Times Leader 12-28-2011

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Unemployment picture in November still better than last year

Regional jobless rate static By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

The unemployment rate in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton region was unchanged in November, but remained the highest in Pennsylvania by a wide margin. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the WilkesBarre/Scranton reporting area that includes Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming counties remained unchanged from Octo-

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ber at 9.2 percent. The rate climbed in half of the state’s 14 metro areas and fell in two of them. The Lehigh Valley area had the second-highest unemployment rate, 8.6 percent. The local region’s unemployment rate is down six tenths of a percentage point compared to November 2010. That’s good news to area economists like Dana Harris, a business professor at Keystone College.

The rate climbed in half of the state’s 14 metro areas and fell in two of them. The Lehigh Valley area had the second-highest unemployment rate, 8.6 percent. She said that while she was surprised the unemployment rate didn’t decrease from October, she said month-to-month movement isn’t as important as year-to-year. Anthony Liuzzo, director of

Error delays child support money credited to state-issued Eppicards.

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att, left, and Ryan Mayers are seen in above photo videotaping Tuesday’s meeting of the Laughing Club at the Jewish Community Center in Wilkes-Barre. Ryan, who works in the production department on ‘The Rosie Show’ in Chicago, was taping the club’s meeting for a possible feature to be aired sometime in the future on actress/comedienne’s Rosie O’Donnell’s show. At left, Florence Kornblatt of Kingston reacts to jokes told during the Laughing Club meeting. See story, Page 3A.

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the master of business administration program at Wilkes University, agreed. “We’re better off than last year,” he said. . John Mellon, a business pro-

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There is still uncertainty about the status of starting quarterback Matt McGloin, who was in street clothes when the 24th-ranked Nittany Lions started practice at a Dallasarea high school on Tuesday to get ready to play No. 20 Houston in the TicketCity Bowl. McGloin had a seizure and came away with a concussion Dec. 17 after an argument with receiver Curtis Drake about a missed route in practice led to a locker room scuffle. Sports, 1B

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Thousands of Pennsylvania residents who have their child support payments credited to a state-issued debit card were unable to access money posted to the cards last week due to a processing error, but the problem has now been resolved. Domestic relations offices statewide, including in Luzerne County, were flooded with calls Tuesday from parents who did not receive money that was supposed to be deposited onto “This was the cards on Dec. 21 and a really Dec. 22. bad time Child supbecause port payments are handled they withthrough the held half of State Disbursement and Col- my previlection Unit, ous paywhich electronically deposits ment in funds directly Decemto a bank account or a debit ber.” card, known an Kathryn Mineo Eppicard. Card of Swoyersville holders can then use the card to get cash or purchase goods at retailers. The problem, which affected only the debit cards, occurred after Wells Fargo Bank, which processes the payments, changed the name of the electronic file into which deposits are made by the state, said Ann Bale, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Public Welfare, which oversees child support enforcement. Bale said the name change was made without giving the state sufficient notice, which led to errors in processing of about $1 million in support payments to 12,158 parents statewide. The error was corrected by around 1 p.m. Tuesday, and all money has now been credited, she said. See GLITCH, Page 12A

Cash tolls going up again on Turnpike

Exeter’s proposed business tax stirs concerns State law forbids a percentage tax on receipts, but not a flat rate.

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HARRISBURG — Tolls are going up again for drivers paying in cash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Under the new tolls that take effect Sunday, drivers paying with E-ZPass won’t see an increase. The five-member Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved the toll hike in July as part of an effort to generate money needed to help pay off bonds that fund highway improvements and mass transit systems around the state. This year’s hike marks the fourth straight annual boost by the commission to pay off the bonds, and will raise approximately $23 million in new revenue next year. The new rates will

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Tolls for Pennsylvania Turnpike drivers who pay cash will be increasing on Sunday.

mean the most common cash toll for passenger vehicles will increase from $1.10 to $1.25. The commission said nearly two-thirds of turnpike travelers already use E-ZPass.

EXETER – To the dismay of some business owners, borough council at its meeting next week will consider imposing a $2,500 tax on businesses that gross more than $500,000 annually. “I definitely wouldn’t be for it. It’s hard enough trying to make it the way it is,” said Dave Voitek Jr., owner of Voitek TV and Appliances. “I don’t think any tax hike is a good idea at this time. The economy is a little shaky and anything that inhibits business is a bad idea at this time, especially for businesses that were hit by flooding,” he said.

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Barber Ford in Exeter will have to pay an additional $2,500 in taxes if council adopts a new business privilege ordinance.

Ronne Kurlancheek, owner of Kurlancheek Furniture, said any new tax is “a burden to a business, but I think we can adapt to it.” Matt DePrimo, of Barber Ford, called the proposed tax

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Autopsy done on man’s torso found in bags alongside road The Associated Press

MOUNT POCONO — A coroner has ruled that the death of a man whose torso was found wrapped in garbage bags along a Monroe County road was a homicide. Police said that a passing motorist spotted the black bags at about 2:30 p.m. Monday on Route 191 in Paradise Township. Coroner Bob Allen said a forensic autopsy at Lehigh Valley Medical Center concluded that the torso was that of a 45- to 60-yearold man dead for a couple of weeks or months. A follow-up autopsy is planned to try to determine how long the remains had been there. Allen said the victim has not been identified. He declined comment on the cause of death. Officials believe the man’s arms, legs and head may also have been dumped along the road recently.

POLICE BLOTTER HAZLETON – A 7-year-old girl was injured when she was struck by a vehicle in the 900 block of West Diamond Avenue on Monday night. Julie Ann Milton, of Hazle Township, told police she was unable to stop her 2008 Honda Civic when the girl ran into the street at about 5:15 p.m. The girl was found in her house and transported to Greater Hazleton Health Alliance for minor injuries, police said. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call Hazleton police 459-4940.

Pilot recalled as hero By JENNIFER KAY Associated Press

MIAMI — The pilot killed in a helicopter crash while heading to pick up a heart for transplant routinely flew medical transport missions and was a decorated veteran of combat missions in Vietnam, the man’s son said Tuesday. A heart surgeon and a technician from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville also died in the crash early Monday in remote, dense woods in north Florida. E.HokeSmith,68,foundedSK Jets in St. Augustine in 1997 for medical transport flights, his

son, Derrick Smith, said. The younger Smith is the company’s general manager. The helicopter also was carrying heart surgeon Dr. Luis Bonilla and procurement technician David Hines of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Mayo Clinic spokesman Layne Smith said the patient who had been scheduled to receive the heart is back on the waiting list for a new organ. The National Weather Service in Jacksonville reported there was light fog with overcast conditions in the area but no rain when the copter went down.

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COURT BRIEFS WILKES-BARRE – A city man sentenced earlier this month to seven to 14 years in state prison for his role in a $3.6 million cocaine distribution ring has asked a judge to reduce the length of his sentence. John Ricci, 38, with a last known address of Gilligan Street, was sentenced on Dec. 16 by Luzerne County Judge Thomas Burke on several drugrelated charges he had previously pleaded guilty to. Prosecutors say Ricci participated in the drug ring operated by members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, which distributed cocaine throughout the area beginning in July 2008. In court papers filed Tuesday through his attorney, John Donovan, Ricci said he should be given a reduced sentence because he has no “significant criminal history” in that the drug charges are the first felony charges he has faced; and because Ricci has testified for prosecutors on several occasions at local preliminary hearings and before the state-wide grand jury against a number of his co-defendants.

Zachary M. Fey December 26, 2011

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achary M. Fey, 23, of Mountain Top, passed away suddenly early Monday morning, December 26, 2011, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Born October 20, 1988, he was a son of Christine and Michael Quinn and John and Kerri Fey. He attended Crestwood High School and was last employed by Parkside Auto. Zach was funny, caring and a joy to be around. He loved his family and friends. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are sister, Samantha Fey; brother, Evan Fey; step-sister, Jennifer Quinn; step-brother, Michael Quinn; two nephews, Caden Hatcher and Alder Wolford; grandparents, Catherine and Steve Yenshaw, Charles Knies, and John and Faith Fey; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9 am until the time of the service Thursday in the funeral home. View obituaries on line at mccunefuneralserviceinc.com.

William J. Boysha December 26, 2011 illiam J. Boysha, 70, of CataW wissa, passed away, Monday, December 26, 2011, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born July 27, 1941, in Nanticoke, he was a son of the late Leo and Viola Sager Boysha. William served in the U.S. Army in the 102nd Airborne in Vietnam. Later he was employed as a landscaper for Woodwrigs. He loved hunting and horses, but most of all his children and grandchildren. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey L., in 1996. Surviving are his children, William L. and wife Lori, Millville; Robert A., Lakeland, Fla.; David J. and wife Heather M. Dennen, Bloomsburg; Kim A. Boysha and husband Joseph D. Young, Bloomsburg; Kelly A. Llewellyn and husband Nathan, Benton; grandchildren, Corey, Amanda and Hailey Boysha; Levi Farley; Marc Dennen; Abby and Ryan Boysha; Nile IV Jack, and Brandy Farley, Aiden Llewellyn; and

Richard Eshelman, 76, J ohn passed away Tuesday morning,

December 27, 2011, in his home in Harding, where he resided for 43 years. He was born in Kingston, February 16, 1935, a son of the late John Richard and Capitola Bosten Eshelman. John was a graduate of West Pittston High School, class of 1953. Following high school, he was employed by NCR as a field engineer until his retirement in 1994. John remained active after retirement. He was a member of the four grandchildren, Matthew and Harding Fire Company and the Val- Mikayla Klimas, Harding; Aaron ley Masonic Lodge 499, F & A.M, and Nicole Bencho, Wyoming; sisWest Pittston. He was a 50-year ter, Sally Falzone, Wilkes-Barre; and member of Valley Lodge and served several nieces and nephews. as Past Master. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. He enjoyed camping while in Friday morning in the Howell-Lussi Florida for the winter. Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., He was a faithful member of Holy West Pittston, with Funeral Mass at Cross Episcopal Church, Wilkes- 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Episcopal Barre. Church, Main St., Wilkes-Barre. John was preceded in death by The Rev. Timothy Alleman, Rector, brothers, Louis and Donald Eshel- will officiate. Friends may call from man. 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday in the funerFirst and foremost, John was a de- al home. Interment will be held in voted husband, father and grandfa- West Pittston Cemetery. Valley ther. Lodge 499 will hold Masonic ServicHe is survived by his loving wife, es at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Adelina Cesari Eshelman; daughMemorial donations may be sent ters, Karen Klimas and husband Mi- to Holy Cross Episcopal Church, chael, Harding; Cheryl Bencho, 373 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA Wilkes-Barre. He was blessed with 18704.

Clara Mariani December 24, 2011

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lara Mariani, 90, of Plains Township, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011. Her husband of 36 years was the late Alfred A. Mariani Sr. Clara was born October 27, 1921, in Archbald. Her parents were the late Nazzareno and Cecilia Carpineti Baldassini. She was a graduate of Archbald High School, class of 1940. She also attended Lackawanna Junior College. Clara was employed as a secretary for several years. She also was employed in the Greater Wyoming Valley garment industry. She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plains Township, and presently of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Community. She was a devout and faithful Roman Catholic. She was a member of the Senior Citizen’s Association of WilkesBarre and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Clara enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Canada. Her heritage was important to her and she made several trips to Italy. She was an excellent cook. Clara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death

December 26, 2011 ary Lou (nee Casterline) Kern, 82, began her journey to heavM en on Monday, December 26, 2011,

by her son, John P. Mariani; brothers, Bruno and Anthony Baldassini; sisters Lena LoRusso, twin sister Ruth Desiderio and Alice Imbimbo. Surviving are sons, Alfred A. Mariani Jr., at home, and Anthony P. Mariani and his wife, Kathleen, Easton; grandchildren, Allyson and Phillip; sister Eileen Forgioni; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. The celebrant of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held with the Rev. Paul McDonnell O.S.J. Interment will follow in the Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. There will be no public viewing. Arrangements are entrusted to the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township.

Irene will be remembered by grandsons, Michael Nimlo and wife Jan, Bellview, Colo.; Keith Nimlo, Texas; granddaughter, Jennifer Knorr and husband Gary, Berwick; great-grandsons, Logan and Lucas Knorr; brother Basil Turnack, Nescopeck; sisters Mary Rembilas, Toms River, N.J., Sophie Olaskiewicz, Staten Island, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. “Always in our hearts.” Entrusted to the care of the Heller Funeral Home, Nescopeck, services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday, followed by a 10 a.m. Liturgy of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis J. Tamburro, as celebrant. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut St., Berwick. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 1730 Flowler Ave., Berwick, PA 18603.

Ronald David Pantucci, 67, of Pittston, passed away, Sunday, December 25, 2011, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains

Township. Born in Pittston on November 19, 1944, he was a son of the late Delmo and Rita Pelliccia Pantucci. He was a graduate of Pittston Township High School. Ronald was employed as a meat cutter in several local grocery stores. Most recently, he was working for Pennsylvania Child Care and Pittston Area High School in the custodial department. He was an avid golfer and a member of Emanon Country Club, Harding. He was a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and its Holy Name Society; and took an active role in the church picnic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a brother, Kenny; sisters-in-law Palma Lucas and Grace

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entire family, everyone needs to be named so… She is additionally survived by her 15 grandchildren, Lauren Clayton (Kris), Oaklyn, N.J.; Erica McGrath, Oaklyn, N.J.; Dennis McGrath, Northfield, N.J.; Mikey McGrath (Lilli Ann), Northfield, N.J.; Buddy, David and Bryan Phillips, Somers Point, N.J.; Kristen, Brittany and Jack Wallace, Linwood, N.J.; Shannon Decker (Jordan), Loxahatchee, Fla.; Amy Hein, Charlotte, N.C.; Will and Sara DeCamp, Northfield, N.J., and Kaleen Kern, Somers Point, N.J. She also leaves her dear babies, eight greatgrandchildren, Raenna, Bernadette, Sadie, Mikey, Avery, Mallon, Kane and Wyatt. May she forever “Sleep in Heavenly Peace.” Viewings will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Church, Shore Road, Somers Point, N.J., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Lawrence “Bud” Kern Trust fund, 151 E. Vernon Ave., Northfield, NJ 08225. Arrangements have been entrusted to the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home.

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her journey in this life at 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, in Berwick Retirement Village II. Born January 14, 1919, in Dorrance, she was a daughter of the late Jon and Stella Martineshin Turnack. She attended local schools before moving to New York City at age 18, where she worked in the restaurant business. She lived in Staten Island, N.Y., then Nescopeck and Berwick since 1992. An active member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Berwick, she helped with bingo. Irene was also a member of the AARP, previously of the Berwick Senior Citizens. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Nimlo, April 10, 1995, married on October 16, 1948; son, Robert A. Nimlo, June 10, 2007; and brothers and sisters Peter, John Adam, Steve, Michael, Helen, Julia and Anna.

sister, Dorothy (Tootie) Thompson, Nanticoke. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1111 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA.

Mary Lou Kern

surrounded by her loving family. Recently of Hammonton, Mary Lou spent most of her life in Somers Point. Born in White Haven, she attended Meyers High School before she met and married Lawrence “Bud” Kern, on September 27, 1952. She would tell stories of ice skating, working at a jeweler and the phone company where her supervisor wore roller skates. She had a passion for music and joined numerous choral groups such as the Sweet Adelines. Many a day she would gather her children around the piano and teach them songs like “I’m a Little Teapot” and “Playmate.” She had a great devotion to her church and especially her parish, St Joseph’s in Somers Point, where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and the church choir. She was an icon on Election Day, working the polls for years, meeting and greeting everyone that entered. Mary Lou was petite in stature, but she had care and compassion that was incomparable. Always proper and lady-like, never did she utter a disparaging remark about another. She was a gentle person with a strong will … a true example to others. She will be met in heaven by her mother, Euphemia; daddy, Paul; husband, Bud; son, Kevin; son-in law, Michael; sisters, Betty Sue and Paula June; brother, Billy. She is survived by five daughters, Patty McGrath, Northfield, N.J.; Maureen Kern (Jay Phillips), Somers Point, N.J.; Eileen Wallace (Ken), Linwood, N.J.; Cindy Kern, Northfield, N.J., and Kathy Kern, Somers Point, N.J. Because she was so dear to her

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Hopkins. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sue Ann Lieback (Barretta) Pantucci; son, Ronald Pantucci Jr., and his wife, Elizabeth, Pittston; daughter, Michelle Hochstien, and her husband, Jason, Wisconsin; step-son, Ronald Barretta, Pittston; sister, Lisa Pantucci, Pittston Township; aunt, Lena Pantucci; sister-inlaw Marion Pantucci, Pittston Township; brothers-in-law, Mike Lieback and his wife, Mary; Pete Lieback and his wife, Sharon, and Robert Lucas; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, William Street, Pittston. Interment will be held in St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston Township. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

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ohn Donahue, 64, of Larksville, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley. He was born February 22,1947, in Wilkes-Barre, and was the son of the late Irene Mary Jenkins and the late John Joseph Donahue. John loved the outdoors and NASCAR. He was a former zoning officer in Larksville, and worked in the construction industry. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Plymouth, Larksville Legion Post 655, Amvets, More Obituaries, Page 8A

Eagles, V.F.W. Post 1425 in Plymouth, and the Larksville Lions. He is survived by his brothers, William D Jenkins and his wife, Denise, Larksville; David Donahue, Larksville; and his sister, Irene Valatka and her husband, Bob, Larksville. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. today in the Williams-Hagen Funeral Home Inc., 114 W. Main St., Plymouth, with the Rev. David Quisenberry officiating. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the family.

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Powell begins his sentence

Former attorney Robert Powell began his 18-month prison sentence Tuesday. Powell reported at around 2 p.m. Tuesday to FPC Pensacola, a federal minimum-security prison camp housing male offenders, according to his attorney, Joseph D’Andrea. The camp is located on Saufley Field, an outlying base of the Pensacola Naval Air Station in northwestern Florida. Powell was originally ordered to report to prison Nov. 30, but U.S. District Judge Edwin Kosik granted a request to Powell postpone his report date until Tuesday so Powell could be with his wife while she underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. Powell pleaded guilty in July 2009 to charges of failing to report a crime relating to his payment of $772,500 in kickbacks to former Luzerne County judges Michael Conahan and Mark Ciavarella. Inmates at FPC Pensacola have access to jobs at the adjacent naval base and to a variety of leisure-time activities, including intramural sports, lawn games, music, weekly movie screenings sometimes held in the base theater and educational and occupational training, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.

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LOCAL ‘I loved Rose,’ her killer says Robert George Zola sentenced for fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Rosemarie Cave, two years ago. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

said. “I loved Rose and we planned on spending the rest of our lives together.” Zola was charged in the December 2009 slaying of Rosemarie Cave inside the Plymouth home she had shared with Zola. Prosecutors say Zola stabbed Cave, 35, eight times. Zola, who received credit for just over two years already served in prison, apologized to everyone in the courtroom Tuesday. He also said he loves the victim and that he misses her every day. “There’s a saying… ‘You are not who you are at your worst moment,’ ” Zola said. “I am a good person who did something terrible.”

Robert Zola is escorted into the Luzerne County Courthouse for his sentencing Tuesday. He was convicted in October of stabbing and killing his girlfriend in 2009.

WILKES-BARRE – A man charged with stabbing and killing his girlfriend in December 2009 was sentenced Tuesday to 12 ½ to 40 years in state prison on a third-degree murder charge. Robert George Zola, 46, was sentenced on the charge by Luzerne County Judge Joseph Cosgrove. A county jury found Zola guilty in October. “I am sorry we are here today,” Zola See KILLER, Page 12A

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Bobeck, McGinley interested, Urban says he may be; Brominski walks out after Urban is critical of Bobeck.

Longtime pastor honored

Congregants filled Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church on River Street on Tuesday to honor the 100th birthday of their longtime pastor, the Very Rev. Mitred ArchPriest Msgr. Stephen Hrynuck. Born Dec. 27, 1911, to Michael and Anastasia (Chesak) Hrynuck, the monsignor was inspired to become a priest after the ordination of his brother, John. In April 1938, Hrynuck was ordained by the late Bishop Alexander Yevreinow. Hrynuck He arrived in Olyphant in 1952 and served as pastor of Ss. Cyril and Methodius for 57 years until the appointment of the Rev. Nestor Iwasiw in 2009. “One hundred years God has given me,” Hrynuck said. “I’ll be grateful until the end of this life that 100 years ago God called me to this world, and 73 years ago God gave me the grace to become a priest.” Hrynuck said he never thought he would reach his 100th birthday and that he is the only priest still living of the nine ordained with him in 1938. WASHINGTON, D.C.

Casey seeks warning funds

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, on Tuesday called on the Department of Commerce to include robust funding for flood forecasting systems and weather monitoring technologies in the 2012 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration budget. NOAA, which provides funding for river basin commissions to do flood forecasting, received $4.9 billion for fiscal year 2012 from the Senate Appropriations Committee, up $306 million over 2011. NOAA and the Department of Commerce are responsible for deciding how to distribute those funds. In a letter to Commerce Secretary John Bryson, Casey recalled the devastation wrought by tropical storms Lee and Irene and encouraged NOAA to support proposals that improve forecasting Casey of severe weather. The Susquehanna River Basin Commission in 2011 lost federal funding for its Susquehanna Flood Forecast and Warning System, which monitors river levels and provides early warning of floods. The National Weather Service, the SRBC and its member-state agencies – including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection – have kept the system running in the absence of federal dollars. The SRBC at its most recent meeting in Plains Township Dec. 15 requested Congress provide NOAA $2.4 million for the forecast system in 2012.

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Sara Mayers moderates the meeting of the Laughing Club at the Jewish Community Center in Wilkes-Barre while grandson Matt Mayers videotapes her monologue.

A laughing matter

Ryan Mayers videotapes Tuesday’s meeting of the Laughing Club at the Jewish Community Center in Wilkes-Barre. Ryan, who works in the production department on ‘The Rosie Show’ in Chicago, was taping the club’s meeting for a possible feature to be aired sometime on Rosie’s show.

JCC club joke session videotaped with the chance of some exposure on ‘The Rosie Show.’ By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Fueled by an appreciation of the powers of laughter, a grandmother and her two visiting grandsons brightened up a “Laughing dreary Tuesday. usual, participais healthy ntsAsstood up and oneand heal- by-one told their jokes at the Jewish Commuing; humor nity Center’s monthly gives you a Laughing Club meeting. positive But this week’s sesframe of sion took on a new dimension. Club founmind.” der Sara Mayers’ Jeannine Luby grandsons – Ryan and Comic Matt Mayers – were there to videotape the event with a plan to pitch it to “The Rosie Show,” for airing. The show is hosted by longtime TV talk show host Rosie O’Donnell on the Oprah

Winfrey Network. Ryan Mayers, 35, a Chicago-based filmmaker, is an editor on “The Rosie Show.” Matt Mayers, 33, is a freelance filmmaker in New York City. “We’re very proud of our grandmother for organizing this club,” Ryan said. “We thought it would be interesting to document a meeting on film and I hope ‘The Rosie Show’ will be interested in airing it as a segment or a video clip.” Matt said the club members offered “an old-fashioned sense of humor.”

“I think everybody feels better when they laugh,” Matt said. “They got excited when they told a joke; everyone needs laughter.” Bob Capin, former president of Wilkes University, told three jokes. “There are a lot of new faces here today, so I will tell this joke I told last week,” Capin began. A woman yelled, “Don’t worry, they won’t remember it.” Laughter – lots of laughter. See LAUGHING, Page 12A

Police, school officials mum on probe of Sem teacher Lower School music teacher on administrative leave after school told of probe in Forty Fort. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

FORTY FORT – A music teacher at Wyoming Seminary Lower School was placed on administrative leave when the school was notified in November of an investigation by Forty Fort police. Robert Lugiano, of Shavertown, could not be reached for comment. Several attempts last week and on Tuesday to contact Lugiano were unsuccessful. Lugiano is a music teacher and

band director at the lower school campus in Forty Fort. Forty Fort police officer Bill Stone said he could not provide details of the investigation. He did say the investigation is ongoing, and the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office is involved. No charges have been filed. In an undated letter sent to parents, Wyoming Seminary President Kip P. Nygren said he placed Lugiano on official administrative leave effective Nov. 18. “On Nov. 17, the school was made aware that the Forty Fort Borough Police opened an investigation of Bob Lugiano for an alleged incident that may have taken place on campus,” Nygren’s letter says. “It is believed

that no student or other member of the Wyoming Seminary community was involved in the alleged incident. Wyoming Seminary takes any allegation of this sort extremely seriously and I placed Bob on official administrative leave effective November 18.” Nygren did not return messages for comment. Nygren’s letter informs parents that Lugiano’s responsibilities in the performing arts department will be handled by other staff members. “At this time, I have not been given any further updates on the status of the investigation,” Nygren wrote. “The safety and security of our students and all members of our community are paramount in every action we take.”

Councilmen-elect Jim Bobeck and Tim McGinley said they’d both like to serve as council chairman, and Councilman-elect Stephen A. Urban said he may be interested. The 11-member council will choose a chairperson at its first meeting Jan. 2. Urban, a county commissioner, said during a home rule transition work session Tuesday night that he does not believe Bobeck has done an effective job as home rule transition chairman. Urban, who sat in the audience rather than with the rest of the group, said Bobeck would have to abstain from participating in some decisions because Bobeck’s father works for a company that has contracts with the county.Urbansaidhewould make sure all council members were fully informed if he is chosen as chairman. Councilman-elect Edward Brominski walked out of the session after Urban’s comments, saying Urban mismanaged the county as a commissioner. “I don’t want to sit and listen to his garbage anymore,” Brominski said. Bobeck said he would abstain from voting if he has a conflict. He told the group he wants to be chairman because he understands what decisions must be made and has demonstrated that he’s willing to invest the time. McGinley said he will be available any time of the day because he is retiring. He said he has been busy discussing what must be done because he is interested in a leadership position, though he said he believes a new chairperson should be selected every year to provide new ideas. Three council members-elect said they are interested in the vice chairperson post – Rick Morelli, Rick Williams and Linda McClosky Houck. The work session wrapped up around11 p.m. The meeting didn’t start until after 9 p.m. because the transition members had to interview council clerk applicants. The transition committee also interviewed former county Budget/Finance Chief Tom Pribulafortheinterimcountymanagerposition on Tuesday night. The council members-elect agreed to hold a joint swearing-in ceremony at 10 a.m. Jan.2 in the courthouse rotunda. County President Judge Thomas Burke will make comments and administer the oath of office. The group also agreed to inviteoutgoingCommissionerChairwoman Maryanne Petrilla and home rule charter drafter Jim Haggerty to co-host the ceremony and make comments. The public is invited. The new council will hold its first meeting at 11:30 a.m. in the commissioners’ meeting room to choose the chairperson and other officers and appoint an interim or permanent manager. Another meeting will likely be held the next day to reopen the county budget. The council will likely hold its regular meetings on Tuesday nights.


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Memo reveals Newt Gingrich once lauded rival’s Massachusetts health plan

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Three-year-old James Monson relies on dad Jim Monson’s firm grip while learning to skate Monday at the Memorial Park ice rink in Brainerd, Minn.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney carried himself Tuesday like a man with the party nomination in hand, even before the first votes have been cast, while a newly unearthed memo showed chief rival Newt Gingrich once offered glowing praise for what Romney did for health care in Massachusetts as governor. Romney spent the first part of the day in New Hampshire while most of his GOP rivals rumbled through Iowa’s small towns by bus in a final, frenzied dash of retail politicking

before the Iowa caucuses in exactly one week. “I’m not exactly sure how all this is going to work, but I think I’m going to get the nomination if we do our job right,” Romney said inside a packed dining room at the Coach Stop restaurant in Londonderry, N.H. Ignoring his GOP rivals, the former governor targeted President Barack Obama instead, accusing him of trying to turn the U.S. into an “entitlement nation.” Romney also signaled another line of attack against the Democrat in which he would ask voters, “Do you think

you’re better off than you were four years ago?” “We know the answer to that one,” Romney said with a smile. Meanwhile, a 2006 memo by Gingrich showed that he once praised the health care law Romney put in place in Massachusetts as governor. Romney’s rivals, including Gingrich, have tried to tar him for enacting the series of health care changes. Gingrich called the law “the most exciting development of the past few weeks” and one with “tremendous potential to effect major change in the American health system.”

