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WILKES-BARRE, PA timesleader.com WEdnESdAy,JuLy 17, 2013 50¢ Pa. casino revenue hits the doldrums Local numbers drop for the fiscal year, while statewide numbers were flat ANDREW M. SEDER comes two weeks after the of the few to report drops in slot Downs President and General [email protected] annual slot revenues report that and table game gross revenues Manager Mike Bean said the showed a drop in slot machine from year to year. It reported a border competition is having Annual table games revenues gross revenues for the first time 6 percent decrease in slots rev- a minimal effect here in the increased just enough to offset since casinos first opened in the enues from the prior fiscal year Wyoming Valley, but the argu- the first annual slots revenues state . and a 4 percent dip at the tables. ment “makes sense” on a state- decline and allow After a half dozen years of Overall, with the combined wide basis, especially when the to report a minuscule increase steady growth, the state’s bur- slots and table gross revenue, numbers at Presque Isle Casino in overall gaming revenues this geoning casino industry saw a the state saw total gross gaming in Erie are looked at. past fiscal year. nearly 2 percent decrease state- revenues of $3.141 billion, an Gross revenue at that casino is Total table games revenue wide in slot revenues, though increase of just $1.3 million. down 16 percent to $138.5 mil- during the fiscal year that ended some of the state’s casinos, The flattening of overall lion. That casino has been expe- June 30 were $713 million, a 7.4 such as at Pocono casino revenues could be attrib- riencing significant declines percent increase over the prior Downs, had much larger drops. uted to several factors, including since the Horseshoe Casino year when tables at the state’s casinos opening in neighboring opened across the 11 operating casinos generated Revenue drops locally states. Maryland, Ohio and New state line in Ohio last May. $663.8 million. The Plains Township casino, Yo rk have all seen new casinos Bean added that Mohegan The annual table game rev- which was the first of the state’s open in the past year. Times Leader File Photo enues report, released Tuesday, casinos to open in 2006, was one Mohegan Sun at Pocono See REVENUE |12A Slot machines at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Plains Township. W-B resident bashes mayor over crime

JERRY LYNOTT Allegiance at the start of [email protected] the public sessions. Carey, of Gates Street, WILKES-BARRE — read from a letter, chastis- Seated alone before city ing Mayor Tom Leighton council Tuesday night, for being “self-centered” Darla Carey spoke for many and “selfish” and abandon- people concerned about ing her and others who crime in the city. can’t sit on their porches, Her three-minute appear- go to the store or walk the ance seemingly overshad- streets for fear of being owed the other speakers robbed or killed. and business council han- “I know Wilkes-Barre’s dled during its nearly two past, but I’m afraid of its hours of meetings, even the future,” said Carey, 53, call for ending the prayer said after the Pledge of See MAYOR |12A Parents’ addiction major problem, C&Y boss says Aimee dilger | The Times Leader Neveahlynn Vankeuren, 3, splashes Jeremiah Smith, also 3, while Natasha Smith takes a play break at a pool in Toby’s Creek in Luzerne while trying to beat Tuesday’s heat. JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES drug-and-alcohol, aging [email protected] and veteran affairs. The budget session started at Luzerne County Children 7 p.m. and was scheduled and Yo uth Director Frank for an hour, but ran nearly Hotweather forces some changes Castano identified parental three because human ser- drug and alcohol addiction vice managers presented as a major driver forcing council with a large num- removal of county children ber of reports and briefings Temperatures in the 90s with high humidity here for a while from their homes. on their budgets and pro- “It is pervasive. It’s a grams. TESS KORNFELD of 6 “due to the extreme weather Jensen hopes to reopen on struggle we encounter on Castano said his depart- Times Leader Intern conditions,” according to a press INSIDE Monday, when it’s expected to be a daily basis,” Castano told ment, which receives about release issued by the Summer See a complete forecast for the cooler. county council Tuesday $6.2 million from the coun- Farmers normally welcome Marketplace at Casey Plaza. The official thermometer night during a budget work ty’s general fund operating next seven days warm weather, but Tuesday’s The heat also took a toll on PA ...... 12A at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton session focusing on human budget, is attempting to heat stole the thunder from the CareerLink’s Hazleton location International Airport spiked at 93 service branches. provide immediate, intense weekly summer marketplace at the when its air conditioner stopped we did not think it would be a good degrees Tuesday afternoon, about The county contrib- therapy for parents battling Mohegan Sun Arena, forcing offi- working over the weekend. As a idea (to stay open),” said Career 10 degrees above the normal high. utes about $7.9 million addiction because federal cials to close it down early. result of the heat wave, officials Link Administrator Christine So in public places where the air toward the combined $95 law says the agency must The marketplace featuring ven- decided it would be too hot for the Jensen, adding the Hazleton loca- conditioning was working, people million budget of human seek termination of paren- dors selling items from produce to public and employees. tion serves about 500 people a service branches, which jewelry, closed at 2:30 p.m. instead “With the high heat this week, week. See HOT |12A also include mental health, See PROBLEM |12A Mellow, 5 others to face trial in Turnpike bid-rigging case

MARK SCOLFORO week of testimony last month dence that turnpike officials mer turnpike chairman Mitch Mellow, of Peckville, anything wrong,” Cognetti said. Associated Press and then four hours of argu- took an active role in helping Rubin, former chief execu- Lackawanna County, the for- He said Mellow has been ment Tuesday by defense law- politicians tive Joe Brimmeier, former mer top-ranking Democrat in moved repeatedly in prison HARRISBURG — A judge yers who said the case lacked raise campaign chief operating officer George the state Senate, is serving a because of the turnpike case. ruled Tuesday prosecutors had evidence and should be thrown money. Hatalowich and two people who federal prison sentence for an Hatalowich’s lawyer, Bill presented enough evidence out. “The fact worked for vendors, Dennis unrelated corruption convic- Fetterhoff, said the pretrial to send to county court a bid- Prosecutor Laurel that a public Miller and Jeffrey Suzenski. tion. His attorney, Sal Cognetti, hearing testimony did not live rigging and influence ped- Brandstetter described the alle- entity would Brimmeier’s lawyer, William told Wenner that the allegations up to the charges. dling case against former state gations as a breach of public be involved Winning, told Wenner he has consisted of “unrelated dots” “We were told and it was ban- Sen. Bob Mellow and five oth- trust and improper influence directly with never been more convinced that that prosecutors were taking died about in the headlines of ers regarding Pennsylvania over large contracts. campaign Mellow a client is innocent. “out of context to reach a pre- every newspaper in this state Turnpike business. “This is not what the pub- events is inap- “Their witnesses established conceived conclusion.” that this is a bribery case,” District Judge William lic pays these people to do,” propriate,” she argued. that there was no crime,” “There is no evidence in this Wenner’s ruling came after a Brandstetter said, noting evi- The other defendants are for- Winning said. case that shows Mr. Mellow did See MELLOW |12A

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GERI GIBBONS Luzerne County,” said Brannon, “but I es, and report back to the public at its next possible disciplinary action. LOTTERY Times Leader Correspondent believe we could all save time and money meeting. In another matter, council Vice if we could come to a compromise.” In another matter, resident Barbara President Erick Leedock announced his MIDDAY DRAWING COURTDALE — Robert Brannon He said the units would be equipped Brennan, said she was dissatisfied with resignation from the council because he is DAILY NUMBER - 9-7-2 on Tuesday asked Courtdale Borough with security, lighting and landscaping. the response of the police department moving. BIG 4 - 1-9-0-1 Council’s approval of his plan for a prop- He said he believes the residents would during a recent accident at her home “It has been a pleasure to serve on coun- QUINTO - 9-4-8-6-0 erty located in Pringle. financially benefit the community both in that involved the destruction of property, cil and I have learned a lot,” said Leedock. Brannon’s plan includes 24 “high-end” taxes and local spending. including a fence and several trees. “I like politics and believe that I will some- TREASURE HUNT apartment units, which he anticipates “I know for a fact that Courtdale’s sewer Brennan said that after the accident day serve again in that capacity.” 05-14-16-17-18 would be filled by professionals and resi- system on North Street services that area,” she was unable to obtain the incident Council unanimously appointed Dave EVENING DRAWING dents over the age of 55. Because of the said council President Carl Hodorowski. report from the police department and Bond to fill the position of vice president. DAILY NUMBER - 8-4-9 necessity of using Courtdale’s sewer sys- “That is a concern of this council.” finally received it from her own insurance Council will have approximately 30 days tem, Brannon is requesting a nod from the Hodorowski and Mayor Dorothy company after 45 days. to fill Leedock’s position on council. BIG 4 - 3-1-4-3 borough to move forward with the project. Duesler said the council would look into Hodorowski said the council would The next meeting of the Borough QUINTO - 2-4-0-2-7 “I am currently appealing this with the matter, including applicable ordinanc- look into the matter and Council will take place at 7 p.m. Aug. 20. CASH 5 01-14-24-27-39 MEGA MILLIONS Harveys Lake cracking down on cyclists 10-14-21-40-53 MEGA BALL - 20 SUSAN BETTINGER he said. Hogan said there are cop- tion about the status of the state ect. The application calls for the be July 27 at the Irem Country No player matched all Times Leader Correspondent ies of the bike laws available at Local Share Assessment grant for installation of five floating wet- Club. Tickets are $25. For more five numbers in Tues- the borough’s municipal building renovating the borough’s police land islands in various locations information, call (570) 639-1919. day’s“Cash 5”jackpot HARVEYS LAKE — Mayor or citizens may contact the police station. on the lake. Also, the Harveys Lake drawing. Today’s jackpot Clarence Hogan announced chief for information on riding Boice said she spoke with a The grant application states Homecoming will be August Tuesday during his police report the cycles in a lawful manner. representative in Harrisburg who the floating wetlands are a means 2, 3 and 4 at the Harveys Lake will be worth $450,000. to council that the department Hogan also said there is an informed her the re-scheduled of reducing in-lake nutrient Beach Association, near Pole Lottery officials reported has issued six warning citations increasing problem with golf meeting concerning the grant concentrations from non-point 187. Anyone wishing more 85 players matched to cyclists traveling on Lakeside carts and ATVs on the roadways will take place within the next source pollution. Wetlands would information on the week- four numbers, winning Drive who failed to obey traffic as well that the police department two weeks. be created using recycled plastic end’s events may call Pat at laws. will be looking at. The borough also is still wait- material planted with native spe- (570) 762-2832 or Mike at (570) $237.50 each; 2,949 There is a growing problem In other matters, ing for state Department of cies in order to increase nutrient 650-1844. players matched three with motorcycles and bicycles not Councilwoman Michell’e Boice Environmental Protection for uptake. The next council meeting will numbers, winning $11.50 abiding by the rules of the road, responded to a citizen’s ques- the floating wetland islands proj- The fire company’s dance will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20. each; and 36,540 players matched two numbers, Dallas Twp.,Wyoming County officials discuss gas facility incident winning $1 each.

CAMILLE FIOTI Route 309 across from the worried about the possible health cially in possible emergency situ- why I’m here.” OBITUARIES Times Leader Correspondent Beaumont Inn, is part of a natu- effects of the vapor, which con- ations. In other business, Supervisor Battista, Concetta ral gas pipeline running through tained brine solution and meth- Dziak said communication Liz Martin said Ann Hutchinson DALLAS TWP. — Wyoming Wyoming and Susquehanna coun- ane. between PVR and Wyoming of the Natural Lands Trust office Everetts, Randal County and Dallas Township ties and connects to the Transco Dziak assured the residents that County has greatly improved since in Media will visit the township Harenza, Janet EMA directors Gene Dziak and interstate pipeline in Dallas because methane rises, the inci- the first incident in November, next month to speak about the Hunter, Marla Alan Pugh, respectively, addressed Township. dent didn’t pose a risk. but he said the company needs to Growing Greener initiative and Kennedy, Richard concerns Tuesday about an inci- The incident, which involved Township Supervisor Frank improve its community outreach how it might be applied to future Kristoff, Joan dent at a PVR Partners LP natural the release of condensation vapor Wagner and Kunkle Fire Chief efforts. “To me, it’s about the development in the township. gas dehydration station in Monroe from on-site tanks, was due to a Jack Dodson said there needs to health, safety and well-being not More information about the Kukish, Frank Township last month. valve malfunction, said Dziak. be better communication between only of Wyoming County, but of presentation will be announced in Kurtinitis, Miriam The facility, located on state Several residents said they were PVR and the community, espe- Dallas Township,” he said. “That’s the near future. Lockman, Robert Sr. McAneny, Patrick TIMOTHY P. MORAN MARLA ELAINE HUNTER JOAN B. KRISTOFF Michaels, Elizabeth July 5, 2013 July 14, 2013 July 16, 2013 Moran, Timothy Reedy, James Timothy P. Moran, 57, Marla Elaine Hunter, 32, of Joan B. Kristoff, 78, of passed away peacefully at his Wilkes-Barre, died unexpect- Wilkes-Barre Township, Ruda, Elizabeth home in Sarasota, Fla., on July edly on Sunday, July 14, 2013, died Tuesday morning at the Schillaci, Eleanor 5, 2013, after a brief illness. at home. Inpatient Unit of Hospice Born Nov. 26, 1955, he was Marla was born in Wilkes- Community Care at Geisinger Warner, Genevieve a son of the late Thomas J. and Barre on Jan. 27, 1981, a daugh- South Wilkes-Barre. Watson, John Elizabeth R. Hufford Moran. ter of James and Nancy Hunter She was born on June 13, Formerly of Trucksville, he of Wilkes-Barre. 1935, in Hazleton, a daughter Pages 2A, 6A resided in Florida for the past Marla graduated from E.L. of the late Ludwig and Nellie 22 years. Meyers High School in 1999, Stemko Hiza. She was a gradu- He was born and raised in and furthered her education at ate of Hazleton High School. WHO TO CONTACT Wilkes-Barre, along with his Bloomsburg University, where Mrs. Kristoff was employed two brothers and four sisters. she graduated in 2004 with a by the Wilkes-Barre office of Missed Paper ...... 829-5000 Tim worked alongside his father bachelor’s degree in sociology. black lung claims, retiring in Obituaries ...... 970-7224 on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. She worked at PA Child 1997. She had been a long- Advertising ...... 970-7101 Later in life, Tim was a self- enjoyed fishing with his son and Health Care in 2004, and then dog, Candice; and many aunts, time member of the former David Hiza, Palmerton; sister Advertising Billing ...... 970-7328 employed master carpenter. brothers. took a job with Luzerne County uncles and cousins. Holy Rosary Church, Ashley. Jean Nature, Gilbert, Ariz.; Classified Ads ...... 970-7130 He was a husband, father, Tim is survived by his wife, Children & Yo uth Services until Marla had the ability to She was an avid reader, having numerous nieces and nephews. Newsroom ...... 970-7242 grandfather, brother and a Terri Whitman Moran; son, the present. brighten the lives of anyone she read many novels, and enjoyed A memorial Mass will be cel- Vice President / Executive Editor friend to many. A selfless man Timothy, and Jared; daughter- She was a member of St. met. researching historical events ebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday Joe Butkiewicz ...... 970-7249 taken away from us for a special in-law, Moriah; grandchildren, Mary Antiochian Orthodox Funeral will be held 10 a.m. on her computer. in Ss. Cyril & Methodius Asst. Managing Editor heavenly service call no one else Jonah, Elijah and another grand- Church. Friday from Mamary-Durkin She was preceded in death Parish, 604 N. Laurel St., Anne Woelfel ...... 970-7232 could complete or figure out, he son due in August; brothers, She was preceded in death Funeral Service, 59 Parrish by her husband of 49 years, Hazleton, with interment to City Editor will be missed by all who had Thomas and Patrick; sisters, by her paternal grandparents, St., Wilkes-Barre, with ser- Robert J. Kristoff, in 2007; follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Daniel Burnett ...... 970-7180 the honor of knowing him. Maureen Sprau, Susan Richards, Benjamin and Mary Hunter, vices at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary brothers Robert and Joseph Hazleton. Friends may call Sports Editor He volunteered and built more Anita Burns and Michelle Maley; New Yo rk, N.Y.; and maternal Antiochian Orthodox Church, Hiza; and sister Barbara Hiza. 9:30 a.m. until Mass. John Medeiros ...... 970-7143 than 100 homes with Habitat for many nieces and nephews. grandparents, Herman and 905 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Surviving are her daugh- In lieu of flowers, memori- Features Editor Humanity and was a project man- A Mass to celebrate his life Mary Reh, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in Parrish ters, Barbara Hovey and her als may be sent to Hospice Sandra Snyder ...... 970-7383 ager for them in the late 1990s, will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday Marla is survived by her par- Cemetery, Hanover Township. husband, Thomas, Forty Community Care, 601 Online Editor working side by side with former at the Immaculate Conception ents, James and Nancy Hunter, Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Fort, and Patricia Spittel and Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA Christopher J. Hughes ...... 970-7329 President Jimmy Carter. Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., Wilkes-Barre; twin sister, Thursday. her husband, Carl, Wilkes- 18704; or the Osterhout Free Photo Editor In his spare time, he loved West Pittston. Malinda Hunter, Wilkes-Barre; Marla was very well known Barre Township; grandchil- Library South Branch, 2 Airy Clark Van Orden ...... 970-7175 restoring antique Mercedes In lieu of flowers, contribu- sister Megan Toney and her for her loving nature and care dren, Matthew Hovey Esq., St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. E-MAIL ...... [email protected] Benz cars, bio-fuel production tions can be made in Timmy’s husband, Robert Toney, Wilkes- for all people and animals. Pottstown; Carolyn Hovey, Online condolences may be and raising orchids. name to any charity of the Barre; sister Mary Lavin and her Those who desire may give con- Mountain Top; and David sent by visiting Joan’s obituary His favorite thing in life donor’s choosing, or to Habitat husband, Michael Lavin, Wilkes- tributions to the SPCA, Fox Hill Hovey, Forty Fort; brothers at www.natandgawlasfuneral- was being a grandpa! He also for Humanity, www.habitat.org. Barre; the love of her life, her Road, Plains Township. James Hiza, Hazleton, and home.com. CORRECTION A HEADLINE AND JAMES C. REEDY ELEANOR SCHILLACI PATRICK J. MCANENY ARTICLE on Page 3A July 15, 2013 July 15, 2013 July 16, 2013 in Tuesday’s edition mis- Patrick J. McAneny, Thomen, died in 1995. identified the state route James C. Reedy, 76, of Zion Eleanor Schillaci, 87, of 86, a longtime resident of He will be greatly missed by number where a natural Grove, passed away Monday Exeter, passed away Monday Montrose, died Tuesday at the his stepchildren, Robert Thomen, gas line in Swiftwater, afternoon. morning, July 15, 2013, at her Department of Veteran Affairs Jacksonville, Fla.; Raymond Monroe County, will be Born in Danville, he was a home. Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Thomen, Sterling, Va.; James extended. The extension son of the late James and Bertha She was a daughter of the Born March 26, 1927, in Thomen, Montrose; Carolyn Reedy. James attended the late Allen and Rosaria Iantosca will be along the state Wilkes-Barre, he was a son Thomen, Chino, Calif.; Constance Route 611 corridor. Scranton School for the Deaf Pepe. She graduated from of the late Eugene and Anna Carey, Chino; Marilyn Thomen, and graduated in 1957 from the Exeter High School. Eleanor Sickler McAneny. Fontana, Calif.; Susan Green, School of the Deaf. was a member of St. Barbara’s Pat attended GAR Memorial Yo rk; and Darlene Thomen, BUILDING TRUST He was a Boy Scout while Parish, Exeter, and a former High School, Wilkes-Barre. Cypress, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; at the Scranton School for the member of St. Anthony’s choir, A U.S. Army veteran, he hon- five great-grandchildren; six great- The Times Leader strives to Deaf and was active in sports, which is now St. Barbara’s orably served our country great-grandchildren; brother, correct errors, clarify stories especially football. Parish. during World War II and the Eugene McAneny; sister, Mary and update them promptly. He was employed by Prior to her retirement in Korean Conflict. After his dis- Frania; nieces, nephews and other Corrections will appear in this Wyoming Knitting, Wyoming, 1995, she was employed at Lee charge from the U.S. Army, Pat family and friends. survived by his brother-in-law, spot. If you have information to and Atwater Throwing Co., Manufacturing for more than 25 Schillaci, Laflin; several nieces, enrolled at the International Celebration of Patrick’s Ronald Dombroski, Nanticoke; help us correct an inaccuracy or Plymouth. He was a U.S. Steel years, and was a member of the nephews, great-nieces and Telephone and Telegraph tech- life will be held 8:30 a.m. his aunts, Dolores, Danville, cover an issue more thoroughly, worker and retired after 29 International Ladies’ Garment great-nephews. nician school. He retired from Monday at McLaughlin’s and Dorothy, Arkansas; nieces call the newsroom at 829-7242. 1/2 years from InterMetro Workers’ Union. The family thanks Dr. Gerald ITT in 1989 after more than 35 – The Family Funeral and nephews. Industries, Wilkes-Barre, where She was preceded in death by Gibbons and all of the other years with the company. Service, 142 S. Washington St., Funeral services will be he had received two safety her husband, Marino Schillaci, medical professionals for their Pat was a member of the Parish Wilkes-Barre, with funeral Mass 9 a.m. Friday at Michael J. awards. in 1997; brothers, Guy and kind and compassionate care. of St. Andrew and a communi- at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of Mikelski Funeral Home, 293 S. James enjoyed camping, fish- Patrick Pepe; sisters, Carmella Funeral will be held 9 a.m. cant at the Church of St. Patrick St. Patrick. Interment will be in River St., Plains Township. A ing and hunting. He was a mem- Dellarte and Bertha Bianco. Thursday at Howell-Lussi since returning to Wilkes-Barre St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Mass of Christian Burial will +(ISSN No. 0896-4084) ber of of St. Mary’s Church, She is survived by her daugh- Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming in 2010. He was also a member Township. Visitation will be 4 to USPS 499-710 be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at Ss. Ringtown, and was a past mem- ter, Patricia Schillaci, Exeter; Ave., West Pittston, with a 9:30 of the Elk Lake American Legion 7 p.m. Sunday at McLaughlin’s. Peter & Paul Church, Plains ber of Ss. Peter & Paul Church, sister, Helen Acierno, Exeter; a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Gardner Warner Post 154. Permanent messages and Issue No. 2013-1702013-198 Township. Interment will be Plains Township. cousin, I. Allan Bianco, and St. Barbara’s Parish (St. Anthony His wife of 28 years, Lillian memories can be shared with Newsroom in the parish cemetery, Plains of Padua Church, Exeter). 829-7242 He is survived by his wife, his wife, Terry, Baltimore, Ruth Palmer McAneny, died Patrick’s family at www.cel- [email protected] Township. Friends may call 7 to the former Lillian Dombroski, Md.; brother-in-law, Carmen Interment will be in St. Cecilia’s in 1993, and a stepson, Jerry ebratehislife.com. Circulation with whom he celebrated 53 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral Schillaci, and his wife, Josie, Cemetery, Exeter. Friends may Jim McCabe – 829-5000 home. [email protected] years of marriage. He is also Laflin; sister-in-law, Rosemary call 3 to 7 p.m. today. More OBITUARIES |6A Published daily by:

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IN BRIEF SCRANTON Eagle Scout gets probation in break-in Trial set for inmate charged in killing Brandon Bookwalter also ordered to pay $75,000 in restitution for the incident at former Valley Crest Nursing Home prison guard EDWARD LEWIS whatever to stay out of there,” Judge Court records say the four men intend- “This case is a head-scratcher for me,” A federal prison inmate has [email protected] Joseph Sklarosky Jr. quickly replied to ed to steal copper pipes and were in Sklarosky said while contemplating an pleaded not guilty in the stab- Bookwalter. possession of flashlights, hacksaws and appropriate sentence before imposing bing death of a guard at a federal WILKES-BARRE — A 22-year-old Bookwalter was one other tools. Several large garbage cans two years probation and 50 hours of prison in Wayne man who had attatined the rank of of four men, Steven were filled with “fresh-cut copper pip- community service. County earlier Eagle Scout was sentenced by a Luzerne Michael Yo ung, 32, ing,” court records say. Sklarosky also ordered Bookwalter to this year. County judge Tuesday to two years pro- of Wilkes-Barre, Police said a set of keys to the building pay his share of restitution that equates Jessie Con- bation and ordered to pay his share of Michael Derousie, was found on Bookwalter. to $74,299. ui, 36, was nearly $300,000 in restitution for dam- 37, of Scranton, and Bookwalter pleaded guilty to criminal Derousie and Yo ung each pleaded arraigned age during a break-in at the former Valley Donald Guthrie, 41, of trespass. Charges of burglary and crimi- guilty to criminal trespass. They are Tuesday in Crest Nursing Home. Scranton, caught in the Bookwalter nal conspiracy were withdrawn. scheduled to be sentenced in September. federal court Brandon Bookwalter of Kingston said act in a basement crawl A college graduate, Bookwalter said An arrest warrant was issued for Con-ui in Scranton via the 16 days he spent in jail last year were space of Valley Crest by Plains Township he was in financial trouble due to student Guthrie on Jan. 14 when he failed to video conference “the worse 16 days of my life.” police and county Sheriff Jack Robshaw loans and a girlfriend who pressured him appear for a pre-trial hearing, according from the federal Supermax prison “That tells me you’re going to do on July 11, 2012. to buy an engagement ring. to court records. in Florence, Colo. A judge scheduled his trial for Sept. 16 at the federal court- house in Wilkes-Barre. Authorities allege that Con-ui stabbed guard Eric Williams, Boy’s bike, car collide in Wilkes-Barre of Nanticoke, on Feb. 25 in a premeditated attack at the Canaan Federal Correction Complex near Waymart. Con-Ui was scheduled to complete a drug-trafficking sentence in September and would then have been returned to Arizona to serve a life term for a 2002 murder. Officials say he could face the death penalty if convicted in the guard’s murder. WILKES-BARRE Mehalchick named magistrate judge Karoline Mehalchick has been appointed a U.S. magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre. Mehalchick was a partner with the law firm of Oliver, Price & Rhodes, where she prac- ticed general civil and com- Mehalchick mercial litigation since 2002. She is a graduate of the Clark Van Orden | The Times Leader Schreyer Honors College of the Wilkes-Barre police investigate an accident involving a car and a bicycle at about witness said Martin also was transported by ambulance. Police did not respond to a request Pennsylvania State University 12:40 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Grove and McCarragher streets. City police said Noel placed with the city for the conditions of the victims. Staffers at both Wilkes-Barre General and the Tulane University School Martin, 26,was driving west on Grove Street when Conner Dotzel, 7, crossed Grove Street from Hospital and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center said Tuesday night that Dotzel was not of Law. She had served as a law McCarragher Street and his bicycle was struck by Martin’s vehicle.The car then struck a utility a patient at either hospital. clerk to the Lackawanna County pole, severing it in half. PPL Electric utility employees cut down the severed utility pole,which is owned by Verizon, Judge Trish Corbett. The boywas injured and transported to an area hospital by city ambulance, police said. A and Verizon employees erected a new one later Tuesday afternoon. Mehalchick is the daughter of attorney George Mehalchick and Rita Gilbride. She is married to Michael Flynn, and they are the parents of a son and daughter, Genetti pushes plan to restore train station John and Anna. DANVILLE Hotelier envisions setup in at its meeting Tuesday afternoon. the Luzerne County Historical Society Board member Joseph Vullo asked if The authority bought the train sta- to raise money. the authority can expect a formal pro- Geisinger system which historical society could tion and surround- “The idea is that people will not posal from the historical society, and listed as ‘Most Wired’ ing land, including a donate to the county, and they certainly Genetti said he believes that is possible solicit donations for renovation strip mall on Market will not donate to the Luzerne County if its board members know the authority Geisinger Health System Street near Wilkes- Redevelopment Authority,” Genetti will be receptive. has been listed for the 11th MARK GUYDISH Barre Boulevard, in said. “We need a different entity.” Apparently suspecting a potential log- consecutive year among the [email protected] 2006 using most of a Genetti said he believes the historical jam while both sides waited for a com- country’s “Most Wired Hospitals $6.1 million loan from society would agree to take on the proj- mitment, Genetti quipped: “Never write and Health Systems,” compiled WEST PITTSTON — It was this Luzerne County. ect, and the Luzerne County Convention it when you can say it, never say it when by Hospitals & Health Networks important to area hotelier Gus Genetti: But the project Genetti and Visitors Bureau would rent the you can nod, never nod when you can Magazine. He admitted he had donned a suit “for stalled, then ground to space using money it receives annually wink. So I’ll accept a wink.” The annual recognitions are the first time in two weeks” since having a halt last year when the county canceled from the state through a hotel room tax After Genetti left, the board voted on the results of hundreds of sur- open heart surgery. a $2 million loan intended for renova- created to pay for construction of what a flurry of business, including whether veys, which undergo a stringent, The cause that spurred him? Saving tions. is now Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey to pay for an appraisal on the prop- detailed scoring process, rating Wilkes-Barre’s historic In September, the authority board Plaza. erty, to be used in seeking a developer. a health system’s performance Central train station. voted to seek outside proposals for pos- Genetti said “seed money” is available Executive Director Andrew Reilly sug- in four categories: infrastructure, “This is a gateway to the his- sible purchase and development. Genetti from several banks for basic repairs, and gested it made no sense to appraise business and administration toric part of Wilkes-Barre,” Genetti urged them to “carve out” the 144-year- he suggested the authority could give the entire 6 acres if the board did carve management, clinical quality told the Luzerne County old station and some parking space, the property to a nonprofit a one-year out part of it for a nonprofit. The board and safety, and clinical integra- Redevelopment Authority Board turning it over to a nonprofit entity or to time limit to prove money can be raised. agreed to delay any appraisal. tion. In 2013, a record number of hospitals – more than 280 – earned Most Wired status in the Salt study satisfies area man’s hunger for vindication list’s 15th year. Geisinger is involved in several health information exchanges, The late Batmanghelidj, a of diseases at no cost, purport- including the Keystone Health Businessman Bob Butts native of Iran and the founder of edly with sea salt and water. Information Exchange, as well the water cure theory, contended “Meanwhile, medical science as partnerships with affiliated calls CDC-commissioned that dehydration is the root of wasted trillions of dollars treat- system and non-affiliated report a blow to many illnesses such as cancer, ing water and sea salt deficien- community hospitals to provide type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cies with money-generating telehealth remote monitoring mainstream medicine depression, obesity and addic- procedures and drugs while and consultation services for tion. blindly calling them incurable,” psychiatric, stroke, women’s BILL O’BOYLE The CDC asked the Institute Butts said. “In their defense, health, radiation and intensive [email protected] of Medicine to examine the who among us wants to endorse care patients. Geisinger designs, methodologies and any free solution to the sources also recently announced the DURYEA — Bob Butts smiled conclusions in the latest body of their incomes. We all need expansion of its innovative as he talked about the release of of research on dietary sodium to wake up and learn to value OpenNotes program that allows a study that found there is no intake and health outcomes. people more than money so we patients to view doctor’s notes health benefit in reducing salt The study focused on the gen- stop perpetuating high-profit through an online portal. intake to super-low levels. eral U.S. population and among problems.” In fact, the study commis- individuals with hypertension, Butts said radio personality DALLAS sioned by the Centers for pre-hypertension, those 51 Clark Van Orden | The Times Leader Rush Limbaugh talked about the Disease Control and Prevention, years of age and older, African- Bob Butts of Cee KayAuto in Moosic is an outspoken advocate of ‘the water CDC study on his show. Gas drilling group said more salt — up to two or Americans, and those with dia- cure,’which promotes daily intake of sea salt and water. “Rush said the salt issue is a to hold meeting even three teaspoons per day — betes, chronic kidney disease political agenda,” Butts said. “It’s might be better than less. and congestive heart failure. association between sodium now that the full impact of salt about control. It’s about power.” Members of the Gas Drilling “I can sum up my feel- The committee also was asked intake and either a beneficial or and water will wake up everyone Butts continues to contend Awareness Coalition are to hold ings in one word,” Butts said. to comment on the implica- adverse effect on on most health from the president on down that that Batmanghelidj’s water cure their monthly general purpose “Vindication.” tions of this new evidence for outcomes.” The report warns the only thing that ever prevent- would “cut health costs by $170 meeting at 7 tonight in the After 19 years of trying to population-based strategies to that reducing salt intake below ed any disease from being cured billion a month, saving a million Dallas American Legion, 730 prove to the world that Dr. gradually reduce sodium intake one teaspoon per day could actu- was the money made on it.” lives a year and save enough Memorial Highway. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj was and to identify gaps in data and ally be a negative. Butts and his wife, Connie, money to pay off the national They are to discuss how right when he said a low-salt or research and suggest ways to “The scoffing attitude of the have spent thousands of dollars debt with enough money left to natural gas drilling has changed no-salt diet is “utterly stupid,” address them. powers that be against salt has on testimonials aired on radio, generate millions of jobs, pro- Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Butts said, “once again the main- The study found “no con- proved that the entire premise TV and newspapers in which vided government and special landscape. stream has been proved wrong.” sistent evidence to support an was fraud,” said Butts. “I hope people told of how they got rid interests get out of the way.” PAGE 4A Wednesday,July 17, 2013 www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER

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Vessel detained in Panama Panama media say bears the name the 35 North Korean sailors aboard ar tests in 2006 and 2009 and a suc- Chong Chon Gang, is moored at the grew agitated. cessful satellite launch last December. Canal contains ‘undeclared Manzanillo port on the Atlantic side of “The captain tried to commit sui- He said he didn’t know the precise war materiel,’ official says the canal, Security Minister Jose Raul cide. There was a riot among the sail- type of armament found aboard the Mulino told the radio station Tuesday. ors,” Martinelli said. vessel, saying only that “they are not TIM JOHNSON “The world should know that one The ship, which records indicate was conventional weapons” and that tests McClatchy Foreign Staff can’t transit through the Panama built in 1972, was laden with about indicated some radiation surrounding Canal with undeclared war materiel,” 250,000 100-pound sacks of brown them. MEXICO CITY — Work crews at Martinelli said. “Panama is a peaceful sugar, Mulino said. The sacks were not After inspecting the ship Monday a port along the Panama Canal toiled country, not a country of war.” placed on pallets and appeared stacked night, Martinelli sent out a tweet Tuesday to clear the hold of a rusted The ship was detained last to hide chambers or containers aboard with a photo showing two metal North Korean-flagged ship after early Wednesday as it arrived from Havana, the vessel, he said. Between the riot- tubes inside a container. The tubes searches turned up what Panama’s Cuba, on the Atlantic side of the ing of the crew and removal of an ini- had a conical top and appeared to be president calls “sophisticated missile Panama Canal in preparation for trav- tial layer of sugar sacks, the process octagonal, lashed to the sides of the equipment” buried beneath bags of eling through the canal to the Pacific of inspection has taken many days, container. sugar. Ocean, Mulino said. Panamanian he said, and only two containers have “These devices — I don’t know So far, workers have found two con- authorities had received intelligence been opened so far. exactly what to call them — are at the tainers bearing long, green tubes, but a that the vessel held a large quantity of Mulino said the matter would like- very back of the hold, at the back.” he number of other chambers aboard the narcotics, he said. ly be referred to the United Nations said. “It’s been an effort of labor, shoul- AP Photo ship remain to be inspected, President The ship was brought to port and Security Council, which banned the der to shoulder, to unload the sugar Cleanup continues at Canadian crash site Ricardo Martinelli told Radio Panama. once an armed security team arrived isolated Asian nation from trafficking and open those two containers with Crews move through the debris Tuesday as The 508-foot-long vessel, which to inspect the vessel Saturday night, in any weapons systems after its nucle- acetylene (torches).” work continues at the site of a train derail- ment and fire in Lac-Megantic, Quebec. The July 6 crash left 37 people confirmed dead and another 13 missing and presumed dead. The cause of the disaster has yet to be New Egypt determined. WASHINGTON Cabinet led Force-feeding upheld at ‘Gitmo’ A federal judge has turned down a by liberals bid by three Guantanamo Bay detain- ees on a hunger strike to stop the gov- Group of 30 includes ernment from force-feeding them. Judge Rosemary M. Collyer ruled three Christians and Tuesday the court doesn’t have juris- diction in the case because Congress trio of women has removed Guantanamo detainees’ treatment and conditions of confine- HAMZA HENDAWI ment from the purview of federal Associated Press courts. Collyer wrote that even if she did CAIRO — Egypt’s interim have jurisdiction, she would deny the leader on Tuesday swore in the detainees’ motion for an injunction. first Cabinet since the military She said the cannot ousted the Islamist president, giv- allow a person in custody to die of self- ing members of the country’s lib- inflicted starvation. eral movements key positions and naming three Christians and three women, their highest numbers in an Egyptian government. Yahoo makes bid The new government is led by to declassify files Prime Minister Hazem el-Beb- lawi, an economist. Army chief Yahoo won a significant victory in its Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who effort to release secret court files from ousted Mohammed Morsi on July a 2008 case that played an important 3, retains his post as defense min- role in persuading Silicon Valley tech ister and also took the position companies to cooperate with U.S. gov- AP Photo of first deputy prime minister, an ernment surveillance programs. Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano stands on the end of a robotic arm during a spacewalk last week outside the International Space Station. On additional title given to defense In a rare move, the secretive U.S. Tuesday, Parmitano’s spacewalk was aborted. ministers in the past. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court The Cabinet of more than 30 granted Yahoo’s motion to declassify ministers does not include any legal briefs and the court’s ruling, members of Islamist parties — a which required the company to comply Leakaborts Italian’s spacewalk sign of the deep polarization over with government requests for records the removal of Morsi, the coun- of certain customers’ Internet activity. try’s first freely elected president. While the court files are still subject The interim president’s spokes- to government review and censor- Luca Parmitano reportedly OK after Tuesday’s session to do station maintenance cut short man had earlier said posts would ship before they can be released, civil be offered to Morsi’s Muslim liberties advocates say the decision MARCIA DUNN Parmitano reported, “It’s a lot of monitored the drama from inside hus- Brotherhood, but the group issued Monday could be a historic AP Aerospace Writer water,” before he could no longer talk. tled to remove Parmitano’s helmet. promptly refused. step toward understanding the legal His crewmates quickly yanked off his Parmitano looked relatively fine on The Brotherhood has said it arguments that authorities have used CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA helmet, once he was back inside. NASA TV as he gestured with his hands will not participate in the military- to carry out controversial surveillance aborted a spacewalk at the International NASA seldom cuts a spacewalk short. to show his crewmates where the water backed political process and vows programs involving U.S. telecommuni- Space Station on Tuesday because of a Tuesday’s problem left them with no had crept over his head. to continue protests until Morsi cations and Internet companies. dangerous water leak in an astronaut’s choice. Parmitano could have choked on Mission Control praised the crew for is reinstated. The swearing in of helmet that drenched his eyes, nose and the floating water droplets in his helmet. its fast effort and promptly scheduled a the Cabinet took place hours after MOSCOW mouth. The trouble cropped up barely an hour radio hookup with flight surgeons on the overnight clashes between police The leak was so bad that Luca into what was to be a six-hour spacewalk ground. Engineers, meanwhile, scram- and Islamist supporters of Morsi NSA leaker seeks Parmitano, Italy’s first spacewalker, to perform cable work and other routine bled to determine the source of the leak. left seven protesters dead in the asylum in couldn’t hear or speak as the space- maintenance that had stacked up over It was the fastest end to a spacewalk worst outbreak of violence in a walk came to an abrupt end. He asked the past couple years. since 2004 when Russian and American week. National Security Agency leaker his spacewalking partner, Christopher It was the astronauts’ second space- spacewalkers were ordered back in The new government, sworn Edward Snowden on Tuesday submit- Cassidy, for help getting back in. walk in eight days. by Mission Control outside Moscow in by interim President Adly ted a request for temporary asylum in “He looks miserable. But OK,” Cassidy Parmitano startled everyone when he because of spacesuit trouble. That Mansour, reflects the largely liber- Russia, his lawyer said, claiming he assured Mission Control in Houston. announced that he felt a lot of water on spacewalk lasted a mere 14 minutes. al, secular bent of the factions who faces persecution from the U.S. govern- The source of the leak wasn’t imme- the back of his head. At first, he thought Tuesday’s spacewalk lasted one hour backed el-Sissi’s removal of Morsi. ment and could face torture or death. diately known but a possible culprit was it was sweat because of all his exer- and 32 minutes. Women have a somewhat higher WikiLeaks, the secret-spilling site the helmet drink bag that astronauts tion on the job. But he was repeatedly This was the second spacewalk for profile, with three ministries — that has been advising Snowden, and sip from during spacewalks, although assured it was not sweat. Cassidy said Parmitano, 36, a former test pilot and including the powerful informa- Russia’s Federal Migration Service Parmitano later reported the water it might be water from his drink bag; Italian Air Force officer. He became the tion and health ministries. Most both confirmed the application had an odd taste. Water also is piped it looked like a half-liter of water had first Italian to conduct a spacewalk last past governments for decades request. The service is required by through the long underwear worn under leaked. Tuesday, more than a month after mov- have had at most two women in law to consider the application within a spacesuit, for cooling. The four astronauts who anxiously ing into the space station. them. three months, but could do it faster. Snowden, who revealed details of a U.S. intelligence program to monitor Internet activity, argued in his applica- Senate deal unclogs stalled nominee process tion that the reason he needs asylum is “he faces persecution by the U.S. gov- ernment and he fears for his life and CHARLES BABINGTON There was no immedi- Supreme Court has agreed to safety, fears that he could be subjected Associated Press ate response from the White review the case. to torture and capital punishment,” House, although Democratic The seventh nomination lawyer Anatoly Kucherena said on WASHINGTON — The senators said the terms of the at issue, Mark Pearce’s selec- Rossiya 24 television. Senate stepped away from compromise were acceptable tion to a new term as NLRB Kucherena told The Associated the brink of a meltdown on to the administration. chairman, was relatively Press that he met the former NSA Tuesday, clearing the way Under the agreement, uncontroversial, and is likely systems analyst in the transit zone for confirmation of one of which both sides were review- to be approved along with the of Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport President Barack Obama’s ing, several of seven stalled replacements for Griffin and to give him legal advice and that nominees long blocked by nominees would win confirma- Clark. Snowden made the request after the Republicans, nearing a deal to tion quickly, including Labor “I think we get what we meeting. fill several other vacancies and Secretary-designate Tom want, they get what they finessing a Democratic threat Perez; Gina McCarthy, named want. Not a bad deal,” said FORT BLISS,TExAS to overturn historic rules that to lead the Environmental Senate Majority Leader Harry protect minority-party rights. Protection Agency, and Fred Reid, D-Nev. Radiation detected “Nobody wants to come to Hochberg to head of the Tuesday’s developments at large Army base Armageddon here,” said Sen. Export-Import Bank. unfolded the morning after a Chuck Schumer, the New Even before the agree- closed-door meeting of nearly Army leaders at Fort Bliss say Yo rk Democrat whose talks ment was ratified by the rank all 100 senators, many of them radiation has been detected at a for- with Arizona Republican John and file, Richard Cordray’s eager to avoid a rules change mer nuclear weapons bunker and McCain were critical in avoid- long-stalled nomination to AP Photo that could poison relations that they’re investigating exposure to ing a collision that had threat- head the Consumer Finance Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., left, and Sen. Pat Toomey, between the two parties at a people on the West Texas post. ened to plunge the Senate Protection Bureau advanced R-Pa., walk to a closed-door caucus as lawmakers moved toward resolving time the Senate is struggling Military officials said that contami- even deeper into partisan toward approval on a test vote their feud over filibusters of White House appointees. in an era of chronic gridlock. nated residue was buried in the 1950s gridlock. of 71-29, far more than the 60 About three dozen lawmak- and 1960s, when the post was operated McCain, a veteran of required. expected to be submitted by their posts by recess appoint- ers spoke in the course of a by the Air Force. A man who worked uncounted legislation strug- Two nominees to the President Barack Obama later ments in 2011, bypassing the session that lasted more than there at the time contacted officials gles, told reporters that forg- National Labor Relations Tuesday and steered toward Senate but triggering a legal three hours, and while few earlier this year expressing concern ing the deal was “probably Board, Richard Griffin and speedy consideration by challenge. An appeals court details have emerged, several should additional housing be built on the hardest thing I’ve been Sharon Clark, were to be Senate Republicans. Obama recently said the two appoint- participants said later it had the sprawling post. involved in.” replaced by new selections, installed Griffin and Clark in ments were invalid, and the been a productive meeting. PAGE 6A Wednesday,July 17, 2013 OBITUARIES www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER

