Times Leader 02-21-2012

INSIDE: Share view with council, 9A
Wilkes-Barre architect Carl

Handman plans to ask Luzerne
Countyofficialstonight toexplore
the cost of structurally securing
and mothballing the landmark
Hotel Sterling for possible future
preservation when the economy
improves.
Handman isnt trying to stop
the county from proceeding with
demolition design. Both options
could be bid out
to determine
the true costs
and make an in-
formed deci-
sion, he said.
Alot of num-
bers have been
bantered
around about
the costs of demolition, stabiliza-
tionandmothballing. I dont think
any of those numbers are real
numbers because none are based
on the actual bidding process,
said Handman, who was invited
by council to speak at tonights
public work session about the
Sterling.
My gut feeling and its only a
gut feeling is that it will cost less
to stabilize and mothball the
buildingthantodemolishit, said
Handman.
Future prospective developers
would be eligible for federal tax
credits to rehabilitate the historic
structure, he said.
Mothballing involves roof re-
pairs and window sealing to stop
moisture from penetrating the
structure and ventilation to keep
air flowinginsidesotrappedmois-
ture doesnt rot the interior.
Handman, who had worked on
the Sterling project in 2003, has
publicly criticized the buildings
nonprofit owner, CityVest, for fail-
ing to heed his past recommenda-
tion to mothball the structure to
prevent further deterioration.
CityVest representatives have
saidthenonprofit reliedonproject
manager Lincoln Property Co.s
expert opinion on what work
shouldbe completedwiththe lim-
ited funds allocated for the pro-
Architect
wants to
mothball
Sterling
W-B professional thinks
building should be secured for
possible future rehabilitation.
By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES
jandes@timesleader.com
Handman
See STERLING, Page 10A
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FORTYFORTU.S. Sen. BobCasey on
Monday called on the Army Corps of En-
gineers to end delays and complete a re-
port so funding can be released to repair
the flood-damaged Wyoming Valley levee
system.
The report, called a project informa-
tion report, will outline the levee system
repairs needed after Septembers record
flooding.
Without the report, the project cannot
go forward, Casey said.
Bravingchillywinds, Caseyhelda press
conference Monday atop the levee near
the site where large boils threatened to
compromise the base of the dike system
five months ago when the Susquehanna
River swelled to a depth of more than 42
feet.
Casey said he was not asking the corps
to do anything unreasonable.
Im asking them to do their job, he
said. And to speed it up.
The Army Corps offices were closed
Monday in observance of Presidents Day.
Anon-duty spokesman, Gene Pawlik, said
he could not comment on Caseys re-
marks.
Casey: Stop levee repair delay
CLARK VAN ORDEN/THE TIMES LEADER
U.S. Sen. Bob
Casey on the
levee in Forty
Fort on Monday
to call on the
U.S. Army
Corps of Engi-
neers to finish
a project in-
formation re-
port on the
levees. At left
is Steve Urban,
chairman of the
Luzerne Coun-
ty Flood Pro-
tection Author-
ity.
No cash available until report done
By BILL OBOYLE
boboyle@timesleader.com
See LEVEE, Page 10A
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A NEWS: Obituaries 2A, 6A
Local 3A
Nation & World 5A
Editorials 9A
B SPORTS: 1B
B BUSINESS: 7B
C HEALTH: 1C
Birthdays 4C
Television 6C
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Crossword/Horoscope 7C
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WEATHER
Julianna Kelly
Sun, a shower tonght.
High 45, low 24.
Details, Page 8B
Luzerne County saw its best
year ever for hotel tax revenue
collection in 2011.
The downside is it appears the
September flooding after Tropi-
cal Storm Lee as well as damage
from Tropical Storm Irene in Au-
gust that left
thousands of
people tempo-
rarily homeless
accounted for
most of the rev-
enue boost.
The county
collected $2.45
million in hotel
taxes in 2011 a
20 percent in-
crease over the
average collect-
ed in 2008
through 2010.
But when
you look at the
numbers for
September through November,
when many flood victims were
still living in hotels, the revenue
boost equated to a 32 percent in-
crease compared to the average
revenue for those same months
in the previous three years.
The Times Leader looked at
three-year averages for compari-
son to 2011 revenue because
monthly revenue fluctuated up
and down considerably between
2008 and 2010.
Mike Wade, public information
officer withthe Federal Emergen-
cy Management Agency, said,
the natural assumption would
be that the need for flood victims
as well as FEMA employees to
stayinhotels droveupthosereve-
nue numbers.
Wade said temporary housing
in apartments and available hotel
space inNortheasternPennsylva-
nia was hard to find for flood
victims andfor FEMAemployees
because so many people in the
natural gas industry hadtakenup
a majority of the hotel rooms and
rental properties in that area.
We were actually given waiv-
ers totravel uptoNewYorktoget
a hotel room. There just were
no rooms available, he said.
Wade said hotels probably
startedfillingupinAugust after a
five-county disaster declaration
following Hurricane Irene.
Disasters
hike hotel
tax take
Natural gas industry workers
also cause increased use of
rooms in Luzerne County.
By STEVE MOCARSKY
smocarsky@timesleader.com
See HOTEL, Page 10A
We were
actually
given waiv-
ers to
travel up
to New
York to get
a hotel
room.
Mike Wade
FEMA
dy that wiped out all the furniture
and half the books into opportunity,
transforming the venerable build-
ing to fit the digital age.
We had seven people waiting
outside 15 minutes before we even
opened, said Library Director
Anne Bramblett Barr. Kids walked
in with their heads up and mouths
open, and they immediately raced
tothe childrens section, tothe com-
puters.
WEST PITTSTON Bouncing
back from Septembers flood, the
West Pittston Library re-opened
Monday looking more than re-
stored:
Library officials turned the trage-
Thanks to donations fromAllied
Services, the six computers lost in
the flood have been replaced with
20 newer ones, 10 of which are cur-
rently available for public use.
There is more room for childrens
programs and more seats for
adults, in part because the library
opted not to replace all the lost
books roughly half were lost in
W E S T P I T T S T O N L I B R A R Y
CLARK VAN ORDEN/THE TIMES LEADER
Ava Smith, 8, of West Pittston, looks for a book on Paris on Monday, the first day the West Pittston Library has been open since
flooding last September. Ava said Paris was of interest to her because she had traveled there.
Back and looking better than ever
Donations used for big revamp
of facility ravaged by flooding.
By MARK GUYDISH
mguydish@timesleader.com
West Pittston Li-
brary Open House:
March 9, 5 to 8 p.m.
at 200 Exeter Ave.
Regular Hours:
Monday-Thursday,
noon to 8 p.m.;
Friday, noon to 6
p.m.; Saturday, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHAT S NE XT
See LIBRARY, Page 10A
ALLENTOWNPaul Sorvino might finally be
over his trouble with The Trouble with Cali.
Armed with $500,000 in taxpayer funding, the
first-time director and Goodfellas star shot the
independent film in Northeastern Pennsylvania
sixyears ago. But the project ranshort of cash, and
politicians in Scranton demanded to know what
he didwiththeir investment. Sorvino, inturn, was
stunned and hurt that anyone would question his
integrity.
Sorvino is hoping all thats in the past now that
his passion project is about to get its first screen-
ing today, at Arizonas Sedona Film Festival.
Sorvino movie shot in Scranton to be screened today
Calis troubles coming to an end
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM
Associated Press
See FILM, Page 10A
AP FILE PHOTO
Paul, left, and daughter Mira Sorvino, seen at
the 2007 Toronto International FilmFestival,
have ties to filmThe Trouble with Cali.
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Issue No. 2012-052
More Obituaries, Page 6A
William P.
Gunster of
Country Club
Road, Dallas
and Harveys
Lake, passed
away peaceful-
ly on February
18, 2012, at the
Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas,
where he had been a guest.
Born in Luzerne, July 24, 1915,
he was the son of the late Edward
G. and Edith Parry Gunster.
Bill was a graduate of the former
Kingston High School and Wyom-
ing Seminary School of Business
and also attended Bucknell Col-
lege, which is now Wilkes Univer-
sity.
Bill was the former president of
Luzerne Bankandwas alsoa mem-
ber of its Board of Directors for 50
years. He formerly held the Office
of Luzerne County Clerk of
Courts. He was a licensed Real Es-
tate Agent and Insurance Broker
and owned and operated the W.J.
Parry Agency in Luzerne up until
the time of his death.
Bill was active in politics and in
1956 he was elected as a Presiden-
tial Elector for President Dwight
D. Eisenhower and also for Ri-
chard Nixon. He was a member of
the Young Republicans, serving as
past regional director, and in 1959
was elected as a member of the
Young Republicans Hall of Fame.
He was a member of the King-
ston Lions Club, serving as a past
president. He was a member of the
Luzerne County Republican Com-
mitteeandwas a former treasurer. He
was a former member of the West
Side Settlement. He was a former
Treasurer andSchool Director for the
Luzerne School District. He was a
member of the Luzerne Volunteer
Fire Company, where he served as
past President and Treasurer. He was
a member and Past President of the
Luzerne Businessmens Association.
Hewas aMember andPast Chairman
of the Harveys Lake Municipal Au-
thority. He was a member of the Har-
veys Lake Boat Club. He was a mem-
ber of the Kingston Lodge 395
F&AM and the Caldwell Consistory,
as well as the Irem Temple Country
Club.
He was preceded in death by his
brother, Edward, and a sister. Marion
Brady.
Surviving are his beloved wife, the
former Ada Feebish; sons, Parry Gun-
ster and Greg Hanson, and a daugh-
ter, Willa Heverin; grandchildren,
Hyland and his wife, Fran Heverin;
Leslie and her husband, John Kras-
navage, and Kelly Hanson and Collin
Hanson; several great-grandchildren;
a sister, Lou Ann Gunster; and sever-
al nieces and nephews.
A service celebrating Bills life
will be held Thursday at 1p.m. at the
Lehman-Gregory Funeral Home Inc.,
281 Chapel St., Swoyersville. Family
and friends may call at the funeral
home Thursday from 11 a.m. until
time of service.
The family request no flowers and
donations be made to the American
Association of the Blind.
William P. Gunster
February 18, 2012
B
enjamin F. (Kellogg) Kuligow-
ski, 95, of Garfield Street, Nanti-
coke, more recently of Hampton
House Nursing Home, Hanover
Township, passed away Saturday
eveningat the Wilkes-Barre General
Hospital.
Born March 15, 1916, in Nanti-
coke, he was the son of the late
Frank and Helen Kryzanski Kuli-
gowski. He was a graduate of Nanti-
coke High School and Cornell Uni-
versity, where he majored in hotel
administration and received his
Bachelor of Science degree. Upon
graduating from Cornell, where he
was a member of the R.O.T.C., he
entered the Armed Forces during
World War II and served with the
801 Tank Destroyer Battalion at-
tached to the IVY Fourth Division
landing on Utah Beach, France, on
D-Day, helping to liberate Cher-
bourg and Paris. After helping to
hold the battle line at the Battle of
the Bulge, his unit crossed the
Rhine River into Germany, joining
up with General Pattons Third Ar-
my and moving on to Nuremberg
before crossing the Danube River
and stopping at Braunau as the war
ended.
Ben received the Silver Star for
bravery at the Battle of the Bulge.
He was also awarded the Purple
Heart, Bronze Star, European Cam-
paign Medal with five battle stars,
the Victory Medal and the Good
Conduct Medal.
Prior to his retirement fromhotel
management, Ben spent 35 years
managing various hotels in South
Florida. At the time of his retire-
ment, he was manager of the Poco-
no Manor. He was a member of the
Cornell Society of Hotelmen, the
New Hampshire, Pennsylvania,
NewYork and Florida Hotel Manag-
ers Associations.
At Cornell, he was a member of
Sigma Pi Fraternity. In Nanticoke,
he was a member of St. Faustina
Parish, the Holy Name Society of
Holy Trinity Church, American Le-
gion Post 350 and the Quality Hill
Playground Association.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by brothers, An-
drew, Anthony, Stanley, Eugene,
Sylvester, and sisters Eve and Victo-
ria Zegarski.
Surviving are his sister Adeline
Esposito, Tappan, N.Y.; several niec-
es and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the
staff of Hampton House and Heart-
land Hospice for the excellent care
and support given during his stay.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from
the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home
Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke,
witha Mass of ChristianBurial at 10
a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, Nanti-
coke. Interment will beinHolyTrin-
ity Cemetery, Newport Township.
Friends may call Wednesday 4 to 7
p.m.
Benjamin F. (Kellogg) Kuligowski
February 18, 2012
S
tanley L. Okuniewski, 81 years
old, of Amity Township, Berks
County, Pa., passed away in the
PottstownMemorial Medical Cen-
ter, where he was a patient for
three weeks.
Born in Ashley, Stanley was a
son of the late Stanley W. and Ma-
mie (Gutkowski) Okuniewski.
He was the husband of Mary M.
(Foulkes) Okuniewski, at home.
Prior to his retirement in 1993,
he had been employed for 36 years
as a seventh-grade teacher for the
Owen J. Roberts School District.
He was a U.S. Army MP veteran
of the Korean Conflict and was a
life member of DAVand a member
of the American Legion.
He was a member of Immacu-
lateConceptionR.C. Church, Dou-
glassville, Pa.
In addition to his wife, he is sur-
vived by four sons, Stanley J., hus-
band of Linda Okuniewski, of Bird-
sboro; Thomas J. Okuniewski, of
Florida; James B., husband of Mi-
chele Okuniewski, of Downingtown;
and John D., husband of Suzanne
Okuniewski, of Birdsboro.
Also surviving are one brother,
Bernard J. Okuniewski, of Ashley;
and eight grandchildren, Miranda,
Madeline, Tommy, Trevor, J.D.,
Ryan, Matthew and Erin.
AMass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated on Friday, Febru-
ary 24, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Immaculate
Conception R.C. Church, 905 Chest-
nut Street, Douglassville, Pa. (Union
Township, Berks County)
Interment will be in the parish
cemetery.
A viewing will be held on Thurs-
day, February 23, 2012 from6:30 to 8
p.m. at the Dengler Funeral Home
Inc., 144 North Spruce Street, Bird-
sboro, Pa.
Stanley L. Okuniewski
S
ophia Theresa Dudick, 88 , of
Sugar Notch, died Sunday, Feb-
ruary 19, 2012, in the Hospice
Community Care Unit, Geisinger
South Wilkes-Barre.
Born on December 16, 1923, in
Passaic, New Jersey, she was
daughter to the late Frank and Ma-
ry Barak Palka. She was a graduate
of Harter High School, Class of
1941. She was a seamstress for the
local garment industryuntil her re-
tirement. She was a retired union
member of the ILGWU, and a
member of the Holy Family
Church, Sugar Notch.
Sophia enjoyed cooking for her
family and bingo.
She was preceded in death by
her loving husband of 42 years of
marriage, Henry L. Dudick Sr.;
brother Frank Palka and sister Rose
Chismar.
Surviving are sons, Henry Jr., Ne-
vada; Edward and his wife, Anna
Mae, Sugar Notch; Robert and his
wife, Ellen, Nanticoke; Richard and
his wife, Lauren, Hudson; daughter,
Deborah Patronick, and husband
Ken, Wilkes-Barre; sisters EmilyGeb-
hart, Clifton, N.J.; Viola Siwiec, Pas-
saic, N.J.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-
grandchildren, and numerous nieces
and nephews.
At Sophias request, funeral ser-
vices are to be private and held at the
convenience of her family. Funeral ar-
rangements are entrusted to the
Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home,
Plains. Condolences can be sent to
the family at www.yanaitisfuneral-
home.com.
Sophia T. Dudick
February 19, 2012
WILKES-BARRE Wilkes-
Barre police anda deputy Luzerne
County coroner collected about a
dozen bone fragments from a de-
bris-strewn lot along Loomis
Street on Monday. Whether those
bones were human or animal was
unclear, according to Deputy Cor-
ner TomMoran.
Acall to911of bonesfoundinthe
lot next toahouseat 65Loomis St,
near the intersection of Stanton
Street, was made Monday after-
noon by a neighbor who asked not
to be identified. The neighbor said
she believedthe bone was part of a
human knee.
Inalot ropedoff byyellowpolice
tape, five city police officers con-
ductedagridsearch. Theystopped
every so often to lay down a num-
ber-bearing placard and take pic-
turesof anitemnext totheplacard.
When Moran arrived, he began
placing items found on the lot into
a red plastic bag.
Neighbors from both Stanton
and Loomis streets looked on and
while the searchwas ongoing, par-
ishioners from the nearby St. Ge-
orge Maronite Roman Catholic
Church were letting out from the
annual Novena to St. Therese of
the Infant Jesus.
Moran, after he had collected
the fragments, was asked if the
bones were froma human.
Thats for a doctor to decide,
he said.
Aneighborsaidtherewasoncea
home on the lot but it caught fire
andwas later razed. Hesaidthelot
is now owned by the city, which
maintains it.
Accordingtocountypropertyre-
cords, the city owns a 3,746-
square-foot-lot at 61-63 Loomis St.
ActingCoroner Bill Lismansaid
on Monday night that Moran took
the bones and bone fragments to
the county morgue and Dr. Gary
Ross will take a look at themin an
attempt to determine if they are
human or animal.
If hes not sure, thenwegotoan
anthropologist, Lisman said.
Lisman said officials suspect it
will be determined that the bones
are non-human because several of
the bones appear to have saw
marks onthem, whichis anindica-
tion that an animal had been shot
by a hunter and butchered. But
well have an expert make that de-
termination over the next couple
of days, he said.
Times Leader staff writer Steve
Mocarsky contributed to this sto-
ry.
AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER
Wilkes-Barre police and Deputy Coroner TomMoran conduct a grid search for bones in a lot behind
247-253 Stanton St. on Monday. A neighbor who found a bone thought it might be human.
Pieces of bone discovered
Fragments found in W-B lot.
Acting coroner says officials
suspect theyre not human.
By ANDREWM. SEDER
aseder@timesleader.com
LEHMAN TWP. -- The town-
shipwas awardeda$75,000Com-
munity Development Block
Grant to pave a portion of the
township roads, the Board of Su-
pervisors announced Monday.
Its considerably less than
weve gotten in previous years,
but all money is welcome here,
said Supervisor Doug Ide.
Municipalities can apply for
the grant, which is funded by the
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development, every three
years. The amount of the last
block grant the township re-
ceived was $99,000, the board
said. The money will be used to
pave roads in the Lake Silkworth
area and possibly others in the
township.
Were going to see how far we
can stretch ($75,000), said Ide,
adding that the grant would have
to be combined with township
funds.
After the meeting, Ide gave an
informal tour of the townships
new$750,000, 120-by-60-foot. ga-
rage. The insulatedpole-barnhas
six bays withautomatic doors, ra-
diant heated floors, a separate
storage room, future locker area
and a spacious break room com-
plete with a full kitchen. Town-
ship funds were used to build the
garage, which is large enough to
house all of the townships road
equipment and police cruisers,
Ide said.
An open house, which will in-
clude a tour of the garage and the
renovated municipal building,
will take place in the spring.
Lehman
Twp. gets
paving grant
By CAMILLE FIOTI
Times Leader Correspondent
WILKES-BARRE A King-
ston man who ran unsuccessful-
ly as an Independent for a seat
on Luzerne County Council will
chair the new county Board of
Elections and Registration.
H. Jeremy Packard, of Park
Place in Kingston, was unani-
mouslyelectedas the fifthmem-
ber of the board by the four
members who had previously
been appointed to the board by
county council, Leonard Piazza,
director of the Bureau of Elec-
tions, said on Monday night.
Those board members Tho-
mas Baldino, John Ruckno, Bar-
bara Williams and John New-
man adjourned with board so-
licitor Michael Butera to a pri-
vate roomfor deliberations after
conducting public interviews of
three applicants for the seat,
Piazza said.
Packard will serve a four-year
term along with Baldino, a
Democrat, and Ruckno, a Re-
publican. Williams, a Democrat,
and Newman, a Republican,
were appointed to two-year
terms. Termlimits for initial ap-
pointments and the appoint-
ments of a Democrat and a Re-
publican to the two- and four-
year appointments are stipula-
tions in the county charter.
The other applicants inter-
viewed for the seat were Mi-
chael Lombardo and Mike La-
cey. Piazza said Jane Acri and
James Shoemaker withdrew
their names from consideration
sometime before the inter-
views, which lasted about an
hour.
I thought it went very well,
Piazza said of
the interview
and selection
process.
Weve been
working on it
for just about a
month now to
put together
the Board of Elections and Reg-
istration. One of the things we
had to make sure of is that the
candidates met all of the restric-
tions and prohibitions of the
county charter, Piazza said,
and hes confident that is the
case.
Council Chairman Jim Bo-
beck said he will recommend at
tonights worksessionthat a res-
olution confirming Packards
appointment be put onthe agen-
da for councils next meeting.
I think hes an excellent
choice, a man of high integrity,
Bobeck said of Packard. The
county is fortunate to have such
a man moving forward.
Packard, 73, is a part-time ad-
junct professor of history at Mi-
sericordia University. He gradu-
ated from the Choate School in
Wallingford, Conn., in 1955;
earned a bachelors degree in
history from Williams College
in Williamstown, Mass., in1959
and a masters in history from
Columbia UniversityinManhat-
tan, N.Y., in 1964.
He served as president at
Wyoming Seminary from 1990
to 2007 before retiring. He is
married to Ingrid Cronin, with
whom he had three children.
Packard also has two children
from a previous marriage.
Piazza said he believes the
board will meet sometime next
week to reorganize and address
regular business. Prior to the
meeting, the boardwill try to ar-
range for a county judge to
swear in the new board mem-
bers.
Packard will chair
new election board
He served as president at
Wyoming Seminary from
1990-2007 before retiring.
Packard
By STEVE MOCARSKY
C M Y K
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SCRANTON
TCMC, U of S eye merger
T
he Commonwealth Medical Col-
lege and the University of Scran-
ton signed an agreement Monday
that enables the Scranton-based
schools to continue discussions
about a possible
affiliation.
Through an
agreement (the
schools) are contin-
uing discussions
regarding a possible
affiliation, building
on a confidential
exploratory phase,
a statement issued jointly by Uni-
versity of Scranton President Kevin
P. Quinn and Interim President and
Dean of the medical college Lois
Margaret Nora.
We note that an affiliation could
be beneficial both to our respective
institutions and to the constituencies
and communities that we serve, the
joint statement read.
During an evaluation period that
ends on March 31, 2012, we will
engage in a wider discussion within
our respective communities to con-
sider the complex questions and
issues that surround the possibility
of deepening our collaboration into
an affiliation.
The medical college has satellite
campuses in Williamsport and
Wilkes-Barre.
WILKES-BARRE
40 West open house
40 West Apartments is hosting an
open house Wednesday and Thurs-
day to show off its newly renovated
student housing located on the
fourth, fifth and sixth floors of the
Wilkes-Barre YMCA.
The Open House will feature guid-
ed tours, free food and music.
The events are slated from 4:40
p.m. to 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday and
Thursday at 40 W. Northampton St.
and visitors are asked to enter
through the Wilkes-Barre YMCA on
Franklin Street.
For more information, contact
Jacki Lukas, community coordinator,
at 855-4686 or email her at lu-
kas@radnorproperty.com.
DALLAS TWP.
Robbery reward upped
Dallas Township police said Mon-
day an additional $500 has been
added to the reward for information
about the On Nov. 22, 2011 robbery
of Luzerne Bank in Dallas Township.
The additional reward money was
added by the Pennsylvania Bankers
Association.
There already had been a $3,000
reward offered for the arrest and
conviction.
Police previously had said a man
robbed the bank at the intersection
of Routes 415 and 118 using a balloon
filled with what he purported to be
acid.
At one point he threw the balloon.
Police said the balloon did not con-
tain an acidic substance.
No one was injured.
Anyone with information is asked
to call township police at 674-2000
or to call 911.
SCRANTON
Ash Wednesday services
Ash Wednesday this week marks
the start of the 40-day season of Lent
for Christians.
Parishes throughout the 11-county
Diocese of Scranton
will distribute ashes
to remind individu-
als of their mortal-
ity and the need for
daily spiritual re-
newal.
At St. Peters
Cathedral ashes will
be distributed dur-
ing the 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
and 5:30 p.m. Masses.
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera will be
the principal celebrant of the 12:10
p.m. Pontifical Mass.
During the Lenten season, the
CTV: Catholic Television will have
live broadcasts of the 12:10 p.m. on
weekdays.
Masses from St. Peters Cathedral
will be interpreted for the deaf and
hard of hearing by Sister Mary Beth
Makuch, SSCM, Diocesan Director
of Ministry with the Deaf and Per-
sons with Disabilities.
The Masses are rebroadcast at
3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on CTV.
N E W S I N B R I E F
Nora
Bambera
Unionized Luzerne County prison em-
ployees are considering concessions that
would reduce roughly 16 layoffs, a union
official said Monday.
Prison union head Tony Seiwell, of the
L.I.U.N.A. Public Service Employees
Union Local 1310, said he would discuss
details of the concession if it is approved
by the county administration.
Union members have voted on a con-
cession of significance in consideration of
public safety for the employees and the
public, he said.
Two sources said the
unions roughly 300
members were primar-
ily focused on a pay
raise freeze for the rest
of the year. The prison
union contract grants
members 3 percent pay
hikes in 2012.
The2012countybudget recentlyadopt-
ed by county council requires a projected
56 layoffs throughout county govern-
ment.
Thecountycouncil andInterimManag-
er Tom Pribula had asked all unions to
consider a freeze on pay raises or a12-day
furloughtominimizelayoffs, but noagree-
ments were reached.
Most furloughs are slated to take effect
March 1, which means the workers will
continue to receive county-funded health
insurance through the end of March, offi-
cials said.
Pribula, who was in the office Monday
even though it was a county holiday, said
prison union representatives approached
him about potential concessions late last
week. He said hes willing to consider any
spending reductions and believes conces-
sions in exchange for layoffs would be a
win-win option.
Thelinesof communicationareopen,
Pribula said.
County Prison Warden Joe Piazza said
hewas awareof discussions about conces-
sions but wasnt directly involved in the
negotiations. Piazza said he was instruct-
ed to proceed with layoffs unless he hears
otherwise.
Seiwell said he was informed the union
wouldbelosingabout16employees inad-
dition to union workers who are retiring.
Pribula said the administration must
cut costs but wont compromise public
safety.
County officials were highly critical of
theprisoncontract, whichwasawardedin
February 2010 through binding arbitra-
tion.
The county was forced to go to binding
arbitration after contract negotiations re-
Jail workers may deal to save jobs
Unionized prison employees voted on
concession, which county must OK.
See PRISON, Page 10A
Pribula
The Luzerne County Council
plans to adopt a new state-ap-
proved natural gas impact fee,
though officials say there arent
anyactivedrillingwells that would
generate fee revenue at this time.
Council members want to be
proactive in case drilling occurs in
the future, said council Chairman
Jim Bobeck.
He plans to discuss the fee with
council members at tonights work
session.
Designedtoprimarilybenefit lo-
cal communities experiencing the
effectsof drilling, thefeefluctuates
annually and is based on the aver-
age price of natural gas in the pre-
cedingyear, accordingtoastatere-
lease.
Overall revenue is estimated at
$180 million in 2012 if all eligible
counties adopt the fee. Revenue is
projected to rise to $211 million in
2013 and $264 million in 2014, the
release said.
A portion of the revenue will be
distributed to government agen-
cies involved in regulating the im-
pact of drilling, including the state
Department of Environmental
Protection, thePublicUtilityCom-
mission and Fish and Boat Com-
mission.
After these distributions, 60per-
cent of the proceeds will go to af-
fected counties, the release said.
Asignificant percentage of the
remaining 40 percent also will be
distributed to those counties
through competitive grants.
Counties without active gas
wells will be eligible for funding
shares made available to all coun-
ties, including funds for conserva-
tion districts, at-risk bridges and
certainenvironmental projects, ac-
cording to the County Commis-
sioners Association of Pennsylva-
nia.
Municipalities andcounties that
receive fee revenue may use the
money for a long list of purposes,
including infrastructure, emergen-
cy preparedness, safe housing,
technology and judicial services,
the association said.
County may
adopt gas
impact fee
Council eyes being proactive
as there now are no active
drill sites to create revenue.
WILKES-BARRE Leila Chopack had
her facepaintedandcarriedabagof books,
while Billy Eder tried on his new winter
coat and Lucas West sported a handlebar
mustache.
Chopack, 8, West, 6, and Elder were
among the several hundred children who
attended the annual Salvation Army Win-
ter Kids Carnival that featuredgames, don-
keys, ducks, food and fun and it all was
free.
Every kid gets a prize, said Capt. Patty
Richwine of the Salvation Army. Look
around; everybody is having fun and they
get to take a lot of stuff home.
The carnival is held for all children who
received gifts at Christmas through the
Salvation Army and other organizations.
Volunteers mannedtables insidetheSal-
vation Army building on South Pennsylva-
nia Avenue, where kids played games, got
their faces painted, bowled, played tic-tac-
toe and shot hoops.
Youngs Funny Farmbrought three ther-
apy donkeys Honeybun, Ruby and Sur-
prise. Four ducks Von Drake, Daffy, Fren-
chy and Afro chased each other around a
cage as children looked and laughed.
Cinderella, a female black Labrador re-
triever, was all too willing to accept head
rubs from all in attendance.
We helped more than 1,800 children at
Christmas and none of the gifts were in
damaged packages, Richwine said. We
tookthosetoys that wereindamagedpack-
ages and decided to use them for prizes at
our Winter Carnival.
Richwine said the Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis
Clubcollectedbooks last year andbrought
themto the carnival for the kids to choose
from.
Most of the books were donated from
local schools, said Beverly Jean Johnston
of the Kiwanis Club. We have them for
pre-school, elementary, grade-school and
teenagers. They seem to be going fast.
Megan Chopack, 29, of Kingston, said
her daughter, Leila, was enjoyingthecarni-
val.
This is reallynice, Chopacksaid. Any-
thing for free is always good. Leila had her
face painted, she selected a few books and
she got to pet donkeys and ducks. She
loves animals; most of the books she
picked are about animals.
Lucas West, of West Nanticoke, walked
around with his painted-on handlebar
mustache. He was carrying a new model
race car and books.
Hes having a great time, said Cindy
West, Lucas mom.
Mascots like Red Robin from the local
restaurant and Leo the Lion from Kings
College greeted kids around the room.
Jimmythe Clownwas blowingupballoons
and handing them out to the children.
This gives thesekids another fundayto
look forward to, Richwine said.
Andthenalookof concerncametoRich-
wines face.
I think were almost out of hot dogs,
she said. I better get on that.
DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER
Liam Ripley, 9, of Plymouth, lines up a shot Monday afternoon as he takes part in the Salvation Army Winter Kids Carnival.
It was Operation Fun
Salvation Army holds free carnival
By BILL OBOYLE
boboyle@timesleader.com
DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER
Sarah Park, 4, of Forty Fort, pets Fren-
chy the duck Monday during the Salva-
tion Army Winter Kids Carnival.
DORRANCETWP. Anacci-
dental fire sparked at a rock
crusher at Small Mountain
Quarry on Monday was extin-
guished in a matter of minutes
with no injuries reported.
Dorrance Township Fire
Chief Jeff Moyer said about 25
firefighters from six depart-
ments responded to the blaze,
whichwas reportedat 3:07 p.m.
Monday.
Two trucks with aerial lad-
ders were used to spray water
down on the structure because
firefighters couldnt get close
enough to attack the fire from
the ground, Moyer said.
He said the fire was knocked
down in about 15 minutes and
the scene was cleared within
about two hours.
Sean Connolly, spokesman
for Pennsy Supply Co., the
quarry owner, said two quarry
employees were performing
routine winter maintenance on
the finishing plank, using a
blowtorch to cut bolts, and
sparks ignited the plastic lining
of a water chute. The quarry
workers called 911 when flames
erupted on the structure, he
said.
We do not know the full ex-
tent of the damage, but thanks
to the rapid response of the fire-
fighters, it was contained to the
area where the employees were
working, Connolly said.
Units fromthe fire companies
of Fairview Township, Hobbie,
Rice Township, Slocum Town-
ship and Wright Township as-
sisted the Dorrance Township
Volunteer Fire Co., Moyer said.
Dorrance Twp. fire quickly extinguished
A firefighter sprays water from an aerial ladder truck onto a
rock crusher at Small Mountain Quarry in Dorrance Township
after sparks from a blow torch caused a fire Monday.
Workers doing routine
maintenance at rock quarry
accidentally spark fire.
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WILKES-BARRE TWP. --
The 6th District Republican
Committee will meet Feb.
28 at 7 p.m. at the Wilkes-
Barre Township Fire Hall,
150 Watson St.
For more information,
contact Patrick Umbra, ex-
ecutive secretary, at 822-
3597.
POLITICAL BRIEFS
WILKES-BARRE City
police have charged an 18-year-
old man with aggravated as-
sault and related charges after
he allegedly slashed the throat
of his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend
on Sunday.
Zackary
Yashkus, of
Kingston,
faces a charge
of felony
aggravated
assault and
misdemeanor
charges of
simple assault and recklessly
endangering another person,
according to city police.
Police were dispatched to
the Wilkes-Barre General Hos-
pital emergency room around 8
p.m. Sunday for a report of a
throat slashing.
Police said they were told
Yashkus went to his former
girlfriends residence to return
some personal items when an
argument ensued over new
friends the victim had.
Yashkus then grabbed the
girl, put her in a choke hold
and slit her neck with a knife,
police said.
Police said Yashkus fled the
scene and was later apprehend-
ed.
Yashkus was arraigned be-
fore District Judge Andrew
Barilla on Monday morning
and held at Luzerne County
Correctional Facility for lack of
$75,000 straight bail.
His preliminary hearing is
scheduled for 10 a.m. on Feb.
28 before District Judge Martin
Kane in Wilkes-Barre.
Police did not release the
condition of the slashing vic-
tim.
BEAR CREEK TWP. A
Wilkes-Barre man was injured
and faces a citation after he
crashed his car off state Route
115 Monday afternoon.
State police at Wyoming said
Timothy L. Eckhart, 46, was
driving an Audi A4 north on
Route 115 about 0.2 miles west
of Laurelbrook Drive when he
failed to negotiate a right hand
curve and traveled off the road-
way via the west berm, struck
a telephone pole, continued
traveling northwest and struck
a tree before the vehicle came
to rest.
Police said Eckhart suffered
moderate injury and was taken
to Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Medical Center in Plains Town-
ship.
He was to be cited for failing
to drive on the proper side of a
roadway, police said.
HANOVER TWP. Lynette
Hartsfield told police someone
burglarized her Boland Avenue
home sometime between 8
p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday and
several items were stolen from
her kitchen area.
Police said Hartsfield had
left the back door unlocked.
WILKES-BARRE Kevin
Small, of Wilkes-Barre, was
arrested and charged with
numerous offenses after offi-
cers on special assignment
caught him in the act of alleg-
edly smashing the window of a
car and removing items from
inside, police said.
Small allegedly smashed the
window of a 2011 Mercedes
ML 350 that Mary Kush, of
Mantoloking, N.J., had parked
in the lot of St. Marys Church
on South Washington Street
early Sunday evening.
Later that night, someone
smashed the window of a 2006
Chevrolet Cobalt owned by
Marie Ferris, of Kingston,
while it was parked in the same
lot.
Nothing was reported mis-
sing from the Cobalt.
POLICE BLOTTER
Yashkus
CHICAGO A sense of order
and decorum prevails at Noble
Street College Prep as students
move quickly through a hallway
adorned with banners from doz-
ens of colleges. Everyone wears a
school poloshirt neatly tuckedin-
to khaki trousers. Theres plenty
of chatter but no jostling, no cell-
phones and no dawdling.
The reason, administrators say,
is that students have learned
there is a price to pay literally
for breaking even the smallest
rules.
Noble Network of Charter
Schools charges students at its 10
Chicago high schools $5 for de-
tentions stemming from infrac-
tions that include chewing gum
andhavinguntiedshoelaces. Last
school year it collected almost
$190,000 in discipline fees from
detentions and behavior classes
a policy drawing fire from
some parents, advocacy groups
and education experts.
Officials at the rapidly expand-
ing network, heralded by Mayor
RahmEmanuel as a model for the
city, say the fees offset the cost of
running the detention program
and help keep small problems
from becoming big ones. Critics
say Noble is nickel-and-dimingits
mostly low-income students over
insignificant, made-up infrac-
tions that force out kids that ad-
ministrators dont want.
We think this just goes over
the line ... fining someone for hav-
ing their shoelaces untied (or) a
button unbuttoned goes to ha-
rassment, not discipline, said Ju-
lie Woestehoff, executive director
of the Chicago advocacy group
Parents United for Responsible
Education, which staged protests
last week over the policy after
Woestehoff said she was ap-
proached by an upset parent
Students at Noble schools re-
ceive demerits for various infrac-
tions four for having a cell-
phone or one for untied shoelac-
es. Four demerits within a two-
week period earns them a deten-
tionand$5fine. Students whoget
12 detentions in a year must at-
tend a summer behavior class
that costs $140.
Superintendent Michael Milk-
ie said the policy teaches the kids
overwhelmingly poor, minori-
ty and often hoping to be the first
in their families to attend college
to follow rules and produces a
structuredlearningenvironment.
He points to the networks aver-
age ACT score of 20.3, which is
higher than at the citys other
non-selective public schools, and
says more than 90 percent of No-
ble graduates enroll in college.
While fights can be an almost
daily occurrence in some urban
high schools, Milkie says theres
only about one a year on each No-
ble campus.
By sweating the small stuff ...
we dont have issues with the big
stuff, he said.
Milkie said the fines also help
defray the cost of administering
after-school detentionandthesal-
ary of the networks dean of dis-
cipline, which otherwise would
divert money intended for educa-
tion.
But Donna Moore said the dis-
trict is manufacturing problems
that lead to unproductive badger-
ing of students, including her 16-
year-old son, who had to repeat
ninth grade at Nobles Gary
Comer College Prep after racking
up 33 detentions and several sus-
pensions.
It was nothing egregious, but
just that the little things added
up: a shirt unbuttoned, shoes not
tied, not tracking the teacher
with his eyes, said Moore, add-
ing that her son has an attention
disorder. Its not normal to treat
a young adult as a 2-year-old ...
kids internalize that.
Woestehoff and Moore said
some families have removedtheir
children from Noble schools be-
cause they couldnt keep paying
the fees, though Moore said her
biggest complaint is the infrac-
tions. Milkie said Noble sets up
payment plans and on rare occa-
sions waives the fees, and stu-
dents never would be held back a
grade solely because they
couldnt pay.
School draws scrutiny over student fines
Chicago charter school network
collects discipline fees for
even smallest infractions.
By TAMMY WEBBER
Associated Press
AP PHOTO
Noble Street College Prep students Khadijah Hallmon, left, and
Chadie Morris pose Thursday in the hall of their school, one of 10
in the Noble Network of Charter Schools.
K
N A T I O N & W O R L D
ALBANY, N.Y.
Frackwater removal not set
O
ne of the most contentious issues
in the debate over shale gas drilling
in New Yorks share of the Marcellus
Shale region how to handle millions
of gallons of contaminated wastewater
remains unsettled. As the state
ponders final regulations, environ-
mental advocates say the issue is a
glaring gap in preparations.
Whats disconcerting is that while
the state raises a number of possibil-
ities, there isnt any real clear sense as
to what the path forward is going to
be, said Mark Brownstein, deputy
director of the Environmental Defense
Funds national energy program. On
an issue as important as this, all of us
who commented from the environ-
mental community are looking for
greater clarity.
CAIRO
Case of U.S. groups eyed
Sen. John McCain said Monday
Egypts military rulers have reassured
him that authorities are working dili-
gently to resolve a criminal case
against U.S. pro-democracy groups that
has brought relations between the two
allies to their lowest point in decades.
It was the first public statement to
indicate the two sides are trying to find
a way to move from the brink of a spat
that has threatened U.S. aid to Egypt
and shook confidence in the countrys
transition to democracy.
As part of a crackdown on nonprofit
organizations, Egyptian authorities
have referred 16 Americans and 27
others to trial on charges that include
the illegal use of foreign funds, which is
expected to begin on Feb. 26.
McCain spent the day in Egypt in
talks with various groups and officials.
MONTERREY, MEXICO
Drug inmates kill, escape
Imprisoned members of the hyper-
violent Zetas drug cartel stabbed and
bludgeoned 44 members of the rival
Gulf cartel to death and then staged a
mass escape, apparently with the help
of prison authorities, officials in north-
ern Mexico said Monday.
Rodrigo Medina, governor of the
northern state of Nuevo Leon, said the
prisons director, three other officials
and 18 prison guards have been fired
and are under investigation for pur-
portedly helping in the escape.
All of the deaths apparently occurred
with blunt instruments or improvised
knives.
Medina confirmed that all 30 escap-
ed inmates were linked to the Zetas
cartel, a brutal gang founded by desert-
ers from an elite Mexican military unit.
MADRID
Treasure headed to Spain
Spain said Monday it will soon send
hulking military transport planes to
Florida to retrieve 17 tons of treasure
that U.S. undersea explorers found but
ultimately lost in American courts, a
find experts have speculated could be
historys richest shipwreck treasure.
The Civil Guard said agents would
leave within hours to take possession
of the booty, worth an estimated $504
million, and two Spanish Hercules
transport planes will bring it back. But
it was not exactly clear when Mon-
day or today the planes and the
agents would leave Spain.
Last week, a federal judge ordered
Tampa-based Odyssey Marine Explora-
tion to give Spanish officials access to
the silver coins and other artifacts
beginning today.
I N B R I E F
AP PHOTO
A morbid thought at carnival
A carnival float depicts Iran President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dropping a
nuclear bomb on U.N. headquarters
during a carnival parade Monday in
Cologne, Germany. The street specta-
cles, watched by hundreds of thou-
sands, are the highlights in Germanys
carnival season on Rosemonday.
BEIRUT Syrian tanks and
troops massed Monday outside
the resistance stronghold of
Homs for a possible ground as-
sault that one activist warned
could unleash a new round of
fierce andbloody urbancombat
even as the Red Cross tried to
broker a cease-fire to allow
emergency aid in.
A flood of military reinforce-
ments has been a prelude to
previous offensives by Presi-
dent Bashar Assads regime,
which has tried to use its over-
whelming firepower to crush
anoppositionthat has beenbol-
steredbydefectingsoldiers and
hardenedby11months of street
battles.
The human loss is going to
be huge if they retake Baba
Amr, said Rami Abdul-Rah-
man, who heads the Britain-
based activist group Syrian Ob-
servatory for Human Rights.
The central city of Homs
andinparticular the opposition
district known as Baba Amr
has become a critical ground
for both sides.
The opposition has lionized
it as Syrias Misrata after the
Libyancity where rebels fought
off a brutal government siege.
Assads regime wants desper-
ately to erase the embarrassing
defiance in Syrias third-largest
city after weeks of shelling, in-
cluding a barrage of mortars
that killed up to 200 people ear-
lier this month. At least nine
people were killed in shelling
Monday, activists said.
Another massive death toll
would only bring further inter-
national isolation on Assad
fromWesternandArableaders.
The massacre in Syria goes
on, said U.S. Sen. John
McCain during a visit to Cairo,
where he urged Washington
and its allies to find way to help
arm and equip Syrian rebels.
McCain, a senior member of
the Senate Armed Service
Committee, said he did not
support direct U.S. weapons
supplies to Syrian opposition
forces, but has suggested the
Arab League or others could
help bolster the fighting power
of the anti-Assad groups. The
U.S., he said, could assist with
equipment such as medical
supplies or global positioning
devices.
For us to sit back and do
nothing while people are being
slaughtered ... is an affront to
everything America stands for
and believes in, said McCain,
suggesting that the Republi-
cans could seek to make Syria a
central campaign issue.
Syrian forces mass for assault
Rebel stronghold of Homs
set to be site of attack
meant to crush dissidents.
The Associated Press
AP PHOTO
Image provided by the Local Coordination Committees in Syria
shows the body of anti-Syrian regime protester wrapped by
the Syrian revolution flag.
JERUSALEM Despite its
confident saber-rattling, Israels
concern is growing that the
country is vulnerable to a devas-
tating counterstrike if it attacks
Irans nuclear program.
An announcement this week
that a mobile rocket-defense sys-
tem will soon be built just out-
side Tel Aviv, where Israels
sprawling military headquarters
sits smackinthe middle of office
towers, museums, night spots
and hotels,
caused some
jitters. Israeli
officials cite
intelligence
reports that
Tel Aviv
would be a
main target of
any attack.
Increasing-
ly, the debate
in Israel is
turning to
whether a
strike can do
enough dam-
age to the Ira-
nian program
to be worth
the risks. Ex-
perts believe that any attack
would at best set back, but not
cripple, the Iranians.
Skepticism about Israels abil-
ity to defend itself runs deep
here. Israelisstill rememberIraqi
Scuds landing in the center of
the country 20 years ago. In
2006, the Lebanese Hezbollah
militia seemed able to rain rock-
ets at will during a monthlong
conflict with the Jewish state. A
scathing government report is-
sued months ago suggested the
homefront isstill woefullyunpre-
pared.
Ina questionablytimedmove,
theCabinet minister inchargeof
civil defense in recent days re-
signed to become the ambassa-
dor to faraway China.
Vice Prime Minister Dan Me-
ridor, whoalsoservesasminister
of intelligence and atomic ener-
gy, indicatedSaturdaythat Israel
was facing a newtype of peril.
Whereas in the past, there
was a battlefield where tanks
fought tanks, planes fought
planes, there was a certain push
not to see the homefront affect-
ed. Nowthe war is mainly in the
homefront, said the normally
tight-lipped Meridor.
Israel and the West believe
Iranistryingtodevelopanuclear
bombachargeTehrandenies.
Israel believes a nuclear-armed
Iran would be a threat to its very
existence, citing Iranian leaders
calls for its destruction.
Israel has welcomed interna-
tional sanctions imposed on the
Islamic regime, but it has point-
edly refused to rule out military
action.
Israelis
feeling
vulnerable
Many fearing Iranian
counterattack if Israel goes
after nuclear facilities.
By ARON HELLER
Associated Press
Whereas
in the
past, there
was a bat-
tlefield .
Now the
war is
mainly in
the home-
front.
Dan Meridor
Vice prime
minister
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio
Philosophical differences be-
tween the top two Republican
presidential candidates are be-
coming starker.
Rick Santorum is driving har-
der on religious and social issues
while Mitt
Romney rarely
discusses them
in detail.
Santorum in
recent days has
questioned the
usefulness of
public schools
and said Presi-
dent Barack
Obamas theol-
ogy is not
based on the
Bible.
Campaign-
ing in Ohio on
Monday, he li-
kened Obama
to politicians who spread fear
about certain technologies so
they can control your lives.
The remarks contrast sharply
with Romneys steady emphasis
on jobs, the economy and his re-
sume as a can-do corporate exec-
utive.
The differences give Republi-
can voters clear choices to shape
their partys image and identity
heading into the fall battle
against Obama.
Meanwhile, presidential cam-
paigns and outside political
groups began filing detailed fi-
nancial reports Monday, offering
a behind-the-scenes glimpse into
the identities of wealthy support-
ers who will help elect the next
president anddetails onhowtens
of millions of campaign dollars
have been spent.
The reports provide a snapshot
of fundraising for President Ba-
rackObamas early campaignand
for Republican candidates as
they battled during important
primary elections in January.
Groups like Restore Our Fu-
ture, which supports Romney,
and Winning Our Future, which
supports Gingrich, have so far
spent millions of dollars on tele-
visionads supportingtheir candi-
dates or hammering their oppo-
nents. The reports were due to
theFederal ElectionCommission
by midnight.
The group supporting Texas
Rep. Ron Paul, Endorse Liberty,
reported roughly $2.4 million in
contributions, including $1.7
from the billionaire founder of
PayPal, Peter Thiel of San Fran-
cisco. Thiel, who runs a hedge
fund, is a libertarianwho has sup-
ported Republican causes and
candidates.
Santorum
focusing
on social
concerns
Former Pa. senators
emphasis on religion is in
stark contract with Romney.
Romney
Santorum
COLUMBUS, Ohio NASA sur-
prised John Glenn with the kind of
anniversary gift only a space agency can
give, enabling him to speak live with
the International Space Station on Mon-
day as he marked 50 years since his
historic spaceflight.
The former astronaut and senator
from Ohio, now 90, became the first
American to orbit the Earth on Feb. 20,
1962, circling it three times in five hours
and helping to lead the nation into
space. He celebrated the anniversary at
Ohio State University by kicking off a
forum about NASAs future.
Sitting on stage with NASA Adminis-
trator Charles Bolden, he chatted with
three space station crew members about
space research and NASAs future. Com-
mander Don Burbank appeared by vid-
eo link, flanked by two flight
engineers floating in the zero-
gravity environment, and said
the crew was delighted to
help commemorate Glenns
momentous trip.
Glenn was among the top
military test pilots presented
in 1959 as the Mercury
Seven. The only other
surviving Mercury
astronaut is Scott
Carpenter.
Glenn had
a light-heart-
ed but educational exchange with the
space station crew, asking them about
the types and number of experiments
on board more than a hundred, they
said and explaining to his gravity-
bound audience of more than 200 peo-
ple that, for example, a candle burns
differently in space than on Earth.
When Bolden asked the astronauts
which experiment theyd like to hand off
to Glenn if he could join them, Burbank
suggested research on the regenerative
environmental control systems on
spacecraft.
Thats a fancy word for our toilet,
flight engineer Don Pettit added. So he
wants to put Sen. Glenn busy fixing the
plumbing up here.
Glenn took the humor in stride, re-
plying: Thats exactly what I thought I
was going to get assigned to.
