries in Newport Township earlier this year.

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OTHER OPINION: OLDER DRIVERS

It’s our obligation to keep roads safe

ES, MANY OLDER drivers are among the safest motorists on the road. And yes, a teenager with a big engine and an inflated sense of invulnerability is likely a greater threat behind the wheel than is your typical senior citizen. But the facts – and plain common sense – suggest that sooner or later we need to have this talk. And so will everybody else. If you live long enough, the day will come when you should no longer drive a car. Trouble is, while many older drivers modify their behavior on the road – avoiding night driving or speedy freeways, for example – too many don’t realize they’ve reached the point where they shouldn’t be behind the wheel any more. Older drivers can become dangerous as their faculties fade. A 1997 federal study found that although older people made up only 9 percent of the population, they accounted for 14 percent of traffic fatalities. Now, there might be other more general health factors that account for higher fatalities among older drivers, Wayne Haper, director of the Center For Traffic Safety in York County is quick to caution. But while he’s reluctant to suggest a problem with older drivers in general, Harper acknowledges that eventually hearing and eyesight fade, reaction times lengthen and drivers just aren’t as safe as they

END OF THE ROAD? To report drivers suspected of having conditions that keep them from driving safely, contact the Bureau of Driver Licensing, Driver Qualifications Section, P.O. Box 68682, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8682. For information, call 1-800-932-4600.

once were. In Pennsylvania, age isn’t a factor in getting or keeping a driver’s license so it’s up to individual drivers to ensure they are safe on the road. One of the best ways, the experts say, is to enroll in older driver classes that teach changes in the laws of the roadway as well as strategies for seniors to help them cope with changing vision, hearing and reaction times. Under state law, medical providers must notify PennDOT of conditions that impede the ability to drive safely, and police officers can recommend testing of motorists they suspect are unable to drive safely. But sometimes that sad task is left to family members, who can contact the Bureau of Driver Licensing, which will then investigate the situation. Yes, reporting a parent under those circumstances can be difficult. But there was a time when we all relied on parents to keep us out of dangerous situations. It might not be easy, but sometimes, we’re called upon to return the kindness. The Evening Sun Hanover, Pa.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “No email, no text, no update, no call is worth a human life.” Deborah Hersman The National Transportation Safety Board chairperson and her colleagues voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend that all states impose total bans on the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving, except in emergencies.

OTHER OPINION: AIR EMISSIONS

Waiting on EPA with bated breath

AST MARCH, THE Environmental Protection Agency offered a plan to enact the first national controls on mercury and other airborne toxics generated by electric utilities. Since then, corporate polluters have used stall tactics and shell games to block the rules. The EPA is under a court-ordered deadline of this Friday to make the new rules final. Regulators must hold tight to the science behind their recommendations, and keep public health ahead of politics. Pennsylvania has the nation’s second-largest mercury emissions, after Texas. Two coalfired power plants, Keystone in Armstrong County and Conemaugh in Indiana County, are among the top 25 mercury emitters in the country, according to the Environmental Defense Fund. EDITORIAL BOARD

The new controls would be expensive, but so are the hidden costs that power plants pass on to those who ingest mercury, a potent toxin that attacks the brain and central nervous system. Mercury is especially harmful to young mothers and children. As it falls from the sky and settles on large bodies of water, mercury contaminates fish. The new form created in the water is many times more acute than what comes out of smokestacks. The EPA estimates its new standards will cut emissions by 91 percent, and prevent 17,000 premature deaths a year. Pennsylvania officials can show leadership on this critical issue by supporting federal rules that protect public health over the financial interests of large corporations. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Rejiggered districts? We’ve got our own interpretation AS THE bleary-eyed bloke who unwisely offered to work on the legislative redistricting maps that The Times Leader published this week, I confess that scrutinizing the new boundaries left me befuddled. What is it about the little borough of Ashley that requires slicing Hanover Township with a julienne mandolin blade so one state representative can have the borough while another has the surrounding township? On what planet does it make sense to have my hometown of West Hazleton represented by Newport Township’s Gerald Mullery while Hazleton is in the hands of Butler Township’s Tarah Toohil? The homes of those two state reps are separated by a mountain; Hazleton and West Hazleton are separated by a street called “Boundary” – any other name, and no one would know where one municipality ends and the other begins. I thought about seeking answers from the politicians who concocted this mishmash, but realized that would be like asking cows why they chew cud. So I invited two experts: Gerry Mander, a political guru, and Rory Schach, a famed interpreter of ink blots. Mr. Mander, Mr. Schach, welcome. GM: Sorry I’m late. I came up from Pottsville and had to wind through Carbon, Monroe and Lackawanna counties before turning south to get to Wilkes-Barre. Me: But you could have taken Interstate 81 almost all the way straight up. Why the detour? GM: What detour? I took the most direct

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COMMENTARY route through U.S. Rep Tim Holden’s new congressional district! RS: Interesting. I look at a map of that new district and see a horned centaur with a fat butt leaping forward while glancing behind! GM: I don’t know what you’re talking about. It’s a perfectly logical grouping of contiguous voting citizens who have the same local interests and happen to live in all or parts of six counties. RS: I see a tipped glass of milk spilt across half the state. Me: Can one of you explain the sense in splitting West Hazleton and Hazleton into separate districts for the state House of Representatives? GM: Come on, you’re a native; you know the two are worlds apart! Remember those bitter sports rivalries between the Hazleton Mountaineers and West Hazleton Wildcats? They made Potter versus Voldemort look like a petty squabble! RS: I think I see Lord Voldemort’s face in these maps … Me: The high schools merged in 1993. In fact, all the students now go to a building in Hazle Township – a municipality which, incidentally, was split in two, apparently so you could connect West Hazleton to Larksville via half of Wright Township. RS: I see a playful puppy sitting up and begging happily, although a chunk of its belly appears to have been sliced away.

GM: That district is the result of fair and legal reapportionment to assure all residents have effective representation. Me: It looks as if you’re jiggering the boundaries to protect Republican incumbents in the next election. RS: I see a butterfly … stuffing a ballot box. Me: I mean, the former map had a sliver of Hanover Township in District 121 just so Ashley could be connected to it while the rest of the township was in District 119. Now you flipped it, so the township is in 121 except for a sliver that connects Ashley to Plymouth, allowing you to put Ashley in with 119. GM: Ashley simply had more in common with Wilkes-Barre, until it had more in common with Nanticoke. Why is that so hard to understand? RS: No, wait it’s not Voldemort’s face; it looks more like … Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi …. Or is it state Rep. Mike Turzai … I know, it’s an elephant! … It certainly is, a white one. And taxpayers get stuck with political chicanery every 10 years. Mark Guydish can be reached at 829-7161 or email mguydish@timesleader.com. Follow on Twitter @TLMarkGuydish.

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Sugar Notch councilman criticizes landlord law

MARK GUYDISH

On what planet does it make sense to have my hometown of West Hazleton represented by Newport Township’s Gerald Mullery while Hazleton is in the hands of Butler Township’s Tarah Toohil?

n 2010, a zoning hearing board in Sugar Notch ruled that I was running an illegal boarding house, so I had to evict my two roommates. The board did this despite a zoning code clause that allows up to four unrelated people to share a dwelling unit. This year, the Sugar Notch council has been trying to adapt a 22-page copy of a landlord/tenant ordinance that was recently passed by Berwick; I helped reduce the law down to eight pages. My final suggestion was to include the clause on page 16 of the Berwick law, which defines “owner-occupied dwelling units.” This section allows up to two paying roommates per family. The council would not put it into the eight-page version, with one council member saying that they “did not want to give me an advantage.” They also replaced the short version with the original 22-page version, still without the “owner-occupied”

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clause in it, for obvious reasons. Thus, the council apparently is more concerned in making sure that I will lose my appeal to Commonwealth Court than to recognize and regulate the people in town who live with someone other than “family.” This seems like vengeance along with a fear of exposing the hearing board’s ruling against my roommates for what it really is: persecution.

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Dallas district taxpayers ignored by school board

he Dallas School District’s taxpayers got a big slap in the face Monday at the monthly meeting of the Dallas School Board. Taxpayers, football players, former players and parents voiced their support for Ted Jackson Sr. to be retained as head football coach. Also, petitions with more than 500 signatures in support of Jackson were given to the board. All were ignored by the board’s members, with one exception, Dr. Bruce Goeringer. The board majority sided with the superintendent, high school principal and athletic director, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayers. It just goes to show that the taxpayers in the Dallas School District have no say. Our voices fell on deaf ears. Maybe it’s time to take a look at the administrators and see what is really going on. Richard Zim Carverton

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flooded, strained its resources helping people in the inundated areas, or both. Readers are asked to consider contributing to one or more of these worthy causes this holiday season. John Rinehimer, who has served as Tilbury fire chief since 1978, said he is determined not to allow these setbacks to interfere with the volunteers’ delivery of Christmas gifts. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be atop one of the station’s fire trucks on Dec. 24 making children and area residents believe again, he said. Rinehimer said the Tilbury Station is fully staffed by volunteers; and, although it does receive some funding from Plymouth Township, the station relies on money from the fundraisers to operate. The chief, who himself is rebuilding his flood-damaged home, said he will lead the effort to repair both the fire station and the spirits of those who have experienced effects of the flood. “Some of these people just think, ‘We’ve had enough,’ ” said Rinehimer, sitting in his home on Poplar Street surrounded by building supplies. “They need a reason to move forward.”

elsewhere as jobs created, require decent salary for the new jobs and offer health care coverage for the new employees. Each program could score up to 100 points, with another 25 points in “extra credit” for meeting additional criteria. The scores were averaged for all the programs in a state and the average was translated into a letter grade with a high of A+ of 97 or more points. In Pennsylvania, the study looked at the Film Production Tax Credit, which gives tax breaks of up to 25 percent to film production companies; the Job Creation Tax Credit, which gives a tax break of $1,000 per job for companies that increase employment; the Keystone Opportunity Zone program, which offered a variety of tax breaks in exchange for property development; the Opportunity Grant Program, which companies could use to

Personal hardships, too Of the 25 volunteers, 75 percent have experienced significant damage to their own homes. Nevertheless, many staffed the firehouse during the flood, serving hot meals and providing fellowship to others affected by the flood. But “the morale of the firefighters is now also becoming a concern,” said volunteer firefighter Lee Beatty of Nanticoke. He said that because of extensive firehouse damage, volunteers are not able to gather socially and provide support for each other in the face of adversity. Beatty, who also served as a volunteer in New York City dur-

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Tilbury Station is replacing the floor in the auditorium of Horror Hall, the fundraising haunted house.

ing the events of Sept. 11, 2001, compared the experiences of the victims of both tragedies. Beatty said although the events of 9/11 were certainly on a larger scale than recent area flooding, the experiences of the victims of the events were similar. “Victims experience devastation and are in need of both emotional and financial assistance,” said Beatty, a native of New York. Shawn Souder, Nanticoke, a volunteer at the firehouse, expressed concern for those who benefited from programs and activities that normally took place at the firehouse. “For example, we have had to suspend our cadet program, which provided opportunity for young people 15 and older to come to the firehouse and get to know the firefighters and to be introduced to basic firefighting concepts,” Souder said. Cadet training on hold Souder also indicated the cadet program was an opportunity for the volunteers to instill values in young men. He said he hopes the program will be soon “up and running again” in order to provide that service to the community. Gale Conrad, chairwoman of the Plymouth Township Board of Supervisors, which oversees the Tilbury firehouse, also said her heart goes out to residents of that area who are still working to

repair their homes. “These people have been working for a long time,” said Conrad, “and their homes and their lives are still not back to normal. They are tired.” Conrad anticipates that by springtime, a spirit of hope will return to the area, as homes will be repaired and a feeling of normalcy returns. She lauded area residents for their concern for others during the flooding, remembering residents reached out to offer others such items as clothes and toys, despite their own loss. Still, the financial needs of the station remain. The entire first floor still needs major repairs to be functional again. Volunteers want to fully serve their community and to be able to utilize the firehouse to host annual events and as a haven for the volunteers. “It takes a special sense of service,” says Beatty, “to run into a fire when others are running out.” It is with this sense of service the volunteers look forward to their firehouse again being complete and fully functional. “The fire station is not going anywhere, no matter what happens,” said Rinehimer. “We will continue to serve both in the areas of fire and rescue, and as servants of our community.” “This year especially,” said the chief, “we could really use some help.”

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votes,” Pashinski said. “Now he’s going to try to ramrod it through because we’re into the Christmas season” and the Legislature is set to recess for the holidays. SB1 attempts to put into law major reforms touted by Gov. Tom Corbett: creation of a state school voucher program that would allow tax dollars to be used to send students to private schools, simplification of the approval process to open charter schools, which are public schools free of many state regulations, and expansion of the Education Improvement Tax Credit, which gives businesses a tax break when they contribute money to scholarship funds for private schools. The amendments to SB560 offer variations on those proposals. Proponents argue those moves

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expand in or relocate to the state, and the Research and Development Tax Credit worth up to 20 percent of a company’s increase in R&D spending. The Film Production and Research and Development programs scored a scant 10 each because of limited job creation requirements, but have no requirements in the other categories. The Job Creation and Opportunity Grant programs scored 60 and 50 respectively, thanks to strong rules on how many jobs must be created and good wage requirements. The KOZ program met none of the goals set in the report. State Rep Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, agreed that the KOZ program is too lax in the requirements for those who enroll in it. The program exempts companies from property taxes for years – typically a decade – in hopes of enticing development. But Pashinski said there aren’t enough strings attached to the tax break. “I always felt we needed to change the requirements so that anyone who got a KOZ prop-

erty needed to have more definitive timelines.” For example, he said, they should be required to have clear plans and construction drawings approved by the end of the first year, with construction begun by the end of the second year. “The KOZ tax credits in many instances have been misused,” Pashinski said. “Not all of them, but some that have been granted have not developed a property or created one job.” Pashinski said the film production program has generated substantial business in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas, likely proving its worth, and the Research and Development program had also been successful. Statewide, it’s a lot of money. The film tax credits will cost $75 million next year, according to the report, making it the most expensive of the five programs. The other costs are $22.5 million for the Job Creation Tax Credit program, $18.7 million for the KOZ program, $25 million for the Opportunity Grant program, and $40 million for the Research and Development program.

would create competition for public schools, spurring improvement, and would give students enrolled in underperforming schools the chance to attend a different school of their choice. Critics counter that private schools receiving public money won’t be held to the same accountability standards as public districts, and the real solution is to improve the existing public schools so all students benefit, not just those able to transfer out of the most unsuccessful schools. The amendments to SB560 added to the criticism. Paul Shemansky, spokesman for the local branch of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, said the union believes “this is no way to do school reform, when you add 100 pages of amendments and legislators don’t even have time to read it before voting.” Pashinski also criticized the

rush to vote on amendments barely 24 hours old, contending the majority of Republicans were deliberately trying to use the threat of staying in session next week as a way to force a vote. “My vote is no whether I’m here tomorrow or I’m here on Christmas Day,” he said. Because this would have been a Senate bill amended in the House, if SB560 was approved in the House with the changes, it would have had to go back to the Senate for a new vote. PSEA released a statement acknowledging the amendments to SB560 offered some improvements to SB1, but arguing the changes are still a step in the wrong direction. “Taxpayer-funded tuition vouchers are unconstitutional, not proven to successfully increase student achievement, and are too costly given the current economic environment,” the statement said.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011

H . S. B OYS BAS K E T BA L L

Lewis ruled eligible to play for Meyers By a 5-3 vote, District 2 will allow the Valley West transfer to suit up for the Mohawks. By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

Crestwood. “I’m just really happy they granted me eligibility and I’m just ready to start playing,” said Lewis, a Penn State recruit in football who is also considered one of the top basketball players in the Wyoming Valley Conference. “I’m glad it’s done and over with. I’d just want to thank Jesus Christ for getting my family and myself through this whole situation. I’m upset it did occur, but it’s something you have to go through in life. This is one of those things.” Valley West Principal Erin AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER Keating declined to comment on the decision or whether her Eugene Lewis (left) enters the Wilkes-Barre Area CTC with his

PLAINS TWP. — As the District 2 Athletic Committee rendered a 5-3 decision Wednesday allowing Eugene Lewis to play basketball for Meyers after transferring from Wyoming Valley West, his dad offered his own conclusion. “Thank you, Jesus,” boomed Rev. Eugene Lewis Sr. from his seat in front of the committee. So Lewis will be wearing a Meyers uniform tonight and play in the Mohawks’ game at See LEWIS, Page 4B

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Lions DT Still earns AP honor

father, Rev. Eugene Lewis Sr., and his family on Wednesday for an eligibility hearing. Lewis transferred from Valley West to Meyers.

WVW drops the ball in handling situation

It really didn’t matter to Eugene Lewis where he played basketball this season, or what uniform he wore while doing it. The kid just wanted to play. So it felt more like relief to Lewis than a victory celebration when the PIAA District 2 Athletic Committee decided Wednesday to let him suit up for Meyers.

OPINION “Honestly, I’m glad it’s over and done with,” Lewis said. “I’m just very excited just to be playing.” Some people on the West Side will insist he should still be playing for Wyoming Valley West. That’s where Lewis made his See SOKOLOSKI, Page 4B

H.S. WRESTLING

Motivated Crusaders prevail Coughlin storms past Hornets to avenge loss from last year’s district tournament.

The Penn State senior picked up his ninth first-team All-America selection.

By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE — Last season, Coughlin’s hopes of a dual championship ended at the hands of Honesdale in the District 2 Class 3A quarterfinals. Though nearly half of the Crusaders lineup Wednesday was different from the one that faced the HornCOUGHLIN ets 10 months ago, there was still some added incentive to for HONESDALE Coughlin in this home meet. “We had a talk about it down in the room,” Coughlin coach Steve Stahl. “It definitely powered us a little bit that we had something to prove. This is our house. The kids were a little bit more pumped up.” The extra motivation may have been the difference as Coughlin jumped out to a 30point lead and then held on to defeat Honesdale 39-26. The Crusaders (1-0) won the first seven bouts to open a 30-0 advantage as the opening five matches alternated between decisions and falls. The winning got started with a 6-2 decision by sophomore Paul Cole at 182-pounds, while senior John Olson followed at 195 by pinning his opponent in 2:41. After Jordan Phillips added a 3-0 decision at 220, Brad Emerick – a

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

NEW YORK — LSU’s Tyrann Mathieu and Morris Claiborne became the first cornerback teammates to lock down spots on the AP All-America team. Mathieu, a Heisman Trophy finalist, and Claiborne were joined on the All-America team by Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III of Baylor and finalists Montee Ball of Wisconsin and Trent Richardson of Alabama. Penn State’s Devon Still was named first-team defensive tackle. It was the ninth time an organization selected him as a firstteam All-American this season. Heisman runner-up Andrew Luck from Stanford was the second-team quarterback. The team released Wednesday was selected by a panel of 16 AP poll voters. The second-ranked Crimson Tide had the most first-teamers with four. Richardson was joined by tackle Barrett Jones, linebacker Dont’a Hightower and safety Mark Barron. Tide linebackers Courtney Upshaw and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick also made the second team, giving Alabama the most players selected overall. The LSU duo was joined on the first team by Tigers punter Brad Wing. LSU guard Will Blackwell was a second-team selection and defensive end Sam Montgomery made the third team. The top-ranked Tigers will play SEC West rival Alabama on Jan. 9 in New Orleans for the BCS title. No. 3 Oklahoma State also had five selections on the three teams, including wide receiver Justin Blackmon, one of two players to be selected to the first team for the second straight season. Blackmon caught 113 passes for 1,336 yards and 15 touchdowns. Boston College linebacker Luke Kuechly, the nation’s leading tackler at 15.9 per game, is the other two-time All-American on this year’s team.

PAUL SOKOLOSKI

AMANDA HRYCYNA/ FOR TIMES LEADER

Coughlin’s Paul Cole (left) tries to escape the grip of Honesdale’s Rob Borkowsky during their 182-pound bout on Wednesday night in Wilkes-Barre. Cole earned a 6-2 decision to get the Crusaders off to a strong start in a 39-26 win.

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NFL

Tebow mixes faith and football with no apologies By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Gospel and the gridiron are inextricably intertwined in Tim Tebow’s world. The scrambling quarterback and devout Christian draws as much scrutiny for mixing faith with football as he does for his unconventional winning ways. With all eyes on the quirky QB who has led the Denver Broncos’ remarkable resurgence, Tebow isn’t shy about publicly professing his religious beliefs, often ending interviews with a hardy “God Bless!” He inspired a viral phenomenon known as “Tebowing” when he dropped to a knee

in prayerful reflection as his teammates celebrated around him in Miami after the first in a string of six outrageous comebacks. Raised by missionary parents, Tebow wore Bible verses on his eye black at Florida and still preaches to villagers in the Philippines and inspires inmates during jailhouse talks. And he’s sharing his religious beliefs with his teammates as enthusiastically as he yells the cadence at the line of scrimmage on Sundays. Coach John Fox asked Tebow to give the weekly address to the team on the eve of a game against at San Diego last

Tim Tebow

month, and nobody was surprised when Tebow shared Proverbs 27:17 — “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another,” something Tebow deemed appropriate as offense, defense and special teams feed off one another in what NFL junkies call “complementary football.” Another time, Tebow approached defensive players before a home game against the New York Jets and told them not to fret, God’s got this. “I like his passion,” Fox said. “I think in today’s world with all that’s AP PHOTO

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AMERICA’S LINE By Roxy Roxborough NO LINE REPORT: On the NFL board, there is no line on the Dolphins - Bills game due to Miami QB Matt Moore (questionable); there is no line on the Steelers - 49ers game due to Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger (questionable/probable). Follow Eckstein on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vegasvigorish. INJURY REPORT: On the NFL board, Minnesota RB Adrian Peterson is probable and QB Christian Ponder is probable. Byu

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L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS BOYS BASKETBALL (7:15 p.m. unless noted) Abington Heights at Tunkhannock Hanover Area at Coughlin Holy Cross at Holy Redeemer Meyers at Crestwood Midd-West at Berwick Area Pittston Area at Carbondale, 7:30 p.m. Williamsport at GAR GIRLS BASKETBALL Coughlin at Hanover Area, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at Millville, 7:15 p.m. Scranton Prep at Hazleton Area, 7:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Lackawanna Trail, 7:15 p.m. Williamsport at Wyoming Valley West, 7:15 p.m. HS RIFLE Southern Lehigh vs. Berwick, 4 p.m. HS SWIMMING Scranton Prep at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. Tunkhannock at Wyoming Valley West, 4 p.m. West Scranton at Wyoming Seminary, 4 p.m. Coughlin at Lake Lehman, 4:30 p.m. Dallas at Delaware Valley, 4:30 p.m. Hanover Area at Elk Lake, 4:30 p.m. Berwick at Scranton, 4:30 p.m. Hazleton Area at Abington Heights, 4:30 p.m. HS WRESTLING Hanover Area at Valley View FRIDAY, DEC. 16 BOYS BASKETBALL (7:15 p.m. unless noted) Benton at Northwest Hughesville at Tunkhannock Nanticoke at Riverside Wyoming Area at Wyoming Seminary Lackawanna Trail Invitational Lake-Lehman vs. Laekland, 6:30 p.m. Lackawanna Trail vs. Mid Valley, 8 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lake Lehman at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Wyoming Area, 7:15 p.m. Crestwood at Danville, 7:30 p.m. HS WRESTLING Crestwood at Blue Mountain Tournament Hazleton Area, Pittston Area at King of the Mountain Tournament Dallas at Jarvis Wildcat Memorial Tournament HS SWIMMING East Stroudsburg at Delaware Valley, 4 p.m. Lake Lehman at West Scranton, 4:30 p.m.