MIRIAM KURTINITIS, RANDAL JUSTIN EVERETTS JOHN ‘CHICK’ W. WATSON ELIZABETH A. (YUHAS) MICHAELS 91, of West Pittston, passed away Sunday at Little Flower July 14, 2013 June 13, 2013 July 10, 2013 Manor and St. Therese Betty Yuhas was born on Residence, Wilkes-Barre. Randal Justin Everetts, 32, of John “Chick” W. Watson, Beaumont, passed away unex- father, grandfather, brother, April 30, 1929, in Swoyersville. Arrangements are pending She attended Holy Trinity and will be announced from the pectedly on Sunday, July 14, uncle, son, friend and agitator, 2013, at home. died peacefully at his home in Grade School and graduated Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 from Swoyersville High School Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Mr. Everetts was born in Seattle, Wash., on Thursday, Tunkhannock on Jan. 26, June 13 – a special date to John, in 1947, where she was a major- A full obituary will appear in a ette. later edition. 1981, a son of Randy Everetts, as it is the birth date of his elder Beaumont, and Deborah Haines, daughter and his favorite poet, Following graduation, she Benton. William Butler Ye ats. worked in Laros for several years CONCETTA “CONNIE” M. Randal attended Tunkhannock John was one of a kind. before relocating to Philadelphia BATTISTA, High School and was a member Unlike many men today, he to work as a practical nurse in 70, of Dupont, passed away of the Boilermakers Union Local wore his heart on his sleeve. He Doctors Hospital. Betty cher- Monday at Wesley Village 13. He was an avid hunter and couldn’t hide an emotion if his ished her time at the hospital, Nursing Home, surrounded by fi sherman. life depended on it. where she worked in the nurs- family. He was preceded in death by He knew how to hit a golf ery, tending to the needs of Services are pending from paternal grandparents, Charles A funeral service will be ball, a nerve and grow just about he forged a relationship with newborn babies. The caregiving was lovingly called “GB” by the Graziano Funeral Home Inc., and Wanda Everetts; and mater- held at 7 p.m. today at Curtis anything in the garden, but per- Halleluyah Walcott, whom he skills she acquired stayed with kids because she was their dear Pittston Township. For further nal grandfather, Robert Rogers. L. Swanson Funeral Home haps his best talent was his way considered his son. He also wel- her throughout her life. and giving Grammie Betty. Also information, please visit www. Randal is survived by stepfa- Inc., corner of routes 29 and with the written word. comed friends and family for During Betty’s 84 years surviving are her sisters, Anna grazianofuneralhome.com. ther, Michael Haines Sr.; daugh- 118, Pikes Creek, with the Rev. Most recently, a perfect day many memorable gatherings. on earth, she lived in Ohio, Mae Batory and Doris Sickler; ters, Madison, Mehoopany, and John Rengifo, pastor of the for John included spending In 2000, John moved to California, New Jersey and New and her sister-in-law, Mary Jule Tori Jane, Tunkhannock; son, Chambersburg Seventh-Day time in the backyard with his Florida to live closer to his Yo rk. In all her travels, she always Yuhas. JANET T. HARENZA, Justin, Mehoopany; sister, Elicia Adventist Church, officiating. grandsons, a mid-afternoon mother and to enjoy what he created and maintained a warm Betty’s family offers very spe- of Port Griffith, passed away Robets, and her husband, Jason, Friends may call 5 p.m. until nap, making his own version of hoped would be a leisurely life- and loving home for her four chil- cial thanks to Drs. Mario Adajar Monday evening in her home, Tunkhannock; maternal grand- service. the Gramercy’s peas and shells style filled with tee-times and dren. The last 15 years of her life and Erik F. Kruger as well as where she lived for the past 93 mother, Sharon Yakabowicz, Online condolences can be for dinner and heading to a happy hours. John humorously were spent in Swoyersville, where to Kristol, a terrific registered years. She was the widow of and her husband, Walter, made at www.clswansonfuneral- billiards tournament later in referred to the following years, she lived in the family homestead, nurse in the intensive care unit at Jacob M. “Jake” Harenza, who Swoyersville. home.com. the evening, all while stirring after his mother’s death and the a place she truly loved. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. passed away July 3, 2003. up some political debates on tech bubble burst, as his “tropi- Not a day went by that Betty A private funeral service Funeral arrangements Facebook. He rarely went a day cal depression.” didn’t laugh, enjoy and give was held at St. Elizabeth Ann are pending from the Baloga ROBERT E. LOCKMAN SR. without making a new friend In the years that followed, he thanks for her life. She was Seton Parish in Swoyersville. Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main July 13, 2013 or being de-friended by an old moved to the small, quiet town always able to find the good in Her pallbearers were her three St., Pittston (Port Griffith). Robert E. Lockman Sr., 81, one, and he never let an oppor- of Avon, Colo., to live near his everyone and everything. When sons, Walter, Mark and Paul; her A full obituary will appear in of Shavertown and formerly of tunity pass to tell a story about daughter, Juli, and her hus- it came to her four children, she grandson, Daniel; her son-in-law, Friday’s edition. Wallingford, Conn., departed Pittston. band, Ryan. While he worked was a selfless caregiver until the Paul; and her adopted son from peacefully to be with the Lord, John was born in Pittston the front desk at the St. James end of her life. West Islip, N.Y., Dave Efron. Betty passed into eternal rest Betty’s granddaughters, Emily ELIZABETH RUDA, while surrounded by his loving to William “Pidge” A. Watson Place, he became an accom- while in the arms of her daughter, and Samantha, read from scrip- 94, of Exeter, passed away on family, on Saturday, July 13, Jr. and Gloria F. Manganiello plished skier and reconnected Mary Ann, and her son, Paul, on ture, and her grandchildren, Tuesday at the Highland Manor 2013, after a life well lived. on June 28, 1955. His brother, with family. July 10, 2013. She was greeted Victoria and Matthew, presented Nursing and Convalescent Born at home on the kitchen William “Cowboy” A. Watson After the birth of his first by her mother, Anna Schlossar the gifts of bread and wine. She Center, Exeter. table, he came into this world on III was born just 10 months later grandson, he moved to Seattle to Yuhas; her father, Stephen was eloquently eulogized by her Funeral arrangements are Jan. 6, 1932, in Wilkes-Barre. and the loving sibling rivalry live near his daughter, Pamela, (Peggy) Yuhas; her brothers, granddaughter, Nicole. pending from the Gubbiotti He graduated from Elmer began. and her husband, Kevin. He fell Johnny, Junior and Jimmy; and Donations in Betty’s memory Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming L. Myers High School in 1949. John spent much of his youth in love with his new home in the her many relatives and friends. may be made to the American Ave., Exeter. For more infor- Shortly thereafter, he was draft- with his grandparents, William Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Betty is survived by Walter Heart and Stroke Association, mation, visit www.gubbiottifh. ed into the U.S. Army during the and Marion (Dessoye) Watson, where he enjoyed a job at Pacific Michaels, whom she married in www.stroke.org. com. Korean War. Pittston, and John and Grace Studios, began writing again While on leave at his brother (Leonard) Manganiello, Exeter. and found a truly special group 1954; her four loving children, Funeral arrangements were Jack’s wedding, he met the love by his father, John D. Lockman He attended St. John’s for of friends. Mary Ann Yo ungblood and her entrusted to the care of the RICHARD KENNEDY, of his life, Kathy. They dated Sr.; mother, Marjorie Lockman; elementary and middle school. John was preceded in death husband, Paul; Walter and his Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 61, of Lincoln Plaza, Wilkes- mainly through letters, and Bob and brother, John D. “Jack” After a year at Scranton Prep, he by his parents. wife, Carmela; Mark and his wife, 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Barre, passed away on Tuesday sent her an engagement ring. Lockman Jr. transferred to Pittston Area and He is survived by his chil- Mary Ellen; and Paul and his For additional information at the Commonwealth Hospice, They were married in Wilkes- Bob is survived by his wife graduated in the class of 1973. dren, Pamela and her husband, wife, Terriann; her eight grand- or to send the family an online Inpatient Unit, St. Luke’s Villa, Barre and promptly packed up Kathy “Kate” (Kidd); four He attributed his school transfer Kevin Rivers, Seattle; Juli and children, Daniel, Samantha, message of condolence, visit the Wilkes-Barre. the car and headed cross-coun- sons, Robert E. Lockman Jr., to wanting to attend school with her husband, Ryan Walsh, Nicole, Emily, Victoria, Grace, funeral home’s website, www. His family is asked to con- try to Ft. Lewis, Wash., arriving Shavertown, Kevin Lockman, his first love, future wife and Flourtown, Pa.; Halleluyah Maxwell and Matthew. Betty wroblewskifuneralhome.com. tact the George A. Strish Inc. with less than $5 in their pocket. Shavertown, Timothy Lockman, mother of his children, Bonnie Walcott, Los Angeles, Calif.; Funeral Home, 105 N. Main While in the U.S. Army, he Wallingford, Jeffrey Lockman Flannelly, whom he married in brother and his wife, Bill and FRANK V. KUKISH St., Ashley, 570-822-8575, for developed his skills as a master and his wife, Lisa-Lori Lockman, 1977. Debbie Watson, Broomfield, further arrangement informa- draftsman, and went on to work Walnut Creek, Calif.; five grand- John spent much of his pro- Colo.; grandchildren, Bernie July 13, 2013 tion. for companies such as Pratt and children, Travis, Sarah, Steven, fessional life at the Sunday and Luke Rivers, Seattle; for- Whitney, American Cyanamid Scott and Christa; great-grandchil- Dispatch, which was founded by mer wife of 16 years, Bonnie Frank V. Kukish, 87, a resi- More OBITUARIES | 2A and C.N. Flagg. While raising dren, Cassidy, Logan and Connor. his grandfather and John Kehoe Watson, Laflin; and many dent of West Wyoming, passed a family and working multiple Family and friends in 1947. John wrote a weekly aunts, uncles, cousins, neph- away peacefully on Saturday jobs, Bob was able to complete may call 6 to 8 p.m. column for the Dispatch that ews, nieces and friends. evening, July 13, 2013, at OBITUARY his degree from the University today at Kniffen was often about local or national John believed that the goal Commonwealth Hospice, of Hartford. O’Malley Funeral politics and occasionally about in life was to keep a peace, a Inpatient Unit, St. Luke’s Villa, POLICY During his career, he played an Home, 465 S. Main St., Wilkes- his personal life. sense of belonging, of loving Wilkes-Barre. instrumental role in critical proj- Barre. Funeral services 11 a.m. A column about a boating fias- and being loved in your heart His loving wife is Helen T. The Times Leader ects such as the engine design for Thursday in Dallas United co on the Susquehanna with one even when everything seemed (Holko) Kukish. Together, Frank publishes free the A4E Skyhawk Fighter/Bomber Methodist Church, 4 Parsonage of his “little rascals” won him to be working against you. He and Helen shared 62 wonderful obituaries, which used heavily during the Vietnam St., Dallas. Interment will fol- an award from the Pennsylvania admittedly was not entirely years of marriage. have a 27-line limit, War and even the design of the low in Maple Hill Cemetery, Publishers’ Association. successful in this pursuit, Born on March 9, 1926, in Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, home Hanover Township. Those He later became the newspa- but the abundance of much- Sugar Notch, Frank was a son of and paid obituaries, the late Andrew and Catherine which can run with a of the famous UConn Huskies. attending services are to go per’s publisher and spent time appreciated cards and support Bob was a faithful member directly to the church. writing a golf column for The received from his friends and (Kopacz) Kukish. photograph. Afuneral of the First United Methodist The family is grateful for any Times Leader. Until his last Facebook followers alike is a A U.S. Marine Corps vet- Frank is survived by his son, home representative can Church, Wallingford. He served flowers sent. However, in lieu of day, he looked back on his years great testimony to his life. His eran, Frank honorably served Richard Kukish, and his wife, call the obituary desk as a member of the church coun- flowers, a donation be directed with the newspaper as the best family is comforted in know- his country during World War Judy, Lakeville, Minn.; sisters, at 570-829-7224, send cil and he also served as the to the Alzheimer’s Association times of his life and considered ing he has finally found his II. During his time of service, Nellie Patsel, Silver Springs, a fax to 570-829-5537 church’s custodian and handy- National Office, 225 N. Michigan everyone he had worked with as peace. Frank was stationed in the Md.; Celia Kukish, Plymouth; or email to ttlobits@ man. More recently, he was a Ave., Fl. 17, , IL 60601- family. Please come and celebrate Asiatic and Pacific theaters. On and Martha Allabaugh and civitasmedia.com. If you member of the Dallas United 7633, or at http://www.alz.org. He was a member of his life on Friday at St. John Feb. 27, 1945, Frank was wound- her husband, Fred, Plymouth Methodist Church. To send words of comfort and Glenmaura National Golf Club the Evangelist Church, William ed in action during the Battle of Township; numerous nieces, fax or email, please call Iwo Jima and was subsequently nephews and friends. to confirm. Obituaries Bob was beloved by everyone friendship, visit www.bestlife- and Fox Hill Country Club, Street, Pittston. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until Mass awarded a Purple Heart for his The Kukish family extends must be submitted by who knew him. He was an incred- tributes.com. where he cherished playing in ible husband, father, grandfather, “He has achieved success that tournaments such as the John begins at 11 a.m. injuries. Upon his honorable dis- their sincerest thanks to the 7:30 p.m. for publication great-grandfather and mentor he has lived well, laughed often, Allan, Presidents Cup and In lieu of flowers, please send charge on May 22, 1946, Frank nurses and staff members of in the next edition. to every one of his family and and loved much: he has enjoyed the Maniac Open. In the days donations to Care and Concern had attained the rank of private both Commonwealth Hospice, Obituaries must be friends. He was an accomplished the trust of a pure woman, the before cell phones, his family Ministries, 35 William St., first class. Wilkes-Barre, and Manor Care sent by a funeral home coach, artist and woodworker respect of intelligent men, and members knew if he was not at Pittston, PA 18640. Prior to his retirement, Frank Nursing and Rehabilitation or crematory, or must and an avid Red Sox fan. the love of children; who has the Dispatch or on the golf Local arrangements are was employed for many years Center, Kingston, for the kind name who is handling He will be forever missed, filled the void and accomplished course, he could be found at the entrusted to the Peter J. as a driver for Martz Trailways, and compassionate care they arrangements, with never forgotten and his great- his task; who has left the world Gramercy having lunch with his Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 Wilkes-Barre. bestowed upon Frank during his ness will live on through every better than he found it; whose closest friends. William St., Pittston. Online A man of great faith, Frank time of need. address and phone was a member of St. Elizabeth A private Mass of number. life he has touched in his 81 life was an inspiration; whose During his last few years in condolences may be made at years on this earth. memory is a benediction.” — Pennsylvania, he spent time www.peterjadoniziofuneral- Ann Seton Roman Catholic Christian Burial will Bob was preceded in death Bessie Stanley, American poet living at Lake Winola, where home.com. Parish, Swoyersville. be celebrated in St. Frank was a longtime mem- Elizabeth Ann Seton FUNERALS ber of the Knights of Columbus, Parish, Swoyersville, with the Assumpta Council 3987, Rev. James J. Alco officiating. NOTICE COOK - Anthony, celebration Thursday at Graziano Funeral KRYSICKI - Andrew, Mass of Luzerne. He was a 4th Degree Interment with the rite of com- of life 9 a.m. Thursday at Home Inc., Pittston Township. Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday member of the Our Lady of mittal will follow in St. John’s McLaughlin’s, 142 S. Washington Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 in St.Andrew’s Parish, 316 Czestochowa, Assembly 1928, Roman Catholic Cemetery, TO ALL St., Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass a.m. in St.Joseph Marello Parish, Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends Luzerne. Dallas. There will be no public 10 a.m. in Church of St.Aloysius, William Street, Pittston. Friends may call 9 a.m. until service. A proud veteran, Frank was a calling hours. Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 2 may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the LOCKMAN - Robert Sr., funeral lifetime member of the American Funeral arrangements for VETERANS to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. 11 a.m. Thursday in Dallas United Legion, Andrew Lawrence Post the Kukish family have been funeral home. GETZ - Jack, friends may call 11 Methodist Church, 4 Parsonage 644, Swoyersville. Additionally, entrusted to the care of the and ex-service personnel who have loyally served EVERETTS - Randal, funeral 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Nulton- St., Dallas. Friends may call 6 to he was a lifetime member of the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., p.m. today at Curtis L. Swanson Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., State 8 p.m. today at Kniffen O’Malley Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty their country in peace and in war. Funeral Home Inc., corner of Route 309, Beaumont, Monroe Funeral Home, 465 S. Main St., 283, Kingston. Fort. routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. Township. Wilkes-Barre. In addition to his parents, For additional information If you were honorably discharged and Friends may call 5 p.m. until GOLENESKI - Yolanda, funeral MENICHINI - James, funeral 10 Andrew and Catherine Kukish, or to send the Kukish family an service. 9:30 a.m. today at Palermo and a.m. today at Graziano Funeral Frank was preceded in death by online message of condolence, live anywhere in the State of GATTI - Josephine, funeral 9 a.m. Zawacki Funeral Home Inc., 409 Home Inc., Pittston Township. his brother, Stanley Kukish, who visit the funeral home’s website, N. Main St., Old Forge. Mass of Please arrive no later than 9:30 passed away in 2004. www.wroblewskifuneralhome. Pennsylvania, you are now entitled to a In Loving Memory of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in St. a.m. In addition to his wife, Helen, com. Paul Migatulski Mary’s Church, Old Forge. REYNOLDS - John, funeral 10 burial space at no cost in the veteran’s GRABOSKE - Robert, funeral a.m. Saturday at Harding-Litwin Who passed away 11 years ago, GENEVIEVE C. (SPENCER) WARNER July 17, 2002 9:30 a.m. today at Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., memorial section at Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Tunkhannock. Friends may call 5 July 13, 2013 Nanticoke. Services 10 a.m. in to 8 p.m. Friday. Genevieve C. (Spencer) Chapel Lawn Memorial Park Zion United Church of Christ, 40 TESTA - Anna, funeral 9 a.m. W. Main St., Nanticoke. Warner, 48, of Pittston, passed RD 5 Box 108, Dallas, PA 18612 Thursday at Gubbiotti Funeral away Saturday, July 13, 2013, at HILLARD - William, funeral 11 Home,1030 Wyoming Ave., home. a.m. today at Clarke Piatt Funeral Exeter. Mass of Christian Burial Mrs. Warner was born in This offer is available for a limited time Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter & Paul Hunlock Creek. Church, Plains Township. Friends Nanticoke on Sept. 5, 1964, a daughter of the late Andrew and only. Special protection features are KEIL - Kevin, funeral 9:45 a.m. may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Betty Smith Spencer. today at McCune Funeral Home, She was a member of available for your spouse and minor 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain TRETHAWAY - Beverly, funeral Bretheren in Christ Church, Top. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Thursday at Harold C. Hunlock Creek. children with National Transfer Deeply loved and sadly missed 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Our Snowdon Home for Funerals Inc., In addition to her parents, by wife, family and friends. Lady Help of Christians Church, 420 Wyoming Ave.,Kingston. Protection. This limited time offer is also Dorrance. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. today. she was preceded in death by brother Bernard Johnson. extended to members of the She is survived by her Kniffen O’Malley husband of 12 years, Steven Ronald, Briggsville. She will Warner; sons, Joshua Spencer, also be remembered by Jeffrey National Guard and Reserve. Viewing before Wilkes-Barre & Avoca To view Pittston; Steven G. Warner, Miller, Pittston. Space is limited. Cremation 823-7157 457-2801 North Carolina; and Sean A memorial service will BestLifeTributes.com Legacy Warner, Montrose; daughter, be held at 8 p.m. Thursday Conditions - Burial spaces cannot be for Samantha Warner, Pittston; at Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Brian Leffler brothers Richard Spencer Home Inc., corner of routes 29 investment purposes. You must register obituaries and his wife, Lori, Exeter; and 118, Pikes Creek, with the Andrew Spencer Jr. and his Rev. Steve Harvey, pastor, offi- for your free burial space. wife, Bertha, Shickshinny; and ciating. Friends may call 6 p.m. online, visit Douglas Johnson, Nanticoke; until time of service. sisters, Shirley Burigo and her Online condolences can be www.timesleader.com husband, Richard, Pittston, and made at www.clswansonfuner- 1-800-578-9547 Ext. 6001 And you don’t have to buy a casket. Ruth Stout and her husband, alhome.com. www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER NEWS Wednesday,July 17, 2013 PAGE 7A

• Anthony Massey, 34,was arrested Tuesday on POLICE BLOTTER charges he stole items valued at $59.82 from Home Depot on Spring Street. Massey struggled with Flood authority files court action WILKES-BARRE — City police reported the store security before being apprehended and taken following: to police headquarters, police said. • Brandon Underkoffler, 24,was arrested at WRIGHT TWP. — Township officers and Luzerne about 2 a.m. Sunday and charged with public JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES action, which was filed authority voted Tuesday industrial and tax-exempt County Detective Chaz Balogh apprehended David drunkenness and disorderly conduct for allegedly Troy Zarn, 24 Yorktown Road on Monday on an [email protected] Tuesday, the author- to keep the levee fee the properties. harassing and threatening customers at Turkey Hill, arrest warrant from the state of Michigan. ity asked a judge to force same amount for 2013. Northeast Revenue 170 Hazle St. Zarn has been charged with several felony counts A convoluted legal county council to vote on The fee, imposed on Service LLC, which han- • Awoman told police Sunday that a man whom of criminal sexual conduct stemming from incidents battle over the eligibil- the authority’s proposed 14,197 properties in low- dles the county’s tax claim she had met online and invited to her apartment that allegedly took place between 2004 and 2006 ity of three citizens to amendment. lying, levee-protected operation, was retained had stolen her iPad and fled. The woman described in Michigan. the suspect as a black male with a scruffy beard, An extradition hearing was set for July 25 at hold unpaid seats on the Authority Solicitor areas, ranges from $46.85 Tuesday to collect the fee about 5 feet, 7 inches tall and 230 pounds. He was Luzerne County Flood Christopher Cullen said to $93.70 for residential for 2013 after a review of the Luzerne County Courthouse. Bail was set wearing gray sweatpants, a gray sweater and a red at $100,000 straight cash. Zarn was unable to Protection Authority has state law requires a gov- properties and $93.70 to proposals from three other baseball cap. The man also was missing some upper post bail and was taken to the Luzerne County resulted in another legal erning body — in this $676.44 for commercial, interested companies. teeth, she said. Correctional Facility. filing. case, county council — to The matter entered approve or deny this type the court system in of amendment, and coun- December, when county cil has refused to vote for District Attorney Stefanie several months. Salavantis filed a court “This can’t be allowed to action asking a judge to continue on without reso- determine if the three lution, and the only way citizens should be vacated the authority can force the The Kern Family THE FUTURE from their seats due to a county council to act on it Ault, Colorado state articles of incorpora- is by mandamus action,” tion approval problem. Cullen said recently. OF THIS LAND IS Salavantis said her Council Chairman Tim office got involved in McGinley said county the matter at the request council had been relying IN OUR HANDS. of administration and a on advice from its solici- majority of council. tor and plans to vote on The authority, which the proposed authority oversees the Wyoming amendment at the next Valley Levee system, council meeting, July 23. 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Which planning/zoning director, and an assistant county county engineer and three engineer whose term had is why they learned the facts before commissioners. expired. allowing hydraulic fracturing on The language removal There are no commis- would resolve questions sioners under the county’s their property. about the ability of the home rule form of govern- three citizens to serve and ment, and the home rule allow two more citizens to charter does not allow The Kerns discovered that the join the board when the employees to serve on terms of prior commis- county authorities unless industry is using strict precautions sioner Stephen A. Urban expressly permitted. The to make sure the process is done and planning/zoning charter did not specify director Adrian Merolli employees to serve on the safely. Which includes encasing expire, Urban said. flood authority. 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Pennsylvania American of $58.8 million, or 10.1 per- who will be able to express es to attend one of the public cent. Each of the company’s support for the increase input hearings being held in Water Co. aims to boost water divisions has a differ- or argue against it. Other their respective divisions in ent rate increase. hearings will take place in order to provide comments revenue by 10.1 percent Locally, those using what’s Pittsburgh, Washington, on the increase. By provid- ANDREW M. SEDER referred to as the company’s Stroudsburg, Camp Hill, ing testimony at these hear- [email protected] Main Division, would see Reading and East Fallowfield ings, the customer is placing their bill increase 11.7 per- Township. their views in the official HARRISBURG — cent on average. For the The state approved a rate record on the case. The judg- The state’s Public Utility typical residential customer increase for the company in es and commissioners will Commission has scheduled using 47,520 gallons annu- 2011 of 6.3 percent. That use this information to make seven public hearings state- ally the bill would increase increase resulted in $36 mil- their final decision.” wide over the next few weeks from $630.12 to $703.56 lion in additional annual rev- The water company, in to take testimony regarding annually if the commission enue. its rate increase filing, said a proposed rate increase approves the request as is. Susan Turcmanovich, it has invested about $731 for Pennsylvania American Administrative Law spokeswoman for the utility million in capital improve- Water Co. customers. Judges Angela T. Jones company, said it has 140,000 ments since its 2011 rate One will take place Aug. and Darlene D. Heep will customers in Lackawanna increase. Those investments 6 in Scranton. If approved, conduct the Scranton hear- and Luzerne counties. The included upgrades to treat- the rate increase would be ing that will take place at hearings are “part of the pro- ment plants and pumping the second since the start of 1 p.m. in Room B3 of the cess,” she said. “It’s a chance stations. The company also 2011. Scranton State Office, 100 for us to listen to our cus- will have replaced about 300 The commission sched- Lackawanna Ave. tomers.” miles of aging pipe, as well uled the hearings a month They expect to hear from Denise McCracken, the as hydrants. after it voted 5-0 on June 13 company officials who will PUC’s deputy press secre- This year the company is Times Leader File Photo to investigate the company’s be tasked with explaining tary, said: “We encourage undertaking $5.9 million in Projects like this one to replace 6,600 feet of 1890s-era pipe from along River Street between request, which proposes an why the increase is neces- customers who would be main replacement work in Academy and Jackson streets cost Pennsylvania American Water Co. millions of dollars. The company annual increase in revenues sary and from customers affected by these rate chang- Luzerne County alone. is trying to offset those costs by requesting a rate increase with the state Public Utility Commission. Two natural gas firms abandon Delaware Basin plans

SANDY BAUERS Northern Wayne Property November 2011, but the able time period” and had merely gave a brief update, The bulk were in Wayne and the company made the The Philadelphia Inquirer Owners Alliance said he commission canceled that caused “irreparable eco- saying the commission County, with others in decision not to go ahead felt certain the compa- meeting nomic harm” to those who members — four states Susquehanna County, with production. HONESDALE — The nies did so because of the and has not had leased their land. with land in the basin plus which is in the Susquehanna “We have been consci- two major companies that regulatory “uncertainty” in publicly The property owners, a federal representative — River Basin, not subject to entiously moving toward had sought to drill for nat- the basin, which has been revisited also pleading economic “continue to confer in good the moratorium. increasing oil production as ural gas in Northeastern under a drilling morato- the issue, hardship, contended faith and with forward He said the program this just makes good busi- Pennsylvania within the rium since 2010. except to the commission’s inac- momentum.” was for exploratory wells, ness sense,” he said. Delaware River Basin are However, a Newfield say at sev- tion threatened the land In a written response to pulling out, nixing $187.5 spokesman said that the eral meet- because owners could be the Wayne County commis- million in lease payments action was a business deci- ings that forced to log the properties sioners, basin commission that landowners had hoped sion related to the current the process or subdivide them “so they Executive Director Carol Expert: Hundreds to get. low price of natural gas, of revising the regulations and their families can keep R. Collier said the scientific Landowners and busi- and that the company was was continuing. going financially.” and policy questions were nesses in Wayne County switching its focus to oil Recently, the Wayne The group also threat- “extremely complex, and who had leased more than production. County commissioners ened litigation if no action the stakes for the larger of thousands lack ID 100,000 acres to the compa- Three years ago, the and the property owners was taken at the commis- region are high.” nies in 2009 began receiv- Delaware River Basin alliance wrote to the basin sion’s regularly scheduled More than 15 million ing notices late last week Commission instituted a commission, demanding meeting last week. people get their drinking PETER JACKSON and a similar database that the leases they had moratorium on natural gas that the moratorium be But at that meeting, water from the basin. Associated Press maintained by PennDOT, with Newfield Appalachia development until regula- lifted. commission Chairwoman Newfield spokesman which issues state driver’s PA L.L.C. and Hess Corp. tions could be developed. The commissioners con- Michele Siekerka, New Keith Schmidt said that HARRISBURG — A sta- licenses and two other IDs were being terminated. Regulations were proposed, tended the moratorium Jersey’s assistant commis- about 1,500 lease agree- tistics expert defended his acceptable under the law. A spokesman for the and a vote was planned for had “exceeded a reason- sioner of water resources, ments were terminated. estimate that “hundreds of That analysis showed thousands” of Pennsylvania that, as of this spring, voters lack the photo iden- about 511,000 registered weekend tification they need to vote voters either lacked one of % % under a temporarily sus- the PennDOT-issued IDs or pended state law whose have IDs that have expired constitutionality is on trial or will expire before the clearance! 4O-85off in a state court. Nov. 5 election. orig.* prices Philadelphia consultant Siskin’s testimony bol- clearance clearance clearance clearance Bernard Siskin, hired by sters the plaintiffs’ cen- the plaintiffs who sued tral claim in the state now 9.99 65% oFF 40%-65% oFF 65%-80% oFF over the March 2012 law, Commonwealth court trial casual shirts dress shirts impulse when you described in detail his that the law, one of the Orig.* $20-$45. Orig.* $45-69.50, apparel take an extra Select tees, polos, now 15.75-24.33. Orig.* $29-$129, 30% off research based on a com- strictest in the nation, can- woven sportshirts From designers and now 10.15-77.40. Orig.* $29-$299, parison of people on the not be implemented with- and more. famous makers. Dresses, tops, shorts final cost Pennsylvania Department out disenfranchising a large & more. Misses. 5.80-104.65. of State’s statewide vot- segment of Pennsylvania’s Tops, pants & more. Misses & petites. er-registration database 8.2 million voters. Women’s prices slightly higher.