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Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney holds up 2-month-old Anne Martin, of Portsmouth, N.H., during a campaign stop Tuesday in Portsmouth. Many of his GOP rivals spent the day in Iowa.

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will close the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off oil exports, if the West imposes sanctions on Iran’s oil shipments. According to the IRNA report Tuesday Vice President Mohamed Reza Rahimi said Iran does not want hostilities but charged that the West continues its plots against Iran. The West is considering limiting Iran’s oil trade over its disputed nuclear program. Some 80 percent of Iran’s foreign revenue comes from oil exports. In Washington, State Department spokesman Mark Toner called the threat “bluster.”

Babysitter who is a neighbor confessed in the death of the 9-year-old, police say. By TOM LoBIANCO Associated Press

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Embers caused fatal fire Connecticut officials said Tuesday a Christmas morning fire that killed a couple and three of their grandchildren was caused by old fireplace embers. Officials say the fire was an accident caused by hot fireplace embers that were discarded near a mudroom on the first floor of the house. The officials say it isn’t clear if the home had working smoke detectors. Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia calls it a tragic accident. “The preliminary information is it was just a tragic accident,” he said, adding that foul play had been ruled out. DETROIT

Escorts seen as targets Detroit police fear that a killer may be targeting escorts after finding that three of four women found dead in car trunks within blocks of each other this month had placed sex-related ads on the same website. Attorneys general for 45 states had raised concerns earlier this year about how the site, Backpage.com, polices ads for adult services. Police Chief Ralph Godbee said authorities find the link “disconcerting.” The deaths could be connected, Godbee said, though he has said police were “stopping short” of calling it the work of a serial killer. The latest victims were found Christmas morning, when Detroit firefighters discovered their badly burned bodies in the trunk of a car that had been set ablaze in a garage. They were identified as women ages 28 and 29, and police were awaiting a determination from the medical examiner’s office on cause of death. WASHINGTON

Borrowing limit hike sought The Obama administration will ask Congress to raise the nation’s borrowing limit by $1.2 trillion this week, marking the third and final increase from a deal negotiated over summer. Treasury officials said Tuesday that the increase is necessary because the government will be within $100 billion of its current limit by Friday. The debt limit is the amount the government can borrow to finance its operations. The latest increase will boost that limit to $16.4 trillion. Officials say that should be enough to allow the government to keep borrowing until the end of 2012 — just after the presidential election. Congress can reject the request, although Obama can veto their objection. If Congress doesn’t act by Jan. 14, the increase will take place automatically. .

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Syrian tanks back off for visit Arab League observers arrive as tens crackdown. Amateur video showed tens of thouof thousands take to the streets of sands flooding the streets of the city, city under siege. which had been under siege for days, to

By BASSEM MROUE Associated Press

BEIRUT — Syria’s army suspended days of punishing attacks on the restive city of Homs and began withdrawing its tanks Tuesday just as Arab League monitors visited the area, activists and officials said. Huge crowds poured into the streets shortly after the pullback, shouting defiantly that they will not be cowed by the

march in a funeral. They carried the open casket overhead with the exposed face of an older man with a white beard. “Listen Bashar: If you fire bullets, grenades or shells at us, we will not be scared,” one person shouted to the crowd through loudspeakers. Many were waving Syria’s independence flag, which predates the 1963 ascendancy of President Bashar Assad’s Baath party to power. About 60 Arab League monitors — the first Syria’s regime has allowed in during

its nine-month crackdown on an anti-government uprising — began work Tuesday. They are there to ensure compliance with the League’s plan to halt violence against mostly unarmed, peaceful protesters and the pullback in Homs was the first tangible sign Assad was implementing any of the terms. After signing on to the plan early last week, Assad’s regime had only intensified the violence, rather than easing up, and it was condemned internationally for flouting the agreement. Government troops killed hundreds in just the past week. On Monday, security forces killed at least 42 people, most of them in Homs.

No big parade yet planned for troops returning from Iraq By The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Americans probably won’t be seeing a huge ticker-tape parade anytime soon for troops returning from Iraq, and it’s not clear if veterans of the nine-year campaign will ever enjoy the grand, flag-waving, red-whiteand-blue homecoming that the nation’s fighting men and women received after World War II and the Gulf War. Officials in New York and Washington say they would be happy to help stage a big celebration, but Pentagon officials say they haven’t been asked to plan one. With tens of thousands of U.S. troops still fighting in Af-

ghanistan, anything that looks like a big victory celebration could be seen as unseemly and premature, some say. “It’s going to be a bit awkward to be celebrating too much, given how much there is going on and how much there will be going on in Afghanistan,” said Don Mrozek, a military history professor at Kansas State University. Two New York City councilmen have called for a tickertape parade down the stretch of Broadway known as the Canyon of Heroes. A similar celebration after the Gulf War was paid for with more than $5.2 AP FILE PHOTO million in private donations, a model the councilmen would Sgt. Howard Acoff hugs his family as soldiers return home like to follow. Saturday at Fort Hood, Texas.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A babysitter and trusted neighbor has confessed that he bludgeoned a 9year-old Indiana girl to death with a brick then dismembered her, hiding her head, hands and feet at a home where he was staying and dumping the rest of her remains nearby, police said Tuesday. Allen County sheriff’s investigators said in an affidavit that 39year-old Michael Plumadore admits he killed Aliahna Lemmon on Thursday. According to the affidavit, Plumadore told police that after beating Aliahna Plumadore to death on the front steps of the home in the early morning hours, he stuffed her body into trash bags and hid her in the freezer at the home in a rundown trailer park in Fort Wayne. He said he later chopped up her body with a hacksaw and stuffed her remains into freezer bags. Police said Plumadore told them he had hidden Aliahna’s head, feet and hands at the trailer and discarded her other remains at a nearby business. Police obtained a warrant to search the trailer on Monday and found the body parts. Authorities didn’t say Tuesday why Plumadore killed the child, but Sheriff Ken Fries said investigators suspected Plumadore was involved since soon after she was reported missing Friday night. Investigators questioned him Friday and Saturday and he was arrested Monday after being interviewed by detectives for several hours more. Fries said his long police career told him that Plumadore’s account of the girl’s disappearance had too many inconsistencies. “Things that were said in 29 years of doing this that just didn’t make sense,” Fries said during a Tuesday news conference. “We needed to get him to talk.” Fries said Plumadore was “factual” in talking with investigators, but he wouldn’t describe Plumadore’s demeanor. A judge ordered Plumadore held without bail or bond at an initial hearing Tuesday, sheriff’s department spokesman Cpl. Jeremy Tinkel said. He has yet to be formally charged in Aliahna’s death.

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Victims of Christmas shooting all family Gunman was dressed as Santa Claus when he shot six others, then himself. By DANNY ROBBINS and JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press

GRAPEVINE, Texas — A 56year-old suburban Dallas man facing marital and financial problems killed his estranged wife, two teenage children and three other family members on Christmas Day while dressed as Santa Claus before turning the gun on himself, authorities said Tuesday. A police spokeswoman said Aziz Yazdanpanah died of a selfinflicted gunshot wound and the six others were shot to death. Police responding Sunday morning to a 911 call made without anyone on the line found the seven people inside an apartment near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. It appeared they had been opening presents around their Christmas tree just before the attack. Yazdanpanah became the focus of detectives after his SUV was found outside the apartment and police believe he made the silent 911 call. The slayings have shaken friends and neighbors who knew Yazdanpanah and his wife, both of whom were born in Iran, as well as their two U.S.-born children. “The Persian community is devastated,” said Mashy Modjdehi, a friend of both Yazdanpanah’s wife of 24 years, Fatemah Rahmati, as well as her sister, Zohreh, who also was killed. In addition to Yazdanpanah, authorities said those killed were Rahmati, 55, their daughter Nona, 19, their son Ali, 14, Zohreh Rahmaty, 58, Zohreh’s husband, Mohamad Hossein Zarei, 59, and their daughter, Sara Fatemeh Zarei, 22. Grapevine police spokesman Robert Eberling said Tuesday that detectives believe Yazdanpanah’s marital and financial troubles led him to kill his family. “That’s kind of what we’re looking at now,” Eberling said. “We have been speaking to family members and hope to find out more.” Modjdehi said Yazdanpanah’s wife moved out of the couple’s 3,010-square-foot home in Colleyville in April and into the apartment complex two miles away. The two children moved with her. Rahmati, known to family and friends as Nasrin, filed for bankruptcy in August 2010, and she told her attorney she hoped the proceedings would stave off foreclosure of the home where the family had lived for more than a decade. She separated from Yazdanpanah in the midst of the bankruptcy and the proceedings were

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A California man was charged on Tuesday with attempted murder in the shooting of an Afghanistan war veteran at a homecoming party during what authorities said was a fight over football teams. But the attorney for 19-yearold Ruben Ray Jurado said his client was apparently under attack when shots were fired at Christopher Sullivan at the party to welcome him home for the holidays. Prosecutors in San Bernardino County charged Jurado with attempted murder and multiple sentencing enhancements for using a firearm. Jurado had surrendered himself to authorities a day earlier for investigation in the shooting that critically wounded the 22-

year-old Purple Heart recipient. Authorities said Jurado, who had played footJurado ball with Sullivan in high school, began arguing with Sullivan’s brother over football teams at the party Friday night and then punched him. Sullivan intervened and Jurado pulled a gun and opened fire, hitting Sullivan in the neck, police said. Sullivan remains in critical condition. His relatives say the gunfire shattered his spine and left him paralyzed from the neck down. “He’s opening his eyes more,” his 20-year-old brother Brandon Sullivan told the Associated Press. “We’re just waiting day by day.” Sullivan was wounded in a suicide bombing attack last year while serving with the military

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in Afghanistan. He suffered a cracked collarbone and brain damage in the attack and had been recovering in Kentucky, where he is stationed, before coming home for the holidays. Defense attorney Michael J. Holmes said earlier on Tuesday that he wanted to talk to his client and the district attorney before commenting further on the case. “It appears that he was being attacked and he was on the ground and was being kicked in the back, stomach, the head, and that is consistent with the injuries that I observed,” Holmes said. “It is alleged at that point that Mr. Sullivan was shot.” Sullivan was an avid wrestler and football player in high school in San Bernardino, about 60 miles east of Los Angeles. He had nine months to go in the military and then planned to be-

come a firefighter or police officer. He always liked to help people, his brother said. “Say there was a person at school who never had friends or nothing — Chris would be the person who would go up to him and try to be his friend. He didn’t like people to feel alone,” Brandon Sullivan said. “He always had a smile on his face.” On Friday night, Sullivan’s friend Peter Baltimore said he was supposed to attend the party but didn’t make it. The 21-year-old said he called his friend the next morning and was surprised when it went to voicemail because Sullivan always answered his phone. “You don’t think something like that would happen at a homecoming party for someone who has been serving their country,” said Baltimore, who had planned to train with Sullivan, a fellow mixed martial arts fighter, in the coming year. “We’re all praying for him.”


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EDWARD J. COPE, 39, of Allentown, died, Monday, December 19, 2011, in his home. He worked as a press operator at Hapco Screen Printing, Emmaus, and previously worked at Tyler Pipe and Maui Cup, Pittston. Surviving him are his mother, Dianne, and stepfather, Charles Parenti, Hughesville; sister, Lisa Cope; and brother, Jesse Cope. Services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown, www.eliasfuneralhome.com. ROBERT T. GRIGLOCK SR., 69, of Bloomington, N.C., and formerly of Jenkins Township, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at home. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. ETHEL L. SPENCER, 95, passed away, Monday, December 26, 2011, in the Star Hill Rest Home, Monroe Township. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. A complete obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition of The Times Leader. DR. ROBERT E. KARNS, MD, beloved husband of the late Cleo (nee Moskowitz), loving father of Lee Jay (Lucille) Karns and Nancy C. (Joseph) Zaro; devoted grandfather of Zachary, Jeremy and Richard; dear brother of Jacob Karnofsky. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Lake View Mausoleum Cleveland, Ohio (enter Mayfield Road Gate). Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight and Thursday in the residence of Jacob Karnofsky, 455 River St., Forty Fort. Friends who wish may contribute to American Friends of Magen David Adom, 23215 Commerce Park Road, No. 306, Beachwood, OH 44122, or The Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E.185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119. PATRICK KLYNOTT, 75, of Exeter, died, Tuesday morning, December 27, 2011, in the inpatient unit of Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South WilkesBarre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., Plains Township.

Mary Romanowski December 22, 2011 Mary (Sawchak) Romanowski, 86, died peacefully in her home, in Kingston, on Thursday, December 22, 2011. Born May 4, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Eva (Poprosky) Sawchak. Surviving are her sister, Patricia Domin, Hazleton; sons, William, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Michael, Doha, Qatar; daughter, Kim Dunderdale, Durham, N.C.; and 11 grandchildren. There will be a private funeral. A visitation with family members will be held at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Forty Fort United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Forty Fort United Methodist Church, 26 Yeager Ave., Forty Fort, PA 18704. Services are under the direction of the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston.

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harlene D. Marut, 61, beloved mother, grandmother and sister C passed away early Saturday morn-

ing, December 24, 2011. Born May 1, 1950, in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of Charles Socki and Alice Blosser and was a native Pennsylvanian. She loved the city of Philadelphia, but called the “Valley” home. To capture her in words would be impossible. She was an extraordinary woman whose presence lit the candles of love, hope and faith in the lives of so many. Her maternal tenderness and affection was renowned. She was a larger-than-life figure in so many lives, most especially her grandchildren. She was an active philanthropist, especially supporting lung cancer research, the disease that claimed her husband. Charlene will be remembered for her giving nature, her amazingly positive attitude and her resilience that allowed her to be so successful in life. Her family was her life and she was the glue that held us all together. She was a world traveler, addicted reader, talented cook and baker. She loved spending time baking cookies and making Thanksgiving stuffing with her grandchildren. She held many positions in her professional career but none as dear to her heart as that of secretary to the principal at Gate of Heaven School, and secretary at Easter Seals in West Palm Beach, Fla. Family meant everything to Charlene. She was predeceased by the love of her life of 39 years, George B. Marut, on January 6, 2011; as well as

her mother, father and grandmother. She is survived by her son, George, and his wife, Kimberly; daughter, Audrey, and her partner, James Roccograndi; two grandchildren, Abigail and Jackson Marut; brother, Charles Socki, and his wife, Carol; siblings Elizabeth, Michael, Stephen, Vicki and Joey, as well as several members of a large and loving extended family. A special thanks to my dearest friend, Patti, who traveled the world with me and was always there with me through all the highs and lows that life brings. Funeral will be held at10 a.m. Friday in the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, with the Rev. Edward R. Scott officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests that donations be made to Easter Seals, Attn: Online Giving Coordinator, 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60606.

Jean Marie McLaughlin December 26, 2011 Marie Brannan McLaughlin, J ean 85, a resident of Holy Family Res-

idence, died Monday, December 26, 2011, in Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born January 8, 1926, in WilkesBarre, she was a daughter of the late Francis “Dutchie” and Ellen Higgins Brannan. Jean attended St. Mary’s School, and graduated from GAR Memorial High School in Wilkes-Barre. After high school she was trained in key-punch operations by the United States government in Philadelphia. Jean worked for the U.S. Army Surgeon General in the Pentagon for a few years before returning to Wilkes-Barre. She then worked for the Veterans Administration and Social Security Administration for several years. Before retiring, Jean was involved in the data operations of Tobyhanna Army Depot. Jean was a member of Women’s Sodality and the Legion of Mary. Jean loved singing and playing the piano. She was an inspiration to her family and friends. Her husband, Thomas G. McLaughlin, died on June 10, 1977; and her son Francis, died, August 23, 1981. Sisters, Rita Bergin and Dorothy Ludlow; and brothers, Thomas, James and Francis Brannan, also preceded her in death. She will be missed by her children Father Thomas D. McLaughlin, pastor of the Parish of St. Luke in Stroudsburg; Mary Ellen and her husband, William Harkins, Morgan-

ton, N.C.; Ann Marie and her husband, Robert Dodelin, North Potomac, Md.; James and his wife, Rebecca McLaughlin, Moscow, and Jeanne McLaughlin, Washington, D.C.; grandchildren, Caroline and her husband, Damien Morris, Thomas Dodelin; Courtney and her husband, Nicholas Polidori; Gabrielle and her husband, Daniel Hogan; Kiley, Corinne and Dane McLaughlin; great-grandchildren, Kailan and Cole Polidori; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Celebration of Jean’s Life will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday with a Funeral Mass in the Chapel at Holy Family Residence, 2500 Adams Ave., Scranton. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Maloney Lounge at Holy Family Residence. Arrangements have been entrusted to McLaughlin’s. Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Jean’s family at www.celebrateherlife.com.

FUNERALS AKERS – Catherine, funeral 9 a.m. Thursday in the Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Griffith). Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. Relatives and friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. ALBERT – Emily, funeral 9 a.m. Thursday in Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Services at 9:30 a.m. in St. Anthony’s Maronite Church, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today. ATHERTON – Charles Sr., funeral 11 a.m. today in the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Road, Hunlock Creek. BIGGS – Linda, memorial service 5 p.m. Friday in the Brethren In Christ Church, 894 Hartman Road, Hunlock Creek. BILLINGS – Audrey, funeral 2 p.m. today in the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Friends may call 1 p.m. until service time today. BOYER – Hilda, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Andre Bassette Church, WilkesBarre. Friends may call 9 a.m. until service time. CIAVARELLA – James, funeral 6 p.m. today in the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. DURLING – Francis, funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corners of Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek.

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Parish, Wyoming. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. OLECKI – Rita, funeral 10 a.m. today in the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea. Friends may call 9 to 10 a.m. today in the funeral home. OSELINSKY – Helen, Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. today in Holy Resurrection Russion Orthodox Church, 17 E. Kirmar Ave., Nanticoke. Friends may call 9:30 a.m. until services. PENKROT – Leonard, funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Family Parish, 574 Bennett St., Luzerne. Family and friends may call 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. PLAPPERT – Robert, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge. Services at 10 a.m. in the Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church, Old Forge. REESE – Hazel, funeral 11 a.m. today in the E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., WilkesBarre. ROARTY – David, funeral 9 a.m. Thursday in the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, Kingston. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. WALSH – Ruth, funeral 11 a.m. today in the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke. Friends may call 10 a.m. until time of service.

Florence R. Soroka, a longtime resident of Ashley, passed away at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre, on Monday, December 26, 2011. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, on March 16, 1928, daughter of the late Charles and Anna, (Zalewski) Ostrowski. She and her late husband, Michael, shared 52 years of marriage before his passing on April 6, 2000. They both were of the “greatest generation,” working hard, raising their family and enjoying their lives in the “Ridge Street” neighborhood of Ashley. Flo, Frizzy or Aunt Friz, as she was well known, was very kindhearted and full of spirit. She enjoyed her life-long career in the local garment industry before retiring in 1993. She was always active and participating in the festivals, societies and functions of the former Holy Rosary Slovak Church in Ashley. Florence was a former member of the Altar and Rosary Society, the St. Ann’s Guild and the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Along with her husband, Michael, and her parents, she is preceded in death by brothers, Walter, Lawrence, Thomas and Alex; sisters Bertha, Frances, Lottie and infant twin sister, Helen. She is survived by sisters Agnes Jorgensen, Boca Raton, Fla., Anne Swiderski, Wilkes-Barre; sons, Michael and his wife, Gina, Howell Township, Mich.; David and his

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wife. Joann, Holyoke, Mass., and Chucky and his wife, Sharon, Ashley; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grand children; and many nieces and nephews, especially “Cookie” and “Eunie,” who were as sisters to her and her best friends. Funeral services for Florence will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday in the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in the Little Flower Manor Chapel, 200 S. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. Thursday by the Altar and Rosary/St. Ann’s Society. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Little Flower Manor or Hospice Community Care in honor of “Frizzy.”

December 26, 2011 Dymond Wikoski, 84, of B etty Tunkhannock, died Monday

A funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in the Church of Nativity B.V.M. Interment will be in Pieta Cemetery, Tunkhannock. Friends and family may call from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Thursday in the funeral home. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.

Arline M. Lavelle December 23, 2011 M. Lavelle, 85, of Holiday A rline Drive, Kingston, died on Friday,

December 23, 2011, in Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Edna Lunger Shaver. She graduated from Coughlin High School in Wilkes-Barre, class of 1944. Arline had resided in Kingston for over 25 years. Earlier she resided in WilkesBarre. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a dietary technician at the VA Medical Center in Barre; and one granddaughter, Wilkes-Barre. She was a member of the East Chelsea, Colorado. A memorial service will be conEnd Primitive Methodist Church in ducted at 3 p.m. Friday in Hugh B. Wilkes-Barre. Preceding her in death are her Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, husband of 64 years, Frank W. La- 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. velle, who died on October 5, 2010; Friends may call from 1 p.m. until service time Friday at the funeral and sisters and brothers. Surviving are her sons, Frank P. home. Memorial contributions, if Lavelle, Kingston and Naples, Fla., desired, can be made to the SPCA, and James C. Lavelle, White Haven; 524 E. Main St., Plains Township, brother Wilbur Shaver, Wilkes- PA 18702.

Charles Atherton Sr. December 25, 2011 Atherton Sr., 97, former C harles resident of Hunlock Creek,

passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 in Bonham Nursing Center, Stillwater. He was born March 30, 1914, in Hunlock Creek, the son of the late Arthur S. and Ethel Cragle Atherton. Charles spent his lifetime as a lumber and timberman in the Hunlock Creek area. He also donated the first live national Christmas tree for display at the White House in 1973. From that tree, he received, as a gift, the ornament for Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Viola Bloom; a daughter, Gladys Wolfe; sisters Mabel, Lois, Loretta and Phyllis; and brothers Glen and Albert. Surviving are his son, Charles Atherton Jr., and his wife, Deborah, Hunlock Creek; grandchildren,

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evening, December 26, 2011, in the Golden Living Center in Tunkhannock. Born on September 5, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Floyd and Madge Brown Dymond. She worked as a seamstress in several different dress factories in the area. She was a member of the church of Nativity B.V.M. in Tunkhannock, and the Tunkhannock Moose Lodge. She was preceded in death by her brothers George and John Dymond, and sister Evelyn. She is survived by her sons, Wayne Wikoski, Tunkhannock; Stephen Wikoski, Springville; daughters, Lori Rogers, Tunkhannock, and Teri Rewt, Charleston, S.C.; brothers Frank Dymond and Joseph Dymond; sisters Florence Lucky, Shirley Staufflet, Sandra Rater and Marylou McDonald; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

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Wayne Wolfe, Hunlock Creek; Ryan Atherton, Benton; Brent Atherton, Hunlock Creek; Christa Judzikowski and Takira Atherton, Hunlock Creek; a brother, Carl Atherton, Hunlock Creek and a sister, Olive Reigle, Lewistown, and his companion, Myrtle Gensel, Shickshinny. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today in the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Road, Hunlock Creek, with his grandson, Wayne Wolfe, moderator of the Presbyterian Church, Lackawanna, officiating. Interment will follow in Sorbertown Cemetery, Hunlock Creek.

community of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas died at Mercy Center, Dallas, on Monday, December 26, 2011. Sister Clare was born February 19, 1921, in Georgetown, Guyana, and was a daughter of Edward and Lilian Gaskin Higgins. Sister Clare graduated from St. Mary High School in Guyana and received her degree in elementary education from Misericordia University. She entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 8, 1952, in Dallas, and professed her vows on August 16, 1953. Sister Clare taught at St. Theresa School in New Cumberland, Our Lady of Mercy High School in Santa Rosa, Guyana, Stella Maris Prep School in Georgetown, Guyana, and at St. Ann School in Lancaster. Sister Clare was also the administrator of St. John Bosco Orphanage in Plaisance, Guyana, and served on the professional staff for the Mercy Center Pre-K School, Dallas. Sister Clare was gifted with creative talent. Throughout her years of teaching, she encouraged her students to discover their own artistic gifts and present them in their class projects and presentations. Sister Clare was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Norman, Edward and John. Sister Clare is survived by her sister, Joyce; brothers Bill and Jeff Higgins; and many devoted nieces and nephews, and her Sisters of Mercy. During her final days, Sister Clare received loving support for her nieces, Elinora Waring, Felicia Jones, and nephew, Christopher, all of whom were at her side. Transferal to Mercy Center, Dallas, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. today. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Mercy Center Chapel. Interment will take place at Mt. Olivet cemetery in Carverton, following the Liturgy. Memorial contributions in the name of Sister Clare Marie Higgins may be made to Mercy Center, P.O. Box 370, Dallas, PA 18612.

Charles Mackiewicz December 25, 2011 harles Mackiewicz, 75, of NantiC coke, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011, at Hampton

House Nursing Home, Hanover Township. He was born January 4, 1936, in Nanticoke, to the late Charles L. and Sophia Everett Mackiewicz and was a graduate of Nanticoke High School, class of 1954, and continued his education at several U.S. Naval schools. Charles was a career U.S. Naval veteran serving as Chief Petty Officer during the Vietnam Conflict. Upon his return home from the service, he joined the American Legion Post 350, Nanticoke, and the VFW, Shickshinny. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles A. Presently surviving him are daughter, Bonnie Mackiewicz, upstate N.Y.; sister, Dolores J. Henchell, Mount Laurel, N.J.; and cousin, Ben Mackiewicz Jr. The Rev. James Nash will conduct services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C., 51 W. Green St., Nanticoke, with interment in Sorber Cemetery, Shickshinny. Friends may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning.

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WILKES-BARRE – Workers and customers were shaken but unharmed after an armed robbery at the Queen Nails salon at the corner of South Main and Sullivan Street on Tuesday evening. According to a salon manager, who declined to give her name, shortly before 7 p.m. a man burst into the salon, waved a handgun and demanded the six workers and four customers inside hand over their money. In addition to an undetermined amount of cash, the robber also made off with the phones MATT HUGHES/THE TIMES LEADER and other items belonging to cus- Police speak with employees and customers Tuesday inside the tomers. He fled on foot into a Queen Nails salon on South Main Street after an armed robbery. parking lot across South Main Street toward Bank of America, the woman said. Wilkes-Barre police are investigating. The salon manager described the suspect as a black male approximately 22 to 24 years old, medium build and standing about 5 feet, 10 inches tall. He carried a silver handgun, possibly a .38 caliber, she said. Witnesses also indicated a second person may have acted as a lookout outside the salon, which is brightly lit and wrapped in large windows offering unobstructed views inside. The woman said she and other victims of the robbery were “shaken” but otherwise OK after the holdup.

HARVEYS LAKE -- A man was arraigned Tuesday in WilkesBarre Central Court on charges he tried to disarm a police officer and damaged a cruiser by kicking a window. Matthew S. Epright III, 52, of May Avenue, was charged with disarming a law enforcement officer, simple assault, resisting arrest, terroristic threats, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and harassment. He was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $5,000 bail. According to the criminal complaint: Police investigated a fight involving Epright and his son, Matthew Epright IV, 28, at their May Avenue residence just after 8:30 p.m. Monday. The elder Epright stormed out of a room and threatened his son

saying, “I am gonna put a bullet in your (expletive),” the complaint says. Epright told police he was not going to be arEpright rested and struggled with officer Thomas Nalbone. Lehman Township officer Charles Musial arrived at the house and assisted Nalbone in arresting Epright. Epright was being escorted to an ambulance for chest pain. When handcuffs were removed from his wrists, police said, he grabbed Musial’s handgun and tried to remove it from its holster.