Bolden joked that Glenn sometimes
bugs him about making a trip to the
space station. Glenn became the
oldest person to fly in space in
1998, at age 77.
Glenn and Annie, his wife of
almost seven decades, were to
cap Monday with a student-led
question-and-answer session
during an evening gala featur-
ing a speech by former
astronaut Mark Kelly,
the commander of the
space shuttle En-
deavours final
mission.
First American in space marks anniversary
by having chat with crew of Space Station
AP PHOTO
Sen. John Glenn answers questions during a roundtable panel discussion titled
Learning from the Past to Innovate for the Future, Monday in Columbus, Ohio.
Glenn trip was
50 years ago
By KANTELE FRANKO
Associated Press
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JOBST Sandra, funeral 10 a.m.
today in the McCune Funeral
Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd.,
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JONES Jeanne, funeral 11 a.m.
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Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends
may call 4 to 8 p.m. today.
KEARNEY Alma, funeral 9 a.m.
today in the Peter J. Adonizio
Funeral Home, 251 William St.,
Pittston. Mass of Christian Burial
at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the
Evangelist Church, Pittston.
MONTAGNA Beatrice, funeral 9
a.m. today in the Graziano Funer-
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Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30
a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish
(St. Roccos R.C. Church), Pittston.
ROTHSTEIN Beulah, memorial
gathering 1 p.m. Sunday in Temple
Bnai Brith, Kingston.
STONE Sandra, memorial service
noon Thursday in the Eatonville
United Methodist Church.
YEOSOCK - Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John,
friends may call 4 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday at the Yeosock Funer-
al Home, Plains Township. Mil-
itary service at 6 p.m.
ZIMAK Joseph, funeral with
military honors beginning with
Panachida 9:15 a.m. today in the
Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522
Fallon St., Old Forge. Office of
Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St.
Nicholas of Myra Byzantine
Catholic Church, Old Forge.
FUNERALS
JEANETTE M. ADAMCHICK,
86, formerly of Perrin Street,
Swoyersville, passed away peace-
fully on Saturday evening, Febru-
ary 18, 2012 at ManorCare Health
and Rehabilitation Center, Carlis-
le, Pa. Her beloved husband was
the late Joseph J. Adamchick, who
passed away on January 4, 1999.
Together, Joseph and Jeanette
shared 52 years of marriage.
Funeral arrangements are
pending for Thursday and have
been entrusted to the care of the
Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc.,
1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. A
complete obituary will appear in
Wednesdays edition of the news-
paper.
JOSEPH E. PANEK, 75, of Dal-
las, passed away Sunday, February
19, 2012, at The Meadows Nursing
Center. Born in Luzerne, he was
the son of the late Joseph E. and
Beatrice Bersavage Panek. He was
a graduate of Luzerne High School
and had worked in the furniture in-
dustry with Nelson Furniture,
Kingston, and also worked at the
Pump and Pantry in Dallas. He is
survived by his wife, the former
Jane Layaou, and daughter, Janet
Kuren, both of Dallas.
Funeral service will be held at
Chapel Lawn Memorial Park on
Wednesday at 2 p.m. The family
would like to thank the staff of the
Meadows for the wonderful care
they gave Joseph. Arrangements
are by the Richard H. Disque Fu-
neral Home Inc., Dallas.
J
ulie Stark, 82, of Pittston, died
Saturday at Wilkes-Barre Gen-
eral Hospital. She was the wife of
John Stark, who died in 2009.
Born October 25, 1929, in Pitt-
ston, she was the daughter of An-
thony and Anna Bolin OMalley.
She graduated from Pittston High
School and worked at home. She
was a member of Our Lady of the
Eucharist Parish, Pittston.
She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Ann Clisham; three
brothers, William, Thomas and Jo-
seph; and a sister, Ann Spangler.
Surviving are two brothers, Ed-
ward and wife Silvia, Nanticoke,
and Jack and wife Thelma, Syra-
cuse; a daughter, Susan Stark; and
a granddaughter, Karen Clisham,
Pittston.
The family would like to thank
Drs. James Bruno and Charles
Manganiello, the nurses on the
fourthandfifthfloors of the Gener-
al Hospital and Brian Morgan.
The funeral will be Thursday at
10 a.m. from the Paul F. Leonard
Funeral Home, 575 North Main
Street, Pittston, with a Mass of
ChristianBurial at 10:30 inOur La-
dy of the Eucharist Parish. Inter-
ment will be in Mount Olivet Cem-
etery, Carverton. Friends may call
Wednesday from 5 until 8 p.m.
Julie Stark
February 18, 2012
H
elen Jane McGroarty, 89, of
West Pittston, passed away on
Sunday Feb. 19, 2012 at Geisinger
Wyoming Valley Medical Center,
Plains Township .
Born May 13, 1922, in Baskin,
Louisiana, she was the daughter of
Willard and Minie Hudson. Helen
graduated Nursing School from
Monroe, Louisiana, where she be-
came a Registered Nurse. She was a
member of St. Cecilias Church of
St. Barbaras Parish and the Wyom-
ing Womans Club.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lt. Col. Edward McGroar-
ty, Pennsylvania State Police Area II
Commander, (retired).
She is survived by her son, Kevin
James McGroarty, West Pittston;
sister, Joy Parnell of Farmsville, La.;
caregiver and companion, Lamara
Sterling.
Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Met-
calfe andShaver Funeral Home Inc.,
504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming,
with a Mass of Christian Burial at
9:30 a.m. in St. Cecilias Church of
St. Barbaras Parish, Exeter. Inter-
ment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemete-
ry, Carverton.
Friends may call Wednesday 5 to
7 p.m. in the funeral home.
The family requests flowers be
omittedandthat donations inJanes
memory be made to the Pennsylva-
nia State Police TroopP CampCa-
det Program, PO Box 4005, Wyom-
ing, PA18644.
Helen Jane McGroarty
February 19, 2012
L
t. Gen. John J. Yeosock (Ret.),
74, formerly of Plains Township
and a resident of Peachtree City,
Ga., died Wednesday, February 15,
2012.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the
sonof the late JohnA. andElizabeth
Petras Yeosock. A 33-year Army ca-
reer veteran, General Yeosock
servedinGermany, Vietnam, Korea,
Saudi Arabia and across the United
States.
He was a graduate of Valley Forge
Military Academy, Pennsylvania
State UniversitywithBSinIndustri-
al Engineering and earned a gradu-
ate degree in Operations Research/
Systems Analysis from the United
States Naval Post Graduate School.
He commanded the 3d Armored
Cavalry Regiment, 194th Armored
Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Third
United States Army, and coalition
ground forces of 330,000 soldiers
during Desert Shield/Desert
Storm. His awards include Distin-
guished Service Medal, Legion of
Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster),
Bronze Star Medal with V Device
(with Oak Leaf Cluster), Merito-
rious Service Medal, Army Com-
mendation Medal, and Combat In-
fantry Badge.
He was preceded in death by
brother, David J Yeosock.
Surviving are his wife of 51years,
the former Betta L Hoffner; chil-
dren, John and wife Susan; Beth J.
Funk and husband Brigade Gen.
Paul; grandchildren, Matt, Amanda,
Addison, Nate; brother, Michael J.,
andwife Patricia; nephews, Michael
M. Yeosock, David M. Yeosock;
niece, Michelle Yeosock Woodyear.
The family will receive
friends from 4 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday at the Yeosock Funeral
Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains, fol-
lowed by Military Service at 6 p.m.
with U.S. Army Chaplain Lt. Col.
Theodore Boback (Ret.) officiating
along with Plains American Legion
Post 558 and VFW Lani Post 6325
which will meet at 4:15 p.m. Inter-
ment will be held in Arlington Na-
tional Cemetery with full military
honors.
Lt. Gen. John J. Yeosock (Ret.)
February 15, 2012
A
llan J. Gerstein, of Dallas, died
suddenly at home, late Sunday
evening, February 19, 2012.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the
son of the late Benjamin and Esther
Kaufman Gerstein, served in the
United States Army 101st Airborne
Divisionandwas therecipient of the
OCC Medal Germany and the Na-
tional Defense Service Medal. Allan
was a graduate of Meyers High
School and attended Penn State
University until he went into busi-
ness with his father. He owned and
operated General Radio and Elec-
tronics Company as well as a Honda
motorcycle dealership, Wilkes-
Barre, prior to retiring.
Mr. Gerstein was a member of
Temple Bnai Brith, Irem Temple
Shriners, Masonic Lodge, the Jew-
ish Community Center, and other
civic and religious organizations.
Allan loved golfing, reading, cook-
ing, Broadway plays, but the most
joy he had was spending time with
his grandchildren.
Allan is survived by his loving
wife, the former Natalie Honey
Salsburg; daughter, Dr. Jaclyn Ger-
stein, Boise, Idaho; sons, Mitchell
Gerstein, Dallas; Dr. Brad Gerstein
andhis wife, Dr. Rose Gerstein, Sha-
vertown; grandchildren, Rachael,
Devon and Joshua; two sisters, Ro-
berta Kirshner, Shavertown, and
Marcia Fleishman, Pittsburgh, and
many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be con-
ducted Wednesday, February
22, 2012, at 12:30 p.m. at the Rosen-
berg Funeral Chapel Inc., 348 S. Riv-
er St., Wilkes-Barre, with Rabbi
Roger Lerner and Rabbi Larry Ka-
planofficiating. Interment will be in
Temple Israel Cemetery, Swoyers-
ville. Shiva will be observed at 21
Pear Tree Lane, Dallas, 7 to 9 p.m.
on Wednesday and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7
to 9 p.m. on Thursday.
Memorial contributions, if desir-
ed, may be made to the American
Heart Association, 613 Baltimore
Drive, Suite 3, Wilkes-Barre, or
Temple Bnai Brith, 408 Wyoming
Ave., Kingston.
Condolences may be sent by vis-
iting Allans obituary at www.rosen-
bergfuneralchapel.com.
Allan J. Gerstein
February 19, 2012
William J.
Decker Jr., 71, of
Third Street, Ber-
wick, peacefully
passed away
Monday, Febru-
ary 20, 2012, at
the Geisinger
Medical Center in Danville.
Born March 10, 1940, in Wilkes-
Barre, he was the son of the late Wil-
liam and Elizabeth (Joseph) Decker.
A graduate of Berwick High
School Class of 1959, he attended
Scranton University and served in
theU.S. Coast Guard. After servingin
the military, he started his business,
Bill Decker Scrap Iron and Metal,
which he owned and operated for the
past 50 years. He loved to watch his
children and grandchildren play foot-
ball and was a dedicated husband, fa-
ther and grandfather who lived each
day for his family.
Preceding him in death are his
daughter, Denise Decker, and a
brother, Alec Decker.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years,
the former Jean Marie Basso; one
daughter, Theresa, wife of Steven
Christian; two sons, William Joseph
Decker III andhis wife, Anne, andAn-
drew Joseph Decker, both of Ber-
wick; four grandchildren, Katelynn
Christian, Rebecca Decker, William
Joseph Decker IV and Gabriel Deck-
er; and two sisters, Lenore, wife of
Howard Beach, and Mary, wife of
Stanley Kowalchik, both of Berwick.
A visitation will be held
Wednesday, February 22, 2012,
from6 to 8 p.m., at the Mayo Funeral
Home Inc., 110 Chestnut Street, Ber-
wick, where a prayer service will be
held at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thurs-
day, February 23, 2012, at St. Marys
Catholic Church, 1730 Fowler Ave-
nue, Berwick, with the Rev. Francis J.
Tamburro, his pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in Pine Grove
Cemetery, Walnut Street, Berwick.
For additional information or to
sign the online guestbook, please vis-
it www.mayofh.com.
William J.
Decker, Jr.
February 20, 2012
I
n the afternoon of February 18,
2012, our aunt, Eileen Jane Mon-
ica (Beebe) Seiser (86), left this life
of caring and love that she shared
most generously with us. She
passed away at the Gray Birch Con-
valescent Center in Augusta,
Maine, after a brief illness. She had
been living at The Ridges in Hallo-
well, Maine.
Aunt Eileen was the second
daughter and fifth child of John and
Emma (Schneider) Beebe and was
born at home in Paterson, New Jer-
sey, on September 2, 1925. She was
followed by one sister and one more
brother. She was the remaining
childof sevenchildren. Those seven
children, John, Robert, Vincent,
Emma (Harman), Aunt Eileen, An-
na (Youngman) and Edward, all
grew up in Lincoln Park, New Jer-
sey.
While workingas anassembler in
the 1950s, Eileen invited a group of
her fellowworkers to a picnic at her
and her fathers home. Thats when
she connected with her husband-
to-be, Thomas D. Seiser. It rained
the day of the picnic, but Tom still
showed up -- not in picnic wear, but
in a suit. He thought the picnic
wouldbecalledoff, but hestill want-
ed to take Eileen out. They were
marriedJune15, 1957, andhadbeen
married 44 years when Tom passed
away. They were a couple that truly
cared for, and about, each other.
Eileen grew up in Lincoln Park,
N.J., but whenshe andTommarried
they moved to Rockaway, N.J., and
later to Toms River, N.J. In 2001,
when Tompassed away, Eileen relo-
cated to Hallowell, Maine, to be
nearer her niece, Jane Hubert. But it
wasnt her first trip to Maine. As a
young woman and later as a bride,
she traveled through the state, but
her heart was pulled to the Bar Har-
bor area.
She was one to speak of the beau-
ty of Maine . . but added beautiful
thoughts of New Jersey. Eileen
knewthere was wrong in this world
-- she would tell us that the evil is
there, but were not going it alone;
Christ will help us along the way.
She was called by some a Pollyan-
na, but this attitude hadher talking
about nooneandtalkingwithevery-
one. She was a walking example of
love.
Although Eileen had no children,
she was our second mother. She
provided our birthday cakes, gave
us our first dolls, crocheted baby
outfits (for us and our children), a
holiday hostess for the family, a sup-
plier of a car while driving on our
permits, a caller on Saturday morn-
ings to hear news from Maine, a
great shopping companion, a help
and support in caring for us, and a
real friend a blessing.
Eileenleaves her familyof sisters-
in-law, Patricia Beebe of Orlando,
Fla., and Jane Beebe of Palm Har-
bor, Fla.; six nieces, Jane Hubert of
Pittston, Maine; Catherine Scheff of
Dallas; Carolyn Crabtree of Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.; Eileen Collins of Fish-
ers, Ind.; Elizabeth Youngman of
Fond De Lac, Wis.; and Cheryl New-
ton of Florida; three nephews, Rob-
ert Beebe of Drums; Harry Young-
man of Anaheim, Calif., and John
Beebe of Palm Harbor, Fla.; nine
great-nieces; eight great-nephews
and several great-great-nieces and
great-great-nephews -- and friends
from all over.
A Mass of Christian Burial will
be held at Sacred Heart Church in
Hallowell, at a time to be an-
nounced. Entombment will be at
the Gate of Heaven Chapel Mauso-
leum, 225 Ridgedale Ave., East Ha-
nover, N.J., on Friday, February 24,
2012 at 1 p.m.
If you so desire, donations in Ei-
leens memory may be sent to Bea-
con Hospice Inc., 45 Commerce
Drive, Augusta, ME 04330. The
family found staffs of Beacon Hos-
pice and Gray Birch Convalescent
Center to be critical, caring and
competent teams when Eileen and
the family needed them. We thank
them.
Arrangements are under the care
of Quinn Hopping Funeral Home,
26 Mule Road, Toms River, NJ
08755.
Eileen Jane Monica Beebe Seiser
February 18, 2012
Mary Ottavia-
ni Seitz, formerly
of Luzerne,
passed away Sun-
day evening at
the Golden Liv-
ing Nursing Cen-
ter, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Luzerne, Jan. 31, 1923 she
was the daughter of the late Dominic
and Matilda Serafini Ottaviani.
Mary was a member of Holy Fam-
ily Church, Luzerne.
Mary celebrated her love for oth-
ers through the foods she would pre-
parefor them. Her delightful senseof
humor and her observations of the
world around her will stay in our
hearts forever. She enjoyed teaching
her caregivers Italian one word at a
time. The family would like to ex-
tendtheir sincere appreciationtothe
compassionate staff at Golden Liv-
ing, who cared for her and helped
maintain dignity and normalcy dur-
ing her illness.
Mary was preceded in death by
her husband, Ludwig Seitz; grand-
son Michael Seitz; brothers, Mi-
chael, Marino and Gus; a sister, Ida,
and a niece, Ida Nicoletti
Surviving are sons, Martin, Ed-
wardsville; Robert, Swoyersville;
daughters, Marlene LaFrance, Lu-
zerne, and Gloria Castrignano, Flor-
ida; grandchildren Martin Seitz Jr.,
Wilkes-Barre; Mark Seitz, NewYork;
Marla Seitz, Wilkes Barre; Mary Jo
Konopke, Luzerne; Christopher La-
France, Luzerne; Jeffery LaFrance,
Luzerne; Angela Petix, Hanover
Township, and Dominic Castrigna-
no, Georgia; great-grandchildren, Ja-
rod Petix, Joseph Konopke, Sabrina
Seitz, Kaylee Seitz, soon-to- be-born
Nicholas Castrignano; a brother,
Louis Ottaviani, and a sister, Flo-
rence Hart, both of New Jersey.
Funeral for Mary will be held
Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the Leh-
man-GregoryFuneral HomeInc., 281
Chapel St., Swoyersville, with a
Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in
Holy Family Church, Bennett Street,
Luzerne. Interment will be in St. Ig-
natius Cemetery, Pringle. Friends
may call Wednesday from5 to 8 p.m.
Inlieuof flowers, donations canbe
made to Heartland Hospice, 38 N.
Main St., Pittston, Pa.
Mary Seitz
February 19, 2012
MEMBERS OF the Luzerne
County Funeral Directors Associ-
ation are asked by Jeffrey J. Stock,
president, to meet at 5 p.m. on
Wednesday at the Yeosock Funeral
Home, 40S. MainSt., Plains Town-
ship, to pay their respects to Lt.
Gen. John J. Yeosock, brother of
LCFDA member and chairman of
the State Board of Funeral Direc-
tors Michael J. Yeosock.
EDWARD A. KAZMERCZYK,
91, of Chester Street, Hanover
Township, died Friday, February
17, 2012, at the Hospice Unit at
Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.
Born in Nanticoke, on June 29,
1920, he was the son of the late Pe-
ter and Agnes Tota Kazmierczyk.
He had been employed as a machi-
nist for U.S. Steel Corp. in Gary,
Ind. He was preceded in death by
sisters, Mary Zabawski, Lillian
Standish and Hermina (Jerome)
Thomas; brothers, John Karrol,
Charles Karrol and Paul Kazmierc-
zyk. Surviving are nieces and ne-
phews.
Private funeral services will be
held from the Stanley S. Stegura
Funeral Home Inc., Nanticoke.
A
lbert R. Paige, 86, of Kosciuszko
Street, Nanticoke, passed away
Sunday afternoon, February 19,
2012 at his home.
Born on November 25, 1925, in
Nanticoke, he was a son of the late
Peter and Florence Ruddick Paige.
He graduated from Nanticoke High
School in 1943.
A veteran of World War II, he
served in the U.S. Army from 1945
to1947 and attained the rank of Pri-
vate First Class.
Early inlife Albert was associated
with his father operating Petes
Lunch on Broadway Street, Nanti-
coke. He later was employed by
Eberhard Faber and last at Certain-
Teed Corporation, Mountain Top,
retiring in1989 after 22 years of ser-
vice.
He was an active member of First
Primitive Methodist Church, Nanti-
coke, where he served on the Board
of Trustees for several years andwas
anusher; a 56-year member of Stick-
ney Fire Company No. 1; Nanticoke
Firemens Relief Association; Amer-
ican Legion Post 350, Nanticoke; a
50-year member of Nanticoke
Lodge 541, Free and Accepted Ma-
sons; a charter member of ACON
(Athletic Club of Nanticoke); and
the Alibaba Club, Nanticoke.
Albert will be remembered as a
very dedicated and loving husband,
father, grandfather and great-grand-
father. Surviving are his wife of 66
years, the former Myrtle Kuchen-
becker; son, Lee Paige, and his wife,
Karen, Matthews, N.C.; daughter,
Lynn Brown, and her husband, Al-
bert, Nanticoke; four grandchil-
dren, Christopher and Michael
Paige, both of Matthews, N.C.; Amy
Buchinski and her husband, David,
Nanticoke, and Allen Brown and his
wife, Nicole, Nanticoke; and 10
great-grandchildren, Brady, Caelin,
Collin, Owen, Lilly, Allison, Wyatt,
Jalen, Emersyn and Maris; his
brother, James Paige, and his wife,
Joan, Dover, Del., andseveral nieces
and nephews.
The family would like to extend
sincere thanks to the nurses, aides
and doctors at Nanticoke Special
Care Hospital and also to Erwines
Home Health and Hospice for the
compassionate care given to Albert
during his illness.
Thursday at 11 a.m. from Da-
vis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 East
Broad Street, Nanticoke, with the
Rev. Kyle Gildner, his pastor, offi-
ciating.
Private interment will be in Ha-
nover Green Cemetery, Hanover
Township.
Visitation will be Wednesday
from5 to8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Members of Stickney Fire Co. No. 1
will gather at 6:45 p.m. to pay their
respects. Nanticoke Lodge 541 F.&
A.M. will conduct a memorial ser-
vice at 7:15 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family
would appreciate contributions in
Mr. Paiges memory be made to
First Primitive Methodist Church,
101 E. Church St., Nanticoke, PA
18634.
Albert R. Paige
February 19, 2012
B
arbara Ann Kile, 74, resident of
Bilby Hill Road, Shickshinny,
passed away February 17, 2012, at
her home.
She was bornOctober12, 1937, in
Salem Township, Shickshinny, a
daughter of the late Walter and Er-
ma Pierson Crane. Barbara was a
graduate of Northwest Area High
School, Shickshinny.
Preceding her in death were
brothers Donald and Robert, and
sister Connie Martinez.
Surviving are her husband, Bruce
W. Kile, with whom she had cele-
brated 56 years of marriage; sons,
Kevin Lynn Kile, New York, and Jo-
nathan Bors, New York; sisters Do-
rothy Heckrote, Drums; Linda Pais-
ley, Dorrance; Rachel Troy, Shick-
shinny; Bonnie Crane, Inkerman;
Judith Nesbitt, Virginia; brothers
Eugene, Stillwater; Ray, Hunlock
Creek; David, Berwick; Brian, En-
gland; Neal, Berwick; Daren, Pitts-
burgh.
Funeral services will be held on
Friday at 10 a.m. from the Clarke
Piatt Funeral Home, 6 Sunset Lake
Road, Hunlock Creek, with Pastor
Larry Smith officiating.
Interment will be in Elan Memo-
rial Park, 5595 Old Berwick Road,
Bloomsburg. Calling hours will be
at the funeral home on Thursday
from 5 to 7 p.m.
Barbara Ann Kile
February 17, 2012
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HANOVER TWP. -- Township
police reported the following:
Earl Mattis, 30, of Carey
Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, was taken
into custody after he was stop-
ped on a traffic violation Sunday
on the Sans Souci Parkway.
Police said Carey was wanted by
Edwardsville police on a bur-
glary charge and Wilkes-Barre
police for violating a protection
from abuse order. Mattis was
turned over to Edwardsville
police.
The driver of a pickup in-
volved in a crash early Saturday
morning at the intersection of
Hanover Street and Clarks
Crossroads faces a driving un-
der the influence charge and
three of his passengers will be
cited for underage drinking,
police said.
Stephen Linski, 20, of Freed
Street, Sugar Notch, was taken
to Wilkes-Barre General Hospi-
tal for a blood alcohol test.
Drunken driving charges are
pending the results of the test,
police said.
He was driving a GMC pickup
truck traveling at a high rate of
speed on Hanover Street. The
truck struck a guide rail as it
attempted to turn left onto the
crossroads at 12:52 a.m. Linski
said he tried to take the corner a
little too fast.
He and Seanna Oliver, 19, of
Center Street, Nanticoke; Jillian
Lukatchik, 18, of Coal Street,
Nanticoke and Cynthia Simon-
ton, 18, of Slope Street, Warrior
Run, admitted they had been
drinking, police said.
An open can and four un-
opened cans of beer were found
in the passenger compartment
of the truck, police said.
Linski and Simonton were not
injured. Oliver suffered abra-
sions and swelling to her fore-
head and lips. Lukatchik report-
ed pain in her right hand. They
declined medical treatment.
EDWARDSVILLE -- Borough
police executed arrest warrants
Friday on Joseph Scibek and
Malcolm Davis, involved in two
separate, unrelated investiga-
tions by the Edwardsville police
and the Luzerne County Drug
Task Force, Office of the At-
torney General.
Police said Davis sold crack
cocaine and Scibek sold heroin
to undercover officers on nu-
merous occasions, and that both
were observed leaving 1001-1019
Roosevelt Street in Edwardsville
before making the sales. Both
are being held at Luzerne Coun-
ty Correctional Facility: Scibek
in lieu of $25,000 cash bail and
Davis in lieu of $25,000 cash
bail. Scibek is currently on bail
for other narcotic delivery
charges and Davis is on proba-
tion in Philadelphia. Preliminary
hearings will be set before Dis-
trict Judge Paul Roberts in King-
ston.
HANOVER TWP. Nicole
Montialbano of Marion Terrace
Apartments reported damage to
and theft from her 2000 Acura
T1. Montialbano said the win-
dow was smashed and a car
stereo taken between 1 a.m. and
10:15 a.m. Monday.
HAZLETON City police
responded to a collision of a
Toyota 4Runner and a Hazleton
Public Transit Bus at 10:34 a.m.
Monday, along with the city fire
department and ambulance
personnel from American Pa-
tient Transport Services.
Police said, the Toyota, oper-
ated by Fermin Tobias of New
York, was traveling west on
West Green Street when Tobias
failed to yield to the bus, trav-
eling north on North Laurel
Street and driven by David
Fernandez.
Four bus passengers were
transported to Hazleton General
Hospital: Mildred Oldham,
Chantel Copper, Ingrid Duhard
and Richard Antonio Sequra
Caldron. One bus passenger,
Thelma Gliem, was taken to
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Med-
ical Center.
HAZLE TWP. State police
at Hazleton reported the wind-
shield of a 1995 Dodge Ram
owned by John Yacowatz, 20, of
Pardeesville Road, was smashed
between 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Saturday.
Anyone with information
should contact PSP Hazleton at
459-3890
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One of every 33 baby boomers
(is) living with hepatitis C
infection.
Dr. John Ward
The hepatitis chief at the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention cautioned people about the
silent epidemic that can lead to liver failure and death. Research
published Monday says testing millions of the middle-aged to find those
who need pricey treatment would be worth the cost, saving thousands
of lives.
Digital books helpful
to readers, environment
W
hen one thinks of books, one usually
thinks of a paperback or hardcover.
As of 2012, the digital age has taken
over. Now, many books are digital, or
e-books, that people can download to
electronic tablets.
In 2007, Amazon created the first digital
e-book reader, the Kindle, from which
one can download books from the Amazon
online store. In 2010, Apple released
iBooks, an application that works very
much like the Kindle or Nook. People
could download books and read them on
iPads.
In many ways, this change helps the
environment and the users. This change
saves many trees, and the devices can hold
many more books in a smaller amount of
space.
Traditional textbooks can get outdated
easily and are very costly to replace. Now,
with iTextbooks, schools can more quickly
update their textbooks.
Whatever digital reader one chooses, its
in the eye of the beholder which is better:
digital books or traditional hardcover and
paperback books.
Meghna Melkote
Moosic
Hotel Sterlings future
to be discussed tonight
I
n September, the city of Wilkes-Barre
condemned the Hotel Sterling and
closed adjacent vehicle traffic lanes. Not
much has happened since then.
At 6 tonight, the Luzerne County Coun-
cil will hold a public work session to dis-
cuss the Hotel Sterling, reviewing the
status of the structure and options for its
future. The work session will focus on
where we are and where we go from here,
with an eye to the issues, costs and details
of those future options. We can end the
inconvenience to motorists and pedestri-
ans, address the blighted property and
bring a resolution to the issue without
delaying it for months.
For an understanding of the condition of
the building and to facilitate a healthy
discussion, I recommend that all interest-
ed citizens read the documents that are
available on the Luzerne County Council
page of the county website at www.lu-
zernecounty.org. Our new county govern-
ment is committed to transparency and
openness, so we will conduct the discus-
sion in an open work session, but the dis-
cussion should not distract us from mov-
ing to resolve the matter.
I hope people from the city of Wilkes-
Barre, our county and CityVest can work
together to decide how best to quickly
resolve the situation reasonably, consid-
ering public safety, liability and the respon-
sibilities of all parties involved.
Rick Williams
Member, Luzerne County Council
Kingston
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K
MITT ROMNEY was the
inevitable nominee until
he wasnt.
In order to sustain a lead,
a candidates message must
resonate with the heart and
the mind. Romneys cake-
walk to the nomination has been stymied
by the inability to get anyone excited about
his campaign. He has supporters but not
believers.
Rick Santorums message resonates with
voters hearts and minds (this week at
least), because he is a true believer. He
believes in his message, and his message is
consistent with core Republican values.
What gave Santorum the edge in Iowa,
Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri can give
him an edge in the general election against
President Barack Obama.
Santorum speaks directly to issues that
are most relevant to core Republicans. He
focuses on social and cultural issues that
evoke emotions, and emotions move people
to vote, especially those who align them-
selves with a particular party. This has
helped him do well in primaries and caucus-
es when core conservatives turn out to vote
in greater numbers than independents.
Conventional wisdom states a candidate
must win independents to win an election.
But this is only true if independents show
up to vote in large numbers.
Generally, independents are less likely to
vote than party-identifiers. In 2008, Oba-
mas message and charisma evoked an emo-
tional response from independents. But
with the president failing to meet the ex-
pectations of many whom he energized in
2008, turnout among this bloc of voters is
expected to be small in 2012, which means
winning independents will be less impor-
tant.
When independents stay at home, getting
the party base to turn out becomes more
important. Santorum has been able to do
this, and Romney has not.
What pushed Santorum to the front in
the most recent contests and vaulted him
into a tie with Romney in at least one na-
tional poll was his ability to stay above
the bickering and negativity that took place
between Romney and Newt Gingrich. San-
torum is not as susceptible to personal
attacks, as he seems to have a clean person-
al life, as far as we know. This means to
attack Santorum, one must attack his policy
positions. This cannot be done in the GOP
nomination process because to attack San-
torums policy positions would be to attack
the Republican platform.
This wouldnt stop the president from
criticizing Santorums policy positions in
the general election, but it also means we
would see a campaign in which policy
would have to be discussed in a meaningful
way. Could we be so lucky?
If Gingrich wins the nomination, the
Obama campaign will go after his personal
life and his over-the-top persona. If Romney
wins the right to go up against the presi-
dent, the focus will be on his tax returns,
flip-flopping and his work at Bain Capital.
But if Santorum wins the nomination, he
and the president will be forced to defend
their respective parties views of what good
government entails and which policies are
best for the country. In other words, an
Obama-Santorum matchup will focus on
things that actually matter.
An election about issues is what this
country needs. It might be too much to
hope for, but it is a prospect about which
we should all get excited. To win the GOP
nomination, Santorum must find a way to
keep his campaign positive and issue-fo-
cused. Not only will it help him win the
nomination, but also it is the right thing to
do.
Kyle Scott teaches political science at Duke Uni-
versity. He wrote this for the Baltimore Sun.
Obama-Santorum matchup would focus on real issues
COMMENTARY
K Y L E S C O T T
An election about issues is what this
country needs. It might be too much to
hope for, but it is a prospect about which
we should all get excited.
P
ENNSYLVANIAS jail-
ers must sometimes
ask themselves the fa-
mous questionsungby
Professor Higgins in My Fair
Lady Whycant a womanbe
more like a man?
The answer is because they
arent, and that poses a prob-
lem for the states county jails,
most of which were built to
house men. Women were an af-
terthought.
That is apparent from a re-
port on the reproductive health
care needs of incarcerated
women released Wednesday by
the American Civil Liberties
Union of Pennsylvania.
Its surveyof 57countyjails in
the state found that the needs
of women inmates are falling
through the cracks in an un-
even patchwork system. It also
made a strong case for why
theseneeds must beaddressed.
For one thing, the report
said, 6 percent of all female in-
mates are pregnant upon ad-
mission and those inmates
need prenatal care. As most
women stay less than two
weeks in a county jail, they also
need to keep up their routine of
taking hormonal contracep-
tives if they are not to become
pregnant upon release.
No county jails in Pennsylva-
nia allowwomen to use contra-
ceptives. Eleven jails did not
have a policy regarding prena-
tal care, even though state law
requires all correctional facili-
ties to provide it. Only seven
jails had written policies spec-
ifying at what point a pregnant
woman should be taken to the
hospital for labor.
This problem cant be
wished away, Professor Hig-
gins-like. Female incarceration
is growingnationallyat therate
of 11.2 percent a year. For the
sake of humanity and efficien-
cy, someone must do some-
thing.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
OTHER OPINION: COUNTY JAILS
Female inmates
need better care
T
HE SKYLINE OF
downtown Wilkes-
Barre might be drasti-
cally reshaped soon,
depending on how officials
choose to handle two hulking,
empty buildings: the former
Hotel Sterling and the Irem
Temple.
If you care what becomes of
these structures, get involved.
If you prefer to see them re-
duced to rubble and replaced
with more contemporary
buildings, say so. If youre ar-
dent about the preservation
and reuse of old structures,
speak up.
During a public meeting to-
night, part of which will be de-
voted to discussion about the
Sterlings fate, area residents
can voice their varied views:
save the whole marvelous
thing, save only its lower floors
or stop pouring taxpayer dol-
lars into this money pit already
and bring in a wrecking ball.
Those who favor the latter
strategy also should consider
whether, during demolition,
some buildingmaterials canbe
recovered to recoup the mil-
lions inpublic moneysunkinto
this Market Street structure
when it supposedly was moth-
balled.
Luzerne County Council
members soon must decide
whether they will support
demolition of the Sterling,
which the city condemned af-
ter last Septembers flooding.
The buildings nonprofit own-
er, CityVest, is broke. Indebted
to the county to the tune of
about $6 million, CityVests di-
rectors last year asked county
officials to decide what be-
comes of the place.
Also vacant, but presumably
not in as dire a situation, the
Irem Temple on North Fran-
klin Street awaits restoration
as a cultural site and perform-
ance venue. The Greater
Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Busi-
ness and Industry owns the
mosque-like building but lacks
the cash to make it compliant
with codes. Even the basics,
such as electrical and heating
upgrades, would easily top $3
million.
The Irems advocates say
stay tuned for details about an
upcoming capital campaign to
raise money for the temples
makeover.
Your response to the still-
emerging plans for these two
buildings in Wilkes-Barres
heart will largely determine
what people will see there or
not see for generations.
Be heard now.
OUR OPINION: W-B LANDMARKS
Share your views
on the cityscape
Discussion on the Hotel Sterling
is expected during a work ses-
sion at 6 tonight at the countys
Emergency Management Agen-
cy building, 185 Water St.,
Wilkes-Barre.
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ached an impasse. Prison employ-
ees, as public safety servants, are
unable tostrike.
Theawardgavecorrectional offi-
cers and support staff salary in-
creases of 4 percent retroactive to
July1, 2009, and3percent for each
year from2010to2013.
Therulingmeansthetopratefor
a correctional officer with eight
years service who works in the
main facility would increase from
$48,107 before the contract to
$56,310in2013.
Other pay scales vary, based on
the positions.
Prison union workers continue
to receive full health benefits with
no employee contribution until
next year, when the union workers
start contributing $60 each per
month. Prisonretirees alsoreceive
health care coverage until Medi-
care kicks in.
Piazzahascomplainedaboutthe
contracts minimum manning re-
quirements, saying hes forced to
keepaset number of prisonguards
ondutyeachshift whileaccommo-
dating generous quantities of days
off.
Prisonunionworkers receivesix
personal days, 12paidholidays and
18 sickdays inadditiontovacation
days basedonyears of service.
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We had public assistance peo-
ple up there since August work-
ing on project worksheets to as-
sist municipalities in getting fed-
eral reimbursement for damage
to municipal roads, bridges and
structures, Wade said.
Hotel taxes collected in Au-
gust 2011were 28 percent higher
than the average collected the
same month in 2008 through
2010.
Laura Beers, office manager/
tax administrator for the Lu-
zerne County Treasurers Office,
said the 5 percent hotel tax is
waived for anyone who spends
more than30 consecutive days in
a hotel, but its uptoeachindivid-
ual hotel whether to agree in ad-
vance not to charge the tax to
flood victims.
Some hotels, she said, might
have charged the tax for the first
30 days a guest stayed in a hotel
andthenwaivedit for theremain-
der of the stay, but the county
does not return any taxes collect-
ed from guests who would have
qualified for the exemption.
Wade said federal employees
also are exempt from the tax
when working on government
business, but if a hotel charged
the tax, he said the federal gov-
ernment would pay it because it
would usually help the county
and/or municipalityinwhichthe
disaster occurred.
He noted flood victims who
couldnt find an apartment or
house to stay in have since been
lodged in FEMA-owned trailers,
known as temporary housing
units. Flood victims who are
lodged in those trailers through-
out the area are interviewed
monthly tosee what kindof pro-
gress theyve made finding per-
manent housing.
The operations center for the
temporary housing program is
still being run out of the former
Sunshine Market in Plains Town-
ship.
Wade estimated that at least
350 FEMA employees are still
staying at hotels in Pennsylvania
as they continue to work with
flood victims and with municipal
andcounty officials tosecure fed-
eral public assistance.
Most of the revenue from the
hotel tax goes to the Luzerne
County Convention Center Au-
thority to pay off the $22.1 mil-
lion in bonds that financed the
constructionof theMoheganSun
Arena at Casey Plaza; 20 percent
of it goes to the Luzerne County
Convention and Visitors Bureau
for the promotion of events and
attractions in the county.
Since 2008, Luzerne County
has taken a 2-percent administra-
tive fee off the top.
HOTEL
I havent seen the letter and
Im not familiar with this pro-
ject, Pawlik said. I will get a re-
sponse for you Tuesday (to-
day).
Casey, with Luzerne County
Flood Protection Authority Ex-
ecutive Director Jim Brozena at
his side, noted it has been nearly
six months since the historic
flooding and the Army Corps
has yet to outline repairs need-
ed all along the levee system.
While the levees are structur-
ally sound, repairs are needed
soon, Casey said.
Along with Brozena, Casey
was joined by county Council-
man Stephen A. Urban, chair-
man of the Luzerne County
Flood Protection Authority; Jim
Bobeck, chairman of the county
council, and Andy Tuzinski, For-
ty Fort Borough emergency
management director.
Nearly six months ago our re-
gionwas devastatedbyIreneand
Lee. Thats more than enough
time for the Army Corps to put
forward a plan to protect the
Wyoming Valley levee system --
its time to end the delays,
Casey said. Making the neces-
sary repairs to the Wyoming Val-
ley levee system is critical to en-
suring that our region is protect-
ed from natural disasters; it
needs to be done right away.
Urban weighs in
Urban was quick to agree with
Casey, noting storms have no
seasons. He said storms have
occurred in June, July, Septem-
ber and January.
If we get a major snowfall and
a quick thaw, it could happen
again, he said.
Casey and Brozena each said
the system still is structurally
sound, but the flooding in Sep-
tember took its toll on the lev-
ees, leaving them in need of re-
pair.
Brozena couldnt estimate
how much it will cost, noting
there were problem areas in For-
ty Fort, Kingston, Exeter,
Wilkes-Barre, Hanover Town-
ship and Plymouth.
They all need to be ad-
dressed, Brozena said. We can
get all the repairs done over one
construction season, but we
cant do anything until we get
the funding.
Casey sent a letter to Jo-Ellen
Darcy, assistant secretary of the
Army, at the Pentagon in Wash-
ington, D.C.
Given the regions history of
flooding, the next threat is never
far away, and we must do every-
thing possible to guarantee that
the levee is fully ready to meet
these challenges, Casey wrote.
It is therefore crucial that the
levee is restored to its full capa-
bility so that all available protec-
tions will be in place.
Casey noted Tropical Storm
Lee wreaked havoc on North-
easternPennsylvania, particular-
ly inLuzerne County. Duringthe
storm and the flooding that fol-
lowed, Casey said, the levee sys-
tem prevented more than $5 bil-
lion in property damages.
More importantly, the levee
played an instrumental role in
protecting the safety of thou-
sands of my constituents, he
said.
While much of the greater
Wyoming Valley was untouched
by flood waters, areas including
West Pittston, Duryea, Jenkins
Township, Plains Township, Ply-
mouth Township and Shickshin-
ny incurred millions of dollars in
damage to homes and business-
es. Officials and residents in
those municipalities are hoping
for an extension of the levee sys-
temto prevent future occurrenc-
es.
Brozena said the Army Corps
did a tremendous job assisting
the county during the Septem-
ber event.
But we are now struggling to
get the necessary funding to
make the necessary inspections
and repairs, Brozena said. The
corps advised us that the system
is operational, but a lot of dam-
age did occur.
LEVEE
PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER
A stress crack in the Wyoming Valley levee system in Forty Fort
that cant be repaired until funding is released.
the flood.
We considered purchasing a
lot more books, but what we did
instead was think about what the
future of libraries shouldbe, anda
lot of people are going with e-
books. I think people are looking
for a nice community space to
readandcongregate. Sowedecid-
ed to put more focus on comput-
ers, seating and program areas.
Bramblett Barr exuded the
same confidence she showed in
weeks after the flood, when her
work clothes included jeans and
muddy boots, and a bicycle was
thebest waytonavigateWest Pitt-
ston streets clogged with debris
and heavy equipment.
Its either be anoptimist or cry
every night, she said Monday.
We had to think of the day we
were going to reopen to get
through it. This is what we were
working for, and now that its
here, its overwhelming.
The library is planning a grand
opening March 9 from5 to 8 p.m.
One of our local restaurants, Gri-
cos, is cateringit. Carmens Flow-
ers is donating flower arrange-
ments, Bramblett Barr said.
Well have wine and soda; it will
be a nice open house, when peo-
ple can stroll in and out and see
what weve done, and see neigh-
bors you may not have seen in the
past five months thanks to the
huge commitment needed to
cleaningupindividual properties.
Fewer books didnt seem to
bother 8-year-old Ava Smith, who
went straight to the computer
looking for a book on Paris.
LIBRARY
ject.
Demolition estimate
AMarch2011report releasedby
the Sterlings nonprofit owner,
CityVest, contained a $1.2 million
estimate to demolish the proper-
ty.
The study also references a
2009roofingcompanyestimateof
$1.4 million to redo the roof, re-
placing the wood framing with
steel and metal.
Other portions of the CityVest
study say it will cost anywhere
from $5 million to $7.7 million to
stabilize and mothball the 114-
year-old building at the corner of
River and Market streets.
But Handman said the study
lacks detail on how they arrived
at that number.
Its very easy to say something
and not provide any backup,
Handman said.
County Councilman Rick Wil-
liams said the multimillion-dollar
estimates in the CityVest report
are pretty sobering, but he sup-
ports examining all options.
I want toat least exploremoth-
balling before we move to demoli-
tion. We need to do our due dili-
gence, Williams said.
Council members put the Ster-
ling on tonights agenda because
Williams andfellowcouncil mem-
bers Harry Haas and Elaine Mad-
don Curry wanted more informa-
tion.
A majority of council has ex-
pressed support for demolition,
though council members wont
vote on the matter unless a coop-
erative agreement is reached
among the county, Wilkes-Barre
and CityVest.
Liability issues
Theagreement addressesliabil-
ity duringdemolitionandensures
thecountyacquires themorethan
3 acres of prime land after the
structureisdemolished. Thecom-
plicated demolition design wont
be started without a signed agree-
ment, officials said.
CityVest owes the county $6
million loaned to preserve and
market the structure, and the
county has set aside another $1
million in community develop-
ment funding for demolition. The
nonprofit askedthecountytotake
over the project last year because
its out of money.
The CityVest report also cited
numerous impediments that have
turned off potential Sterling de-
velopers, including low ceiling
heights, small windows and other
layout and design issues.
Handmansaidhedoes not view
these issues as deal-breakers, say-
ing developers who specialize in
historicbuildings areexperienced
dealing with their idiosyncra-
sies.
Many thought it was nuts to
mothball the historic Stegmaier
Building on Wilkes-Barre Boule-
vard in the 1970s, but the impos-
ing structure later became an of-
fice building, he said.
That wouldnot have beenpos-
sibleunlessthebuildingwasprop-
erly mothballed, Handman said.
STERLING
The Luzerne County Council will
hold a public work session at 5:15
p.m. today in the countys Emer-
gency Management Agency build-
ing on Water Street in Wilkes-
Barre to discuss general business.
Discussion on the Hotel Sterling
project will begin at 6 p.m.
I F YO U G O
The 72-year-old actor said hes
proud of the black comedy about
an aspiring dancer and her dys-
functional parents. His Oscar-
winning daughter, Mira, has a
small role as the title characters
ballet instructor; another daugh-
ter, Amanda, wrote the script and
most of the score; son Michael
produced the movie and also ap-
pears on screen. Sorvino himself
plays Calis father.
Its the little film that could,
Sorvino said.
The movie deal was originally
pushed in 2005 by then-Lacka-
wanna County Commissioner
Robert Cordaro, who said his de-
cision to shoot in the county seat
of Scranton would boost the re-
gions attractiveness as a low-cost
destination for filmmakers.
Cordaro lost re-election in
2007, and was later charged with
shaking down businesses that
held county contracts. He was
sentenced last month to 11 years
inprisononbriberyandextortion
counts.
Meanwhile, Sorvinos film got
stuckinpost-production, andCor-
daros successor said the cash-
strapped county had no business
bettingmoneyonanindependent
feature. The county asked Sorvi-
noin2008for afull accountingof
the use of the monies we invest-
ed.
Sorvino took the criticism
and any suggestion that he had
frittered away the publics money
as an affront.
I have very high standards for
mybehavior andveryhighethics.
I would no sooner do a thing like
that than jump off a building
dousedingasoline, saidSorvino,
whoseties toScrantongoback30
years.
Thebadpublicity, coupledwith
the national economic downturn,
made it increasingly difficult for
the Sorvinos to get the financing
they needed to finish the movie.
Paul Sorvino wound up spending
about $300,000of his ownmoney
onthe $1.3 millionfilm. He saidit
was foolish directors should
always use other peoples money
but necessary.
While frustrating, the long de-
lay allowed the Sorvino clan to
hone in on the story they really
wantedtotell. Intheend, Michael
Sorvino said, Cali emerged as a
leaner, better movie.
Theyre hoping to create buzz
on the film festival circuit, begin-
ningthis weekinSedona. Atheat-
rical releaseis their ultimategoal,
though a TV deal would be fine,
too, if thats what it takes to make
Cali a financial success.
Thecountyschief financial offi-
cer sent another letter to Sorvino
just last month, asking for an up-
date on Cali and noting that
Lackawanna County residents
have a great deal of interest ... re-
garding the films progress.
The Sorvinos hope the county
will soon make back its invest-
ment, plus a percentage of any
profits. Down the road, they plan
to screen the movie in Scranton.
Itsbeenalong, hardhaul, but I
think there are a lot of reasons to
exhale nowand enjoy this part of
it, Michael Sorvino said.
Hisfatherchimedin: Wemade
a film. Voila!
FILM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Apanel
for the Southern Baptist Conven-
tion recommended Monday that
its leadershipapprovea new, add-
on description for the denomina-
tion Great Commission Bap-
tists but stopped short of a
complete, legal name change.
Officials described the new
term as a way to give an official,
sanctioned identity to affiliated
churches and believers who dont
want to use the termSouthern.
The Rev. Bryant Wright, presi-
dent of the nations largest Pro-
testant denomination, has said
he is concerned that the South-
ern name is tooregional andhin-
ders the evangelistic faiths effort
to expand beyond the South.
The panel rejected a complete
name change, citing the legal
costs and difficulties. They also
noted the positive associations
many hold with the Southern
Baptist name, such as with its
well-regardeddisaster relief orga-
nization.
A recent survey conducted by
the SBCs own Lifeway Research
firmgives weight to the idea that
the name does drive away some
potential members.
Of the 2,000 Americans sur-
veyed, 40 percent of respondents
had an unfavorable view of the
denomination and 44 percent of
respondents said that knowing a
church was Southern Baptist
wouldnegativelyimpact their de-
cision to visit or join the church.
Although 53 percent of respon-
dents overall hadafavorableview
of the Southern Baptists, the
high negatives are a concern for a
denomination in which spread-
ing the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a
fundamental to their faith.
Southern Baptist Convention
panel wants name description
By TRAVIS LOLLER
Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. Adayafter
a winter storm dumped several
inches of snow on a handful of
southern states, crews worked
Monday to restore power to tens
of thousands of customers as po-
lice responded to dozens of acci-
dents on slippery roads.
Thestormbrought asmuchas9
inches of snow to some areas on
Sundayas it poweredits wayfrom
Kentucky and Tennessee to West
Virginia, Virginia and North Car-
olina. The storm system pushed
off the coast early Monday.
TheRichmondTimes-Dispatch
reported that despite clearing on
major roads and reduced traffic
flow because of Presidents Day
weekend, state police responded
to dozens of accidents Monday
morning, includinga crashinvolv-
ing a tractor-trailer on Interstate
64.
Officials warned that icy spots
remained a hazard on bridges,
overpasses and ramps. The Rich-
mondareareceived2to5inchesof
snow.
In North Carolina, cars were
sliding off the road in the Raleigh
area on Monday morning, accord-
ing to The News & Observer. In
one fender-bender, a car slid and
struck the cruiser of a police offi-
cer whowasinvestigatinganother
accident. The State Highway Pa-
trol reportedmorethantwodozen
morning collisions in Wake Coun-
ty alone.