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Pizano on state Route 315. with the appeal citing [email protected] South Franklin Street near Raven pleaded guilty Walsh was a passenger. the reasons why Raven is Academy Street in Wilkes- TIMES LEADER STAFF in June to two counts of Prosecutors alleged challenging the sentences WILKES-BARRE — A Barre on July 10, knowing accidents involving death Raven failed to stop and that were imposed by man convicted by a Luzerne he was wanted. Matthews WILKES-BARRE — for the crash that claimed after the crash purchased Judge Michael T. Vough. County jury of possessing Lada said she called 911. A Jenkins Township the lives of motorcycle two ice cream sundaes at heroin he intended to deliv- Mack was captured after man who pleaded guilty riders Donnie Pizano, McDonald’s. Walter Paul Raven, seen er maintained his innocence he “fist bumped” a city police to causing a crash that 38, and Robin Walsh, 39, Raven is also appealing arriving for an arraignment when he was sentenced on officer who had received a killed two people in both of Plains Township, a sentence involving last year on other charges, Tuesday. radio message seconds earli- September has filed an on Sept. 2. The Luzerne his guilty plea on drug is challenging his sentence State police with the Vice er from 911 about Matthews appeal challenging his County Coroner’s Office offenses. Raven was for a double-fatal hit-and-run and Narcotics Unit arrested Lada’s sighting. 6 1/2-to-25-year prison said Pizano and Walsh charged by Exeter police crash on Route 315 in William Junior Mack, 33, At his sentencing hear- sentence. were not wearing helmets. with selling morphine Pittston Township in 2012. The Times Leader file photo whose last known address ing before Judge Joseph was in Glen Lyon, in May Sklarosky Jr., Matthews 2012, after he sold seven Lada moved to force Mack packs of heroin in the area of to forfeit three guns regis- Prosecutors move to revoke Loughnane’s bail Mundy and Maxwell streets tered in his name now that in Wilkes-Barre. he is a convicted felon. The jury after a one-day “I don’t know anything EDWARD LEWIS Liberty Street, Hanover with his vehicle on Hazle ney, Peter Paul Olszewski eteria watching Spencer, trial in May found Mack about possessing heroin,” [email protected] Township, was ordered by Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, on Jr., from publicly discuss- Falvello claims. guilty of two counts each Mack told Sklarosky Jr. “I Judge Richard Hughes in July 24. McCallick died at ing the case. The petition alleges of possession with intent never in my life had heroin.” WILKES-BARRE — January Geisinger Wyoming Valley It is the second time Loughnane parked two to deliver a controlled sub- Matthews Lada said Luzerne County pros- not to Medical Center. Falvello has sought to jail spots away from Spencer’s stance, possession of a Mack has never accepted ecutors believe Daniel have any City police filed charg- Loughnane on allegations car, followed Spencer on controlled substance and responsibility and expressed Loughnane followed the contact es against Loughnane in he violated bail by contact- back roads, passing state criminal use of communica- concern about Mack owning mother of his child in with their December after Spencer ing Spencer since he was Route 100, which would tion facility. A mistrial was the guns. Lehigh County in violation child’s told a detective that he charged eight months ago. have taken him to the declared on the most serious Sklarosky sentenced of his bail. mother, allegedly confessed to her Falvello alleges in Northeastern Extension of charges, delivery of heroin. Mack to 11 1/2 to 23 Deputy District Attorney Jessie he might have struck and the latest petition that the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mack remained free on months in the county pris- Alexis Falvello filed court Spencer, Loughnane killed a woman with his Loughnane was present at and was forced to stop at bail after he was convicted. on, refusing a request from papers Tuesday alleg- and any Ford F250 pickup truck. his son’s concert at an ele- a red traffic signal, losing Assistant District Matthews Lada to sentence ing Loughnane attended child custody transfers be Spencer is a key witness for mentary school on May 30. Spencer. Attorney Jill Matthews Lada him to a lengthy state prison his son’s school concert processed through attorney prosecutors and had testi- Spencer waited after the Falvello claims the back filed a petition eight days term. in Macungie on May 30, Eric Dingle. fied against him at a prelim- concert to avoid having any road Loughnane had driv- after the trial claiming Mack The judge also ordered parked his car near the Loughnane is facing inary hearing in January. contact with Loughnane. en was not a direct route to violated conditions of his the three firearms in Mack’s boy’s mother and followed trial in March on a felony Judge Michael T. 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OthER OpINION: tRAYVON MARtIN cASE Verdict a result of a fair trial

Dispatcher: Are you following The jurors reached a unan- him? Zimmerman: Ye ah. imous verdict.The jurors Dispatcher: OK, we don’t did their job.The same need you to do that. can’t be said of police and The first tragedy of the Trayvon Martin case is that it prosecutors in the after- didn’t have to happen. George math of the shooting. Zimmerman didn’t have to trail the teenager through the dark- ened streets of the gated Florida troubled by his remarks that community, didn’t have to get Martin was a “punk” who “looks out of his truck. He was told not like he’s up to no good.” They to. But he did. didn’t sufficiently question his In the struggle that followed, account or his motives. They the unarmed boy was shot and shrugged it off. killed — an unarmed African- An angry public demanded to American teen, shot and killed know whether police and pros- by a Neighborhood Watch vol- ecutors would have scrutinized unteer who found his presence the evidence more closely if “suspicious.” It’s those details Martin were white. It was, and that caused a public outcry is, a fair question. YOUR OpINION: LEttERSFROMREADERS when police and prosecutors More than a million peo- yourself for what this city has become. initially declined to charge ple signed an online petition Food for thought SEND US YOUR OpINION Are you that blind that when traveling Zimmerman with a crime. demanding Zimmerman’s arrest. around town you can’t see how disgrace- Those same details hang over The U.S. Justice Department for letter writer Letters to the editor must include the ful it has become? I know it takes more Saturday’s verdict. launched an investigation into writer’s name, address and daytime than one person to keep our city safe, The nation should respect the Martin’s death. The Sanford For those of us who do not possess phone number for verification. Letters clean and respectable, but you have jury that found Zimmerman not police chief stepped down, and superior intelligence, we are fortunate should be no more than 250 words. We turned your backon us. guilty of second-degree murder. a special prosecutor was named that Wilbur Tillman cares enough for reserve the right to edit and limit writers We are afraid … can you hear me? No Defense attorneys argued that to handle the case. Six weeks our well-being to tell us how to live our to one published letter every 30 days. matter what you may think, you need he fired in self-defense, and pros- after the shooting, Zimmerman lives. • Email: [email protected] to start listening to us, as our mayor. ecutors couldn’t prove other- was charged with second-degree I recently had dinner at a popular • Fax: 570-829-5537 Remember the elected position you wise. Without enough evidence murder. area restaurant and enjoyed some of the • Mail: Mail Bag, The Times Leader, took? It wasn’t just to have the word to challenge Zimmerman’s ver- The fact that the Zimmerman tastiest veal I have ever eaten. If it’s any mayor next to your name was it? Yo u 15 N. Main St., sion of events, jurors had no was eventually acquitted of the consolation to Tillman, I had my por- promised us a revitalized city. A good Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 choice but to acquit. We saw a charge — and the lesser charge tion vegetables, also, but it was the veal town in which to raise families. Show criminal justice system that is of manslaughter, which the jury along with some fine wine that made it a me where. Take your blinders off and put designed to protect the rights also rejected — doesn’t validate most delightful evening. your phone away and listen to us. Our of the accused, that rightly sets the cursory dismissal by law In a recent letter to the editor, wish- group. Is that not what occurred in home, our city, has gone to the dogs. a high bar for a criminal convic- enforcement back in February ful Wilbur claimed that with a meat-free Egypt? Living in Barney Farms doesn’t tion. 2012. This case deserved to be diet, we have a 12 percent chance of If that is what happened, why does our exclude you from the rest of us. Yo u are The jurors reached a unani- examined thoroughly and adju- living longer. Does Tillman know that president not recognize it as such? Since our neighbor, does that shock you? Yo u mous verdict. The jurors did dicated. people who do not ride in automobiles he does not call it “a coup”, the United grew up here in a time when life was their job. As the case moved to trial, are 98 percent less likely to be involved States will continue to fund Egypt with simpler. Yo u knew what it was like to go The same can’t be said of many of those who led the cam- in traffic accidents? Also, women who more than a billion dollars. With a play outside, meet friends in the park, police and prosecutors in the paign stressed that what they abstain from sexual acitivity are 100 record number of people on food stamps ride your bike and not have to worry aftermath of the shooting. It is demanded was not an outcome, percent guaranteed to avoid getting and high unemployment, would it not be about being robbed or shot. Don’t you their cavalier response — not but a trial. But many now are pregnant? better served here? think our kids deserve the same quality the verdict — that compounds bitterly disappointed at the In addition to his obligatory tofu, Perhaps there is a reason why America of life? this tragedy. result. these are several other facts for Tillman will continue sending aid to Egypt. Some of the people who have filtered Sanford, Fla., police quickly The trial was fair. The evi- to digest. If anyone has a logical explanation, I into our city are attacking each other accepted Zimmerman’s expla- dence came up short. The Ralph Rostock would love to hear it. and taking away our lives. Yo u are self- nation that he pulled his gun outrage was that there almost Carverton Fran Spencer centered and selfish. Yo ur job as our because he felt his life was wasn’t a trial at all. Nanticoke elected official is to protect your fellow in danger. They weren’t duly Chicago Tribune Writer reiterates citizens and keep our neighborhoods May God bless safe. Yo u are not doing that. Our police race, crime views can’t keep up. Crime is not down, it’s OthER OpINION: EDUcAtION pantry collectors just not reported to us. Walk the streets, I am going to present three facts on observe, talk to your neighbors all over violent crimes. Yo ung adults commit The volunteers of the Holy Family the town and hear us. Barney Farms is more violent crimes than older adults. Food Pantry in Luzerne would like to not the whole city! The square is not the Men commit more violent crimes than thank the following groups for taking up whole city. No more bars! We have more The bitter taste women. Blacks commit more violent collections for our pantry in the past few than we need. crimes than whites. months. Whether you like it or not, we are all I will bet that almost everyone will Our area postal service employees equals here. Sure some of us are more wholeheartedly agree with the first two donated the proceeds from their annual educated than others, but it doesn’t facts without batting an eye, but the last food drive to us. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton change the fact of the matters at hand. It fact seems to bring about false cries of Parish in Swoyersville, Cub Scout Pack doesn’t take a rocket scientist or a real- of Common Core “racism” and a litany of lame excuses. 123 in Forty Fort and Wyoming Valley tor to see how bad things are. Yo u need How can it be perfectly OK to profile West Middle School Social Studies class- to be fighting with us to return our city according to age and sex , but not race? es also collected food. The hard work to a safe, clean and comfortable environ- States that sign on to the sup- email quoted in a Washington Has “political correctness” effectively and time involved in these collections is ment where we aren’t afraid of stepping posedly “optional” one-size-fits- Post report. stopped most people from publicly stat- deeply appreciated. outside or going to the corner store. It’s all Common Core education stan- Last year, 1.66 million students ing the obvious truth? Collections by these groups help us to not safe at night for people coming or dards might well find themselves took the college-entry SAT exam, I stand behind my positions on racial continue distributing food to needy peo- going to their place of work. If you can’t gradually locked in as this latest according to the College Board. issues because they are backed up with ple in our area. God bless you all! do that for us then you don’t belong in cure for what ails public educa- Critics argue that Common facts and logic. Here is a bet for the lib- Carol Cardoni the position. tion expands into the SAT and Core’s education standards are erals and cultural Marxists who like to For the pantry volunteers Darla Jones Carey ACT college-readiness assess- ideologically and unduly influ- try to denigrate me for bringing up the Wilkes-Barre ment exams. enced by meddlesome third par- truth on race and crime. If blacks can Mr. Leighton: That means not only public ties. bring down their violent crime rate in schools but also private schools Says Ze’ev Wurman, a soft- proportion with their population in this Just do your job Did race sway will have little choice but to ware architect and math-advi- country, and Detroit becomes one of the take up Common Core State sory expert in California and safest cities in the United States while Dear Mayor Leighton: I don’t per- Martin verdict? Standards in preparing students Washington, D.C., “No state has maintaining its majority black popula- sonally know you but I have crossed for these exams. any reason left to aspire for first- tion, I will quit being an advocate for paths with you and know some of your During the trial in the Trayvon Martin Pennsylvania is among 45 rate standards, as all states will whites. extended family. I was born and raised case, I listened to some of the facts from states that have agreed to adopt be judged by the same mediocre Steve Smith in South Wilkes-Barre and have lived witnessess and thought that the jury the standards, which specify what national benchmark enforced by Pittston here my entire 53 years. My children would find Zimmerman not guilty. But concepts should be mastered by the federal government.” attended the same schools as your chil- now that I think of it, if a white boy were students at each grade level in That is, unless enough states, Stop supplying dren. We are neighbors, good citizens of killed by a black person that the verdict individual subjects. But as The given their taste of Common this town. would have been different. Heritage Foundation points out, Core, spit out this latest cure-all funds to Egypt I know of Wilkes-Barre’s past. I’m I also think that in this case for a fair opting out will become increas- for the malaise of public educa- afraid of its future. Yo u were elected verdict to be rendered the jury should ingly difficult. This, as the SAT is tion. According to my dictionary, the defini- by your fellow neighbors because they have also had a few black people on it. “aligned to the Common Core,” The Pittsburgh tion of “coup d’etat” is a sudden, violent trusted you to do the job for which that William Grisaitis according to a College Board Tribune-Review overthrow of a government by a small elected you. Yo u should be ashamed of Orlando, Fla.

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From page 1A From page 1A Sands and Valley Forge were the only two of the 11 casinos to report an increase took advantage of it. Sun’s $50 million hotel and conference in year-to-year slot revenues and those John Paraschak, of Luzerne, is get- center under construction is part of the two and only two others — SugarHouse ting more active again after a neck strategy to help grow business and lure in Philadelphia and The Meadows near surgery in March that affected his gamblers from greater distances in other Pittsburgh — reported annual table game legs, so he and his wife, Joanna, like competing casino’s market territories. revenue increases. to walk around Walmart in Jenkins He cited this region’s high unemploy- Township and check out the sales. ment rate and the economy as a whole as More competition Tuesday they opted for a change in being the main factors in Mohegan Sun’s A spokesman for the state Gaming scenery and decided to walk around annual numbers, but he also noted the Control Board said the state’s casino the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes- casino has kept its numbers mostly steady operators are working hard to maintain Barre for some refreshing therapy. the past few years. In June, the last month revenue levels as competition continues to “I walk for a little bit and sit a little of the fiscal year, table game revenues at grow. bit,” John Paraschak said. Mohegan Sun were up 7 percent compared “Gaming Revenue continues to be After their exercise, Joanna to the prior June. strong, bringing in over $1.4 billion in tax Paraschak said they will get sand- Most of the statewide table game rev- revenue for the second consecutive year. wiches at the Subway in the food enue gains can be attributed to two key With many challenges presented during court and then head back to their air- factors: growth at the Sands Casino Resort the past year, including increased competi- conditioned home. Bethlehem and a full year of play at Valley tion and a weak economy, the casino opera- Ann Kotch and Mackenzie Simoson Aimee Dilger | The Times Leader Forge Casino Resort. Sands reported a 29 tors in Pennsylvania continue to work hard said they were at the mall Tuesday for Youngsters wade in Toby’s Creek, cooling off in the water and in the shade of an over- percent increase in gross table revenues to to maintain their existing customers and one reason: to stay out of the heat. head bridge on Tuesday, when temperatures climbed into the mid 90s in Northeastern $165.3 million. Valley Forge Casino, which to attract new customers,” said Richard “The air conditioning is better than Pennsylvania. opened in March 2012, saw a 77 percent McGarvey. Even with the slowdown, the the outside,” said Kotch, of Plymouth. spike in table game revenues. state remains the second largest, in terms Within an hour, the pair had It was able to report a full year of rev- of casino revenues, in the nation trailing browsed in Victoria’s Secret, Kitchen STAY SAFE & COOL DOWN enues in fiscal year 2013. only Nevada. Collection and Vitamin World. While many people strolled With high temperatures of 92 forecast for today, 95 Thursday and 97 through and window shopped at Friday, and heat indexes topping 100 degrees, the city of Wilkes-Barre offered the mall, Bianca DiPaolo and Alex advice on staying safe in a heatwave and some ways to beat the heat. Mayor Peslak escaped the heat at Movies • Sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 should be worn if spending time 14 in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The outside. Reapply at least every two hours. From page 1A two caught a matinee showing of • Drink at least 36 ounces of fluid every hour you are outside. Focus on “Despicable Me 2.” drinking only water and sports drinks, and avoid alcoholic and caffeinated who said she is a lifelong When he’s not at the movies, beverages. city resident. “You should Peslak, a rising senior at King’s, cools • Heat stroke is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately. be ashamed of yourself for off by drinking Dunkin Donuts iced Symptoms may include sudden dizziness or faintness, a body temperature what the city has become. coffee and eating Dairy Queen frozen over 105 degrees, hot and dry skin, and/or seizures. If you suspect someone Are you that blind when treats. “They get a lot of my money,” is suffering from heat stroke, call 911 immediately.They should be cooled traveling around town how he said. as rapidly as possible by being put in a cool temperature, sprayed with cool disgraceful it is?” When the weather gets too hot, water and have ice packs applied to their underarms and groin areas. While acknowledg- DiPaolo changes her exercise routine. • Pets should also always be left with cool water, and should not be left ing that the mayor on his “I started swimming laps in the pool outside for extended periods of time. own can’t protect the city, instead of running,” she said. • Take advantage of the National Get Outdoors Program that offers Carey accused him of turn- Joan Jones, a baker at Tommy’s roundtrip transportation to Francis Slocum State Park, where the swimming ing his head on his con- Pizza Corner in Kingston, spent her pool is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact the Luzerne CountyTransportation stituents. Tuesday in a kitchen that can reach Authority at 570-287-8463 or www.lctabus .com for more information and “We’re afraid,” she said, up to 110 degrees. She has worked at details. adding it was time for him Tommy’s since 1980, so she knows • Kistler Pool hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Season passes are $7 for to begin listening to peo- Aimee Dilger | The Times Leader residents and $20 for non-residents and are available on the first floor of City Wilkes-Barre resident Darla Carey, seated in foreground, chastised how to stay cool, usually wrapping ple like her. Mayor Tom Leighton at Tuesday night’s council meeting for what a cold towel around her neck. On Hall, 40 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre. Day passes are also available. “You promised us a revi- • Senior citizens are also welcome to stop in at air-conditioned senior she described as turning his head on crime in the neighborhoods. Tuesday, she used a Frogg Toggs talized city, a good town She demanded he do more to make the city safe. Chilly Pad Towel that she recently centers. Call the Area Agency on Aging 822-1158 to find one near you or for to raise families,” she said. purchased at Bed, Bath & Beyond. more information. “Show me where. Take packed council chambers earlier this month, and Jones said it is supposed to keep you your blinders off, put your applauded her when she gun crimes and shootings cool for six hours. air conditioning is worse than staying “You sort of psych yourself out,” phone away and stop your finished, and the mayor have plagued the city and “I am seeing if it really works,” she in the heat “because your body has to Jones said. antics and listen. defended himself from the alarmed residents. said. adjust.” She also advised not thinking Times Leader staff writer Steve Mocarsky “Our home, our city has criticism. “We’ve admitted violent She also said going in and out of the about the heat. contributed to this story. gone to the dogs,” she said. “I go up and down crime is up. It’s up,” the Carey refused to let up crime-ridden streets every mayor said. on the mayor, telling him single day, throughout the Even his neighborhood he’s no different from oth- city,” he said. isn’t immune, because Problem ers just because he lives Since 2003 crime is there have been break-ins in the well-t0-do neighbor- down, he added, and his there too, he said. From page 1A these children rather than hood of Barney Farms. administration has spent But the mayor said he contracted providers,” “Your job as our elected $7 million on equipment refuses to surrender and tal rights if the fam- Castano said. official is to protect the fel- over 10 years. When he has committed resources ily doesn’t show progress In other business low citizens and keep our took office in 2004 he cut to fight back. within a reasonable time Tuesday, council members neighborhoods safe. Yo u’re all departments except the “We’re not going to lose period. who convened for a real not doing that. Our police police, he pointed out. But this battle. We’re not going Most of the children estate committee meeting can’t keep up. Crime is not over the past few years, the to lose our neighborhoods. involved in parental addic- instead saw a demonstra- down. It’s not reported to poor economy has ham- They think they can take tion cases are under age 5, tion of the county’s new us. Yo u need to start doing pered his efforts to add to our neighborhoods; they’re Castano said. $1.28 million financial your job,” she demanded, the force, he said. wrong,” he said. “My com- “It’s the young kids.” software system purchased providing him with a “I have done, the fur- mitment is crime fight- The county had a low of from Michigan-based New starting point. “Walk the thest thing from the truth ing and the safety of our 416 children placed outside World Systems Corp. streets. Observe. Talk with is turn my head on crime,” neighborhoods.” their homes in September County Interim Budget/ your neighbors all over the he said. He offered Carey an invi- 2011, and the number Finance Division Head city and listen to us.” The city recorded its tation to walk with him the has increased since then Aimee Dilger | The Times Leader Brian Swetz said the basic Many people in the sixth homicide of the year next time he goes out. and hovered around 500 Luzerne County Interim Budget/Finance Division Head Brian components of the new in March, April and May, Swetz opens a new computer program the county will be using to system are now operation- Castano’s report shows. track its finances during county council’s meeting Tuesday night. al and accessible to work- The state has praised ers. Mellow the county in the past for A large number of court to handle these cases, he The system, when fully its attempts to reduce the cases involving dependent said. implemented, will allow From page 1A uled for September. Attorney General Kathleen number of children in out- children also were contin- Children can be placed employees to instantly After the hearing, Kane sought Feudale’s side placement. ued because county-funded in foster homes, group view and track contracts Fetterhoff said. “Where’s Wenner granted a request removal after discovering The county had 704 chil- lawyers weren’t available homes or with other family and reports on payments the bribery?” by Cognetti that the attor- an email the judge sent dren lodged outside their to represent indigent par- members. and receipts. All six are accused of ney general’s office, which Fina that was critical of her homes at the end of 2008 ents, he said. The number of children Councilman Stephen J. restricted activities, and is prosecuting the case, pre- and her predecessor, Linda due to alleged abuse and/ There were more than in non-relative foster care Urban asked if employees all but Suzenski also are serve emails between its for- Kelly. or neglect. 900 continuances in court has steadily declined since will be scanning in copies charged with bid-rigging mer prosecutor Frank Fina Cognetti told reporters Castano said a delay cases in 2012 and 715 2008, while the number of bills to provide support- and conspiracy. Mellow, and Judge Barry Feudale, after the preliminary hear- filling vacant caseworker continuances this year to placed with relatives is ing information on servic- Rubin, Brimmeier and removed by the state ing he felt an obligation to positions in his office has date, he said. The problem rising — a trend Castano es and goods purchased. Hatalowich also are charged Supreme Court as grand pursue the matter, because contributed to the gradual should be rectified with views as a plus. County Manager Robert with corrupt organizations jury supervisory judge. it raised a suggestion there increase in outside place- the county’s recent con- “We are finding fam- Lawton said employees and bribery. The Philadelphia Inquirer may have been irregularities ments since the fall of 2011. tracting of six attorneys ily members to care for will enter that information. Arraignment is sched- reported Monday that in the grand jury process.

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GULLANE, Scotland — home-field British Open champions at game today Muirfield are more likely to be advantage in found on a ballot for the Hall By PAUL SOKOLOSKI of Fame than the bottom of World Series [email protected] a betting sheet. It has never been known as a haven for The Associated Press MOUNTAINTOP - A couple long shots, which would seem months ago, John Wickiser to bode well for someone like NEW YORK — Mariano took a hard fall. Tiger Woods. Rivera pitched a perfect Tuesday night, he picked his Even so, Woods struggled to eighth inning in his final team back up. find the right definition of an All-Star appearance, Jose Wickiser pitched seven gritty “outsider” when asked Tuesday Bautista, J.J. Hardy and innings and Mike Bugonowicz about the trend of high-caliber Jason Kipnis drove in runs drilled a bases-loaded double winners at Muirfield. Because to back a night of pulsating as Nanticoke kept its champi- if an “outsider” is someone pitching, and the American onship hopes alive with a 6-3 who had never won a major, League beat the National AP Photo victory over Greater Pittston in then all bets are off. League 3-0 Tuesday night The National League’s Matt Harvey, of the NewYork Mets, pitches during the first inning of the All-Star Game on the Wyoming Valley American Tuesday in NewYork. “You probably can’t say that to stop a three-year losing Legion Baseball finals at given the fact that over the streak. Veterans Field. past, what, five years or so … Ten pitchers combined a Hardy added a run-scoring knee in the first inning, forc- league career, Harvey struck The two teams, which both that we’ve had first-time win- three-hitter and the 43-year- grounder in the fifth against ing him from the game. An out three in two innings now have one loss, will meet ners at virtually every single old Rivera, who is retiring Cliff Lee and Kipnis hit an X-ray was negative, and Cano and was followed by Los again today at 5:30 p.m. at major,” Woods said. “The fields at the end of the season, RBI double in the eighth off was diagnosed with a bruised Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Mountain Post’s home park for are so deep now and the mar- remained unscored on in nine Craig Kimbrell. quadriceps that did Kershaw, who retired three the league tournament title. gin between the first player All-Star innings. The only Matt Harvey and not seem major. in a row. “I have all the confidence and the last player in the field older pitcher to appear in an Max Scherzer dazzled INSIDE “A little tight. Cabrera, the first All- in the world in my team,” is not that big anymore. It’s All-Star game was 47-year- with pitching at the More news I didn’t want to Star coming off a Triple Wickiser said. very small.” old Satchel Paige. start. from the MLB aggravate it and just Crown since Boston’s Carl He spent Tuesday showing Eighteen players have won Rivera was left alone on the Scherzer combined try to play through Yastrzemski at Houston’s why Nanticoke has faith in the last 20 majors, the most field for a 90-second stand- with Chris Sale, Felix All-Star game a situation,” Cano Astrodome in 1968, doubled him. diverse col- ing ovation, waving his cap Hernandez, Matt 6B said. “Nothing bad.” to the right-center gap in the Aside from a shaky third lection of to the crowd and touching it Moore and Grant Before a record fourth and took third when inning, Wickiser was smooth major cham- INSIDE to his heart as the other All- Balfour on a one- crowd of 45,186 at Chris Davis lined a single while scattering eight hits in pions in some Gary Player Stars watched from the dug- hitter, allowing only Carlos Citi Field, the New Yo rk Mets off the glove of leaping first a complete-game victory while 25 years. back at the out railing and applauded. Beltran’s one-out single in hosted baseball’s big summer baseman Joey Votto. Bautista setting down 15 of final 17 bat- Fourteen of Bautista had a sacrifice the fourth. event for the first time since followed with a fly to medi- ters he faced. them had British Open fly in the fourth off Patrick The Yankees got a scare 1964 at Shea Stadium. um center. “He stayed consistent the never won a 5B Corbin that stopped the AL’s when Harvey hit Robinson Already an elite pitcher whole game, hit his spots all major. 17-inning scoreless streak. Cano on the side of his right less than a year into his major See MLB ALL-STARS | 4B game,” Nanticoke manager Joe Perhaps it Yudichak said. “He shut them was more than just a coinci- right down.” dence when Woods dated this Actually, Wickiser knows trend to the last five years. that feeling of helplessness as Because that’s when he well as anyone. stopped winning them. He was the No. 2 pitcher “There’s certainly a connec- American for Hanover Area High School tion between so many different during the team’s unbeaten winners and Tiger not winning Wyoming Valley Conference one,” Graeme McDowell said. season this past year when “Because we all know when he Wickiser went out near the end gets in the mood, he likes to of that season to ride his quad. win a few. I think in the period forces a “I enjoy that,” Wickiser said. when Tiger kind of went miss- Maybe not so much now. ing for a couple of years there, “I flipped my quad,” Wickiser it gave a lot of players a chance said. “I was going up a hill in to step up to the plate and the rain and kind of just went show how healthy the game of showdown off the side a little bit.” golf is, get their confidence up He landed on his pitching and win the big ones and really wrist. get a bit of belief in themselves. JOHN ERZAR “Actually, I thought I was “But I think Tiger has been [email protected] OK,” Wickiser said, “maybe a responsible for raising the bar,” little sprain.” he said. “I think he certainly ARCHBALD — Maybe that bad hop It turned out his right wrist has set the standard for how was an omen. A sign that victory wasn’t was broken, along with his good guys can be.” going to come as easy as it seemed heart. His high school season Times sure have changed Tuesday for the Back Mountain American ended before Hanover Area’s since the British Open last all-stars. playoff run. came to this links course along If the bad hop wasn’t, then the final out Eric Seidle | For The Times Leader “I was devastated,” Wickiser the Firth of Forth. In 2002, the — that had to be recorded twice — cer- Dalton Simpson is congratulated by his Back Mountain American teammates after his first inning home- said. “I felt sorry for letting my question was whether Woods tainly was. run in Tuesday’s sectional final contest against North Pocono. team down.” was going to win all four American got to celebrate its win twice, His spirits are soaring now, majors in a single year. Eleven and breathe a sigh of relief once, as it held once again at the Archbald Little League tom of the fifth. North Pocono got a and so are the hopes of his years later, not a major goes by off North Pocono 10-9 to force a decisive to decide the champion and a trip to the couple baserunners on with one out when teammates. without him being asked when game in the Section 5 Little League Major state tournament at the University of Ryan Deom hit a grounder to American After Nanticoke grabbed a he’s going to win one — any of Baseball tournament. Pittsburgh’s Bradford campus. them — again. The teams will meet at 6 p.m. today American led 10-2 entering the bot- See AMERICAN | 4B See NANTICOKE | 4B The drought is at 16 majors, stretched over five years, since Woods hobbled and winced his way to a playoff win at Torrey Legion Prep team heads to playoffs undefeated Pines in the 2008 U.S. Open for his 14th career major, leaving him four short of the standard TOM ROBINSON The Greater Pittston Prep while outscoring opponents, set by Jack Nicklaus. For The Times Leader team is more than unde- 86-15. Including crossover Woods gets defensive when feated. In addition to never games against Lackawanna asked about his confidence. Ron Silinskie thought he being behind when a game has County teams, Greater Surely it would seem to have was going to have a chance ended, it has seldom trailed Pittston is 22-0 by a total mar- been easier when he was win- to manage a successful team during a game. gin of 183-26. ning them with regularity. All when Greater Pittston made A come-from-behind, 3-1 No team has managed he can do is point to his four its first foray into the Prep victory over Back Mountain more than three runs against PGA Tour wins this year, his level of American Legion base- on June 26 represents the clos- Greater Pittston, which has No. 1 ranking fully restored, ball this summer. est call the team has faced. It posted six shutouts. the way his named his bandied It was tough to predict, how- has never been in a one-run “Offensively, we’ve been about as a favorite at every ever, the level of dominance game, but did hold on for two pretty strong, but there have Grand Slam event. Greater Pittston has displayed other two-run wins in league been times when we needed But there are no answers for in its first season in the devel- play and another in a cross- the defense and pitching to why he can win just about any- opmental league for players over game. come through for us,” Silinskie where except in the majors. 13-and-under. Greater Pittston has locked said. “I think it’s just a shot here “I figured we’d be pretty up first place, the top seed in The team features 13 players The Greater Pittston prep American Legion team is, first row, from left, Dylan and there,” he said. “It’s mak- strong,” Silinskie said. “I’m the upcoming Wyoming Valley from Pittston, West Pittston, Spurlin, Mike Bonita, Anthony Nardell, Dylan Melberger, Aaron Zezza, Alex ing a key up-and-down here, or surprised we’re this strong. League Prep playoffs and an Exeter, Wyoming and West Gonzales and Tanner Williams; Standing, Marc Anthony Minichello, coach Mic “I didn’t expect to be unde- unbeaten regular season. Melberger, Matt Wright, PJ Angeli, Matt Silinskie, coach Tom Spurlin, Dylan See WOODS | 4B feated.” The team is 12-0 in the WVL See LEGION PREP | 4B Kostak, CJ Pisack, Bradley Barletta, Manager Ron Silinskie. lawnmower clearance sale Summer Blowout Special! We service most brands of $ small applianaces, vacuum Self ProPelled lawnmoverS Starting cleaners, microwave ovens, at 279.95 Vac Way Appliance & Service, Inc. sewing machines, kerosene Like us on Facebook 595 Market St. | Kingston • 288-4508 304 Main St. | Moscow • 842-4668 heaters, lawn & garden ForFor service speciaLspeciaLs 80013037 PAGE 2B Wednesday,July 17, 2013 SCOREBOARD www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER

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Ueberroth, Boston ...... 9-1 New Jersey...... 35-1 be held from July 22-24 from 9 a.m. to following sports: Girls Volleyball 9-12, Nanticoke vs. North Scranton, 7:30 p.m. C. Maransky, S. Maransky (78); 3. P. McAndrew, St. Louis...... 9-1 Tampa Bay...... 35-1 Section 5 Junior Baseball S. McAndrew, G. Wanyo, J. Wayno (78); 4. M. Li- Detroit...... 10-1 Columbus ...... 40-1 noon at the stadium. Registration will Girls Field Hockey grades 7-12, Cross (at Schautz Stadium, Dunmore) uzzi, M. Edwards, R. Harding, J. Harding (79); 5. Anaheim...... 12-1 Minnesota...... 40-1 be July 22 and starts at 8:30 a.m. The Country grades 7-12 and Golf grades Vancouver...... 12-1 Winnipeg...... 40-1 Kingston/Forty Fort vs. North Pocono, 5:30 p.m. J. Bittner, C. Bittner, B. Kopp, J. Kopp (84). cost is $55 if preregistered and $60 Hanover vs. North Scranton, 7:30 p.m. Low Putts (MEN): Mike and Brandon Wills (8). Los Angeles...... 15-1 Colorado ...... 50-1 9-12 on July 17 at 3:15 p.m. Girls and Section 5 Major Baseball Low Putts (WOMEN): Sherron Ballard and Do- San Jose...... 15-1 Dallas...... 50-1 the day of camp.The camp will include Boys Soccer grades 7-12, Cheerleading (at Archbald Little League) reen Wills (11). Montreal...... 20-1 Nashville...... 50-1 a t-shirt and guest speakers from the grades 9-12 and Girl Tennis grades 9-12 Back Mtn. American vs. North Pocono, 6 p.m. Stag Day Tournament Results N.Y. Rangers ...... 20-1 Phoenix...... 55-1 Section 5 9-10 Baseball First Flight: 1. Frank Pinnacoli Jr./ Lou Bel- Ottawa ...... 25-1 Buffalo ...... 75-1 collegiate levels.The camp will consist on July 24 at 3:15 p.m. All physicals (at North Pocono LL Aston Field) gio, 64; 2. Joe Karcutskie/Eddie Heck, 66; 3. Toronto...... 25-1 Calgary ...... 75-1 of individual skills and fundamentals. will be done in the field house at the Elimination bracket final, 5:30 p.m. Dave Suma/Ed Dorward, 66; 4. Brett Evans/ Washington...... 25-1 Florida...... 80-1 For more information, e-mail Greg. Section 5 Junior Softball Chris Jones, 67; 5. Anthony Heck/Vinnie Lanun- football stadium. No physical will be (at Back Mountain Little League) ziata, 68; 6. John Morgan/John Polak, 68; 7. John [email protected]. done without a complete PIAA/CIPPE Nanticoke vs. North Pocono, 5:30 p.m. Konicki/Guthrie Mitchell, 69; 8. Ron Pokrinchak/ New York - Penn League Maggert, 70.23%. 8, Henrik Stenson, 69.84%. 9, Holy redeemer royals softball physical form signed by a parent/ Bob Horlacher vs. North Scranton, 7:30 p.m. John Kotis, 69; 9. Billy Lozo/Scott Lozo, 69; 10. Justin Hicks, 69.74%. 10, Jin Park, 69.01%. Section 5 9-10 Softball Gary Mack/Neal Opet, 69. McNamara Division skills Clinic will be July 29-31 from 9 guardian. If you have not returned a (at Wyo./West Wyoming LL Flack Field) Second Flight: 1. Brian Suder/Jamie Walsh, WLPct. GB Greens in Regulation Percentage a.m. to 1 p.m. for grades 5-9 at Kingston completed physical form you may Elimination bracket final, 5:30 p.m. 69; 2. Joe Rubbico/Dave Straleyl, 69; 3. Chuck Hudson Valley (Rays) 17 12 .586 — 1, Graham DeLaet, 72.38%. 2, Peter Tomasulo, Recreation Center Softball Field. The THURSDAY Brand/Stephen Brand, 69; 5. Pat Heck/Jerry Ran- Aberdeen (Orioles) 15 12 .556 1 71.88%. 3, Henrik Stenson, 70.22%. 4, Boo pick one up at the Principal’s office or LITTLE LEAGUE ieli Jr., 69; 6. Gary Siegel/Andy Doster, 70; 7. Billy Staten Island (Yankees) 15 12 .556 1 Weekley, 70.10%. 5, Ricky Barnes, 69.89%. 6, camp is open to all area players.The Nurse’s office and bring it on the day Bubba Watson, 69.62%. 7, Bill Haas, 69.54%. 8 Section 5 Senior Baseball Mattioli/Paul Roman, 70; 8. Rob Michaels/Tom (Mets) 12 16 .429 4½ cost is $65 per player. Skills include of your physical. If you are unable to (at Battaglia-Cawley Field, Scranton) Yoniski, 71; 9. Dave Kashchak/John Baranowski, Pinckney Division (tie), Nick Watney and Ross Fisher, 69.44%. 10, hitting, bunting, fielding, throwing and Elimination bracket game, 5:30 p.m. 71; 10. Steve Osterhout/Sean Gilroy, 71. WLPct. GB Kevin Stadler, 69.31%. attend your scheduled physical day, you Winners bracket final, 7:30 p.m. Third Flight: 1. Mike Ruggere/Matt Hoover, 71; Jamestown (Pirates) 17 11 .607 — Total Driving more. To register, call Mark at 704-7603. may attend another day. Section 5 Junior Baseball 2. Joe Carr/Austin Carr, 71; 3. Don Hopkins/Jack Williamsport (Phillies) 15 12 .556 1½ 1, Justin Rose, 41. 2, Graham DeLaet, 49. 3, Lady Monarch Girls Basketball (at Schautz Stadium, Dunmore) Moriarity, 71; 4. Jim Charney/Joey Colangelo, 72; State College (Cardinals) 14 13 .519 2½ Keegan Bradley, 72. 4, Henrik Stenson, 74. 5, Elimination bracket game, 5:30 p.m. 5. Joe Bartell/Mike Valenti, 72; 6. Brian Zimmer- Batavia (Marlins) 13 14 .481 3½ D.J. Trahan, 85. 6, Matt Jones, 93. 7 (tie), Hunter Camp for ages 8-14 is scheduled uPCoMinG eVenTs/oTHer man/Sid May, 73; 7. Bob Bogensberger/Ryan Mahan and Boo Weekley, 94. 9, Jordan Spieth, Winners bracket final, 7:30 p.m. Auburn (Nationals) 918.333 7½ for July 22-26 at King’s Scandlon Crestwood Wrestling Booster Club Section 5 10-11 Baseball Mavin, 73; 8. George Prywara/ Terry O’Toole, 74; Mahoning Valley (Indians) 821.276 9½ 97. 10, Jim Herman, 101. Gymnasium as well as King’s brand- (at Dunmore Little League) 9. Bernie Simonovitch/Don Prescavage, 74; 10. Stedler Division Strokes Gained - Putting will be hosting a golf tournament held Back Mtn. American vs. Dunmore, 5:30 p.m. Ryan Holthaus/Chad Kelly, 74. WLPct. GB 1, Sergio Garcia, .989. 2, Greg Chalmers, .938. new recreation center,which is at Sugarloaf Golf Club on Sunday, Mountain Top vs. Green Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Fourth Flight: 1. Tom Stitzer/ Tom Stizer Jr., Tri-City (Astros) 20 9.690 — 3, Stephen Ames, .847. 4, Tiger Woods, .833. 5, connected to Scandlon Gym. King’s 75; 2. Sal Shandra/ Frank Wascalis, 75; 3. Gar- James Driscoll, .723. 6, Luke Donald, .717. 7, July 21. Registration will be at 9 a.m. Section 5 9-10 Baseball Lowell (Red Sox) 16 11 .593 3 will have five total courts available (at North Pocono LL Aston Field) field Jones/ Randy Freas, 75; 4. Walt Kollander/ Vermont (Athletics) 12 16 .429 7½ Aaron Baddeley, .711. 8, Bryce Molder, .709. 9, with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.This Winners bracket finalist vs. Elimination bracket Joe Laurito, 76; 5. Fred Orlando/Bob Orlando, (Tigers) 11 17 .393 8½ Peter Hanson, .702. 10, Russell Henley, .648.< for the camp.The Lady Monarch girls Birdie Average tournament is a captain and crew finalist, 5:30 p.m. 76; 6. Bob Lipski/ Matt Raczkowski, 77; 7. Mark Tuesday’s Games basketball camp will be directed by Section 5 Junior Softball Walsh/Billy Walsh, 77; 8. Pat Scarfo/Tom Manley, No games scheduled 1, Phil Mickelson, 4.44. 2, Billy Horschel, 4.27. format and the cost is $90 per player 77; 9. D.L. Sadvary/D.J. Sadvary, 78; 10. Dave 3, Tiger Woods, 4.19. 4, Bubba Watson, 4.17. 5, King’s College head women’s basketball (at Back Mountain Little League) Wednesday’s Games which includes cart & greens fees. Winners bracket final, 5:30 p.m. Evans/Larry Trotter, 78. Batavia at Staten Island, 7 p.m. Brandt Snedeker, 4.13. 6 (tie), Ryan Palmer and coach Brian Donoghue.The camp staff Fifth Flight: 1. Rich Palckus/Marty McGavin, Charl Schwartzel, 4.08. 8, Charley Hoffman, 3.98. Elimination game, 7:30 p.m. Auburn at Tri-City, 7 p.m. will include the King’s College women’s Dinner and drinks will be provided to all Section 5 10-11 Softball 78; 2. Bob Laurito/Sam Reza, 78; 3. P.J. Pre- Mahoning Valley at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. 9, Jimmy Walker, 3.96. 10, Justin Rose, 3.94.< golfers at Cavanaugh’s Grill in Mountain (at Bob Horlacher Little League) cone/Joe Rossi, 78; 4. Josh Bogensberger/Nate Aberdeen at Vermont, 7:05 p.m. Eagles (Holes per) coaching staff as well as former King’s Nanticoke vs. Old Forge, 5:30 p.m. Glose, 80; 5. Lou Sappe/Dale Nygren, 80; 6. Jay Hudson Valley at Williamsport, 7:05 p.m. 1, Tiger Woods, 82.3. 2, Dustin Johnson, 90.0. 3 players and current members of the Top following the tournament. Guests Section 5 9-10 Softball Thomas/Jordan Thomas, 80; 7. Bob Altavila/Leo Connecticut at Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. (tie), Ernie Els and Joe Ogilvie, 102.0. 5, Michael may join golfers for dinner at a cost of (at Wyo./West Wyoming LL Flack Field) Adamsky, 82; 8. Jim Osterhout/Jeff Howell, 83; 9. Lowell at State College, 7:05 p.m. Thompson, 103.5. 6, Patrick Reed, 106.4. 7, Hen- Lady Monarch squad. Full camp cost Winners bracket finalist vs. Elimination bracket John Foglietta/ Bob Jenkins, 83; 10. Butch Coniff/ Thursday’s Games rik Stenson, 108.0. 8, Kevin Stadler, 109.8. 9, is $150.There is also a $125 family $30 per person. Prizes will be awarded Robert Garrigus, 110.3. 10, Sergio Garcia, 111.6. finalist, 5:30 p.m. Joe Skurski, 83; 11. Jim Carr/Brenden Carr, 86; Batavia at Staten Island, 11 a.m. rate when two or more children from including a $10,000 Hole-in-one prize, 12. Ned George/Rodger Gillberson, 89. Mahoning Valley at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. Sand Save Percentage longest drive, closest to the pin and Closest to the pin #7: Bob Orlando/Fred Or- Auburn at Tri-City, 7 p.m. 1, Justin Rose, 70.45%. 2, K.J. Choi, 69.70%. the same family register together.The WHAT’S ON TV lando. Connecticut at Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. 3, Rickie Fowler, 65.43%. 4, Steven Bowditch, cost for King’s College employees will awards to the winning team and flights. Closest to the pin #17: Tom Manley/Pat Hudson Valley at Williamsport, 7:05 p.m. 65.09%. 5, Stuart Appleby, 64.29%. 6, Matt Scarfo. Kuchar, 63.92%. 7, Cameron Tringale, 62.20%. be $100.The camp will run Monday- To register for this event or inquire CYCLING Aberdeen at Vermont, 7:05 p.m. 8, Tom Gillis, 62.16%. 9, Ben Crane, 62.00%. 10, about hole sponsorship please contact 8 a.m. Lowell at State College, 7:05 p.m. Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Casey Wittenberg, 61.46%. NBCSN — Tour de France, stage 17, Embrun to Randy Swank at 678-7913 or email TRANSACTiONS All-Around Ranking Friday session will run from 9 a.m. to Chorges 1, Tiger Woods, 194. 2, Justin Rose, 252. 3, [email protected]. GOLF Eastern League noon. Campers may bring their own BASEBALL Brandt Snedeker, 354. 4 (tie), Sergio Garcia and 4 a.m. Hanover open Golf Tournament will American League Rory McIlroy, 369. 6, Phil Mickelson, 371. 7, Char- lunch, but a snack bar selling pizza, ESPN — The Open Championship, first round, at Eastern Division CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned RHP Simon ley Hoffman , 374. 8, Keegan Bradley, 381. 9, Billy various snacks, candy and beverages be held Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Wilkes- Muirfield, Scotland WLPct. GB Castro to Charlotte (IL). Binghamton (Mets) 59 34 .634 — Horschel, 385. 10, Bill Haas, 393. will be open daily for purchase. For a Barre Golf Club with a shotgun start at HOUSTON ASTROS — Agreed to terms with SS Trenton (Yankees) 48 46 .51111½ 1 p.m. Following golf, there will be food HARNESS RACiNG Wander Franco on a minor league contract. (Blue Jays) 47 46 .505 12 camp brochure or registration form, KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Claimed INF Pedro New Britain (Twins) 46 48 .489 13½ LPGA Tour Statistics go to www.kingscollegeathletics. and refreshments at the pavilion of the Ciriaco off waivers from San Diego. Portland (Red Sox) 46 48 .489 13½ com. For more information, call Exaltation Holy Cross Church in the POCONO DOWNS ENTRIES MINNESOTA TWINS — Recalled C/OF Chris Reading (Phillies) 38 55 .409 21 Through July 14 Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Herrmann from Rochester (IL). Selected the con- Western Division coach Brian Donoghue at the King’s Buttonwood section of the township. Post Time:6:30 PM tract of INF Doug Bernier from Rochester. WLPct. GB Scoring Cost is $75 per player and includes First 15000CL3-4 $12,000 Pace College women’s basketball office at TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Assigned RHP Drew Harrisburg (Nationals) 53 43 .552 — 1, Inbee Park, 69.46. 2, Stacy Lewis, 69.84. 3, 1. Gointhruthemotions (Do McNair) 4-1 Bowie (Orioles) 49 45 .521 3 Suzann Pettersen, 70.11. 4, Na Yeon Choi, 70.12. 208-5900 ext. 5432 or email him at golf cart, prizes, food, refreshments 2. Bid Quick (Ho Parker) 8-1 Hutchison to Dunedin (FSL). National League Erie (Tigers) 48 45 .516 3½ 5, I.K. Kim, 70.38. 6 (tie), Jessica Korda and So [email protected]. and a gift. Committee members also 3. Flight Exec (Jo Pavia Jr) 7-2 Akron (Indians) 46 49 .484 6½ Yeon Ryu, 70.40. 8, Lizette Salas, 70.50. 9, Karrie 4. Fire Up The Mach (Si Allard) 6-1 NEW YORK METS — Sent 1B Justin Turner to Lady Monarch Volleyball Camp will are seeking $25 hole sponsors for two Binghamton (EL) for a rehab assignment. Altoona (Pirates) 42 52 .447 10 Webb, 70.55. 10, Paula Creamer, 70.58. 5. Secret’s Out (Ma Romano) 10-1 Driving Distance be held at King’s College from July 30 $500 scholarships that are awarded to SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Sent C Hector Richmond (Giants) 42 53 .442 10½ 6. Cage Fighter (Ty Buter) 9-2 1, Nicole Smith, 274.9. 2, Brittany Lincicome, Sanchez to the Arizona League Giants for a re- Tuesday’s Games to Aug. 2, from 1-5 p.m. daily.The camp deserving Hanover Area High School 7. Nucular Enemy (An McCarthy) 3-1 Trenton at Reading, 6:05 p.m. 271.6. 3, Lexi Thompson, 270.5. 4, Gerina Piller, 8. Sky Desperado (Jo Drury) 15-1 hab assignment. 270.0. 5, Maude-Aimee Leblanc, 269.4. 6, Dan- is open to girls entering grades 6-9. students. American Association Richmond at Binghamton, 6:35 p.m. 9. Blueridge Dancer (Ke Wallis) 20-1 Bowie at Altoona, 7 p.m. iela Iacobelli, 268.5. 7, Jessica Korda, 267.8. 8, The cost of the camp is $80,which GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Signed Helping Hands society, a non-profit Second nw8000L5 $13,000 Trot New Britain at Harrisburg, 7 p.m. Marina Stuetz, 266.1. 9, Yani Tseng, 265.6. 10, RHP Osvaldo Rodriguez. includes a camp T-shirt and prizes. For organization for special needs children 1. Hoboken Sonny (An McCarthy) 4-1 Portland at New Hampshire, 7:05 p.m. Alena Sharp, 265.4. 2. Take Heart (Ke Wallis) 15-1 LAREDO LEMURS — Released LHP Matt Dun- Erie at Akron, 7:05 p.m. Greens in Regulation Pct. more information, call Bernie Kachinko in Hazleton, will have its second 3. Justherighttouch (An Napolitano) 8-1 bar. Wednesday’s Games 1, Suzann Pettersen, 75.10%. 2, Chella Choi, at 208-5900, ext. 5435, or email at 4. Grey Ice (Fe Paquet Jr) 6-1 WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed INF Kevin annual Divots in the Dark night golf New Britain at Harrisburg, 12 p.m. 74.30%. 3, Jodi Ewart Shadoff, 74.30%. 4, Paula [email protected]. 5. Zuerest (Ge Napolitano Jr) 3-1 Moesquit and LHP Edgar Osuna. Erie at Akron, 12:05 p.m. Creamer, 74.20%. 5, Na Yeon Choi, 74.10%. 6, tournament sponsored by Pedri Law 6. Looking To Score (Th Jackson) 20-1 Can-Am League Trenton at Reading, 12:05 p.m. Stacy Lewis, 73.90%. 7, Jessica Korda, 73.70%. Wilkes university Men’s soccer will Office, LLC. The tournament will be 7. My Leap Of Faith (Jo Pavia Jr) 10-1 NEWARK BEARS — Traded OF Jereme Milons Richmond at Binghamton, 1:05 p.m. 8, Jennifer Johnson, 73.70%. 9, So Yeon Ryu, have a men’s soccer ID camp and a W.E. 8. Berkshire (Er Carlson) 7-2 to Southern Illinois (Frontier) for a player to be Bowie at Altoona, 7 p.m. 73.40%. 10, Gerina Piller, 72.80%. held Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. at 9. Gaelic And Garlic (Ja Morrill Jr) 9-2 named. Portland at New Hampshire, 7:05 p.m. Putting Average goalkeeping camp.The men’s soccer Edgewood in the Pines. Those not Third M10000CL $8,500 Pace NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Signed LHP Bryan Thursday’s Games 1, Inbee Park, 1.699. 2, Stacy Lewis, 1.748. 3, Ji- ID camp will be held Saturday, July 20, 1. Night’s Pacific (Ja Morrill Jr) 15-1 interested in golfing may still register Morgado. Released RHP Pete Levitt and LHP Erie at Altoona, 7 p.m. yai Shin, 1.760. 4, Hee Kyung Seo, 1.769. 5, Na from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ralston Athletic 2. Rolltideroll (An Napolitano) 3-1 Mike Francisco. Akron at Harrisburg, 7 p.m. Yeon Choi, 1.771. 6, Haeji Kang, 1.771. 7, Lizette to eat and drink for $30. For those 3. Budgirls Hanover (Jo Pavia Jr) 4-1 QUEBEC CAPITALES — Signed INF Blair Reading at Portland, 7 p.m. Salas, 1.771. 8, Ai Miyazato, 1.771. 9, Caroline Complex for rising juniors and seniors interested in golfing as well as the 4. Another Wild Woman (Br Simpson) 6-1 Springfield. New Hampshire at Trenton, 7:05 p.m. Hedwall, 1.772. 10, Yani Tseng, 1.773. (’14 and ‘15). The W.E. goalkeeping 5. Jimmy The Terror (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2 BASKETBALL Bowie at Richmond, 7:05 p.m. Birdie Average cookout the cost is $50. Golfers will 6. Scorpionette (Ho Parker) 12-1 National Basketball Association Binghamton at New Britain, 7:05 p.m 1, Stacy Lewis, 4.33. 2, Jessica Korda, 4.18. 3, camp will be held July 29-Aug. 2 from walk to four holes with assistance 7. Princess Mcardle N (An McCarthy) 5-1 DENVER NUGGETS — Named Arturas Karniso- Inbee Park, 4.15. 4, Na Yeon Choi, 3.91. 5, Karrie 9 a.m. to noon each day at Ralston 8. Riverdancer (Ya Gingras) 10-1 from glow sticks and up lighting.All vas assistant general manager. Webb, 3.82. 6, So Yeon Ryu, 3.80. 7, Jiyai Shin, 9. Braveheartedmillie (Ma Kakaley) 20-1 Athletic Complex for boys and girls DETROIT PISTONS — Signed G Chauncey Bil- Pacific Coast League 3.71. 8, Suzann Pettersen, 3.69. 9, Caroline Hed- attendees can participate in the two Fourth nw4PM $15,000 Trot wall, 3.63. 10, Hee Young Park, 3.60. ages 12-18. For more information, email 1. Whole Lotta Nasty (Ty Buter) 15-1 lups. golf contests that will be laid out close MIAMI HEAT — Waived F Mike Miller. American North Division Eagle Average Phil Wingert at philip.wingert@wilkes. 2. Wartech (Ho Parker) 10-1 WLPct. GB to the club house. For more information NEW YORK KNICKS — Signed F Metta World 1, Yani Tseng, .245. 2, Mi Hyang Lee, .235. 3, Kar- 3. Only In My Dreams (Mi Simons) 4-1 Iowa (Cubs) 48 50 .490 — edu or call 408-4024. Peace. lin Beck, .231. 4, Pat Hurst, .222. 5, Dori Carter, or to register call 455-4958 or visit 4. Mckenzie’s Star (Ti Tetrick) 7-2 Memphis (Cardinals) 48 50 .490 — .207. 6, Danah Bordner, .185. 7 (tie), Amy Hung PHILADELPHIA 76ERS — Claimed G-F James 5. Mcattee (Da Miller) 20-1 Omaha (Royals) 44 53 .454 3½ and Wendy Ward, .179. 9, Brittany Lincicome, www.helpinghandssociety.com. Golfers Anderson and C Tim Ohlbrecht off waivers from 6. Omnipotent (An McCarthy) 6-1 Nashville (Brewers) 33 65 .337 15 .178. 10, Lexi Thompson, .176. LeaGues Houston. should register as soon as possible so 7. Celebrity Hall (Th Jackson) 8-1 American South Division Sand Save Percentage Checkerboard inn Bowling League there are enough glow in the dark golf 8. Meadowbranch Jill (An Miller) 9-2 SAN ANTONIO SPURS — Agreed to terms with F WLPct. GB 1, Paz Echeverria, 63.64%. 2, Karen Stupples, has openings for teams in the 9. True Valentine (Ya Gingras) 3-1 Jeff Pendergraph on a two-year contract. Albuquerque (Dodgers) 56 42 .571 — 61.54%. 3, Dewi Claire Schreefel, 61.22%. 4, Es- balls for all players.All proceeds will go FOOTBALL upcoming 2013-2014 season. This is an Fifth M5000CL $4,500 Pace Round Rock (Rangers) 54 44 .551 2 ther Choe, 61.11%. 5, Morgan Pressel, 60.66%. 6 to the services provided at the Helping 1. Space Chalet (Ti Tetrick) 15-1 National Football League Oklahoma City (Astros) 51 46 .526 4½ (tie), Moira Dunn and Jennifer Song, 60.42%. 8, 80 percent handicapped men’s league 2. Liqueur (Ma Kakaley) 4-1 BENGALS — Signed DE Carlos Hands Society. New Orleans (Marlins) 49 49 .500 7 Brooke Pancake, 60.00%. 9, Yani Tseng, 59.72%. that bowls on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. 3. Artists Dynasty (Ty Buter) 6-1 Dunlap to a five-year contract extension. Pacific North Division 10, Danielle Kang, 59.68%. 4. Winning Solution (An McCarthy) 10-1 GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed S Morgan at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center. WLPct. GB Rounds Under Par Misericordia university will host a 5. Another Dawn (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2 Burnett to a multiyear contract extension. Tacoma (Mariners) 55 43 .561 — 1, Inbee Park, .717. 2, Stacy Lewis, .705. 3 (tie), League play is 34 weeks and will begin 6. Prairie Ganache (Da Miller) 20-1 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Agreed to terms Salt Lake (Angels) 54 44 .551 1 Jiyai Shin and Suzann Pettersen, .646. 5, Karrie in August 2013. For more information, golf tournament to benefit MU Athletics 7. Oye Vera Bizzie (Ya Gingras) 12-1 with OT Michael Bamiro. Colorado Springs (Rockies)51 45 .531 3 Webb, .627. 6, Jessica Korda, .608. 7, I.K. Kim, Monday, July 22, at Huntsville Golf Club. 8. Nutmegs Desire (An Miller) 3-1 Canadian Football League Reno (Diamondbacks) 41 57 .418 14 .604. 8 (tie), Karine Icher and Lizette Salas, .600. call Chacko’s or Frank Lipski at 675- 9. Skyway Hanover (Ke Wallis) 5-1 WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Added LB Pacific South Division 10, Shanshan Feng, .591. 7532. The cost of the captain and crew event Sixth PaSS 2yrCG $68,752 Pace Philippe Dubuisson-Lebon to the practice roster. WLPct. GB is $175, includes cart, greens fees, 1. Kingofthejungle (Ja Morrill Jr) 6-1 HOCKEY Tucson (Padres) 53 45 .541 — 2. Naked City (Ma Kakaley) 2-1 National Hockey League Las Vegas (Mets) 49 46 .516 2½ MeeTinGs lunch, dinner, on-course refreshments, 3. He’s Got It (Da Miller) 7-2 FiGHT SCHEDULE CAROLINA HURRICANES — Signed RW Jared Sacramento (Athletics) 50 47 .515 2½ Crestwood High school Cross range time and prizes. Registration 4. Allstar Partner (Mi Simons) 5-1 Staal to a one-year, two-way contract. Fresno (Giants) 44 54 .449 9 5. Mcwicked (An Miller) 5-2 begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Agreed to terms Tuesday’s Games Country Booster Club will have a 6. Avalanche Hanover (Ti Tetrick) 10-1 with D Ryan Stanton on a one-year contract. No games scheduled 11 a.m. A cocktail reception will be held Seventh M15000CLHC $14,000 Pace Fight Schedule meeting Tuesday, July 23,at Januzzi’s Traded F Daniel Carcillo to the Los Angeles Kings Wednesday’s Games at 4:30 p.m. with awards and dinner 1. Springhouse Star (Ti Tetrick) 5-1 International League at Pacific Coast League, Pizza in Mountain Top at 6:30 p.m. for a conditional selection in the 2015 draft. July 19 2. Twin B Roxy (Jo Drury) 15-1 9:05 p.m. to follow at 5:30 p.m. A silent auction DETROIT RED WINGS — Agreed to terms with D At Rockingham Park, Salem, N.H., (ESPN2), All parents of students (junior high 3. G G Roulette (Si Allard) 12-1 Thursday’s Games Brendan Smith on a two-year contract. Olusegun Ajose vs. Hank Lundy, 10, junior wel- featuring a variety of sports items, 4. Cheyenne Patti (An Miller) 3-1 Nashville at New Orleans, 8 p.m. included) are thinking of running this FLORIDA PANTHERS — Agreed to terms with C terweights. 5. Perfectly Royal (An Napolitano) 20-1 Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8:05 p.m. year should attend the meeting. For including tickets to Phillies, Yankees Greg Rallo and D Michael Caruso on one-year, At the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas 6. Crown Lady (An McCarthy) 10-1 Iowa at Round Rock, 8:05 p.m. more information, email cometsxc- and Eagles games, will be held from 7. Fashion Mystery (Er Carlson) 6-1 two-way contracts. Omaha at Albuquerque, 9:05 p.m. (SHO), Badou Jack vs. Farah Ennis, 10, super 8. Buck Stops Here (Ma Kakaley) 4-1 TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Re-signed D Mark Sacramento at Salt Lake, 9:05 p.m. middleweights. [email protected]. for 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a live 9. Smokin N Grinin (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2 Barberio to a one-year, two-way contract. Colorado Springs at Tucson, 10:05 p.m. July 20 Hanover area Quarterback Club auction at 7 p.m. For more information, Eighth PaSS 2yrCG $68,752 Pace WINNIPEG JETS — Agreed to terms with Fs Eric Las Vegas at Reno, 10:05 p.m. At Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, Calif. (FSN), visit athletics.misericordia.edu or call 1. Let’s Drink On It (Ja Morrill Jr) 7-2 Tangradi and Patrice Cormier. Tacoma at Fresno, 10:05 p.m. Frankie Gomez vs. Demarcus Corley, 10, junior will meet Thursday,July 18, at 7 p.m. 2. Seventh Secret (W Wilder) 5-1 American Hockey League welterweights; Randy Caballero vs. Miguel Ro- at the football stadium to discuss the Trevor Woodruff at 674-6317. 3. Major Uptrend (Fr Milby) 10-1 SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Re-signed D John bles, 10, junior featherweights. northwest Junior rangers will be 4. Cabana Boy Hanover (Ma Kakaley) 2-1 Lee. Signed F Tony Turgeon and D Dennis Urban. American Association July 21 upcoming season. At Areneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines, old Forge Gridiron alumni Club hosting a golf tournament Friday, July 5. A Plus Hanover (Ti Tetrick) 6-1 WORCESTER HAWKS — Signed Fs Jimmy Bon- Central Division 6. Westward Hanover (Jo Pavia Jr) 5-2 neau, Riley Brace and Lane Scheidl and D Kyle John Riel Casimero vs. Mauricio Fuentes, 12, for will hold its next monthly meeting on 26, at Mill Race Golf and Camping WLPct. GB Casimero’s IBF junior flyweight title. Ninth Mnw8000L5 $13,000 Pace Bigos on one-year contracts. Wichita 39 18 .684 — 1. Love You Always (An McCarthy) 7-2 ECHL July 23 Wednesday,July 17, at 7 p.m. in the Cafe Resort in Benton. It is an 8 a.m. Gary 34 21 .618 4 At , Koki Kameda vs. John Mark Apolinario, 2. Fashion Majorette (Ti Tetrick) 5-1 FLORIDA EVERBLADES — Agreed to terms Lincoln 30 26 .536 8½ Rinaldi banquet room. Anyone over the shotgun will proceeds helping the 12, for Kameda’s WBA World bantamweight title. 3. Fox Valley Hermia (An Miller) 4-1 with Fs Trevor Bruess and Evan Chlanda on one- Sioux City 23 33 .41115½ July 26 age of 21 who played at least one year Junior Rangers. The tournament is 4. Miss Sand Creek (Da Miller) 6-1 year contracts. Kansas City 20 36 .357 18½ At Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln, Calif. of varsity football at Old Forge High captain and crew format and will be 5. Cocoa Beach (Ty Buter) 5-2 MOTORSPORTS North Division (ESPN2), Juan Carlos Burgos vs. Daulis Prescott, 6. Mrs Battin (Br Simpson) 20-1 NASCAR — Reinstated Sprint Cup crew member WLPct. GB School, and is interested in becoming a $65 per golfer. Hole sponsorship are 10, junior lightweights; Josenilson Dos Santos vs. 7. Mibestkeptsecret (An Napolitano) 15-1 Jackson L. Dodson II. Fargo-Moorhead 33 23 .589 — Miguel Gonzalez, 10, lightweights. member of the club, is invited to attend. $100,while co-sponsors are $50.We 8. Kitty’s Pro Girl (Jo Pavia Jr) 12-1 COLLEGE St. Paul 27 26 .509 4½ 9. I’m Just Special (Ge Napolitano Jr) 8-1 NORTHEAST CONFERENCE — Named Lisa Winnipeg 25 29 .463 7 July 27 A social will immediately follow the are still seeking sponsors and golfers. Tenth PaSS 2yrCG $69,153 Pace At Macau, (HBO), Evgeny Gradovich vs. Archbald assistant commissioner for compliance, Sioux Falls 23 33 .41110 meeting. For more information, email 1. Limelight Beach (Da Miller) 3-1 Mauricio Munoz, 12, for Gradovich’s IBF feath- Any donation counts. Please call Don at Teneshia Ruff assistant director of events and South Division 2. The Lunch Pail (An Miller) 7-2 erweight title; Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Milan [email protected]. 336-0082, Casey at 256-4353 or Mill operations and Erin Bean media relations intern. WLPct. GB 3. Tellitlikeitis (Ya Gingras) 2-1 Melindo, 12, for Estrada’s WBO and WBA Su- CHATTANOOGA — Named Johnny Taylor men’s Amarillo 31 23 .574 — Race pro shop at 925-2040 to register 4. Status Quo (Ti Tetrick) 10-1 per World flyweight titles; Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Joe student assistant basketball coach. Laredo 31 23 .574 — Wyoming area Boys soccer Parents or sponsor. 5. At Press Time (Ja Morrill Jr) 6-1 Grand Prairie 29 24 .547 1½ Hanks, 10, heavyweights; Genesis Servania vs. 6. Sometimes Said (Ma Kakaley) 5-1 JOHNSON C. SMITH — Named Natasha Wilson Konosuke Tomiyama, 10, super bantamweights. will have a meeting on Sunday, July associate athletic director, compliance coordina- El Paso 16 40 .286 16 rowan elise Frederick Memorial 7. Cheers N Beers (Er Carlson) 12-1 Tuesday’s Games At San Antonio (SHO), Andre Berto vs. Jesus 21, at 6 p.m. at the Butler St. Park in Eleventh nw11000L5 $15,000 Trot tor and senior woman administrator. Soto Karass, 12, welterweights; Omar Figueroa Golf Tournament, sponsored by LIMESTONE — Named Steve Schram men’s ten- St. Paul at Laredo, 7 p.m., 1st game Wyoming.All soccer parents are invited 1. Canadian Wildcat (Er Carlson) 3-1 Winnipeg at Trois-Rivieres, 7:05 p.m. vs. Nihito Arakawa, 12, for the interim WBC light- Dukey’s Cafe, to benefit The Children’s 2. Dream Lake (Ma Romano) 12-1 nis coach, in addition to his duties as women’s weight title; Diego Chaves vs. Keith Thurman, 12, to attend. tennis coach. Sioux Falls at Fargo-Moorhead, 8:02 p.m. Hospital of Philadelphia will be Sunday, 3. For You Almostfree (Gr Merton) 4-1 Grand Prairie at Kansas City, 8:05 p.m. for the interim WBA World welterweight title. Wyoming area Girls soccer parents 4. Sand Wyndham (Jo Pavia Jr) 5-2 LOUISIANA TECH — Named Tommy McClelland Aug. 1 July 28, at Sand Springs Golf Club.The athletic director. Wichita at Sioux City, 8:05 p.m. will have a meeting Wednesday,July 17, 5. Trojan Horse (Ke Wallis) 20-1 El Paso at Amarillo, ppd., rain At Bangkok, Thailand, Kompayak Porpramuk vs. tournament will start at 8 a.m. with a MEMPHIS — Named Jason Gray assistant ath- 6. Paisley (Ho Parker) 6-1 Gary at Lincoln, 8:05 p.m. Koki Eto, 12, for Porpramuk’s interim WBA World at 6:30 p.m. at the secondary center- letic director for compliance. captain and crew format.The cost is 7. Celebrity Lovin (Th Jackson) 15-1 St. Paul at Laredo, 9:30 p.m., 2nd game flyweight title. gym entrance. 8. Pekoe Fashion (Mi Simons) 5-1 MOUNT OLIVE — Named Eric Lee assistant soft- Wednesday’s Games Aug. 2 $80 a person, which includes carts, 9. Hesgotlegs (Jo Drury) 10-1 ball coach. El Paso at Amarillo, TBA At Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Okla. (ESPN2), Ja- Wyoming ValleyusBC association green fees and equal prizes for three Twelfth PaSS 2yrCG $69,153 Pace NORTHERN ILLINOIS — Named Sean Frazier Amarillo 0, El Paso 0, tie, 1 innings, comp. of vier Fortuna vs. Luis Franco, 10, featherweights. will have its annual open board meeting 1. Canadian Edition (Do McNair) 7-2 flights. There will also be a hot buffet athletic director. susp. game Aug. 3 and election of officers for the coming 2. Caviart Luca (Da Miller) 8-1 PENN STATE — Named Dwayne Anderson Winnipeg at Trois-Rivieres, 7:05 p.m. At Uncasville, Conn. (NBCSN), Curtis Stevens vs. and refreshments at Dukey’s. For more 3. Allie’s Dragon (W Wilder) 12-1 men’s assistant basketball coach. Sioux Falls at Fargo-Moorhead, 8:02 p.m. Saul Roman, 10, middleweights; Eddie Chambers season at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,July 31, information, call Dukey’s at 270-6718, 4. Wicked Business (Ja Morrill Jr) 6-1 SACRED HEART — Named Jessica Smith, Wil- Gary at Lincoln, 8:05 p.m. vs. Thabisco Mchunu, 10, cruiserweights; Tomasz at the Ashley Fireman’s Hall. 5. West Matters (An Miller) 5-2 liam Ingersoll and Lisa Etienne women’s assistant Grand Prairie at Kansas City, 8:05 p.m. Adamek vs. Tony Grano, 10, heavyweights; To- John Kebles at 881-0237, Ken Coley at 6. Bristol Bay (Ma Kakaley) 3-1 Wyoming ValleyWest Basketball basketball coaches. St. Paul at Laredo, 8:30 p.m. masz Adamek vs. Tony Grano, 10, heavyweights. 762-3397, Kevin Nichols at 239-6147 or 7. Spinmeister (Ti Tetrick) 9-1 TARLETON — Announced women’s basketabll G Thursday’s Games Aug. 9 Booster Club will have a meeting Thirteenth nw8000L5 $13,000 Pace Tony Rasimas Jr. at 239-9825. Kathy Thomas will transfer from Iowa. Winnipeg at Rockland, 7 p.m. At Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, Calif. Wednesday,July 24, at the Wyoming 1. A Place In History (Jo Pavia Jr) 15-1 Gary at Sioux Falls, 8:05 p.m. (ESPN2), Emmanuel Tagoe vs. Gerardo Robles, Valleyday 3rd annual Great 8 and 2. Shakerattlenrock (Da Miller) 9-2 Lincoln at Wichita, 8:05 p.m. 12, for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental super ValleyWest Middle School at 7 p.m. 3. Shady Breeze (Mi Simons) 7-2 5K races will be Saturday, Aug. 3, at BASEBALL Grand Prairie at St. Paul, 8:05 p.m. featherweights title; Rustam Nugaev vs. Jose Parents of players in grades 7-12 are 4. Feel Like A Fool (Mo Teague) 3-1 Kansas City at Amarillo, 8:05 p.m. Hernandez, 10, lightweights. 8:30 a.m. with registration at 7:30 5. Southern Sport (Ja Morrill Jr) 10-1 encouraged to attend. Fargo-Moorhead at Sioux City, 8:05 p.m. At Indio, Calif. (SHO), Deontay Wilder vs. Sergei a.m. The cost is $25 for the eight mile 6. Bet The Town (Ge Napolitano Jr) 4-1 International League Laredo at El Paso, 9:05 p.m. Liakhovich, 10, heavyweights. 7. Lawgiver Hanover (Ti Tetrick) 6-1 North Division Aug. 10 PHYsiCaLs run and $15 for the 5K. A discount is 8. Sky Mesa (Ma Kakaley) 20-1 WLPct. GB At Panama City, Panama, Anselmo Moreno vs. available to anyone who pre-registers 9. J J Gladiator (Er Carlson) 8-1 Pawtucket (Red Sox) 53 44 .546 — William Urina, 12, for Moreno’s WBA Super World nanticoke area Physical Fourteenth Mnw11500L5 $15,000 Pace PRO GOLF Rochester (Twins) 51 48 .515 3 bantamweight title; Oscar Escandon vs. Nehomar for the event.T-shirts will be given to 1. That’s Mara (Si Allard) 3-1 examinations for fall sports will be Lehigh Valley (Phillies) 50 48 .510 3½ Cermeno, 12, for the interim WBA World junior the first 150 people registered. Entry 2. Special Sweetheart (Da Miller) 10-1 conducted at the office of Dr.Jon Buffalo (Blue Jays) 49 47 .510 3½ featherweight title. 3. Runaway Tray (Ma Kakaley) 8-1 forms are available at http://www.cvco. PGA Tour Statistics Aug. 12 Olenginski, 4 East Main St., Nanticoke. 4. Astreas Notice (Ti Tetrick) 5-1 RAILRIDERS 48 49 .495 5 At Tokyo, Shinsuke Yamanaka, vs. Jose Nieves, info. 5. Case Solved (Ja Morrill Jr) 9-2 Syracuse (Nationals) 41 55 .427 11½ Through July 14 A completed PIAA-CIPPE form is 12, for Yamanaka’s WBC bantamweight title; 6. Arodasi (Jo Pavia Jr) 4-1 South Division FedExCup Season Points Wyoming ValleyWest aquatics will Akira Yaegashi vs. Oscar Blanquet, 12, for Yae- required prior to being given an exam. 7. Janie Bay (Jo Drury) 12-1 WLPct. GB 1, Tiger Woods, 2,380.000. 2, Matt Kuchar, gashi’s WBC flyweigh title. No physicals will be done without a have its third annual Classic Car Show 8. Sweet Hedge (Ge Napolitano Jr) 7-2 Durham (Rays) 63 35 .643 — 1,963.500. 3, Brandt Snedeker, 1,603.357. 4, Aug. 16 on Saturday, July 20, at Wyoming Valley Fifteenth nw2PM FM $13,000 Pace Norfolk (Orioles) 51 46 .526 11½ Phil Mickelson, 1,517.500. 5, Billy Horschel, form signed by a parent/guardian. At U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago (ESPN), Andrzej 1. The Real Tone (Jo Pavia Jr) 4-1 Charlotte (White Sox) 42 56 .429 21 1,459.289. 6, Justin Rose, 1,357.713. 7, Bill Haas, CIPPE forms are available online at West High School. Registration costs 2. Native New Yorker (An Napolitano) 10-1 Gwinnett (Braves) 41 57 .418 22 Fonfara vs. Gabriel Campillo, 12, for the IBO light 1,320.083. 8, Kevin Streelman, 1,259.083. 9, Boo heavyweight title; Artur Szpilka vs. Mike Mollo, 10, www.gnasd.com and at the principal’s or athletic Wyoming ValleyWest swimming, diving Scoring Average Aug. 17 5. Senorita Bella (Da Miller) 9-2 Indianapolis (Pirates) 61 38 .616 — 1, Tiger Woods, 69.082. 2, Justin Rose, 69.158. director’s offices at the high school. and water polo teams.Trophies will be 6. Diligent Prospect (Th Jackson) 15-1 Louisville (Reds) 48 51 .485 13 At Cardiff, Wales (HBO), Nathan Cleverly vs. Ser- 3, Charl Schwartzel, 69.374. 4, Sergio Garcia, gey Kovalev, 12, for Cleverly’s WBO light heavy- 7. Rachelle’s Beat (Er Carlson) 7-2 Columbus (Indians) 46 53 .465 15 No one will practice without a physical awarded to the top 25 cars plus best of 69.545. 5, Adam Scott, 69.624. 6, Matt Kuchar, weight title. 8. Sweet Lady Jane (Ja Morrill Jr) 3-1 Toledo (Tigers) 41 58 .414 20 show and executive director’s choice. 69.652. 7, Luke Donald, 69.699. 8, Freddie Ja- At Revel Resort, Atlantic City, N.J. (HBO), Dan- exam. Private physicals are acceptable, 9. Cloris Hanover (Ty Buter) 6-1 Tuesday’s Games cobson, 69.786. 9, Brandt Snedeker, 69.829. 10, iel Geale vs. Darren Barker, 12, for Geale’s IBF but must be completed on a PIAA- Event T-shirts will go to the first 50 No games scheduled Phil Mickelson, 69.877. middleweight title; Jonathan Romero vs. Kiki Mar- CIPPE form and must be authorized registered and dash plaques will go to LOCAL GOLF Wednesday’s Games Driving Distance tinez, 12, for Romero’s IBF super bantamweight International League at Pacific Coast League, 1, Nicolas Colsaerts, 306.6. 2 (tie), Luke List title. after June 1, 2013. Exams for football, the first 100 cars. Registration is from 9:05 p.m. and Gary Woodland, 305.7. 4, Dustin Johnson, Aug. 23 boys soccer and field hockey will be 9 a.m. to noon. The judging will follow IREM COUNTRY CLUB Thursday’s Games 304.9. 5, Bubba Watson, 304.1. 6, Robert Gar- At Bangkok, Thailand, Nobuo Nashiro vs. Den- Saturday, July 20 from 8:30 a.m. to from 12:30- 2:30 p.m. Trophies will be July 4 Couples Tournament Results Indianapolis at Gwinnett, 6:05 p.m. rigus, 303.5. 7, Keegan Bradley, 303.3. 8, Jason kaosan Kaovichit, 12, for the interim WBA World First Flight: 1. M. Mills, D. Wills, B. Wills, S. Pawtucket at Durham, 7:05 p.m. Kokrak, 303.1. 9, Eric Meierdierks, 302.0. 10, super flyweight title. 11:30 a.m. Exams for girls volleyball, given out at 3 p.m. All cars are welcome, Ballard (65); 2. D. Hopkins, M. Hopkins, J. Ba- Toledo at Buffalo, 7:05 p.m. Ryan Palmer, 301.7. At Las Vegas, Argenis Mendez vs. Arash Usma- girls soccer and girls volleyball will be including muscle cars, classics, race ranowski, J. Baranowski (69); 3. W. Pilger, C. Columbus at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m. Driving Accuracy Percentage nee, 12, for Mendez’s IBF super featherweight Kern, D. Sutton, R. Banks (69); 4. R. Irvin, S. Elc- Syracuse at Rochester, 7:05 p.m. 1, Jim Furyk, 71.21%. 2, Chez Reavie, 71.14%. 3, title; Claudio Merrero vs. Jesus Marcelo Andres Saturday, Aug. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to cars, bikes, trucks and kit cars. For zyna, J. Kocik, D. Kocik (70); 5. B. Bogensberger, Louisville at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7:05 p.m. Ken Duke, 70.77%. 4, Tim Clark , 70.70%. 5, Jer- Cuellar, 12, for the interim WBA World feather- 11:30 a.m. If players can’t attend on more information, call Billie Jo Zawatski J. White, P. Sartorio, M. Domant (71). Norfolk at Charlotte, 7:15 p.m. ry Kelly, 70.43%. 6, Mark Wilson, 70.29%. 7, Jeff weight title. their sports’ scheduled dates, they may at 283-2997. www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER SPORTS Wednesday,July 17, 2013 PAGE 3B 2013 TIMES LEADER WVC BASEBALL ALL-STARS All stats are for the regular season, unless noted

JOEY BARAN NICK DENO JOSH FEATHERMAN MICKEY FERRENCE JAKE GRANTEED Hazleton Area Hanover Area Coughlin Hanover Area Wyoming Area Sophomore outfielder/pitcher Junior outfielder/pitcher Senior pitcher/infielder Senior pitcher/outfielder Senior pitcher/infielder Rarely do sophomores get named to all-star Deno saw the ball as well as anyone in the WVC Already one of the WVC’s better pitchers as Ferrence was as big a reason as any for the One of the most reliable pitchers in the league, teams. But rarely do they have seasons like the last year, finishing second in the entire league a junior, Featherman improved his ERA to a Hawkeyes’ impressive run of back-to-back Granteed took over as the Warriors workhorse one Baran put together for the Cougars. His in hitting with a .538 average. A fixture right in sparkling 1.62 in his senior season. That figure undefeated WVC seasons. His numbers as a this season and helped lead them to the district .475 batting average was tops in Division 1, as the middle of the Hawkeyes’ potent lineup, Deno was tops among regular starters in Division senior were especially impressive, going 6-0 in semifinals.He went 6-1 in the regular season and were his six doubles. His athleticism served led Division 3 with 17 RBI, good for second in the 1 and trailed only a few relievers. He allowed the regular season (six complete games) with also won twice in the D2 tournament, going the him well in center field and on the basepaths. WVC. He won both of his starts on the mound just seven earned runs in over 30 innings while an 0.88 ERA. Most notable was his 50 strikeouts distance in both. He finished the regular season It was Baran who got the start on the mound in in the regular season, allowing two runs while striking out 31. Featherman went the distance in 32 innings compared to just four walks. He with 34 strikeouts and an ERA of 1.37. Granteed the district playoffs after striking out 22 in 20 striking out 12. He also stepped into the job in in three of his four victories and added a save in also hit .375 at the plate while drawing plenty of allowed just eight earned runs in 41 innings. At innings with a 2.14 ERA in the regular season. left field late in the season when an injury hit two relief appearances. walks in the middle of the Hawkeyes’ powerful the plate, he finished second on the team in hits. the team. lineup. Preparation pushed Stepniakto the top