Musial stunned Epright with a Taser to prevent the gun from being pulled from the holster, the complaint says. Epright was seated in the rear of a police cruiser and allegedly kicked out a window. The younger Epright told police they were at a bar drinking and his father became violent when they arrived home. Police said the younger Epright suffered facial injuries and the elder Epright was treated at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, for chest pain. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Jan. 5 before District Judge James Tupper in Kingston Township.

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S ANOTHER YEAR reaches its final stage, we reflect on things old and new – and wonder which has greater value. ❏ A 15-year-old gym shoe doesn’t typically hold much appeal. Fashion a new Nike sneaker after a 1996 hot seller, however, and you apparently can slap a $180 price tag on it, market it as a “limited release” and send people into fits to buy a pair. Pre-Christmas shoppers in pursuit of retro Air Jordans jostled and fought – and, in at least one instance, knifed – one another to carry home the coveted footwear. For that kind of cash, why not scoop up four pairs of Chuck Taylors? Or a decent wingtip? ❏ Cities such as Cleveland – presumably to be joined in 2012 by Wilkes-Barre – are knocking down empty homes to make certain neighborhoods more appealing. If not already plundered, might old appliances and building materials from within those homes be reused? Might they have value to a Habitat for Humanity chapter or a charitable outfit such as Green Demolitions in Honesdale (www.greendemolitions.com)? Likewise, if the city of Wilkes-Barre makes way for something new at the downtown Hotel Sterling site, can’t elements of the old structure be incorporated into the new design? Or, perhaps, can artifacts from the hotel be preserved (or put to new use) else-

HELP MAKE HISTORY Learn more about the Luzerne County Historical Society’s preservation efforts by calling (570) 823-6244. Or visit www.luzernehistory.org.

where in the community? ❏ The nearly 154-year-old Luzerne County Historical Society aims to increase its ability to collect and maintain pieces of our collective past by boosting its membership and raising more money. “In order to accomplish our mission and continue to accept collections of manuscripts, books and museum objects,” states a letter distributed by the society earlier this month, “we need to expand our archive and make the most efficient use of our existing space.” The nonprofit organization intends to double its membership in the next four years, to 2,000, according to the letter. Similarly, it seeks over that multiyear span to raise $1.6 million for its endowment, bringing the fund’s total to $3 million. At first glance, those might look like lofty numbers. Then again, if certain people literally fight for the “opportunity” to part with $180 for a pair of sneakers, almost no amount seems extraordinary to preserve a county’s history in perpetuity. After all, most every item in the historical society’s holdings is a “limited edition.”

QUOTE OF THE DAY “Europe appears to be the only real impediment to keeping this recovery from happening.” Joel Naroff The president of Naroff Economics recently gave his assessment on the likelihood of a U.S. economic upturn in 2012. Financial experts predict modest growth of about 2.4 percent next year.

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ductivity and a healthier workplace environment. When caregivers are fired from work for living up to their responsibilities at home, it’s an expensive move for the employer. Replacing even a minimum-wage worker costs about 20 percent of the worker’s salary, according to Heather Boushey, of the Center for American Progress. Comp time, split shifts and job sharing are tools employers can use to give employees some flexibility. Added to the pressures of caregiving, workers have had to cover for others laid off in this sluggish economy. They have watched their own salaries shrink. It’s only fair that employers, which have been able to survive a rough economy thanks to employees’ extra sweat for less pay, work this out. The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Curb on mercury emissions a win for public health IT IS one of the most important public health measures in a generation, one that will save tens of thousands of American lives. It will protect the IQ of countless American kids, and help clear the air for the millions of Americans with asthma. It might be the biggest health story you’ve never heard of. I’m referring to the ruling the Obama administration unveiled Dec. 21 to control toxic mercury pollution from coal-burning power plants. These rules have been 21 years in the making, and now, at long last, they will bring Americans some relief from a pervasive toxin. The United States always has shown good sense when taking on hazardous substances in our environment. We banned lead in gasoline and paint after scientific research proved it was harming our children. We joined the world in banning CFC refrigerants after scientists demonstrated they were depleting the Earth’s ozone layer. And we took strong action to reduce sulfur emissions from coal plants, which were poisoning our forests and lakes with acid rain. Now we have taken aim at another Public Enemy: mercury. Why is this such a big deal? For many Americans, it might come as a surprise that mercury contamination is even a problem. Moms will know that doctors warn against eating too much canned tuna, but might not be sure how the mercury gets in the fish. Every year, U.S. power plants release al-

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Fred Krupp is president of the Environmental Defense Fund. He wrote this for McClatchy-Tribune News Service.

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business. Removing lead from gasoline would mean huge price hikes. Despite these wild predictions, the sky never fell, the American economy continued to prosper and costs have been far outweighed by the public health benefits. President Obama and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson were right to stand firm on this rule. The new regulations will impose some costs, but they will save far more in public health benefits. And here’s what the coal lobbyists aren’t telling you: • Canned albacore tuna has become so contaminated by mercury that children under 6 should be restricted to, at most, one meal a month. Children ages 6 to 12 should eat no more than two meals a month. • All 48 of the continental United States had mercury fish consumption advisories as of March 2011. The new mercury and air toxics rule has been in the works since 1990 – long enough for the electric utilities to prepare. Many, to their credit, have done just that, and they support the new rules. But a few outliers didn’t make the necessary investments, betting they could endlessly delay the new rules. They are the ones making the most noise. Sorry, time’s up. Twenty-one years is long enough to wait for such a big, life-saving win.

don’t understand why there is no hunting allowed on Sundays in Pennsylvania. There are several reasons why it should be permitted. Many deaths are caused by animals each year, including about 150 auto-related nationwide. If hunting were allowed on Sundays, we might be able to reduce the number of accidents each year. Pennsylvania was ranked as first in deer-auto collisions in a State Farm Insurance survey. Wild animals can carry diseases, and an overpopulation of animals can make those diseases spread. Small game, such as raccoons, skunks and weasels, can carry rabies. Several members of my family had to get rabies shots because a rabid raccoon bit our dog. Deer can carry deer ticks, which can transmit Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Wild animals cost people money when the areas we inhabit overlap. Bears can damage cars and property, and they might endanger humans when looking for food.

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An estimated $1.1 billion is spent on car repairs each year from deer-versus-auto accidents. Deer eat expensive shrubs, and rabbits eat greens from gardens, costing people hard-earned time and money. If Sunday hunting were allowed, it would add a total of 24 days of hunting over an entire year. I’m still in school and I have time to hunt only on weekends. Our neighbors in New York have the ability to hunt on Sundays. Given all this information, I am not sure why Pennsylvania still does not allow Sunday hunting.

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Voitek Electronics on Wyoming Avenue in Exeter will have to pay an additional $2,500 in taxes each year if council adopts a new business privilege ordinance. Borough council President Richard Murawski said finding adequate revenue for the borough has become increasingly difficult.

taxes the way it is,” DePrimo said. All three business owners thought it would be fairer to tax a percentage of sales rather than a flat rate, with some noting that $2,500 could be burdensome to small-business owners who have small markups while it would be a drop in the bucket to a retail giant like Walmart that is expected to open in the borough in 2013. Charging a percentage-based business privilege tax is what cities such as Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton do. Hazleton’s tax carries a rate of 0.2 percent of gross receipts on services and rentals and 0.1 percent on retail and wholesale gross receipts; businesses that gross less than $5,000 are exempt. Wilkes-Barre charges rates of 0.15 percent for wholesale and 0.225 percent on retail.

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fessor at Misericordia University, said he was hopeful that the rate would drop, even slightly, but he heard from many local employers that holiday hiring wasn’t going to be what it had been in past years. “Sales were off all year and they probably told employees to work harder, more hours and maybe even qualify for overtime, but they were not going to bring in extra people this year,” Mellon said. Liuzzo said while he had hoped to see a drop in the rate from October because of expectations that retailers would hire seasonal workers to handle holiday sales, “it wasn’t a real downer for me.” Harris and Liuzzo said they’re seeing indications that the tide is turning, albeit slowly. “The overall march is in the right direction, but the drum beat is slow right now,” Liuzzo said. He said the national employment situation is showing posi-

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“They gave us very little time to make the change in our system. We worked to make the change, but some mistakes were made,” Bale said. The timing of the glitch, just a few days before Christmas, made for a rough holiday for parents like Kathryn Mineo of Swoyersville, who said she was unable to pay for Christmas presents for her 18-year-old disabled son. Mineo said it was particularly

That might have been an option for Exeter about 25 years ago, but the Local Tax Reform Act of 1988 prohibits the imposition of any new business tax based on a percentage of gross receipts after Nov. 30, 1988, according to the Taxation Manual from the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services. But the act does not prohibit new flat-rate business privilege taxes, according to the manual. Borough council President Richard Murawski said he’s aware of only two other boroughs in the state that charge such a tax. He said the idea was suggested as a possible source of revenue to council by the borough’s tax collector, Don Wilkinson Agency. Murawski said finding adequate revenue for the borough has become increasingly difficult over the past few years. “Our revenue sources are drying up. The last few budget meetings have been difficult. Something has to give. We’ve been crunching as much as we can on the expenses side. The new council will have to take a

look at it,” he said. Murawski will see his 20-year tenure on council end when new members take their seats Jan. 3. Councilman-Elect Larry Dellegrotto said a business privilege tax was brought up briefly at a prior council meeting, but no details were ever released to the public and he had no information on the proposed ordinance. Council also will consider amending an amusement tax ordinance to impose a $100 annual fee on any coin-controlled, music-playing device and a $150 annual fee on any other coin-controlled amusement device. The borough secretary is on vacation and copies of the proposed ordinances were unavailable.

tive signs and that should begin trickling down to the state and local levels. The United States’ unemployment rate decreased four-tenths of a point to 8.6 percent last month while Pennsylvania’s rate decreased two-tenths of a point to 7.9 percent. “At the national level we’re seeing some significant improvement,” Liuzzo said. And reports of holiday sales increasing nearly 4 percent over 2010 mean people believe we’re in a recovery rather than a recession. “We’re looking at a recovery here. The question is how fast or slow,” he added. The local data is included in a report released today by the Department of Labor and Industry’s Center for Workforce Information & Analysis. Among the data highlighted in the monthly report for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton region are: • All of the positive movement, both short-term and longterm, has been within serviceproviding industries. Goods-producing industries were down slightly both over the month and over the year.

• Leisure and hospitality employment showed a normal seasonal decline in November, but was up 500 from a year ago. This was the 14th consecutive month that the supersector showed an over-the-year increase. • Retail trade showed a seasonal increase of 1,400 jobs. This gain matched the previous record increase, first set in November 2007. • Professional and business services added 900 jobs in November. The increase was mainly driven by temporary hires at the Amazon.com warehouse in Hazle Township. The professional and business services supersector increased 4.5 percent locally over the year, compared to a 0.5 percent increase statewide. • Education and health services continued strong growth, adding 800 jobs since November 2010. When broken out by individual counties, Lackawanna (down one-tenth to 8.8 percent) and Wyoming (down six-tenths to 8.6 percent) saw declines in the unemployment rate, but Luzerne saw a one-tenth of a percentage point increase to 9.5 percent.

difficult because the state had withheld part of her previous support payment after determining she had received an overpayment for an unrelated reason. “This was a really bad time because they withheld half of my previous payment in December. It was like, thanks for the warning right before Christmas. I was already behind,” Mineo said. Bale said DPW realizes the error came at a bad time. State officials worked as quickly as possible to rectify the problem. “The timing of the glitch was not good. Fortunately, the money is now on the cards,” she said.

Mineo said she’s also upset because she suspects she is going to be hit with some additional charges because there is a fee charged to anyone who uses the phone to check their balance. She said she called the line repeatedly over the past several days to check if the money was there. Bale said Eppicard allows users to check balances six times a month for free. After that there is a 25-cent charge per call, but there are no plans at this time to reimburse users who were charged.

I F YO U G O Council will consider voting on the ordinances at its 7 p.m. meeting Jan. 3 at the borough hall, 1101 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

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FRANKLIN TWP. – The board of supervisors unanimously adopted a 2012 budget on Tuesday night that includes a slight increase in real estate taxes. Supervisors Ted Dymond, Michael Prokopchak and William Miller voted in favor of a $288,625 spending plan that Pro-

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Zola’s attorneys, Ferris Webby and Joseph Yeager, argued at his trial the killing was alcoholfueled in combination with betrayal, anger and disappointment. The attorneys argued Zola did not lay in wait for Cave to return home that day, and that Zola did not know Cave was dead until told so by investigators. The attorneys argued Tuesday for a minimum sentence of eight to 20 years. Assistant District Attorneys Chester Dudick and Alexis Falvello said the events leading up to Cave’s death showed Zola had intent to kill her and that he did lay in wait. The couple had an argument at a local restaurant the night before; Cave shut off Zola’s cellphone service; Zola thought Cave was seeing other people; they argued. Zola went to Cave’s apartment, parked a block and a half away and waited for her in

kopchak said would result in an average additional cost of $4.16 per township parcel. The budget increases the tax millage to .6 of a mill, from the current .58 mill. One mill equals $1in tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Prokopchak noted the budget was “basically the same as last year.” He said both revenues and expenses had remained relatively flat. the kitchen. Prosecutors argued Tuesday for the maximum sentence of 20 to 40 years. Cave’s mother, Rosemarie Sult, spoke before Zola’s sentencing Tuesday, saying that her daughter’s death has destroyed her family and that every day she visits her daughter’s grave. “That’s all I have (left) of my baby girl,” Sult said. Cave’s daughter, Alyssa Ledden, also spoke, saying she forgives Zola for what happened, and that she remembers the good times she had with him in her life. “Every day I have to wake up and know my mother isn’t here,” Ledden said, adding that her infant son will never get to meet his Grandma Rose. “He looks just like her.” Zola’s mother, Maxine, spoke of the good son she raised, and she described him as loving, thoughtful and kind. “He loved Rose with all his heart and soul,” his mother said. Cosgrove said he did not think Cave’s family was destroyed, but rather they had

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her two children: “How did the elephant know what time his dentist’s appointment was?” she asked. Her children said, “Tooth hurty.” Continued from Page 3A Corny, yes; funny, definitely. It was that kind of day. Some More laughter. Sam Greenburg got up to tell a people told their favorite jokes; others read jokes provided by the “risqué” joke – a ditty about a man’s friends taking Mayers brothers. him to a house of ill reThey passed Mayers founded the pute on his birthday. around a basket of club about two years The joke took a while, jokes that contained some fa- ago after Daniel Pink’s but he delivered the punch line like a pro miliar rib ticklers. book “A Whole New “A man went to Mind: Why Right-Brain- and the 60-plus in attendance roared the doctor and ers Will Rule the Fulaughter in approval. was given six Jeannine Luby, 40, a months to live,” a ture” made her think former health care woman read. about the benefits of worker turned comic, “The man said he laughter. told the crowd about couldn’t pay his her business – “Laugh bill, so the doctor to Live.” gave him another six months.” “I’m here to tell you about the They still laughed. “True story,” one man began power of laughter,” Luby, a “certiand people were already laughing. fied laughter leader,” said. “LaughA young mother told a joke with ing is healthy and healing; humor

Richard Melvin, board secretary/treasurer, said that because grants reflected in the 2011 budget would not be received during the 2012 fiscal year, there was a slight reduction in the total budget amount. The supervisors meet next Tuesdayat7 p.m., whentheywill also reorganize to name officers and set meeting dates and times for 2012.

(Judge Joseph) Cosgrove said he took into account the jury’s verdict, the arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys, as well as Zola’s own words and actions, leading to Tuesday’s sentence. pulled together in an outpouring of love, strength and togetherness after suffering greatly. “And (Alyssa Ledden) has forgiven (Zola),” Cosgrove said. “That’s something I’ve never heard before.” Cosgrove said he took into account the jury’s verdict, the arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys, as well as Zola’s own words and actions, leading to Tuesday’s sentence. “I believe you are a different person now (then you were two years ago),” Cosgrove said, urging Zola to participate in a 12step rehabilitation program, get mental health treatment and write a letter of apology to Cave’s family.

gives you a positive frame of mind.” Luby, author of the book “He’s Not Prince Charming When … ,” gave a brief lesson in “Laughter Yoga.” It was her third appearance before the JCC club. Mayers founded the club about two years ago after Daniel Pink’s book “A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future” made her think about the benefits of laughter. Dave Mayers, father of Ryan and Matt and Sara’s son, told his favorite joke. “A woman, holding her baby, got on the bus. The man next to her told her it was the ugliest baby he had ever seen. Angry, the woman told another passenger that she was going to report the man to the bus driver. The passenger said, ‘Go ahead, lady, I’ll hold your monkey.’ ” We’ll have to wait to see what makes it to “The Rosie Show.”

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Losing skid reaches 3 in mauling Hershey strikes for three early goals and Braden Holtby blanks the Penguins at home. By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins returned from their Christmas break hoping to end a losing streak Tuesday against the Hershey Bears.

third straight loss – all at home. “When it’s 6-0 on your home ice and you’re walking out with your head down, it burns a whole lot,” Penguins winger Eric Tangradi said. Hershey’s Braden Holtby stopped all 28 shots he faced as the BEARS PENGUINS Penguins were shutout for the second time this season. The loss drops them to 16-10-1-4 and Instead, they extended it. Three first period Hershey puts them four points behind the goals opened the floodgates as Bears for first place in the East the Penguins fell 6-0 for their Division.

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placed a shot over Brad Thiessen’s shoulder to put the Penguins down 3-0. “They scored two quick goals and kind of shell-shocked us a bit, then we give up one on the power play,” Tangradi said. “We knew that was an area we had to stay away from, and it kind of sucked the wind out of a few guys. The start was not something we were looking for.” See PENGUINS, Page 4B

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The Penguins got off to a rocky start by allowing Hershey to score twice in the first five minutes. And it would only get worse. With less than four minutes left in the opening period, Penguins defenseman Cody Wild was whistled for high-sticking, giving the Bears their third power play of the period. This time they connected when Patrick McNeill was left alone at the corner of the net and

Bradley focused on bowl prep

Eagles, Steelers both have three starters for annual all-star game in Hawaii. By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

NEW YORK — Tom Brady is one of eight Patriots and Patrick Willis one of eight 49ers to make the Pro Bowl, the most on each roster. Defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay (14-1), led by starting quarBrady terback Aaron Rodgers, and Baltimore (11-4), led by veteran linebacker Ray Lewis, have seven apiece for the Jan. 29 game in Honolulu, the NFL announced Tuesday. Brady is one of seven starters from New England (12-3). The others are receiver Wes Welker, tight end Rob Gronkowski, defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, de-

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Fan tirade nets coach suspension Erie Catholic Prep staffer insulted students, families in email after basketball game. The Associated Press

ERIE — A guidance counselor and track coach at a Pennsylvania Catholic school has been suspended without pay for two weeks after he sent the student body an insulting email criticizing the lack of fan support at a recent basketball game. Chet Moffett apologized for the email he sent to students at Erie’s Cathedral Prep high school after its Dec. 13 loss at General McLane, the Erie Times-News reported Tuesday. Moffett’s email was sent to all students at the all-male school, but primarily targeted 36 students whom the coach saw not sitting in a student cheering section. Moffett wrote that those who sat with their parents should “cut the umbilical cord and grow a pair.” See COACH, Page 5B

Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin is shown during practice at Bishop Lynch High School on Tuesday in Dallas.

DALLAS — Penn State interim coach Tom Bradley stood in the Texas sunshine on a crisp day watching his team streaming onto the field. Away from home, preparing for a bowl game, the focus is on football and the final game of what has been a season of turmoil. “Let’s talk football, it’s great to finally talk football,” Bradley said Tuesday. “Watch them out here, they’re excited to play, and it’s just fun to get out and play some football.” Even though there is still uncertainty about the status of starting quarterback Matt

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He was knocked out after hitting his head on a concrete floor during the fight. It is still unclear if McGloin will be ready to play Monday. “That’s day to day, that’s up to the doctors,” Bradley said. “They’re testing him and working him out every day.” Drake was not with the team Tuesday, but Bradley said the receiver’s absence was for personal matters and he is still on the team. Receiver Shawney Kersey also is not on the bowl trip for personal reasons, the coach said. Bradley, the defensive coordinator and longtime Penn State

McGloin, who was in street clothes when the 24th-ranked Nittany Lions started practice at a Dallas-area high school to get ready to play No. 20 Houston in the TicketCity Bowl. McGloin had a seizure and came away with a concussion Dec. 17 after an argument with receiver Curtis Drake about a missed route in practice led to a locker room scuffle. McGloin has called it a “freak accident.” See PSU, Page 4B

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Battle lines are drawn for Pittston tourney final Improving Holy Redeemer advances to face event’s unbeaten hosts for title. By VAN ROSE For The Times Leader

placed four players in double figures in a 68-35 victory over Wyoming Area, and Mia Hopkins scored18 points while guiding the Patriots to a 68-25 romp over Mountain View. Holy Redeemer (2-4) seemed to reap the dividends of a strong early schedule that included losses to some teams that are state powers. “It’s really good to play against a team from Luzerne County,” said Holy Redeemer coach Chris Parker. “It’s especially nice because I think we BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER gained a lot of confidence tonight.” Wyoming Area’s Ashlee Blannett, center, forces a held ball after Parker was all smiles after Holy Redeemer’s Alana Wilson, left, grabs a rebound in front of

YATESVILLE--If the opening round of the Pittston Holiday Tournament on Tuesday night is an indication of things to come, chances are pretty good that Thursday’s championship game between Holy Redeemer and unbeaten Pittston Area will have the aura of a playoff game. Both teams turned in take notice performances. Led by freshmen Alana Wilson and Alexis Lewis, the Royals See FINAL, Page 3B

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Holiday now about the Classic

JOHN COLLINS WILL tell you the idea grew from seeing the same picture on several walls in the NHL offices. NBC’s Jon Miller, the other man credited with creating the Winter Classic, remembers watching people wrapped like fur trappers in Edmonton back in 2003 for an outdoor NHL game between the Oilers and Canadiens and thinking, “Yankee Stadium.” But the real heroes in the amazing growth of the Winter Classic reside not in the New York offices of Collins’ NHL, or cross town in the offices at 30 Rock, where Miller is a vice president of sports. No, the real heroes are the Einsteins who first invented the concept of the Bowl Championship Series, then moved their most significant games off New Year’s Day, or its legal holiday equivalent. To a league seeking to infiltrate American culture, it was the equivalent of volunteering to serve a game misconduct. Collins, 50, had barely unpacked his boxes when Miller called him with this idea he had been sitting on since he got that glimpse of the 2003 Heritage Classic, played in Edmonton between the Oilers and Canadiens in late November amid temperatures well below freezing.

‘Ultimate reality show’ NBC, which for 37 years had aired the Rose Bowl on that date and had a new contract with the NHL, was looking for some programming. Miller had pitched the idea to the league as far back as 2004, but it evaporated via labor strife and resistance from some owners. Collins’ arrival breathed ice back into the idea, and it became a reality on Jan. 1, 2008, when the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins met amid a snowstorm in Ralph Wilson Stadium. It was pretty on television, a mess at ground level. “The ultimate reality show,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said. The game had to be stopped to shovel off snow. Cracks appeared on the surface of what was then a rented rink. That blizzard in Buffalo in the inaugural game between the Sabres and Penguins, anticipated before the game and delivered during it, stopped thumbs in mid-channel-surf click, creating instant credibility to the game’s name, and a postgame buzz that excited those at the top of a league once scorned for its unyielding ways. Bettman bristles at that description. Since that game, the NHL has staged successful and memorable Classics in Chicago, Boston and last year, Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, where rain pushed it from a day game into a cool sight under the lights. Ratings have increased with each one and the league has experienced unprecedented revenue growth. Which explains why, when he was asked if the event had changed the sport’s image, “in your eyes,” Bettman shot back. “No, the question is, ’Has this event changed the sport’s image in your eyes?’” The answer is a resounding yes, of course. Once routinely criticized for a perceived lack of vision and copycat creativity, the NHL is perhaps the most progressive professional sports league these days. Its use of digital media, a marketing plan based on seasonal high points, See CLASSIC, Page 5B


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L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS HS BOYS BASKETBALL Berwick at River Tournament at Selinsgrove Crestwood at Munley Tournament, 6 p.m. Hazleton Area at Hatboro-Horsham/Cougar Holiday Tournament, 6 p.m. Dallas, Northwest, Old Forge at Wyoming Area Tournament, 6 and 7:30 p.m. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakeland at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Judy Knorr Tournament at Berwick, 6 p.m. Coughlin, GAR, Hanover Area at Meyers Tournament, TBA Hazleton Area at Punxsatawney Tournament, TBA Nanticoke at Riverside Tournament, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Northwest at Benton Tournament, TBA Wyoming Valley West at North Pocono Tournament, TBA HS SWIMMING Wyoming Valley West at Winter Invite, Emmaus Winter Diving Invite at Wyoming Valley West HS WRESTLING Wyoming Seminary at Hurricane Classic Meyers, Hazleton Area, Wyoming Valley West at Bethlehem Christmas Tournament HS HOCKEY Casey Classic (Coal Street) Holy Redeemer vs. Scranton, 2:15 p.m. Susquehanna Valley vs. Wallenpaupack, 4 p.m. Wyoming Valley West vs. Wyoming Area, 5:45 p.m. Crestwood vs. Back Mountain, 7:30 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING Wilkes Open, 9 a.m.

THURSDAY, DEC. 29 HS BOYS BASKETBALL Berwick at River Tournament, TBA at Selinsgrove Abington Heights, Coughlin, Nanticoke at Meyers Tournament, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Hazleton Area at Hatboro-Horsham/Cougar Holiday Tournament, 6 p.m. MMI Prep at Riverside Tournament, 6 and 7:30 p.m. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Tunkhannock at Athens, 7:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Punxsatawney Tournament, TBA Holy Redeemer, Wyoming Area at Pittston Area Tournament, TBA HS WRESTLING Kiwanis Tournament at Tunkhannock HS: Coughlin, Lake-Lehman, Nanticoke, Tunkhannock, Wyoming Area, GAR, Wyoming Seminary (B) Wyoming Seminary at Hurricane Classic Dallas, Berwick at Berwick Duals, 9 a.m. Crestwood, Pittston Area at Conestoga Valley Tournament Meyers, Hazleton Area, Wyoming Valley West at Bethlehem Christmas Tournament HS HOCKEY Casey Classic (Coal Street) Semifinals, 5:45 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Illinois Wesleyan at King’s, 4 p.m. Misericordia at Juniata, 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 30 HS BOYS BASKETBALL Wyoming Valley West at Dunmore, 7:15 p.m. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Tunkhannock at North Pocono, 2:15 p.m. HS WRESTLING Kiwanis Tournament at Tunkhannock HS: Coughlin, Lake-Lehman, Nanticoke, Tunkhannock, Wyoming Area, GAR, Wyoming Seminary (B) Crestwood, Pittston Area at Conestoga Valley Tournament HS HOCKEY Casey Classic (Coal Street) Championship, 5:30 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Pittsburgh-Bradford at King’s, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Regis at King’s, 2 p.m. Misericordia vs. St. Vincent, 2 p.m. at Juniata

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 6 p.m. SE-2 – Princeton Day Academy vs. GAR or Crestwood 8 p.m. SE-2 – Christian Academy vs. GAR or Crestwood

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

4:30 p.m. ESPN — Military Bowl, Toledo vs. Air Force, at Washington 8 p.m. ESPN — Holiday Bowl, California vs. Texas, at San Diego

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

5:30 p.m. BTN – Northwestern at Ohio State 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Georgetown at Louisville MSG – Seton Hall at Syracuse 7:30 p.m. BTN – Indiana at Michigan State 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Mississippi St. vs. Baylor, at Dallas 9:30 p.m. BTN – Purdue at Iowa

NBA

9 p.m. CSN – Philadelphia at Phoenix 10:30 p.m. MSG – New York at Golden State

NHL

7 p.m. PLUS — Buffalo at New Jersey 7:30 p.m. VERSUS — N.Y. Rangers at Washington

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended Milwaukee F Drew Gooden one game one game for a his flagrant foul Two against Charlotte G Gerald Henderson. NEW YORK KNICKS — Claimed G Jeremy Lin off waivers from Houston.