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GOLF 3 p.m. TGC — Ladies European Tour, Dubai Ladies Masters, second round, at Dubai, United Arab Emirates (same-day tape) 8:30 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour Australasia, JBWere Masters, second round, at Cheltenham, Australia 1:30 a.m. TGC — Asian Tour, Thailand Championship, second round, at Bangkok MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 8 p.m. BTN — Savannah State at Wisconsin NFL FOOTBALL 8 p.m. NFL — Jacksonville at Atlanta NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. PLUS — Dallas at N.Y. Islanders 7:30 p.m. CSN, NHL — Philadelphia at Montreal 8 p.m. MSG2 — N.Y. Rangers at St. Louis PREP BASKETBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — Oak Hill Academy (Va.) vs. Miller Grove (Ga.), at Atlanta 9:30 p.m. ESPN — Montrose Christian (Md.) vs. Marcus Flower Mound (Texas), at Lewisville, Texas WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I, playoffs, semifinal, UCLA vs. Florida St., at San Antonio 9 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I, playoffs, semifinal, Illinois vs. Southern Cal, at San Antonio

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Agreed to terms with LHP Tsuyoshi Wada on a two-year contract. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Released RHP Mario Santiago. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Agreed to terms with RHP Takashi Saito on a one-year contract. COLORADO ROCKIES—Named Dave Hajek infield coordinator;Kevin Riggs hitting coach for Tulsa (Texas);Jon Stone hitting coach for Modesto (Cal) ;Mike Devereaux hitting coach for Asheville (SAL) and Drew Saylor hitting coach for Grand Junction (Pioneer). HOUSTON ASTROS—Acquired INF Jed Lowrie and RHP Kyle Weiland from Boston for RHP Mark Melancon. Designated INF Brian Bixler for assignment. MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Agreed to terms with 3B Aramis Ramirez on a three-year contract. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Agreed to terms with SS Rafael Furcal on a two-year contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DALLAS MAVERICKS—Signed G Jerome Randle. LOS ANGELES LAKERS—Signed F Josh McRoberts to a two-year contract. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES—Signed C Marc Gasol. MIAMI HEAT—Waived G Cameron Jones. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES—Signed G J.J. Barea to a four-year contract. NBA Development League IDAHO STAMPEDE—Activated F Kendall Dartez from the injured list. FOOTBALL National Football League DALLAS COWBOYS—Placed QB Jon Kitna on injured reserve. Signed WR Dwayne Harris from the practice squad. Signed QB Chris Greisen to the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Signed S Sterling Moore to practice squad. HOUSTON TEXANS—Announced defensive coordinator Wade Phillips took a medical leave. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Signed LB Michael Wilhoite to the practice squad. Released RB Ian Johnson from the practice squad. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS—Re-signed FB Mathieu Bertrand to a two-year contract. HOCKEY National Hockey League CAROLINA HURRICANES—Recalled G Justin Peters from Charlotte (AHL). Reassigned G Mike Murphy to Charlotte. MONTREAL CANADIENS—Recalled RW Michael Blunden from Hamilton (AHL). NEW YORK RANGERS—Recalled D Tim Erixon from Connecticut (AHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Sent D Evan Oberg to Norfolk (AHL). Reassigned D Charles Landry from Norfolk to Florida (ECHL). WINNIPEG JETS—Reassigned D Arturs Kulda to the St. John’s (AHL). American Hockey League NORFOLK ADMIRALS—Signed D Jean-Philippe Cote. PEORIA RIVERMEN—Signed F Chris Bruton from Alaska (ECHL). SOCCER Major League Soccer PORTLAND TIMBERS—Named Mike Toshack goalkeeper coach. COLLEGE ARKANSAS STATE—Named Gus Malzahn football coach. BARTON—Announced the resignation of women’s soccer coach Ike Onyeador. BROWN—Announced the retirement Michael Goldberger, director of athletics, effective at the end of the academic year. FRESNO STATE—Named Tim DeRuyter football coach. HOWARD PAYNE—Named Roger Geise football coach. ILLINOIS—Announced defensive coordinator and interim coach Vic Koenning turned down an offer to stay at Illinois after Fight Hunger Bowl. NEW JERSEY CITY—Announced the resignation of men’s volleyball coach Carlo Edra. SOUTH CAROLINA—Announced it will eliminate six football scholarships in the next three years as punishment for committing three major NCAA violations. TEXAS—Announced sophomore WR Darius White will transfer and won’t play in the Holiday Bowl.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts Philadelphia ...................... 29 19 7 3 41 N.Y. Rangers..................... 28 17 7 4 38 Pittsburgh .......................... 31 17 10 4 38 New Jersey........................ 30 16 13 1 33 N.Y. Islanders.................... 28 9 13 6 24 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts Boston................................ 29 19 9 1 39 Toronto............................... 30 16 11 3 35 Buffalo................................ 30 15 12 3 33 Montreal............................. 31 13 11 7 33 Ottawa ................................ 31 14 13 4 32 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts Florida ................................ 31 16 9 6 38 Winnipeg............................ 30 14 12 4 32 Washington ....................... 29 15 13 1 31 Tampa Bay......................... 30 12 16 2 26 Carolina ............................. 32 9 18 5 23 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Chicago.............................. 30 18 8 4 40 Detroit................................. 29 19 9 1 39 St. Louis............................. 29 17 9 3 37 Nashville ............................ 30 15 11 4 34 Columbus .......................... 30 9 17 4 22 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts Minnesota.......................... 31 20 8 3 43 Vancouver ......................... 30 18 10 2 38 Edmonton .......................... 30 14 13 3 31 Calgary............................... 30 14 14 2 30 Colorado ............................ 31 14 16 1 29 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts Dallas ................................. 29 17 11 1 35 San Jose ............................ 28 15 10 3 33 Phoenix.............................. 29 15 11 3 33 Los Angeles ...................... 30 13 13 4 30 Anaheim............................. 29 8 16 5 21 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Tuesday's Games Columbus 2, Vancouver 1, SO New Jersey 3, Florida 2, SO Colorado 4, San Jose 3, SO Boston 3, Los Angeles 0 Ottawa 3, Buffalo 2, OT Toronto 2, Carolina 1, OT Dallas 1, N.Y. Rangers 0 Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 5, Washington 1 Montreal 5, N.Y. Islanders 3 Nashville 2, Calgary 1 Winnipeg 2, Minnesota 1 Wednesday's Games Boston 5, Ottawa 2 Chicago 4, Minnesota 3 Phoenix at Anaheim, late. Today's Games Dallas at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Carolina, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Columbus, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Calgary at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Detroit at Nashville, 8 p.m. Washington at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Edmonton at Phoenix, 9:30 p.m. Colorado at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Friday's Games Toronto at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Calgary at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Dallas at New Jersey, 8 p.m. Anaheim at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

American Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. John’s ................ 26 15 7 4 0 34 94 81 Manchester ............. 28 16 10 0 2 34 76 73 Worcester ............... 23 11 6 3 3 28 62 58 Portland ................... 25 12 10 1 2 27 67 77 Providence.............. 28 10 15 1 2 23 60 90 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Penguins................ 27 15 7 1 4 35 84 71 Hershey................... 26 14 7 3 2 33 94 77 Norfolk ..................... 27 16 10 0 1 33 98 78 Syracuse ................. 24 11 10 2 1 25 80 81 Binghamton ............ 28 9 17 1 1 20 63 86 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut............. 26 15 8 1 2 33 83 76 Adirondack.............. 25 14 9 1 1 30 76 65 Albany...................... 25 12 10 2 1 27 61 76 Bridgeport ............... 26 11 11 3 1 26 77 87 Springfield............... 26 12 13 1 0 25 76 75 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte ................. 27 15 10 1 1 32 74 71 Milwaukee ............... 23 15 7 0 1 31 73 62 Chicago ................... 24 11 9 1 3 26 66 67 Peoria ...................... 28 12 14 1 1 26 87 88 Rockford.................. 25 10 13 1 1 22 79 90 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto.................... 26 15 7 3 1 34 82 71 Rochester ............... 26 11 11 3 1 26 70 74 Lake Erie................. 26 11 13 1 1 24 62 69 Grand Rapids ......... 25 10 12 1 2 23 76 78 Hamilton .................. 25 10 13 1 1 22 53 77 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City........ 27 19 7 0 1 39 82 60 Houston................... 27 15 4 2 6 38 79 65 Abbotsford .............. 27 18 8 1 0 37 69 61 San Antonio ............ 26 12 14 0 0 24 59 76 Texas....................... 24 11 12 0 1 23 71 73 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Tuesday's Games Worcester 2, Springfield 1 Penguins 4, Binghamton 2 Texas 3, Oklahoma City 2 Wednesday's Games Manchester 2, Portland 1 Grand Rapids 5, Rockford 4 Syracuse 3, Albany 2 Lake Erie 2, Hamilton 1 Today's Games Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

F O O T B A L L National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L New England.................................. 10 3 N.Y. Jets......................................... 8 5 Buffalo ............................................ 5 8 Miami .............................................. 4 9 South W L y-Houston..................................... 10 3 Tennessee ................................... 7 6 Jacksonville ................................. 4 9 Indianapolis.................................. 0 13 North W L Baltimore ........................................ 10 3 Pittsburgh ....................................... 10 3 Cincinnati........................................ 7 6 Cleveland ....................................... 4 9 West W L Denver............................................. 8 5 Oakland ........................................... 7 6 San Diego ....................................... 6 7 Kansas City..................................... 5 8

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct N.Y. Giants...................................... 7 6 0 .538 Dallas............................................... 7 6 0 .538 Philadelphia.................................... 5 8 0 .385 Washington .................................... 4 9 0 .308 South W L T Pct x-New Orleans............................... 10 3 0 .769 Atlanta............................................. 8 5 0 .615 Carolina .......................................... 4 9 0 .308 Tampa Bay ..................................... 4 9 0 .308 North W L T Pct y-Green Bay ............................... 13 0 0 1.000 Detroit ......................................... 8 5 0 .615 Chicago ...................................... 7 6 0 .538 Minnesota .................................. 2 11 0 .154 West W L T Pct y-San Francisco........................... 10 3 0 .769 Seattle ........................................... 6 7 0 .462 Arizona ......................................... 6 7 0 .462 St. Louis ....................................... 2 11 0 .154 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Today's Games Jacksonville at Atlanta, 8:20 p.m. Saturday's Games Dallas at Tampa Bay, 8:20 p.m. Sunday's Games New Orleans at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Seattle at Chicago, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Carolina at Houston, 1 p.m. Green Bay at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Miami at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Detroit at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. New England at Denver, 4:15 p.m. Cleveland at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Philadelphia, 4:15 p.m. Baltimore at San Diego, 8:20 p.m. Monday's Games Pittsburgh at San Francisco, 8:30 p.m.

College Football College Football FBS Bowl Glance Saturday's Games New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Wyoming (8-4) vs. Temple (8-4), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Utah State (7-5) vs. Ohio (9-4), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4) vs. San Diego State (8-4), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 20 Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Marshall (6-6) vs. FIU (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego TCU (10-2) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl At Las Vegas Boise State (11-1) vs. Arizona State (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Nevada (7-5) vs. Southern Mississippi (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. North Carolina (7-5) vs. Missouri (7-5), 5 p.m. (ESPN2) Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Western Michigan (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. North Carolina State (7-5) vs. Louisville (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl At Washington Air Force (7-5) vs. Toledo (8-4), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Texas (7-5) vs. California (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Florida State (8-4) vs. Notre Dame (8-4), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Baylor (9-3) vs. Washington (7-5), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Dallas Tulsa (8-4) vs. BYU (9-3), Noon (ESPN) Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Rutgers (8-4) vs. Iowa State (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Wake Forest (6-6), 6:40 p.m. (ESPN) Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Oklahoma (9-3) vs. Iowa (7-5), 10 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 31 Meineke Car Care Bowl At Houston Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Northwestern (6-6), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Georgia Tech (8-4) vs. Utah (7-5), 2 p.m. (CBS) Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco UCLA (6-7) vs. Illinois (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Virginia (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl At Dallas Penn State (9-3) vs. Houston (12-1), Noon (ESPNU) Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Nebraska (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Georgia (10-3) vs. Michigan State (10-3), 1 p.m. (ABC) Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Florida (6-6) vs. Ohio State (6-6), 1 p.m. (ESPN2) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (11-2), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Stanford (11-1) vs. Oklahoma State (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Michigan (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Jan. 4 Orange Bowl At Miami West Virginia (9-3) vs. Clemson (10-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 6

THE TIMES LEADER Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Kansas State (10-2) vs. Arkansas (10-2), 8 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Jan. 7 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 8 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Arkansas State (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois (10-3), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 9 BCS National Championship At New Orleans LSU (13-0) vs. Alabama (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 21 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, TBA, (NFLN) Saturday, Jan. 28 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFLN) Saturday, Feb. 5 Texas vs. Nation At San Antonio Texas vs. Nation, 2 p.m. (CBSSN)

B A S K E T B A L L NBA 2011 Preseason Schedule Friday, Dec. 16 Philadelphia at Washington, 7 p.m. Chicago at Indiana, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Memphis, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 New York at New Jersey, 2 p.m. Milwaukee at Minnesota, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Houston, 8 p.m. Sacramento at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Boston at Toronto, 1 p.m. Orlando at Miami, 6 p.m. Oklahoma City at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 Atlanta at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Utah at Portland, 10 p.m. L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Detroit at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Indiana at Chicago, 8 p.m. Dallas at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Denver, 9 p.m. Golden State at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 Miami at Orlando, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Memphis at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Portland at Utah, 9 p.m. Toronto at Boston, 7:30 p.m. New Jersey at New York, 7:30 p.m. Houston at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 Charlotte at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

BULLETIN BOARD CAMPS The Paul McGloin Pitching Camp will be held at Riverfront Sports on Dec. 26, 27, and 28 from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $145. For more information call 570-878-8483 or visit www.electriccitybaeball.com. The Misericordia University Baseball Academy’s Winter Camp will be held in the Anderson Center on Misericordia campus, beginning Jan. 15 and running for five consecutive Sundays. Cost is $95. Registration online at athletics.misericrdia.edu. The Third Annual Electric City Baseball and Softball Academy Winter Hitting League will be held at Connell Park with session one beginning Jan. 8 and session two on Feb. 5. Each session meets four consecutive Sundays. Cost is $125 per player. For more information call 878-8483 or visit www.electriccitybaseball.com LEAGUES

NBA Development League East Conference ...............................................................W L Pct Springfield ............................................ 4 1 .800 Iowa ...................................................... 5 3 .625 Dakota .................................................. 3 3 .500 Fort Wayne........................................... 3 3 .500 Canton .................................................. 3 4 .429 Maine .................................................... 2 4 .333 Erie........................................................ 2 5 .286 Sioux Falls ........................................... 2 5 .286 West Conference ...............................................................W L Pct Bakersfield ........................................... 5 1 .833 Los Angeles ......................................... 7 3 .700 Austin .................................................... 4 2 .667 Tulsa ..................................................... 5 3 .625 Rio Grande Valley............................... 5 4 .556 Idaho..................................................... 2 4 .333 Reno ..................................................... 2 4 .333 Texas .................................................... 1 6 .143 Monday's Games Los Angeles 104, Texas 92 Tuesday's Games Sioux Falls 93, Canton 74 Wednesday's Games Springfield 114, Erie 107 Bakersfield at Idaho, 9 p.m. Thursday's Games Erie at Springfield, 7 p.m. Texas at Austin, 8:30 p.m.

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College Basketball College Basketball Schedule Today's Games EAST Bradley at George Washington, 7 p.m. SOUTH Montreat at UNC Asheville, 7 p.m. Wesley College at William & Mary, 7 p.m. Winthrop at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m. Troy at Belmont, 8 p.m. UC Irvine at LSU, 8 p.m. Northwestern St. at Louisiana-Monroe, 8 p.m. Lipscomb at Murray St., 8 p.m. MIDWEST Ark.-Pine Bluff at Akron, 7 p.m. Kennesaw St. at Missouri, 8 p.m. S. Dakota St. at North Dakota, 8 p.m. Texas Southern at Northwestern, 8 p.m. Savannah St. at Wisconsin, 8 p.m. SOUTHWEST South Alabama at Texas A&M-CC, 8 p.m. Wentworth Tech at Texas-Pan American, 8 p.m. Jackson St. at SMU, 8:30 p.m. FAR WEST Oral Roberts at Gonzaga, 9 p.m. Howard at Oregon St., 10 p.m. NC A&T at Saint Mary’s (Cal), 10 p.m. CS Bakersfield at Portland St., 10:05 p.m. Wednesday's College Basketball Scores EAST Baruch 71, Yeshiva 48 Dowling 56, American International 52 Morgan St. 73, UMBC 60 Princeton 72, Rider 71, OT Ramapo 68, York (NY) 65 Women's College Basketball Schedule Thursday, Dec. 15 SOUTH Longwood at Marshall, Noon Alabama A&M at UAB, 1 p.m. NC A&T at William & Mary, 4:30 p.m. Jacksonville St. at Jacksonville, 5 p.m. Troy at Alabama St., 7 p.m. Belmont at Chattanooga, 7 p.m. Virginia Union at Liberty, 7 p.m. Richmond at NC State, 7 p.m. MIDWEST Chicago St. at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. SOUTHWEST Southern Cal at Arkansas St., 8:05 p.m. Grambling St. at Oral Roberts, 8:05 p.m. FAR WEST Wyoming at Weber St., 2 p.m. N. Colorado at New Mexico, 7 p.m. UC Riverside at Idaho, 9 p.m. CS Bakersfield at Fresno St., 10 p.m. Morgan St. at Missouri St., 3:05 p.m. Vermont at Nebraska, 3:05 p.m. SOUTHWEST Arizona at Ark.-Pine Bluff, 2 p.m. New Mexico at Houston Baptist, 3 p.m. Texas-Pan American at Oklahoma St., 3 p.m. Southern Cal at Texas A&M, 3 p.m. Texas A&M-CC at SMU, 6 p.m. Sam Houston St. at TCU, 6 p.m. Connecticut at Baylor, 8:30 p.m. FAR WEST Syracuse vs. Xavier at Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas, 3

Back Mountain Youth Soccer will host an indoor soccer league beginning Jan. 13 through March for ages U6 to high school age at the Penn State Lehman Campus gym. Games will be played on weekends. All area intramural and travel teams are welcome. Individual players seeking a team can sign up online as well. Divisions will be set to ensure fair competition. More information and sign up sheets are available online at www.bmysa.org. Registration closes Dec. 31st. The Electric City Baseball & Softball Academy Winter Hitting League will be held at Connell Park with session one beginning January 8 and session two on February 5. Each session meets for four consecutive Sundays. Cost is $125 per player. For more information, call 5878-8483 or www.electriccitybaseball.com. MEETINGS Pittston Area Football Booster Club hosts its next booster club meeting Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Cefalo Center. Among the items on the agenda for this meeting are election of officers for 2012 booster club and final preparations for football banquet. All parents of players and prospective players are welcome to attend and vote. The date of the booster banquet has been rescheduled to Jan. 15. REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Moosic Mets Baseball 17U Showcase Team is now accepting online registrations for their upcoming winter tryout for the 2012 summer/ fall season. Varsity level players graduating in years 2015 to 2013 are eligible. For more information and to register, visit www.moosicmets.net. UPCOMING EVENTS Nanticoke Youth Soccer Association will hold 2012 officer elections at 8 p.m. today at Larry’s Pizza.

Bulletin Board items will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may be faxed to 831-7319, emailed to tlsports@timesleader.com or dropped off at the Times Leader or mailed to Times Leader, c/o Sports, 15 N, Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250. p.m. Wyoming at Idaho, 5 p.m. Ohio vs. Oklahoma at Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas, 5:30 p.m. Houston at Washington, 5:30 p.m. Denver vs. UC Davis at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, 8 p.m. Northwestern at UNLV, 8 p.m. Portland St. at Hawaii, 10 p.m. N. Dakota St. vs. Kansas St. at Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas, 10:30 p.m.

B O X I N G Fight Schedule 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. Dec. 23 At Bangkok, Thailand, Pongsaklek Wonjongkam vs. Hirotumi Mukai, 12, for Wonjongkam’s WBC flyweight title;Adrian Hernandez vs. Kompayak Porpramook, 12, for Hernandez’s WBC junior flyweight title. Dec. 30 At Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, Calif. (SHO), Andre Dirrell vs. Darryl Cunningham, 10, super middleweights;Jermain Taylor vs. Jessie Nicklow, 10, middleweights.

Holy Redeemer middle school soccer squad finishes 2011 season

The Holy Redeemer middle school soccer team recently finished their 2011 fall season. Pictured are team members. First row: Chester Brennan, Emily Hons, Autumn Kaminski, Mike Bilski, Alex Wampole, Matt Dessoye, Nicole Cavanaugh, Jude Height, Lydia Lawson, Alyson Manley, Ryan Castle, Tory McNulty & Josh Perta. Second row: Brynn Kukosky, Amanda Wozinski, Carissa Wozinski, Alexia Mazzarella, Alyssa Christian, Julia Adams, Rebecca Prociak, Gabby Tomasura, Keith Williams, Anthony Khoudary, Matt Blaum, James Stepanski, Nick Terpak, Conor Stone & Coach Nikki Pekarski. Missing at the time of photo: Assistant Coach Liz Ball, Hunter Oakes, Maurico Rodriguez, Devon Raja, & Carrie Kinney.

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returning regional qualifier and one of the top grapplers in the Wyoming Valley Conference – earned a first-period pin at 285 to put his team ahead 18-0. Freshman Bobby Hawkins (106) and junior Ed Ciprich (120) sandwiched decisions around a Honesdale forfeit to take a commanding 30-0 advantage. “I though (Ciprich) would get six for us there but a win’s a win. It’s better than losing,” Stahl said. “A bunch of guys looked good for us.” But the Hornets were still mathematically in the dual if they won the remaining seven bouts and earned enough bonus points. Honesdale reeled off three straight wins to trim the deficit to 30-17 and make the score interesting. Mark Meloro, a 145-pounder for the Crusaders, added the key victory knocking off Chavez Lill 4-3 to give Coughlin a 33-17 lead and secure the victory with three matches left. Troy Vannucci earned the final victory of the night for the home team with a fall in 4:40 at 170. Although Stahl has a lot of new faces this season, he still has guys that were around last year and have improved. He’s hoping that the momentum gained from the win will carry over for the rest of the season. “I’m proud of them. There’s always room for improvement. There’s still some basic mistakes, but that’s why we’re down the room everyday getting better.” Coughlin 39, Honesdale 26

106 – Bobby Hawkins (Cou) dec Ben Rutledge 13-7; 113 – Billy Poray (Cou) won by forfeit; 120 – Ed Ciprich (Cou) dec Nick Duffy 11-9; 126 – Evan Kennedy (Hon) pinned Brandon Butry 1:20; 132 – Matt Evans (Hon) tech fall Alex Scheverman 15-0, 4:52; 138 – Aaron Kennedy (Hon) pinned Eric Meese 1:25; 145 – Mark Meloro (Cou) dec Chavez Lill 4-3; 152 – Tim Russell (Hon) dec Nick Davi 6-4, OT; 160 – Zack Smith (Hon) pinned Colin Gobbler 1:27; 170 – Troy Vannucci (Cou) pinned Pete Kelly 4:40; 182 – Paul Cole (Cou) dec Rob Borkowsky 6-2; 195 – John Olson (Cou) pinned Joe Quinn 2:41; 220 – Jordan Phillips (Cou) dec Scott Donovan 3-0; 285 – Brad Emerick (Cou) pinned Shamus Benson 1:49 Note: Match started at 182 pounds.

Wyoming Valley West 32, Wallenpaupack 24 The Spartans picked up four technical falls and a fall en route to the home victory. Travis Roper (120), Nate Cheek (132), Derrick Simms (138) and Cody Cordes (145) all earned five team points with tech falls, while Kyle Krasavage notched a pin at 126.

106 – Chase Galik (Wall) dec James Wright 10-4; 113 – Alex Timko (WVW) dec Nick Demchuk 5-0; 120 – Travis Roper (WVW) tech fall Sean Duncan 16-1, 4:16; 126 – Kyle Krasavage (WVW) pinned Ryan Tarantino 3:09; 132 – Nate Cheek (WVW) tech fall Chris Duff 18-3, 5:37; 138 – Derrick Simms (WVW) tech fall Tom McCune 16-1, 2:35; 145 – Cody Cordes (WVW) tech fall Liam Caplette 18-1, 5:21; 152 – Danny Caplette (Wall) dec Evan Emendola 5-2; 160 – Pat Inguili (Wall) dec Brian Dwyer 7-2; 170 – Garret Zeiler (Wall) dec Tom Smulowitz 9-8; 182 – Ethan Wehrmann (Wall) dec Trey Cowman 5-4; 195 – Jared Wehrman (Wall) dec Alan Sakosky 5-1; 220 – Victor Steffen (Wall) won by forfeit; 285 – Brandon Baird (WVW) dec Mike Pajalich 3-1 Note: Match started at 106 pounds.

Pittston Area 44, Abington Heights 21 The Patriots opened their home schedule taking care of the Comets as Jamie Scarantino (113), Justin Wilk (160), Pat Nallin (182) and Eric Danaher (195) all picked up falls. Tyler Lutecki (120) and Sam Falcone (170) also registered bonus points for Pittston Area racking up wins via major decision.

106 – Greg Pascale (AH) dec Dave DeLeo11 – 4; 113 – Jamie Scarantino (PA) pinned Jay Fayocavitz 1:04; 120 – Tyler Lutecki(PA) maj dec Jackson Renninger 17-3; 126 – Nick Senuk (AH) dec Daniel Gambini7 -2; 132 – Matt Carr (AH) pinned Donnie Parham1:38; 138 – Kevin Wesolowski(PA) dec Josh Slocum 10-3; 145 Angelo Lussi (PA) won by forfeit; 152 – Mike Carr (AH) dec Frank Ardo7-4; 160 – Justin Wilk (PA) pinned Austin Bennet 1:25; 170 – Sam Falcone(PA) maj dec Dustin Eyerman 11-2; 182 – Pat Nallin(PA) pinned Tyler Yusinski 5:32; 195 – Eric Danaher(PA) pinned Joe Murray 1:24; 220 – John Minich(PA) dec Pat Kearney 11 – 6; 285 – Dylan Berardelli (AH) won by forfeit

Dallas 45, Elk Lake 24 The Mountaineers pulled out the victory on Tuesday led by falls by Dominick Degrabba (113 pounds), Eric Young (126) and Ryan Kozloski (170). Dallas also received wins by decision from Jimmy Caffrey (120), Steven Mingey (138) and Dominic Oliveri (182). 106 – no contest; 113 – Dominick Degrabba (Dal) pinned Gianni Ferrari :38; 120 – Jimmy Caffrey (Dal) dec Mason Maye 2-0; 126 – Eric Young (Dal) pinned Blaise Cleveland :48; 132 – Frank Delesky (EL) pinned Jordan Visneski 1:05; 138 – Steven Mingey (Dal) dec Dan Daly 7-3; 145 – Derrick Smith (EL) pinned Zach Macosky 4:37; 152 – Kris Roccograndi (Dal) won by forfeit; 160 – Bill Dixon (Dal) won by forfeit; 170 – Ryan Kozloski (Dal) pinned Jared Curry 4:27; 182 – Dominic Oliveri (Dal) dec Isaiah Ofalt 11-9; 195 – Ryan Monk (Dal) won by forfeit; 220 – Aaron O’Brien (AL) won by forfeit; 285 – Clark Fuller (EL) won by forfeit

Wyoming Area 48, Scranton Prep 24 In a dual from Tuesday night, the Warriors doubled up the Cavaliers picking up seven pins and a forfeit to account for the points. Carm Mauriello (126), Sean O’Malley (132), Andy Schutz (138), Nick Heck (145), Ryan Filipiak (152), Nick O’Brien (170) and Corey Popovich (285) all registered falls for the winners. 106 – no contest; 113 – Mark O’Malley (WA) won by forfeit; 120 – Tyler Trama (SP) dec Eric Filipiak 11-6; 126 – Carm Mauriello (WA) pinned William Smith 1:33; 132 – Sean O’Malley (WA) pinned Nathan Gelb-Dyller 1:34; 138 – Andy Schutz (WA) pinned Christopher Schoen 2:27; 145 – Nick Heck (WA) pinned Griffith Walters 5:05; 152 – Ryan Filipiak (WA) pinned Matt Posty 4:52; 160 – Kenny Sebastianelli (SP) dec Nick Mazzone 4-1; 170 – Nick O’Brien (WA) pinned Robert McGregor 3:15; 182 – Ryan Rudelavage (SP) pinned Jude Polit-Moran 1:43; 195 – Joseph Amendola (SP) pinned Shaun Vasquez 1:28; 220 – Patrick Yanni (SP) pinned Jeff Stursky 2:48; 285 – Corey Popovich (WA) pinned Nicholas Stahl 1:58

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Wyoming Area held visiting Lake-Lehman to three points in the first quarter en route to a 43-35 win on Wednesday in Wyoming Valley Conference girls basketball play. Ashlee Blannett and Serra Degnan led the Warriors with 12 and 10 points, respectively. Cayle Spencer scored a gamehigh 20 points for the Black Knights.

LAKE-LEHMAN (35): Brooks 0 0-0 0, Moosic 0 0-0 0, Mosier 0 0-0 0, Sutton 1 1-2 3, Spencer 6 5-8 20, Leskowski 1 0-0 2, Konopinski 3 0-0 8, Williams 0 0-0 0, Mahoney 1 0-0 2. Totals 12 6-10 35. WYOMINGA AREA (43): Degnan 5 0-1 10, Radzwilka 2 0-0 4, Blannett 4 4-5 12, Thornton 3 2-4 8, Coolbaugh 4 0-0 9, Hiedacavage 0 0-0 0, DeLucca 0 0-0 0. Totals 18 6-10 43. Lake-Lehman............................... 3 12 8 12 — 35 Wyoming Area............................. 10 8 11 14 — 43 3-Point Field Goals— LL 5 (Spencer 3, Konopinski 2); WA 1 (Coolbaugh)

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Lake-Lehman’s Chris O’Connor (23) battles a pair of Wyoming Area defenders as he tries to get a shot off on Wednesday. O’Connor led the Black Knights with 14 points in the win.

