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The finalists for county manager would not be able to start right away. By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

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Samuel Sanguedolce, also was sworn in Friday, by Luzerne County Judge Fred Pierantoni. Salavantis, a Republican, narrowly defeated incumbent Jackie Musto Carroll in the November general election. Salavantis spent nearly $270,000 in her campaign against Musto Carroll, who spent around $122,000. Salavantis waged a critical media blitz against Musto Carroll, including television, radio and print ads that attacked her handling of the juvenile justice scandal. Salavantis has previously said

Former Luzerne County budget/finance chief Tom Pribula has agreed to step back into county government as the interim manager. Though temporary, it will be a high-pressure, consuming post because the manager will be the go-to person for hundreds of pressing decisions that have piled up as part of the conversion to home rule government. Those decisions include who will be furloughed, who will be put in charge of divisions and eliminated row offic- Pribula es and how staff will be shuffled to comply with the new organizational structure. The manager also will recommend changes to the county budget, though his input will hinge on whether the new county council is willingtoraisepropertytaxes.Pribula has estimated the 2012 budget adopted by outgoing commissioners will require at least150 layoffs. Councilman-elect Rick Morelli verified the appointment of Pribula, which is set to occur at the first county council meeting at 11:30 a.m. Monday. A majority of the council-elect agreed on Pribula’s appointment and supplied him with a letter of intent to take the position for $2,000 per week plus benefits, Morelli said. Pribula will serve up to six months or until a permanent manager is ready to take over. He will have use of a county laptop and cellphone, and the appointment won’t eliminate him from consideration for other future county positions, Morelli said. Morelli said he agreed to disclose the plan because there was no confidentiality agreement and Pribulahadnooppositiontoreleasing his name. “I think it’s the right thing for the public as well as employees to know. It’s important for the public

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Seated are Judges Lesa S. Gelb, William H. Amesbury, President Judge Thomas F. Burke Jr., Tina Polachek Gartley, and David W. Lupas. Standing, Judges Jennifer Lynne Rogers, Fred A. Pierantoni, Richard M. Hughes, Michael T. Vough, and Joseph F. Sklarosky.

A new court, a new spirit mony. She will be handling “This is a historic day … the United States. Six judges are sworn in to “We wear the robe to sig- family court matters. this is an awesome day,” Lureconstitute a bench once “We’re turning the page,” zerne County President nify we stand apart,” Burke tarnished by scandal. Judge Thomas Burke said, said. “Each of us individual- Hughes, 50, of Mountain

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A week after his 85th birthday, former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno continues to battle lung cancer and is back in his State College home after a recent hospital stay for an injured pelvis. His son, Jay Paterno, went into Paterno detail about his father. “He’s doing well, he’s doing very, very well. For his birthday, we had all 17 of his grandkids there. It was fun for a while and then it got to be a little hectic.” Sports, 1B

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WILKES-BARRE – As the New Year looms, the message from the Luzerne County Courthouse rotunda Friday was clear: It is the dawn of a new day for the county Court of Common Pleas.

before presiding over the swearing-in of six new judges. One by one, each of the six -- Jennifer Rogers, Michael Vough, Joseph Sklarosky Jr., Lesa Gelb, Richard Hughes and Fred Pierantoni -- stood before a packed courthouse and promised to uphold the Constitution of

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Top, said. “Good things are going to happen.” Hughes was sworn in by Pennsylvania Superior Court President Judge Correale Stevens. A symbol of those good things, Burke said, could have been that Superior See JUDGES, Page 10A

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ly is not a big deal, but what we do is a very big deal.” The Pledge of Allegiance echoed around the marble, century-old building, on the day the Luzerne County Court was restored to a full complement of 10 judges. “This is the dawning of a new era,” Rogers, 44, of Harveys Lake said after the cere-

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New Luzerne County District Attorney Stephanie Salavantis and first assistant Sam Sanguedolce were sworn in Friday.

WILKES-BARRE – The second woman in Luzerne County history to be elected district attorney was sworn into office Friday. Stefanie Salavantis, 29, of Kingston Township, took the oath, administered by a longtime family friend, Luzerne County President Judge Thomas Burke. “I’m very excited to get in and get to work,” Salavantis said after the short ceremony held on the third floor of the Luzerne County Courthouse. Salavantis’ first assistant,

‘Work in progress’ for new year

Woman rises above homelessness By EILEEN GODIN Times Leader Correspondent

KINGSTON – Almost three years after hitting rock bottom and losing her home, Nickie Pimental is getting her previous life back with a rental to call home and realistic goals to meet. But do not call her a success story yet – she is uncomfortable with that term and categorizes her comeback as “a work in progress.” The plight of Luzerne County’s homeless has been in the forefront in recent months. The local VISION men’s homeless

shelter program ended, with responsibilities shifted to Catholic Social Services to fill that void. Also, the REACH homeless daytime drop-in center in Wilkes-Barre closed during the summer because of funding cuts and two homeless men died in a fire in Wilkes-Barre. Pimental, according to social workers, is an example of how someone can fall from a middleclass existence into homelessness and then rise above it – if given the proper help. Kristen Popolski, shelter director of Ruth’s Place, said she is seeing more women, ranging in

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age from18 to 74, in the same situation Pimental had been in. “Most are not chronically homeless,” Popolski said. “Most are homeless due to a situation.” Pimental, 35, who grew up in See PROGRESS, Page 10A

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Nickie Pimental of Kingston plays with her cat named Log in her Kingston apartment on Tuesday.

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No injuries as fire damages W-B house The blaze started on the second floor, a fire official says. Four people escape. By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A threealarm fire Friday night caused extensive damage to a house in the Miners Mills section of the city. No one was injured and four people were able to get out safely of the three-story building at 30 E. Main St. “The family is OK,” said Acting Fire Chief Damian Lendacky. He said the fire started on the second floor and is not suspicious. A fire inspector was on the scene. “It is under investigation,” said Lendacky. Firefighters were called to the house around 8 p.m. and found smoke and flames on the upper floors. Smoke billowed from a third-floor window facing the street. The second floor sustained extensive fire damage and there was smoke and water damage throughout the rest of the building, said Lendacky. The fire was knocked down within an hour. There were no problems fighting the fire, said Lendacky. While firefighters knocked down the fire, family members were trying to locate Jim Ceccoli, co-owner of the building. The retired city firefighter ar-

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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — U.S. Ambassador Mari Carmen Aponte is saying her goodbyes in El Salvador after Senate Republicans refused to ratify her in the post. Aponte has drawn fire for an editorial she wrote in a Salvadoran newspaper advocating acceptance of gays and lesbians, and long-standing rumors of past involvement with a man once believed linked to Cuban intelligence agencies. She has been serving under a recess appointment by President Barack Obama since September 2010. Deputy Chief of Mission Sean Murphy will be in charge of the embassy. Aponte told a news conference Friday she was “proud of the work we have done here.”

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The cause of a smoky fire at 30 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre is under investigation. The blaze chased four people from the house co-owned by retired firefighter Jim Ceccoli.

ing in the house at the time. A firefighter accompanied him said. rived to find a portion of East Ceccoli said he served 28 years “My wife said it started under a Main Street closed to traffic, fire up a set of stairs on the side of the with the department before retirtrucks with their lights flashing house into the second floor and bed upstairs,” he said. “We had guests today,” he said, ing in 1998. blocking the roadway and hoses back down to the sidewalk. The interior was destroyed, he adding two grandsons were staysnaking across the pavement.

N. Korean boss takes military reins A personality cult develops around the nation’s new leader, Kim Jong Un.

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PEMBERTON, British Columbia — A warm spell and heavy, wet snow are creating a risk of avalanches in western Canada, including one that killed a backcountry skier, officials said Friday. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Staff Sgt. Alex Boden said a man in his 30s from Whistler, British Columbia, was critically injured in a Thursday afternoon slide near Pemberton. Boden said an air rescue Thursday afternoon was impossible because of nightfall. The risk of more slides are inhibiting recovery of the skier’s body. The man was skiing with three friends on what had been a remarkable day of deep powder, fresh tracks and almost springlike temperatures in the backcountry trails in the Casper Creek region, northeast of Whistler. The skiers took to the trails despite warnings from the Canadian Avalanche Center of a high avalanche danger across almost all regions of the province for the past few days.

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PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korea announced today that Kim Jong Un has been officially named supreme commander of the military, further strengthening his authority after the death of his father, longtime North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. Officials and state media have bestowed on Kim Jong Un, who is in his late 20s, a string of titles as North Korea’s elite rally around him in the wake of his father’s death this month after 17 years in power. But the title Supreme Commander — and its formal proclamation by the powerful Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party — is a clear sign that Kim Jong Un is fast consolidating power over North Korea. It’s also the latest step in a burgeoning personality cult around him. Kim Jong Un should be “the only center of unity, cohesion and leadership” of the Workers’ Party, North Korea’s state media said, and the 1.2 million-strong military should uphold the “songun,” or military-first, politics laid down by Kim Jong Il. The party said the country should unite around Kim Jong Un and strengthen “the monolithic leadership system of Kim Jong Un in the whole party and society.” An unannounced Workers’ Party meeting Friday proclaimed that the younger Kim

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This commemorative postage stamp honors late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and his son, Kim Jong Un.

“assumed supreme commandership of the Korean People’s Army” according to a will made by Kim Jong Il on Oct. 8, the North’s official Korean Central News Agency said in a statement early this morning. The meeting of the North’s ruling party came one day after the official mourning period for Kim Jong Il ended and senior military and political officials publicly declared Kim Jong Un leader of the party, military and people at a

memorial for his father attended by hundreds of thousands. Titles are an important part of North Korea’s efforts to link Kim Jong Un to the myth-building surrounding the Kim family legacy. Kim Il Sung, the country’s first and only president, retains the title Eternal President even after his death. Kim Jong Il held three main positions: chairman of the National Defense Commission,

general secretary of the Workers’ Party and supreme commander of the Korean People’s Army. According to the constitution, his position as chairman of the National Defense Commission made him Supreme Leader of North Korea. Kim Jong Un was made a fourstar general last year and appointed a vice chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party. Since his father’s death, he has racked up major titles from officials and state media: Great Successor, Supreme Leader and Great Leader earlier Friday. And now he has officially been named Supreme Commander. The North has made great efforts to show the world a unified face, but Kim Jong Un’s age and inexperience have raised questions outside North Korea about his leadership of a nation engaged in delicate negotiations over its nuclear program and grappling with decades of economic hardship and chronic food shortages. The North warned Friday that there would be no softening of its position toward South Korea’s government. North Korea’s powerful National Defense Commission said the country would never deal with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, a conservative who ended a no-strings-attached aid policy toward the North in 2008. “We declare solemnly and confidently that the foolish politicians around the world, including the puppet group in South Korea, should not expect any change from us,” the National Defense Commission said.

DA asks Wis. court to reopen union lawsuit Dane County District Attor“Reasonable, well-informed drich’s Madison office wasn’t imLawsuit challenges Gov. Scott ney Ismael Ozanne argued in fil- people would reasonably ques- mediately returned. Walker’s collective bargaining ings with the court that it should Ozanne filed his lawsuit in tion Justice Gableman’s ability law over free legal help. vacate its decision because Jus- to be impartial under the facts March, alleging Republican lawBy TODD RICHMOND Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — A prosecutor asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday to reopen his lawsuit challenging Gov. Scott Walker’s contentious collective bargaining law, contending a justice who voted to dismiss the suit earlier this year got free legal help from the firm defending the law.

tice Michael Gableman never disclosed his arrangement with the Michael Best and Friedrich law firm. Wisconsin’s ethics code prohibits state officials from accepting free gifts, and the judicial ethics code bars judges from accepting gifts from anyone likely to appear before them. Ozanne asked the court to reinstate a circuit judge’s earlier ruling declaring the law void and disqualify Gableman from participating in further proceedings if he won’t recuse himself.

presented here,” he wrote. “Respectfully, any litigant in any case deserves to have his case heard by a judge who has not secretly received a valuable gift from the other side’s lawyer.” Gableman’s attorney, Viet Dinh, didn’t immediately return a message late Friday afternoon. He told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this week that he doesn’t believe the free legal services amounted to a gift. A message left at Michael Best and Frie-

makers violated open meetings laws when they convened a committee to revise the collective bargaining measure without proper public notice. The meeting came during the height of massive around-the-clock protests at the state Capitol against the legislation, which eliminated most public workers’ union rights. Walker, a Republican, said the legislation was needed to help local governments absorb deep cuts in state aid.

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U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, welcomes rock legend Chicago to his hometown of Hazleton last month. Chicago’s historic concert on Nov. 27 marked the first major concert event in Hazleton in nearly 40 years. Pictured from left are: concert producer Jim Della Croce, Robert Lamm of Chicago, U.S. Rep Lou Barletta, Mary Grace Barletta and Chicago’s Walter Parazaider. WILKES-BARRE

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County drops Joyce insurance

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Pittston-based Joseph J. Joyce Associates Inc. won’t be the broker for Luzerne County government insurance packages next year because of past discrepancies, commissioners said Thursday. Commissioners voted Thursday to purchase 13 insurance policies through Eastern Insurance Company. Mental Health/Mental Retardation and Agency on Aging liability policies were purchased through Brown and Brown Insurance Company. All insurance was competitively bid to obtain the lowest price, and commissioners said the county saved about $140,000 while increasing coverage.

Mayor Thomas M. Leighton, Controller-elect Kathy Kane and City Council-elect will take their oaths of office in a ceremony on Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the lobby of the F.M. Kirby Center on Public Square. Council members Bill Barrett, District D, and Mike Merritt, District E, were elected to new terms. George Brown, District A, Tony George, District B, and Maureen Lavelle, District C, were elected to their first terms on council. Council members each serve a four-year term. Kane has previously served on council, most recently as its chairwoman. Leighton served 12 years on city council before he was elected mayor in 2003 and again in 2007. This will be his third-term as the city’s chief executive. The swearing-in is open to the public.

County officials asked the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner in November to investigate discrepancies in information provided by the Joyce firm. Companies that bid on county insurance must carry at least $5 million per claim in errors-and-omissions coverage in case the county has a problem with work performed by the broker. Joyce supplied the county with a certificate of liability insurance last year and this year stating that it had the $5 million coverage through Darwin Select Insurance Co., but county Controller Walter Griffith said he obtained documents from Darwin that indicate Joyce Associates never purchased that much coverage. Griffith said Darwin provided paper-

work showing that Joyce Associates had $1 million in errors-and-omissions liability insurance per claim from Jan. 15, 2010, to Jan. 15, 2011, and has $3 million in coverage from Jan. 15, 2011, to Jan. 15, 2012. A representative of Joyce Associates told county officials that two other companies affiliated with Joyce Associates -- Joyce Jackman & Bell LLC and Joyce Haggerty Bell Insurance Group LLC -- carry an additional $8 million in errors-and-omissions insurance that could be accessed by the county. Griffith said he and other county officials do not believe those policies comply with the county requirement because the companies were not hired by the county to provide insurance or listed in documentation submitted to

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Robert Zanicky will be allowed to coach soccer abroad. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

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Kulick’s wife seeks divorce

The wife of Luzerne County businessman Robert Kulick is seeking a divorce. Michele Mattioli-Kulick on Thursday filed documents in Luzerne County Court requesting to divorce Kulick, 63, a one-time associate of reputed former mob boss William D’Elia. Kulick was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 37 months in prison in September 2009 but was released after the case was sent back for Kulick re-sentencing in March and U.S. District Judge James Munley altered his sentence to time served. During his March sentencing hearing, Kulick’s attorneys noted Kulick has struggled with a lifelong alcohol problem but enrolled in a voluntary intensive treatment program during his incarceration. Kulick called his time in prison “life-changing” and said he realized how much he loved his sobriety. In a supplemental filing requesting that she maintain sole custody of their Bear Creek Township home during divorce proceedings, Mattioli-Kulick alleges Kulick has resumed drinking and he has been verbally abusive to his wife and children. HARRISBURG

DOC appointments made

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced Friday it has appointed John Murray and David Pitkins as regional deputy secretaries. Murray will supervise the 10 state correctional institutions in the central region of Pennsylvania, including SCI Dallas, SCI Retreat and SCI Waymart. In his 31-year career with the department, Murray worked his way up from corrections officer to counMurray selor to unit and facility manager. In 2010, he was named superintendent of SCI Camp Hill in Cumberland County. Pitkins will supervise nine institutions in the western region of the state. During his 23-year career, Pitkins moved from chaplaincy program director to deputy superintendent for centralized services and deputy superintendent for facility management. In 2009, he was named superintendent of SCI Laurel Highlands in Somerset County.

the county at the time of the insurance awards. The following policies were awarded through Eastern Insurance: fiduciary liability, public defenders liability, emergency dispatchers’ liability, law enforcement liability, excess workers’ compensation, public officials/employment practices liability, Keystone Job Corps commercial property, children and youth liability, group life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment, lead abatement, contractors’ pollution liability, medical stop loss and general county insurance. Commissioner Chairwoman Maryanne Petrilla said the policies had to be renewed by the end of the year because they are expiring. The policies have one-year terms, she said.

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Isabella Foncillas and Olivia Roth share in the fun during JCC Winter Camp Skating Party held at Rollaway Skating Rink in Dallas.

Cozy time at camp By GERI GIBBONS Times Leader Correspondent

DALLAS – The Jewish Community Center of Wyoming Valley’s Winter Camp offered area youngsters fun activities and friendship during the week between Christmas and the New Year holiday. Sara Pisarz, youth director at the JCC and camp coordinator, said the event provides opportunity for youngsters to enjoy such activities as a day at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos and roller skating at Rollaway in Dallas. About 25 children have attended each day, with 61 attending during the Great Wolf Lodge adventure. “Youngsters from all over the area, including Wilkes-Barre, Dallas and Kingston, come to this seasonal program and

Host, of New York City, in the all our feedback has been very O N L I N E area visiting family for the positive,” said Pisarz, as she For additional handed a peanut butter sand- information about holidays, said that it was a great opportunity for her son wich to a hungry youngster. upcoming JCC Pisarz added that with the activities, log on to to enjoy his vacation from school. challenging economy and www.jewish“I loved it,” said Host’s more parents working during wilkes-barre.org. smiling son Santiago Foncilthe holiday week, the camp las. “We even went to the mowas necessary and was flourishing, with consistent attendance vies.” Danielle Pisarz, a junior at Kutztown throughout the week. The program, which runs Monday University who was a counselor for the through Friday the week between week and has been a counselor since she Christmas and New Year’s, is open to was 12, said the camp is as much fun for children from 5 to 12. It runs from 9 a.m. the counselors as it is for children. Brittany McKeown, a graduate stuto 3 p.m. daily and provides lunch for the children and transports them to sched- dent at Misericordia University, also said she thinks it is a wonderful way to uled activities. Youngsters can attend for the entire spend a week. She has been a counselor week or just for a day or two. Bonnie at the camp for the last four years.

Commission will allot Mericle money to eligible groups By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

Organizations seeking a share of the $2.15 million fund established by Robert Mericle to benefit Luzerne County children will have to compete for the money through a program run by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Mike Pennington, director of the commission’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, said details regarding the types of organizations that may be eligible for the funds and allowable uses for the money have not yet been worked out. He expects further details will be released within a few weeks. The commission is a state agency established to improve the criminal justice system. Among its numerous

duties is to act as a clearing house for grants that fund criminal justice related projects. Organizations seeking any portion of the Mericle fund will be required to submit an application, which will be reviewed by a committee within the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The committee will then make a recommendation to the commission’s board, which makes the final determination. Mericle, the region’s largest real estate developer, agreed to establish the fund as part of his guilty plea in September 2009 to charges related to the Luzerne County juvenile justice scandal.

Prosecutors say Mericle failed to report his knowledge that former judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan had taken steps to conceal the source of $1.8 million he had paid them for helping him secure the contracts to build the PA Child Care and Western PA Child Care juvenile detention centers. U.S. District Judge Edwin Kosik on Thursday issued an order directing the money, which had been held in an escrow account, be released to the commission within five days. Pennington said he expects a funding application announcement will be issued within the next few weeks. Applicants can then apply for the money through the grant application section of the commission’s Website: www.pccd.state.pa.us.

WILKES-BARRE – An attorney facing child corruption charges is allowed to travel abroad to coach boys in soccer despite a bail condition that he is not to have unsupervised contact with minors. Robert Zanicky, 38, a founding member and officer with United Soccer Training Academy, was uneasy in his seat as his lawyers and a prosecutor squared off before Luzerne County Judge William Amesbury on Friday. Zanicky frequently grabbed his lawyers, Ed Olexa and Bill Ruzzo, wanting to whisper in their ears during the 30minute hearing. Zanicky surrendered Wednesday on two counts of corruption of minors filed by Kingston Township police that allege he enticed two girls, 17 and 16, to have sex at the Wilkes-Barre Lodge motel on Kidder Zanicky Street. The elder teen had consensual sex with Zanicky while the younger girl ran out of the motel room, according to charges filed. Police said they seized motel records indicating Zanicky registered a room on Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 and Feb. 12 to Feb. 13. At his arraignment on Wednesday, Zanicky informed District Judge James Tupper that he had a planned monthlong business trip to Ghana, Africa, to coach boys in soccer. The trip is scheduled for Jan. 6 to Feb. 6. Tupper set a condition of his $25,000 unsecured bail that he was not to have unsupervised contact with minors. A representative from the District Attorney’s Office was not at the arraignment to voice an objection to Zanicky traveling to Africa. But Assistant District Attorney Jenny Roberts later filed a motion to modify bail conditions imposed by Tupper. During Friday’s hearing, Roberts said she would have asked the district judge to prohibit Zanicky from traveling abroad, claiming there is no way to monitor Zanicky’s movements or actions in a foreign country. “You want me to cancel his trip?” Amesbury asked. “Yes, that’s exactly what I’m asking,” Roberts replied. Ruzzo said Zanicky had traveled to Ghana in March and returned to the United States knowing he was being investigated. Philip Brogan, an officer with the soccer academy, testified Zanicky’s responsibility in Ghana is making contacts with Ghana officials and families. Without Zanicky in Ghana, Brogan claimed, the coaching of hundreds of underprivileged children 16 to 18 years old would be in jeopardy. Amesbury pondered his decision for several minutes before making his ruling, allowing Zanicky to go to Africa. “I share your concerns but we’re at the most preliminary stages of this matter,” Amesbury said. “There is a burden of innocence.”

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New Year’s has a dark side – drunken driving The practice can be costly for the perpetrator as well as for the victims. Times Leader staff

WILKES-BARRE – The last day of 2011. You have dinner, go out to celebrate the beginning of a new year and maybe a new you. There is a drink, and then another. Do you drive home? In addition to the inherent danger, it can cost thousands for those arrested while driving under the influence. “Americans continue to drink and drive. Alcohol-impaired drivers make up about one-third of motor vehicle deaths,” warned Jenny M. Robinson, manager of the public and government affairs for AAA Mid-

Atlantic. AAA Mid-Atlantic reports 444 alcohol-related highway fatalities in Pennsylvania in 2010. The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts says the Luzerne County courts handled about 900 DUI cases in 2009, and 1,175 cases in 2010, which are the most recent statistics available. According to court statistics, in 2009, 733 people were enrolled in the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program. The program allows a defendant to have his or her record expunged upon successful completion of probation. Costs can range from $100 for a blood-alcohol test by the Pennsylvania State Police to hundreds of dollars if a lawyer is hired. In addition, auto insurance carriers typically charge higher premiums to those with

drunken driving records. If a judge orders a defendant to participate in a number of programs, including the interlock ignition system, defendants will have even more to pay. AAA Mid-Atlantic said in 2009, approximately 10,800 people died in alcohol-related traffic crashes nationwide. Onethird of those crashes killed a passenger in another vehicle or pedestrians. A first-time DUI conviction in Pennsylvania, if the ARD program is not completed, can result in six to 12 months in jail or more for repeat offenders. A homicide by motor vehicle charge can result in between three and eight years in a state prison, according to Pennsylvania sentencing guidelines. Driver’s licenses can be revoked and posting bail can cost upwards of $10,000.

Queen honors actress, former prisoner Helena Bonham Carter and businessman Gerald Ronson make monarch’s list. By MEERA SELVA Associated Press

LONDON — Oscar-nominated actress Helena Bonham Carter, famed for playing quirky characters as well as British royalty, joins a former prisoner, a reality TV guru and several Olympics organizers on the list of people being awarded honors by Queen Elizabeth II this New Year. Bonham Carter missed out on the best supporting actress Oscar for her role as Queen Elizabeth, the supportive wife of King George VI in “The King’s Speech.” Her other major roles have included characters in films such as “Planet of the Apes” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The queen, who is the daugh-

ter of King George VI and Elizabeth, awarded Bonham Carter a CBE, short for Commanders of the Order of the Bonham Carter British Empire. Bonham Carter has said she is dedicating the CBE to her late father. Businessman Gerald Ronson, who was convicted in 1990 for a share-trading scandal and served six months of a one-year jail sentence, was awarded a CBE for his services to charity. Ronson fought a long legal battle to clear his name, and although the European Court of Human Rights later ruled his trial was unfair, Britain’s highest appeal court never overturned his conviction. He now runs property company Heron International and is a leading philanthropist.

Peter Bazalgette, who brought the show “Big Brother” to the U.K. and devised a string of much-copied lifestyle and reality shows, was made a knight. Professor Geoffrey Hill, who has been described as the greatest living poet in the English language, also became a knight. Britain’s honors are bestowed twice a year by the monarch — at New Year’s and on her official birthday in June. Recipients are selected by committees of civil servants from nominations made by the government and the public. In descending order, the honors are knighthoods, CBE, OBE — an Officer of the Order of the British Empire— and MBE — Member of the Order of the British Empire. Knights are addressed as “sir” or “dame.” Recipients of the other honors have no title but can put the letters after their names.

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NEW YORK — Parents of teens: If you think a drinking disaster at your kid’s party can’t happen at your house, not with your kid, because he’s a good kid, it’s time to wake up and smell the whiskey bottle tossed on your lawn. Because of the high risk of underage drinking and driving this time of year, many parents open their homes to partying teens as a way to keep them off the roads. What some may not know is that liability laws can leave Mom and Dad vulnerable to lawsuits, fines and even jail time if underage drinking is found to be going on under their roof. Parents can get in trouble

even if they didn’t know about the drinking. That’s what a Menlo Park, Calif., father says he is up against. Bill Burnett, a Stanford University professor, was arrested the night after Thanksgiving over a basement party thrown by his 17-year-old son to celebrate a big high school football win. Burnett said he and his wife had forbidden alcohol at the party and were upstairs at the time police received a call about possible drinking by minors. In fact, he said, he had twice made his way to the basement to check on the merry-making. He spent a night in jail and was booked on 44 counts of suspicion of contributing to the

delinquency of a minor. Each misdemeanor count carries up to a $2,500 fine and nearly a year in jail. Burnett questioned the deterrent value of laws that hold parents legally responsible even if they didn’t know there was alcohol at the party. “In this case I think arresting a parent isn’t going to prevent kids from drinking,” he said on the “Today” show. Eight states have specific “social host” laws that say parents can get in trouble if underage guests are drinking, even if no one gets hurt, according to the National Institutes of Health. (Some of those states allow parents to serve alcohol to their own children in some situations.)

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CAIRO — Several Egyptian rights groups on Friday accused the country’s ruling military council of using “repressive tools” of the deposed regime in waging an “unprecedented campaign” against pro-democracy organizations. The groups’ joint statement came just hours after security forces stormed offices of 10 rights organizations, including several based in the United States. The Interior Ministry said the raids were part of the investigation into foreign funding of rights groups. The military, which took over control after a popular uprising toppled longtime President Hosni Mubarak in Feb-

from U.S. Also, German officials summoned the Egyptian ambassador in Berlin to complain about a raid on a German organization in Cairo, and the U.N. human rights office criticized Egypt’s “unnecessarily heavy-handed measures” against the groups, calling on Egypt’s rulers to allow them to “carry out their important work without undue interference.” Friday’s statement, signed by 28 Egyptian rights groups, said the raids were part of a clampdown against leaders of the uprising and were an attempt to “liquidate” the revolution. “The military council is using Mubarak’s authoritarian and repressive tools ... in an even more dangerous and uglier way,” the statement read. The raids “are an unprecedented campaign aimed at

Egyptians pray during a demonstration in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, Friday. Egyptian rights groups have accused the country’s military council of using ‘repressive tools’ of the deposed regime in waging an ‘unprecedented campaign’ against pro-democracy groups. AP PHOTO

covering up big failures of the military council in managing the transition period.” In another raid Thursday, police arrested a member of the April 6 group, a youth movement at the helm of the antiMubarak protests. A security official

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Muslims boycott breakfast

Some religious leaders attending Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s interfaith breakfast Friday expressed solidarity with Muslims upset about police department surveillance in their communities, while more than a dozen leaders boycotted the yearly gathering that is meant to be a showcase of tolerance. The absence of 15 Muslim clerics and civic leaders made little difference to the size of a breakfast roster that totaled more than 360, but it made their concerns about police infiltration of Muslim neighborhoods and mosques a topic of conversation for many. Some worried aloud about what the surveillance meant for the privacy of their own congregations, while others dismissed the boycotters as agitators who were missing the point of an event meant to foster communication between religious communities and city officials. Bloomberg didn’t directly address the boycott during the event, though he did quote his father as telling him that “discrimination against anyone is discrimination against everyone.” SHANNON, N.C.

Deputies probe turkey farm

North Carolina deputies are investigating a farm that raises turkeys for Butterball LLC after an animal rights group said it captured undercover video showing animal cruelty. Investigators on Thursday looked through the two barns and the roughly 2,000 turkeys inside at the farm in Shannon, near the South Carolina state line. Deputies say it could be weeks before the investigation is finished. They came to the farm after Chicago-based Mercy for Animals sent prosecutors three weeks of undercover footage by a member of the group who worked at the farm. The group says the videos show workers throwing, kicking, dragging and beating turkeys. KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

Afghan bombings kill 6

Two NATO service members died Friday in roadside bombings in southern Afghanistan, while allied and Afghan forces killed three senior Taliban figures and captured 11 fighters and sympathizers, the alliance said. Also Friday, a roadside bomb killed four civilians and wounded one in the Tirin Kot district of Uruzgan province, some 250 miles southwest of Kabul, the Interior Ministry said. The continuing bloodshed comes despite tentative efforts by the Obama administration and other governments to establish a peace process with the Taliban to help end the 10-year war. LITTLE ROCK, ARK.

Arkansas woman missing

A police dispatcher for a gated community in central Arkansas has been missing since before Christmas, but investigators have been hesitant to describe her as a victim of foul play despite the discovery of her burned car in a nearby forest. Dawna Natzke, 46, of Hot Springs Village was last seen at a Dec. 21 Christmas party and searchers on horses and in a helicopter have been unable to find her. The woman’s 28year-old boyfriend told investigators he hasn’t seen the woman since the night of the party, but a missing person’s report wasn’t filed until she failed to show up for work at the police station 31 hours later, according to a timeline provided by Hot Springs Village Police.

said hashish and about $4,000 were found at Ahmed el-Salkawi’s house. April 6 was among the groups the military had accused of receiving foreign funds and using the money to promote for a “foreign agenda.”

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Syrian opposition makes its case With Arab observer mission ernment demonstrations. In a further attempt to appresent, Syrians hold biggest peal to the monitors, dissident protests in months. troops who have broken away By ZEINA KARAM Associated Press

BEIRUT — In the largest protests Syria has seen in months, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets Friday in a display of defiance to show an Arab League observer mission the strength of the opposition movement. Despite the monitors’ presence in the country, activists said Syrian forces loyal to President Bashar Assad killed at least 22 people, most of them shot during the anti-gov-

from the Syrian army said they have halted attacks on regime forces to reinforce the activists’ contention that the uprising against Assad is a peaceful movement. While opposition activists are deeply skeptical of the observer mission, the outpouring of demonstrators across Syria underscores their wish to make their case to the foreign monitors and take advantage of the small measure of safety they feel they brought with them. The nearly 100 Arab League monitors are the first that Syria has allowed into the coun-

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This image from amateur video purports to show an injured protester being evacuated Friday in Douma, Syria.

try during the uprising, which began in March. They are supposed to ensure the regime complies with terms of the League’s plan to end Assad’s

crackdown on dissent. The U.N. says more than 5,000 people have died as the government has sought to crush the revolt.

‘Synthetic’ marijuana a growing problem for U.S. military By JULIE WATSON Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — U.S. troops are increasingly using an easy-to-get herbal mix called “Spice,” which mimics a marijuana high, is hard to detect and can bring on hallucinations that last for days. The abuse of the substance has so alarmed military officials that they’ve launched an aggressive testing program that this year has led to the investigation

of more than 1,100 suspected users. So-called “synthetic” pot is readily available on the Internet and has become popular nationwide in recent years, but its use among troops and sailors has raised concerns among the Pentagon brass. “You can just imagine the work that we do in a military environment,” said Mark Ridley, deputy director of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, adding,

“you need to be in your right mind when you do a job. That’s why the Navy has always taken a zero tolerance policy toward drugs.” Two years ago, only 29 Marines and sailors were investigated for Spice. This year, the number topped 700, the investigative service said. Those found guilty of using Spice are kicked out, although the Navy does not track the overall number of dismissals.

Republicans battle over undecided Iowa voters Candidates trade jabs, negative ads and TV spots as state’s caucus draws near. By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa — With time running short, Republican presidential candidates Rick Santorum, Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich battled Thursday to win over a pivotal crop of undecided conservative voters. Of all the candidates, only Mitt Romney seemed to largely escape attack as he worked to win a state that long seemed out of reach until this week. “Don’t settle for what’s not good enough to save the country,” the newly ascendant Santorum implored Iowans at city hall in Coralville, urging voters to Of all the put conserva- candidates, tive principles above every- only Mitt thing else and Romney suggesting that seemed to his rivals, and largely escape specifically Ron Paul, lacked attack as he worked to win them. For the first a state that time, though, long seemed the former out of reach Pennsylvania senator became until this a target. week. “When he talks about fiscal conservatism, every now and then it leaves me scratching my head because he was a prolific earmarker,” Perry, the Texas governor, said of Santorum as the day began, referring to special spending projects members of Congress seek. “He loaded up his bill with Pennsylvania pork.”’ Perry also slapped at Santorum in a radio ad and in a new TV commercial that lumps him in with Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Paul and says: “The fox guarding the henhouse is like asking a congressman to fix Washington: bad idea.” The maneuvering underscored the fluid — if not convoluted — state of the GOP presidential race as Tuesday’s caucuses loom while cultural conservatives and evangelical Republicans, who make up the base of the electorate here, continue to be divided. That lack of unity paves the way for someone who is seen as less consistently conservative.