FOOTBALL

National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Signed OL Michael Jasper from the practice squad. Placed TE Mike Caussin on injured reserve. Signed WR David Gilreath and OL Jake Vermiglio to the practice squad. CHICAGO BEARS — Placed QB Jay Cutler and RB Matt Forte on injured reserve. Signed DT Jordan Miller from the practice squad. Signed G Mansfield Wrotto. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Placed WR Andre Caldwell on injured reserve. Signed WR Armon Binns from the practice squad. Signed WR Vidal Hazelton to the practice squad. DETROIT LIONS — Signed RB Joique Bell. Released RB Aaron Brown. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed CB Trumaine McBride. Signed DE Jammie Kirlew from the practice squad. Waived LB Mike Lockley. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed FB Lousaka Polite. Signed DB Malcolm Williams to the practice squad. PHOENIX COYOTES — Recalled C Andy Miele from Portland (AHL). SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Released WR Braylon Edwards. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Released RB Ryan Torain. Signed WR Aldrick Robinson from the practice squad.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled F Joakim Andersson from Grand Rapids (AHL). American Hockey League SYRACUSE CRUNCH — Recalled F John Kurtz from Elmira (ECHL). ECHL ECHL — Suspended Cincinnati LW Mike Liambas, Colorado LW Alex Penner, Utah D Matt Sorteberg and South Carolina C Billy Ryan two games and Florida D Ryan Donald one game, and fined each undisclosed amounts for their actions in recent games. Fined Chicago LW Devin DiDiomete, Chicago D Nathan Lutz, Cincinnati F Justin Vaive and Florida coach Greg Poss for their actions in recent games. STOCKTON THUNDER — Loaned D Dan Ringwald to Oklahoma City (AHL).

COLLEGE

ILLINOIS — Announced G Crandall Head has left the men’s basketball team. RHODE ISLAND — Suspended G Jamal Wilson indefinitely from the men’s basketball team.

C O L L E G E NCAA Men's Basketball EAST John Jay 74, Yeshiva 61 St. John’s 91, Providence 67 MIDWEST Illinois 81, Minnesota 72, 2OT Notre Dame 72, Pittsburgh 59 Saint Louis 71, Texas Southern 39 W. Illinois 73, Eureka 52 SOUTH Georgia 92, Winthrop 86, OT Southern Miss. 93, Belhaven 48 Virginia 69, Md.-Eastern Shore 42 SOUTHWEST North Texas 78, New Orleans 47 Texas Tech 74, CS Bakersfield 58

National Football League

Pro Bowl

2012 Rosters At Honolulu AFC Offense Wide Receivers — s-Wes Welker, New England; sMike Wallace, Pittsburgh; A.J. Green, Cincinnati; Brandon Marshall, Miami. Tackles — s-Joe Thomas, Cleveland; s-Jake Long, Miami; D’Brickashaw Ferguson, New York Jets. Guards — s-Logan Mankins, New England; s-Brian Waters, New England; Marshal Yanda, Baltimore. Centers — s-Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh; Nick Mangold, New York Jets. Tight Ends — s-Rob Gronkowski, New England; Antonio Gates, San Diego. Quarterbacks — s-Tom Brady, New England; Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh; Philip Rivers, San Diego. Running Backs — s-Ray Rice, Baltimore; Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville; Arian Foster, Houston. Fullback — s-Vonta Leach, Baltimore. Defense Ends — s-Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis; s-Andre Carter, New England; Elvis Dumervil, Denver. Interior Linemen — s-Haloti Ngata, Baltimore; sVince Wilfork, New England; Richard Seymour, Oakland. Outside Linebackers — s-Terrell Suggs, Baltimore; s-Von Miller, Denver; Tamba Hali, Kansas City. Inside/Middle Linebackers — s-Ray Lewis, Baltimore; Derrick Johnson, Kansas City. Cornerbacks — s-Darrelle Revis, New York Jets; s-Champ Bailey, Denver; Johnathan Joseph, Houston. Free Safeties — s-Ed Reed, Baltimore; Eric Weddle, San Diego. Strong Safety — s-Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh. Specialists Punter — Shane Lechler, Oakland. Placekicker — Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland. Kick Returner — Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh. Special Teamer — Matthew Slater, New England. Long Snapper — TBA. NFC Offense Wide Receiver — s-Calvin Johnson, Detroit; s-Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona; Steve Smith, Carolina;Greg Jennings, Green Bay. Tackles — s-Jason Peters, Philadelphia; s-Joe Staley, San Francisco; Jermon Bushrod, New Orleans. Guards — s-Jahri Evans, New Orleans; s-Carl Nicks, New Orleans; Davin Joseph, Tampa Bay. Centers — s-Ryan Kalil, Carolina; Scott Wells, Green Bay. Tight Ends — s-Jimmy Graham, New Orleans; Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta. Quarterbacks — s-Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay; Drew Brees, New Orleans; Eli Manning, New York Giants. Running Backs — s-LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia; Matt Forte, Chicago; Frank Gore, San Francisco.

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F O O T B A L L AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-New England .................... 12 3 0 .800 464 321 N.Y. Jets............................... 8 7 0 .533 360 344 Buffalo .................................. 6 9 0 .400 351 385 Miami .................................... 5 10 0 .333 310 296 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Houston............................. 10 5 0 .667 359 255 Tennessee ........................... 8 7 0 .533 302 295 Jacksonville ......................... 4 11 0 .267 224 316 Indianapolis.......................... 2 13 0 .133 230 411 North W L T Pct PF PA x-Baltimore ........................... 11 4 0 .733 354 250 x-Pittsburgh.......................... 11 4 0 .733 312 218 Cincinnati.............................. 9 6 0 .600 328 299 Cleveland ............................. 4 11 0 .267 209 294 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver..................................... 8 7 0 .533 306 383 Oakland ................................... 8 7 0 .533 333 395 San Diego ............................... 7 8 0 .467 368 351 Kansas City............................. 6 9 0 .400 205 335 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants............................ 8 7 0 .533 363 386 Dallas .................................... 8 7 0 .533 355 316 Philadelphia.......................... 7 8 0 .467 362 318 Washington .......................... 5 10 0 .333 278 333 South W L T Pct PF PA y-New Orleans..................... 12 3 0 .800 502 322 x-Atlanta ............................... 9 6 0 .600 357 326 Carolina ................................ 6 9 0 .400 389 384 Tampa Bay ........................... 4 11 0 .267 263 449 North W L T Pct PF PA y-Green Bay ......................... 14 1 0 .933 515 318 x-Detroit................................ 10 5 0 .667 433 342 Chicago ................................ 7 8 0 .467 336 328 Minnesota ............................ 3 12 0 .200 327 432 West W L T Pct PF PA y-San Francisco................... 12 3 0 .800 346 202 Seattle ................................... 7 8 0 .467 301 292 Arizona ................................. 7 8 0 .467 289 328 St. Louis ............................... 2 13 0 .133 166 373 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Thursday's Game Indianapolis 19, Houston 16 Saturday's Games Oakland 16, Kansas City 13, OT Tennessee 23, Jacksonville 17 Pittsburgh 27, St. Louis 0 Buffalo 40, Denver 14 Carolina 48, Tampa Bay 16 Minnesota 33, Washington 26 Baltimore 20, Cleveland 14 New England 27, Miami 24 N.Y. Giants 29, N.Y. Jets 14 Cincinnati 23, Arizona 16 Detroit 38, San Diego 10 San Francisco 19, Seattle 17 Philadelphia 20, Dallas 7 Sunday's Game Green Bay 35, Chicago 21 Monday's Game New Orleans 45, Atlanta 16 Sunday, Jan. 1 Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Carolina at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Detroit at Green Bay, 1 p.m. San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Houston, 1 p.m. Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. San Diego at Oakland, 4:15 p.m. Kansas City at Denver, 4:15 p.m. Seattle at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 4:15 p.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 4:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 8:30 p.m. NFL Playoff Scenarios Week 17 AFC CLINCHED: New England-East Division and firstround bye; Houston-South Division; Baltimore and Pittsburgh-wild-card spots. NEW ENGLAND — Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: Win or tie OR Baltimore loss or tie AND Pittsburgh loss or tie BALTIMORE — Clinches AFC North Division and first-round bye with: Win OR Tie AND Pittsburgh loss or tie OR Pittsburgh loss — Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: Win AND New England loss PITTSBURGH — Clinches AFC North Division and first-round bye with: Win AND Baltimore loss or tie OR Tie AND Baltimore loss OR — Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: Win AND Baltimore loss or tie AND New England loss DENVER — Clinches AFC West Division with: Win OR Tie AND Oakland loss or tie OR Oakland loss OAKLAND — Clinches AFC West Division with: Win AND Denver loss or tie OR Tie AND Denver loss — Clinches wild-card spot with: Win AND Cincinnati loss AND Tennessee loss or tie OR Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets win CINCINNATI — Clinches wild-card spot with: Win or tie N.Y. Jets loss or tie AND Oakland loss or tie N.Y. Jets loss or tie AND Denver loss or tie N.Y. JETS — Clinch wild-card spot with: Win AND Cincinnati loss AND Tennessee loss or tie AND Oakland loss or tie Win AND Cincinnati loss AND Tennessee loss or tie AND Denver loss or tie TENNESSEE — Clinches wild-card spot with: Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets win AND Oakland loss or tie Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets win AND Denver loss or tie Win AND Cincinnati loss AND N.Y. Jets loss or tie AND Oakland win AND Denver win NFC CLINCHED: Green Bay-North Division and homefield advantage throughout NFC playoffs; New Orleans-South Division; San Francisco-West Division; Atlantaand Detroit-wild-card spots. SAN FRANCISCO — Clinches first-round bye with: Win OR New Orleans loss OR Tie AND New Orleans tie NEW ORLEANS — Clinches first-round bye with: Win and San Francisco loss or tie OR Tie and San Francisco loss N.Y. GIANTS — Clinch NFC East Division with: Win or tie DALLAS — Clinches NFC East Division with: Win

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BULLETIN BOARD CAMPS The Third Annual Electric City Baseball & 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 for four consecutive Sundays. Cost is $125 per player. More information: 570-878-8483 or www.electriccitybaseball.com. LEAGUES

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bove, Pittston Area’s Rich Weinstock (83) controls the puck while surrounded by four Wyoming Area defenders, including Jeremy Stach (14), David Hawk (13) and Daulton Shearer (15). At right, Pittston Area’s Shawn Simons battles for the puck with Wyoming Area’s Dalton Thomas (22) Tuesday during the Casey Classic at Coal Street Rink. For a slideshow of photos from Tuesday’s action, go to www.timesleader.com

MEETINGS Nanticoke Area Little League, monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at Greater Nanticoke Area High School Cafeteria. Board member meeting will be held at 7 p.m. TRYOUTS

Fullback — s-John Kuhn, Green Bay. Defense Ends — s-Jared Allen, Minnesota; s-Jason Babin, Philadelphia; Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants. Interior Lineman — s-Justin Smith, San Francisco; s-Jay Ratliff, Dallas; B.J. Raji, Green Bay. Outside Linebackers — s-DeMarcus Ware, Dallas; s-Clay Matthews, Green Bay; Lance Briggs, Chicago. Inside/Middle Linebackers — s-Patrick Willis, San Francisco; Brian Urlacher, Chicago. Cornerbacks — s-Charles Woodson, Green Bay; sCarlos Rogers, San Francisco; Charles Tillman, Chicago. Free Safeties — s-Earl Thomas, Seattle; Dashon Goldson, San Francisco. Strong Safety — s-Adrian Wilson, Arizona. Specialists Punter — Andy Lee, San Francisco. Placekicker — David Akers, San Francisco. Kick Returner — Patrick Peterson, Arizona. Special Teamer — Corey Graham, Chicago. Long Snapper — TBA.

H O C K E Y National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts N.Y. Rangers............... 34 22 8 4 48 Philadelphia ................ 35 21 10 4 46 Pittsburgh .................... 36 21 11 4 46 New Jersey ................. 35 19 15 1 39 N.Y. Islanders.............. 34 11 17 6 28 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts Boston.......................... 33 23 9 1 47 Toronto ........................ 36 18 14 4 40 Ottawa .......................... 37 17 15 5 39 Buffalo.......................... 35 17 15 3 37

GF 102 119 118 97 77

GA 72 104 93 103 111

GF 119 113 113 96

GA 63 118 128 103

AMERICA’S LINE By Roxy Roxborough NO LINE REPORT: On the NBA board, there is no line on the Celtics - Hornets game due to Boston forward Paul Pierce (questionable). Orange Bowl

NFL Favorite

Points

Underdog

Clemson

3.5

EAGLES

9

Redskins

FALCONS

13

Bucs

10.5

RAMS

Bears

1

Lions

3.5 3

SAINTS

9.5

Panthers

3

TEXANS

2.5

BENGALS

Steelers

7

BROWNS

JAGUARS

4

Colts

DOLPHINS

1.5

Jets

PATRIOTS

12

Bills

3

Chargers

BRONCOS CARDS

3.5

Chiefs

3

Seahawks

College Football Favorite

Points

Underdog

3

Air Force

Holiday Bowl Texas

4

California

3 9.5

10 2.5 2.5 2 3

6.5

Jazz

76ers

1.5

SUNS

2.5

WARRIORS

2.5

Wake Forest

DUQUESNE

Iowa

Northwestern Utah Ucla Cincinnati Virginia

Penn St Michigan St

2 January 4

9

Georgetown

Uab TOLEDO Buffalo Bowling Green

MICHIGAN ST

4.5

Indiana

CREIGHTON

10.5

Missouri St

Wichita St

10

BRADLEY

Indiana St

1

DRAKE

ARKANSAS

6.5

Charlotte

New Mexico

1.5

NEW MEXICO ST

Baylor

7

Mississippi St

Connecticut

6.5

S FLORIDA

GONZAGA

21

Portland

Purdue

4

IOWA

TEX EL PASO

3.5

Colorado St

Jack’ville St

NL

Ark-Pine Bluff

S CAROLINA

10

Wofford

Columbia

2.5

MARIST

FLA ATLANTIC

10.5

Siena

DREXEL

4.5

Fairfield

9.5

Portland St

MONTANA

NHL Underdog

DEVILS

-$140/ +$120

Sabres

CAPITALS

-$120/ even

Rangers

PREDATORS

-$150/ +$130

Wild

BLACKHAWKS

-$165/ +$145

Kings

Stanford

Bruins

-$170/ +$150

COYOTES

Va Tech

SHARKS

-$125/ +$105

Canucks.

Nebraska Ohio St Wisconsin

Sugar Bowl Michigan

9.5

SO METHODIST

Odds

Fiesta Bowl 3.5

TEMPLE

9

Underdog Northwestern

Favorite

Rose Bowl 6

Clippers

10.5

Cleveland St

Gator Bowl 2

4

NUGGETS

GEORGE WASH

Capital One Bowl 2

GRIZZLIES

Iowa St

Outback Bowl 3.5

HORNETS

1

Villanova

Ticket City Bowl

Oklahoma St

SPURS

NL

Seton Hall

Monday

Oregon

Celtics

15

Chick Fil-A Bowl

Florida

Cavaliers

SYRACUSE

Liberty Bowl

S Carolina

Wizards

6

PISTONS

Tulsa

Fight Hunger Bowl

Georgia

BOBCATS

8.5

8.5

Sun Bowl

Houston

10

HAWKS

W VIRGINIA

Meinke Car Care Texas Bowl

Auburn

Heat

4

14

Vanderbilt

RAPTORS

5.5

Saturday

Illinois

Underdog

3.5

LOUISVILLE

Insight Bowl

Ga Tech

Points

Pacers

Oklahoma St

Music City Bowl

Texas A&M

Favorite

Washington

2 6.5

La State

16.5

Pinstripe Bowl

Oklahoma

1 NBA

Points

PK

Miss St

BCS Championship Game Alabama

OHIO ST

Armed Forces Bowl

Rutgers

No Illinois

Favorite

Friday Byu

1 January 9

Notre Dame

Alamo Bowl Baylor

Go Daddy.Com Bowl

College Basketball

Champs Sports Bowl Florida St

So Methodist

January 8 Arkansas St

Montreal....................... 37 14 16 7 35 94 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Florida .......................... 37 19 11 7 45 99 Winnipeg...................... 35 16 14 5 37 96 Washington ................. 34 17 15 2 36 100 Tampa Bay................... 35 15 17 3 33 95 Carolina ....................... 38 12 20 6 30 97 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Chicago........................ 36 23 9 4 50 122 Detroit .......................... 36 23 12 1 47 118 St. Louis....................... 36 21 11 4 46 94 Nashville ...................... 36 18 14 4 40 96 Columbus .................... 36 9 22 5 23 87 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF Vancouver ................... 36 22 12 2 46 120 Minnesota.................... 37 20 12 5 45 88 Calgary ........................ 37 18 15 4 40 92 Colorado ...................... 37 19 17 1 39 100 Edmonton .................... 35 15 17 3 33 96 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF San Jose ....................... 33 19 11 3 41 97 Dallas ............................ 35 20 14 1 41 95 Phoenix ......................... 36 18 15 3 39 95 Los Angeles ................. 36 17 14 5 39 80 Anaheim........................ 35 10 19 6 26 83 Tuesday's Games Calgary 2, Columbus 1, SO Pittsburgh 4, Carolina 2 Montreal 6, Ottawa 2 Tampa Bay 5, Philadelphia 1 Florida 5, Toronto 3 Detroit 3, St. Louis 2 Winnipeg at Colorado, late Today's Games Buffalo at New Jersey, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Nashville, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Boston at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

103 GA 101 104 105 117 127 GA 103 81 80 103 123 GA 88 86 99 107 96 GA 80 101 96 88 115

American Hockey League

3.5

Knicks

Thursday

Kansas St

Compass Bowl Pittsburgh

Thunder

Military Bowl Toledo

8 January 7

Cowboys

Ravens

RAIDERS

Cotton Bowl Arkansas

VIKINGS PACKERS

GIANTS Titans

W Virginia

January 6

Sunday

49ers

Back Mountain Youth Soccer will host an indoor futsal/soccer league beginning Jan. 13 through March for ages U6 to high school age at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus gym. FIFA futsal ball and rules will be used, and games will be played on weekends. All area intramural and travel teams are welcome and all area individual players seeking a team can sign up online as well. Divisions will be set to insure fair competition. For more information and sign up sheets, go online to www.bmysa.org. Registration closes Dec. 31. Kingston Winter Dome Soccer Teams have openings for anyone from the Kingston/Forty Fort Area who are interested in playing. Soccer will be played at the Wyoming Valley Sportsdome this winter. Please contact Brian at 570-2880273 for U-7 League or Joe at 570-288-6828 for U-9 League.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Manchester............ 32 19 11 0 2 40 87 80 St. John’s ............... 29 17 7 4 1 39 106 89 Worcester .............. 28 14 8 3 3 34 79 72 Portland.................. 29 13 12 2 2 30 76 90 Providence............. 32 13 16 1 2 29 67 96 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Hershey.................. 31 18 8 3 2 41 117 88 Norfolk.................... 30 18 11 0 1 37 112 87 Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton................. 31 16 10 1 4 37 90 86 Syracuse................ 28 12 13 2 1 27 90 95 Binghamton ........... 33 12 19 1 1 26 80 99 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut............ 31 18 9 1 3 40 98 88 Albany ..................... 32 14 13 3 2 33 75 98 Adirondack ............. 29 15 12 1 1 32 84 78 Springfield .............. 29 14 14 1 0 29 85 81 Bridgeport............... 30 12 14 3 1 28 83 102 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Milwaukee .............. 27 18 8 0 1 37 87 70 Charlotte................. 31 17 11 2 1 37 85 81 Chicago .................. 29 15 10 1 3 34 81 78 Peoria ..................... 32 14 15 2 1 31 98 97 Rockford ................. 30 11 16 1 2 25 93 113 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto.................... 31 16 11 3 1 36 90 84 Rochester ............... 31 14 12 4 1 33 88 90 Grand Rapids ......... 29 12 13 2 2 28 87 91 Hamilton .................. 29 12 13 1 3 28 66 88 Lake Erie................. 30 13 15 1 1 28 70 77 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City........ 31 21 7 1 2 45 94 72 Houston................... 32 17 6 2 7 43 92 79 Abbotsford .............. 31 20 9 2 0 42 81 75 San Antonio ............ 29 14 14 1 0 29 67 82 Texas....................... 28 13 14 0 1 27 83 85 Tuesday's Games Connecticut 3, Albany 2 Hershey 6, Penguins 0 Rochester 4, Oklahoma City 3, OT San Antonio at Texas, late Today's Games Providence at Portland, 6:30 p.m. Manchester at Worcester, 7 p.m. Binghamton at Adirondack, 7 p.m. Grand Rapids at Lake Erie, 7 p.m. Penguins at Hershey, 7 p.m. Springfield at Syracuse, 7 p.m. Bridgeport at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m. St. John’s at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m. Rochester at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

B A S K E T B A L L National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct New York ........................ 1 0 1.000 Toronto ........................... 1 0 1.000 New Jersey .................... 1 1 .500 Philadelphia ................... 0 1 .000 Boston............................. 0 2 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami............................... 2 0 1.000 Charlotte ......................... 1 0 1.000 Atlanta ............................. 1 0 1.000 Orlando ........................... 1 1 .500 Washington .................... 0 1 .000 Central Division W L Pct Indiana ............................ 1 0 1.000 Chicago........................... 1 1 .500 Cleveland........................ 0 1 .000 Milwaukee....................... 0 1 .000 Detroit ............................. 0 1 .000 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio.................... 1 0 1.000 New Orleans .................. 1 0 1.000 Houston .......................... 0 1 .000 Memphis ......................... 0 1 .000

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The Rock Rec Center will be holding tryouts for Rock Solid AAU Basketball on Jan. 8 and 15. The cost is $10 per player and players may attend both tryouts for that price. The times for Jan. 8 are: 2 p.m., girls grades 5-6; 3 p.m., girls grades 7-8; 4 p.m. girls grades 9-10; 5 p.m., boys grades 5-6; 6 p.m., boys grades 7-8; 7 p.m. boys grades 9-10. Times for Jan 9 are: 2 p.m., boys grades 5-6; 3 p.m., boys grades 7-8; 4 p.m., boys grades 9-10; 5 p.m., girls grades 5-6; 6 p.m., girls grades 9-10; 7 p.m. girls grades 7-8. Contact the Rock Rec Center for more information at 696-2769 or TheRockRecCenter@bmha.org. UPCOMING EVENTS Wilkes University will host its 12th annual Mid-Winter Softball Camp Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Pitching will begin at 9 a.m., hitting at 10 a.m., and fielding at 11 a.m. The camp will be held in the UCOM building on Main Street and the Marts Center (Wilkes Gym) on Franklin Street. For more information, contact Frank at 571-408-4031. King’s College will be hosting the Jerry Greely Player Development Baseball Academy set for January and February. Jerry Greely is the head baseball coach at King’s College and a coach in the Baltimore Orioles organization. The even will be held Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, 19, and 26 in the King’s College Scandlon Gymnasium. The Academy will be divided into two segments, one being the “Grand Slam” segment for players K to 6th grade, and the other being the “Stars of Tomorrow” segment for players in 7th to 12th grade. Both the “Gran Slam” and “Stars of Tomorrow” segments will offer the following Specialty Camps: “The Masher” hitting camp, “The Ace” pitching camp, “Flash the Leather” defensive camp, “Tools of Ignorance” catching camp, “Speed/ Agility/Strength” (SAS) camp focusing on baseball specific training and “The Round Tripper” camp that will cover hitting, pitching, throwing and position play fundamentals. For additional information on dates and times or to register, go online to www.kingscollegeathletics.com and click baseball or email.

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GAR pulls away for victory The Times Leader staff

WRIGHT TWP. – GAR used a 19-11 third-quarter run to pull away for a 52-45 victory over Crestwood in the Munley Tournament at Crestwood High School. Christian Skrepenak scored a game-high 16 points to lead the Grenadiers. John Fazzini led the Comets with 14 points, while Chris Fazzini added 12 and Josh Jones chipped in 10.

Meyers 57, Coughlin 32

Ryan Krawczeniuk (19) and Rasheed Moore (11) combined for more than half of the Mohawks’ points as they knocked off Coughlin. Marcus Cobb paced the Crusaders with 11 points.

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Nanticoke’s Luke Casey drives around Abington Heights defenders on his way to the basket Tuesday. Abington Heights defeated Nanticoke 56-39. Riverside 75, MMI Prep 34

Wyoming Valley West 71, North Pocono 63

The Spartans overcame a three-point barrage from the Trojans to pick up the victory. North Pocono made nine 3s and went on a 15-6 run in the second quarter, but Valley West prevailed with five double-digit scorers and a 24-11 fourth-quarter run. Jaquan Ingram led the way for Valley West with 22 points. He was followed by James McCann’s 19. Ryan Hoinski, Nanticoke guard Joey Yudichak advances the ball against AbingBrett Good and Jonathan Gimton Heights during Tuesday night’s game. ble all added 10 points each for Wyoming Valley West (71): McCann 7 5-6 19, the winners. North Pocono............................... 14 15 23 11 — 63 North Pocono (63): Gooday 2 0-0 4, Haddix 6 1-2 17, Kelly 6 1-2 17, Williams 8 0-0 16, Carling 3 0-0 6, Dial 1 0-2 3. Totals 26 2-6 63.

Hoinski 2 6-8 10, Good 3 2-3 10, Ingram 11 0-0 22, Gimble 4 2-2 10, Gibson 0 0-2 0. Totals 27 15-21 71.

Wyoming Valley West ................ 21 6 20 24 — 71 3-Point Field Goals— NOR 9 (Haddix 4, Kelly 4, Dial); WVW 2 (Good 2)

Riverside jumped to a 36-12 halftime lead en route to a victory over MMI Prep in the first round of the Taylor Lions tournament. Leading the Vikings, Jerry Kincel manufactured 12 points. Jaron Vishnesky contributed 11 points, and Michael King added 10 points. The Preppers’ George Gera led all scorers with 18 points. MMI Prep will face Lackawanna Trail on Friday in the consolation round at Riverside.