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It would have qualified as a busy month for most anyone. For Brian Stepniak, he spent March winning three state swimming medals while also rounding into one of the region’s top baseball players. When he wasn’t at Bucknell repre- senting the Dallas swim team, he was in Bloomsburg working on his pitching with a former pro. By the end of the spring, Stepniak NICK HOGAN turned in an impressive season on the T.J. LASHOCK Wyoming ValleyWest mound and at the plate to earn The Berwick Senior outfielder Times Leader’s baseball player of the Senior infielder One of a handful of Spartans players who heated year honors for 2013. Few have logged as many innings in their WVC up when adversity hit the team, Hogan hit for Squeezing in enough work for the career as Lashock, who has appeared in nearly power (three home runs) and average (.354) for start of baseball wasn’t an issue for every varsity game for the Bulldogs since his the District 2 champs. The Iona recruit led the freshman season in 2010.But this isn’t a lifetime team in hits in the regular season and added 14 Stepniak, who also plays soccer for the achievement award for him, as he topped .400 RBI to place among the league leaders. In his Mountaineers in the fall before excel- Charlotte Bartizek File Photo | For The Dallas Post for the second straight season and once again second straight trip to the state tournament, ling on the swim team in the winter. Brian Stepniak struck out 50 in 48 innings and went 6-1 in the regular season with a 2.32 ERA. was tops on the team in extra-base hits during Hogan scored the winning run in the first round “It’s not that hard (of a transition) Those numbers earned the Dallas star The Times Leader’s player of the year honors. the regular season. His 20 total hits during that and drove in the lone run in the quarterfinals. because swimming keeps you in such stretch was the best in Division I. great shape,” Stepniak said. “You just for the league lead as he went 6-1 in the he developed with Hawks coach Justin need to get some preseason work in regular season with a 2.32 ERA. Blood. because you’ve already got your condi- Batting cleanup and also playing first “He’s young, closer to my age,” tioning down from swimming.” base for the Mountaineers, he led all Stepniak said. “He seemed more per- But it was the extra work he put in divisions of the WVC in RBI (21), dou- sonal and it was easier to talk to him. on the diamond before his senior sea- bles (7) and triples (3) while adding He’s also a great pitching coach.” son that made the biggest difference. two home runs on top of a .400 average. Aside from the numbers he put up, Particularly his work with former The 6-foot-5 right-hander was a big Stepniak will have some long-lasting Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect factor in helping Dallas improve by memories of his last year at Dallas. The Ryan Keefer, a Bloomsburg native who seven wins in league play this season. program opened its new field midway played nine seasons of minor league “We were definitely built around him through the campaign and Stepniak ball. this year, no question,” Kashatus said. will go down as the first Dallas player “Brian was more ready this year “As our No. 1 pitcher, we knew we had to record a win and hit a home run at from the get-go than he’s been in the a chance every time he went out there. the new park. past. He was much sharper early on,” And then he just came up with so many With baseball now his main athletic Mounts coach Ken Kashatus said. “I clutch hits. Just a really productive focus, Stepniak will look to add some don’t think that was a coincidence. He year.” bulk to his frame as he prepares to really focused before the season and he Stepniak has made an impact on make the jump to the college ranks. wanted to be better.” the varsity program since his fresh- “He’s got a great frame to carry some Stepniak, a Division I recruit who man year, breaking out at the end of additional weight and still be just as is headed to pitch for the University the 2010 season with an impressive explosive,” Kashatus said. “And he’s of Hartford, was one of the top arms performance against perennial power ready for it all. He’s mentally tough and in the Wyoming Valley Conference in Wyoming Valley West. he’s shown that he’ll take on that addi- 2013 and led the entire league in sev- He steadily improved and drew atten- tional work. eral offensive categories as well. tion from colleges, eventually picking “That’s what he signed on for. Thats JOSH McCLAIN MIKE LEONARD His 50 strikeouts in 48 innings tied Hartford because of the relationship what he’s going to do.” Tunkhannock Wyoming ValleyWest Senior infielder/pitcher Senior infielder A starter on Tunkhannock’s state finalist team A lynchpin to a lineup that reached the state two years ago, McClain was instrumental in quarterfinals in two straight seasons, Leonard helping the Tigers claim the WVC Division 2 helped stabilize the Spartans as theywent on a crown this season. McClain led the Tigers in hits tear in the middle of the campaign and claimed (17), doubles (6), home runs (3) and RBI (15) another District 2 championship. He had little Second Team All-Stars while hitting .378. When he wasn’t manning third issue moving into the No. 3 spot in the order by base, the senior pitched four complete-game the end of the season and topped .350 at the • Sal Biasi, Hazleton • Joey Favata, Berwick •Jeremy Lee, Tunkhannock •Joe Olszyk, Nanticoke victories in the regular season, striking out 35. plate with four doubles. ValleyWest will certainly Area • Dan Flaherty,Wyoming •Brian Markowski, • Nigel Stearns, Dallas miss his quick reflexes at second base as well. •Bart Chupka, Wyoming Valley West Crestwood • Ty Weiss, Tunkhannock Area •Morgan Higgs, Nanticoke •Drew Munisteri, Crestwood • JeremyWorlinsky, Holy • Matt DeMarco, Meyers • Zach Kollar, Hanover • Nick O’Brien, Wyoming Redeemer • Clay DeNoia, Berwick Area Area

KYLE MILLER JOE PECHULIS GREG PETORAK MIKE SULCOSKI JOSH RAZVILLAS Berwick Wyoming ValleyWest Dallas Hanover Area Pittston Area Senior infielder/pitcher Senior infielder Senior infielder Junior catcher Junior infielder The Bulldogs slugger was just as comfortable When he injured his thumb in a game against The Mountaineers were happy to see a fully No one in the WVC saw the ball as well as A fixture in the Patriots lineup since his in the cleanup spot as he was on the mound, Lake-Lehman, ValleyWest was worried that the healthy Petorak back in the lineup this season Sulcoski in the regular season, topping the freshman season, Razvillas’ experience was finishing his high school career with strong team’s most experienced hitter was lost for after the shortstop missed significant time in league with an impressive .541 average. He critical for the team in 2013. His junior numbers performances in both roles. A .375 hitter, Miller the season. Though he wasn’t able to return 2012. He played well when he returned toward finished the regular season with 20 hits (six included a WVC-leading four home runs, and the also started six games on the hill in the regular to his spot at third base, Pechulis returned as the end of the year and carried that right into doubles) and 23 RBI and also came through slugger added a fifth in the district quarterfinals. season and appeared twice in relief roles, a designated hitter and helped the Spartans his senior campaign, where he was one of at the plate in the Hawkeyes’ two district Well-suited as a middle-of-the-lineup hitter, leading all of Division 1 with 40 strikeouts. At surge to a second straight district title and PIAA Division 2’s most productive players at the tournament games. On top of his strong Razvillas was asked to bat in the leadoff spot for the plate, he tied for the team lead in RBI during appearance. The thumb didn’t stop him from plate. His .385 average was complemented by numbers, he made up one of the league’s very much of the season out of necessity. He handled the regular season and added three more in two homering in the regular season finale and hitting 15 RBI and a team-best three home runs. best batteries along with team ace Mickey the challenge and succeeded at the plate. postseason games. .400 in the playoffs. Ferrence. PAGE4B Wednesday,July 17, 2013 SPORTS www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER MLB All-Stars From page 1B Jones doubled down the left-field son — bright orange high tops for Nomo with 13 in 1995. line in the fifth — the AL’s third Jones, black and gold for Arizona’s He quickly got into trouble, with leadoff double — and advanced Corbin. Trout hitting an opposite-field dou- when Joe Mauer singled off the “It seemed like everybody was ble down the right-field line with glove of diving shortstop Troy wearing something pretty flashy. I his first pitch, a 97 mph fastball. Tulowitzki and into left field. guess the theme of this year’s All- Two pitches later, Harvey drilled Hardy hit a grounder to second Star game was the flashy cleats,” Cano on the side of the right knee baseman Brandon Phillips, who said Harvey, who wore bright with a 96 mph fastball. flipped to Tulowitzki for the force. orange with gold trim. Cano was examined by a trainer Hardy then beat the delay as Jones Harvey became just the third and walked gingerly to first base, scored for a 2-0 lead. Mets pitcher to start an All-Star and Harvey struck out Cabrera. Speedy Mike Trout then hit a game, following Tom Seaver and Cano then walked slowly toward one-hopper to Tulowitzki, who Dwight Gooden. Seaver threw out the AL dugout and went for an flipped to second. Phillips caught the ceremonial first pitch, moving X-ray, which was negative. He was the ball with his bare hand and in front of the rubber and toss- replaced by Dustin Pedroia. threw to first for a double play. ing to current Mets captain David “Obviously I apologized and Eric Seidle | For The Times Leader The NL was seeking its fourth Wright, who quickly moved in front made sure that he was OK,” Harvey Back Mountain American’s Mason Gattuso slides into home plate during a first-inning rally in straight win — after losing the first of the plate to prevent the ball from said. “It wasn’t intentional.” Tuesday’s sectional finals against North Pocono. seven games after Major League bouncing. Harvey reached 99 mph against Baseball decided the winning Harvey was only the 11th pitch- Davis, who flied out to center, and league gets home-field advantage er to start an All-Star game on got Bautista to strike out while American for the World Series. his home mound, the first since chasing a slider. Following a trend that began last Houston’s Roger Clemens in 2004. Scherzer, 13-0 before Saturday’s From page 1B summer in Kansas City, many play- The 24-year-old has made just 29 loss to Texas, retired Phillips, ers wore flashy spikes they would major league starts, the fewest Beltran and Votto in order in the second baseman Derek Answini. It show its penchant for big innings with never use during the regular sea- for an All-Star starter since Hideo first on 12 pitches. appeared a routine play for Answini its six-run fifth. It was the fifth time until the ball ricocheted violently over North Pocono scored four or more runs his right shoulder. Deom ended up with in an inning during the tournament. a double and North Pocono ended up And while not enough, North Pocono scoring six runs, four on a grand slam, manager Joe Walsh was pleased how his to cut the deficit to 10-8. team battled back. Things got stranger in the bottom of “The kids realize they can hit the the sixth. North Pocono’s Tom Rable led ball,” said Walsh, whose team opened off with a double and moved to third on the tournament with an 11-9 win over a flyout. American, though, got the sec- American. “We just came out flat. But, ond out on a grounder and seemed to boy, I don’t like waiting until the fourth, win the game on another groundout. fifth and sixth innings to decide we’re The celebration lasted just a few going to hit the baseball and get back seconds as the first base umpire ruled into the game. American first baseman Dalton Simpson “I give the kids credit. They keep fight- obstructed the North Pocono runner’s ing and been fighting since we started.” access to the base when he shifted his That determination, Doggett said, can- feet to take the throw. Deom, the run- cels any momentum built by Tuesday’s ner, did appear to break stride just victory. before the base. “That’s a good baseball team over The unique call allowed Rable to score there,” Doggett said. “And the reason, in and moved North Pocono within 10-9. my opinion, isn’t how they hit and catch. American got to celebrate for real when It’s the way they don’t stay down. That reliever Ethan Zawatski struck out the to me is a sign of a really good team.”

next batter for his second save in as Back Mtn.American AB RHBI 2B 3B HR many days. Michael Luksic rf 4222001 Ethan Zawatski 3b 3321000 “If you think you’re going to come in Michael Anderson cf 3111000 Michael Doggett c311 0000 here and roll a team like that over, you’re Dalton Simpson 1b 4112001 kidding yourself,” American manager Michael Collins ss 4012000 Mark Roginski lf 1000000 Jeff Doggett said. “I’ll be honest with Mason Gattuso rf 2110000 you, I was waiting for the shoe to fall DerekAnswini 2b 2000000 John Betzko lf 0100000 anyway. Yo u’ve see us play. Are we not a Darren Kerdesky p100 0000 AP Photo Totals 27 10 99002The National League’s Andrew McCutchen, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, flips his bat after striking out to end the sixth inning of the All-Star heart attack a minute or what?” North Pocono AB RHBI 2B 3B HR The game never looked like it would Daniel Walsh ss 4110000Game on Tuesday in NewYork. At left is American League catcher Joe Mauer, of the Minnesota Twins. Shane Lamparter 1b 3100000 get to the palpitation stage. Michael Ryan Deom p401 1100 Nate McClain 3b 2210000 Luksic clobbered the first pitch of Nick Rinaldi cf 2213001 the game to dead center for a homer. Jake Mastillo 2b 2100000 Tom Ruddy c211 4001Wiggins,Andrews win national prep athlete awards Simpson later added a two-run shot, Brenden Willsch 1b 1000000 Christian Hanerfeld lf 1000000 giving American a 4-0 lead before North Steve McNulty lf 2000000 Pocono had taken its first swings. Tom Rable rf 2120 100BETH HARRIS Phillip Rivers and Olympic medal- soccer player to win the national Brenton Dial rf 1000000 After tacking on a run in the third for Totals 26 97 8202AP Sports Writer winning sprinter Bryshon Nellum. award in its 11-year history. a 5-2 lead, American got RBI singles Back Mtn. American 401500 — 10 “It’s just a blessing,” Wiggins said The forward from Milford (N.H.) North Pocono 020 061 — 9 from Luskic, Zawatski and Michael Back Mtn. Amer.IPHRERBBSO LOS ANGELES — Andrew after the presentation in Hollywood. High scored 31 goals and had 18 Kerdesky (W) 4.156655 Anderson and a two-run single from Simpson0.2 12 200Wiggins, headed to Kansas as one “I kind of don’t realize at first it’s assists while leading her team to Michael Collins to increase its lead to Zawatski (S) 1.011001of the nation’s most highly recruited such a big deal. I think it will hit me a 16-3-1 record and the Division II North Pocono IP HRER BB SO 10-2 in the fourth. Deom (L)3.1 69 834basketball players, and soccer player more afterward.” state title. Andrews was captain of Lamparter 1.021121 North Pocono, though, continued to McNulty1.2 10 00 1Morgan Andrews, a Notre Dame Wiggins joined such storied past the national Under-17 women’s team recruit, were honored as national winners as LeBron James, Dwight last year. She’s also an All-State prep athletes of the year on Tuesday Howard and Kevin Love. Wiggins placekicker for her school’s football Woods night. said his goal has been to play in the team. Wiggins averaged a double- NBA “ever since I was on earth.” “Let me know your longest field From page 1B double in 25 minutes per game at His father played profession- goal and I’ll put in a call for you,” Huntington St. Joseph’s Prep in ally overseas, and Wiggins recalled Rivers jokingly told Andrews. West Virginia. The Toronto native watching him play when he was a She received her award from U.S. getting a good bounce, capitalizing on He has not competed since the U.S. has been a fixture on Canada’s small boy. national soccer team star Abby an opportunity here and there.” Open, and while he says “everything junior national team. He twice led At Kansas, Wiggins wants to help Wambach and three-time Olympic He pointed to the par-5 15th hole at is good to go,” he has played only nine bronze medal-winning teams at the deliver the Jayhawks a national champion beach volleyball player Augusta National in the second round holes each day. international level. championship. Misty May-Treanor, who retired of the Masters this year, when he was “It’s one of the good things of taking He received the silver trophy from “I think I can give the fans what after the London Olympics. poised to take the lead until his wedge the time off to let it heal and get the Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George, we want,” he said. “It’s been an incredible experi- struck the flag and caromed back off treatment and therapy on it,” he said. San Diego Chargers quarterback Andrews became just the second ence,” Andrews said. the green and into the water. It led to “The main reason was that coming over a bogey, which became a triple-bogey 8 here the ground is going to be hard, when it was discovered he took an ille- obviously. And I’m going to need that gal drop. He never seriously challenged elbow to be good. And just in case the Legion Prep the rest of the week. rough was … well, reports were it was “It’s not much,” Woods said. “It could going to be high and it was going to be From page 1B happen on the first day. It could happen lush. I needed to have this thing set and on the last day. But it’s turning that tide healed.” and getting the momentum at the right It’s not that reports were exaggerated. Wyoming. “It’s been a learning experience Area School District with C.J. Pisack time or capitalizing on an opportunity. Ernie Els, the defending British Open “We have at least seven or eight for them in the beginning with tak- and Dylan Spurlin from the Pittston That’s what you have to do to win major champion and the last Open winner at guys who can pitch,” Silinskie said. ing leads and pickoffs and stuff like Area School District. championships.” Muirfield, returned to the course last “That definitely makes it easier when that,” Silinskie said. “As the games Greater Pittston is aiming for a One thing that no longer concerns month after winning in Germany. you’re playing three or four games a have gone on, they’ve gotten better state tournament berth, but together him, at least going into the opening “It was like this,” Els said, tapping week.” at it.” needs to handle its WVL competi- round Thursday, is his health. the dark green cooler on the 13th tee. The players have transitioned well Tom Spurlin and Mic Melberger tion one more time in the double- Woods revealed during the U.S. Open “And there was a bit of rain that day, so into the hectic schedule and their are coaches. elimination, four-team playoff tourna- that he had a left elbow injury that was it was very green. The rough was thick. first year playing on 90-foot bases The team has combined Mike ment that begins Thursday. Greater aggravated by hitting out of the thick Yo u could just hack it out. And then I with the rules of higher-level base- Bonita, Anthony Nardelli, Dylan Pittston will be home at Shoemaker rough at Merion. Doctors told him it was get here two weeks later, and it’s this.” ball. A few players made the transi- Melberger, Aaron Zezza, Alex Field at 5:30 p.m. in the first game. an elbow strain and recommended rest, He looked across a course that was a tion to 70-foot bases in travel ball Gonzales, Tanner Williams, Marc The opponent has not been deter- forcing him to miss his title defense at blend of yellow, wispy grass framing the last year, but other than that all pre- Anthony Minichello, Matt Wright, mined. Congressional and likely another start fairways that were turning brown by the vious experience had been on Little P.J. Angeli, Matt Silinskie and The league playoffs continue at The Greenbrier. day. Most players prefer a brown links League Baseball’s 60-foot bases. Bradley Barletta from the Wyoming through Sunday. Nanticoke From page 1B

Jack Windt dh 40 00000 quick 4-0 lead, Greater first-pitch fastballs,” Wickiser hitting his stride right now.” “One way or another, he’s always comes through with Morgan Higgs 3b 30 00000 Kevin Volkel ph 00 00000 Pittston threatened to erase it said. “We started going to Meanwhile, Nanticoke’s big going to help us out,” manager the big hits.” Joe Yudichak c310 0000 Bob Briggs lf 20 00000 when five consecutive batters first-pitch curveballs and cut- guns found their stroke quick- Yudichak said of Bugonowicz, Now, Ferrance will try to Totals 28 65 6400 reached base against Wickiser ters.” ly. who was the pitching star of give Nanticoke another big Greater PittstonABR HRBI 2B 3B HR Jordan Zezza lf,cf412 0000 in a three-run third inning. That turned out to be the last No. 3 hitter Mickey Ferrance Hanover’s 5-2 victory over game on the mound. He’s Mike Carey 2b 11 00000 And when Joe Gavenonis real threat against Wickiser, drove home two runs with Tunkhannock in Monday’s scheduled to start today on Jake Granteed 3b 41 10000 Joe Gavenonis rf 40 1200 0 ripped a two-run single and who allowed only one more two hits, starting with his elimination round. “He loves short rest in the conference Dylan Maloney 1b 30 11100 Adam Romanoski p000 0000 Dylan Maloney followed with runner to advance beyond first single that scored catcher Joe the game.” tourney title game. Matt Mott lf 00 00000 an RBI double, Nanticoke’s base. That came when Justin Yudichak with the game’s first Ferrance salted the game “We just play it one game Tyler Loftus dh 30 10000 Justin Martinelli ss 30 10000 lead dwindled to a single run Martinelli singled and raced run in the third inning. away for Nanticoke in the fifth at a time,” manager Yudichak Eric Walkowiak cf,p 30 10000 and Greater Pittston had two to third when the ball was mis- Two batters later, inning, sending Pack home said. “Every game’s different. Trent Grove c300 0000 Totals 28 38 3100 runners in scoring position played for an error in the sixth Bugonowicz belted his second with a double into the right- We’ve been on a little streak Nanticoke 004 020 0 — 6 Greater Pittston003 000 0 — 3 with nobody out. inning, but Wickiser coaxed a double of the game, a sink- field corner before Ferrance here now.” LOB - Nanticoke 7, Greater Pittston 7. E - Deno, But Wickiser left them soft infield liner and a fly out ing, bases-loaded liner that scored himself when Nick Zezza, Martinelli, Granteed. NanticokeABR HRBI 2B 3B HR NanticokeIPH RERBBSO both stranded there, coming to escape any damage. got past diving center fielder Deno followed with a double Zach Kollar ss 30 00000 Wickiser, W783 322 Christian Pack 2b 42 00000 Greater PittstonIPH RERBBSO back with two consecutive “We got him back a few Eric Wolkolviak and rolled to of his own. Mickey Ferrance cf 32 2210 0 Romanoski 4 1/3 56 212 strikeouts before inducing an weeks into the season, we the wall as Christian Pack, “Mickey’s ‘Mr. Consistent’ Nick Deno rf 31 11100 Walkowiak 2 2/3 00 011 Mike Bugonowicz 1b 30 2320 0 HBP - Briggs (by Romanoski), Ferrance (by inning-ending fly out. worked him back slowly,” Ferrance and Nick Deno raced too, Mr. ‘All-Conference,’” Jeff Jezewski pr 00 00000 Walkowiak). “They were teeing off on my Yudichak said. “And he’s about home for a 4-0 Nanticoke lead. the elder Yudichak said. “He John Wickiser p000 0000 www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER SPORTS Wednesday,July 17, 2013 PAGE 5B Rui CostawinsTour’s 16th stage

Froome maintains lead after dustup with Contrador “In my opinion it was a bit dangerous from Alberto to Jerome Pugmire enough strength to hold on.” attack and Porte had to drop ride like that, it’s not good,” AP Sports Writer In the sprint for second off, leaving Froome to do the Froome said, criticizing the place, Riblon beat Arnold work. aggressive attitude of both GAP, France — Portuguese Jeannesson, Jerome Coppel They got to the top togeth- Contador and Saxo-Tinkoff rider Rui Costa won the 16th and German veteran Andreas er, but going downhill proved teammate Roman Kreuziger. stage of the Tour de France, Kloeden. even more eventful. “They attack uphill and they and Chris Froome main- Froome and Contador fin- On the descent, they were attack downhill. It’s always tained his healthy lead over ished more than 11 minutes both in difficulty on a sharp difficult.” Alberto Contador as both behind Costa, who is not con- right turn as the Brit chased Bauke Mollema could have survived a downhill scare sidered to be a contender for the Spaniard. gained more time but chose Tuesday. overall victory. Froome went off the left instead to wait for Froome Costa broke away on the About halfway up the side of the road and had and Contador. Mollema last climb of a hilly trek to day’s final climb, Contador to plant his left foot on the remains second overall, secure the second stage win attacked, but Richie Porte ground to stop from toppling 4:14 behind Froome, while of his Tour career, crossing responded and got Sky off as his right leg wheeled Contador remains 4:25 back the line 42 seconds ahead of teammate Froome back on up into the air. Contador also in third. Christophe Riblon. Contador’s wheel. lost balance and hit his knee Froome will look to extend “I knew exactly what I had Contador attacked again on the ground before quickly that lead in today’s time-trial to do, and every second that soon after and opened up jumping back up on the bike. — one of his favored disci- I gained going uphill were a gap of about 50 meters Contador said after that plines. After that there are AP Photo useful at the end,” Costa said (yards) before being caught. he was unhurt, but Froome three huge mountain climbs Stage winner rui Alberto Costa climbs manse pass during the sixteenth stage of the Tour through a translator. “I had Contador then tried a third blamed him for the incident. in the Alps. de France on Tuesday. Player returns to Right to Play to British Open — partnerwith with clothes on USA Gymnastics Tim DAhlberg AP Sports Writer NANCy Armour AP National Writer to Play’s president and GULLANE, Scotland — Gary Player is as CEO. eager to share his thoughts about golf as he wants That’s a serious issue in is to show off his body. every child to have the a country where the preva- Player, who posed without clothes in chance to be an Olympic lence of childhood obesity ESPN Magazine’s body issue to make a champion. Or college stu- has almost tripled in the point about the dangers of obesity, has dent. Or anything else he past 30 years, and approxi- over the years voiced his opinion on every- or she dreams of doing. mately 17 percent of chil- thing in golf from the way the ball travels USA Gymnastics and dren 2 to 19 are obese, to the possible use of drugs in the sport. Right to Play announced according to the Centers He returned to Muirfield on Tuesday not Tuesday they are teaming for Disease Control. to talk about problems in the game, but to up to bring gymnastics “It’s a 21st Century reminisce about winning his first Open here and other play activities problem, and we might AP File Photo in 1959. gary Player kisses the winner’s trophy that his 72-hole total of 284 got him at muirfield, Scotland, in July to disadvantaged children. have a solution to it,” said “I came here as a young man with no of 1959. As part of the partnership, Koss, a four-time Olympic money and to win this great championship Douglas will be an athlete gold medalist in speeds- and have your name on that trophy meant Woods wanted to get out early Monday Snedeker won the FedExCup last year on ambassador and promote kating from Norway. “You so much to me,” Player said. “Then when I for a practice round on the links course, only the PGA Tour and believes he is ready to opportunities for at-risk can’t just do it by saying, came through those gates this morning and I to be told that tee times didn’t begin until win a major championship. If he does this kids. ‘You have to be active.’ Yo u looked up the 18th fairway here at Muirfield 7 a.m. No exceptions, even for the most week he would join Scott and Rose, who are “It was a struggle for me have to make it available. and just said a little prayer of thanks and famous player in the game. both 32, the same age he is. growing up,” said Douglas, And there couldn’t be a gratitude that I could have the career I have Woods said he was told that the grounds “I’ve been told about that a few times, and who won gold in the wom- better partner than USA been loaned.” crew would be starting its morning rounds I loved it,” Snedeker said. “The precedent en’s all-around at last sum- Gymnastics.” Player said he meant loaned for a reason. on the first hole to get them used to the rou- being set and now the hard part is making mer’s London Olympics USA Gymnastics will He said golf is such a fickle game that noth- tine for the tournament, and that the course sure it keeps going. I’ll take any little quirky after helping the U.S. host a “Right to Play ing is permanent, mentioning players like would not be ready until 7 a.m. thing and use it in my favor.” women win the team title. Gymnastics Festival” on David Duval and Ian Baker-Finch as Open “I totally understand it,” Woods said. SCOTTISH WELCOME: Graeme “Gymnastics and sports Sept. 15 at the Harlem champions who could never reach the top Woods normally plays in one of the first McDowell may not be as popular in are really expensive. If I Armory, giving New Yo rk level of golf again. groups off in practice rounds. He said he Scotland this week as he usually is. didn’t receive grants and kids an introduction to “Also to see a man like Tiger Woods doesn’t sleep much to begin with and likes The locals — and many of his fellow pros people helping me get to basic gymnastics, and what he went through, great adversity, but getting up early, especially in Scotland when — were left distinctly unimpressed after my dream, I would never is encouraging member to come back and be No. 1 in the world,” it gets light very early in the summer. McDowell was critical of the recently held have got to the Olympics. clubs to hold similar pro- Player said. SNED’S JOURNEY: Brandt Snedeker Scottish Open, saying the traditional warm- “This program is very grams in their communi- The 77-year-old Player is tied for fourth had a close-up look in the last year at what it up tournament for the British Open had lost important for kids who ties. place all time with Ben Hogan with nine takes to play well in a major championship. its prestige by moving to Castle Stuart in don’t have (resources) Douglas will co-host major titles, including three in the British He believes he has learned a few secrets the Highlands. so they can go after their the New Yo rk event with Open. After winning his first at Muirfield in along the way. “I received a little negativity on my social dreams.” two-time Olympic medal- 1959 he came back to win at Carnoustie in “The hardest thing to do in a major cham- network accounts from upset Scotsmen and Right to Play uses ist and 1968 before taking his final title in 1974 at pionship is be patient for 72 holes and never people globally,” said the 2010 U.S. Open sports and play programs Alicia Sacramone, captain Royal Lytham. push the panic button,” Snedeker said. “The champion, widely seen as one of golf’s nice to improve health, develop of the U.S. women’s team Player said it won’t necessarily be the best guy that wins this week will not do that.” guys. life skills and foster peace at the Beijing Games. ball striker who wins this week but the play- Snedeker has pushed a few in his career, McDowell regrets his remarks — he has in more than 20 coun- Right to Play is also er who putts best and manages his game. but says that he learned to be more patient issued an apology to tournament organizers tries. Until now, most of hoping to take advantage “The man who has the best mind this after playing with Tiger Woods in the final — and acknowledges he talked himself “into its programs have been in of the federation’s techni- week and the man who putts the best will round of the British Open last year. He also a little tizzy” when commenting on a tourna- war-torn and developing cal expertise for a pilot conquer Muirfield,” he said. played with Adam Scott at the Masters and ment that is close to his heart. He won the countries. But many U.S. program teaching gymnas- NO TIGER: Not even Tiger Woods can in the first two days of the U.S. Open with Scottish Open in 2008, when it was held at children also lack access tics and acrobatics to kids get special treatment at Muirfield. eventual winner Justin Rose. Loch Lomond. to play and sport, said in Uganda and two other Johann Olav Koss, Right foreign countries. Williams in Matteau out to make most of second round second chance with Devils at Bastad Tom CANAvAN er-coaster of emotions for my Hockey stays hockey. When AP Sports Writer family and I,” Matteau said you’re in the offensive zone, Tuesday at the Devils’ pros- you do whatever you want, NEWARK, N.J. — With pects camp. “It’s been great. almost whatever you want. Martina Hingis to come out of another top scorer leaving I found a good organization. Defensively, here you are the New Jersey Devils, the I was here for two months or responsible for getting the door to the NHL is once so. Everything happened so puck out, do your job. If you retirement for doubles event again wide open for Stefan fast and now it’s my second do, you’ll be fine. That’s what Matteau. prospects camp. It’s a differ- I really learned. Once you The Associated Press Matteau briefly made the ent feeling. I’m not as ner- make one mistake, especially jump from junior hockey to vous, more comfortable.” at my age, you make one mis- BASTAD, — Top-ranked Serena Williams the big league last season, In some ways, Matteau is take or two and you won’t advanced to the second round of the Swedish Open by earning a spot on the roster the big man on campus in play as much as the others. beating Sesil Karatancheva of Kazakhstan 6-1, 6-2 on coming out of training camp. this camp. The Devils’ No. 1 I just have to work on that, Tuesday. The run lasted 17 games and draft pick in 2012, 29th over- staying confident and mak- AP Photo Williams broke the 131st-ranked Karatancheva’s Serena Williams returns a ball to Sesil Karatantcheva during resulted in one goal before all, he played in the NHL and ing those little plays.” serve five times to advance at the clay-court tourna- their first round of their women’s single match at the Swedish the-then 18-year-old was sent realized the dream. No one Matteau, who did not play ment on Sweden’s west coast. open in bastad, Sweden, on Tuesday. back to his junior team in else at this session has done in Tuesday’s scrimmage She will next face 104th-ranked Anna Tatishvili March. that. because of soreness, said of Georgia, who beat 16-year-old Belinda Bencic of Having Matteau pick up The truth, however, was the retirement of Kovalchuk Switzerland 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. the goal-scoring slack after Matteau struggled. He had hasn’t changed his feelings Third-seeded Klara Zakopalova of the Czech tournament appearance since September 2007. the loss of Zach Parise to free three points and his playing about coming to training Republic, sixth-seeded Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine, The former No. 1 player in the world was often trou- agency never panned out. time declined the longer he camp in September. Mathilda Johansson of France, Teliana Pereira of bled by foot injuries. She retired for the second time in Heading into this season, stayed with the Devils in the “I was always approach- Brazil and Richel Hogenkamp of the Netherlands also 2007, when she drew a two-year suspension for testing Matteau has a second chance. lockout-shortened season. ing it as an opportunity,” advanced. positive for cocaine at Wimbledon. Hingis denied tak- After all, New Jersey’s need “I was just learning my Matteau said. “It’s obvi- Hingis unretires to play doubles at SoCal Open ing the drug but did not appeal the ruling. for scorers is greater with position, learning my posi- ously one more spot. It’s CARLSBAD, Calif. — Tennis Hall of Famer Martina Hingis won 43 career WTA singles titles, including star forward Ilya Kovalchuk’s tion defensively,” Matteau very unfortunate that he is Hingis plans to come out of retirement and play dou- five Grand Slam singles championships and 37 career decision to return to Russia. said of playing with the big gone. He was one of the best bles at the Southern California Open. WTA doubles titles, including nine Grand Slam dou- This time, Matteau boys. “If you play defensive- players in the world. He has Hingis will play with Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia. bles championships. believes he is ready. ly, you have even a better moved on and the Devils will The 32-year-old Hingis will be making her first WTA The tournament is July 27-Aug. 4. “It’s been crazy, a big roll- shot of playing every game. move on.” PAGE 6B Wednesday,July 17, 2013 SPORTS www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER Hunter: Ortiz Baseball’sbesttryto beKingsof Queens is the craziest All-Star ever

Howie RumBeRg There’s also: “Ichiro AP Sports Writer (Suzuki). Manny (Ramirez). Ah, Manny. NEW YORK — Torii Forgot about Manny. Ooh, Hunter was an All-Star boy he was crazy. Can’t rookie in 2002 when he tell you the stories. Pedro robbed Barry Bonds of a (Martinez) was funny. He home run and got a big put bubble gum in every- bear hug from the slugger body’s hats.” on the field. Now he’s a vet- “You got to have fun in eran voice in a clubhouse this clubhouse,” he added. with a record number of “This is how we relax.” newcomers. The one player he is The always loquacious, certain isn’t crazy: Yankees ever-smiling 37-year-old injured shortstop Derek Detroit Tigers outfielder is Jeter. enjoying his role as a five- “Jeter’s smooth. He’s like time All-Star selection. a cold drink of water. Too With possible suspen- cool for school,” Hunter sions from the Biogenesis said. investigation looming over So what did Bonds say to the game, Hunter defended Hunter 11 years ago when Alex Rodriguez and other he scooped up the kid near AP Photos players who have been second base in Milwaukee? The national league’s Yadier molina, right, of the St. implicated in drug scandals “‘Good catch kid, high louis Cardinals, helps the american league’s Robinson over the years. five,’” Hunter said “I Cano, of the newYork Yankees, off the field after he was “I know how hard this went high, he went low hit on the knee by pitch from national league pitcher The national league’s david wright, of the newYork mets, watches as he grounds out to third base game really is. I don’t care and picked me up. I tried matt Harvey, of the newYork mets, during the first during the second inning of the major league Baseball all-Star game on Tuesday in newYork. wright what they did or who did to hold him down. Too inning Tuesdaynight. was one of two mets in the starting lineup in their own ballpark. or whatever, Barry Bonds strong.” all those guys,” Hunter said HAIRY Tuesday before the game at PERFORMANCE: For Citi Field. “Still impressive All-Stars, it appears that it’s to hit. Still got to hit the hairier, the better. ball.” According to a study No matter that Yankees done by STATS and the closer Mariano Rivera grooming products maker might’ve caused him much Wahl, All-Stars with facial disappointment at the plate hair perform on a higher over the years, Hunter level than their clean- knows who he is playing shaven teammates in the this night. Midsummer Classic. “We’re down by one run. Players sporting beards Trust me we’re going to have won the past six All- fight to get the lead and get Star game MVP awards. the man in the game. It’s Melky Cabrera, who soon about him. Today is going after winning the MVP last aBoVe: ayoung fan waits for an autograph to be about him,” Hunter year tested positive for a before the start of the all-Star game on said. “Even though he broke performance-enhancing Tuesday at newYork’s Citi Field. all my bats, he killed me … I drug, homered in the game still admire that man.” at Kansas City. Meanwhile, On the lighter side, clean-shaven players have aT leFT: The national league’s Cliff lee, of Hunter has his favorite not connected in four years the Philadelphia Phillies, waves to spectators All-Stars. Wacky All-Stars, and 152 at-bats. during team introductions before the start of that is. There’s also this: Scruff- Tuesday night’s game in newYork. “David Oritz, for sure, sporting sluggers over the craziest forever. He sits last 10 games have hit .287 here and holds court and with a .441 slugging per- tells all the jokes,” Hunter centage. Smooth-skinned said. “He is one of the fun- stars come in at .226 with a niest guys in All-Star game .382 slugging percentage. history.” No razor-thin margin. Union: drug bans likelynot served thisyear MLB on track for more