Lake-Lehman triumphs The Times Leader staff

Chris O’Connor finished with 14 points as Lake-Lehman knocked off Wyoming Area 64-52 on Wednesday night. Cody Poepperling contributed 13 points and Kevin Bohan added another 11 for the Black Knights. The Warriors were led by Lou Vullo’s 16 points. WYOMING AREA (52): Adonizio 2 2-2 7, Grove 0 0-3 0, Newhart 1 1-2 3, Vullo 6 2-2 16, Jer. Zezza 0 0-0 0, Jor. Zezza 2 0-0 5, Carey 2 0-1 5, Klus 0 0-0 0, Driving Hawk 2 0-0 4, Chupka 5 2-4 12; Totals: 20 7-14 52 LAKE-LEHMAN (64): Bohan 4 3-4 11, Hillman 0 0-0 0, Novitski 4 0-0 9, James 3 0-0 7, Poepperling 3 6-9 13, O’Connor 6 2-7 14, Dizbon 1 0-0 2, Katchko 0 0-0 0, Boyle 0 0-0 0, Borum 3 2-3 8; Totals 24 13-23 64 Wyoming Area......................... 10 15 8 19 — 52 Lake-Lehman........................... 13 17 14 20 — 64 3-Point Field Goals— WA 5 (Adonzio, Newhart, Vullo, Jor. Zezza, Carey); LL 3 (Novitski, Poepperling, James)

Panther Valley 46, MMI Prep 29 Alex Van Hoekleen led the Preppers with eight points in a road loss. Cory Rogers added five points for MMI.

MMI PREP (29): G. Gera 1 1-2 3, Kollar 1 0-0 2, Rogers 2 0-0 5, Wenner 0 0-0 0, Marchetti 0 0-0 0, Connors 1 0-0 2, Karchner 0 1-2 1, J. Gera 1 0-0 3, Kupsho 0 1-2 1, McCoy 1 0-2 2, Van Hoekleenn 4 0-2 8, Olszewski 1 0-0 2; Totals: 12 3-10 29 PANTHER VALLEY (46): King 0 0-0 0, Szczecina 2 0-0 5, McArdle 3 0-0 7, Stano 0 0-0 0, Owens 0 0-0 0, Ogocalek 1 0-0 3, Romanchick 6 0-0 12, Deleffio 3 3-4 9, Ferryman 2

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. MEY Brianna Wallace, Kelly Mahalak, Kylee McGrane, Ellish Hoban 2:10.06; 2. COU; 3. MEY; 200 FREE – 1. MEY Ellish Hoban 2:19.24; 2. COU Stephanie Milewski; 3. MEY Cynthia Menges; 200 IM – 1.COU Ashley Bay 2:49.31; 2. MEY Julia Kerr; 3. COU Katherine Lanning; 50 FREE – 1. MEY Kylee McGrane 28.74; 2. MEY Kelley Mahalak; 3. COU Emilie Gurdock; DIVING – 1. COU Marissa Smith; 2. MEY Amilyn Konopki; 3. MEY Haley Zelinka; 100 FLY – 1. COU Carly Bay 1:09.01; 2. MEY Kylee McGrane; 3. MEY Brianna Wallace; 100 FREE – 1. COU Emlie Gurdock; 2. MEY Emmalie Langan; 3. MEY Kristen Cease; 500 FREE – 1. MEY Ellish Hoban 6:17.09; 2. COU Stephanie Milewski; 3. MEY Alanna Monte; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. MEY Brianna Wallace, Kelly Mahalak, Kylee McGrane, Ellish Hoban; 2. COU; 3. MEY; 100 BACK – 1. COU Carly Bay 1:15.72, 2. COU Cere Gulius; 3. MEY Brianna Wallace; 100 BREAST – 1. MEY Kelly Mahalak 1:19.91; 2. COU Katherine Lanning; 3. COU Ashley Ray; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. COU Kelsey Gabrielle, Cere Gulius, Stephanie Milewski, Katherine Lanning 4:58.69; 2. MEY; 3. MEY

Pittston Area 134, Nanticoke 44

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Mia Hopkins racked up 26 points to help the Patriots win on the road. Grace O’Neill scored 11. Breana Mosier led the Grenadiers with 12 points.

PITTSTON AREA (61): Barber 3 0-0 6, Fereck 1 0-0 2, Waleski 3 0-0 6, Mitchell 1 0-0 2, Silinskie 1 0-0 2, Rabender 2 0-0 4, O’Neill 4 0-0 11, Hopkins 11 4-7 26, Owens 0 1-2 1, Zanta 0 1-2 1, Balchune 0 0-0 0, L. Brady 0 0-0 0, A. Brady 0 0-0 0. Totals 26 6-11 61. GAR (34): Twyman 3 1-4 7, Mosier 6 0-0 12, Nichol 0 1-2 1, Spence 2 0-0 6, Leco 1 2-2 4, Seabrook 2 0-0 4, Powell 0 0-0 0, Domzalski 0 0-0 0, Gibson 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 4-8 34. Pittston Area ................................ 27 8 16 10 — 61 GAR............................................... 7 15 7 5 — 34 3-Point Field Goals— PA 3 (O’Neill 3); GAR 2 (Spence 2)

Holy Cross 64, Wyoming Seminary 31

Jessica Neare scored 10 points and Jane Henry added nine for the Blue Knights in a non-conference loss at home. Holy Cross’ Emily Mineo led all scorers with 15 points.

HOLY CROSS (64): Calvery 3 0-0 8, Giordano 3 1-2 7, Mineo 5 4-4 15, Mackie 3 3-8 9, Purcell 3 0-0 8, Borowski 0 1-2 1, Hanusich 0 2-2 2, Hollenbaugh 1 0-0 3, Kincel 1 0-0 2, Kobrynich 2 4-8 9. Totals 21 15-26 64. WYOMING SEMINARY (31): Neare 3 4-4 10, Gabriel 0 0-0 0, Karg 3 0-5 6, Henry 3 3-6 9, McMullan 1 2-6 4, Dressler 0 0-0 0, Williams 1 0-0 2, Casterline 0 0-0 0. Totals 11 9-21 31. Holy Cross.................................... 18 12 18 16 — 64 Wyoming Seminary .................... 7 6 10 8 — 31 3-Point Field Goals— HC 5 (Calvery 2, Mineo, Mackie, Purcell); WS 0

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The Black Knights’ Jared James fends off Wyoming Area’s Lou Vullo during a fast break on Wednesday night at Lake-Lehman. 0-0 4, N. Mathewson 3 0-0 6, J. Mathewson 0 0-0 0; Totala 20 3-4 46 MMI Prep.................................. 4 6 12 7 — 29 Panther Valley ......................... 14 10 12 10 — 46 3-Point Field Goals— MMI 2 (Rogers, J. Gera ); PV 3 (Szczecina, McArdle, Ogacalek)

Hughesville 59, Northwest 48 Devon Mazonkey led the Rangers with 21 points in a non-conference loss on the road.

Christian Foley added 16 points for Northwest. NORTHWEST (48): Mazonkey 7 2-2 21, Foley 6 3-7 16, Nelson 1 0-0 2, Yustat 1 0-0 3, Tomko 0 3-7 3, Volkel 1 3-4 4. Totals 16 11-20 48. HUGHESVILLE (59): Jeffreys 5 1-2 12, Crownover 2 1-1 6, Powst 3 5-7 11, Fortin 2 0-0 5, Akpakip 3 0-1 6, McCary 1 0-0 3, Newhart 3 0-0 6, Stugart 1 0-0 2, Mitchetne 1 0-0 2. Totals 21 7-11 59. Northwest ................................. 9 9 13 17 — 48 Hughesville .............................. 15 12 14 18 — 59 3-Point Field Goals— NW 3 (Mazonkey, Foley, Yustat); HUG 2 (Jeffreys, Crownover)

Meyers girls edge out Coughlin Meyers and Coughlin won six events apiece with the Mohawks earning the 102-85 victory on Wednesday in a girls swimming meet. Ellish Hoban won two events while Kylee McGrane, Brianna Wallace, and Kelley Mahalak each won one. For Coughlin Carly Bay won two events while Ashley Bay, Marissa Smith, and Emile Gurdock each one won event.

MEYERS (23): Martinez 0 0-0 0, DiMaggio 1 0-0 3, Quinones 0 1-2 1, Kowalczyk 1 2-2 4, Biggs 2 0-0 4, Marshall 0 0-0 0, McCann 0 0-0 0, An. Moses 0 0-0 0, Al. Moses 0 0-0 0, Soto 1 1-2 3, Robertson 3 0-0 6, Mutin 0 0-0 0, Winder 1 0-0 2; Totals: 9 4-6 23 CRESTWOOD (67): Andrews 2 0-0 4, Gegaris

Pittston Area 61, GAR 34

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Taryn Wojnar recorded 16 total points behind four 3-point field goals as Crestwood dominated Meyers 67-23 in girls’ basketball action Monday night. Kayla Gegaris totaled 12 points and Amy Jesikiewicz totaled nine points to contribute to the victory. In the effort for Meyers Jazma Robertson totaled six points and Brianna DiMaggio’s only 3 point score.

5 1-2 12, Jesikiewicz 3 0-0 9, Hislop 2 2-2 6, Cronauer 0 0-0 0, Rutkowski 2 0-0 4, Ciavarella 1 0-0 3, Wojnar 6 0-0 16, Lutz 1 0-0 2, Mazzoni 1 0-0 3, Kendra 0 0-0 0, Muse 2 0-0 2, O’Brian 0 0-0 0; Totals: 28 3-4 67 Meyers ............................................ 5 7 11 0 — 23 Crestwood ...................................... 21 14 23 9 — 67 3-Point Field Goals— MEY 1 (DiMaggio); CRE 10 (Gegaris, Jesikiewicz 3, Ciavarella, Wojnar 4, Mazzoni)

11 events as the Patriots topped Nanticoke. Samantha Scialpi, Michelle Fernando, and Tiffany Smith won two events each to lead Pittston Area to victory. Constance Medura topped Nanticoke with a win in the 100 breast.

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. PA Michelle Fernando, Sarah Kosik, Samantha Scialpi, Nina Fischer 218.86; 2. NAN; 3. PA; 200 FREE – 1. PA Tiffany Smith 238.88; 2. PA Kallie Miller; 3. Shannea Brady; 200 IM – 1. PA Mia Nardone 228.42; 2. NAN Constance Medura; 3. Emily Seaman; 50 FREE – 1. PA Samantha Scialpi 26.87; 2. PA Sarah Kosik; 3. PA Jordan Gruttadauria; DIVING – 1. PA Sierra Williams 141.00; 2. PA Lauren Diagon; 3. Theresa Damarasky; 100 FLY – 1. PA Mia Nardone 106.20; 2. NAN Sarah Carne; 3. PA Emily Seaman; 100 FREE – 1. PA Tiffany Smith 107.34; 2. PA Kallie Miller; 3. PA Miranda Warunek; 500 FREE – 1. PA Michelle Fernando 635.57; 2. NAN Chelsea Dronkowski; 3. PA Ali Slomba; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. PA Samantha Scialpi, Sarak Kosik, Mia Nardone, Michelle Fernando 216.15; 2. PA; 3. NAN; 100 BACK – 1. PA Samantha Scialpi 110.44; 2. NAN Sarah Carne; 3. PA Lauren Senese; 100 BREAST – 1. NAN Constance Medura 119.60; 2. PA Antoinette Antonnocci; 3. PA Sarah Kosik; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. PA Nina Fischer, Antoinette Antonnocci, Kallie Miller, Tiffany Smith; 2. NAN; 3. PA

Wyoming Area 111, Dunmore 55

Wyoming Area took first place in all but three events as they defeated Dunmore. Tia Brown won first in her two events to help lead the Warriors.

For Dunmore, Abby O’Neil placed first in her event as did Danielle Bistrani and Emily Fedor.

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. WA Lasher, Brown, Cruz, Holtz 2:24.28; 2. DUN; 3. WA; 200 FREE – 1. DUN O’Neil 2:40.03; 2. WA Alder; 3. WA Bonomo; 200 IM – 1. WA Brown 2:44.26; 2. WA Cruz; 3. WA Bialey; 50 FREE – 1. WA Holtz 30.89; 2. DUN Bistran; 3. DUN Jenkins; DIVING – 1. WA Lasher 161.55; 100 FLY – 1. WA Brown 1:14.22; 2. WA Cruz; 3. DUN James; 100 FREE – 1. WA Alder 1:10.88; 2. DUN O’Neil; 3. WA Holtz; 500 FREE – 1. DUN Bistrani; 2. WA Bonomo; 3. WA Klocko; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. WA Alder, Shemanski, Holtz, Brown; 2 WA; 3. WA; 100 BACK – 1. WA Lasher 1:25.11; 2. DUN Cummings; 3. DUN Agular; 100 BREAST – 1. DUN Fedor 1:30.99; 2. Bialey; 3. Laviska; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. WA Alder, Alberigi, Bonomo, Klocko; 2. WA; 3. DUN

BOYS SWIMMING Pittston Area 79, Nanticoke 17

The Patriots won all 11 events to knock off Nanticoke. Tyler Cummings won two events to lead the way for the Patriots.

200 MEDLEY RELAY – 1. PA Brandon Winters, Nick Remsky, Tyler Cummings, Ean McCloe; 200 FREE – 1. PA Tyler Cummings 219.12; 2. PA Scott Soyer; 50 FREE – 1. PA Brandon Winters 26.74; 2. NAN Adam Fersuca; 3. PA Jason Zabropski; DIVING – 1. PA Keith Tonte 138.75; 2. Jarret Monteforte; 3. Mike Barney; 100 FREE – 1. PA Tyler Cummings 57.99; PA Brandon Wintres; 3. Nick Remsky; 200 FREE RELAY – 1. PA Nick Remsky, Brandon Winters, Tyler Cummings, David Whispell 150.36; 2. NAN; 3. PA; 100 BREAST – 1. PA Nick Rensky 121.42; 2. NAN Peter Marsh; 3. NAN Anthony Doanner; 400 FREE RELAY – 1. PA Scott Soyer Davd Whispell, Jason Zabropski, J. Barnett

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Deshaun Thomas scored 23 points and No. 2 Ohio State welcomed back star forward Jared Sullinger in an 82-58 victory over South Carolina Upstate on Wednesday night. The Buckeyes (9-1) rebounded from a 78-67 loss at No. 13 Kansas on Saturday. Sullinger, who had missed Ohio State’s last two games with back spasms, entered the game at the 14:37 mark of the first half. He finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Torrey Craig had 20 points for Upstate (6-5), playing its third game in a monthlong, sevengame road swing. The win was Ohio State’s 31st straight at home, the secondlongest streak ever at the school behind only the 50 in a row from 1959-64.

thune-Cookman turnover right after that into a pass to Anthony Jones for another slam. That was part of an early 10-0 run that put the Bears (8-0) ahead to stay. Baylor has won its first eight games for the first time under 10th-year coach Scott Drew. The Bears have won 25 consecutive non-conference home games over the past five seasons. Garrius Holloman had 13 points and Anthony Breeze 12 for Bethune-Cookman (3-7), the defending MEAC champion. Quincy Acy was the only other Baylor player in double figures with 10 points. He became the 25th player in school history with 1,000 points, the seventh since Drew became coach.

WOMEN’S ROUNDUP Texas 79, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 40 Cincinnati 78, AUSTIN, Texas — Chassidy Wright State 58 Fussell scored 14 of her 22 points in the first half and No. FAIRBORN, Ohio — Sean 24 Texas rolled to a victory over Kilpatrick scored 20 points and Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Cincinnati won its first game Fussell was 8 of 12 shooting without suspended forward and had three 3-pointers. Yancey Gates, routing Wright Yvonne Anderson scored 14 and State. Cokie Reed and Ashleigh FonteCincinnati (6-3) was coming nette each had 10 for Texas off a 76-53 loss at Xavier that (7-2). was stopped when a brawl Chigozianyi Okwumabua led erupted with 9 seconds left. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (0-8) with Gates, averaging 13.5 and 9.5 rebounds, was one of three Bear- 10 points. The Golden Lions were playing their second cats suspended for six games. Another was suspended for one. ranked opponent in four days after losing at No. 8 Kentucky The Bearcats started a threeguard lineup with JaQuon Park- on Dec. 11. Kayla Brewer debuted for er in place of Gates. Parker, Texas on Wednesday. The transplaying in his second game this fer from South Carolina scored season, scored 14 points. The Bearcats showed no han- five points in 15 minutes. gover from the suspensions, Louisville 64, jumping to a 17-2 lead behind Cincinnati 59. three 3-pointers by Kilpatrick, CINCINNATI — Shoni who finished with a career-high six 3s. The Bearcats made 4 of 7 Schimmel scored 16 points to lead No. 14 Louisville past Cinfrom long range to start the cinnati in the Big East opener game and finished 14 of 32 — for both teams. both season highs. After trailing for much of the John Balwigaire and A.J. second half, Louisville (9-2, 1-0) Pacher led Wright State (4-7) tied the score at 55 with 2:37 left with 11 points apiece. in the game and went ahead on Baylor 69, Schimmel’s 3-pointer. Bethune-Cookman 42 With less than a minute left, Bjonee Reaves’ jumper pulled WACO, Texas — Pierre JackCincinnati (6-3, 0-1) within one, son scored 13 points to lead but Cardinals forward Shawnta’ Baylor. Dyer responded quickly to give Jackson had a steal then a bounce pass to Deuce Bello for a Louisville a three-point lead with 39 seconds remaining. dunk, and turned another Be-

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A day after Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby sat at his locker stall in the Consol Energy Center and told reporters he didn’t feel right, it created a ripple effect that was felt throughout the organization. When the news broke on Monday that Crosby would be sidelined indefinitely and forwards Jordan Staal and Evgeni Malkin were questionable to play Tuesday, Pittsburgh recalled Jason Williams from Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton to play against the Detroit Red Wings that night. On the same day, Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton recalled Chris Barton from Wheeling after he spent the last two months tearing up the ECHL. Williams was returned to

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going on in sport and our society, I think it’s wonderful.” Others cringe. Former Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer said he likes Tebow but would like him a lot more if he would quit reminding everybody how much he loves Jesus Christ. No way, Tebow said, insisting he isn’t “just a Christian or a believer at church.” Many an athlete has used his platform as a pulpit. Chap Clark, a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, a prominent evangelical school based in California, said Tebow’s unorthodox route to success, after so many predicted he would fail as a quarterback, has set him and his faith apart, even from the many other athletes who talk about their religious principles. “Tim has this ferocity as a competitor, but it’s still a game to him. He is consistently saying that football is not the center of life,” Clark said. “His great strength is that even people who don’t agree with his faith at all play their best around him.” Tebow recently told The Associated Press that he knows his openness about his religion can be divisive but he feels compelled to share his story of salvation regardless of the sensitivity of the subject, and he relayed one of his favorite quotes: “I don’t know what my future holds, but I know who holds my future,” in showing how leans on his faith so he can focus on football unencumbered by others’ opinions. “To get me through? Without a doubt, 100 percent,” Tebow said. “And that’s the thing about my faith: it’s not just something that happens when you’re at church or happens when you’re praying or reading the Scripture. It’s part of who you are, as a person, as a player, in your life and everything.” Teammate Brian Dawkins, who’s equally enthusiastic about sharing his Christianity, said he can’t fathom why anyone would have a problem with somebody invoking his right to free speech or freedom of religion. “He doesn’t pull up a pulpit in the middle of the locker room and say, ‘Hey, everybody, gather ‘round, let me tell you something.’ That’s now how this thing works,”

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school will appeal to the PIAA Board of Directors. She referred all questions to Superintendent Charles Suppon, who wasn’t at the meeting or available for comment. If Valley West appeals and wins, any games Meyers wins with Lewis in the lineup will be forfeited. District 2 chairman Frank Majikes said he expects to hear from Valley West today about a possible appeal. Carbondale Principal Joseph Farrell made a motion to grant Lewis immediate eligibility and it was seconded by School Board Representative Eric Emmerich. However, not all agreed with the motion and Majikes

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, but Barton remains with the team, anxious for his first AHL action of the season. His call-up, he said, wasn’t exactly a surprise. “You do keep an eye on things in the organization and obviously you keep an eye on injuries and what’s happened with Crosby,” Barton said. “You have to be ready to go if you do get that break.” Barton, 24, came to Penguins training camp as a tryout and had an impressive showing. He was among the final cuts when he was sent to Wheeling on Oct. 5. Since then Barton has been on a tear. He led the Nailers in scoring as well as all ECHL rookies in points with 26 (15 goals, 11 assists) in 21 games. The showing Dawkins said. “It’s individual. If someone asks a question, we’ll share our faith and our testimony. “I don’t understand why it’s such a big deal. Tebow, he’s not the first one, Reggie White, Irving Fryar, there are many guys who have lived their lives with outside faith. But for whatever reason, Tim gets so much grief now. To this day, I don’t understand it. “Football is what we do, not who we are.” Amen to that, Tebow said. The scrambler, who sometimes sings hymns as he runs onto the football field to stay calm in crunch time, said he can’t compartmentalize his faith because it’s such an integral part of who he is. “Unfortunately, a lot of people do, but what I feel is living your faith and being genuine is in everything you do and that’s football, that’s life,” Tebow said. So, he’s not going to stop praying on the field or praising God in public even if some find it offensive. Whether or not his teammates share in his tenets, there’s no denying he’s inspiring them. “He had everybody listening” when he spoke about the Proverbs, linebacker Wesley Woodyard said. “Just to see him get up there and talk and believe in himself, that’s something that spreads throughout the whole team. He believes in himself, so we believe in him.” Before a game against the Jets last month, Tebow approached Woodyard and cornerback Champ Bailey, among others, to share his faith. “He said God just came and told him to just make sure that he spreads the word and tell everybody, don’t worry about a thing and at the end of the day give credit to God,” Woodyard recounted. “Probably if anything I said, ‘Don’t worry. There’s a plan for whatever. Let’s go and give our heart out and be the same no matter what. Let’s give God the glory win or lose and go lay our hearts on the line,”’ Tebow said. “That’s usually what I most often say, something like that.” It’s not like Tebow is proselytizing, inducing others to convert to his faith, his teammates say. “The thing about Tim, I respect him, because he’s never pushed his religion off on anybody,” Woodyard said. “He just goes out there and believes in God himself and shows it every day.” asked for a raise of hands for an official count. Farrell and Emmerich were joined by three superintendents – Dallas’ Frank Galicki, Scranton’s Bill King and Montrose’s Mike Ognosky – in voting in favor of Lewis. Casting votes not to grant eligibility were Hanover Area Principal Chris Gegaris, Western Wayne Principal Pat Sheehan and Wallenpaupack Principal Jay Starnes. Both schools asked for a closed hearing, meaning the media and anyone not part of the proceedings had to leave the room at Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center. After about an hour and 20 minutes of testimony, the eight committee members met in executive session for about 45 minutes before coming to a conclusion.

Penguins notes • The Penguins held a split practice on Wednesday, with forwards taking the ice first followed by defensemen. • Along with Jason Williams, Pittsburgh also sent down defenseman Alexandre Picard on Wednesday. • G Brad Thiessen’s win on Tuesday against Binghamton was his first victory since Dec. 2 and only the second in his last eight starts. Thiessen allowed two goals on 24 shots against the Senators and improved his goals against average to 2.48 and inched his save percentage up to the .900 mark. With Scott Munroe winning both of his starts this month, coach John Hynes was glad to have each of his netminders back on track. “They both have stabilized their game, and now it’s about getting to that consistently,” Hynes said. “Get a consistent game and rotation going between the two of them.”

earned Barton ECHL Rookie of the Month honors for November after he compiled seven goals and eight assists in 10 games. “I don’t know what happened but everything I touched was just going in,” Barton said after

Wednesday’s practice at Coal Street. “It helped that I was playing with some pretty good players and I really enjoyed having Stan (Drulia) as the coach down there. I learned a lot from him.” But while Barton was putting

up the points in Wheeling, he also had a return trip to WilkesBarre in the back of his mind. “I felt like I made an impact when I was here in training camp and I knew they would be keeping a close eye on me,” he said. “I took a lot of confidence from my training camp experience and knew I just had to work as hard as I could to get back here.” Now that he’s back, coach John Hynes doesn’t anticipate asking Barton to change his game. He compares Barton’s success to that of former Penguin Nick Johnson, along with current players Ben Street and Nick Petersen. All three spent time in Wheeling early in their careers and put up tremendous point totals before replicating that success with the Penguins.

Can Barton follow a similar path? “Now he has to bring that same skill set to a higher level and grow as a player,” Hynes said. “We’re not going to ask him to change his role. What you bring to the table… you want to see that executed consistently at each level you go up.” So far, Barton has proven he can do just that. After scoring at a point-per-game pace during his last two seasons with Merrimack College, Barton continued the torrid pace with Wheeling. “I don’t know what kind of role they have in mind for me, but you just want to play and help the team,” he said. “It’s basically the nature of this business – you get called up and you do what you’re asked.”