MMI Prep (34): G. Gera 5 8-9 18, Kollar 0 2-2 2, Rogers 1 1-2 3, Wenner 0 0-2 2, Van Hoekelen 1 0-0 2, Marchetti 0 0-0 0, Connors 0 0-0 0, Karchner 3 3-5 9, J. Gera 0 0-0 0, Synoski 0 0-0 0, Plaska 0 0-0 0, Sarno 0 0-0 0, Olszewski 0 0-0 0, Merenich 0 0-0 0. Totals: 10 14-20 34. Riverside (75): Vishnesky 4 3-5 11, Mailen 4 0-0 8, Munley 4 0-0 8, King 4 2-4 10, DeStesano 1 0-0 3, R. Kincel 3 1-2 8, J. Kincel 6 0-0 12, Donahue 5 1-1 11, Davis 0 0-0 0, Manzo 1 0-1 2, Copp 0 2-2 2. Totals: 32 9-15 75 MMI Prep...................................... 5 7 13 9 — 34 Riverside....................................... 20 16 23 16 — 75 3-Point Field Goals— MMI 0; RIV 2 (DeStesano, R. Kincel)

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watching Wilson and Lewis play more like seasoned veterans than rookies. Wilson led the Royals with 14 points, including three NBA range three point baskets. Lewis, who played just her second game for Holy Redeemer after transferring from Wyoming Valley West, scored 10 points/ The 5-foot-11 Wilson put on a shooting clinic from behind the arc. She tossed in a buzzer beater from 35 feet that gave Holy Redeemer a 19-8 at the end of the first quarter. “I was confident that it was going in,” Wilson said. “What I liked best is that my teammates showed trust by getting the ball to me.” Wilson also was red-hot in the second half. She nailed a threepointer midway through the fourth quarter that gave the Royals a 62-30 advantage. Lewis was outstanding of both ends of the court. Early in the first quarter, she made a perfectly timed block against Sarah Degnan, who was racing in for a layup wound up sprawled on the floor. “I was able to knock the ball away,” said Lewis, a much-hyped player who led an area eighth grade team to a national tournament last summer. Lewis also made a dazzling play play in the third quarter. She stole the ball in back court, brought it to front court and hit Julia Wignot on the other side of the basket for a layup. “I didn’t feel any pressure,” said Lewis, when asked how she’s dealing with the high expectations surrounding her. Parker, a former star at Wilkes University, had high praise for Wilson and Lewis. “I’m very fortunate to have two great freshmen on the team.” He also credited senior guard Wignot with playing a key role in the victory. “Wignot is the catalyst of this team. We have great

Neal nets 21st goal to lift Pittsburgh The Associated Press

GAR (52): Francis 3 0-0 7, Crawford 1 3-4 6, Sharpe 2 2-2 6, Ellis 4 0-0 9, Powell 3 2-2 8, Skrepenak 7 2-5 16, Dempsey 0 0-0 0. Totals 20 9-13 52. CRESTWOOD (45): Gallagher 1 0-0 2, Jones 4 0-0 10, Judge 3 0-0 7, Roberts 0 0-0 0, J. Fazzini 4 3-3 14, C. Fazzini 5 2-4 14, Prohaska 0 0-0 0. Totals 17 5-7 45. GAR................................................. 12 12 19 9 — 52 Crestwood ...................................... 12 13 11 9 — 45 3-Point Field Goals— GAR 3 (Francis, Crawford, Ellis); CRE 6 (Jones 2, Judge, J. Fazzini 3)

Coughlin (32): Heffers 0 0-0 0, Davis 0 0-0 0, Oliver 3 0-0 7, Trout 0 0-0 0, Flaherty 1 1-3 3, Cerep 0 0-0 0, Rivera 0 0-0 0, Cobb 4 2-3 11, Jeremiah 2 3-4 7, Peterlin 0 0-0 0, Clark 0 1-2 1, Keen 0 0-0 0, McDonald 0 0-0 0, Montgomery 1 0-0 3. Totals 11 7-12 32. Meyers (57): DeMarco 0 0-0 0, Smith 4 1-5 9, Pape 4 0-1 8, Krawczeniuk 6 6-8 19, Walker 0 0-0 0, Szafran 2 0-0 5, Moore 4 2-3 11, Havard 0 0-0 0, Johnson 1 1-2 3, Labatch 0 0-0 0, Wilson 0 0-2 0, Walters 1 0-0 2. Totals 22 10-21 57. Coughlin ....................................... 4 16 8 4 — 32 Meyers .......................................... 17 7 19 14 — 57 3-Point Field Goals— COU 3 (Oliver, Cobb, Montgomery); MEY 3 (Krawczeniuk, Szafran, Moore)

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shooters and she makes sure they get the ball.” Paige Makowski scored 10 points for the Royals. Degnan paced the Warriors (3-5) with 15 points. Pittston Area (8-0) didn’t miss a beat while cruising past Mountain View (0-7). Hopkins, a 5-11 junior forward, scored at will inside the paint. She also tossed in a three-pointer and blocked two shots. Grace O’Neill scored 15 points, including a pair of three-point baskets, and Liz Waleski notched 12 points. “We’re just working together and doing the right things,” Hopkins said. “We’re going to have to be at our best to beat Holy Redeemer.”

scorers with 14 points. Alexis Le- Geena Palermo also contributed wis, Julia Wignot and Paige Ma- with a double figure point total kowski each posted 10 points. for the winners with 10 points. FREEDOM (32): Dosedlo 0 0-0 0, Gonzalez 2 Serra Degnan carried the War- 1-2 5, Herman 0 1-2 1, Rosete 0 1-2 1, B. Latourette 0 0-0 0, Alpaugh 0 2-2 2, M. Latourette 5 0-1 11, Pukols riors with 15 points 1 0-2 2, Brown 3 2-2 8, Gordon 0 0-0 0, McCaslin 0 0-0 0, Husser 0 2-2 2. Totals 11 9-15 32. . BERWICK (46): Steeber 0 0-0 0, Davenport 4 6Holy Redeemer (68): Wignot 4 0-0 10, Makowski 4 2-4 10, Malacari 2 0-0 4, K. Smith 0 1-2 1, Dougherty 0 1-2 1, Warnagiris 0 0-0 0, Murray 3 0-0 8, Altemose 2 1-2 5, Wilson 4 3-3 14, Platko 1 3-4 5, Lewis 4 2-3 10. Totals: 24 13-20 68. Wyoming Area (35): Degnan 4 7-16 15, N. Turner 1 5-9 7, Bonita 0 0-0 0, Radzwilka 0 0-0 0, Bohan 0 0-0 0, Cumbo 0-0-0, Melvin 0 0-0 0, Blannett 1 2-2 4, Thornton 3 0-0 6, DeLuca 0 1-2 1, Bott 0 0-0 0, Coolbaugh 0 0-0 0, F. Turner 0 2-2 2. Totals: 9 17-31 35. Holy Redeemer ........................... 19 19 17 13 — 68 Wyoming Area............................. 8 12 4 11 — 35 3-Point Field Goals— HR 7 (Wilson 3, Murray 2, Wignot 2); WA 0

Pittston Area 68, Mountain View 25

Mountain View (25): Seymour 1 0-0 3, Wilder 0 0-0 0, Monahan 2 0-0 5, Letz 0 0-0 0, Nichols 0 0-0 0, Gabriel 0 0-0 0, Kizomke 0 0-1 0, Chadwick 0 2-4 2, Tague 2 3-4 7, Kress 3 1-2 8, Kromko 0 0-0 0, Whitmen 0 0-0 0, Phillip 0 0-0 0, Leck 0 0-0 0, Spencer 0 0-0 0. Totals: 8 6-11 25. Pittston Area (68): Balchune 2 0-0 4, Barber 3 2-4 8, Fereck 1 0-0 2, Waleski 6 0-0 12, Mitchell 0 0-0 0, Silinskie 0 0-0 0, Rydzy 0 0-0 0, Rabender 1 0-0 2, O’Neill 6 1-2 15, Hopkins 6 5-10 18, Owens 1 0-0 2, Brady 0 0-0 0, Zanta 2 1-4 5, Brady 0 0-0 0, Simyan 0 0-0 0. Totals: 28 9-20 68. Mountain View............................. 7 4 10 4 — 25 Pittston Area ................................ 23 19 10 16 — 68 3-Point Field Goals— MOU 3 (Seymour, Monahan, Kress); PIT 3 (O’Neill 2, Hopkins)

Holy Redeemer 68, Wyoming Area 35 Four Holy Reedemer players reached double figures in a victory over Wyoming Area in the first Berwick 46, Freedom 32 Caty Davenport helped the round of the Pittston Area TourBulldogs to the victory with a nament. Alana Wilson led all Royal game-high 14-point performance.

10 14, Shortlidge 1 2-2 4, Welsh 1 0-0 2, Bridge 1 2-2 5, Palermo 5 0-0 10, Sheptock 1 4-5 6, Sloryshak 1 3-3 5, Seely 0 0-0 0, Rinehimer 0 0-0 0, Bailey 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 17-22 46. Freedom ......................................... 4 10 8 10 — 32 Berwick ........................................... 7 15 13 11 — 46 3-Point Field Goals— FREE 1 (M. Latourette); BER 1 (Bridge)

Northwest 79, Bucktail 49 Alivia Womelsdorf made 14 field goals for 34 points to propel Northwest to a victory over Bucktail in the first round of the Benton Tournament. The Rangers’ Sarah Shaffer knocked down five 3-pointers for 17 points, and DeAnna Gill collected 15 points. Maria Morgan posted 23 points for the Bucks. BUCKTAIL (49): T. Gentzyel 1 0-0 2, K. Gentzyel 1 0-0 2, Cowler 3 0-0 8, E. Shearer 2 3-4 7, Fossell 2 0-0 4, Morgan 7 5-8 23, Bussard 0 0-0 0, H. Shearer 1 1-2 3. Totals: 17 9-14 49. NORTHWEST (79): Vustat 0 0-0 0, Shaffer 6 0-0 17, Buerger 1 0-0 2, Womelsdorf 14 6-9 34, Koehr 1 0-0 2, Rolle 0 0-0 0, Basak 4 1-2 9, Gill 6 3-4 15, Rupert 0 0-0 0, Rierson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 36 10-15 79 Bucktail .........................................11 12 12 14 — 49 Northwest ..................................... 34 24 13 8 — 79 3-Point Field Goals— Bucktail 6 (Morgan 4, Cowler); Northwest 5 (Shaffer 5)

PITTSBURGH — James Neal had a goal and an assist, and Pittsburgh fired a barrage of shots at Carolina goalie Justin Peters before finally breaking him in a 4-2 victory over the Hurricanes on Tuesday night that stretched the Penguins’ winning streak to four games. Neal scored his 21st goal, one behind the NHL leaders. He has scored in every game of the Penguins’ winning streak and has 14 goals in 16 home games. Pittsburgh outshot Carolina 52-18, giving Peters a difficult test in his season debut. Peters finished with 48 saves, including 36 on the first 37 shots he faced. Steve Sullivan gave Pittsburgh the lead 1:18 into the third, and Pascal Dupuis scored 70 seconds later for the Penguins, 5-3 since captain Sidney Crosby’s latest concussion absence. Jordan Staal added a goal. Lightning 5, Flyers 1

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos had two goals, Mathieu Garon made 31 saves, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers. The Lightning went ahead 2-1 on Stamkos’ rebound backhand at 7:25 of the second. After Steve Downie scored at 11:41, Stamkos got his 22nd goal of the season to make it 4-1 with 1:15 remaining in the second. Scott Hartnell scored for Philadelphia. Goalie Ilya Bryz-

galov gave up Tampa Bay’s first three goals on just eight shots. Canadiens 6, Senators 2

OTTAWA — Five players each had a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens ended a five-game losing streak. Raphael Diaz had three assists and Lars Eller scored his second short-handed goal of the season for Montreal, which gave interim coach Randy Cunneyworth his first NHL win in five tries. Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 3

SUNRISE, Fla. — Kris Versteeg and Jason Garrison scored power play goals to help the Florida Panthers to a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Red Wings 3, Blues 2

DETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk and Niklas Kronwall scored 56 seconds apart in the third period to give the Detroit Red Wings a comeback win over the St. Louis Blues. Flames 2, Blue Jackets 1, SO

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jarome Iginla scored Calgary’s only goal in regulation and then had the only score in the shootout to give the Flames a victory over Columbus. Jets 4, Avalanche 1

DENVER — Evander Kane scored two goals, Ondrej Pavelec made 32 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets handed the Colorado Avalanche their first home loss in a month.

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Pittsburgh stunned by unranked Fighting Irish The Associated Press

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Alex Dragicevich hit four 3-pointers and scored a career-high 22 points to lead Notre Dame to a 72-59 win over No. 22 Pittsburgh on Tuesday night in the Big East opener for both teams. Jerian Grant added 15 points and nine assists, and Eric Atkins also scored 15 points for the Fighting Irish (9-5, 1-0), who trailed 26-25 at intermission but rallied with a 18-for-25 performance from the field in the second half. The loss was Pitt’s second straight after a 59-54 loss to Wagner at home on Friday, while Notre Dame extended its home winning streak to 28 games. Talib Zanna had 13 points and 12 rebounds for the Panthers (11-3, 0-1), who shot 40 percent from the field (24 for 60). Nasir Robinson and Ashton Gibbs added 12 points apiece for Pitt. Dragicevich, Grant and Atkins each had just five points in the first half for Notre Dame, which was outrebounded 39-30 but made up for it with seven 3-pointers — compared to just one for Pitt on 14 attempts.

No. 11 Wisconsin 64, Nebraska 40

LINCOLN, Neb. — Ryan Evans scored a career-high 22 points and No. 11 Wisconsin defeated injury-plagued Nebraska in the Cornhuskers’ inaugural Big Ten game. The Huskers closed within five points early in the second half, but the Badgers went on a 27-5 run to put the game away. Jordan Taylor added 15 points for the Badgers (12-2, 1-0). Toney McCray led the Huskers (8-4, 0-1) with 16 points and nine rebounds. No. 23 Virginia 69, Md-E. Shore 42

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Mike Scott scored 10 of his 17 points during a 12-point spurt early in the second half to help Virginia overcome a sluggish start. Darion Atkins added 13 points and Joe Harris had 10 for Virginia, off to an 11-1 start for the first time since the 2000-01 season. Virginia was playing its first game since K.T. Harrell and redshirt freshman James Johnson announced last week they were transferring.

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Miami holds off pesky Boston The Associated Press

MIAMI — LeBron James scored 26 points, rookie point guard Norris Cole came up with 14 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, and the Miami Heat nearly blew a 20-point lead before beating the Boston Celtics 115-107 on Tuesday night. Dwyane Wade finished with 24 points and eight assists for Miami (2-0), which got 18 from Chris Bosh and twice saw its lead cut to three in the final minutes. Cole delivered the answer both times with a pair of jump shots, and the Heat escaped.

Ray Allen scored 28 points on 8 for 12 shooting for the Celtics, while Rajon Rondo finished with 22 points and 12 assists and Keyon Dooling scored 13 off the Boston bench. Hawks 106, Nets 70

NEWARK, N.J. — Marvin Williams had 14 points and nine rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks opened a double-digit lead early and cruised past the sluggish Nets on Tuesday night in their final home opener in New Jersey. The crowd was booing the Brooklyn-bound Nets by halftime.


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DETROIT — Purdue quarterback Caleb TerBush took the final snap, sprinted to the sideline and handed the football to coach Danny Hope. Perhaps empowered by getting a contract extension recently, Hope made the gutsy decision to go for two onside kicks in the first half and both gambles paid off for the Boilermakers in a 37-32 win over Western Michigan on Tuesday night in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. Raheem Mostert returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, third-string running back Reggie Pegram scored the first two TDs of his career and Carson Wiggs made two field goals to give the Boilermakers a 27-15 lead at halftime. Wiggs also recovered one of his onside kicks, both of which he tapped toward a sideline after running at full speed as if he was trying to boot the ball deep. Purdue (7-6) had another 12point lead early in the fourth quarter, but the Big Ten team had to hold on for the win against the Mid-American Conference program. The Broncos (7-6) got the ball with a chance to go ahead, but their comeback hopes ended when quarterback Alex Carder fumbled for his fifth turnover with just under 2 minutes left. Ryan Russell forced the final fumble and Bruce Gaston recovered to seal the win in a game that entertained 46,177 fans inside the home of the Detroit Lions. The Boilermakers played in a bowl for the first time since 2007, when they beat Central Michigan — also in Detroit. Western Michigan fell to 0-5 in postseason play. Purdue’s Akeem Shavers ran for a career-high 148 yards on 22 carries, filling in for the injured Ralph Bolden, and was named the game’s MVP. TerBush was 8 of 13 for 101 yards with a 33-yard touchdown pass to Gary Bush midway through the third quarter that put Purdue up 34-18. Robert Marve was 6 of 7 for 76 yards with a1-yard scoring pass to Pegram in the first quarter. Purdue defensive end Gerald Gooden had two of his team’s four interceptions, and gave back one of those two turnovers to the

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The Penguins offense did come to a life in the second period when Paul Thompson broke in on Holtby and got off a shot. Holtby made the save but the rebound went to Zach Sill, whose shot went high. Tangradi also had a chance when his shot hit the post, something that turned into a reoccurring theme for the Penguins in the second period. “I think we hit a mask, a glove and a post all on one sequence in the second period,” Penguins captain Ryan Craig said. Head coach John Hynes was happy with his team’s response in the second period and said the Penguins had nine quality scoring chances. But none of them found the back of the net. “That was the difference in the game,” Hynes said. “When you have that hard of a push and don’t get a goal, it’s a little bit harder to come back in the next 20.”

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assistant, has been running the program since school trustees fired Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno on Nov. 9 in the aftermath of child sex abuse charges against retired defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. “I’ve got a bunch of players here doing everything I ask them to do,” Bradley said. “As I told people from the get-go, whatever happens, I’m going to hang in there until the last minute and do whatever I can for my players.” Bradley interviewed Dec. 16

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Broncos in a game filled with mis- came a series of special teams cues and missed opportunities blunders to hold off a late charge for both teams from the Cardinals (7-6). Amerson had two more interNC State 31, Louisville 24 ceptions to give him 13 for the CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mike season, the most in the country, Glennon threw for 264 yards and while setting a new Atlantic three touchdowns and David Coast Conference record. Louisville’s Teddy BridgewaAmerson returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown as ter, who threw for 274 yards and North Carolina State defeated two touchdowns and ran for another, nearly brought the CardiLouisville in the Belk Bowl. T.J. Graham made the most of nals back from a 21-point deficit, his final game at N.C. State with but his final heave on fourthseven catches for 116 yards and and-23 was picked off by Amertwo touchdowns, including a 65- son with 41 seconds left. Louisville used a fake punt and yard score on a nifty catch-andrun, as the Wolfpack (8-5) over- recovered an onside kick to get Hershey made any chance of a comeback basically impossible in the third period as it added three more goals, including another power play tally, to put the game out of reach. On the night, Hershey’s power play was 2-for-6 while the Penguins blanked on four chances. A rematch at the Giant Center tonight was the only consolation the Penguins could take from Tuesday’s loss – one that won’t linger for more than a day. “We’re excited we get to play them again tomorrow,” Craig said. “That’s the great thing about these home-and-home series. We get a chance to answer back tomorrow and get right back at it in a rink that will be rocking.” NOTES - D Boris Valabik left the ice just four minutes into the game holding his hand. Hynes didn’t know the extent of his injury after the game. - After going 0-for-4 on the power play, the Penguins have failed to score with the man advantage in their last 13 chances over a span of four games. The Penguins power play is 1-for-25 with the Penn State committee searching for Paterno’s replacement, though he has heard nothing more from the committee since then. “Everybody makes a bigger deal than I think it is,” Bradley said. Acting athletic director Dave Joyner said in a written statement Thursday that the six-person committee is taking a “very deliberate and measured approach to the process in order to identify the coach that best fits the requirements of the position.” Joyner was not yet in Dallas for the game. While the committee offered no specific timeline, Bradley said Tuesday that “they weren’t go-

in their last eight games. - D Joey Mormina (injury), LW Ryan Schnell, RW Brian Day (injury) and RW Keven Veilleux (injury) were scratched for the Penguins. Hershey 6, Penguins 0 Bears ......................................................... 3 0 3 — 6 Penguins ................................................... 0 0 0 — 0 First Period: Scoring – 1. HER, Tomas Kundratek 5 (Ford, Greentree) 2:35. 2. HER, Julien Brouillette 5 (Mink, Hanson) 5:11. 3. HER, Patrick McNeill 5 (Ford, Bourque) power play 17:57. Penalties – WBS, Valabik (interference) :28; HER, Carroll (fighting) 6:36; WBS, Grant (fighting) 6:36; WBS, Craig (holding) 11:14; HER, Greentree (tripping) 13:11; WBS, Wild (high-sticking) 16:36. Second Period: Scoring – None. Penalties – HER, McNeill (interference) 12:38; WBS, Tangradi (holding the stick) 14:18. Third Period: Scoring – 4. HER, Jacob Micflikier 12 (Mink, Aucoin) power play 6:26. 5. HER, Cody Eakin 5 (Potulny, Brouillette) 8:40. 6. HER, Cody Eakin 6 (Collins, Greentree) 13:15. Penalties – WBS, Gibbons (hooking) 5:34; WBS, Samuelsson (delay of game) 6:37; HER, Kundratek (boarding) 10:52; WBS, Grant (fighting) 18:17; HER, Rechlicz (fighting, cross-checking) 18:17; HER, Wellar (fighting) 19:39; WBS, Craig (fighting) 19:39; HER, Mitchell (misconduct) 19:44; WBS, Walker (misconduct) 19:44. Shots on goal: Hershey – 9-3-11-23; Penguins – 8-9-11-28 Power-play Opportunities: Hershey – 2 of 6; Penguins – 0 of 4 Goaltenders: Hershey – Braden Holtby 10-7-1 (28 saves – 28 shots); Penguins - Brad Thiessen 11-8-2 (17-23) Starters: Hershey – G Braden Holtby, D Danny Richmond, D Julien Brouillette, LW Cody Eakin, C Christian Hanson, RW Graham Mink; Penguins – G Brad Thiessen, D Cody Wild, D Alex Grant, LW Eric Tangradi, C Ryan Craig, RW Geoff Walker Three Stars: 1. HER, Braden Holtby (28 saves, shutout) 2. HER, Julien Brouillette (goal, assist) 3. HER, Cody Eakin (two goals) Referee – Darcy Burchell, David Banfield Linesmen – Scott Adams, Matt McNulty Attendance – 6,129

ing to do it until after the bowl game.” The Nittany Lions practiced six days at home before players got a break for Christmas, which Bradley said was a change from the past under Paterno when the team would have had all those practices at the site of their bowl. “I felt this year the best thing we could do was get a good solid six practices, let them go home, then bring them down,” Bradley said. Bradley said he still hasn’t spoken to Paterno since “the day after this all happened” though talks regularly to Paterno’s son, Jay, the team’s quarterbacks coach, about the 85-year-old coach’s health. Joe Paterno is be-

back in the game after falling behind 31-10. Bridgewater threw a pair of 2yard touchdown passes to close the gap to 31-24 with 3:55 left in the game. The Cardinals had once last chance to send the game into overtime after stopping N.C. State on fourth-and-2. However, on a third-and-12 Dontae Johnson sacked Bridgewater for an11-yard loss setting up Amerson’s clinching interception. The Wolfpack came into the game leading the nation in interceptions and picked off Bridgewater three times.

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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes injured quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and center Maurkice Pouncey both have “a shot” to play in Sunday’s regular season finale at Cleveland. “It is our intention right now that if those guys are healthy enough to practice and prepare, then we will play them,” Tomlin said Tuesday. Given the way backups Charlie Batch and Trai Essex handled themselves in a 27-0 win over St. Louis last Saturday, the Steelers (11-4) may not need Roethlisberger or Pouncey to hurry back from their badly sprained left ankles to keep the team’s hopes of an AFC North title alive. Batch played effectively against the Rams, passing for 208 yards. ing treated for lung cancer and a broken pelvis. While Bradley has gotten many calls of advice and encouragement from fellow coaches, he saw no need to call Paterno for any advice about bowl preparations. “We’ve got a group of guys and staff that know how to prepare for a bowl game,” Bradley said. “I know Coach, I think he’d be mad if we call. He knows we have a job to do.” Asked if he got a break during the Christmas holiday, Bradley chuckled. “I didn’t get a whole lot of personal time,” he said. “Listen, Santa wasn’t real good to me this year.”

Last year, Wilkes’ Myzar Mendoza became the first Colonel wrestler to win the championship of the Wilkes Open in head coach Jon Laudenslager’s tenure. Today at the 79th annual open, also known as The Rose Bowl of Wrestling, Mendoza and other Colonels will attempt to win another gold medal for their coach, now in his ninth season. Mendoza Mendoza, a sophomore, claimed the title at 125 pounds last year. He should be in contention again today. Two of his teammates – seniors Shane Everett and Anthony Dattolo – placed second and fourth, respectively in the 2010 event. Both are returning. Dattolo enters with a record of 16-0 this season as he’s currently ranked fifth in the nation at 149 pounds in the most recent d3wrestle.com poll. Mendoza, who has been wrestling at 133 this season, begins the tournament with an 11-4 mark and is coming off a championship at the Messiah Petrofes Tournament. Everett, a 157-pounder, holds a 12-5 record this season.

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Dattolo is tied for the teamhigh in wins with 125-pound freshman Michael Fleck, who is 16-5. John Lynch (149 pounds) has 15 wins for Wilkes, while Lucas Dise (125), George Simms (157) and Dave Oberrender (197) have 13 wins apiece. The Colonels are taking part in their first competition since a Dec. 10 quad match at home against Delaware Valley, York and Muhlenberg. They enter the event ranked 14th in the latest NWCA team rankings after being ranked as high as 11th earlier in the season Four Division I teams ranked in the NWCA/USA Today Coaches Top 25 have representatives registered for the event, including No. 12 Lehigh, No. 9 American, No. 13 Maryland and No. 17 Rutgers. Other schools with participating wrestlers are Brown, Bucknell, Columbia, East Stroudsburg, Gloucester County, Lock Haven, Messiah, Millersville, Nassau C.C., Penn, Pitt-Johnstown, Princeton, Rider, UMBC and Washington & Jefferson.

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The largest high school wrestling tournament held locally is ready for the 34th edition. The Tunkhannock Kiwanis tournament will take place Thursday and Friday at Tunkhannock High School with 23 teams on hand. Wrestling will begin Thursday morning at 10:30 with the first round, and will continue throughout the day until eight wrestlers are left in each weight class. Action picks up Friday at 10 a.m., with the semifinals and the medal round slated for approximately 3 p.m. The finals are tentatively scheduled to go off at 5 p.m. Fifteen District 2 teams are part of the field, including six from the Wyoming Valley Conference and Wyoming Seminary. Representing the WVC are Coughlin, GAR, Lake-Lehman, Nanticoke, Tunkhannock and Wyoming Area. Wyoming Seminary, which participates in the high school prep division and not in District 2, is only sending a handful of grapplers from its B Team to take part in the event. From the Lackawanna League, Blue Ridge, Elk Lake, Lackawanna Trail, Montrose, Scranton, Scranton Prep, Valley View and Western Wayne will make the trip to Wyoming County for the event. Warren County, a high school from Virginia, will make another appearance in the event. The Wildcats, who are the only out of state team in the tourney, are coached by Matt Wadas, the son of tournament director Frank Wadas. Cedar Crest, Mahanoy Area, Mount Carmel, Northeast Bradford, North Penn, Pocono

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Mountain East and Wyalusing round out the field. One change was made for the 2011 event as Wyoming Seminary replaces Phoenixville. Wyalusing won the team title last year beating out second-place Honesdale by 25 points and third-place Coughlin by 35. Those three teams could once again challenge for the team trophy this week and should get strong competition from Western Wayne, Pocono Mountain East and Lake-Lehman. Four returning champions from 2010 will look to defend their titles in Warren County’s Kyle Montague (113 pounds), Northeast Bradford’s Zach Green (138), Wyalusing’s Ryan Hart (132) and Lackawanna Trail’s Eric Laytos (220). In addition to the aforementioned, eight grapplers who are wrestling in the event will be trying to improve on runner-up finishes from last year. Three of those participants are from Cedar Crest in Sean Hughes (120), Brett Pallas (138) and Cody Lloyd (145). Coughlin returns Bill Poray (113) and Frank Mahmoud (138) as silver medalists last year. Wyoming Area’s Andy Schutz (132), Western Wayne’s Joe Ingaglio (285) and Wyalusing’s Anthony Clark (182) are also back for another shot. Lake-Lehman freshman Austin Harry (132) was a state qualifier last season and will also be participating. On Thursday, five mats will be set up at Tunkhannock with three in the gym and two in the cafeteria. For Day 2, only the mats in the gym will be used.


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Moffett was harsher yet on students who sat with their girlfriends, apart from the cheering section, writing “if she made or wanted you to sit with her, then she’s a high maintenance, selfish pig and you should dump her now.” Moffett referred to other students who sat apart with classmates as “boy lovers.” The email referred to General McLane as “General McLame” and its fans as “mayonnaise sandwich eating, sister loving, trailer park dwelling clowns.” It also referred to another school, Mercyhurst Prep, as “Mercyworst.” The Rev. Scott Jabo, Cathedral Prep’s president, confirmed the email went to all students and said Moffett has apologized and offered to resign, but school officials believe he was contrite and deserves to keep his job. Moffett’s pay during the suspension is being given to General McLane and Mercyhurst, which are being encouraged to use the money for student programs. “He took full responsibility,” Jabo said. “He apologized to the

student body and he is in the process of apologizing to Mercyhurst Prep and General McLane. Obviously the email runs contrary to the mission of Cathedral Prep and as such is unacceptable on every level.” Moffett “Mayonemailed an apology to stunaise dents that read, sandwich in part, “Please understand, hoeating, mophobic sister lov- statements ... ing, trailer and degrading park dwell- comments about women are not (and ing never should clowns.” be) part of the Chet Moffett vernacular of a On fans from Man of Prep. rival General For that, I am McLane truly sorry.” The school was founded in 1921 and is operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie. Moffett issued a statement when contacted by the media for comment, apologizing to the schools and students, calling the email “a complete lapse of judgment on my part” and holding himself “100 percent accountable” for it.