Meanwhile, power crews were
busy working to restore power on
Presidents Day.
Appalachian Power Co. report-
edthat about 56,000 customers in
Virginia and West Virginia re-
mained without power at lunch-
time Monday, down from about
66,000thenight before. Dominion
Energy had reduced the number
of outages in its coverage area, in-
cluding Richmond, to fewer than
1,000. Kentucky Power reported
on its website that more than
33,000 customers were without
electricityat middayMonday. The
companysaidmorethan340crew
members were working to restore
power.
Southern snowstorm leaves icy roads, power outages
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WILKES-BARRE A friendly rivalry
exists between Wyoming Valley Wests
Tara Zdancewicz and Pittston Areas
Mia Hopkins.
A full house at Holy Redeemer got to
sit on the edge of their seats and take it
all in, as the stars battled in the Wyom-
ing Valley Conference Division I cham-
pionship game Monday night.
The Spartans, the hottest teamin the
valley after Lake-Leh-
mans 14-game win-
ning streak was
snapped earlier in the
evening, pulled away
in the fourth quarter
for a 57-50 victory over
the Patriots.
Just this year, from where we were
and the players who left, said Zdan-
cewicz after the Spartans ninth consec-
utive win. We were the only undefeat-
ed team in the second half in our divi-
sion. We showed them who the true
stars are.
The win gives Valley West (18-5) the
WVCs No. 2 seed in the District 2 Class
3A tournament. The Spartans will play
either Valley Viewor Honesdale on Sat-
urday at 1 p.m. at Pittston Area.
Meanwhile, the Patriots (17-6) fell to
the WVCs No. 4 seed and will travel to
HI GH SCHOOL GI RL S BASKETBAL L
BATTLE OF THE STARS
BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER
Wyoming Valley Wests Olivia Hoffman, left, drives to the hoop as Pittston Areas Liz Waleski defends in the WVC Divi-
sion I girls championship game in Wilkes-Barre on Monday night.
WVW standout gets best of PA star
By JOHN MEDEIROS
jmedeiros@timesleader.com 57
VALLEY WEST
50
PITTSTON
AREA
See SPARTANS, Page 3B
BERWICK This game, unlike the
last one, wasnt going to slip away in the
fourth quarter.
Hazleton Area standout sophomore
Sal Biasi made sure of it Monday night.
Biasi hit a three-pointer with 2:01 to
play, cutting off a Crestwood rally at-
tempt as Hazleton Area captured the
Wyoming Valley Conference Division I
boys basketball championship with a
50-44 victory.
Biasis trey from the right side, off a
pinpoint cross-court
pass fromTyler Plaksa,
gave the Cougars a 49-
42 lead. It also came
seconds after Crest-
woods Steve Roberts
tossed in a three-point-
er.
First-half champion Hazleton Area
(7-1 Div. I, 19-4 overall) was forced into
Mondays game after tying Crestwood
(6-2, 13-10) for the second-half title. AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER
Crestwoods Mike Judge (No. 25) snags the rebound from teammate Jake
Prohaska (41) and Hazleton Areas Adam Hauze (30).
H I G H S C H O O L B OY S B A S K E T B A L L
Prowling Cougars seal victory
on late 3-pointer by sophomore
50
HAZLETON
AREA
44
CRESTWOOD
By JOHN ERZAR
jerzar@timesleader.com
See COUGARS, Page 3B
TAMPA, Fla. Mariano Rivera
hinted 2012 could be his final year in
the major leagues, sayinghe wont an-
nounce his long-termplans until after
the season.
The New York Yankees 42-year-old
closer says he has reached a decision
about whether he will retire or return
in 2013 but said he wont reveal it un-
til maybe October.
I know, Rivera said. Ill tell you
when Im ready.
Rivera, the career saves leader with
603, is signed through this season.
Following the re-
tirements of Bernie
Williams, Andy Pet-
titte and Jorge Posa-
da, Rivera and 37-
year-oldDerekJeter
are the only remain-
ing players fromthe
core group that led
the Yankees resur-
gence.
My kids want me home, Rivera
said Monday. They were ready for
me to stay home. I had to tell them, I
have a job to do. I have obligations.
Should he retire, Rivera has many
interests away from baseball.
I have my church, my family, he
said. Ive been blessed in amazing
ways. Ive have a great career, but at
the same time, theres other things to
do.
Rivera played catch with fellow re-
liever Rafael Soriano during the Yan-
kees first workout of the year. When
askedwhether he was as excitedas he
was in his first big league camp al-
most 20 years ago, Rivera responded:
Believe it.
You come here to compete, Riv-
era said. I love to compete. I dont
come here for a free ride. Im come
here to get ready: the playoffs, the
World Series, thats the goal.
Rivera was 1-2 with 44 saves in 49
chances and a 1.91 ERA. He was se-
lected for his fourth straight All-Star
appearance and 12th overall.
Rivera had an eventful offseason,
undergoing surgery in December to
remove polyps from his vocal chords.
It did scare me, Rivera said. It
did change a lot of things. It shows
you how quick you can be gone. How
important not to overlook anything.
It could be cancer. I was relieved
B A S E B A L L
2012 could
be the end
of the line
for Rivera
Yankees closer, 42, hinted at
retirement during Mondays press
conference.
See RIVERA, Page 4B
Rivera
Three years without a girls basketball
championship isnt just a long time for
Nanticoke Area.
Its almost a lifetime.
And a lot of life appeared to leave the
Trojans when their scoring star walked
out the door very early this season.
They didnt know it then, but that
only helped drive Nanticoke Area back
to the top.
The scoreboard said Nanticoke Area
got there Monday by pulling away from
its nemesis Lake-Lehman, 60-42, in the
Wyoming Valley Conference Division
III championship game at Holy Re-
deemer High School.
The truth is, the Trojans turned
themselves into champions long before
that.
It means a lot to us, Nanticoke
Area sharp-shooting guard Kayley
Schinski said. We work hard every
day.
We picked ourselves up.
She didnt just mean in a title game
Nanticoke Area trailed after a quarter
and was still a dogfight well into the
second half.
You train your Chihuahuas, Nanti-
coke Area coach Alan Yendrzeiwski
said, to think theyre German Shep-
herds.
The Trojanettes always believed they
could play bigger than they were, be-
cause they werent going over the top
any other way.
Part of that comes from their storied
history, filled with league and district
titles and even a state championship
that is still the standard at Nanticoke
Area.
Were lucky. We have a strong tradi-
tion, Yendrzeiwski said. Every day at
practice, we have the banners on the
wall.
They didnt have any lately.
And the Trojanettes dont have any
6-foot players this season, they dont
have the talent or tenacity that took
their 1990 team to a state title and they
didnt have their top scorer anymore
from the start of the new year.
What the Trojans do have is faith in
each other.
We all pulled through, made some
adjustments, Nanticoke Area guard
Alex Brassington said.
Now theyve altered the standings.
Even though we lost a player,
Schinski said, were still on top and
doing just as good.
They are doing it with a team con-
cept, in a galaxy where anyone can
become a shooting star at any time.
Take Mondays division-clincher, for
example.
Katie Wolfe, Nanticoke Areas top
scorer of this season, didnt even get on
the board until her team had a 10-point
lead in the fourth quarter.
But Brassington carried the Trojans
through the first quarter with the first
five of her team-high 17 points. And
Schinskis two 3-pointers in the final
two minutes of the third quarter turned
a tight battle into a blowout against a
Lehman team trying to win its fourth
straight division title.
Once one person makes a shot,
Brassington said, usually we all go off
out there. We psyched ourselves up
during halftime.
Actually, the mind over matter part
came long before that.
We really know how to work as a
team, Schinski said.
Our kids are a tight-knit group,
Yendrzeiwski said. They really play
well together.
It is why the Trojans played their
way right out of the doldrums, and all
the way back to the top.
PAUL SOKOLOSKI
O P I N I O N
A trip back to
the top of the
WVC standings
C M Y K
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S P O R T S
Pitch Softball will be holding
signups Saturday from10 a.m. to
Noon at the Plymouth Borough
Building. Cost is $35 for the first
child and $50 for family. For more
information contact Shawn at
406-2385.
Wilkes-Barre American Legion
Baseball will be holding regis-
trations on Tuesday and Thursday
from 7-9 p.m. at Vinsko & Associ-
ates, located at 253 S. Franklin St.
Players ages 13-19 who reside in
Wilkes-Barre and go to Meyers,
GAR or Holy Redeemer are eligi-
ble. The fee for the season is $50
and players are required to bring a
copy of their birth certificate to
the signup. Call Corey at 332-2794
with any questions.
Hanover Area Little League will be
holding final registration for the
upcoming season on Saturday
from10 a.m. noon in the cafeteria
at the Hanover Area High School.
All children residing in Warrior
Run, Sugar Notch and Hanover
Twp., excluding Preston and New-
town, ages 4-16 as of April 30, 2012
are eligible to play. Registration
costs are $45 per player (ages
4-12) or $75 per family of two or
more. Cost for Junior/Senior
League ages 13-16 is $65 per play-
er. All new players are required to
bring a copy of their birth certif-
icate for age verification purposes.
Please e-mail any questions to
hanoverareall@yahoo.com.
NWBLL Registrations will be
Saturday at Hollenback Golf
Course from11 a.m. 1 p.m. Send
any questions to NWBLL@ptd.net.
South Wilkes-Barre Little League
will be holding sign ups for this
season onWednesday from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Sign ups will be held at 2
locations. Firwood church 130 Old
River Road and at Stanton Bowling
Lanes. Players ages 4 through 14
are eligible to play.Cost is $45 per
player, $60 per family for t-ball
through little league. $55 or $80
for family for Junior league. More
information on our web site at
www.swblittleleague.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Athletes for Better Education
(AFBE) will be hosting a regional
basketball tournament in the
Hazleton Area on March 24-25.
There will be seven different age
groups for both boys and girls: 10
and under, 12 and under, 13 and
under, 14 and under, 15 and under,
16 and under, 18 and under. Each
team will be guaranteed four
games. There are a limited number
of spots available in each division,
so a quick response is advised. The
deadline is March 18. For more
information or to register, visit
www.afbe.org or contact Jason
Bieber at 866-906-2323 or e-mail
jbieber@afbe.org.
Wyoming Valley West Spartan
Baseball Booster Club baseball
clinic for students of the Wyoming
Valley West School District ages
8-12 will be held Sunday, March 4,
at the high school and training
facility. Cost is $20 per child and
$10 for second child in the same
family. Each participant will receive
a free t-shirt. To register call 287-
1978 by Feb. 27.
MEETINGS
Hanover Area Baseball Booster
Club will meet at 7 p.m. on
Wednesday at bar 11.
Plymouth Little League will be
holding a mandatory meeting for
all Mangers, Coaches and Volun-
teers tonight at 7 pm at Happy
Pizza. Please plan to attend.
Heights Packers Booster Club will
hold a meeting at 7 p.m. today at
the Stanton Lanes meeting room.
Wyoming Area Softball Parents
Association will meet 6:30 p.m.
today at the Wyoming Area Sec-
ondary Center gymnasium lobby.
All parents of players in grades 7-12
are urged to attend. Plans for
upcoming fundraisers will be
discussed at this time.
Wyoming Valley West Baseball
Booster Club will meet 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 27, at Murphys Pub,
Swoyersville. Parents of players
are encouraged to attend.
The Crestwood High School PTA will
be holding a crucial PTA meeting
on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. at
the high school. The Senior Lock-In
will be discussed. Parent involve-
ment is essential if the Lock-In is
to take place. It is imperative that
all concerned high school parents
attend. Membership is $8 and
signups will be available in the CHS
lobby during conferences on
Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the meeting on
Wednesday, or by contacting
Michele Cronauer at 881-7981. Any
questions or concerns, please call
Michelle.
REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS
Kingston/Forty Fort Little League
will hold its final registration for all
baseball and softball divisions
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at
the Forty Fort Borough Building
(corner of Wyoming Avenue and
River Street). Visit
www.eteamz.com/kbsi for regis-
tration and medical release forms,
types of residency documents
accepted, fees, and fundraising
information. This will be the final
registration before a $10 late fee.
For any additional questions, call
331-4817 or 714-4035.
Greater Pittston Stoners Youth
Soccer will hold registrations for
spring soccer on today, Thursday
and Feb. 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at
the Exeter Scout Home, located in
the rear of the Exeter Borough
Building on the corner of Wyoming
Ave. and Lincoln St., Exeter. Cost is
$25 if you do not need a uniform
and $40 with a uniform. For more
information, go to http://stone-
rsoccer.org.
Nanticoke Area Little League will
hold final sign ups Monday at the
field house behind the high school
today at Newport field house 5:30
p.m. to 8 p.m. and Feb.25th-26th at
the Elementary Cafeteria from
11a.m. to 3 p.m. Go to www.nantico-
kelittleleague.com or call Wade at
735-0189, Ken at 735-2386, or
Dave at 262-5970.
Nanticoke American Legion Base-
ball will hold sign-ups on Saturday
from1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Honey
Pot Legion Field, Nanticoke.Eligible
participants will be between the
ages of 13-18, and reside in Nanti-
coke Area, Northwest Area or
Hanover Area.Registration fee is
$100. Any questions, please call
Joe at 814-1430.
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NORTHWESTERN 1 Michigan
BUTLER 13.5 Illinois-Chi
Kent St 2 MIAMI-OHIO
FLORIDA 17.5 Auburn
CREIGHTON 12 Evansville
Cleveland St 2.5 WISC-GREEN BAY
VALPARAISO 12.5 Loyola-Chicago
Miami-Florida 2 MARYLAND
N Carolina 6 NC STATE
Virginia 1 VIRGINIA TECH
Kentucky 9.5 MISSISSIPPI ST
New Mexico 6.5 COLORADO ST
Wofford 1.5 NC-GREENS-
BORO
NHL
Favorite Odds Underdog
MAPLE LEAFS -$110/-
$110
Devils
PENGUINS -$110/-
$110
Rangers
SABRES -$160/
+$140
Islanders
Flyers -$125/
+$105
JETS
Sharks -$170/
+$150
BLUE JACKETS
LIGHTNING -$110/-
$110
Ducks
CANADIENS -$145/
+$125
Stars
PREDATORS -$110/-
$110
Canucks
BLACKHAWKS -$120/
even
Red Wings
FLAMES -$170/
+$150
Oilers
COYOTES -$135/
+$115
Kings
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L O C A L
C A L E N D A R
TODAY'S EVENTS
BOYS BASKETBALL
Northwest at MMI Prep, 7:15 p.m.
WVC Division II Championship
Dallas vs. Tunkhannock, 7:30 p.m. at Lake-Lehman
H.S.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
District 2 Class 2A Qualifier
GAR vs. Wyoming Seminary, 6 p.m. at Lake-Leh-
man H.S.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22
GIRLS BASKETBALL
WVC second half playoffs
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Freedom Conference tournament
Eastern at Wilkes, 7 p.m.
FDU-Florham at Misericordia, 8 p.m.
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Freedom Conference tournament
DeSales at Misericordia, 6 p.m.
Eastern at Kings, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEB. 23
DISTRICT 2 GIRLS BASKETBALL
CLASS 4A
Delaware Valley vs. Wyoming Valley West, at Pitt-
ston Area, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, FEB. 24
HS WRESTLING
District 2 Individual Championships: Class 2Aat
Lake-Lehman H.S.; Class 3Aat Hazleton Area H.S.
National Prep Championships: at Lehigh Univer-
sity
DISTRICT 2 BOYS BASKETBALL
CLASS 4A
Wyoming Valley West vs. Williamsport, 7:30 p.m.
Berwick M.S.
CLASS 3A
Crestwood vs. Pittston Area, 7 p.m. Wyoming Area
H.S.
Dallas/Tunkhannock loser vs. Abington Heights/
North Pocono winner, TBA
Dallas/Tunkhannock winner vs. Abington Heights
North Pocono loser, TBA
Holy Redeemer vs. Lackawanna Scranton
Prep7:30 p.m. Carbondale H.S.
(NOTE: The game involving Abington Heights will
be 6 p.m. at Carbondale H.S.; the game involving
North Pocono will be 7:30 p.m. at Pittston Area
H.S.)
CLASS 4A
Hazleton Area vs. Williamsport, at Berwick, 6 p.m.
Wallenpaupack vs. Scranton, at NorthPocono, 7:30
p.m.
CLASS 2A
Montrose/Dunmore winner vs. Holy Cross/Mid Val-
ley loser, at North Pocono, 6 p.m.
Riverside vs. Meyers, at Scranton, 6 p.m.
Montrose/Dunmore loser vs. Wyoming Seminary/
GAR winner, at Scranton, 7:30 p.m.
Holy Cross/Mid Valley winner vs. Lake-Lehman, at
Pittston Area, 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, FEB. 25
HS SWIMMING
District 2 Diving, 10 a.m. at Wilkes-Barre CYC
HS WRESTLING
District 2 Individual Championships: Class 2Aat
Lake-Lehman H.S.; Class 3A at Hazleton Area
National Prep Championships: at Lehigh Univer-
sity
DISTRICT 2 BOYS BASKETBALL
CLASS 4A
Delaware Valley vs. No. 6 Wallenpaupack , 4:30
p.m. North Pocono H.S.
CLASS 2A
Holy Cross /Lakeland winner vs. Lackawanna No. 5
(TBD), 2:30 p.m. Lackawanna College
GAR vs. Riverside, 2:30 p.m. Scranton H.S.
Holy Cross /Lakeland loser vs. Hanover Area, 1
p.m. Lackawanna College
Meyers vs. Lackawanna No. 4, 1p.m. Wyoming Ar-
ea H.S.
CLASS 3A
Holy Redeemer vs. Dallas, at Pittston Area, 2:30
p.m.
Crestwood/Nanticoke vs. Valley View/Honesdale,
TBA
Nanticoke/Pittston Area vs. Valley View/Hones-
dale, TBA
Crestwood/Pittston Area vs. Scranton Prep, at
North Pocono, 2:45 p.m.
CLASS A
MMI Prep vs. Blue Ridge, at Scranton, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 29
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Freedom Conference Championships (Must Qual-
ify), TBA
COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD
MAC Indoor Championships, TBA
W H A T S O N T V
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
7 p.m.
ESPN Illinois at Ohio St.
ESPN2 Kansas St. at Missouri
8 p.m.
WQMY, YES North Carolina at North Carolina
State
9 p.m.
ESPN Kentucky at Mississippi St.
NHL HOCKEY
7 p.m.
CSN Philadelphia at Winnipeg
MSG, ROOT --- N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh
PLUS --- N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo
PLUS2 --- New Jersey at Toronto
8 p.m.
NBCSN Detroit at Chicago
T R A N S A C T I O N S
BASEBALL
American League
TEXAS RANGERSAgreed to terms with LHP
Neal Cotts to a minor league contract.
National League
MILWAUKEE BREWERSAgreed to terms with
RHP Tim Dillard, RHP Marco Estrada, RHP Mike
McClendon, RHP Mark Rogers and C Martin Mal-
donado on one-year contracts.
PITTSBURGH PIRATESPlaced INF Gustavo
Nunez on the 60-day DL.
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
HOUSTONROCKETSRecalledFMarcus Morris
from Rio Grande Valley (NBADL).
SANANTONIOSPURSSigned F Eric Dawson to
a 10-day contract.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
KANSAS CITY CHIEFSAgreed to terms with CB
Stanford Routt on a three-year contract.
Arena Football League
ARIZONA RATTLERSSigned QB Nick Davila.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
CAROLINA HURRICANESRecalled G Mike
Murphy from Charlotte (AHL).
MINNESOTA WILDReassigned F Jeff Taffe to
Houston (AHL).
ST. LOUISBLUESAssignedGBenBishoptoPe-
oria (AHL).
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFSSent D Keith Aulie to
Toronto (AHL).
SOCCER
Major League Soccer
SOCCER UNITED MARKETINGNamed Mari-
beth Towers senior vice president of consumer
products.
DC UNITEDSigned MF Dwayne De Rosario.
COLLEGE
ALABAMASuspended junior basketball F Tony
Mitchell for therest of theseason. Reinstatedsenior
basketball F JaMychal Green.
HAMLINEAnnounced the resignation of athletic
director Bob Beeman at the end of the school year.
H O C K E Y
National Hockey League
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
N.Y. Rangers............... 57 38 14 5 81 161 116
New Jersey ................. 58 34 20 4 72 164 159
Philadelphia ................ 58 32 19 7 71 193 177
Pittsburgh .................... 59 33 21 5 71 184 160
N.Y. Islanders.............. 59 25 26 8 58 139 174
Northeast Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Boston.......................... 57 35 20 2 72 190 132
Ottawa.......................... 61 31 22 8 70 185 183
Toronto ........................ 59 29 24 6 64 178 180
Montreal....................... 60 24 26 10 58 160 164
Buffalo.......................... 59 25 27 7 57 148 175
Southeast Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Florida.......................... 58 27 20 11 65 144 162
Winnipeg...................... 61 29 26 6 64 153 170
Washington................. 58 29 24 5 63 159 163
Tampa Bay................... 58 26 26 6 58 163 195
Carolina ....................... 59 22 26 11 55 153 181
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Detroit .......................... 60 41 17 2 84 190 139
St. Louis....................... 59 36 16 7 79 150 117
Nashville...................... 59 34 19 6 74 165 154
Chicago........................ 60 32 21 7 71 189 178
Columbus .................... 59 17 35 7 41 136 195
Northwest Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
Vancouver ................... 59 38 15 6 82 194 144
Calgary ........................ 59 28 22 9 65 142 155
Colorado...................... 60 29 27 4 62 151 168
Minnesota.................... 59 26 24 9 61 131 154
Edmonton.................... 58 22 30 6 50 153 177
Pacific Division
GP W L OT Pts GF GA
San Jose...................... 57 31 19 7 69 167 142
Phoenix........................ 59 29 21 9 67 152 147
Los Angeles ................ 59 27 21 11 65 124 126
Dallas ........................... 59 29 26 4 62 152 167
Anaheim ...................... 59 25 24 10 60 152 168
NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime
loss.
Sunday's Games
Buffalo 6, Pittsburgh 2
Detroit 3, San Jose 2
Chicago 3, St. Louis 1
Minnesota 2, Boston 0
New Jersey 3, Montreal 1
Anaheim 2, Florida 0
Nashville 3, Dallas 2
N.Y. Rangers 3, Columbus 2, OT
Winnipeg 5, Colorado 1
Vancouver 5, Edmonton 2
Monday's Games
Ottawa 6, N.Y. Islanders 0
Carolina 5, Washington 0
Today's Games
N.Y. Islanders at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
New Jersey at Toronto, 7 p.m.
N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.
San Jose at Columbus, 7 p.m.
Philadelphia at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.
Dallas at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Anaheim at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Vancouver at Nashville, 8 p.m.
Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m.
Edmonton at Calgary, 9 p.m.
Los Angeles at Phoenix, 9 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
Washington at Ottawa, 7 p.m.
Boston at St. Louis, 8 p.m.
Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m.
American Hockey League
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA
St. Johns .............. 52 33 13 5 1 72 174 147
Manchester ........... 56 28 26 0 2 58 142 158
Worcester.............. 50 24 17 4 5 57 134 130
Providence............ 54 25 23 3 3 56 130 148
Portland ................. 53 24 23 3 3 54 149 176
East Division
Norfolk ................... 54 33 18 1 2 69 192 148
Penguins.............. 54 31 16 2 5 69 173 161
Hershey................. 53 29 15 4 5 67 183 156
Syracuse............... 51 20 23 4 4 48 162 170
Binghamton........... 53 21 29 2 1 45 145 173
Northeast Division
Connecticut........... 53 26 17 5 5 62 160 151
Bridgeport ............. 51 28 18 3 2 61 155 140
Albany.................... 52 24 20 5 3 56 134 153
Springfield............. 53 24 25 2 2 52 152 166
Adirondack............ 52 24 25 2 1 51 144 153
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Midwest Division
Charlotte................ 54 30 19 2 3 65 152 145
Chicago................. 52 30 18 1 3 64 153 132
Peoria .................... 53 28 22 2 1 59 160 148
Milwaukee ............. 51 26 22 2 1 55 144 138
Rockford................ 53 21 26 2 4 48 151 179
North Division
Toronto.................. 54 30 18 4 2 66 160 133
Lake Erie............... 54 26 24 2 2 56 133 151
Rochester.............. 53 23 21 6 3 55 153 163
Hamilton ................ 52 24 23 1 4 53 135 156
Grand Rapids........ 50 20 21 5 4 49 159 166
West Division
Oklahoma City...... 52 33 14 2 3 71 151 112
Houston................. 53 25 16 3 9 62 143 144
Abbotsford ............ 51 28 20 3 0 59 122 127
San Antonio .......... 53 28 22 2 1 59 137 148
Texas..................... 52 23 25 2 2 50 157 167
NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point
for an overtime or shootout loss.
Monday's Games
Bridgeport 3, Albany 0
Penguins 5, Portland 3
Toronto 4, Lake Erie 1
Today's Games
Worcester at Syracuse, 7 p.m.
Abbotsford at Peoria, 8 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
Hamilton at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m.
Hershey at Rochester, 7:05 p.m.
Texas at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.
Thursday's Games
Hershey at Lake Erie, 7 p.m.
Manchester at Penguins, 7:05 p.m.
B A S K E T B A L L
National Basketball
Association
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W L Pct GB
Philadelphia ................. 20 12 .625
Boston........................... 15 15 .500 4
New York...................... 16 16 .500 4
Toronto ......................... 9 23 .281 11
New Jersey .................. 9 24 .273 11
1
2
Southeast Division
W L Pct GB
Miami............................. 25 7 .781
Orlando ......................... 20 12 .625 5
Atlanta........................... 19 13 .594 6
Washington.................. 7 24 .226 17
1
2
Charlotte....................... 4 27 .129 20
1
2
Central Division
W L Pct GB
Chicago......................... 26 8 .765
Indiana .......................... 19 12 .613 5
1
2
Milwaukee..................... 13 18 .419 11
1
2
Cleveland...................... 12 17 .414 11
1
2
Detroit ........................... 11 22 .333 14
1
2
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division
W L Pct GB
San Antonio.................. 22 9 .710
Dallas ............................ 20 12 .625 2
1
2
Memphis....................... 18 14 .563 4
1
2
Houston ........................ 18 14 .563 4
1
2
New Orleans ................ 7 23 .233 14
1
2
Northwest Division
W L Pct GB
Oklahoma City............... 24 7 .774
Portland.......................... 17 15 .531 7
1
2
Denver............................ 17 15 .531 7
1
2
Utah ................................ 15 15 .500 8
1
2
Minnesota ...................... 16 16 .500 8
1
2
Pacific Division
W L Pct GB
L.A. Clippers.................. 19 10 .655
L.A. Lakers..................... 18 13 .581 2
Phoenix .......................... 13 19 .406 7
1
2
Golden State.................. 11 17 .393 7
1
2
Sacramento ................... 10 21 .323 10
Sunday's Games
New York 104, Dallas 97
Miami 90, Orlando 78
Cleveland 93, Sacramento 92
Detroit 96, Boston 81
Indiana 108, Charlotte 73
Houston 101, Utah 85
Minnesota 92, Philadelphia 91
Milwaukee 92, New Jersey 85
Phoenix 102, L.A. Lakers 90
Oklahoma City 124, Denver 118, OT
Monday's Games
Chicago 90, Atlanta 79
New Jersey 100, New York 92
Dallas 89, Boston 73.
Houston 97, Memphis 90
Oklahoma City 101, New Orleans 93
Orlando 93, Milwaukee 90
Minnesota at Denver, late
Washington at Phoenix, late
San Antonio at Utah, late.
L.A. Clippers at Golden State, late
Portland at L.A. Lakers, late
Today's Games
Detroit at Cleveland, 7 p.m.
New Orleans at Indiana, 7 p.m.
Sacramento at Miami, 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia at Memphis, 8 p.m.
San Antonio at Portland, 10 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
Boston at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.
Indiana at Charlotte, 7 p.m.
New Orleans at Cleveland, 7 p.m.
Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Sacramento at Washington, 7 p.m.
Orlando at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
Atlanta at New York, 7:30 p.m.
Milwaukee at Chicago, 8 p.m.
Philadelphia at Houston, 8 p.m.
Utah at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m.
L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 9:30 p.m.
Denver at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
College Basketball
Men's College Basketball Twenty Five
The top 25 teams in The Associated Press college
basketball poll, with first-place votes in parenthe-
ses, records through Feb. 19, total points based on
25 points for a first-place vote through one point for
a 25th-place vote and previous ranking:
......................................................Record Pts Prv
1. Kentucky (63).......................... 26-1 1,623 1
2. Syracuse (2)............................ 27-1 1,559 2
3. Missouri ................................... 25-2 1,498 3
4. Kansas..................................... 22-5 1,377 4
5. Duke......................................... 23-4 1,359 5
6. Michigan St. ............................ 22-5 1,317 7
7. North Carolina ........................ 23-4 1,261 8
8. Ohio St..................................... 22-5 1,139 6
9. Georgetown ............................ 20-5 1,085 10
10. Marquette.............................. 22-5 1,013 12
11. Michigan................................ 20-7 869 17
12. Florida.................................... 21-6 860 14
13. Baylor ..................................... 22-5 859 9
14. Murray St............................... 26-1 765 16
15. Florida St............................... 19-7 620 20
16. Wisconsin.............................. 20-7 615 15
17. Louisville ............................... 21-6 495 19
18. New Mexico .......................... 22-4 469
19. Wichita St. ............................. 24-4 467 24
20. Notre Dame........................... 19-8 457 23
21. UNLV..................................... 22-6 325 11
22. Temple................................... 21-5 281
23. Indiana................................... 20-7 246 18
24. San Diego St......................... 20-6 176 13
25. Virginia................................... 20-6 153 22
Others receiving votes: Creighton 76, Gonzaga 47,
BYU29, Saint Louis 25, Drexel 13, Harvard12, Van-
derbilt 12, California 11, Saint Marys (Cal) 7, Long
Beach St. 4, VCU1.
Ballots Online: http://tinyurl.com/43u6jr6
Men's College Basketball Schedule
Today's Games
EAST
Vermont at Binghamton, 7 p.m.
Stony Brook at Hartford, 7 p.m.
Georgetown at Seton Hall, 7 p.m.
Xavier at UMass, 7 p.m.
SOUTH
Auburn at Florida, 7 p.m.
Clemson at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m.
Wofford at UNC Greensboro, 7 p.m.
Miami at Maryland, 8 p.m.
North Carolina at NC State, 8 p.m.
Kentucky at Mississippi St., 9 p.m.
Virginia at Virginia Tech, 9 p.m.
MIDWEST
Ill.-Chicago at Butler, 7 p.m.
Kent St. at Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m.
Kansas St. at Missouri, 7 p.m.
Illinois at Ohio St., 7 p.m.
Evansville at Creighton, 8 p.m.
Cleveland St. at Green Bay, 8 p.m.
Michigan at Northwestern, 8 p.m.
Loyola of Chicago at Valparaiso, 8:05 p.m.
FAR WEST
New Mexico at Colorado St., 10 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
EAST
Ohio at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
James Madison at Drexel, 7 p.m.
Dayton at Duquesne, 7 p.m.
St. Bonaventure at Fordham, 7 p.m.
Army at Holy Cross, 7 p.m.
Temple at La Salle, 7 p.m.
Colgate at Lafayette, 7 p.m.
New Hampshire at Maine, 7 p.m.
CS Bakersfield at NJIT, 7 p.m.
Lehigh at Navy, 7 p.m.
George Mason at Northeastern, 7 p.m.
Richmond at Saint Josephs, 7 p.m.
South Florida at Syracuse, 7 p.m.
Delaware at Towson, 7 p.m.
Boston U. at UMBC, 7 p.m.
SOUTH
Old Dominion at Georgia St., 7 p.m.
Campbell at High Point, 7 p.m.
Virginia-Wise at Longwood, 7 p.m.
Houston at Marshall, 7 p.m.
Mississippi at Tennessee, 7 p.m.
VCU at UNC Wilmington, 7 p.m.
Hofstra at William & Mary, 7 p.m.
Appalachian St. at The Citadel, 7:05 p.m.
George Washington at Charlotte, 7:30 p.m.
Morgan St. at Coppin St., 7:30 p.m.
Cent. Arkansas at Nicholls St., 7:30 p.m.
Georgia at LSU, 8 p.m.
Texas-Arlington at McNeese St., 8 p.m.
East Carolina at Memphis, 8 p.m.
Sam Houston St. at Northwestern St., 8 p.m.
Texas St. at SE Louisiana, 8 p.m.
South Carolina at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m.
MIDWEST
Nebraska at Purdue, 6:30 p.m.
Bowling Green at Akron, 7 p.m.
N. Illinois at E. Michigan, 7 p.m.
NC Central at Indiana, 7 p.m.
West Virginia at Notre Dame, 7 p.m.
Cent. Michigan at Toledo, 7 p.m.
Ball St. at W. Michigan, 7 p.m.
Rutgers at Marquette, 8 p.m.
Bradley at N. Iowa, 8 p.m.
S. Illinois at Drake, 8:05 p.m.
Wichita St. at Illinois St., 8:05 p.m.
Indiana St. at Missouri St., 8:05 p.m.
Michigan St. at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.
Texas Tech at Iowa St., 9 p.m.
SOUTHWEST
Stephen F. Austin at Lamar, 8 p.m.
Oklahoma St. at Oklahoma, 8 p.m.
Tulane at SMU, 8 p.m.
UTSA at Texas A&M-CC, 8 p.m.
UCF at Rice, 9 p.m.
Kansas at Texas A&M, 9 p.m.
Southern Miss. at UTEP, 9 p.m.
FAR WEST
TCU at Air Force, 8 p.m.
Boise St. at UNLV, 10 p.m.
UC Riverside at CS Northridge, 10:05 p.m.
Wyoming at San Diego St., 10:30 p.m.
UC Santa Barbara at Long Beach St., 11 p.m.
Thursday's Games
EAST
Bucknell at American U., 7 p.m.
Albany (NY) at Binghamton, 7 p.m.
Wagner at Bryant, 7 p.m.
Mount St. Marys at CCSU, 7 p.m.
LIU at Fairleigh Dickinson, 7 p.m.
St. Francis (NY) at Monmouth (NJ), 7 p.m.
St. Francis (Pa.) at Quinnipiac, 7 p.m.
Robert Morris at Sacred Heart, 7 p.m.
Siena at Marist, 9 p.m.
SOUTH
Georgia Southern at Coll. of Charleston, 7 p.m.
Elon at Davidson, 7 p.m.
Stetson at ETSU, 7 p.m.
South Alabama at FAU, 7 p.m.
Duke at Florida St., 7 p.m.
Chattanooga at Furman, 7 p.m.
Belmont at Kennesaw St., 7 p.m.
Coastal Carolina at Liberty, 7 p.m.
Presbyterian at Radford, 7 p.m.
Gardner-Webb at UNC Asheville, 7 p.m.
Charleston Southern at VMI, 7 p.m.
Samford at W. Carolina, 7 p.m.
SIU-Edwardsville at E. Kentucky, 7:30 p.m.
Troy at FIU, 7:30 p.m.
Lipscomb at Mercer, 7:30 p.m.
E. Illinois at Morehead St., 7:30 p.m.
Florida Gulf Coast at SC-Upstate, 7:30 p.m.
Arkansas St. at W. Kentucky, 8 p.m.
Middle Tennessee at Louisiana-Monroe, 8:30 p.m.
Murray St. at Tennessee St., 8:30 p.m.
Austin Peay at UT-Martin, 8:30 p.m.
SE Missouri at Jacksonville St., 8:45 p.m.
San Jose St. at Louisiana Tech, 9 p.m.
MIDWEST
Detroit at Cleveland St., 7 p.m.
Wright St. at Youngstown St., 7:05 p.m.
Milwaukee at Ill.-Chicago, 8 p.m.
Green Bay at Loyola of Chicago, 8 p.m.
IUPUI at N. Dakota St., 8 p.m.
W. Illinois at S. Dakota St., 8 p.m.
IPFW at South Dakota, 8 p.m.
Oakland at UMKC, 8:05 p.m.
Louisville at Cincinnati, 9 p.m.
Wisconsin at Iowa, 9 p.m.
SOUTHWEST
Alabama at Arkansas, 7 p.m.
North Texas at UALR, 8 p.m.
FAR WEST
Southern Cal at Arizona, TBA
UCLA at Arizona St., TBA
Stanford at Colorado, 9 p.m.
N. Arizona at Montana, 9 p.m.
Hawaii at New Mexico St., 9 p.m.
California at Utah, 9 p.m.
E. Washington at Idaho St., 9:05 p.m.
Weber St. at N. Colorado, 9:05 p.m.
Houston Baptist at Utah Valley, 9:05 p.m.
Seattle at Fresno St., 10 p.m.
San Diego at Loyola Marymount, 10 p.m.
Cal St.-Fullerton at Pacific, 10 p.m.
Saint Marys (Cal) at Portland, 10 p.m.
Pepperdine at Santa Clara, 10 p.m.
Portland St. at Sacramento St., 10:35 p.m.
BYU at Gonzaga, 11 p.m.
Women's College Basketball Schedule
Today's Games
EAST
Kent St. at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
UConn at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.
West Virginia at St. Johns, 7 p.m.
Seton Hall at Rutgers, 7:30 p.m.
MIDWEST
Marquette at Cincinnati, 7 p.m.
Toledo at E. Michigan, 7 p.m.
Missouri at Iowa St., 8 p.m.
Syracuse at DePaul, 9 p.m.
SOUTHWEST
Texas at Baylor, 7:30 p.m.
Texas A&M at Oklahoma, 8 p.m.
Kansas at Texas Tech, 8 p.m.
FAR WEST
San Diego St. at Wyoming, 8 p.m.
Wednesday's Games
EAST
Binghamton at Albany (NY), 7 p.m.
Holy Cross at Army, 7 p.m.
UMBC at Boston U., 7 p.m.
American at Bucknell, 7 p.m.
Lafayette at Colgate, 7 p.m.
La Salle at George Washington, 7 p.m.
Navy at Lehigh, 7 p.m.
Maine at New Hampshire, 7 p.m.
Fordham at St. Bonaventure, 7 p.m.
Hartford at Stony Brook, 7 p.m.
Saint Josephs at Temple, 7 p.m.
Rhode Island at UMass, 7 p.m.
SOUTH
Morgan St. at Coppin St., 5:30 p.m.
Furman at Wofford, 6 p.m.
South Alabama at FAU, 7 p.m.
Duquesne at Richmond, 7 p.m.
Chattanooga at Samford, 8 p.m.
Arkansas St. at W. Kentucky, 8:30 p.m.
MIDWEST
W. Michigan at Ball St., 7 p.m.
N. Illinois at Cent. Michigan, 7 p.m.
Xavier at Dayton, 7 p.m.
Akron at Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m.
Bowling Green at Ohio, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Chicago St., 8 p.m.
Oklahoma St. at Kansas St., 8 p.m.
Charlotte at Saint Louis, 8 p.m.
SOUTHWEST
Northwestern St. at Sam Houston St., 7:30 p.m.
Air Force at TCU, 7:30 p.m.
Nicholls St. at Cent. Arkansas, 8 p.m.
Lamar at Stephen F. Austin, 8 p.m.
McNeese St. at Texas-Arlington, 8 p.m.
SE Louisiana at Texas St., 8 p.m.
North Texas at UALR, 8 p.m.
Texas A&M-CC at UTSA, 8 p.m.
FAR WEST
UNLV at Boise St., 9 p.m.
Colorado St. at New Mexico, 9 p.m.
UC Riverside at Cal St. Fullerton, 10 p.m.
Nevada at San Jose St., 10 p.m.
Thursday's Games
EAST
Iona at Marist, 6 p.m.
N.C. State at Boston College, 7 p.m.
George Mason at Delaware, 7 p.m.
William & Mary at Drexel, 7 p.m.
SOUTH
Stetson at ETSU, 4:45 p.m.
Belmont at Kennesaw St., 4:45 p.m.
Lipscomb at Mercer, 5 p.m.
Florida Gulf Coast at S.C.-Upstate, 5 p.m.
E. Illinois at Morehead St., 5:15 p.m.
SIU Edwardsville at E. Kentucky, 5:30 p.m.
Troy at FIU, 5:30 p.m.
SE Missouri at Jacksonville St., 6:15 p.m.
Middle Tennessee at Louisiana-Monroe, 6:30 p.m.
Murray St. at Tennessee St., 6:30 p.m.
Austin Peay at UT-Martin, 6:30 p.m.
Florida St. at Clemson, 7 p.m.
UCF at East Carolina, 7 p.m.
Mississippi St. at Florida, 7 p.m.
Mississippi at Georgia, 7 p.m.
VCU at Georgia St., 7 p.m.
Hofstra at James Madison, 7 p.m.
South Carolina at Kentucky, 7 p.m.
Northeastern at Old Dominion, 7 p.m.
Arkansas at Tennessee, 7 p.m.
Towson at UNC Wilmington, 7 p.m.
Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech, 7 p.m.
UAB at Memphis, 8 p.m.
Marshall at Southern Miss., 8 p.m.
Tulsa at Tulane, 8 p.m.
Alabama at Auburn, 9 p.m.
Vanderbilt at LSU, 9 p.m.
MIDWEST
Purdue at Michigan, 6 p.m.
Cleveland St. at Detroit, 7 p.m.
Wisconsin at Indiana, 7 p.m.
Nebraska at Michigan St., 7 p.m.
Youngstown St. at Wright St., 7 p.m.
Valparaiso at Green Bay, 8 p.m.
Butler at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.
Iowa at Northwestern, 8 p.m.
Minnesota at Ohio St., 8 p.m.
Wichita St. at Illinois St., 8:30 p.m.
SOUTHWEST
Utah Valley at Houston Baptist, 8 p.m.
Houston at Rice, 8 p.m.
North Dakota at Texas-Pan American, 8 p.m.
SMU at UTEP, 9:05 p.m.
FAR WEST
Idaho St. at Sacramento St., 8:05 p.m.
Santa Clara at BYU, 9 p.m.
Portland St. at E. Washington, 9:05 p.m.
Utah at California, 10 p.m.
Long Beach St. at Cal Poly, 10 p.m.
Loyola Marymount at Pepperdine, 10 p.m.
Saint Marys (Cal) at San Diego, 10 p.m.
Portland at San Francisco, 10 p.m.
Arizona at Southern Cal, 10 p.m.
Colorado at Stanford, 10 p.m.
Arizona St. at UCLA, 10 p.m.
CS Northridge at UC Santa Barbara, 10 p.m.
Fresno St. at Hawaii, Mid
Women's College Basketball Top Twenty Five
The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press
womens college basketball poll, with first-place
votes inparentheses, records throughFeb. 19, total
points based on 25 points for a first-place vote
through one point for a 25th-place vote and previ-
ous ranking:
......................................................Record Pts Prv
1. Baylor (40) ............................... 27-0 1,000 1
2. Stanford ................................... 24-1 945 3
3. Notre Dame............................. 25-2 919 4
4. UConn...................................... 24-3 885 2
5. Miami........................................ 24-3 845 6
6. Maryland.................................. 23-4 781 8
7. Duke......................................... 22-4 756 5
8. Ohio St..................................... 23-3 709 9
9. Delaware.................................. 24-1 655 10
10. Tennessee............................ 20-7 582 13
11. Penn St.................................. 21-5 574 12
12. Green Bay.............................. 23-1 562 11
13. Kentucky ............................... 21-5 540 7
14. Texas A&M........................... 19-6 486 14
15. Georgetown.......................... 21-6 459 15
16. Louisville ............................... 19-7 321 19
17. Georgia Tech........................ 20-7 285 20
18. Georgia.................................. 20-7 266 18
19. St. Bonaventure ................... 25-2 245 22
20. St. Johns .............................. 18-8 208
21. DePaul ................................... 20-7 191 24
22. Purdue................................... 19-8 176 17
23. Nebraska............................... 20-6 147 16
24. Rutgers.................................. 18-8 82 21
25. Gonzaga................................ 24-4 75
Others receiving votes: West Virginia 65, South
Carolina 54, Arkansas 29, Princeton 28, UTEP 24,
Fresno St. 23, Vanderbilt 16, BYU15, California14,
Middle Tennessee 13, North Carolina 10, Oklaho-
ma 9, Florida Gulf Coast 6.
Ballots Online: http://tinyurl.com/43tz39t
B A S E B A L L
Major League Baseball
Baseball Calendar
Feb. 24Voluntary reportingdatefor players other
thanpitchers, catchers andinjuredplayers onteams
other than Oakland and Seattle. Mandatory report-
ing date for Oakland and Seattle.
March2Mandatory reportingdatefor teams other
than Oakland and Seattle.
March 2-11 Teams may renew contracts of un-
signed players.
March 19 Last day to place a player on uncondi-
tional release waivers and pay 30 days termination
pay instead of 45 days.
March 28-29 Seattle vs. Oakland at Tokyo.
April 2 Last day to request unconditional release
waivers on a player without having to pay his full
2012 salary.
April 4 Opening day, St. Louis at Miami. Active
rosters reduced to 25 players.
May 16-17 Owners meetings, New York.
June 4 Amateur draft.
July 10 All-Star game, Kansas City, Mo.
July 13 Deadline for amateur draft picks to sign.
July 22 Hall of Fame induction, Cooperstown,
N.Y.
July 31 Last day to trade a player without securi-
ng waivers.
Sept. 1 Active rosters expand to 40 players.
November TBA Deadline for teams to make
qualifying offers to their eligible former players who
became free agents, fifth day after World Series.
November TBA Deadline for free agents to ac-
cept qualifying offers, 12th day after World Series.
Dec. 2 Last day for teams to offer 2013 contracts
to unsigned players.
Dec. 3-6 Winter meetings, Nashville, Tenn.
G O L F
World Golf Ranking
1. Luke Donald.................................... ENG 9.26
2. Rory McIlroy.................................... NIR 7.81
3. Lee Westwood................................ ENG 7.80
4. Martin Kaymer................................. GER 5.96
5. Steve Stricker ................................. USA 5.68
6. Webb Simpson............................... USA 5.17
7. Jason Day........................................ AUS 5.11
8. Adam Scott...................................... AUS 5.10
9. Phil Mickelson................................. USA 5.05
10. Dustin Johnson ............................ USA 5.02
11. Charl Schwartzel .......................... SAF 4.86
12. Bill Haas ........................................ USA 4.68
13. Graeme McDowell ....................... NIR 4.42
14. Matt Kuchar ................................... USA 4.37
15. Nick Watney.................................. USA 4.26
16. Sergio Garcia................................ ESP 4.16
17. K.J. Choi ........................................ KOR 4.14
18. Brandt Snedeker .......................... USA 4.00
19. Keegan Bradley............................ USA 3.96
20. Tiger Woods ................................. USA 3.77
21. Bubba Watson .............................. USA 3.66
22. Hunter Mahan............................... USA 3.63
23. Justin Rose................................... ENG 3.62
24. Paul Casey.................................... ENG 3.46
25. Ian Poulter ..................................... ENG 3.41
26. Thomas Bjorn............................... DEN 3.40
27. Bo Van Pelt ................................... USA 3.39
28. Simon Dyson ................................ ENG 3.32
29. Alvaro Quiros................................ ESP 3.31
30. Louis Oosthuizen......................... SAF 3.30
31. David Toms................................... USA 3.25
32. Robert Karlsson ........................... SWE 3.23
33. Kyung-Tae Kim ............................ KOR 3.22
34. Jason Dufner ................................ USA 3.16
35. Peter Hanson................................ SWE 3.15
36. Anders Hansen............................. DEN 3.10
37. Fredrik Jacobson ......................... SWE 3.10
38. Rickie Fowler ................................ USA 3.05
39. Aaron Baddeley............................ AUS 3.02
40. Martin Laird................................... SCO 3.01
41. John Senden ................................ AUS 3.00
42. Mark Wilson.................................. USA 2.98
43. Francesco Molinari....................... ITA 2.96
44. Sang-Moon Bae............................ KOR 2.91
45. Paul Lawrie.................................... SCO 2.87
46. Zach Johnson............................... USA 2.83
47. Ben Crane..................................... USA 2.82
48. Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano ..... ESP 2.80
49. Geoff Ogilvy.................................. AUS 2.77
50. Retief Goosen .............................. SAF 2.73
51. Kyle Stanley.................................. USA 2.70
52. Miguel Angel Jimenez................. ESP 2.66
53. Darren Clarke............................... NIR 2.63
54. Jonathan Byrd............................... USA 2.61
55. Y.E. Yang ...................................... KOR 2.60
56. Ryo Ishikawa................................. JPN 2.58
57. Gary Woodland ............................ USA 2.44
58. Jim Furyk....................................... USA 2.41
59. Robert Rock.................................. ENG 2.39
60. Rafael Cabrera-Bello................... ESP 2.30
61. Matteo Manassero........................ ITA 2.25
62. Kevin Na........................................ KOR 2.25
63. Greg Chalmers............................. AUS 2.24
64. Nicolas Colsaerts......................... BEL 2.16
65. Ryan Moore................................... USA 2.14
66. George Coetzee........................... SAF 2.13
67. Joost Luiten .................................. NED 2.11
68. Ernie Els........................................ SAF 2.11
69. Spencer Levin .............................. USA 2.10
70. Robert Allenby.............................. AUS 2.08
71. Charles Howell III......................... USA 2.07
72. Johnson Wagner.......................... USA 2.06
73. Vijay Singh .................................... FIJ 2.02
74. Rory Sabbatini .............................. SAF 2.01
75. Alexander Noren .......................... SWE 2.01
N A S C A R
Sprint Cup-Budweiser Shootout Results
At Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, Fla.