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Bruins take lead in East

Senators center Kelly’s goal day night as the Bruins beat 13:47 into the second to put the Los Angeles 3-0 in their first OTTAWA — Tim Thomas Bruins up 2-1. Kelly got behind game without defenseman made 47 saves, Daniel Paille defensemen Matt Carkner and Zdeno Chara. scored twice and the Boston rookie David Rundblad and was The Boston captain missed Bruins extended their winning all alone to put a rebound of streak to three games with a 5-2 his second straight game after Johnny Boychuk’s shot beinjuring his left knee Saturday victory over the Ottawa Sentween Anderson’s pads. in Columbus. ators on Wednesday night. The Senators were without Rich Peverley had a goal and Milan Michalek, who sustained Blackhawks 4, Wild 3 an assist and Chris Kelly and ST. PAUL, Minn. — Patrick a concussion Tuesday night. Patrice Bergeron also scored Michalek was injured in a colli- Kane’s goal in the second round for Boston, which won for the sion with teammate Erik Karls- of a shootout clinched the second night in a row to move Chicago Blackhawks’ fifth son after scoring his NHLatop the Eastern Conference straight victory on the road. standings. Andrew Ference had leading 19th goal earlier in the Jonathan Toews also scored game. two assists. in the shootout after giving Bruins defenseman Adam The Bruins, who have 41 Chicago a lead with a goal in McQuaid was given a major points and one more win than penalty for kneeing and a game the third period that Mikko Philadelphia, have gone 17-2-1 Koivu matched a few minutes misconduct after he stuck out since Nov. 1, when they later. his leg to trip up Nick Foligno launched a 10-game winning Marian Hossa and Michael streak with a 5-3 win over Otta- 17:45 into the second. Foligno went to the dressing Frolik gave the Blackhawks a wa. 2-0 lead with second-period Daniel Alfredsson and Jason room but returned before the end of the second to take a shift goals 89 seconds apart, but Spezza each had a goal and an during the ensuing power play. Kyle Brodziak and Matt Cullen assist for the Senators, on a answered for the Wild later in Thomas stopped each of the 2-4-2 skid despite an overtime 13 shots he faced in the opening the period to tie the game. The win at Buffalo a night earlier. period as Boston took a 1-0 lead Wild lead the NHL with 44 Craig Anderson stopped 24 points. The Blackhawks, who 12:10 in on Peverley’s second shots for Ottawa. are 7-1-1 in their last nine goal in two nights. Tuukka Rask recorded his games, have 42. Peverley assisted on former first shutout of the season TuesThe Associated Press

“You’re nervous and you think it could go either way,” Lewis said. “I’m just glad it went my way. They made the right decision.” Majikes, Coughlin Principal Pat Patte and Women’s Official Representative Maureen Williams didn’t vote because they are employed by the WilkesBarre Area School District, of which Meyers is a part. Holy Redeemer Athletic Director Jim Higgins also didn’t vote because there is a hearing next week for the transfer of Alexis Lewis, Eugene’s sister, from Valley West to Redeemer. Lewis Sr. said he told the committee his story of going from an NBA second-round draft pick in 1989 (he went by Junie Lewis then) to crack cocaine addict. He didn’t have Eugene and Alexis in his life at one point but reconnected after

beating his addiction. “I was ready to speak,” Lewis Sr. said with a broad smile. “Once they said take the floor, I was like, ‘I want the floor.’ But it was tough. At one point, I told my wife (Amy), ‘Honey, be prepared. They might not play at all.’ ” Lewis Sr. moved his family to Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 1 after he was appointed as the head pastor at The First Church of Christ a week earlier. He was previously the assistant pastor at the First Baptist Church in Wilkes-Barre. He said he holds no animosity toward Valley West school officials. “I forgive them,” Lewis Sr. said, “but it’s hard, what they did is difficult because of the fact of how loyal and dedicated Eugene has been to them these past four years. And to see where God has taken me to and

they’re not recognizing that.” Lewis admitted it was tough to leave Valley West, but he understood his father’s decision to move the family. “I miss the people at Valley West, I miss the players,” Lewis said. “I’ve been with them so long and to make a decision like this is definitely very, very hard. After all I’ve been though, I still hope for the best for the Valley West team because the guys on that team are my best friends and I’ve been with them since seventh grade.” Two of Lewis’ new Meyers teammates – Ryan Krawczeniuk and Dominic Johnson – showed up and sat outside the hearing room. “That’s great,” Lewis said. “I’m glad to have guys to support me and them coming here shows you how people could be. I’m glad for the support I have.”

reputation as a superior high school athlete in the Wyoming Valley Conference over the last four years while verbally accepting an offer to play football for Penn State. But he’s also a star on the basketball court, the leading scorer for a Valley West team that was favored to capture the WVC Division I title this season. Then the two sides fell out of favor with each other. Lewis’ father, the Rev. Eugene Lewis Sr., left his job as a Valley West volunteer basketball assistant after a spat with Spartans head coach George Reimiller earlier this month. Shortly after that, the younger Eugene Lewis moved to Wilkes-Barre with his dad – who was transferred from the First Baptist Church in Wilkes-Barre to preside over the First Church of Christ, right around the corner from Meyers. Before you knew it, Eugene Lewis was enrolling at Meyers for the final months of his senior year. All because Valley West dropped the ball. A move to a new school district automatically meant a move into a new school for the kids. At least, that’s what Eugene Lewis Sr. thought. Lewis Sr. said when he informed Valley West school officials he was moving his family from Kingston to a South Wilkes-Barre home accompanying his new church, he wasn’t told definitively he could keep his children enrolled at Valley West. He said he never learned the PIAA allows athletes who began a year at one school to remain there participating in sports until the end of that school year – even if they move out of the district sometime in between. “We didn’t know until we saw it in the papers,” said Lewis Sr., pointing out that by that time, he’d already transferred his son to Meyers. “That kind of blew my mind. I was like, ‘Really?’ ” He was asked if it would have made a difference in his son staying at Valley West or leaving if he’d been informed of this possibility from the start. “If I’d have known that he could stay, I would have said yes,” Lewis Sr. said. “If they would have explained that, I would have said, ‘Let’s stay.’ ” Because there is absolutely no chance Eugene Lewis the kid was looking for more fame and fortune somewhere else. The younger Lewis certainly wasn’t going to pick Meyers over Valley West when it comes to playing basketball. Because as good as the Mohawks were in winning the WVC Division II last season, the Spartans were everyone’s preseason pick to capture Division I this season. “That wasn’t even in my mind,” Eugene Lewis said. “Even at Valley West, I had a great team there. They were just as good (as Meyers). There was no reason for me to choose between the two.” Initially, Lewis never learned from Valley West he had a choice. If he did, he may have never left. 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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BALCO, Bonds saga comes to quiet conclusion By PAUL ELIAS Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — The largest federal criminal investigation into sports doping began more than nine years ago with a tax agent digging through the trash of the now notorious Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative. Barring an appeal, the government’s work comes to an anti-climactic end Friday when Barry Bonds — the probe’s highest-profile catch — is sentenced for obstruction of justice. In between, the federal government spent millions of dollars and untold staff hours obtaining the convictions of 11 people. Six of them, including track star Marion Jones, were ensnared for ly-

ing to grand jurors, federal investigators or the court. Five men, including Bonds’ personal trainer Greg Anderson, Bonds pleaded guilty to steroid distribution charges stemming from their BALCO connections. The investigation in general — and the pursuit of Bonds in particular — ignited a debate over whether the government’s long involvement was the best use of public resources. More than seven years after he testified before a grand jury investigating BALCO, Major

League Baseball’s all-time home runs leader was convicted on just one of four remaining counts against him. And the jury deadlocked on whether Bonds lied about taking performance enhancing drugs. Now, federal sentencing guidelines suggest a prison term of between 15 months and 21 months. But federal probation officers are recommending that Bonds receive no time, citing his charitable work, the nature of the crime and his otherwise spotless criminal record. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston has sentenced two other BALCO figures convicted of similar crimes to probation and house arrest. Was it all worth it?

“It absolutely was,” said MacGregor Scott, the former U.S. attorney for Sacramento, now in private practice. “It brought a focus and awareness to the steroids issue that wasn’t there before.” Scott said prosecutors had to go after Bonds once they concluded he lied to the grand jury when he denied knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs and said he allowed only doctors to inject him. “There aren’t two sets of laws, one for Bonds and one for everybody else,” Scott said. “The grand jury is the bedrock of the criminal justice system in the United States.” The probe did lead directly to former U.S. Sen. George Mitch-

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PSU loss gives new life to other schools By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press

The former Notre Dame coach could top $3 million annually on his 5-year contract. By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

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Pitt head coach Todd Graham abruptly left the Panthers to take the same position at Arizona State on Wednesday. It will be fourth head coaching job for Graham in a six-year span.

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By JOHN MARSHALL AP College Football Writer

TEMPE, Ariz. — Running down a checklist of qualities for a new football coach, Arizona State athletic director Lisa Love said she wanted someone who was energetic, liked to play uptempo on offense and preferably had previous head-coaching experience. Todd Graham seems to fit the bill. Arizona State plucked Graham after one year at Pittsburgh on Wednesday, hiring the 47year-old coach to replace Dennis Erickson, who was fired after five mediocre seasons. “Criteria for our head coach was established, and the word that was at the forefront of discussions was ‘energy’... energy towards promoting our program in the community and with former players,” Love said in a statement. “Energy towards instilling discipline, leadership and in recruiting. Energy towards representing our brand in every facet of the program. In Todd, we have not only hired a young and sitting head coach, but one with a history of success on the field and in hiring top-notch assistant coaches.” Arizona State was looking for

someone to turn its program around after it failed to live up to expectations under Erickson. A two-time national championship coach with Miami, Erickson led the Sun Devils to the 2007 Holiday Bowl and was named Pac-10 coach of the year. Arizona State couldn’t sustain the momentum after that, failing to become bowl eligible the next three seasons and foundering down the stretch this year, losing its final four games. Erickson was fired on Nov. 28, though he will coach the Sun Devils against Boise State in the MAACO Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 22. After a couple of flirtations with other established coaches, Arizona State turned to Graham, who had been tabbed to turn around Pitt’s program just a year earlier. A former assistant under new Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez at West Virginia, Graham had a successful stint in his first year as a head coach in 2006, leading Rice to its first bowl appearance in 45 years. He left the Owls after just one season for Tulsa, where he led the Golden Hurricane to the first back-to-back 10win seasons in school history. A defensive player and coach

coming up through the ranks, Graham made his mark with an up-tempo offense that made Tulsa a perennial ConferenceUSA contender. The Golden Hurricane twice led the nation in total offense and his 2007 team set 29 school records, 15 conference marks and four NCAA records, including the largest margin of victory in a bowl game, 63-7 over Bowling Green in the GMAC Bowl. Graham went 36-17 in four seasons at Tulsa and led the program to three bowl wins before moving to Pittsburgh. The Panthers forced Dave Wannstedt out in 2010 after six underachieving seasons and replaced him with former Miami (Ohio) coach Mike Haywood, who was fired less than three weeks later after being arrested on a domestic violence charge. Pittsburgh then brought in Graham after the bowl game. “Obviously this is not the way we would have expected Mr. Graham to handle any possible departure,” Pitt executive vice chancellor and general counsel Jerry Cochran said. “Beyond normal expectations with respect to professional conduct, he has failed to comply with the terms of his contract.”

Panthers move on after stunning resignation By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH — Todd Graham came to Pittsburgh in January promising to revitalize the Panthers. No detail went overlooked, from the mural he wanted painted in his office to the rope he hung just inside the doors of the team facility, the one the players were required to touch on their way in and out of the building to remind them that they’re in this together. Eleven months later, the rope remains, but Graham is gone and Pitt must rebuild. Again. Graham’s stunning resignation on Wednesday to take the same position at Arizona State left the administration stunned, players angry and athletic direc-

tor Steve Pederson on his third coaching search in a year. “I never imagined that we would be where we are today at this particular time talking about what we’re talking about,” Pederson said. Defensive coordinator Keith Patterson will serve as interim coach when the Panthers (6-6) play SMU in the BBVA Compass Bowl on Jan. 7, bringing about an eerie case of deja vu. Pitt beat Kentucky 27-10 in the same bowl a year ago, with Phil Bennett serving as interim after Dave Wannstedt was forced out and replacement Mike Haywood was fired after less than three weeks on the job following his arrest on a domestic violence charge in Indiana. Graham was hired on Jan.10 to restore a sense

of sanity to the program. He preached accountability, speed and talked relentless about how the Panthers could contend for a Big East title right away. It never happened. The “high-octane” offense Graham brought with him from Tulsa operated sporadically at best and the team struggled to put away opponents. Three times Pitt let double-digit second-half leads slip away, turning a promising season into a frustrating one. “Obviously we have not accomplished what we set out to,” Graham said before the regular season finale against Syracuse. Less than three weeks later, he was gone. Graham called taking the job at Arizona State a family decision,

the grand jury when he denied knowingly using performanceenhancing drugs and testifying that no one other than his doctors ever injected him. Despite the mixed verdict, prosecutors insist Bonds lied. “The evidence at trial demonstrated that Bonds went into the grand jury with the intention of providing false statements and obstructing the grand jury’s efforts to get to the truth in the BALCO matter,” prosecutors wrote last week seeking a prison sentence of 15 months for the former slugger. “Without truthful testimony, the judicial system simply cannot function properly in its missionto get to justice.”

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ell’s in-depth investigation of drug use in Major League Baseball and his seminal Mitchell Report, which in turn prompted MLB and its players’ union to strengthen their steroids policy. The trial itself ended ambiguously in April about three weeks after it began. The jury concluded Bonds purposely evaded responding during testimony to a grand jury investigating steroids distribution in sports with a rambling non sequitur to a question about drug injections, and the jurors convicted him of obstruction of justice. But they couldn’t reach a unanimous agreement on the heart of the case, deadlocking on three charges alleging Bonds lied to

echoing the same words used during his introductory press conference with the Panthers. The school’s administration had other words for his sudden exit, “disappointing” being near the top of the list. “Obviously this is not the way we would have expected Mr. Graham to handle any possible departure,” Pitt executive vice chancellor and general counsel Jerry Cochran said. “Beyond normal expectations with respect to professional conduct, he has failed to comply with the terms of his contract.” Pederson was in North Carolina on Tuesday meeting with ACC officials — the program’s new conference home starting in 2014 — when he received a message to contact Graham.

SAN ANTONIO — So dominant was Penn State volleyball that Florida State senior Rachael Morgan never even heard of another team in her native New Zealand. Illinois coach Kevin Hambly said the Nittany Lions, whose four consecutive NCAA titles are unprecedented, deprived an entire generation of college players outside State College, Pa., the feeling of being champions. UCLA’s Michael Sealy described two of Penn State’s champion teams as “ridiculous.” Each said so Wednesday at the NCAA semifinals — where Penn State wasn’t for the first time since 2006. “It’s good for the NCAA that possibly someone else could win,” Hambly said. Penn State’s rein of invincibility ended in the regional finals, brought down by UCLA for its first postseason loss in a record 26 matches. The Bruins didn’t exactly topple the Nittany Lions in their prime: they rebuilt this season with underclassmen, and evenrivalssayanotherPennState streak may be on the horizon. In the meantime, Illinois, Florida State, UCLA and USC aren’t complaining. “It’s funny, because Penn State was the only school I really heard of in America just because of vol-

leyball,” said Morgan, who grew up in Tauranga, New Zealand. " I really didn’t know a lot about anything else. They were always on that pedestal.” Florida State (28-6) plays UCLA (28-6) on Thursday, followed by USC (29-4) against Illinois (31-4). The championship is Saturday in the Alamodome. The Seminoles are making their national semifinals debut and are the first ACC school to make it this far. Illinois is another relative newcomer, having not played in the semifinals in 23 years. “I think a lot of us took a risk in coming to Illinois in that it did not have a great history, but we wanted to make team history,” Illinois senior Michelle Bartsch said. “This was a good starting block for the program.” The West Coast teams are another story. Like Penn State, the Bruins and Trojans are college volleyball royalty, with six national championships between them since 1981. They are the favorites to meet in the finals, yet Sealy would barely let his players even answer questions about the Trojans on Wednesday. “I just feel like people are already trying to set up some Southern California rivalry,” Sealy said. “It makes a great story, but I was letting everyone know we came here to play with one match, and that’s Florida State.”

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The new president of the Amateur Athletic Union said Wednesday the organization will give complete access to two independent task forces established to review child safety protocols, policies and procedures in the wake of child sex abuse allegations against the AAU’s former president. The AAU announced the measures at its headquarters near Orlando, Fla. as Memphis police investigate decades-old child molestation allegations against expresident Robert “Bobby” Dodd. ESPN reported Friday that two former basketball players have accused Dodd of molesting them as children in the 1980s. One of the players, 43-year-old Ralph West, told ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” he was assaulted in Memphis in 1984. AAU president Louis Stout said the AAU notified Memphis police on Nov. 15 about three alleged victims after hiring a private investigator to look into

anonymous emails and voicemail messages received by the AAU a week earlier. “We’ve opened up every process to them,” Stout said. “...We did exactly as we were asked to do.” Memphis police said that investigators are trying to follow up allegations that Dodd molested children, but they have not received a formal victim complaint. Stout said the AAU has severed ties with the 63-year-old Dodd, with the exception of about $15,000 still owed him. No phone number was listed at a Florida address for Dodd, and it was not clear whether he had consulted an attorney.

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Packers close in on perfect year By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

16-0. It could happen. Having won their first 13 games, and with three mediocre opponents left on the schedule, the defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers will try to do something no other National Football League team has done since the 1972 Miami Dolphins. And that’s going undefeated, start to finish. The Dolphins won every game and added the NFL championship, going 17-0 overall. It took another 35 years before there was a true challenger, the 2007 New England Patriots, followed by the 2009 Indianapolis Colts. The pursuit of perfection, however, poses a dilemma — figuring out if it’s worth the chase. The Packers will need to decide whether to stick with their stars and other regulars or rest them to prepare for the playoffs and, hopefully, another Super Bowl title. Even within their own ranks, there is uncertainty. “There’s risk every time you take the field,” says quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the favorite to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. “We’re going to keep playing the way we’re playing.” Yet linebacker Clay Matthews sees the value of playing it safe. “We’re here to win ballgames, but at the same time you don’t want to compromise people’s health when it comes down to trying to remain undefeated when you have your goals locked up,” he said during a recent interview. Already, there’s a whiff of trouble ahead. Top receiver Greg Jennings will miss two to three weeks with a left knee sprain, but is expected back for the playoffs, and two players sustained concussions in last Sunday’s rout of

Oakland. A win Sunday against 5-8 Kansas City, which just fired coach Todd Haley, will give the Packers home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Although they lost their most recent postseason game at Lambeau Field for the 2007 NFC title against the Giants, generally the venerable stadium is a den of horrors for visitors. Not having to visit New Orleans or San Francisco in January is highly desirable for the Pack. Once they’ve guaranteed that scenario, the Packers’ challenge becomes how to approach the postseason. Their last two opponents, both at Lambeau, are division rivals Chicago and Detroit. Not only are both desperate to grab a wild-card playoff spot, there’s likely to be a little more incentive against the Packers. Bears-Packers is the oldest rivalry in football, and the teams will meet on Christmas night on national TV. Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was suspended two games for stomping on Packers guard Evan Dietrich-Smith in their first meeting. Packers nose tackle B.J. Raji sees no benefit in holding back. “I know coach,” he said, referring to Mike McCarthy. “You don’t win a Super Bowl by being scared. You just play. That’s the message he’s preaching. Just play the game because it’s the game. That’s the way you’re supposed to play it. You’re not supposed to be playing a game and looking at all of these scenarios of who you want to play. Generally, if you do things the right way, hopefully you get some luck in the injury thing. “You have to respect the game of football. Obviously, we’re in a great position. We’re 13-0. We have a lot of things wrapped up. But ultimately you never accomplish anything great by being scared. We have an option to go

Vick will take on Jets with ribs still hurting By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer

PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick watched practice from the sideline, still sore from taking a beating in his first game back after breaking his ribs last month. Vick participated in a walkthrough Wednesday morning, but was a spectator in the afternoon when the Philadelphia Eagles began preparations for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Before practice, coach Andy Reid said he’s confident Vick would start against the Jets (8-5). The Eagles are still clinging to playoff hopes despite a 5-8 record. They’ll need Vick to be sharp this week against one of the toughest defenses in the NFL. “He was a little tender from the game (but) not as bad as before,” Reid said. “He was throwing the ball out there.” Vick was sacked four times and took several hard hits in a 26-10 victory at Miami. He missed the three previous games after breaking two lower ribs in a loss to Arizona on Nov. 13. Vick showed plenty of rust against the Dolphins. He completed just 15 of 30 passes and threw another interception. But he still made enough plays to help lead Philadelphia to a win that temporarily kept them alive in the NFC East race. A Pro Bowl starter last year, Vick has struggled this season. He’s ranked 22nd with a 78.9 passer rating, and his 12 interceptions double his total from last season and are one shy of his career worst. “Well you have to give credit to the defense, particularly on the tipped balls,”

Reid said. “In some situations, yeah (he’s forcing the ball) to get things going. He Vick will tell you that he’s trying to make things happen, but he’s made a lot of good throws, too.” Despite Vick’s mediocre stats, Jets coach Rex Ryan, like other coaches and defensive coordinators around the league, are wary of Vick’s unique skills. “He can throw a battle ship through a strawberry,” Ryan said. “There is only one Michael Vick in this league, a dynamic playmaker, can make all the throws, strong arm and the way he can move is second to nobody.” Vick won’t have an easy time against New York. The Jets have the sixth-ranked defense and are sixth against the pass. Their secondary features two-time All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis. “He’s a tremendous corner, the best corner in football. It’s not even close,” Ryan said. “Nnamdi is an outstanding corner. Samuel is an outstanding corner. They have a lot of talented guys over there, but there’s only one Darrelle Revis.” On the other side, the Eagles have three cornerbacks that have failed to live up to expectations. Nnamdi Asomugha, Asante Samuel and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie haven’t exactly been a shutdown trio. Revis likely will match up against DeSean Jackson, but Ryan wouldn’t commit to it. “Whoever we decide to put him on, it’ll be a long day for that individual,” Ryan said.

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Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are 13-0 and have a good shot to finish undefeated in the regular season.

either way, but if you want to make history and do some things that haven’t been done in a while, you have to take a chance.” New England took the chance in 2007, Indianapolis didn’t in 2009. Both got to the Super Bowl and lost. Patriots coach Bill Belichick barely broached the subject of a perfect season even while his team was marching through its schedule. It came up during news conferences, but only when he was asked about it. It did not come up in team meetings or during game-planning sessions or during flights home from the road. According to several players from the ‘07 squad that went 18-0 before being stunned by the Giants in the Super Bowl, Belichick’s approach never wavered. “Even when we were 12-0 and 14-0, he always preached finishing what we started, finishing the game,” said former safety Rodney Harrison, a defensive leader in New England and now

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — When the Revel mega-casino opens in May, many of its dealers, beverage servers and other customer service workers will be young, attractive and sexy. And a policy the casino is implementing will probably keep it that way. Applicants are being told they will have jobs for as little as four years at a time, after which they will have to reapply. That means competing with younger, fresher faces — a requirement that has never been made before in the 33-year history of casino gambling in Atlantic City. Revel says it is crucial that employees who most often come into contact with guests put the best possible face on the organization. “The defined-term roles are the most critical in the entertainment and hospitality business, and their engagement with our guests will help define us,” Revel said Wednesday in a statement. “We want to ensure that these high profile professionals are always engaged with our guests.” Under the policy, jobs subject to term limits of four to six years include dealers, valets, cocktail servers, bartenders and front desk clerks. Bob McDevitt, president of Local 54 of UNITE HERE, , the city’s main casino union, said the casino is engaging in blatant age discrimination — something the casino denies. Its job applications don’t mention age.

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Kruti Sheth refurbishes iPods at Liquidity Services Inc. in Cranbury, N.J. Liquidation.com has four warehouses full of returned merchandise. Many buyers are already returning holiday items they just bought.

selling electronics this year, up 21 percent from four years ago. In an industry where profit margins are thin and competition is brutal, those return rates are unsustainable, says Mitch Cline, managing director of Accenture’s electronics and high-tech group. Liquidation.com, which buys returned merchandise from big stores like Wal-Mart and auctions it to

TALKING, TEXTING, tweeting, typing, driving. One of these things just doesn’t belong with the others. Driving isn’t a nice way to round off any of the other aforementioned activities. So says the federal government, some state governments and a slew of municipalities. You can argue all you want about how much time gets wasted in the car, or that it doesn’t distract you, personally, but making it illegal to manipulate a mobile device while driving (isn’t a car technically a mobile device?) is all the rage these days. Be honest. How many people actually pull over to make a phone call? How many of you refuse to make or take calls while driving? How many ever text, tweet, talk or

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small businesses and dollar stores, says return rates are 12 to 15 percent, up 2 percentage points from last year and double the rate in better times. Its four warehouses across the country are packed with thousands more smartphones, TVs other holiday castaways than a year ago, says Bill Angrick, CEO of the site’s parent company, Liquidity Services.

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NEW YORK — Ah, the warm feelings of the holidays: Comfort and joy. Good cheer. And buyer’s remorse. People who rushed to snag discounts on TVs, toys and other gifts are quickly returning them for much-needed cash. The shopping season started out strong for stores, but it looks like the spending binge has given way to a holiday hangover. Return rates spiked when the Great Recession struck and have stayed high. For every dollar stores take in this holiday season, they’ll have to give back 9.9 cents in returns, up from 9.8 cents last year. In better economic times, it’s about 7 cents. This time of year, fractions of a penny add up. Stores are expected to take in $453 billion during this year’s winter holidays. Merchants make up to 40 percent of their yearly sales in the last two months. Returns are typically more associated with January than December. After all, that hot pink sweater with yellow stars on the sleeves may not be exactly what your sister had in mind. But these days, more is going back before it ever gets to Santa’s sack. “When the bills come in and the money isn’t there, you have to return,” says Jennifer Kersten, 33, of Miami. She spent $300 the day after Thanksgiving on books, movies and clothes for her nephews. Last week she returned half of it. Consumer electronics in particular are being returned at a rapid clip. Stores and manufacturers are expected to spend $17 billion reboxing, repairing, restocking and re-

The federal government’s first auction of offshore petroleum leases in the Gulf of Mexico since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster in 2010 drew $337.7 million in winning bids Wednesday. Petroleum explorers bid on 191 tracts in the western Gulf off the coast of Texas. With natural gas prices low and the U.S. sitting on vast shale deposits of gas, most of the bidding centered on deepwater sites targeted for oil exploration. ConocoPhillips submitted the largest bid, agreeing to pay for $103.2 million for a deepwater tract. The sale total was sharply higher than during the last western Gulf sale in 2009, which drew only $115 million in high bids during a time of economic recession and increasing production of natural gas from shale.

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becomes erratic, begin disabling features, starting with hands-free calling. Make this function optional, allow it to be disabled, and work with insurance companies to ensure penalties if an accident takes place and the system is disabled. If that seems heavy handed, let me ask you this: How would you reply if someone asked you what you thought of letting anyone above age 16 maintain and operate a 1-to-2-ton piece of heavy equipment constructed from steel, aluminum and carbon fiber that is capable of traveling in excess of 100 mph and is fueled by highly explosive liquids? Still, the impulse to ban or penalize doesn’t work well for technology. People will just use it anyway.

cle is in motion, but they might as well put “nudge, nudge, wink wink, we’re just covering ourselves if you crash” in the disclaimer as well. Do federal, state, or local governments intend to ban the use of these systems as well? Because if they don’t, the slippery slope principle will apply. Eventually, more cars will feature things like “Talk to Tweet,” or be able to read incoming messages as the person is driving. And if they try, they’ll have an uproar on their hands. Might I propose a simple solution? Allow the use of hands-free devices built into the vehicle. Many new cars have systems that can detect driving conditions -- traffic around the car, speed, location and more. If the vehicle is exceeding a certain speed, road conditions are unsafe, there is heavy traffic, the area has a high rate of accidents or driving 10-YR T-NOTE 1.90%

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Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive and new media for The Times Leader. E-mail him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.