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Receiver named to run struggling Split Rock Resort By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

A Philadelphia company has been appointed by a federal judge to operate Split Rock Resort while a legal dispute plays out in court. ROPA Associates LLC was assigned as a receiver to manage the day-to-day operations of the 1,200-acre year-round resort in Kidder Township, Carbon County. Split Rock is owned by Vacation Charters LTD and employs 546 people.

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U.S. District Court Judge A. Richard Caputo appointed ROPA Associates in November in response to a petition filed by Textron Financial Corp. that claimed Vacation Charters was on the verge of filing for bankruptcy and had improperly used maintenance fees paid by timeshare holders to pay attorneys fees and to fund a portion of a $2.2 million settlement in a separate class-action lawsuit. Textron Financial Corp. is the mortgage holder of Split Rock Resort and its properties.

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In May, Vacation Charters was court ordered to pay more than $2.2 million to 259 salespersons who were improperly classified as independent contractors instead of employees by the company. The salespersons sold timeshares between June 2005 and December 2008. Timeshare holders of Split Rock paid annual maintenance fees that Vacation Charters improperly used to pay $150,000 in legal fees to a law firm it had employed to file a planned bankruptcy petition, according to court re-

cords filed by Textron. The bankruptcy petition had not been filed as of Tuesday. Textron also alleged Vacation Charters improperly used $345,000 from the maintenance fee account, which it later reimbursed at Textron’s insistence, to pay a portion of the $2.2 million class-action settlement. Vacation Charters in October advised Textron that it needed $2.6 million to meet payroll for its employees in November and December and to operate the resort complex through the end of

the year, according to the petition. Textron filed its own lawsuit against Vacation Charters in October, claiming the company defaulted on more than $6 million in mortgage loan agreements. The suit further alleged the company missed a payment of $45,327 into a tax reserve account and failed to provide monthly financial reports as required by the mortgage agreement. A default judgment was en-

RETAIL WOES Between 100 and 120 stores will close after holiday sales disappoint

Jack Frost, Big Boulder sold for $9M

Fed governors nominated

President Barack Obama on Tuesday nominated a Democrat and a Republican to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Jeremy Stein is an economics professor at Harvard, where he teaches courses in finance. Jerome Powell is a visiting scholar at the Washington-based Bipartisan Policy Center, where he has focused on federal and state fiscal issues. He served in the first Bush administration as undersecretary of finance at the Treasury Department.

By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

LCD price fixing settlement

Sharp Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. and five other makers of liquid crystal display panels used in computers and televisions have agreed to pay $538.6 million to settle antitrust claims by indirect purchasers. Earlier this month, the panel makers agreed to pay $388 million to settle price-fixing claims by direct buyers of the products as part of a series of cases consolidated in federal court in San Francisco. The companies allegedly fixed prices of thin-film liquid crystal display panels, driving up prices for purchasers of televisions, notebook computers and monitors from 1999 to 2006, according to a class action, or group, lawsuit filed in 2007.

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Shoppers walk to the Kmart store on Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard in Wilkes-Barre Township on Tuesday. Sears Holdings, which owns Sears and Kmart, announced it will close 100 to 120 stores, but did not specify which ones.

Sears, Kmart struggle By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers

NEW YORK — Sears Holdings Corp. plans to close between 100 and 120 Sears and Kmart stores to raise cash after a weak holiday shopping season for the retailer. The closings fueled speculation about whether the chain can turn itself around. Its stock fell 12.5 percent Tuesday, closing at $33.38. The closings are the latest and most visible in a long series of moves to try to fix a company that has struggled with falling sales and shabby stores as rivals like Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Target Corp. spruced up their looks and turned into one-stop shopping sources. “There’s no reason to go to Sears,” said New York-based independent retail analyst Brian Sozzi. “It offers a depressing shopping experience and uncompetitive prices.” Sears did not say which stores will

Home prices fall again

The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index released Tuesday showed prices dropped in October from September in 19 of the 20 cities tracked. It was the second consecutive monthly decline. Home prices have fallen roughly 32 percent nationwide since the housing bubble burst five years ago.

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ure now stands at about $700 million. Some industry experts say part of the problem Sears is facing is that economic difficulties continue to grip its core customers. These middle-income shoppers have seen their wages fail to keep up with higher costs for household basics like food. But the bigger issue, analysts say, is that Sears hasn’t invested in remodeling, leaving its stores uninviting. Sears Holdings announced Tuesday that revenue at stores open at least a year fell 5.2 percent for the quarter-to-date at both Sears and Kmart. That includes the critical holiday shopping period. Its Kmart stores reported a 4.4 percent decline, with layaway faltering as rivals like WalMart and Toys R Us found success with their own layaway programs. Both Kmart and Sears stores reported weak consumer electronics sales. Sears, whose same-store revenue dropped 6 percent, also reported softer sales of home appliances. 10-YR T-NOTE 2.01%

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KIDDER TWP. – A Missouri company that owns or manages 10 ski resorts across the country has added two local ski areas to its portfolio. Peak Resorts Inc., of Wildwood, Mo., has purchased Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder Ski Area from Blue Ridge Real Estate Co. for $9 million. Peak Resorts is familiar with the two Carbon County resorts because it has leased and managed them since 2005. “Jack Frost and Big Boulder have been an important part of our portfolio since 2005, and we are very happy to be adding them to our family of resorts long term,” Jesse Boyd, vice president of Peak Resorts, said in a statement posted on the company’s website. Now with12 resorts, Peak owns or operates more ski areas in the United States than any other company. These are its first acquisitions in Pennsylvania. Its properties include Attitash, Crotched Mountain and Wildcat in New Hampshire, Mount Snow in Vermont and others in Ohio, Indiana and Missouri. Carl Wilgus, the president and chief executive officer of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, said he sees the sale as a positive for the ski resorts. “That company owns 12 ski areas so it should provide them with additional resources and marketing power,” Wilgus said. He said the company is very familiar with the two resorts and wouldn’t have made a decision to spend $9 million if it didn’t like what it was seeing. Known first as Hazard Mountain, Big Boulder opened to the public in 1949 and was later renamed, becoming the first commercial ski operation in Pennsylvania. In 1956, it employed the first successful snowmaking application in the country. Big Boulder has 15 trails, nine lifts and two terrain parks. Jack Frost Mountain, which opened in 1972, offers 21 trails, eight lifts and five terrain parks. A message left with a Jack Frost/Big Boulder spokeswoman was not returned Tuesday.

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he economy may be in a funk and consumer spending in a slump, but there’s one glass that seems to be more than half full — flutes of Champagne to be precise. • After seeing sales tumble as the recession hit, Champagne shipments were up nearly 22 percent comparing the first six months of this year to the same period in 2010, with a total of 7.5 million bottles shipped to the United States as of June, according to the Washington-based Champagne Bureau. • From July 2010 to June 2011, 18.3 million bottles were shipped, about a 20 percent increase over the July 2009-June 2010 period. • The trend may be due to people spending more, between $30 and $50 on a bottle of wine, says Gwendolyn Osborn, wine expert for online retailer Wine.com. Because there are some good Champagnes to be found in that range, “people are buying them, since it is viewed as a luxury,” she says.

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label, which sells for about $45 on the site, was No. 6 on Wine.com’s Top 10 sellers for 2011. Bargain-priced bubbles were popular too, of course. The No. 2 wine on the list was a cava from Spain, Jaume Serra Cristalino Brut Cava, which goes for $7.99. Still, there was definite interest in Champagne. Dom Perignon 2002, which has a price tag of about $160, jumped from 67th place last year to No. 27 on the list this year. No need to sell author and wine expert Leslie Sbrocco on the joys of Champagne. She’s such a fan she had a glass of pink bubbly tattooed on her calf. Sbrocco, author of “Wine for Women” and founder of the website ThirstyGirl.com, likes all kinds of sparkling wine, including cava from Spain and prosecco from Italy. “But Champagne is the icon; it is the mother ship, if you will, of bubbles,” she points out. “So when I think of bubbles I immediately am drawn to Champagne.” To be called Champagne, the wines have to be made with grapes from the Champagne region of

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France. Sparkling wines are believed to have originated as a happy accident: Grapes were fermented and barreled during a cool harvest, which made the yeasts that turn sugar into alcohol go dormant. A warm spring then woke up the yeasts, restarted fermentation and, in the process, created bubbles. Just where and when that happened is unclear, but records show that sparkling wines were produced in the Languedoc region of southern France decades before the Champagne region became renowned for its sparkling wine. At first, winemakers saw bubbles as a flaw and a dangerous one at that since the re-fermentation could cause the weak glass bottles of the era to explode. The advent of better corks and stronger bottles helped turn Champagne into a reliable product, one that was taken up by the French royal court. These days, sparkling wines are available from all over the world, including many that are made the same way as Champagne. Still, Champagne See CHAMPAGNE, Page 2C

THE HOLIDAYS CAN be very stressful, especially when everyone is shopping late. The supermarkets sometimes become unbearable, with people blocking the aisles in which you need to obtain many ingredients. My No-Bake Chocolate Peppermint Pie requires only a few ingredients that are sure to add lots of flavor. Chocolate pudding topped with marshmallow, whipped cream and peppermint candies, all over a crumbled crust, will make some of your kitchen work simpler so you can enjoy free time over the holiday week. You can also substitute a flavor of your choice for the chocolate pudding.

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Crust: 1 2/3cup graham crackers 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon butter, melted Filling: 3/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1⁄2 cups milk 1 egg 2 tablespoon butter 3 ⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1 ⁄2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa Whipped Cream: 2 tablespoons whole milk 1 1-pound bag miniature marshmallows 2 cups heavy cream 1⁄4 cup sugar 2 tablespoon vanilla extract May add food coloring for a holidaythemed pie Steps: Crust: Combine ingredients and press in to coat 9-inch pie pan Filling: Combine dry ingredients and egg in a large bowl, then add to a medium sauce pan. Stir in milk and bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower heat while whisking gently for a few extra minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract. Layer over crust. Whipped Cream: Beat ingredients until soft peak forms. Apply over pudding with spoon or spatula. Garnish with peppermint candies.

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A fresh take on the (tired) meatball appetizer So long dull shrimp cocktail By ALISON LADMAN For The Associated Press

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Meatballs are a great holiday entertaining food. They are homey, well-loved and easy to do ahead of time. But let’s face it, they’ve been done. They’ve been done with grape jelly and ketchup. They’ve been done with beer and barbecue sauce. And they’ve been done with creamy gravies. So how about something a little different? Something that adds some zing to the appetizer offerings. This recipe has all that, plus a do-ahead sensibility. We’ve given directions for making the meatballs on the stove, but if AP PHOTO you prefer you can transfer them to Cranberry chipotle meatballs are a great holiday entertaining food. They a slow cooker to keep them warm are homey, well-loved and easy to do ahead of time. for your party. You also can keep them warm in a Dutch oven over a For the sauce: 1 pound lean ground beef stovetop burner set on low. 1 pound lean ground pork 16-ounce can cranberry sauce ••• 2 teaspoons salt 12-ounce jar chili sauce CRANBERRY CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS Start to finish: 30 minutes Makes 50 meatballs For the meatballs: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium yellow onion, diced

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 chipotle pepper (in adobo sauce), minced 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo) 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 eggs 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

3 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo) Heat the oven to 425 F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. In a medium skillet over mediumSee MEATBALLS, Page 2C

Is shrimp cocktail a mainstay of your holiday-season party table? And are you a little bored with the same old dish? This year, try something different. We start with the same easy, pre-cooked shrimp, but this time they get tossed with a zesty Jamaican-style seasoning blend and skewered with cubes of tangy mango and cool, crunchy cucumber. Add a touch of zippy pepper, and nobody will suffer from yet-another-shrimp-cocktail syndrome. ••• CARIBBEAN SHRIMP SKEWERS Start to finish: 30 minutes Makes 24 skewers 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 10 ounces peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp 6 Peppadew peppers, quartered 2 mangoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 English cucumber, cut in 1/2 moon slices In a medium bowl, stir together the garlic powder, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger,

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David Edmund Kovaleski, son of David and Irene Kovaleski, is celebrating his first birthday today, Dec. 28. David is a grandson of Joseph and Gerrie Kovaleski, Plains Township; Irene Zigmund, Jenkins Township; and the late Edmund Zigmund.

Cali Swan Dagen, daughter of Allison and Mike Dagen, Pittsburgh, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, Dec. 28. Cali is a granddaughter of George and Jenys Swan, Hanover Township; Cindi Dagen, Harrisburg; and the late Robert Dagen. She has a two brothers, Bode, 6, and Kai, 2 months.

Shaylah Rasmus-Bieble Shaylah Rasmus-Bieble, daughter of D’andra Rasmus and John Bieble Jr. is celebrating her first birthday today, Dec. 28. Shaylah is a granddaughter of Rebecca Rasmus, Nanticoke, and John and Michele Bieble, Plymouth. She is a great-granddaughter of Alan and Rita Rasmus, Nanticoke, and Leroy and Anna Webb, WilkesBarre. Shaylah has two sisters, Tiahma, 7, and Juliauna, 3.

The Nanticoke Rotary Club recently presented dictionaries to every third-grade student in the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. The Rotary sponsors this project annually to help thirdgrade students become better readers and writers. Curt and Lisa Smith were co-chairs of the project. At the presentation at the Greater Nanticoke Area Elementary Center, from left, first row, are Samara Vanderhoff and Brandon Rosario-Clark. Second row: Kayla Eckrote, Joseph Day, Cameron Dennis and Edwin Orellana. Third row: Dave Carey, past president of the Rotary Club; Jacob Bevan, president of the Interact Club; and Irene Carey, president of the Rotary Club.

Community Lunch Program for White Haven Residents 1 1:30 a.m.-noon every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 418 Berwick St., White Haven. This ministry is supported through volunteers and donations. Doors open at 10 a.m. for coffee and close at 1:30 p.m. Contact the Rev. Dawn Richie of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 443-9424 for more information.

Brooke Catherine Higgins, daughter of Ed and Cecelia Higgins, is celebrating her ninth birthday today, Dec. 28. Brooke is a granddaughter of Edward Higgins, Donna Kelly, Richard Williams and Barbara Milks. She is a great-granddaughter of Ellen Dobinick. Brooke has two brothers, Jim and Jon.

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All-You-Can-Eat Italian Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon Jan. 8, Marine Corp League Detachment 1039, at St. Patrick Parish Center, 411 Allegheny St., White Haven. Cost is $7 per person. Personal items for veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center will also be collected. Chili, Chowder & Soup Contest, noon Jan. 8, Hanover Area Junior-Senior High School cafeteria. Event is sponsored by the Student Council. Admission

Doris Merrill, 87, of Nanticoke was the oldest veteran to participate in the recent 31st National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Pittsburgh. In all, 625 veterans from all 50 states and England took part. Coached by Bethany Purdue, Emily Carver and her son Pepper Merrill of Kingston, Merrill won a gold medal for Powerball, a silver in the motorized rally and bronze in ramp bowling. Franco Harris of Pittsburgh Steelers fame presented Merrill with her gold medal. Merrill served as a World War II WAVE and worked as a yeoman for Central Naval Intelligence in Cape May, N.J., and Philadelphia. She has three grandchildren, Heather, Paul III and Toby, and three great-granddaughters, Olivia and Emma Merrill and Morgan Challenger. Merrill is shown participating in one of the events.

Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services employees recently donated holiday gifts to the children of the Domestic Violence Service Center and the McGlynn Learning Center, both of Wilkes-Barre. The donations were made as part of Mericle’s Lend-A-Hand Program. With some of the gifts, from left, first row, are Jocelyn Codner, Peg Dwyer and Amanda Miller. Second row: D. Balent, Adam Buckler and Rachel Malishchak.

Scouts earn ‘Looking Your Best’ badges

Girl Scouts from Junior Troop 33932, Kingston, recently completed work on a ‘Looking Your Best’ badge with an evening at Jolie Beauty School to have their hair and nails done. The girls had a great time and appreciated the treat from the students. Troop members, from left, first row, are Courtney Davis, Rory Evans, Serena Fawcette, Destiny Taylor and Kirsten Makos. Second row: Isabella Rescinti and Ariana Makos. Third row: Sarah Lechak, Brooke Taylor, Kaylee Chaban, Hailey Williams and Grace Jeffery.

Alexander Matthew Martin, son of Matthew and Amy Martin, Mountain Top, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Dec. 28. Alexander is a grandson of Peggy Blaum and Leonard and Louise Martin, all of WilkesBarre, and the late Edward Blaum. He has a sister, Samantha, 18, and a brother, Jacob, 14.

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Dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 7, Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Mount Zion Road, Harding. An assortment of soups, salads, breads, beverages and desserts will be available. Cost is $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children.

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is $5 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. Admission includes samples of all entries. To enter the contest, call 831-2300. Deadline to enter is Jan. 3. Soup, Bake and Book Sale, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 12, Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, Hanover Township. Take outs only. Cost is $7 per quart. Soup of the month is piggie soup. Pre-orders would be appreciated. To order call Judi at 825-6914 or Barry at 831-5593. Meat Loaf Dinner & Bake Sale, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Loyalville United Methodist Church, Loyalville Road. Cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children younger than 12. Takeouts available. Call ahead at 477-3521 with name, phone number,

IN BRIEF PITTSTON: The Pittston Memorial Library is forming a LEGOS club and is seeking donations of LEGOS and accessories to build a supply. Any donation will be appreciated. Look for future announcements about the club, open to children ages 6-12, beginning in 2012.

number of dinners and pickup time. All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Sylvania Lodge Hall, Reyburn (Shickshinny.). Cost is $9 for adults and free to children younger than 12. Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Jan. 14, Huntsville United Methodist Church, 2355 Huntsville Road, Shavertown. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children six and under and free for seniors. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, hash browns or toast and a beverage. Call 477-3748 for tickets. Roast Beef Dinner, 4-7 p.m. Jan. 14, Valley Lodge 499 at John’s Lodge, Yatesville Road, Yatesville. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

TMG Health employees help with Angel Tree Project Employees of TMG Health, a national provider of business process outsourcing to government-sponsored health plans, recently participated in an Angel Tree project for The Salvation Army of Scranton. Employees purchased gifts for more than 50 children in an effort to make the holidays brighter for those in need. TMG Health employees joined employees from 35 other local businesses in participating in the Angel Tree project. At the gift presentation, from left: Marla Purdy; Yvonne Lucke; Samantha Kochinski; Major Bea Connell, The Salvation Army; Shannon Chmura; and Mona Hannigan.

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Autos under $5000

99 BUICK CENTURY Custom. Sedan. A Title. V6. 85,000 miles. All options. Inspected. Good condition. $1,950 (570) 299-0772

DODGE `00 STRATUS

Running condition. Inspected. $1,000. (570) 706-1186

FORD `05 TAURUS V6. 4 door. Front

wheel drive. Excellent shape. 93k miles. $4,700 570-709-5677 570-819-3140

FORD `95 F150

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

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ACURA `06 TL

CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with

CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

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

BMW ‘04 325 XI White. Fully

loaded. 120k miles. $10,500 or best offer. 570-454-3287

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White with beige leather interior. New tires, sunroof, heated seats. 5 cd player 106,000 miles. Excellent condition. $5,800. OBO 570-451-3259 570-604-0053

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

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CHEVY ’97 BLAZER

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

4 door, 6 cylinder auto. 4x4. $1,850

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4 door, 4 cyl, auto. $1,650 Current Inspection On All Vehicles DEALER

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ACURA `06 TL

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

AUDI `05 A4 1.8T Cabriolet Convert-

CADILLAC ‘06 STS

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

CHEVY 04 CAVALIER 4 door. 4 cylinder. Power windows. 59K. Looks & runs well. $4,495 DEALER 570-868-3914

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Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 4,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Navigation, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell $45,900 570-299-9370

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

CHEVY ‘95 ASTRO

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

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LEGAL NOTICE LEHMAN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO. 1 OF 2011 WHEREAS, Act 20 0f 2003 has amended the Municipal Claims and Tax Lien Law, 53 P.S. Section 7101, et. seq., to provide for the reimbursement and collection of attorney fees to municipal authorities incurred in the enforcement of municipal claims and/or liens for delinquent accounts for wastewater disposal services and solid waste disposal and recycling services; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Lehman Township Municipal Authority desires to amend its existing procedures and practices regarding the enforcement and collection of its delinquent accounts, as allowed by and in accordance with the provisions of Act 20 of 2003, so as to implement the provisions of said Act by providing for the reimbursement and collection attorney’s fees incurred by the Lehman Township Municipal Authority in the enforcement of municipal lien claims for delinquent accounts of Lehman Township Municipal Authority relating to the provision and performance of its municipal services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEHMAN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY THAT:

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

1. The sum of $150.00 Dollars shall be assessed as an attorney’s fee for the entry of a municipal lien claim for the enforcement of the collection of delinquent accounts for wastewater disposal services, and any additional services which the Lehman Township Municipal Authority may in the future undertake to provide, and the same shall be assessed for each such delinquent account for which a municipal lien claim shall be filed, in addition to all penalties, interest, costs, charges and expenses.

CHEVROLET `98 BLAZER 5 speed standard,

2. The sum of $200.00 Dollars shall be assessed as an attorney’s fee for the satisfaction of each municipal lien claim entered of record for the enforcement and collection of delinquent accounts for wastewater disposal services, and any additional services which the Lehman Township Municipal Authority may in the future undertake to provide, and the same shall be collected as a condition for the record satisfaction of each such municipal lien claim entered of record for each such delinquent account, in addition to all penalties, interest, costs, charges and expenses and attorney’s fees.

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

6 cylinder, 4x4, power steering and brakes, Air, 90,000 miles, inspected. $3,000. 570-477-5146

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LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Francis Walter Hydro, LLC Project No. 14314-000 NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY PERMIT APPLICATION ACCEPTED FOR FILING AND SOLICITING COMMENTS, MOTIONS TO INTERVENE, AND COMPETING APPLICATIONS (November 14, 2011) On November 1, 2011, Francis Walter Hydro, LLC, filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), proposing to study the feasibility of hydropower at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Francis E. Walter Dam located on the Lehigh River, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter upon lands or waters owned by others without the owners’ express permission. The proposed Francis E. Walter Hydroelectric Project would consist of the following: (1) a 600-foot-long, 16-footdiameter steel penstock attached to the existing outlet; (2) a concrete powerhouse 50 feet long by 75 feet wide; (3) two 4.5megawatt (MW) generators for a total installed capacity of 9.0 MW; (4) a tailrace channel to direct flow back to the Lehigh River; (5) a proposed 0.5-mile-long, 12.4kilovolt transmission line interconnecting with an existing Pennsylvania Power and Light Corporation distribution line; and (6) appurtenant facilities. The estimated annual generation of the project would be 26.0 gigawatt-hours. Applicant Contact: Mr. Vincent Lamarra, Symbiotics LLC, 975 South State Highway 89/91, Logan, Utah 84321; phone: (435) 752-2580. FERC Contact: phone: (202) 502-6096.

Tim Looney;

Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice. Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s website http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docsfiling/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY, (202) 502-8659. Although the Commission strongly encourages electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file, mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20426. More information about this project, including a copy of the application, can be viewed or printed on the "eLibrary" link of the Commission's website at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P14314-000) in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary.

3. The sum of $175.00 per hour shall be assessed and collected for each municipal lien claim for the collection of all delinquent accounts for wastewater disposal services, and any additional services which the Lehman Township Municipal Authority may in the future undertake to provide, which are collected by the said Lehman Township Municipal Authority by the issuance of a Writ of scire facias sur Municipal Lien Claim, and all legal services related thereto, including, but not limited to, all necessary legal services regarding the issuance of a Writ of Execution upon the premises of the customer owing a delinquent account(s) and the sale of such premisesby the Sheriff of Luzerne County, all in accordance with the provisions of The Municipal Claims and Lien Act, 53 P.S. Section 101, et seq. 4. Notice of the imposition of such attorney’s fees shall be given by the Lehman Township Municipal Authority in all communications of whatever nature to those persons or entities liable for the payment of each delinquent account for wastewater disposal services, and any additional services which the Lehman Township Municipal Authority may in the future undertake to provide, in which there is demanded payment of each such delinquent account. 5. Notice of the adoption of this Resolution shall be given in two (2) newspapers of general circulation for two (2) consecutive weeks. 6. This Resolution shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication of notice of its adoption. ADOPTED this 26th day of September, 2011 ROWLAND R. RITTS, JR. Secretary LEHMAN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY M. JOHN HALEY, ESQ., SOLICITOR LEHMAN TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY 115 East Bennett St. Kingston, PA 18704

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CHEVY ‘11 MALIBU LT Moonroof. 7K miles. $15,880

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

CHRYSLER `04 SEBRING

LXI CONVERTIBLE

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

CHRYSLER `06 300

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

CHRYSLER ‘04 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

Silver, 2nd owner clean title. Very clean inside & outside. Auto, Power mirrors, windows. CD player, cruise, central console heated power mirrors. 69,000 miles. $4900. 570-991-5558

CHRYSLER ‘08 SEBRING

Leather. Heated seats. DVD Player. $11,880

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CROSSROAD MOTORS 570-825-7988

700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘10 Dodge Caravan SXT 32K. Silver-Black. Power slides. Factory warranty. $17,499 ‘09 Jeep Libery Limited Power sunroof. Only 18K. Factory Warranty. $19,899 ‘09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 Automatic, 24k Factory Warranty! $12,099 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS Only 18K! One Owner - Estate Sale. Factory Warranty. $13,799 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42k, 5 speed, AWD. Factory warranty. $13,299 ‘08 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4x4, Regular Cab, 63K, Factory Warranty $13,299 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 4 door, only 37K! 5 Yr. 100K factory warranty $11,699 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 60k. Factory warranty. $9,699 ‘05 BUICK CENTURY Only 48K. $5,699 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX One owner, just traded, 65K. $12,899 ‘05 Suzuki Verona LX Auto. 64K. Factory warranty. $5,399 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,799 ‘99 J EEP G RAND C HEROKEE Limited. 74K. Estate Sale. $5,999 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY

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AUCTIONS BY MARVA 213 EAST LUZERNE AVE., LARKSVILLE 2

& COLLECTIBLE AUCTION Wednesday & Thursday December 28th & 29th at 4:30 P.M. FURNITURE, SILVERPLATE, TOYS, DEPRESSIONS GLASS, GUNS, MUCH MORE! WWW.AUCTIONZIP.COM I.D. #3473 FOR LISTING & PHOTOS PHONE: 822-8249 or 714-7355 AUCTIONEER: MARVA MYSLAK AU-3247L DAY ANTIQUE

DODGE `02 STRATUS SE PLUS 100,000 miles, auto-

matic, front wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, all power, cruise control, CD player, keyless entry, rear defroster, new 2.7 engine.timing set, water pump, oil pump, $2,999. (570) 604-5277

EAGLE `95 TALON Only 97,000 Miles.

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

FORD `07 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

34K. V6. 17” wheels. Shaker. 6 disc. Satellite. Mileage computer. New winter tires. Power seat/leather. $16,750. (570) 474-0943

FORD `95 CROWN VICTORIA V-8, power windows

& seats, cruise control. Recent inspection. Asking $1,000. Call 570-604-9325

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HYUNDAI ‘06 ELANTRA Tan, 4 door,

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

HYUNDAI ‘11 SONATA GLS

Auto. Power windows. Power locks & extras. Only 800 miles. Runs good. $13,995 Flood Title Trade Welcome 570-829-3929

JAGUAR `00 S TYPE

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

WANTED!