Lap length: 2.5 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (2) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 82 laps, 103.4 rating, 0
points.
2. (15) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 82, 90.3, 0.
3. (21) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 82, 84.6, 0.
4. (3) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 82, 55.9, 0.
5. (16) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 82, 69.4, 0.
6. (7) Greg Biffle, Ford, 82, 97.2, 0.
7. (13) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 82, 61.9, 0.
8. (17) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 82, 66.2, 0.
9. (11) Carl Edwards, Ford, 82, 71.1, 0.
10. (25) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 82, 68.8,
0.
11. (12) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 81, 49.5, 0.
12. (9) A J Allmendinger, Dodge, 80, 56.2, 0.
13. (19) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 79, 37.8, 0.
14. (18) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, accident, 74,
90.2, 0.
15. (14) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, accident, 73, 98.5,
0.
16. (4) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, accident, 73,
105.7, 0.
17. (6) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, accident, 73, 70.8, 0.
18. (10) Joey Logano, Toyota, accident, 54, 70.8, 0.
19. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, accident, 54, 86.5,
0.
20. (8) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, accident, 54,
78.4, 0.
21. (23) Matt Kenseth, Ford, accident, 54, 50.9, 0.
22. (22) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, accident, 54,
75.5, 0.
23. (24) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, accident, 8, 35.4,
0.
24. (5) David Ragan, Ford, accident, 8, 33.6, 0.
25. (20) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, accident, 8, 25, 0.
Race Statistics
Average Speed of Race Winner: 124.096 mph.
Time of Race: 1 hour, 39 minutes, 7 seconds.
Margin of Victory: 0.013 seconds.
Caution Flags: 5 for 22 laps.
Lead Changes: 26 among 13 drivers.
Lap Leaders: D.Earnhardt Jr. 1-3;J.McMurray
4;J.Logano 5;K.Harvick 6;D.Earnhardt Jr.
7-15;K.Harvick 16;J.McMurray 17;M.Truex Jr.
18-22;J.McMurray 23-25;J.Gordon 26-27;G.Biffle
28-33;A.Allmendinger 34;G.Biffle
35-36;J.Montoya 37;J.McMurray 38-42;M.Truex
Jr. 43-44;J.Johnson 45;K.Harvick 46-47;J.Gordon
48-51;J.McMurray 52;G.Biffle 53-61;J.Gordon
62-71;Ky.Busch 72-73;T.Stewart
74-80;M.Ambrose 81;Ky.Busch 82.
Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led):
G.Biffle, 3 times for 17 laps;J.Gordon, 3 times for 16
laps;D.Earnhardt Jr., 2 times for 12 laps;J.McMur-
ray, 5 times for 11 laps;T.Stewart, 1 time for 7
laps;M.Truex Jr., 2 times for 7 laps;K.Harvick, 3
times for 4 laps;Ky.Busch, 2 times for 3 laps;M.Am-
brose, 1 time for 1 lap;J.Montoya, 1 time for 1 la-
p;A.Allmendinger, 1time for 1lap;J.Johnson, 1time
for 1 lap;J.Logano, 1 time for 1 lap.
C M Y K
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S P O R T S
PORTLAND, Maine As the
winningest road club in the
AHL, the Wilkes-Barre/Scran-
ton Penguins played true to
form, by squeaking past the
Portland Pirates, 5-3, before a
Presidents Day matinee crowd
of 5,526.
Pens defenseman Brian Strait
provided the game-winner with
7:43 to play, when he slapped in
his third goal of the season
through a screen that formed in
front of Portland goaltender
Justin Pogge.
It served to allow the Pens to
slip back into a share of the
East Division lead (with Nor-
folk), and extended their mark
away from home to an impres-
sive 20-6-3.
It was a great feeling when
Straiter scored that goal, said
assistant captain Joey Mormina.
We felt that we worked really
hard all game, and deserved to
get rewarded.
Following a scoreless first pe-
riod, the Pens grabbed a 1-0
lead on Nick Petersens tally at
3:12.
Petersen was planted at the
right post and when the puck
squirted across the crease, he
poked it past Pogge.
Portland replied with goals by
Tyler Eckford and Ryan Dun-
can, but by the end of the peri-
od, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton was
back in front, 3-2, after scores
by Geoff Walker and Bryan
Lerg.
I think it was a pretty good
effort by both teams, said WBS
coach John Hynes. Wed both
come off tough losses and it
was a tight game, neck-and-neck
all the way through.
Walkers came at 13:50, as he
tumbled over a net-front pile
and jabbed at a loose puck.
Then, while the Pens were
operating on a two-man advan-
tage, Lerg netted his team-lead-
ing 22nd of the season when he
snuck to the back door and
rapped in Colin McDonalds
cross crease feed.
Portland knotted the score,
3-3, on Brett MacLeans goal at
3:07 of the third period.
However, the Pens are all but
invincible when taking a lead
into the third (now 24-1-1),
grabbed the advantage back
when Strait scored just as they
were about to go on a power
play.
I had a guy in my shot lane,
said Strait, and he took the
right side of the net away. So I
put it off to the left a little. I
heard a post, and didnt know if
it was post out or post in. Not
until I saw guys celebrating.
Thats when I knew it went in.
The Pens spent most of the
final two minutes two men
short while Portland fought in
vain to put the tying goal past
goalie Scott Munroe.
Alexandre Picard iced the win
with a rink-long bank shot off
the glass and into the open Pi-
rate net.
Things can happen in the
third period, said Strait, and
thats when youve really got to
crack down. We went through a
little adversity, but I think it
worked out for us.
NOTES: Rookie defenseman
Simon Despres made his return
to the line up after spending a
month on the shelf with a lower
body injury. Despres, Pitts-
burghs No. 1 draft choice (30th
overall) in 2009, was hurt while
up with the big club, but was
returned to the Baby Pens on
Feb. 13 once he was cleared by
the Pittsburgh medical staff.
A H L
Pens continue road success in Portland
By DAN HICKLING
Special to the Times Leader
5
PENGUINS
3
PIRATES
WILKES-BARRE -- What
could have been a nightmare
quickly became a dream finish,
as Nanticoke broke open a one-
point game midway through the
third quarter to defeat Lake-Leh-
man 60-42 in the Wyoming Val-
ley Conference Division III
championship on Monday at Ho-
ly Redeemer.
The Trojanettes (21-2) didnt
get the big games they may have
wanted from top scorers Katie
Wolfe and Samantha Gow (com-
bined 24 points per game), but
they got contributions up and
down their lineup.
"Wolfey had a tough start, get-
ting those three fouls in the first
3-4 minutes, Nanticoke coach
Alan Yendrzeiwski said. Alex
Holl, though what a fantastic
first half. She stepped in for Wol-
fey and did an excellent job get-
ting some baskets for us.
Holl, whose season high was
11points inawinover Northwest
on Jan. 30, had 10 points in the
first half while Wolfe sat.
There were four lead changes
and three ties in a tightly-con-
testedfirst half. Thegamestayed
close well into the third quarter,
and the Black Knights (17-6)
worked a five-point play to cut
the Nanticoke lead to 25-24.
Emily Sutton put home an of-
fensive rebound and earned a
free throw, which she sank. On
the ensuing inbound play, a mis-
communication between the
Trojanettes put the entry pass di-
rectly into Nikki Sutliffs hands
for an uncontested layup.
The miscue seemed to spark
Nanticoke, which scored 14 of
the next 17 points. Kayley Schin-
ski, who made the errant pass,
drilled consecutive threes, fol-
lowedby a trey by Alex Brassing-
ton. In 57 seconds, a three-point
Nanticoke leadwas extended37-
25.
"Were a three-point shooting
team, and we can stretch a lead
quickly, Yendrzeiwski said.
Schinski is a great athlete andis
able tomake a mistake andatone
for it. She hit a couple of big
threes from the left side, and
then Brassington connects from
the other wing and the lead is
12.
Brassington had a game-high
17 points, leading four Troja-
nettes in double figures. Schin-
ski had 15 points, and Katie
Wolfe had11points and seven re-
bounds. Alex Holl had10 points,
all in the first half. Brittany Su-
galski had seven rebounds and
three steals, and Gow finished
with five assists.
Sutton paced Lake-Lehman
with 14 points and had seven re-
bounds. Cayle Spencer added 12
points and eight rebounds, and
Sutliff posted 11 points. Carol
Mosier had six rebounds for the
Black Knights.
LAKE-LEHMAN(42): N. Sutliff 42-411, Brooks
0 0-0 0, Konopinski 0 0-0 0, Sutton 6 2-5 14, Mosier
11-23, Moosic 00-00, B. Williams 00-00, Leskow-
sky 00-00, Mahoney 00-00, Spencer 36-1012, D.
Sutliff 1 0-0 2. Totals 15 11-21 42.
NANTICOKE(60): Higgins 00-00, Brassington
47-817, Sugalski 10-02, Wolfe51-211, Schinski 4
4-4 15, Yalch 0 0-0 0, Gow 2 0-1 5, Holl 5 0-1 10.
Totals 21 12-16 60.
Lake-Lehman............................. 12 5 10 15 42
Nanticoke.................................... 9 14 16 21 60
3-Point Field Goals LEH 1 (N. Sutliff); NAN 6
(Schinski 3, Brassington 2, Gow).
H I G H S C H O O L G I R L S B A S K E T B A L L
BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER
Lake-Lehmans Emily Sutton, left, and Nanticoke Areas Alex
Brassington battle for a rebound in the WVC Division 3 girls
championship game in Wilkes-Barre on Monday night.
With a late run,
Nanticoke cruises
By JOHN MEDEIROS
jmedeiros@timesleader.com
The reason the Cougars squan-
dered a 10-point fourth-quarter
advantage on Friday in the regu-
lar-season finale at Wyoming
Valley West.
I knew after last game we we-
rent going to give it up this
game, said Biasi, who finished
with a game-high 16 points. We
just did everything we could do.
Played defense and stops. We
got a lot of stops in the fourth
quarter.
The most impressive stop
came with Hazleton Area lead-
ing 49-44 with 34 seconds re-
maining. Crestwood looked
more like a team trying to run
down the clock as the Comets
struggled to find an open shot.
They eventually turned over the
ball with 15 seconds left.
This time of year, its defense
and rebounding, Hazleton Area
coach Mike Joseph said, and
you have to be ready to do that
for 32 minutes.
Crestwoods 44 points were its
lowest since losing 49-35 to Ha-
zleton Area seven games ago. As
for the rebounding, Adam Hauze
and Frankie Vito grabbed seven
boards each and Travis Bucker
added five to give the Cougars a
25-19 edge.
The game was similar to Ha-
zleton Areas 14-point win on
Jan. 27, with Crestwood holding
a one-point lead at nearly the
same point of the third quarter.
Buckner, though, triggered a 24-
point quarter by slapping away a
Crestwood pass for a steal. Biasi
finished off the turnover with a
layup as Hazleton Area took the
lead for good, 21-20.
Buckner also did a strong job
guarding Crestwood leading
scorer John Fazzini. Fazzini av-
eraged 15.5 points in WVC play
this season, including a pair of
13-point efforts against Hazleton
Area. He finished with seven
points, all from the foul line.
Early on, he drove the hoop
and personally I though he got
fouled on some of them, Crest-
wood coach Mark Atherton said.
But they didnt call them, and I
think that took away from him a
little bit if theyre not calling
them.
But it was their defense.
They did a number on us.
Crestwood will be back on the
court Friday, playing Pittston Ar-
ea in the District 2 Class 3A
playoffs at 7 p.m. at Wyoming
Area High School. Hazleton Ar-
ea drew a first-round bye in the
D2-4A playoffs and will play Feb.
29 against either Delaware Val-
ley or Wallenpaupack.
Hazleton Area 50, Crestwood 44
CRESTWOOD (44): Gallagher 2 4-4 9, Jones
1 0-0 2, Roberts 1 0-0 3, Judge 4 2-4 11, J.Fazzini
0 7-8 7, C.Fazzini 5 2-3 12, Prohaska 0 0-0 0.
Totals 13 15-19 44
HAZLETON AREA (50): Plaksa 1 1-4 3, Biasi 6
1-3 16, Vito 3 0-0 6, Buckner 3 5-6 11, Hauze 3 0-1
6, Joseph 2 0-0 6, Karmonick 1 0-0 2. Totals 19
7-14 50
Crestwood ...................................... 8 11 15 10 44
Hazleton Area ............................... 9 6 24 11 50
3-Point Field Goals CRE 3 (Gallagher, Judge,
Roberts); HAZ 5 (Siasi 3, Joseph 2)
Crestwoods Josh Jones (No. 3) shoots the ball in between Hazle-
ton Area defenders Frankie Vito (23) and Sal Biasi (10).
COUGARS
Continued fromPage 1B
WINCHESTER, Va. Shenan-
doah posted 13 hits en route to
an 8-2 victory over Kings Col-
lege in the Monarchs season-
opening baseball contest Mon-
day.
Kings posted seven hits in
the game, paced by Eric Bohem
with two singles in his Monarch
debut. Brian Mikus and Rich
Acierno joined Rob Lemoncelli,
Mike Santiago, and Tim Mar-
chetti with base hits.
Kings starter Brenton Eades
took the pitching loss, allowing
four earned runs on nine hits in
two and one-third innings.
Kings returns to action Sat-
urday to face Widener at 1 p.m.
at Diamond Nation in Fleming-
ton, N.J.
L O C A L R O U N D U P
Monarchs drop baseball opener
The Times Leader staff
North Pocono for a game against
ScrantonPrep, the topseedfrom
the LIAA, on Saturday at 2:30
p.m.
We definitely need to take
care of the ball in big games,
said Pittston Area coach Kathy
Healey after her teams 25-turn-
over performance. Tonight was
huge for districts. We could have
been the second seed. But we
battled until the end Liz (Wa-
leski) hit that shot (at the buzz-
er).
Also determined was Crest-
woods fate. The Comets ended
upas the conferences thirdseed,
and will play either Valley View
or Honesdale at North Pocono
on Saturday at 1 p.m.
With Pittston Area leading 36-
30, and Patriots fans chanting
you cant stop her after anoth-
er three-point play by Hopkins,
senior Kate Smicherko came
through in the clutch again.
Making big shots has been her
specialty all season, and she con-
nected on consecutive threes to
tie the game on the first posses-
sion of the fourth quarter.
KateandI havebeentogether
since fourth grade, Zdancewicz
said. We know we can rely on
her to make plays.
Smicherkos shots were the
genesis of a 21-3 run that put the
game away. Zdancewicz then
took over, scoring 15 points in
the final 7:18 for the Spartans.
She also picked up four of her six
steals in the final seven minutes,
and finished with a team-high
nine rebounds.
Thats a testament to our
kids, Spartans coachCurt Lloyd
said. We just give themthe blue-
print. We just try to give them
the best game plan we can. They
go out there and turn it into
something with their effort.
Zdancewiczs effort offset that
of Hopkins, the top scorer in Di-
vision I. The junior was limited
to two points in the first half, but
finished with 20 points. She
came up just shy of a triple-dou-
ble, pulling down 20 rebounds
and finishing with eight steals.
She also had four assists.
We did a lot of different de-
fenses on her (Hopkins), Valley
West center Olivia Hoffman
said. We worked hard and thats
what won us the game.
The first half was a battle be-
tween a pair of players who
stepped up. Hoffman scored sev-
enof her10points inthe first half
by working the offensive glass,
including consecutive buckets
late in the half to give the Spar-
tans a 20-18 lead. She finished
with eight rebounds.
Imjust excited that we won,
said Hoffman, who averaged 4.4
points per game this season.
We give her footwork drills
and shes in her driveway, or in
her living room or in her back
yard doing them everyday,
Lloyd said of Hoffman. Shes
sucha dedicatedkid. What a per-
formance tonight.
Pittston Area got a career
game from Kelly Mitchell. The
junior had a season-best 12
points, eight in the first half, and
eight rebounds.
Kelly played an amazing
game, Healey said. She defi-
nitely kept us in the game. We
were down four at the half and
Mia had just two points. Kelly
was awesome.
PITTSTONAREA(50): Barber 20-04, Fereck0
0-00, Waleski 20-04, Mitchell 52-212, Rabender 0
0-00, ONeill 31-210, Hopkins84-520, Zanta00-0
0. Totals 20 7-9 50.
WYOMINGVALLEYWEST(57): Judge02-42,
C. Smicherko 3 0-0 8, Reese 1 0-0 2, Reilly 1 1-4 3,
K. Smicherko 4 0-0 11, Zdancewicz 4 13-14 21,
Hoffman 4 2-5 10. Totals 17 18-27 57.
Pittston Area............................... 14 4 18 14 50
Wyoming Valley West .............. 10 12 11 24 57
3-Point FieldGoalsPIT3(ONeill 3); WVW5(K.
Smicherko 3, C. Smicherko 2)
SPARTANS
Continued fromPage 1B
Kentucky and Syracuse are
1-2 in The Associated Press Top
25 for a fourth straight week.
The Wildcats, who have been
No. 1 for five consecutive weeks
and seven overall, were again a
runaway choice Monday with
63 first-place votes from the
65-member national media
panel. Syracuse, which spent
six weeks at No. 1, got the other
first-place votes.
Missouri, Kansas and Duke
stayed third through fifth and
are followed by Michigan State,
North Carolina, Ohio State,
Georgetown and Marquette.
No. 18 New Mexico, winners
of seven straight, and No. 22
Temple, which has won 10 in a
row, are in the rankings for the
first time this season. They
replace West Coast Conference
members Saint Marys and
Gonzaga.
WOMENS ROUNDUP
Notre Dame 68, Louisville 52
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Skylar
Diggins scored 21 points and
freshman Kayla McBride added
15 to lead No. 3 Notre Dame
over No. 16 Louisville , moving
the Fighting Irish one step
closer to a Big East title.
Notre Dame (26-2, 13-1)
controls its destiny in its quest
for its first regular-season
league championship since
tying Connecticut for it in 2001
on its way to the national title.
The Fighting Irish are a game
up in the loss column against
the Huskies with a game left
against South Florida on Sat-
urday before playing at Connec-
ticut next Monday.
Penn State 84,
Ohio State 66
STATE COLLEGE Nikki
Greene had 25 points and 15
rebounds to help Penn State
beat Ohio State, clinching at
least a share of its first Big Ten
title since 2004.
Mia Nickson also had a dou-
ble-double with 18 points and
15 boards. She and Greene
combined for 25 points and 19
rebounds alone in the first half
as the Lady Lions (22-5, 11-3)
built a 15-point halftime lead.
M A J O R C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L
Kentucky stays top-ranked team in AP Top 25
C M Y K
S P O R T S
TEMPE, Ariz. Decked out
in Angels gear fromhead to toe,
Albert Pujols looked like the
same slugger whose swing in St.
Louis became as symbolic as the
Gateway Arch.
With a halo-topped A logo
on his cap, Pujols, his massive
chest and arms filling out every
corner of his red shirt, sat be-
hind a microphone and excitedly
announced the start of a new
stage of his career.
Here I am, he said.
And here he goes.
Arriving just as the morning
sun crept above the horizon, and
more than a week earlier than
required, Pujols reported to
training camp Monday with the
Los Angeles Angels, who will
pay the three-time NL MVP
$240 million over the next 10
years to be the face of their fran-
chise and to hopefully bring
themseveral World Series titles.
Imjust really excited to be
here, it feels good to be outside,
Pujols said during a news confer-
ence held at a nearby luxury
hotel. Ive been training for
three months, hitting in a cage
in St. Louis, and it feels good to
be here for some spring base-
ball.
Although only the Angels
pitchers and catchers had to be
at camp this early, Pujols wanted
to be there fromDay One as
well. Thats howthe 32-year-old
has done it since breaking into
the big leagues in 2001 and he
wasnt about to change his rou-
tine.
He also felt it was important
to begin bonding with his new
teammates, some of whomwere
caught staring at himfrom
across the clubhouse.
Driving a black Mercedes still
tagged with Missouri license
plates, Pujols pulled into the
players parking lot at 7:15 a.m.
There were only a handful of
fans waiting to catch a glimpse
of the nine-time All-Star, who
helped lead the Cardinals to a
championship last season before
leaving the only baseball home
he had known.
Pujols stopped in the equip-
ment roomand shook a few
hands before heading to the
clubhouse, where his locker is
flanked by veterans Bobby
Abreu and Torii Hunter.
The guys are awesome,
Pujols said. They well-received
me as soon as I walked in there.
Shortly after dressing, Pujols
made an early request to one of
the teams media relations mem-
bers.
Let me take a peak of the
ballpark, he said before walking
out a side door for his first look
at Tempe Diablo Stadium, the
Angels spring home, which is
sure to be packed with fans
throughout March.
It didnt take long for Pujols to
feel like he was part of the club.
During manager Mike Scios-
cias first teammeeting, Pujols
cellphone rang, earning the
superstar his first petty fine,
which according to a teamoffi-
cial, will require himto buy his
skipper lunch.
Manny Ramirez, Athletics
reach deal
PHOENIX Manny Ramirez
and the Oakland Athletics have
reached agreement on a minor
league contract.
The As announced the deal
Monday. Ramirez is expected to
report to spring training by the
end of the week.
The 12-time All-Star is due to
serve a 50-game suspension for
his second positive drug test
before he can play for the As.
Barring rainouts, his first game
could be May 30 on his 40th
birthday.
Ramirez ranks 14th on the
career list with 555 home runs.
This would be the 20th major
league season for Ramirez, a
career .312 hitter with1,831
RBIs.
Moyer still has the
competitive fire
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Ja-
mie Moyer has a fewmore gray
hairs than most of his team-
mates and he may have lost a
step or two. Its hard to tell as his
eyes light up when talk turns to
baseball and, suddenly, he seems
as youthful as 22-year-old Tyler
Chatwood, who sits on a nearby
locker stool listening to the
49-year-old left-hander.
Moyer last pitched with the
Philadelphia Phillies in July
2010. He then had elbow-liga-
ment replacement surgery on
his left elbowand many thought
his major league career was
over.
Drewfields baseballs for first
time since injury
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Ari-
zona Diamondbacks shortstop
Stephen Drewsays it was a
special day to be back on the
field handling ground balls.
Drewtook part Monday in the
Diamondbacks first drills of
spring training.
Drewbroke his right ankle
and severely damaged ligaments
sliding into home plate seven
months ago. He went through
grueling rehabilitation and says
he took off only three days dur-
ing the entire process. Despite
his recovery, Drewsays its too
early to tell if he will be ready for
the teams season opener on
April 6.
Valentine looking for Bosox to
bust it this spring
FORT MYERS, Fla. Bobby
Valentine always expects his
players to bust it. The newman-
ager of the Boston Red Sox also
wants his teamto bus it this
spring.
Valentine says the Red Sox
will take the teambus to away
games once the exhibitions
begin. Its common around the
majors for star players to drive
themselves to spring training
road games, mostly so they can
get a fast start home after play-
ing a fewinnings.
Valentine says there might be
exceptions to the newrule. But
for the most part, the Boston
players will be on the bus.
The Red Sox are coming off a
season in which a late collapse
cost thema playoff spot.
Hamels hopes to stay with
Phillies
CLEARWATER, Fla. Cole
Hamels sounds like a guy who
expects to finish his career in
red pinstripes.
All that remains is for Hamels
agent, John Boggs, and the
Philadelphia Phillies to agree on
a long-termcontract.
Speaking to reporters on
Monday, Hamels expressed his
fondness for the city, the orga-
nization and the fans. The 2008
World Series MVP avoided ar-
bitration in the offseason by
signing a $15 million, one-year
contract. He can become a free
agent in November, but made it
clear hed rather stay in Philadel-
phia.
M A J O R L E A G U E B A S E B A L L
AP PHOTO
Angels first baseman Albert Pujols smiles during a news confer-
ence after a spring training workout Monday in Tempe, Ariz.
Slugger Pujols starts
anew with Angels
when everything came back
negative.
Rivera wasnt able to talk for a
week following the operation.
Not being able to speak, I
was going crazy, he said, but
at the same time you appreciate
that.
Notes: DH Raul Ibanez has
agreed to a $1.1 million, one-
year contract that allows him to
make $2.9 million more in per-
formance bonuses, a person fa-
miliar with the agreement said,
speaking on condition of ano-
nymity because the deal had not
been announced. The 39-year-
old outfielder, who played with
Philadelphia the last three sea-
sons, is expected to be the Yan-
kees primary designated hitter
against right-handed starting
pitchers. ... The Yankees have an
offer out to re-sign backup INF
Eric Chavez. ... RHP Joba Cham-
berlain (elbow ligament replace-
ment surgery) threw off a 5-inch
half-mound for the fifth time
and remains on target to throw
off a full mound on Feb. 28. ...
Lou Piniella, a special assistant
to the general manager with San
Francisco last season, will join a
group of spring training instruc-
tors that also includes Yogi Ber-
ra, Reggie Jackson, Goose Gos-
sage and David Wells. ... Manag-
er Joe Girardi said if he made up
a lineup on Monday, Derek Jeter
would hit leadoff, with Robin-
son Cano batting third, Alex Ro-
driguez fourth and Mark Teixei-
ra fifth.
RIVERA
Continued from Page 1B
NEW YORK Linsanity ran
into reality: All-Star Deron
Williams wasnt getting embar-
rassed by the Harvard guy
again.
Williams scored a season-high
38 points, outplaying Jeremy
Lin and leading the New Jersey
Nets to a 100-92 victory over the
New York Knicks on Monday
night.
Lin began his remarkable run
against the Nets about two
weeks ago, but Williams and the
Nets were ready for him this
time.
Lin finished with 21 points,
nine assists and seven re-
bounds, but Williams outscored
him 36-11 through three quar-
ters, when the Nets led by 18.
Lin shot only 7 of 18 and the
Knicks lost for the second time
in 10 games since his emergence
against the Nets on Feb. 4.
Carmelo Anthony, clearly
rusty in his return from a seven-
game absence with a strained
right groin, shot 4 of 11 and
scored 11 points.
Williams scored 18 in the
third quarter, including 12
straight Nets points during one
surge. Clearly amped up for the
rematch maybe too much so,
because he fouled out with 3:07
left he skipped across the
court with three fingers in the
air after burying a second
straight 3-pointer during his
blistering stretch.
MarShon Brooks had 18
points for the Nets in their third
game in three nights.
They shut down a Knicks
offense that rang up 104 points
against the defending champion
Dallas Mavericks on Sunday,
when Lin had 28 points and a
career-best 14 assists.
But Williams was locked in
this time, and the U.S. Olym-
pian couldve gone for plenty
more if not for spending most of
the fourth quarter on the bench
in foul trouble. But by then he
had the Nets too far ahead for
the Knicks to catch.
The Knicks had their five-
game winning streak against
the Nets snapped and failed
again to move back over .500.
Baron Davis had three points
in 9 minutes in his Knicks debut
after overcoming a herniated
disk in his back. Expected to be
the starter whenever he became
available, hell be Backup Baron
as long as Lin keeps it up.
The Knicks were 8-15, coming
off losses on consecutive nights,
and had already fallen into a
double-digit hole against the
Nets on Feb. 4 when Lin got his
chance, coming off the bench
for 25 points in a 99-92 victory.
So uncertain of his NBA fu-
ture at the time that he refused
to get his own place to live, Lin
slept on teammate Landry
Fields couch the night before
that game.
The days of sleeping on
couches and riding the benches
are long gone.
Lin had since averaged 25
points and 9.2 assists, the most
remarkable story in the NBA
this season. And even the Nets
have been impressed. Coach
Avery Johnson praised Lin and
downplayed the notion that his
stats were a product of Knicks
coach Mike DAntonis system,
though Johnson also wasnt
buying a certain comparison
that has been popping up more
regularly.
Bulls 90, Hawks 79
CHICAGO Derrick Rose
scored 23 points in his return
from back pain, and the Chicago
Bulls beat the struggling Atlan-
ta Hawks.
Rose looked sharp after mis-
sing the previous five games,
and the Bulls played more like
championship contenders after
a brutal loss to New Jersey two
days earlier. They led by 18
through the first quarter and
were up 55-37 at halftime, but
found themselves hanging on in
the end after a big push by
Atlanta.
The Bulls were clinging to an
85-79 lead after a late 3-pointer
by Jannero Pargo when Luol
Deng nailed a 3 of his own to
make it a nine-point game. Rose
then buried a turnaround jump-
er to make it 90-79 with 2:10
remaining as Chicago sent
Atlanta to its seventh loss in 10
games.
Pargo provided a big spark off
the bench for Atlanta with a
season-high 19 points.
Magic 93, Bucks 90
MILWAUKEE Dwight
Howard had 28 points and 16
rebounds, Jameer Nelson added
15 points and the Orlando Mag-
ic beat the Milwaukee Bucks.
The win was Orlandos third
over Milwaukee in 10 days and
the third straight time the Mag-
ic have overcome a fourth-quar-
ter deficit to beat the Bucks.
Brandon Jennings led the
Bucks with 22 points and Mike
Dunleavy added 18.
Orlandos J.J. Reddick hit a
jumper from the top of the key
to give Orlando an 87-86 lead
with 1:38 remaining. Larry
Sanders followed with a layup
to give the Bucks an 88-87 lead
with 1 minute to go. Howard
was fouled and hit one of two
free throws to tie it with 46
seconds left.
Jennings hit a driving layup
with 31.2 seconds left to put the
Bucks back in front 90-88 before
Ryan Anderson hit a 3-pointer
with 18.1 seconds remaining to
put Orlando up 91-90.
Nelson was fouled with 10.8
seconds to go and hit both free
throws for the final margin.
Thunder 101,
Hornets 93
OKLAHOMA CITY Kevin
Durant and Russell Westbrook
scored 31 points apiece and the
Oklahoma City Thunder beat
the New Orleans Hornets for
their 10th straight home win.
One night after a historic
performance featuring big scor-
ing nights from All-Stars Durant
and Westbrook and a triple-
double from Serge Ibaka, the
Thunder built a 26-point lead
and then had to scrap it out at
the end.
Jarrett Jack scored 18 points
to lead New Orleans, which had
a surprising three-game win-
ning streak after losing 23 of 25.
The Hornets trailed by as
much as 68-42 midway through
the third quarter, then made a
series of runs to make it in-
teresting right down to the final
minute.
New Orleans was within six
before Westbrook hit four free
throws in the final 48 seconds.
Mavericks 89,
Celtics 73
DALLAS Dirk Nowitzki
had 26 points and moved into
the top 20 on the NBA career
scoring list and the Dallas Ma-
vericks beat the short-handed
and struggling Boston Celtics.
The defending champion
Mavericks reached the mid-
point of their regular season
schedule after never trailing
against Boston.
Nowitzki, who also had a
season-high 16 rebounds, scored
all of Dallas points in a 10-2 run
midway through the second
quarter that pushed the Maver-
icks ahead by 14. They led by
double digits the rest of the
way.
Rockets 97,
Grizzlies 93
HOUSTON Kyle Lowry
scored 24 points, Kevin Martin
added 22 and Courtney Lee hit
four key free throws down the
stretch as the Houston Rockets
held off the Memphis Grizzlies.
Houston led by seven before
Memphis went on a 5-0 run to
get within 91-89 with 27.4 sec-
onds left. O.J. Mayo grabbed a
rebound, took it down the court
and finished with a layup to cap
that spurt.
Lee made a pair of free
throws before Rudy Gays layup
with 19 seconds remaining got
Memphis back within two
points.
N B A R O U N D U P
Nets handle Linsanity this time
AP PHOTO
The New York Knicks Jeremy Lin puts up a shot as the New
Jersey Nets Deron Williams looks on during the first quarter of
an NBA game Monday at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Rondo suspended 2
games for throwing
ball at ref
NEW YORK Boston Celtics
point guard Rajon Rondo has
been suspended two games
without pay by the NBA for
throwing a ball at an official
during a game.
Stu Jackson, the NBAs
executive vice president for
basketball operations,
announced the suspension
Monday, one day after Rondo
received two technical fouls
and was ejected late in the
third quarter of Bostons 96-81
loss at the Detroit Pistons.
Rondo was upset that a foul
wasnt called with about 3:00
left in the quarter and tossed
the ball at referee Sean
Wright. He followed that with a
verbal barrage directed at
Wright and was ejected from a
game for the first time in his
professional career.
Rondo will miss Monday
nights game at Dallas and
Wednesdays matchup with
Oklahoma City.
UNIONDALE, N.Y. Erik
Karlsson and Jason Spezza
each scored twice, Craig An-
derson made 28 saves and the
Ottawa Senators beat the
New York Islanders 6-0 on
Monday for their third
straight win.
The Senators (31-22-8)
moved within two points of
first-place Boston in the
Northeast Division and one
point behind Pittsburgh and
Philadelphia for fifth place in
the Eastern Conference playoff
race. Karlsson opening the
scoring 1:08 into the first
period with his 11th of the
season on a sharp-angle shot
from the corner to the left of
Islander goaltender Kevin
Poulin. Spezza, who has seven
goals and eight assists in his
last six games, made it 2-0
just 27 seconds later with his
26th goal of the season.
Hurricanes 5, Capitals 0
RALEIGH, N.C. Eric
Staal had two goals and an
assist, Justin Peters cruised to
his first NHL shutout, and
the Carolina Hurricanes rout-
ed the reeling Washington
Capitals.
Justin Faulk and Anthony
Stewart scored in an 88-sec-
ond span and Andreas Nodl
added a goal during Carolinas
three-goal first period.
Peters needed to make just
17 saves to win his second
straight start. He replaced
Cam Ward, who was out with
an undisclosed lower body
injury.
Jiri Tlusty had two assists,
giving him points in a team-
best eight straight games. The
Hurricanes led 4-0 after 40
minutes and won their third
in four games, improving to
11-3-1 in their last 15 at home.
Tomas Vokoun allowed two
goals on seven shots before
he was pulled roughly 5 min-
utes. Michal Neuvirth made
30 saves but gave up the final
three goals.
N H L
Karlsson helps Senators pound Islanders
C M Y K
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Jake OHara is having a
breakout season and it could
end up with a berth in the
NCAA Division I Wrestling
Tournament.
OHara (Crestwood) is a
junior at the University of
Columbia and will take a 25-12
record into the Eastern In-
tercollegiate Wrestling Associ-
ation Championships March
3-4 in Princeton, N.J. Wrestling
at 157 pounds, he has a pin,
three technical falls and seven
major decisions on his resume.
He was 11-12 as a freshman
and 12-17 as a sophomore.
I fully expect Jake to qual-
ify for the NCAA Champion-
ships, coach Carl Fronhofer
said. He is in one of the
toughest weights in our
league, but the conference
should have at least five auto-
matic bids from his weight.
Jake has had a great season
and has been competitive on a
national level all year. Im very
excited to see what he can do
at the national tournament.
The NCAA Championships
will be held March 15-17 in St.
Louis, MO.
GUGLIOTTI READY TO
GO Junior Chris Gugliotti
(Pittston Area) wrapped up his
regular season with the York,
PA wrestling team with a 28-
10 record at 149 pounds. The
victories are second-best on
the Spartans this season and
he won eight of his final 10
matches before sitting out the
final because of an illness.
Chris has had a fantastic
season, coach Thomas Kessler
said. He missed the last
match but hell be ready for
the Mets (the Metropolitan
Championships this Sunday in
Elizabethtown). I see him
being seeded third our fourth
because there are three guys at
his weight who have been
ranked in the top 10 in the
nation all season long.
Gugliotti will be battling for
a berth in the NCAA Division
III Tournament March 9-10 in
La Crosse, Wisc.
Im expecting him to have a
great day at the Mets and
make a challenge for making
the NCAAs this year, Kessler
said.
BIG MEET FOR BAKER
Freshman Jacob Baker of Sha-
vertown (Wyoming Seminary)
finished third in the 1-meter
dive at the Metro Atlantic
Athletic Conference Swim
Championships last weekend
in Buffalo, N.Y. He scored
266.30 points. He finished
behind a pair of seniors.
Baker was third in the pre-
lims in the 3-meter (256.95)
but had to settle for a seventh-
place finish with 203.45 points.
Jacobs third-place finish in
the 1-meter was a personal
best, diving coach Melanie
Bolstad said. It was a great
all-around performance espe-
cially during his six champion-
ship final dives. His goals were
to be in the top eight on both
boards. Making the champion-
ship finals in both at his first
conference meet was a great
achievement.
Marist, which finished third
in the mens standings, returns
to action in the ECAC Cham-
pionships this weekend in
Annapolis, Md.
ACCORDINO EYES RE-
TURN In 2009, Hofstras
Justin Accordino earned a trip
to the NCAA Division I Wres-
tling Championships but was
slowed by injuries the next
two seasons. This year, the
red-shirt junior is making a bid
to get back to the big dance.
Accordino (Coughlin), wres-
tling at 157 pounds, will take a
21-10 record into the Colonial
Athletic Association Champion-
ships Saturday, March 3 in
Binghamton. Ranked second in
his weight class in the CAA,
he wrapped up the regular
season with a 5-2 victory to
help the Pride defeat Cornell
28-9 last Sunday and is 11-2 in
his last 13 dual matches.
Justin has progressed in
every match this season,
coach Rob Anspach said. He
is wrestling with confidence
and consistency and has put
his knee injuries behind him.
A championship will earn
Accordino an automatic NCAA
berth and a good showing
could earn him an at-large
berth. He earned an at-large
berth in 2009 after posting a
25-13 record and went 2-2 in
the NCAA Tournament.
I expect Justin to be in the
finals and have a good shot at
the conference title, Anspach
said. But if something goes
wrong (in the tourney), I think
he has posted some good wins
and has wrestled well enough
all year long to qualify with an
at-large bid.
COLLEY RUNNING WELL
Widener freshman Gavin
Colley (Tunkhannock) appears
ready for the upcoming Middle
Atlantic Conference Track
Championships.
Colley prepped for the meet
(Saturday in Bethlehem) by
winning the 60 meter dash
(7.11) and the 200 meter dash
(23.29) at last weekends Ke-
ogh Invitational in Haverford.
Hes also a member of the
teams solid 4x200 relay squad.
Gavin is currently ranked
second in the 60 and tied for
seventh in the 200, coach
Vince Touey said.
Colley had missed four
weeks prior to the Keogh reco-
vering from a broken finger.
We wanted to make sure it
was sufficiently healed before
going hard in a meet, the
coach said.
Sophomore Michael Calkins
(Dallas) is also a strong per-
former for the Pride. He fin-
ished second in the 800
(2:00.88) at the Keogh.
Mike ran a personal best at
Haverford and will take part in
the distance medley and 4x800
relay teams at the MAC,
Touey said.
On the womens side, sopho-
more Erica Szpynda (Berwick)
figures to score points in the
weights for the Pride. She
finished second in the shot put
(37-2 ) at the Keogh meet.
HERRS ON THE IMPROVE
Sophomore Justin Herr
(Crestwood) has been coming
on this season with the Juniata
mens indoor track team.
Herr, who had a personal
record in the 60-meter dash
earlier in the season, came up
with personal bests in both the
long jump (19-6 ) and the
triple jump (39-7 ) at last
weekends Susquehanna Open
in Selinsgrove.
Justin is off to a great start
with personal records in all
three of his events, coach Jon
Cutright said. A year of expe-
rience and training has greatly
benefitted him to this point.
The Eagles will compete in
the Landmark Conference
Championships Saturday, also
in Selinsgrove.
We are looking for him to
continue to improve and help
the team with some scoring at
the conference championships,
Cutright said.
GIARRANTINO VERSATILE
Ursinus senior Nick Giarran-
tano (Crestwood) has been
competing in a number of
different events for the mens
indoor track championships
this winter.
Giarrantano, also a standout
football player, finished second
in the long jump (20-4 ) at
the Frank Colden Invitational
and was third in the long jump
(20-3 ) at the Collegeville
Classic. Hes also competed in
the 60 and 200 meter dashes,
the triple jump and the shot
put indoors.
Nick is a decathlete first
and foremost and we are just
getting him in as many events
to prepare him for the outdoor
season, coach Chris Bayless
said.
The Bears will host and
compete in the Centennial
Conference Championships
Saturday in Collegeville. The
outdoor season begins with
the Ursinus Invitational Sat-
urday, March 16.
DAILEY HELPS HUSKIES
Sophomore Chris Dailey (Dal-
las) helped the Connecticut
mens indoor track team finish
second at last weekends Big
East Championship at The
Armory in New York City.
Dailey helped the 4x400
finish fourth (3:17.18) and the
distance medley relay finish
sixth (10:01.18); both times
earned berths in the IC4A
Championships (March 3-4 in
Boston).
Dailey also competed in the
500-meter dash. He finished
11th (1:05.34) and just missed
making the finals by less than
a second.
The Huskies will compete in
the New England Division I
Championships Friday and
Saturday in Boston.
RESERVE ROLE FOR ACK-
ER Senior Sarah Acker
(Nanticoke Area) has played in
17 games off the bench for the
Delaware womens basketball
team which is currently 24-1
overall, 15-0 in the Colonial
Athletic Conference and ranked
10th in the nation in Division
I.
Acker, a 6-foot-3 center, is
averaging 1.2 points and 2.6
rebounds a game. She has nine
steals, five assists and two
blocked shots. She played her
first two seasons at St. Jo-
sephs before transferring to
Delaware prior to the start of
last season. She averaged 5.1
points and 5.0 rebounds last
year.
The Blue Hens, who have
won 14 straight games, have
three league games remaining
starting with George Mason
Thursday in Newark, Delaware.
They have already clinched the
regular-season title.
Bill Arsenault covers local atheletes
competing on the collegiate level for
The Times Leader. Reach him at
billarsenault70@msn.com.
OHara piling up wins for Columbia wrestling
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OHara has a 25-12 record on the year for Columbia.
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Europe leaders urge
more market freedom
A dozen European Union leaders,
including British Prime Minister David
Cameron and Italian Premier Mario
Monti, called Monday for an open-
markets strategy to stimulate growth
and jolt the region out of its economic
doldrums.
Their intervention comes ahead of a
summit of European leaders in Brus-
sels on March 1, and amid growing
concern in Europe that austerity aimed
at cutting ballooning deficits may also
be choking growth.
The letter urges European nations to
deregulate their service, research and
energy sectors, forge trade ties with
growing markets including China,
Russia and South America and even
contemplate a free trade agreement
with the United States.
YouTube going original
YouTube is enlisting Hollywoods
help to reach a generation of viewers
more familiar with smartphones than
TV remotes.
The online video giant is aiming to
create 25 hours of programming per
day with the help of some of the top
names in traditional TV. The Google-
owned site is using a $100 million pot
of seed money it committed last fall.
YouTube believes it is laying ground-
work for the future. While the number
of traditional TV watchers has leveled
off in recent years, more and more
people are watching video on mobile
phones, tablets and computers, espe-
cially the 18- to 34-year-old age de-
mographic that advertisers covert.
Dr. Scholls gets active
Dr. Scholls wants to massage its
arthritic image.
The 106-year-old company is airing
TV ads beginning Monday to recast its
orthopedic shoe inserts as energizing
cushions that help people live life to
the fullest.
The campaign will replace the
brands popular Are You Gellin?
commercials, which featured actors in
stressful situations being transformed
by the gel inserts into a relaxed mood.
Company executives hope the new
Get Up and Go tag line turns atten-
tion to how the inserts might enhance
a wide range of lifestyles.
More investment in Mexico
Mexicos Economy Department says
foreign investment was up 9.7 percent
in 2011 compared to the previous year,
totaling $19.44 billion.
A press release Monday has the
United States as the top foreign in-
vestor with 55 percent. It is followed
by Spain with 15 percent and the Neth-
erlands with 6.7 percent of foreign
direct investment.
Most of the money went into manu-
facturing, at 44.1 percent. Financial
services and insurance received 18
percent of the investment and com-
merce 9.5.
Sony ups its handheld game
Sony is intensifying its push in hand-
held gaming with a gadget aimed at
hardcore players looking for something
with a bit more punch than Angry
Birds, Words With Friends and other
smartphone pastimes.
The PlayStation Vita, already avail-
able in Japan, debuts in the U.S. and
Europe on Wednesday. A basic, Wi-Fi
version will retail at $250, while one
that can access 3G cellular networks
will go for $300 plus monthly service
fees from AT&T.
Wal-Mart buys into China
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to buy a
controlling interest in the fast-growing
Chinese online retailer Yihaodian.
The big-box chain operator has
agreed to increase its stake in Yihao-
dians holding company to approxi-
mately 51 percent, Wal-Mart said late
Sunday.
The financial terms of the deal were
not disclosed. It still must be approved
by Chinese government regulators.
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THE LATEST in a
veritable army of
Droid branded
smartphones from
electronics manu-
facturer Motorola,
the Droid 4 is a bit of
an oddity compared
with other new phones on the market.
While otherwise similar to the recent-
ly released Droid RAZR and Droid
RAZR MAXX, the Droid 4 sacrifices
some of their lithe lines, trading them
for an old-fashioned slide-out key-
board.
In terms of specifications, the Droid
4 is nearly identical to the RAZR and
RAZR MAXX 1.2GHz dual core
processors, 4G network capability, 8
megapixel front-facing HD camera.
The only thing added is a keyboard
and a somewhat befuddling tool used
to remove the rear cover.
In an all-out smartphone war being
waged between smartphone manu-
lent use of the available real
estate.
One irksome issue I noticed;
not only does the rear cover
require an easily lost plastic
tool to remove it, the battery is
not removable, which begs the
question of why have a remov-
able back plate at all? Why not
just have the memory card and
SIM card in a side slot or un-
der a dedicated panel? More-
over, Ive had more than my
share of batteries go bad long
before the phone was due to be re-
placed. Taking away the ability to
replace a battery has always struck
me as a terrible move.
The Droid 4 from Verizon is
$199.99 with a 2-year contract, and
$549.99 without.
touch display and are able to dispense
with the keyboard altogether.
While the Droid 4 shares the excel-
lent performance of the RAZR and
the RAZR MAXX, due to the key-
board, its quite a bit heavier. Its also
easily twice as thick as the RAZR.
I would say this is an ideal phone
for business people who are frequent-
ly writing e-mails; the keyboard is
actually quite good and makes excel-
facturers, software giants such as
Google and Microsoft and cellphone
service providers alike, it seems as
though Motorola is trying to cover
every niche it can think of.
A keyboard used to be a motivating
factor when I was buying a smart-
phone, back in the days when you
had to use a stylus to type or make a
call. But these days its absence is one
of the last things (aside from cost)
preventing people from making the
jump.
People are used to Blackberries or
Palms, or they find they simply cant
adapt to the pure touchscreen. Giving
them a keyboard eases the leap into
the world of modern smartphones,
albeit with a crutch. Many, like my-
self, find they grow accustomed to the
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ONLINE
DETROIT Car shoppers to-
dayareless likelytoendupwitha
lemon.
In the past five years, global
competition has forced automak-
ers to improve the quality and re-
liabilityof their vehicles every-
thing frominexpensive mini-cars
to decked-out luxury SUVs.
The newfound emphasis on
quality means fewer problems for
owners. It also means more op-
tions for buyers, who can buy a
car from Detroit or South Korea
and knowit will hold up like a ve-
hicle from Japan.
With few exceptions, cars are
so close on reliability that its get-
ting harder for companies to
charge a premium. So automak-
ers are trying to set themselves
apart with sleek, cutting-edge ex-
terior designs and more features
such as luxurious interiors, mul-
tiple air bags, dashboard comput-
ers and touch-screen controls.
Its a great time to be a con-
sumer, says Jesse Toprak, vice
president of industry trends for
the TrueCar.com auto pricing
website. You cant really screw
up too badly in terms of your ve-
hicle choice.
It wasnt always this close.
In the 1990s, Honda and Toyo-
ta dominated in quality, especial-
ly in the key American market for
small and midsize cars. Japan be-
gan building high-quality small
cars and tapped into Americas
growing appetite for fuel efficien-
cy in the 1970s. With their ster-
ling reputation, they were able to
charge more than Detroit auto-
makers and cut Detroits U.S.
market share from 78 percent in
1980 to just under 43 percent in
2009, according to Wards Au-
toInfoBank.
The newfound emphasis on
quality has closed the gap be-
tween best and worst in the in-
dustry. In 1998, J.D. Power and
Associates, which surveys own-
ers about trouble with their cars
after three years, found an indus-
try average of 278 problems per
100 vehicles. By this year, the
number fell to 132.
In 1998, the most reliable car
had92problems per100vehicles,
while the least reliable had 517, a
gap of 425. This year the gap
closed to 284 problems.
We dont have total clunkers
like we used to, says Dave Sar-
gent, automotive vice president
with J.D. Power. Nearly all auto-
makers are improving in quality,
but manufacturers that are at the
bottom of the rankings are im-
proving more quickly than those
at the top, Sargent said.
Detroits three automakers
have narrowed the quality gap
considerably against brands from
other countries.
The competition helps con-
sumers by giving them more
choices and more car for their
money.
Bad cars
are things
of the past
By TOMKRISHER
and DEE-ANN DURBIN
AP Auto Writers
BEIJING Ms. Zhang, a
schoolteacher in the central
city of Anyang, lent $43,000
last year to entrepreneurs who
couldnt get loans from state
banks. Now as growth cools
and Beijing cracks down on in-
formal credit, Zhang and thou-
sands of other small lenders
are unpaid and angry.
Underground lending by or-
dinary Chinese like Zhang
The underground credit
market is estimated by Chinas
central bank and private sec-
tor analysts at $325to$650bil-
lion, or as muchas 7 percent of
total lending.
In some areas, informal
lending exceeds that of official
banks.
The communist govern-
ment allowed it to grow over
the past decade, apparently
seeing it as necessary to sup-
port entrepreneurs.
global demand caused a wave
of business failures last year..