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There’s a boot for everything By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP Fashion Writer

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hopping for a winter coat used to boildowntoonedecision:prettyor practical. You could choose a flattering stylethatdidlittletocutthecoldoroptfor a coat with winter-worthy insulation — and all the appeal of a sleeping bag. Luckily, designers and manufacturers have wised up. These days, it’s easier to track down a warm coat that’s also stylish; still it takes a bit of work to find just the right one. You need to do a little homework,knowwhatyouwantandbeasmart shopper, but your efforts will pay off once the snow flies. Of course, having a killer coat won’t make winter any shorter or milder, but it’ll make you happier and warmer for the duration.

The new down Down coats are still the best way to keep warm in subzero temperatures. Once available only as puffy parkas, they now come in a variety of lengths and thicknesses. Better yet, designers have carved out waistlines in these marshmallowy marvels. The most flattering styles include tapering and tight quilting at the midsection, which helps create an hourglass silhouette. A coat that hits at the knee or slightly below will create the best proportions on tall or average-height women and will offer the most protection from the bitter cold. Petite women will look longer and leaner in coats that come to the mid-thigh. Down works best when it traps your See COATS, Page 2C

Shopping for a winter coat used to boil down to one decision: pretty or practical. Luckily, designers and manufacturers have wised up. These days, it’s easier to track down a warm coat that’s also stylish; still it takes a bit of work to find just the right one. Right: An autumn/winter design by Kina Fernandez

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Teachers, tutors, sitters describe favorite gifts By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press

NEW YORK — Teachers, tutors and baby sitters are among life’s golden helpers, and at holiday time, many of them get thank-you gifts from the kids and families they serve. A few may be lucky enough to get cash tips or pricey group presents organized by the team or class mom. In some affluent communities, in fact, cash or expensive gift cards for teachers have become a bit of an ethical issue. But many teachers and caregivers end up with a load of small gifts bought on the fly — things like scented candles and cutesy coffee mugs. We asked a few what they’d rather have. Selena Yang, 22, in East Brunswick, N.J., is a former sitter and

baby blue, her favorite color. “It had my initials on it,” she said. “Not only was it thoughtful but it was unique.” The gift also required the givers, the family of one of her charges, to know a little something about her life outside the classroom. That’s a good place to start if you’re looking to up the significance factor. Another of Yang’s favorites: A family with three kids she once sat for gave her a simple charm bracelet with a heart, a star and a ballet slipper, the latter marking AP PHOTO the 17 years she spent dancing. Selena Yang, 22, a recent graduate of Purdue University, reads her Some helpers cherish handKindle at her parents’ home in East Brunswick, N.J. Yang received made gifts, cards and drawings, the personalized cover for her Kindle and the bracelet she’s wearing keeping them for years. The simas gifts from people she has worked with in the past. ple gesture means a lot to highteacher’s assistant at a pre- gift was a personalized cover for school teachers, one said, beschool. Edible arrangements her Kindle in a white fleur-de-lis cause it indicates a busy, horwere fun, she said, but her best pattern against a background of monally challenged teen put in

some time. Does the helper drive a lot? One baby sitter touted an emergency car kit as THE best gift ever. In San Francisco, Juan Bunci, 31, is a part time SAT tutor. His best ever was a $250 gift card to a website offering harbor cruises, dinners out and a variety of other outings in the Bay Area. Many sites are filled with fun classes, trips, restaurant deals and other amusements and services around the world in a broad range of prices, so look around. “I used it to go sailing in the bay and also took rock-climbing classes,” he said. “I’m hoping more of my clients give me these because I really don’t want more crappy stuff.” See HELPERS, Page 2C

NEW YORK — There’s fall and spring, winter and summer — and there’s boot season. For many fashion fans, that’s the best time of year. Time to break out the cowboy boots and jeans, riding boots and leggings and maybe your best black work trousers and those cute highheel booties you bought last year. They’re all easy, almost nofail pairings. Finding the right skirt to go with boots, however, is more likely to trip you up, especially this particular season when it seems The Upbeat anything goes black boot, with hemlines. Stuart Do long skirts Weitzman get tall shafts or shorter ones? What’s theruleon miniskirts? And can functional weather-friendly bootsmeetafashion-forward midiskirt somewhere The Pilot on the middle of velour boot, the calf? Stuart “Boots can do Weitzman it better than almost anything when it comes to pulling your look together, butitalsocancut you up,” says celebrity stylist Cristina Ehrlich. She adds: “You have to put your outfit on. If your eye goes straight for the foot, then something isn’t AP PHOTOS right. You want a The Farah full ‘look.’ ” boot, Via Because proSpiga portion matters, she suggests every outfit get the mirror test because whatworksforoneskirtmightnotfor the next, even if they’re similar styles. It’s all about lines. You don’t really want the top of the boot to meet the hemline;itcouldbelongerorshorter — and filled in, when needed, with opaque tights, says Jen Ford, fashion news director at Lucky magazine. Ehrlich,astylespokeswomanfor Via Spiga, says the most foolproof boot choice is a to-the-knee shaft and a wedge heel, probably in black suede. But, she adds, you’d be surprised how easy it is to incorporate a dark purple, bottle green or gray suede into an existing wardrobe, even one rooted in black. With a two- or three-inch heel, there’s really not an outfit you can’t wear with these boots. She’d put them on in September and not take themoffuntilApril—andthat’stravelingtodifferentplacesandclimates. “With the wedge, you get comfort and gain a few inches. You can dress it up or dress it down,” Ehrlich explains. “It’s chic and cool.” Ford recommends a workhorse boot that is just a couple of inches shorter than the knee, more like mid-calf. With tights in the same color, you’ll still get the illusion of a longer leg, but there’s a chance to do some trendy colorblocking here, and, she says, and you can capture the playfulness that can come with an ankle bootie, especially if you go for a lace-up style and at least a bit of a heel. There’s some room for over-thekneebootswithlongorshortskirts if you’re using a very careful eye about the proportion, but there’s almost no reason to try. Shoe designer Stuart Weitzman says over-theknee boots already “had their run” a few seasons ago. The buzz now, he says, is about the boots that bring you fashion and function. Helikesthewayfauxfurandother luxe trim now adorn weatherfriendly boots. It means, he says, that women don’t have to change their footwear when they get into the office or to a restaurant if there is snow or rain outside.

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body heat, so buy a coat that fits fairly snugly. Warm woolens Woolcoatscanbewinterworthy, if you shop carefully. A sassy purple peacoatmayseemlikeawonderful way to liven up your winter wardrobe, but if it has only a silk lining, you’ll be longing for something more substantial come January. If you want to go with wool, look for coats that are heavily lined, ideally with quilted fabric. Zip-out liners may seem a bit awkward, but layering helps trap warm air. Thatmakesawoolcoatwitharemovable liner more practical than one with built-in insulation.

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A model displays a creation by Portuguese designer Luis Buchinho during the Portugal Fashion Fall/Winter 2011 week.

Dressing for winter Winter coats are notorious for addingbulktowomen’sbodies,but by choosing wisely you can pick a warm coat that flatters your figure.

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Candi Wingate, president of the nanny search site Nannies4hire, said a variety of variables are at play when considering holiday cash or other gifts for sitters, including years with the family and the number of children involved. For Jan Fogel, 59, in Washington, D.C., a generous check meant a lot from one Chevy Chase, Md., family that had one toddler when she began and three kids by the time she left seven years later. “It was my first Christmas with the family, and they’d given me an envelope just before I left the house,” she said. “While waiting for the metro train home, I opened the envelope and found a check for $1,000. I started to cry. No one had ever been that generous to me before.”

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Best buying practices Because you’ll be wearing your winter coat every day for months, give it a test run before you buy. Before you go shopping, take a look at your old coat. Which of its features do you like — pockets, fit, warmth? If you need to, take notes so you’ll know what to look for as you browse the racks. Bring your accessories. Grab a scarf to see how a coat will look with a muffler peeking out. Bring your gloves or mittens and see if the pockets are roomy enough to hold them. Checkforquality.Lookforshoddy seams. (Loose threads and broken stitches are dead giveaways.) Test zippers,buttons,snapsandotherclosures to make sure they function properly and are securely attached. Get the right fit. In the privacy of a fitting room, do some stretches. Reach above your head, hug yourself, touch your toes, twist around. A quality coat will endure your calisthenics and retain a comfortable fit.

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Kelsey Rinehimer Kelsey Rinehimer, daughter of Lonnie and Paula Rinehimer, Mountain Top, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Dec. 15. Kelsey is a granddaughter of Lonnie and Mary Rinehimer, Dorrance, and Linda Byrnes and Dan McDonough, both of Mountain Top. She is a great-granddaughter of Walter Byrnes and the late Evelyn Byrnes, Chiefland, Fla. Kelsey has two brothers, Justin and Eric.

Grace E. Ossowski

Chance M. Radzewicz

Grace Elizabeth Ossowski, daughter of Tonya and Marcus Ossowski, Plains Township, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, Dec. 15. Grace is a granddaughter of Charles and Gail Stucker, Wilkes-Barre; Debra Miller and Pete Loeffler, Miners Mills; and Linda Ossowski and the late Michael Ossowski, Park Rapids, Minn. She is a greatgranddaughter of Mickey Goonan and the late Tom Goonan, Clearwater, Fla..

Chance Michael Radzewicz, son of Michael and Liza Radzewicz, Wyoming, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 15. Chance is a grandson of Linda Gearhardt.

Fairview High School celebrates 50th anniversary reunion Fairview High School, Mountain Top, Class of 1961 held its 50th anniversary reunion at the Stagecoach Inn, Drums, earlier this year. Classmates in attendance, from left, first row, are Paula Faye Yeager Koscelnick, Katherine T. Zugarek Robbins, Helen Marie Mack, Harriet E. Shrader Kulicki and Anna Marie Columbo. Second row: Charles A. Hildebrand, Joseph E. Kubic, James G. Stout, Stephen A. Hollock, George W. Williams, Wayne R. Kehrli and John M. Koscelnick.

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Samara G. and Shawn A. Carey Jr.

Samara Grace and Shawn Alan Carey Jr., twin daughter and son of Shawn and Susan Carey, Nanticoke, are celebrating their eighth birthdays today, Dec. 15. Samara and Shawn are the grandchildren of Richard and Celia Jennings and Maxine Carey, all of Nanticoke. They are the great-grandchildren of the late Harry and Anna Bloom and Henrietta McDermott. Samara and Shawn have a brother, Ricky, 5.

Alexander L. Solano Kaci L. and Madison L. Kranson

Kaci Lynn and Madison Leigh Kranson, twin daughters of Ryan and Jill Kranson, Scranton, are celebrating their eighth birthdays today, Dec. 15. Kaci and Madison are the granddaughters of Doug and Darlene Kranson, Wilkes-Barre, and Leonard and Debbie Williams, Scranton. They are the great-granddaughters of Saul and Jackie Kranson, WilkesBarre, and the late Velma Sult, Shickshinny.

Holy Redeemer High School’s French Club recently elected officers for the current school year. The club, advised by Barbara Alfano, seeks to expand student interest in French culture. Activities include dinners where students experience French customs and language. New officers, from left, first row: Devin Phillips, vice president, Shavertown; and Olivia Zurad, secretary, Shavertown. Second row: Alfano; Thomas Murray, president, Forty Fort; and Allison Banks, treasurer, Dallas.

Avery Ann Varzaly daughter of Chris and Kristy Varzaly, Kingston, is celebrating her first birthday today, Dec. 15. Avery is a granddaughter of Debby Odgers, Moosic; Patty Varzaly, Plains Township; and the late Michael Varzaly. She is a great-granddaughter of Helen Miller, Moosic. Avery has a sister, Valerie, 2.

Alexander Logan Solano, son of James and Angie Solano, Shavertown, is celebrating his 1 1th birthday today, Dec. 15. Alex is a grandson of Joseph and Diana Solano, Larksville, and Ruth Smigielski and the late Joseph Smigielski, Kingston. He is a great-grandson of Amelia Solano, Courtdale. Alex has a sister, Morgan, 8.

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LUZERNE: The Swoyersville Senior Citizens will hold a Christmas party at 2 p.m. today at the Knights of Columbus. At the regular meeting held on Dec. 14 the winners of the 50-50 fundraiser were Mario Zucor, Theresa Yurko and Theresa Bosak. Members Lorraine Cwalina and Helen Kiwak are celebrating birthdays this month.

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Kingston High School Class of 1946 lunch bunch will meet 1 p.m. Friday at Costello’s. Those attending should bring a wrapped $5 gift. All class members are welcome.

Jenkins Township High School Class of 1951 will meet at noon

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Young child’s way of saying goodbye defied adult funeral etiquette Dear Abby: “Saddened in New Jersey” (Oct. 2) complained that her sister’s 4-year-old daughter put stickers on the hands and face of her deceased grandmother during her wake. Perhaps the child’s mother didn’t anticipate her daughter’s actions. Children need to grieve, too. That said, they also should behave appropriately. I saw an article about one funeral home with an excellent solution. Before the DEARly departed is placed in the casket, the inside fabric, pillow, etc. are removed. The children are then allowed to decorate the uncovered casket walls with farewell messages and drawings. The interior is

DEAR ABBY ADVICE then “reupholstered” and nothing is visible. The children are told that it is to keep their messages private. One story was particularly touching — a little boy wanted his mommy to know how much he loved her and for it to be as close to her as possible. He wrote “I love you, Mommy” on the casket pillow that was placed beneath her head. At the service, only he knew about the secret message he had left for his mom for all eternity. — A Mom in Texas Dear Mom: Thank you for sharing a clever solution. I felt that the child’s

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placing of stickers on her grandmother’s body was disrespectful and the mother was wrong to permit it in spite of the grandfather’s disapproval. While I viewed it as a desecration of a corpse, readers felt differently. My newspaper readers comment: Dear Abby: “Saddened” should never have removed the 4-year-old from the casket. It was not her place. The child was giving her grandmother a goodbye gift. If the woman wanted to remove the stickers before the casket was closed, she should have done it after the child left the room. I have seen many friends and relatives place things in caskets as gifts and remembrances. It is not disrespectful to the deceased, but gives closure and a warm memory to those

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who are still living. Putting stickers on Grandma was the child’s way of saying goodbye. A funeral is a celebration of life and no matter what their age, people are entitled to say goodbye in their own way. — Melody in Nevada Dear Abby: I own the West’s oldest funeral firm and I disagree with your answer. Funerals are about learning that we are mortal. To stand on ceremony when a child is participating in one of life’s most important lessons misses the point. Memorials are not about formality but humanity. Let the child place those stickers and let everyone learn something from that. — Dan in San Francisco

Dear Abby: Our grandchildren love stickers, put them all over themselves and their clothing, and are thrilled if they can share them with me to “wear” for a while. If any of our grandkids are still young enough to want to “decorate” ME in my casket when I go, I would hope everyone around me would appreciate the gesture and smile at the loving relationship I had with that child. — Grandma of (Almost) 13

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NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS AND RESIDENTS OF PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of School Directors of Pittston Area School District, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (the "School District"), proposes to adopt at a meeting of the Board of School Directors that is to be held not more than thirty (30) days nor less than three (3) days from the date of advertisement of this Notice a resolution (the "Resolution") authorizing, among other things, the incurrence of nonelectoral indebtedness of the School District to be evidenced by certain bonds of the School District. The caption and summary of the Resolution to be considered by the Board of School Directors of the School District at such meeting is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS OF PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT, LUZERNE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, SETTING FORTH ITS INTENT TO ISSUE A SERIES OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES OF 2012, OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF FIVE MILLION NINE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,950,000) PURSUANT TO THE ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT DEBT ACT, 53 PA.C.S., CHAPTERS 80-82, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED (THE "ACT"); FINDING THAT A PRIVATE SALE BY NEGOTIATION IS IN THE BEST FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT; DETERMINING THAT SUCH BONDS SHALL EVIDENCE NONELECTORAL DEBT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT; SPECIFYING THAT SUCH INDEBTEDNESS IS TO BE INCURRED TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR A CERTAIN PROJECT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHICH CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) CURRENTLY REFUNDING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES OF 2006; AND (2) PAYING THE COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; SETTING FORTH THE REASONABLE ESTIMATED USEFUL LIVES OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ARE TO BE REFINANCED BY THE BONDS; ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUCH BONDS AT PRIVATE SALE BY NEGOTIATION; PROVIDING THAT SUCH BONDS, WHEN ISSUED, SHALL CONSTITUTE A GENERAL OBLIGATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT; FIXING THE DENOMINATIONS, DATED DATE, INTEREST PAYMENT DATES, MATURITY DATES, INTEREST RATES AND REDEMPTION PROVISIONS (IF APPLICABLE) AND PLACE OF PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING SPECIFIED OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONTRACT WITH THE PAYING AGENT FOR ITS SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BONDS; SETTING FORTH THE SUBSTANTIAL FORM OF THE BONDS EVIDENCING THE DEBT; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND ATTESTATION OF SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING COVENANTS RELATED TO DEBT SERVICE APPLICABLE TO SUCH BONDS TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT AND PLEDGING THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT AND TAXING POWER OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN SUPPORT THEREOF; CREATING A SINKING FUND IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH BONDS, TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT; DESIGNATING THE PAYING AGENT TO BE THE SINKING FUND DEPOSITARY; PROVIDING A COVENANT TO INSURE PROMPT AND FULL PAYMENT FOR SUCH BONDS WHEN DUE; SETTING FORTH REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ONE OR MORE INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS BY SPECIFIED OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT (IF APPLICABLE) AND THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS OR ANY OTHER SECURITIES OR INVESTMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTMENT OF PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING SPECIFIED OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DO, TO TAKE AND TO PERFORM CERTAIN SPECIFIED, REQUIRED, NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTS TO EFFECT THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE PREPARATION OF A DEBT STATEMENT AND BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE, AND THE FILING OF SPECIFIED DOCUMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ALL AS REQUIRED BY THE ACT; DECLARING THAT THE DEBT TO BE EVIDENCED BY SUCH BONDS, TOGETHER WITH ALL OTHER INDEBTEDNESS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, WILL NOT BE IN EXCESS OF ANY APPLICABLE LIMITATION IMPOSED BY THE ACT; AUTHORIZING PROPER OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DELIVER THE BONDS UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; SETTING FORTH CERTAIN COVENANTS PRECLUDING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM TAKING ACTIONS WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE BONDS TO BECOME "ARBITRAGE BONDS" OR "PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS," AS THOSE TERMS ARE USED IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"), AND APPLICABLE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER; AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BOND INSURANCE (IF APPLICABLE) AND SETTING FORTH THE PROVISIONS, IF ANY, REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED BY THE BOND INSURER; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND COVENANTING TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS THEREOF; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND RATIFYING THE PREPARATION, USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY THE PURCHASER IN CONNECTION WITH THE MARKETING OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING WHEN THIS RESOLUTION SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PREPARATION, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER REQUIRED ACTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEALING OF ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS INSOFAR AS THE SAME SHALL BE INCONSISTENT HEREWITH. A copy of the full proposed text of the Resolution described above, which includes a copy of the substantial form of the Bonds evidencing the nonelectoral indebtedness to be incurred by the School District, may be examined by any citizen at the office of the Secretary of the School District located at the Business Office of the School District, 5 Stout Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania 18640, on regular business days (Monday through Friday) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time. The Resolution currently on file will be completed by insertion of certain information and will be amended prior to adoption by the Board of School Directors to reflect the details of the proposal for the purchase of such indebtedness (the "Purchase Proposal") presented to the Board of School Directors of the School District at such meeting by the purchaser of the Bonds (the "Purchaser"). The Resolution may be amended in any other respect upon final adoption by the Board of School Directors of the School District as the Board of School Directors of the School District may deem necessary or appropriate or as may be required by the Purchase Proposal of the Purchaser presented at such meeting. THE RESOLUTION CURRENTLY ON FILE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ESTIMATES THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE NONELECTORAL INDEBTEDNESS TO BE INCURRED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE $5,950,000; HOWEVER, SUCH AMOUNT MAY BE INCREASED OR DECREASED PRIOR TO FINAL ADOPTION. If the Resolution is adopted, a notice of adoption, including a summary of any omitted details (including the amount of indebtedness to be incurred and the principal amount of the Bonds to be issued, the purchase price for the Bonds, the interest rates to be borne by the Bonds, the maturity dates and redemption provisions of the Bonds, and a summary of any other amendments made on final adoption) will be advertised after adoption and posted in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Unit Debt Act. This Notice is published in compliance with the Local Government Unit Debt Act of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Board of School Directors of Pittston Area School District, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

The Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund invites Bids for the Second Rebid for the grading of Lot 28 in the Crestwood Industrial Park, the former Poseidon Pools Manufacturing Facility located at the intersection of Crestwood Drive and Elmwood Road, Wright Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Bids will be received for the following Prime Contract: 1. Sitework Construction. The Owner will receive bids until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at the Office of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18701, Attention: Mr. Thomas Williams, Director of Real Estate Projects. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. All bids will be publicly opened at that time. All bids shall be enclosed in envelopes (inner and outer) both of which shall be sealed and clearly labeled with the words "SEALED BID FOR CRESTWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK - LOT 28 GRADING – PHASE I SECOND REBID”, name of bidder and date and time of bid opening, in order to guard against premature opening of the bid. Facsimile bids will not be considered. Hard copies of the documents may be obtained at the office of Quad Three Group, Inc., 37 North Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18701; Telephone 570-829-4200, Extension 292, Attention: Casey Monagan. Documents may be obtained for a non-refundable cost of $100.00, plus cost of shipping and handling, payable to Quad Three Group, Inc. No partial sets of documents shall be obtainable. Digital copies of the bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00 by inputting Quest project #1810834 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading and working with this digital project information. All bids shall remain firm for sixty (60) days following opening of bids. Each contractor and each sub-contractor shall be licensed in the community where the work will occur. The Contract shall be written to retain 10% for each request for payment. When the Contract is 50% completed, one-half of the amount retained shall be returned to the Contractor. However, the Engineer must approve the Application for Payment. The Contractor must be making satisfactory progress and there must be no specific cause for greater withholding. The Owner-Contractor Agreement will be the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, AIA Document A101, 2007 edition. The Owner requires that all Bids shall comply with the bidding requirements specified in the Instructions To Bidders. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum prevailing salaries and wages, as set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on the project. The Owner may, at its discretion waive informalities in Bids, but is not obligated to do so, nor does it represent that it will do so. The Owner also reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. Under no circumstances will the Owner waive any informality which, by such waiver, would give one Bidder a substantial advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all other Bidders. Bonding companies for Performance and Payment Bonds must be listed in the U.S. Treasury Circular No. 570. A Bid Bond made payable to the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund, in the amount of 10% of each Base Bid shall accompany each bid, executed by the Contractor and a surety company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder shall execute the proposed contract and shall furnish and pay for a Performance and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price as security for the performance of the Contract and payment of all costs thereof, upon execution of Contract. If, after thirty days the bidder shall fail to execute said Contract and Bond, the Bid Bond shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages. The Bid Bond of all bidders, except the three low bidders, will be returned within ten (10) days after the opening of the bids. The Bid Bond of the three low bidders will be returned within three days after the executed Contracts and required bonds have been approved by the Owner. The successful Bidder will be required to file a Stipulation Against Mechanic's Liens prior to commencing work. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or family status, and that to the greatest feasible utilize project are businesses located in or owned in substantial part by project area residents. The Office of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund reserves the right to reject any or all bids or portions thereof, and to waive informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the Office of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund for a period not to exceed sixty days from the date of opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids, prior to awarding this Contract. The Office of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, family and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services. The Bidding Documents and Forms of Proposal may be examined at the following site during regular business hours: 1. Quad Three Group, Inc., 37 North Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18701, telephone 570-829-4200, facsimile 570-829-3732. Pre-Bid Conference: ence will be held at December 16, 2011 at Bid Conference is not

A Pre-Bid Conferthe site on Friday, 9:00 a.m. The Premandatory.

The Office of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund, 2 Public Square, WilkesBarre is a facility accessible to persons with disabilities. Thomas Williams Director of Real Estate Projects The Office of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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LEXUS `01 ES 300 80,000 miles,

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TOYOTA ‘00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new

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

NISSAN `08 XTERRA

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PONTIAC `04 VIBE White. New manual transmission & clutch. Front wheel drive. 165k highway miles. Great on gas. Good condition, runs well. $3,000 or best offer 570-331-4777

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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VOLVO 850 ‘95 WAGON Runs good, air, automatic, fair shape. $1,800. 347-693-4156

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CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE

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

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PORSCHE `01 BOXSTER S Biarritz white, con-

vertible,new $58,000, 3.2 liter, 6 cylinder, 250HP. Loaded with all the extra options. Less than 15,000 miles. $21,000 570-586-0401

PORSCHE `85 944

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

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L. AWD. Red. $2,850. Hail damage. Runs great. Auto, air, CD, cassette, cruise, tilt. All power. 174K miles. Mechanical inspection welcomed. Call 570-561-9217 SUZUKI ‘10 SX4 4x4 6,000 miles. $14,000. ‘08 Ford F250, 4x4 4,000 miles, 4 door, 8 foot bed/with or without plow. $45,000. All showroom new! 570-826-0200 or 570-868-3968

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

MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL $24,000

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FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

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

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘03 Dyna Wide Glide

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 SCREAMING EAGLE V-ROD Orange & Black.

Used as a show bike. Never abused. 480 miles. Excellent condition. Asking $15,000 570-876-4034

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HONDA ‘84 XL200R 8,000 original miles,

excellent condition. $1,000. 570-379-3713

HYOSUNG `04 COMET

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MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

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YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

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

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POLARIS ‘00 VICTORY CRUISER 14,000 miles,

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SUNLINE SOLARIS `91

25’ travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995

Rear queen master bedroom, Walk thru bathroom. 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

ACURA 08 MDX

White. Tech package. 79K miles. All service records. A Title. Excellent condition. Asking $25,000 570-417-3507

CHEVY `00 SILVERADO

412 Autos for Sale

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

interior. Remote start, cruise, AC, tilt wheel, power windows & locks, AM/FM/CD. New inspection. New tires, brakes and routers. Well maintained car. Will provide CarFax & maintenance records. $9,500 (570) 332-6728

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Standard cab. 8’ bed with liner. Dark Blue. 98,400 miles. $5,500 or best offer 570-823-8196

412 Autos for Sale

FREE INSPECTION & OIL CHANGE FOR A YEAR** 2000 GMC Jimmy 4x4

2003 Kia Spectra

5,990*

DOWN*

7,990

415 Kidder Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570.822.8870

FORD ‘97 F150 4X4

Moonroof. Alloys. 1 Owner. $22,450

Auto. V6. New inspection! $4,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

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

4 Cyl., 88K, Loaded

HYUNDAI ‘06 SANTE FE LTD

Leather. Moonroof. One owner. $14,580

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

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

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JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

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

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

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

seats. Extra Clean! $3,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

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CHEVY 99 SILVERADO 4X4 Auto. V8. Bargain

5,590

MOTOR TWINS

725065

CALL STEVE MORENKO 2010 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming

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

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

FORD 02 F150 Extra Cab. 6

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

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

JEEP 04 GRAND CHEROKEE

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

4x4. Leather. Sunroof. Extra Sharp! $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

FORD 08 EDGE SEL Leather. Auto. $17,940

JEEPAuto. 04 LIBERTY V6.