2 door. 53K. 4 cylinder. Looks and runs well. $3,195 DEALER 570-868-3914

4 door. 4 cylinder. Power windows. 78K. Looks and runs well. $3,695 DEALER 570-868-3914

FORD ‘02 MUSTANG

GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black

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

FORD ‘08 FOCUS SE Auto. Alloys. CD Player. $10,990

black interior. Power windows & locks. FWD. $3,500. Call 570-709-5677 or 570-819-3140

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MERCEDES `92 500 SEL

White with gray leather interior, 17” custom chrome wheels, 4 new tires, new breaks front & rear. Full tune-up, oil change & filters done. Body and interior are perfect. Car has all the options. 133,850 miles. Original price: $140,000 new. This is the diplomat version. No rust or dings on this car Garage kept. Sell for $9,500. Call: 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 Evenings

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HONDA `07 ACCORD

DIVORCE No Fault $295 divorce295.com Atty. Kurlancheek 800-324-9748 W-B Free Bankruptcy Consultation Payment plans. Carol Baltimore 570-822-1959

NISSAN ‘02 ALTIMA Black with gray

interior. Power window, locks, sunroof. $5,995. Trade Welcome 570-829-3929

NISSAN ‘03 SENTRA Auto. Air conditioning. Runs excellent. Good economy car. $3,995. Trades Welcome 570-817-7878

D.P. MOTORS

1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING

PONTIAC 07 G6

83K. 4 Cylinder. Auto. New tires & brakes. Serviced. Inspected. Warrantied. $9,295.

570-714-4146

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PONTIAC 08 VIBE

Low miles. AWD. $13,860

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

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

SCION `06 XA

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

TOYOTA `10

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

VOLKSWAGEN `09 BEETLE Excellent condition,

20,000 miles, all power, sun roof, kayak and bike rack included. $14,900. 570-864-2300

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42K. Looks and runs well. $4,995 Dealer DEALER 570-868-3914

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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Free Consultation. Contact Atty. Sherry Dalessandro 570-823-9006

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RICK’S BODY SHOP

71K. Auto. Very Clean. Serviced. New tires & brakes. Warrantied. $6,695.

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Silver, black leather interior. All power options. Navigation. Alloys and extras. Car runs good. $8,995 Flood Title Trade Welcome 570-829-3929

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DODGE `02 STRATUS

Blue metallic. 4 door. Grey interior. Auto. A/C. Power windows, locks, steering, brakes & mirrors. Alloys. Dual air bags. Non-smoker, extra clean. 98K miles. Must see. $4,995. Clean PA title. Trade Welcome 570-829-3929

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

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TOYOTA ‘09 COROLLA S Auto. 4 Cylinder. $14,629

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blue, auto V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL silver, grey leather 07 Hyundai Sonata GLS navy blue, auto, alloys 07 CHRYSLER 300 LTD AWD silver, grey leather 06 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER Mint green, V6, alloys 06 NISSAN MAXIMA SE Silver, V6, sunroof 06 DODGE STRATUS SXT, Red 05 DODGE NEON SXT Red, 4 cyl., auto 05 CHEVY IMPALA LS Burgundy tan leather, sunroof 05 VW NEW JETTA gray, auto, 4 cyl 05 CHEVY MALIBU Maxx White, grey leather, sunroof 04 NISSAN ALTIMA SL 3.5 white, black leather, sun roof 03 VW JETTA GLS Black. Auto. Sunroof. 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO Mid blue/light grey leather, Navigation, (AWD) 02 MUSTANG GT V8, Green, black leather, 5 speed, 01 CHEVY LUMINA LS 4 door, burgandy, 72K 01 VW JETTA GLS green, auto, 4 cyl 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 98 MAZDA MILLENIA green 98 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS black

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$ WANTED JUNK $ VEHICLES LISPI TOWING

Low miles. One owner. $12,750

TOYOTA ‘00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new

tires, new back brakes. 125,000 miles. $6,800 negotiable. 570-417-8353

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

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

CHEVY`75 CAMARO

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

Chrysler ‘68 New Yorker

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

FORD ‘28 MODEL A Sport Coupe.

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

MAZDA `88 RX-7

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

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original

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

OLDSMOBILE ‘53 98 SEDAN 72K original miles.

Rocket V8 motor. Hydromatic transmission. Mechanically sound. Antique tags. Excellent Driver. Must see to appreciate! Asking $7,200 Or best offer. (570) 855-3040

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FORD `90 TRUCK

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

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

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$15,000 FIRM.

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

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Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original

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

MOTO cc. GUZZI `03 1,100 1,900

miles. Full dress. Shaft driven. Garage kept. Excellent condition. $6000. Health Problems. Call 570-654-7863

POLARIS ‘00 VICTORY CRUISER 14,000 miles,

KAWASAKI ‘03 KLR 650. Green.

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

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.

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

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVY ‘99 BLAZER

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

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

CHEVY 99 SILVERADO 4X4 Auto. V8. Bargain

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

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

CHRYSLER 02 TOWN & COUNTRY V6. Like new!

CADILLAC `07 DODGE `00 ESCALADE ESV Black with extended CARGO VAN 1500 cab. Fully loaded. Low miles. Extra set of tires & rims. Leather interior. $32,000. (570) 357-1383

CADILLAC `99 ESCALADE 97k miles. Black with beige leather interior. 22” rims. Runs great. $8,500 Call 570-861-0202

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

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

442 RVs & Campers

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

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

CHEVY 05 SILVERADO

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

CHEVY ‘10 EQUINOX LT

Moonroof. Alloys. 1 Owner. $19,995

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING

FORD ‘05 ESCAPE XLS

FORD ‘06 E-350 CARGO VAN Over 100,000

4 Cylinder. 5 speed. Front wheel drive. air. Warranted. $7,895.

miles. Runs excellent. $8,995. Trade Welcome 570-829-3929

BUY * SELL * TRADE

FORD 08 EDGE SEL

570-714-4146

Selling your Camper? Place an ad and find a new owner. 570-829-7130

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

FORD ‘97 F150 4X4 Auto. V6. New

inspection! $4,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

Leather. Auto. $16,990

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

D.P. MOTORS

1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING

GMC '02 SAFARI CARGO VAN

570-714-4146

BUY * SELL * TRADE

FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT. CD. Power

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

DODGE 07 CALIBER

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

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

DODGE ‘97 2500 4X4, C UMMINS

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

Do you need more space? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way to clean out your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! Excellent condition, 8 passenger, new starter. $2,900. 570-655-2443

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

FORD 01 F150 XLT Extra cab. 2

wheel drive. 5 speed. 6 cylinder. Like new! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

FORD ‘02 EXPLORER

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

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

Leather. Moonroof. One owner. $13,450

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

JEEPAuto. 04 LIBERTY V6.

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

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

HONDA 06 CRV SE Leather & Moonroof. $14,990

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

D.P. MOTORS

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

NISSAN `10 ROGUE SL AWD. Gray. Sun-

JEEP ‘04 GRAND CHEROKEE

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

570-714-4146

BUY * SELL * TRADE

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JEEP `03 LIBERTY

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

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

JEEP ‘07 GRAND CHEROKEE

4WD & Alloys. $15,880

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

D.P. MOTORS

1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING

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

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

Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

LEXUS `06 GX 470

570-714-4146

BUY * SELL * TRADE

JEEP 03 LIBERTY

RANGE ROVER ‘07 SPORT Supercharged

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.

$26,950

(570) 237-1082

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

ALL JUNK CAR & TRUCKS WANTED Highest Prices Paid In Cash!!! FREE REMOVAL Call V&G Anytime 288-8995

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

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

4x4. 68K. Very clean. New tires. Brakes. Inspection. Warrantied. $11,800.

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

roof. Bose stereo system. Black, heated leather seats. Sunroof 6,800 miles. $24,000 (570) 696-2777

TOYOTA 02 TACOMA

JEEP 98 CHEROKEE JEEP `04 SPORT 2 door. 4x4. 6 CHEROKEE cylinder. Auto. 135,000 miles, autoLike new! $4,995

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

MAZDA 03 MPV VAN V6. CD Player.

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

JEEP ‘05 GRAND CHEROKEE

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

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

Black Beauty! $6,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

AWD. 1 owner. $17,880

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

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

HONDA ‘09 CRV LX

FORD 02 F150 Extra Cab. 6

451

1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING

AWD. Auto. Warrantied. $4,895

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

451

HYUNDAI ‘06 SANTE FE LTD

D.P. MOTORS

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

FORD `00 WINDSTAR

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

451

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

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03 TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft Rear queen master NIGHTTRAIN bedroom, Walk New rear tire. Very good condition. 23K miles. $8,500. Call 570-510-1429

442 RVs & Campers

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!

BMW 2010 K1300S

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

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BOOKKEEPER Part time for

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

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TOYOTA 09 RAV 4

Only 13K miles! Remote Starter. $19,995

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

VOLVO `08 XC90

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

accounting office. Knowledge of QuickBooks, and payroll preparation necessary. Send Resume to: 561 N. Main St. Suite 2, Pittston, PA 18640

COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST

Local company located in Hazleton is seeking a full-time Collections Specialist in their expanding Credit Department. The ideal candidate will have a to work 9:30 to 6pm, have experience making collection calls, resolving A/R disputes, and investigating deductions and chargebacks. This is a high visibility position that requires excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Professionalism and assertiveness are an absolute must. SAP experience a definite plus. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package. Qualified applicants should submit their resume and salary requirements by fax to HR Dept. 570-450-0231 or e-mail to donna.reimold@ forbo.com or mail to D. Reimold, Box 667, Hazleton, PA 18201.

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STK# 81739A

$4,895

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STK# K1244A

$8,995

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier

STK# K2072A

$5,995

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$9,995

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$4,995

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$3,995

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TAX PREPARER

No experience necessary. Enroll in a FREE 1-week training class. Focus on providing quality service to Liberty Tax customers. Day and evening classes available. Seasonal job opportunities. Pittston & Plains 883-7829 Edwardsville & West Pittston 288-4007 Wilkes-Barre & Hanover Twp 208-1096 Dallas 675-2240

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HVAC CONTRACTOR Looking for an

HVAC contractor to work with startup. Ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience. Geothermal a plus! For more information, contact 855EARTH-75 or email j.broscious@earth wellenergies.com

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Logistics/ Transportation

BRANCH DELIVERY DRIVER Peirce-Phelps, Inc., a leading distributor of HVAC equipment & supplies has an immediate opening for a Non-CDL Delivery Driver in Allentown, PA. Primary responsibilities will be delivering equipment, parts and supplies to customers, also UPS shipping/ receiving, order filling and forklift operator. 1-2 years related experience a plus but not mandatory. Candidate must have excellent customer service skills. We offer a competitive compensation & a comprehensive benefits package, tuition reimbursement & 401(k) retirement plan. Please submit resumes to: Peirce-Phelps, Inc. Fax: 610-266-2537 Email: ctb@peirce.com EOE No phone calls please

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MARKETER

Audition to be our famous Lady Liberty. Male or Female. Energy and Enthusiasm a must! Earn income being a Liberty Tax Marketer. Pittston & Plains 883-7829 Edwardsville & West Pittston 288-4007 Wilkes-Barre & Hanover Twp 417-4814 Dallas 675-2240

-Laser and Turret Operators -MIG and TIG Welders Please email your resume to: kbrunges@kmspa. com or fill out an application at KMS, FAB, LLC. 100 Parry St. Luzerne, PA. 18709 E.O.E.

TRANSLOAD OPERATOR

Rapidly growing business has a need for self-motivated individuals to fill the fast paced position of Transload Operator at our Pittston, PA site. Mechanical and computer skills are a plus and excellent communication abilities are a must. The position requires multi-tasking and shift work along with respect for safety and customer service. The successful candidates must be able to manipulate levers from scaffolding and possess a valid driver’s license. Competitive Wage and Benefit Package. Submit Resume to: Human Resources PO Box 726 Sheffield, PA 16347

573

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DISTRIBUTION CLERKS WILKES-BARRE Are you an Early Bird or a Night Owl? Adecco has Various Shifts with Pay Rates up to $9.75/hour TEMP TO HIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION: PROFESSIONAL RESUME with Solid Work History Submit to a Background and Drug Screen HS Diploma/GED Stand on Feet All Day Basic Computer Skills

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

LIGHT WAREHOUSE/ EQUIPMENT ROOM WORKER

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548 Medical/Health

600 FINANCIAL

PITTSTON HEAVENLY MANOR

Needs kind & dedicated Caretakers/ Aides. No experience needed. Med Techs & Detailed Housekeeper. Needs GED or HS diploma. Apply 9-2. 51 Main St., Pittston.

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

Saturday’s and Sunday’s with an overnight. References and resume. Driver’s license. Call 570-814-6040

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796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

IN-HOME AIDE

570-735-1487

WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

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MANUFACTURING

KMS FAB LLC has immediate openings for the positions listed below.

TAXWANTED PREPARERS

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

Production/ Operations

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BUYING 11am to 6pm

Furniture & Accessories

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700 MERCHANDISE 708

Antiques & Collectibles

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 HOOSIER CABINET with pull out baking table. $850. 570-817-6479 SLOT MACHINE, Red Meteor with tokens, $100. 570-239-4864 TABLE: oak farmhouse table $40 570-817-6479

710

Appliances

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

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

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607

MATTRESS SALE

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

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

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! Mattress/Box Spring A BRAND NEW P-Top Queen Mattress and Box Spring! Still in bags! Must sell! $150 570-280-9628

All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted

726

Clothing

COAT

744

Furniture & Accessories

COUCH :FREE blue needs to go asap!! must pick up in Ashley. Call 829-3060!!

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

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

288-8995

WANTED JEWELRY

Dogs

POODLE/STANDARD PUPPIES AKC. Black. Shots.

FABRICS assorted $10. Moving, must sell 570-313-5213

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

Parents on premises Shots Current. $500 570-250-9690 Poms, Yorkies, Maltese, Husky, Rotties, Golden, Dachshund, Poodle, Chihuahua, Labs & Shitzus. 570-453-6900 570-389-7877

YORKIE

Male, 9 weeks. Precious & tiny. Home raised. $750 570-436-5083 570-788-2963

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

FIREPLACE DOOR: Beautiful beveled glass fireplace door, antique brass finish, bi-fold bay style doors, 4” “easy grip” handles. List price $429., paid over $300., Asking $175. 570-592-7712.

FREE AD POLICY

The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. HELMET motorcycle Outlaw brand, size large, new in box, 1/2 helmet style ,3 snap visor, leather look with skull embroidery. Retails for $120 sell for $50. OBO. 822-6258 KNIVES Kitchen Worthy the premium collection 10 total including cleaver— $40. 570-489-2675

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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

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

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

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

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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

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

Delightfully pleasant. This home has been totally remodeled, a great buy for your money. New modern kitchen with all appliances, living room and dining room have new hardwood floors. Nice size 3 bedrooms. 1 car garage. Be sure to see these values. MLS 11-2890 $68,000 Call Theresa Eileen R. Melone Real estate 570-821-7022 ASHLEY

BEAR CREEK VILLAGE 333 Beaupland 10-1770

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

BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland

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

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

815

Dogs

Remodeled 2 or 3 bedroom home. Large yard. Nice porch. Low traffic. Not in flood area. Asking $82,000. Deremer Realty 570-477-1149

AVOCA

PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website. DACHSHUND PUPPIES 2 males, 1 female. $200 each. Call 570-262-5313

GOLDEN RETRIEVER/LAB PUPS

7 weeks old. Yellow & black. $300 each. Dewormed. 570-836-1090

Go to the top... call Jane Kopp 288-7481

Selling?

BACK MOUNTAIN

Enjoy this gracious 4 bedroom Tudor home on 5+ acre lot with mature landscaping. Hardwood floors throughout, 4 fireplaces, built in bookcases & American Chestnut doors enhance this architecturally designed home. The master bedroom and bath located on the first floor with 3 additional bedrooms, a sunroom and 2 baths on the second floor. Lovely views over look stone patio and yard. MLS#10-3053 $549,000 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

BEAR CREEK

475 East Ave. Top to bottom re-do for this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath, 2 story home located in the Meadow Run Lake community of Bear Creek. Tranquil setting, modern interior all re-done, granite countertops in the kitchen, exterior with new landscaping and stone patio with lake frontage to name a few! MLS 11-1643 $329,900 Call Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped 824-4172, 9-9 only

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

Buying?

BEAR CREEK

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

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CENTERMORELAND

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

BACK MOUNTAIN

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

6650 Bear Creek Blvd

Well maintained custom built 2 story nestled on 2 private acres with circular driveway - Large kitchen with center island, master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, family room with fireplace, custom built wine cellar - A Must See property! $299,900 MLS# 10-4312 Call Geri 570-696-0888

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248 Overbrook Rd. Lovely 4 bedroom cape cod situated in a private setting on a large lot. Vaulted ceiling in dining room, large walk in closet in 1 bedroom on 2nd floor. Some replacement windows. Call Today! MLS 11-2733 $125,000 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

DALLAS

3 Crestview Dr. Well-constructed and maintained sprawling multilevel with 5,428 square feet of living space. Living room & dining room with hardwood floors & gas fireplace; eat-in kitchen with island; florida room. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths; 2 half-baths. Lower level rec room with wet bar & fireplace. leads to heated in-ground pool. Beautifully landscaped 2 acre lot. $575,000 MLS# 11-1798 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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DALLAS 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. Coldwell Banker Gerald L. Busch Real Estate 570-288-2514

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DRUMS

Sand Springs 12 Sand Hollow Rd. Nearly new 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath town home. Huge Master with 2 closets full bath. 1 car attached garage, wooded lot, end unit. Cul-de-sac. Great golf community. MLS 11-2411 $172,000 Call Connie Eileen R. Melone Real Estate 570-821-7022

DUPONT

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

100% Financing Wooded and private Bi-Level in Dallas School District. This home features 1 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bath and nice updates. Plenty of room on your private 2 acre lot. 100% USDA Financing Eligible. Call for details.

Oak Hill. 3 bedroom ranch. Remodeled kitchen. Added family room. Master bedroom with 1/2 bath. Beautiful oak floor. 3 season room. Deck & shed. Garage. 11-4476. 100x150 lot. $154,900. Call Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 DALLAS DISTRICT

Main Street Commercial Excellent corner location. Approximate 200’ road frontage. 1st floor offices. Large 2nd floor apartment. Detached 3 bay garage. $225,000 Call Kathie

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

210 42nd St. E Beautiful 3300 sq.ft. custom built Tudor home on 3.7 +/acres with stream, pond & gorgeous landscaping in a great country like setting. A home you'll be proud to own. MLS#10-4516 $ 399,900 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

100% Financing Wooded and private Bi-Level in Dallas School District. This home features 1 Car Garage, 3 Bedrooms, 1 3/4 Bath and nice updates. Plenty of room on your private 2 acre lot.100% USDA Financing Eligible. Call for details. REDUCED PRICE $166,000 Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

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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. Modern oak kitchen, living room, central air, in ground pool, fenced yard, and attached 2 car garage. Great home! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3732. $239,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752


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DURYEA

EDWARDSVILLE 192 Hillside Ave

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

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

DURYEA

805-807 Main St. MultiS-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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DURYEA REDUCED

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

DURYEA REDUCED

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 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200

DURYEA REDUCED!

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

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

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EXETER REDUCED

HANOVER TWP.

HUGHESTOWN REDUCED

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

EXETER 1021 Wyoming Ave

FALLS/MILL CITY

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

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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

EXETER

8 Diamond Ave. Don’t worry aboutwinter 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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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

FORTY FORT New Listing! $69,600

Double block with both sides having nice secluded yards and decks. Close to area schools. Wood floors just redone on owners side. Wonderful opportunity to live in one side and rent the other side to help pay your mortgage! MLS#11-4537 $65,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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

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

HANOVER TWP 710 Church Street SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

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EXETER

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

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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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12 Oakdale Drive Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with detached garage & carport on approx 1.5 acres in a nice private setting. MLS# 11-1776 $129,900 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

JENKINS TWP.

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

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20 Dexter St. , Nice starter home with shed - MOVE-IN READY! Fenced yard. Security system. Roof 2006. Hanover Area School District. This home would be eligible for the Luzerne County Growing Homeowners Initiative. MLS #11-3023 $ 39,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

HANOVER TWP.

5 Raymond Drive Practically new 8 year old Bi-level with 4 bedrooms, 1 and 3/4 baths, garage, fenced yard, private dead end street. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3422 $179,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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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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297 Susquehannock Drive A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! HOLIDAYS! Classic 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. Master bedroom with walkin closet, private yard with above ground pool, kitchen overlooks large family room. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2432 $259,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

JENKINS TWP.

475 S. Main St. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story home with vinyl replacement windows, vinyl siding, large yard and off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3545 Price reduced $64,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

KINGSTON

HUGHESTOWN

Now available. Both sides of duplex for sale. Each unit being sold individually. Well maintained and in nice neighborhood, has new roof and large yard. 19 is $35,000, 21 is $37,000. Call Holly Kozlowski Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444

HUGHESTOWN REDUCED

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

Awesome Kingston Cape on a great street! Close to schools, library, shopping, etc. Newer gas furnace and water heater. Replacement windows, hardwood flooring, recently remodeled kitchen with subway tiled backsplash. Alarm system for your protection and much more. MLS #11-1577 $154,900. Call Pat Busch (570) 885-4165

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KINGSTON 663 Westmoreland Avenue

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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

S O L D

KINGSTON 171 Third Ave

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

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HARDING 310 Lockville Rd

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

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 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200

HANOVER TWP.

EXETER

Vinyl sided 4 bedroom spacious home with a great eat in kitchen, 1 3/4 baths & much more. Near the local schools. PRICE REDUCED $119,900 MLS# 11-1144 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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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 photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3284. $74,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

KINGSTON

806 Nandy Drive Unique 3 bedroom home perfect for entertaining! Living room with fireplace and skylights. Dining room with builtin china cabinets. Lower level family room with fireplace and wetbar. Private rear yard withinground pool and multiple decks. MLS#11-3064 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

KINGSTON 29 Landon Ave N Striking curb appeal with charm to spare! Hardwood floors throughout the first floor, beautiful arched doorways, gas fireplace, lots of closet space, modern kitchen and a large updated main bath. MLS#11-3075 $144,900 Call Mary Price 570-696-5418 570-472-1395

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549 Charles Ave. A quality home in a superior location! Features: large living room; formal dining room with parquet flooring; oak kitchen with breakfast area; 1st floor master bedroom & bath suite; bedroom/ sitting room; knotty pine den; half-bath. 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms & bath. Finished room in lower level with new carpeting & wetbar. Central air. 2-car garage. Inground concrete pool with jacuzzi. $324,900 MLS# 10-1633 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

KINGSTON 58 S. Welles Ave

Completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwood, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen & baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,900, seller will pay closing costs, $5000 down and monthly payments are $995 / month. Financing available. Call Bob at 570-654-1490

KINGSTON

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

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REDUCED! 40 N. Landon St. Residential area, 4 bedroom plus 2 in attic totaling 6. 1 1/2 baths. Half block from schools. All new rugs and appliances, laundry room, two car garage, off street parking, $119,900. Call 570-829-0847 KINGSTON

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

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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 KINGSTON

290 REYNOLDS ST. KINGSTON PRICE REDUCED! Brick front 2-story in a desirable Kingston neighborhood. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths will give you all the room you need for family, guests or just room to spread out! The living room has a fireplace to enjoy a cozy evening, formal dining room & large eat-in kitchen for family dinners or a quiet morning breakfast. Many upgrades were done by the owner prior to listing and the house is freshly painted inside and the carpets were cleaned. All you need to do is move in and enjoy the upcoming holidays and many more years. Call today for an appointment. For more information and photos, go to prudentialreal estate.com and enter PRU2A8T2 in the “Home Search”. Price Reduced to $148,900. The seller is motivated and says “Make me an offer”. MLS#11-364 Reduced to $148,900 Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566

LAFLIN 24 Fordham Road

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

LAFLIN

3A Ridgewood Neat, clean and updated! Spacious rooms throughout. Sunken living area with accent wall for fireplace. Large loft with entertainment area. Jacuzzi in master bath/shower. New carpet. Freshly painted. No outside maintenance. MLS 10-7583 $144,900

570-643-2100 C21poconos.com LAKE NUANGOLA Lance Street

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

(570) 288-6654 LAKE TOWNSHIP

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

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Year-round beauty featuring cedar and stone siding, central aid conditioning, hardwood floors. Modern kitchen with granite island, 4 bedrooms, fireplace in master, 2 baths. Sunroom with glass walls for great lake views. Low taxes. MLS#11-1753 $299,000 or rent for $1,250/mos Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

LUZERNE

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

LUZERNE

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LUZERNE REDUCED!

262 WALNUT ST. Nicely redone 2 story on large fenced corner lot. Updates include, vinyl siding, windows, electric service & wiring, newer carpeting, 2 zoned gas heat and all new 2nd floor (gutted and reinsulated. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large eat in kitchen, 1st floor laundry and attached shed that could be a nice 2nd bath. Shed and off street parking for 6 cars. MLS 11-2564 $104,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 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

MOSCOW 331 Gudz Road

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

21 Forest Road Fairview Heights ranch featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, fireplace, 1st floor laundry, floored attic with walk-in cedar closet, 2 car attached garage. Newer roof, furnace, water heater and more! Sellers are licensed real estate agents. MLS 11-3419 $172,500 Tony Desiderio 570-715-7734 Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

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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

KINGSTON

111 Church St. Large 3 bedroom completely updated. Big family room. Detached garage. Home warranty included. Walk-up attic. Replacement windows. $149,900 MLS #11-3598 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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

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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

22 Dogwood Drive Beautifully kept home on a quiet dead-end street. Handicap accessible. Convenient Laflin location, close to interstate and turnpike. Last home on street makes it very private and quiet! Home features large basement with extra ceiling height, living room opens to modern, eat-in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Beautifully landscaped yard with large deck and pond. MLS#11-3432 $218,900 Chris Jones 570-696-6558

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

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803 Aspen Drive Brand new carpet in lower level family room! Hardwood on 1st floor dining room, living room, bedrooms & hall! Large rear deck. Master bedroom opens to deck! Private rear yard! Basement door opens to garage. MLS #11-2282 $199,000 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

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906 Homes for Sale PENN LAKE

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KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road

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

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MOUNTAIN TOP

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

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New Listing. Wonderful home on a huge country size lot, in a private setting, just off the beaten path. Economical Dual heat system, central Air plus ductless unit, Lower Level family room, detached 2 car garage, fireplace & a great view from the front porch! MLS 11-3733 $229,900 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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

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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

1206 Hanover St. S Spacious two story home featuring large kitchen, living room, formal dining room & family room. 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1.5 baths. Well maintained property with a two car detached garage & nice lot. Split air system & partial finished basement with plenty of storage or possible apartment. MLS# 11-2881 $104,900 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

168 Elizabeth Street Sturdy ranch in Oregon Section. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Price $92,500. Call Stephen 570-814-4183

PITTSTON

168 Mill St. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 full baths. 7 rooms on nice lot with above ground pool. 1 car garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3894 $89,900 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716

PITTSTON REDUCED

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

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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

NEW LISTING 3 bedroom Townhouse in “Rivermist” with 2.5 bath, 1 car garage & all new carpeting & painted interior throughout! MLS#11-3153 $184,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 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

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993 Sunrise Dr. Horizon Estates Fabulous end unit townhome provides luxurious, carefree living. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 1st floor master suite. Ultra kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. Dining room with built in cabinet. 2 story living room with gas fireplace and hardwood. 2 car garage, maintenance free deck, nice yard that can be fenced. Low HOA fee for snow removal and grass cutting. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3488 $289,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

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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

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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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 & great rents. Vinyl replacement windows, vinyl aluminum siding, walkup large attic from one side, lower front & rear porches, with two rear upper enclosed porches. $124,900 Call Ronnie 570-262-4838

The potential here is endless. Former 20 bed personal care home. Last used as student housing for college students, now it awaits the new owner. $95,000. MLS 11-4287. Call Donna for more information or to schedule a showing. 570-947-3824

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Nice ranch in very well maintained, quiet neighborhood with finished basement, hardwood floors, and big, fenced back yard with deck. $109,900 MLS# 11-4025 Joseph P Gilroy Real Estate (570) 288-1444 Ask for Holly Kozlowski (570) 814-6763

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

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48 Woodcrest Drive Great end unit townhouse in Woodcrest Estates! Located within walking distance to Mohegan Sun and a few minutes drive to the Wyoming Valley Mall and I-81. Low HOA fees. New roof! Don’t miss an opportunity to live carefree & have someone else shovel your snow & mow your lawn! A great price! MLS#10-4416 $119,900 Karen Bernardi 570-371-8347 Ray Bernardi 570-283-9100 x34

PLYMOUTH

1 Willow St. Attractive bi-level on corner lot with private fenced in yard. 3-4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Finished lower level, office and laundry room MLS 11-2674 $104,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 PLYMOUTH

SHICKSHINNY 17 Main Road REDUCED

Lovely Country setting for the cute BiLevel on 5.34 acres. Property features 4 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, living room, kitchen, family room & laundry room. Plus 2 car attached garage, 30' X 35' detached garage and 14' X 28' shed. MLS 11-1335 REDUCED $179,900 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141

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

Well maintained raised ranch in Midway Manor. Good size level yard with shed. Large sunroom/laundry addition. Lower level family room with wood stove. MLS #11-4178 $163,700 Call Christrine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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SWEET VALLEY 570 Grassy Pond Rd

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Nice Country BiLevel on 40 acres with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen, living room, family room, office & laundry room. Plus attached oversized 2 car garage with workshop, rear deck & 3 sheds. Borders state game lands. MLS 11-1094 $319,900 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141 SWEET VALLEY REDUCED!