The shockwave is now hit-
ting the Chinese savers who
put up money for those loans.
Protests erupted in several ar-
eas as lenders demanded offi-
cials get back their money.
Only 19 percent of bank
lending last year went to small
businesses, while total loans
fell 6 percent from2010 to $1.2
trillion, according to the offi-
cial Xinhua News Agency.
flourished over the past dec-
ade, providing hundreds of bil-
lions of dollars needed by pri-
vate companies that create
Chinas new jobs and wealth.
Its popularity reflects public
desperation for an alternative
to Chinas banks, which pay
low deposit rates that fail to
keep up with inflation and
channel savings to govern-
ment companies.
But the high cost of under-
ground credit and a slump in
Chinas private lending falls
By JOE McDONALD
AP Business Writer
WASHINGTONTheObamaadminis-
tration is pushing a fundamental agenda
shiftthataggressivelybringsanewquestion
into the higher education policy debate:
What arepeoplegettingfor their money?
Studentswithloansaregraduatingonav-
erage with more than $25,000 in debt. The
federal government pours $140 billion an-
nually into federal grants and loans. Unem-
ployment remains high, yet there are pro-
jectedshortages inmanyindustries.
Meanwhile, literacy among college stu-
dents has declined in the last decade, ac-
cording to a commission convened during
the George W. Bush administration that
said American higher education has be-
comeincreasinglyrisk-averse, attimesself-
satisfied, and unduly expensive. About 40
percent of college students at four-year
schools arent graduating, and in two-year
programs, onlyabout40percentof students
graduateor transfer, accordingtothepolicy
andanalysis groupCollegeMeasures.
During his State of the Union address,
Obama put the higher education on notice:
If you cant stop tuition fromgoing up, the
funding you get from taxpayers will go
down, hesaid.
He wants to slightly reduce federal aid for
schools that dont control tuition costs and
shift it tothose that do. He alsohas proposed
an$8billionprogramtotraincommunitycol-
lege students for high-growth industries that
would provide financial incentives to pro-
grams that ensured their trainees find work.
Bothproposalsneedcongressional approval.
At the same time, the administration is
developing both a scorecard for use in
comparingschool statisticssuchasgradu-
ation rates as well as a shopping sheet
students would receive fromschools they
applied to with estimates of how much
debt they might graduate with and esti-
matedfuture payments onstudent loans.
AP FILE PHOTO
President Barack Obama speaks last week at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Va. Access to college has
been the driving force in federal higher education policy for decades. But the Obama administration is pushing a funda-
mental agenda shift that aggressively brings a new question into the debate: What are people getting for their money?
By KIMBERLY HEFLING
AP Education Writer
Bang for college buck
PHILADELPHIA Americans
are graduating from college today
with mountains of debt that will
take years to dig out from under.
Two-thirds of 2011 graduates of
four-year colleges accumulated an
average of $34,000 in debt each, ac-
cording to FinAid.org more than
triple the amount of a 1992 gradu-
ate. For those who went on to med-
ical or law school, the final cost
could be 10 times that amount.
Until they get ridof the debt, it is
inconceivable that theyll ever be
able to buy a home, said Steven M.
Dunne, a lawyer who last year paid
$36,000 to chip away at his student
loans, $5,000 of that interest.
In the last 20 years, tuition has
risen 130 percent, four times the
rate of inflation, Dunne said.
Dunne said those who default on
student-loan payments see their
principal automatically increase 33
percent, so if you owed $100,000
and stopped paying, the balance
goes to $133,000.
Graduating with degree,
average $34,000 debt
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Las Vegas 54/39/.00 67/53/s 73/54/s
Los Angeles 59/48/.00 68/51/s 73/53/s
Miami 76/63/.00 77/63/s 79/67/pc
Milwaukee 40/21/.00 40/30/rs 43/32/c
Minneapolis 44/27/.00 39/26/sn 37/27/c
Myrtle Beach 54/37/.00 61/49/pc 66/52/pc
Nashville 52/24/.00 59/38/s 66/45/pc
New Orleans 63/48/.00 72/59/pc 70/58/t
Norfolk 45/37/.15 54/42/pc 63/49/pc
Oklahoma City 60/42/.02 65/37/s 72/39/s
Omaha 41/34/.05 44/31/pc 50/32/c
Orlando 70/53/.00 77/57/pc 78/62/pc
Phoenix 68/47/.00 76/47/s 78/49/s
Pittsburgh 41/23/.00 48/36/sh 51/38/sh
Portland, Ore. 50/37/.10 51/47/sh 50/42/sh
St. Louis 50/24/.00 55/38/pc 61/40/pc
Salt Lake City 37/22/.00 42/37/c 51/38/c
San Antonio 68/48/.00 73/56/pc 78/49/c
San Diego 59/50/.00 69/51/s 72/52/s
San Francisco 54/48/.03 65/48/pc 62/48/s
Seattle 43/36/.02 52/45/r 50/38/sh
Tampa 72/55/.00 73/58/pc 76/63/pc
Tucson 65/39/.00 71/45/s 75/44/s
Washington, DC 50/34/.00 52/40/pc 60/43/pc
City Yesterday Today Tomorrow City Yesterday Today Tomorrow
Amsterdam 43/28/.00 43/41/sh 49/41/c
Baghdad 63/43/.00 61/40/s 62/42/s
Beijing 46/16/.00 40/25/pc 47/29/pc
Berlin 41/28/.00 40/37/sn 41/38/c
Buenos Aires 81/72/.00 77/59/pc 78/66/s
Dublin 48/36/.00 56/51/sh 56/53/sh
Frankfurt 43/27/.00 42/33/c 46/34/pc
Hong Kong 64/57/.00 70/66/sh 70/68/sh
Jerusalem 49/33/.00 56/41/s 60/44/pc
London 48/27/.00 50/42/c 54/50/sh
Mexico City 77/52/.00 72/47/pc 72/47/pc
Montreal 28/12/.00 36/29/pc 39/34/rs
Moscow 23/5/.00 23/15/c 26/18/sn
Paris 45/25/.00 48/33/pc 51/38/pc
Rio de Janeiro 95/72/.00 90/73/c 91/71/pc
Riyadh 64/48/.00 64/43/s 67/45/s
Rome 54/45/.00 60/40/pc 60/40/s
San Juan 83/69/.00 83/72/pc 83/73/sh
Tokyo 50/34/.00 52/40/pc 51/39/pc
Warsaw 36/28/.00 33/31/sn 36/34/sh
City Yesterday Today Tomorrow City Yesterday Today Tomorrow
WORLD CITIES
River Levels, from 12 p.m. yesterday.
Key: s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sn-snow, sf-snowurries, i-ice.
Philadelphia
52/39
Reading
51/35
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
44/35
44/34
Harrisburg
50/35
Atlantic City
47/43
New York City
49/42
Syracuse
45/37
Pottsville
47/35
Albany
45/36
Binghamton
Towanda
45/36
44/35
State College
46/34
Poughkeepsie
48/37
68/51
42/32
48/28
65/43
39/26
68/51
66/50
54/36
49/31
52/45
49/42
41/32
61/44
77/63
73/56
78/69
39/29
30/23
52/40
Sun and Moon
Sunrise Sunset
Today 6:51a 5:44p
Tomorrow 6:49a 5:46p
Moonrise Moonset
Today 6:18a 5:49p
Tomorrow 6:46a 6:52p
New First Full Last
Feb. 21 Feb. 29 March 8 March 14
By noon on this
date last year, a
big snowstorm
was coming to
an end in our
area, having left
behind 9 inches
of powder. In the
wake of the
storm, frigid, arc-
tic air blew into
town and 48
hours later, the
temperature had
tumbled down to
zero. So far this
winter, our cold-
est temperature
is 5 degrees, but
most of our
overnight lows
have been well
above normal
due to the lack
of a snow cover.
In fact, so far
this month, the
average temper-
ature is around
5.5 degrees
above average.
That is equal to
what it was last
month and last
December.
Expect above-
average temper-
atures here most
of this week.
- Tom Clark
NATIONAL FORECAST: A storm system will produce rainy and breezy conditions in the Pacic
Northwest today, with a mix of rain and snow expected at higher elevations. Another storm system
will bring rain and snow to portions of the Upper Midwest, the eastern Great Lakes and the Ohio
Valley, while mainly dry conditions will be found along the Eastern Seaboard.
Recorded at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Intl Airport
Temperatures
Heating Degree Days*
Precipitation
TODAY
Sun, a shower
tonight
WEDNESDAY
Partly
sunny,
warmer
46
35
FRIDAY
Rain
57
55
SATURDAY
Windy,
squalls
38
32
SUNDAY
Mostly
sunny
45
25
MONDAY
Sun, a
shower
45
30
THURSDAY
Rain
57
36
45
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Q: Is it true that the

reason why people say
God bless you after
someone sneezes is
that the heart stops
beating?
V.F., Lima, Ohio
A: Fortunately, the
heart doesnt stop when we sneeze. The
sneeze reflex is analogous to the cough
reflex, in that its an automatic response
to an irritation. The walls of the nasal
cavity are irritated, conducting nerve
impulses to the brain. The uvula (hangs
down from your upper palate above the
tongue) closes off the mouth area from
the upper airway so that air is forcefully
directed through the nose. However,
most adults sneeze through their mouth,
not their nose. Looking at bright light
like the sun can trigger the sneeze reflex
too, through accidental stimulation of
the same nasal nerve receptors involved
in the sneeze reflex. Light is only sup-
posed to activate the eye light reflex.
A sneeze is a pretty violent expulsion.
It momentarily decreases the flow of
blood to the heart. Several hard sneezes
may cause a momentary dip in your
blood pressure, causing a second or two
of lightheadedness. But thats not the
same thing as your heart stopping. The
heart may, however, skip a beat with
sneezing. The next time you sneeze, feel
your pulse at the wrist and youll see for
yourself.
The origin of God bless you reportedly
dates back1500 years to the time of a
plague in Europe. Originally started as a
congratulation to the sneezer for expelling
evil from his body, it evolved into a law
passed by the pope of the day to bless the
person against the plague. Today, we also
say gesundheit, which is a German word
meaning good health.
Q: Rapper Heavy D died last Novem-
ber from a fatal blood clot (embolism) to
the lung. I read that he developed a
blood clot in his leg a few weeks earlier
when he was on a long flight between
London and Los Angeles. Do you know
if he was sitting in Coach or First Class?
Do you think he was a victim of Coach/
Economy Class syndrome?
K.B., New York
A: I dont have any information to com-
ment on whether or not Heavy D, a talent-
ed but obese (344 lbs.) musician, was
sitting in a cramped seat in Coach or a
roomier seat in First Class. It really doesnt
matter, because researchers have deter-
mined in a recent report in the journal
Chest that Coach/Economy Class syn-
drome is a myth. The greatest risk factor
for leg clots is prolonged immobility. Add
in the other risk factors for forming a leg
clot: Obesity; pregnancy; estrogen-based
contraceptives; prior history of a leg clot/
pulmonary embolism; cancer; recent sur-
gery; and recent trauma. Dehydration and
alcohol during flight are not conclusively
linked to leg clots.
The best ways to prevent a leg clot are
calf stretches, frequent walking around the
cabin, sitting in the aisle seat and the use
of below-the-knee graduated compression
stockings for flights longer than six hours
if youre at higher risk of getting leg clots.
Ask your doctor if he advises taking an
extra aspirin prior to the flight.
ASK DR. H
M I T C H E L L H E C H T
Dr. Mitchell Hecht is a physician specializing
in internal medicine. Send questions to him at:
Ask Dr. H, P.O. Box 767787, Atlanta, GA
30076. Due to the large volume of mail re-
ceived, personal replies are not possible.
God bless you
originated during
time of plague
K
HEALTH S E C T I O N C
timesleader.com
From wearing reflective clothing
to planning safe routes, per-
sonal safety must be a top
priority for anyone running
after the sun sets, says Jean
Knaack, executive director of
the Road Runners Club of
America. Some tips:
Dont wear ear buds. You need
to hear everything around you
when you cant see as well.
While listening to just one ear
bud is better than two, its still
too easy to get distracted.
Reflect yourself. Choose bright,
fluorescent clothing and wear
reflective tape on points of
motion such as your elbows
and ankles to help drivers spot
you from a distance. Make
sure you have reflective mate-
rial along your sides as well as
on your front and rear. If all
your running clothes are dark-
colored, wear an orange or
yellow reflective safety vest.
Go against traffic. You can
react more quickly to oncom-
ing vehicles than when cars
approach behind you.
Run with a partner. Another
person is best, although a dog
can be a crime deterrent. If
you go alone, tell someone
when youre leaving, when you
expect to be back and what
route youll be taking.
Avoid unlit areas. Deserted
streets and wooded trails are
especially bad ideas at night;
stick to familiar and well-lit
routes. Also steer clear of
bushes and parked cars, where
people can easily hide espe-
cially after dark.
Identify open stores. Make sure
your route includes businesses
that keep nighttime hours,
where you can go in case of
an emergency. If youre nerv-
ous about a situation or per-
son, follow your instinct and
stop in a safe spot.
Carry a cell phone and identifi-
cation. If you dont bring an
ID card, write your name,
phone number, blood type and
any important medical in-
formation on an inside sole of
your shoes.
MCT Information Services
H O W T O exercise safely after dark
Next Call the Doctor topic
Fish oil, vitamins and supple-
ments will be the next topic on
Call the Doctor at 7 tonight on
WVIA-TV.
Moderator George Thomas will
be joined by panelists Dr. Frank A.
Bucci Jr., an eye surgeon at Bucci
Laser Vision; Michael Kantar, a
clinical dietitian with Geisinger
Health Systems; Barry Kaplan,
owner of Everything Natural; and
Kevin H. Olsen, director of the
cardiac catheterization laboratory
at Community Medical Center in
Scranton.
Viewers may call in questions
during the live show at (800)
326-9842 or submit their ques-
tions online at wviatv.org/live-
show-comments. The episode will
be re-broadcast at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Families in Crisis forum
The Berwick Anti-Drug Alliance
will conduct a presentation and
panel discussion titled Families
in Crisis: What Can Parents Do
When Loved Ones Are Addicted?
at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 at the McBride
Memorial Library, 500 Market St.,
Berwick.
Panelists include: Dorothy Ash-
man, licensed psychologist, own-
er/director Bloomsburg Psycho-
logical Center; Gene Middleton,
director of intervention services,
Clearbrook Treatment Centers; Ed
Pane, CEO, Serento Gardens;
Craig N. Piso, Ph.D., president,
Piso and Associates LLC.
The program is free to the pub-
lic. For more information, call
Maxim Furek at 542-7946.
Spin4Life this Saturday
Sicklers Bike and Sport Shop
and the Center for Cancer Well-
ness, Candys Place, will present
the 11th annual Spin4Life from 7
a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Candys
Place, Forty Fort.
Cost is $20 for a 45-minute ride.
Rides start at the top of every
hour and slots are limited.
There will be complimentary
mini-massages all day and free
T-shirts and refreshments will be
available.
To reserve a spot, call 714-8800.
Proceeds benefit the Brandon J.
Case Memorial Scholarship and
Candys Place.
IN BRIEF
Health briefs are limited to nonprofit
entities and support groups. To have
your health-oriented announcement
included, send information to Health,
Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-
Barre, PA18711-0250; by fax: 829-5537;
or e-mail health@timesleader.com.
Information must be received at least
two weeks in advance.
2012 MCT
Types
Extra
virgin
A primer on olive oil
Healthy Living
Purest oil with excellent taste;
acid may not exceed 1%
Virgin Good taste; higher acid level
Normal Mixture of refined olive oils
Color
Indicates when olives were
harvested; those picked early in
season yield green oil; later olive
crops produce yellow oil
Cold pressed
Olives are squeezed without
first being boiled
Source: Olive Oil Source,
MCT Photo Service
Olive oil is a good source of heart-healthy
monounsaturated fat and contains no more
calories than other vegetable oils.
Life is dividedintotwophases:
the one in which youre not sup-
posed to be having sex and the
one in which youre supposed to
be having more sex.
Confusion abounds during
bothphases. But if yourelivingin
the second phase that is,
youre an adult confusion is
compounded by frustration and
even heartbreak when your body
wont cooperate.
At least 70 percent of breast
cancer survivorsandupto75per-
cent of prostate cancer patients
grapple with sexual dysfunction,
according to the Journal of Sex-
ual Medicine.
Add in other types of cancer,
spinal cord injuries, endocrine
disorders, diabetic neuropathy,
certainbirthdefectsandhormon-
al deficienciesall of whichcon-
tribute to sexual dysfunction and
in extreme cases preclude sexual
intercourse altogether and its
clear a large, if unmeasured, por-
tion of the population is strug-
gling to balance the desire for in-
timacy with the reality of health
complications.
What we see in our culture is
that you cant have a relationship
without intercourse and thats so
not thetruth,saysPattyBrisben,
co-author of Sexy Ever After: In-
timacy Post-Cancer (Good in
Bed Guides). Life doesnt end
because you cant have inter-
course.
Brisben is the founder of Pure
Romance, a company that sells
relationship-enhancing products
through in-home parties. She
says women and men frequently
approach her at sales events to
confide anxiety over sexual dys-
function.
Baby boomers especially are
openingthedoorandsaying, No-
body told me about these chang-
es. Nobody told me it would be
this painful, she says. We need
Navigate dating world despite health complications
By HEIDI STEVENS
Chicago Tribune
See DATING, Page 3C
I
ts happened to everyone even
you. Youve finished with lunch and
suddenlyyoure sleepyreadyfor a
nap. Eyes start closing, mind stops lis-
teningandnaptime starts calling. Thats
fine anddandyif youre home andinches
away from your bed (with a magically
empty to do list as if!).
But what if youre 10 years
old and in school and in the
middle of math class no less?
Whats a kid to do? Well, first
off you (the parent), need to
knowwhats causingthis dire
need for sleep and then you
need to know how to fix it.
According to Dr. Ozs site,
the University of Nevada
School of medicine explains
There may be many reasons
you may feel tired after eat-
ing lunch. One common rea-
son is that after a meal your
blood sugar quickly rises as
food is digested. Basically
youeat andyour bodys reac-
tion is to jump onto this
blood sugar rollercoaster.
Heading up the coaster it
tells your muscles and fat
cells to soak up that extra
sugar. Youve seen kids (and
BY PAULA SIROIS McClatchy-Tribune
See LUNCH, Page 2C
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joined as an associate in the
division of psychiatry at Geis-
inger Wyoming Valley Medical
Center, Plains Township.
Middleton is a graduate of Rutg-
ers Medical School in Piscata-
way, N.J. He completed a flex-
ible internship at Hackensack
University Medical Center in
Hackensack, N.J., followed by a
residency in the Affiliated
Hospitals Program at the New
Jersey Medical School in Pisca-
taway, N.J., and St. Vincents
Hospital and Medical Center in
New York City.
The Avon Breast Health Outreach
Program has awarded a
$50,000 one-year grant to
Maternal and Family Health
Services for its Pass the
Power of Pink program, a
community outreach and edu-
cation program designed to
inform women in Northeastern
Pennsylvania about the impor-
tance of good breast health.
The program encourages wom-
en to get regular breast screen-
ings, hosts events for women to
receive free clinical breast
exams and mammograms, and
connects women with breast
health services available to
them in their local area. This is
the fifth year that MFHS has
received funding from the Avon
Foundation for Women to sup-
port the program.
Dr. Jason Guilford, an optome-
trist with Eye Care Specialists,
recently assisted the Wilkes-
Barre Blind Association with a
vision screening at the Trucks-
ville Nursery School in Trucks-
ville. Denise Culver and Nancy
Krincek, of The Association for
the Blind, provide these screen-
ings throughout the area.
HEALTH PEOPLE
LUZERNE COUNTY: The Wyoming
Valley Chapter of the American
Red Cross hosts community
blood drives throughout the
month. Donors who are 17 years
of age or older, weigh at least 1 10
pounds and are in relatively
good health or 16 years old and
have a parental permission form
completed, may give blood every
56 days. To learn more about
how to donate blood or platelets
or to schedule a blood donation,
call 1-800-REDCROSS (733-
2767). In addition to those listed
below, blood drives are conduct-
ed at the American Red Cross
Regional Blood Center, 29 New
Commerce Blvd., Hanover Indus-
trial Estates, Ashley, Mondays
and Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-7
p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Sundays
from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Appoint-
ments are suggested but walk-
ins are accepted. Platelet ap-
pointments can be made by
calling 823-7164, ext. 2235. For a
complete donation schedule,
visit: REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG or
call 1-800-REDCROSS (733-
2767).
Area blood donation sites include:
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Wilkes-
Barre Blood Donation Center, 29
New Commerce Blvd., Ashley;
noon- 6 p.m., Christ Lutheran
Church, 467 Main St., Conyng-
ham.
Wednesday, 12:30-6 p.m., Wright
Township Fire Hall, 477 S. Main
Road, Mountain Top.
Thursday, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Holy
Trinity Lutheran Church, 813
Wyoming Avenue, Kingston;
10:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m., Genettis
Best Western Hotel and Conven-
tion Center, 77 E. Market St.,
Wilkes-Barre; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
hosted by LIFE Geisinger Scran-
ton and the Northeastern Penn-
sylvania chapter of the American
Red Cross, LIFE Geisinger Scran-
ton, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton,
on the Marywood University
campus.
Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wilkes-Barre
Blood Donation Center, 29 New
Commerce Blvd., Ashley.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Wilkes-
New Commerce Blvd., Ashley.
Sunday, 7:30 a.m.noon, Wilkes-
New Commerce Blvd., Ashley.
Monday, 9:30 a.m.6 p.m., Wilkes-
New Commerce Blvd, Ashley; 1-6
p.m., Plains American Legion
101 E. Carey St., Plains Township; 1-6
p.m., Shickshinny American
Legion, 575 State Road, Shick-
shinny.
Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Wilkes-
New Commerce Blvd, Ashley; 8
-10:30 a.m., Frontier Communi-
cations, 100 CTE Drive, Dallas.
BLOOD DRIVES
BACK MOUNTAIN FREE MED-
ICAL CLINIC: 6:30 p.m. Fridays,
65 Davis St., Shavertown. Volun-
teers, services and supplies
needed. For more information,
call 696-1 144.
CARE AND CONCERN FREE
HEALTH CLINIC: Registration
5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, former
Seton Catholic High School, 37
William St., Pittston. Basic health
care and information provided.
Call 954-0645.
THE HOPE CENTER: Free basic
medical care and preventive
health care information for the
uninsured or underinsured, legal
advice and pastoral counseling,
6-8 p.m. Mondays; free chi-
ropractic evaluations and vision
care, including free replacement
glasses, for the uninsured or
underinsured, 6-8 p.m. Thurs-
days; Back Mountain Harvest
Assembly, 340 Carverton Road,
Trucksville. Free dental hygiene
services and teeth cleanings are
available 6-8 p.m. on Mondays
by appointment. Call 696-5233
or email hopecen-
terwv@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE: 9
a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through
Friday, 190 N. Pennsylvania Ave.,
Wilkes-Barre. Primary and pre-
ventive health care for the work-
ing uninsured and underinsured
in Luzerne County with incomes
less than two times below feder-
al poverty guidelines. For ap-
pointments, call 970-2864.
WILKES-BARRE FREE CLINIC:
4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at St.
Stephens Episcopal Church, 35
S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre.
Appointments are necessary.
Call 793-4361. A dental clinic is
also available from1 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday by appointment. Call
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adults) on a sugar high lots of
energy, quick talking and quick
moving. But what goes up must
come down. So when the coaster
is headingdown, thesugar is gone,
therideis over andyoureenergyis
over too. We all knowthis phase as
the sugar crash. Meals with a
large amount of simple carbohy-
drates (sugars and starches) tend
to cause this blood sugar rise and
fall to a greater extent than meals
heavier inproteins or complexcar-
bohydrates.
Livestrong.com notes Making
timefor ahealthylunchcanpayoff
both mentally and physically. Eat-
inginthemiddleof theday, several
hours after breakfast, re-energizes
your body ... The site suggests
that for kids, lunch is even more
important, Since most kids dont
get breakfast or dinner at school
and may not have any snacks until
they get home, lunch is the only
meal they have to power them
through the day. According to
ChoiceUSA.net, school lunch
makes up one third to one half of a
childs nutritional intake for an en-
tire day andis essential for helping
children succeed in school as well
as grow and develop successfully
and healthfully.
Nowthat you knowwhy it hap-
pens andwhy lunchis important,
heres howto fix it. Packing some
stay-awake-and-learn lunches is
as easy as youre A, Bs and Cs:
A is for a little of this, a little of
that. Kids are notorious finger
food eaters. Instead of sending a
big thermos of something, consid-
er tiny portions that make it easier
to pick up and eat. A little (immu-
nity boosting) yogurt, some (slow-
burningsource of energy) granola,
rolled-up lean turkey (for the pro-
tein) and some carrot sticks (for
the vision helper Vitamin A) make
for asimple, funandhealthylunch.
B is for Berries: Joy Bauer, a
registereddieticiansuggestsmem-
ory and brain healthy food choices
likeblueberries. Blueberries (or re-
ally any berries will do) have been
shown to reverse memory decline.
Not just help with your memory,
but also actually reverse any dam-
age. Impressive stuff for a tiny ber-
ry, no? Dark, leafy greens like spin-
ach; Swisschadandkalehaveaton
of folic acid in themthat help with
your brain health and memory.
Fatty fish like salmon or the plant
based alternative, ground flax
seed; both offer tons of Omega 3,
which boosts your brain. Doubtful
your kid will love some salmon at
noon, but flax seed is easy to hide.
Just sprinkle some on just about
anything from a sandwich to a
soup to a salad.
Cis for colorful: Kids lovecolor,
so why not make their lunch a col-
orful surprise? Red peppers (more
Vitamin C than an orange), green
apple slices (packed with rich phy-
to-nutrients), yellowchicken soup
(protein and renowned healing
powers) and some brown rice (all
that great fiber) makefor afun, fes-
tive and healthy lunch.
Lunch is an important meal in
your daygivingyouthe energy
you need to stay awake and keep
going. If youre looking for some
helpful printouts on meals plans
andgrocery shopping lists, check
out First lady Michelle Obamas
Lets Move website at www.let-
smove.gov/eat-healthy which of-
fers a host of tools and ideas to
help.
LUNCH
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Paula Sirois is a holistic health coach
and writer who tries to find the wit and
humor in all that stuff that make up
our daily lives; the ups and downs, the
good and the bad and all that messy,
gooey mess in the middle. She can be
found at RockZebrahotmail.comor
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the simple (rock) and unexpected
(zebra) things is all you need.
Kids are notorious finger food
eaters. Instead of sending a big
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Wyoming Ave., are presenting
a free workshop, Over-the-
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Friday. The workshop, present-
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KINGSTON: The Kingston
Senior Center, 680 Wyoming
Ave., is holding a Mardi Gras
dinner today and an Ash Wednes-
day dinner on Wednesday. A new
book club will hold its first meet-
ing at 10 a.m. today. A repre-
sentative from the Hoyt Library
will discuss details. Anyone 60
years of age and older is invited
to participate.
A presentation by Seniors
Helping Seniors on Scams and
Frauds will be held 11 a.m. today.
A new light aerobics class will
be held at 10:45 a.m. on Tues-
days. Zumba Gold classes take
place at 10 a.m. on Thursdays.
There is a $2 charge for the Zum-
ba classes.
LUZERNE/WYOMING
COUNTIES: Community Coun-
seling Services is recruiting vol-
unteers for the Senior Peer Coun-
seling Program.
The program trains volunteers
to provide support and friendly
companionship to homebound
seniors 60 years of age or older
who enjoy a weekly visitor. Volun-
teers must be 55 years of age and
able to devote a few hours each
week.
Contact Rhoda Tillman, pro-
gram coordinator, at 836-3118 to
become a senior peer counselor
or request a weekly visitor.
MINERS MILLS: The Miners
Mills Community Club will hold
its Valentine Party 1 p.m. Thurs-
day at the Holy Trinity Russian
Orthodox Pavilion, East Main
Street. Hostesses are Joan Herb-
ert, Lydia Homick, Jack Hoover,
Margaret Hoover and Alice Jen-
drejeski.
NANTICOKE: The Rose Tuck-
er Center, along with AARP, is
hosting a four-hour, safe driver
refresher course noon-4 p.m.
March 28. Course must have
been taken in the past three
years. Cost is $12 for AARP mem-
bers and $14 for non members.
For more information, or to sign
up for the course, call the center
at 735-1670.
NANTICOKE: The Rose Tuck-
er Center, 128 W. Washington St.,
is holding a sing-a-long at the
piano with Marian and Diana at
11 a.m. on Wednesday.
Zumba Gold classes will be
held 2-3 p.m. on Thursday and 1-2
p.m. on Monday. Cost is $2 for
members and $3 for non mem-
bers.
Lisa MacDonald from Mary-
wood University will present a
nutrition class at 11 a.m. on Feb.
28.
Special Care Hospital will
present exercises with rehab
services at 11:15 a.m. on Feb. 29.
For more information call
Maureen or Gail at the center at
735-1670.
PITTSTON: The Pittston Se-
nior Center is holding a special
Mardi Gras dinner at noon today.
Members should wear purple,
green and gold to celebrate.
February is Cherry Pie Month.
A cherry pie raffle will take place
following the special Ash
Wednesday dinner.
Zumba Gold classes are held 2
p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Cost is $2 for center members
and $3 for non members. Classes
are designed for those 55 years of
age or older. To register, contact
Connie Andrews at 655-5561.
Center membership is a $5 dona-
tion per year.
The following trips are
planned: Hollywood Casino,
March 7; Hunterdon Hills Play-
house, April 18; Mount Airy
Casino, May 2. For more in-
formation contact Connie An-
drews at 655-5561.
The center is staring a recipe
exchange with other senior cen-
ters in the state. For more details
contact the center.
PLYMOUTH: The Senior Citi-
zens Friendship Club of St. Ma-
rys meeting for Feb. 27 has been
canceled. The next meeting will
be at 1 p.m. March 12 at the Holy
Child School building, Willow
Street. Servers are Jackie
McCabe, Josephine Medura,
Rosalie Meurer, Jean Mihalick
and Regina Molitoris.
Fifty-fifty winners at the previ-
ous meeting were Phyllis Wara-
komski, Mary Plytage and Ann
Januszewski. Ed Witkoski and
Bernadine Clark were selected as
the King and Queen of Hearts
and Valentines were distributed
to members.
A trip is planned for June 17-22
to Nashville, Tenn. Call Ann at
779-3203 for more information or
to make reservations.
SWOYERSVILLE: Swoyers-
ville Senior Citizens will meet at
1 p.m. Wednesday in Holy Trinity
Church hall. Refreshments will be
served for Presidents Day.
Winners of the 50-50 fundraiser
were Pat Costello, Eleanor Ches-
kiewicz and Celia Popson.
New members are welcome.
WILKES-BARRE: The Fir-
wood Senior Citizen Club will
hold its 25th Anniversary Party 1
p.m. March 1 in the Firwood
United Methodist Church, Old
River Road and Dagobert Street.
Reservations are due by Monday
and can be made by calling Joyce
Perez, chairman, at 474-2041.
Club members were enter-
tained at a recent meeting by
Three Friends and a Baritone, a
barbershop quartet consisting of
Ray Patsko, Ted Rebennack, Jim
Mopeth and Gene Kelleher.
There will be a trip to Sight
and Sound, Lancaster, on April 18
and a trip to Sands Casino, Be-
thlehem on May 17.
A five-day trip is planned Nov.
8-12 to Branson Musical Holiday.
Trip includes Doug Gabriel,
Dutton Family Theatre, The
Hughes Brothers, Twelve Irish
Tenors, Yakov Smirnoff, Stone
Hill Winery, SIX, Showboat Bran-
son Belle, Silver Dollar City and
more. Round trip air will be
provided. Membership is not
necessary to participate in trips.
Call Maureen Chamberlain, trip
chairman, at 824-6538 for more
information.
WILKES-BARRE: Rainbow
Seniors will meet 1 p.m. today at
Albright United Methodist
Church, Dana and Grove streets.
Plans for the clubs 24th anni-
versary to be held in May will be
discussed. Servers are Charles
and Doris Hughes and Jean Lan-
gley. New members are welcome.
WILKES-BARRE: The Charles
T. Adams Senior Center, 5 E.
Market St., is holding a Mardi
Gras celebration at noon today.
Non-alcoholic margaritas will be
served at noon on Wednesday.
A Heart Health Program will
be presented 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
WYOMING: The Wyoming, West
Wyoming Seniors will meet at
1:30 p.m. today at St. Monica
meeting center. Servers are Ann
Kosloski, Charlotte Pieszola and
Mary Matani. Dues will be col-
lected.
Callen Jones from the Depart-
ment of Aging will speak on
seniors health care issues.
Plans are being made for the
36th anniversary dinner to be
held on May 1. Committee mem-
bers are Theresa Kennedy, Sam
DeSalvo, Helen Markert, Genny
Labaty and Joan Kwasny.
Fifty-fifty winners at the last
meeting were Helen Markert,
Paul Piccillo and Nancy Marcy.
Bingo jackpot winner was Angie
Zagursky.
NEWS FOR SENIORS
PETS OF THE WEEK
Name: Unknown
SPCA No: A15428936
Sex: male
Age: 2 months
Breed/type: terrier, pit bull, mas-
tiff, German shepherd
About this dog: not neutered; tan;
small; short smooth coat
Name: Unknown
SPCA No: A14984455
Sex: female
Age: unknown
Breed/type: domestic, shorthair
mix
About this cat: not spayed; black
and orange calico; large
How to adopt: Call or visit The
SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E.
Main St., Plains Township. For more
information call 825-4111. Adoption
hours are 1 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to
7 p.m. Monday through Friday and
1 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and
Sundays. Visit the SPCA of Luzerne
County online at http://spcalu-
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raised at the auxiliarys annual Market on the Pond fundraiser. This years market will take place on
June 16. New volunteers are always welcome and needed. For information, call 675-8600, ext. 195 or
ext. 115. With the new television, from left, first row are Ann Farver, resident; Fred Sokoloski, resident;
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Emily Harcher, volunteer; Scott James, volunteer; Betty Sorchik, volunteer director; and Camille Fioti,
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News World
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Inside
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Last Man
Standing
Cougar
Town (N)
The River A Better
Man (N) (TV14)
Body of Proof (N)
(CC) (TVPG)
News (:35)
Nightline
Leave-
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Leave-
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Good
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Good
Times
3s Com-
pany
3s Com-
pany
All in the
Family
All in the
Family
News-
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Seinfeld
(TVPG)
Sanford &
Son
Sanford &
Son
6
Judge
Judy
Evening
News
The
Insider (N)
Entertain-
ment
NCIS Psych Out
(N) (TVPG)
NCIS: Los Angeles
Blye, K. (TV14)
Unforgettable (N)
(CC) (TV14)
Access
Hollywd
Letterman
<
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News
Wheel of
Fortune
Jeopardy!
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The Biggest Loser A player gets to rear-
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Parenthood (N) (CC)
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News at
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Jay Leno
F
30 Rock
(TV14)
Family
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Simpsons Family
Guy (CC)
Hart of Dixie (CC)
(TVPG)
Ringer (N) (CC)
(TV14)
Excused
(TV14)
TMZ (N)
(TVPG)
Extra (N)
(TVPG)
Always
Sunny
L
PBS NewsHour (N)
(CC)
Call the Doctor (TVG) Clinton: American Experience (N) (CC)
(TVPG)
Frontline (CC) (TVPG) Nightly
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Charlie
Rose (N)
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The Peoples Court
(N) (CC) (TVPG)
The Doctors (N) (CC)
(TVPG)
College Basketball (TVPG) Cold Case Identity
theft. (CC) (TVPG)
Cold Case Start-
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X
Two and
Half Men
Two and
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Big Bang
Theory
Big Bang
Theory
Glee On My Way
(N) (CC) (TV14)
New Girl
(TV14)
Raising
Hope (N)
News
First Ten
News
10:30
Love-Ray-
mond
How I Met
Criminal Minds (CC)

(TV14)
Criminal Minds (CC)
(TV14)
Criminal Minds 25
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Criminal Minds
Corazon (TV14)
Flashpoint Scorpio
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Flashpoint First in
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News
Entertain-
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The
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NCIS Psych Out
(N) (TVPG)
NCIS: Los Angeles
Blye, K. (TV14)
Unforgettable (N)
(CC) (TV14)
News Letterman
)
King of
Queens
King of
Queens
How I Met How I Met Cold Case Identity
theft. (CC) (TVPG)
Cold Case Start-
Up (CC) (TVPG)
The 10
News
The Office
(CC)
Excused
(TV14)
The Office
(CC)
+
Family
Guy (CC)
Family
Guy (CC)
Two and
Half Men
Two and
Half Men
Hart of Dixie (CC)
(TVPG)
Ringer (N) (CC)
(TV14)
PIX News at Ten
Jodi Applegate. (N)
Seinfeld
(TVPG)
Seinfeld
(TVPG)
1
30 Rock
(TV14)
Two and
Half Men
Two and
Half Men
Big Bang
Theory
Cold Case Identity
theft. (CC) (TVPG)
Cold Case Start-
Up (CC) (TVPG)
Phl17
News
Friends
(TVPG)
Big Bang
Theory
30 Rock
(TV14)
AMC
CSI: Miami Chip/
Tuck (CC) (TV14)
CSI: Miami Dead on
Arrival (TV14)
The War of the Worlds (G, 53)
Gene Barry, Ann Robinson.
The War of the Worlds (G, 53)
Gene Barry, Ann Robinson.
AP
River Monsters:
Unhooked (TVPG)
Wild Russia Cauca-
sus (TVPG)
Wild Russia Urals
(TVPG)
Wild Russia Primo-
rye (TVPG)
Wild Russia Kam-
chatka (TVPG)
Wild Russia Urals
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ARTS
The First 48 (CC)
(TV14)
Storage
Wars
Storage
Wars
Storage
Wars
Storage
Wars
Storage
Wars
Storage
Wars
Storage
Wars
Storage
Wars
Storage
Wars
Storage
Wars
CNBC
Mad Money (N) The Kudlow Report
(N)
Coca-Cola: The Real
Story
60 Minutes on
CNBC
60 Minutes on
CNBC
Mad Money
CNN
John King, USA (N) Erin Burnett Out-
Front (N)
Anderson Cooper
360 (N) (CC)
Piers Morgan
Tonight (N)
Anderson Cooper
360 (CC)
Erin Burnett OutFront
COM
Daily
Show
Colbert
Report
30 Rock
(TV14)
30 Rock
(TVPG)
Key &
Peele
Tosh.0
(TV14)
Tosh.0
(TV14)
Tosh.0
(TV14)
Tosh.0
(TV14)
Key &
Peele (N)
Daily
Show
Colbert
Report
CS
SportsNite Flyers
Pregame
NHL Hockey Philadelphia Flyers at Winnipeg Jets.
From MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Live)
Flyers
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IMPACT
CTV
Choices
We Face
Vailank-
anni
Daily
Mass
The Holy
Rosary
CTV Special Presen-
tation
Focus (TVG) Threshold of Hope
(TVG)
Fulton
Sheen
Women of
Grace
DSC
Auction
Kings
Auction
Kings
Auction
Kings
Auction
Kings
Auction
Kings
Auction
Kings
Dirty Jobs (N) (CC)
(TVPG)
Cruise Disaster:
Concordia
Dirty Jobs (CC)
(TVPG)
DSY
Shake It
Up! (CC)
(TVG)
Good
Luck
Charlie
Shake It
Up! (CC)
(TVG)
Good
Luck
Charlie
Austin &
Ally (CC)
(TVG)
A Bugs Life (G, 98)
Voices of Dave Foley, Kevin
Spacey. (CC)
(:15) Fish
Hooks
(TVG)
Shake It
Up! (CC)
(TVG)
Good
Luck
Charlie
Good
Luck
Charlie
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Khloe &
Lamar
Khloe &
Lamar
E! News (N) E! Investigates: Rich
Kids Who Kill
E! Special (TV14) E! News Chelsea
Lately
E! News
ESPN
SportsCenter (N)
(Live) (CC)
College Basketball Illinois at Ohio State.
(N) (Live)
College Basketball Kentucky at Mississippi
State. (N) (Live)
SportsCenter (N)
(Live) (CC)
ESPN2
NFL32 (N) (Live) (CC) College Basketball Kansas State at Mis-
souri. (N) (Live)
NBA Coast to Coast
(N) (CC)
SportsNation SportsCen-
ter
Sport Sci-
ence
FAM
Switched at Birth
(CC) (TV14)
Switched at Birth
(CC) (TV14)
Switched at Birth
(N) (CC)
Jane by Design (N)
(CC) (TV14)
Switched at Birth
(CC)
The 700 Club (CC)
(TVG)
FOOD
Chopped Im Your
Huckleberry
Cupcake Wars Cupcake Wars Chopped Ladies
First!
Chopped Good
Chop, Bad Chop?
Chopped Against
the Tide
FNC
Special Report With
Bret Baier (N)
FOX Report With
Shepard Smith
The OReilly Factor
(N) (CC)
Hannity (N) On Record, Greta
Van Susteren
The OReilly Factor
(CC)
HALL
Little House on the
Prairie (CC) (TVG)
Little House on the
Prairie (CC) (TVG)
Little House on the
Prairie (CC) (TVG)
Little House on the
Prairie (CC) (TVG)
Frasier
(TVPG)
Frasier
(TVPG)
Frasier
(TVPG)
Frasier
(TVPG)
HIST
Pawn
Stars
Pawn
Stars
Pawn
Stars
Pawn
Stars
Pawn
Stars
Pawn
Stars
Top Gear Muscle
Cars (N) (TVPG)
Top Shot In the
Trenches (TVPG)
Top Shot In the
Trenches (TVPG)
H&G
Kitchen
Cousins
Kitchen
Cousins
Hunters
Intl
House
Hunters
My First
Place (N)
My First
Place
Property
Virgins
Property
Virgins
House
Hunters
Hunters
Intl
Love It or List It (CC)
LIF
Reba
(TVPG)
Reba
(TVPG)
Dance Moms (CC)
(TVPG)
Dance Moms (CC)
(TVPG)
Dance Moms (N)
(CC) (TVPG)
Dance Moms (CC)
(TVPG)
Project Runway All
Stars (CC) (TVPG)
MTV
Ridicu-
lousness
Ridicu-
lousness
Pranked
(TV14)
Jersey Shore (CC)
(TV14)
Teen Mom 2 Corey arranges
visitation. (TVPG)
Teen Mom 2 (N)
(Part 1 of 2) (TVPG)
(:03) It Gets Better
(N) (TVPG)
NICK
Victorious Fred House of
Anubis
iCarly
(TVG)
My Wife
and Kids
My Wife
and Kids
George
Lopez
George
Lopez
That 70s
Show
That 70s
Show
Friends
(TV14)
Friends
(TVPG)
OVAT
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (CC)
(TVPG)
The Accidental Tourist (PG, 88) William
Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Geena Davis. Premiere.
The Accidental Tourist (10:45)
(PG, 88) William Hurt.
SPD
NASCAR Race
Hub (N)
Pass Time Pass Time Stunt-
busters
Stunt-
busters
Dumbest
Stuff
Dumbest
Stuff
Wrecked
(TVPG)
Wrecked
(TV14)
Stunt-
busters
Stunt-
busters
SPIKE
Ink Master (CC)
(TV14)
Ink Master (CC)
(TV14)
Ink Master (CC)
(TV14)
Ink Master Game
On (CC) (TV14)
Ink Master (N) (CC)
(TV14)
Ink Master (CC)
(TV14)
SYFY
Star Trek: The Next
Generation (TVPG)
Star Trek: The Next
Generation (TVPG)
WWE Super SmackDown! (N) (Live) (CC) Face Off Triple
Threat
Jeepers Creepers
2 (R, 03) (CC)
TBS
King of
Queens
King of
Queens
Seinfeld
(TVPG)
Seinfeld
(TVPG)
Big Bang
Theory
Big Bang
Theory
Big Bang
Theory
Big Bang
Theory
Big Bang
Theory
Big Bang
Theory
Conan (N) (TV14)
TCM
Arrowsmith (31) Ronald Colman,
Helen Hayes. (CC)
The Adventures of Robin-
son Crusoe (54)
Flying Down to Rio (9:45) (33)
Dolores del Rio. (CC)
Down
Argentne
TLC
Toddlers & Tiaras
(CC) (TVPG)
My Addic-
tion
My Addic-
tion
19 Kids and Count-
ing (CC) (TVG)
19 Kids-
Count
19 Kids-
Count
Extreme Cheap-
skates (CC) (TVPG)
19 Kids and Count-
ing (CC) (TVG)
TNT
Bones (CC) (TV14) American Gangster (R, 07) Denzel Washington. A
chauffeur becomes Harlems most-powerful crime boss. (CC)
Southland Integrity
Check (TVMA)
CSI: NY Vigilante
(CC) (TV14)
TOON
Advent.
Time
Advent.
Time
Advent.
Time
World of
Gumball
Level Up
(TVPG)
Advent.
Time
King of
the Hill
King of
the Hill
American
Dad
American
Dad
Family
Guy (CC)
Family
Guy (CC)
TRVL
Bizarre Foods With
Andrew Zimmern
Bizarre Foods With
Andrew Zimmern
Mysteries at the
Museum (TVPG)
Hidden City (N) (CC)
(TVPG)
Off Limits St. Louis
(CC) (TVPG)
Toy Hunters (CC)
(TVG)
TVLD
(5:11)
Bonanza
(:22)
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
(TVPG)
M*A*S*H
(TVPG)
Home
Improve.
Home
Improve.
Love-Ray-
mond
Love-Ray-
mond
Love-Ray-
mond
Love-Ray-
mond
Love-Ray-
mond
King of
Queens
USA
Law & Order: Special
Victims Unit
Victims Unit
Victims Unit
Victims Unit
White Collar Steal-
ing Home (TVPG)
Royal Pains (CC)
(TVPG)
VH-1
100 Greatest
Women in Music
Basketball Wives
(TV14)
T.I. and
Tiny
Mob Wives Fights
and Facials (TV14)
Mob Wives Mob
Daughters (TV14)
Mob-
Wives
Basketball Wives
(TV14)
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Charmed (CC)
(TVPG)
Charmed Awak-
ened (CC) (TVPG)
Joan & Melissa: Joan
Knows Best?
Knows Best?
Knows Best?
Knows Best?
WGN-A
30 Rock
(TVPG)
30 Rock
(TVPG)
Americas Funniest
Home Videos (CC)
How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met WGN News at Nine
(N) (CC)
30 Rock
(TV14)
Scrubs
(TV14)
WYLN
Rehabili-
tation
Lets Talk WYLN
Report
Topic A Tarone
Show
Ghost
Detect
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Kitchen
Storm
Politics
Late Edition Classified Beaten
Path
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(5:45) The X-Files
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Howcast
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Dear Abby: PO Box 69440, Los Ange-
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O N T H E W E B
Dear Abby: I re-
spectfully disagree
with the advice you
gave to Wants to
Enlist (Dec. 29).
She is the 19-year-
old woman who
burns out of jobs
quickly and is thinking about en-
listing in the Air Force. You discour-
aged her.
I served honorably in the U.S. Air
Force, Air Force Reserves and the Air
National Guard for 14 years. Experi-
ence taught me that if I didnt like my
current assignment, it was easier to
tolerate it for the time being knowing
it wasnt a permanent assignment.
Eventually, I received orders to go
elsewhere.
My military training was the best
foundation for me. It taught me disci-
pline, instilled confidence that I
could handle any situation, and pro-
vided me with skills that enabled me
to work with people under various
circumstances.
Wants to Enlist needs to be
honest with the companies/organiza-
tions she applies to. During the
interview, she should be upfront
in saying she is willing to commit
to a set period of time and/or to
accept a part-time position, lower
pay and a flexible schedule. The
employers who hired me under
these terms have written me letters
of recommendation, proving they
benefited from our arrangement.
Former Fly Girl in New
Mexico
Dear Former Fly Girl: Thank you
for offering a solution that worked
for you. Responses I received to that
letter provided interesting insights
that Wants to Enlist may wish to
consider. My readers comment:
Dear Abby: I, too, wasted years of
my life job-hopping. It seemed
I couldnt stay in a position longer
than six months. It wasnt until late
in life that I was diagnosed with
bipolar disorder. With therapy and
medication, my life finally took on
some semblance of normal. For
the first time, I finally had purpose
and direction. My final job lasted
17 years. I dont mean to suggest
Wants to Enlist suffers from the
same disorder, but it deserves some
consideration.
B.P.D. in Tennessee
Dear Abby: Once a job became
routine, I lost interest. Eventually I
found my way to higher education
and a position where there are always
new challenges. I now have a long-
term and successful career. Perhaps
this 19-year-old should consider at-
tending college even part-time to
satisfy her intellect while preparing
for a more varied and challenging
future.
Been There in Las Cruces,
N.M.
Dear Abby: I also had difficulty set-
tling down in one place. My solution
was to become a traveling health
care worker. I work for a contracting
agency that sends me on three-month
assignments all over the country. If I
dont like a facility, I know my time
there will end soon. There are local
contracting agencies in larger cities if
you dont want to pack up and move.
This job has been the answer to my
dreams!
Tracy in Kingwood, Texas
DEAR ABBY
A D V I C E
Air Force may be the perfect job for teen who is always on the move
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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Youll
meet people with whom you are
compatible and also extremely
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experience. Enjoy the feeling of
belonging.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You
may look back, but you will not
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the problem was yesterday, and
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Johnson said, The future is pur-
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so aware of the possible reper-
cussions of your actions that
youll move extremely slowly.
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change certain circumstances
that govern your family life.