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PITTSBURGH — The sister of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin has been ordered to stand trial on charges she directed state-paid staffers to illegally do campaign work for Melvin while the justice was a judge on a lower appellate court. Janine Orie, 57, will stand trial in February along with a third sister, Pittsburgh-area Republican state Sen. Jane Orie. The new charges will be added to a retrial scheduled for February for Jane and Janine Orie on charges that they similarly directed the senator’s state-funded staff to do campaign work benefiting the senator and Melvin over the last decade. That trial will also include 16 newer charg-

es against the senator, including perjury and forgery. Allegheny County prosecutors contend some of Sen. Orie’s testimony was false and some of the documents she submitted were forgeries during the sisters’ first trial, which ended in a mistrial in March when a judge agreed that one document used to undercut the key witness, Sen. Orie’s former chief of staff, was a cut-andpasted forgery. Melvin has not been charged with a crime in connection with either set of charges against her sisters. Janine Orie did not comment after Thursday’s preliminary hearing, nor did J. Alan Johnson, a former federal prosecutor who attended the hearing as Melvin’s attorney. Janine Orie’s attorney, James DePasquale, argued during the hearing that any campaign work Janine Orie may have done or directed Melvin’s Superior Court law clerks and other staff to do

was minimal. “I don’t know how anyone can spend a whole day doing campaign work and still get their judicial work done,” DePasquale said. “That makes no sense to me.” Much of the testimony at Thursday’s three-hour preliminary hearing involved Melvin’s unsuccessful 2003 bid for a Supreme Court seat against Justice Max Baer, who remains on the court and who now employs as a law clerk Lisa Sasinoski, a key witness against Janine Orie. Sasinoski, the wife of Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kevin Sasinoski, told investigators that she left Melvin’s staff in December 2003 after she balked at doing some political work at Janine Orie’s behest. On Thursday, Sasinoski and other staff detailed such work, including working polls, traveling with Melvin to campaign events across the state and writing speeches.

Brand and Perry ending their marriage By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES — British actor-comedian Russell Brand is divorcing “California Gurls” songstress Katy Perry after 14 months of what had appeared to be one of Hollywood’s happier marriages. “Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage,” Brand said in a statement to The Associated Press on Friday. “I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends.” Brand, 36, offered no other details, but in papers filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court, he cited irreconcilable differences. He and the 27-year-old pop singer were married in October 2010 at a resort inside a tiger reserve in India, and their mutual affection had become a rather sweet feature of the celebrity circuit. The couple announced their engagement in January 2010 after meeting at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, where Brand hosted and she performed. The comedian, who once struggled with substance abuse and sex addiction, was effusive about his bride while promoting projects earlier this year, saying marrying Perry has “given me much more strength in what I do.” “For a long while, what I do professionally was all that mattered to me really,” he said in March. “Now I think, well, whatever I do, I’ll just go back to her, and that’s

SAN FRANCISCO — Police are investigating the brazen theft of a beloved squirrel monkey named Banana Sam from the San Francisco Zoo. The 17-year-old primate was stolen late Thursday, and investigators believe someone stole the animal, San Francisco police Sgt. Michael Andraychak said. The zoo is offering a $1,000 reward for Banana Sam’s sage return. “It was apparent someone broke into the zoo and deliberately took the animal, we believe somebody has him,” Andraychak said. Zoo officials discovered Banana Sam missing when they arrived at work Friday morning. The monkey is about a foot tall and weighs approximately two pounds.

AUGUSTA, Maine — A man blamed for a fire that destroyed a topless coffee shop in Maine has been found guilty of arson. A jury convicted Raymond Bellavance Jr. on Friday after deliberating for four hours. Prosecutors say “anger and jealousy” caused Bellavance to set fire to a coffee shop where his ex-girlfriend worked as a waitress. The Bangor Daily News reports Deputy District Attorney Alan Kelley told jurors Bella-

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they were seen during the holidays without their wedding rings. Perry’s run of No. 1 singles earned her the distinction of becoming MTV’s first artist of the year earlier this month. She hosted “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 10 and gave no indication any marital woes. Brand’s recent film credits include “Arthur,” “Hop” and “Get Him to the Greek.” He is among the ensemble starring alongside Tom Cruise in “Rock of Ages,” set for release next year. Both Brand and Perry were absent Friday from Twitter, where they often shared kind words for each other.

The zoo said the “It was appar- to identify the perpetrators,” said Tanya Pethieves cut a back terson, president and perimeter gate and ent someone made it to the top of broke into the executive director of the San Francisco Zooa roof that houses five other primate zoo and delib- logical Society. Common squirrel exhibits. The van- erately took monkeys like Banana dals cut two holes the animal.’’ Sam are not endaninto the mesh of the squirrel monkey ex- San Francisco police gered, and are often Sgt. Michael seen in pet markets hibit and snatched Andraychak and medical research. Banana Sam. While some states alThe zoo, which low keeping monkeys keeps about 20 squirrel monkeys, said it is con- as pets, in California it is illegal. News of the stolen monkey cerned on many fronts. First, Banana Sam requires a spread quickly on the Internet special diet to survive and is ol- Friday, and someone set up a der. Also, while squirrel mon- fake Twitter account (http:// keys are not large animals, they bit.ly/tmH6LN ) tracking the alhave sharp teeth and will bite if leged whereabouts of Banana Sam. provoked. The zoo said it was not in“This was a criminal act of vandalism and trespassing and volved with the account, and we are working with the police would not comment on it.

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County urges more applicants for boards By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

Thirty-three people have applied for seats on Luzerne County boards, authorities and commissioners in the new home rule government, and the county councilelect encourages more citizens to submit their names. “I’m very happy and impressed with the applicants but would love more people to apply. This is what home rule government is about – more active citizen participation,” said Councilman-elect Jim Bobeck, who is chairman of the home rule transition committee. Bobeck said several appointments must be made quickly by the new council. Registered voters must be appointed to the Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Commission, the Board of Elections and Registration and the Board of Tax Assessment Appeals within 30 days. The Accountability, Conduct and Ethics Commission, which

PUBLIC RECORDS Divorces filed in the Luzerne County Prothonotary’s Office from Dec. 26-30, 2011: • Edward T. Price, Plains Township, and Shauna M. Baldino, Carbondale • Christopher A. Norton, Mountain Top, and Rose G. Norton, Wilkes-Barre • Francine L. Gilpin, West Pittston, and Marvin D. Gilpin Sr., Honesdale • Michele Mattioli Kulick, Bear Creek Township, and Robert Kulick, Bear Creek Township • Dana A. Baloga, Plains Township, and Nicholas H. Baloga, Plains Township • Brian Pennington, Hunlock Creek, and Jennie Pennington, Ashley • Guy Scott Gruber, Kingston, and Leticia Rivera, Bethlehem • Stephanie A. Zaremba, Hanover Township, and William J. Zaremba II, Ashley Marriage license applications filed in the Luzerne County Register of Wills Office from Dec. 26 through 30, 2011: • David Michael Macekura and Melissa J. Learn • Richard Johnson and Elaine Johnson • Stanislav Beletsky and Olga Levitus • Peter Wayne Ruby, Jr. and Tatlynn S. Sanz • Jeremy Basescu and Rachael Marie Ditri • Brandon Kraal and Sara Kasper • Robert David Yeninas and

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was created by the home rule charter, will police the county’s new ethics code, which encourages workers and officials to expose questionable activity, misuse or waste of county funds and alleged corruption. Two registered voters will serve on the commission with the appointed county manager and elected controller and district attorney -- or their designees. Applications are available under the home rule transition section of the county’s website at www.luzernecounty.org. The application lists all authorities, boards and commissions, allowing applicants to checkmark ones of interest. The charter contains prohibitions that may prevent some applicants from serving on boards, so applicants are advised to review the charter in advance. The outgoing commissioners appointed the following board/ authority members during their last meeting Thursday: Convention Center Authority, Robert Baran, Plains Township; Industrial Development Authority, Karen Martinelli, Forty Fort; and Flood Protection Authority, William Falls, Wilkes-Barre, and Doug Ayers, Kingston Township. Melissa Kocher • Michael Bohinski and Angela Seiger • Andrew Norval Blaine and Bessie Jean Hunsinger • Kwaku Nyame Boakye and Millicent Owusu Tiwaah • Raed M. Hamad and MaryJo Cumbo • David E. Pursel and Hollie Ann Griffis

The new home rule charter requires the county to publicly advertise all vacancies on county boards and authorities to give the public an opportunity to apply, something that is not mandated now. The following county residents have applied for various boards to date, according to a list released

Thursday by the home rule transition committee: Edmund Napieralski, Kingston Township; John Ermel, Forty Fort; Nancy DiGiovanni, Wilkes-Barre; Eileen Cipriani, West Wyoming; James Geiger, Hazle Township; Anthony Draus, Dupont; Barry Finn, Swoyersville; Joseph Long, Nanticoke; Mario Fiorucci, Sugar

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CLARENCE VAN ROSE II, 68, of Plains Township, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services and arrangements are pending from the John V. Morris Funeral Homes, WilkesBarre. Complete obituary details will appear in the New Year’s Day edition of The Times Leader. RAYMOND J. GIACOMO, 87, a resident of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, December 29, 2011 at Hospice Community Care, Inpatient Unit, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, following a brief illness. His beloved wife was the late Eleanore (Smith) Giacomo, who passed away on July 3, 1999. Together, Raymond and Eleanore shared 50 beautiful years of marriage. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort. A complete obituary will appear in the New Year’s Day edition of the newspaper. HELEN NALEWAJKO, 75, of Wyoming, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 29, 2011, in the Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements are pending from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. STANLEY E. KUDEY, 82, of Murray Street, Forty Fort, passed away at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital on Dec. 30, 2011. Arrangements are pending at the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. STELLA CHERESKO, formerly of Edwardsville, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at Mercy Center, Dallas. Funeral arrangements are pending by Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home Inc., 568 Bennett St., Luzerne.

FUNERALS ADOMIAK – Patricia, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. today in St. Lawrence O’Toole Church, 620 South Main St., Old Forge. Friends may call 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. AVVISATO – Frank, funeral with law enforcement honors 9:15 a.m. today in the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Church at Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge. GOBER – Michael, funeral 9 a.m. Monday in the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Avenue, Kingston. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Church. Friends may call Sunday 4 to 6 p.m. JOHNSON – Warren, memorial service 1 p.m. today in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 813 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. MALCOM – Kevin, friends may call 10 a.m. to noon today in the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. An additional service for friends and family 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in The Donohue Funeral Home, 43 W. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, Pa. MATT – Mary, funeral services 9 a.m. Monday in Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Duryea. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday. OLSAKOWSKI – Helen, memorial Mass 9 a.m. today in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Hudson Road, Plains Township. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church following the Mass. ROMANOWSKI – Mary, visitation 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. today in Forty Fort United Methodist Church. ST. CLAIR – Charles, funeral services 11 a.m. today in the Mehoopany Baptist Church. VANCE – Lorraine, memorial service 10 a.m. today in Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Friends may call 9 a.m. until time of service.

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Mary R. Castrignano December 14, 2011 R. Castrignano passed M ary away in Orlando, Fla., on De-

cember 14, 2011. She was 94 years old, daughter of the late Anthony and Rosa Perugino. She was born in Kingston and spent most of her life in WilkesBarre with her beloved late husband James M. Castrignano. Mary was preceded in death by brothers, William and Patrick Perugino and sisters, Isabel Fredrick and Catherine Malitoris. She is survived by daughters, Carol Decker of Wilkes-Barre and Jane Slimak of Orlando, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her entire family, who wish that her journey to reunite with her late husband James will be swift and pleas-

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ant. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre.

Shirley Virginia Hahn December 29, 2011 Virginia Hahn, 87, of S hirley North Gates Avenue, Kingston,

passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at the Hospice of the VNA Inpatient Unit at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, on Sept. 27, 1924, Shirley was the daughter of the late William B. and Frances Elizabeth Downs Pace. She was the granddaughter of the late William G. and Marie Winter Downs and William Butler Pace and Lavinia Peard Pace. Shirley was a graduate of Elmer L. Meyers High School, WilkesBarre, Class of 1942. During World War II, Shirley was employed by the Office of Price Administration in Washington, D.C. Following the war, she worked for the former Atlantic Refining Company in Wilkes-Barre until her marriage. After the Agnes flood in 1972, she was employed by Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston. Mrs. Hahn had been the Financial Secretary for King’s College Reginas and Secretary of Kingston’s Republican Woman’s Club. She was a member of St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, Kingston. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Ralph E. Hahn and daughter, Karolina Frances Hahn.

Surviving are daughter, Virginia Ann Zikor and husband, John M., Plains Township; son, Ralph E. Hahn Jr., and wife, Mariclaire, Florida; grandchildren, Karlina Ann O’Donnell and husband, Matthew T., Camp Hill; Brianna, Matthew and Erica Hahn, all of Florida. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Harold C. Snowdon Home for Funerals Inc., 420 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston. Interment will be made in St. John’s Cemetery, Dallas. Friends may call Sunday, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama ended one war and is winding down another, bringing home tens of thousands of U.S. troops. Now he wants them to pay him back — with votes. “You stood up for America. America needs to stand up for you,” Obama told service members returning to Fort Bragg, N.C. from Iraq recently. Expect to hear that pitch throughout the next year as the president’s campaign, mindful that large numbers of veterans and military families live in states crucial to his re-election chances, highlights his efforts to promote jobs and benefits for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Republicans, meanwhile, already are countering his record, noting high unemployment among veterans. The outreach to veterans is part of a larger effort by Obama to build inroads with voting blocs traditionally outside the Democratic umbrella while it tries to reactivate the coalition of women, minorities and young voters who helped propel him to the White House in 2008. Obama’s campaign is free to focus on building a diverse base of support for the general election because he faces no primary opponent. His eventual GOP challenger doesn’t have that luxury. While Democrats have traditionally trailed Republicans on defense and national security matters, Obama senses an open-

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President Barack Obama and Adm. Robert Willard arrive for a wreath laying ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial.

ing with veterans because he has generally received high marks from voters for his handling of terrorism — especially after the U.S. raid in May that killed Osama bin Laden — and in managing the U.S.’s relationships with other countries. A recent AP-GfK poll found that 59 percent of adults felt Obama would keep America safe, a mark that has remained steady throughout 2011. Exit polls in 2008 showed that Obama received about 44 percent of voters who said they served in the military, while 54 percent voted for Republican John McCain, a former Navy pilot who was a prisoner of war for more than five years during the Vietnam War. Four years earlier, George W. Bush, who sought reelection as the U.S. waged wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, won 57 percent of voters who said they served in the military, compared with 41 percent for Democrat John Kerry. There are obvious political reasons for Obama’s effort. Several states that will be heavily contested next year have a sig-

nificant military presence. Florida, home to a number of military installations, has more than 1.6 million veterans, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Virginia and North Carolina, political battlegrounds that Obama carried in 2008, both have about 800,000 veterans while Colorado, another important state in the Obama re-election calculation, has more than 400,000 veterans. This year, the playing field in the fight to woo veterans may end up being level if anyone other than Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Texas Rep. Ron Paul — the only two with military experience in the GOP field — win the nomination. Obama had no military experience before becoming commander in chief. (The last time both parties didn’t have a presidential candidate with military experience was 1944, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt defeated Thomas E. Dewey.) Bob Wallace, executive director of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, said Obama has been “very positive” for veterans.

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December 29, 2011 By DAVID ESPO and SHANNON MCCAFFREY Associated Press

ohn Andrew Farrell, 71, of West Main Avenue, Wanamie, passed away Thursday surrounded by his loving family at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South WilkesBarre. John was born in New York, on Jan. 4, 1940. He was the son of the late John J. and Elizabeth (Hydock) Farrell. John was a graduate of Newport Township High School, Class of 1958. He then continued his education at Williamsport Technical School, graduating in 1963. Following graduation, John enlisted with the U.S. Army Engineers Corps. After leaving the service, he was employed by Blue Coal Anthracite Corporation, where he worked in the field as a heavy equipment diesel mechanic. He left the industry and for 26 years John was employed as a diesel instructor for Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational-Technical School. He further continued his education and acquired a bachelor’s degree in education from Temple University of Pennsylvania. He retired in 2005 from WilkesBarre Area Vocational-Technical School. He was also on the Newport Township Sewer Authority Board of Directors and owned and operated his family business, Farrell and Sons Inc. Preceded him in death was an infant daughter, Mary. Surviving are his wife of 48 years

of marriage, the former Marie Scarano, at home; daughters, Janella Albertson, Glen Lyon; Maurie Baldwin, Bel Air, Md.; sons, Sean Farrell, Wanamie; James Farrell, Bel Air, Md.; grandchildren, Kaylee and Maegan Zielinski, Lauren and Mark Gorney, Shayne Farrell, David Baldwin, and Ryan Steber. Funeral services for John will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home 211 W. Main St., Glen Lyon, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit Parish/ St. Adalbert’s Church, Market Street, Glen Lyon. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Wanamie. Family and friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Newport Township Ambulance or blood donations made to the Red Cross.

Joseph Hugh Triplett Sr. December 29, 2011 Hugh Triplett Sr., 81, a resJ oseph ident of Bilby Hill Road, Shickshinny, passed away at his home Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011. He was born Jan. 29, 1930, in Baltimore, Md., a son of the late Hugo Joseph and Emily Blackburn Triplett. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Berwick. Joseph enjoyed his hobby of cars and fixing them to perfection. He also enjoyed taking care of his gardens. He was preceded in death by daughter Robin J. Triplett; sister, Mary McIntire; brothers, Thomas, Melvin and Leonard.

Surviving are daughters, Yvonne C. Hargraves, Ashley; Saundra L. Triplett, Shickshinny Lake; Melony J. Martin, West Virginia; Wendy C. Fenstermacher, Berwick; son, Joseph H. Triplett Jr. and wife, Jackie, Shickshinny; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at 11a.m. from the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek, with the Rev. C. Glenn Neely officiating. Interment will be in Sorber Cemetery, Reyburn, Shickshinny. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday prior to the funeral service.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich wept Friday as he recalled his late mother’s end-of-life illnesses, a moment of poignancy in a notably negative Republican presidential Iowa caucus campaign with four unpredictable days yet to run. “I do policy much easier than I do personal,” Gingrich told an audience of women as he tried to regain his composure. The tears flowed as the former speaker was responding to questions about his mother from a pollster and longtime political ally. Gingrich’s emotional moment came as his rivals engaged in traditional campaign tactics, and as polls suggested large numbers of Iowa Republicans could change their minds before caucuses Tuesday night provide the first test of the 2012 campaign. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney sought to marginalize his closest pursuer in most polls, saying, “I don’t think Ron Paul represents the mainstream of Republican thought with regards to issues, particularly in foreign policy.” Paul gave no ground. “I really can’t conceive” of intervening militarily to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, he said, unequivocally restating his position on an issue on which he differs with Romney and his other rivals. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, claiming momentum based on recent polls, told reporters he recently had the best fundraising day of his candidacy. Yet he also drew criticism from Texas Gov. Rick Perry for advocating earmarks during two terms in the Senate. Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann became the latest presi-

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Republican presidential candidate, former House speaker Newt Gingrich speaks during a campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa.

dential hopeful to hold a campaign event with Iowa Rep. Steve King — and the latest to hear him say he wasn’t ready to give his endorsement. Whatever the impact of Gingrich’s tears on the race for the White House, the episode seemed destined to be replayed endlessly on televisions, personal computers and hand-held devices. That was the case nearly four years ago, when Hillary Rodham Clinton appeared to choke back tears while campaigning in New Hampshire a few days before the state’s Democratic presidential primary. The episode also became the subject of intense political analysis. Clinton won the primary in an upset a few days later. Gingrich was surging in the polls a little more than a week ago, but was hit by a barrage of negative ads and has been struggling in recent days. Normally a combative politician, he shed tears as he appeared before a group of mothers and responded to a question from Frank Luntz, a Republican pollster and longtime ally of the former speaker. Asked about his mother and an event in his life that influenced his policies and views, Gingrich recalled her as happy and having friends before she ended up in a long-term care facility suf-

fering from bipolar disease, depression and physical ailments. “My whole emphasis on brain science comes in directly from dealing with the real problems of real people,” he said, his face distorting as he began to cry. Romney, who leads in most polls in Iowa, criticized Paul in an interview with Fox News Channel. “I don’t think Ron Paul represents the mainstream of Republican thought with regards to issues, particularly in foreign policy,” he said, referring to the Texan’s statement that he would oppose military action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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OTHER OPINION: CRIMINAL RECORD

A second chance for ex-offenders

BILL UNDER con- decades, like scarlet letters. Such virtually permanent sideration in Harrisburg would give blemishes can make it nearly more of the state’s ex- impossible for people to find offenders a clean slate and a jobs, enroll in college or join needed second chance to be- the military. And that can encourage a cycle of repeat ofcome productive citizens. Expected to be brought to a fenses, trapping people in a vote early next year, the bill criminal justice system that would allow records of convic- never marks their debt to sotions for low-level offenses – ciety as paid in full. Merciful measures like this such as shoplifting, check are particularly fraud, drug possesjustified given the sion and other nonvi- The bill would alarming proporolent misdemeanors allow records of tion of Americans – to be expunged. convictions for who are encounThe measure tering the justice would allow a judge low-level offenses to expunge records … to be expunged. system at a young age. One recent of third-degree constudy found that victions for those who have gone arrest-free for at almost a third of Americans least seven years. Second-de- have been arrested for somegree offenses committed by thing other than a minor traffic those under 25 could be ex- violation by the age of 23. The study, based on data colpunged after 10 years without an arrest. While some advo- lected by the federal governcates want lawmakers to go ment’s National Longitudinal further by removing that age Survey of Youth, found that arrestriction – a potential weak- rests commonly occurred in ness in the bill – it would still late adolescence and early be a welcome and significant adulthood, and then became less likely as the youths surstep in the right direction. Under current law, criminal veyed entered their 20s. That convictions can generally be helps make the case for giving expunged only once a person another chance to people who reaches the age of 70 and has made mistakes but have avoidnot been arrested for at least 10 ed subsequent brushes with years. Convictions for minor the law. crimes can therefore attach to The Philadelphia Inquirer law-abiding ex-offenders for

QUOTE OF THE DAY “We’ve got momentum.” Rick Santorum The Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania seems to be creating a buzz among Iowa’s conservative voters heading into that state’s presidential caucuses on Tuesday.

OTHER OPINION: ABORTION

Plain wording of law reaffirmed

WOMAN’S constitutional right to have an abortion has been under siege nationwide, including in Pennsylvania, where the Legislature recently approved a bill that is likely to shut down abortion providers (at least temporarily) by requiring them to make expensive and unnecessary renovations. That context makes a recent state Supreme Court ruling more significant. For once, the state abortion law hasn’t been made irrelevant. In a 6-1 majority opinion written by Justice Max Baer, the plain wording of the 1982 law has been reaffirmed by overruling decisions by an Allegheny County judge, then an affirming Superior Court. The law allows a female under 18 to have an abortion even if both parents or guardians don’t agree, or “if she elects not to seek” their consent. In the second option, the law contains no language penalizing a teen for wishing to keep her pregnancy secret; on the contrary, it outlines a legal way EDITORIAL BOARD

to do this, reflecting the reallife fact that some young women have abusive parents. Under the law, the only issue for the court is whether the young woman is “mature and capable of giving informed consent” and has given such consent. The woman, Jane Doe for the purposes of this case, was a high school senior with average grades who planned to attend college and was just three months shy of her18th birthday when she sought an abortion. Jane Doe’s application was denied on the grounds that she was not mature and capable of giving consent and it was not in her best interests. When her counsel asked about the denial, the judge replied that partly it was her failure to inform her mother of the intended abortion – which, of course, the law explicitly permits. It was the judge’s objection to secrecy that properly led the Supreme Court to reverse the lower courts. The abortion law is back to what it was – for now. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Can’t we just let Michael Vick and sleeping dogs lie? A HANDFUL of protesters near the Fort Worth Convention Center caught my eye on a Saturday afternoon as I was leaving downtown. At first I thought they might be a contingent of the “Occupy” group, but the busy hand-held signs didn’t say anything about “99 percent” as I had seen at other demonstrations. Curious, I moved closer to get a better view and saw that the signs were about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick. One said that Vick had killed his kids’ pets; another proclaimed, “I rescued Vick’s dog.” It was then that I realized that across the street the Eagles football team was boarding buses to be escorted to Cowboys Stadium for a game. The demonstrators, of course, had a right to exercise their freedom of speech, but isn’t it time to leave the man alone and let him get on with his life and career? Vick, who was an outstanding player with the Atlanta Falcons, pleaded guilty in 2007 to running a dog-fighting ring. He served 19 months in a federal prison, lost his job and filed for bankruptcy, but also joined with the Humane Society in fighting cruelty to animals. He then fought hard to reclaim a career in football. The man did everything society required of him and more, and yet it’s not good enough for some people.

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COMMENTARY BOB RAY SANDERS I posted a thought about the recent downtown protest on my Facebook page and quickly began to hear from people who share my opinion. Some examples: Kenneth McDonald: “He did jail time for his mistakes. Move on people!” Charlene Ford: “Amazing how people are so critical of the wrong of others. Forgetting bad things are done by the best of us. How many of them are without faults? Beginning with their inability to forgive.” Randy Bacon: “These are the same people who wouldn’t think twice about taking your life. PEOPLE, these were dogs. He did more time than most people do for murdering a human.” But a few plainly did not agree, as these two writers demonstrate: Jason C.N. Smith: “I disagree, Bob Ray. We should remember what Mike Vick cruelly did to dogs and not excuse it merely because he is a celebrity. There are many better causes and personalities that are much more deserving of your voice than Vick.” Julie Porter: “I have to disagree. I don’t care if he did jail time – he was never sorry. He was only sorry he was caught. Then he slipped back into his well-paying position. The people who need to re-evaluate their

As many of you know, I’ve consistently advocated that once individuals have served their time for a crime – regardless of its nature – they should be allowed to move on with their lives. thinking are those who think that the passage of time undoes this behavior. He is still a sociopath capable of unspeakable acts against people as well as animals.” Since we’re still talking about this more than four years after Vick’s conviction, it’s obvious that this debate is not going to end anytime soon. As many of you know, I’ve consistently advocated that once individuals have served their time for a crime – regardless of its nature – they should be allowed to move on with their lives. I felt a little better about the Eagles’ short visit to Fort Worth when I noticed on the team’s website a photo of a “raucous” but friendly crowd who greeted the players on their arrival to the hotel. Also, as I sat down to watch the match between the Eagles and Cowboys, I was hoping that Vick would have a good game. I was not disappointed. Bob Ray Sanders is a columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Readers may write to him at: 400 W. 7th St., Fort Worth, Texas 76102, or via email at bobray@star-telegram.com.

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Use of red light cameras hikes revenue, not safety

am asking for your help to ban photo traffic enforcement in Pennsylvania. As a motorist, you know how important road safety is when exercising your inalienable right to freedom of travel. Photo enforcement exists to raise revenue. Money, not safety, is the goal. It causes more crashes, injuries and fatalities. In the Pennsylvania Legislature, there are bills to spread red light ticket cameras throughout the commonwealth, and to renew Philadelphia’s failed red light ticket camera fiasco. Please write, fax, email and call your senator, representative and all members of the House and Senate Transportation committees. Remind them that cameras cause more crashes, injuries and fatalities, and demand a permanent, statewide ban on red light ticket cameras. HB 1232 might be up for a vote in January. Tell them to vote it down. The life you save might be your own. Tom McCarey Berwyn

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Driver sees little sense in teen-driving limits

he new teen-driving laws in Pennsylvania are unfair and not as efficient as some people would think. The number of teen drivers involved in crashes is high, I will admit; but there should not be a restriction on all teen drivers, only on those who violate laws and previously have been given tickets. Since the number of passengers allowed in the car is being lowered, more people are forced to drive. This is a waste of gas when we are already in an environmental crisis. It is up to parents to make sure their children are smart and aware enough to be

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on the road by themselves or with other people. Instead of having a law dictating that for six months teens cannot have more than one passenger in the car, it should be reduced to three months – when the pressure is at its highest. After about three months, teens become more comfortable driving and more aware of everything around them. Another problem is the amount of driving needed during the learner’s permit period. The driving centers do not fully check how many hours a student has driven on highways, in bad weather or at night. They simply give the “learner” a book to keep track of their hours, and when the time comes for a license test, a paper must be signed by a parent saying the 50 hours (now 60) were completed by the individual. These laws are unnecessary and not well thought out. The people writing these laws should have come to educated teenage drivers who have no record of crashes or violations to see what affects teen drivers the most and how to best approach this issue. If intelligent teenagers had a say in government, there would be much better insight into how we operate. Andre D’Souza Hazleton

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Going out with style – and a good bit of wisdom Three who served temporarily as Luzerne County judges reflect on their time in office. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Joseph Cosgrove, Lewis Wetzel and Joseph Van Jura ascended to the Luzerne County bench at a time when three disgraced judges had been removed and a backlog of cases inundated the court. “It took a little fortitude to step in and do (this job),” Wetzel, 69, said in a recent interview. “It was an immeasurable honor to be here and to participate in this aspect of the law,” Cosgrove, 54, said. Wetzel, Cosgrove and Joseph Van Jura, 64, were appointed to their seats in late 2009 and early 2010 by then-Gov. Ed Rendell Wetzel, a Republican from Dallas, and Van Jura, a Democrat from Kingston, were nominated in February 2010 to fill the seats vacated by judges Michael Toole, charged in the county corruption probe, and Peter Paul Olszewski Jr., who lost his bid for a second 10-year term. Cosgrove, a Democrat, was nominated in December 2009 to fill the seat of former Judge Mark Ciavarella, who resigned after he and then-Senior Judge Michael

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Cosgrove has been in private law practice since 1982 and previously served as a Superior Court law clerk and Luzerne County assistant public defender and conflict counsel. He has also been an adjunct faculty member at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, teaching constitutional law and civil rights. Cosgrove has a bachelor’s degree in government and international studies, a master’s degree in theology and a law degree - all from the University of Notre Dame.

Van Jura is a 1968 graduate of King’s College. He received his law degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1970 and was admitted to the bar in 1972. He was a sole practitioner with a law office in Forty Fort. His practice was primarily focused in civil litigation. He had also served as solicitor for the Hanover Area School Board.

Conahan were hit with corruption charges. “It was a wonderful experience because you were put in there with great expectations and you knew you had to work hard to meet them,” Van Jura said. “So you went way beyond the extra mile.” As an attorney who largely practiced criminal defense, Cosgrove said he quickly realized the role of a judge is vastly different from any other area of law. “The responsibility (of a judge) is something I may not have appreciated,” Cosgrove said. As a private attorney, Cosgrove New Luzerne County District Attorney Stephanie Salavantis, elected to the office in November, poses with her father, Harry Salavantis, following her swearing in ceremony at the Luzerne County Courthouse Friday morning.

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she knew she had to spend a lot to get name recognition. Salavantis’ term officially begins Jan. 2. Before a group of family, friends and supporters, Salavantis took the oath of office, posed for pictures next to her first assistant and graciously accepted congratulations. “I’m going to take one day at a time,” Salavantis said of her first days in the top prosecutor position. She said her transition team has been working with her and the office to “make the transition

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Clifton, N.J., was forging a professional niche in the Wyoming Valley as a late night, on-air personality with 98.5 WKRZ radio. Change of course Suddenly her life veered off course in 2008. She developed asthma and suffered severe attacks. Then there was the accident that halted everything. She was trying to close an apartment window in January 2008, when she fell 30 feet onto pavement, suffering a broken pelvis and head trauma. Medical expenses and therapy quickly drained her bank account. With nowhere to go, she showed up at Ruth’s Place, a shelter for single women, which, at the time, was located in the basement of the First United Methodist Church on North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. Looking back, she admits she was scared but glad to have had a place to stay. “At this time, the shelter was only open at nights,” she said. “So I was on the street for 12 hours a day, every day.” Pimental soon learned of programs and resources available through the Commission on Economic Opportunity in WilkesBarre to help her get back on her feet. She also learned there was hous-

smooth” and that she has been sitting down one-on-one with office employees to see what they would like changed or handled differently. “(Salavantis) has a lot of great ideas, and we’ll continue doing what we can to fight crime in Luzerne County,” said Sanguedolce, who has been a prosecutor for the last nine years. Salavantis has worked for the last two years in a law firm that specializes in insurance defense. Her private practice focused mostly on civil law, including family law and real estate. Salavantis has said she’ll rely on the experience of the more than 20 assistant district attorneys who will work under her. There also are 10 Luzerne County detectives in the department.

said he would advocate, demand and make requests for his clients’ benefit. On the bench, Cosgrove said the black robe he wore was a symbol to the public and a reminder to himself that a judge has no stake in any case, no policy, no sides and strictly must follow the law. “(My time as a judge) raced by,” Cosgrove said. His first day on the job, Cosgrove said he was assigned 100 civil trials. “How am I going to finish those cases when I only had 100 weeks on the bench?” Cosgrove wondered at the time. Becoming a judge, Wetzel said, felt like when he first got out of law school. “There’s a lot of on-the-job training,” he said.

L EW I S W E TZ E L Wetzel, a 1965 graduate of Lafayette College, received his law degree from Dickinson School of Law in 1968. He is a partner in the law firm of Wetzel, Caverly, Shea, Phillips and Rodgers in Wilkes-Barre. He has extensive experience in various areas, including civil, criminal and real estate matters.

Wetzel said he was not nervous about serving because he had been a lawyer for many years and handled nearly every type of case. Wetzel was assigned 300 civil cases regarding a gas spill in the Hazleton area, 298 of which he says he helped settle in his first six months in office. Wetzel said he was grateful for the help of senior judges. “You felt so dumb each time you’d ask a question,” Wetzel said of his first few months in office. “(Senior Judge Joseph) Augello told me there are no dumb questions … just make the call.” Van Jura said he settled 69 civil cases in his first year as a judge and about that many in 2011. “If you think about it, that’s a lot of cases that don’t have to go to trial,” Van Jura said. “And then you can use your time to work on

something else.” Van Jura boasted about having opinions he’s written published in legal works, and appearing in opinions of higher court judges. “It’s really a privilege and an honor,” Van Jura said. “I did my level best to make every positive contribution I could.” Cosgrove is most proud of suggesting and initiating a mortgage foreclosure mediation program. “It’s the most successful program (of its kind) in the state,” Cosgrove said, adding that more than half the homes enrolled in the program have been saved. Judges who preside over the foreclosure program only act as referees, bringing together the banks and borrowers to resolve issues on their own without a judge’s ruling. “It can be done because we’ve done it. Hopefully, it will continue. It saves lives and families,” Cosgrove said. Cosgrove also said he is proud of the progress Luzerne County Treatment Court has made and hopes the court can establish a veterans’ court to assist those who have served the United States in uniform. Wetzel mirrored Cosgrove’s sentiments about the mortgage foreclosure program, and said being part of the county’s Treatment Court was a moving and “wonderful” experience.

A DV I C E FO R N EW J U D G ES “Try not to ‘object’ in open court,” Cosgrove said. “You don’t get to do that anymore.” “I’m happy to help anyway I can,” Wetzel said. “(Learning how to be a judge) will eventually come to you. And you’ll have many new friends you never knew you had.” Van Jura said, “Always do the right thing and be fair. And that will be your legacy.”