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

1195 Sutton Road Attractive, wellmaintained saltbox on 2 private acres boasts fireplaces in living room, family room & master bedroom. Formal dining room. Large Florida room with skylights & wet bar. Oak kitchen opens to family room. 4 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. Finished lower level. Carriage barn $449,000 MLS# 10-3394 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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

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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

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

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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

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610 Church St. Attractive cape cod on a large, open lot in a great neighborhood. Bright, eat-in kitchen, finished lower level rec room, updated gas furnace and electrical. MLS# 11-3562 PRICE REDUCED $139,900. Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449

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Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide in nice neighborhood. Many updates. Landscaped & fenced yard with pool, large deck & koi pond! $99,700 MLS#11-2253 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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

SHICKSHINNY

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Large 4 bedroom, 1 bath home on extra deep lot wit frontage on 2 streets. Multi family unit (MLS #11-2244) next door also for sale. Possible commercial use with rezoning. $88,500 MLS# 11-2228 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

74 Mack Street Modern 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths with a 1 car garage and fenced yard. Combination living room/ dinning room with hardwood floors. Modern kitchen with Corian counter tops and tiled backsplash. Modern tiled bath. First floor bonus family rooms. New carpeting throughout. Finished lower level with 1/2 bath. Shed included. MLS 11-4241 $119,900 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

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

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

20 Fairlawn Dr. Stauffer Heights Brick front Ranch home with 3 bedrooms. Kitchen & living room are on the lower level with walk out access. Good solid home with large room. Needs to be updated and being sold As-is. MLS 11-4494 $99,000 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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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 FINANCING AVAILABLE

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PITTSTON TWP.

PITTSTON 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

3 unit income property on extra deep lot with frontage on 2 streets. Single family home next door (MLS#11-2228) also for sale. Possible commercial use with rezoning. $73,000 MLS#11-2244 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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We are seeking highly motivated, part-time sales people. The positions consist of inbound and outbound phone calls to businesses discussing websites and online marketing strategies. Performing estimates and follow up are part of the position as well.

Key responsibilities include: • Establish and implement company policies and procedures to ensure our clients receive the best service possible. • Generate marketing ideas to continue business growth. • Manage all employee relations, including scheduling, payroll and performance reviews. • Maintain proper inventory levels and process invoices.

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This job is MBA-level work but may also be perfect for the high-performing individual who has experience overseeing process development and execution of strategic, corporate initiatives. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree and have strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project & PowerPoint in particular). Additional knowledge of other database & operating platforms is a plus.

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We are a rapidly growing multi-media and Web design company. We are dedicated to growing the company at the local and national level and are in search of dynamic sales people to help us achieve our goals.

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The economy may be slowing, but GWC Warranty is growing! GWC, a nationwide leader in vehicle service contracts, is seeking a Marketing Manager for our brand new WilkesBarre executive office. The ideal candidate will possess an analytical mind, an eagerness to manage a variety of projects and the ability to drive those projects to completion. Typical projects would include: Strategic differentiation, market segmentation, gathering voice of the customer data, marketspecific growth strategies and brand messaging.

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Chevrolet Malibu LS.............................. $3,927 Chevrolet Blazer LS............................... $4,309 Ford Taurus SE........................................ $4,882 Pontiac Bonneville SLE........................ $5,588 Chevrolet Astro LT Passenger........... $5,629 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS.............. $5,775 Chevrolet Malibu LS 1LS..................... $6,968 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited........... $7,342 Chevrolet Aveo LT................................. $7,488 Jeep Liberty Sport................................. $8,543 Pontiac Vibe Base................................. $8,950 Subaru Outback 2.5 Limited............... $9,541 Hyundai Sonata GLS............................. $9,788 Mercury Mountaineer Base................. $9,968 Pontiac Grand Prix GT....................... $10,450 Audi A4 2.0T quattro.......................... $11,860 Chevrolet Impala LT........................... $11,911 Chrysler 300C Base............................ $12,998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD............ $13,538 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo.......... $13,862 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS.................... $14,452 Buick Lucerne CXL............................. $14,472 Buick Lucerne CXL............................. $14,944 Buick Lucerne CXL............................. $15,443 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT.................... $15,741 Saab 9-7X 4.2i....................................... $16,874 Infiniti M45 Sport................................. $19,854 Jeep Patriot Sport............................... $19,975 Ford F-150 XLT..................................... $19,996 Acura TL Base...................................... $20,647 Acura TL Base...................................... $21,499 Honda Odyssey EX-L.......................... $21,989 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited........... $24,423 Nissan Murano LE................................ $25,856 GMC Acadia SLT-1............................... $25,900 Toyota Tundra Grade Double Cab. . $27,933 Lincoln Mark LT Base......................... $31,241 *All Price Plus Tax & Tags. All rebates & package discount apply.

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WILKES-BARRE

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

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566 Sales/Business Development

Inside Sales Representative GWC Warranty, a national vehicle service contract provider, is looking for an Inside Sales Representative to market our products to quality new and used dealers. Qualified candidate must have 2 to 4 years experience in B2B and/or telesales, be energetic, self-starting and possess the ability to effectively communicate over the phone. Knowledge of the auto industry is a plus. The Company offers a competitive starting salary plus commissions and comprehensive benefits package including medical, life insurance, long-term disability and 401(k). Interested applicants should send their resume, along with references to careers@gwcwarranty.com or fax to 570-456-0967.

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At Telerx, it’s our people who have made us a success. They bring a combination of skills and backgrounds that are unique and allow us to move ahead of our competitors.

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This position supervises Customer Service Representatives and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Telerx policies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. This position requires a minimum of four years experience supervising or managing functions and personnel, in a call center environment. Proficiency with Windows-based applications within a network environment required.

Start date: January 9, 2012

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

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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

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INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN I MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II Fabri-Kal Corporation, a major thermoforming plastics company is seeking motivated candidates for full time benefitted Industrial Electrician I and Maintenance Mechanic II. 12 hours shifts. HS/GED required. Vocational or trade school preferred. 3 years experience required. Availability for overtime required. Skills & knowledge must include: For Electrician Conduit, emt and ridged pipe; Equipment testing; AC/DC motors & drives; PLC systems. For Mechanic Troubleshooting, hydraulic/pneumatic, machine shop, plumbing, welding, rebuild mechanic devices, schematics, test equipment, basic electrical systems. Competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental & Vision, Prescription, Disability, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave and Holidays. Drug screening and background checks are conditions of employment.

Applications are accepted Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM; or forward resume to:

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1303 Promontory Dr Furnishings included, ready to move in. 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch a block & a half from the lake. Well equipped kitchen. Full basement, extra large family room with storage room. MLS 10-9719 $149,900

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

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

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

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

NEW LISTING! 86 HICKORY ST., Cozy 2-unit apartment with parking for 3 vehicles, nice enclosed rear yard, rear shed, washer, dryer, refrigerators included. Can be converted back to single family dwelling. MLS#11-4047 $49,900 Louise Laine 570-283-9100 x20

WILKES-BARRE

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

135 Game Drive Charming Pocono style log home. $5,000 acres of PA Gamelands in your backyard. 2,000 sq. ft. decorated with the latest Pocono Mountain Themes and is loaded with extra features. MLS 11-1539 $229,900

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711 N. Washington St. Recently remodeled 3 bedroom, hardwood floors, gas heat, 1st floor laundry room. MLS# 112981. $69,000. Call Geri 570-696-0888

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Great Investment. Quiet street close to everything. Nice size rooms. Both sides currently rented. Off street parking in back with a 1 car garage. $89,900. MLS 114207. Call Donna for more information or to schedule a showing. 570-947-3824

WILKES-BARRE WEST PITTSTON

Spacious 3 unit in very nice condition & has been owner occupied for over 40 years. 3 bedrooms each unit, vinyl sided and most all replacement windows, 2 furnaces, ample parking & a lot of old charm! Nice location on tree lined street. MLS#11-3253 $142,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

412 Indian Lake Lakefront. Enclosed porch and lower patio looking out over the lake. 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, master bedroom with view. Screen porch. Basement that can be finished. MLS 10-9989 $225,000

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4628 State St Colonial on double lot. Desirable East Side community in carbon county. Flawless rooms, basement& garage. Stone fireplace. Oil heat. Central air. Water filtration & conditioner. Public sewer. Rear deck. Shed with power. MLS 11-3156 $179,900

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WILKES-BARRE Parsons Section

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

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

WYOMING

Brick home for sale. 2 Car Garage. For more info, call 570-856-1045 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

YATESVILLE

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

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

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

New Listing. Beautiful home in “Willow View” that shows “Pride of Ownership” thruout! Spacious Florida room that leads to a private yard with extensive landscaping, brand new roof, 3 baths, 4 bedrooms, lower level family room & more! MLS 11-3714 $298,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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

EDWARDSVILLE

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

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

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1012 Wyoming Ave. SUPER LOCATION Needs work. Priced to sell. Great for your small business or offices. Very high traffic count. Property is being sold IN AS IS CONDITION. Inspections for buyers information only. Property needs rehab. MLS 11-4267 $84,900 Roger Nenni 570-288-0770 Ext. 32 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770 HANOVER TWP 22 W. Germania St

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

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WYOMING 40 Fifth st

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

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

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Willow View Dev. 7 Osborne Drive This home features a great layout with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace in a beautiful development. Just add your own touches and you’ll have a wonderful home. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-4320 $229,000 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

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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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Huge Price Reduction!! Owner says SELL! Move right in to this 2-3 bedroom. Newer roof and windows & fenced rear yard. $24,900 MLS#11-3440 FOUR STAR MCCABE REALTY Call 570-674-9950

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

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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

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

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WILKES-BARRE

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Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

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66 Sunshine Drive Subject to bank short sale approval. Cathedral ceilings. 2 sided L/P Gas Fireplace, washer/dryer bathroom combo. Cozy well used square footage. Wrap deck. 2 utility sheds for storage. MLS 11-2528 $79,900

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KINGSTON

366 Pierce St. Commercial building for sale.Highly desirable corner location with parking for approximately 25 vehicles. Would be attractive for any retail or commercial operation. MLS 11-2763 $300,000 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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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

P E N D I N G

KINGSTON

Wellness Center / professional offices. Lease Space Available. Brick/stucco facade offered on building exterior while interior features built-in offices with natural woodwork & glass. Modern style lofts allow for bonus interior space & warehouse space is offered as built to suit. -Spaces Available: 1200 sf, 1400 sf, 4300 sf Warehouse space, also offered as built to suit) -Custom Leases from $8.-$12./ sq. ft. based on terms. -Price/square foot negotiable depending on options. (ASK ABOUT OUR FREE RENT) -Property ideal for a medical, business, or professional offices. -100+ Parking Spaces. Call Cindy 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

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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

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

NANTICOKE

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

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SHAVERTOWN

“Great Business Location” $168,500 B-2 zoning, just off the Dallas Highway. 1st floor has 4 spacious rooms, stone fireplace & powder room & 2nd floor has 1 bedroom apartment with 1 & 3/4 baths. Ample paved parking area. Ideal for Nail & Beauty Salon, retail business or Professional office. Owners are PA licensed Realtors. MLS#11-4356 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

Great Investment Opportunity. 2 Storefronts & attached 3 bedroom home all rented out with separate utilities. $125,000 MLS# 11-2185 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 WEST WYOMING 331 Holden St 10-847

Many possibilities for this building. 40 + parking spaces, 5 offices, 3 baths and warehouse. $249,000 with option to lease Maria Huggler Classic Properties 570-587-7000

WEST WYOMING

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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

379-381 Sixth St. Perfect first home for you with one side paying most of your mortgage. Would also make a nice investment with all separate utilities and nice rents. Large fenced yard, priced to sell. Don’t wait too long. Call today to schedule a tour. MLS 11-1453 REDUCED!! $84,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSS REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

PITTSTON

570-288-6654 PITTSTON

SALE OR LEASE PRICE REDUCED Modern office building, parking for 12 cars. Will remodel to suit tenant. $1800/mo or purchase for $449,000 MLS 11-751 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

PLYMOUTH

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

Former upholestry shop. 1st floor in need of a lot of TLC. 2nd floor apartment in good condition & rented with no lease. Storage area. Off street parking available.

PRICE$65,000 REDUCED!

Contact Judy Rice 714-9230 MLS# 11-572

570-675-4400

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Stately brick building in Historic district. Wonderful 1st block S Franklin. Formerly Lane's. 5700sq ft + full basement for storage. Great professional space. Well maintained. Private parking & garden. MLS#11-345 $495,000 570-696-3801 Call Margy 570-696-0891

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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

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

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME one of the last

on available lots in desirable Laflin. Convenient location near highways, airport, casino & shopping. DIRECTIONS Rt 315 to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickorywood Dr. MLS 11-3411 $34,900 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

912 Lots & Acreage

BACK MOUNTAIN

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

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

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

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

SHAVERTOWN LAND Harford Ave.

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

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Apartments/ Furnished

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

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WEST PITTSTON

Attractive 1 room furnished efficiency. New kitchen, washer/dryer. Security & references. Non smokers, no pets. $625. Includes heat & water. 570-655-4311

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AVOCA APARTMENTS 2 2 2 2 2 2 1008 or 1010 Main St.

DALLAS rooms, all floors

5 carpeted. (570) 639-5150

DALLAS

Brand new ½ Double. Gorgeous luxury living. Gas heat & central air. ½ basement. Hardwood floors throughout. Brand new appliances. Tons of private off street parking. 2 bedroom 1 ½ bath with rain shower. Large yard with Back deck. $900 month + utilities 2 2 2 2 2 2 1014 Main Street

Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517 Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

DUPONT

Downstairs Unit. 2 bedroom, living room, eat-in kitchen, 1 bath, front porch. Appliances included. Off street parking. Full Basement. Hardwood throughout. Fresh paint. Gas/Central Air. ConvenientClose to 81. WOULD CONSIDER COMMERCIAL TENANT. $650 month + utilities 1014 Main Street Upstairs Efficiency Clean. Hardwood. Low maintenance. Kitchen, full bath, living room, bedroom, storage area. Appliances included. Hardwood & tile. Off street parking. Gas/Central air. WOULD CONSIDER COMMERCIAL TENANT. $500 month + utilities. 2 2 2 2 2 2 ALL APARTMENTS: Non Smoking No Pets Appointment only

570-451-0622

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2nd floor apartment for rent. 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hook up, off street parking, utilities not included. No pets. $500/month plus security. 570-655-4226

FORTY FORT

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

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

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

1st floor, 2 bedroom, gas heat, nice kitchen, optional garage. Washer/dryer included $685/month. Call after 6 p.m. 570-220-6533 Great location, 1 bedroom apartment in residential area, all utilities included. $600/month + security. 908-482-0335

CHOOLEY

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HARVEYS LAKE

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

VE

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

FORTY FORT

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS Very nice, clean, great neighborhood, hardwood floors, a/c, washer/dryer with newer appliances, storage, 1st/last/security with one year lease. References required. $650$695 + utilities. Water/sewer by owner, no pets, non-smoking. Call 202-997-9185 for appointment

KINGSTON

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

EXETER

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

KINGSTON

DALLAS

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hookup. No pets, $650/ month, Heat, water, sewer & trash included. Lease required. 570-675-1389

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! 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

KINGSTON

3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. Modern, updated with dishwasher, stove & refrigerator. Off street parking, washer/dryer hookup. Water included. ALL NEW - Must see to appreciate! $700, + double security. B.O.V.O. Rentals Quality Affordable Housing Call 570-328-9984

KINGSTON

565 Rutter Avenue 2 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

Great Location – 3rd Avenue. 2.5 bedroom, 1 bath, Living room, Dining room, central air, large sunroom, private backyard deck, offstreet parking, washer & dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal. $675 + utilities. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. 570-283-1736 KINGSTON MODERN!

PARKSIDE APARTMENTS

on the park between Market & Pierce Bridges. 1 Bedroom Available Now $555/mo + electric 2 Bedroom Available March $600 Mo + electric Washer/dryer Air, Dishwasher, Parking, Storage. We allow pets! Call Jeff at 570-822-8577

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Building & Remodeling

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

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570-299-7241 570-606-8438

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Shedlarski Construction H I OME MPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

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

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LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

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Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

WILKES-BARRE 98-100 Lockhart St 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

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HARDING

WILKES-BARRE

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

Income & Commercial Properties

WYOMING 14 West Sixth St.

PITTSTON

570-675-4400

LAFLIN

Income & Commercial Properties

WEST PITTSTON

NANTICOKE

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

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

1057Construction & Building

GARAGE DOOR Sales, service,

STORM OR FLOOD DAMAGE?? HUGHES Construction

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

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Chimney Service

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

CAVUTO CHIMNEY SERVICE

& Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates Insured 570-709-2479

CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco.

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

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

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Dry Wall

DAUGHERTY’S DRYWALL INC.

Remodeling, New Construction, Water & Flood Repairs

570-579-3755 PA043609

MIKE SCIBEK DRYWALL

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

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

(570) 675-3378 1084

Electrical

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

570-829-4077

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.

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Handyman Services

DO IT ALL HANDYMAN

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

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Handyman Services

FLOOD VICTIMS CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION FOR

CALL

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

Mark’s Handyman Service

Give us a call

We do it all! Licensed & Insured

570-578-8599

RUSSELL’S

Property & Lawn Maintenance LICENSED & INSURED Carpentry, painting, plumbing, snow plowing & general home & business repairs. Free Estimates 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

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Hauling & Trucking

AAA Bob & Ray’s Hauling: Friendly & Courteous. We take anything & everything. Attic to basement. Garage, yard, free estimates. Call 570-655-7458 or 570-905-4820

ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL

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

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Mike’s Scrap

Five Dollars & Up Cleaning & hauling of wood, metals, trash & debris from houses, yards, garages, etc. Free estimates SAME DAY SERVICE

570-826-1883

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Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY

Long Term Care Insurance products Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 Free Consult www.nepa longtermcare .com

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

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Movers

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

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Painting & Wallpaper

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

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*

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

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Snow Removal

SNOW

PLOWING Commercial

Industrial Residential DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS SALTING

VITO & GINO’S 570-574-1275

PLOWING SHOVELING BLOWING SALTING CINDERING CONTRACT PLOWING. EMERGENCY SAME DAY SNOW REMOVAL. 570-823-6000

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Vacuum Cleaners

HAUL ALL& H AULING

PAINTING SERVICES. Free Estimates. 570-332-5946

1327 Waterproofing

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

Foundation Repairs

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

KINGSTON Recently remodeled

2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Heat & hot/ cold water included. Small, 3rd room. No pets. $680 + security. Call Sam 570-817-4488

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Kingston “A Place To Call Home” Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts 3 Bedroom Townhomes Gas heat included

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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

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

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

LARKSVILLE

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

LUZERNE

41 Mill Street. Convenient to Cross Valley, large 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, large living room with ceiling fan, large bath with shower, utility room with washer & dryer, large closets professionally organized, off street parking, no smoking $595 + utilities. 570-288-3438 LUZERNE Newly refurbished 1st floor, 1 bedroom with stove, frig, washer/dryer hookup in basement. Heat & hot water included. $600 per month + 1 month security deposit. Application, background check, 1 yr. lease. No pets, nonsmoking. Call 570-287-8986 & Leave Message

LUZERNE

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/dryer, pets OK with security. $425/month, water included, & security. Call 570-499-6399

NANTICOKE 603 Hanover St

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

NANTICOKE

Nice 2 bedroom apartment. 221 Pine St. 2 bedrooms,$520/month, sewer & garbage included, security deposit required. Call 610-393-7884

PARSONS

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

PITTSTON 2nd floor, 2 bed-

rooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/ dryer hookup, pets negotiable. $545/ month, water and sewer paid, security and lease required. Call 570-237-6277 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

PITTSTON TWP THREE ROOM APT.

Washer, dryer, refrigerator & stove, off-street parking, no pets. One year lease $375/month, + utilities. 570-237-0968 PLAINS 1st floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Kitchen with appliances. All new carpet. Convenient location. No smoking. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-9234

PLYMOUTH

77-79 Center Ave, Rear Two 2-bedroom duplex with washer/ dryer hook up & small yard. $425/375 + security (570) 779-4240

SWOYERSVILLE

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, carpeting, all appliances, washer/dryer, off-street parking, no pets, no smoking. Water & hot water included. Gas heat paid by tenant. $475/month + security & lease. Call 570-675-7836 WEST PITTSTON

Small efficiency with bath. Some utilities included. $415/month Lease & security. Call after 6 p.m. 570-220-6533

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

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Spacious 2nd floor, 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment. Large eat-in kitchen. Off street parking. Utilities included except electricity. NO pets. $750/month. Call Judy Rice 570-714-9230

Apartments/ Unfurnished

West Pittston, Pa. GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-655-6555, 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

WILKES-BARRE

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

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WILKES-BARRE

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

155 W. River St. 1 bedroom, some utilities & appliances included, hardwood floors, Pet friendly. $600/month. Call 570-969-9268

WILKES-BARRE bedroom, 1 bath

2 apartment near General Hospital. $495 utilities, first, last & security. No pets. 570-821-0463 570-417-3427

WILKES-BARRE 264 Academy St

1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking. 646-712-1286 570-328-9896 570-855-4744

WILKES-BARRE

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

WILKES-BARRE

EAST END. Clean, 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment. Heat & water included. $600/month (570) 606-5350

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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

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Spacious 3 bedroom. 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

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FORTY FORT Free standing building. Would be great for any commercial use. 1900 sq. ft. on the ground floor with an additional 800 sq. ft in finished lower level. Excellent location, only 1 block from North Cross Valley Expressway and one block from Wyoming Ave (route 11) Take advantage of this prime location for just $850 per month! 570-262-1131

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 PLAINS

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

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

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

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

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

315 PLAZA

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

WAREHOUSE/LIGHT MANUFACTURING OFFICE SPACE PITTSTON Main St.

12,000 sq. ft. building in downtown location. Warehouse with light manufacturing. Building with some office space. Entire building for lease or will sub-divide. MLS #10-1074 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

WILKES-BARRE

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH

by General Hospital 3 bedroom apartment. All renovated. 1,200 sf. Parking space. $730/month + utilities. Call Agnes 347-495-4566

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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COURTDALE Ideal for Vet Office

COMMERCIAL LEASE 1000 SF - 5000 SF Space Available. 5000 SF Warehouse Space with loading docks, office, heat, and plumbing. $4 $12 yr/sf + NNN, lease negotiable. Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

1,500 SQUARE FOOT AVAILABLE FOR RENT. RESTAURANT WITH SOME EQUIPMENT. EXCELLENT STREET VISIBILITY AT THE HAZLE & PARK TRIANGLE. ALSO, MIDDLE EAST BAKERY FOR SALE OR RENT. CALL PETE FOR DETAILS AT 570-301-8200

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.

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

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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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DALLAS

SALEM TWP. 3 bedroom home on 24 acres with 1000 ft of creek. Private, secluded, next to state game land. Kitchen with appliances. Laundry room. 2 bedrooms, full bath on 1st floor. Master bedroom, bath on 2nd floor. Enclosed hot tub, opens to deck. 2 car garage. Electric fence for dogs. Water, sewer included. Berwick School District. 10 minutes from Berwick Power Plant. $1500 month. 570-542-7564

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

FORTY FORT 46 Wesley Street

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, all appliances provided, washer/dryer on premises, offstreet parking, pets ok, finished attic, $850/month, plus utilities. Call 570-650-0010

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

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. $700/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

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

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

PLAINS

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large eat in kitchen includes stove, w/w carpet, off street parking central air/ heat, washer/dryer hook-up $660 +utilities. Security deposit & lease. 570-829-4357

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. $550 + utilities, security & last month. 570-885-4206

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

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

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

HANOVER TOWNSHIP Hanover Green

Newly remodeled single home. 2 bedroom. Stove, washer & dryer included. $600 + utilities. No pets. Call 570-991-7359

HANOVER TWP. 596 Fellows Avenue 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking. Pets negotiable. $650/month, plus utilities & security deposit. Call 610-393-7884

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

TOWNHOUSE STYLE, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Not Section 8 approved. $550/ month + utilities. References & security required. Available now! 570-301-2785

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

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

Single family, two bedroom. $675 per month, plus utilities & snow removal. First floor is handicap accessible. No pets; No Smoking. Washer / Dryer on premises. Fenced yard. On Street Parking. One year lease, 1st & last month's rent, & security. Credit & Background check. Darcy J Gollhardt 570-262-0226 or Paul Donahue 570-510-1399. CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 ext 1352

LARKSVILLE

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

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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

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2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, wall to wall carpeting, living/dining combo, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. Front and back porches, full basement. $625/ per month + utilities & security deposit. Call 570-655-8928

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DALLAS

Small 1 1/2 bedroom trailer. Private fenced lot with shed. Appliances included. $500 month + 1 month security. Tenant pays electric & gas. Available immediately. No pets. 570-477-5747

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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

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Roommate Wanted

WILKES-BARRE

570-288-6654

To share 3 bedroom apartment. All utilities included. $300/month 570-212-8332

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

LILY LAKE Like new 2 bed-

room, 1 bath Ranch with appliances, washer/dryer, oil heat, large yard. No pets, no smoking. References. Criminal/credit check. $850/mo plus utilities and security. 570-379-3232 leave message

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

NANTICOKE

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

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212 Bowman St Just remodeled. 3 bedrooms. Off street parking. $650 + utilities, security deposit & lease. No pets. 570-472-9642

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KINGSTON

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

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1 B edroom Sta rting a t $675.00 • Includes gas heat, w ater,sew er & trash • C onvenient to allm ajor highw ays & public transportation • Fitness center & pool • P atio/B alconies • P et friendly* • O nline rentalpaym ents • Flexible lease term s

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

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FLORIDA

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

FLORIDA

St. Augustine Ocean View Townhouse. Beautiful condo complex! Full amenities. $1,900 a month. Call 570-574-0212

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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BACK MOUNTAIN

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