People did what they did, and
the results are somewhat inevi-
table. What you can change is
your attitude.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You
have a talent for fixing things.
Part of your secret is that you
act immediately, which is most
often the best moment for
mending. You know theres no
time to waste in getting angry
with yourself.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).
Success goes to those who dare
to act. So does failure. Youre
likely not quite ready to take
your chances. Youre right to
hang back and study whats
working for others.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You
get the feeling that youll do
your best work alone, and thats
absolutely correct. But you still
need people. Try to be a part
of a group, if only for a short
amount of time.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You
can read people well, especially
when they are trying to hide
something from you. Once you
get wind of a mystery, youll
unravel it quickly.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Theres
something you really want to do,
so its a little odd that you have
to talk yourself into it. But thats
how it goes. A good you-to-you
talk in the mirror will do the trick
to psych yourself up.
TODAYS BIRTHDAY (Feb. 21). The
fantastic luck that comes to you
happens because you are sup-
portive and willing to give oth-
ers the best of your attention.
Your association with old friends
brings new prospects in March.
Someone sings your praises
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and 33.
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LEGAL NOTICE
Advertisement for Bids for a 2008 Dodge
Charger Police Package
Bids are due March 12, 2012 by 2:00 P.M.
Please deliver to: Barbara Fairchild,
Manager
Laflin Borough Building
47 Laflin Rd.
Laflin, Pa. 18702
2008 Dodge Charger 5.7 Hemi, Power
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Black/White police package. Current
mileage is 54,000. Estimated mileage at
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dent history and has been maintained
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be clearly marked. The Borough of Laflin
reserves the right to reject any or all bids
and to waive any formalities in the bidding
process. The Borough of Laflin does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age or disabil-
ity or familial status in employment or pro-
vision of services. Laflin Borough is an
equal Opportunity Employer.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
LUZERNE COUNTY ZONING HEARING
BOARD HAS RECEIVED APPLICATION FOR
THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES FROM THE
LUZERNE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE.
1. Michael Pacyna, 202 Whitetail
Lane, Clarks Summit, PA, representing his
brother-in-law, Mark Smirne, property
owner, requests the following variances:
Front Yard required 30 ft., requested 22
ft., Left Side Yard required 13 ft., request-
ed 11.5 ft., to build a residential addition
with a ramp for handicap accessibility, at
726 Grove St., Avoca Borough located in a
Single Family Residence District.
2. Kenneth Nowakowski, 80 Foote
Ave., Duryea, PA, requests a Use Variance
to remove a culm bank from properties off
York Ave., Avoca Borough,, located in a
Light Industrial District.
The County of Luzerne does not discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age, disability or famil-
ial status in employment or the provision of
services.
A Public Hearing will be held by the Board
on Tuesday March 6, 2012 at 7:00 P. M. in
the County Meeting Room of the County
Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre, PA, to hear
these appeals.
The Luzerne County Courthouse is a facil-
ity accessible to persons with disabilities.
If special accommodations are required,
please contact the County Managers
Office at (570) 825-1635, TDD 825-1860).
The files on these cases may be examined
at the Luzerne County Planning Commis-
sion, Room 208, Penn Place Building, East
Market Street and Pennsylvania Avenue,
Wilkes-Barre, PA, between the hours of
9:00 A. M. and 4:00 P. M.
LEGAL NOTICE
SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING IN
DALLAS TOWNSHIP FOR DISCUSSION OF
A PROPOSED INTER-MUNICIPAL ALCO-
HOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE TRANSFER
THE DALLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC
HEARING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012
AT 7:00P.M. IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
LOCATED AT 2919 SR 309 HIGHWAY, DAL-
LAS, LUZERNE COUNTY, PA FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RECEIVING COMMENTS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM INTER-
ESTED INDIVIDUALS RESIDING WITHIN
THE MUNICIPALITY, REGARDING A PRO-
POSAL FOR AN INTER-MUNICIPAL ALCO-
HOLIC BEVERAGE TRANSFER. ACACIA
SERVICES, LLC., A PENNSYLVANIA LIMIT-
ED LIABILITY COMPANY, LOCATED AT
1340 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, DALLAS
TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY, DALLAS,
PA, HAS MADE APPLICATION FOR THE
TRANSFER OF A RESTAURANT LIQUOR
LICENSE ISSUED BY THE PA LIQUOR CON-
TROL BOARD TO AMORE CAF LLC, 247
WYOMING AVE, KINGSTON BOROUGH.
APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED FROM
THE DALLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS BY WAY OF A RESOLUTION
TO TRANSFER THE LICENSE INTO THE
MUNICIPALITY.
Nancy Y. Balutis
Secretary/Treasurer
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Letters of Adminis-
tration were grant-
ed in the Estate of
Marion Sperrazza,
deceased, late of
Wyoming Borough,
Luzerne County,
Pennsylvania, who
died on January 4,
2012. Sylvia Sper-
razza and Lillian
Boise, Co-Adminis-
tratrices, Frank J.
Aritz, Esquire, 23
West Walnut Street,
Kingston, PA 18704,
Attorney. All per-
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payment and those
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NOTICE OF
NORTHWEST AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Notice is hereby
given that the report
of the auditors of
the Northwest Area
School District for
the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2011
was filed in the
office of the Pro-
thonotary of
Luzerne County and
the same will be
confirmed absolute-
ly unless an appeal
is taken therefrom
within thirty (30)
days of this notice.
The audit report is
available for public
inspection at the
administrative office
of the school dis-
trict.
By order of the
Board,
Albert Gordon
Secretary to the
Board
ESTATE NOTICE
Letters Testamen-
tary in the Estate of
Ursula A. Burke,
deceased, who
died November 1,
2011, late of the
Borough of West
Pittston, Luzerne
County, PA, having
been granted, all
persons indebted to
said Estate are
requested to make
payment and those
having claims to
present the same
without delay to
Theresa Schwartz,
Executrix, c/o
William F. Roberts,
Esquire
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(570) 709-5677
(570) 819-3140
VW `87 GOLF
Excellent runner
with constant serv-
icing & necessary
preventative main-
tenance. Repair
invoices available.
Approx 98,131
miles. Good condi-
tion, new inspec-
tion. $2,300. Call
570-282-2579
412 Autos for Sale
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
ACURA 06 TSX
Leather.
Moonroof.
$9,880
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
412 Autos for Sale
ACURA `06 TL
White Diamond
80K original miles,
1 Owner, Garage
Kept, Camel Lea-
ther Interior, 3.2L /
6 Cylinder, 5-Speed
Automatic,
Front/Rear & Side
Airbags, ABS Nav-
igation System, 8-
Speaker Surround
System, DVD /CD
/AM/FM/ Cass-
ette, XM Satellite
Radio, Power &
Heated Front Seats,
Power Door Locks
& Windows, Power
Moonroof, 4 Snow
Tires Included!....
And Much, Much,
More!
Car runs and looks
beautiful
$16,500 Firm
Call 239-8461
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
AUDI `96 QUATTRO
A6 station wagon.
143k miles. 3rd row
seating. $2,800 or
best offer. Call
570-861-0202
09ESCAPE XLT $11,495
10Suzuki sx4 $11,995
10JourneySE $12,495
07RANGER4CYL$6,995
04 XL7 4X4 $8,995
10 FUSION SEL $13,995
Full Notary Service
Tags & Title Transfers
BENS AUTO SALES
RT 309 W-BTwp.
Near Wegmans
570-822-7359
CADILLAC 06 STS
AWD, 6 cylinder, Sil-
ver, 55,000 miles,
sunroof, heated
seats, Bose sound
system, 6 CD
changer, satellite
radio, Onstar, park-
ing assist, remote
keyless entry, elec-
tronic keyless igni-
tion, & more!
$16,500
570-881-2775
CHEVROLET 06
CORVETTE
CONVERTIBLE
Silver beauty, 1
Owner, Museum
quality. 5,900
miles, 6 speed. All
possible options
including Naviga-
tion, Power top.
New, paid $62,000
Must sell
REDUCED!
$39,500 FIRM
570-299-9370
CHEVY `97 ASTROVAN
Beautiful, 4 door.
Power steering &
brakes. 8 cylinder.
Excellent condition.
$3,000. Negotiable.
570-762-3504
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 95 ASTRO
MARK III CONVERSION
VAN. Hightop. 93K.
7 passenger.
TV/VCP/Stereo.
Loaded. Great con-
dition. $3,495
(570) 574-2199
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. $5500.
570-991-5558
DODGE `90 CARAVAN
Blue. 181k miles. 3rd
row seating. All
power accessories.
Lots of new parts.
$800 or best offer.
CALL 570-763-0767
412 Autos for Sale
11 HYUNDAI
ELANTRA 3950
miles. Factory War-
ranty. New Condi-
tion. $17,599
10 Dodge Nitro
SE 21k alloys,
cruise, tint, factory
warranty $18,799
10 DODGE CARAVAN
SXT 32K. Silver-
Black. Power slides.
Factory warranty.
$16,699
09 JEEP LIBERY
LIMITED Power sun-
roof. Only 18K. Fac-
tory Warranty.
$19,399
09 DODGE
CALIBER SXT 2.0
Automatic, 24k
Factory Warranty!
$11,599
08 CHEVY IMPALA
LS Only 18K! One
Owner - Estate
Sale. Factory War-
ranty. $11,999
08 SUBARU
Special Edition
42K. 5 speed. AWD.
Factory warranty.
$12,699
08 CHEVY IMPALA
LS 4 door, only
37K! 5 Yr. 100K fac-
tory warranty
$11,199
05 HONDA CRV EX
One owner. Just
traded. 65K.
$12,799
06 FORD FREESTAR
Rear air, 62k
$8099
01 LINCOLN TOWN
CAR Executive 74K
$5,599
CROSSROAD
MOTORS
570-825-7988
700 Sans Souci
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DODGE 08 AVENGER
4Leather, Alloys,
Low miles$13,990
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
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570-714-9924
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FORD `95 TAURUS
99K, V-6, runs
good, new brakes.
Good tires, all
power. $1,700
570-714-5386
GEO `93 PRIZM
91,000 miles. Looks
& runs like new.
$2,300 or best
offer, please call
570-702-6023
HONDA `07 ACCORD
V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1
owner with mainte-
nance records.
Slate blue with
leather interior. Sun-
roof. Asking $12,500.
Call 570-239-2556
HONDA 08 ACCORD
15K miles. Auto.
Excellent condition!
$15,999
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09 CHRYSLER SEBRING
4 door, alloys,
seafoam blue.
07 BUICK LUCERNE
CXL, silver, grey
leather
07 HYUNDAI SONATA
GLS, navy blue,
auto, alloys
07 CHRYSLER 300
LTD, AWD, silver,
grey leather
06 VW PASSAT 3.6
silver, black
leather, sunroof,
66k miles
06 MERCURY MILAN
PREMIER, mint
green, V6, alloys
06 DODGE STRATUS
SXT, red
05 CHRYSLER 300C
TOURING, black,
gray, leather
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 SAAB 9-3, silver,
auto, sunroof
03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO,
mid blue/light grey
leather, naviga-
tion, AWD
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 X4s
08 KIA SPORTAGE
black, 4 cylinder
auto, 2WD
07 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
LS blue (AWD)
07 Chrysler Aspen
LTD, silver, 3rd
seat, 4x4
07 DODGE DURANGO
SLT, blue, 3rd seat
4x4
07 DODGE GRAND
CARAVAN SXT, blue
grey leather, 7
pax mini van
06 PONTIAC TURRANT
black/black
leather, sunroof,
AWD
06 MITSUBISHI
ENDEAVOR XLS,
AWD, blue auto, V6
06 DODGE GRAND
CARAVAN ES, red,
4 dr, entrtnmt cntr,
7 pass mini van
05 FORD EXPLORER XLT
blue, 3rd seat,
4x4
05 DODGE DAKOTA
CLUB CAB SPORT,
blue, auto, 4x4
truck
05 FORD F150 XLT,
extra cab, truck,
black, V8, 4x4
04 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
GLS, burgundy,
auto (AWD)
04 FORD FREESTAR,
blue, 4 door, 7
passenger mini
van
04 MERCURY
MOUNTAINEER, sil-
ver, black leather,
3rd seat, AWD
04 JEEP GRAND
CHEROKEE OVERLAND
graphite grey,
2 tone leather,
sunroof, 4x4
03 DODGE DURANGO RT
red, 2 tone
leather imterior,
3rd seat, 4x4
03 FORD EXPLORER
SPORT TRAC XLT, 4
door, green, tan,
leather, 4x4
03 FORD WINDSTAR LX
green 4 door, 7
pax mini van
02 NISSAN PATHFINDER
SE, Sage, sun
roof, autop, 4x4
02 CHEVY 2500 HD
reg. cab. pickup
truck, green,
auto, 4x4
01 FORD RANGER XLT
X-CAB, red, auto,
V6, 4x4
01 FORD EXPLORER
SPORT XLT, gold,
sunroof, 2 door,
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
99 ISUZI VEHIACROSS
black, auto,
2 door AWD
98 JEEP GRAND
CHEROKEE LAREDO
SE, silver, V6, 4x4
96 CHEVY BLAZER,
black 4x4
89 CHEVY 1500,
4X4 TRUCK
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
HYUNDAI 00 ACCENT
4 cylinder. 5
speed. Sharp
economy car!
$2,995
Call For Details!
570-696-4377
JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
4 door sedan. Like
new condition. Bril-
liant blue exterior
with beige hides.
Car is fully equipped
with navigation sys-
tem, V-8, automatic,
climate control AC,
alarm system,
AM/FM 6 disc CD,
garage door open-
er. 42,000 original
miles. $9,000
Call (570) 288-6009
412 Autos for Sale
HYUNDAI 04 ELANTRA
Only 52K miles,
cruise, power win-
dows & locks.
$8,880
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
HYUNDAI 06
ELANTRA
Tan, 4 door,
clean title, 4
cylinder, auto,
115k miles.
Power windows,
& keyless entry,
CD player,
cruise, central
console heated
power mirrors.
$4200
570-991-5558
LEXUS `01 ES 300
80,000 miles,
excellent condi-
tion, all options.
Recently serv-
iced. New tires.
$9,300.
570-388-6669
LINCOLN 05
TOWN CAR
39K miles. Looks &
runs perfect!
$13,500
WARRANTY
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LINCOLN 06
Town Car Limited
Fully loaded.
50,000 miles,
Triple coated
Pearlized White.
Showroom
condition.
$14,900.
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FORD 04 EXPE-
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4 door, black with
tan leather, loaded
with options, 144k
miles. $7899
FORD 04 Taurus
4 door, white with
gray interior,
loaded, 145k miles
$4500
LINCOLN 00
Towncar, 4 door,
leather interior, 117k
miles $3995
CADILLAC 99
50th Gold
Anniversary Sedan
Deville. Red with tan
leather, loaded.
$3995
MERCURY 96
GRAND MARQUIS
4 door, gold with tan
cloth intertior, only
50k miles. Loaded.
Must See! $4200
9 9 9 9 9 9 9
570-955-5792
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MAZDA 02 626LX
Sedan, auto, power
windows & locks,
CD, 4 cylinder.
122,000 miles. Good
on gas. $3,000.
570-472-2634
MERCURY 2008
GRAND MARQUIS LS
23,000 original
miles, all power,
leather interior.
NADA book value
$17,975. Priced for
quick sale to settle
estate. $15,950, or
best offer. Car is in
mint condition.
570-735-4760
570-954-1257
NISSAN `08 XTERRA
Grey, Mint condition.
35K miles. New, all-
season tires. Sirius
radio. 2 sets of
mats, including
cargo mats.
$18,400. Call
570-822-3494 or
570-498-0977
OLDSMOBILE `97
CUTLASS SUPREME
Museum kept, never
driven, last Cutlass
off the GM line. Crim-
son red with black
leather interior. Every
available option in-
cluding sunroof. Per-
fect condition. 300
original miles.
$21,900 or best offer.
Call 570-650-0278
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
SATURN 07 ION2
Newly inspected,
good condition.
Dealer price $7500.
Asking $5500.
570-574-6880
412 Autos for Sale
PONTIAC 08 VIBE
Low miles. AWD.
$12,750
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
PORSCHE `85 944
Low mileage,
110,000 miles, 5
speed, 2 door, anti-
lock brakes, air con-
ditioning, power
windows, power
mirrors, AM/FM
radio, CD changer,
leather interior, rear
defroster, tinted
windows, custom
wheels, $8,000.
(570) 817-1803
TOYOTA 04 CELICA
GT
112K miles. Blue, 5
speed. Air, power
windows/locks,
CD/cassette, Key-
less entry, sunroof,
new battery. Car
drives and has
current PA inspec-
tion. Slight rust on
corner of
passenger door.
Clutch slips on
hard acceleration.
This is why its
thousands less
than Blue Book
value. $6,500
OBO. Make an
offer! Call
570-592-1629
TOYOTA 09 COROLLA S
Auto. 4 Cylinder.
$12,880
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
VOLKSWAGEN 00
BEETLE
2.0 automatic, air
67k miles $6400.
570-466-0999
VOLVO `95 940
STATION WAGON
Looks and runs like
new. Sun roof, CD
loader, all power.
98,000 miles,
$2,950. OBO
570-702-6023
VOLVO 850 95
WAGON
Runs good, air,
automatic, fair
shape. $1,800.
347-693-4156
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
CHEVROLET `57
BEL AIR
2 door, hardtop, im-
maculate, full res-
toration, white with
red interior $48,500
570-237-0968
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE
$49,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD
All original $12,000
MERCEDES 76 450 SL
$24,000
MERCEDES 29
Kit Car $9,000
(570) 655-4884
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CHEVY 77 CORVETTE
Red & red, all
original. No hits,
restoration. Rides
and looks new.
Exceptionally clean.
A/c, pb, ps, pw, 51K
$13,900 OBO
570-563-5056
CHEVY`75 CAMARO
350 V8. Original
owner. Automatic
transmission. Rare -
tuxedo silver / black
vinyl top with black
naugahyde interior.
Never damaged.
$6,000. Call
570-489-6937
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
MERCEDES 1975
Good interior &
exterior. Runs
great! New tires.
Many new parts.
Moving, Must Sell.
$1,300 or
best offer
570-362-3626
Ask for Lee
MERCURY `79
ZEPHYR
6 cylinder
automatic.
52k original miles.
Florida car. $1500.
570-899-1896
427 Commercial
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Equipment
FORD `90 TRUCK
17 box. Excellent
running condition.
Very Clean. $4,300.
Call 570-287-1246
427 Commercial
Trucks &
Equipment
GMC 98 SIERRA 3500
4WD Stake Side,
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
439 Motorcycles
DAELIM 2006
150 CCs. 4,700
miles. 70 MPG.
New battery & tires.
$1,500; negotiable.
Call 570-288-1246
or 570-328-6897
HARLEY 2011
HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
Black. 1,800 miles.
ABS brakes. Securi-
ty 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 acces-
sories, 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! Gold-
en Anniversary - sil-
ver/black. New
Tires. Extras.
19,000 miles.
Must Sell!
$10,000.
570-639-2539
HARLEY DAVIDSON
08 FLHTCU. Ultra
classic, mint condi-
tion. white & black
pearls. 6,500 miles.
Reduced to $17,500
Call Bill
570-262-7627
HARLEY DAVIDSON 80
Soft riding FLH.
King of the High-
way! Mint origi-
nal antique show
winner. Factory
spot lights, wide
white tires,
biggest Harley
built. Only
28,000 original
miles! Never
needs inspec-
tion, permanent
registration.
$7,995 OBO
570-905-9348
HONDA 84
XL200R
8,000 original miles,
excellent condition.
$1,000.
570-379-3713
MOTO GUZZI `03
1,100 cc. 1,900
miles. Full dress.
Shaft driven. Garage
kept. Excellent condi-
tion. $6000. Health
Problems. Call
570-654-7863
POLARIS 00
VICTORY CRUISER
14,000 miles,
92 V-twin, 1507 cc,
extras $6000.
570-883-9047
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
FLAGSTAFF `08
CLASSIC
NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth
Wheel. LCD/DVD
flat screen TV, fire-
place, heated mat-
tress, ceiling fan,
Hide-a-Bed sofa,
outside speakers &
grill, 2 sliders,
aluminum wheels, ,
awning, microwave
oven, tinted safety
glass windows,
fridge & many
accessories &
options. Excellent
condition, $22,500.
570-868-6986
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FOREST RIVER 10
SURVEYOR 234T
24 Travel trailer.
Sleeps 7, two
queen beds, tinted
windows, 17
awning, fridge,
microwave,
oven/range, sofa
bed, water heater.
A/C, one slide out,
smoke free, only
$14,995.
570-868-6426
442 RVs & Campers
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
25 travel trailer A/C.
Bunk beds. New
fridge & hot water
heater. Excellent
condition. $3,900.
570-466-4995
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
CADILLAC `99
ESCALADE
97k miles. Black
with beige leather
interior. 22 rims.
Runs great. $8,500
Call 570-861-0202
CHEVROLET `05
SILVERADO LT Z71
Extended cab,
automatic. 4x4.
Black with grey
leather interior.
Heated seats.
59,000 miles. New
Michelin tires.
$14,000
(570) 477-3297
CHEVY `99 SILVERADO
Auto. V6 Vortec.
Standard cab. 8
bed with liner. Dark
Blue. 98,400 miles.
$4,999 or best offer
570-823-8196
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
CHEVY 03
SILVERADO
4x4. Extra clean.
Local new truck
trade! $5,995
Call For Details!
570-696-4377
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
CHEVY 05
SILVERADO
2WD. Extra cab.
Highway miles.
Like new! $6,995
Call For Details!
570-696-4377
CHEVY 10
EQUINOX LT
Moonroof. Alloys.
1 Owner. $18,880
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
CHEVY 99 BLAZER
Sport utility, 4
door, four wheel
drive, ABS, new
inspection. $4200.
570-709-1467
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
CHEVY 99
SILVERADO 4X4
Auto. V8. Bargain
price! $3,995
Call For Details!
570-696-4377
CHRYSLER `02
TOWN & COUNTRY
Luxury people
mover! 87,300 well
maintained miles.
This like-new van
has third row seat-
ing, power side &
rear doors. Eco-
nomical V6 drive-
train and all avail-
able options. Priced
for quick sale
$6,295. Generous
trade-in allowances
will be given on this
top-of-the-line vehi-
cle. Call Fran
570-466-2771
Scranton
To place your
ad Call Toll Free
1-800-427-8649
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
CHRYSLER 02
TOWN & COUNTRY
V6. Like new!
$4,995
Call For Details!
570-696-4377
DODGE 07 CALIBER
R/T. AWD. Alloys.
$14,880
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
FORD `04 EXPLORER
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
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
FORD `04 EXPLORER
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
FORD 02 F150
Extra Cab. 6
Cylinder, 5 speed.
Air. 2WD. $4,995
Call For Details!
570-696-4377
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
FORD 06 ESCAPE XLT
4x4. Sunroof. Like
new. $6,995
Call For Details!
570-696-4377
FORD 06 F150
4WD, Auto, Alloys
$15,990
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
GMC `05 SAVANA
1500 Cargo Van.
AWD. V8 automatic.
A/C. New brakes &
tires. Very clean.
$10,750. Call
570-474-6028
HONDA 08 CRV
AWD. Auto. 34K
miles. Extra Sharp!
$18,995
WARRANTY
MAFFEI AUTO
SALES
570-288-6227
HONDA 09 CRV LX
AWD. 1 owner.
$16,900
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
HYUNDAI 06
SANTE FE LTD
Leather. Moon-
roof. One owner.
$11,990
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
JEEP 97 GRAND
CHEROKEE LAREDO
4.0-ATM, 4WD,
128,000 miles, full
power, minor body
& mechanical work
needed for state
inspection. Recent
radiator & battery.
$25, 000. OBO.
570-239-8376
JEEP `03 LIBERTY
SPORT. Rare. 5
speed. 23 MPG.
102K highway miles.
Silver with black
interior. Immaculate
condition, inside and
out. Garage kept.
No rust, mainte-
nance records
included. 4wd, all
power. $6,900 or
best offer, trades
will be considered.
Call 570-575-0518
JEEP 02 GRAND
CHEROKEE LAREDO
6 cylinder 4 WD, air
conditioning power
windows, door
locks, cruise, dual
air bags, tilt wheel,
AM/FM/CD. keyless
remote. 130k miles.
$5400.
570-954-3390
JEEP 04 GRAND
CHEROKEE LAREDO
4x4. Auto. 6 cylin-
der. $8,995
WARRANTY
MAFFEI AUTO
SALES
570-288-6227
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car go fast? Place
an ad in Classified!
570-829-7130.
JEEP 06 WRANGLER
Only 29K miles!
$15,880
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
MERCURY 03
MOUNTAINEER
LUXURY EDITION
Red & silver, One
owner, garage kept,
well maintained.
Loaded with too
many options to list!
68,000 miles.
Asking $9,000.
570-239-8389
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
MERCURY `03
MOUNTAINEER
AWD. Third row
seating. Economical
6 cylinder automat-
ic. Fully loaded with
all available options.
93k pampered miles.
Garage kept. Safety /
emissions inspected
and ready to go. Sale
priced at $8,995.
Trade-ins accepted.
Tag & title process-
ing available with
purchase. Call Fran
for an appointment
to see this out-
standing SUV.
570-466-2771
Scranton
Boat? Car? Truck?
Motorcycle? Air-
plane? Whatever it
is, sell it with a
Classified ad.
570-829-7130
NISSAN 09 ROGUE SL
Leather. Moon-
roof. Alloys.
$18,880
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
SUBARU `03 BAJA
Sport Utility 4 door
pickup. 68K. AWD. 4
cylinder. 2.5 Litre
engine. 165hp. Bed-
liner & cover. Pre-
mium Sound.
$10,700. Call
570-474-9321 or
570-690-4877
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
SUZUKI `07 XL-7
56,000 miles,
automatic,
all-wheel drive,
4 door, air condi-
tioning, all power,
CD player, leather
interior, tinted
windows, custom
wheels, $13,000
Call 570-829-8753
Before 5:00 p.m.
TOYOTA 02 TACOMA
4WD. SR5. TRD.
V-6. $10,880
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
TOYOTA 04 4 RUNNER
Moonroof, alloys,
4 WD $16,900
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
TOYOTA 06 4 RUNNER
Moonroof. Alloys.
CD Player.
$16,900
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
TOYOTA 07 YARIS
GREAT MPGS,
AUTO, CD $7995
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
457 Wanted to Buy
Auto
WANTED
Good
Used
Cars &
Trucks.
Highest Prices
Paid!!!
Call V&G
Anytime
574-1275
509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
EXPERIENCED
ROOFER/LABORER
With Drivers License
570-362-2294
SUMMER LABORERS
Part-time, summer
help for various
commercial build-
ing and grounds
maintenance proj-
ects. Start date:
May 14, starting
rate: $11/hour, flex-
ible schedule to
allow for academic
requirements,
summer sports &
planned vacations.
Must be 18+ & have
valid drivers
license and reliable
transportation.
Send resume or
letter of interest to:
The Times Leader
Box 2945
15 N. Main Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711-0250
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522 Education/
Training
CHILDCARE TEACHERS
NEEDED
EXPERIENCE PRE-
FERRED. FULL TIME &
PART TIME. DALLAS,
WILKES-BARRE AND
MOUNTAIN TOP LOCA-
TIONS. 570-905-3322
527 Food Services/
Hospitality
Premier Private
Club in the
Hazleton Area is
seeking a
BANQUET
MANAGER
for a fast paced
environment where
high quality and
presentation are
first priority. Com-
petitive salary and
benefits provided.
Minimum of two
years experience
required.
Please call
570-788-1112 ext.
118 or
vccchefs@ptd.net
to set up an
interview.
NOW HIRING!
All Shifts.
All Positions.
Apply Within.
Kidder Street
SHIFT LEADER
W WANT ANT TO TO R ROLL OLL IN IN
S SOME OME D DOUGH OUGH? ?
Auntie Annes
Pretzels
is looking for quali-
fied candidates to
be a Shift Leader
at our Wyoming
Valley Mall loca-
tion. Must have
some manage-
ment experience,
as well as avail-
able days or nights
& weekends.
Apply in person or
online at
auntieannes.com
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
HV HVAC/R AC/R
WWW.RITE-TEMP.COM
Visit our website
for job postings.
LOOKING FOR
CAREER CHANGE?
WE PROVIDE INITIAL &
ONGOING TRAINING.
OUR TECHNICIANS
APPLY FERTILIZER, LIME
& WEED PREVENTATIVES
AS WELL AS INSECT
CONTROL & TURF AERA-
TION SERVICES FOR RES-
IDENTIAL & COMMER-
CIAL CUSTOMERS.
FULL TIME WORK
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8 AM 5 PM
MUST HAVE GOOD MATH
SKILLS, CLEAN DRIVING
RECORD & PASS PHYSI-
CAL & DRUG TEST.
APPLY ONLINE AT:
WWW.GRASSHOPPER
LAWNS.COM
OR STOP IN FOR
APPLICATION AT:
470 E. STATE STREET
LARKSVILLE, PA 18651
QUESTIONS? EMAIL
BRIAN PHILLIPS AT:
GRASSHOPPER.JOBS
@GMAIL.COM
LAWN CARE
TECHNICIAN
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Light industrial, all
phases, day shift.
Must possess
strong mechanical
abilities. Electrical
knowledge & ability
to read electrical
prints to trou-
bleshoot equipment
required. PLC
knowledge helpful.
Please send
resumes to:
MORGAN TECHNICAL
CERAMICS CERTECH,
Attn: Jim Kanor,
500 Stewart Rd.,
Hanover Township,
PA 18706.
NO PHONE CALLS
PLEASE.
EOE
MAINTENANCE
NOW HIRING!
Caf Associates
Alignment Specialist
Inspection Bay Tech
Tire Technician
Tractor Mechanic
Located in
Pittston, PA
Apply online at
www.primeinc.com
536 IT/Software
Development
Programmer/Analyst
Experience with
Peachtree account-
ing a plus.
Send resume to:
CFM
PO BOX 236
CLARKS SUMMIT, PA
18411
539 Legal
ASSOCIATE
ATTORNEY
Seeking PA
licensed attorney
with a minimum of
2 years experi-
ence. Full-time
position with
health insurance
and retirement
plan. Please send
letter of interest
with resume in
confidence to:
The Times Leader
Box 3005
15 N. Main STreet
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711-0250
PARALEGAL
Immediate opening
for an experienced
Paralegal. Full-time
position with
health insurance
and retirement
plan. Please send
letter of interest
with resume in
confidence to:
The Times Leader
Box 3000
15 N. Main STreet
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711-0250
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542 Logistics/
Transportation
DRIVER NEEDED
Independent
Contractor
Excellent pay with a
growing company.
Call 570-820-0414
Lowboy Driver -
CDL Required
Opening for Lowboy
Driver-CDL
Required. Must
have good driving
record. We offer
Top Wages and
Benefits Package.
Apply in person &
ask for Paul or Mike.
FALZONE TOWING
SERVICE, INC.
271 N. SHERMAN
ST., WILKES-BARRE,
PA 18702
570-823-2100
551 Other
545 Marketing/
Product
551 Other
545 Marketing/
Product
551 Other
MARKETING DIRECTOR
First Columbia Bank & Trust Co., a strong,
independent community bank headquartered
in Bloomsburg PA, seeks Marketing Director
to research, conceptualize, create and imple-
ment marketing programs to promote banks
products, services and image. BS/BA in Mar-
keting or related field with 3 yrs experience
required. Duties include market research,
product pricing and development, advertis-
ing, promotional activities, corporate commu-
nications, events.
Qualified individuals may submit, in confi-
dence, a letter of interest, resume, and salary
expectations to:
Search Committee
First Columbia Bank & Trust Co.
PO Box 240, Bloomsburg PA 17815
EEO/AAP Employer
The Mens Wearhouse Distribution Center located in
the Center Point Industrial Park in Jenkins Twp, PA
has the following SEASONAL positions available:
WHEN:
Friday, February 24, 2012
10:00 AM 3:00 PM
WHERE:
The Mens Wearhouse
185 Centerpointe Boulevard
Jenkins Township, Pa. 18640
You can also apply on-line at www.tmw.com
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
TMW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB FAIR JOB FAIR
General Warehouse
Dry Cleaning/Laundry
1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifts Available
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
39 Prospect St Nanticoke
570-735-1487
WE PAY
THE MOST
INCASH
BUYING
11am
to 6pm
542 Logistics/
Transportation
LOOKING TO GROW
DRIVERS WANTED!
CDL Class A
Regional and
OTR Routes
Home daily
Benefit package
includes:
paid holiday and
vacation; health,
vision, and dental
coverage.
Candidates must
be 23 years of
age with at least
2 years tractor
trailer experience.
Drivers paid by
percentage.
Applications can
be filled out online
at www.cds
transportation.com
or emailed to
jmantik@cds
transportation.com
or you can apply
in person at
CDS
Transportation
Jerilyn Mantik
One Passan Drive
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18702
570-654-6738
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NOW HIRING:
CLASS A OTR
COMPANY DRIVERS
Van Hoekelen
Greenhouses is a
family owned busi-
ness located in
McAdoo, PA.
We have immedi-
ate openings for
reliable full-time
tractor trailer driv-
ers, to deliver prod-
uct to our cus-
tomers across the
48 states. Our pre-
mier employment
package includes:
Hourly Pay-
including paid
detention time, and
guaranteed
8 hours per day
Safety Bonus-
$.05/mile paid
quarterly
Great Benefits-
100% paid health
insurance, vision,
dental, life, STD,
401K, vacation
time, and holiday
pay.
Pet & Rider
Program
Well maintained
freightliners and
reefer trailers
Continuous year-
round steady work
with home time
Requirements are:
Valid Class A CDL,
minimum 1 year
OTR experience,
must lift 40lbs, and
meet driving and
criminal record
guidelines
PLEASE
CONTACT
SHARON AT
(800)979-2022
EXT 1914,
MAIL RESUME TO
P.O. BOX 88,
MCADOO, PA
18237 OR FAX TO
570-929-2260.
VISIT OUR
WEBSITE AT
WWW.VHGREEN
HOUSES.COM
FOR MORE
DETAILS.
O/O'S & CO
FLATBED DRIVERS
SIGN ON BONUS
Hazleton/
Scranton, PA
Growing dedi-
cated account
needs Drivers
Now! SIGN ON
BONUS: $1,000
after 3 months &
$1,000 after 6
months for Owner
Operators & com-
pany drivers. Dri-
ver Home Loca-
tions: Hazleton, PA,
or surrounding
Area. Miles per
Week Target is
2,275. Runs will go
into North east
locations. $1.15 all
dispatched miles
plus fuel surcharge
for ALL Dispatch/
Round Trip Miles at
$1.50 Peg, paid at
$.01 per $.06
increments. Truck
must be able to
pass a DOT
inspection. Plate
provided with
weekly settle-
ments and fuel
card.
Also needing up
to 10 Company
Drivers. Excellent
Benefits! .45cents
a mile, with tarp
pay. Flatbed freight
experience
required. Class A
CDL drivers with 2
years of experi-
ence.
Feel free to
contact
Kevin McGrath
608-207-5006
or Jan Hunt
608-364-9716
visit our web site
www.blackhawk
transport.com
GREAT PAY, REGU-
LAR/SCHEDULED
HOME TIME & A
GREAT/ FRIENDLY/
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
TO WORK WITH!
542 Logistics/
Transportation
PIONEER
AGGREGATES, INC.
Experienced
Tri-Axle Drivers
needed for our
Spring operations.
Must have clean
M.V.R. and medical
screening. We
offer paid health,
dental, and vision,
along with paid holi-
days, vacation, and
a 401k plan.
Apply in person at
215 E Saylor Ave,
Laflin PA,
Between 8a & 3p
TRACTOR-TRAILER
DRIVERS
Home 48 hours
EVERY Week
Hiring company
drivers and
Owner-Operators
to run out of
Hazleton Pa.
Home 48 hours
weekly, run NY to
NC. Pickup &
delivery, drop &
hook, and termi-
nal-to-terminal
runs. Full company
benefit package.
Company $1,250
gross weekly,
Owner-operator
$2,350+ after fuel
take home weekly.
HOUFF TRANSFER
is well known for
outstanding cus-
tomer service,
safety, and reliabil-
ity. Requires 5+
years experience,
Hazmat, safe driv-
ing record. Owner-
Operator equip-
ment less than 5
years old. Info Ed
Miller @
877-234-9233 or
540-234-9233.
Apply
www.houff.com
548 Medical/Health
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE
Allied Services
Heinz Rehab,
Wilkes-Barre cur-
rently has opportu-
nities for Full or
Part-Time Certified
Nurse Aides on the
11 pm - 7:30 am
shift. Competitive
pay rates commen-
surate with experi-
ence plus shift dif-
ferential. Excellent
benefits package. If
interested, please
apply online at
www.allied
services.org
Bilingual individuals
encouraged to apply.
Allied Services is an
Equal Opportunity
Employer.
RURAL HEALTH
CORPORATION OF
NORTHEASTERN PA
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/
NURSE PRACTITIONER
FULL TIME
A full time position
is available at the
Shickshinny Health
Center, Shickshinny,
PA. Please go to
www.rhcnepa.com,
click on: employ-
ment opportunities,
then job openings.
EOE M/F/V/H AA
RN SUPERVISOR
FULL TIME 3PM-11PM
LPN
PART TIME 3PM-11PM
EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
LPNs & CNAs
PER DIEM
Apply in person to:
MOUNTAIN TOP
SENIOR CARE AND
REHABILITATION
CENTER
185 S. MOUNTAIN
BLVD.
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA
18707
(570) 474-6377
554 Production/
Operations
250 IMMEDIA 250 IMMEDIATE TE
Job Openings in
the Scranton Area
Experience not nec-
essary will train.
Must have good
eye-hand coordina-
tion, attention to
detail, manual dex-
terity. Must keep
work neat and
clean will be in a
factory environment
ERG STAFFING SERVICE
570-483-4167
235 Main St.
Dickson City, PA
$9.00/hour Assembly,
production,
Small parts assembly
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KMS FAB LLC
Has immediate
openings for the
positions listed
below.
- Laser Operators
- Turret Operators
- Press Brake
Operators
- Punch Press
Operators
- General Machine
Operators
Please email your
resume to:
kbrunges@
kmspa.com or fill
out an application
at KMS, FAB, LLC.
100 Parry Street
Luzerne, PA. 18709
E.O.E.
566 Sales/Retail/
Business
Development
OUTSIDE SALES
PERSON
WANTED FOR
Local Franchised
Automotive Business.
Well established
local chain store
with over 30 years
of market presence
is seeking an out-
side sales person.
Part or full time flex
hours maybe avail-
able. Applicants
must have their own
car, a valid drivers
license and prior
sales experience.
Pay will commensu-
rate with experi-
ence for the right
individual. Position is
perfect for the
working mom, col-
lege students, busi-
ness majors or
sales professionals
looking for extra
income.
Call Bill or Neil at
Cottman
Transmission,
181 Market S,
Kingston
570-287-3148
Retail Sales Manager
SEEKING VERSATILE,
RESPONSIBLE
PERSON. TRAINING,
BENEFITS AVAILABLE.
RESPOND TO JOER@
EFOFURNITURE.COM
569 Security/
Protective Services
SECURITY OFFICERS
Join Vector Security
Patrol and become
a name on a winning
team. We have
career opportunities
for Security Officers
and those wishing
to begin a career in
the security field
with openings for
Part Time hours in
Wilkes-Barre and
Noxen. Previous
security experience
a plus. EOE
800-682-4722
573 Warehouse
Warehouse Associate
RAPIDLY GROWING
COMPANY IN NEED OF
FULL TIME WAREHOUSE
ASSOCIATE. COMPLETE
BENEFITS PACKAGE
PLEASE SEND RESUME
TO store015@
gocolours.com
DEADLINE 2/24/12
FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE
A PLUS.
600
FINANCIAL
610 Business
Opportunities
BEAUTY OR NAIL
SALON/
BARBERSHOP
TURN KEY OPERATION
Client List
available.
Excellent Condi-
tion
$18,500
Serious Inquiries
Only
Please respond to
Box 2940
Times Leader,
15 N. Main Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711
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JAN PRO
Quote from current
Franchisee,
I started with a
small investment &
I have grown my
business over
600%. It definitely
changed my life and
I would recommend
Jan-Pro.
* Guaranteed Clients
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* Insurance &
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* Accounts available
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LIQUOR LICENSE
and equipment for
sale. Luzerne Co.
By appointment
only 570-824-3223
LIQUOR LICENSE
FOR SALE. Luzerne
County. $23,000.
570-574-7363
630 Money To Loan
We can erase
your bad credit -
100% GUARAN-
TEED. Attorneys
for the Federal
Trade Commission
say theyve never
seen a legitimate
credit repair opera-
tion. No one can
legally remove
accurate and timely
information from
your credit report.
Its a process that
starts with you and
involves time and a
conscious effort to
pay your debts.
Learn about manag-
ing credit and debt
at ftc. gov/credit. A
message from The
Times Leader and
the FTC.
700
MERCHANDISE
708 Antiques &
Collectibles
$ ANTIQUES BUYING $
Old Toys, model kits,
Bikes, dolls, guns,
Mining Items, trains
&Musical Instruments,
Hess. 474-9544
710 Appliances
Why Spend
Hundreds on
New or Used
Appliances?
Most problems
with your appli-
ances are usually
simple and inex-
pensive 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
A P P L I A N C E
PA R T S E T C .
Used appliances.
Parts for all brands.
223 George Ave.
Wilkes-Barre
570-820-8162
GENES
RECONDITIONED
APPLIANCES
60 Day Warranty
Monday-Friday
8:00PM-5:00PM
Saturday
8:00AM-11:00AM
Gateway
Shopping Center
Kingston, PA
(570) 819-1966
MICROWAVE GE
Profile over the
range $70. Ken-
more Elite dish-
washer $60. Brass
Tiffany Chandelier
$50. Hunter Ceiling
Fan $20. All very
good condition.
Manuals included.
570-814-5300
RANGE: Kenmore
electric3036x26-
black, 10 months
old. $270.
570-579-489-2675
WASHER kenmore
portable needs
hose $100.
570-288-1281
WASHER Kenmore,
white, $50. Side by
side refrigerator
with water ice dis-
penser, 28 cu ft.
Beige color $100.
Both very good con-
dition. 262-6283
726 Clothing
COAT
KENNETH COLE
Beige, size 6,
hardly worn. $75.
570-855-5385
732 Exercise
Equipment
AEROBIC CROSS
TRAINING SYSTEM,
Weslo, 30+ exercis-
es, 150 lb weight
stack, weight dowl-
ing system, 300 lbs
resistance. 3 per-
son capacity. Paid
$600. sell $50.
cash. 675-3890
ELLIPTICAL/STAIR
STEPPER excellent
condition, barely
used. $200.00 Call
570-332-4869
TREADMILL: Pro-
form 495Pi excel-
lent condition. $200.
570-654-8117
742 Furnaces &
Heaters
HEATERS 2, 1
kerosene radiant 10
with manual & pump
$75. 1 carbon fiber
electric, new in box,
never used, free
standing or wall
mountable $49.
570-636-3151
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744 Furniture &
Accessories
A BRAND NEW
P-TOP QUEEN
MATTRESS SET!!
Still in plastic!!
$150!!
MUST SELL!!
Call Steve @
280-9628!!
BEDROOM SET
5 piece with King
size bed complete.
Excellent condition!
Broyhill Attic Heir-
loms 5 piece bed-
room set. Solid oak.
Beautiful full dresser
with mirror + addi-
tional dresser + 2
nights stands + king
size oak bedframe
& headboard + USA
Olympic quality. Paid
$7k+ for this beauti-
ful integrated bed-
room set. Moving to
Philadelphia in small
apartment or would
bring with me!
$1,200 for the entire
set. 570.855.2751
744 Furniture &
Accessories
FURNI SH FURNI SH
FOR LESS 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
HOOSIER CABINET
Antique with flour
bin & pull-out baking
table. Must pick up.
$650.570-970-3576
LOVE SEAT
green striped $60.
570-675-3890
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
ONE BEDROOM
APARTMENT
ALL CONTENTS FOR SALE
Call 868-5973
ROCKER, wood/tap-
estry, $75. RECLIN-
ER, Burgundy velour
cloth, $125. SOFA,
chair, ottoman, 3
tables, great for
den. Wood and
cloth, all in excellent
condition. $450.
Call after 6 PM
570-675-5046
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BUYING/ SELLING
COINS
CURRENCY
POSTCARDS
STAMPS
GOLD & SILVER
We Give
FREE
Personal
Appraisals
(No obligations,
no pressure)
Over 35 years as
a respected local
coin dealer.
HERITAGE
GALLERIES
52 Carr Ave.
DALLAS, PA
Across from
Dallas Agway
on Rt. 415
Look for blue
& white signs
TUES-SAT
10-6
or call for
appointments
674-2646
758 Miscellaneous
WANTED
ALL JUNK CARS
& TRUCKS
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT
DUMPTRUCKS
BULLDOZERS
BACKHOES
Highest Prices
Paid!!!
FREE
REMOVAL
Call
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Anytime
288-8995
DVD PLAYER
Insignia $20. (2) 8
mm movie projec-
tors reg & super 8
GAF 138 $40. Ionic
pro air purifier $25.
3 fluorescent fix-
tures & 30 watt bulb
$24. 35 mm Cannon
sure shot $15.
Handyman Maga-
zines .15 cents
each. American
Standard shower
head $4. VHS tapes
$3. VHS tapes T120
$5. 570-825-5564
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$1,000 or less. All
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LPs 130+ albums &
records from the
40s, 50s, 60s sell
all for $50.
570-675-3890
758 Miscellaneous
MATERIAL assorted,
2 boxes for crafts/
quilting, small
pieces $5. 6 Rogers
silver plated grape-
fruit spoons $10. 4
piece silver plated
coffee set includes
serving tray $25.
570-675-0920
MOVIE POSTERS:
genuine $15. Classi-
cal 33 records $3.
each. 5 drawer side
ti side $350.
570-280-2472
Pizza stone bake-
ware, 14 1/2, from
Home & Garden
Party, never used
$20. Lasagna
stoneware, 8 x 12,
from House of
Lloyd, excellent
condition $10.
570-333-4325
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POLAR-CARE 300-
cold-therapy-unit,
new, (breg) $60.
PREMIUM knife col-
lection 10 boxed
knives including
clever, new $30.
570-489-2675
RAILROAD JACK
$35. Railroad spikes
.25 cents each.
570-696-1036
SEWING machine
1949, Kenmore in
original desk type
cabinet comes with
original manual, has
not been run for
decades; needs
check-up. Pics
available via e-mail
$49. 570-696-1410
TANNING BED, Full
Size Excellent Con-
dition. $1,000
570-332-4869.
TIRES 2 215/70R15
snowtires on rims
from 2000 Chevy
Venture $80.
570-474-0935
WHEELS Ford
Escape 17 factory
chrome wheels with
tires p23565r17
$350. 696-2212
774 Restaurant
Equipment
GRILL: 24 electric
table top. 208
phase. Made by
Anvil. $400.
570-542-7532
776 Sporting Goods
PULL-CART for golf
bag, good condition
$15. 570-788-2388
after 5 pm.
780 Televisions/
Accessories
TV BRACKETS, wall
mount, 1 holds large
set $39. 1 for small-
er set $29.
570-636-3151
TV Sony Trinitron
36 tube with flat
front. HD ready. V.
good condition. $30
570-855-9221
784 Tools
CIRCULAR SAW, 7
1/4 Craftsman $25.
570-825-5564
MECHANICS TOOL
CHESTS Craftsman
one 5 double deck-
er, 1 single roll
chest, great condi-
tion. asking $185.
for both 831-5510
SNOW THROWER
Ariens 7hp electric
start, tire chains,
24 cut just serv-
iced, runs well
$395. 570-636-3151
794 Video Game
Systems/Games
SONY PLAYSTATION
2 console. Every-
thing included.
Works 100%.
Includes 4 games,
all cables, & carry-
ing case. Best
offers accepted.
$60. 570-905-2985.
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
ANTIQUES
1 item or entire
contents of homes.
814-3371/328-4420
HIGHEST PRICE
PAID FOR YOUR
UNWANTED
GOLD!
We Will Come to
Your Location
1-800-822-6253
570-885-2766
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
VITOS
&
GINOS
Wanted:
WANTED
ALL JUNK
CARS,
TRUCKS &
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT
DUMPTRUCKS
BULLDOZERS
BACKHOES
Highest
Prices
Paid!!
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PICKUP
288-8995
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800
PETS & ANIMALS
805 Birds
SUN CONURE
One year old, very
large cage
included. Third shift
owner doesnt have
enough time for
him. $375.
570-854-9739
810 Cats
CATS & KI TTENS
12 weeks & up.
All shots, neutered,
tested,microchipped
VALLEY CAT RESCUE
824-4172, 9-9 only
CHIHUAHUA 9 year
old female free to
good home. Not
good with kids/other
dogs. Owner was
elderly man who
passed away.
570-902-5330
815 Dogs
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DACHSHUND PUPPIES!
AKC Regi st er ed.
Ready to go. Vet
checked. Please call
570-864-2207
POMERANIAN PUPPIES
Male. $500
570-250-9690
POMERANIANS
AKC, 9 weeks, 2
females. Shots &
wormed. Vet
checked. Home
Raised. $475.
570-864-2643
POOCHON pup. 6
lbs, black, spayed, 7
mos old. $650
570-824-0600
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Shitzus.
570-453-6900
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ASHLEY
3 bedroom, 1 bath 2
story in good loca-
tion. 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
906 Homes for Sale
ASHLEY-
REDUCED
Delightfully pleas-
ant. This home has
been totally remod-
eled, a great buy
for your money.