Ronald Blum “We’re going to have A provision in baseball’s union wants Horowitz to AP Sports Writer a discussion with them. drug agreement says dis- hear all cases. instant replay in 2014 That discussion will cipline for first offenders “When all the interviews NEW YORK — The include whether or not can be announced before are done, we will meet baseball players’ associa- names of suspended play- a hearing if the penalty with the commissioner’s Ronald Blum great,” he said Tuesday ing that we can improve tion says any suspensions ers will be announced results from an allegation office and we’ll try to work AP Sports Writer during his annual meet- it somewhat,” Torre said. resulting from the sport’s publicly,” Weiner said that became public other something out,” Weiner ing the Baseball Writers’ “We’ve got to decide, how latest drug investigation Tuesday during a meeting than through MLB or a said. “Our players that NEW YORK — Major Association of America. much replay do we want? likely won’t be served until with the Baseball Writers’ team. Miami New Times deserve the suspensions, League Baseball is moving “We have to be careful in Because if you start doing next year if the discipline Association of America. published allegations in we’ll try to cope with their ahead with plans to expand our zest to improve things it from the first inning to is challenged before an Former MVPs Alex January, but the union suspensions. Our players instant replay next year. not to affect the game as the ninth inning, you may arbitrator. Rodriguez and Ryan could argue that a pen- that don’t deserve sus- “We’re pretty confident we’ve all known it.” have to time the game with Union head Michael Braun are among the alty results from evidence pensions, we will argue we’ll have it in place for Part of a replay subcom- a calendar.” Weiner expects Major more than a dozen play- baseball has gathered that they don’t deserve a 2014,” MLB Executive mittee that includes former Selig said the calendar League Baseball will ers under investigation rather than the newspaper suspension. And I hope Vice President Joe Torre St. Louis Cardinals man- was an issue in MLB’s notify the union of its for ties to Biogenesis, a account. we have success. We may said Tuesday before the ager Tony La Russa and refusal to make players plans for penalties in the closed anti-aging clinic After MLB and the not have success on every All-Star game. Atlanta Braves President available for the Olympics. next month, and the asso- in Florida linked with the union decide how to pro- single player, but I hope Video review has been in John Schuerholz, Torre has Baseball was an Olympic ciation will maintain any distribution of perfor- cess grievances, hearings we have a fair amount of place for umpires on home said all options are being medal sport from 1992- discipline should not be mance-enhancing drugs. will be scheduled before success.” run calls since August considered, including an 2008, then was dropped for announced until after a MLB officials have been Horowitz — but not MLB Executive Vice 2008. Commissioner Bud NFL-type system that last year’s London Games. grievance hearing, and interviewing players, who before September and pos- President Rob Manfred Selig initially wanted to would give managers the IOC President Jacques then only if arbitrator have been represented by sibly later. Each player is declined comment. add trap plays and fair-or- ability to challenge calls. Rogge says baseball should Fredric Horowitz upholds the union and their own entitled to a separate hear- Weiner spoke from a foul calls down the lines for He hopes to have plans for make its top athletes avail- a ban. lawyers. ing, and Weiner said the wheelchair and said symp- 2013, but the change was owners to consider when able, as they are in basket- toms have increased in the put off while more radical they meet next month in ball and hockey. last month from a brain options were examined. Cooperstown. The IOC will vote in tumor he was diagnosed Still, Selig has wanted to “We certainly don’t want September to select one with last summer. 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Attorney referrals welcome. concerned about it.” www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER SPORTS Wednesday,July 17, 2013 PAGE 7B Nanticoke rolls into championship game Slive: Bullish on potential The Times Leader staff at 7:15 p.m. Friday at terback Tyler Berntsen WILKES-BARRE - South Wilkes-Barre Little earned a nomination Owen Brown hit the League. for the 2013 Allstate game-winning single to SECTION 5 9-10 American Football NCAA changes lead Nanticoke to the SOFTBALL Coaches Association championship game in a Greater Wyoming Good Works Team. 10-0 victory over North Area 17, Pittston All nominees have Questions role, in fact helpful, but the Wilkes-Barre in four Township 1 (4 inn.) made a commitment to NCAA has not been suc- innings Tuesday in the Kari Melberger tossed enriching the lives of oth- makeup of board cessful meeting the full Wilkes-Barre Recreation a one-hitter with five ers while contributing to cost of attendance for our 9-10 Tournament. strikeouts and laced three the greater good of their of directors student-athletes, whether Derek Cease pitched a hits on offense to lead communities. it’s through the so-called two-hit shutout with six Greater Wyoming Area Berntsen’s off the field miscellaneous expense strikeouts to earn the to a victory over Pittston work includes tutoring JOHN ZENOR allowance or some other win. Township. at a local middle school, AP Sports Writer model that provides Jake Krupinski record- Ellie Glatz and Lily Photos by Bill Tarutis|For The Times Leader working with multiple board access to additional Greater Wyoming Area’s Lily Harden, right, slides safely into sec- ed two hits, including a Harden added three campus clean-up initia- HOOVER, Ala. — funds,” Slive said. double and three runs for hits apiece for Greater ond base as Duryea/Pittston Township’s Tiara George catches the tives and organizing a Southeastern Conference “Conferences and their Nanticoke. Wyoming Area, while ball in a Section 5 Little League 9-10 softball game in Wyoming on partnership between the Commissioner Mike Slive Nick Matson also Evan Freeman and Olivia Tuesday evening. Commission of Economic took time away from member institutions must added two hits, while Kwiackowski each had Opportunity’s Kids Café bragging about his thriv- be allowed to meet the Luke Myers, Cease, Jared one hit in the win. pitched and seven strike- Zach Kovalchik and and Wilkes University ing league to point out needs of their student- Piontkowski and Joey Kylie Herbert recorded outs to lead Mountain Duke Starfursky record- Football to provide home- that “important questions athletes. Day all chipped in with the lone hit for Pittston Top to a victory over ed two hits apiece for work help, tutoring, cook- need to be answered” From recent conversa- singles in the victory. Township. Archbald Monday. Archbald, while T.J. Noto ing education and com- about how the NCAA gov- tions with my commis- Cameron Kruger and SECTION 5 9-10 ALL- Murphy and Harding and Cory Busth each had puter training to children erns college athletics. sioner colleagues there Chad Regan led North STARS went 2-3 with a double one hit in the loss. at Wilkes-Barre public Slive used part of his appears to be a willing- Wilkes-Barre with one Mountain Top 9, and two RBI, while COLLEGE schools. annual address opening ness to support a mean- single apiece. Archbald 4 Jakson Amend, Marcus FOOTBALL Berntsen is one of 151 SEC media days Tuesday ingful solution to this Nanticoke will face Aiden Murphy, Max Vieney, Nick Ruggeri Wilkes Berntsen nominees, and 22 will to reiterate his push important change.” off against Hanover in Albee and Ryan Harding and Albee added one hit earns honor be chosen to receive the for athletes to receive a Slive emptied his championship game combined for six innings apiece in the win. Wilkes University quar- honor. scholarship that covers “annual brag bag” for the total cost of atten- a conference that has dance and stress the won the past seven BCS Slive: Bullish on potential changes in NCAA importance nationally of national titles and had “innovative leadership teams representing half to slash through our of the Top 10 at the end JOHN ZENOR school and league administrators “We will continue to push for ingful solution to this important Gordian knot.” of the last season. AP Sports Writer and coaches. those issues such as full cost of change.” He said the SEC still He also addressed HOOVER, ALA. — However, the longtime commis- attendance that we have been Slive emptied his “annual brag supports the NCAA’s role off-the-field issues that Southeastern Conference sioner is “bullish on the fact that talking about now for two years. bag” for a conference that has won in governing college ath- Commissioner Mike Slive took this is being talked about now.” That’s a long time to be waiting.” the past seven BCS national titles letics, but he questioned include the arrest of for- time away from bragging about Slive declined to offer specific sug- He noted that multi-year schol- and had teams representing half of the makeup and role of mer Florida tight end his thriving league to point out gestions for change. arships and rules helping former the Top 10 at the end of the last the NCAA’s board of Aaron Hernandez, who that “important questions need Slive went on the offensive in athletes to return to school repre- season. He also addressed off-the- directors and called for has been charged in the to be answered” about how the pushing change and reiterated sent progress. field issues that include the arrest changes to the governing June killing of Boston NCAA governs college athletics. proposals he made in Hoover “These are important changes of former Florida tight end Aaron body’s structure to ensure semi-pro athlete Odin Slive used part of his annual two years ago, including boosting and they are in fact helpful, but Hernandez, who has been charged major roles for school and Lloyd. Hernandez has address opening SEC media days financial aid for athletes, upgrad- the NCAA has not been successful in the June killing of Boston semi- league administrators and pleaded not guilty. Tuesday to reiterate his push for ing recruiting rules to fit the new meeting the full cost of attendance pro athlete Odin Lloyd. Hernandez coaches. Heisman Trophy- athletes to receive a scholarship technology and social media and for our student-athletes, whether has pleaded not guilty. However, the longtime winning Texas A&M that covers the total cost of atten- increasing academic eligibility it’s through the so-called miscella- Heisman Trophy-winning commissioner is “bullish quarterback Johnny dance and stress the importance requirements for incoming fresh- neous expense allowance or some Texas A&M quarterback Johnny on the fact that this is Manziel, who takes the nationally of “innovative leader- men and transfers. other model that provides board Manziel, who takes the podium being talked about now.” podium on Wednesday, ship to slash through our Gordian “Yeah, I pushed the agenda,” access to additional funds,” Slive on Wednesday, pleaded guilty Slive declined to offer pleaded guilty Monday to knot.” Slive said after speaking at the said. Monday to a misdemeanor stem- specific suggestions for a misdemeanor stemming He said the SEC still supports podium. “I think this is an impor- “Conferences and their member ming from a 2012 bar fight close change. from a 2012 bar fight the NCAA’s role in governing col- tant time, and it’s a time when I institutions must be allowed to to campus. LSU running back Slive went on the offen- close to campus. lege athletics, but he questioned think we all want to make sure meet the needs of their student- Jeremy Hill pleaded guilty to mis- sive in pushing change LSU running back the makeup and role of the NCAA’s that we have the kind of processes athletes. From recent conversa- demeanor simple battery earlier and reiterated propos- Jeremy Hill pleaded board of directors and called for and governance that will help us tions with my commissioner this week after being arrested in als he made in Hoover guilty to misdemeanor changes to the governing body’s work through the Gordian knot colleagues there appears to be a June for a fight in a bar parking two years ago, including simple battery earlier this structure to ensure major roles for that I mentioned. willingness to support a mean- lot. boosting financial aid week after being arrested for athletes, upgrading recruiting rules to fit in June for a fight in a bar the new technology and parking lot. Nets coach Kidd gets probation for DWI social media and increas- “We cannot ignore the ing academic eligibility recent off-the-field inci- requirements for incom- dents involving both cur- Frank Eltman player after last season, was SUV into a telephone pole in the else,” Town Court Judge Andrea ing freshmen and trans- rent and former student Associated Press recently hired to coach the Nets Hamptons community of Water Schiavoni said. “I hope you wake fers. athletes,” Slive said. HAMPTON BAYS, N.Y. — — the team he took to two NBA Mill on July 15, 2012. He was up every day happy to be here.” “Yeah, I pushed the “Not all student- Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Finals as a player when the fran- treated at a hospital for minor Kidd nodded in response. agenda,” Slive said after athletes fulfill the high Kidd pleaded guilty Tuesday to chise played in New Jersey. injuries. “He took responsibility for speaking at the podium. expectations we have for a misdemeanor drunken driv- Kidd could have received Kidd was returning from that night,” Burke said after- “I think this is an impor- them. While the negative ing charge and was placed on three years’ probation, but a a charity function before the ward. “Jason knows he was very, tant time, and it’s a time actions of the few garner interim probation a year after he better alternative was reached, crash, defense attorney Ed Burke very lucky that night. He was when I think we all want headlines, the fact is that smashed his Cadillac SUV into Suffolk County District Attorney Jr. said. A Southampton Town very lucky no one was hurt.” to make sure that we have the vast majority of these a utility pole on eastern Long Thomas Spota said outside Police report noted the 10-time Kidd did not speak when he the kind of processes young people conduct Island. court. NBA all-star and Olympic gold left the courthouse. Burke said and governance that will themselves appropriately. In exchange for the guilty “He’s a role model to kids and medalist was unsteady on his his client recently bought a vaca- help us work through the “Notwithstanding the plea, Kidd agreed to speak to other people. And he’s going to feet, smelled of alcohol and had tion home in Water Mill and Gordian knot that I men- fact that our institutions Long Island high school students have the opportunity to talk to bloodshot and glassy eyes. wants to become part of the com- tioned. have mechanisms in about the dangers of drunken them about the foolish mistake The judge asked him at the munity there. “We will continue to place to recognize prob- driving. If he fulfills his com- that he made and the fact he took plea hearing how much he’d con- While playing with Phoenix push for those issues such lems, support systems to munity service, his plea will be responsibility for his actions,” sumed before his arrest. “A cou- in 2001, Kidd was arrested on as full cost of attendance reduced to a violation, driving Spota said. “That is, for me, ple of drinks, three or four,” Kidd a domestic violence charge, that we have been talking address personal issues, while ability impaired, when he more important than three years’ replied in a soft voice. acknowledging he struck his for- about now for two years. policies to provide imple- returns to court Sept. 30. probation.” “You could have killed yourself. mer wife. That’s a long time to be mentation of discipline Kidd, who retired as an NBA Police said Kidd crashed his Yo u could have killed someone waiting.” and the willingness to He noted that multi- enforce these policies year scholarships and — it is a crushing disap- rules helping former ath- pointment when despite Packers will retire Favre’s number … someday letes to return to school all these efforts a young represent progress. person throws away the The Associated Press anticipate that, no.” retire and then unretire in and the Packers, sharing Murphy recently said “These are important opportunity for a promis- GREEN BAY, WIS. — Murphy did not rule 2008 prompted perhaps the stage with his prede- the team wants to make changes and they are ing future.” The Green Bay Packers out the quarterback mak- the messiest divorce in cessor at the NFL Honors sure Favre’s number is will definitely retire Brett ing an appearance at state history. 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IN BRIEF U.S. factories US homebuilderconfidenceonupswing boost their output ALEX VEIGA to buy homes over the past year. But U.S. factories cranked out more busi- AP Real Estate Writer the inventory of previously occupied ness equipment, home electronics and homes on the market has declined autos in June, boosting manufacturing U.S. homebuilders are feeling more sharply in many markets. On a nation- output for the second month in a row. optimistic about their home sales al level, it was down 10 percent in The gains suggest factories might be prospects than they have in more than May from prior-year levels as sales starting to recover from a slow start seven years, a trend that suggests rose to an annual rate of 5.18 million. this year. The Federal Reserve said home construction will accelerate in With demand up, prices rising and Tuesday that manufacturing produc- coming months. few homes on the market, builders tion rose 0.3 percent in June from May. The National Association of Home have grown more optimistic about That followed a 0.2 percent gain the Builders/Wells Fargo builder senti- their prospects, stepping up construc- previous month. Still, the two con- ment index released Tuesday jumped tion. In May, builders applied for per- secutive gains barely offset production to 57 this month from 51 in June. It mits to build single-family homes at declines in March and April. was the third consecutive monthly the fastest pace in five years. Overall industrial production, which gain. A reading above 50 indicates Meanwhile, sales of new homes includes factories, mines and utilities, more builders view sales conditions climbed in May to a seasonally adjust- also rose 0.3 percent in June. Mining as good, rather than poor. The index ed annual rate of 476,000, the fastest output increased 0.8 percent, while hasn’t been that high since January pace in five years. That’s still below utility output slid 0.1 percent. 2006, well before the housing market the 700,000 annual rate that’s con- crashed. sidered healthy by most economists, Measures of customer traffic, cur- but the pace has increased 29 percent Bally takes gamble rent sales conditions and builders’ from a year ago. outlook for single-family home sales In the latest builder survey, a gauge on rival firm over the next six months vaulted to of current sales conditions for single- their highest levels in at least seven AP File Photo family homes jumped five points to Bally Technologies Inc. said that it years. Aworker installs a roof on a house in NewPaltz, N.Y. The National Association of Home 60, the highest level since February has agreed to buy fellow Las Vegas- “Builders are seeing more motivat- Builders sentiment index, released Tuesday, has increased over last month, suggesting more 2006, while a measure of traffic by based gambling equipment maker ed buyers coming through their doors builders view sales conditions as good. It was the third consecutive monthly gain. prospective buyers improved five SHFL Entertainment Inc. for about as the inventory of existing homes for points to 45. It hasn’t been that high $1.31 billion in cash. sale continues to tighten,” said David since November 2005. Bally says the addition of SHFL will Crowe, the NAHB’s chief economist. home construction, which remains ing gains as a major reason the Fed’s Builders’ outlook for single-family complement its existing product port- The latest confidence index, based a key source of growth for the econ- economic outlook has brightened. home sales over the next six months folio, while also providing new access on responses from 281 builders, points omy. Last month, Federal Reserve Steady hiring and low mortgage increased seven points to 67, the high- to land-based and online table games to continued improvement for new Chairman Ben Bernanke cited hous- rates have encouraged more people est reading since October 2005. markets around the world. Bally, originally founded as a pinball- machine maker in Chicago, started making slot machines in 1936. It now Coca-Cola designs, manufactures and distributes GM reports gains technology-based gambling devices and systems. The company also pro- vides casinos with a variety of market- sales fizzle in ing, data management, accounting, in global sales player tracking, security and other software applications and tools. TOM KRISHER Toyota has a clear lead in its home 2nd quarter AP Photo AP Auto Writer market of Japan, the fourth-largest J&J sees profits The Coca-Cola Co. reported quarterly finan- auto market in the world, where com- CANDICE CHOI cial results Tuesday and theyweren’t good. DETROIT — General Motors’ petition from foreign brands is lim- double in Q2 AP Food Industry Writer The Atlanta-based company blamed factors global sales grew almost 4 percent ited. including unusually bad weather. Profits in the first half of the year, enough to At the end of the first quarter, Health-care giant Johnson & NEW YORK — Coca-Cola is strug- declined 4 percent. fend off Volkswagen for second place Toyota, which sells the Toyota, Lexus Johnson’s second-quarter profit more gling to sell more soda in North and perhaps close the gap with sales and Scion brands, held a slim global than doubled, thanks to higher sales America, and it can’t seem to catch a “I hate to use the weather, but a lot leader Toyota. sales lead of 65,000 vehicles over GM. of medicines and medical devices as it break. of it was the weather,” Chief Financial GM said Tuesday that it sold 4.85 Toyota and GM executives often recovers from recalls and manufactur- The world’s largest beverage maker Officer Gary Fayard said in an million cars and trucks worldwide say they don’t care who wins the glob- ing problems that cut into sales. on Tuesday blamed a confluence of interview on CNBC, apparently from January through June. That puts al sales race, and that growing profits The comparison was made easier by factors including unusually bad weath- acknowledging the frequency with GM on pace for sales of around 9.7 is more important. But privately they last year’s quarter being hurt by $2.2 er for its disappointing second-quarter which companies cite the weather million for the year. like to win the race because it’s good billion in charges for an acquisition, results. when they deliver disappointing The Detroit automaker sold 9.3 mil- for employee morale and national litigation and asset writedowns. It cited cold, wet conditions at home results. lion cars and trucks last year, about flag-waving. The maker of baby shampoo, pre- and flooding in parts of Europe for When asked if people drink less 450,000 less than Toyota Motor Corp. GM was the top-selling carmaker scription drugs and medical devices weak volume growth globally. Profit soda when it’s cold and wet outside, GM might have gained some for seven decades before losing the handily beat Wall Street expectations declined 4 percent. Fayard said that was indeed the case. ground on its Japanese rival this year title to Toyota in 2008. GM retook and raised its profit forecast by a The temporary setbacks clouded Looking ahead to the second by growing faster in the U.S., the the crown in 2011 when Toyota’s fac- couple of cents. the underlying challenge the company half of the year, executives expressed world’s second-biggest car market. tories were slowed by an earthquake New Brunswick, N.J.-based J&J said faces in the U.S. and other developed confidence that the weather would GM’s first-half U.S. sales rose by and tsunami in Japan, leaving the net income was $3.83 billion, or $1.33 markets, where soda consumption has even out and that business would 8.7 percent to 1.4 million, while company with few cars to sell. Toyota per share, up from $1.41 billion, or 50 been declining for years amid criticism improve, including in key markets Toyota’s sales grew by 6.7 percent has since recovered. cents per share, a year earlier. that sugary drinks fuel obesity rates. such as India, China and North to 1.1 million, according to Autodata Alec Gutierrez, senior market ana- In the latest quarter, for example, America. Corp. lyst for Kelley Blue Book, said in an Coca-Cola said soda volume for North In the meantime, Coca-Cola and Toyota is expected to release global email that GM’s U.S. growth has been America fell 4 percent. But the figure rival PepsiCo Inc. have been trying to sales figures later this month. fueled largely by rising sales of full- has declined in four of the past five come up with a soda that uses a natu- Also, Toyota sales faltered in China size pickup trucks. quarters, including a 2 percent slide a ral, low-calorie sweetener to reverse during the first half because of a “The surge in truck demand has year ago. It was flat in the other quar- the slide in U.S. soda consumption. resurgence of anti-Japanese sentiment benefited GM beyond their home mar- $3.56 $3.43$3.37 ter. The challenge is that such sweeteners there due to a territorial spat over ket by allowing them to close the gap Still, executives expressed con- often have a bad aftertaste. some tiny islands. with Toyota in the global sales race,” $4.06 fidence they’d be able to return to Nevertheless, executives at both GM’s first-half sales in China, its he wrote, adding that newer compact on 7/17/2008 growth with greater investments in companies have expressed optimism largest market, rose almost 11 per- and subcompact cars have also helped marketing, new packaging and other that natural, lower-calorie sodas can cent to 1.57 million vehicles, the com- GM grow in segments where it previ- tactics. get soda sales on the path to growth. pany said. ously had few sales.

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Aimee Dilger | The Times Leader Chef’s CorNer Berries create patriotic display for this dessert

Fred Adams | For The Times Leader Jim Guasto, executive chef and general manager of 279 Bar & Grill in Plains, adds reality TV chef Barret Beyer to his staff next month. Summer barbecue and picnic season is in full swing, so after a day of sharing grilled, bar- bequed or your favorite Plains eatery adds comfort food with family and friends, a sweet des- sert is quite welcome. Patti Graziano This simple recipe will be the “bang” to conclude any summer-time celebration with very simple preparation. culinary competitor Similar to a no-bake cheesecake, this dessert can be prepared in one large serving vessel or individually. I enjoy the in-season fresh fruit for the topping of this sweetened cream cheese base. I selected blueberries and Barret Beyer, from Season 11 of red raspberries, although strawberries are also a great choice. Yo u may make this refreshing dessert yourself at home or if you would rather ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ joins staff next month. sit back, relax and have Vanderlyn’s culinary team prepare it for you. We will be featuring the Star-Spangled ChrisToPher J. huGhes Sunday brunch planned Delight at Vanderlyn’s Restaurant [email protected] to launch in August if you Go beginning today, through the weekend. along with a more fixed For reservations or additional features dinner menu with weekly What: 279 Bar and call Vanderlyn’s at 283-6260. PLAINS — It hasn’t specials. Grill special tasting Be sure to check out our website at taken long for 279 Bar Like family events www.vanderlyns.com to see our new and Grill, 279 S. River When: July 29 fea- lunch and dinner menus. St., Plains, to make a “He’s the same age. turing “Hell’s Kitchen” Like us on Facebook. splash. He’s pretty much like contestant Jessica Courtesy photo | Keith Perks, 1120 Studios Opened just two a long lost brother,” Lewis; Aug. 12 featur- Chefs Jim Guasto, left, and Barret Beyer prepare a barbecue for a special STAR-SPANGLED DELIGHT months ago, Executive Guasto said of his new ing “Hell’s Kitchen” event held earlier this year at 279 Bar and Grill. Yield: 4 servings Chef and General hire. contestant Anthony Ingredients (Filling) Manager Jim Guasto, 35, Beyer was the sec- Rodriguez. 16 ounces cream cheese of Dupont, has had the ond current “Hell’s Where: 279 S. River ¼ cup sugar good fortune to build a Kitchen” contestant to St., Plains ½ teaspoon almond extract unique menu and host of have a special tasting Hours: Mon., 6 p.m.- BarreT Beyer’s shriMP wiTh ½ pint fresh blueberries number of special tast- menu in Plains. Hanover 2 a.m.; Wed.-Fri, 11 LiGuiNe ½ pint red raspberries ing events featuring area Township resident a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat.-Sun., Method of Preparation chefs and contestants Michael Langdon, execu- noon-close. Ingredients: 1) Set aside half the blueberries. from Season 11 of “Hell’s tive chef at the Huntsville Info: Entertainment Then, mix the rest of the ingredients in Kitchen.” Golf Club in Dallas, was includes 279 House 1 box linguine a bowl until well blended. Refrigerate Next month, Guasto the first. Band (Dustin Switzer, 3-4 tablespoons butter until ready to use. brings a past reality tele- When tickets for Tommy Wynder, Dylan 2) When ready to use, gently fold ¼ vision guest back to full- Beyer’s special event Skursky and Andrew 4 cloves garlic, minced pint of blueberries into cream mixture. time status as his co-exec- sold out in less than a Sleboda) Mondays; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley 3) Place sugar cookie in bottom of utive chef. Barret Beyer, day, the culinary com- Sting Ray Blues, 1 dash Worcestershire sauce dessert cup, spoon cream cheese mix- 36, of Central Islip, N.Y., petitor knew he was on Wednesdays; Alicia ture over cookie and fill to top of serv- will be the co-executive to something big. When Lynn and Jody Busch, 2 lemons, zested then halved and juiced ing vessel. chef of the eatery that’s he stayed with Guasto Thursdays; various acts, 1/4 cup white wine 4) Garnish with additional strawber- offering upscale dining before the dinner, the Fridays and Saturdays. 1lb shrimp, peeled and deveined. (Leave the tail ries and blueberries and enjoy. in a relaxed atmosphere two connected immedi- Call (570) 235-1037 to Ingredients (sugar cookies) in mid-August. ately. RSVP for tastings, face- on and try not to use frozen shrimp) 1/3 cup shortening Guasto has quickly “I feel like I’ve known book.com/279BandG. Method of preparation: 1/2 cup sugar taken the kitchen from a this guy for 10 years, and 1 egg freezer-to-fryer operation I’ve only met him for five 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract to one using fresh ingre- minutes,” Beyer said in a the linguine and cook until al dente. 1 cup all-purpose flour dients. There are plans to recent phone interview. foLLow Chef 2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium ¾ teaspoon baking powder complete a transition to During his first visit 1/8 teaspoon salt a fully functional kitchen to NEPA, Beyer quickly BarreT heat. Stir in the garlic, half of the parsley, Worces- Method of Preparation with a new walk-in cooler pitched Guasto on the tershire sauce, lemon juice and white wine. Once 1) In a large bowl, cream together later this month, he said. idea of a special barbecue Visit www.chefbarret. the mixture begins to bubble, increase the heat a shortening and sugar until smooth. 279 Bar and Grill using 279’s smoker, and com or facebook.com/ Beat in egg then stir in vanilla. already has a unique he made a quick return barrethk11 or follow little and add the shrimp and lemon zest. Cook 2) In another bowl, combine flour, offering of “upscale bar to the area. On that sec- @barrethk11 and @ until the shrimp turn pink and are no longer baking powder, and salt. food” for lunch and deliv- ond trip, the offer to join chefbarret on Twitter. transparent in the center. 3) Stir flour mixture into the creamed ery with different spins the small local staff was mixture until well blended. Cover dough on salads, “big, kick ass put on the table. bers of the Brotherhood of 3. Place a bed of linguine on the plate or in a and refrigerate for at least one hour. burgers with steak knives “I couldn’t turn it Chefs that’s gaining steam shallow bowl and serve the shrimp scampi mix- 4) Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. through the top,” house- down,” Beyer said. and attention in north- 5) Roll dough into 1 inch balls and cut fries and more. “Something just felt right. eastern Pennsylvania. ture on top. Spoon some of the scampi sauce over roll in sugar. Place balls on un-greased Guasto plans to I go with my gut, and Hash tags of #BOC and linguine, sprinkle with remaining parsley, and baking sheet two inches apart. build and expand the something just felt right #OGY — which stands serve. 6) Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until American-Italian fusion about moving up there.” for “oh, God, yes” — on golden. Allow cookies to cool for 2 min- menu with steak and sea- Beyer and Guasto are utes on baking sheet before removing food features and a new two of the select mem- See BEYER |2C to wire racks to cool completely.

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From page 1C less than a day, the culinary competi social media sites like Instagram and Twitter have helped build momentum behind the group and their collaborative efforts. “A lot of chefs have egos, but we don’t have egos. It’s all about enjoying the passion that we have for food. There’s no secrets among us,” Beyer said. The BOC breaks down the walls many of the visiting chefs have become accustomed to in their own areas, Guasto said. “Coming from competitive markets like New Orleans with Anthony (Rodriguez), Boston with Ray (Alongi, another ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ contestant), New Yo rk with Barret, everyone goes after each other. There’s not a lot of camaraderie,” he said. “These guys can’t believe when they come down here that there will be me, (Executive Chef) John Tabone from Glenmaura, Mike Courtesy photo | Barret Beyer from Huntsville, (Executive Chef) Chef Barret Beyer’s shrimp scampi Chris Mullen from Blakeslee (Inn), and we’re all working buzz for being open two months. “Amazing things are happening for together and helping each other,” With Barret coming, it’s only going me. It’s all due to the hard work I he continued. “We share prod- to add to it,” he said. put into it… We make it look easy, ucts, we share recipes, we hang Beyer said he hasn’t stopped writ- but it’s hard.” out after work.” ing down new ideas to bring with 279 Bar and Grill will continue ‘Culinary hot spot’ him to Pennsylvania. to host special events every other “We work well together in the Monday. Confirmed tasting events Guasto said the combined talents kitchen. He likes my ideas,” Beyer will feature “Hell’s Kitchen” Season at 279 will help build the area’s repu- said of Guasto. “Me and him collab- 11 contestants Jessica Lewis on tation as a “culinary hot spot.” orating on different dishes is going July 29 and Rodriguez on Aug. 12. Courtesy photo | Keith Perks, 1120 Studios “I’m looking to expand, to put our to bring something to the area that Rodriguez recently accepted a posi- Chef Barret Beyer, a recent competitor on ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ prepares dishes for a special event at 279 two styles together to make a fantas- they have been dreaming of. tion as sous chef at Huntsville along- Bar and Grill earlier this year. tic fusion. We already have quite the “I’m just happy,” he added. side Langdon. Have your way—five ways — with strawberries

Get your strawberries will lose some of their stemmed and sliced while they’re ripe. delightful juiciness when 2 cups full-fat ricotta Unlike the trucked- chilled. cheese in berries available at If you can’t eat your 1. Combine vinegar, supermarkets, which are berries immediately, it’s ½ cup sugar and pepper- bred first and foremost better to freeze them for corns in a small sauce- to survive the long trip later use. Just wash and pan; bring to a boil over from Florida, California drain them, cut off the medium heat. or Mexico, local strawber- stems and place them in Simmer, adjusting ries are bred for sweet- a zipper-lock bag in the heat as necessary, until ness and flavor. coldest part of your freez- reduced by half. Strain But unlike supermarket er. into a bowl or small mea- berries, which are picked If you think ahead, suring cup and let cool to well before they ripen you’ll be able to enjoy room temperature. so they don’t go bad in some of the local crop in 2. Combine ricotta and transit, local berries are a strawberry pie in the remaining 2 tablespoons picked when they’re ready middle of winter. sugar in a medium bowl. to eat. Right now, however, pie Divide among 4 dessert If flavor and ripeness is the furthest thing from bowls. aren’t enough, consider my mind. Spoon strawberries this: Commercially grown When strawberries are over ricotta, drizzle with strawberries appear this flavorful and juicy, syrup and serve immedi- perennially on environ- I don’t bother cooking ately. mentalists’ lists of foods them. I serve them on top Makes 4 servings. most heavily contami- of ice cream or ricotta ••• nated with pesticides. In cheese, with panna cotta, GINGER PANNA contrast, local berries are and in a sweet and savory COTTA grown by small farmers, salsa that’s great with WITH many of whom raise their grilled fish. STRAWBERRIES crops organically. Here are some of the AND MINT The best local berries simple ways I plan to eat ½ cup milk MCT PHOTO are small, an indication them over the next week 1 envelope unflavored This plate of grilled fish is garnished with strawberry salsa. they haven’t been pumped or two: gelatin up by fertilizers. They ••• 2 cups heavy cream at least 6 hours or over- tom of mold and lift off salt in a bowl and gently 1. Whip cream, sugar also are fragrant and ruby STRAWBERRIES ¾ cup sugar night. plate. toss. and vanilla with an elec- red all the way through, WITH 1 (3-inch) piece fresh 3. Bring water and Arrange berries around Serve immediately with tric mixer until cream because they’ve been BALSAMIC-BLACK ginger, peeled and sliced remaining ¼ cup sugar to each panna cotta and grilled fish or tortilla holds soft peaks. picked when ripe. PEPPER ½ teaspoon pure vanilla boil in a small saucepan. serve immediately. chips. 2. Place banana slices Don’t wash them until SYRUP AND extract Stir in mint leaves and Makes 4 servings. Makes 4 to 6 servings. in a long, narrow, shallow you are ready to eat them. SWEETENED 1/3 cup water let stand 10 minutes to ••• ••• dish. Arrange 3 scoops These berries are like RICOTTA ½ cup mint leaves steep. STRAWBERRY BANANA SPLIT of ice cream on top of little sponges, and will Use leftover syrup on 1 cup strawberries 4. Place strawberries SALSA WITH DULCE banana. Spoon sliced soak up water and then top of ice cream or frozen 1. Pour milk into a in a bowl and pour mint This is good on grilled DE LECHE AND strawberries over ice begin to rot soon thereaf- yogurt. small bowl and sprinkle syrup through a strainer fish, with tortilla chips STRAWBERRIES cream and drizzle with ter. 1 cup balsamic vinegar with gelatin. and into bowl, pressing or spooned over slices of ¼ cup heavy cream about half of the dulce I keep my berries on the ½ cup plus 2 table- Let stand until gelatin down on leaves with a fresh mozzarella. 1 tablespoon sugar de leche sauce. Top with countertop and eat them spoons sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. spoon. 2 cups strawberries, ½ teaspoon vanilla whipped cream, drizzle within a day or two. 1 tablespoon cracked 2. 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GOOD EATS! 386 Wyoming Ave., All-Yo u-Can-Eat Kingston. Eat in or take Breakfast, 8 a.m.-12:30 Editor’s note: Please out. $8. Pre-sale tickets at p.m. Aug. 4, Marine Corps send news for this the post or at the dinner. League 1039 of White Haven space by noon Friday to Pig Roast, noon-4 at St. Patrick Parish Center, [email protected] p.m. Sunday, Queen of 411 Allegheny Street. $8. or by mail to Good Eats, the Apostles Parish at St. Mike Salerno at 570- 262- The Times Leader, 15 N. Mary’s Church, Avoca, 2894. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Hawthorne and Spring Chicken and Biscuit PA 18711. To ensure accu- streets. Roasted pig, ham- Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m. Aug. racy, information must be burgers, hot dogs, salads, 16, Patterson Grove, 1128 typed or computer gener- corn on the cob, desserts, Bethel Hill Road, one mile ated. soda and water. Children’s off Route 239, between THIS WEEK: July 17 to games and bake sale. $20 Shickshinny and Benton. July 23 adults; $10 children 6-12; Mashed potatoes, green Halupki (Piggie) Sale, free for children younger beans, pickled cabbage, etc. noon-2 p.m. today, St. than 5. Tickets in advance $8 adults; $4 children. Mary’s Byzantine Church, or at event. 570-457-3412 or Crab Fest Fundraiser, Social Hall, 522 Madison Facebook page for Queen of 2-7- p.m. Aug. 17, The St., Wilkes-Barre. $1.50 the Apostles Parish, Avoca. Nuangola Volunteer Fire each. Call 829-9288 or walk Free Dinner, 5-6:30 Department, fire company in. p.m., every Monday, for grounds, 5175 Nuangola Spaghetti Supper, 4:30- those in need, Christian Road. All-you-can-eat hard- 7 p.m. Friday, Patterson and Missionary Alliance shell crabs, clam chowder, Grove, 1128 Bethel Hill Church, 317 Luzerne Ave., one dozen peel and eat Road, one mile off Route West Pittston. shrimp, one dozen steamed MMI students inducted into National Art Honor Society 239, between Shickshinny FUTURE: clams, pulled pork, fresh cut and Benton. Homemade Take-Out Chicken fries, pasta salad, coleslaw MMI Preparatory School recently held inductions for its chapter of the National Art Honor Society. Induction meatballs, salad, garlic Barbecue, 4:30-7 p.m. and beverages. $39 per ceremony participants, from left, first row, are Lindsey Joseph, Cindi Landmesser, Alexandra Baran, Chiarra bread, etc. $6 adults; $4 July 26, Trucksville person. Mail check (pay- Overpeck, Farrah Qadri, Marianne Virnelson and Hayle Shearer. Second row: Lisa Ferry, art instructor; Robert children. United Methodist Church, able to Nuangola Volunteer Rosamelia; Jake Driscoll; Nicholas O’Clair; Hannah Letsitsky; Mariah Serra; Paige Darrow; Noelle Brandmier, Chicken Barbecue, 4:30 Educational Building, 40 Fire Department) to Fire guest speaker; and Thomas Hood, head of school. -7 p.m. Saturday, Mount Knob Hill Road, off Route Chief, 33 Blytheburn Road, Zion United Methodist 309 at Carverton Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707. Church, 93 Zerby Ave, Church. 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Coffee, tea Featuring over 35 local and talented Pennsylvania Crafters and Vendors, tricky Eat-in, picnic-style only. and soft drinks, bake sale, trays, a vendor Scavenger hunt, delicious Chicken Barbecue, money raffle. Dinner tickets food, face painting, family fun and more! 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, sold at door. Parking avail- This event is free and open to the public! 1065 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 www.paelderlaw.com Kingston American Legion, able. 80011842 Please call (570) 788-7757 for event information! PAGE 4C Wednesday,July 17, 2013 COMMUNITY NEWS www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER

Kindergarteners graduate from Wilkes-Barre Academy

Wilkes-Barre Academy recently held kindergarten graduation. Graduates, from left, first row, are Miah Sims, Grace Kohl, Morgan Cookus-Gnoinski, Abigail Cookus-Gnoinski, Mahalia Brown, Adrienne Wren, Isabella Wigle, Kali Piczon, Helena Ruch, Isabelle Carlin and Gabrielle Medura. Second row: Lily Cannon, Daniel Hughes, Rehaan Mansuri, Jane Gillespie, Addison Williams, Ian Smith, Tyler Dickerson, Rex Hrabel, Marin Purcell, Caleb Collins, Aidan Borchert and Matthew Gardiner. Third row: Sharon Van Horn, Liam Wittkopp, Benjamin Radziewicz, Jonah Stegmueller, Prestyn Reeves, Ayden Middleton, Jayden Rodricks, Ethan Boellmann, Rachel Boellmann and Eileen Sholtis. WVW students excel at PJAS

The Wyoming Valley West School District recently participated in the state meet- ing of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science held at Penn State University, State College. More than 2,000 students in grades 7 to 12 from across the state participated in the three-day event. The Wyoming Valley West students earned seven first awards, three second awards, one perfect score and two special awards. Award-winning students, from left, first row: Ethan Rosentel, first award, math- ematics; Holly Langley, second award, mathematics; Alexa Vargo, first award, mathematics; Lauren Hannagan, first award, mathematics; and Hunnter Maxwell, second award, mathematics. Second row: James Dal Santo, first award, mathe- matics, perfect score and the Zappa Junior Award in science; Janki Patel, second award, chemistry and a Junior Award in the Pennsylvania Science Talent Search; Bethany Lindsey, first award, mathematics; Kahlan Dold, first award, mathematics; Matthew Bolan, first award, mathematics; and Maria Konopke, sponsor.

Pi Beta Gamma Club celebrates 85th anniversary

The Pi Beta Gamma Club of Wyoming Valley recently celebrated its 85th anniversary at the Wyoming Valley Country Club. The club’s officers were responsible for the arrangements. Officers are Susan Najaka, president; Delphine Kaminski, vice president; Jane Straub, secretary; and Joyce Latoski, treasurer and publicity. Deceased members of the club were remembered in a brief ceremony. Members and guests viewed a display of pictures and memorabilia from throughout Pi Beta Gamma’s 85-year history. Flower table centerpieces were won by Sandy Margavage, Terry DeLuca, Kay Jones, Jane Straub, Jayne Fino and Tara Senape. Gifts and prizes were won by Helen Kempinski, Bernadine Clark, Ruth Sorber, Joyce Latoski and Frances Brunozzi. Members and guests at the event (above), from left, first row, are Ruth Sorber, Betty Straub, Frances Brunozzi, Susan Najaka, Helen Kowalick and Kay Jones. Second row: Jane Straub, Peg Malkames, Jayne Fino, Janet Babskie, Diane Pelczar and Rita Galat. More members and guests (below), from left, first row, are Patty Clinton, Helen Kempinski, Barbara Smith, Florence Sowa, Dolores Floryshak and Bernadine Clark. Second row: Tara Senape, Maryann Smith, Marcia Knorr. Peg Floryshak, Jean Chepolis, Sandy Margavage, Bernadette Senape and Joyce Latoski.

Hughestown Borough planning picnic for July 27

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DONALD JANIS III LARSON J. FAUX

Donald Janis III, son of Donald Larson (Lars) Joseph Faux, son of Janis and Renee Dauber-Janis, Exeter, Ashley Jankowski and Timothy Faux, celebrated his second birthday July Mountain Top, is celebrating his fourth 7. Donnie is a grandson of Larry birthday today, July 17. Lars is a grandson and Teresa Dauber, Exeter, and the of Joseph and Emily Jankowski, Ashley; late Donald and Mary Maher Janis, Cindi Harpper, Falcon, Colo.; and Emory Caseyville, Ill. Faux Jr., Florida. LCCC Alumni hold phonathon

Members of the Luzerne County Community College Alumni Association, students, and college faculty and staff recently conducted the annual alumni phonathon. Alumni who would like to contribute to the phonathon can send their donations to the LCCC Alumni Office, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, PA 18634, or call the Alumni Office at 740-0735. At the phonathon, seated, from left, first row: Dana Daniels White, Carbondale; Marissa Metric, Hanover Township; and Lyndsey Szela, Ashley. Second row, seated, from left: Bethany Hamilton, Nanticoke; Jodi Kelleman, Dupont; and Yahaira Rodriquez, Hanover Township. Standing: Lisa Fox, Plymouth; Francis Curry, Forty Fort; Thomas P. Leary, president, LCCC; Paul Platukis, West Hazleton, member, LCCC Board of Trustees; Ed Hennigan, assistant director, admissions, LCCC; and Bonnie Brennan Lauer, director, alumni relations, LCCC.

St.John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church holds first communion

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 231 State St., Nanticoke, held a service on Holy Trinity Sunday celebrating seven individuals receiving their First Holy Communion. The service was attended by family and friends of the communicants. Participants, from left, first row, are Jenna Baron, Chase Krzywicki, Michelle Henderson, Logan Ader, Jeffrey Henderson, Jonathan Krzywicki and Katrina Thomas. Second row: the Rev. Debra North, pastor.