JEEP 03 LIBERTY

SE. 7 passenger, 4 door, V6, all power, inspected, well maintained, excellent family van, reduced to $2,495. 570-287-3951

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

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

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412 Autos for Sale

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

GMC `05 SAVANA

FORD `00 WINDSTAR

718-4050

451

1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $10,750. Call 570-474-6028

FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT. CD. Power

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

*All Prices Plus Tax & Tags. **See dealer for details.

steve@yourcarbank.com www.wyomingvalleyautomart.com

CHEVY ‘10 EQUINOX LT

CHRYSLER 02 TOWN & COUNTRY V6. Like new!

6,990*

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

2002 Hyundai Elantra

73K, Great Condition

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

451

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

W Y O M I N G VA L L E Y $

CHEVY 05 SILVERADO

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

88K, Like New

* $

2000 Ford Ranger 4x4

*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.

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

2003 Ford Taurus

2,990

FORD `04 EXPLORER

4,990*

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

6 Cyl., 98K

2000 Ford Taurus

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

451

CHEVY `10 SILVERADO

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

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

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVROLET `07 EQUINOX AWD LT Maroon with gray

CHEVY `99 SILVERADO Auto. V6 Vortec.

4 Cyl., 73K, Extra Clean!

451

6,000*

Plus tax & tags.

Up To 72 Mos

$0 1st Month Payment, $0 Security Deposit, $0 Down Payment, $0 Due at Delivery.

Chevy Runs Deep

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NEW 2012 BUICK LACROSSE SDN

Sale Price

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Convenience Group, Hit The Road Package

$34,600 - $1,500 Rebate - $1,140 Eynon Discount

$33,520 - $1,000 Rebate - $1,212 Eynon Discount

$41,540 - $1,500 Rebate - $1,694 Eynon Discount

2012 GMC SIERRA DENALI 2500 4X4

3.9%

FINANCING AVAILABLE

2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO REG CAB 1500 4X4

2005 BUICK TERRAZA CX

$28,040 - $1,073 Eynon Discount

$35,895 - $1,500 Rebate - $1,421 Eynon Discount

$23,115 - $1,000 Rebate - $653 Eynon Discount

Sale Price

22,900

24,900

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING

13,900

2010 CHEVY MALIBU

Stk# 1782

16,900

2010 FORD EXPLORER AWD

2011 CHEVY SUBURBAN AWD

Stk# 1650

22,900

Stk# 1801

14,900

32,974

Stk# 1802

15,900

2010 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4X4

AWD, Local Low Mileage Trade

2011 DODGE NITRO AWD

18,900

2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Stk# 1597

2010 HONDA CIVIC

16,900

21,900

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 EXT CAB

2010 FORD TAURUS LIMITED

23,900

30K Miles, Silver Beauty

14,995

2010 CHEVY TAHOE AWD

Stk# 1684

34,995

2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT

22,900

2010 KIA RIO

11,900

2009 CADILLAC CTS

Stk# 1521

All Wheel Drive, 19K Miles

15,900

Stk# 1783

Stk# 1688

15,900

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL

2010 DODGE JOURNEY RT4 AWD

22,900

Stk# 1535

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA

Stk# 1694

21,995

Stk# 1818

29,900

Stk# 1791

15K Miles, Black Beauty

18,900

2010 JEEP COMPASS AWD

2011 FORD ESCAPE AWD

22,900

2010 JEEP COMMANDER AWD

Stk# 1537

16,900

Stk# 1794

Stk# 1833

14,995

2011 DODGE CHALLENGER SE

Stk# 1837

21,900

2010 MERCEDES 300C AWD

2010 JEEP WRANGLER 4DR

Stk# 1731

23,900

Stk# 1542

18,900

16,900

2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD

2008 BUICK LUCERNE

Stk# 1796

14,900

Local Trade, Low Miles

20,900

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

16,900

Stk# 1732

2010 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 CARGO

Stk# 1797

Stk# 1734

18,900

Only 15K Miles

22,900

2010 CHRYSLER 300

15,900

2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR AWD

Stk# 1611

22,900

2009 CHEVY EQUINOX LS

Stk# 1799

21,462

2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD

Stk# 1836

24,500

Sale Price

2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON AWD

Stk# 1852

2011 DODGE CHALLENGER

2011 CHEVY MALIBU

15,900

Stk# 1739

Sale Price

2011 MAZDA CX9 AWD

23,900

Stk# 1848

11,995

2010 DODGE AVENGER R/T

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA

2010 DODGE CHARGER

22,900

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AWD

Stk# 1855

16,995

Must See Local Trade, One Owner

2011 BUICK REGAL

26,967

Local Trade, Low Miles

14,900

2003 GMC YUKON DENALI

Stk# 1846

2010 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD REG CAB PICKUP

Stk# 1859

21,900

Stk# 1649

34,900

2011 TOYOTA CAMRY

32,900

2010 FORD EDGE AWD

Sale Price

DON’T MISS IT

Stk# 1858

Stk# 1740

14,900

46,995

2011 GMC ACADIA AWD

Stk# 1811

NEW 2012 GMC CANYON REG CAB 4X4

FINANCING AVAILABLE

$52,210 - $2,000 Rebate - $3,189 Eynon Discount

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

NEW 2012 GMC ACADIA AWD

FINANCING AVAILABLE

30,431

Sale Price

$34,085 - $2,000 Rebate - $1,719 Eynon Discount

2011 DODGE CREW CAB 4X4

10,900

28,755

Sale Price

SLE Package, Power Tech Package $37,685 - $4,505 Rebate - $ 500 Bonus Cash - $2,249 Eynon Discount

Work Truck Package, Auto, Air, Stereo

Stk# 1857

NEW 2012 GMC TERRAIN AWD

3.9%

FINANCING AVAILABLE

SLE Package, Power Tech Package $35,955 - $4,505 Rebate - $500 Bonus Cash - $2,195 Eynon Discount

SL Package, Preferred Package

22,900

38,346

NEW 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB 4X4

SLE Package

Stk# 1845

Sale Price

FINANCING FOR 72 MOS. AVAILABLE

4 Dr Crew Cab, Rear Entertainment

2011 GMC TERRAIN AWD

19,900

31,308

$10,995

Reg Cab, Remote Entry, Work Truck Package

AWD

Sale Price

39K Miles

2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 EXT CAB 4X4

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Power Sunroof, Chrome Wheels, Navigation

30,366

2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED

NEW 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE AWD

1.9%

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Leather Group, Power Sunroof, Chrome Wheels

31,960

2004 BUICK LESABRE

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NEW 2012 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM II

1.9

NEW 2012 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 4X4

Sale Price

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Stk# 1681

2009 PONTIAC G5

Stk# 1431

25,900

31,900

Stk# 1152

11,900

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

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Auto., Air, CD, Advance Trac with Roll Stability, Side Curtains, PDL, 15” Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Pwr. Mirrors, Cruise Control,

Automatic, Air, Pwr. Door Locks, Pwr. Mirrors, Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, CD, Remote Keyless Entry, Tilt Wheel

FORD REBATE...................................500 OFF LEASE REBATE..............................500 *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.

FORD CREDIT REBATE.......................500 OFF LEASE REBATE..............................500 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP........70 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP................76 *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.

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

Remote Keyless Entry, Air, CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, Message Center, MyKey FORD REBATE...................................500 FMCC REBATE..................................500 OFF LEASE REBATE..............................500 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP..............391

FORD REBATE...................................500 FMCC REBATE..................................500 OFF LEASE REBATE..............................500 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP..............386 *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.

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

PLUS

*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.

M O S.

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

FORD REBATE...................................500 FORD BONUS REBATE....................1,500 FMCC REBATE..................................500 OFF LEASE REBATE...........................1,250 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP....1,445 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP..........1,086 *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.

APR PLUS

EcoBoost Engine, Pwr. Windows, PDL, Air, CD, Advance Trac w/Roll Stability Control, Remote Keyless Entry, MyFord

FORD REBATE...................................500 FORD BONUS REBATE....................1,000 FMCC REBATE...............................1,000 OFF LEASE REBATE...........................1,250 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP..............711 *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.

M O S.

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

FORD REBATE................................1,000 FORD BONUS REBATE....................1,500 OFF LEASE REBATE...........................1,250 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP......195 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP..............786

*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. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends

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

Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B

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2004 CHEVY AVEO

2002 V O LKSW AG EN W 8 4M otion W agon

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PASSAT

451 545

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545

Marketing/ Product

545

Marketing/ Product

Commodity Manager

# 119 9 7B ,V8 ,A u to .,P W,P B ,A ir,Leather, Su nro o f,CD P l ay er,6 3 K M il es

5 995*

2008 CH EV Y LS H atchback

7 995*

InterMetro Industries, a division of Emerson, has an immediate opening for a Commodity Manager, located in Wilkes-Barre. This key position is critical to our expanding business. The Commodity Manager will report directly to the Director of Strategic Sourcing. Responsibilities include strategically implementing the use of suppliers to maximize savings, negotiating agreements with suppliers, maintaining metrics to measure supplier performance, and facilitating reverse auctions. The successful candidates should possess the following qualifications: • Bachelors degree • 5+ years relevant experience • Exceptional negotiating skills • Experience sourcing electronic components for manufacturing facilities strongly preferred • Experience with Oracle and reverse auctions a plus.

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

JEEP ‘07 GRAND CHEROKEE

4WD & Alloys. $15,880

JEEP 08 COMPASS

4 WD. Auto. CD. $13,992

4x4

O N LY 50K M ILES

# Z 2 0 6 3 ,4 Cyl .,5 Speed Manu alTrans.,Fro nt B u ck et Seats,A M/FM Stereo ,Fro nt/Side Im pact A irbags

7 999*

# 12 0 2 6 A ,V6 A u to m atic,A ir Co nditio ning,A M /FM CD ,H ard To nneau Co ver,A l l o y W heel s

9 999* ,

2010 H YUNDAI SO NATA

2007 CHEVY CO BALT

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4D r LT

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# Z 2 5 3 6 A ,A T,A /C,CD ,P W,P D L,Tractio n Co ntro l

10 999*

11 900* ,

Wyoming Valley Health Care System (WVHCS) is Northeastern PA’s leading hospital and the leader in advanced medical technology and comprehensive health services. As our patient volume continues to grow, we seek qualiﬁed candidates for the following vacancies in our Center for Advanced Rehabilitation at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital: Physical & Occupational Therapists – FT – Dayshift $6,000 SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE! Pennsylvania state licensure required. Physical Therapist Assistant – FT – Dayshift Pennsylvania state licensure required. We offer excellent working conditions, competitive wages commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive beneﬁts package including tuition reimbursement. For immediate consideration, and/or for more information on job descriptions & requirements, please visit our website at www.wvhcs.org.

Wyoming Valley Healthcare System Human Resources Division 575 North River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764 Website: www.wvhcs.org E.O.E. M/F/D/V

2007 CHEVY IM PALA

2008 CHEVY M ALIBU

4D r LS

Classic 2LT O N LY 39K M ILES

# Z 2 4 0 2 ,V6 ,A u to ,P S,P B ,A /C,A M /FM /CD , P o wer W indo ws,Lo ck s& M irro rs

# Z 2 5 2 8 B ,V6 A u to.,A ir,R em ote KeylessEntry, Cu stom Seats,CD ,P ower Mirrors

12 450* ,

2006 PO NTIAC TO RRENT

12 999* ,

2006 G M C CANYO N SL R EG CAB 4x4

AW D

ONE O W N ER SUN RO O F

SU N RO O F

# 12 0 4 8 A ,V6 A u to .,A ir,Leather H eated Seats,A M /FM 6 D isc CD P l ay er

# Z 2 5 8 2 ,3 .5 L A u tom atic,A ir,P W,P D L,A lu m inu m Sheels,CD ,B edliner,Fog Lam ps,O nly 4 2 K Miles

14 999*

2008 N ISSAN FRO NTIER King Cab SE 4x4

15 995* ,

2003 CHEVY SILVERADO

Other

551

Other

551

Other

Need Extra Cash For Holiday Bills? Deliver

1500 Ext Cab 4W D

(No Collections)

# 110 6 2 A ,V8 ,A T,A /C,A u to trac Transfer Case, CD ,O ff R o ad P k g,P W,P D L,& M o re!

17 795* ,

2008 H UM M ER H3

18 999* ,

2007 CHEVY SILVERADO Ext Cab Classic4W D

4W D

Available routes: Wilkes-Barre (North)

$750 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

188 daily papers / 216 Sunday papers Coal Street, Custer Street, North Empire Street, North Sherman Street

# Z 2 6 2 5 ,3 .7L Vo rtec I-5 ,5 Speed,M anu al Transm issio n,A ir,Fo g Lam ps,P W,P D L,CD , O nStar,XM Satel l ite R adio ,4 1K M il es

19 999 ,

2006 LEXUS RX330

Exeter

# Z 2 6 2 4 ,V8 ,A T,A /C,P W,P D L,P. H eated Mirro rs, Lo ck ing R ear D ifferential ,H D Trail ering Eqp,Lo w Mil es

20 950 ,

2005 CHEVY SILVERADO

EXT CAB D URAM AX D IESEL 4X4

AW D

ONE O W N ER LO CA L TRA DE

$415 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

83 daily / 96 Sunday / 71 Sunday Dispatch Aster Court, Bluebell Court, Clover Court, Donnas Way, Fairway Drive

# 118 3 2 A ,6 Cy l .,A T,Leather,H eated Seats, Su nro o f,A /C,Lo w M il es

22 900 ,

2008 JEEP SAHARA W Unlim ited 4W D

RANG LER

24 999 ,

2008 H UM M ER H3 4DR O N LY 34K M ILES

24 999* ,

2007 CHEVY SILVERADO

3500 Reg Cab 4W D w / Plow O N LY 26K M ILES

25 999* ,

2009 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 4W D Ext Cab

Plains/Hudson

# 12 10 2 A ,6 .0 L V8 ,A u to .,A ir,P W,P D L,H D Trail ering Eqp.,A u to R ear Lo ck ing D ifferential ,1 O wner

27 999* ,

# 114 6 0 A ,V8 ,A T,A /C,R em o te Start,P W,P D L,CD , Sno w P l o w P rep P k g,H D Trail ering P k g,2 8 K M il es

Burke Street, North Main Street, Slope Street, Chamberlain Street, Clark Street, Jason Street

Edwardsville

$500 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

110 daily papers / 137 Sunday papers Bunny Lane, Church Street, Green Street, Hillside Avenue, Main Street

BRA N D N EW STA IN LESS STEEL PLO W

29 999* ,

*Prices plus tax & tags. Prior use daily rental on select vehicles. Select pictures for illustration purposes only. Not responsible for typographical errors.

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

MITSUBISHI `11

OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-

or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only 4,800 miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $23,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844

NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition.

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

NISSAN ‘08 ROGUE S AWD. Auto $16,620

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

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

LEXUS `06 GX 470

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

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

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

TOYOTA 02 TACOMA 4WD. SR5. TRD. V-6. $11,425

Cypress Pearl with ivory leather interior. Like new condition, garage kept. All service records. All options including premium audio package, rear climate control, adjustable suspension, towing package, rear spoiler, Lexus bug guard. 48,500 miles.

LEXUS `96 LX 450

Full time 4WD, Pearl white with like new leather ivory interior. Silver trim. Garage kept. Excellent condition. 84,000 miles, Asking $10,750 570-654-3076 or 570-498-0005

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

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Auto Parts

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Auto Parts

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548 Medical/Health

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548 Medical/Health

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451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

VOLVO `08 XC90

Only 29K miles! $17,450

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

Travel 10-15% expected. InterMetro Industries offers a competitive total compensation and benefit package.

548 Medical/Health

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

JEEP ‘06 WRANGLER

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

Complete application in person 395 Middle Road, Nanticoke

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

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

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503

Accounting/ Finance

BOOKKEEPER The Target Shopper Magazine, Inc. and Positive Results Marketing, Inc. is looking for a qualified individual to handle its bookkeeping full time in their Old Forge, PA offices. Candidate will handle invoicing, accounts receivables, accounts payables and other duties directly related to the business department. Knowledge of Intuit Quickbooks is a MUST! Base salary of $22,100.00 plus bonus, benefits and corporate fitness membership. Please submit resume to prminc510@aol.com.

TAX PREPARERS

WANTED Part time. Knowledge of individual partnerships - corporation tax returns. Send Resume to: 561 N. Main St. Suite 2 Pittston, PA 18640

Let the Community Know! Place your Classified Ad TODAY! 570-829-7130

506 Administrative/ Clerical

LEASING CONSULTANT/ RESIDENT COORDINATOR

Local apartment community is looking for a friendly and energetic person to join our team. Applicants must be dependable, well organized & capable of working independently. The right candidate must be creative, have previous sales experience, computer experience and exceptional customer service/people skills. Position may require working occasional evenings & weekends. Great salary and vacation offered. Bilingual a plus. Please send resume to: Property Manager 9 Beverly Drive, Edwardsville, PA 18704. EOE

508

Beauty/ Cosmetology

HAIRSTYLISTS

Looking for stylists with at least 5 years experience. Call or stop in. SALON NOUVEAU 570-675-5111 63A Gerald Ave., Dallas PA, 18612

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

ELECTRICAL PROJECT MANAGER Electrical contractor seeking qualified Electrical Project Manager for commercial/industrial projects. Must have proven Project Management electrical experience and be able to: • Handle change orders and related paperwork; • Establish project schedules; • Create strong customer relations; and • Supervise and evaluate a crew of professionals. Computer knowledge (Microsoft Project, Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of current NEC, College Degree preferred. Competitive salary and benefit package available. Mail cover letter and resume to: c/o The Times Leader BOX 2860 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

ELECTRICAL SERVICE MANAGER Immediate opportunity for an Electrical Construction Service Manager. Must have strong residential and commercial background; ability to estimate and manage projects up to $75,000; Strong computer skills; experienced with Estimation software a plus. Send resume to: c/o The Times Leader BOX 2855 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

522

Education/ Training

SUPPORT COACH

Full Time position supporting academic success for children and families. BA/BS required educational, bilingual background preferred. Excellent compensation, benefits, salary. Fax resume to: 570825-4746 or e-mail thogan@voapa.org EOE

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

WAIT STAFF & LINE COOK Now hiring friendly,

experienced Wait Staff & experienced Line Cook. Apply within. Frank's Pizzeria and Ristorante 198 S. Main St. Wilkes-Barre

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

EXPERIENCED BODY SHOP AND PAINT TECHNICIAN Wanted to join our

highly motivated and detail-oriented team. Potential candidates are required to have a minimum of 5 years of experience. Possessing the knowledge, skills and ability to perform all types of Auto Body Repair and Paint Application is an absolute must. Waterborne Certification Preferred. We offer a generous benefits package that includes health insurance and 401k. Apply in person at Phil’s Auto Body 212 Phil’s Lane Tunkhannock, PA 18657 570-836-1160

538

Janitorial/ Cleaning

HOUSEKEEPING

Part time 4pm 8pm, Monday -Friday. Full Time 2pm10pm, Monday-Friday. Apply in person: Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, 40 W. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA.

548 Medical/Health

CAREGIVERS/ HOMEMAKERS/HHA/CNA Homecare shifts available in Lackawanna and Luzerne County. Experience preferred - Will train. Apply: comfort keepers.com or 224 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd. W-B Call: 570-970-7800

548 Medical/Health

630 Money To Loan

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT Full Time. Busy

office. Excellent benefits. Available immediately. Send resumes to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2865 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

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Other

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554

Production/ Operations

MANUFACTURING POSITION

573

Warehouse

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LINE UP FINANCIAL A GREAT DEAL... Business IN CLASSIFIED! 610 Community Home

Workers Full Time jobs are available to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a community home in the Ashley and Nuangola areas. Experience is helpful, paid training is provided. Valid drivers license is required. For information or application, call IMPACT SYSTEMS, Inc. at (570) 829-3671. Starting Salary is $8.85 + benefits Drug free workplace EOE

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Opportunities

BEER & LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SALE LUZERNE COUNTY $22,000 For More Info Call 570-332-1637 or 570-332-4686

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570-824-5774

Jan-Pro.com

700 MERCHANDISE 708

Antiques & Collectibles

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

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

722

Christmas Trees

HELEN & ED’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM

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

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 BARBIE Cinderella Doll, Springtime Barbie, Wedding Day Barbie. 3 for $10. Excellent Christmas gifts. 570-735-0191 DALE EARNHARD #3 SR. JACKET, black, size XXL, made in USA, Front has “Dale Earnhard #3 Heartbeat of American” (with Chevy symbol) embroidered, also some embroidery on back. New condition, $45. DOLLS. (3) Porcelain. Heritage collectibles. Still in original package. $20 for all. 570-235-5216 POSTER, World War One, original in fair/ good condition in wood frame, “Duty Calls, 1917 E.G Renesch, Chicago” $100. 570-262-0708 YEARBOOKS: From most area schools. 1930’s to recent years. $25 and up 570-825-4721

710

Appliances

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162 DISHWASHER, Kenmore, portable, 2 years old, very good shape. $200 OBO. 570-468-9222 REFRIGERATOR Whirlpool, side by side, white, ice & water measures 70”Hx35.5”Wx33. 75”d. $575. 570-824-6533 Why Spend Hundreds on New or Used Appliances? Most problems with your appliances are usually simple and inexpensive to fix! Save your hard earned money, Let us take a look at it first! 30 years in the business. East Main Appliances 570-735-8271 Nanticoke

712

Baby Items

BABY ITEMS: Pack N PLays $25 & $30, Jumaproo $30. High chair $25, Snap N Go $40. Travel System - stroller-infant seat & 2 bases $50. Swing $25. Bassinet $20. Crib/Toddler bed no mattress $30. Hook on high chair $15. 693-3028 BABY WALKER Safety 1st Disney music & lights, height adjustable, almost new, $25. 570-735-6527 CLOTHING, 0-12 months, girls, $1-$5. 570-825-0569

716

Building Materials

COUNTER TOP 6’ white with gold speckles $25. COUNTER TOP 8’ white with gold speckles includes sink $50. Bath tub 5’ x 20” high x 30” deep white left side drain $50. 570.829.2369 DOORS (2) 36”X78” nine lites with hardware & keys. 28”X70” one glass, hardware & keys $25. each. 570-675-4617 REPLACEMENT WINDOW: New. Vinyl. Size: 28 3/4” x 58 3/4” Low E Argon Gas Thermo Pane. $125. 570-288-3189

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE

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

724 Cellular Phones

APPLE IPHONE 4 S Brand new with

64GB Memory and Apple iPad 2, 64GB with wifi-3g this are factory unlocked with Complete accessories (Well packed & sealed in original company box) and can be used with any network provider of your choice Email: order@tradebitlimited.com or skype: wg.fields for more information. CELL PHONES, 2, LG Optimus Android, for Sprint, brand new, one is purple, other is dark grey, comes with charger, $50 for both. 570-704-9334

726

Clothing

COAT

744

Furniture & Accessories

KITCHEN TABLE, oak, 4 chairs, 42x42 with 17” leaf. like new $100. 570-287-4244 LOVE SEAT, new condition, $165. 570-822-3082

WALLETS (2) Vera Bradley 1 used once, the other is new but without tags. 1 Vera Bradley Snappy in Riviera Blue, the other is a Pocket Wallet in Java Blue. Sell @verabradley.com for $30. each. Asking $17. each or both for $30. OBO 570-654-6570

WEDDING DRESSES, 20 new, 30 sleep wear & summer dresses, all for $550. 570 793-8158 WEDDING GOWN size 9-10, used once, perserved in box. $50. 825-0569

732

Exercise Equipment

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT 4 pieces, as seen on TV all for $40. 570-824-0248 HOME GYM Implex Image 4.0, new condition. $25 570-655-8056 TREADMILL, electric, $250. AbLounge, $50. AbDoer Chair, $50. 570-779-5416

742

Mattress Guy

Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 MATTRESS/ BOX SPRING: Brand New. PillowTop Queen Mattress and Box Spring! Still in bags! Must sell! $150. 570-280-9628 ROCKER swivel recliner made by Lane, burgundy, good condition $10. 570-735-6638 SCHOOL DESK, $15. 570-825-5847 SOFA Berkline, double reclining, excellent condition $400. 570-655-1508 TABLE antique, large + 4 chairs, 100 years olf, dark wood $45. Broyhill sofa, 91’ floral $190. 570-740-1392 TRUNDLE BED, complete set, Iron, $50. 570-779-5416

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

HEATER, Eden Pure Gen 3, Model 1000, used 1 season.Cost $397 new, selling for $200 firm. 570-472-3920 HEATER, electric, portable, $20. 570-825-5847 HEATER. Hot water. Gas, 40 gallon tank. GE, 2 years old. $150 firm. 570-7791215 after 6pm

744

Furniture & Accessories

COFFEE TABLE, 39” square, walnut with glass top. $25. 570-430-9231 COUCH and CHAIR, Victorian, beige with floral design. $2,200. COUCH, sectional, chocolate. $1,800. OBO. Both like new. 570-822-7884 DESK child’s solid oak roll top desk, antique much detail excellent condition $99. 570-675-4617

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 HEADBOARD, oak twin, $50. Oak night stand $50. 570-825-0569

65 Laflin Rd Saturday, Dec. 17 8:00 to 3:00 Contents of lovely well maintained home! Beautiful BEST living room suite, TVs tables, lamps, decorator items, kitchen set, water cooler, tons of kitchenware, microwave & cart, day bed, desks, clothing, luggage, 2 bedroom suites, basement & garage items, roller blade equipment, holiday. Too much to list, all prices to sell.

E D WA RDSVILLE Collectors

Market Now Open! 681 Main St

FLEAMARKET & BID BOARD

Open Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm 570-718-1182 Minutes from Wilkes-Barre. Antiques, Collectibles, toys & MUCH MORE! Flea Market Spaces C tl A il bl

EDWARDSVILLE 591 Garfield St

Saturday, Dec. 17th Starting at 8am

WILKES-BARRE TWP

242 Highland Park Blvd. Hilton Garden Inn (Next to Walmart) Saturday, 12/17 10am - 4pm

Multi-Family Furniture, household decor, Coach, Power - Wheels & much more!

EDWARDSVILLE

745 Main Street, Apartment 5 Dec. 13, 14, & 15 5:30pm - 8:00pm Sun., Dec. 18 12pm-6pm Christmas decorations, plates, glasses, couch, TV stand, stereo, wooden stand. Not Handicapped Accessible.

HANOVER TWP.

UPPER ASKAM

8 Center St. off Middle Rd. Saturday, Dec. 17 7am - 3pm Lots of attic treasures. Everything must go. 570-690-0221

JENKINS TWP.