“I had more touchy-feely in me than I thought I had,” Wetzel said. Cosgrove said he can’t be specific about his future plans right now, but acknowledged he has applied for a federal judgeship in the court’s Middle District in Scranton. “I’m available to return to judicial services,” he would only say. Van Jura confirmed in the summer that he is seeking a federal judgeship, but did not comment further. Van Jura said in a recent interview he is “weighing a couple of options” and that a private practice, a job in the area of government and others are not out of the question. Wetzel said he will be going back to his private practice on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, which handles a variety of cases including real estate.

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Court Judge Christine Donahue came across the state to be at the swearing in and administered the oath to Gelb. “I wouldn’t have missed “We’re go(this) for the ing to work world,” Donahue said. “I’m hard … to be a collective- thrilled part of this. It’s ly and indi- a wonderful day for Luvidually. zerne County.” Our goal is Donahue called Gelb, 50, to get the of Laflin, a trust back “woman of substance” to (resiwho will serve dents of as a judge with “ability and Luzerne strength.” County).” Judge WilJoseph liam AmesbuSklarosky ry swore in County judge Fred Pierantoni, 53, of Dupont. Both had served as magisterial district judges and now will be colleagues on the county court. Amesbury also administered the oath to Sklarosky, 42, of

said. ing assistance if she By her eighth month, Picould prove she was mental was almost ready to homeless for a year or give up. At this time, she chronically homeless, was cited by a Wilkes-Barre meaning homeless three police officer for urinating or four times within a behind a Dumpster. four-year period. ONLINE “I remember, it was a But she needed docuSunday, and downtown mentation from the shel- To see video, businesses were closed, ter to prove her status. scan this QR Ruth’s Place did not open “Shelters provide the code into your resources you need to get smartphone or until 7 p.m., and I really had to go to the bathroom,” back on your feet again,” visit www.timesleader.com she said. “I was really sarPimental said. "But peocastic to the officer.” ple are afraid to go there; they couch surf with family and friends instead. This is just a way to Perseverance pays off In March 2009, Pimental reprocrastinate.” Popolski said she is aware many ceived the welcome news: she was women crash on sofas and prolong approved for funding for an aparttheir homeless status. She encour- ment. Bettye Lou Bovolick, co-owner ages them to contact Ruth’s Place. “It takes a lot of courage for a of the Anthracite Newstand, remembers Pimental well. woman to call,” she said. “My son, Rob, helped her find With an independent spirit, inner strength and love for her son her first apartment,” she said. “We fueling her, Pimental decided to en- also donated some items to help her get the apartment set up.” dure being homeless for a year. Today, Pimental volunteers six Days blended together. She showered at the REACH facilities hours a week on DRockRadio.com, in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church an Internet radio station. She does on South Franklin Street, ate meals not get paid, but it does allow her to at St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen three rebuild her skills. She also remains blocks away and passed time at the active with Ruth’s Place and their Anthracite Newstand on Public annual walk-a-thon. “I want to return to radio to work, Square and in the nearby Osterhout Free Library until the doors of but cannot,” Pimental said. “I suffer from seizures. I can’t have one Ruth’s Place opened at 7 p.m. She drew strength from phone while on the air.” Pimental is grateful for the assistcalls to her son, now age 10, who ance she received, but she said suclives with his father. “Pride and ambition are the first cess for her means living independto go when you are homeless,” she ently on her own, without assist-

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Superior Court Judge Christine Donahue, at left, observes as new Judge Lesa S. Gelb shows off her robe to her husband Barry Dyller and other family members after her swearing-in Friday.

Mountain Top. “We’re going to work hard … collectively and individually,” Sklarosky said. “Our goal is to get the trust back to (residents of Luzerne County).” Burke, who called Vough, 47, of West Pittston, an “able trial ance. To do that, she has set a goal to become a “national spokesperson on homelessness.” She is eager to share her story with whoever will listen to shed light on the new face of the homeless. “Some people are born with a safety net, and some are not,” she said. “There are 17 million U.S. middle-class families currently using Medicaid.” For some, it could be an unexpected medical expense, a missed paycheck, a necessary vehicle repair, that could push them into homelessness, Pimental said. More need, more help Based on what she sees in her store, Bovolick estimates the homeless population in WilkesBarre has grown. “I was approached by a young girl, maybe about 20, just today, looking for a place to stay,” she said. “I directed her to Ruth’s Place.” Within the past two years, Ruth’s Place has moved to a permanent home offering a 30-day program for women, Popolick said. "We are different from when Pimental stayed with us," Popolski said. "We are now an all day facility where the women have a support system and a very structured day." Pimental said one thing anyone can do to help is donate to food pantries and other types of social services. As she knows from experience, help is needed year round, not just during the holiday season.

lawyer and family man,” administered the oath to him. “What you see is what you get with Mike Vough,” Burke said. The six new judges provided food and beverages to ceremony attendees and posed for pictures with the entire Luzerne County

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toknowwhatdirectionwe’regoing to provide transparency," Morelli said. Pribula had resigned in December 2010, after more than two years as budget finance chief, because of clashes with the outgoing administration over budgeting philosophies. He took time off and has been looking at possible private-sector positions. Pribula said later Friday he wasn’t sure if he would accept the temporary assignment but ended up signing a letter of intent to take the position. He wanted to reserve comment until after Monday’s vote. During his earlier county tenure, Pribula was known for his ability to simplify complicated financial matters and his willingness to publicly release information about county finances. Pribula pushed departments to cut spending, but several managersprivatelywelcomehis return,evenifit’sbrief,sayinghe is fair and understands county operations. Pribula decided to leave the $68,000-a-year budget/finance position when commissioners instructed him to put uncertain revenue and one-time fixes in the 2011 proposed spending

bench. The six new judges’ terms begin Jan. 2, Burke said. “It’s an exciting time for Luzerne County,” Stevens said. “This court looks forward to providing justice to the community.”

TOM PRIBULA Age: 53 Hometown: Conyngham Township Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Wilkes University Work experience: Luzerne County budget/finance chief, 2008-10; financial adviser for Bank of America Investment Services Inc.; investment representative for Edward D. Jones & Co.; manager, financial analyst and accountant at Philip Morris Management Corp. and Nabisco.

plan. Morelli said Pribula will hit the ground running because he isfamiliarwiththecountyworkforce, funding streams and budget. The new council will have 45 days to amend the 2012 budget inherited from commissioners. “Tom makes a perfect fit for the interim with his experience and knowledge of the budget, which is our main concern at this time,” Morelli said. “He also hastherightethicalbackground to bring to the table as well for this most important position.” The council members-elect agreed to provide the applications for division head posts and temporary positions to the chosen interim manager as soon as he signed the letter of intent. The council-elect is still finalizing the selection of a permanent manager.

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HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING

Recovery Rivalry renewed in finals continues for ailing Paterno Lake-Lehman’s Austin Harry gets the better of Wyoming Area’s Andy Schutz in their sixth meeting on the mats in the past 12 months.

By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

Nittany Lions appear no closer to naming a permanent successor to legendary coach.

Championships. So far this season, Harry, a sophomore, has defeated the Wyoming Area junior twice. That includes Friday’s 4-3 decision in the 132pound finals of the Tunkhannock Kiwanis Tournament. The two are expected to square off again next weekend at the Wyoming Valley Conference Tournament for at least one more bout this season. “This is the sixth match in two years and it’s always a tough match,” Harry said. “I respect him. I’m finally getting those wins out of him.” In Friday’s match with the score tied 2-2 in the first period, Harry took a 3-2 lead with an unconventional point for an escape when he used a kick out

TUNKHANNOCK – A rivalry always brews between Wyoming Valley Conference wrestlers every season. For the 2011-12 campaign, that competition seems to be with Lake-Lehman’s Austin Harry and Wyoming Area’s Andy Schutz. In the 2010-11 season, Schutz got the best of Harry four times, but Harry advanced to the PIAA See RIVALRY, Page 4B

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Andy Schutz of Wyoming Area flips over Lake-Lehman’s Austin Harry during their match Friday at Tunkhannock.

HIGH SCHOOL ICE HOCKEY

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DALLAS -- Having now passed 50 days since Joe Paterno was fired, it’s hard to tell if less is known about the old coach or a new one. Penn State acting athletic director Dave Joyner said Thursday that the interview process is still ongoing and, as always, played things close to the vest. On Friday, UP NEXT however, a litPenn State vs. tle more light Houston was shed on WHEN: Noon, Paterno and Monday his health. TV: ESPNU A week after his 85th birthday, the deposed coach continues to battle lung cancer and is back in his State College home after a recent hospital stay for an injured pelvis. Most updates have come through his son, quarterbacks coach Jay Paterno, though they have been very brief. But this time, Jay Paterno went into more detail about how his father and family have been handling the maelstrom that has engulfed them. “He’s doing well, he’s doing very, very well,” Jay Paterno said. “For his birthday, we had all 17 of his grandkids there. It See PATERNO, Page 3B

Bolden in line to start under center By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

DALLAS -- For Penn State, a feeling of normalcy these days means dealing with chaos at quarterback. Rob Bolden is in line to start Monday’s TicketCity Bowl matchup against Houston, but Matt McGloin is making a late charge to be available for the game. Surely the Bolden Nittany Lions couldn’t finish off the 2011 season without one last question mark under center. Both interim coach Tom Bradley and quarterbacks coach Jay Paterno said Friday they expect Bolden to get the starting nod. McGloin continues to work his way back from a blow to the head that caused a seizure during an altercation with wideout Curtis Drake two weeks ago. “Rob will start is what we’re See BOLDEN, Page 3B

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Rutgers is new Bronx Bombers The Scarlet Knights dominate Iowa St. in inaugural Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

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Chandler Yakimowicz of Wyoming Valley West leads the Spartans transition game while being pursued by Crestwood’s Brian Higgs. Wyoming Valley West won the Casey Classic 6-3 over the Comets.

Spartans claim hardware Valley West hands Crestwood its first loss of season in Casey Classic final. By JAY MONAHAN For The Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE – Since its inception, the Wyoming Valley West ice hockey program has been consistent in its approach – talented individuals, net-front presence, quality wins. Much to their dismay, no trophies existed to prove the Spartans’ progression towards the elites of Northeast Pennsylvania hockey. Wyoming Valley West removed the proverbial monkey off its back with a 6-3 victory over Crestwood on Friday to claim the

Casey Classic championship in front of a standing-room only crowd at Coal Street. “Our program never won any hardware,” Wyoming Valley West coach Jason Powell said. “We’ve got a lot a wins. We’ve done pretty well historically. But there’s always been a lot of intangibles that’s really come down to not completing jobs.” Defying the Comets’ 6-0 record and No. 1 ranking coming into the tournament, Powell enlisted an aggressive approach early in the game that forced Crestwood to play from behind. The Spartans’ Troy Malia registered a hard check into the boards, yielding the puck to teammate Mark Paddock. Paddock dished the puck to C.J. Yakinowicz, who hammered in the first score at the

15:30 mark in the first period. “Crestwood hasn’t been losing this year at all,” Powell said. “Our goal was naked aggression in the first few minutes. If we could make them play from behind, I felt their system and their discipline would go out the window. If we could maintain our energy from there on out, we’d be set.” The Spartan defense forced several puckhandling errors by Crestwood, which maintained possession throughout much of the first two periods but failed to develop clear shots on goal. Wyoming Valley West goalkeeper Colin Piatt stopped 28 shots to earn the win. See HARDWARE, Page 6B

NHL

Sun, warmth to delay start of alumni game Hall of Famers and legends take to the ice today at 3 in the Phillies’ home ballpark. By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

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Former Philadelphia Flyers player Eric Lindros walks on the field Friday at Citizens Bank Park.

League officials had hoped for “Buffalo snow,” the description used for when the UP NEXT flakes highlighted the N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia wintery scene WHEN: 1 p.m., at Ralph WilMonday son Stadium in TV: NBC the inaugural WHERE: CitiClassic in 2008. zens Bank Park They’ll have to settle for temperatures in the 40s, partly cloudy skies, and wind for the NHL’s showcase event Monday between

PHILADELPHIA — Overlooking left field, snowflakes never stopped falling high above this refashioned ballpark. Unfortunately for the NHL, these were just digital white flakes forming around the Winter Classic logo on the Citizens Bank Park scoreboard. For those keeping score at home, that’s no runs, no hits, no snow. See ALUMNI, Page 6B

NEW YORK — Chas Dodd hit Brandon Coleman for an 86-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter and Jawan Jamison ran for two scores to lead Rutgers over Iowa State 27-13 in the Pinstripe Bowl on Friday. The Scarlet Knights (9-4) ran their bowl winning streak to five and improved to 2-0 this season at Yankee Stadium, where they beat Army last month. Rutgers, which played in one bowl game before 2005, is 5-1 in the postseason under coach Greg RUTGERS Schiano. The Cyclones (6-7) finished the season on a IOWA ST. three-game losing streak, their last win coming on Nov. 18 in Ames, Iowa, when they pulled off the biggest upset of the season against Oklahoma State. That night Jared Barnett threw for 376 yards. In this game, Steele Jantz relieved Barnett in the second quarter and helped pull the Cyclones within 20-13 in the fourth on Jeff Woody’s 20-yard touchdown run with 10:00 left. After an exchange of punts left Rutgers deep in its own end, Dodd went deep to Coleman. The 6-foot-6 redshirt freshman went over 5-7 cornerback Jeremy Reeves, then outran the corner to the end zone to make it 27-13 with 5:47 left. It was Coleman’s only catch, but it turned out to be the play of the game. Jamison, another redshirt freshman giving Rutgers fans hope for more bowls to come, finished with 134 yards on 27 carries. The Scarlet Knights missed the postseason last year for the first time since 2004, but rebounded this season to challenge for the Big East title behind a defense that came in ranked 14th in the nation. There was also some inspiration from a fallen former teammate. Eric LeGrand, who was left paralyzed from the shoulders

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AMERICA’S LINE By Roxy Roxborough CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NFL board, the Packers - Lions circle is due to the fact that Green Bay might rest some players; the Steelers - Browns circle is for Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger (probable). On the NBA board, the Knicks - Kings circle is for New York forward Amare Stoudemire (questionable). NO LINE REPORT: On the NBA board, there is no line on the Warriors - 76ers game due to Golden State guard Stephen Curry (questionable) and guard Monta Ellis (doubtful). INJURY REPORT: On the NFL board, Miami RB Reggie Bush is out. NFL Favorite

Points

Underdog

Knicks

[3]

KINGS

THUNDER

Suns

SPURS

Sunday EAGLES

Redskins

WARRIORS

13.5

Jazz

76ers

GIANTS

[3]

Cowboys

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

SAINTS

Panthers

Favorite

FALCONS

Bucs

49ers

[11]

RAMS

VIKINGS

1.5

Bears

Lions

[3.5]

PACKERS

Titans

2.5

Ravens

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TEXANS

OKLAHOMA ST

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Virginia Tech

BENGALS

CONNECTICUT

St. John’s

10.5

Louisville

10.5

Bradley

Steelers

[7]

BROWNS

KENTUCKY

JAGUARS

Colts

INDIANA ST

DOLPHINS

Jets

WISCONSIN

PATRIOTS

12.5

Bills

MISSISSIPPI ST

10.5

Utah St

GEORGETOWN

14.5

Providence

W KENTUCKY

5.5

RAIDERS

Chargers

BRONCOS

Chiefs

CARDS

Seahawks

[]-denotes a circle game. A game is circled for a variety of reasons, with the prime factor being an injury. In this final week of the season, some games will be circled for teams that have clinched a playoff spot, and could rest some starters. When a game is inside a circle, there is limited wagering. The line could move a few points in either direction, depending on the severity (probable, questionable, doubtful, out) of the injury, or, how long the starters will play College Football Favorite

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Meinke Car Care Texas Bowl Texas A&M

Northwestern

Utah

Ucla

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Virginia

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Capital One Bowl S Carolina

Nebraska

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Rose Bowl Oregon

Wisconsin

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Stanford

Tuesday Sugar Bowl Michigan

1 (V)

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Wednesday Clemson

W Virginia

Friday Cotton Bowl Arkansas

Kansas St

January 7 Compass Bowl Pittsburgh

5.5

Smu

January 8 Go Daddy.Com Bowl Arkansas St

No Illinois

January 9 BCS Championship Game Alabama

(L)

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Note: The (V) after the opening line denotes that Virginia Tech opened as a favorite. Note: The (L) after the opening line denotes that LSU opened as a favorite. NBA Favorite

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Nuggets

Pacers

3.5

PISTONS

ROCKETS

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Florida Int’l

LOYOLA-CHICAGO

FLORIDA

Yale

BUTLER

3.5

Wisconsin-Milw

CLEVELAND ST

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Youngstown St

ILLINOIS-CHI TEXAS SMU

1 9

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Rice Louisiana Tech

9.5

Drake

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5.5

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Michigan St

6.5

NEBRASKA

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12.5

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CALIFORNIA

6.5

PURDUE

Ucla

Illinois

HARVARD

6.5

St. Joseph’s

N TEXAS

4.5

Troy

ARIZONA

12.5

Arizona St

Fla Atlantic

UL-LAFAYETTE Arkansas St

3.5

VALPARAISO

NEW MEXICO

5.5

UL-MONROE Wisc-Green Bay Saint Louis

WICHITA ST

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Creighton

DENVER

14.5

Ark-L Rock

BYU

St. Mary’s-CA WASHINGTON ST

12.5 1

San Diego PEPPERDINE Oregon St

COLORADO

16.5

Utah

Ohio St

4.5

INDIANA

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Loyola-M’mount

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Usc

Tulsa

Unlv

11.5

HAWAII

TCU

XAVIER

2.5

Gonzaga

MEMPHIS

Charlotte

WASHINGTON

8.5

Oregon

Austin Peay

MOREHEAD ST

TODAY'S EVENTS None SUNDAY, JAN. 1 None MONDAY, JAN. 2 MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Cross County Challenge Wilkes at Scranton, 6 p.m. King’s at Marywood, 8 p.m. Misericordia vs. Sponaugle New Year’s Tournament, at Franklin & Marshall

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL Noon ESPN — Meineke Car Care Bowl, Texas A&M vs. Northwestern, at Houston 2 p.m. CBS — Sun Bowl, Georgia Tech vs. Utah, at El Paso, Texas 3:30 p.m. ABC — Liberty Bowl, Cincinnati vs. Vanderbilt, at Memphis, Tenn. ESPN — Fight Hunger Bowl, Illinois vs. UCLA, at San Francisco 7:30 p.m. ESPN — Chick-fil-A Bowl, Virginia vs. Auburn, at Atlanta MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon CBS — National coverage, Louisville at Kentucky ESPN2 — Virginia Tech at Oklahoma St. 2 p.m. ESPN2 — Providence at Georgetown YES — Samford at Maryland 4 p.m. ESPN2 — Illinois at Purdue CSN — UCLA at California 6 p.m. ESPN2 — Ohio St. at Indiana 7 p.m. VERSUS — Boston U. at Notre Dame 8 p.m. ESPN2 — Gonzaga at Xavier 10 p.m. ESPN2 — Oregon at Washington NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. MSG — New York at Sacramento 9 p.m. CSN — Philadelphia at Golden State NHL HOCKEY 1 p.m. MSG — Edmonton at N.Y. Islanders 3 p.m. CSN, VERSUS — Flyers Alumni vs. Rangers Alumni PLUS, ROOT --- Pittsburgh at New Jersey SOCCER 7:30 a.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, Blackburn at Manchester United WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 11 p.m. CSN — Arizona State at Arizona

The Misericordia University Student Athlete Advisory Committee recently conducted a toy and fund drive to help make Christmas bright for those in need. In addition to collecting 25 toys, the SAAC raised $400 that was used to purchase a variety of gift cards. The toys were donated to the West Pittston Trinity Episcopal Church toy drive while the gift cards were distributed through the MU campus ministry office.

Wright St

14.5

Tennessee St

NC STATE

14.5

MARYLAND

W Carolina Samford

Jack’ville St

4.5

SIU-EDW’VILLE

Tennessee Tech

5.5

TENN-MARTIN

WEBER ST

15.5

Sacramento St

NO COLORADO

6.5

No Arizona

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Odds

Underdog

ISLANDERS

-$110

Oilers

Penguins

-$125

DEVILS

LIGHTNING

-$150

Hurricanes

WILD

-$135

Coyotes

PANTHERS

-$140

Canadiens

SABRES

-$145

Senators

JETS

-$125

Maple Leafs

Capitals

-$140

BLUE JACKETS

RED WINGS

-$170

Blues

DUCKS

-$120

Avalanche

Bruins

-$165

STARS

Canucks

-$135

KINGS

Hawks

L O C A L C A L E N D A R

W H AT ’ S

Iowa

Detroit

E KENTUCKY

Orange Bowl

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T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with LHP George Sherrill on a one-year contract. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined Arizona DT Darnell Dockett $30,000, Washington S Reed Doughty $15,000, Houston DE J.J. Watt $15,000 and Atlanta LB Curtis Lofton $15,000 for their actions during last week’s games. HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS — Reassigned D Ryan Button and D Marc Cantin from Providence (AHL) to Reading (ECHL). COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Assigned LW Dane Byers to Springfield (AHL). NEW YORK RANGERS — Waived F Sean Avery. PHOENIX COYOTES — Recalled C Marc-Antoine Pouliot from Portland (AHL). American Hockey League AHL — Suspended Oklahoma City D Taylor Chorney three games for his actions during Tuesday’s game against Rochester. HERSHEY BEARS — Assigned F Maxime Lacroix and D Brett Flemming to South Carolina (ECHL). COLLEGE SYRACUSE — Announced junior DE Chandler Jones will enter the NFL draft. VIRGINIA — Signed football coach Mike London to a two-year contract extension. VIRGINIA TECH — Suspended PK Tyler Weiss from the Sugar Bowl because of a curfew violation.

H . S . W R E S T L I N G 34th Annual Tunkhannock Kiwanis Tournament Friday's Results Team Scores: 1. Wyalusing (Wya) 200; 2. Pocono Mountain East (PME) 190.50; 3. Coughlin (Cou) 158; 4. Western Wayne (WW) 147.50; 5. Lake-Lehman (LL) 140.50; 6. Cedar Crest (CC) 134; 7. Warren County (WC) 133; 8. Scranton (Scr) 116; 9. Lackawanna Trail (LT) 110.50; 10. Mount Carmel (MC) 98; 11. Wyoming Area (WA) 97.50; 12. North Penn (NP) 83; 13. Nanticoke (Nan) 63.50; 14. Valley View (VV) 54; 15. Northeast Bradford (NEB) 53; 16. Wyoming Seminary (WS) 50; 17. Tunkhannock (Tun) 49.50; 18. GAR (GAR) 47; 19. Blue Ridge (BR) 41; 20. Elk Lake (EL) 31; 21. Scranton Prep (SP) 24; 22. Mahanoy (Mah) 21; 23. Montrose (Mon) 11 Finals 106 – Bobby Hawkins (Cou) pinned Terrace Thompson (WC) 5:48 113 – Jimmy Stuart (LL) dec Kyle Montague (WC) 8-6 120 – Sean Hughes (CC) dec Brandon Kelly (Wya) 3-0 126 – Danny Johnson (PME) dec Tyler Farrell (Scr) 9-5 132 – Austin Harry (LL) dec Andy Schutz (WA) 4-3 138 – Zack Green (NEB) pinned Brett Pallas (CC) 3:55 145 – Ray Wicosia (PME) dec Tim Kuntz (Wya) 9-2 152 – Mike Fiore (CC) dec Sal Diaz (WS) 5-4 160 – Joe Fogle (PME) dec Robert Canby (WC) 8-2 170 – Mark Granahan (Scr) pinned Meyrick Lamb (MC) 5:13 182 – Brett Przekop (MC) dec Anthony Crank (Wya) 2-1 195 – Pedro Bracero (Nan) pinned Lukas Gerdes

(CC) 5:26 220 – Eric Laytos (LT) pinned Nate Stettler (NP) 2:27 285 – Brad Emerick (Cou) dec Joe Ingaglio (WW) 9-2 Semifinals 106 – Thompson (WC) dec Shaffer (Wya) 5-2; Hawkins (Cou) pinned Tomasura (LL) 3:02 113 – Montague (WC) dec Luton (GAR) 10-4; Stuart (LL) dec Poray (Cou) 6-4 120 – Hughes (CC) maj dec Ed Ciprich (Cou) 9-0; Kelley (Wya) dec Saukaitis (MC) 5-1 126 – Farrell (Scr) dec Edwards (BR) 2-0; Johnson (PME) dec Haley (Wya) 6-0 132 – Harry (LL) dec Hart (Wya) 5-2; Schutz (WA) dec Mahmoud (Cou) 6-3 138 – Green (NEB) pinned Heck (WA) 1:07; Pallas (CC) dec Guinta (PME) 7-1 145 – Nicosia (PME) pinned Winters (LL) 3:03; Kuntz (Wya) dec Meloro (Cou) 2-0 152 – Fiore (CC) dec Geenley (LT) 12-7; Diaz (WS) dec Fuller (WW) 6-4 160 – Canby (WC) maj dec Karnick (WW) 10-8; Fogle (PME) pinned Carter (LL) 3:56 170 – Lamb (MC) dec Generotti (Tun) 4-3; Granahan (Scr) default Shelley (LL) 182 – Clark (Wya) tech fall Butler (LL) 16-1; Przekop (MC) maj dec Uhrin (VV) 10-2 195 – Gerdes (CC) dec Rosensweet (WW) 9-7; Bracero (Nan) maj dec Budwash (WC) 10-8 220 – Laytos (LT) dec Otis (Wya) 8-3; Stettler (NP) dec Rosensweet (WW) 7-1 285 – Ingaglio (WW) dec Force (Wya) 5-2; Emerick (Cou) pinned Galantini (VV) 4:25 Third-Place 106 – Jordan (PME) maj dec Tomasura (LL) 9-0 113 – Poray (Cou) dec Ferrara (PME) 2-1 120 – Moyer (WS) dec Souza (WC) 6-5 126 – Edwards (BR) dec Haley (Wya) 5-2 132 – Hart (Wya) dec Palys (PME) 6-4 138 – Guinta (PME) pinned Heck (WA) 4:11 145 – Lloyd (CC) dec Winters (LL) 5-3 152 – Fuller (WW) dec Geenley (LT) 6-2 160 – Fenton (Wya) dec Karnick (WW) 3-1, OT 170 – Generotti (Tun) dec Minnich (NP) 7-2 182 – Burns (WW) dec Darling (LT) 5-2 195 – Rosensweet (WW) pinned Budwash (WC) :45 220 – Otis (Wya) pinned Faust (GAR) 1:34 285 – Galantini (VV) dec Kriner (NP) 3-2, UTB Fifth-Place 106 – Shaffer (Wya) dec Quddus (Scr) 5-3 113 – Luton (GAR) pinned Grochowski (Mon) 1:46 120 – Ciprich (Cou) DQ Saukitis (MC) 126 – McMillan (LL) dec Mauriello (WA) 12-10 132 – Mahmoud (Cou) maj dec Bakhriyev (Scr) 12-3 138 – Fuller (WW) default Sayre (LL) 145 – Smith (EL) dec Meloro (Cou) 3-1 152 – Cipilewski (VV) dec Zsido (MC) 4-2 160 – Carter (LL) forfeit O’Brien (WA) 170 – Rosiak (LT) default Shelley (LL) 182 – Uhrin (VV) dec Butler (LL) 4-3 195 – Griffith (Wya) dec Robbins (Scr) 5-0 220 – Rosensweet (WW) tech fall Santos (PME) 20-5 285 – Force (Wya) pinned Stablewski (MC) 4:29 Seventh-Place 106 – Stonier (Tun) tech fall Mrsich (WW) 18-1 113 – Jennings (Scr) dec Brady (Nan) 8-3 120 – Creedon (SP) dec Maye (EL) 6-2, OT 126 – Poray (Cou) dec Judge (VV) 6-5 132 – Allabaugh (Nan) dec Edwards (WS) 10-6 138 – Panko (MC) dec Lee (LT) 6-3 145 – Bakradze (Scr) dec Maby (BR) 3-1, OT 152 – McTiernan (Scr) dec Wood (Nan) 12-9 160 – Gilson (CC) dec Devonshire (NEB) 2-1 170 – Frankenfield (Wya) dec Enslin (WW) 6-4 182 – Olson (Cou) dec Rudalavage (SP) 9-7, OT 195 – Carrasco (Tun) pinned Howerter (MC) 2:50 220 – Cara (Mah) pinned Phillips (Cou) 2:13 285 – Poehler (WC) pinned Gresham (GAR) 2:25 Consolation Semifinals 106 – Tomasura (LL) dec Quddus (Scr) 5-3; Jordan (PME) pinned Shaffer (Wya) 2:09 113 – Poray (Cou) maj dec Grochowski (Mon) 13-3; Ferrara (PME) dec Luton (GAR) 7-5 120 – Souza (WC) pinned Saukitis (MC) 2:47; Moyer (WS) pinned Ciprich (Cou) 2:59 126 – Haley (Wya) dec Mauriello (WA) 9-3; Edwards (BR) dec McMillan (LL) 4-2, OT 132 – Palys (PME) dec Mahmoud (Cou) 7-1; Hart (Wya) maj dec Bakhriyev (Scr) 13-3 138 – Guinta (PME) pinned Fuller (WW) 4:02; Heck (WA) pinned Sayre (LL) 2:22 145 – Lloyd (CC) dec Meloro (Cou) 1-0; Winters (LL) dec Smith (EL) 6-3 152 – Fuller (WW) pinned Zsido (MC) 1:51; Geenley (LT) pinned Cipilewski (VV) 1:31 160 – Fenton (Wya) forfeit Carter (LL); Karnick (WW) forfeit O’Brien (WA) 170 – Minnich (NP) forfeit Shelley (LL); Generotti (Tun) dec Rosiak (LT) 9-6 182 – Burns (WW) dec Uhrin (VV) 5-3; Darling (LT) pinned Butler (LL) 5:59 195 – Budwash (WC) dec Robbins (Scr) 3-0; Rosensweet (WW) pinned Griffith (Wya) :46 220 – Faust (GAR) pinned Rosensweet (WW) 2:09; Otis (Wya) dec Santos (PME) 1-0 285 – Galantini (VV) dec Stablewski (MC) 5-0; Kriner (NP) pinned Force (Wya) 1:20 Fourth Round Consolations 106 – Quddus (Scr) maj dec Mrisch (WW) 18-7; Jordan (PME) pinned Stonier (Tun) 2:09 113 – Grochowski (Mon) pinned Jennings (Scr) 1:50; Ferrara (PME) pinned Brady (Nan) 2:09 120 – Souza (WC) dec Maye (EL) 4-0; Moyer (WS) pinned Creedon (SP) 4:14 126 – Mauriello (WA) dec Poray (Cou) 4-2; McMillan (LL) pinned Judge (VV) 2:11 132 – Palys (PME) dec Allabaugh (Nan) 12-3; Bakhriyev (Scr) maj dec Edwards (WS) 16-4 138 – Fuller (WW) pinned Lee (LT) 3:44; Sayre (LL) maj dec Panko (MC) 14-5 145 – Lloyd (CC) maj dec Maby (BR) 8-0; Smith (EL) pinned Bakradze (Scr) 2:31 152 – Zsido (MC) dec McTiernan (Scr) 2-1; Cipilewski (VV) dec Wood (Nan) 7-1 160 – Fenton (Wya) pinned Devonshire (NEB) 4:31; O’Brien (WA) pinned Gilson (CC) 3:38 170 – Minnich (NP) pinned Enslin (WW) 3:46; Rosiak (LT) dec Frankenfield (Wya) 5-1 182 – Burns (WW) pinned Rudalavage (SP) :30; Darling (LT) dec Olson (Cou) 8-1 195 – Robbins (Scr) dec Carrasco (Tun) 7-6; Griffith (Wya) pinned Howerter (MC) 2:17 220 – Faust (GAR) pinned Cara (Mah) 1:57; Santos (PME) pinned Phillips (Cou) 1:18 285 – Stablewski (MC) dec Gresham (GAR) 5-2; Kriner (NP) maj dec Poehler (WC) 11-3

H O C K E Y National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts N.Y. Rangers............... 35 22 9 4 48 Philadelphia ................ 36 22 10 4 48 Pittsburgh .................... 37 21 12 4 46 New Jersey ................. 36 20 15 1 41 N.Y. Islanders.............. 35 12 17 6 30 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts Boston.......................... 34 24 9 1 49 Toronto ........................ 37 18 14 5 41 Ottawa .......................... 37 17 15 5 39 Buffalo.......................... 36 17 16 3 37 Montreal....................... 38 14 17 7 35 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts Florida .......................... 37 19 11 7 45 Winnipeg...................... 37 18 14 5 41 Washington ................. 35 18 15 2 38 Tampa Bay................... 36 16 17 3 35 Carolina ....................... 39 13 20 6 32 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division

GF 103 123 120 100 80

GA 76 106 97 104 112

GF 121 116 113 97 97

GA 64 122 128 106 107

GF 99 101 104 99 101

GA 101 105 106 120 130

GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago........................ 37 23 10 4 50 122 105 Detroit .......................... 36 23 12 1 47 118 81 St. Louis....................... 36 21 11 4 46 94 80 Nashville ...................... 37 19 14 4 42 98 104 Columbus .................... 37 10 22 5 25 91 124 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 38 24 12 2 50 128 92 Minnesota.................... 39 21 12 6 48 93 91 Colorado ...................... 39 20 18 1 41 104 113 Calgary ........................ 38 18 16 4 40 93 102 Edmonton .................... 36 15 18 3 33 99 100 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ....................... 34 19 11 4 42 99 83 Los Angeles ................. 38 18 14 6 42 82 89 Dallas ............................ 36 20 15 1 41 96 105 Phoenix ......................... 38 18 16 4 40 98 101 Anaheim........................ 36 10 20 6 26 85 120 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Thursday's Games N.Y. Islanders 3, Calgary 1 Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 2 Carolina 4, Toronto 3, OT Tampa Bay 4, Montreal 3 Minnesota 4, Edmonton 3 Winnipeg 1, Los Angeles 0, OT Columbus 4, Dallas 1 Colorado 3, Phoenix 2 Vancouver 5, Anaheim 2 Friday's Games Washington 3, Buffalo 1 Ottawa 4, Calgary 3 N.Y. Rangers 4, Florida 1 Nashville 1, St. Louis 1 OT Detroit at Chicago, late Today's Games Edmonton at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 3 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m. Phoenix at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Montreal at Florida, 7 p.m. Ottawa at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Toronto at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Detroit, 7 p.m. Washington at Columbus, 7 p.m. Boston at Dallas, 8 p.m. Colorado at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Sunday's Games Calgary at Nashville, 6 p.m.

American Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. John’s .............. 30 18 7 4 1 41 109 90 Manchester ........... 33 19 12 0 2 40 88 83 Worcester.............. 29 15 8 3 3 36 82 73 Portland ................. 30 14 12 2 2 32 82 93 Providence............ 33 13 17 1 2 29 70 102 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Hershey ................. 32 18 8 3 3 42 122 94 Norfolk ................... 31 19 11 0 1 39 114 88 Penguins.............. 32 17 10 1 4 39 96 91 Syracuse ............... 29 13 13 2 1 29 95 97 Binghamton........... 34 13 19 1 1 28 85 101 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 ............. 30 15 13 1 1 32 86 83 Springfield .............. 30 14 15 1 0 29 87 86 Bridgeport............... 31 12 15 3 1 28 84 104 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Milwaukee .............. 28 19 8 0 1 39 91 72 Charlotte................. 31 17 11 2 1 37 85 81 Chicago .................. 31 16 11 1 3 36 88 85 Peoria ..................... 32 14 15 2 1 31 98 97 Rockford ................. 31 11 17 1 2 25 96 118 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto.................... 32 16 12 3 1 36 91 86 Rochester ............... 32 15 12 4 1 35 92 93 Lake Erie................. 32 15 15 1 1 32 78 83 Grand Rapids ......... 30 12 13 3 2 29 92 97 Hamilton .................. 30 12 14 1 3 28 67 91 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City........ 32 21 7 1 3 46 97 76 Abbotsford .............. 32 21 9 2 0 44 86 78 Houston................... 32 17 6 2 7 43 92 79 San Antonio ............ 30 14 14 2 0 30 69 85 Texas....................... 30 14 15 0 1 29 89 92 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Thursday's Games Lake Erie 2, Toronto 1 Chicago 5, Rockford 3 Abbotsford 5, Texas 3 Friday's Games Peoria 4, Grand Rapids 3 OT Adirondack 3, Portland 2 SO Manchester 5, Albany 4 OT Binghamton 4, Syracuse 3 OT Worcester 4, Connecticut 3 Norfolk 3, Bridgeport 2. Providence 2, Springfield 1 SO Hamilton 5, Rochester 4 Houston 5, San Antonio 2 Charlotte 3, Redford 3 OT Texas at Abbotsford, late. Today's Games Lake Erie at Hamilton, 3 p.m. St. John’s at Toronto, 3 p.m. Charlotte at Chicago, 4 p.m. Springfield at Connecticut, 5 p.m. Bridgeport at Penguins, 5:05 p.m. Worcester at Portland, 5:30 p.m. Norfolk at Hershey, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. Syracuse at Binghamton, 6:05 p.m. Providence at Manchester, 7 p.m. Rockford at Peoria, 7 p.m. Albany at Adirondack, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

F O O T B A L L College Football FBS Bowl Glance Friday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Dallas BYU 24, Tulsa 21 Pinstripe Bowl At New York Rutgers 27, Iowa State 13 Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Wake Forest (6-6), 6:40 p.m. (ESPN) Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Oklahoma (9-3) vs. Iowa (7-5), late Today's Games Meineke Car Care Bowl At Houston Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Northwestern (6-6), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Georgia Tech (8-4) vs. Utah (7-5), 2 p.m. (CBS) Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco UCLA (6-7) vs. Illinois (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Virginia (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 2

THE TIMES LEADER TicketCity Bowl At Dallas Penn State (9-3) vs. Houston (12-1), Noon (ESPNU) Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Nebraska (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Georgia (10-3) vs. Michigan State (10-3), 1 p.m. (ABC) Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Florida (6-6) vs. Ohio State (6-6), 1 p.m. (ESPN2) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (11-2), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Stanford (11-1) vs. Oklahoma State (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Michigan (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Jan. 4 Orange Bowl At Miami West Virginia (9-3) vs. Clemson (10-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 6 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Kansas State (10-2) vs. Arkansas (10-2), 8 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Jan. 7 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 8 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Arkansas State (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois (10-3), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 9 BCS National Championship At New Orleans LSU (13-0) vs. Alabama (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)

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BULLETIN BOARD LEAGUES Back Mountain Youth Soccer will host an indoor futsal/soccer league beginning Jan. 13 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. MEETINGS Crestwood Boys Basketball Booster Club will hold their next meeting on Monday Jan. 9th at 7 p.m. at Cavanaugh’s. We will be discussing the WHITE OUT t-shirt sale, team picture updates, the Winter Social in February and the end of the season banquet. Parents of boy’s basketball players are invited to attend. The Crestwood Football Booster Club will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10th at 7 p.m. at King’s Restaurante. Please join us, get involved, and support the Crestwood Football Comets! Any questions, please call Tony at 570-430-7351. West Side United Soccer Club’s monthly Parent/Coaches meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday Jan. 2nd at the Plymouth Boro Building, 2nd floor, Shawnee Ave, Plymouth, PA. All parents and coaches are encouraged to attend and participate. REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Mountain Top Area Little League and Softball will be offering registration for Mangers/Coaches for the 2012 season. The early registration will be at Crestwood high school on Thursday, Jan. 12th from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Please bring a copy of your photo ID and a $5 registration fee. For additional information contact Terry at 570-823-7949, or visit our website at www.mountaintoparealittleleague.com. 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 15 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 570-696-2769 or TheRockRecCenter@bmha.org. UPCOMING EVENTS

B A S K E T B A L L National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia...................... 1 1 .500 Toronto.............................. 1 1 .500 New Jersey....................... 1 2 .333 New York .......................... 1 2 .333 Boston ............................... 0 3 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami............................... 3 0 1.000 Atlanta ............................. 2 0 1.000 Orlando ........................... 2 1 .667 Charlotte ......................... 1 1 .500 Washington .................... 0 2 .000 Central Division W L Pct Indiana ............................ 2 0 1.000 Chicago........................... 2 1 .667 Cleveland........................ 1 1 .500 Milwaukee....................... 1 1 .500 Detroit ............................. 0 2 .000 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct New Orleans .................. 2 0 1.000 San Antonio.................... 2 1 .667 Houston .......................... 1 1 .500 Memphis ......................... 0 2 .000 Dallas .............................. 0 3 .000 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City ............... 4 0 1.000 Portland........................... 3 0 1.000 Denver ............................ 2 1 .667 Minnesota....................... 0 2 .000 Utah................................. 0 2 .000 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State..................... 2 1 .667 L.A. Lakers ....................... 2 2 .500 L.A. Clippers..................... 1 1 .500 Sacramento ...................... 1 2 .333 Phoenix ............................. 0 2 .000 Thursday's Games Orlando 94, New Jersey 78 Houston 105, San Antonio 85 Oklahoma City 104, Dallas 102 Chicago 108, Sacramento 98 Portland 111, Denver 102 L.A. Lakers 99, New York 82 Friday's Games Orlando 100, Charlotte 79 Indiana 98, Cleveland 91 Boston 96, Detroit 85 New Jersey at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix 93, New Orleans 78 Miami 103, Minnesota 101 Houston at Memphis, 8 p.m. Dallas 99, Toronto 86 Washington at Milwaukee, late Philadelphia at Utah, late Chicago at L.A. Clippers, late Today's Games Denver at L.A. Lakers, 3:30 p.m. Indiana at Detroit, 6 p.m. Atlanta at Houston, 7 p.m. New York at Sacramento, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Utah at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Golden State, 9 p.m. Sunday's Games New Jersey at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Charlotte at Miami, 6 p.m. Toronto at Orlando, 6 p.m. Boston at Washington, 6 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Denver, 8 p.m. Memphis at Chicago, 8 p.m. New Orleans at Sacramento, 9 p.m. Portland at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

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College Basketball Men's College Basketball Schedule Today's Games EAST St. Francis (Pa.) at Drexel, Noon Boston U. at Quinnipiac, Noon St. John’s vs. UConn at the XL Center, Hartford, Conn., Noon Lehigh at Bryant, 1 p.m. Colgate at New Hampshire, 1 p.m. St. Francis (NY) at Army, 2 p.m. Cornell at Bucknell, 2 p.m.

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 event 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 in grades K-6, and the other being the “Stars of Tomorrow” segment for players in grades 7-12. Both segments will offer the following specialty camps for hitting, pitching, defense, catching, baseballspecific training and fundamentals. For additional information on dates and times or to register, go online to www.kingscollegeathletics.com and click baseball or email. The Knights of Columbus Council 302 will conduct a Basketball Free Throw Competition at 7 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 14th at the Wyoming Valley CYC on South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre. All children ages 10-14 are eligible. Entry forms will be available at the CYC, Grandpa’s Workshop on Scott Street in Wilkes-Barre and Lasting impression on River Street in Plains. For more information call 570-2623873. 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 570-408-4031.

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Holy Cross at Dartmouth, 2 p.m. Providence at Georgetown, 2 p.m. Hartford at La Salle, 2 p.m. Delaware St. at George Washington, 3 p.m. Albany (NY) at Mount St. Mary’s, 3:30 p.m. Houston Baptist at Duquesne, 4 p.m. Saint Joseph’s at Harvard, 4 p.m. Friday's College Basketball Major Scores EAST Columbia 77, Lafayette 67 LIU 84, NJIT 74 Manhattan 94, Binghamton 51 Mercer 65, Navy 56 Northeastern 53, Vermont 51 St. Bonaventure 72, Niagara 70 Stony Brook 79, Rider 62 Temple 66, Delaware 63 UMass 97, CCSU 65

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Sweet Music for Bulldogs’ Ballard Running back has career game in Mississippi State’s bowl victory over Wake Forest.

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vick Ballard ran for a career-high 180 yards and two touchdowns to lead Mississippi State over Wake Forest 23-17 Friday night in the Music City Bowl — the Bulldogs’ fifth straight bowl victory and second consecutive under coach Dan Mullen. The Bulldogs (7-6) capped a season that started with high expectations hurt by MISS STATE losses to Southeastern Conference teams eiWAKE FOREST ther ranked at the time or going into bowl season by winning consecutive bowls for only the second time and first since 1999-2000. Ballard’s TDs were the longest in the Bulldogs’ 14 bowl games. Mississippi State overcame four turnovers thanks to six sacks — its highest total since piling up seven in a win over Florida in 2000. Wake Forest (6-7) snapped a two-game bowl winning streak. The Demon Deacons of the Atlantic Coast Conference now have lost both bowls against the SEC and finish the season having lost five of their last six games. Chris Relf started for the Bulldogs and played the whole game with Tyler Russell limited by a sprained knee. Relf ran for 64

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Mississippi State defensive lineman Sean Ferguson (99) helps defensive lineman Fletcher Cox, center, bring down Wake Forest quarterback Tanner Price, left, in the second quarter Friday.

yards and threw for 129 yards and a TD with two interceptions. The Demon Deacons, who held the ball for more than 35 minutes, tried to rally. They converted two fourth downs before Brandon Maye sacked Tanner Price for the sixth time, forcing Wake Forest to kick a 46-yard field goal to pull within 23-17 with 3:27 left. Wake Forest forced Mississippi State to punt, getting the ball back with 2:15 to go. But Price threw incomplete on three straight passes, the last to Terrence Davis on fourthand-7 with 1:40 left. That had Bulldogs fans clanking their cowbells and chanting “S-E-C, S-E-C” as Mississippi State ran out the clock.

Ballard came just shy of Walter Packer’s school-record of 183 yards rushing in the 1974 Sun Bowl against North Carolina. The senior more than compensated for a first-quarter fumble that led to Wake Forest’s first TD and only lead. Mississippi State scored 16 straight points after that to take control, and the Bulldogs’ 16-7 lead at halftime would have been bigger if not for three turnovers in the first half, including an interception in the end zone with a second left. Bud Noel intercepted a Relf pass at the Wake Forest 1 in the second half. The Demon Deacons opened the second half by driving 64 yards before Tommy Bohanan

ran in a TD from a yard out to pull Wake Forest within 16-14. But Mississippi State sacked Tanner Price four times in the third quarter alone and harassed him into plenty of throws that hit the ground before reaching receivers. Relf scooped up a low snap in the shotgun and got the ball to Ballard, who ran through the middle of the line and outraced the Demon Deacons for a 72-yard TD with 12:53 left. That put the Bulldogs up 23-14 and gave Ballard 179 yards on 11 carries. His first TD, a 60-yarder, came three plays after Wake Forest turned one of his fumbles into a 14-yard TD by Brandon Pendergrass. Fletcher Cox had a sack and also blocked a 33-yard field goal.

Cougars emerge triumphant after a fake spike Tulsa loses a bowl game for the first time in five years thanks to BYU’s trickery. By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

DALLAS — G.J. Kinne tried to put into perspective all the positive things that happened during this senior season at Tulsa. Except the ending really hurts. “We had a lot of adversity early in the season. ... For us to rattle off some big wins, get to a bowl, I think that was a great accomplishment for us this year,” Kinne said. “It was tough to end this way.” Kinne threw three touchdown passes in his final game, but BYU scored after a fake spike with 11 seconds left Friday for a 24-21win in the Armed Forces Bowl. The Golden Hurricane (8-5) had won seven games in a row before a loss in their regular-season finale against then-undefeated Houston just more than a month ago with a spot in the Conference USA championship game on the line. Then they finished with a season-low 272 yards in losing their first bowl game in five years. While Kinne described himself as still being in shock after his

38th consecutive start, firstyear coach Bill Blakenship expressed how he felt about his team, whose other four losses BYU this season were against top-10 teams. “I told them I TULSA loved them. I thanked them. This has been an incredible run. These guys endured a lot of adversity,” Blakenship said. “They never, never flinched. These guys never, never looked for a way out. They just kept finding a way to fight back, and we did it all year. I’m very, very proud of them. BYU (10-3) was out of timeouts and at the 2 when quarterback Riley Nelson hurriedly led his team to the line with a call from the sideline to spike the ball and stop the clock. Instead, Nelson faked the spike and then threw his third touchdown pass to Cody Hoffman, giving the independent Cougars their fifth 10-win season in coach Bronco Mendenhall’s seven years. “There is a play we have, red alert, that he called on his own,

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BYU wide receiver Cody Hoffman (2) celebrates with teammates Braden Hansen, left rear, Bryan Kariya (33) and Braden Brown (75) after catching the game-winning touchdown pass.

which is a fake spike and then throw a touchdown, or you better throw a touchdown,” Mendenhall said. BYU, which won nine of its last 10 games after consecutive losses in September, needed 12 plays to go 48 yards on its last drive. Nelson converted a fourth-

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down making a tackle during a game in 2010, went to all the Rutgers home games, worked on the radio broadcasts and was with the team in New York all week leading up to the bowl. After the game, as the Scarlet Knights accepted the trophy at midfield, Schiano’s acceptance speech was short: “Eric! Eric!” he shouted into the microphone, “this one’s for you.” LeGrand was shown in his wheelchair on the jumbotron, AP PHOTO beaming a wide grin and the crowd chanted, “Eric! Eric!” Rutgers running back Jawan Jamison, second from right, is tackled by Iowa State players in the first quarter of the Pinstripe Bowl.

Punching it in Rutgers grabbed a 7-6 lead from the 1. early in the second quarter when On the next possession, Iowa Jamison powered through a tack- State couldn’t handle one of ler and scored on fourth-and-goal Rutgers’ many blitzes, and Kha-

seem Greene and Wayne Warren swarmed and stripped Barnett. Scott Vallone scooped up the fumble and returned it12 yards to

and-9 with a 14-yard scramble and later ran 8 yards on thirdand-5. Then he called the play the Cougars hadn’t practiced in about two months. “As our guys hustled to the ball, their guys kind of stood up because we were yelling ‘Clock it!”’ Riley said. the Iowa State 4. The Cyclones managed to hold Rutgers to San San Te’s 21-yard field goal. Jantz, who was Iowa State’s starter the first half of the season, replaced Barnett after the sack. The Cyclones’ defense didn’t hold up as well on Rutgers’ next possession. The Scarlet Knights marched 66 yards, 49 on the ground, and Jamison juked his way into the end zone from 12 yards out to make 17-6. Justin Francis finished Rutgers’ strong second half by blocking Zach Guyer’s 44-yard field goal attempt with 57 seconds left. Iowa State jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first quarter, with Guyer kicking field goals of 40 and 46 yards on the Cyclones’ first two possessions. Inaccurate throws by Barnett were key to stalling each drive. The redshirt freshman was 2 for 7 before giving way to Jantz.

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was fun for a while and then it got to be a little hectic. It’s not because he’s sick, but he said, OK, I’ve had enough. Which is what he always does.” Jay admitted that the fall that sent Joe to the hospital earlier this month was hard for everyone to take. Father and son had been taking daily walks around the neighborhood before the injury. As one would imagine, the doctors’ aggressive treatment of the cancer has taken a toll on Joe. “Like anybody else going through that stuff, he gets tired,” Jay said. “(You tell him) Dad, don’t feel bad. Guys who are 30 and go through this get tired. He takes everything with a positive attitude and fights it. “He fights. He never gets down. It’s about the next challenge and this is another challenge for him.” Another challenge is battling public perception in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal that led to Joe’s ousting by Penn State’s board of trustees. “I think once everything comes out and once everybody sees what happened … I think people will realize – without giving you specifics – that Joe conducted himself in a way

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planning right now,” Paterno said. “If we get into an emergency we can play (McGloin).” It would be Bolden’s first start since Oct. 15 against Purdue. The sophomore led the offense first in the opening seven games of the season while rotating with McGloin, who started the final five games with little playing time for Bolden. Bolden struggled mightily in the limited cameos he got down the stretch, but Paterno said he has looked much better recently. “Rob has had a really good week, a very good week,” Paterno said. “I think that’s one of the benefits of us having played both of those guys all year. You have a guy who has played a lot of football and who’s ready to go. He’s started a lot of games for us. We’re in a good situation there.” McGloin had not practiced at all before coming down to Texas for bowl week preparation. Friday was the most extensive work the Scranton native has done since the incident with Drake after practice on Dec. 17. Two days after he said he hit his head on the locker room floor while grappling with Drake, McGloin said he was experiencing issues with balance and vision. Back in pads on Friday, McGloin is hoping to show that he is able to play in some capacity against the Cougars. “Just day-to-day,” Paterno said. “They want to see what he could do. They have all these crazy computer tests they put him through. He’s done some throwing. So we’ll have to go from there. “He’s played enough. If he can do some things (today), he should be ready to go. … It depends on the situation.” If McGloin is unavailable, walk-ons Shane McGregor and Garrett Venuto would be next in line on the depth chart. Paul Jones did not make the trip for academic reasons. Infirmary report Outside of McGloin, Penn State enters the bowl game relatively healthy. One notable omission from practice Friday was All-America defensive tackle Devon Still, who is dealing with turf toe. Defensive line coach Larry Johnson said the ailment will not keep Still out of the game. Testing the waters Juniors Jordan Hill and Gerald Hodges, two key components of Penn State’s defense, have filed paperwork to receive an NFL draft evaluation. Hill said earlier this month it would take a very high grade -- perhaps a first- or second-round

that is consistent with his character,” Jay said. “I think we’ll see that. “I think there’s been some criticism about what he did and didn’t do. I think that will all come out without getting into specifics because I can’t.” Jay said medical and legal considerations have prevented his father from talking publicly in the past several weeks, but that he imagines that will change in the future. As for Jay himself, Monday’s TicketCity Bowl will almost certainly be his final game with the program. He is reportedly one of four current Penn State coaches to have interviewed for the full-time head coaching job along with interim coach Tom Bradley, defensive line coach Larry Johnson and linebackers coach Ron Vanderlinden. Bradley and Johnson have both confirmed they have interviewed. Vanderlinden has not addressed it and Jay only laughed when asked about it. “I think that’s something you to ask (Joyner) about,” he said. “I don’t want to get into the specifics. I’m not denying it or confirming it. You have to ask Dave.” If nothing else, Jay has managed to keep a sense of humor through these past two hectic months. When asked if he might stay active in politics, Jay joked, “Let’s just say I’m not going to run for attorney general any time soon.”

“I’m still committed to Penn State. I can’t wait to see who the coach is going to be, but right now I’m still solid."

projection -for him to consider forgoing his senior year. Linebackers coach Ron Vanderlinden said Friday that Hodges will also see how his breakout junior season has influenced NFL scouts.

All-star game for Lewis He can’t officially sign with Penn State for another month, but Eugene Lewis happened to be in Dallas as well this week. The former Wyoming Valley West standout played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl on Thursday night at Cowboys Stadium In Arlington. The event is the first of four high-profile all-star games for recruits that take place this time of year. A quarterback for the Spartans in the past two years, Lewis played wide receiver for the West squad in a 21-14 victory. Lewis is slated to play receiver for the Lions. "There’s still some things I’ve got to work on and get back to, but I think once I really start going hard at the wide receiver position I’ll be good," Lewis told recruiting site 247sports.com before the game. Lewis, who has transferred to Meyers for his final semester, has not wavered from his pledge to Penn State, which remains without a full-time head coach. “I’m still committed to Penn State," Lewis said. "I can’t wait to see who the coach is going to be, but right now I’m still solid." He was joined in the game by fellow District 2 star and Penn State recruit Nyeem Wartman of Valley View. At that game, the Lions also picked up their first verbal commitment since the Jerry Sandusky scandal broke in November. The name was a familiar one. New Jersey defensive lineman Jamil Pollard pledged to Penn State during the evening -- the second time he has done so this year. Pollard, who played with Wartman on the East squad, had initially committed to the Lions in the spring, only to have the school back off because of academic concerns. Penn State has since put the offer back on the table. And on Thursday Pollard chose the Lions again, this time over offers from Boston College, Alabama, Florida and Iowa, among others. Eugene Lewis PSU recruit

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Year ends against new faces as Sound Tigers come to town Penguins cannot look past Bridgeport, the last place team in the Northeast.

By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

All the ingredients are there for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to have a favorable result tonight (5:05 p.m. start) when they host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The Penguins are coming off a dramatic 6-5 shootout win against Hershey on Wednesday. They will

attempt to carry that momentum into tonight’s game. They are also facing a Bridgeport team that is in last place in the Northeast Division, with leading scorer and former Penguin Tim Wallace currently playing in the NHL with the New York Islanders. But add it all up, and it still doesn’t mean the Penguins are taking the Sound Tigers lightly as they prepare for their first matchup of the season. “We are feeling good right now, but we’re playing against a team

“Their record isn’t the best right now, so we expect to get a hungry and desperate team.” Head coach John Hynes agreed. Bridgeport will be a challenge, especially considering are 4-3-0-3 against teams outside their division. NEXT GAME “We haven’t been great outside Bridgeport at W-B/Scranton our division and Bridgeport is a 5:05 p.m. today new opponent,” he said after FriMogehan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre day’s practice at Coal Street. “We Twp. know we’re going to get their ‘A’ game.” With Wallace up in New York, we haven’t seen before,” defenseman Philip Samuelsson said. Bridgeport still has several offen-

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King’s women claim crown at Calif. tourney

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No. 8 Missouri 75, Old Dominion 68 NORFOLK, Va. — Marcus Denmon scored 17 of his 19 points after halftime and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 61 seconds to play as Missouri survived a scare against Old Dominion. Kim English added 16 points for the Tigers (13-0), who continued their best start since

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and kicked off of Schutz’s shoulder. The Black Knight got another escape in the second period and held Schutz – who placed fourth at the Northeast Regional Tournament in 2010 – to just an escape of his own in the third period. “I practice that a lot but I never hit it,” Harry said about his move for an escape. “It worked nice.” Harry wasn’t the only Black Knighttowinatitleattheeventas

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WHITTIER, Calif. -- Samantha Simcox scored a game-high 16 points and Paige Carlin added 13 to power the King’s women’s basketball team to a 60-49 victory over Regis in the final day of the Blue and Gold Poet Classic on Friday at Whittier College. With the win, King’s improved to 8-3 on the year while Regis slipped to 5-3. King’s will now return to the East Coast, where the Lady Monarchs resume play Jan. 7 against defending Colonial State Athletic Conference champion Neumann. MMA Hettes wins bout

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Western Michigan’s Hayden Hoerdemann (3) and Matt Stainbrook (40) battle with Duke’s Miles Plumlee (21) for the ball during the first half Friday in Durham, N.C.

opening 19-0 in 1981-82. They got all they could handle in their first true road game under firstyear coach Frank Haith from the Colonial Athletic Association power. Kent Bazemore led Old Dominion with 16 points and Trian Iliadis had 15.

on Friday. The timing couldn’t be better, as Williams will bolster the power play, while Picard will add a veteran presence and a healthy body to a defense corps that has been decimated by injuries. •D Carl Sneep left during the second period of Wednesday’s game against Hershey and didn’t return. Coach John Hynes said Sneep suffered an upper body injury and could return to the lineup next week. •D Joey Mormina and D Boris Valabik will also remain out of the lineup for tonight’s game.

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Duke feasts on weak Broncos DURHAM, N.C. — Seth Curry scored a season-high 22 points, Austin Rivers added 20 and No. 7 Duke routed Western Michigan 110-70 on Friday night. Quinn Cook had 16 points and Josh Hairston finished with 13, helping the Blue Devils (11-1) win their fourth straight. They shot 54 percent, held a 50-28 rebounding advantage and used a huge early run and frequent trips to free-throw line to take a 30-point lead in the first half. Duke hit triple digits for the first time this season after scoring 63 points by halftime, its most in a half since its 66-point second half last year against Colgate. Matt Stainbrook had 18 points to lead the Broncos (5-8), who had won four straight. Miles Plumlee had a careerhigh 15 rebounds and Tyler Thornton added 12 points for the Blue Devils, who won their 42nd in a row at home — only the 46-game winning streak from 1997-2000 was longer — and claimed their 92nd straight win at Cameron against nonACC teams. The Blue Devils were playing for just the second time in nearly three weeks.

sive threats, including rookie Casey Cizikas (5-13-18), Jeremy Colliton (7-10-17) and Justin DiBenedetto (9-5-14). Former Penguin Joey Haddad is also expected to make a return trip to WilkesBarre, having played in Bridgeport’s last two games. “They have players that will challenge us in the offensive zone,” Hynes said. “They’re a tough, physical team that will be very aggressive.” NOTES •Pittsburgh reassigned F Jason Williams and D Alexandre Picard

high 12 3-pointers. Wilson made 4 of 7 from beyond the arc. Murray State, which entered the day as one four unbeaten teams in the country, is off to the program’s best start in 75 years. The Racers opened 16-0 in 1935-36.

No. 20 Murray State 73, Eastern Illinois 40 CHARLESTON, Ill. — Stacy Wilson scored 16 points to lead Murray State to an easy win over Eastern Illinois. Jewuan Long added 14 points and three assists for Murray State (14-0, 2-0 Ohio Valley Conference), which hit a season-

No. 23 Virginia 57, Towson 50 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Sammy Zeglinski scored 20 points and Joe Harris added 18 to help Virginia escape against winless Towson. Mike Scott, Virginia’s leading scorer coming in at 16.3 points per game, was held to just seven as the Cavaliers (12-1) won their 10th straight game despite

freshman Jimmy Stuart claimed the title at 113 after knocking off Warren County’s Kyle Montague 8-6. Stuart built up a 7-1advantage early in the second period and held off a late charge by his opponent. “It’s awe-inspiring (to get this win),” Stuart said. “I take a lot of confidence from it because, first tournament of the year, I win it as a freshman.” Stuart’s win was immediately after a victory by another promising WVC freshman in Coughlin’s Bobby Hawkins at 106. That final was possibly the

most exciting of the night as there was a flurry of action in the first period, with a combined three reversals and six back points between the Crusader ninth-grader and Terrace Thompson from Warren County. Eventually, Hawkins got Thompson on his back five more times in the last two periods with the final time ending in a pin in 5:48. “I almost lost there at the beginning, but I never give up in a match,” Hawkins said. “I thought he was pretty confident that he was going to win because he put me on the back that early, but I

shooting just 34.8 percent (16 of 46) from the field. Princeton 75, Florida State 73, 3OT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ian Hummer had 25 points and 15 rebounds and Douglas Davis had 25 points — including a pair of 3-pointers in the third overtime — as Princeton outlasted Florida State 75-73. The Seminoles trailed by 17 at the half but stormed back to tie the game at 47. Florida State had its chances to win, including Bernard James’ missed free-throw attempt with the game tied at 53 with 1.8 seconds left in the first overtime. kept putting him on his back and eventually he just (tired out).” Later in the event, 285-pounder BradEmerickjoinedHawkinsasa champion for the Crusaders when he defeated Western Wayne’s Joe Ingaglio with a 9-2 decision. Emerick showed he is ready for a postseason run by defeating District 2 Class 2A champion Mike Galantini from Valley View in Friday morning’s semis and then getting the best of Ingaglio, a region-

Swoyersville’s Jim Hettes picked up a unanimous decision over Nam Phan at UFC 141 in Las Vegas. Hettes won by scores of 30-26, 30-25, 30-25. It was his first pro victory to come in a manner other than submission. The pair were part of the main card for the pay-per-view event, meeting in the Featherweight Division. Hettes, 24, is now 2-0 in UFC bouts and 10-0 in MMA events during his career. He entered as a decided underdog to Phan, 28, a veteran of 26 pro bouts.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL St. Vincent 73, Misericordia 55

Misericordia women’s basketball team lost to St. Vincent at the Juniata Classic. Christine Marks led the Cougars with 21 points and 12 rebounds and Jesse Robinson added 14 points for Misericordia. Misericordia is 4-6 and will resume play when they travel to Eastern for a Freedom Conference game Jan. 11. MEN’S BASKETBALL King’s 84, Pitt-Bradford 63

Freshman Keyton Winder took advantage of his first career start scoring a gamehigh 21 points helping lift King’s past Pitt-Bradford at Scandlon Gymnasium. Winder also pulled in five rebounds and five steals. Matt Fiorino joined Winder in double figures with 20 points, shooting 7-of-8 from the field and making on 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. The Monarchs will take part in the inaugural Cross County Challenge on Monday, when they travel to Marywood.

Former Giants star Mueller dies, got key ’51 hit The Associated Press

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Don Mueller, a two-time AllStar whose hit helped set up Bobby Thomson’s famed home run that won the 1951 NL pennant playoff, has died. He was 84. The funeral home handling al qualifier last season. The Crusaders wins helped the team to a third-place finish with 158 points. Wyalusing (200 points) won the team trophy, while Pocono Mountain East (190.50) was second. Lake-Lehman took fifth with140.50 points. “It feels good. I’m just looking forward to districts, regionals, states and always keeping my matches going and always coming out on top,” said Emerick,

the arrangements said Friday that Mueller died Wednesday in suburban St. Louis. Mueller was a career .296 hitter in 10 years with the New York Giants and two seasons with the Chicago White Sox. The outfielder led the majors with 212 hits in 1954. who wrestled at 215 last season and put on nearly 50 pounds since then. Nanticoke’s Pedro Bracero completed a quintet of WVC champions when he picked up a pin in the 195-pound final. The five champions from the conference are the most for the league since 2003. Bracero also became the first Trojan to claim a gold medal at the event since 1985.

Bracero no longer overlooked

ing’s semifinals, he picked up a 10-2 major decision over Warren County’s Jeffrey Budwash. He’s still not in the clear as far as stiff competition goes, with a likely match up against another state qualifier next weekend at the Wyoming Valley Conference Tournament in Hazleton Area senior Chad Hoffman. But he knows the past matches could help him the next time around. “I look forward to him,” Bracero said about a possible matchup with Hoffman. “I got to make sure I don’t wrestle with a hot head and wrestle to my ability.”

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in the finals over Cedar Crest’s Lukas Gerdes in 5:26 after lockTUNKHANNOCK – In recent ing him in a cradle. “It finally feels great after years, Pedro Bracero was always being in everyone’s shadow like getting overlooked. Stark, Popple, Mirra, Goeringer, The Nanticoke senior was it just feels great,” Bracero said. never in the same conversation “I didn’t even expect (the crawith wrestlers in his weight dle). I just saw it there and went class because it always consistfor it and hoped for the best.” ed of standouts such as CoughBracero has used the matches lin’s Josh Popple (state runnerup), Lake-Lehman’s Shane Stark against the other standouts as a (state third-place), Crestwood’s learning tool and motivation for this season. He did so with his Mike Mirra and Pittston Area’s first varsity tournament chamJason Laboranti (both state pionship -- and first overall since qualifiers) and Dallas’ Adam junior high -- and the first gold Goeringer (regional fourth). medal for the Trojans at the But now, after taking lumps Kiwanis since 1985. from those previously men“It feels fantastic. I feel like tioned, Bracero finally thinks he I’m a part of history right now,” is making a name for himself. the Trojan said. And that started Friday, when Overall in the tournament, he he won the 195-pound champicked up three falls, including pionship at the Tunkhannock Kiwanis Tournament. He ran his one in the second round and the season record to 6-0 with a pin quarterfinals. In Friday mornBy DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and safety Troy Polamalu each attended a full practice Friday and are listed as probable for the regular-season finale in Cleveland on Sunday. Roethlisberger practiced all week after missing last Saturday’s 27-0 win over the St. Louis Rams because of a high ankle sprain. The injury occurred three weeks ago in a home win against the Browns, but he played the following Monday in San Francisco and threw three interceptions in a 20-3 loss. Polamalu (knee) did not practice until Friday but is expected

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to start Sunday. Center Maurkice Pouncey missed the past two games with a high ankle sprain but said he’s

going to play. Linebacker James Harrison (neck) and wide receivers Mike Wallace (ankle) and Emmanuel Sanders (foot) are listed as probable. LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) is doubtful after not practicing Friday, and Jason Worilds likely will make his seventh start at outside linebacker.

NFL

NOTEBOOK New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady is practicing with the New England Patriots after being limited in Thursday’s session by an injury to his nonthrowing shoulder. Two days after sitting out practice, Brady stretched with his teammates during the brief period open to reporters Friday. Asked what Brady was able to do Thursday, coach Bill Belichick said Friday: “Play quarterback, the usual thing.” When

asked if Wednesday was a planned day off for Brady, Belichick said he thought that had been covered. The Patriots have said Wednesday’s absence was not injuryrelated. When asked whether Brady would be able to play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, Belichick said that, too, has been covered. Comcast SportsNet has reported that Brady had X-rays to check for a separated left shoulder and was told he was “all set.” Miami Dolphins MIAMI — Reggie Bush’s impressive season-long display of durability has ended with a knee injury.

career high, and he also made 43 catches for 296 yards. His seven touchdowns led the team.

The Miami Dolphins running back will miss their finale Sunday against the New York Jets. He was ruled out by coach Todd Bowles after missing practice for the third consecutive day Friday. Bush, a 1,000-yard rusher this year for the first time in his sixyear career, hurt his right knee late in last week’s loss at New England. After five years with New Orleans, Bush joined the Dolphins this season intent on showing he could handle the role of an everydown running back, and he did just that. He leads Miami with 1,086 yards rushing, many coming on dashes between the tackles. His 216 carries were easily a

New York Jets FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Rex Ryan expects Brian Schottenheimer to be back with the New York Jets next season unless the embattled offensive coordinator gets a head coaching job elsewhere. Ryan says Friday that he puts Schottenheimer’s return at “probably 50-50” because he believes there will be opportunities for the assistant to get a top job in the offseason. Schottenheimer has turned down a few interview opportunities in previous years to remain with the Jets.