Lake-Lehman wins award at state history competition

Lake-Lehman High School won the Outstanding School Award in Pennsylvania, Senior Division, at the 2013 State History Day competition held May 3-4 at Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg. Lake-Lehman was honored for capturing the most awards at the competition. This is the fourth time since 2000 that Lake- Lehman has won the state NHD Outstanding School Award. Approximately 50 schools and over 120 projects and 200 students from throughout the state competed in the competition. The Lake-Lehman award-winning team consisted of sophomores Katie Bartuska, Elena Herceg, Brittany Mahoney and Lana Sicurella, who earned first place in the individual documentary category; sophomores Hannah Cross, Sela Fine and Shauna Leahy, who earned second place in the individual exhibit category; and sophomores Jenna Mortenson, Jasmine Moku and Ronnie Ziomek, who earned third place in the group performance category. The first- and second-place projects competed at the national competition held June 10-13 at the University of Maryland. Participants, from left, first row: Doug Klopp, principal; Katie Bartuska; Elena Herceg; Lana Sicurella; Brittany Mahoney; and Tracey Halowich, assistant to the superintendent. Second row: Ryan Lindbuchler, chair, Social Studies Department and associate History Day coordinator; Sela Fine; Hannah Cross; Shauna Leahy; Michael Novrocki, History Day coordinator; Ronnie Ziomek; Jasmine Moku; Jenna Mortenson; and Brian Gorski, associate History Day Science Club members support SPCA coordinator. Students in the Science Club at West Side Career and Technology Center recently collected donations and supplies for the Luzerne County SPCA. At the check pre- sentation, from left, first row, are Brittany Perri and Helene Strutko, club adviser. Second row: Mitch Pointon; Alex Hairston, SPCA; and Paul Holena. 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Dear Abby: I became Dear Grateful: Many parents find the prepare beforehand to answer ques- Dear Abby: My husband passed away sexually active at an subject of sex a difficult one to raise tions or guide the conversation. 10 weeks ago. I plan on wearing my extremely young age. DEAR ABBY with their children, so they postpone Among the important topics in- wedding ring for the remainder of my I know my whole life it. As happened in your case, that cluded in my booklet are: “How old life. Your opinion would be appreci- would be different, ADVICE discussion often comes after it is too must a girl be before she can get preg- ated. as well as my chil- to my room to hide, I still read the late. nant?” “How old must a boy be before — Grieving Widow in Texas dren’s lives, had I just whole thing from front to back. It was Because children are now matur- he can father a child?” “What time of known better. I have interesting, but unfortunately, it was ing at earlier ages, these discussions the month is a girl 100 percent safe?” Dear Grieving Widow: Allow me to a 4-year-old daughter, a 7-year-old son too late. I have always wished I would should be part of an ongoing dia- and “Can a girl get pregnant the first offer my sympathy for the loss of your and a 12-year-old stepson. I want des- have been given that booklet a couple logue that begins before puberty. time she has sex?” husband. Because the ring brings you perately to protect them from making of years sooner. My booklet is written to help “break Also included is a section on vari- comfort, you may wear it as long as the same mistakes I did. I feel like the This was 15 years ago. Is there any the ice” and start the discussion ous sexually transmitted diseases and you wish. best way to prevent this is to speak chance you know the book I’m talking more easily. It can be ordered by what to do if you think you may have openly about sex. about and where I could find a few to sending your name and address, one. This is extremely important be- The closest anyone ever came to pass on to my children? Obviously, plus check or money order for $7 cause STDs need to be treated right speaking to me about sex was my the family around me were not com- (U.S. funds), to Dear Abby Teen away, and not doing so can have life- To receive a collection of Abby’s most memo- grandfather (of all people!), who fortable speaking of sex. Please know Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount long consequences. rable — and most frequently requested — po- gave me a Dear Abby booklet that how grateful I am even all this time Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping Knowledge is power. The more ems and essays, send a business-sized, self- addressed envelope, plus check or money was written to inform kids about later that you provided my grandfa- and handling are included in the information children receive, the bet- order for $3.95 ($4.50 in Canada) to: Dear sex. Even though I was embarrassed ther with a way to reach out to me. price. It would be helpful for you to ter they will be prepared for making Abby’s “Keepers,” P.O. Box 447, Mount Mor- when he gave it to me and I ran back — Grateful in Houston review the booklet again so you can intelligent, informed decisions. ris, IL 61054-0447. (Postage is included.) UNIVERSAL SUDOKU CRYPTOQUOTE HOROSCOPE BY HOLIDAY MATHIS ARIES (March 21-April 19). SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You Pessimists and optimists can’t have a true appreciation for agree on what constitutes empti- all that is taking place in your ness and fullness. Artists and sci- world today, and you may have entists can’t agree on it, either. to explain the action to another Maybe it’s something you have person. You’ll delight in spelling to decide for yourself. out the intricacies of compli- TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A cated things. physical snapshot captures an SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). image. A mental snapshot cap- You’ll be mingling. The appropri- tures information. You will take a ate question to ask may not be snapshot with your heart today obvious to you. Find out about andcapturethe entirefeeling of people’s connection to the event. a relationship. Small talk will lead to big talk. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll find CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). beauty in humble scenes where You’ll take on the issues that nothing much is happening. can’t be solved in a day and will What you see will entrance you. make asignificant dent in them, If you can get others to be quiet too. At this rate, you’ll have one and observant with you, they will less problem by the end of the be equally delighted. week. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). a calming influence on those Knowing yourself and your views who struggle to handle their may actually help you to be anger. Your positive way of deal- more open to other perspectives. ing with them will defuse a situa- Having already articulated your GOREN BRIDGE tion. You could get paid for your view, you won’t feel the pressure skill in this area. to do so. You can just sit back WITH OMAR SHARIF & TANNAH HIRSCH LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The day is and listen. marked by a sense of anticipa- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You tion. You feel like you are in inhabit your own body with PREVIOUS DAY’S SOLUTION between moments, on the brink authority. You’ll handle today’s of transformation. You’re hope- situation with the same confi- ful for the change to come. dence, managing the moving VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You parts and guiding the action in don’t need an angel to call you the way that best suits you. to freedom; you only need to TODAY’SBIRTHDAY (July 17). realize that you already are Economic and intellectual growth free. The truth is that the limits happen in the next six weeks. A by which you were most bound professional breakthrough may were self-created. come disguised as a failed effort LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In regard that leads to better prospects to a person, place or activity, you in September. A new relation- may have the feeling you are ship brings both tenderness and falling in love. How do you know? excitement. Aquarius and Aries There is music to accompany people adore you. Your lucky your fall, even when it is silent. numbers are: 3, 22, 1, 40 and 9.

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Asking freight, weekends off, friendly working with inventory and more info visit: and fixtures, all kitchen equip- cabinets &Brazilian hard- $89,000 (committed to their job) www.atlasrealtyinc.com. To be considered for these dispatch, and new equip- merchandising. ment and delivery van for wood floors, stainless steel ap- 570-310-1697 Harroldʼsisagrowing, family MLS 12-1897 $150,000. Building sold separ- positions ment. Call Tom pliances, granite counter tops. CALL Mr. Green to schedule operated independent phar- 570-262-7716 ately. Restaurant on 1st floor Master bedroom with built-ins PLAINS TWP. interview Earn up to 70k per year! macy that has been in and 2bedroom luxury apart- &walk in closet. 3fireplaces. 29 Jay Drive 570-408-9260 We also offer Detention pay business for over 65 years. ment on 2nd floor for Lowerlevelwet bar, theater, 2story, 4bedroom, 2.5 after 30 min, Stop pay, EZ Please fax resume to: $250,000. exercise &laundry rooms. baths, on half acre. Fenced PARTS Pass and much more. 570.824.8730 or email to: www.atlasrealtyinc.com Central vac &air, security &ir- yard with heated in ground Call Jack: 558-8881 [email protected] MLS 12-3433 rigation systems. New roof, pool. CUSTOMER CARE Stauffer Industrial Pk. Call Charlie furnace&pool liner. Pictures $250,000. REPRESENTATIVE Scranton, PA NEW CAR SALES on www.forsalebyowner.com. 570-235-1624 Action Lift Inc., Northeast PAʼs or apply online Listing ID #23950906. www.kaneisable.com MANAGER PITTSTON authorized Crown and TCM lift $99,900 $318,000. Call 570-814-8010 SHAVERTOWN truck dealer is seeking applic- Due to recent expansion, for appointment. ants to work in our parts DRIVERS experienced sales manager department. needed. HARVEYS LAKE Hazleton, PA. AUTOMOTIVE SALES Job duties include: answering Local and Regional Barnum Street and processing incoming parts MANAGEMENT EXPERI- Awesome lake view double Runs Avail. ENCE REQUIRED. calls from customers and ser- CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req. BEST $1 SQ. FT. wide, Mobile vinyl sided, vice technicians as well as Excellent pay and benefits. peaked roof, covered deck on Estenson Logistics. Send resume to: LEASES parts research and ordering, Apply: www.goelc.com YOUʼLL EVER SEE! foundation two car detached picking, shipping, receiving, The Times Leader paved driveway 100x100 lot. 1-866-213-1065 Box 4450 WILKES-BARRE and inventory control. Good Warehouse, light manufactur- $120,000 Call: 404-271-6728 18 Genoa Lane verbal and written communica- 15 N. Main Street NEW LISTING! Medical/Health Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 37-39 &45Cliff St. ing distribution. Gas heat, tion skills, interpersonal skills, sprinklers, overhead doors, KINGSTON For Sale By Owner organizational skills, and com- Multi family, 5units! Great in- Executive downsize home, 4 MEDICAL Commercial parking. Yes, that $1 sq. ft. Double block. Brings in $1,050 puter skills are required. Lift vestment opportunity.Duplex per month. Big back yard. Fully bedrooms, 2.5 baths, private RECEPTIONIST and 3unit sold together. Plenty lease! We have 9,000 sq.ft., Truck industry experience pre- 27,000 sq.ft.,and 32,000 sq. ft. rented. Great ROI. $74,999 back yard with 16 x36in ferred. The position will re- Full time Medical COMMERCIAL of offstreet parking. Directions: 570-430-1308 ground pool. Meticulously Receptionist/Assistant. Traveling North on Main St., There is nothing this good! quire some heavy lifting as well BUILDING Sale or Lease maintained. $389,000 as lift truck operation. Valid Mountain Top doctors office. Pittston, Ronto Chapel St., L www.forsalebyowner.com Fax resume to 570-474-0796 Luzerne. 2bay garage &of- onto Cliff. Property is on the Call Larry @570-696-4000 or driverʼslicense and good fice. Parkingfor 30 vehicles. 570-430-1565 LAFLIN ID 23949718 right. www.atlasrealtyinc.com. or call 315-382-5295 driving record required. PART TIME AND Current auto dealer lease ex- Move in Ready! We offer an excellent benefit MLS 13-2970 3bedrooms, 2.5 baths, su- pires. Keri Best -570-885-5082 For Sale By Owner package with health insurance, PER DIEM POSITIONS CALL 570-200-1320 per closet space, attic stor- WEST PITTSTON 401k, uniforms, and paid holi- age. Open floor plan, with PRICE REDUCED!! days. E-mail your resume to RN Supervisors DURYEA DALLAS kitchen, family &dining 33 Delaware Ave. [email protected], LPN's areas. Great room with 2bedroom ranch, completely re- or fax to 570-603-2880. Dietary Assistant cathedral ceilings, hard- modeled, includes spare build- wood floors &wood burning ing lot, $39,900. 570-299-5415 Drivers & Delivery Activity Aide fireplace. 1st floor, full size laundry room. Finished Apply in person at: WILKES-BARRE TWP. CDL AWANTED Pittston basement with wet bar, slid- Single House, 3bedrooms. 1 Owner operators/Lease to own For sale Brick 2story 3,200 sq. ft. ing glass doors to yard. Two bath, sunroom 10x25, kitchen, 81% TT, 77% TOnly home, 2acres, 4bedrooms, car garage. Design your dining room, parlor, &base- 5Unit 2.5 baths. Fireplace, hard- Flatbed experience. Money Maker own backyard landscaping. ment. Gas baseboard, hot wa- Short or long haul. wood floors. 20'x40' in- $174,000 ter. 1448 sq ft. 50x130ftlot, Available immediately. Fully ground pool with auto cover Sadowski Trucking rented, leases on all five 570-814-8157 or eims- 75% fenced in. Buses to all REDUCED and alarge yard. $469,000 [email protected] area schools nearby. Property 570-256-3553 units. Separate utilities, new 570-675-8955 $29,900 roof in 2007, 4new gas fur- available to make adriveway. Summit 93 Main St. 50 N. Pennsylvania Ave naces, off street parking for 6 $40,000.Call 570-822-2382 CDL-A Driver Four units. 3residential and vehicles, 3bay garage. Over MOUNTAIN TOP Gas field/landscape drivers plus Wilkes-Barre one storefront.Great corner DRUMS EOE M/F/D/V $29,000 in rents. Atrue Houses For Sale hands on labor required. Operate location, flood damaged home money maker for the serious dump trucks &load equipment on being sold as is. For more info DALLAS lowboy. Deliver to job site. Must op- investor. Must Sell! visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com $150,000. erate skid steer excavator, hydro- MLS 12-1948 seed truck, etc. Will plow in winter. Call Steve at Call Tom (570) 468-2488 Must have clean driving record and 570-262-7716 pass drug test. Top Wages Paid. Call Harvis Interview Service @ PT RN 11pm-7:30am, SWOYERSVILLE 542-5330. Leave message. REALTORS WELCOME RNs, LPNS, and CNAs, Near I80 &I81. One home, Will send an application. Per Diem for all shifts Newberry Estate Or forward resume: 2units inside.$165,500 Well The Greens [email protected] Sign on bonus and shift maintained. 3car garage, 1 5Pine Tree Road differentials. 4,000 sq. ft. condo with view of Employer is Varsity, Inc. acre of land. Near schools Five bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fam- ponds &golf course. Three No walk-ins. EOE Please apply within shopping &parks. Country ily, living, dining &laundry 245 Old Lake Rd bedrooms on 2floors. 51/2 setting. Pictures on rooms. Eat in kitchen, finished baths, 2car garage &more. Dallas, PA 18612 Hanover Twp www.forsalebyowner.com basement with storage room, CLASS A or email resume to Parkway Plaza $425,000. Listing #23930253 attached 2car garage. Re- MLS# 12-1480 CDL DRIVER [email protected] Sans Souci Parkway duced to $229,900 Great investment property. On 570-359-3010 Owner Operators .95 cpm (570) 639-1885 Commercial Space For 570-436-2263 For appointmentcall BeseckerRealty E.O.E. Lease 1,200 sq. ft. store- corner lot. Close to all major plus fuel surcharge. Local driv- highways &conveniences. Bring all 570-474-5463 570-675-3611 ing positions out of Pittston. front starting at $700/ month. Plenty of parking. offers. 1unit needs to be updated & Sales / Business Development 845-616-1461 RNs you are all done. EXETER Needed immediately. Central heat &air. Call MLS #13-1983 39 Memorial Street Help Wanted General Full time,part time & 570-991-0706 $160,000 Great location near schools, per diem positions. Covering Call Pat Doty at nice yard, 10 rooms, 4bed- CLEANING PERSON Luzerne &Lackawanna NANTICOKE 570-394-6901 rooms, 2bath, gas heat, SALES Part Time. Dickson city medic- counties. Competitive salary, 212 E. Main Street private driveway. Detached al office. Evenings. 8to10 mileage reimbursement. Pleas- Building on Main St.near Anto- 2car garage. Walk-up attic, CAREER OPPORTUNITY hours Monday thru Friday. ant working conditions. nio's. Former business &res- full basement. As Is. EXPERIENCED SALES PERSONS Must have own transportation. For interview call idential combination with 4 $69,900. 570-474-0340 Immediate start Superior Health Services at floors containing 3000+sq. ft. WANTEDTOSERVICE NEW AND EXISTING Call Monday-Friday between 570-883-9581 Walk-instreet level entry both ACCOUNTS. COMPANY BENEFITS, 9am-5pm at 570-822-5756 front and back. Small off street - FORTY FORT 696-2468 VACATION AND PAID TRAINING. Village at Greenbriar parking area in rear. Great op- 1670 MURRAYST. IF YOU WANT ACAREER AND NOT AJOB EXPERIENCED Assisted Living portunity with new Main St. LANDSCAPE LABORER projects and foot traffic nearby. CALL RICK AT 675-3283 WEST NANTICOKE FOR SALE TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW MON-FRI PA drivers license aMUST. LPN $40,000. 570-760-7888 or $139,900 Bear Creek/Blakeslee Area Full-Time 570-735-6879. OR VISIT WWW.CMSEAST.COM 570-472-3257 BY OWNER 11pm-7:30am NANTICOKE Qualified buyersonly. Very HELP WANTED versatile 2family home, Help Wanted General Cleaning Interior and Exterior. PCAS ranch style. Large lot. Beauti- Part/Full Time. Part-Time fully landscaped. $162,000. Call 570-762-6562 ALL SHIFTS Call 570-283-3469 NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR leave message. between 10am-2pm Candidate must have knowledge of Cisco switching, HOUSEKEEPING KINGSTON Microsoft &Apple Servers, Wireless Infrastructure, Active Installation / Maintenace / Repair Part-Time Directory, Network Design, Performance Tuning &Implement- ation. Network, Microsoft and Apple Certifications and APPLY WITHIN: 30 E. Poplar St. AUTO MECHANIC Multi -Family experience in an Educational Environment Preferred 4244 Memorial Highway 5apartments and a2car garage, WANTED Dallas, PA 18612 Newly remodeled, immaculate office building. 1,600 sq. ft, allrented. Off street parking for 8 Salary and Benefits as per Act 93 Agreement Preferably with Inspection cars. Great investment. License. central air, plenty of parking, Other www.atlasrealtyinc.com ACT 34-ACT 151-ACT 114 CLEARANCES REQUIRED AND 570-788-4934 or abundant storage areas, han- MLS 13-680 570-474-1331 dicapped accessible. ALL PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS IN Tom Salvaggio ACCORDANCEWITH DISTRICT POLICY PROFESSIONAL MLS #13-667 570-262-7716 FORKLIFT PET GROOMER $79,900 Dana Distasio APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVEDINTHE OFFICE OF with experience. 100 Lathrop Street MECHANIC 570-829-5904 570-9333 THE SUPERINTENDENT FROM Action Lift, Inc., located in Charming 2storyhome in July 15th to July 22nd, 2013 desirable neighborhood. Pittston, PA, is the exclusive Project / Program Management dealership for Crown and 2bedroom, 1.5 bath with new Dr. Michael Garzella, Superintendent TCM forkliftsfor NEPA. We Kraft-Maid kitchen,quartz PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT are seeking afull time forklift ASSISTANT counters &SSGEappliances. 5STOUT STREET, PITTSTON, PA 18640 mechanic to troubleshoot, re- MANAGER Hardwood &tile, fireplace, sun pair and diagnose Crown and timesleader.com room and walk-up attic. 1car DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS other makes of lift trucks. TRAINEE garage. Call 570-407-1660. TUESDAY,JULY 22, 2013 @NOON 3people needed to assist COMMERCIALSPACE $159,000. Good written and verbal com- Zoned for Restaurant, Deli or munication skills, as well as manager. Duties will include Get news recruiting, training &marketing. Pizza. Hazle Street /Park Av- Logistics/Transportation customer care skills are enue Triangle, Wilkes-Barre. when it necessary. Avalid driverʼsli- Will train. Must be clean, neat and professional. Some equipment included. cense and the ability to safely Middle Eastern Bakery for rent happens.

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(570) 288-4532 E.O.E on Hazle St, Wilkes-Barre. Call MAKING BETTER POSSIBLE MAKING BETTER POSSIBLE quired. Previous forklift mech- 570-301-8200 MA anical experience or technic- al school graduate will be Medical/Health considered. We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, as well as 401K Allied Services Integrated Health System, Wilkes-Barre, Retirement Savings Plan, has the following opportunities: paid holidays, paid vacation and much more. E-mail your resume to Heinz Rehab Hospital [email protected] ·RN -FT3pm-11:30pm &PT11pm-7:30am. RN sign-on bonus or fax to 570-603-2880 $2,500 for PT, $5,000 for FT for Evening and Night Shift only. Logistics/Transportation ·RN/LPN –PT7a-3:30p. Must have at least one year of We are Hiring Drivers for our Transportation Office! Pottsville, PA CDL CLASS A nursing experience. Driver Needed. ·LPN –PT, 3pm-11:30pm. Must have at least one year of Full time. Home Daily. In the first year driving for Walmart, the average full time Monday-Friday, night work. nursing experience. Walmart Driver will earn $76,000 per year working a 5.5 day Must have clean MVR &back- ·Certified NurseAide –FT/PT 3pm-11:30pmand work week. ground with minimum of 1year experience. Must have doubles PT 11pm-7:30am. Must be PA State Certified. Walmart drivers earn: endorsement. Benefits • Mileage Pay • Training Pay available. Call Todd Home Health, Luzerne/Lackawanna County 570-991-0316 • Activity Pay • Weekend Premium Pay ·RN, Patient Care Supervisor –FTFloat, Covers Wilkes-Barre • Hourly Pay • Quarterly Safety Bonus ROUTE DRIVER and Clarks Summit Offices. • Regular schedule and • Average length of haul is Must have 2years of driving reset hours at home, 300 miles experience, preferably route not on the road driving. Need aclean driving We offer:competitivepay rates commensuratewith experience record and must pass adrug plus shift differential and an excellent benefits package Protect and provide for yourself and your family with screen and abackground comprehensive medical/dental plans and a company- check for this full time non- including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k and more. matched 401(k) retirement plan. CDL position. One overnight a week &must be able to lift 50 Learn about our Professional Truck Driver opportunities, lbs. Abonus program and If interested, please apply online at www.allied-services.org view the minimum job qualifications and apply online at benefits are available. www.drive4walmart.com. Apply in person USAgain Bilingual individuals encouraged to apply. Allied Services is an Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer- By Choice. 730 Casey Avenue Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilkes-Barre, PA K

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OPEN HOUSE Sunday, July 14, 1-2:30 This 4bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape 437 Plymouth Ave. Spacious Cape Codinwonder- REDUCED Lyndwood Gardens $149,900 Cod style home has so much $82,900 Newer 2story. kitchen with island& PRICE REDUCED! $62,900 to offer! Plenty of room for ful Back Mountain Develop- 511 E. State St. ment. tree lined streets &side- 226 Church St. breakfast area open to family room 22 Wood Street Everything you need is in this everyone. Master bedroom Large 2story with 3bedrooms and with fireplace. Formal dining room, Nice cottage with lake rights, close with walk in closet &full bath, walks with acountry feel. Up- 2full baths. Extra large room sizes, house. 4bedrooms, lower level dated windows &electric. living room,master suite &3addi- to the publicboat dock. New kit- family room, den open, living/din- family room w/fireplace, rec. stained glass and natural woodo- chen &living room ceilings &insu- MLS#13-1913 Large 5bdrm, 2-1/2 bath tional bedrooms with main bath on ing room, nice yard with above room with half bath in lower work. Not flooded in 2011. MLS move-in condition home with second floor. 2car garage. Fenced lation just completed. Enjoy this ground pool and covered patio, ex- level. hardwood floors on 1st $185,000 #13-190. For more information and yard. Deck. Central air. place during the Summer months John Shelly Home Warranty included. 3rd tra parking. 1car garage. Very well floor, new windows, above photos visit atlasrealtyinc.com. floor has separate heat, small Home warranty included. or year round. Recently updated maintained home. Move right in! groundpool. 570-702-4162 Call Charlie MLS# 12-3070 with new roof &floors. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE kitchen and can greatly en- MLS 13-2432 MLS# 13-1109 hance home as bonus area or $249,900 MLS#12-3820. 570-288-0770 Call Pat Doty CALL COLLEEN $165,000 rental income. Zoning is R-2. Call Linda 570-883-7594 Call Tracy Zarola (570) 956-0584 394-6901 DRUMS MLS# 13-2241 ColdwellBanker Rundle 574-6465 $59,900 Real Estate Call Dana Distasio 570-474-2340, ext 19 474-9801 HANOVER TWP. EDWARDSVILLE DALLAS HANOVER Bright, sunny raised ranch with beautifully landscaped yard. Cul- BACK MOUNTAIN de-sac location. Large oak kitchen 570-696-2468 with skylights and beamed ceiling in dining area. Wood burning fire- HARVEYS LAKE place in the living room. Large Mas- ter bedroom suite. Family room, hobby room, huge garage and Extraordinary quality built deck. Priced to sell! Charming home Ideal location in Hanover Township. 4000+ sq. ft. Home -rear yard MLS#13-1638 on anice tree lined street. 3 Close to high school and shopping. with stone patio backs up to 19 Glen Riddle Lane $164,900 bedrooms 1bath, great room This duplexoffers anew furnace, the 8th Fairwayofthe Wyom- Peaceful surroundings over- Call Mary Ann Desiderio sizes. Large eat in kitchen, 1 newer roof, most replacement win- ing Valley Country Club! Cus- whelm the senses when you 570-715-7733 bedroom offers awalk in dows, large yard, garage with work tom cherry eat- in kitchenwith step foot on this lovely prop- Smith Hourigan Group closet, hardwood floors in bed- area and off-street parking for a island, formal living, dining & Mountain Top rooms, 3year old above great price. MLS# 13-757 family rooms have custom $135,000 erty. Tudor style 2story with 4 570-474-6307 184 State Route 29 Spacious country living! This bedrooms and 2.5 baths, fam- ground pool with deck, pool $55,000 Call Cindy King 570-690- hardwood floors, 1st floor fam- Nice charming home in Har- roomy 3BRranch features an ily room with fireplace. Access- comes with an extra, brand 2689 www.cindykingre.com ily room has Vermont Stone DUPONT 570-675-5100 veys Lake. Open eat in kit- open concept floor plan with ible outdoor deck from kitchen, new, liner, modern bathroom. fireplace &wet bar, 1st floor chen, 2bedrooms, 11/2 bath cozy radiant floor heating, family room Basement area Agreat home at agreat price Master Suite has his &her and anice large private lot. huge screened porch, and two can be finished off for addition- just waitingfor its new owner. dressing rooms &powder Home also offers a2car de- level deck on .91 acres in the al livingspace. MLS 13-1818 Sold as is; inspections are for rooms opening to atiled mas- tached garage. Home is just Dallas School District. $284,500 buyer information only. ter bath with jetted tub &sep- waiting for your personal Call Christine Kutz Jay A. Crossin MLS #13-2085. $47,900 arate tiled shower. Second touch. $142,900 (570) 332-8832 Extension 23 Call/text Donna Cain floor has 3additional bed- MLS#13-1787 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 947-3824 or Tony Wasco rooms with walk in closets, 2 Call/text Donna Cain 570-288-0770 570-855-2424 full baths &large attic, gigantic 947-3824 or Tony Wasco Weichert Realtors lower level family room has DALLAS HANOVER TOWNSHIP 855-2424 TradeMark stone fireplace, seated bar Weichert Realtors, Very nice 2story, move in con- 570-901-1020 area with sink &mirrored back splash, workout area &powder Trade Mark dition. Original woodwork, EXETER stained glass windows, hard- room. Stunning landscaping 570-901-1020 with an indoor &outdoor 613-9080 wood under carpet, fenced yard on corner lot. speaker system, over sized 2 HARVEYS LAKE MLS#13-2310 car garage &underground $95,000 sprinkler system. PerrinʼsMarsh Arlene Warunek $395,000 106 acres, Approximately, 80 714-6112 Call Pat today @ acres of water and 26 acres 570-287-1196 of land with ranch home and 209 Constitution Avenue Smith Hourigan Group BEAR CREEK pole barn. Full gas lease $269,900 570-287-1196 transfers with property. Par- Meticulously maintained 4bed- tially located in Wyoming and 13 Thomas Street room, 2story, vinyl sided,5 HANOVER TWP. Luzerne Counties. Truly a Handicap accessible. 2bedroom year old home situated on a rare find! Smith Hourigan Group rancher with vinyl siding. Modern generous lot. Large, modern MLS# 12-3026 696-1195 kitchen and walk-in shower. Cent- kitchen, 3baths, 1st floor fam- ral air conditioning. One car gar- ily room, 2car garage, deck $419,000 age. 3season porch. Nice fenced Call Cindy King and soooo much more! DUPONT rear yard. 37 Marina Drive 570-690-2689 MLS #13-2428. $95,000. MLS#11-2429 www.cindykingre.com Ask for Bob Kopec Call Florence Keplinger @ Immaculate 3BR, 2.5 bath End Humford Realty, Inc. 715-7737 Unit Townhouse! Cherry & Spaciously satisfying from the 570-822-5126. granite eat-in kitchen with ap- open kitchen/eating area, im- pliances open to living room pressive. Fireplace in great EXETER This brick beauty on acorner with fireplace and sliders to room to an expanded family lot boasts 4bedrooms, 2full & patio; large dining area &foy- room, you will enjoy life more 362 Susquehanna Avenue 2half baths, aspacious, mod- er; spacious master bedroom in this picturesque 4bedroom Completely remodeled, spec- suite; each bedroom has walk- Smith Hourigan Group ern kitchen with granite island in Laurel Brook Estates. 570-675-5100 Reduced tacular, 2story Victorian home, &counters, family room with in closet; A/C; 1st floor laundry; MLS#13-1587 $61,900 with 3bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 570-474-6307 fireplace, media room, living garage; Beach Membership & $395,000 DALLAS 424 Simpson St. new rear deck, full front porch, room, formal dining room, fin- Boat slip available. $214,900. Arlene Warunek Good condition Cape Cod. 3bed- tiled baths &kitchen, granite ished lower level with pool ta- Call Rae 570-899-1209 570-714-6112 room, 1full bath in quiet neighbor- counter tops. All cherry hard- HANOVER TWP ble &powder room, in ground 288-9371 hood. For more info and photos vis- wood floors throughout, all new pool, sun porch, central air, 3 Smith Hourigan Group it: www.atlasrealtyinc.com stainless steel appliances & bay carport +2car garage - MLS12-4357 lighting. New oil furnace, wash- Wyoming ValleyCountry Club, Brian Harashinski er/dryer in first floor bath. 570-237-0689 Hanover Industrial Parks & HUNLOCK CREEK Great neighborhood, nice yard. Rte. 81 access nearby. $174,900 (30 year loan, $330,000 $469,000 $8,750 down, $739/month, 30 Call Pat today @ Beautiful well kept 2story Co- years @3.25%) 570-696-1195 570-287-1196 lonial features 3,900 square NOT IN FLOOD Smith Hourigan Group feet, 5bedrooms, 3.5 baths, Call Bob at 570-287-1196 hardwood &tile floors, gor- 570-654-1490 291 Vanessa Drive geous entry foyer, built-in Scenic view of the Wyoming BEAR CREEK WALSH REAL ESTATE Over 36 Acres of trails and views. POOL, fenced yard, 3car gar- DURYEA Valley. Located at the end of a HANOVER TWP. HANOVER GREEN SECTION This meticulously maintained prop- age. FORTY FORT nice private road. Minutes to erty features 2Ranch Homes with ONE YEAR HOME WyomingValley Country Club, Attached Garages, Detached 2-Car WARRANTY INCLUDED. Industrial Park &schools. Garage,and ponds. Walk-out base- MLS 13-1932 Close to Rtes. 81 &309. Cus- ment with coal burner. Additional Tracy Zarola tom built, 4bedrooms &4 30.09 acres can be purchased. 574-6465 baths. 1st floor family room MLS#13-1889 696-0723 with wood burning fireplace. $429,000 Call Cindy King $129,900 formal dining room off the liv- 570-690-2689 136 Pettebone St. ing room. 1st floor laundry, Enjoy the country in this spa- Nice size, 2bedroom, 2bath home, large enclosed patio with tile cious Cape Cod home situ- DALLAS newer roof, vinyl siding, atone front, 1426 Wyoming Ave. floor, hardwood floors on first & REDUCED $189,900 ated on 7.6 acres, located just replacement windows, fenced in second floors. Large two 80 Steele Street minutes from town, major high- yard, above ground pool, off street You willfall in love with the grand vehicle garage. Lower level re- Victorian with magnificent entry foy- Three bedroom brick ranch, ways and Geisinger Hospital. parking for 4cars, gas heat, not af- creation room with bar, extra fenced back yard, pool, fin- fected by flood in Sept., 2011. er, modern kitchen with new room with coal/wood burning This home features4/5 bed- counter tops, enclosed3season ished basement, enclosed rooms, two baths, hardwood Owner will look at offers. stove which can be used as www.atlasrealtyinc.com side and rear porch. Renovated patio. One car garage. floors,huge family &living large front porch, off street parking 5th bedroom. Lots of closet $160,000. 570-706-6479 570-675-5100 MLS 13-1805 space. WWW.CINDYKINGRE.COM roomswith fireplaces &atwo Call Lu-Ann andsomuch more! Property could car garage. also be Professional office in home Must See to Appreciate KINGSTONTWP. 570-602-9280 MLS #12-4610 MajorPrice Reduction!! MLS #12-2627 use. LAFLIN $179,900 MUST SEE. MLS 12-3604 $269,900 PRICE REDUCTION Jay A. Crossin Louise Laine 283-9100 x20 Karen Ryan $109,900 283-9100 x14 Extension 23 Beautiful home in alovely set- CROSSIN REAL ESTATE ting in the Village of Orange.2 570-288-0770 or 3bedrooms, 1st floor bed- room, hardwood flooring, large Get all the eat in kitchen, 1st floor laundry, GOULDSBORO 2nd floor cedar closet. De- BIG BASS LAKE advertising Bodle Road tached garage, barn style shed REDUCED $120,000. inserts 2story olderhome with up- Well maintained and agreat with loft, many upgrades. New This large Chalet has afull kit- graded kitchen &bath, location. Large Florida room, 3 283-9100 furnace, kitchenfloor &re- chen on the ground floor with with the LEHMAN TWP. Large living room, formal bedrooms, centralair, gas fire- cently drilled private well &PIX full bath. Great for two families 477 Trojan Road dining room, lower level fam- place in large family room, plumbing. Donʼtwait, make to share,orin-lawʼsquarters. latest sales. Nice 3bedroom modular, 2 ily room. Hot water heat, hardwood floors and more! Re- this home yours &enjoy In Big Bass Lake Community baths, finished basement. All garage &carport. 1.1 acre duced by $20,000 to $239,900. BERWICK serenity on the back deck. Call 829-5000 on six country acres MLS #13-2346 with indoor &outdoor pools, to start your lot. Wooded building lot consisting MLS# 13-283. club house, gym &lakefront Offered @$139,500 Call John Piszak of 2.64 acres within minutes of home delivery. MLS #13-2320 Call Donna Cain 947-3824 or beaches. Conveniently loc- Call Jim for details $150,000 570-313-8586 Berwick. Country setting, but Tony Wasco 855-2424 ated near Rts. 380, 435 &307. TOWNE &COUNTRY REAL BeseckerRealty JosephP.Gilroy close to conveniences. Weichert Realtors Call Tom cell 516-507-9403 ESTATE CO. 675-3611 Real Estate Located on Confers Lane. 735-8932 542-5708 570-288-1444 Price: $60,000 TradeMark ONE SOURCE REALTY Call Patsy at 570-204-0983 570-901-1020 570-842-3200 Houses For Sale STRAUSSER REAL ESTATE 570-759-3300 Drivers & Delivery CORE-MARK DALLAS HERE WE GROW AGAIN!! As we continue to add NEW customers at our Pennsylvania Division, we continue to add MORE drivers! We are aNational Convenience Store Matt Hodorowski Distribution Company hosting a 714-9229 JOB FAIR on Thursday 7/18/13 From 9amuntil 4pm 570-288-9371 [email protected] Show up and be interviewed! We are looking to fill the following Full-Time Positions: Wilkes-Barre CLASS ACDL DRIVERS A Charming,moveinready ½double.Thiswell-kept DRIVER HELPERS VIEWMONT ACRES home is amustsee. All this 2.8+ acre lot needs is Competitive Salary, Generous benefit package to include your vision for your dream Medical/Dental/Vision/STD/LTD and 401k. Driver, new hire, $4,000 sign on bonus for Class A home. Located in aquiet Drivers.Attendance/Safety and Performance Bonus programs available.Annual and merit in- Spacious living room and country setting, this partially creases. Designed Route Deliveries with great equipment and company provided uniform and cleared lot has agreat view of work boots. DRIVERS-Guaranteed 40 hours per week!We also have Part-Time opportunities diningroom,3bedrooms the mountains. Septic is available for drivers, if you are looking to supplement your income rd already on site and ready for Apply @ and1.5 baths. 3 floorisa Summer building. MLS #13-1705 walk-upatticwith3rooms Only $65,000 thatcan be converted into extra livingspace. Off- street parking for2cars. Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883 100 West End Rd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE SHOW UP AND BE INTERVIEWED!! MLS# 13-990 $44,900 570-696-3801 All applicants subject to pre-employment drug and background check. EOE K

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561 MERCER AVE. This roomy 2-Story includes a modern kitchen &bath, living & 393 E. Noble St. $105,000 43 RichmontAve. REDUCED $109,000 dining rooms, 3bedrooms &a Impressive home with quality Check out this 4bedroom, 1.5 bath home with 1car detached garage. Near Riverside Park. Motiv- 25 Swallow St. family room in the lower-level. construction. Two floors of liv- 60 E. ColumbusAve. This home features aJacuzzi tub, ated seller, make reasonable Grand 2story home with Vic- Theyard is small, but there is ing space. double corner lot, Very well kept double block with 2 newer roof, furnace, hot water heat- offer. 3bedroom, 2bath Cape torial features, large eat in kit- generous off-street parking. central air. Two complete kit- bedrooms each side, one side is all er, replacement windows, fenced redone with new bath, kitchen and Cod, central air, hardwood chen with laundry, 3/4 bath on Enjoy the outdoors from your chens, living/dining rooms. yard and large covered deck. electric. www.atlasrealtyinc.com. floor, above groundpool, 127 Hemlock Street first floor, 2nd bath with claw 15ʼ x10ʼtwo-tier deck, or the Each bedroomhas private MLS 13-613 MLS #13-2724. fenced yard. Deep 40x170 lot, with room for foot tub, lots of closet space. new front porch. This home in- bath. Lovely back yard with in cludes 2free-standing gas $77,900 Call Charlie www.atlasrealtyinc.com good parking in the rear. Sur- Move in ready, off street park- ground pool in need of repairs, Call John Polifka 829-6200 MLS 13-789 round yourself in the warmth of ing in rear. MLS 12-3926 stoves. For more details &to enclosed sun room, lots of 570-704-6846 Tom Salvaggio hardwood floors trim andpock- Call Colleen view the photos online, go to: storage, and many other fea- FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-262-7716 et doors. Closet in each bed- 570-883-7594 www.prudentialrealestate.com tures. 570-542-2141 &enter PRU8N9T9 in the room, original vintage bath- MLS#12-1441 NANTICOKE room with claw foot tub. Home Search. $229,000 Listed at $94,500. $59,900. MLS# 12-3049 Call Nancy Answini Call Vieve 570-474-6307 MLS#13-1538. 570-237-5999 Call today to ex. 2772 JOSEPH P. GILROY PLAINS schedule aprivate showing. REAL ESTATE Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 570-288-1444 Walter Belchick 696-2600 SHICKSHINNY KINGSTON LAFLIN