HOLIDAY GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR! Vendors include

UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFTS

2011 Silver Eagles 2011 Holiday .999 Silver Rounds Proof & Mint Sets Estate Jewelry Rare coins from Ancient Rome to Modern Over 35,000 Vintage Postcards (many Holiday & Local) 100’s of Lead Soldiers & Sets Rare Books & Newspapers starting from the 1700’s (many of local interest) Original Artwork & Prints (we do custom framing) Original Movie & Circus posters Vintage Sports items & Pre1970’s cards Crocks, Jugs & Local Bottles

WE BUY

Gold & Silver

Coins & Jewelry

Furnaces & Heaters

ELECTRIC STOVE HEATER: Used 2 or 3 times only. In excellent condition. $65. 570-855-8357

LAFLIN

MATTRESS SALE

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 JACKET, men’s black leather, never worn, tags on, size XL. $40. 735-6527

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

407 Pollock Drive, Brooks Estate Wesley Village

SATURDAY, DEC-17 8:00-4:00

Sale by Cook & Cook Estate Liquidators www.cookand cookestate liquidators.com

Highest CA$H Prices

HERITAGE GALLERIES 52 Carr Ave. DALLAS, PA

Across from Dallas Agway on Rt. 415 Look for blue & white signs TUES-FRI, 10-6 SAT, 10-5

674-2646

750

Jewelry

JEWELRY Armoire, flip top with mirror, 3 drawers, side storage, oak finish. $20. 570- 430-9231

756

Medical Equipment

WHEELCHAIR, Transport, Excellent condition, $75. WALKER, Deluxe, brand new. $75 570-905-4818

758 Miscellaneous

LARKSVILLE

Last Week of

Basement & Garage Sale! CLEARVIEW DRIVE ACROSS FROM VOLKSWAGEN Route 11, Narrows Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday

Lots of Christmas!!

Furniture-most all clothing & shoes only 25¢ each. Basement is filled!

All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted

758 Miscellaneous

776 Sporting Goods

FREE AD POLICY

BINOCULARS. Lafayette, zoom, field, 5.5 degrees at 12x with case. Good condition. Bausch and Lomb, works, but in rough condition. $20 for both. 570-235-5216

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. HUMIDOR by Monte Christo 18”hx 28” l x 14” deep solid wood craftmenship holds 250 + cigars $30. 570.829.2369 MODEL TRAIN display case 5 shelves 4 sliding glass doors 30 x 96 wall mount custom made excellent condition $450. 570-261-161 PAINTBALL GUN 98 custom tippman, 3 co2 tanks, cleaning kit, belt, 3000 paintballs. $100. 570-430-9231 PING PONG TABLE asking $25. Yale Safe, fireproof, 13x17.5 $50. 570-825-5847 STEAM CLEANER/ FLOOR, super power, Euroflex $75. 570-740-1392 TIRES (2) all season, 205x60x16, good tread $25. each. 570-457-7854 TUB: cast iron claw foot, white, cast iron, 60+ years old old. 5’Lx16” deep $300. Men’s black leather ice skates size 10, ladies white leather size 8. $10. each. Christmas tree Pink for Breast Cancer 6’. white LED lights used 1 holiday sell $45. Seat covers genuine Sheepskin for bucket seats, both $45. 570-779-9464

762

Musical Instruments

KEYBOARD Casio 76 full size keys, power adapter, stand, cover, books and box, excellent condition $99. 570-675-4617 ORGAN, electric Conn, bench, 1 pedal & foot pedals, beautiful condition $300. 287-4244

Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! ORGAN: Hammond Spinet Organ Model #7182. FREE FOR THE TAKING 570-474-5683

PIANO

Upright, Whitman. Free. Good condition, needs tuning. Must pickup. 570-288-4242

766

Office Equipment

DESKS & COPIER, very good condition. FREE - MUST GO! 570-690-3840 or 570-655-6670 TYPEWRITER $80. 5 drawer file cabinet, side to side drawers, new $950 sell $450. 280-2472

768

Personal Electronics

GPS: Garmin NUVI 265T Works Excellent. Bluetooth enabled. Includes: Wall Charger, car charger, Suction cup mount , Dashboard mount, USB cable. $60 570-824-9831 EXT. 336 Chris

770

Photo Equipment

COLLECTOR Kodak camera holder 1960’s $35. 570-740-1392

774

Restaurant Equipment

SLICER

Univex model 7512 stainless steel, 12” knife, built in sharpener, very good condition. New $1,800. Asking $600. 570-833-4495

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

POOL TABLE LIGHT, Coors shaped like race car $250. Pool table light Molson $200.570.237.0549 SKIS/SKI BOOTS/ SKI POLES: SKISRossignol Rebel 177 with Salomon Series 7 bindings. $65. SKI BOOTSSalomon Optima 8.1 Exp. Mens size 8 $30. SKI POLES- $5. All items in very good condition. 570-287-1025 TREADMILL Sportcraft electric, very good condition Folds for easy storage & transporting.Pulse mode, calorie burn, programmedtime & distance, safety key, + manual mode. $65. OBO. 570-654-6570

780

Televisions/ Accessories

TELEVISION: 13” Color Magnavox TV. Great picture. $20. 570-288-7905 TV Toshiba 60” perfect condition, beautiful picture. 51”HX51”lX21”deep. Can be seen in use. Asking $250. OBO. 570-654-6570

782

Tickets

BUS TRIPS

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

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

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

cookiestravelers.com

“Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway” Dec. 28th, 2pm Orchestra Seats 2 at $400. 570-417-5438

784

Tools

TOOLS. Craftsman, 10 in Radial Arm saw, 16” Scroll saw, 1.5” Circular saw blades, 4’ Level, 3+ inch Snips, 9 large metal files, large square, wire cutters and more. Moving, must sell. $140 for all. 570-235-5216

786 Toys & Games FISHER PRICE SETS Jungle/Zoo and Carnival. Complete and in excellent condition. Pre-school toys. $25 for both. 570-735-2694

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

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

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

$$ CASH PAID $$ VIDEO GAMES & SYSTEMS

Highest $$ Paid 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

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

570-735-1487

WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

BUYING 11am to 11pm

Highest Prices Paid In CA$H FREE PICKUP

570-574-1275

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

VITO’S & GINO’S

WANTED JEWELRY

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

288-8995

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

503

Accounting/ Finance

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

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

London PM Gold Price

Dec. 14: $1,603.00 Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com

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

503

Accounting/ Finance

BOOKKEEPER Part-Time or Full-Time

Part-Time position: 16+ hours per week (flexible days/hours). Full-time position: 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday. Health Benefits offered. Job description: • Manage and process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. • Manage and complete reconciliation of multiple bank and credit card accounts. • Process and email Excel spreadsheet reports. • Answer and forward customer phone calls. Requirements: • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Office. • At least one year of experience using Peachtree or Quickbooks. • Good grammar and communication skills.

Email resume to: nepabookkeeper@gmail.com 533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

TRANSIT MECHANIC

The Luzerne County Transportation Authority is seeking a transit mechanic that performs skilled work as required, diagnoses, maintains, repairs, services, inspects, cleans, and tests LCTA buses and support vehicles. Mechanics’ duties will vary with the union contractual agreement as well as the type of equipment they work on. The candidate must possess a Class B CDL with an air brake endorsement. Two (2) years minimum experience in maintenance and repair of diesel powered heavy equipment (such as diesel trucks and buses). The LCTA adheres to a strict drug and alcohol policy regulated by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. The LCTA is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and superior benefits. You must apply at:

The Luzerne County Transportation Authority 315 Northampton Street Kingston, PA 18704

548 Medical/Health

Director of Admissions

RN to facilitate & coordinate the admission process, including admission documentation; current PA nursing license, 3 years experience & working knowledge of LTC regulations, admission & discharge procedures.

Activity Aides

Part time 8A-4PM, 12-8PM, 3-8PM & every other weekend

Dietary Aides/Porters

Little Flower Manor & St. Luke’s Villa – mature individuals needed to work per diem. Must be available 6A-2P & 4-7P.

Van Driver

Per diem; day shift hours; clean driving record required. Criminal background checks/drug screen condition of employment.

Apply: Little Flower Manor 200 S. Meade St.; Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; pmelski@lfmstr.com; fax: 570-408-9760.

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SAINT BERNARD PUPS ACA, wormed, shots. $550. 570-743-8049

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

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ST.ACK BERNARD PUPPIES Registered $500. Call Pam @ 570-401-9943

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

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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Beautiful puppies. Ready for Christmas! 570-925-2951

YORKIES Registered. Vet

checked, home raised, sweet dispositions. Will hold until Christmas. Small, $750 to $850. 570-436-5083 570-788-2963

PUPPY FOR CHRISTMAS 7 months old, male,

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PET SITTING in your home! Also offer mid-day walks while you are at work. Reasonable rates! Call for more information: 570592-5362 or email: petsittertech@ gmail.com

BOSTON TERRIERS A.K.C. Registered.

7.5 weeks old. 2 males. 3 females. Beautifully marked. Parents on premises. $350/each 570-833-5262 Make perfect stocking stuffers!

BUFFALO CREEK LABRADOR’S Pups. Males. Train-

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CHIHUAHUA & NEWFOUNDLAND/LAB

6 months old Vet certified & shots $250/each 570-648-8613

CHOW PUPPIES

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

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601 Sandspring Dr true log home on 4 acres of privacy. built with care & quality! features include 2 master suites with walk-in closets. Each Mst Bath has a jacuzzi & shower. Graced with Custom River Stone Fireplace, exposed beams & real hardwood floors. A wall of windows to enjoy the outdoor vista's. Large Family room on 1st floor & Large recreation room lower level. Ideal for entertaining family & friends. This home has 4 full baths. 2 Covered Porches to relax on a porch swing or enjoy the sunny rear deck overlooking the wooded land. Custom Kitchen with GRANITE counter tops, HICKORY Cabinets & of course Stainless Steel appliances. MLS 11-7410 $399,900

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1215 Mountain Rd. Well maintained ranch home set on 2 acres with apple trees on property. This home offers 3 bedrooms, sunroom & enclosed porch. Lower level with brick fireplace. 2 car garage. $172,500 MLS# 11-2436 Call Geri 570-696-0888

47 Scenic Drive Country Colonial, hilltop setting. Living room/den with fireplace. Large kitchen / great room. Family room with large windows on every wall. Covered wraparound porch. Full basement. 3 car garage. 11-4498 $259,627

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529 SR 292 E For sale by owner Move-in ready. Well maintained. 3 - 4 bedrooms. 1 ¾ bath. Appliances included. 2.87 acres with mountain view. For more info & photos go to: ForSaleByOwner.com Search featured homes in Tunkhannock. $275,000. For appointment, call: 570-333-4024

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

167 Center St. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story home with garage and driveway. Newer kitchen and bath. For more info and phot os visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3561 Price reduced $64,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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The Times Leader has immediate openings for Day & Night Shifts, part time Inserter/Packager for our Packaging Department. Experience preferred, but will train the right candidate. This position reports directly to the Packaging Supervisor.

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

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138 White Birch Ln Charming two story on nice lot features, living room, dining room with hardwoods, modern Oak kitchen, first floor family room, 4 large bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Deck overlooking level rear yard. 2 car garage. Gas heat, Central air. (11-3115) $318,000 Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422

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211 Hillside One Enjoy the comforts & amenities of living in a beautifully maintained townhouse, 3/4 Bedrooms, family room with fireplace out to deck. Bright & airy kitchen, finished lower level, Tennis, Golf & Swimming are yours to enjoy & relax. Maintenance free living. PRICE REDUCED! $210,000 MLS# 10-1221 Call Geri 570-696-0888

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

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

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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

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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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23 Rice Court If you've reached the top, live there in this stunning 3,900 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 4 bath home in a great neighborhood. Offers formal living room, dining room, 2 family rooms, florida room, and kitchen any true chef would adore. Picture perfect condition. The basement is heated by a separate system. SELLER PROVIDING HOME WARRANTY. MLS#11-1005 $349,900 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

548 Green St. Are you renting?? The monthly mortgage on this house could be under $500 for qualified buyers. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1st floor laundry. Off street parking, deep lot, low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3983 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

38 Huckleberry Lane Blueberry Hills 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 2 car garage, large yard. Master bath with separate jetted tub, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island, lighted deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3071 $319,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

DURYEA

619 Foote Ave. Fabulous Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, ultra modern kitchen with granite counters, heated tile floor and stainless appliances. Dining room has Brazilian cherry floors, huge yard, garage and large yard. Partially finished lower level. If you’re looking for a Ranch, don’t miss this one. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4079 $159,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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EXETER REDUCED

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

Kitchen, Living room, dining area, 2 bedroom, full bath & pantry. Was in Flood - took up to 3” on first level. $15,000 firm. Call (570) 780-0324

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EXETER

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

EXETER 105 Cedar Street Price Reduced! $50,000

Great starter home in a great neighborhood, off street parking, upgraded electric, newer roof, replacement windows & 2nd floor laundry. MLS 10-4130 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195

EXETER

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

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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

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EXETER REDUCED

This home says “come in!” You’ll feel right at home the moment you step inside. 3 large bedrooms, 2 ½ modern baths, modern kitchen, living room, dining room with hardwood floors, office, laundry room, comfortable gas heat, cool central air and 2 car garage. You have to see the patio! MLS 11-2487 $235,000 Call Jerry Bush Jr.

1021 Wyoming Ave

192 Hillside Ave

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

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

HANOVER TWP

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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 & 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 & a family room with free-standing fireplace. Off-street parking on one side. Taxes are currently $1,516 on assessed value of $68,700. MLS#11-3694 PRICE REDUCED TO $59,900 Mary Ellen & Walter Belchick 570-696-6566

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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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PITBULL/SHEPHERD Mix, FREE, male, 10 months old, brindle color, housebroken, very obedient, great with children, Catholic blessed. 570-825-4315 570-793-4929

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908 Primrose Court Move right into this newer 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Townhome with many upgrades including hardwood floors throughout and tiled bathrooms. Lovely oak cabinets in the kitchen, central air, fenced in yard, nice quiet neighborhood. MLS 11-2446 $119,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

187 South Street 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, modern kitchen, security system, beautifully landscaped patio, pond & above ground pool. Great neighborhood! Close to major highways. MLS #11-2370 $124,500 Call Debra at 570-714-9251

EXETER TWP. HANOVER TWP 710 Church Street

311 Lockville Rd Stately brick 2 story, with in-ground pool, covered patio, finished basement, fireplace, wood stove 3 car attached garage, 5 car detached garage with apartment above. MLS#11-1242 $739,000 Call Joe or Donna, 613-9080

Exceptionally well care for home in move in condition. Everything is new, roof, siding, windows, porches, kitchen and baths. MLS 11-2309 $119,000 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23

HANOVER TWP. FACTORYVILLE

Major renovations, updates, spacious, landscaped, enclosed porch and patio, 4 bedrooms.Gorgeous. Charming inside and out on half acre. Exceptional buy at $175,000 Shari Philmeck ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

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

FALLS/MILL CITY

10 acres with gas lease. Out of flood zone. 3 bedrooms. 2 baths. Living room. Dining room. Family room. Kitchen. $130,000. 570-333-1456 Leave a Message

HANOVER TWP.

FORTY FORT 4 Sunset Court

Must see! Located in a private cul-desac. Large enclosed front porch, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage. REDUCED! $139,000 MLS 11-2824

65-67 St. Mary’s Rd Double Block close to Marion Terrace Elementary. 3 bedrooms each unit. Nice private yard. Buyers Agent must be present at first showing in order to claim commission. MLS 11-2426. $65,000 Call Connie Eileen R. Melone Real Estate 570-821-7022

HANOVER TWP. Call Kathie 570-288-6654

FORTY FORT

65 W Pettebone St. Beautiful remodeled home in desirable neighborhood. 4 bed, 3 bath, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, deck, private driveway with 2 car garage A must see. $163,000 RENT TO OWN OPTION AVAILABLE 570-881-8493

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Great Walnut street location. 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms. wall to wall carpet. Gas heat. 2 car garage. Deck & enclosed porch. MLS 11-2833 $99,500 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

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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KINGSTON

Fantastic view from the deck and patio of this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath vinyl sided 2 story home. Four years young with so many extras. A dream home! MLS# 11-2429 $299,900 Call Florence 570-715-7737

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322 Spring Street Out of the flood area. 2 family home. One with 2 bedrooms, the other with 3 bedrooms. Needs TLC. 50x125ft lot. Walking distance to schools grade 7-12, kindergarten & 1st. Reduced to $45,000.

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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HANOVER TWP.

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

Large Family home, private, on partly wooded parcel over 1 1/2 acres. Large front porch surrounded by greenery. Well built & maintained, natural woodwork, updated bathrooms. $117,500 Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 HARVEYS LAKE

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19 Garrahan Street Attractive 2-story in great neighborhood. Newer roof, newer 2nd floor replacement windows, newer split A/C system, large eat-in kitchen, bedroom pine flooring, walk-up attic & a mostly fenced yard. REDUCED $59,900 MLS#11-1754 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449

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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Pole 165 Lakeside Drive A truly unique home! 7,300 sq.ft. of living on 3 floors with 168' of lake frontage with boathouse. Expansive living room; dining room, front room all with fireplaces. Coffered ceiling; modern oak kitchen with breakfast room; Florida room; study & 3 room & bath suite. 5 bedrooms & 4 baths on 2nd. Lounge, bedroom, bath, exercise room & loft on 3rd floor. In-ground pool & 2story pool house. Air on 3rd floor. $1,149,000 MLS# 10-1268 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

Well kept 2 story with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths situated on a nice street in Kingston. Newer roof, furnace, water heater, electric service. Replacement windows throughout. Basement has high ceilings, ideal for re-finishing or workshop! MLS 11-2167 $144,000 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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189 Rock St. Spacious home with 4 bedrooms and large rooms. Nice old woodwork, staircase, etc. Extra lot for parking off Kenley St. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3404 $99,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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

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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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KINGSTON 663 Westmoreland Avenue

Charming 2-1/2 story with 3 bedrooms on 2nd + a 4th (12x24) on 3rd, full bath upstairs, half bath with laundry on 1st floor, lots of closet space, finished walk-out basement and much more! MLS 11-2340 $185,000 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23

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

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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

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177 Third Ave. Neat as a pin! 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, end unit townhome with nice fenced yard. Bright Spacious kitchen, main level family room, deck w/ retractable awning. Gas heat/central air, pull down attic for storage and 1 car garage. Very affordable townhome in great central location! MLS 11-1282 $134,500 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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LAFLIN 3 Main Street

Historic 120+ year old home, many original details, new roof, updated electrical and a huge garage. Currently a gift shop. Corner lot, newly paved parking area. $170,000 MLS 11-2115. Call Betty at Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-287-1196 ext 3559 or 570-714-6127

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

Stately brick 2-story featuring formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, modern cherry kitchen, knotty pine study, spacious family room, sunroom, computer room, TV room, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths. $339,000 Call Ruthie 570-714-6110

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MOUNTAIN TOP

4 bed, 1 1/2 bath. WOW - Talk about Charm! Stained glass windows, HUGE rooms, beautiful woodwork and wood floors plus storage. Nice 162 sq ft enclosed porch, 1886 sq ft. Massive storage unit outback, can be converted to a multiple car garage. Endless possibilities here. Just needs the right person to love it back to life. MLS 11-3282. $139,900. Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

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LUZERNE

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

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

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

P E N D I N G

PITTSTON

NANTICOKE 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

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 NANTICOKE Reduced - $89,000

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

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LAFLIN

Lovely brick ranch home in great development. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. All hardwood floors, brand new roof. 2 family rooms suitable for mini apartment. 1st floor laundry, sunroom, central air, alarm system, 1 car garage and electric chair lift to lower level. Very good condition. 11-2437 $210,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

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

LAFLIN

MLS#11-2250

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

KINGSTON

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Full Service Leases • Custom Design • Renovations • Various Size Suites Available Medical, Legal, Commercial • Utilities • Parking • Janitorial Full Time Maintenance Staff Available

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

LUZERNE

KINGSTON

431 Chestnut Ave. Charming 2 story single family home with upgrades, including new kitchen cabinets, furnace, hot water heater, 200 amp electric, 2 car detached garage. Walk up attic for additional storage space. MLS 11-4106 $129,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

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$105,900

KINGSTON

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

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

KINGSTON

JENKINS TWP.

HANOVER TWP.

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

220 Wright Ave Modern 3 bedroom rancher. Woodburning fireplace in living room. Gas heat. Central air conditioning. Aluminum siding. Newer roof. Nice yard. Extras. (FHA financing: $3,675 down, $585 month, 4% interest, 30 years.) Seller willing to assist with buyer's closing costs, up to 6% of purchase price! MLS 11-4225 $105,000 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126

KINGSTON 125 3rd Ave

HANOVER TWP.

Seller willing to help pay Buyer's closing costs!!

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

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

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

MESHOPPEN

Novak Road

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

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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

REDUCED! Motivated Seller! $116,900. 619 S. Hanover St Nicely appointed brick 2-family. 2nd unit on 2nd and 3rd floors has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths currently at $400/ mos below market value of at least $600/mos. Most windows replaced throughout. Heated 2-car detached garage, rear covered patio, fencedin side yard. MLS#11-2538 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449

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130 CHURCH ROAD The feel of a true colonial home with double entry doors off the foyer into the living room and dining room. Spacious kitchen breakfast area, family room leading to a fenced rear yard. 3-season room with cathedral ceiling. Hardwood floors, fireplace, recently remodeled 2.5 bath and 2-car garage. Located on 3.77 acres, all the privacy of country living yet conveniently located. MLS#11-2600 PRICE REDUCED $183,900 Jill Jones 696-6550

NANTICOKE

111 E. Grand St. One half double block. 3 bedrooms, plaster walls, aluminum siding & nice yard. Affordable @ $34,900 Call Jim Krushka TOWNE & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708

92 Tompkins Street Totally remodeled 2-story; 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garage, deck, rear fence. MLS# 11-2770 NEW PRICE! $99,900 CALL JOE OR DONNA 570-613-9080

PITTSTON REDUCED

NANTICOKE

MOUNTAIN TOP

You will be impressed by this well kept 3 bedroom charmer with intown location. Large fenced yard & 2 tiered deck-great for entertaining. Large, bright eat-in kitchen, spacious family room with fireplace & new carpet in master bedroom and hall. 1 car garage & shed. MLS# 11-1623 $109,900. Michael Slacktish 570-760-4961

214 Elizabeth St. Cozy 3 bedroom home tastefully done. Separate 1st floor laundry, lots of storage, vinyl siding, replacement windows. 1 full bath and 2 - 1/2 baths. Finished bonus room in basement MLS 11-4172 $79,900 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

PITTSTON

MINERS MILLS

Signature Properties NEW LISTING! 5 Rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath; central air, rear patio; 1-car garage all on a fenced lot. $139,900 Call Donna 570-613-9080

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

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. #112970. BIG REDUCTION! NEW PRICE $89,000 Go To The Top... Call JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

W. Green St. Nice 2 bedroom Ranch style home, gas heat, finished basement, vinyl siding, deck. Move in Condition. Affordable @ $89,500. Call Jim TOWNE & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708

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PRICED TO SELL! Brick ranch, large living room, 3 bedrooms, sun room, deck, full basement, sheds & garage on 0.54 acres$139,500 Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

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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

PITTSTON REDUCED!

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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906 Homes for Sale

PITTSTON TWP.

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.

906 Homes for Sale PLAINS

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

PLAINS

KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road

TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2

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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PITTSTON TWP. REDUCED

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

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PLAINS TOWNSHIP OUT OF FLOOD

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

PLYMOUTH 401 W. Shawnee Ave

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

PLAINS

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

PLAINS

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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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

Don’t miss this spacious 2 story, with a 17 x 11 Living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen plus ½ bath on the first floor & 2 bedrooms & bath on 2nd floor. Extras include an enclosed patio and a detached garage. Reasonably priced at REDUCED! $34,900. MLS 11-2653 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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PRINGLE

SHICKSHINNY

SWOYERSVILLE

WAPWALLOPEN

WEST WYOMING

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 $174,900. Call Brian 570-613-9080

Great New Construction on 2 Acres with 1 year Builders Warranty! 2 Story home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room with gas fireplace , dining room, kitchen, breakfast room & laundry room. dining room with tray ceiling, whirlpool tub in master bath plus 2 car attached garage, open front porch & rear deck. MLS 11-2453 $275,000 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141

PLYMOUTH

Spacious 1791 sq. ft. 1/2 double with wrap around porch, shed & garage. Semi modern kitchen & bath. 3 bedrooms with gas heat and plenty of storage. $24,900. Possible rent to own Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

570-288-6654 PRINGLE

350 Union St. Residential and commercial zone this property would make a perfect spot for your place of business. Zone B-3 highway business. See residential list #11-3569 for additional info and photos.MLS 11-3788 $67,500 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

SWEET VALLEY

SHAVERTOWN

Enjoy the quiet life in this spacious 3 bedroom home on double lot. Features hardwood floor in dining room, covered patio, oversized 2 car garage, family room with fireplace & finished, walk out basement with another fireplace. MLS# 11-1873 $160,000 Michael Slacktish 570-760-4961

Signature Properties 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

Adorable seasonal cottage with rights for North Lake. Two bedrooms, furnished, 10x10 shed, front porch with roof, deck, tip-top condition! Make it your getaway for just $68,900! Shari Philmeck ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 SWEET VALLEY REDUCED!