NBA

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Hagelin, Rangers shine Celtics finally break into win column in win over Panthers The Associated Press

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SUNRISE, Fla. — Carl Hagelin had a goal and an assist, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 shots, and the New York Rangers earned a 4-1 victory against the Florida Panthers on Friday night. Brad Richards, Michael Del Zotto, and Brandon Dubinsky also scored for the Rangers, who have won six of seven and will play the Philadelphia Flyers in the Winter Classic on Monday in Citizens Bank Park. Ryan McDonagh had two assists for New York, which leads the Eastern Conference with 50 points. Matt Bradley scored for the Panthers.

MVP has 14 goals on the season. Nicklas Backstrom also scored his 13th of the season — his 100th career NHL goal — for the Capitals. Alexander Semin had a pair of assists for his second multipoint game in a row. Jochen Hecht scored for the Sabres. Ryan Miller made 18 saves.

Senators 4, Flames 3, OT OTTAWA — Daniel Alfredsson scored his 400th career goal at 3:31 of overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a come-frombehind win. Alfredsson drove a slap shot from the left point past Leland Irving on a power play after Capitals 3, Sabres 1 Calgary was left short-handed when Rene Bourque was called WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored early and late, for holding 2:20 into the extra period. Tomas Vokoun made 25 saves, Erik Karlsson, who assisted and the Washington Capitals on Alfredsson’s milestone goal, got one back against one of tied it at 3 with an unassisted their worst nemesis of the seaeffort 4:28 into the third as son. Ottawa battled back from an One of Ovechkin’s two goals was actually a pass attempt that early 3-0 deficit. Nick Foligno and Zack Smith got deflected into the net, but scored in the second period for the Capitals captain has five the Senators. goals in seven games, a further Bourque, Curtis Glencross sign that he is emerging from and Chris Butler scored firstthe spotty play that has run period goals to give the Flames parallel to Washington’s slow start. The former two-time NHL a 3-0 lead.

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“In the first period, we turned the puck over a fair number of times in the neutral zone,” Crestwood coach Joe Eyerman said. “We allowed Valley West to get some good shots off rather early.” With the victory, second-seeded Wyoming Valley West locked its first Casey Classic championship after a grueling five games in as many games. “It’s a grind; if you go deep, that’s five days in a row of physical checking hockey,” said Powell. “It takes a toll. It’s almost like an Ironman tournament.” “Well, in all honesty, we all took 5-Hour Energy drinks,” Wyoming

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Eastern Conference rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. Warm weather hit Friday in Philadelphia and was expected to last until Sunday night. The NHL’s old-timers will get a late start on the first major event of the Winter Classic weekend. The alumni game between former members of the Flyers and Rangers has been pushed back two hours to a 3 p.m. start on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. The game, which includes stars including Eric LindrosandMarkMessier,wasrescheduled because of a forecast that calls for temperatures in the 50s andsunnyskies.Theunseasonably warm weather caused soft ice Friday and forced a media skate to be pushed to late afternoon. The league will use Saturday’s game as bit of a test run for Mon-

BOSTON — Jermaine O’Neal scored 19 points as he and the Boston Celtics ended a dismal start to their season with a 96-85 victory in their home opener over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. O’Neal, who played passively in totaling just eight points in the first three games, all losses, was aggressive throughout. He had 10 points in the first half, which ended with Boston on top 50-43. Then he scored seven in the third quarter, when the Celtics outscored the Pistons 36-21 to take an 86-64 lead. Ray Allen and Brandon Bass added 17 points apiece for Boston and Paul Pierce had 12 in his debut after being sidelined with a bruised right heel. Greg Monroe had 22 points for Detroit, which fell to 0-3.

Hawks 105, Nets 98 ATLANTA — Jeff Teague scored 22 points, Joe Johnson added 21 and the Atlanta Hawks won their third straight game. Deron Williams finished with 23 points and rookie MarShon Brooks added 21 to lead the Nets, who have dropped three straight and fell to 1-3. After Williams’ reverse layup cut the lead to 98-96, New Jersey failed to score another

Valley West defenseman Colin Harrison said. “So we were pretty wired.” Having spent much of its tenure at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, the Casey Classic championship game made its case for a larger venue with a rousing crowd of roughly 600 people. “Usually at a high school game, you have say five, 10, 15 people max in the stands,” said Paddock, who garnered the tournament MVP title with a goal and two assists. “But this is completely different. This is the Casey Classic.” After Crestwood closed the gap to a one-goal deficit, Paddock performed a dazzling play to advance the Spartans’ lead to 3-1. From behind the goal line, Paddock fired a pass underneath the goalkeeper’s leg pads, finding Tino Alunni for

an open shot. Yakinowicz added his second goal late in the second period when he lasered a shot from 60 feet out that found the net. Leading Crestwood was Tim Hanlon with two goals. Hanlon scored on a loose puck in the third period and later added a goal with 2:03 left to keep the Comets in contention.

day’s Winter Classic. “As long as it doesn’t rain,” said Flyers forward Danny Briere, who toured the park Friday. Rain is always a worry because it could increase the chance for injuries. Conditions were near perfect for the first three Winter Classics in Buffalo, Chicago and Boston, with seasonal temperatures and, in Buffalo, plenty of snow. Last year’s game at Pittsburgh was switched from an afternoon start to 8 p.m. to avoid predicted rain. The rain drops still hit. Forecasters are predicting moderate temperatures for Monday, which should allow the outdoor game to start on time. “The cold front should come through by Sunday night,” Weather Channel lead meteorologist Tom Moore said. “The temps will start dropping into the 30s and it won’t go up too much after that. There are really no storms coming this week anywhere in the United States.”

The Winter Classic is expected to start on time close to 1:30 p.m. Lindros and the Flyers had been estranged since their bitter parting more than a decade ago. Lindros won a Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, made six All-Star teams, and led the Flyers to the Stanley Cup final in 1997. His career was shortened by a series of concussions and a fallingoutwithformergeneralmanager Bobby Clarke led to his trade to the Rangers in 2001. Lindros was all smiles Friday when he caught up with old friends and attracted the kind of media crush that proved he was worthy of his spot as the star of the alumni game. “Back in the orange and black,” Lindros said. “It’s been a while since I’ve pulled on a Flyers jersey. It’ll mean a great deal.” More than 43,000 fans are expected at the alumni game. It’s the kickoff to a series of events that include high school and college games, a minor league game, and a public skate.

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Boston Celtics’ Rajon Rondo, center, drives between Greg Monroe, left, and Brandon Knight (7) in the second half Friday in BostonThe Celtics won 96-85.

field goal. Heat 103, Timberwolves 101 MINNEAPOLIS — Dwyane Wade hit a jumper from the wing, then scored on an inbounds pass from LeBron James with 4.6 seconds to play to lift the undefeated Miami Heat. Playing on a sore foot, Wade finished with 19 points, while James had 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds on his 27th birthday. Ricky Rubio had 12 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and Kevin Love had 25 points and 12 boards for the Tim-

berwolves, who led 100-99 with 55 seconds to play. Magic 100, Bobcats 79 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dwight Howard had 20 points and 24 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 23 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Bobcats. Corey Maggette led Charlotte (1-2) with 20 points. Pacers 98, Cavaliers 91, OT INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored nine of his 22 points in overtime to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Rookie guard Kyrie Irving led Cleveland with 20 points in his best game so far, but missed a layup that would have won the game at the end of regulation. Grizzlies 113, Rockets 93 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Zach Randolph scored 23 points, Marc Gasol added 20, and the Memphis Grizzlies earned their first victory of the season. Randolph shot 11 of 14 and grabbed nine rebounds. Gasol and Rudy Gay, who finished with 10 points, each had eight boards as Memphis outrebounded the Rockets 42-33.

Wyoming Valley West 6, Crestwood 3 Wyoming Valley West ................................... 1 3 2 — 6 Crestwood ........................................................ 0 1 2 — 3 First period: 1. WVW, CJ Yakinowicz (Mark Paddock), 15:30 Second period: 1. WVW, Mike Leonard (Nick Hogan), 10:49; 2. CRE, Tom Armstrong, 5:02; 3. WVW, Tino Alunni (Paddock), 3:06; 4. WVW, Yakinowicz (Dustin Matisen), 1:12 Third period: 1. CRE, Tim Hanlon (Kyle Prelewicz), 15:43; 2. WVW, Paddock (Troy Malia), 9:07; 3. CRE, Hanlon (Brandon Hacken, Andrew Bobynskyj), 2:03; 4. WVW, Yakinowicz, :00 Shots: WVW 24, CRE 31; Saves: WVW 28 (Colin Piatt), CRE 18; Power Plays: WVW 2-for-6, CRE 0for-6

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Verizon drops fee plan

After a customer backlash, Verizon Wireless on Friday dropped a plan to start charging $2 for every payment subscribers make over the phone or online with their credit or debit cards. In a statement on its website Friday, the company said “customer feedback” prompted the decision to drop the “convenience fee” it wanted to introduce on Jan. 15. Verizon wanted to steer people to electronic check payments, which are cheaper, and automatic credit card payments, which are more reliable.

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Ford sees sales gains

Ford Motor Co. said Friday its namesake brand exceeded 2 million U.S. sales for the first year since 2007, led by gains for models such as the Fiesta small car and revamped Explorer sportutility vehicle. Smaller cars such as the Fiesta and Focus are on pace for a sales increase of more than 20 percent this year while light trucks that include the Explorer, Escape SUV and F-150 pickup may rise at least 30 percent, the company said. Ford’s total U.S. sales through November increased 11 percent.

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Oil refineries are shown in this aerial view, in Deer Park, Texas. For the first time, the top export of the United States, the world’s biggest gas guzzler, is — wait for it — fuel.

Fuels top U.S. exports

Optimism on eurozone

Germany’s finance minister says he is confident that Europe’s politicians will manage to stabilize the eurozone in 2012 and keep the continent’s common currency together. Wolfgang Schaeuble acknowledged in an interview with business daily Handelsblatt published Friday that major problems that have built up over a long time remain to be tackled in some countries. Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, has backed the strategy of getting governments to embark on often-savage austerity measures to reduce deficits.

NEW YORK — For the first time, the top export of the United States, the world’s biggest gas guzzler, is fuel. Measured in dollars, the nation is on pace this year to ship more gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel than any other single export, according to U.S. Census data going back to 1990. It will also be the first year in more than 60 that America has been a net exporter of these refined petroleum products. Just how big of a shift is this? A decade ago, fuel wasn’t even among the top 25 exports. And for the last five years, America’s top export was aircraft. The trend is significant because for decades the U.S. has relied on huge im-

American Airlines’ parent company, which filed for bankruptcy protection last month, said Thursday that its stock will be dropped from the New York Stock Exchange. The shares will stop trading on the NYSE before the opening bell next Thursday. The delisting includes AMR common stock and some companyissued notes. AMR Corp. said NYSE notified the company of the move after the average closing price of AMR shares fell below $1 for 30 straight trading days.

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NEW YORK — The stock market is ending a tumultuous year right where it started. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index closed 2011 at 1,257.60, a fraction of a point below where it started, at 1,257.64. The Dow Jones industrial average is up 5.5 percent for the year. The Nasdaq composite index lost 1.8 percent in 2011. McDonald’s was the biggest winner in the Dow this year with a gain of 31 percent. Bank of America was the worst, down 58 percent. The conventional wisdom is

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more for gasoline. The more fuel that’s sent overseas, the less of a supply cushion there is at home. Gasoline supplies are being exported to the highest bidder, says Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at Oil Price Information Service. “It’s a world market,” he says. The value of U.S. fuel exports has grown steadily over the past decade, coinciding with rising oil prices and increased demand around the globe. The last time the U.S. was a net exporter of fuels was 1949, when Harry Truman was president. That year, the U.S. exported 86 million barrels and imported 82 million barrels. In the first ten months of 2011, the nation exported 848 million barrels (worth $73.4 billion) and imported 750 million barrels.

ports of fuel from Europe in order to meet demand. It only reinforced the image of America as an energy hog. And up until a few years ago, whenever gasoline prices climbed, there were complaints in Congress that U.S. refiners were not growing quickly enough to satisfy domestic demand; that controversy would appear to be over. Still, the U.S. is nowhere close to energy independence. America is still the world’s largest importer of crude oil. From January to October, the country imported 2.7 billion barrels of oil worth roughly $280 billion. There’s at least one domestic downside to America’s growing role as a fuel exporter. Experts say the trend helps explain why U.S. motorists are paying

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Traders James Lodewick, left, and James Riley, center, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Trading has been quiet this week with many investors away on vacation. Markets will be closed Monday in observance of New Year’s Day.

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The parent company of the Indian-run Mohegan Sun casinos in Connecticut and Plains Township says it has failed to reach an agreement to refinance $811 million in debt, but lenders have waived a possible default. The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority said Thursday that a delay in refinancing debt was among conditions that “raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.” Mitchell Etess, chief executive of the authority, which owns and operates Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, told The Associated Press on Friday that the dire warning is only a financial requirement of auditors. “Auditors have no choice,” he said. “They must put in that language.” Etess cited the waiver as a vote of confidence by lenders and cited fourth-quarter income of $46.7 million, compared with a $26.3 million loss in the same quarter last year. Etess said refinancing is taking a long time because of the weak recovery following a deep and prolonged recession that has sharply cut into consumers’ entertainment spending. He also cited the “status of Native American gaming financing” generally. “Those impacts that have happened in the outside world have impacted our bondholders’ thoughts as we go through the process,” Etess said. Last month, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians received a six-month extension on loans to May. And in Washington state, revenue at some tribal casinos fell as much as 30 percent at the start of the recession, forcing tribes to struggle with ways to refinance debt on new casinos and other ventures. A report issued in March said that for the first time, revenue fell in 2009 at American Indian gambling casinos nationwide as the recession forced consumers to curtail spending. The report by economist Alan Meister of Nathan Associates Inc. said casinos generated about $26.4 billion in 2009, down 1 percent from 2008. NATURAL GAS $2.99

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NATIONAL FORECAST Partly sunny, a shower

47° 35°

25° 21°

36° 25°

47° 32°

WEDNESDAY Mostly sunny

TUESDAY Snow showers

MONDAY Windy, snow showers

SUNDAY Partly sunny, late shower

THURSDAY Partly sunny, flurry

27° 12°

FRIDAY

35° 19°

Syracuse 44/30

35° 24°

The Finger Lakes

Highs: 41-46. Lows: 28-39. Variably cloudy with a chance of showers today; drying out tonight.

Wilkes-Barre 46/32 New York City 51/38

Brandywine Valley

Highs: 52-53. Lows: 34-36. Partly cloudy today into tonight.

Philadelphia 54/37

Delmarva/Ocean City

Atlantic City 53/40

Temperatures

Yesterday Average Record High Record Low

Heating Degree Days*

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

42/30 35/21 57 in 1984 -13 in 1917 29 868 1916 2337 2316

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

Precipitation

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Sunrise 7:29a 7:29a Moonrise Today 11:08a Tomorrow 11:34a Today Tomorrow

Highs: 54-60. Lows: 34-41. Partly cloudy today into tonight.

74/55 78/64

80/65 29/26

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ALMANAC Recorded at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport 0.00” 3.11” 2.47” 59.99” 37.48” Sunset 4:44p 4:45p Moonset none 12:19a

River Levels, from 12 p.m. yesterday. Susquehanna Stage Wilkes-Barre 8.21 Towanda 4.88 Lehigh Bethlehem 3.07 Delaware Port Jervis 5.23

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The mild weather we promised for the holiday weekend is here. It will remain over the region through Sunday. A arctic cold front will move across the region late Sunday into Monday morning, bringing the mild weather to an end. Today will feature some light rain showers early followed by a partly sunny and warm afternoon. Sunday looks warm as well but clouds will increase ahead of the cold front. Some showers may develop on Sunday evening. The coldest air of the season will spread across Pa. on Monday, producing snow showers and ﬂurries. It's going to get windy and cold for the ﬁrst week of January.

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65/38

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Poughkeepsie 48/27

60/32

71/54

Highs: 43-47. Lows: 30-32. Variably cloudy with a chance of showers today; drying out tonight.

Reading 50/31

Harrisburg 50/34

53/18

The Jersey Shore

Pottsville 48/32

State College 45/35

57/39

61/47

Highs: 51-55. Lows: 36-40. Partly cloudy today into tonight.

Towanda 46/30

51/38

47/40

The Poconos

Albany 44/30

39/35

41/27

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Binghamton 44/29

Scranton 45/31

42/22

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ome-furnishing catalogs and décor magazines tell us purple is all the rage, and top designers have been filling clients’ homes with everything from purple wallpaper and furniture to purple lampshades and throw pillows. It can be a tough sell, says Betsy Burnham, founder of Burnham Design in Los Angeles, who has used purple frequently this year. Clients sometimes blanch when they hear “purple,” envisioning garish, overpowering hues, she says. “Sometimes it takes putting the color up on the wall or buying a couple of yards of the fabric to convince them,” she says. They’re usually thrilled with the elegant results. “I’ve done walls in a gray-purple and it’s super-sophisticated,” Burnham says. It is true that purple has to be used wisely. “Too much purple can seem Austin Powers-ish or way too juvenile,” says Brian Patrick Flynn, founder of decordemon.com. So how can you choose the right shades of purple and use them well? Burnham, Flynn and Sandra Espinet (who decorated actress Alison Sweeney’s home entirely in purple for an HGTV’s “Celebrity Holiday Homes” special this month) offer their ideas and advice: Start slowly No need to invest much if you’re not sure whether purple is for you. Buy several purple candles for your dining room or a purple throw blanket to drape over your sofa. Espinet suggests bringing in some purple items like these during the holiday season, and then keeping them around after holiday decorations have been put away. Another low-commitment approach is to bring in a lamp with a lavender lampshade to add a subtle purple hue to a room.

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In this room, featured on HGTV Remodels, Brian Patrick Flynn uses different shades of violet and plum mixed with black and white for a sitting area. Home furnishing catalogs and decor magazines have been telling us that purple is all the rage right now.

Choose shades wisely “My rule of thumb is to use vibrant or bold purples strictly as accents, whereas muted purples or ones with lots of gray undertones can be used more generousSee PURPLE, Page 3C

Set decorators use decor to flesh out characters By KIM COOK For The Associated Press

Our rooms speak volumes about us — and set decorators for television shows specialize in knowing what they can say. Using colors, accessories and telling details, set decorators help flesh out a character, whether it’s a working-class stiff in a worn-in apartment or a wealthy doyenne in a slick salon. For Los Angeles-based set decorator Lynda Burbank, “homey” means vegetable soup. “I love the soup palette of sage green, burnt orange and warm beige — these colors are very soothing and make people feel comfortable in the set,” she says. For the sitcom “Mike and Molly” on CBS, she packs her sets with details: “Mike’s mom’s house was a delight to do. I found a fabulous blue recliner with a

drink holder where she spends a lot of time. She’s surrounded by nail polish and various medications. Her house reflects that she reads a lot, mostly romance novels. She’s Irish Catholic, so there are statues that reflect that. When the set first appeared, people came up to me and said it reminded them of their Aunt Sally in Wisconsin, and I was so pleased.” In one scene, Mike’s mother’s boyfriend Dennis was supposed to represent a cautionary warning to Mike about leading too solitary a life. Burbank put Dennis’ personal kit from the Vietnam war on the dining room table, as if he’d been sitting and reliving his past. “Also a couple of shirts on the back of the door in plastic bags from the dry cleaners — so impersonal, so lonely,” she re-

For the pilot of the CBS show “Two Broke Girls” (the show is currently decorated by Amy Feldman), Burbank worked with Glenda Rovello on the loft of a young, wealthy woman who has twin babies and not a clue about motherhood. “The set reflected that, with a lamp shaped like a gun, sharp-edged sculpture and other things that weren’t childfriendly,” Burbank said. Clutter and collections of things give a room a “lived-in” look, says Archie D’Amico, set decorator for ABC’s “Cougar AP PHOTO Town.” He also has worked on “Ugly Betty” and “NYPD Blue.” Tim Eckel, the Art Director on NBC’s ’Parenthood,’ shows a set Set decorators have hundreds room decorated by Julieann Getman from Adam and Kristina’s of prop houses and stores in Los home on the show. Angeles or New York from which Mike realizes what might be in to shop. “Very often I’ll need calls. The room was only seen once, store for him if he doesn’t take a something tomorrow, if not sooner,” says Laura Richarz, who has but it drove home a plot point: chance on love, with Molly.

decorated sets on “Married with Children,” “Everybody Loves Chris” and “True Blood.” Richarz says she starts by trying to see the room “through the eyes of the characters that live there. What would happen on a daily basis in this set if it were a real home? Who uses it, how old are they, what’s their means of support? Do they watch TV, do handcrafts?” Starting with the basic furniture, set decorators then add “layers” of dressing. Half-read newspapers, stacks of mail, pet leashes, half-burned candles, a knitting basket, remotes and phones, well-scrunched cushions, a full wastebasket, even a plant with leaves on the floor. Juliann Getman, who designs sets for NBC’s “Parenthood,” See SET, Page 5C

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Cork floors are bubbling in basement Q: I recently bought a newconstruction condo in which the living room and master bedroom are in the basement

level. The developer/builder installed cork flooring down there, and already the tiles are bubbling up. The unit next door has the same issue. The home inspection showed no moisture in the walls,. so I suspect it is related to it being laid down on concrete. I have a one-year warranty, and I’d like to know what the solution would be, what to expect of the builder/developer in terms of fulfilling the warranty. Will different glue help, or should they lay down a subflooring over the cork and put something else on top of it? A: If the builder is still in business and building condos, I would not hesitate to call and tell him about the problem. I’d also carefully read the one-year warranty first to see what it actually covers. You say the home inspector found no evidence of moisture in the walls, but there is the matter of a rising water table to contend with, even in new construction. If the cork was installed on a porous concrete floor, the unglued seams of the cork could absorb water. The planks can swell and warp because of it. The floor also expands and contracts with changes in the weather, so proper installation is required to keep that to a minimum. Although I am considering putting a small cork floor in our basement exercise area, I’ve not yet worked with it. It is a very expensive material, however, and messing up the installation is a gigantic waste of money. If I went with the cork, I’d probably put down the same DRIcore subfloor I’m putting in my basement office, though what I’ve read about cork flooring is that you need to cover the concrete slab with 6-mil polyethylene sheeting and run it about three inches up the wall. I gather, in your case, it wasn’t done that way. Call the builder. Q: I recently (accidentally) broke off my toilet-paper holder in my bathroom. It appeared to be stuck into the wall with caulk or mortar. Any idea what the best solution is to fix this? Do I remove all existing mortar from the wall and add new material to get this to stick? A: The tile adhesive on the piece still stuck to the wall likely hides screws that hold it to studs behind it (the fixture looks ceramic, so there is weight that needs to be accommodated). I know this only because I did something like this recently: Remove the adhesive on the back of the piece on the wall carefully (I used a cold chisel but found that a nail set gently tapped with a rubber hammer did the job better); replace the adhesive with new; re-embed the fixture, and tape it in place with masking tape until the adhesive sets completely. It should work. ••• Q: We live in a rowhouse, and we have higher-than-acceptable radon levels in our basement. We knew it when we bought the home two years ago. We now have a 3-month-old baby and are thinking about taking care of the radon. How important is radon mitigation? A: It depends on whom you ask. Some experts will say it is much ado about nothing; others say it poses increased cancer risks. I’d ask your pediatrician about the risk to your baby over the long term, then proceed from there. They do change the levels of what is acceptable periodically, so it is best to seek out the most current information available. Questions? Email Alan J. Heavens at aheavens@phillynews.com or write him at The Inquirer, Box 8263, Philadelphia PA 19101.

his American classic, Plan HMAFAPW00914 from Homeplans.com, includes a full wraparound porch for abundant outdoorliving opportunities. Inside, the design covers 1,673 square feet of finished living space on two levels. An unfinished basement allows for expansion space of 979 square feet. A Palladian dormer is situated between two gabled dormers, and two bayed windows grace the master bedroom and living room. The side-entry garage preserves curb appeal. Pass through the front door, and the foyer leads to the living room, with a fireplace. Beyond the living room, the kitchen provides extra eating and cooking space with a snack bar, and opens to the porch. Enjoy views from the breakfast nook’s bay. Near here, enter the master suite’s bathroom or access the bedroom from the foyer. In the suite, two sinks speed up morning routines, and a walk-in closet and a door to the porch are welcome features. Two family bedrooms, each with two dormer windows, occupy the second level. Also up here: a full bath, linen storage and a study/playroom. ••• HMAFAPW00914 DETAILS: Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Upper floor: 694 sq. ft. Main floor: 979 sq. ft. Total Living Area: 1,673 sq. ft. Standard basement: 979 sq. ft. Garage: 456 sq. ft. Dimensions: 52-0 x 63-4 Exterior Wall Framing: 2x6 Foundation Options: standard basement

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IN BRIEF Q&A Q: How do you clean the water container of a dehumidifier? I have faithfully emptied the containers of my Amana dehumidifiers every day, but they still have a slimy buildup in the bottom. I tried scrubbing the bottom with a toilet brush, as the area is hard to move your hand around in. I tried pouring bleach into the container and scrubbing. A: Amana’s customer service department recommends spraying the inside of the container with a commercial mold and mildew remover and letting it sit for the time directed on the label before rinsing and drying. Filling the container with white vinegar and letting it sit overnight also might do the trick. On the shelf Architect Duo Dickinson thinks there’s a positive fallout from the lackluster housing market: Instead of continually moving up, more people are staying in their homes and forming long-term emotional bonds with the places where they live. He’s encouraging that trend with his new book, “Staying Put: Remodel Your

House to Get the Home You Want.” Dickinson helps homeowners imagine the possibilities and think through the practicalities of remodeling their homes. He provides floor plans and before-and-after photos for dozens of projects he’s designed, explaining the reasons for the changes and the challenges involved.The projects he features range from simple changes to extensive additions.” Staying Put” is published by Taunton Press and sells for $24.95 in softcover. What’s new The K-9 Koolee gives you a totable way to keep your pooch cool in hot weather. The portable dog bed is cooled by nontoxic polymer packs and has a pop-up canopy to provide shade. Adding water to the reusable packs and refrigerating them in advance will maintain a cool surface for up to eight hours, the manufacturer says. The bed folds and has a handle and shoulder strap. The K-9 Koolee comes in two sizes, small/medium for dogs up to 55 pounds and large for dogs 55 to 125 pounds. They sell for $169 and $189, respectively, at www.k9koolee.com. Shipping is free, but sales are final. — McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

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Does it work? Products put to the test By MARY BETH BRECKENRIDGE Akron Beacon Journal

Promises, promises. We all want to believe products’ claims that they’ll make our home lives easier. But as the Does It Work? testers have learned, promises and reality don’t always match. For today’s story, food writer Lisa Abraham, consumer reporter Betty Lin-Fisher and home writer Mary Beth Breckenridge, all of the Akron Beacon Journal, put five home products to the test. Here’s what we found. Furniture Fix Maybe you’ve tried the trick of putting plywood under the cushion of a sagging seat to firm it up. Furniture Fix works on the same principle, except it’s plastic and provides a little more give than rigid plywood. Furniture Fix is a set of interlocking plastic panels that slide under a seat cushion in an upholstered chair or couch. Each box contains six panels, or enough to support one seat. For a regular-size couch with three seats, you’d need three sets. We tried out one set on a coworker’s aging sectional sofa, where one particularly well-worn seating area sagged and tended to cause the sitter to lean to one side. The Furniture Fix made the seat noticeably firmer — maybe even a bit uncomfortably firm, although not as hard as the board we also tried. And we still found ourselves leaning. “I think it’s an improvement,” Betty said, “but I wouldn’t spend $15 on it.” Considering we’d need at least two and perhaps three to shore up the sagging portion of this particular couch, we’d be looking at an investment of $30 to $45. That’s still considerably cheaper than new furniture, but we thought it was a little pricey for a solution that’s less than ideal. Verdict: Betty: It depends, Lisa: It depends. Mary Beth: It depends.

EZ Moves Somehow I missed the physics lesson that explained why certain materials reduce friction and make heavy things easier to move across a surface. But apparently the makers of EZ Moves paid closer attention. EZ Moves are plastic pads that are placed under furniture legs to make the furniture easier to slide.

Each pad has a foam insert with a felt backing that can be removed and used instead of the plastic on hard-surface floors to prevent scratching. We tried the pads on Betty’s heavy sleeper sofa. Without the EZ Moves, it took all three of us working together to move it across her carpeted floor. With the EZ Moves, each of us could move it alone. Even Betty’s 11year-old daughter managed to move the couch by herself with the help of the EZ Moves, albeit with considerable effort. I thought the plastic was a little flimsier than the furniture-moving glides I already had at home, but the pads still seemed sturdy enough to hold up to repeated use. And we all liked the lifting tool that comes with the glides, which uses leverage (see, I did remember something from physics) to help you lift a corner of a heavy piece of furniture so you can slide the pads underneath. It might even come in handy for cleaning under furniture, Betty noted. Where we disagreed a bit was on the value. “It’s a little pricey at $19.99, but it does what it says,” Betty said. Lisa and I disagreed. “I don’t think $19.99 is unreasonable for that package,” Lisa said, especially considering that it included MCT PHOTOS the lifter and eight pads. Verdict: Mary Beth Breckenridge tests the EZMoves furniture moving Betty: Snap it up. system as part of ’Does it Work?’ in Akron, Ohio. Lisa: Snap it up. Mary Beth: Snap it up. quick-change chuck would let you change bits just as quickly. Verdict: Betty: Skip it. Lisa: Skip it. Mary Beth: Skip it.

Half Time Drill Driver This device works with a power drill to let you switch bits quickly. It’s a hinged gadget that fits into the drill’s chuck, allowing you to drill a hole with one bit, flip the device and drive a screw with another bit. We barely had it out of the packaging when our male colleagues started offering opinions. And when we tried it out, the whine of the drill drew guys to it like moths to a flame. (Note to single women: Looking for a man? Ditch the perfume. Go for the power tools.) It didn’t take us long to recognize a problem: The Half Time Drill Driver puts the base of the bit a good 5 ½ inches away from the drill. Add on the length of the bit, and you have a real challenge trying to drill a perpendicular hole or keep a screw from wobbling as you’re driving it. Beacon Journal maintenance guru Ed Grohosky took one look at the construction of the Half Time Drill Driver and voiced his doubts that it would hold up to hard use. Both he and photographer Mike Cardew noted that a

Clean Step Mat This door mat’s highly absorbent fibers are supposed to trap water and dirt instantly, so you can just walk across the mat and not even have to stop to wipe your feet. It didn’t quite work that way, at least in our test. Each of us muddied our shoes, walked across the mat and then walked onto plain newsprint we’d spread on the floor. All three of us left dirty prints on the paper, indicating the mat hadn’t done its job. One thing I’ll say for the mat is that its mix of dark brown, tan and white fibers did a good job of hiding the mud once it had dried. But as Lisa pointed out, that color scheme made the mat look dirty in the first place. What’s more, as Betty discovered, drying it in a clothes dryer takes quite a long time. Lisa’s comment pretty much summed up how we felt: “I see no benefit to it beyond a regular doormat.” Verdict: Betty: Skip it. Lisa: Skip it. Mary Beth: Skip it.

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A tree decorated by Sandra Espinet, a guest designer on HGTVs ’Celebrity Holiday Homes’ special, is shown in the home of actress Alison Sweeney. Espinet did a holiday home makeover for Sweeney that used shades of purple in place of the traditional red and green.

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ly,” Flynn says. “If you get your purples right, they can be warm and cool at the same time. My favorite shade is violet.” Soft lilacs and grayish lavenders can be easier to work with, Burnham agrees. She advises homeowners to stay with very pale purples or dark, regal shades. Save the boldest shades of purple for one important piece, she says, such as a “beautiful vintage chair in your hallway. Or do just the seats of your dining chairs in a great purple fabric.”

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Not just a girl thing All three designers point out that purple isn’t just for young girls’ bedrooms. “Purples can take on masculine or feminine styles, depending on how they’re used,” Flynn says.

Swivel Store Organizing freak that I am, I had great hopes for this swiveling spice rack the first time I saw it advertised. It promises to hold spices — or pill bottles, craft supplies or whatever else fits in it — in just a 4-inch-wide space. The unit has two racks that you pull forward from the base and then swivel to get access to the contents. What goes unsaid in the ads is that you need 4 inches of clearance on either side of the Swivel Store unit so you can turn the racks. Devoting a 12-inch-wide section of cupboard space to storing 20 spice bottles didn’t strike any of us as a good use of space. The plastic used to make the Swivel Store seemed flimsy to us, and the pull-out racks were a little wobbly. “That, to me, feels like it’s rockin’ and rollin’, ” Lisa said as Betty pulled out one of the racks. I liked the side rails that kept the bottles from tumbling off the racks, but we discovered the racks were too narrow for some larger spice bottles. The unit was also just a smidgen deep to fit within the frame of Betty’s cabinet, although we were still able to close the cabinet door completely. Verdict: Betty: Skip it. Lisa: Skip it. Mary Beth: Skip it.

“Plummy tones are usually my go-to shade for women. Blue-violets or dark purples are my first choice for men. A good number of my clients are bachelors. Tired of seeing the same old thing again and again, I often use purples instead of blues. There’s a sense of regality to it.” Pale lilac sheets with a white down comforter can look softly feminine. But pair those same sheets with a chocolate brown bedspread and the look is perfect for a bachelor’s apartment. Purple in patterns A solid purple wall can be overpowering, but Flynn points out that wallpaper in shades of purple can have a much different impact. “Sometimes I will go ahead and do an entire room in a dark violet, but with fabric or textured wall covering, not paint,” he says. “Purple textiles seem to immediately evoke a sense of luxury, whereas purple paints can some-

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’Vessel with Neck 0801’ by Christ Gustin is displayed at Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Mo. Having original art displayed in a home can set decor apart from others.