New modern
kitchen with all
appliances, living
room and dining
room have new
hardwood floors.
Nice size 3 bed-
rooms. 1 car
garage. Be sure to
see these values.
MLS 11-2890
$65,000
Call Theresa
Eileen R. Melone
Real estate
570-821-7022
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AVOCA
30 Costello Circle
Fine Line construc-
tion. 4 bedroom 2.5
bath Colonial. Great
floor plan, master
bedroom, walk in
closet. 2 car
garage, fenced in
yard. 2 driveways,
above ground pool
For additional info
and photos visit:
www.atlas
realtyinc.com
MLS 11-3162
$248,500
Call Lu-Ann
570-602-9280
AVOCA
314 Packer St.
Remodeled 3 bed-
room 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 bed-
room, 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#12-475
$599,000
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
906 Homes for Sale
BACK MOUNTAIN
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY FEB. 26
1PM-3PM
133 Frangorma Dr
Bright & open floor
plan. 6 year old 2
story. 9' ceiling 1st
floor. Custom
kitchen with stain-
less steel appli-
ances. Family Room
with 14' ceiling &
fireplace. Conve-
nient Back Mt. loca-
tion. MLS# 12-127
$344,000
Call Geri
570-696-0888
BACK MOUNTAIN
Centermorland
529 SR 292 E
For sale by owner
Move-in ready. Well
maintained. 3 - 4
bedrooms. 1 bath.
Appliances includ-
ed. 2.87 acres with
mountain view. For
more info & photos
go to:
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Tunkhannock.
$275,000. For
appointment, call:
570-310-1552
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BEAR CREEK
6650 Bear
Creek Blvd
Well maintained
custom built 2 story
nestled on 2 private
acres with circular
driveway - Large
kitchen with center
island, master bed-
room with 2 walk-in
closets, family room
with fireplace, cus-
tom built wine cellar.
A MUST SEE!
MLS#11-4136
$299,900
Call Geri
570-696-0888
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577 East Main St., Plains 577 East Main St., Plains
Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B
*Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months
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BEAR CREEK
Meadow Run Road
Enjoy the exclusive
privacy of this 61
acre, 3 bedroom, 2
bath home with
vaulted ceilings and
open floor plan. Ele-
gant formal living
room, large airy
family room and
dining room and
gorgeous 3 season
room opening to
large deck with hot
tub. Modern eat in
kitchen with island,
gas fireplace,
upstairs and wood
burning stove
downstairs. This
stunning property
boasts a relaxing
pond and walking
trail. Sit back
and savor
the view
MLS 11-3462
$443,900
Sandy Rovinski
Ext. 26
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CENTERMORELAND
Wyoming County
Home with 30 Acres
This country estate
features 30 acres of
prime land with a
pretty home, ultra
modern kitchen, 2
full modern baths,
bright family room,
den, living room & 3
good sized bed-
rooms. Property has
open fields & wood-
ed land, stream,
several fieldstone
walls & lots of road
frontage. Equipment
and rights included.
$489,000.
Coldwell Banker
Gerald L. Busch
Real Estate
570-288-2514
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 condi-
tion. The 2 story
great room with
stone fireplace &
warm wood walls is
one of the focal
points of this home.
Offers modern
kitchen/baths, for-
mal dining room &
family room.
Recently built 3 car
garage with guest
quarters above is a
plus. Youll 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 mar-
ket. MLS# 11-1741.
$499,000
Call Barbara Metcalf
570-696-0883
DALLAS
138 White Birch Ln
Charming two story
on nice lot features,
living room, dining
room with hard-
woods, 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
DALLAS
3 bedroom brick
Cape Cod, with 2
baths, on a corner
lot near
Dallas Schools,
with easy access
to shopping.
MLS# 12-12
$125,000
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
906 Homes for Sale
DALLAS
51 LACKAWANNA AVE.
Well maintained 3
bedroom home loc-
ated on quiet street.
Fenced yard with
above ground pool,
carport, hardwood
floors & partially fin-
ished basement.
See Zillow.com for
photos.
Asking $96,000
Call 570-239-3099
DALLAS
620 Meadows
Enjoy the comforts
& amenities of living
at Newberry Estate
- tennis, golf &
swimming are yours
to enjoy & relax.
Spacious condo at a
great price. Possi-
bilities for 3rd bed-
room and bath on
lower level. Pets
welcome at Mead-
ows. MLS#12-18
Price Reduced
$139,000
Call Geri
570-696-0888
DALLAS
8 Lackawanna Ave
Central Location. 4-
5 bedroom bi-level.
Gas heat. 2 baths.
Oversized 2 car
garage. Corner lot.
MLS 11-4372
$140,000
Besecker Realty
570-675-3611
DALLAS
Charming 2 bed-
room Cape Cod in
Franklin Township.
L-shaped living
room with hard-
wood floors, eat in
kitchen & private
driveway.
$119,900
MLS#11-3255
Call Joe moore
570-288-1401
DALLAS
Fantastic country
home on 2.5 acres
on a very private
road with a 32 x
48 barn and 2 car
& 1 car detached
garages. Very
charming home
with a family room
& fireplace, and a
library or office.
The barn was used
for horses a few
years ago and, with
proper zoning, may
be used as
such again.
MLS# 12-468
$289,000
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
DALLAS
Four bedroom
Colonial with hard-
wood floors in for-
mal dining and living
room. Modern eat
in kitchen, finished
basement with 24
x 30 recreation
room. Deck, hot tub
and ceiling fans.
MLS#11-4504
$229,900
Call Joe Moore
570-288-1401
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DALLAS
GREENBRIAR
Well maintained
ranch style condo
features living room
with cathedral ceil-
ing, oak kitchen,
dining room with
vaulted ceiling, 2
bedrooms and 2 3/4
baths, master bed-
room with walk in
closet. HOA fees
included. $1,000 per
month + utilities.
MLS#11-4063.
Call Kevin Smith
570-696-5422
SMITH HOURIGAN
570-696-1195
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DALLAS
NEW PRICE!
56 Wyoming Ave
Well maintained 4
bed, 2 bath home
located on large .85
acre lot. Features
open floor plan,
heated 3 season
room with hot tub,
1st floor laundry, 2
car garage and
much more. 11-3641
Motivated Seller!
$179,500
Call Jim Banos
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570-991-1883
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DALLAS
NEWBERRY ESTATE
ORCHARD EAST
Two bedroom
condo, 2nd floor.
Living/dining room
combination. 1,200
square feet of easy
living. Two bal-
conies, one car
garage nearby.
Security system,
cedar closet, use of
in ground pool.
$109,000
MLS#11-4031
Call Joe Moore
570-288-1401
DALLAS OAK HILL
3 bedroom ranch.
Remodeled kitchen.
Added family room.
Master bedroom
with 1/2 bath. Beau-
tiful oak floor. 3 sea-
son room. Deck &
shed. Garage. 11-
4476. 100x150 lot.
$154,900. Call
Besecker Realty
570-675-3611
DALLAS
Newberry Estates
Condo with archi-
tect designed interi-
or on 3 floors.
Large, well equipped
tiled kitchen with
separate breakfast
room, den with fire-
place-brick & gran-
ite hearth. Open floor
plan in living/dining
area. 3 or 4 bed-
rooms, 3.5 baths.
Lower level has den
or 4th bedroom with
family room & bath.
Recently sided;
attached 2-car
garage, walk-out
lower level, decks
on 1st & 2nd floor;
pets accepted
(must be approved
by condo associa-
tion). Country Club
amenities included
& private pool for
Meadows residents.
MLS 12-203
$269,000
Maribeth Jones
570-696-6565
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New Homes
From $275,000-
$595,000
570-474-5574
DURYEA
314 Edward St
Wonderful neigh-
borhood, 4 bed-
room, 10 year old
home has it all!.
Extra room on first
floor, great for
mother in law suite
or rec room. Mod-
ern oak kitchen,
living room, central
air, in ground pool,
fenced yard, att-
ached 2 car garage.
Great home! For
more info and pho-
tos visit: www.atlas
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11-3732. $239,900
Call Nancy Bohn
570-237-0752
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DURYEA
619 Foote Ave.
Fabulous Ranch
home with 3 bed-
rooms, 2 baths,
ultra modern
kitchen with granite
counters, heated
tile floor and stain-
less appliances.
Dining room has
Brazilian cherry
floors, huge yard,
garage and large
yard. Partially fin-
ished lower level. If
youre looking for a
Ranch, dont miss
this one. For more
info and photos
visit: www.atlas
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MLS 11-4079
$159,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
DURYEA
Cute 2 story, 2 bed-
room 1 bath home.
$15,000
570-780-0324
570-947-3575
DURYEA
REDUCED
548 Green St.
Are you renting??
The monthly mort-
gage on this house
could be under
$500 for qualified
buyers. 2 bed-
rooms, 1 bath, 1st
floor laundry. Off
street parking,
deep lot, low taxes.
For more info and
photos visit:
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MLS 11-3983
$64,900
Call Tom
570-262-7716
DURYEA REDUCED!
38 Huckleberry Ln
Blueberry Hills
4 bedrooms, 2.5
baths, family room
with fireplace, 2 car
garage, large yard.
Master bath with
separate jetted tub,
kitchen with stain-
less steel appli-
ances and island,
lighted deck. For
more info and pho-
realtyinc.com.
MLS 11-3071
$315,000
Call Colleen
570-237-0415
EDWARDSVILLE
192 Hillside Ave
Nice income prop-
erty conveniently
located. Property
has many upgrades
including all new
replacement win-
dows, very well
maintained. All units
occupied, separate
utilities. For more
info and photos
visit:www.atlas
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11-3283. $89,900
Call Nancy Bohn
570-237-0752
EDWARDSVILLE
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
EDWARDSVILLE
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 & replace-
ment windows
installed.
MLS11-560.
$52,000
Roger Nenni
EXT. 32
CROSSIN REAL
ESTATE
570-288-0770
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EXETER
1021 Wyoming Ave
2 unit duplex, 2nd
floor tenant occu-
pied, 1st floor unoc-
cupied, 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
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11-4247. $52,000
Call Nancy Bohn
570-237-0752
EXETER
44 Orchard St.
3 bedroom, 1.5
bath single,
modern kitchen
with appliances,
sunroom, hard-
wood floors on
1st and 2nd
floor. Gas heat,
large yard, OSP.
For more info
and photos visit:
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MLS 11-1866
$137,999
Call Lu-Ann
570-602-9280
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EXETER
908 Primrose Court
Move right into this
newer 3 bedroom,
1.5 bath Townhome
with many
upgrades including
hardwood floors
throughout and tiled
bathrooms. Lovely
oak cabinets in the
kitchen, central air,
fenced in yard, nice
quiet neighborhood.
MLS 11-2446
$123,000
Call Don Crossin
570-288-0770
CROSSIN REAL
ESTATE
570-287-0770
EXETER
Nice size four
bedroom home with
some hardwood
floors, large eat in
kitchen with break-
fast bar. 2 car
garage & partially
fenced yard. Close
to everything!
$92,900
MLS# 11-1977
Call Christine
Kutz
570-332-8832
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
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EXETER
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
362 Susquehanna
Ave
Completely remod-
eled, spectacular,
2 story Victorian
home, with 3 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
new rear deck, full
front porch, tiled
baths and kitchen,
granite counter-
tops, all Cherry
hardwood floors
throughout, all new
stainless steel
appliances and
lighting, new oil fur-
nace, washer dryer
in first floor bath.
Great neighbor-
hood, nice yard.
$174,900 (30 year
loan, $8,750 down,
$887/month, 30
years @ 4.5%)
100% OWNER
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
Call Bob at
570-654-1490
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EXETER REDUCED
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
FORTY-FORT
167 Slocum St
Completely renovat-
ed 3 bedroom, 1 1/2
bath. New high effi-
ciency gas warm air
furnace with central
a/c. All new plumb-
ing & wiring. New
siding, windows,
doors, roof, insula-
tion, carpeting, dry-
wall & tile. New
kitchen with stain-
less stove, fridge &
dishwasher. New
baths. 1st floor
washer/dryer hook-
up. 50x150 lot.
$139,900.
Call 570-954-8825
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HANOVER
Great multi-family
home. Fully rented
double block offers
large updated
rooms, 3 bedrooms
each side. Nice
location. MLS 11-
4390 $129,900
Call/text for Details.
Donna Cain
570-947-3824
HANOVER TWP
1 GRANDVIEW AVE
Hanover Twp. Dis-
cover the values in
this welcoming 3
bedroom home.
Some of the delights
of this very special
home are hardwood
floors, deck, fully
fenced yard &
screened porch. A
captivating charmer
that handles all your
needs! $97,500
MLS 11-3625
Michael Slacktish
570-760-4961
Signature Properties
HANOVER TWP.
19 Lee Park Ave.
Nice 3 bedroom
single with 1.5
baths. Home site on
large lot, with pri-
vate drive and 2 car
detached garage.
Home features
large eat in kitchen,
1/2 bath on 1st floor,
living room and
family room with
w/w. Bedroom clos-
ets, attic for stor-
age, replacement
windows, full con-
crete basement
and gas heat.
MLS 12-541
$79,900
ANTONIK &
ASSOCIATES,
INC.
570-735-7494
Ext. 304
Patricia Lunski
570-814-6671
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HANOVER TWP.
27 Spring St
Great home. Great
location. Great con-
dition. Great Price.
MLS#11-4370
$54,900
Call Al Clemonts
570-371-9381
Smith Hourigan Group
570-714-6119
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HANOVER TWP.
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.
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MLS 11-4554
$39,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
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basement, garage
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829-7130!
HANOVER TWP.
Double block with
both sides having
nice secluded yards
and decks. Close to
area schools. Wood
floors just redone on
owners side. Won-
derful opportunity to
live in one side and
rent the other side
to help pay your
mortgage!
MLS#11-4537
$65,000
CALL
CHRISTINE KUTZ
570-322-8832
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
HANOVER TWP.
Enjoy nature in
charming 2 bed-
room, 1 bath raised
ranch home in quiet
setting on Pine Run
Road, Laurel Run.
Close to everything.
Single car attached
garage, 3 season
sunroom, economi-
cal propane heat,
central air, base-
ment with fireplace.
New carpeting and
flooring, freshly
painted, Hanover
Area School Dis-
trict.
Ready to move in!
$125,000.
Call 570-474-5540
HANOVER TWP.
REDUCED
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 pho-
tos visit: www.
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MLS 11-3422
$175,000
Call Colleen
570-237-0415
HANOVER
Multi-family. large 3
unit building, beauti-
fully updated apart-
ments. Two 3 bed-
room apartments &
one efficiency
apartment. Great
location also offers
street parking. This
is a must see.
$139,900. MLS 11-
4389. Call/text for
Details Donna Cain
570-947-3824
HANOVER TWP.
* NEW LISTING! *
3-story home with 4
car garage. Hard-
wood floors, sun
parlor with magnifi-
cent leaded glass
windows, 4 bed-
rooms, eat-in
kitchen with pantry,
formal dining room,
gas heat.
MLS #11-4133
$84,500
Maribeth Jones
570-696-6565
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HARDING
2032 ROUTE 92
Great Ranch home
surrounded by
nature with view of
the river and extra
lot on the river.
Large living room
and kitchen remod-
eled and ready to
move in. Full unfin-
ished basement, off
street parking.
For more info and
photos visit:
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MLS 12-79
$78,900
Call Colleen
570-237-0415
HARDING
3 bedroom, 1.5 bath
raised Ranch on 1
acre. Home boasts
a gas fireplace in
living room, tradi-
tional fireplace in
finished basement.
Central A/C, 2.5 car
garage, covered
deck, out of flood
zone. $179,900. Call
570-388-4244
570-388-2773
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:
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MLS 11-3404
$99,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
JENKINS TWP
1252 Main St.
3 Bedrooms,
1 Bath, Finished
Walk-Out
Basement, Single
Car Garage
Nice corner lot
$59,500
Call Vince
570-332-8792
JENKINS TWP.
2 W. Sunrise Drive
PRICED TO SELL!
This 4 bedroom has
2 car garage with
extra driveway,
central air, veranda
over garage, recre-
ation room with
fireplace and wet
bar. Sunroom
For more info and
photos visit:
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MLS 12-296
$199,900
Call Tom
570-262-7716
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JENKINS TWP.
4 Orchard St.
3 bedroom starter
home with 1 bath on
quiet street.
For more info and
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MLS 12-254
$69,900
Call Tom
570-262-7716
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JENKINS TWP.
4 Widener Drive
A must see home!
You absolutely must
see the interior of
this home. Start by
looking at the pho-
tos on line. Fantas-
tic kitchen with
hickory cabinets,
granite counters,
stainless steel
appliances and tile
floor. Fabulous
master bathroom
with champagne
tub and glass
shower, walk in
closet. 4 car
garage, upper
garage is partially
finished. The list
goes on and on. For
more info and pho-
realtyinc.com.
MLS 12-210
$389,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
KINGSTON
29 Landon Ave N
Striking curb appeal!
Beautiful interior
including a gas fire-
place, hardwood
floors, modern
kitchen, all new car-
peting on the sec-
ond floor, extra
large recently
remodeled main
bath, serene back
patio and spacious
yard. MLS#11-3075
$144,900
Call Mary Price
570-696-5418
570-472-1395
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Kingston
3 bedroom bi-level
with two modern,
full baths & one 3/4
bath. Living room
with fireplace and
skylights, built in
china cabinets in
dining room. Lower
level family room
with fireplace and
wet bar. Large
foyer with fireplace.
MLS#11-3064
$289,500
Call Joe Moore
570-288-1401
KINGSTON
58 S. Welles Ave
Large charmer had
been extensively
renovated in the last
few years. Tons of
closets, walk-up
attic & a lower level
bonus recreation
room. Great loca-
tion, just a short
walk to Kirby Park.
MLS 11-3386
$129,000
Call Betty at
Century 21
Smith Hourigan
Group
570-287-1196
ext 3559
or 570-714-6127
KINGSTON
68 Bennett St
Great duplex on
nice street. Many
upgrades including
modern kitchens
and baths, plus ceil-
ing fans. Both units
occupied,separate
utilities. For more
info and photos
visit: www.atlas
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11-3284. $74,900
Call Nancy Bohn
570-237-0752
KINGSTON
806 Nandy Drive
Unique 3 bedroom
home perfect for
entertaining! Living
room with fireplace
and skylights. Din-
ing room with built-
in china cabinets.
Lower level family
room with fireplace
and wetbar. Private
rear yard within-
ground pool and
multiple decks.
MLS#11-3064
Call Joe Moore
570-288-1401
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KINGSTON
A Classy Move-in
Ready 5 bed-
room, with recent
updates including
flooring, bathroom,
recessed lighting &
many new widows.
Woodburner on
brick hearth, eat in
kitchen, formal
dining room. Good
room sizes, fenced
yard, patio, private
driveway, walking
distance to park,
shopping, public
transportation,
restaurants, etc.
MLS #11-4283
$132,900.
Call Pat today @
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HOURIGAN GROUP
570-287-1196
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KINGSTON
BUTLER ST.
Large double, great
older home with all
modern updates.
Pantry, kitchen, liv-
ing room, formal
dining room, 3 bed-
rooms, 2.5 baths,
Collect $1300 rent
from other side.
$195,000
570-288-4203
KINGSTON
Completely
remodeled, spa-
cious 4-5 bed-
room, 2 1/2 bath
home with tons of
original character.
Desirable
Kingston neigh-
borhood. Hard-
woods through-
out, 2 zone cen-
tral air, 2 gas fire-
places, finished
basement, new
vinyl fence. Crown
molding, ample
storage, many
built-ins.
A must see!
$275,000
Call for
appointment
570-417-6059
KINGSTON
Located within 1
block of elementary
school & neighbor-
hood park this spa-
cious 4 bedrooms
offers 1450 sq. ft of
living space with
1.75 baths, walk up
attic, and partially
finished basement.
Extras include gas
fireplace, an in-
ground pool with
fenced yard, new
gas furnace & more.
11-823
$105,900
Ann Marie Chopick
570-760-6769
570-288-6654
KINGSTON
MOTIVATED SELLER
76 N. Dawes Ave.
Use your income
tax rebate for a
downpayment on
this great home
with modern
kitchen with granite
counters, 2 large
bedrooms,
attached garage,
full basement could
be finished, sun
porch overlooks
great semi private
yard. A great house
in a great location!
Come see it!
. For more info and
photos visit:
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MLS 12-41
$119,900
Call Colleen
570-237-0415
KINGSTON
This charming 3
story has plenty of
potential and is
within 1 block of
Wyoming Ave. Put
in your own finish-
ing touches. Priced
to sell! MLS 12-48
$ 34,900
Ann Marie Chopick
570-760-6769
570-288-6654
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AUTOMOTIVE SALES
CONSULTANTS
Valley Chevrolet is seeking
individuals who are self-starters,
team-oriented and driven.
(No experience necessary)
We Offer:
Salary & Commission Benefts
401k Plan 5 Day Work Week
Huge New & Used Inventory
Apply in person to:
Blake Gagliardi, Sales Manager
Rick Merrick, Sales Manager
601 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre
DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT - EOE
www.dallassd.com
PART TIME
VAN AND MINI
30-PASSENGER
BUS DRIVERS
Starting rate of $10.50 - $13.50 per hour, depend-
ing on experience. Driving records & background
checks are required for all applicants. Possessing
a valid PA School Bus Drivers License and CDL
a plus. Please submit a district application found
on the employment page of the district website,
letter of interest, resume, copies of driving record,
drivers license, current Act 34, 114 and 151 clear-
ances, letters of recommendation and other sup-
porting documentation to:
Mr. Grant Palfey, Business Manager,
Dallas School District,
PO Box 2000, Dallas, PA 18612
by deadline of February 29, 2012
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VEHICLES
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$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN,
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KINGSTON TWP
573 Carverton Rd
Privacy & serenity!
This 40 acre estate
features living room
with fireplace &
hardwood floor;
family room with
vaulted ceiling &
fireplace; 1st floor
master bedroom &
bath with jetted tub
& stall shower; pan-
elled den; dining
room with stone
floor & skylight; 3
additional bedrooms
& 2 baths. Central
Air, 3 outbuildings.
$725,000.
MLS 11-4056
Call Nancy Judd
Joe Moore
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KINGSTON
Well maintained one
owner home locat-
ed near schools &
shopping. Home
features 4 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
eat-in kitchen, living
room, dining room &
foyer, with ductless
air conditioning on
the first floor. 2-car
detached garage
and basement
ready to be finished.
All appliances are
included along with
the first floor laun-
dry. MLS#11-97
$129,000
Everett Davis
(570) 417-8733
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KINGSTON
RARE OPPORTUNITY!
This one you cant
match for overall
charm, utilization
and value. The
beautifully carpeted,
gas fireplace living
room makes you
want to sit down
and relax. The din-
ing room opens to a
Florida room with a
gas fireplace. There
is a modern kitchen
and 2 modern bath-
rooms. Three spa-
cious bedrooms on
the second floor
with a walkup attic.
Completely finished
basement with wet
bar! The home fea-
tures many
upgrades including
windows, roof, land-
scaping and drive-
way. Also a one car
detached garage
and gazebo. Great
Kingston location
with low taxes and
located near school
and shopping.
MLS#11-4552
$172,900
Everett Davis
(570) 417-8733
LAFLIN
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 bed-
rooms, 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, built-
in grill, in-ground
pool, cabana with
half bath, an over-
sized 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. Laflin Road to
Fordham Road, on
right. $399,700
Call Donna
570-613-9080
LAFLIN
210 Beechwood Dr
Rare brick & vinyl
tri-level featuring 8
rooms, 4 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
family room with
fireplace, rear
patio, sprinkler
system, alarm sys-
tem & central air.
MLS#11-2819
$199,000
CALL DONNA
570-613-9080
LAFLIN
24 Fordham Road
Lovely cedar shingle
sided home on large
corner lot in a great
development. 4 bed-
room, 2 1/2 baths, 1st
floor family room, fin-
ished lower level.
Hardwood floors
throughout, huge liv-
ing room & family
room. 1st floor laun-
dry room & office,
gas heat, nice deck,
above ground pool, 2
car garage. 11-3497
$295,000
Call Nancy Answini
570-237-5999
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LAKE NUANGOLA
Lance Street
Very comfortable
2 bedroom home in
move in condition.
Great sun room,
large yard, 1 car
garage. Deeded
lake access.
Reduced $119,000
Call Kathie
MLS # 11-2899
(570) 288-6654
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LARKSVILLE
10 E. Second St.
Property in nice
neighborhood.
Includes 4 room
apartment over
garage.
MLS 12-253
$79,000
Charles J.
Prohaska
EXT 35
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ESTATE
570-287-0770
MESHOPPEN
Novak Road
Lovely, nearly com-
pleted, renovated
Victorian farmhouse
sits high on 7.81
acres featuring
panoramic pastoral
views, high ceilings,
original woodwork,
gutted, rewired,
insulated & sheet-
rocked, newer roof,
vinyl siding, kitchen
and baths. Gas
rights negotiable.
Lots of potential
with TLC. Elk Lake
$119,900
MLS# 11-525 Call
570-696-2468
MOOSIC
15 EMERSON DRIVE
GLENMAURA
Beautiful brick-
faced 4 bedroom
Colonial. Spacious,
open floor plan. Tile
floors, fireplace,
two car garage.
MLS# 12-295
$350,000
Call Stacey Lauer
570-262-1158
MOSCOW
331 Gudz Road
Private country
living, with easy
access to inter-
state. Relax and
enjoy this comfort-
able A-Frame
home. Jacuzzi,
large deck & gor-
geous pond. Great
for entertaining
inside and out. For
more photos and
info visit: www.atlas
realtyinc.com
MLS 11-3285
$249,900
Call Nancy Bohn
570-237-0752
MOUNTAIN TOP
33 Valley View Drive
3 Bedroom, 1.5
Bath, 2 car garage,
new roof & hot
water heater, above
ground heated pool,
finished basement.
$210,000
Contact Melissa at
570-430-8263
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MOUNTAIN TOP
803 Aspen Drive
Brand new carpet in
lower level family
room! Hardwood on
1st floor dining
room, living room,
bedrooms & hall!
Large rear deck.
Master bedroom
opens to deck! Pri-
vate rear yard!
Basement door
opens to garage.
MLS #11-2282
$192,000
Jim Graham at
570-715-9323
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MOUNTAIN TOP
Nestled on just
under an acre just
minutes from 81S
this colonial offers
2194 sq. ft. of living
area plus a finished
basement. Enjoy
your summer
evenings on the
wrap around porch
or take a quick dip in
the above ground
pool with tier deck.
The covered pavil-
ion is ideal for pic-
nics or gatherings
And when the winter
winds blow cuddle
in front of the gas
fireplace and enjoy
a quiet night.
MLS 11-2260
Priced to Sell,
$185,900
Ann Marie Chopick
570-760-6769
(570) 288-6654
MOUNTAINTOP
29 Valley View Dr.
MOTIVATED SELLER
Raised ranch on
corner lot. Spacious
two car garage.
Modern kitchen &
bath, tile floors.
Energy efficient
Ceramic Heat.
MLS#11-2500
$174,900
Call Julio Caprari:
570-592-3966
MOUNTAINTOP
VACANT LAND
333 OAKMONT LANE
1.15 acre, level lot,
#254, on
cul-de-sac, in
Laurel Lakes.
Underground elec-
tric, phone & cable.
Ready for your new
home in 2012!
MLS# 11-4465
$39,900
Call Christine Kane
570-714-9235
NANITCOKE
3 bedroom, 1 bath.
Nice opportunity for
a starter home or
investment proper-
ty. Needs work, but
columns, moldings,
and leaded glass
windows are intact.
MLS #12-133
$42,000
CALL CHRISTINE
KUTZ
570-332-8832
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
NANTICOKE
130 West Green St
4-5 bedroom, 2
bath home features
new windows &
entry doors, 1st floor
laundry, hardwood
floors & ceiling fans.
Outdoor features
include vinyl siding,
large front porch &
rear deck, fenced &
level rear and side
yards with swing
set, off street park-
ing. Dry walkout
basement includes
coal stoker stove,
workshop and stor-
age area. New 200
amp service. 12-22
James Banos
Realtor Associate
COLDWELL
BANKER RUNDLE
REAL ESTATE
570-991-1883
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NANTICOKE
182 Robert Street
Nice single or
duplex. Gas heat.
Detached garage.
This home is high
and dry, and avail-
able for immediate
occupancy. Call
Jim for details.
Affordable @
$104,900
TOWNE &
COUNTRY R.E.
570-735-8932
570-542-5708
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NANTICOKE
414 Grove Street E
Remodeled 2 story
with new oil furnace,
windows, electric
kitchen, bath, door,
flooring, paint. OSP.
Seller will pay 1st
year property tax.
MLS#11-2760
$85,500
Call Al Clemonts
570-371-9381
570-714-6119
NANTICOKE
East Noble Street
Nice two family on
the east side. Gas
heat. Detached 2
car garage. Afford-
able @ $69,500.
Call Jim for details
TOWNE &
COUNTRY R.E. CO.
570-735-8932
570-542-5708
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Vacation property?
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NANTICOKE
Great 3 Bedroom
2 story with lots to
offer. Large oak
kitchen with Corian
counters. Oversized
30 x 30 2 car
garage on a beauti-
fully landscaped
fenced lot with
plenty of rear deck-
ing & above the
ground pool for all
of your outdoor
entertaining.
$117,900
MLS# 12-457
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
NANTICOKE
New Listing. Totally
remodeled 3 bed-
room, 1.5 bath.
Spectacular kitchen
w/tile radiant heat
floor, center island,
appliances. Beauti-
ful cabinets and
counters. 1st floor
mudroom/laundry.
Master bedroom
w/double lighted
closets, modern
bath w/jacuzzi tub
and shower. 4 zone
gas heat + AC/heat
pump. New roof,
siding, windows,
flooring, fencing.
Walk up attic, full
partially finished
basement. Off
street parking.
MLS 12-333
$99,900
ANTONIK &
ASSOCIATES
570-735-7494
Patricia Lunski,
X304
(C) 570-814-6671
NEWPORT TWP.
Five bedroom
Contemporary has
a vaulted ceiling in
living room with
fireplace.
Hardwood floors in
dining & living
rooms. 1st floor
master bedroom
with walk in closet.
Lower level family
room. Deck,
garage, separate
laundry.
$257,500
MLS#12-170
Call Joe Moore
570-288-1401
NOXEN
PRICED TO SELL -
Brick ranch with
large living room, 3
bedrooms, sun
room, deck, full
basement, sheds
and garage on 0.54
acres in Noxen.
$135,000.
Jeannie Brady
ERA BRADY
ASSOCIATES
570-836-3848
PITTSON
NEW PRICE
8 rooms, 4 bed-
rooms & bath, eat-in
kitchen, formal din-
ing room, new win-
dows, gas heat.
MLS # 11-4369
$74,500
Call Donna
570-613-9080
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PITTSTON
10 Garfield St.
Looking for a
Ranch???
Check out this
double wide
with attached 2
car garage on a
permanent foun-
dation. Large
master bedroom
suite with large
living room, fam-
ily room with
fireplace, 2 full
baths, laundry
room, formal
dining room,
vaulted ceilings
throughout and
MORE!
For more info
and photos visit:
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MLS 10-2463
$89,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
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D
PITTSTON
168 Mill St.
Large 3 bedroom
home with 2 full
baths. 7 rooms on
nice lot with above
ground pool. 1 car
garage. For more
info and photos
visit: www.atlas
realtyinc.com
MLS 11-3894
$82,000
Tom Salvaggio
570-262-7716
PITTSTON
20 NEW STREET
NEW, NEW LISTING
Attractive Bi-level
with 2 bedrooms
and room for anoth-
er. 2 full baths, gas
forced air heat,
ventless gas fire-
place & sauna.
Move in condition,
$123,000
MLS 12-193
Barbara Young
Call 570-466-6940
COLDWELL BANKER
RUNDLE REAL ESTATE
570-474-2340
Ext. 55
PITTSTON
238 S. Main St.
Ten room home
with 4 bedrooms, 2
baths, 2 car
garage, great drive-
way, central air,
large yard. A must
see home!
For more info and
photos visit:
www.atlas
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MLS 12-477
$139,900
Call Tom
570-262-7716
PITTSTON
A lot of house for
the money. Corner
home with lots of
space. 9 rooms, 2
1/2 baths, a bonus
room of 42 x 24.
This home is conve-
niently located near
major highways, air-
port and shopping.
Two car detached
garage and nice
yard.
$75,500
MLS# 10-4350
Call Michael Nocera
SMITH HOURIGAN
GROUP
570-696-5412
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PITTSTON REDUCED
31 Tedrick St.
Very nice 3 bed-
room 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:
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MLS 11-3544
Reduced to
$79,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
PITTSTON
REDUCED!
95 William St.
1/2 double home
with more square
footage than most
single family
homes. 4 bed-
rooms, 1.5 baths,
ultra modern
kitchen and remod-
eled baths. Super
clean. For more
information and
photos visit
www.atlas
realtyinc. com
MLS 11-2120
$54,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
PITTSTON TWP.
BY OWNER
459 Broad St.
3 bedroom 1 bath
attractive home in
great location,
hardwood floors
100x144 lot
asking $109,900
570.970.0650
jtdproperties.com
PITTSTON TWP.
REDUCED
10 Norman St.
Brick 2 story home
with 4 bedrooms, 3
baths, large family
room with fireplace.
Lower level rec
room, large drive-
way 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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PITTSTON TWP.
REDUCED
38 Frothingham St.
Four square home
with loads of poten-
tial and needs
updating but is
priced to reflect its
condition. Nice
neighborhood.
Check it out. For
more info and pho-
tos visit: www.
atlasrealtyinc.com
MLS 11-3403
$59,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
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PLAINS
1610 Westminster
Road.
DRASTIC PRICE
REDUCTION
Paradise found!
Your own personal
retreat, small pond
in front of yard, pri-
vate setting only
minutes from every-
thing. Log cabin
chalet with 3 bed-
rooms, 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:
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MLS 11-319
$279,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
PLAINS
2 bedroom, 2.5
bath. Luxury 1,950
sq ft end unit
Townhome in
sought after River
Ridge. Gas heat,
A/C, Hardwood &
wall to wall. Mar-
ble tile master bath
with jetted tub &
separate shower.
$189,500
Call 570-285-5119
PLAINS
41 Bank Street
Very nice 3 bed-
room, 1 bath home
situated on a large
lot on a quiet street
with off street park-
ing. Move-in condi-
tion. Don't miss this
one! MLS #11-4055
REDUCED!
$64,500
Call Debra at
570-714-9251
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46-48 Helen St
Well maintained
double block on
quiet street, great
nei ghbor hood.
Perfect home for
you with one side
paying most of
your mortgage, or
would make a
good investment,
with separate utili-
ties & great rents.
Vinyl replacement
windows, vinyl alu-
minum siding, walk
up large attic from
one side, lower
front & rear porch-
es, with two rear
upper enclosed
porches. $119,900
Call Ronnie
570-262-4838
PLAINS
63 Clarks Lane
3 story Townhome
with 2 bedrooms, 3
baths, plenty of
storage with 2 car
built in garage.
Modern kitchen and
baths, large room
sizes and deck.
For more info and
photos visit:
www.atlas
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MLS 11-4567
$144,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
PLAINS
REDUCED REDUCED
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:
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realtyinc.com
MLS 11-4068
$34,900 $34,900
Call Colleen
570-237-0415
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PLAINS TOWNSHIP
74 Mack Street
Modern 3 bedroom,
1 1/2 baths with a 1
car garage and
fenced yard. Combi-
nation living room/
dinning room with
hardwood floors.
Modern kitchen with
Corian counter tops
and tiled back-
splash. Modern tiled
bath. First floor
bonus family rooms.
New carpeting
throughout. Finished
lower level with 1/2
bath. Shed included.
MLS 11-4241
Reduced $109,900
Call Darren Snyder
Marilyn K Snyder
Real Estate
570-825-2468
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PLYMOUTH
1 Willow St.
Attractive bi-level
on corner lot with
private fenced in
yard. 3-4 bedrooms
and 1.5 baths. Fin-
ished lower level,
office and
laundry room
MLS 11-2674
$99,900
Jay A. Crossin
Ext. 23
CROSSIN REAL
ESTATE
570-288-0770
PLYMOUTH
Recently remodeled
single family home
with 1st & 2nd floor
baths, modern
kitchen, large family
room with hard-
wood floors.
$70,000
MLS # 10-4618
Call Michael Nocera
SMITH HOURIGAN
GROUP
570-696-5412
PRINGLE
234 UNION ST
Previously a double
block converted
into one very
roomy, totally
remodeled single
family home. New
carpeting & flooring
throughout. 2
updated full baths,
one in master suite.
Nicely level fenced
yard with very large
deck & patio fort
entertaining. Zoned
commercial.
$131,900
MLS 11-3575
Barbara Young
Call 570-466-6940
COLDWELL BANKER
RUNDLE REAL ESTATE
570-474-2340
Ext. 55
SHAVERTOWN
1195 Sutton Road
Attractive, well-
maintained saltbox
on 2 private acres
boasts fireplaces in
living room, family
room & master
bedroom. Formal
dining room. Large
Florida room with
skylights & wet bar.
Oak kitchen opens
to family room. 4
bedrooms & 3 1/2
baths. Finished
lower level.
Carriage barn
PRICE REDUCED
$425,000
MLS# 10-3394
Call Joe Moore
570-288-1401
SHAVERTOWN
4 Genoa Lane
There is much
attention to detail in
this magnificent 2
story, 4 bedroom, 2
full bath all brick
home on double
corner lot. Large
family room with
brick fireplace, all
oak kitchen with
breakfast area,
master suite, solid
oak staircase to
name a few.
MLS #11-3268
$525,000
Jay A. Crossin
Ext. 23
CROSSIN REAL
ESTATE
570-288-07770
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SHAVERTOWN
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
570-332-8832
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
SHAVERTOWN
If youre looking for
country living with
peace and quiet and
beautiful mountain
views, this is the
home for you! Only
minutes from town,
featuring large eat-
in kitchen, formal
dining room & living
room, all with hard-
wood floors. There
are three bedrooms
and a laundry in
addition to two full
baths. Master bath
skylight. Gas heat.
Central Air. $300 lot
rent/month and that
includes water,
sewer and garbage
removal.
MLS#10-4421
$65,000
EVERETT DAVIS
417-8733
SHAVERTOWN
* NEW LISTING! *
Great space in this
2-story coveted
Dallas neighbor-
hood! Lots of oak on
1st floor, door, mold-
ings, kitchen,
beams; finished
basement, 3-sea-
son 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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1128 Bethel Hill Rd
A dollhouse in his-
toric Patterson
Grove Campground
with country charm.
Many recent
updates. Cute as
can be. Patterson
Grove on web
www.patterson
grove.com
11-4376
$27,000
Call Betty at
Century 21
Smith Hourigan
Group
570-287-1196
ext 3559
or 570-714-6127
SHICKSHINNY
408 Cragle Hill Rd.
This is a very well
kept Ranch home
on 6 acres, central
air, rear patio and 1
car garage. This is
a 3 parcel listing.
MLS 11-4273
$157,900
Jackie Roman
570-288-0770
Ext. 39
CROSSIN REAL
ESTATE
570-288-0770
SUGARLOAF
Beautiful setting in a
fabulous location.
Well maintained 4
bedroom, 2.5 bath
home sits on a full
beautiful acre of
land. 3 car garage
with a breezeway,
first floor master
bedroom suite and
a great porch to sit
and relax on all
while enjoying your
new serene sur-
roundings. This is a
MUST SEE! 12-392
$225,000
Call Tony Wasco
570-855-2424
Trademark
Realtor Group
570-613-9090
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SWOYERSVILLE
120 Barber St.
Nice Ranch home,
great neighbor-
hood.
MLS 11-3365
$109,000
Call David
Krolikowski
570-288-0770
CROSSIN REAL
ESTATE
570-288-0770
SWOYERSVILLE
20 Maple Drive
REDUCED!
An immaculate 4
bedroom split level
situated on a .37
acre manicured lot
in a quiet neighbor-
hood. Features
include a Florida
room with wet bar &
breakfast area, spa-
cious eat-in kitchen
with sliders to deck/
patio, formal living
room, dining room,
family room, central
a/c, & 2 car garage.
Many amenities.
Don't miss this one!
MLS #11-1374
$ 219,000
Call Debra at
570-714-9251
SWOYERSVILLE
51-53 Milbre St
Nice home. A tenant
would help pay the
mortgage or use as
an investment prop-
erty or convert to a
single family. Great
location, worth your
consideration. Full
attic, walk out base-
ment by bilco doors.
Bathrooms are on
the first floor.
MLS 12-298
$99,500
Call Betty at
Century 21
Smith Hourigan
Group
570-287-1196
ext 3559
or 570-714-6127
SWOYERSVILLE
60 Watkins St
Home features 4
bedrooms, a mas-
ter bedroom on 1st
floor with large walk
in closet, ceiling
fans, screened
porch, sunroom and
workshop. New 200
amp service, interi-
or paint & laundry
area in basement.
MLS#12-128
Reduced $99,500
Call Al Clemonts
570-371-9381
570-714-6119
SWOYERSVILLE
New Listing!
3 bedrooms, 1 bath
home on double lot.
One car garage,
two 3 season
porches, security
system & attic just
insulated.
MLS #12-31
$90,000.
Call
Christine Kutz
570-332-8832
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McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
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NEW PRICE
$196,500
Luxurious End Townhouse
3 bedrooms, 2.5
baths, Cathedral
ceilings, hardwood
floors, gas heat,
Central Air, master
bath with whirlpool
tub & shower, lovely
landscaped fenced
yard, 1 car garage.
Great Location.
MLS#11-3533
Call Nancy Palumbo
570-714-9240
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SWOYERSVILLE
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
52 Barber Street
Beautifully remod-
eled 3 bedroom, 1
bath home in the
heart of the town.
With new carpets,
paint, windows,
doors and a mod-
ern kitchen and
bath. Sale includes
all appliances:
refrigerator, stove,
dishwasher, washer
and dryer. Nice yard
and superb neigh-
borhood. 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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SWOYERSVILLE
OUT OF FLOOD
ZONE
Estate. Nice brick
front ranch home on
a corner lot. 1 car
attached garage,
circle driveway,
central air. 2 bed-
rooms, 1 full bath
with 2 showers, Full
basement with
brand new water
proofing system
that includes a war-
ranty. Great loca-
tion. MLS 11-2127
$108,500
Donna Cain
570-947-3824
SWOYERSVILLE
Meticulous two-
story home with
double lot and 2-car
garage. Eat-in
kitchen with laundry
area; first floor tiled
full bath, nicely car-
peted living/dining
rooms; three bed-
rooms on second
floor, gas heat,
recently roofed,
great starter home
for you. Move in and
enjoy not paying
rent. MLS#11-3400
REDUCED TO
$99,000
Maribeth Jones
570-696-6565
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
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
Call Christine
Kutz
570-332-8832
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
W. NANTICOKE
71 George Ave.
Nice house with
lots of potential.
Priced right. Great
for handy young
couple. Close to
just about every-
thing. Out of
flood zone.
MLS 12-195
$76,000
Call Roger Nenni
EXT 32
CROSSIN REAL
ESTATE
570-288-0770
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WEST PITTSTON
611 Dennison St.,
High & Dry! Lovely
three bedroom, two
bath bi-level offers
plenty of closet
space, tiled kitchen
& lower level floors,
security system and
very economical
gas heat. Lower
level has family
room, laundry area
and office or fourth
bedroom. This
home was NOT
FLOODED! MLS#12-8
$144,500
Karen Bernardi
283-9100 x31
WANAMIE
950 Center St.
Unique property.
Well maintained - 2
story 10 year old set
on 3.56 acres. Pri-
vacy galore, pole
barn 30x56 heated
for storage of
equipment, cars or
boats. A must see
property. GEO Ther-
mal Heating Sys-
tem.Only 10 minutes
from interstate 81 &
15 minutes to turn-
pike. MLS#11-3617
$249,900
Call Geri
570-696-0888
WAPWALLOPEN
359 Pond Hill
Mountain Road
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 wouldnt
want to miss out.
There is a pond at
the far end of the
property that is
used by all sur-
rounding neighbors.
This is an estate
and is being sold as
is. No sellers prop-
erty disclosure. Will
entertain offers in
order to settle
estate. MLS 11-962
$64,900
Call Karen
Coldwell Banker
Rundle Real Estate
570-474-2340
WEST HAZLETON
100 Warren St
16,000 sq. ft. com-
mercial 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/ entertain-
ment center; laun-
dromat; auto
garage. $119,000
Call Karen at
Century 21 Select
Group - Hazleton
570-582-4938
WEST PITTSTON
220 Linden St.
Large 2 story
home with 3
bedrooms,
1 3/4 baths.
Detached
garage,
inground pool.
Home needs
work on the fi
rst floor, 2nd is i
n very good
conditi on.
Kitchen cabi-
nets ready to be
reinstalled. For
more info and
photos visit:
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MLS 12-78
$69,900
Call Tom
570-262-7716
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WEST PITTSTON
313 Race St.
This home needs
someone to rebuild
the former finished
basement and 1st
floor. Being sold as
is. 2nd floor is
move in ready.
For more info and
photos visit:
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MLS 12-255
$39,900
Call Tom
570-262-7716
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WEST PITTSTON
REDUCED
18 Atlantic Ave.
Large 2 story home
with 2 baths,
attached garage.
Being sold as-is.
For more info and
photos visit:
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MLS 11-4475
$49,900
Call Tom
570-262-7716
WEST WYOMING
438 Tripp St
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday
12pm-5pm
Completely remod-
eled home with
everything new.
New kitchen, baths,
bedrooms, tile
floors, hardwoods,
granite countertops,
all new stainless
steel appliances,
microwave, dish-
washer, free stand-
ing 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
WEST WYOMING
550 Johnson St.
Nicely landscaped
corner lot sur-
rounds this brick
front Colonial in
desirable neighbor-
hood. This home
features a spacious
eat in kitchen, 4
bedrooms, 4 baths
including Master
bedroom with mas-
ter bath. 1st floor
laundry and finished
lower level. Enjoy
entertaining under
the covered patio
with hot tub, rear
deck for BBQs and
an above ground
pool. Economical
gas heat only $1224
per yr. For more
info and photos
visit: www.atlas
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MLS 12-157
$254,860
Call Michele
Reap
570-905-2336
WEST WYOMING
Why pay rent when
you can own this 1/2
double? 3 bed-
rooms. Eat in
kitchen. New roof
installed 12/11.
$49,900
MLS# 10-2780
Call Michael Nocera
SMITH HOURIGAN
GROUP
570-696-5412
WEST WYOMING
WHY PAY RENT?
Nice half double
with eat in kitchen,
nice yard, shed and
off street parking.
$49,900
MLS # 11-1910
Call Michael Nocera
SMITH HOURIGAN
GROUP
570-696-5412
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570-829-7130
WHITE HAVEN
28 S. Woodhaven Dr
Beautiful 4 bedroom
home. Peaceful sur-
roundings. Lake
view. 11-1253.
$179,000
Darcy J. Gollhardt,
Realtor
570-262-0226
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570-718-4959
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WILKES-BARRE
$42,900
272 Stanton Street
7 rooms, 3 bed-
rooms, eat-in kit-
chen, 1 1/2 baths.
Laundry room with
washer & dryer, eat
in kitchen includes
& dishwasher, built
in A/C unit, fenced in
yard, security sys-
tem. MLS #11-4532
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JANE KOPP
REAL ESTATE
570-288-7481
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:
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MLS 11-3290
$89,900
Call Colleen
570-237-0415
Rent out your
apartment
570-829-7130
WILKES-BARRE
260 Brown Street
3 bedroom, 1 1/2
bath in very good
condition with mod-
ern kitchen and
bathrooms and a 3
season sunroom off
of the kitchen.
MLS 11-4244
$64,900
Call Darren Snyder
Marilyn K Snyder
Real Estate
570-825-2468
WILKES-BARRE
495-497 S. Grant St
Nice double block in
good condition with
2 bedrooms on
each side. New vinyl
siding. Bathrooms
recently remodeled.
Roof is 2 years old.
Fully rented. Ten-
ants pay all utilities.
MLS11-580.$53,500
Call Darren Snyder
Marilyn K Snyder
Real Estate
570-825-2468
WILKES-BARRE
74 Frederick St
This very nice 2
story, 3 bedroom, 1
bath home has a
large eat in kitchen
for family gather-
ings. 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
WILKES-BARRE
Great Investment.
Quiet street close to
everything. Nice
size rooms. Both
sides currently rent-
ed. Off street park-
ing in back with a 1
car garage.
$89,900. MLS 11-
4207. Call Donna for
more information or
to schedule a show-
ing. 570-947-3824
WILKES-BARRE
HALF DOUBLE
spacious 3 bed-
room with 2 full
baths. 4th & 5th
bedrooms are pos-
sible in the finished
attic. Hardwood
floors under carpet.
basement is partial-
ly finished. $37,500.
MLS 12-494
Call Al Clemonts
570-371-9381
570-714-6119
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WILKES-BARRE
Just on the market
this 2 story offers a
modern kitchen,
formal dining room,
1st floor laundry
plus 2/3 bedrooms
On 2nd floor.
Affordably priced at
$ 27,900.00
MLS 12-50
Ann Marie Chopick
570-760-6769
570-288-6654
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WILKES-BARRE
Large, stately brick
home in Historic Dis-
trict. Large eat-in
kitchen, dining room
2 fireplaces, 5 full
baths & 2 half baths.
Huge master with
office. Large 3rd
floor bedroom. 2
story attic. Custom
woodwork & hard-
wood floors. Leaded
glass, large closets
with built-ins. Needs
some updates. With
large income apt.
with separate
entrance.