SHAVERTOWN

Woodridge I This spacious 2 story sits on a private partially wooded lot with inground pool. Plenty of living space, living room with fireplace, first floor den, and laundry, needs some attention but well worth the price. $159,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-288-6654

G N I D N E P

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

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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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SHAVERTOWN

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

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Luxurious End Townhouse

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

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

SWOYERSVILLE

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

570-233-0340 or 570-788-8500

WAPWALLOPEN

THORNHURST

1114 Golf Course Dr Raised Ranch with 3 bedrooms & attached garage. Spacious wrap around deck and enclosed patio. ADT security system has also been recently installed. 11-8467 $125,000

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396 Cedar Lane Retreat to this charming Pocono Style Contemporary. A stones throw to Pennsylvania's state gamelands. Relax or entertain outdoors and enjoy Pennsylvania's abundant wildlife. 11-4354 $119,999

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68 Laurel Drive True log home, inside and out. 4 bedroom / 2 bath home with full basement. located in quiet community. Knotty pine interior, living room fireplace, wrap decking, paved drive and more. MLS 11-4211 $114,900

570-643-2100 C21poconos.com TUNKHANNOCK

SWOYERSVILLE

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Affordable living on ¾ acre, one mile from Tunkhannock. Cape Cod, 4 bedrooms, appliances stay, newer metal roof and replacement windows. Great price at $119,500! Shari Philmeck ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 TUNKHANNOCK

Lovely bi-level, 4 bedroom home situated on scenic one acre with pond, above ground pool, shed and fruit trees. Stay cozy with 2 gas stoves and coal stove (in addition to electric heating.) Great buy at $189,900 Shari Philmek ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

Lily Lake, 2 Circle Ave Charming & beautiful remodeled cottage on 1/3 acre landscaped corner lot. Approx 200 ft from lake - great view! 1,072 sf. Enlarged bedroom, bath & office. Shed. Choice of electric baseboard, wood or coal. Quiet, peaceful and serene neighborhood. Includes row boat & kayak. www.lakehouse.com Ad #250771 $110,000. Call Harold or April (570) 379-2909

WEST HAZLETON

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

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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

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

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950 Center St. Unique property. Well maintained - 2 story 10 year old set on 3.56 acres. Privacy galore, pole barn 30x56 heated for storage of equipment, cars or boats. A must see property. GEO Thermal Heating System.Only 10 minutes from interstate 81 & 15 minutes to turnpike. MLS#10-3802 $249,900 Call Geri 570-696-0888

WILKES-BARRE

906 Homes for Sale

WILKES-BARRE 35 Hillard Street

WILKES-BARRE

438 Tripp St

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

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

WHITE HAVEN

134 Brown Street Nicely remodeled, spacious 2-story with attached garage on corner lot. Modern, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances; large lower level Theatre Room and additional rec room with dry bar and 5th bedroom. Newer roof, mostly newer replacement windows & gas furnace. MLS# 11-1817 REDUCED TO $79,900 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449

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124 Holiday Drive 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Brick fireplace in living room. Large front deck. Screened porch. Unfinished dry basement. Sold furnished. Home close to Route 940, Interstate 80, NE Ext to PA turnpike, Route 81. Open floor plan. MLS 11-5369 $89,000

156 Sherman Street HANDYMAN SPECIAL. Extra Large duplex with 7 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, screened porch, full basement and 2 car garage on double lot in WilkesBarre City. $59,500 ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

Great neighborhood surrounds this updated 2 story home with original woodwork. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,500sf oak eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, stained glass windows, large rooms, fenced yard, deck. Zoned R1 Single Family Zone. $79,900 MLS #11-599 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

35 Murray St. Large well kept 6 bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Off street parking, good size back yard. Owner very motivated to sell. MLS 10-3668 $79,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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185 West River St

WHITE HAVEN

180 Woodhaven Tucked at the end of a natural Spring-fed Lake, a quiet, restful setting gives you the peace and tranquility you’re searching for. Sophisticated log design features cathedral ceilings with expansive glass to soak in the view overlooking the lake. Expansive living area with high, vaulted ceiling leads your eye to the open loft and wide Catwalk. Easy access to decks and patio from every level to enjoy nature at it’s best. Huge 840 sq. foot, guest quarters –so very convenient for friends and family. Call now to learn more about this very special property. MLS 11-5544 $374,900

570-643-2100 C21poconos.com WHITE HAVEN

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, DEC 18 2 to 4 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. $114,900. MLS 11-2474 JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

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 60 Saint Clair St

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

WEST PITTSTON

570-643-2100 C21poconos.com WILKES-BARRE 100 Darling St

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

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

Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195

WILKES-BARRE

Beautiful 5 bedroom home, with 2 full baths w/linen closets. Modern kitchen with breakfast area and snack bar. Large pantry closet. Home features, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, 1st floor office area, living room, dining room, finished room in basement, walk up attic. 1 car garage, rear deck, fenced yard, ductless A/C. Call for your appointment today. MLS 10-4635 $92,000 Call Patty Lunski 570-735-7494 EXT. 304 Antonik & Associates, Inc. 570-735-7494 WILKES-BARRE

WILKES-BARRE

Well cared for and nicely kept. A place to call home! Complete with 2 car oversized garage, central air, first floor laundry, eat in kitchen. Convenient to shopping, West Pittston pool and ball fields. PRICE REDUCED! $114,900 MLS 11-583 Call Judy Rice 570-714-9230

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

26-28-30 Blackman Street Nice investment triplex conveniently located on bus route close to schools. Grosses over $3,000/month! Separate gas, electric & water; parking for 10+ cars. Reduced to $94,900. MLS#11-423 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449

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WILKES-BARRE

Great price! 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, needs some love. High ceilings, open floor plan downstairs, extra room upstairs for closet, office, storage, whatever you need. Subject to short sale, bank approval. $37,900 MLS 11-3134 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED!

WILKES-BARRE

30-31 Oak Drive 3 Bedroom, 2 bath single family. 11-6522 $129,900 321 Franklin St. Great 2 bedroom starter home in the “Garden Village”. Brand new flooring throughout, fresh paint, vinyl siding and replacement windows. Newer electric service, eat in kitchen w/breakfast bar. 1st floor laundry room and off street parking. MLS 11-2302 $89,500 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSING REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

WILKES-BARRE

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WEST PITTSTON

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906 Homes for Sale

DOUBLE LOT IN WILKES-BARRE CITY Extra large duplex. Total 7 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, fireplace, screened porch, full basement and 2 car garage. $58,000. Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

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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 WILKES-BARRE PARSONS Reduced - $69,900

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

WILKES-BARRE

Parsons Section 32 Wilson St No need for flood or mine subsidence insurance. 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Aluminum siding. Corner, 105’x50’ lot. Fenced in yard. Appraised at $57,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-826-1458 for appointment Sell your own home! Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130

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PRICE REDUCED! 166 Jones Street Nice starter home. Spacious sideyard with off street parking, hardwood floors under carpet in living room & dining room, newer furnace. MLS #11-2979 $38,000 Call Debra at 570-714-9251

WILKES-BARRE To Settle Estate $60,000

906 Homes for Sale

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

YATESVILLE

314 Horton Street Wonderful home, 6 rooms. 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, twostory, living room with built-in bookcase, formal dining room with entrance to delightful porch. Eat-in kitchen. Private lot, detached garage. A must see home. MLS 11-2721 New Price $60,000 GO TO THE TOP... CALL

JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE

570-288-7481 WYOMING

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

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

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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Income & Commercial Properties

JENKINS TWP.

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

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Income & Commercial Properties

NANTICOKE

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 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200

P E N D I N G

909

Income & Commercial Properties

KINGSTON

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

909

Income & Commercial Properties

AVOCA

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

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

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KINGSTON 7 Hoyt St

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

S O L D

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PITTSTON

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

DALLAS

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

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

Nice duplex zoned commercial, can be used for offices as well as residential. All separate utilities. Keep apt. space or convert to commercial office space. Adjacent lot for sale by same owner. MLS 11-2176 $85,900 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23

350 Union St. Residential and commercial zone this property would make a perfect spot for your place of business. Zone B-3 highway business. See residential list #11-3569 for additional info and photos. MLS11-3788 $67,500 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

HARDING Mt. Zion Road

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

JACKSON TOWNSHIP 1 acre with well,

Live in one and rent the others to pay for your mortgage! This Multi-Unit features gorgeous hardwood floors in the 1st level apartment. 2nd level apartment has 4 bedrooms! Lower Level apartment has cozy efficiency. Plenty of parking & 2 car carport is another highlight. Call Jesicca Skoloda 570-237-0463 JesiccaSkoloda Realtor@gmail.com MLS# 11-2741 $119,999 570-696-2468

septic and driveway in place. Asking $42,000. Make reasonable offer. DEREMER REALTY 570-477-1149

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

Nice double block in good condition with 2 bedrooms on each side. New vinyl siding. Bathrooms recently remodeled. Roof is 2 years old. Fully rented. Tenants pay all utilities. MLS11-580.$55,500 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

WILKES-BARRE

98-100 Lockhart St

PITTSTON

NANTICOKE

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

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P E N D I N G

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

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930 Wanted to Buy Real Estate

WE BUY HOMES 570-956-2385 Any Situation

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

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

912 Lots & Acreage

BACK MOUNTAIN

3.37 acre wooded lot. Public sewer. Underground utilities. Close to 309. Asking $59,900 Call 570-885-1119

DALLAS acres. Wooded

63 parcel. 5,000’ roadfront on 2 paved roads. Level & rolling. In Dallas Twp. $425,000 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

LAND FOR SALE

24 ACRES

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

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Apartments/ Furnished

PITTSTON TWP.

Attractive weekly & monthly rates for single & double rooms and suites. Water, heat, cable & maid service included. AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN Call 570-655-1234

bedroom, luxury apartment. EVERYTHING INCLUDED. Heat, hot water, A/C, electric, phone, cable. Private, no smoking, no pets. 570-954-0869

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

Fully furnished luxury executive apartment with new leather furniture. TV included. Full kitchen. New bedroom set. Water & sewer included. $700 / month. Call 570-371-1615

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

333 Oakmont Lane Owner had property surveyed.Copies available upon request. Property was partially cleared for a home 2-3 years ago MLS 11-3300 $39,900 John Shelley 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

MOUNTAIN TOP

Crestwood Schools! 126 Acres for Sale! Mostly wooded with approx. 970 ft on Rt. 437 in Dennison Twp. $459,000 Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

MOUNTAIN TOP

Several building lots ready to build on! ALL public utilities! Priced from $32,000 to $48,000! Use your own Builder! Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! WILKES-BARRE PARTLY CLEARED VACANT LOTS: Lot #13, E. Thomas St. Approximately 0.57 acre MLS #11-2616 $32,000 Lot #18, E Thomas St., Approximately 0.73 acre. MLS #11-2615 $35,000 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

FALLS

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

ASHLEY

570-288-6654

Township Blvd.

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

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

PLAINS Furnished 1

SCRANTON

WILKES-BARRE 495-497 S. Grant St

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

912 Lots & Acreage

EXETER

Out of flood area. 100x125ft. All utilities in place. Building moratorium does not apply to this lot. $45,000 reduced to $42,000 Call 570-655-0530

PITTSTON

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

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

912 Lots & Acreage

PLYMOUTH

PITTSTON

HANOVER TWP 22 W. Germania St

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$600/mos + utilities. A 1 bedroom Studio, near Misericordia University. Security due at signing of lease. Private driveway. Call Bill Call (570) 690-2170

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

HANOVER TWP.

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 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.

TOWNHOUSE 2 bedrooms, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, European tile kitchen & bath. Parking, A/C, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, deck. $725/month. Call 570-650-0278

HANOVER TWP.

Newly remodeled large 2nd floor 1 bedroom apartment with hardwood floors. $750/month + utilities. Call John Thomas 570-287-1196 or 570-714-6124

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

HANOVER TWP.

Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

DUMORE

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

56 Pulaski Street Totally renovated, energy efficient, single family rental. 2 bedrooms, full bath, off-street parking. Cathedral ceiling in bedrooms, wall-towall carpeting and large closets. Modern kitchen with granite countertops, ceramic tile floor. Brand new stainless steel appliances, 1st floor full bath with granite sink and tile floor. Living room with wall-to-wall. Recessed lighting. Washer/dryer hookup. MLS#11-3429 $800. Per Month Craig Yarrish 570-696-6554

EXETER

Senior Apartments

222 SCHOOLEY AVE. EXETER, PA Accepting applications for 1 bedroom apartments. Quality apartments for ages 62 and older. Income limits apply. Rent only $450 month. *Utilities Included *Laundry Facilities *On Site Management *Private parking

Call for appointment

570-654-5733 Monday - Friday 8am-12pm. Equal Housing Opportunity

KINGSTON

131 S. Maple Ave. 3 room apartment 2nd floor. Heat & hot water included. Coin Laundry. Off street parking. No pets/smoking. $600 570-288-5600 or 570-479-0486

KINGSTON

139 W Dorrance St 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, living room, kitchen & bath. Heat and hot/cold water included. $750 + security. No pets. 570-899-4914 or 973-768-3801

KINGSTON

565 Rutter Avenue 3 bedrooms, living, dining & family rooms, 1 new bath, all appliances, A/C, new carpeting & paint, off street parking, heat and hot water included, front & rear porches. No pets, no smoking. $850/per month & security deposit. Personal & credit references required. Call 570-287-4234

KINGSTON

Attractive / quiet neighborhood near Kingston Pool. Charming 2 bedrooms + sunroom, oak kitchen, dishwasher, fridge, disposal, washer/ dryer, a/c, basement, garage. Water & Sewer included. No pets. $575 + gas/electric, security, references & lease. 570-466-8041

KINGSTON

PECKS COURT New Construction. 2 bedroom luxury apartment. Appliances, heat, sewer & garbage included. $800/month. Call 570-441-4101

KINGSTON

Private garage & ultra modern state of the art apartment with washer/dryer, air, new carpeting $730 + utilities. 570-881-4993

KINGSTON

Recently remodeled 2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Heat & hot/ cold water included. Small, 3rd room. No pets. $700 + security. Call Sam 570-817-4488

KINGSTON

Recently renovated 2 bedroom. Living room & dining room. Convenient off street parking. All new appliances. Water & sewer included. $565 + utilities, security & references. No pets. Call 570-239-7770

SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES 11 Holiday Drive

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24hr on-site Gym Community Room Swimming Pool Maintenance FREE Controlled Access Patio/Balcony and much more... Call Today for Move In Specials. 570-288-9019

KINGSTON

HARVEYS LAKE

1 bedroom, LAKE FRONT apartments. Wall to wall, appliances, lake rights, off street parking. No Pets. Lease, security & references. 570-639-5920

HUDSON

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

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

EXETER

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

Apartments/ Unfurnished

KINGSTON

DALLAS

Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517

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Apartments Available KINGSTON, 1 & 2 bedroom units PLAINS, large 2 bedroom with bonus room PLAINS, efficiency 1 bedroom WILKES-BARRE, 1/2 double with 4 bedrooms WILKES-BARRE, 2 bedroom duplex building All Include: Appliances, Carpeting, Maintenance. Lease, Credit Check & References Required.

570-899-3407 Tina Randazzo Property Mgr

KINGSTON

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

Spacious 2nd floor, 2 bedroom. 1 bath. Newly remodeled building, Living room, Dining room, eat-in Kitchen, private front balcony, off street parking, all appliances, including washer/dryer. Available 1/1/12. $650 + utilities. No pets, no smoking. 570-814-3281

KINGSTON

Spacious 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, porch, off street parking. Heat & water included. New fridge & stove. Pet Friendly. $550 + security. Call 570-287-5282

LARKSVILLE

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

MOUNTAIN TOP 1 Bedroom apart-

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

Centrally located 1 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup in basement, off-street parking, no pets, yard. $500/month, + security deposit. Tenant pays electric & water. 570-474-0388

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

MOUNTAINTOP

1 bedroom, 1 bath, all appliances provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. $700/month, utilities included. Security deposit and lease. 570-678-7801

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

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 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

Nice clean 1 bedroom. Heat, hot water, garbage fee included. Stove, fridge, air-conditioning, washer/dryer availability. Security. $525 per month Call (570) 736-3125

NANTICOKE

Very clean, nice, 2 bedroom. Water, sewer, stove, fridge, Garbage collection fee included. W/d availability. Large rooms. Security, $535/mo. 570-736-3125

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PARSONS

2nd floor. Newly remodeled. No pets. Off street parking, $400 + security. Employment verification. Ready now. Call 570-466-4619

PITTSTON

1 bedroom, includes, fridge, stove, heat, garbage stickers. Off street parking avail. $400/month plus security 570-388-2271

PITTSTON

2 bedroom. 2nd floor. Includes fridge, range, heat, water, sewer, trash, washer/dryer hookup. $575 + security. Call Bernie 888-244-2714

PITTSTON

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, with office. Not in flood zone! Garbage, sewer & appliances included. Pets negotiable. $505/month, + security & lease. 570-574-8179

PITTSTON

3 bedroom, 2 second floor. Includes fridge, range, sewer, trash, washer & dryer hook up. $575 + security Call Bernie 888-244-2714 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 PLAINS 1st floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Kitchen with appliances. All new carpet. Convenient location. No smoking. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-9234

PLAINS

2 bedroom, heat, hot water, water & sewer included. $625/month. Call (570) 905-0186

PLAINS

Large 2 bedroom, eat-in kitchen, off street parking for 4 cars, small pets ok, large fenced in yard. $600/month includes water & sewer. Security required. Call Tom at 570-574-6261

PLYMOUTH

2 bedroom, 1 bath. 1st floor. Newly painted. $575 + security. Includes fridge, range, heat, water & sewer. Call Bernie 888-244-2714

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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

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

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

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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

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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 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

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WILKES-BARRE 83 W. Chestnut St

Freshly painted 3 bedroom. Clean and neat. Pets OK. $500 + first, security, utilities & references. 570-223-6252

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

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Super Clean, remodeled compact 3 rooms, laundry, appliances, off street parking 1 car. $470 + utilities. EMPLOYMENT, CREDIT, LEASE REQUIRED. NO PETS/SMOKING. Managed Building!

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57 Carbon Lane 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. Wall to wall carpet. eat in kitchen with appliances, off street parking, rear porch. $395 + utilities & security. 570-814-1356 WILKES-BARRE

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

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

WILKES-BARRE NORTH

2 bedroom. Includes heat, hot and cold running water. Off street parking. Security required. Background check. $545 For appointment call: 570-814-3138

WILKES-BARRE NORTH

723 N. Main St. 1st floor, Very large 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath, eat-in kitchen with appliances, $420 + security, no pets. Water included. Tenant pays gas & electric. Call 570-814-1356

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Street, Rear 1 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, new paint & flooring, eat in kitchen with appliances, enclosed front & back porch, laundry facilities. heat, hot water and cable included. $520 + electric & security. No pets. Call 570-814-1356

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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 Spacious 3 bed-

room. Newly renovated, freshly painted, nice neighborhood. Appliances. New washer/dryer and new floor covering. $700 plus utilities, references, credit and background check. Smoke Free. Call 570-881-0320

WILKES-BARRE

Spacious, newly renovated 2 bedroom. Nice neighborhood. Freshly painted. With appliances & new washer / dryer. New floor coverings. $650 + utilities, references, credit and background check. Smoke Free. 570-881-0320

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

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH

2 BEDROOM AVAILABLE NOW!! Recently renovated, spacious, wood floors, all kitchen appliances included, parking available. $500 + utilities Call Agnes 347-495-4566

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Commercial Properties

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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OFFICE SPACE HANOVER TWP.

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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.

OFFICE SPACE

MAIN ST., LUZERNE 2nd floor, approx. 2,300 SF, Private restroom & breakroom, off street parking. 570-288-1004

Commercial Properties

WAREHOUSE/LIGHT MANUFACTURING OFFICE SPACE PITTSTON Main St.

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

HANOVER TWP

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

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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

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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 WILKES-BARRE

RETAIL/OFFICE

2,000 sq building for rent on busy Rt. 309 in Mountain Top, across from Subway. Lots of parking, great visibility, Available immediately. $2,000/month + utilities. 570-430-0852

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750 & 1750 square feet and NEW SPACE 3,500 square feet OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206

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WYOMING 72’ x 200’ VACANT

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

Elegant Space Available

FORTY FORT

1188 Wyoming Ave Built in 1879 this prestigious 2,800 square foot space features high ceilings, ten-foot doorways, three large distinctive chandeliers, hardwood floors and three fireplaces. Other features: french doors, large well lit parking lot, handicap accessibility. Signage positioned on 179 ft frontage. Over 15,000 vehicles pass daily. 570-706-5308

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EDWARDSVILLE

3 bedroom, new carpet & paint, fenced yard, laundry room, air. $550 + utilities, security & references. No pets 570-829-1768

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Lease this freestanding building for an AFFORDABLE monthly rent. Totally renovated & ready to occupy. Offices, conference room, work stations, kit and more. Ample parking and handicap access. $1,750/ month. MLS 11-419 Call Judy Rice 570-714-9230

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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

3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new wall to wall carpeting, freshly painted, partial A/C, gas heat, large fenced in yard, walking distance to Kingston Corners. All appliances, off-street parking, no pets. $725/month, plus utilities, & 2 months security. Application & references. Call 570-639-4907

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

LARKSVILLE

FORTY FORT 1/2 double.

2.5 bedroom, freshly painted, stove, off street parking, washer/dryer hookup, dry basement. $525/month, + utilities & security. (570) 239-5760

GLEN LYON 3 bedrooms, wall to

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

3 bedrooms. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher. Washer /dryer hookup. Newly painted. Off street parking. $675 + utilities. 570-814-0843 570-696-3090

wall carpeting, laundry room, yard. $500 + utilities, security & references. No Pets. Call 570-592-3100

LARKSVILLE

950

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LARKSVILLE

3 bedrooms, 6 rooms, Cherry cabinets, island, yard. Sewer, garbage included. Section 8 okay. $675 plus security. 570-262-0540

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

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PLAINS

3 bedroom, fresh paint, new hardwood/tile/carpet, gas heat, new bath. Includes stove and fridge. $695/month plus utilities, security deposit and references Call Scott 570-714-2431 Ext. 137

PLYMOUTH

Take your pick. 2 houses for rent. One $625 + utilities. Other $650 + utilities. Water and sewer included & all appliances included. Fenced back yard. One month security up front, no partial payment. Section 8 OK. Call Steve at 570-592-5764

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

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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

WYOMING

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

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Center City WB

FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET! Why pay extra for

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

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Rte. 315 1,200 - 2,000 SF Office / Retail Call 570-829-1206

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WILKES-BARRE

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, $450/month,plus utilities. Call 570-313-7701

WILKES-BARRE

3 bedrooms, newly remodeled bath, large eat in kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, fenced in yard. $750/per month, plus utilities, security deposit & lease.

570-820-7049

WILKES-BARRE 32 Riverside Drive

Luxurious 1/2 double in landmark mansion. 5 bedrooms. Living room with fire place. Dining room. Kitchen with appliances. Large basement. 2.5 baths. Central Air. $975/month. Security & references required. Water and sewer included. Available now. 570-905-7334 570-825-0000 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

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BACK MOUNTAIN Private, 3 bedroom

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

GREENBRIAR Well maintained ranch style condo features living room with cathedral ceiling, oak kitchen, dining room with vaulted ceiling, 2 bedrooms and 2 3/4 baths, master bedroom with walk in closet. HOA fees included. $1,200 per month + utilities. MLS#11-4063. Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422

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DURYEA Blueberry Hill

Large 3 bedroom ranch with oversized garage. Large lot with pool. No Realtors. For more details. Available for lease or purchase for $339,000. Call 570-406-1128

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KINGSTON

152 E. Bennett St. Large 3 bedroom, 1¾ bath. Eat in kitchen with appliances. Living room, dining room, gas heat. $750 + utilities

FORTY FORT

17 Durkee St. 3 bedroom, 1½ bath Kitchen with appliances. Living room, dining room. Washer / dryer. 1 car Garage. Hardwood. Parking. Yard. Patio. $800 + utilities. Joe 570-592-1606 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

LARKSVILLE Conveniently locat-

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

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SHAVERTOWN

2 bedroom, private setting with pond. 1.5 baths. Large kitchen with appliances, dishwasher & microwave included. Plenty of closet & storage. Washer/dryer hook up. Private drive. $1,200/month + utilities. Security deposit required. Call (570) 760-2362

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SWOYERSVILLE

2 HOUSES. Rent short term lease or lease to own. 3 bedroom incl. all appliances, 1.5 baths. 4 bedroom needs appliances. Full basement, gas heat, large yard, good neighborhood. No pets/ smoking. $800-$900/mo +utilities. Call for purchase details. First, last, security, credit check references. 570-283-1017

SWOYERSVILLE

Rent to Own

Nice 3 bedroom ranch. Modern kitchen & bath, new flooring, finished basement, fenced yard, shed, off street parking & more. Pets OK! Small down payment. $975. Call 570-956-2385

570-288-6654

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

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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NANTICOKE

2 bedroom Ranch, double lot, off street parking, fridge & stove included. Trash & sewer included. $550/month + security. No pets. 570-735-2207 muenchclifford@ yahoo.com

NANTICOKE Desirable

Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric

MARATHON KEYS, FLORIDA For Sale or rent,

time share week 1, 1,300 square feet, sleeps 6, condo at The Marathon Beach Club. $4,000 or $1,200/week. All amenities on site. Call 570-288-6343 for details

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For lease, available immediately, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath room, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, no pets, Modern single family home in nice neighborhood. Serious inquiries only., $725.00/per month, plus utilities, $725.00/ security deposit. Call 570-239-4102

WEST WYOMING

Adorable, modern 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Completely renovated, all appliances, off-street parking,$600/ month, + utilities & security deposit. Call 570-696-5417

WHITE HAVEN

Home for rent, new construction. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Full basement. 1 acre lot. 5 minutes from I-80 & Pa Turnpike. $1,250 + utilities. Call 609-929-1588

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KINGSTON HOUSE Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $315. Efficiency at $435 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

PLYMOUTH 3 bedrooms, 1 bath-

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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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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

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

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Dry Wall

Remodeling, New Construction, Water & Flood Repairs

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ROOFING, Home Renovating. Garages, Kitchens, Baths, Siding and More! Licensed and Insured. FREE ESTIMATES!! 570-388-0149

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

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SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

room, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, $475/month, plus utilities, lease and security. Nice neighborhood. Call 570-287-2405

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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

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

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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

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Handyman Services

DOPainting, IT ALL HANDYMAN drywall,

plumbing & all types of interior & exterior home repairs. 570-829-5318 Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting Attic & Basement Cleanup. Call Rick 570-287-0919

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LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR Plumbing, heating electrical, painting, roofs, siding, rough & finished carpentry. Call anytime. 570-852-9281

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570-578-8599

RUSSELL’S

Property & Lawn Maintenance LICENSED & INSURED Carpentry, painting & general home repairs. Now save for Spring Lawncare! 570-406-3339

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Hauling & Trucking

AA CLEANING

A1 Always hauling, cleaning attics, cellar, garage, one piece or whole Estate, also available 10 & 20 yard dumpsters.655-0695 592-1813or287-8302 AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299 A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, we’re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-822-4582 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

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Hauling & Trucking

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 1156

Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY Long Term Care Insurance sales. Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 Free Consult www.nepa longtermcare .com

1189 Miscellaneous Service

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

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288-8995 1195

Movers

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

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Painting & Wallpaper

JASON SIMMS PAINTING Interior/Exterior

Free Estimates 21 Yrs. Experience Insured (570) 947-2777

M. PARALIS PAINTING

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

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Plumbing

BERNIE THE PLUMBER

& HOME BUILDER “SAME DAY SERVICE” Why Pay more? Interior & exterior. We do hardwood floors, furnaces, water heaters - all your home remodeling needs. Pay when you’re pleased. All work guaranteed. Free Estimates. 570-899-3123

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Plumbing & Heating

NEED FLOOD REPAIRS?

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

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Roofing & Siding

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*

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Snow Removal

SNOW

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VITO & GINO’S 570-574-1275 PLOWING SHOVELING BLOWING SALTING CINDERING CONTRACT PLOWING. EMERGENCY SAME DAY SNOW REMOVAL. 570-823-6000

1327 Waterproofing

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

Foundation Repairs

Free Estimates

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