Collect affordable, original artwork By STACY DOWNS McClatchy Newspapers

sites, as usual, being a design junkie,” says Wren, vice president of communications at Barkley, a Kansas City-based advertising and marketing agency. “I came across pieces by artist Eric Zener, and I was struck by them.” So Wren made an appointment with Blue Gallery in the Crossroads Arts District to see some of the California artist’s works. Gallery owner Kelly Kuhn let Wren take home several on approval, a common trybefore-you-buy practice among gallery owners and customers. Wren loved the piece “Bursting Through,” a photograph of a woman submerged in water that was painted with silver leaf on a light box. She discussed it with her family before buying. “Usually I’m a muller-over when it comes to purchases for the home,” she says. “But the piece and its title resonated with me. Art shows a commitment to something unique. I think it’s important to support the arts, which is more underfunded than ever with the cuts nationwide.” Wren now has a book of Zener’s art that he inscribed to her. She hopes to meet him one day. Novogratz asks artists questions beyond what inspired their work. She’ll ask how many prints were made of a photograph. She also discusses decorative elements with the artist, such as framing: Lucite box or chipped wooden molding? Artist Lonnie Powell of Lee’s Summit, Mo., enjoys meeting patrons and discussing his work, much of which is portraiture of African-American men and women in oil, acrylic, charcoal, pencil, pastel and watercolors. Like most artists, he prefers people purchase what he has created from his own mind’s eye and hands. But for a 60 percent retainer, he accepts commissions for custom work, a common practice. “It helps prevent art by committee,” says Powell, whose work hangs in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the H&R Block and Sprint headquarters. “That committee could be a family. It’s best when an individual makes decisions. Art is personal.” Still, Novogratz has found it works best when couples act as a unified front on purchasing art. “It shouldn’t be stressful,” she says. “It should be fun. Remind each other we found each

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original art, in addition to family photographs and heirlooms, makes a home personal and individual. But making the leap into collecting art can be intimidating, even to the bright and the bold. Perhaps that fear factor forms early, after you’ve visited art museums and spotted security guards standing on alert. Or maybe it comes from the notion that you have to be an art insider to even step inside a gallery. And, of course, there’s the price tag issue. “You don’t have to have a lot of money to buy art,” says Cortney Novogratz, who along with her decorator husband, Robert, has an HGTV show, “Home by Novogratz.”Original art is a major part of their design projects, and they typically spotlight an artist in each episode. “Original art reflects who you are as a person, as a family, much more than buying something from a chain store,” she says. For those who haven’t purchased art before, Novogratz advises going to art fairs to get an overview of what’s out there. She has attended Art Basel Miami Beach, where more than 2,000 international artists exhibit their work. “You discover what your tastes are,” she says. “You quickly learn there’s more out there than paintings, which is what people think of as art. There’s photography, ceramics, charcoal and pencil drawings, glass and furniture. Some designer chairs we purchased have really held their value.” The next step is visiting galleries, intimidating at first for the uninitiated art seeker. “They have the power, not the gallery owner,” says John O’Brien, owner of Dolphin, a gallery and custom framer in the West Bottoms area of Kansas City, Mo. “I always tell people to take their time. Get a feel for what you like and don’t like.” Galleries are Novogratz’s preferred method for buying art. “Yes, online is the world we live in, but I like to see where my money’s going and to meet the artist,” she says. “It makes art a richer experience.” For 32-year-old Erica Wren of Leawood, Kan., though, the Web is a great research tool. A gallery site led last year to her first major art purchase. “I was hopping around web- See ART, Page 5C

An excellent way to use purples effectively is to pair them with metallic accents. Flynn often pairs shades of purple with silver or bronze. Purple also works well with gold, he says, but it’s important to choose the right shades: “SomeProper pairings times a yellow gold that’s too yelIn the ’80s, purple was mixed low can really clash with the purwith other strong colors such as ple, whereas brown golds seem teal and gold, Espinet says. To- to work effortlessly.” day, you’re more likely to see it combined with neutral shades, or Where to put it? “Purple is a relaxing color,” Essee several shades of purple used pinet says, and can work well in together. Flynn often pairs purple with just about any room — especially grays and silvers for a modern bedrooms and living rooms. But feel. “I often use brown-grays she does suggest limiting its use with plum to create a moody, ear- in the kitchen: Food, she says, thy feeling,” he says. “For mod- just doesn’t look good with purern homes, I love to play up char- ple. With that one warning in mind, coal, gray-beige and lavender.” Burnham likes to balance lav- Espinet encourages people to ender with taupe, and says it have fun and experiment with looks great with Army green and, purple. Every home is different, she says, and purple can bring in some cases, Navy blue. glamour to each in a different way. Get metals

times just be too much saturation with no texture to help warm it up and give it depth.” Burnham says there’s a growing selection of beautiful wallpaper and textile patterns that feature shades of purple.

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Collin T. Ackerman Collin T. Ackerman, son of Collin S. Ackerman, White Haven, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, Dec. 31. Collin is a grandson of William and Susan Ackerman.

Pardeesville Christians Association donates to Red Cross The Pardeesville Christians Association recently donated $1,000 to the American Red Cross, Hazleton Chapter, to benefit those in need due to disaster. The money was raised at the Association’s monthly breakfast held in the hall at Faith United Church of Christ off the Airport Beltway in Hazle Township. From left: John Meier, American Red Cross Hazleton Chapter board chairman; Elaine Kyte, executive director of the Hazleton Chapter of the American Red Cross; and Association members Donna Delazio and Roseann Herness.

Second Presbyterian Sunday School presents donation to health clinic Representatives from the Second Presbyterian Church Sunday School presented the Care and Concern Free Pediatric Health Clinic of St. John the Evangelist Parish with a check in the amount of $1,000. The money was donated in memory of Luke Richard Thomas, son of Keith and Sara LucarellaThomas who passed away in April 2011. The Care and Concern Ministries operate the Free Health Clinic, Free Pediatric Health Clinic, Food Pantry, and Kids Clothes Closet in the former Seton Catholic High School building on William Street in Pittston. From left, are: Deacon Jim Cortegerone, St. John the Evangelist Church; Sharon Imbrogno, R.N.; Dr. Michael Imbrogno, Nancy Baiera, all from Free Pediatric Health Clinic; Julie Lucarella, grandmother of Luke; the Rev. David Brague, pastor of Second Presbyterian Church; Lou Lucarella, grandfather of Luke; Nancy Poder, Care & Concern Free Health Clinic; and Monsignor John Bendik, pastor of St. John the Evangelist.

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Pardeesville Christians help those in need The Pardeesville Christians Association recently donated $1,000 to the United Charities social services organization in Hazleton to benefit those in need. The money was raised at the Association’s monthly breakfast held in the hall at Faith United Church of Christ off the Airport Beltway in Hazle Township. From left: John Merola, Association member; Mary Angela Schell, executive director of United Charities; and Phil Delazio, Association member.

HUGHESTOWN: The Worship and Music Committee of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church will present a Service of Lessons and Carols at 10 a.m. Sunday.The service will include the reading of brief scripture lessons highlighting events surrounding the birth of Christ and congregational singing of Christmas carols and other music. SUGAR NOTCH: The Bishop William J. Hafey Fourth Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Church, Main Street. The Holy Family Council 12804 will host the meeting. All fourth degree knights are requested to attend. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting. WILKES-BARRE TWP.: Making a Difference Ministries will host a Faith and Family Night Feb. 4 at the Mohegan Sun Arena, WilkesBarre Township. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will donate to the ministry. For tickets, call Chris Sipsky 970-3607 or email csipsky@wbspenguins.com Tickets cost $18, $21 and $23. Cost of ticket includes hat, hot dog, popcorn and drink. For group tickets, call Sipsky.

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Church group celebrates Christmas, new roof Cyrenian of St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church, Ashley, recently celebrated the Christmas season at the River Grille, Plains Township. In addition to celebrating Christmas, they also celebrated the completion of the new ceiling they replaced in the church hall. Clockwise, from left: Ann Marie Lehman, Patrick Lehman, the Rev. Thomas J. O’Malley, Jackie Lehman, Judy Rinker, Charlotte Neupauer, Florence Jablowski, Helen Rice, Paul Rice, Dolores Henahanm, Theresa Yedlock, Raymond Yedlock, Joe Lewandoski, Kay Lewandoski, John Walsh, and Ellen Drake.

Wyoming Area Catholic students participate in Advent Retreat

Keeping Christ in Christmas ceremony held

During the season of Advent, students in fourththrough eighth-grades participated in an Advent Retreat. The Rev. Leo McKernan, pastor of St. Monica’s Parish, lead the students in a spiritual reflection. During the day, students took part in several different sessions reflecting the Holy Season of Advent. Seventh-grade students with the decorations they made for the residents of a local nursing home, from left, are Marc Phillips, Madelyn Ross, Rachael Cochran and James Kosik. Also sent to the nursing home were homemade Christmas cards filled with Christmas greetings.

A candlelight ceremony, spearheaded by Nancy Restaino, was recently held at the Luzerne County Courthouse to celebrate Keeping Christ in Christmas. The group sang Christmas songs and held candles in remembrance of Christ’s birth. Eric Shemelewski and Hannah Dalmas portrayed Saint Joseph and the Blessed Mary and Colton Caleb Kravets portrayed the baby Jesus.

Ladies Bible Study to begin Forty Fort United Methodist Church will host a Ladies Bible Study, titled “The Inheritance,” beginning Jan. 5. The nine-session lecture only Beth Moore DVD series is a topical study of Inheritance throughout God’s Word and will be at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Each session is approximately one hour in length. For information call the church office at 2873840. Seated: Vi Gommer, Annie Smith, Sandy Williams, Mame Butera. Standing: Linda Yarosavich, Theresa Thomas, Mary Lou Grant, Tina Cherkauskas, Dorothy Dawe, Sally McGinley, Ruth Gavenus.

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Jaxon J. Bryden, son of Ryan Bryden and Danielle Koviack, Kingston, is celebrating his second birthday today, Dec. 31. Jaxon is a grandson of Gary and Carol Bryden and Maureen Pappas, all of Sweet Valley, and the late John Koviack. He is a great-grandson of William Bryden, Edwardsville; Marie Joseph, Hazleton; Marybeth Koviack, Ashley; Marie Cunningham, Wilkes-Barre; and the late Joseph Cunningham. Jaxon has a sister, Olivia, 5.

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thinks about her own home. “Not everything’s in its place. Laundry might be folded but on the sofa because I got distracted by a phone call.” This nuanced approach makes it easier for viewers to imagine lives in progress. Characters’ social or economic status also can be telegraphed through the quality of furniture, accessories and art. Bright, clean rooms say one thing, while a timeworn or messy space says something else. Richarz recalls working on the “Three’s Company” set: “Three single people living in a rental in Santa Monica. The mismatched pieces conveyed the idea of roommates without much money, throwing together stuff they’d found to fill the space. Wicker was inexpensive back in the early ’70s so there were several pieces of that. The dishes were brightly

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world was downsized after a divorce, “she still had a comfortable degree of wealth. Her apartment was created as if she’d hired a decorator to give her and her two teenagers a relaxed haven. I used lush fabrics, silk lamp shades and beautiful linens.” Kushnik started a blog called “The Good Look of the Good Wife” on CBS.com, in part because she was getting so many questions from viewers about the sets. She shares the provenance of room details, including paint colors and furniture sources.

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Religious Service Calendar Apostolic Apostolic Faith Tabernacle 536 Village Rd, Orange Pastor Frank Chorba 333-5172 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Messages-To-Go Ministry apostolicfaith.net

Baptist Nebo Baptist Church of Nanticoke

75 Prospect St. Nanticoke 735-3932 Pastor Tim Hall www.nebobaptist.org Worship Service Sun. 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sun School 9:45 a.m. Nursery Junior Church Youth Groups Great Bible Seminars Everyone is Welcome

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Assembly of God Back Mountain Harvest Assembly 340 Carverton Rd. Trucksville Pastor Dan Miller 570-696-1128 www.bmha.org Saturday Evening Worship 6:30PM Sunday Morning Worship 8AM 9:45AM & 11AM Sunday School 9:45AM Sunday Evening Worship 6:30PM Wednesday Mid-Week

7:00PM Other meetings, ministries and events for children, youth, men, and women. Please call for days and times

First Assembly Of God

424 Stanton Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

SUNDAY SERVICES Celebration Service 9 & 10:45AM Christian Education 9AM Kidz Church 10:45AM Intercessory Prayer 8:15AM TUESDAY Women’s Bible Study 10AM WEDNESDAY Family Night Ministries 7PM THURSDAY Evidence Youth Group 6:30PM 570-829-0989 www.wilkesbarreag.com

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Bible Study Wed 6:30 p.m. Pastor Don Hartsthorne 822-3372

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

105 HILL ST...WILKES-BARRE Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 11 a.m. We offer Children’s Church Prayer Service Wednesday 7p.m. Bible Study Wednesday 8 p.m. Rev. Michael E. Brewster, Pastor

First Baptist

48 S. River St. W-B Pastor Shawn Walker 822-7482 Sunday Service at 11 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. “The Place for a New Beginning..”

First Baptist Church Water Street Pittston 654-0283 Rev. James H. Breese, Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sun School 9:30 a.m. Adult/Teen Sun School 10:45 a.m. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting Wed at 7:15 p.m. Chairlift Available

Bible

22 Outlet Road Lehman, PA 675-8109 www.rolfministries.org

Sunday School 9:15am Service 10:30am Nursery provided Thursday Night 6:30pm Bible study & Youth Groups Coffee house Fridays 6 to 9 pm with live music.

Grace Community Church

A Bible Teaching Ministry Memorial Hwy. Dallas Sunday Services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. (570) 675-3723 www.gracechurchdallas.org

Catholic PARISH OF ST. ANDRE BESSETTE Vigil (Saturday)

• 4:00 p.m. at Holy Saviour Worship Site, 56 Hillard St, East End (570)823-4988 • 5:30 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Worship Site, 668 N. Main St., North End

Sunday • 8:30 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Worship Site, 668 N. Main St., North End • 10:30 a.m. at Holy Saviour Worship Site, 56 Hillard St, East End • 7:00 a.m. at Holy Saviour Worship Site, 56 Hillard St, East End • 8:00 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Worship Site, 668 N. Main St., North End

Confessions

Baptist WHERE GOD’S GRACE IS TRANSFORMING LIVES

SUNDAY SERVICES: 9:30 AM - Bible Studies for all ages 10:30 AM - Worship & Rootz Children’s Ministry 6:00 PM - Pulse Youth Ministry DURING THE WEEK: Small Group Bible Studies Vertical Parenting Ministry Men’s Fraternity JAM - Jr. High Ministries Cub Scouts .......................................... 1919 Mountain Road Larksville, PA 18651 Phone (570) 371-4404 www.highpointchurch.info

Bible Baptist Tabernacle

63 Division St., W-B Kenneth P. Jordan, Pastor Chris Hamilton, Youth Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. 570-823-3083

First Baptist

52 E. 8th Street, Wyoming Sunday School All Ages 9:30 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Tues 7 p.m. prayer meeting Pastor: Jeffery Klansek 693-1754 Visitors Welcome

MEADE ST. BAPTIST 50 S. Meade St.

Wilkes-Barre, PA Chester F. Dudick, Pastor (570) 820-8355 SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 a.m. PRAYER, BIBLE STUDY & PIONEER CLUB Wed 6:30 p.m. WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP 2nd Tuesday of the month 6:30 p.m. AFTERNOON FELLOWSHIP 12 noon last Sunday of the Month

Dallas Baptist

S.B.C Harvey’s Lake Highway Dallas • 639-5099 Pastor Jerry Branch Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sun. Worship 9:15 & 11 a.m. Wed. Eve. Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Christ Community Church

100 West Dorrance St. Kingston, PA 18704 Sunday School/ABF 9:30 a.m. Sun Worship 10:30 a.m. Radio Ministry “Searching the Scriptures” Sunday 7:30-8:30 AM WRKC 88.5 FM website: www.ccchurchtoday.org Pastor: John Butch Phone: 283-2202

Cross Creek Community Church

Sunday Services 9am & 10:45am With Jr. Church & Nursery Available. Wed 6:30 Family Night with Awana for ages 18 months - 6th grade. College & Career, CrossRoads for Teens, Deaf Ministry, Small Groups, Men’s & Women’s Ministry, Groups. Celebrate Recovery for Hurts, Habits, Hang-Ups Tuesday’s 6:30pm Discover the difference! 370 Carverton Road, Trucksville 696-0399 www.crosscreekcc.org

Living Hope Bible Church PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR SUNDAY WORSHIP 35 S. Main St. Plains, PA Pastor Mark DeSilva Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:00 a.m. Youth Group & Womans Bible Study Call for information 570-822-0700

Episcopal

Lutheran

• 3:00 p.m. at Holy Saviour Worship Site, 56 Hillard St, East End • 4:30 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Worship Site, 668 N. Main St., North End

Christian Wyoming Ave. Christian

881 Wyoming Ave., Kingston 570-288-4855 Pastor Dennis Gray

Come Hear The Word Of God, Let It Change Your Life! Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. ELEVATOR HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

Christian

The Italian Christian Church Corner of: E. Oak & LeGrange St.,Pittston,

Come & Celebrate the Birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Christmas Day Service Sunday, December 25th, 2011 9:30am New Year’s Day Services Sunday, January 1st, 2012 9:30am Welcome in the New Year “The First Step in a New Beginning!” Handicapped Accessible

Church Of Christ Uniting

Church of Christ Uniting

MERGED PRESBYTERIAN & METHODIST Corner of Market St. & Sprague Ave. Kingston 570-288-8434 Devotional Line: 570-288-2334 Rev. Dr. Carol Ann Fleming Rev. Dr. James L. Harring Morning Worship 10:00 AM Youth Sunday School During Worship Adult Sunday School 11:30 AM Child Care Provided Choirs - Children, Adult, Bell Ringers Air Conditioned www.churchofchristuniting.org

Orthodox Presbyterian United Methodist Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church

River Of Life Fellowship Church

Weekday Mass

High Point Baptist Church

other, so we can definitely decide on pieces of art together.” AT ART GALLERIES Know the hours. Most are closed Sundays and, like museums, on Mondays. Let gallery employees know your budget. They can show you pieces accordingly. Ask to see the gallery’s flat files/backroom/storeroom. There’s more than what’s on the walls, and less expensive pieces are often found there. Don’t be shy about financing. Most galleries have layaway and other options. Negotiating is not for first-time buyers. “Art galleries don’t typically negotiate price,” Leedy says. “Although we may extend a modest discount to collectors who we’ve worked with before.” Mix it up. “There are payoffs to waiting, watching, researching before purchasing, and there are payoffs to getting out there and being spontaneous,” Blue Gallery owner Kelly Kuhn says. “I love a collection that incorporates both. An entire collection that is well-researched can be a little dull and lifeless, and an entire collection that is spontaneous might seem unfocused. A collection that embodies both strategies has both depth and a degree of surprise and a little danger.” OTHER PLACES TO BUY ART Student art departments. “You can find inexpensive great pieces,” says designer Cortney Novogratz of HGTV’s “Home by Novogratz.” “Especially by student photographers in small towns.” Flea markets and antique malls. “This is a great way to get your family involved in collecting,” says Novogratz, who has seven children. “At flea markets, one of my children collected portraits of women and clustered them on a wall. Folk art and oil paintings can be inexpensive at flea markets.” Photography studios. Besides doing portraits, some do art pieces. LESSONS FROM A RECENT COLLECTOR Erica Wren, 32, of Leawood purchased her first major art piece, a resin mixed media work by Eric Zener, at right. She describes it as a painting, photograph and sculpture in one. “It’s the size of a sheet of notebook paper — he usually creates much larger pieces,” she says. “But it’s my sliver.” Use online tools. Go to websites of galleries you like. “I have two young children and don’t have time to spend my Saturdays going from gallery to gallery,” Wren says. Follow galleries and artists on Facebook and Twitter to learn about events. For example, Blue Gallery has a Wonderwall event each December, where all pieces are $500 and less. Borrow from the gallery. Wren tried out Zener pieces on approval for a few days to see what it was like living with one before choosing a piece. A credit card or check is required to ensure unpurchased art makes it back to the gallery. Learn all you can about the piece and artist. That’s the fun part.

Sunday Eucharist Quiet Rite II 8:00 a.m. Christian Education for Children 9:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist Rite II 10:00 a.m. The Rev. John Franklin Hartman, Rector

Episcopal

Holy Cross Episcopal Church 373 N. Main Street, W-B Father Timothy Alleman, Rector SUNG SUNDAY EUCHARIST - 9:00 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 AM SATURDAY HOLY EUCHARIST - 4:30 PM WEDNESDAY - 7:00 PM HEALING SERVICE & HOLY EUCHARIST

Catholic St. John The Baptist Church 126 Nesbitt St. Larksville, PA 18651 570-779-9620 A WELCOMING, GROWING, FAITH COMMUNITY Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday 7 a.m., 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Ample, Easy Parking Handicapped Accessible Confessions: Saturday 3 p.m.

St. Stephen’s

Episcopal Pro- Cathedral 35 S. Franklin St., W-B Holy Communion 8:00 Church School 10:00 Choral Eucharist 10:30 Nursery 9:00 - 12:15 Call 825-6653 for information about Worship Music Programs and Community Ministries

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 813 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston Saturday Contemporary Holy Communion 5:30 Sunday Holy Communion 10:00 Rev. Paul Metzloff Handicapped Accessible

Messiah Lutheran Church 453 S. Main Street, W-B Rev. Mary E. Laufer Sunday Holy Communion 8:00 and 10:45 a.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Church

Orthodox Church In America 401 East Main St., W-B Phone: 825-6540 Rev. David Shewczyk Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Feast Days 9:00 a.m. Saturday Vespers: Summer 6:00 p.m. - Winter 4:00 p.m.

106 Welles St. (Hanover Section) Nanticoke, PA 570-735-2263 www.stjohnsnanticoke.org stjohnsnanticoke@gmail.com Saturday Great Vespers 4 pm Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:30 am Fr. Adam Sexton

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 32 E. Ross St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Phone: 570-823-4805 Father George Dimopoulos Sunday Orthos 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:45 a.m. www.greekorthodox.com

Nanticoke

231 State St. www.stjohnslutheranchurch.net

165 Hanover St., W-B 822-8043 Holy Eucharist 10a.m. Sunday School 10:00a.m. WELCOME ALL TO GROW IN GODS LOVE www.stclementstpeter.org

St. Martin In-The-Fields 3085 Church Rd., Mountaintop Rev. Dan FitzSimmons

CHORAL EUCHARIST 10AM HEALING SERVICE Last Sunday each month

Serving through Faith, Praise & Good Works

Evangelical Free Church

Fellowship Evangelical Free Church

Independent

829-3790 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. Sunday Eve Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible Study Prayer and Youth Groups Limited Van Service Available, Please Call. Independent... Fundamental... Friendly

667 N. Main St., W-B 822-8233 Worship Schedule: Sun 7:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Adult Bible Class 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gary Scharrer Chairlift Available Missouri Synod

Mennonite Nanticoke Christian Fellowship

112 Prospect St. Sunday Celebration 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - Sept. - May 9:00 a.m. Pastor D. Pegarella 735-1700

Nazarene Mountain View Church Of The Nazarene 667 N. River St., Plains Pastor Bryan Rosenberg Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Children’s Church & Child Care Provided. 570-821-2800 Everyone is Welcome!

Friends & Quakers

Orthodox

Lutheran

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 190 S. Main Street, W-B Pastor Peter D. Kuritz Pastor Janel D. Wigen Saturday Service 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. SCS 9:45 a.m. 570-824-2991

Loyalville Rd., Lake Township Sunday Worship 9:30 am Community Dinner 2nd Saturday Each Month. Call For Menu 570-477-3521

570 South Main Rd., Mountaintop, PA 868-5155 Pastor Dave Elick Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Bible Services Thurs. 7 p.m. All Are Welcome

Very Rev, David Hester Deacon John Karam Saturday - Great Vespers 6 p.m. Sunday - Divine Liturgy 10 a.m. Parish Ofﬁce 824-5016 All Are Welcome Website: www.antiochian.org

570-823-0345 Wed. Bible Study 7pm Sunday Services 8:30am & 11am Refreshing Worship A Bold Message parsonspmchurch.com

Seventh Day Adventist

Seventh Day Adventist Church

17 Second Ave., Kingston Saturday Services Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Children SS 9:45 a.m. Worship Hour 11 a.m. Fellowship Lunch 12:15 p.m. Guests Are Welcome Every Sabbath

446 Bennet St., Luzerne Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Church School during Worship Carol E. Coleman Pastor 287-6231

Shavertown United Methodist Church

shavertownumc.com 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown Phone-a-prayer 675-4666 Pastor: Rev. M. Lynn Snyder Organ/Choir Director Deborah Kelleher Saturday Service 5:30 p.m. Chapel Service Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise Service - 2nd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Nursery Care Available during Sunday Service For more information call the ofﬁce at 570-675-3616

Trucksville United St. Matthew Methodist Lutheran Church Presbyterian United Methodist Rev. Marian Hartman, Pastor

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Friends & Quakers

Wyoming Seminary Lower School 1560 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort 570-824-5130 Next meeting January 8, 2012 http://northbranch. quaker.org

New Life Community Church

Church

14 Broad St. Pittston Sun Worship 9:15 am Rev. William N Lukesh All Are Welcome

Central United Methodist 65 Academy Street, W-B Rev. Dr. Paul C. Amara SUN. WORSHIP SERVICE 11:15 am Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Child Care Provided For Infants & Toddlers 822-7246

“God’s Glory Our Passion” First 45 Hilderbrandt Rd. Presbyterian (Near the Dallas Schools) Church Sundays S. Franklin & St. Paul Northhampton Sts., WORSHIP - 10:30 a.m. Lutheran Church Dallas United W-B 474 Yalkick Road Methodist Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Worship (Rt. 118) 4 Parsonage Street, Dallas Discipleship Class - 9 a.m. Pastor: Dallas, PA Rev. Dr. Robert M. Rev. Robert G. Wood Rev. Charles Grube Zanicky, Minister Wednesday Evenings 675-5701 Sat. Worship Sunday School 9 a.m. Pioneer Clubs (K-5th) 11:00 am Sunday School 5:30pm Church Services 6:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided 8:30 am & 11 am Choir Wed. 7pm Women’s Study - 6:30 p.m. Handicapped Access Sunday School 675-0122 John Vaida - Minister of (Nursery provided For All) 9:45am Handicapped Accessible Music 570-675-3859 Thursdays Pamela Kerns - Christian Women’s Study - 9:30 a.m. First United Education Director St. Peter’s A Friendly Inclusive, TNT (Youth 6th-12th Grade) Methodist Lutheran Church & Welcoming Church 6 p.m. West Pittston 1000 S. Main St., W-B 823-7332 “A Place Where All Are Welcome” Audio Sermons For More Information Pastor Michael Erickson available on web 400 Wyoming Ave. Please call 675-6426 or Sun. Worship - 9:00 a.m. @ www.fpcwb.com Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School & Visit Us Online at Sun School 11:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Forty Fort www.fellowshipfreechurch.org Rev. Janet Tiebert, Pastor 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Presbyterian Missouri Synod Air Conditioned, Senior Pastor: Church Handicapped Accessible Marc Ramirez

Second Welsh Four Square Congregational Gospel Church NEW HOPE CHURCH 475 Hazel St., Wilkes-Barre

489 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre 570-208-1281 Sunday Service 10:30am NewHopenepa.com Pastors Richard & Susanne Bolt

Primitive Methodist

410 S. River St. Wilkes-Barre Saint Mary Worship Parsons Primitive Antiochian Methodist Church 11 AM Orthodox Church 193 Austin Avenue 905 South Main Street Wilkes-Barre Ofﬁce Phone 823-7139 Wilkes-Barre St. John’s Lutheran

Loyalville United Methodist Church

Wyoming Ave. at Institute St., 570-693-0594 Laura Lewis, Pastor St. John Baptist Worship Service: 11 a.m. Luzerne United Orthodox Church Sunday School: 10 a.m. Methodist Church

Holy Communion Presbyterian Sunday 8 am & 9:30 am SAINT MARY’S CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Ofﬁce 735-8531 First United Our Lady of Fatima Parish Christian Education Presbyterian 134 S. Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 10:30 am Church (570) 823-4168 ONE-HOLY115 Exeter Ave., Solemnity Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, The CATHOLIC-APOSTOLIC West Pittston Mother Of God (NEW YEAR’S DAY) 654-8121 St. Marks WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE Worship 11:00 AM Saturday, Dec. 31 Lutheran Church at St. Cecilia’s Roman 4:00PM Vigil Mass with Cantor 56 S. Hancock St., W-B Catholic Church, WyoPastor - Rev. Mary Lauffer Sunday, Jan. 1 ming Avenue, Exeter Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. 8:00AM Mass with Cantor Rev. James E. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. 10:00AM Mass with Cantor Thyren, Pastor 12:00PM Mass with Cantor 7:00PM Mass with Cantor First

Episcopal ST. CLEMENT & ST. PETERS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Wyoming Presbyterian Church

Holy Resurrection Cathedral

Orthodox Church In America 591 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre Very Rev. Joseph Martin, Pastor 822-7725 Saturday Vespers 5:00 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Feast Day Vespers 6 p.m. Feast Day Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME web site: www.oca.org

1224 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort Pastor William Lukesh 287-7097 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Praise Band Handicap Accessible Nursery Provided Air Conditioned Visitors Welcome

THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WYOMING VALLEY 1700 Wyoming Ave Forty Fort Sunday Morning Worship, 10:30 Bible School 11:45 Teaching the Reformed Faith 570-693-1918

Nursery Provided 655-1083

Firwood United Methodist Church Cor. Old River Rd. & Dagobert St. Rev. Barbara Pease Safe Sanctuary Policy Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m. Handicap Elevator Available You are invited to attend. 823-7721

Trinity Presbyterian

105 Irem Road, Dallas Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Pastor Roger Grifﬁth Nursery Provided 570- 675-3131

Maple Grove United Methodist Rev. Kenneth Brown Main Rd. Pikes Creek 477-5216 Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. Sun School 11:00 a.m. Worship Contemporary Worship 4th Wednesday at 7 p.m. Youth Groups Grades 7-12, 1st Monday 6pm; Grades K-6 every other Monday 6:30pm

Wyoming United Methodist

Wyoming Ave Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. 693-2821 wyomingumc@netscape.com Ample Parking

United Church Of Christ

St. Luke’s UCC

471 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre • 822-7961 Rev. Justin Victor NEW YEAR COMMUNION 10AM RIDE’S AVAILABLE: CALL

Unitarian Universalist

Warrior Run Welsh Presbyterian Church 390 Chestnut St Morning Worship 10 am Communion is 1st Sunday wwof the month Pastoral Care Team Pastor Jim Clyde Pastor Bob Thomas (570)822-3286

Dr. Stephen L. Broskoske, Director of Music “Making Disciples for Jesus Christ” Sunday Schedule 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Church School for all ages 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Church Road off Route 309, Trucksville Phone: 696-3897 Fax: 696-3898 Email: ofﬁce@trucksvilleumc.com

Forty Fort United Methodist Church

Church Ofﬁce 287-3840 Wyoming & Yeager Ave Pastor Donald A. Roberts, Sr. Handicapped Accessible 9:00 am Sunday School (All Ages) 9:45 am Pre Worship Music 10 am Traditional Worship Prayer Line 283-8133

Congregation of Wyoming Valley Worship & Children’s Program Sunday 10 a.m. 20 Church Road Kingston Twp. For Directions go to: www.uucwv.org

Unity Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living 140 S. Grant St., W-B Rev. Dianne Sickler Sunday Service & Children’s Church 10 a.m. Church 824-7722 Prayer Line 829-3133 www.unitynepa.com

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2012 Camry has attractive list of features glitchy Motorola Droid with Verizon service, provided by Toyota.

MARK PHELAN

The phone’s ability to connect to the car was inconsistent, and the connection

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was frequently interrupted when I tried to use Entune to listen to Pandora Internet radio. The voice recognition for phones, navigation and the audio system gets an A-plus; Entune’s promise of Internet connectivity for audio and other services still has to prove itself. The 2012 Camry provides lots of features at an appealing price. It lacks the driving dynamics and interior fit and finish of the best midsize sedans. The new Camry could have its hands full as new versions of key competitors hit the road over the next few months.

ttention bargain shoppers: Just in

time for the holiday shopping season, here comes the 2012 Toyota Camry SE, a midsize sedan that offers an attractive list of features, but leaves no penny unpinched when it comes to look, feel and sound. The Camry offers excellent fuel economy and a new voice-recognition system that’s among the best on the road. Aside from those features, Toyota had modest ambitions for the seventh generation of the midsize sedan that’s become the default choice for many buyers. The car’s platform and powertrain choices are largely unchanged, though they offer more of most everything the casual shopper wants: fuel economy, features and room. The interior is unimpressive, however. The materials look and feel very basic and the gaps between pieces of trim are uneven. Wind and road noise are very noticeable. The new Camry is a bit of a throwback, despite offering advanced voicerecognition and connectivity systems. The new Camry’s basic interior recalls the days before Toyota became a benchmark for solidity, fit and finish. The midsize sedan’s fuel economy, passenger space and trunk size all rank at or near the top among midsize sedans, however. Prices for the 2012 Camry start at $21,995 for a base model with a sixspeed automatic transmission and 178horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. A 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 is available in models starting at $26,640. A hybrid model gets a total of 200 horsepower from its 2.5-liter engine and electric motor. The hybrid has a continuously variable transmission and starts at $25,900. I tested a nicely equipped Camry SE with the four-cylinder engine and options including JBL speakers, naviga-

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The 2012 Camry comes at an attractive price, but could face stiff competition from other mid-ssize sedans.

tion and Toyota’s new Entune system for voice-recognition and some Web services. It stickered at $26,600. All prices exclude destination charges. The Camry competes with midsize sedans like the Chevrolet Malibu, Chrysler 200, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima and Volkswagen Passat. The Camry will be challenged early and often in 2012, when new versions of the Accord, Altima, Fusion and Malibu go on sale. For now, at least, the four-cylinder Camry matches the Sonata for classleading fuel economy. The EPA rates it at 25 mpg in the city, 35 on the highway, 28 in combined driving.

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The SE’s drivetrain provides good acceleration. The ride is soft. It absorbs bumps smoothly, but leans noticeably in fast curves. The passenger compartment provides plenty of head and legroom. The trunk is large, with a wide opening for easy loading. The trunk liner is flimsy and lacks an inner handle. The lack of padding contributes to a tinny sound when you close the trunk. That lack of sound insulation carries over to the passenger compartment. Wind and road noise are very noticeable on the highway. That bargain-shopper feel recurs throughout the interior. The dashboard, doors and center stack are covered in hard plastic. The gaps between some of 412 Autos for Sale

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the trim pieces are uneven, which was unheard of in Toyotas at the brand’s peak. The Camry’s styling is somewhat reminiscent of the Toyota Corolla compact, with tall, relatively flat sides, a big greenhouse and a short hood and deck. The 2012 Camry is the first vehicle with Toyota’s new Entune system, which offers Internet connectivity and voice recognition for phones, navigation and more. The voice-recognition system is outstanding. It batted a thousand understanding names and complicated addresses. I had less success evaluating Entune’s Internet connectivity. Toyota wouldn’t provide an app to test Entune with my own phone. I was stuck with a very 412 Autos for Sale

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shape, all leather. $4650. BUICK ‘03 Century. Great shape $3400 570-819-3140 570-709-5677

DODGE `00 STRATUS

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

DODGE `95 DAKOTA

2WD V6. Regular Cab/6Ft. 5 speed. 113,000 miles. Runs like a champ. Needs some work. $1,400. 570-814-1255

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.