Call for
appointment.
ASKING $300,000
Call 570-706-5917
WILKES-BARRE
Lot 39 Mayock St.
9' ceilings through-
out 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
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
570-332-8832
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
WILKES-BARRE
Nice home, great
price. 3 bedrooms, 1
bath, wood floors,
off street parking,
Approx 1312sq ft.
Currently rented out
for $550 monthly,
no lease. Keep it as
an investment or
make this your new
home. MLS 11-3207
$46,000
Donna Cain
570-947-3824
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, 105x50 lot.
Fenced in yard.
Appraised at
$57,000. Serious
inquiries only. Call
570-826-1458
for appointment
WILKES-BARRE
Pine Ridge Estates
Nicely maintained in
move-in condition!
Hardwood floors in
living room, dining
room & family
room. 4 bedrooms,
2 1/2 baths. Securi-
ty system, central
air, gas heat! Nice
room sizes!
Call Jim Graham at
570-715-9323
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WILKES-BARRE
REDUCED
60 Kulp St.
3-4 bedroom, 2
story home with
well kept hardwood
floors throughout.
Private driveway
with parking for 2
cards and nearly all
replacement win-
dows. MLS 11-2897
$59,900
Jay A. Crossin
Ext. 23
CROSSIN REAL
ESTATE
570-288-0770
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WILKES-BARRE
South
3 bedroom, 2 story,
with brick & stucco
siding. Beautiful
hardwood floors.
Semi-modern
kitchen. Finished
basement with fire-
place. Covered
back porch. Priced
to sell. $79,900.
MLS 11-2987
Besecker Realty
570-675-3611
WILKES-BARRE
Well maintained 2
story home with a
finished lower level
and a gas fireplace.
New carpets and a
walk-up attic, great
for storage.
$65,000
MLS# 11-4529
Call Michael Nocera
SMITH HOURIGAN
GROUP
570-696-5412
WILKES-BARRE
Nice home located
on a quiet street. 2
bedrooms, 1 bath
well kept & ready
for new owner. MLS
12-73. $55,000.
Donna Cain
570-947-3824
WILKES-BARRE
Come take a look at
this value. 2 bed-
rooms, 1 bath. Sit
back & relax on the
rear deck of your
new home. MLS 12-
75. $42,500. Call/
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Donna Cain
570-947-3824
WYOMING
1702 W. Eighth St.
1 story Ranch with
100x200 lot, paved
driveway, new
energy star
replacement win-
dows. Excellent
starter home. For
more info and
photos visit:
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MLS 11-2912
NEW PRICE
$84, 500
Fred Mecadon
570-817-5792
WYOMING
40 Fifth st
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 neigh-
borhood plus short
walking distance to
Wyoming Avenue.
For more info and
photos visit:
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11-4027. $124,900
Call Nancy Bohn
570-237-0752
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WYOMING
Move in condition.
3 bedrooms,
1 bath. Corner lot.
$132,900
MLS 12-428
Call Stephen
570-613-9080
YATESVILLE
PRICE REDUCED
12 Reid st.
Spacious Bi-level
home in semi-pri-
vate location with
private back yard. 3
season room. Gas
fireplace in lower
level family room. 4
bedrooms, garage.
For more informtion
and photos visit
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MLS 10-4740
$149,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
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909 Income &
Commercial
Properties
AVOCA
25 St. Marys St.
3,443 sq. ft.
masonry commer-
cial building with
warehouse/office
and 2 apartments
with separate elec-
tric and heat. Per-
fect for contractors
or anyone with stor-
age needs. For
more information
and photos log onto
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Reduced to
$89,000
MLS #10-3872
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
VM 101
BEAR CREEK
1255 Laurel Run Rd.
Bear Creek Twp.,
large commercial
garage/warehouse
on 1.214 acres with
additional 2 acre
parcel. 2 water
wells. 2 newer
underground fuel
tanks. May require
zoning approval.
For more info and
photos visit:
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MLS 12-208
$179,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
EDWARDSVILLE
89-91 Hillside St.
Out of the flood
plain, this double
has potential.
Newer roof and
some windows
have been
replaced. Property
includes a large
extra lot.
MLS 11-3463
$87,000
Call Roger Nenni
Ext. 32
CROSSIN REAL
ESTATE
5770-288-0770
EDWARDSVILLE
Lawrence St.
Nice 3 unit property.
Lots of off street
parking and bonus 2
car garage. All units
are rented. Great
income with low
maintenance.
$139,900
MLS# 10-2675
Call Karen
Coldwell Banker
Rundle Real Estate
570-474-2340
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909 Income &
Commercial
Properties
FORTY FORT
1012 Wyoming Ave.
SUPER LOCATION
Needs work. Priced
to sell. Great for
your small business
or offices. Very high
traffic count. Prop-
erty is being sold IN
AS IS CONDITION.
Inspections for buy-
ers information only.
Property needs
rehab.
MLS 11-4267
$84,900
Roger Nenni
570-288-0770
Ext. 32
Crossin Real
Estate
570-288-0770
JENKINS TWP.
1334 Main St.
1 story, 2,600
sq. ft. commePr-
cial building,
masonry con-
struction with
offices and
warehousing.
Central air,
alarm system
and parking.
Great for con-
tractors or
anyone with
office/storage
needs. For more
info and photos
visit: www.atlas
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MLS 11-3156
$84,900
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
S
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KINGSTON
584 Wyoming Ave.
M MOTIV OTIVA ATED TED S SELLER ELLER! !
Three large offices
along with a recep-
tion area with built-
in secretarial/para-
legal work stations;
a large conference
room with built-in
bookshelves, kitch-
enette and bath-
room. Lower level
has 7 offices, 2
bathrooms, plenty
of storage. HIGHLY
visible location,
off-street park-
ing. 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
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570-696-0723
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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
LAFLIN
33 Market St.
Commercial/resi-
dential property
featuring Ranch
home with 3 bed-
rooms, newly
remodeled bath-
room, in good con-
dition. Commercial
opportunity for
office in attached
building. For more
info and photos
visit: www.atlas
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MLS 11-3450
Reduced
$159,000
Call Tom
570-262-7716
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Commercial
Properties
NANTICOKE
414 Front St.
modern office build-
ing featuring 4
offices, receptionist
office, large confer-
ence room, modern
kitchen, storage
room, full base-
ment, central air,
handicap access. 2
car garage and 5
additional off street
parking spaces.
This property is also
available for lease.
Lease price is
$675/mo + $675
security deposit.
Tenant pays all
utilities. Sells for
$89,900
Call John Polifka
570-704-6846
5 Mountains
Realty
42 N. Main St.
Shickshinny, PA
570-542-2141
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423 E. Church
St.
Great 2 family in
move in condi-
tion on both
sides, Separate
utilities, 6
rooms each. 3
car detached
garage in super
neighborhood.
Walking dis-
tance to col-
lege. For more
info and photos
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MLS 11-1608
$123,000
Call Tom
570-262-7716
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NANTICOKE
PENDING
406-408 Front St.
4,400 SF commer-
cial building with
storefront and living
space on the 2nd
floor. This building
can be used for
commercial appli-
cations or convert it
into a double block.
Property being sold
AS IS.
MLS 11-4271
$40,000
John Polifka
570-704-6846
Five Mountains
Realty
570-542-2141
PITTSTON
166 Vine St.
Nice PPthree
family home in
good location,
fully occupied.
For more info
and photos visit:
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MLS 12-220
$49,900
Call Tom
570-262-7716
P
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PITTSTON
Rear 49 James
St.
Two 2 bedroom
apartments,
fully rented with
separate utili-
ties on a quiet
street. For more
info and photos
visit: www.atlas
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MLS 12-219
$39,900
Call Tom
570-262-7716
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PITTSTON
SALE OR LEASE
PRICE REDUCED
Modern office build-
ing, parking for 12
cars. Will remodel
to suit tenant.
$1800/mo or pur-
chase for
$449,000
MLS 11-751
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
909 Income &
Commercial
Properties
WEST WYOMING
379-381 Sixth St.
Perfect first home
for you with one
side paying most of
your mortgage.
Would also make a
nice investment
with all separate
utilities and nice
rents. Large fenced
yard, priced to sell.
Dont wait too long.
Call today to
schedule a tour.
MLS 11-1453
REDUCED!!
$84,900
Mark R. Mason
570-331-0982
CROSS REAL
ESTATE
570-288-0770
WILKES-BARRE
98-100 Lockhart St
Great Investment
Opportunity.
Separate utilities.
Motivated seller!
MLS 11-4330
$80,000
Maria Huggler
CLASSIC
PROPERTIES
570-587-7000
Find Something?
Lose Something?
belongs
570-829-7130
WILKES-BARRE
For Lease:
Professional Office
1625 SF 2200 SF
Very clean, land-
scaped, well man-
aged multi-tenant
professional office
with excellent
access to highway
system. Attractive
base rate. Just off
Laird Street near
Woodlands Inn.
Contact Griff Keefer
570-574-0421
WYOMING
PRICE REDUCED!
285 Wyoming Ave.
First floor currently
used as a shop,
could be offices,
etc. Prime location,
corner lot, full base-
ment. 2nd floor is 3
bedroom apartment
plus 3 car garage
and parking for
6 cars. For more
information and
photos go to
www.atlas
realtyinc.com
MLS #10-4339
$169,900
Call Charlie
VM 101
912 Lots & Acreage
BEAR CREEK
38 Wedgewood Dr.
Laurelbrook Estates
Lot featuring 3.22
acres with great
privacy on cul-de-
sac. Has been perc
tested and has
underground utili-
ties. 4 miles to PA
Turnpike entrance.
For more info and
photos visit:
www.atlas
realtyinc.com
MLS 12-114
$64,900
Call Tom
570-262-7716
DALLAS
$135,000
SPECTACULAR
WATER VIEW!
2 acres overlooking
Huntsville
Reservoir. Building
site cleared but
much of woodlands
preserved. Perc &
site prep done.
MLS # 11-2550.
Call
Christine Kutz
570-332-8832
Four Star
McCabe Realty
570-674-9950
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
912 Lots & Acreage
LAFLIN
Lot#9
Pinewood Dr
156 X 110 X 150 X 45
FORGET THE
GROUNDHOG,
SPRING IS ON ITS
WAY! BUILD NOW!
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
LAND FOR SALE
24 ACRES
Wyoming Co, NY
Bennington Twp.
Cotton Hill Rd.
ASKING $32,000
1-814-392-6548
MOUNTAIN TOP
Crestwood Schools!
126 Acres for Sale!
Mostly wooded with
approx. 970 ft on
Rt. 437 in
Dennison Twp.
$459,000
Call Jim Graham at
570-715-9323
MOUNTAIN TOP
Several building lots
ready to build on!
ALL public utilities!
Priced from
$32,000 to
$48,000! Use your
own Builder! Call
Jim Graham at
570-715-9323
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SHAVERTOWN LAND
Harford Ave.
4 buildable residen-
tial lots for sale indi-
vidually or take all
4! Buyer to confirm
water and sewer
with zoning officer.
Directions: R. on
E. Franklin, R. on
Lawn to L. on
Harford.
$22,500 per lot
Mark Mason
570-331-0982
CROSSIN REAL
ESTATE
570-288-0770
TUNKHANNOCK
Approximately 4
acres. Perk Tested
& Surveyed. Well
above flood level.
Mountain View.
Clear land. $45,000.
Bill 570-665-9054
WYOMING
FIRST ST.
4 building lots each
measuring 68x102
with public utilities.
For more info and
photos visit:
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MLS 12-439
$39,900 EACH
Call Charlie
570-829-6200
915 Manufactured
Homes
ASHLEY
ASHLEY PARK
Double wide home.
3 bedrooms, 2
baths. 3 season
deck & carport,
new appliances,
many upgrades,
near Rts 81, 309 &
Hanover Industrial
Park $54,500.
Serious Calls Only.
(570) 826-0887
PITTSTON TWP.
95 Redman
2 bedroom. Vinyl
siding, shingled
roof. Clean. NEEDS
NO WORK. Minutes
from I81 & Turnpike.
Excellent Condition.
$19,900.
570-851-6128 or
610-767-9456
930 Wanted to Buy
Real Estate
WEST PITTSTON
House Wanted
Need Owner
finance. Flood house
OK. Will repair.
Please contact
570-212-8370
938 Apartments/
Furnished
WILKES-BARRE
FULLY FURNISHED 1
BEDROOM APARTMENT
Short or long term
Excellent
Neighborhood
Private Tenant
Parking
$600 includes all
utilities. No pets.
570-822-9697
938 Apartments/
Furnished
WILKES-BARRE
FULLY FURNISHED 1
BEDROOM APARTMENT
Short or long term
Excellent
Neighborhood
Private Tenant
Parking
$600 includes all
utilities. No pets.
570-822-9697
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
ASHLEY
74 W. Hartford St
2 bedroom. 2nd
floor. Fridge, stove,
washer/dryer
included. Wall to
wall carpet. No
pets. Security, appli-
cation fee + utilities.
$550/month.
570-479-2559
ASHLEY
We Care about the
place you call home,
& we want you to
care about it too!!
2 & 3 bedrooms,
reserved parking.
Short block to bus
stop. $650 & 725
rent includes heat/
water/sewer &
trash. Application,
references, back-
ground check,
smoke free, pet
free, lease + securi-
ty. Call Terry
570-824-1022
AVOCA
2nd floor modern 2
bedroom, fridge,
stove, w/d, heat
and garbage incl.
Off street parking.
No pets $575/mo.
lease and security.
570-479-1203
AVOCA
Two 1 bedroom,
2nd floor apart-
ments. Refrigerator
& stove, washer/
dryer hookup, off-
street parking, no
pets. $475 &
450/per month.
Water & sewer
paid, security & ref-
erences required.
570-457-5251
BACK MOUNTAIN
Cozy 1 bedroom.
Heat & Appliances.
$475/ month.
570-574-2588
DALLAS
2nd floor. 2 bed-
room, living room
& kitchen. Laundry
room. Tenant pays
utilities. First, last, &
security. $570/mo.
570-956-7571
Dallas, Pa.
MEADOWS
APARTMENTS
220 Lake St.
Housing for the
elderly & mobility
impaired; all utilities
included. Federally
subsidized program.
Extremely low
income persons
encouraged to
apply. Income less
than $12,400.
570-675-6936,
8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
DUPONT
1 bedroom, off-
street parking, no
pets. $450/month.
Heat paid. 1
month security.
Call 570-655-2306
DUPONT
Totally renovated 5
room apartment
located on 1st floor.
Partially furnished,
brand new fridge/
electric range, elec-
tric washer & dryer.
Brand new custom
draperies, Roman
shades, carpeting/
flooring & energy
efficient windows. 1
bedroom with large
closet, living room,
laundry room, stor-
age room, base-
ment & large front
porch. Easy access
to I-81, airport &
casino, off street
parking.
No smoking.
$650 + utilities &
security.
570-762-8265
DURYEA
Updated 1 bedroom
apartment & den,
neutral pottery barn
colors, open-plan
living, dining &
kitchen area, all
appliances, hard-
wood floors, park-
ing. $655.
570-451-1982
EXETER
4 large rooms, 2nd
floor. 1 block from
the Avenue. Range,
fridge, heat/hot
water furnished.
Very clean. Quiet
neighborhood. W/w,
w/d hookup, attic
and rear porch
$675/mo + security
570-574-1276 (C)
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FORTY FORT
1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS
Very nice, clean,
great neighbor-
hood, hardwood
floors, a/c, washer
/dryer with newer
appliances, stor-
age, 1st/last/securi-
ty with one year
lease. References
required. $650-
$695 + utilities.
Water/sewer by
owner, no pets,
non-smoking.
Call 202-997-9185
for appointment
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
FORTY FORT
1st floor, 2 bedroom,
gas heat, nice
kitchen & bath, new
flooring, optional
garage. Washer/
dryer included
$685/month.
Call after 6 p.m.
570-220-6533
FORTY FORT
2nd floor, 2 bed-
room, 1 1/2 baths,
large living & dining
room. Eat-in kitchen
with washer/dryer
hookup. Kitchen
appliances included
+ AC units. Enclosed
porch. Cable + inter-
net also included.
Off street parking.
No smoking, no
pets. $850 + securi-
ty & utilities. Avail-
able March 1. Call
570-762-3031
FORTY FORT
51 Dana Street
2 bedroom, 1st
floor. Heat &
1 car garage.
$650/month, 1st &
security required.
Application &
credit check
570-885-5146
FORTY FORT
Available March 1
2nd floor, spacious,
well maintained, 2
bedroom, 2 bath, in
convenient nice
neighborhood.
Large living/dining
area, large eat in
kitchen with w/d
hookup. Front
porch, screened
back porch. Great
closet/storage
space,w/w carpet-
ing, central air, off
street parking.
$900/month plus
utilities. Call 570-
510-4778 from
9am-5pm for an
appointment.
FORTY FORT
BEAUTY -
EFFICIENT
1 bedroom,
fireplace, court-
yard parking,
appliances,
professionally
managed.
LEASE/
EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION/
NO PETS/
SMOKING
$465+ utilities
AMERICA
REALTY
288-1422
FORTY FORT
Wyoming Ave.
Single level rear
house (directly
behind owners),
approximately 1100
sq ft. 1 car off
street parking, 2
bedrooms, 1 bath,
plenty of storage,
quiet place, washer
/dryer/fridge/stove,
no pets or smoking,
owner pays water,
$600/mo + security
deposit.
570-592-7921
HANOVER TWP.
30 Garrahan St.
QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR
UNIVERSITIES
2nd floor, 2 bed-
room, off street
parking & quiet back
yard. $650/month
heat & water includ-
ed. security & refer-
ences required.
Call Rich @
570-542-7620
KINGSTON
109 N. Thomas Ave
Efficiency with sep-
arate kitchen. Mod-
ern. Heat, garbage
& hot water includ-
ed. $475, lease,
security.
570-474-5023
KINGSTON
2nd floor, 5 rooms,
new stove, refriger-
ator, washer/dryer.
Off-street parking.
Clean, no pets.
$575/month, plus
utilities. 1 year lease
& security required.
Call 570- 574-2602
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Vacation property?
Place an ad and
get started!
570-829-7130
KINGSTON
3rd floor, 1 bed-
room. Stove, fridge,
electric heat. $425 /
month + security.
Tenant pays elec-
tric. No smoking.
Single occupancy.
No section 8. Back-
ground & credit
check / references
required.
Call 570-283-1761
after 6:00 pm
KINGSTON
40 Pierce Street
1st floor. 2 bed-
room. Heat, hot and
cold water, trash
included. $725/mo.
Cats considered.
Call (570) 474-5023
KINGSTON
705 Nandy Drive
Modern, clean 2
bedroom, all appli-
ances, central air,
& off-street parking,
No pets / Non-
Smoking $660/
month + utilities
570-696-3915
KINGSTON
72 E. 72 E. W Walnut alnut St. St.
3rd floor, located in
quiet neighborhood.
Kitchen, living room,
dining room, sun
room, bathroom. 2
large and 1 small
bedroom, lots of
closets, built in linen,
built in hutch, hard-
wood floors, fire-
place, storage room,
yard. New washer/
dryer, stove & fridge.
Heat and hot water
included. 1 year lease
+ security. $950
570-406-1411
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
KINGSTON
CLEAN -FRESH PAINT
New carpet 1st &
2nd floor. Bathroom
renovated, 3 bed-
rooms, spacious liv-
ing room, nice
kitchen, laundry
room with washer/
dryer hook-up. $795
/month + utilities +
security. No pets/
smoking. Credit &
background check.
908.246.9434
KINGSTON
E. WALNUT ST.
Light, bright, 3rd
floor, 2 bedrooms,
carpeted, security
system. Garage.
Extra storage &
cable TV included.
Laundry facilities.
Heat & hot water
furnished. Fine
neighborhood.
Convenient to bus
& stores. No
pets. References.
Security. Lease.
No smokers
please. $715.
570-287-0900
KINGSTON
Near Kirby Park,
attractive 1st floor,
2 bedroom duplex.
1.5 baths, washer/
dryer, refrigerator,
range, dishwasher.
Basement, off
street parking,
large covered
porch. No pets.
References & credit
check. Includes gas
heat, sewer &
water. $650 +
electric.
Call 570-474-5892
KINGSTON
Newly renovated. 3
bedroom. Wall to
wall carpet.
Screened in porch.
Off street parking.
Fridge, stove,
washer & dryer
included. Sewer,
lawn maintenance
& snow removal
also included. $750
+ utilities. Call
(570) 807-7204
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KINGSTON
Penn St.
1/2 Double. 3 bed-
room, 1.5 bath. Gas
heat. Fully carpeted.
4 closets. Yard.
Parking. Washer/
dryer hookup. No
Section 8. No pets.
$725 + utilities.
570-714-1530
KINGSTON
PRIME LOCATION
1st floor, 5 rooms, 2
bedrooms, 2 porch-
es. Range, fridge,
w/d, basement,
yard, off street
parking. $650/mo
plus utilities,
lease & security.
Garage & extra
parking $40.
570-417-7659
KINGSTON
SPACIOUS 1/2 DOUBLES
3 bedrooms, back
yard. Separate utili-
ties. No pets. Back-
ground & security.
$750/month.
570-242-8380
KINGSTON
Third Avenue. 2nd
floor. 2 bedrooms, 1
bath, eat in kitchen,
dining room, living
room, washer/dryer
hookup. $525/
month, + utilities &
1 month security.
Call 570-654-0817
KINGSTON
Wyoming Avenue
2nd floor, 1 bed-
room, appliances,
laundry room. $410
+ electric. Security
& references.
570-696-1600
LARKSVILLE
3 bedroom, 1 bath.
$725, with discount.
All new hardwood
floors and tile. New
cabinets/bathroom.
Dishwasher, garb-
age disposal. Wash-
er/dryer hook-up.
Off street parking.
Facebook us at
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570-328-9984
LARKSVILLE
Very nice, clean, 2
bedroom. Hard-
wood floors, w/d
hookup, stove,
fridge, dishwasher.
Off street parking.
$600 + security.
Tenant pays utilities
570-954-5903
LUZERNE
1 bedroom, wall to
wall, off-street
parking, coin
laundry, water,
sewer & garbage
included. $495/
month + security
& lease. HUD
accepted. Call
570-687-6216 or
570-954-0727
LUZERNE
Clean and spacious
1st floor. 2 bed-
rooms, off street
parking, w/d
hookup. Plenty of
storage. Incl. stove,
fridge, sewer and
garbage. $650/mo
plus security and
references. No pets
570-466-4176
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Modern, ground
floor, one bedroom
apt. Includes heat,
& hot water.$660.
570-817-8169
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
MOUNTAIN TOP
1 Bedroom apart-
ments for elderly,
disabled. Rents
based on 30% of
ADJ gross income.
Handicap Accessi-
ble. Equal Housing
Opportunity. TTY711
or 570-474-5010
This institution is an
equal opportunity
provider &
employer.
NANTICOKE
2 bedroom, new
carpet/paint, wash-
er dryer hookup, no
pets. $450/month +
security & utilities.
Please call
570-822-7657
NANTICOKE
2nd floor, 1 bed-
room, washer/dryer
hookup, off street
parking. No pets.
$450/month,
heat, water, & hot
water incl.
570-855-3958 leave
message.
NANTICOKE
603 HANOVER ST
2nd floor, 1
bedroom. No pets.
$500 + security,
utilities & lease.
Photos available.
570-542-5330
NANTICOKE
Nice clean 1
bedroom. Heat, hot
water, garbage fee
included. Stove,
fridge, air-condition-
ing, washer/dryer
availability. Security.
$525 per month
Call (570) 736-3125
NUANGOLA
Adorable year round
lake cabin available
for 1 year lease. 854
sq.ft. with 2 bed-
rooms, 1 bath. Also
features 10x25
screened porch, off
street parking &
appliances. Lake
access. Security
deposit required.
$700/month + utili-
ties. Call
Pam Mcgovern
570-474-6307 or
570-715-7749
SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP
Rent out your
apartment
570-829-7130
PITTSTON
2nd floor. 1 bed-
room, private
entrance, newly
painted, w/w car-
peting, washer/
dryer hookup, off
street parking.
Water & sewer
included. No Pets
No Smoking!
$425 + security.
570-883-9384
PITTSTON
3 bedrooms, 2 bath-
rooms, gas heat,
stove, washer/dryer
hookup, off-street
parking, no pets
fenced yard. $825/
month, plus utilities
& security.
Call 570-430-7901
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
PITTSTON
3 room, wall to wall
carpet, appliances
washer/dryer hook-
up, includes all utili-
ties except electric.
No pets
$500/month +
security
Call 570-655-1606
PITTSTON APARTMENT
2 bedrooms, 1 bath-
room, living room,
kitchen, refrigerator
& stove provided,
off-street parking,
no pets/ smoke
free. $500/month+
utilities, security and
lease required.
570-237-0190
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PITTSTON
Large 1 bedroom, 1
bath. Heat, water
and sewer included.
No Yard. NO PETS.
$675 per month
570-443-0770
PLAINS
1st floor. Modern 2
bedroom. Kitchen
with appliances. All
new carpet. Conve-
nient location.
washer/dryer
hookup. No
smoking. No pets.
$550 + utilities.
570-714-9234
PLYMOUTH
1st floor, 2 bedroom
efficiency. Large
bath, living room,
galley kitchen,
Closets, washer/
dryer, stove &
fridge. $365/month
Call 570-954-0505
PLYMOUTH
2 bedroom apt.
Heat, water, stove
& fridge included.
Near bus stop.
$600/month
No smoking or
pets. Credit and
background check,
security &
references
required. Call
(570) 592-2902
PLYMOUTH
2 bedrooms, 1 bath-
room,washer/dryer
hook-up, enclosed
porch, off-street
parking, $475 per
month + security &
utilities.
Call 570-821-9881
PLYMOUTH
Center Avenue
Efficiency. 1st
floor, heat, hot
water, refrigerator
& range included.
$395/ month +
security & refer-
ences. No pets
570-779-2257
PLYMOUTH
Large 1 bedroom
apartment. Newly
painted. Includes
heat, water, sewer,
fridge & range.
$500 + security.
Call Bernie
888-244-2714
WEST PITTSTON
2 bedroom. 2nd
floor. $500
plus utilities
570-299-5471
WEST PITTSTON
Spacious, updated 1
bedroom apartment,
2nd floor. Recently
renovated. Sewer &
appliances included.
Off street parking.
Security. No pets.
$475 + utilities.
570-586-0417
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
West Pittston, Pa.
GARDEN VILLAGE
APARTMENTS
221 Fremont St.
Housing for the
elderly & mobility
impaired; all utilities
included. Federally
subsidized
program. Extremely
low income persons
encouraged to
apply. Income less
than $12,400.
570-655-6555,
8 am-4 pm,
Monday-Friday.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
WEST WYOMING
2nd floor, 1 bed-
room apartment.
All appliances.
Washer/ dryer. Off
street parking. No
pets. $525 + utili-
ties, security &
references. Call
570-954-2972
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WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower
Crossing
Apartments
570.822.3968
2, 3 & 4
Bedrooms
- Light & bright
open floor plans
- All major
appliances included
- Pets welcome*
- Close to everything
- 24 hour emergency
maintenance
- Short term
leases available
Call TODAY For
AVAILABILITY!!
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crossing.com
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Apply*
WILKES-BARRE
/SOUTH
1st floor, 1 bedroom,
refrigerator & stove
provided, washer/
dryer hookup, off-
street parking. Heat
included. $525/
month, + security.
Call 570-718-0331
WILKES-BARRE
72 W. River St.
Spacious 1st floor,
1 bedroom in an
Historic Colonial
house. Next to
Barre Hall on
Wi l kes Campus.
Hardwood floors.
Washer & dryer.
Off street parking.
$675 + security.
570-991-1619
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Licensed, insured &
PA registered.
Kitchens, baths,
vinyl siding & rail-
ings, replacement
windows & doors,
additions, garages,
all phases of home
renovations.
Free Estimates
570-287-4067
1024 Building &
Remodeling
See Us At
The
Home
Show
March
2, 3 & 4th
at the
Kingston
Armory
call 287-3331
or go to
www.bianepa.com
1030 Carpet
Cleaning
Alan & Lindas
Carpet and/or
Chair Cleaning
2 FOR $39
570-826-7035
1039 Chimney
Service
A-1 ABLE
CHIMNEY
Rebuild & Repair
Chimneys. All
types of Masonry.
Liners Installed,
Brick & Block,
Roofs & Gutters.
Licensed &
Insured
570-735-2257
CHIMNEY REPAIRS
Parging. Stucco.
Stainless Liners.
Cleanings. Custom
Sheet Metal Shop.
570-383-0644
1-800-943-1515
Call Now!
COZY HEARTH
CHIMNEY
Chimney Cleaning,
Rebuilding, Repair,
Stainless Steel Lin-
ing, Parging, Stuc-
co, Caps, Etc.
Free Estimates
Licensed & Insured
1-888-680-7990
570-840-0873
1054 Concrete &
Masonry
C&C Masonry
and Concrete.
Absolutely free
estimates. Masonry
& concrete work.
Specializing in foun-
dations, repairs and
rebuilding. Footers
floors, driveways.
570-766-1114
570-346-4103
PA084504
Wi l l i ams & Franks I nc
Masonry contrac-
tors. Chimney,
stucco & concrete.
Cleanouts and
hauling service.
570-466-2916
1057Construction &
Building
GARAGE DOOR
Sales, service,
installation &
repair.
FULLY INSURED
HIC# 065008
CALL JOE
570-606-7489
570-735-8551
1078 Dry Wall
MIKE SCIBEK DRYWALL
Hanging & finishing,
design ceilings and
painting. Free esti-
mates. Licensed &
Insured. 328-1230
MIRRA
DRYWALL
Hanging & Finishing
Textured Ceilings
Licensed & Insured
Free Estimates
(570) 675-3378
1084 Electrical
GRULA ELECTRIC LLC
Licensed, Insured,
No job too small.
570-829-4077
SLEBODA ELECTRIC
Master electrician
Licensed & Insured
Service Changes &
Replacements.
Generator Installs.
8 6 8 - 4 4 6 9
1132 Handyman
Services
All Your Home
Repair Needs
Call now and
save 10%.
Licensed &
Insured.
Carpentry,
Drywall, Painting,
Plumbing, Tile &
more.
570-406-3339
BOBS RADIATOR
COVERS Are you tired
of looking at those
ugly radiators? Call
for a free estimate.
570-709-1496
DO IT ALL HANDYMAN
Painting, drywall,
plumbing & all types
of interior & exterior
home repairs.
570-829-5318
Marks
Handyman
Service
Give us a call
We do it all!
Licensed &Insured
570-578-8599
The Handier
Man
We fix everything!
Plumbing,
Electrical &
Carpentry.
Retired Mr. Fix It.
Emergencies
23/7
299-9142
1135 Hauling &
Trucking
AAA CLEANING
A1 GENERAL HAULING
Cleaning attics,
cellars, garages.
Demolitions, Roofing
&Tree Removal.
FreeEst. 779-0918or
542-5821; 814-8299
AAA Bob & Rays
Hauling: Friendly &
Courteous. We take
anything & every-
thing. Attic to base-
ment. Garage, yard,
free estimates. Call
570-655-7458 or
570-905-4820
1135 Hauling &
Trucking
ALL KINDS OF
HAULING & JUNK
REMOVAL
TREE/SHRUB TREE/SHRUB
REMOV REMOVAL AL
DEMOLITION DEMOLITION
Estate Cleanout Estate Cleanout
Free Estimates
24 HOUR
SERVICE
SMALL AND
LARGE JOBS!
570-823-1811
570-239-0484
CASTAWAY
HAULING JUNK
REMOVAL
823-3788 / 817-0395
HAUL ALL
HAULING &
PAINTING SERVICES.
Free Estimates.
570-332-5946
FREE SCRAP
METAL REMOVAL
Services include:
general hauling,
attics, basements,
garages, and
estate clean out.
Call Rays Recy-
cling
570-735-2399
Mikes $5-Up
Removal of Wood,
Trash and Debris.
Same Day Service.
570-826-1883
VERY CHEAP
JUNK REMOVAL!
Licensed,
Insured & Bonded.
Will beat any price,
guaranteed! Free
Estimates. Over
10,000 served.
570-693-3932
1141 Heating &
Cooling
HEATING, A/C &
REFRIGERATION REPAIR
Services. Commer-
cial / Residential.
Licensed & Insured.
24-7 Free Estimates.
Call 646-201-1765
mycohvac.com
1156 Insurance
NEPA LONG TERM
CARE AGENCY
Long Term Care
Insurance
products/life insur-
ance/estate plan-
ning. Reputable
Companies.
570-580-0797
FREE CONSULT
www
nepalong
termcare.com
1162 Landscaping/
Garden
TREE REMOVAL
Stump grinding, Haz-
ard tree removal,
Grading, Drainage,
Lot clearing, Stone/
Soil delivery. Insured.
Reasonable Rates
570-574-1862
1189 Miscellaneous
Service
VITOS
&
GINOS
Wanted:
WANTED
ALL JUNK
CARS,
TRUCKS &
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT
DUMPTRUCKS
BULLDOZERS
BACKHOES
Highest
Prices
Paid!!
FREE PICKUP
288-8995
1195 Movers
BestDarnMovers
Moving Helpers
Call for Free Quote.
We make moving easy.
BestDarnMovers.com
570-852-9243
1204 Painting &
Wallpaper
A+ CLASSICAL
All phases.
Complete int/ext
paint &renovations
Since 1990 Since 1990
Free Estimates
Licensed-Insured
570-283-5714
M. PARALI S PAI NTI NG
Int/ Ext. painting,
Power washing.
Professional work
at affordable rates.
Free estimates.
570-288-0733
1213 Paving &
Excavating
EDWARDS ALL COUNTY
PAVING & SEAL COATING
Modified stone,
laid & compacted.
Hot tar and chips,
dust and erosion
control. Licensed
and
Insured.
Call Today
For Your
Free Estimate
570-474-6329
Lic.# PA021520
1252 Roofing &
Siding
GIVENS
CONSTRUCTION
New roofs and
repairs. Shingles,
rubber, slate, metal
roofs, terracotta,
and many others.
Licensed and Ins.
Free estimates
570-239-8534
PA 010925
J.R.V. ROOFING
570-824-6381
Roof Repairs & New
Roofs. Shingle, Slate,
Hot Built Up, Rubber,
Gutters & Chimney
Repairs. Year Round.
Licensed/Insured
FREE Estimates
*24 Hour Emer-
gency Calls*
Jim Harden
570-288-6709
New Roofs &
Repairs, Shingles,
Rubber, Slate,
Gutters, Chimney
Repairs. Credit
Cards accepted.
FREE ESTIMATES!
Licensed-Insured
EMERGENCIES
WINTER
ROOFING
Special $1.29 s/f
Licensed, insured,
fast service
570-735-0846
1276 Snow
Removal
SNOW
PLOWING
Commercial
Industrial
Residential
DRIVEWAYS
SIDEWALKS
SALTING
VITO & GINOS
570-574-1275
1282 Tax
Preparation
TAX PREPARATION
by Law School
Graduate
with Tax Certificate
Reasonable
Call 570-793-6210
1297 Tree Care
ZOMERFELD TREE
SERVICE, INC.
Tree removal,
trimming, stump
grinding.
Hauling &
excavating.
570-574-5018
LINEUP
ASUCCESSFULSALE
INCLASSIFIED!
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with classified!
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
WILKES-BARRE
2 bedroom apart-
ment, heat & hot/
cold water included,
off-street parking.
Clean spacious pri-
vate entrance. Sec-
urity deposit requir-
ed, $600. Back-
ground check done
for an appointment.
570-814-3138
WILKES-BARRE
Clean, 2 bedroom,
duplex. Stove, hook-
ups, parking, yard.
No pets/no smoking
$475 + utilities.
Call 570-868-4444
WILKES-BARRE
GENERAL
HOSPITAL
WALK
Close to Cross
valley.
Marvelous,
clean, 2nd floor,
1 bedroom, tiled
bath, appli-
ances, courtyard
parking.
LEASE/NO
PETS/
SMOKING/
EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION
$465 + utilities.
AMERICA
REALTY
288-1422
WILKES-BARRE
LAFAYETTE GARDENS
SAVE MONEY THIS YEAR!
113 Edison St.
Quiet neighborhood.
2 bedroom apart-
ments available for
immediate occu-
pancy. Heat & hot
water included. $625
Call Aileen at
570-822-7944
WILKES-BARRE
Modern, 1st floor
apartment. 2 bed-
room, 1.5 baths, off-
street parking. No
pets, no smokers.
Security & credit/
background check
required. $550/
month + utilities.
570-881-4078
LINEUP
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WILKES-BARRE
Short Term OK!
Studio near Wilkes.
Furniture available.
Lease till June or
August. $450. All
utilities included.
570-826-1934
WILKES-BARRE
1 bedroom
water included
2 bedroom
water included
2 bedroom
single family
6 bedroom
large half double
HANOVER
2 bedroom
NANTICOKE
2 bedroom
large, water
included
PITTSTON
Large 1
bedroom water
included
KINGSTON
3 Bedroom Half
Double
LUZERNE
2 bedroom
water included
OLD FORGE
2 bedroom
water included
McDermott &
McDermott
Real Estate
Inc. Property
Management
570-821-1650
(direct line)
Mon-Fri. 8-7pm
Sat. 8-noon
WILKES-BARRE/NORTH
Quiet neighborhood.
Apartment near
Mohegan Sun, Mall
& Arena. 1 bed-
room, living room,
kitchen & bath.
Recently remod-
eled. New Stove,
washer, dryer &
fridge. included.
Heat, hot water,
sewer & recycling
fees included. Off
street parking. $600
/mo. + security. Ref-
erences, credit &
background checks
required.
Call 570-861-2264
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
WYOMING
1 bedroom 2nd floor
at $625/month. Off
street parking. Non
smoking. No pets.
Bonus walk up attic
with tons of stor-
age. Heat, water,
garbage, sewer
included. 1 month
security, credit
check & references.
1 year lease.
Please call Donna
570-613-9080
WYOMING
BLANDINA
APARTMENTS
Deluxe 1 & 2 bed-
room. Wall to wall
carpet. Some utili-
ties by tenant. No
pets. Non-smoking.
Elderly community.
Quiet, safe. Off
street parking. Call
570-693-2850
WYOMING
Large 2 bedroom,
1st floor, lease,
security, section 8
accepted. Handicap
accessible, $695 +
electric. All other
utilities included.
570-687-6216 or
570-954-0727
944 Commercial
Properties
Center City WB
FREE HIGH SPEED FREE HIGH SPEED
INTERNET! INTERNET!
Why pay extra for
internet? Our new
leases include a
FREE FREE high speed
connection!
Affordable mod-
ern office space
at the Luzerne
Bank Building on
Public Square.
Rents include
internet, heat,
central air, utili-
ties, trash
removal, and
nightly cleaning -
all without a
sneaky CAM
charge. Parking
available at the
intermodal garage
via our covered
bridge. 300SF to
5000SF available.
We can remodel
to suit. Brokers
protected. Call
Jeff Pyros at
570-822-8577
GARAGES
1200 sq. ft. garage
zoned for
commercial $400
per month.
ALSO 1200 SQ.FT.
WITH LIFT $700
MONTH
(570) 814-8876
OFFICE SPACE
PLAINS
Total space 30,000
sf. Build to suit. Per-
fect for Doctors
suite, day care, etc.
High visibility. Lots of
parking. Rent starting
$10/sf. MLS 11-4200
Call Nancy or Holly
JOSEPH P. GILROY
REAL ESTATE
570-288-1444
PITTSTON
COOPERS CO-OP
Lease Space
Available, Light
manufacturing,
warehouse,
office, includes
all utilities with
free parking.
I will save
you money!
RETAIL BUILDING
WILKES-BARRE TWP
12,000 sf. Route
309. Exit 165 off I81.
570-823-1719
Shopping for a
new apartment?
Classified lets
you compare costs -
without hassle
or worry!
Get moving
with classified!
315 PLAZA
1750 sf former
Physician Office.
OFFICE/RETAIL
570-829-1206
944 Commercial
Properties
WAREHOUSE/LIGHT
MANUFACTURING
OFFICE SPACE
PITTSTON
Main St.
12,000 sq. ft. build-
ing in downtown
location. Ware-
house 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
RETAIL LEASE
Available
Immediately.
High traffic volume
& great visibility on
Wilkes-Barre Blvd.
1900 sq. ft., in
Wilkes Plaza, with
plenty of parking.
$2,000 / monthly.
Call Terry Eckert
LEWITH &FREEMAN
570-760-6007
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
Clean out your
basement, garage
Classified depart-
ment today at 570-
829-7130!
947 Garages
PLAINS
1 1/2 car garage.
$125 month
570-714-9234
950 Half Doubles
FORTY FORT
26 Oak Street
3 bedrooms, 1 1/2
baths, all appliances
provided, washer/
dryer hookup,
garage parking,
fenced yard, pets
OK, $795/month,
plus utilities.
Call 570-415-5555
HANOVER TWP.
$650/month, 2 bed-
room, 1 bath, living
dining room & eat
in kitchen. Appli-
ances, washer/dry-
er hook up. Off
street parking. Wat-
er, sewer & recy-
clables included.
Security, references
& credit check. No
pets. 570-824-3223
HANOVER TWP.
$650/month, 2 bed-
room, 1 bath, living
dining room & eat
in kitchen. Appli-
ances, washer/dry-
er hook up. Off
street parking. Wat-
er, sewer & recy-
clables included.
Security, references
& credit check. No
pets. 570-824-3223
KINGSTON
ONE MONTH FREE
3 bedrooms, 1 bath,
refrigerator, stove &
dishwasher, wash-
er/dryer on premis-
es, front & rear
porches, full base-
ment & attic. Off-
street parking, no
pets, totally remod-
eled. $1,000/month,
+ utilities, security &
lease.
Call 570-824-7598
LARKSVILLE
3 bedrooms, all
appliances, gas
heat. Includes sew-
er & garbage. Off-
street parking, no
pets. $625/month +
utilities, 1st, last &
security.
NO SECTION 8
570-762-7650
NANTICOKE
1207 Prospect St
3 bedrooms. Hard-
wood floors. Eat-in
kitchen with appli-
ances, including
dishwasher. 1.5
bath. Washer/dryer
hook up. Basement
& front porch.
Sewer & garbage
included. No pets.
No smoking. $625 +
570-814-1356
950 Half Doubles
PLAINS
NEW LUXURY
DUPLEX
This beautiful, com-
pletely renovated 2
bedroom luxury
apartment could be
yours! All new high
end amenities
include: hardwood
floors, gorgeous
maple kitchen cabi-
nets with granite
countertops & stain-
less steel appli-
ances. Spacious
great room with gas
fireplace. Stacked
washer/dryer. All
new tile bath. Large
screened-in porch.
Many large, conven-
ient closets. Central
Air. New gas heat-
ing system. Huge
attic for storage.
Must See!
$850 + utilities,
lease & security.
NO PETS. Call for
appointment.
570-793-6294
Looking to buy a
home?
Place an ad here
and let the
sellers know!
570-829-7130
PLYMOUTH
3 bedroom, 1 bath.
Located on
Academy St.
New paint, carpet &
windows. $700 +
Small pet OK with
extra security. Off
street parking .
Call 570-760-6410
PLYMOUTH
122 Willow St.
Very clean and
comfortable dou-
ble for rent. Large,
level fenced yard.
Quiet neighborhood.
Rental application,
verification of
employment / income
& credit check
required. Tenant is
responsible for all
utilities except
sewer. Call today for
your private show-
ing MLS 12-426
$550/ month plus
security deposit
Mary Ellen Belchick
696-6566
Walter Belchick
606-2600 ext. 301
SCRANTON/NORTH
3/4 bedrooms.
porch, yard. $750
monthly. available
march 1st.
(516) 507-9403 or
516-582-9719
WILKES-BARRE/SOUTH
Nice 3 bedroom
with eat in kitchen &
walk up attic. Walk-
ing distance to
school & parks.
$700/month + utili-
ties & 1 month secu-
rity. (570) 793-9449
953Houses for Rent
BACK MOUNTAIN
JACKSON TWP.
3 bedroom home
on Hillside Road.
$695/mo + utilities.
Lake Lehman
School District.
No pets.
Call American
Asphalt Paving Co.,
at 570-696-1181,
ext. 243 between
7:00AM and 3PM
Monday -Friday
DALLAS/BACK MTN
2 bedroom com-
pletely renovated
house. 1 new bath.
New kitchen with
appliances, adja-
cent to Friedmans
Farm secluded rural
setting. 750 monthly
+ utilities.
570-822-2992
DRUMS
SAND SPRINGS
Golf Community
Townhouse. Mod-
ern kitchen,
3 bedrooms, 2 1/2
baths, 2 stall
garage. 3 minutes
to interstates 81 &
80. $1350 + utilities.
Call 570-582-4575
FORTY FORT
277 River Street
1 bedroom, modern.
$500/month. Heat,
electricity & water
included. Security.
570-690-2721
953Houses for Rent
HARVEYS LAKE
2 bedrooms, 2
baths, all appli-
ances, hardwood
floors, washer/dryer
on premises, single
car attached gar-
age. No pets.
$925/month + secu-
rity. Water, sewer
& garbage paid.
Call 570-855-2687
HARVEYS LAKE
3 bedrooms, 2 full
baths, large living
room, dining room
family room,
kitchen with appli-
ances, washer /
dryer hookup.
New w/w carpet &
freshly painted.
Large yard &
screened porch.
Water, sewer,
garbage & snow
plowing included.
No pets. Non
smoking. Security
deposit, refer-
ences & credit
check required.
$1,100/per month
+ utilities.
570-709-6678
HARVEYS LAKE
Live on the lake this
summer in a 2 bed-
room lake house!
Living room with
wood fireplace and
dining room over-
looking lake. No
smokers. Refer-
ences, credit check
1 year lease.
$1200 month.
570-696-5417
LARKSVILLE
Conveniently locat-
ed. Spacious 4 bed-
room single. Gas
heat. Off street
parking. Lease, no
pets. Security. Call
Ann Marie Chopick
570-760-6769
570-288-6654
953Houses for Rent
NANTICOKE
Desirable
Lexington Village
Nanticoke, PA
Many ranch style
homes. 2 bedrooms
2 Free Months With
A 2 Year Lease
$900 + electric only
SQUARE FOOT RE
MANAGEMENT
866-873-0478
NANTICOKE
RENTAL-SINGLE
FAMILY HOME
202 East Union St.,
Very spacious single
family home for
rent. 3/4 bedrooms,
kitchen with break-
fast room, dining
room, living room,
3-season porch.
Range, refrigerator,
dishwasher, washer
& dryer provided.
Note: there is no
yard and garage is
for owners use
only. No pets of any
kind. No smoking.
Applicant to provide
proof of income and
is responsible for
cost of credit check.
MLS#12-357 $600
per month plus
security deposit.
Tenant is responsi-
ble for all utilities
except sewer.
Mary Ellen Belchick
696-6566
Walter Belchick
696-2600 ext. 301
PITTSTON
3 bedrooms, 1 bath,
off-street parking,
no pets, total gas,
includes cable &
garbage. All appli-
ances included.
$700 + utilities &
$700 security.
Call 570-709-9765
953Houses for Rent
PITTSTON
Completely reno-
vated 3 bedrooms,
stove provided,
washer/dryer
hookup, off-street
parking, no pets.
Background check.
$695/month, +
utilities, security
required.
Call 570-479-0302
PITTSTON TWP.
Single family ranch
home. 3 bedrooms.
Quiet area, large
deck, private drive-
way. $750/month +
570-883-7220
PLAINS Miners Mills
double with 3
bedrooms, & 1 bath.
Security deposit
required. No pets.
Utilities by tenant.
$600/month
Call Dave Gula
570-696-5435
SMITH HOURIGAN
570-696-1195
Let the Community
Know!
Place your Classified
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570-829-7130
SWOYERSVILLE
124 Perrin St
2 bedroom single.
Gas heat. New
appliances including
washer & dryer.
Shed. No pets. $675
+ utilities, security,
lease, references &
background check.
Call 570-406-1353
SWOYERSVILLE
Completely remod-
eled Large 2 story, 3
bedrooms, 2 baths,
single family home
including refrigera-
tor, stove, dish-
washer & disposal.
Gas heat, nice yard,
good neighbor-
hood,. Off street
parking. Shed. No
pets. $995 / month.
570-479-6722
953Houses for Rent
WILKES-BARRE
Large 1 family
house, 4 bedrooms,
2 baths, large living
& dining rooms, ex-
tra room, eat-in-kit-
chen, finished attic.
Backyard & drive-
way. Washer/dryer
hookup. $750/
month + utilities, +
1 month security.
Call 609-356-8416
WILKES-BARRE
One 4 bedroom
$750
One 3 Bedroom
$625
One 2 bedroom
$580
Plus all utilities Ref-
erences & security.
No pets.
570-766-1881
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH
Great neighbor-
hood, 3 bedrooms,
modern kitchen &
bath. Wall to wall
carpet. $625 +
Call 570-856-3700
To place your
ad call...829-7130
WILKES-BARRE TWP
TOWNHOUSE. 3
bedroom, 1.5 bath,
behind VA hospital
in Summit Place.
Kitchen appliances,
parking. $800/mo +
utilities. Call Annie
570-497-6060
962 Rooms
KINGSTON HOUSE
Nice, clean
furnished room,
starting at $340.
Efficiency at $450
month furnished
with all utilities
included. Off
street parking.
570-718-0331
WILKES-BARRE
Furnished room for
rent. Close to down-
town. $90/week +
security. Everything
included. Call
570-704-8288
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