FORD `99 TAURUS White, new battery,

104,000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, power windows, AM/FM radio, cassette player, ABS brakes, cruise control, $1,500 570-212-2410 or 570-299-7712

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

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CHEVY ’97 BLAZER

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

MAZDA ‘96 PROTEGE

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 `01 A6 QUATTRO

123,000 miles, 4.2 liter V8, 300hp, silver with black leather,heated steering wheel, new run flat tires, 17” rims, 22 mpg, German mechanic owned. $6,495. OBO. 570-822-6785

AUDI `04 A6 QUATTRO

3.0 V6. Silver. New tires & brakes. 130k highway miles. Leather interior. Heated Seats. $7,500 or best offer. 570-905-5544

AUDI `96 QUATTRO

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

BEN’S AUTO SALES RT 309 W-B Twp. Near Wegman’s 570-822-7359

10 Malibu LS $11,495 10 Fusion SEL $14,995 09 ESCAPE XLT $11,495 10 SUZUKI SX4 $12,495 10COBALT SPORTY $9,995 08 RANGER 50K $10,995 Full Notary Service Tags & Title Transfers

BMW `01 X5

4.4i. Silver, fully loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666

BMW `07 328xi Black with black

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ATVs/Dune Buggies

HAWK `11 125CC Auto, key start, with reverse & remote control. $950. OBO 570-674-2920

HAWK 2011 UTILITY ATV

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CADILLAC ‘03 DeVille. Excellent

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NEW!! Full size adult ATV. Strong 4 stroke motor. CVT fully automatic transmission with reverse. Electric start. Front & rear luggage racks. Long travel suspension. Disc brakes. Dual stage head lights. Perfect for hunters & trail riders alike. BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,695 takes it away. 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre

interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $20,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!

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BMW `99 M3with Convertible

Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan suspension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All maintenance records available. $11,500 OBO. 570-466-2630

BMW ‘04 325 XI White. Fully

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

BUICK `04 CENTURY

Well equipped. Power locks & windows. Auto. A/C. Excellent condition. 64k miles. Asking $6,200. Call 570-829-0886

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11 AUDI S5 QUATTRO CONVERTIBLE Sprint blue/black, tan leather, auto, 7 speed, turbo, 330 HP, Navigation, AWD 09 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 door, alloys, seafoam blue. 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE, blue, auto V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, silver, grey leather 07 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, navy blue, auto, alloys 07 CHRYSLER 300 LTD, AWD, silver, grey leather 06 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, burgundy, 72K 01 VW JETTA GLS, green, auto, 4 cyl 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 00 PLYMOUTH NEON purple, 4 door, auto 98 MAZDA MILLENIA green 98 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, black

SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4’s

08 JEEP COMPASS SPORT, silver, 4 cyl, auto, 4x4 08 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB, white, 5.7 Hemi, 4 door, 4x4 08 CADILLAC ESCALADE black, black leather, 3rd seat, navigation, 4x4 07 CHRYSLER ASPEN LTD, silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 07 DODGE DURANGO SLT, blue, 3rd seat 4x4 07 CHEVY UPLANDER silver, 7 passenger mini van 07 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, blue grey leather, 7 pax mini van 06 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR XLS, AWD, blue auto, V6 06 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ES, red, 4 dr, entrtnmt cntr, 7 pass mini van 05 FORD F150 XLT, extra cab, truck, black, V8, 4x4 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT, blue, grey leather, 4x4 05 BUICK RANIER CXL gold, tan, leather, sunroof (AWD) 04 DODGE DAKOTA Club cab, black, auto, V-8, 4x4 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, silver, black leather, 3rd seat, AWD 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 4x4 black, black leather, 3rd seat, 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND graphite grey, 2 tone leather, sunroof, 4x4 04 CHEVY SUBURBAN LS, pewter silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 03 FORD WINDSTAR LX green 4 door, 7 pax mini van 02 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 7 passenger, mini van, gold, AWD 02 CHEVY 2500 HD reg. cab. pickup truck, green, auto, 4x4 01 F150 SUPERCREW XLT, green, 4 door, V8, 4x4 truck 00 GMC SIERRA SLE, extra cab, pewter silver, V8, 4x4, truck 00 CHEVY BLAZER LT black & brown, brown leather 4x4 98 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO SE, silver, V6, 4x4 96 CHEVY BLAZER, black 4x4 89 CHEVY 1500, 4X4 TRUCK

BUICK `05 LACROSSE

Metallic Gray. Heated leather seats. Traction control, 6 way power front seats, remote start. Rear park assist. New tires. 41,400 miles. $11,000 570-696-2148

CADILLAC ‘06 STS

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

CHEVY `97 ASTROVAN Beautiful, 4 door. Power steering & brakes. 8 cylinder. Excellent condition. $3,000. Negotiable. 570-762-3504

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CHEVROLET `03 IMPALA 97,000 miles,

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FORD ‘07 MUSTANG V6, 5-speed auto-

$3,300. 570-592-4522 570-592-4994

CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

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

CHEVY 08 IMPALA LTZ Metallic gray, sun-

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

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

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

CHEVY`10 CAMARO

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

CHRYSLER `06 300 4 door sedan in per-

fect 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

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

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

DODGE `02 NEON SXT. 4 door. Auto-

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

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

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

HONDA `07 ACCORD V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1

owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556

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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 20 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre

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2WD. Auto. Power windows & locks. Dual air bags. A/C. Alloy Wheels. Excellent condition. $14,500 Trades Welcome 570-328-5497

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HYUNDAI ‘11 SONATA GLS

Auto. Power windows. Power locks & extras. Only 800 miles. Runs good. $13,995 Flood Title Trade Welcome 570-829-3929 20 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre

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

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

JAGUAR ‘94 XJS CONVERTIBLE

Mint Condition Magnolia red, with palomino beige leather interior. This car rates a 10 in & out. 4 new tires and services. Florida car. $13,300. 570-885-1512

LEXUS `01 ES 300 80,000 miles,

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

LEXUS `98 LS 400

Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular monthly meetings of The Dallas Area Municipal Authority for the calendar year 2012 will be held the second Thursday of each month at the DAMA Administration Building located at 530 S. Memorial Highway, Shavertown, PA. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM on the following dates: JANUARY 12, 2012 (REORGANIZATION MEETING) FEBRUARY 9, 2012 MARCH 8, 2012 MAY 10,2012 JUNE 14, 2012 JULY 12, 2012 AUGUST 9, 2012 SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 OCTOBER 11, 2012 NOVEMBER 8, 2012 DECEMBER 13, 2012 Physically challenged individuals in need of special assistance to attend public meetings may contact the Dallas Area Municipal Authority office at 696-1133, 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make special arrangements. A copy of the meeting notice can be obtained at the DAMA Business Office or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: DAMA, 530 S. Memorial Highway, Shavertown, PA 18708 Timothy J. Carroll Secretary Dallas Area Municipal Authority

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WANTED!

HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S

Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695

FREE PICKUP

FORD56,800 `08 ESCAPE DODGE `02 DURAN- XLT. miles. Grey metallic with GO SLT grey cloth interior. All power, 4.7, all

leather, 7 passenger, running boards, 80,000 miles, CD player, new tires. $6,500. 570-877-9896

matic, leather interior, steel exhaust, keyless entry, new inspection, bumper to bumper warranty, expires 08/23/15. 36,400 miles, security window louvers, rear spoiler with brake light. Perfect condition. $17,000, negotiable. 570-451-0702 Call after 2:00 p.m.

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570-779-2288

Happy New Year! Closed for the Holiday. Will reopen Wednesday, Jan 4 @ 4pm Home of the Original ‘O-Bar’ Pizza

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NISSAN ‘02 ALTIMA Black with gray

interior. Power window, locks, sunroof. $5,995. Trade Welcome 570-829-3929 20 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre

570-301-3602

NISSAN ‘03 SENTRA Auto. Air condiMERCEDES-BENZ ‘00 S430

Silver, black leather interior. All power options. Navigation. Alloys and extras. Car runs good. $8,995 Flood Title Trade Welcome 570-829-3929 20 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre

Boat? Car? Truck? Motorcycle? Airplane? Whatever it is, sell it with a Classified ad. 570-829-7130

tioning. Runs excellent. Good economy car. $3,995. Trades Welcome 570-829-3929 20 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre

PONTIAC `04 VIBE

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

PONTIAC 08 VIBE

Low miles. AWD. $13,860

NISSAN `08 SENTRA

58K miles. 4 cylinder, 6 speed manual. Great condition. All power. A/C. Cruise. Reduced $9,800. Call 570-333-4379

NISSAN `08 XTERRA

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

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

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

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15th ANNUAL NEW YEARS DAY

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION

TRAVER’S AUCTIONS – DALLAS, PA Sunday, January 1, 2012 Inspection: 9:00am Start Time: 11:00am

___________________________________ WE SAVE THE BEST ALL YEAR LONG FOR THIS ANNUAL EVENT – ALWAYS THE BEST AUCTION OF THE YEAR IN NEPA!! THIS YEAR IS NO EXCEPTION! POSSIBLY THE BEST YET! PLAN NOW TO ATTEND!! AUCTIONEERS NOTE: WE DO NOT POSTPONE OUR AUCTIONS UNLESS THE PA STATE POLICE CLOSE THE ROADS – SO PLAN ON BEING HERE REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER!! PLEASE CALL IF UNCERTAIN!! BLIZZARD DATE WOULD BE THE FOLLOWING DAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 2ND – A FEW INCHES OF SNOW WILL NOT BE CAUSE FOR CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT!! ARTWORK: Many Pictures Of Fine Art Including. Listed Artists Jerome Thompson, Niccolo Cortiglia, Charles Levier, Wini Smart + More - Many 19th Century Portrait Paintings In Fancy Frames From The Era. POTTERY: A Rare 7" Three Handled Vase Signed Lct (Louis Comfort Tiffany) In Arts & Crafts Style – A Very Unusual Lidded Humidor Signed Amphora W/Three Elephant Head Handles + More. ACCESSORIES: Including a 17" Sterling Silver Vase Signed Tiffany & Co. Weighing Nearly 4 Lbs + Other Sterling Silver – Very Rare 1912 All Pen 2 Sided Oil Sign – Martin Guitar In Case Model Hd 2832 – Lg Marble Female Bust – 1990'S Whizzer Motor Bike – Airplane Prop Never Used + More. LIGHTING: Including Two Sets Of Three Art Glass Shades Signed Quezal Plus A Set Of 4 Shades Unsigned But Attributed To QuezalCaramel Slag Table Lamp with Slag Base – Blue Stained Glass Table Lamp – Large Brass Newell Post Lamp From Prominent Hotel Deco 5 Light Slip Shade Fixture + More. MILITARIA & EARLY FIREARMS: Including at Least 3 Nazi Helmets – Nazi Swords – Nazi Daggers – Lg Nazi Flag + A 2nd Nazi Flag & Scarce Banner – Nazi Buckles – Japanese Wwii Officers Sword – Springfield

Model 1884 Trapdoor Long Rifle Cal. 45/70 with Bayonet – Medals & Banners + More. FURNITURE: Oak Sideboard Heavily Carved with Bevel Glass Display Boxes On Mirrored Top Section (Possibly Horner?) – Victorian Walnut 3 Door Bookcase – Huge Door Carved Armoire – Victorian Mirrored Coat Tree with Marble Top & Iron Umbrella Rests – Mirrors – Marble Top Tables – Early Trunk Dated 1678 – Stickley Mission Oak Bookcase – Early Chests – Early Blanket Box with 2 Drawers Beneath – Carved Black Forest Benches with Bears – Brass Single Bed – Mahogany Cylinder Desk with Claw Foot – Jeliff Sofa – Victorian Parlor Set – Fainting Couch – Mahogany Corner China Cabinets with Curved Doors – 2 Piece Early 20th C. Parlor Set – Heavily Carved Oak European Cupboard with Carved Animals & Stain Glass Doors – Primitive Baker's Cabinet with Closed Cupboard Top – 3 Piece Deco Hoosier Style Cabinet – Folk Art Hickory Rocker – Mahogany Rocker with Carved Gargoyles – American Oak Bookcase – Mahogany Acanthus Carved Column Chevalle Mirror (Berkey Gay) + Much More. JEWELRY: At Least 20 Pieces of The Finest Jewelry We Have Acquired All Year Long (Includes Many Antique Pieces) CLOCKS: Includes At Least 3 Grandfather Clocks – Super Mantel Clock with fancy Inlay Metal & Fusee Movement – Ansonia Clock with Figures + Other Great Old Clocks – GLASSWARE: Includes A Collection Of 50 Pieces From A N.Y. Estate (Inc Signed Tiffany, Steuben, Val St. Lambert, Hawkes, Sinclaire + More) – Waterford Crystal – Lg Daum France Vase – Victorian Glass + More!! You can also visit us @ www.traversauctions.com or www.auctionzip.com id#2280. For directions call 570-674-2631. Travers Auction Barn: RH926 Auctioneer: Steve Traver AU3367L TERMS: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover. We will only accept checks if known to auction co. or with bank letter guaranteeing the funds and if pre-approved before purchases are made. Statements made sale date take precedent over previously published info. Food / refreshments available. 10% Buyers Premium.

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2012 N 2012 NISSAN ISSAN S SENTRA ENTRA 2.0SR 2.0SR SPECIAL SPECIAL E EDITION DITION STK#N 21301 M O D EL# 12112 M SR P $20,320

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2011 N 2011 NISSAN ISSAN MAXIMA MAXIMA S SV V w/ w/ Sport Sport Package Package STK#N 20831 M O D EL# 16211 M SR P $37,825

2011 N 2011 NISSAN ISSAN R ROGUE OGUE S AWD AWD STK#N 20928 M O D EL# 22211 M SR P $23,905

L A ST ST 2011 2011 M A X IM IM A !

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

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30 ,995

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30 9

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

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20 ,995

26,495

W / $250 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE & $50 0 N M AC CAP TIVE CAS H

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

* $299 Perm o n th p lu s ta x. 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; w / $1999 + $203.50 regis tra tio n fees = $2202.50 d u e a td elivery. Res id u a l= $15,101 in clu d es $1375 L ea s e Ca s h. S a le Price + T a x & T a gs . In clu d es Nis s a n Reb a te. M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC T ier1.

2012 N 2012 NISSAN ISSAN X X-TERRA -TERRA P PRO4X RO4X 4 4X4 X4 STK#N 21281 M O D EL# 24412 M SR P $33,100

V-6, Au to , L ea ther, Allo ys , PW , PDL , Off Ro a d L ights , F lo o rM a ts

2 9 ,3 9 5 / $ 1,0 0 0

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29,430

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R EB ATE

B U Y FO R

24,995

W / $ 2 5 0 0 N IS S A N R EB ATE

LEAS E FOR

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

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

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

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2 7,9 9 5

W / $ 2 0 0 0 N IS S A N R EB ATE & $ 13 5 0 VA L U E TR U C K P K G

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* S a le p rice p lu s ta x & ta gs .

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

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2012 N 2012 NISSAN ISSAN FFRONTIER RONTIER SV SV 4X4 4X4 CREW CREW CAB CAB

2011 N 2011 NISSAN ISSAN PATHFINDER PATHFINDER 4X4ʼS 4X4ʼS

B U Y FO R

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*$199 PerM o n th, 39 M o n th L ea s e, 12K PerY ea rw / $2302.50 + $203.50 regis tra tio n fee = $2506 d u e a td elivery. Res id u a l= $12,669. In clu d es $1000 L ea s e Ca s h. S a le Price + ta x & ta gs in clu d es N is s a n Reb a te. M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru N M AC T ier1.

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

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

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2006 CH EV Y CO BALT

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# 12 0 4 8 A ,V6 A u to. ,A ir,Leather Heated Seats,A M / FM 6 Disc CD Pl ay er

# Z 2 5 2 8 B ,V6 A u to.,A ir,Rem ote Keyl ess Entry, Cu stom Seats,CD,Pow er Mirrors

12 450* ,

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14 999* ,

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2009 M ERCURY M ARINER 4W D ONE O W N ER

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16 957* ,

2008 CHEVRO LET CO LO RADO Crew Cab 4x4

16 854* ,

2007 CHEVY CO LO RADO EXTENDED CAB 4W D

# Z 2 6 18 ,2 .9 LI4 A u tom atic,A ir,Insta-Trac 4 x 4 Transfer Case,A M/ FM/ CD/ MP3 ,O ne O w ner

17 497* ,

2007 FO RD F-250

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# Z 2 6 19 ,5 Cy l ,A u to,PS,PB ,A / C, PW,PL,Til t,Cru ise,4 3 K

19 487* ,

# 12 2 4 5 A ,V8 A u tom atic,A ir Conditioning, Al l oy W heel s,PW,PDL,O nl y 4 4 K M il es,Cap

19 900* ,

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O N LY 22K M ILES

8’ BO X # Z 2 6 2 5 ,3 . 7LVortec I-5 ,A ir Conditioning, Fog Lam p s,PW,PDL,CD,O nStar XM Satel l ite Radio,4 1K M il es

19 999* ,

2006 LEXUS RX330

# Z 2 6 2 4 ,V8 ,A T,A / C,PW,PDL,P.Heated M irrors, Lock ing Rear Differential ,HD Trail ering Eqp ,Low M il es

20 950 ,

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O N LY 33K M ILES

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22 900* ,

# Z 2 5 8 1,3 .8 LV8 A u tom atic,PW,PDL,Rem ovab l e Roof PA nel s,Privacy G l ass,Fog Lam p s,CD

23 999* ,

2007 CHEVY SILVERADO

2005 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT CAB D URAM AX D IESEL 4X4

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TOYOTA ‘00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new

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

TOYOTA 07 CAMRY LE Low miles. One owner. $12,750

24 999* ,

TOYOTA ‘09 COROLLA S

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

VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible

GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message

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

VOLKSWAGEN ‘00 BEETLE 2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999

VOLVO `06 XC90

AWD, navigation, 2 DVD’s, white/beige leather seats, heated front seat, 7 passenger, all power options, moon roof, 70K miles. Balance of 100,000 mile warranty. Must see to appreciate! $19,850. TRADE WELCOME. 570-829-3929 20 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre

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

VOLVO 850 ‘95 WAGON

Runs good, air, automatic, fair shape. $1,800. 347-693-4156

415 Autos-Antique & Classic $49,000

FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD

# 12 10 2 A ,6 .0 LV8 ,A u to.,A ir,PW,PDL,HD Trail ering Eqp .,A u to Rear Lock ing Differential ,1 O w ner

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

CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE

O N LY 26K M ILES

BRA N D N EW STA IN LESS STEEL PLO W

SUZUKI ‘10 SX4 4x4 6,000 miles. $14,000. ‘08 Ford F250, 4x4 4,000 miles, 4 door, 8 foot bed/with or without plow. $45,000. All showroom new! 570-826-0200 or 570-868-3968

Auto. 4 Cylinder. $14,629

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O N LY 39K M ILES

SUBARU `02 FORESTER

L. AWD. Red. $2,850. Hail damage. Runs great. Auto, air, CD, cassette, cruise, tilt. All power. 174K miles. Mechanical inspection welcomed. Call 570-561-9217

O N LY 46K M ILES

O N LY 14K M ILES

# 12 0 2 6 A ,V6 A u tom atic,A ir Conditioning,A M / FM CD,Hard Tonneau Cover,A l l oy W heel s

8 999*

2001 CH EV Y ASTRO

PORSCHE `85 944

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

TOYOTA ‘00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new

O N LY 50K M ILES

# 116 5 5 B ,V6 ,A u to,PW,PB ,A / C,A M / FM / CD, PTDenter,A l u m .W heel s,Sp oil er

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All original $12,000

MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL $24,000

MERCEDES ‘29

Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com

FORD ‘28 MODEL A Sport Coupe.

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

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CHEVY`75 CAMARO 350 V8. Original

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

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

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

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

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

45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged

FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe

1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854

Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727

MERCEDES 1975

Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul

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CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322

FORD `90 TRUCK

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

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with GMC ‘98 SIERRA 3500 Convertible 4WD Stake Side,

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

350 V8, Auto. 75,000 miles on current engine. 12' wood bed, body, tires, interior good. Excellent running condition. New generator, starter, battery. Just tuned and inspected. $6,900. Call 570-656-1080

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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

$15,000 FIRM. Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.

HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03 NIGHTTRAIN

New rear tire. Very good condition. 23K miles. $8,500. Call 570-510-1429

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON

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

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HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006 NIGHTTRAIN SPECIAL EDITION

#35 of 50 Made $10,000 in accessories including a custom made seat. Exotic paint set, Alien Spider Candy Blue. Excellent condition. All Documentation. 1,400 Asking $15,000 570-876-4034

HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 riding FLH. King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348

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HONDA ‘84 XL200R 8,000 original miles,

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

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 V-ROD VRSCA

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

Blue pearl, excellent condition, 3,100 miles, factory alarm with extras. $10,500. or best offer. Tony 570-237-1631

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Motorcycles

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

CHEROKEE ‘10 Travel trailer. 39 ft.,

4 slide outs, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, microwave, awning, tinted windows, Brand new. Have no pets or smokers. Much more!!!!! $33,000 (cell) 682-888-2880

Line up a place to live in classified!

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

SUNLINE SOLARIS `91 HYOSUNG `04 COMET 25’ travel trailer A/C. 250. 157 Miles. Excellent Condition. $1,200. Call 570-256-7760

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

TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft

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

Motorcycles

Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original

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

MOTO GUZZI `03

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

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!

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

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

412 Autos for Sale

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

FORD `04 EXPLORER

06 CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB Z71 78K MILES. NEWER 31-10-15 HANKOOK TIRES. 4WD, AUTO, POWER WINDOWS LOCKS. TRUCK RUNS LIKE NEW. 5 CYLINDER GREAT ON GAS HAVE LEER CAP & NERF BARS AND BED LINER, CD, AIR LIGHT BLUE WITH BLUE INTERIOR. $14,500 570-575-5087 OR 570-718-1834

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

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

CHEVROLET `07 EQUINOX AWD LT Maroon with gray

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

CHEVY `00 SILVERADO

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

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

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

CHEVY ‘10 EQUINOX LT

FORD ‘97 F150 4X4

Moonroof. Alloys. 1 Owner. $19,995

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

FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT. CD. Power

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

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

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

412 Autos for Sale

Leather. Auto. $16,990

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

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO

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

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

CHEVY 99 SILVERADO 4X4 Auto. V8. Bargain

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

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

FORD 01 F150 XLT Extra cab. 2

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

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

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

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HONDA ‘09 CRV LX

CHRYSLER 02 TOWN & COUNTRY V6. Like new!

JEEP 03 LIBERTY

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

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AWD. 1 owner. $17,880

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

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

FORD 02 F150 Extra Cab. 6

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

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

FORD ‘06 E-350 CARGO VAN Over 100,000

GMC `05 SAVANA

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

412 Autos for Sale

miles. Runs excellent. $8,995. Trade Welcome 570-829-3929 20 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre

412 Autos for Sale

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

HYUNDAI ‘06 SANTE FE LTD

Leather. Moonroof. One owner. $13,450

2012 MDX

2012 TL

2012 ZDX

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

412 Autos for Sale

For well-qualified buyers

2012 TSX SPORT WAGON

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

412 Autos for Sale

0.9% APR* ON ALL NEW ACURA MODEL S

2012 RDX

JEEPAuto. 04 LIBERTY V6.

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

IT’S LIKE MEETING SAVINGS UNDER THE MISTLETOE.

2012 RL

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

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

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

2012 TSX

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

Leather & Moonroof. $14,990

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

CHEVY `99 SILVERADO Auto. V6 Vortec.

FORD 08 EDGE SEL

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JEEP `03 LIBERTY

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

DODGE 07 CALIBER

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

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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

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

CHEVY `10 SILVERADO 4 Door Crew Cab

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

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US MARINES

US NAVY

US AIR FORCE

US MARINES

Greg Martin General Manager 21 Yrs. at Coccia

Joe “Bobo” Nocera Used Car Manager 25 Yrs. at Coccia

Ginny Kutzer Salesperson 20 Yrs. at Coccia

Jim Bufalino Salesperson 18 Yrs. at Coccia

Joe Skrutski Salesperson 11 Yrs. at Coccia

Toni Grasso Salesperson 8 Yrs. at Coccia

Victor DeAnthony Salesperson 4 Yrs. at Coccia

Rob Kosco Salesperson 24 Yrs. with Ford

Terry Joyce Tom Washington Abdul Alsaigh Sales Manager Sales Manager Sales Manager 34 Yrs. at Coccia 14 Yrs. with Ford 4 Yrs. at Coccia

Marcus Ossowski Salesperson 1 Yr. at Coccia

Kevin Uren Salesperson 1 Yr. at Coccia

Jason Kilduff Salesperson

Mike Hallock Salesperson

Patrick Plastow Internet Specialist

Frank Vieira Director of Internet Services 1 Yr. at Coccia

Len Gierszal Rudy Podest George Geiges Steve Mizenko Pat McGinty Lenny Santarsiero Barry Williams Parts & Service Service Manager Service Manager Parts Manager Body Shop Manager Finance Manager Finance Manager Director 24 Yrs. at Coccia 24 Yrs. with Ford 15 Yrs. at Coccia 20 Yrs. at Coccia 27 Yrs. at Coccia

Auto., AC, Pwr. Mirrors, Advanced Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, AM/FM/CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, , Cruise Control, 15” Alum. Wheels, Keyless Entry w/Keypad

Remote Keyless Entry, Pwr. Locks, Message Center, Air, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air APR Bags, CD, Side Impact Air PLUS Bags, MyKey M O S.

27 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 1/3/12.

APR PLUS

M O S.

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

APR

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

M O S.

PLUS

MPG

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 1/3/12.

MPG

APR PLUS

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

27 Mos.

M O S.

PLUS

M O S.

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

M O S.

PLUS

3.7L V6 Engine, XL Plus Pkg., Cruise Control, CD, MyKey System, Pwr. Equipment Group, 40/20/40 Cloth Seat, Pwr. Mirrors, XL Decor Group

MPG

27 Mos.

Auto., 3.5L V6, Reverse Sensing Sys., CD, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, PW, SYNC,18” Alum. Wheels, Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio, PDL

MPG

27 Mos.

APR

Pwr. Windows, Pwr. Door Locks, Air, Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, Remote Keyless Entry, CD, MyFord MPG

PLUS

M O S.

STX, 3.7L V6, Auto., Air, 17” Alum. Wheels, Cloth Seat, 40/20/40 Split Seat, Decor Pkg., Cruise, ABS, Pwr. Equipment Group

3.5L Engine, MyFord Display, Auto. Climate Control, Pwr. Mirrors, 17” Steel Wheels, CD, Keyless Entry, MyKey, Cruise Control, PL, PW

MPG

27 Mos.

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

Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B *Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit Waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2011 PAGE 7D

WE WILL BEAT ANY COMPETITORS PRICE ON A NEW KIA GUARANTEED OR WE WILL PAY YOU $1,000*** RATES AS LOW AS

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The Kia 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program includes various warranties and roadside assistance. Warranties include power train and basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for details or go to kia.com. *24-hour Roadside Assistance is a service plan provided by Kia Motors America, Inc. **All rebates applied, plus tax and tag. Picture may not represent exact trim level. Plus tax & tag, 12k miles per year with 1,500 down & fees due at signing. Payments based on a 39 month lease with approved credit. *** Must be a documented deal. Dealer reserves right to buy that vehicle.

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

JEEP ‘07 GRAND CHEROKEE

4WD & Alloys. $15,880

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

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

TOYOTA 09 RAV 4

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

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

457 Wanted to Buy Auto 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

JEEP 98 CHEROKEE SPORT

2 door. 4x4. 6 cylinder. Auto. Like new! $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

LEXUS `06 GX 470

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. 52,000 miles.

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

503

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

COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST

MAZDA 03 MPV VAN V6. CD Player.

MITSUBISHI `11

OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-

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

NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition.

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

SUZUKI `03 XL-7

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

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

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

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

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Other

Accounting/ Finance

BOOKKEEPER Part time for

(570) 237-1082

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

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.

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

TAXWANTED PREPARERS

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

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Other

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

Employment applications can be obtained at:

Offset Paperback Mfrs., Inc. 2211 Memorial Hwy. Dallas, PA 18612 468

Auto Parts

ADMINISTRATIVE/ CLERICAL

New car dealership is seeking full time employee. Experience only. Must have excellent phone etiquette and good ability to multi-task. Excellent pay and benefits including 401k plan. Send resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 2875 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

DATA ENTRY CLERK Full Time position,

40 hours/week. Responsibilities include data entry of timesheets/authorizations & resolving payroll and billing related issues. Send resume to: Regina Walkowiak, New Story, 1150 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, PA 18644 Fax 570-714-2351, or email rwalkowiak@ newstory.com EOE

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

KITCHEN HELP

$25,995

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

506 Administrative/ Clerical

468

Auto Parts

Harry’s U Pull It

AS ALWAYS ****HIGHEST PRICES***** PAID FOR YOUR UNWANTED VEHICLES!!! DRIVE IN PRICES Call for Details (570) 459-9901 Vehicles must be COMPLETE !!

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Pizza maker, pre-pare salads, hoagies, etc. Full or part time. Weekends a must. Reply in confidence to: Box 2880 C/O Times Leader 15 N Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

COOPER’S SEAFOOD WATERFRONT Now Hiring Full &

Part Time experienced LINE COOKS for 2nd shift. Good starting wage. Good working conditions. Apply in person after 3pm at 304 Kennedy Blvd. Pittston

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

MEDIUM DUTY MECHANIC Own tools required. 8 hours/5 days a week. Call Jim @ Williams Bus Line 570-474-5279

542

Logistics/ Transportation

CDL B, AIR-BRAKE DRIVER

Needed for immediate hire. Salary based on experience. Health care benefits available. Call to schedule interview. 570-696-5296

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

DRIVERS

NEEDED IMMEDIATELY FORKLIFT OPERATORS AND EXPERIENCED CLAMP TRUCK Must have 1 year experience. $11.50 to start raise after 90 days and 180 days. Benefits after 90 Days. Paid holidays, vacation after 1 year. Overtime available. Apply in person East Coast Logistics & Distribution 140 Industrial Drive (old Techneglas building) Pittston, PA

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Marketing/ Product

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

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PITTSTON HEAVENLY MANOR Needs kind & dedi-

cated 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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Other

Do you have a special place in your heart for young people? FCCY is a foster care agency looking for giving families. Reimbursement, training and support provided. Interested? Call 1-800-747-3807. EOE

554

Production/ Operations

MANUFACTURING

Warehouse

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

Apply Today At www. adeccousa.com Or Call 570.451.3726

LIGHT WAREHOUSE/ EQUIPMENT ROOM WORKER Light Warehouse

worker needed. Must be dependable and able to lift 20 to 50lbs. Experience preferred but will train the right candidate. Selfmotivated individual with a dedicated sense of follow thru. Competitive starting rate. Company offers a voluntary Health Benefits Package and 401K Plan. Pleasant environment. Must be reliable. Please call Stefanie at 888-5148883 or fax resume to attn: Stefanie at 570-517-5003.

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

566

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

TSR

600 FINANCIAL 610

Business Opportunities

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

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Part-time hours for full-time income and benefits. $10.00/hr days / $11.00/hr evening shift + unlimited commissions! •Paid Training •Blue Cross/ vision/dental •Discount Travel •Paid Vacation/ 401k •Advancement Opportunity •No experience necessary • Must be 16 years old Please Call To Make An Appointment

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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

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Baby Items

BABY GLIDER brand new, cherry /tan. $100. 570-970-9243 BABY TRAVEL SYSTEM $50. Jumparoo $35. 2 infant car seat Bases $20. each. 570-417-2940

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Building Materials

BATHROOM matching sink set Gerber white porcelain bathroom sink with mirror & medicine cabinet $80. 570-331-8183 SCREEN DOOR. 4x8 for 8’ patio door. New in box. $75 570-823-2505

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available

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

MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE

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

APPLE IPHONE 4 S Brand new with

64GB Memory and Apple iPad 2, 64GB with wifi-3g this are factory unlocked with Complete accessories (Well packed & sealed in original company box) and can be used with any network provider of your choice Email: order@tradebitlimited.com or skype: wg.fields for more information.

726

700 MERCHANDISE 708

Antiques & Collectibles

Designer Clothes at Discount prices. Your favorite current styles. Convenient, local fashions, with no shipping or return hassles. Wed., Fri. & Sat. 11 - 5 Thurs. 12 - 6 100 Wyoming Ave. Wyoming, PA

730

Computer Equipment & Software

CD Burner/DVD player for pc. Hewlett Packard model ts-h493 sata combo drive. $35 call rick 283-2552 LAPTOP: Dell XPS Laptop computer (15) includes cooling pad/mouse $550. 570-266-2923 TOWER Gateway Pentium 4 Tower. 3ghz cpu with hyperthread. 1gb ram, new mainboard & 80gb harddrive, card reader, dvdrw. $75. 570-905-2985.

732

Exercise Equipment

EXERCISER ABS rocker $8. 570-735-5529 PULL UP/ DIP POWER TOWER/ Weider, excellent condition. $200. 570-970-9243

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 WAGON. Radio Flyer. 34x15. Needs restoration. New in mid 1940’s. $35 570-823-2505

710

Appliances

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162 DISHWASHER, Portable, Kenmore, Black with Butcher Block top, $200. 570-333-4494

Furniture & Accessories

BAKER’S RACK green metal with 2 wicker baskets for storage. Excellent condition, asking $125 obo. 239-6011. BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!!

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FURNISH FOR LESS

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

Furniture & Accessories

MATTRESS SALE

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

Mattress Guy

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

746

Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

E D WA R D S V I L L E

Collector’s Market Now Open! 378 Main St

FLEAMARKET & BID BOARD

Open Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm 570-718-1123 Minutes from Wilkes-Barre. Antiques, Collectibles, toys & MUCH MORE! Bid Board, Sunday, January 1, 12 noon

WEST WYOMING FLEA MARKET 6th Street

OPEN YEAR ROUND

SPACE AVAILABLE INSIDE & OUT ACRES OF PARKING OUTSIDE SPACES - $10 INSIDE SPACES $60 AND UP (MONTHLY)

Saturday 8am - 2pm Open New Years Day 8am - 4pm

756

Medical Equipment

SCOOTER PRIDE MOBILITY good condition. $350. 570-350-4298

758 Miscellaneous

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

COAT

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

744

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

744

Clothing

AERO Pilates Performer 298 exercise chart, DVD’s cardio rebounder $200. 288-3634

Agents No Cold Calling! Write your own Paycheck!!

Appliances

724 Cellular Phones

KMS FAB LLC has immediate openings for the positions listed below. -Laser and Turret Operators -MIG and TIG Welders

710

FREE PICKUP

570-574-1275 AQUARIUM - 20 gallon with oak finish stand, clean & excellent condition pump, filter, hoses, light, & many accessories. $99. 570-824-3310 BIRD CAGES $25. each. 570-417-2940 DINNERWARE Coca Cola dish set, service for 4, brand new, asking $30 570-239-6011

786 Toys & Games

815

HOCKEY TABLE. Sportscraft professional grade Turbo. Black lights and electronic scorer. Excellent condition. Sold for $325 new, sacrifice $85. 570-675-4777

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

GLASS DOOR. 4 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183 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 TRUCK CAP. Fiberglass A.R.E. with sliding screen windows and locking door. 76x62. $600 STEPCLIMBER, 425i Tunturi, $200. FLASHING, copper 3x8, $200 570-574-0680

776 Sporting Goods INSTANT FISHERMAN (2) & 2 travel cases never used with additional knife. Paid around $100. sell $65. 788-6654

780

Televisions/ Accessories

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER with 27” tv, hardly used. $80. 570-287-0023

805

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

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

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

$$ CASH PAID $$ VIDEO GAMES & SYSTEMS

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

The Video Game Store

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

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288-8995

WANTED JEWELRY

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.

800 PETS & ANIMALS Birds

AFRICAN GREY PARROT

Female, $800. Male Cockatiel, $100. Cages included. Please call 570-771-6115 for more information.

810

Cats

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

824-4172, 9-9 only CATS Free to good homes. Help! Living in country & caring for approximately 15 strays, 3 months to 2 years. Health issues are forcing me to find good homes for them. References required. 333-4164

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

815

Dogs

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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. ALDEN

Dogs

PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE

1100 Walnut Street Great starter or investment home. Nice neighborhood. Property sold in as is condition. MLS#11-215. $23,000 (570) 885-6731 (570) 288-0770

CROSSIN REAL ESTATE

ASHLEY

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

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

Parents on premises Shots Current. $500 570-250-9690

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

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

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

Find Your Ideal Employee! Place an ad and end the search! 570-829-7130 ask for an employment specialist 533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTO BODY TECHS

$1,000 SIGN-O ON BONUS!

WILKESBARREGOLD

(570)48GOLD8 (570)484-6538

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

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

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

London PM Gold Price

Dec. 29: $1,531.00 Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com

Find homes for your kittens! Place an ad here! 570-829-7130

566 Sales/Business Development

Extremely busy shop is in immediate need of “EXPERIENCED” Auto Body Techs. Earning potential is unlimited! We also offer a great benefit package with 401-K. For immediate consideration, please apply in person to: Ray King, Manager Pompey Collision & Auto Body 338 Pierce Street, Kingston, PA 18704 570-288-6576 Email: pdautobody@epix.net

TITLE PROCESSOR United One Resources is seeking candidates for full-time Real Estate Title Processors. The successful candidates must be able to work in a fast pace environment, have excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills. Prior experience in title insurance, real estate, banking, or customer service is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. Please forward your resume and salary requirements to: iwanttowork@unitedoneresources.com

United One Resources, Inc. 270 North Sherman Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 EOE M/F/D/V 566 Sales/Business Development

566 Sales/Business Development

Professional Volvo Salesperson Santo Volvo has immediate opening(s) for high quality professional Volvo salesperson(s). Due to an increase in New and Pre-owned Volvo sales, we are looking for experienced individuals to join our team in a “no-pressure” sales environment. Individuals must be ambitious and self-motivated. We offer an excellent working environment and benefits, including a generous compensation package, health insurance and opportunity for advancement.

Please forward your resume in confidence to gsanto@santocars.com or call for an appointment. 570.207.8149

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412 Autos for Sale

KEN POLLOCK

PRE-OWNED

HOLIDAY

GOING ON NOW!

CARS

2008 HONDA CIVIC SI COUPE

Enjoy spe cial bonu s savings ju st in time for the Ne w Years!

2010 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SEDAN

#P14420, Alloy Wheels, Sport Package, Sunroof, Manual, Power Windows/Locks, Low Miles

15,850

2009 NISSAN SENTRA SEDAN

2010 KIA RIO SEDAN

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT SEDAN

#S1641A, S Package, Power Windows/ Locks, Automatic, 1-Owner

#P14478, Automatic, Dual Airbags, CD, A/C, Balance of Factory Warranty

#P14478, Automatic, CD, Dual Airbags, A/C, Balance of Factory Warranty

Dual Rear Wheels, Diesel Engine, Automatic, Runs Strong!

Cheap @

3,250

2008 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SEDAN

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT SEDAN

9,550

Hardtop, Lift Kit with Custom Wheel Pkg, Upgraded Blue Tooth Radio, Low Miles!

#P14526, V8, Automatic, AM/FM/CD, Dual Airbags, Balance of Factory Warranty

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4x4

#P14513, Alloy Wheels, Auto, Power Windows/Locks, CD, 1-Owner

17,950*

20,550*

2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN

2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR 4X4

#P14505, Chrome Pkg, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, Auto, Low Miles & 1-Owner!

#P14440, Custom Wheel Pkg, Pushbar w/ Light Kit, Ready for the Snow!

#P14514, Alloy Wheels, Power Sliding Doors, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, 3rd Row

2008 SUZUKI XL-7 AWD

2007 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4

2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 4X4

#P14552A, Sunroof, Leather, 3rd Row, Alloy Wheels, Nice SUV!

#P14457A, Sport Package, Alloy Wheels, 3rd Row, Auto, PW, PL, Great 4x4!

#P14532, Leather, Sunroof, 3rd Row, Alloy Wheels, PW, PL, CD

SOLD

2011 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4

#S1665A, Automatic, CD, Dual Airbags, Balance of Factory Warranty

8,850

2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXT CAB 4X4

17,650

SOLD

#P14496, Automatic, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, Great Car!

SOLD

2010 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR 4X4

9,750*

9,950*

#P14529, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Power Windows/Locks, Only 34K Miles!

2005 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN

2007 FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK

23,350

#P14551, Leather, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, SL Package

11,750*

9,950

#S1578A, Automatic, Dual Airbags, A/C, 1-Owner!

10,850*

SUVS/TRUCKS

• 3 Day or 150 Mile Money Back Guarantee** • 30 Day/1000 Mile Limited Warranty** • All Value Vehicle Outlet Cars Pass PA State Inspection**

2008 TOYOTA YARIS

#P14501, Panoramic Sunroof, Chrome Wheel Pkg, Auto, CD, Nice Car!

11,450

13,750*

#S1691A, Low Miles, 1-Owner, Automatic, CD, Dual Airbags

12,850

As Traded Special! CHECK OUT OUR VALUE VEHICLE 1996 Chevrolet Silverado OUTLET

#P14538, Leather, Sunroof, Automatic, Power Windows/Locks, All Wheel Drive!

2010 CHEVY COBALT LT SEDAN

2006 PONTIAC G6 GT SEDAN

13,850

10,550

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT AWD

#S1625A, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, CD, Power Seat

#P14536, Automatic, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, A/C, Dual Airbags, 1-Owner

Crew Cab 3500 Pickup

#P14495, Automatic, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, Balance of Factory Warranty

2009 MAZDA 6 SEDAN

2008 HONDA ACCORD EXL SEDAN

16,950*

17,650*

13,950*

14,850*

PRE-OWNED SUZUKI SALE 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA LIMITED 4X4

2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR CREW CAB 4X4

2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI SLS SEDAN

2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI GTS SEDAN

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA PREMIUM 4X4

2010 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD

2009 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD

Heated Leather, 18” Alloy Wheels, Custom Interior, PW, PL, 1-Owner w/ Only 4K Miles

#S1191A, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Only 4K Miles!

#S1159A, Automatic, Power Memory Seat, PW, PL, Alloy Wheels, Only 6K Miles!

#S1801A, Alloy Wheels, Running Boards, 1-Owner with Only 12K Miles!

#S1683A, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, CD, Roof Rack, 1-Owner

#S1675A, Premium Package, Automatic, CD, Power Windows/Locks, All Wheel Drive!

#S1790A, Alloy Wheels, Power Windows/ Locks, 5 Speed, Snow Ready!

#S1854A, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Navigation, 18” Alloys, 1-Owner w/ Only 8K Miles!

#S1600A, Alloy Wheels, Bed Liner, CD, Power Windows/Locks, Only 800 Miles!

17,750

21,950

22,950

23,350

2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA ADVENTURE 4X4

14,650

17,250

17,350

13,650

11,950*

PRE-OWNED

CLOSE TO EVERYWHERE WE’RE EASY TO FIND JUST OFF EXIT 175 RTE I-81 • PITTSTON

KEN SUPER CENTER POLLOCK 339 HWY 315, PITTSTON, PA AT Ken Pollockk

1-800-223-1111 Hours M-F 9-8pm Sat 9-5pm

www.kenpollocksuzuki.com

731430 731430

* 2.49% Based on 60 months. Must be approved under program guidelines. Tax & Tags Additional. Artwork for illustration purposes only. Not responsible for typographical errors. ** See Salesperson for complete details. ***Based on 3 Month District Avg from Suzuki Survey Statistics.

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NEW 2012 GMC CANYON REG CAB 4X4

Sale Price

$28,040 - $1,073 Eynon Discount

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA

Stk# 1848

14,900

2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

2010 JEEP COMMANDER AWD

Stk# 1694

21,900

2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD

Starting At

$21,995

Sale Price

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

3.9%

FINANCING AVAILABLE

NEW 2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB 4X4 SLE Package, Power Tech Package $37,685 - $4,505 Rebate - $ 500 Bonus Cash - $2,249 Eynon Discount

Reg Cab, Remote Entry, Work Truck Package

28,755

NEW 2012 GMC ACADIA AWD

1.9%

FINANCING AVAILABLE

NEW 2012 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 4X4

FINANCING FOR 72 MOS. AVAILABLE

Sale Price

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

30,366

NEW 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE AWD

FINANCING AVAILABLE

30,431

Sale Price

2012 GMC SIERRA DENALI 2500 4X4

3.9%

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Leather Group, Power Sunroof, Chrome Wheels

SL Package, Preferred Package

Convenience Group, Hit The Road Package

4 Dr Crew Cab, Rear Entertainment

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

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

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

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

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

Sale Price

2010 CHEVY AVEO SDN’S

Stk# 1684

Choose From 2, Tons of Warranty

11,900

2010 SUBARU FORESTER XT

All Wheel Drive, 11K Miles

23,995 2010 HONDA CIVIC

2011 DODGE CHALLENGER SE

2008 BUICK LUCERNE

21,995

2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 EXT CAB

32,974

2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT

Local Trade, Low Miles

38,346

Sale Price

2010 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD REG CAB PICKUP

Stk# 1818

2011 GMC TERRAIN AWD

Sale Price

46,995

2010 FORD TAURUS LIMITED

18,900

2011 BUICK REGAL

22,900

2011 DODGE RAM CREW CAB 4X4

22,900

2009 CADILLAC CTS

Stk# 1845

2010 JEEP WRANGLER 4DR

2010 MERCEDES 300C AWD

25,900

Stk# 1597

18,900

2011 FORD ESCAPE AWD

20,900

2010 DODGE JOURNEY RT4 AWD

2010 CHEVY TAHOE AWD

22,900

2011 GMC ACADIA AWD

31,900

2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED

32,900

Stk# 1797

AWD

21,900

2010 FORD EXPLORER AWD

Stk# 1650

22,900

Stk# 1836

21,900

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AWD

Stk# 1855

23,900

2011 CHEVY SUBURBAN AWD

Stk# 1649

16,900

2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON AWD

Stk# 1858

Stk# 1681

Stk# 1782

16,900

Stk# 1783

2010 CHRYSLER 300

AWD, Local Low Mileage Trade

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

16,900

2009 CHEVY EQUINOX LS

14,900

Stk# 1796

Stk# 1791

22,900

Stk# 1833

29,900

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

15,900

2010 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 CARGO

Stk# 1794

22,900

Stk# 1431

24,900

Stk# 1732

18,900

Stk# 1801

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA

2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Stk# 1859

13,900

Stk# 1688

15,900

2011 DODGE NITRO AWD

Stk# 1734

2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO REG CAB 1500 4X4

Stk# 1521

23,900

2011 TOYOTA CAMRY

Stk# 1811

13,995

Stk# 1739

15,900

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING

Choose From 2, SE Package

12,995

2010 DODGE AVENGER R/T

2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR AWD

Stk# 1837

18,900

Stk# 1857

22,900

Stk# 1802

15,900

2010 FORD FOCUS SDN’S

LT Package, Nice Miles!

13,995

2010 DODGE CHARGER

2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD

Local Trade, Low Miles

16,995

2010 JEEP COMPASS AWD

14,995

2010 CHEVY HHR

Just 33K Miles

11,995

30K Miles, Silver Beauty

2010 VW BEETLE CPE

Balance of Warranty

11,995

14,995

Stk# 1535

23,900

Sale Price

2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT SDN

Must See Local Trade, One Owner

15K Miles, Black Beauty

2003 GMC YUKON DENALI

11,995

Stk# 1537

16,900

31,960

DON’T MISS IT

2010 KIA RIO

Stk# 1731

23,900

26,967

NEW 2012 BUICK LACROSSE SDN

1.9%

FINANCING AVAILABLE

SLT Equipment, Miles As Low As 14K, Choose From 3

Power Sunroof, Chrome Wheels, Navigation

Stk# 1542

16,900

Sale Price

31,308

10,900

2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 EXT CAB 4X4

FINANCING AVAILABLE

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

21,462

2011 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4

NEW CARS SLE Package

2005 BUICK TERRAZA CX

NEW 2012 GMC TERRAIN AWD

Work Truck Package, Auto, Air, Stereo

NEW 2012 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM II

Sale Price

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34,900

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL

All Wheel Drive, 19K Miles

34,995

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

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MOTORS

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HURRY DOWN! AUTOMATIC, AWD!

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR! 1999 Toyota RAV4

2005 BMW 325 XI

$4,995

$12,995

STK# 81638A

2003 Ford Windstar Minivan

2002 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback

STK# 72044a

2004 Buick LeSabre

2003 Acura TL 3.2

EE ES COME IN ! M ON S PER

2002 Chevrolet Malibu

STK# K2101A

$4,995 STK# K2069A

$5,995

$9,595

$2,995

2005 Ford F150 XLT

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

STK# 81739A

$4,895

2008 Honda Civic Hybrid

STK# K1244A

$8,995

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier

STK# K2072A

$5,995

2007 Chrysler Sebring Sedan Touring

$9,995

2005 Ford Escape XLT Sport Utility

2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra Sedan

2004 Kia Optima LX

STK# 81730A

$4,995

2001 Ford Focus Premium

STK# 82052A

$5,995

2001 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan

$3,995

1996 Chevrolet Camaro

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

2007 Toyota Corolla CE

$4,995

STK# 82017A

STK# 71373b

STK# 41041B

E TAK OR F E M EST A T VE! DRI

$10,995

$5,995

$6,995

STK# K2115A

STK# K2119a

STK# K2068a

STK# 81644B

STK# 41253A

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2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS

$5,995

$4,995

$5,995

$9,995

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

2001 Chevrolet Blazer LS

2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport

2006 Subaru Forester AWD

2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette

STK# 66741

$8,995 STK# 32122A

STK# A1150877

$5,995 STK# 81422C

STK# 12j233a

$6,995 STK# 81714A

STK# H65172

$9,995 STK# 82023A

STK# 22084A

$3,995 STK# 41116A

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

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

BACK MOUNTAIN

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

BACK MOUNTAIN

906 Homes for Sale DALLAS

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

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

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DALLAS

Open floor plan, raised ranch. Newly rebuilt in 2009. Located in nice neighborhood close to everything! MLS# 11-2928 $109,500 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

DALLAS School District

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

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

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

DALLAS

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. Call Cindy King 570-690-2689

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

570-675-4400

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

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EDWARDSVILLE 192 Hillside Ave

EXETER

FALLS/MILL CITY 10 acres with gas

HANOVER TWP.

HARVEYS LAKE

577 Nanticoke St. Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 story home in quiet neighborhood. This home features an enclosed patio with hot tub, enclosed front porch, walk up floored attic with electric. 2 coal stoves and much more. All measurements approximate. MLS 10-4645. $80,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

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

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

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

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

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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DALLAS

$199,000 - 2 Story 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home with 30x60 Commercial Garage on 9 acres in Franklin Township. Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

570-675-4400

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

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

122-124 SHORT ST. OUT OF THE FLOOD ZONE! Very nice double-block on a quiet street. Good income property for an investor or live in one side & rent the other to help with a mortgage. #122 has living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. #124 has living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths & a family room with free-standing fireplace. Off-street parking on one side. Taxes are currently $1,516 on assessed value of $68,700. MLS#11-3694 PRICE REDUCED TO $59,900 Mary Ellen & Walter Belchick 570-696-6566

EXETER 1021 Wyoming Ave

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!

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400 Shrine View Elegant & classic stone & wood frame traditional in superb location overlooking adjacent Irem Temple Country Club golf course. Living room with beamed ceiling & fireplace; large formal dining room; cherry paneled sunroom; 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths & 2 powder rooms. Oversized in-ground pool. Paved, circular drive. $550,000 MLS# 11-939 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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

P E N D I N G

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

lease. Out of flood zone. 3 bedrooms. 2 baths. Living room. Dining room. Family room. Kitchen. $130,000. 570-333-1456 Leave a Message FORTY FORT 4 Sunset Court

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

EXETER

HANOVER TWP.

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP HANOVER TWP.

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

DURYEA

DURYEA REDUCED

DALLAS

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EDWARDSVILLE

REDUCED PRICE $166,000

DALLAS 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

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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

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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EXETER 105 Cedar Street Price Reduced! $50,000

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

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

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

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

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

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

HANOVER TWP.

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

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

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

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

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HARDING 310 Lockville Rd

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 HANOVER TWP.

311 Lockville Rd Stately brick 2 story, with in-ground pool, covered patio, finished basement, fireplace, wood stove 3 car attached garage, 5 car detached garage with apartment above. MLS#11-1242 $719,000 Call Joe or Donna, 613-9080

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

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

FORY FORT

Modern 3 bedroom. 1 1/2 bath. Driveway. Gas heat. Lease. No pets. No smoking. $750 + utilities. Call Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769 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

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

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

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

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

Kwiatkowski Real Estate 570-825-7988

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

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

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

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KINGSTON 68 Bennett St

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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

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 REDUCED

76 N. Dawes Ave. DO THE MATH! Qualified FHA buyers could possibly be paying less than $900 per month for mortgage, taxes and insurance. NOW is the time to buy. Stop throwing your money away renting. Well cared for 2 bedroom home with private yard, garage and driveway. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2278 $124,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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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

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

KINGSTON

SALE BY OWNER! Charming, well maintained. Front porch, foyer, hardwood floors, granite kitchen, 4 bedrooms, living room/large dining room, 2 fireplaces, 2.5 baths, sun room, basement with plenty of storage. Private English style back yard. $195,000 570-472-1110

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

G IN D N E P

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

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

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

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

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459 Bennett St. Very nice 5 bedroom, 2 story home in nice area of Luzerne. Off street parking for 4 cars. 1st floor master bedroom & laundry. Replacement windows on 2nd floor. 5 year young full bath. Modern kitchen w/breakfast bar, oak cabinets. Basement always DRY! All measurements approximate MLS11-3745 $122,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Liaison between IT, project managers, and business end-users. Responsible to deﬁne, solicit, assess, and document business requirements, recommending business priorities, and advising business on options, risks, and costs. Knowledgeable on Database Programming Languages for SQL , Oracle, & DB2, .NET (C#) programming. Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, reporting, analytical skills, and data mining tools in analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation. Demonstrate proven critical thinking ability, ability to transform data into actionable recommendations. Must have strong leadership & interpersonal skills including the ability to lead cross functional teams to a solution. Bachelor’s Degree or related IT experience (2 to 7 yrs) Must have experience with project management, understanding of business process reengineering and business modeling concepts, business systems development and analysis, & setting up test scenarios.

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Responsibility to support the core network infrastructure (Windows base network) and integrated network resources (VoIP, Joomla). Installation, maintenance, and backup of servers (VMWARE and Windows) and inter-networking equipment including security patches and ﬁrmware upgrades. Ideal candidate will have strong problem solving skills, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to convert ideas into practical applications.

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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

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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

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MOUNTAIN TOP Laurel Lakes Section. Beautiful colonial on 2 private acres. 4 bedrooms, large kitchen, big family room with fireplace and builtins, spacious living room and dining room, 2.5 baths, oversized 3 car garage. Priced to sell at $279,000. Call 610-295-9550.

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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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To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 182 Robert Street Nice single or duplex. Gas heat. Detached garage. This home is “high and dry”, and available for immediate occupancy. Call Jim for details. Affordable @ $104,900 TOWNE & COUNTRY R.E. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 NANTICOKE

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

25 Shea St CAPE ANN: Large & Bright, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, Carrara glass bathroom, finished lower level, family room (knotty pine) with bar. Oil heat, very large lot. Estate. View the mountains from the front porch. #112970. BIG REDUCTION! NEW PRICE $89,000 Go To The Top... Call JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

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MOUNTAIN TOP

Meticulously maintained ranch home in convenient Mountain Top location. Features include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, charming foyer entrance, bright & beautiful living room, dining room opens to modern eat-in kitchen, new sun room addition, large family room, manicured lawn with beautiful hardscape in front. Large shed, large unfinished basement with half bath. MLS#11-3607 $159,900 Chris Jones 570-696-6558

PITTSTON

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

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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

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

PITTSTON

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

PITTSTON REDUCED

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

MOUNTAINTOP

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

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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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WILKES-BARRE 100 Darling St

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

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

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

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

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

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NANTICOKE Reduced - $89,000 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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PRICED TO SELL! Brick ranch, large living room, 3 bedrooms, sun room, deck, full basement, sheds & garage on 0.54 acres$139,500 Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

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38 Frothingham St. Four square home with loads of potential and needs updating but is priced to reflect its condition. Nice neighborhood. Check it out. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3403 $62,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

PITTSTON TWP.

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 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 $164,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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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 PLAINS

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

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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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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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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46-48 Helen St

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 SHAVERTOWN

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

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74 W. Carey St. Affordable home with 1 bedroom, large living room, stackable washer & dryer, eat in kitchen. Yard with shed. Low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-4068 $37,500 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road

TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2

bedrooms, huge modern kitchen, big TV room and living room, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! Reduced $115,900 FINANCING AVAILABLE

570-885-1512

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

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

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Beautiful 2 story, 3 bedroom home. Modern kitchen & bath. Nice yard. Gas heat. $69,900. Call 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

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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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Luxurious End Townhouse

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

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

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

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

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

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

WAPWALLOPEN

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

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

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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TRUCKSVILLE

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

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

WANAMIE

SWOYERSVILLE

REDUCED TO $199,900

Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath brick & aluminum ranch on over 4 acres with Pond. New stainless steel appliances, 2 car attached and 1 car built-in garage, paved driveway, open front porch, 3 season room, rear patio, brick fireplace & property goes to a stream in the back. PRICE REDUCED $179,900 MLS# 10-4716 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141

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PLYMOUTH

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

TUNKHANNOCK

SHAVERTOWN

SHAVERTOWN Well maintained double block on quiet street, great neighborhood. Perfect home for you with one side paying most of your mortgage, or would make a good investment, with separate utilities & great rents. Vinyl replacement windows, vinyl aluminum siding, walk up large attic from one side, lower front & rear porches, with two rear upper enclosed porches. $119,900 Call Ronnie 570-262-4838

SWOYERSVILLE

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

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

WEST WYOMING

438 Tripp St

123 Dagobert St. Immaculately kept 2 story, 3 bedroom home in beautiful neighborhood. Home features newer doors, double hung E glass windows throughout. Air & ceiling fans in all rooms except bathroom. Beautiful year round sunroom in rear. Property includes 50x100 buildable lot, 3 parcels on one deed. A must see! MLS 11-2452 $119,500 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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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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$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

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

WILKES-BARRE

1400 North Washington St Nice 2 story in need of some TLC with low taxes, near the casino. Roof is 5 years young. Newer water heater (installed '09), replacement windows throughout, 100 AMP electric, tiled bath, wall-towall carpeting entire 1st floor. $54,000. 11-4455. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

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FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE POSITION LAKE-LEHMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT •HVAC Trained, Type II Certification preferred •Licensed for handling, servicing and recovery of R-410A refrigeration equipment •Experienced in preventive maintenance of natural gas/oil fired boilers •Knowledge of and ability to perform maintenance and repairs to all physical facilities to include: pumps, motors, boilers, HVAC units, exhaust fans, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, emergency generators, carpets, floor tiles, doors/hardware, etc. •Knowledge of MSDS information and requirements •Self motivated, dependable, organized Forward letter of interest, application, resume and clearances to: Jacqueline M. McHale, SPHR, Director of Human Resources, Lake-Lehman School District PO Box 38, Lehman, PA 18627-0038. Deadline for submittal is Thursday, January 12, 2012. Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance required for employment. Application and clearance forms can be obtained by calling 675-2165 ext. 2706. EOE.

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Assistant Varsity Boys' Volleyball Coach LAKE-LEHMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT Forward letter of interest, application, resume and clearances to: Jacqueline M. McHale, SPHR, Director of Human Resources Lake-Lehman School District PO Box 38 Lehman, PA 18627-0038 Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance required for employment. Application and clearance forms can be obtained by calling 675-2165 ext. 2706.

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

298 Lehigh Street Lovely 2 story with new roof, furnace, water heater, new cabinets and appliances. Whole house newly insulated. Nice deck and fenced-in yard. Call Chris at 570-8850900 for additional info or to tour. MLS 11-4505 $82,000 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 35 Hillard Street

WILKES-BARRE 74 Frederick St

Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

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

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39 W. Chestnut St. Lots of room in this single with 3 floors of living space. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with hardwood floors throughout, natural woodwork, all windows have been replaced, laundry/pantry off of kitchen. 4x10 entry foyer, space for 2 additional bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Roof is new. MLS 11-325 $69,900 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Frozen Products, LLC.

Assistant Maintenance Manager Gonnella Frozen Products is currently seeking a Full-time Assistant Maintenance Manager for anew state of the art frozen dough facility in Hazleton, PA. Applicants should have 3 years experience in a maintenance supervision position within a manufacturing setting and be computer literate. 40-60 hour work weeks with some weekend work in required. This will be an off shift hours position ERT and Hazmat Training are a plus. We are also accepting applications for all of the following positions on 2nd and 3rd shift: *Production *Packaging *Sanitation *Shipping/Receiving

Interested candidates can fill out applications at 301 Parkview Rd. Humboldt North, Hazle Township Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm,

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

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

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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

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HVAC/R Sales Person Rite-Temp Assoc. Inc. has immediate job opportunity for a Service Salesperson. We are looking for a self-motivated sales person with experience in commercial and industrial HVAC/R equipment. Duties include calling on commercial and industrial businesses throughout NEPA. Reviewing client’s HVAC/R service needs. Producing quotes for service contracts. Obtaining and monitoring service contracts. Join our sales staff and develop a rewarding career in the HVAC/R industry. Excellent salary and beneﬁt package. Proﬁt sharing, company vehicle. Please email resume to rswanson@rite-temp.com or fax to 570-563-1933

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

WILKES-BARRE To Settle Estate $59,900 Offer Needed!

314 Horton Street Wonderful home, 6 rooms. 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, twostory, living room with built-in bookcase, formal dining room with entrance to delightful porch. Eat-in kitchen. Private lot, detached garage. A must see home. MLS 11-2721 New Price $59,900 GO TO THE TOP... CALL

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

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

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

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

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

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KINGSTON

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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ATTN: Human Resources Valmont Industrial Park, 150 Lions Drive, Hazle Township, PA 18202 EMAIL: hrmail@hazleton.f-k.com FAX: 570-501-0817 www.f-k.com EOE

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Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc., one of the strongest and fastest growing companies in the compressed gas industry, is currently seeking a qualified Engineer for our Berwick, PA location. This position is responsible to provide engineering services and consultation to all levels of management. An engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering is required. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. Essential Functions and Objectives

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

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

- Experience leading large projects, developing project specifications, and containing costs. - Ability to apply engineering theory and practices to optimize production processes. - Must be detail oriented, able to meet deadlines, and work well with a team or independently. - Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Qualifications - Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical engineering. - Minimum five (5) years in engineering field with demonstrated progressive responsibility and leadership.

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WYOMING 40 Fifth st

906 Homes for Sale

OFFICENTERS - Pierce St., Kingston

WILKES-BARRE

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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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.

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

Income & Commercial Properties

JENKINS TWP.

570-288-7481 WILKES-BARRE

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WYOMING

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WILKES-BARRE

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412 Autos for Sale

FREE INSPECTION & OIL CHANGE FOR A YEAR**

4 Cyl., 73K, Extra Clean!

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

191 Andover St. Lovely single family 3 bedroom home with lots of space. Finished 3rd floor, balcony porch off of 2nd floor bedroom, gas hot air heat, central air and much more. Must see! MLS 11-59 $66,000 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

WILKES-BARRE

MOTOR TWINS

EOE.

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

906 Homes for Sale

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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DUMORE

WYOMING PRICE REDUCED!

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

938 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

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

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

PRINGLE

912 Lots & Acreage

BACK MOUNTAIN 3.37 acre wooded

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

NANTICOKE

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

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PITTSTON

94 Church St. Spacious double block, one with one side owner occupied, 2nd side needs cosmetic care. Off street parking for 2 vehicles, walking distance to the downtown. Pool and patio deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3292 $76,500 Call Bill Williams 570-362-4158

PITTSTON

“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 GARAGE Swoyersville

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

WEST PITTSTON

DALLAS acres. Wooded

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

HARDING Mt. Zion Road

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

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

570-675-4400

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

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

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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

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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ASHLEY Available Now

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

ASHLEY Available Now

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

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

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

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

WILKES-BARRE PARTLY CLEARED VACANT LOTS: Lot #13, E. Thomas St. Approximately 0.57 acre MLS #11-2616 $32,000 Lot #18, E Thomas St., Approximately 0.73 acre. MLS #11-2615 $35,000 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183

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DUPONT

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

EXETER

Senior Apartments

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

Call for appointment

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

FORTY FORTA 1&2B EDROOM

PTS

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

FORTY FORT

1st floor, 2 bedroom, gas heat, nice kitchen, optional garage. Washer/dryer included $685/month. Call after 6 p.m. 570-220-6533

HANOVER TOWNSHIP Great location, 1 bedroom apartment in residential area, all utilities included. $600/month + security. 908-482-0335

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

JACKSON TOWNSHIP

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

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LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

Apartments/ Unfurnished

HANOVER TWP. K ORNKREST

1 bedroom. Heat, hot water, sewer, garbage, stove & fridge included. $571 + lease & security. Call 570-825-0146

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

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 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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DALLAS 2nd floor, 2 bed-

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

DALLAS

5 rooms, all floors carpeted. (570) 639-5150

DALLAS

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

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

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KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON

1st floor, newly remodeled 1 bedroom, central heat and air, off-street parking, wall to wall, washer/dryer hookup, No pets. $475. Call 570-288-9507

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

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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

Cozy 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartment Heat, hot water & electric included. Laundry in basement, non-smoking, no pets. Off-street parking available. $650. + 1 month security, lease & $40 credit check required. Call for appointment 570-762-3747

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

KINGSTON Recently remodeled

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

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

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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 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

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

NANTICOKE

2nd Floor apartment for a tenant who wants the best. Bedroom, living room, kitchen & bath. Brand new. Washer/dryer hookup, air conditioned. No smoking or pets. 2 year lease, all utilities by tenant. Sewer & garbage included. Security, first & last month’s rent required. $440.00 570-735-5064

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

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE

NANTICOKE

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

PITTSTON

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

PITTSTON

3 bedroom, 2 second floor. Includes fridge, range, sewer, trash, washer & dryer hook up. $575 + security Call Bernie 888-244-2714 PITTSTON AVAILABLE DEC. 1 2 bedroom, modern and clean. Includes stove and fridge. W/d hookup. Landlord pays sewer and garbage, tenant pays heat, water & electric. NO PETS Lease & security required. $550/mo 570-829-1578

PITTSTON Modern, clean 2

bedroom. Large master bedroom with smaller 2nd bedroom. Large kitchen with plenty of cabinets. Large living room and large closets. $550/mo + utilities. Owner pays sewer and garbage. 1 year lease required. NO PETS Call Charlie 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

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

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PLYMOUTH

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

SHAVERTOWN TOWNHOUSE

173 E Overbrook Rd. 2 large bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, parking for 2 cars, washer /dryer hookup, storage area $735/mo includes sewer and garbage. Small pets OK. Owner is Real Estate Agent. Available immediately. 570-871-0779

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, 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

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

2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment near General Hospital. $495 utilities, first, last & security. No pets. 570-821-0463 570-417-3427

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

WILKES-BARRE HEIGHTS

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

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WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom water included 2 bedroom water included 1 bedroom efficiency water included 2 bedroom single family 3 bedroom single family HANOVER 4 bedroom large affordable 2 bedroom NANTICOKE 2 bedroom large, water included PITTSTON Large 1 bedroom water included PLAINS 1 bedroom water included KINGSTON 3 Bedroom Half Double KINGSTON 2 bedroom water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

WILKES-BARRE

LAFAYETTE GARDENS ! S AVE MONEY THIS YEAR

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

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WILKES-BARRE NORTH 815 N Washington

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

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

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

WILKES-BARRE

Spacious 3 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

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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Rooms

WILKES-BARRE/NORTH

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

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WYOMING

Monument Avenue 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, all appliances provided, washer/dryer on premises, offstreet parking, no pets, $595/month, plus utilities & security deposit. Call 570-954-2972

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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Commercial Properties

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

570-675-4400

DOLPHIN PLAZA

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

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Rooms starting at Daily $39.99 + tax Weekly $169.99 + tax WiFi HBO Available Upon Request: Microwave & Refrigerator

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EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS The good life... close at hand

Regions Best Address

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Commercial Properties

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.

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

RETAIL BUILDING

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

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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 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 WILKES-BARRE

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

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Commercial Properties

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

950

Half Doubles

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

953 Houses for Rent

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WILKES-BARRE

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

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HOUSE Smith Hourigan Group KINGSTON FORTY FORT Nice, clean 570-474-6307 1188 Wyoming Ave furnished room,

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

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EDWARDSVILLE

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

HANOVER TWP.

Completely remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath, wall to wall carpet. Stove, washer/dryer hook up. Off street parking. $750/month + first, last & security. Includes water, sewer & trash. No pets. No smoking. References & credit check. 570-824-3223 269-519-2634 Leave Message

KINGSTON

3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new wall to wall carpeting, freshly painted, partial A/C, gas heat, large fenced in yard, walking distance to Kingston Corners. All appliances, off-street parking, no pets. $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

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WEST PITTSTON

MAINTENANCE FREE! 2 bedroom. Off street parking. No smoking. $550 + utilities, security & last month. 570-885-4206

WILKES-BARRE

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

WILKES-BARRE

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

570-820-7049

WILKES-BARRE

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

570-820-7049

WILKES-BARRE HEIGHTS 173 Almond Lane

3 Bedrooms, new carpet & paint. Shared yard. Front porch. Full basement. Eat-in kitchen with stove. No pets. $595 + utilities & security. Call 570-814-1356

953 Houses for Rent DALLAS

GREENBRIAR maintained Well 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 EXETER 2 HOMES (1) 2 bedroom with modern kitchen and bath, freshly painted. $650/mo + utilities. No Pets. (1) 1 bedroom with modern kitchen and bath. Laundry on 1st floor, bedroom on 2nd. $375/mo + utilities. No Pets. Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

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

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

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

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

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

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

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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 SWOYERSVILLE Completely remodeled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighborhood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995. month. 570-479-6722

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Dry Wall

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Electrical

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Excavating

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FLOOD VICTIMS CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION

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Painting & Wallpaper

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