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PRICE REDUCTION SWEET VALLEY KINGSTON 260-262 E. Green Street ''Busy People Compatible''. NORTH LAKE Double Block Enjoy the daily convenience of Picture perfect lake front, 2 Plenty of parking with paved living in the vicinity of what's story, 3bedrooms. 13/4 This3bedroom, 4bath brick back alley. Close to LCCC. town home offers aspacious happening ''Woodcrest Es- baths, furnished. Truly a New roof installed in 2007 tates''. Move in ready,finished 2story home in Huntington Must See! $259,000. floor plan,high ceilings, re- along with akitchen &bath up- Township offers quietcountry cessed lighting &rich hard- New Price lower level, relax on rear deck 845-778-7605 $124,900 date in #260. with view of Mohegan Sun. living. Living room, den, dining wood floors. Cherry cabinets, MLS #13-694 room, eat in kitchen. 3bed alarge island, granite coun- 111 Laflin Road MLS#13-1110 Nice 3bedroom, 1.5 bath Split $59,900 $120,000 rooms, bonus room, full bath. 2 SWOYERSVILLE ters, stainless steel appliances Call Dana Distasio car garage situated on 1.12 &over sized sink highlightthe Level home with hardwood Arlene Warunek 570-715-9333 570-714-6112 acres. Lower portion of rear kitchen. Corian counters & MUST SEE THIS floors,1car garage, large yard and covered patio in very yard abuts Huntington Creek. European style tile &vanities KINGSTON GEM! Part of property is in aFlood accent the baths. Finished Charming three bedroom 2 convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street Zone but not the structure. lower level (above ground). storyfeaturing pretty living MLS #13-2799 2nd floor has new hardwood room. Formal dining room. parking. Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin $105,900 Brazilian cherry floors. New New kitchen with stainless Patsy Bowers landscaped patio, all fenced in. steel appliances. Beautiful Rd. Home is on left. For more info and photos Smith Hourigan Group 570-204-0983 $279,900. hardwood floors. Great third Strausser Call Ruth KSmith floor multi-purpose bonus visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com PITTSTON 570-696-1195 MLS 12-2852 Real Estate $140,000 570-696-5411 room! Gas heat. Charming PLAINS Smith Hourigan Group front porch.Private drive Keri Best 570-759-3300 Completely remodeled home 570-696-1195 provides plenty of off street 570-885-5082 with space galore! This must parking. Call Ruthie for an SHICKSHINNY LAKE see3bedroom features a1st appointment today! floor master bedroom, spa- MLS #13-754 cious kitchen with laundry $111,900 area, deck, fenced yard, over 714-6110 sized 2car garage, separate 10 x15insulated and heated office/workroom with electric. KINGSTON LAFLIN New 200 amp electric, 3year old furnace and newer roof. Call Christine Kutz $64,900 332-8832 Smith Hourigan Group 62 Pine St. $57,500 Lake Front Property at Shick- Enjoy the warm weather in this 13 Warner St. shinny Lake! 4Bedrooms, 2.75 287-1196 3bedroom, 1bathroom home Move in ready starter home baths, 2kitchens, living room, with great curb appeal, sun with off street parking, fenced large family room. 2sun KINGSTON room and patio. New roof and yard, and alarge deck! MLS rooms, office &laundry room. REDUCED! newer windows.(Traveling N. 13-1862 Two car attachedgar- age with $139,900 Kevin Sobilo 129 S. Dawes Ave. on Main St. Pittston turn R. paved driveway, above ground 613-9080 onto Pine St., home is on left). 570-817-0706 pool, dock &100' lake front- Three bedroom, 2bath cape cod $229,000 with central air, new windows, MLS 13-1897 age. doors, carpets and tile floor. Full 7Concord Drive Call Keri Best $375,000 SWOYERSVILLE concrete basement with 9' ceilings. Beautifully maintained 2story 570-885-5082 MLS #12-860 Walking distancetoWilkes Barre. in Oakwood Park. 3bedrooms, Kenneth Williams Electric and Oil heat. MLS #12- 2.5 baths with 2car garage 542-8800 3283. For more information and and private rear yard. Mature Five Mountains Realty photos visit: landscaping, gas/electric heat 542-2141 www.atlasrealtyinc.com. with central air. PLAINS Call Tom 570-262-7716 www.atlasrealtyinc.com SHICKSHINNY LAKE 80 James St. MLS 13-2215 This stately 4bedroom, 1.5 Call Charlie PITTSTON bath Kingston home has the Great investment property. On WOW factor! Meticulously well corner lot. Close to all major cared for with old world highways &conveniences. touchesthroughout. Like a REDUCED Bring all offers. 1unit needs to stained glass window, built ins be updated &you are all done. and tiled fireplace in living $199,900 4Spruce Ave. MLS #13-1983 KINGSTON room. Kitchen is modern eat in BIRCHWOOD HILLS $160,000 with washer/dryer closet for LAFLIN 3bedrooms, 3baths. Hardwood Choice Location Call Pat Doty at convenience. Large front floors, central air. Finished base- 570-394-6901 porch, rear deck and detached PENDING Amost unique &desirable ment with fireplace, great yard, su- lakefront property. This is an 570-696-2468 garage. PRICE REDUCTION per location. MLS 13-1251 MLS 13-1761 $169,900 www.atlasrealtyinc.com. opportunity to $278,500 69 Curtis St. Call Tom 570-262-7716 purchase acentrally situated Jay A. Crossin Spacious 3bedrooms home, re- lot with an unmatched view of Extension #23 built in 1980 with 2full baths and a this beautiful lake. If you are CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 3/4 master bath. Private pool area looking for that special build- 570-288-0770 $254,900 with brand new liner, 2car garage ing site, this is it! 24 Fordham Road with 1/2bath and full 2nd story for MLS# 11-1269 hobby room, etc. Located at the $159,900 $139,900 LAFLIN Great Split Level in OakwoodPark, Laflin. 13 rooms, 4bedrooms, 21/2 end of dead end street, affords lots Call Dale Williams 129 S. Dawes Ave. of privacy. Three bedroom, 2bath cape baths. 2car garage and large Five Mountains Realty corner lot. Lots of space for the www.atlasrealtyinc.com PLAINS TWP cod with central air, new win- MLS 13-2079 570-256-3343 dows, doors, carpets and tile large or growing family. SWOYERSVILLE floor. Full concrete basement www. atlasrealtyinc.com SUGAR NOTCH MLS 13-452 with 9' ceilings. Walking dis- Call Charlie tance to Wilkes Barre. Electric and Oil heat. MLS #12-3283. For more information and photos visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com Call Charlie Call Tom PRICE REDUCED! OAKWOOD PARK 570-262-7716 PITTSTON If you like comfort &charm, youʼll $189,900 $119,900 love this sparkling 4,100 +sq. ft. 5 MOOSIC 20 Nittany Lane 115 Hemlock St. bedroom, 4bath two story tradition- Affordable 3level townhome fea- Lots of updates in this roomy Cape al home in perfect condition in a tures 2car garage, 3bedrooms, Cod in adesirable neighborhood. great neighborhood. Nothing to do 3.5 baths, lower level patio and up- Large eat in kitchen with new floor- but move right in. Offers formal liv- per level deck, gas fireplace, cent- ing. Finished basement with theat- ing &dining rooms, 1st floor family ral air and vac and stereo system er/rec room. Large level yard. room with fireplace, granite counter www.atlasrealtyinc.com Priced to sell! tops in kitchen &baths, lower level MLS 13-871 MLS 12-4231 KINGSTON recreation room with fireplace & Call Colleen Call Kevin Sobilo wet bar. 570-237-0415 570-817-0706 MLS #13-549 Only $309,900 REDUCED 113 Hemlock Street Barbara Metcalf $106,900 3huge bedrooms, with closet 570-696-0883 REDUCED 67 Carroll St. space, 2full modern tiled bath- $87,500 Open House Sunday 7/21 rooms, modern kitchen featur- R. 1104 Springbrook 12-1:30 PM ing Disney trim, tiled floors, Cape Cod home with endless The WOW factor! Move right in and breakfast counter, and mod- possibilities. 3-4 bedroom, 1 enjoy this renovated home with no 570-696-380 ern half bath off of kitchen, bath, central air, plenty of stor- worries! 3bedrooms with lots of PLYMOUTH back porch/deck and yard age. Enclosed porch, garage closet space. 2full baths including leads to parking in rear on LAFLIN with carport. Situated on 3lots. a4piece master bath with custom PENN LAKE 58 1st Avenue tile work, open floor plan with mod- corner lot. $72,772. MLS# 13- Reduced to sell fast. Quiet, Directions: 1-81, Exit 180 2630 Moosic (Rt. 11) L. onto 502, ern kitchen with island, corner lot convenient street. 3bedroom, with off street parking and nice Call Vieve 474-6307 ex. 2772 11/2 bath. Finished family straight 1/2 mile. Turn Ronto 8th St., up hill, turn left, house yard. Come and take alook! room, modern throughout. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS#11-3245. $148,000 3rd on right. MLS 13-863 Call Joe Gilroy www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-607 GilroyReal Estate Call Keri Best Smith Hourigan Group 570-288-1444 570-885-5082 232 Reynolds Street 570-690-0394 3bedroom Bi-Level situated on Well kept house in avery quiet WILKES-BARRE This pristine 2year old log lovely lot with formal dining neighborhood. Replacement win- home is truly an amazing ex- KINGSTON room, lower level family room dows, Hardwood Floors, Concrete perience. No expense spared with gas fireplace, central air, Call Colleen Patio with roof, Carport, Alarm Sys- and the immaculate design in- 570-237-0415 tem. MLS# 13-1958 $64,000. conven- iently located to inter- Charles J. Prohaska cludes, energy efficient Geo- states &Casino. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE Thermalheating system, su- AMust See! PITTSTON 570-288-0770 perior wall foundation, 5-inch MLS #13-1100 NANTICOKE wide hardwood plank floors, $187,500 SHICKSHINNY 42-inch kitchen cabinets, cus- Marie Montante ROSS TWP. tom designed quartz counter 881-0103 top, built-in finished 2car gar- age. To top it all off, it sits in a $99,900 perfect, 5.79 acre private loca- 77 Schuler St. tion. 19 Church Street NOTHING to do but move right MLS# 13-2048 Lovely Kingston home that will in! This home has everything $349,900 ''capture'' you upon entry! From PENDING you need...3 bedrooms, 2.5 Robert Altmayer it'sinviting 10 x6foyer with 288-9371 Reduced $99,900 328 S. Main St. baths, large fenced in yard, 570-793-7999 hardwood floors to the modern screened in porch, off street NANTICOKE 1210 S. Hanover St. 3story Victorial with 10 rooms, 4 RUNDLE kitchen with pristine white cab- bedrooms, 2baths, 2car garage Very nice,totally remodeled Bi- parking, quiet neighborhood. inetry, this house is an abso- West Green St. Large 3bedroom 1bath home with Home recently remodeled in- REAL ESTATE abig yard. Possible off street park- with newer driveway. Central air, Level with 3bedrooms,1.75 lute ''doll house!''Master Suite Nice 2bedroom ranch style large yard. MLS 13-1073 baths and partially finished side &out. www.atlas 570-474-2340 on 2nd floor with two addition- home, gas heat, finished base- ing in the back off the alley. This home has replacement windows on www.atlasrealtyinc.com lower level on anice country realtyinc.com. MLS 13-467 al bedrooms and another room ment, vinyl siding, deck. Move Call Tom lot in Lake Lehman School Dis- Call Colleen in condition. the second floor and awnings over WILKES-BARRE on the 3rd floor +3season the windows. This will be agreat 570-262-7716 trict. 570-237-0415 Reduced to $69,500 33 Yale St. porch, off-street parking with 2 home with alittle TLC. MLS#13-2754 3Bedrooms, 13/4 baths, car garage and so much more! Call Jim MLS# 13-2093 Call KenWilliams TOWNE & New windows, Cornerlot Call today! $59,900 570-542-8800 Quiet neighborhood, 2car MLS# 13-2893. $144,900 COUNTRY John Polifka REAL ESTATE Five Mountains garage detached, Ready to Don Crossin 570-498-3287 570-704-6846 move-in home. $125,000 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-735-8932 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY Real Estate 570-288-0770 570-542-5708 570-542-2141 570-542-2141 Call 570-817-4028 K

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Houses For Sale Houses For Sale Houses For Sale Land (Acreage) Apartments /Townhouses Apartments /Townhouses Apartments /Townhouses TRUCKSVILLE WHITE HAVEN WILKES-BARRE LAFLIN KINGSTON NANTICOKE RIVER SIDE PARK $99,500 DALLAS 47 Price Street Immaculate 1st floor, 1bed- 2.44 acres of land zoned R-3 for HI-MEADOWS APARTMENTS 1st floor, 2bedroom apart- room, 2covered porches, kit- townhouse or could be used for 1075 Memorial Hwy. Low &Moderate Income ment, interior redone, good chen, bath, living room and single family building lots (with ap- condition. Off street parking,. basement. Appliances, range proval). Public water and sewer Elderly Rentals Include: *Electric Range & No pets, no exceptions. Gas with self-cleaning oven, mi- available. www.atlasrealtyinc.com heat. $525/month +utilities & crowave, refrigerator, dish- MLS 13-1389 Refrigerator Call Charlie *Off Street Parking 1month security deposit. 570- washer. Off street parking, No NEW LISTING *Community Room 4720395 for appointment. Smoking and No Pets. Secur- *Coin Operated ity, References and Lease. 211 Wilkes-Barre Street KINGSTON Elegance &comfort combine Enjoy this 2story, 3bedroom, Laundry $535+utilities. 570-477-5959 *Elevator. 705 Nandy Drive to give you all you dream of. 2bath home. Recently up- *VideoSurveillance Modern, clean 2bedroom, all NANTICOKE 1st floor mater,guest suite with dated! Large living room with Applications Accepted appliances, central air &off- 1bedroom, 1bath, living room full bath,fabulous breakfast stone fireplace. Eat-in kitchen by Appointment street parking, No pets/Non- &kitchen. Refrigerator &stove, room overlooking private with new stove Large 1st floor 570-675-5944 Smoking. $670/ month +utilit- washer/dryer hook up. wooded yard. Plenty of built ins family room directly off the kit- LEHMAN 8a.m. -4p.m. ies. 570-696-3915 $500/month, includes heat & and plantation shutters give chen area with sliding glass 9Acres on Lehman Outlet TDD Only, water. 570-735-4074 Leave this home wonderful character. door to backyard. 2car gar- 29 Amherst Ave. 1-800-654-5984 Road. 470ʼ front, over 1,000ʼ KINGSTON message MLS#13-2678 agewith loft area for agreat ACharming, move-in ready ½ deep. Wooded. $125,000. Call Voice Only, $459,000 workshop or additional living double. This well-kept home is 1-800-654-5988 Beautiful, over sized exec- Nanticoke Besecker Realty utive style apartment in Tracy Zarola space when finished. Addition- amust see. Spacious living 570-675-3611 Handicap Accessible 1bedroom, 1st floor, refrigerat- 570-574-6465 al access to backyard alley. room and dining room, 3bed- Equal Housing Opportunity large historic home. Two or, stove, washer/dryer hook- 570-696-0723 From Mountain Top take 437 rooms and 1.5 baths. 3rd floor bedrooms, one bath, gran- up &porch. $400/month +util- is awalk-up attic with 3rooms MOUNTAIN TOP DALLAS ite kitchen, hardwood to White Haven,LEFT on the S. Main St. &S.Church Rd. ities, security &references. that can be converted into ex- floors,dining room, living Wilkes-Barre Street. White Alberts Corners Water, sewage, garbage in- tra livingspace. Off-street MEADOWS room, basement storage, Haven is 17 miles from Wilkes- Property for Sale cluded. No smoking. no pets. parking for 2cars. Offered at beautiful front porch. Barre and 4miles from I-476 3.5 Commercially APARTMENTS 570-760-6959. $44,900. MLS#13-990. $1,000 monthly +utilities. and I-80 interchange. Zoned Acres 220 Lake St. WARRIOR RUN Matt Hodorowski Housing for the elderly &mo- No smoking. Call NANTICOKE 2story, 2bedroom with fenced in MLS #13-2054 Owner 011-44-7741870497 $109,900 570-714-9229 bility impaired; all utilities in- 570-472-1110 Immaculate 2nd floor, private yard, all appliances included. Susan 570-441-3909 Available August 1st entrance, bath, bedroom and REDUCED TO $47,000. Call Ed Craig Yarrish cluded. Federally subsidized 696-6554 NEWPORT TWP. program. Extremely low in- living room. Wall to wall carpet, Appnel. 570-817-2500 large kitchen with range and WALSH REAL ESTATE come persons encouraged to 570-654-1490 570-288-9371 LOTS -LOTS-LOTS apply. Income less than KINGSTON fridge.Large attic storage. Sun Deluxe, quiet, airy 3bedroom, porch, No pets and No $12,450. 570-675-6936 2nd floor, 1.5 baths &office. All 1mile south of L.C.C.C. Estab- TDD 800-654-5984 smoking. Security, reference lished developmentwith under- appliances, washer/dryer in unit. and lease. $460+utilities. WEST PITTSTON WILKES-BARRE 8am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. Wall-to-wall, C/A, garage,attic, no Completely Renovated ground utilities including gas. Equal Housing Opportunity 570-477-5959 Cleared lot. 100ʼ frontage x pets/no smoking, lease. Quiet area, 3bedrooms, 2 Handicap Accessible 570-287-1733 158. $30,500. PARSONS 696-2600 baths, largeeat in kitchen, dining &living rooms, walk DALLAS Spacious 2nd floor. 2bed- in closet,huge bonus room. Lot 210 ʻ frontage 158ʼ deep on KINGSTON room, wall to wall, washer/dry- WILKES-BARRE hill with great view $30,500. New 3Bedroom, 2l/2 Bath er, refrigerator &stove. Heat Recent roof, new boiler, up- townhouse, Hardwood floors, E. WALNUT ST. graded plumbing &electric. included. No pets. Security. Call 570-736-6881 eat in kitchen, 1st floor laundry $685/month. 570-332-9355 New carpeting &vinyl, huge room, Deck off kitchen, off Light, bright, 3rd floor, 2bed- backyard, driveway, front & SHICKSHINNYLAKE street parking, No Pets, No rooms, carpeted. entry sys- PITTSTON rear porch, patio, new win- Choice Location. Central water, Smoking. $1350.00/month plus tem, garageExtra storage & MUST SEE! dows. Appraised at low ($140) association dues. utilities. Call Geri: cable TV included. Laundry 2bedroom apartment, com- $86,900, for sale at Priced to sell! 570-862-7432 facilities. Heat &hot water pletely renovated with new Great value in this totallyren- MLS# 11-1269 ovated 2story, spacious living $49,900. 610-389-8226 LEWITH&FREEMAN furnished. Fine neighbor- hardwood floors &ceramic tile. $159,900 New appliances, off street room with brick fireplace and Call Dale Williams 570-696-3801 hood. Convenient to bus & hardwood floors. Beautiful kit- PRICE REDUCED WYOMING Five Mountains Realty stores. No pets. Refer- parking, coin operated washer chen and very nice size dining $49,900 570-256-3343 FORTY FORT ences. Security. Lease. No &dryer in basement. No pets, room. Plenty of storage in 735 N. Washington Street smokers please. $730. no smoking. $600/month +se- SHICKSHINNY LAKE 2nd floor, 2bedroom, wall to walk-up attic. Spacious 2story, 3bedrooms with wall carpeting,tile bathroom, month. Call 570-287-0900 curity &utilities. 2car detached garage, good MLS# 13-2116 stove, refrigerator &dishwash- 570-357-1383 starter home, needs TLC. MLS Build your dream home on this at- KINGSTON HOUSE $99,000 tractive 1.2 acre level lot with lake er furnished. Washer/dryer PITTSTON Arlene Warunek #12-3887. For more information Nice, clean furnishedroom, starting at and photos visit: privileges. Priced to sell. HOA FEE hook up, off street parking, use $340. Efficiency at $450 month fur- 2nd floor, 4rooms &bath. 714-6112 www.atlasrealtyinc.com. IS $140 YEARLY. of yard &porches. Heat, pub- nished with all utilities included. Off Washer/dryer hook up. Heat & Call Tom 570-262-7716 OPEN HOUSE MLS#13-40 lic water, sewer &recycling fur- street parking. 570-718-0331 hot water furnished. No pets. Sunday, June 30, 12-1:30 $50,000 nished by landlord. No pets. 1 Security &references. Call Barbara Metcalf year lease, 1st month rent & KINGSTON Great incomeinthis 4unit apt. R-69 Price St. $675/mo. 570-654-1193 or 570-696-0883 security required on signing. 570-332-7951. Smith Hourigan Group building plus building lot in LEWITH &FREEMAN Nice and cozy 3rd floor. 1bedroom lovely setting on almost an $700/month. living room and kitchen. lots of 696-1195 REAL ESTATE, INC 570-655-0530 PITTSTON acre. Two-2 BR apartments, 570-696-3801 closets, and 2enclosed porches. Includes heat, hot water, stove, 2nd floor, large &modern. 2 and two-1 BR apartments. bedrooms,living room, com- MLS 12-4538 WYOMING/EXETER GLEN LYON fridge and off street parking. no WEST PITTSTON BUILDING LOTS 1bedroom, 2nd floor apt. pets, non smoker. $525/mo secur- puter room, laundry room with WILKES-BARRE Call Nancy Answini washer &dryer. Full bath,kit- 570-237-5999 FOR SALE Living room, kitchen, full bath, ity deposit. Application, back- $35,000 -$39,900 heat, hot water &garbage fee ground check,1 year lease. chen with stove, fridge &dish GILROY REAL ESTATE Build your new home here. 2 included. Tenant pays electric. 570-288-0770 washer. Fresh paint &carpet. 570-288-1444 new developments, prices $575/ month +security. Water &trash incl. No range from $35,000 to Call or text 201-304-3469 KINGSTON smokers, no pets. $550/month +security. 570-881-9789 after YATESVILLE $39,900. Public water sewer &gas available. NOT in flood HANOVER TWP SDK GREEN 6pm. zone. Lot sizes range from BRESLAU ACRES 50x100 to 80x105. www.at- 6room apt. includes heat & PITTSTON lasrealtyinc.com water $700 month +utilities, HOMES 3room, wall to wall carpet, ap- 37 Flick Street CALL CHARLIE security &references. Refri- 11 Holiday Drive pliances washer /dryer hook- MULTI-FAMILY gerator &stove included. “A Place To Call Home” Two houses for the priceof Nice 2possibly 3bedroom home up, includes garbage &sewer. with alarge driveway and garage. Parkingavailable. Spacious 1, 2&3Bedroom No pets $460 month +secur- one! Twostoryinfront & 570-287-8766 Apts. double-wide in rear. Great for 2 This home has anewer kitchen and $129,900 ity. Call 570-655-1606 afull bath with laundry area on the 617 Willowcrest Dr. Gas heat included familiesorinvestor opportunity. 1st floor. There is anice yard and Lots FREE PITTSTON TWP. Off streetparking &NOT in End unit. 2bedroom town- HARVEYSLAKE deck for your outside enjoyment. home with master bath on 2nd 1&2bedroom ,wall to wall 24 hr. on-site Gym Newly remodeled. 2bed- flood zone.MLS #13-97. There is anewer furnace and roof Community Room rooms, 1bath. Full kitchen, $139,000 floor. Needs alittle TLC. DALLAS TOWNSHIP carpet, appliances, Lake rights. also. Come and check it out. MLS 13-569 2acres $39,900 or 7acres Off street parking. No pets. Swimming Pool with appliances, living room MLS# 13-2103 Maintenance FREE with marble fireplace &hard- $37,900 Call Tom $89,900, blacktop road, Lease, security and refer- 570-262-7716 soil-tested and approved for ences. 570-639-5920 Controlled Access wood floors. Washer/ Dryer in- John Polifka Patio/Balcony cluded. Jacuzzi tub. Off street 570-704-6846 building.Nice woods, great views, wide frontage, great WILKES-BARRE and much more... parking. $800 +utilities. No FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY pets. Call (570) 540-6779 570-542-2141 property/neighborhood for 570-288-9019 kids, #1 rated Dallas School www.sdkgreen acres.com PLAINS District. Call 570-245-6288 Mayflower Call Cindy King Today! WILKES-BARRE Call today for Modern 2bedroom, 1bath, 2nd floor apartment. Kitchen 570-690-2689 DUPONT Crossing move-in specials. www.cindykingre.com with appliances. New carpet. Two lots, 80 x140, sewage & Apartments Conveniently located. No YATESVILLE water. $15,000 each. Kingston smoking -nopets. 570-466-2468 Spacious 2bedroom. Living & $600 PER MONTH. WEST PITTSTON dining rooms. Off street park- EAGLE ROCK RESORT 570.822.3968 Call Rae ing. All new appliances. Gas 570-899-1209 99 Chestnut Drive heat. Water &sewer included. Wooded level buildable lot in LEWITH&FREEMAN 1, 2, 3&4 $575 +utilities, security & 288-9371 Four Seasons resort with references. No pets, no PRICE REDUCTION Membership includes all resort Bedrooms smoking. Call 570-239-7770 PLYMOUTH Charming 1,000+ sq. ft. 2bedroom, ammenities. Within walking Spacious 2bedroom, 2floors, 1/1/2 bath with separate driveway distance of Choctow Lake. An -Light &bright open central air, 1½baths, new on aquiet street. Lower level was KINGSTON $159,900 amazing quick sale price of kitchen, dishwasher, stove, finished for former business -has floor plans Spacious, calm 2nd floor apt. 1 12 Reid St. $11,500. MLS#13-1426. refrigerator, washer-dryer, off separate entrance, 1/2 bath &elec- -All major appliances bedroom, living room, kitchen, Spacious Bi-level home in semi Call Vieve tric baseboard heat (not included in bath, washer &dryer. street parking, No smoking/No private location with private back 570-474-6307 Ext. 2772 included $109,900 total sq. ft). $395/month +1year lease, pets.$550 month plus utilities. yard, 3season room, gas fireplace 214 Fremont St. MLS #13-1592 $49,000 -Pets welcome* month security. No pets. No 570-814-6620 in lower level family room. Re- Very well cared for 3bedroom Dana Distasio -Close to everything smokers. home in move in condition. Large cently updated kitchen, 4bed- PLYMOUTH 570-715-9333 -24hour emergency Call leave name &number Large 2nd floor apartment, 5 eat in kitchen, nice yard, freshly 570-474-9801 rooms, 13/4 baths, garage. 570-287-6587 painted bedrooms with new carpet. www.atlasrealtyinc.com maintenance bedrooms, 2full baths, 1isa Newer windows. Not Flooded MLS 13-1949 -Short term leases master bathroom. All new www.atlasrealtyinc.com Call Charlie flooring, carpets &tile. Fresh Smith available LAFLIN MLS 13-2032 Hourigan Group Stunning, 3bedroom town paint throughout, No pets, Colleen Turant WILKES-BARRE please. 3blocks from high 570-237-0415 Call TODAY For home with lots of windows, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room school. $750/month. Jenkins Township AVAILABILITY!! 570-719-1111, leave message Lot for Sale on Cul-De-Sac in with deck, galley kitchen with YATESVILLE Highland Hills. 0.88 Acres. www.mayflowercrossing.com hardwood floors, family room SHAVERTOWN $65,000. Call, 570-947-3375 with patio, yard. Master bed- One bedroom, living room &kit- Certain Restrictions Apply* room with cathedral ceiling. chen apartment. Security required. WEST WYOMING New neutral carpeting. Wash- No pets. $500/month +utilities. Fifth Street Manor er/dryer. 1car garage, central Call Jolyn Bartoli Two building lots in beautiful, KINGSTON air. 2,000 sq. ft. $1,350/month. 570-696-5425 established development. Call 570-954-2666. Smith Hourigan Group E. WALNUT ST. 570-696-1195 WEST WYOMING for information. 2nd floor. Located in quiet 570-814-1316 neighborhood. Kitchen, living LUZERNE WEST PITTSTON room, dining room, sunroom, 276 Bennett Street $169,900 Apartments /Townhouses bath, 3bedrooms; 2large &1 2nd floor, 2bedroom, large liv- Very nice home all on one 603 Willowcrest Dr. ing &dining rooms, den, tile GARDEN VILLAGE floor. Large kitchen, 1.5 baths. small. Lots of closets, built-in Super end unit townhouse, no fees. ASHLEY linen closet &hutch. Hard- bath, kitchen with stove &re- APARTMENTS Great views of park, dike. & 2bedrooms, 3baths, central air, 2bedroom, stove &refrigerat- frigerator, washer/dryer hook 221 Fremont St., Housing for large open area with lots of wood &carpeted floors. Fire- electric heat, cathedral ceiling with or,washer /dryer hook up, off place. Storage room. Yard. up, off street parking, water & the elderly &mobility impaired; trees. Basement partially fin- skylights. Large family room with street parking. No pets or sewer paid. $600 +utilities & all utilities included. Federally ished with 1/2 bath, commode propane stove and itʼsown duct- Washer /dryer, stove /fridge. smoking. $550 +utilities, se- Heat and hot water included. 1 security. No pets/smoking. subsidized program. Extremely &utility sink. Convenientloca- less air. MLS 13-482 curity &references. References. 570-288-7309. low income persons encour- tion. Call Tom 570-262-7716 year lease +security. $950. 570-825-3932 570-283-4370 Leave message. aged to apply. Income less Delightful 3bedroom, 1.5 bath MLS#13-2283 than $12,450. $118,000 BACK MOUNTAIN MINERS MILLS Cape Cod in charming neigh- 2bedrooms, 2nd floor apart- KINGSTON 570-655-6555 borhood is yours for only Call Nancy Answini 2br., 1st floor, $575 +$575 TDD 800-654-5984 570-237-5999 ment, no yard. Heat, lights and Huge 1st floor, 1bedroom with security. Refrigerator, range, $115,000. Offers oversized liv- garbage included. No Pets. bath, very large living room. 8am-4 pm ing room, modern kitchen with JOSEPH P. GILROY water &sewer included. Monday-Friday. REAL ESTATE 570-639-2175 Equipped with stand-up Washer hook up $25 extra per breakfast room, and 1st floor shower. Modern. Off-street Equal Housing Opportunity master bedroom. 570-228-1444 month. Handicap Accessible DALLAS parking. Gas heat, washer/dry- Call Bernie 570-655-4815. Don't miss this one! 2nd floor, 2bedroom. Includes er hook-up. ExcellentLocation. MLS #13-2722 Land (Acreage) RothsteinRealty WEST PITTSTON heat, water &garbage. Off street $545+Utilities, Security and 1st floor, recently renovated, 2 Call Barbara Metcalf WILKES-BARRE parking. No pets/no smoking. DALLAS TOWNSHIP references. 610-568-8363 1-888-244-2714 bedrooms, washer/dryer hook 570-696-0883 63 acres with about 5,000ʼ $650/month +1month security. 570-690-1591 up, carport. Heat &hot water roadfront on 2roads. All KINGSTON MOCANAQUA included. $650/month. Wooded. $385,000. Call DALLAS Renovated, large kitchen &liv- 2bedroom, water &sewer in- 570-881-0546 570-696-3801 Besecker Realty 2nd floor, modern 1bedroom, ing room, 2bedrooms, all ap- cluded. $525/month. Section 8con- 570-675-3611 no washer/dryer hook up, off pliances, dishwasher, laundry, sidered. Call 570-592-3497 WEST WYOMING street parking. Near Misericor- washer/dryer hook up. Hard- 2nd floor spacious 2bedroom WEST WYOMING dia. Lease, security, refer- wood floors/Berber carpet, off MOUNTAIN TOP apartment, modern kitchen & LAFLIN ences required. Absolutely no street parking, deck. Quiet, Three-2bedroom, 1.5 bath bath. Heat &hot water fur- 75 Mercedes Drive pets/no smoking. $475/month convenient neighborhood, apartments. Being renovated, nished. 1year lease required, Beautifully kept split level in $32,900 +some utilities. 570-298-2478 soundproofing.Close to Col- will be available soon. New ap- 1st month security. No pets. desirable Barney Farms. 3car Lot#9 Pinewood Dr or 570-417-0144 leges, Montessori, Sem, pliances, carpet and paint. off street parking. $600/month. attached garage, fin- ished Build your new home in agreat stores, highway. $810, in- Some utilities included, $695 570-288-9831 after five. basement &attic. Land- neighborhood. Convenient loc- cludes heat, water, sewer. No and other apartments avail- ation near highways, airport, smoking, cats considered. able for $600 and up. WEST WYOMING scaped lot, covered deck with ********** 425 West 8th Street custom pull down shades. casino and shopping AMERICA REALTY No Section 8. 610-389-8226 570-854-8785 156 x110 x150 x45 1ST FLOOR. 2bedroom with $74,500 Hard- wood living room, form- 288-1422 off street parking, washer/ dry- 384 Tripp St. al dining room both freshly DIRECTIONS Rt 315 to laflin MANAGED KINGSTON Mountain Top Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto 116 or 118 Main St. 2nd floor. 5rooms. Sun porch. Wall er hook up, stove &refrigerat- 3bedroom, 1bath, 2story with painted, cathedral ceilings in or. No pets. $550/mo +secur- large kitchen, dining room and liv- living room &kitchen. Full wet Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner FORTY FORT SMALL 2nd floor, totally modern &clean, 4 to wall. Off street parking. ing room. Private rear yard, nice of Pinewood Dr. and Hickory- rooms, laundryroom, attic, parking. $750/month -heat, water, sewage ity. Sewer &garbage included, bar in fin- ished basement, BEAUTIFUL/FIRST other utilities by tenant. neighborhood gas heat. walk out patio for your wood Dr. MLS 13-23 FLOOR/COURTYARD Water, sewer. No pets. Non &garbage paid by owner. NO www.atlasrealtyinc.com atlasrealtyinc.com smoking. $575 or $525 +utilities. PETS! 570-474-5568 570-760-0459 leave message parties/cookouts. PARKING, White kitchens / 570-288-9843 MLS 13-2179 OptiontoRent. Call Keri Best appliances /laundry, buff wall Call Charlie 570-885-5082 Mountain Top Area WHITE HAVEN MLS#12-1874 to wall /total electric $595 + Near Lily Lake Route 940. Large 2bedroom Ann Devereaux utilities /2YEAR SAME KINGSTON 27 First Ave. Large 5room apart- Available Immediately near I-80 &PATpke. Fresh 570-212-2038 RENT /EMPLOYMENT 3bedrooms, 1.5 bath, Farm paint, w/w carpet, stove &refri- VERIFICATION /APPLICA- ment. 2bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kit- Classic Properties chen appliances, washer/dryer in house. Modern kitchen, hard- gerator. Water, sewer & 570-587-7000 TION REQUIRED /NO half bath. 2nd floor. No pets. wood floors. $950/month + garbage included. No pets. 790 Northern Blvd. PETS. $695/month +utilities. security &1year lease $550 +electricity &security Clarks Summit, PA 18411 570-288-5600 or 570-479-0486 Call 570-791-1036 deposit. 570-443-9639 K

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Apartments /Townhouses Apartments /Townhouses Commercial Houses For Rent Half Doubles Autos Under $5000 Autos For Sale WILKES-BARRE WILKES-BARRE LEASE SPACE KINGSTON DALLAS 401 Madison Street, 1st floor, 15 South Thomas Ave. Adorable, newer, 2bedroom, 1bedroom. $520/month. In- PARRISHST 3bedroom, single home in a 1.5 bath, quiet street with Very Nice 4Rooms +Bath, cludes heat and water. Depos- nice neighborhood, living porch and deck. Full dry base- ACME AUTO 2nd Floor. Perfect for Single or it, first months rent and lease. room, dining room, large ment washer/dryer hookup. 1 Double Occupancy Quiet SALES No Pets. 570-290-9791 house, new wall to wall carpet- year lease required, Off Street Building, Washer/dryer hook- 343-1959 ing. New interior and exterior Parking. Electric baseboard 1009 Penn Ave up. Off-Street Parking $520 + doors, deadbolt locks, smoke heat. No Pets- No exceptions. Scranton 18509 WILKES-BARRE utilities. Security. References. detectors, front and rear $750/month+security. Tenant Across from Scranton Prep 1bedroom, Second Floor, Background check. 1518 8th Street, Carverton covered porch. Nice yard. Full pays utilities. Cell: 406-8455 GOOD CREDIT, BAD CREDIT, Heat and Hot Water included. 570-332-8792 Kingston Koral Complex Great for Near Francis Slocum St. Park NO CREDIT attic and basement storage. Office: 674-4100 $460 amonth, plus one month Wellness Center Businesses. Cus- Excellent condition. DODGE '95 RAM 1500 Call Our Auto Credit security deposit. References, tom leasesare available. 4300SF Hot Line to get WILKES-BARRE Warehouse Space available, can $800/month+utilities and se- HANOVER TWP. X-CAB 4X4 Pre-approved for aCar Loan! No pets and No Smoking. curity deposit. No Pets. 549 S. Main Street 570-675-7768 be divided and are built to Suit. GOOD WORK TRUCK! 800-825-1609 SOUTH MLS#12-3041 570-288-4501 3bedrooms, kitchen, living $1,995 www.acmecarsales.net Call Cindy room, dining room, basement. WILKES-BARRE NANTICOKE Call for details 570-696-4377 -1 bedroom SECURE BUILDINGS 570-690-2689 $595/month. No pets. Call AUTOS water included www.cindykingre.com Beautiful, spacious 1family 570-824-4899 or -2 bedroom 1&2bedroom apartments. 570-675-4400 house, 3large bedrooms, 2 570-239-4340. 11 AUDI S5 Convertible, Sprint single Starting at $440 and up. Refer- baths, large living room, dining blue, black /brown leather -2 bedroom ences required. Section 8OK room, eat-in kitchen. large fam- PITTSTON interior, navigation, 7spd auto 570-357-0712 ily room. Private parking. turbo, AWD water included 1/2 DOUBLE, 2BEDROOMS, 10 CHEVY IMPALA LT silver -3 bedroom, $725/month +1monthʼssecur- 1.5 baths, central air &heat, 59k miles single WILKES-BARRE ity. Available now. Call off street parking, deck &yard. 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX blue, -4 bedroom, South Welles St. 609-356-8416 Dishwasher, stove &refrigerat- auto, V6 large or. 1st floor washer &dryer 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL silver, HANOVER 2Bedrooms, 2nd floor. New SHICKSHINNY grey leather -2 bedroom 1/2 bath. Washer/dryer hookup. hookup. Spray foam insulation. 2or3bedroom, deck with New furnace, very cheap utilit- 1518 8th Street, Carverton 06 AUDI A8L grey, black leather, double. Heat, hot water, sewer & view, fenced yard, section 8 navigation, AWD -4 bedroom garbage included. $625 + NANTICOKE ies. NO SMOKING.NOPETS. Near Francis Slocum St. Park 06 VW JETTA GLS blue, auto, welcome. $575 month. $800 per month +security, ref- double security, pets negotiable. 570-814-8299 FORD ‘02 TAURUS sunroof LUZERNE Available Immediately erences &lease. Auto, V6. NICE, NICE CAR! 06 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS grey, -1 bedroom, Call 570-589-9767 Call 570-237-7219 $2,995. Call for details auto, 4cyl SOUTH WILKES-BARRE 05 CHEVY MONTE CARLO LS water included. HALF-DOUBLE 570-696-4377 PITTSTON PLYMOUTH gold -Large 1bed WILKES-BARRE Nice neighborhood, big back- 05 INFINITI GX3 AWD grey, black, Studio near Wilkes 150-152 Center Ave. leather, sunroof room water yard. 6rooms, carpeting 3bedrooms, gas heat, mod- Wood floors, parking, no pets, 05 CHEVY MONTE CARLO LT included throughout. Remolded kit- ern kitchen, washer/dryer short term OK. $425, all utilit- white V6 OLD FORGE chen and bath, new energy hookup. Yard with off street ies included. 570-826-1934 efficient windows throughout. 02 VW BEETLE GLS lime green -2 bedroom, Working restaurant with 2-Unit parking. No Pets. $600/month, 5speed, 4cylinder water included Apartments for additional income. All appliances included. No lease, 2month security and 01 HONDA CIVIC green 5speed PLAINS WILKES-BARRE Restaurant includes all commercial Pets, $675+utilities. 1month 73 PORSCHE 914 green &black, -1 bedroom, credit check required. VICTORIAN CHARM restaurant equipment, tables and security, references and 1-845-889-4837 5speed, 62k miles. water included 34 W. Ross St. Fully furnished, chairs. Space features take-out credit check. 570-824-2935 Delightful 2nd floor, excellent area and additional dining room SWOYERSVILLE SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4X4ʼs McDermott &McDermott Real with seating for approx. 30. Side lot WILKES-BARRE 1518 8th Street, Carverton condition, brand new queen Half double for rent, good con- Near Francis Slocum St. Park Estate Inc. Property bed, Secure, private off street can hold up to approx. 6cars with 2bedroom, wall to wall carpet- dition, quiet neighborhood, 08 FORD ESCAPE XLT blue, tan Management parking. Historic building is expansion. Each Apartments rents ing, small backyard, washer & corner lot, huge yard, wrap FORD ‘05 FREE leather, sunroof, 4x4 570-675-4025 08 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT black, non-smoking/no pets. Base rent for $475/per month. dryer hookup, no pets. $550 + around front porch, 3BR's, 1.5 STYLE (direct line) MLS#13-1900 4cylinder, 5speed 4x4 $700/month. Security, security &utilities. Call baths, large eat-in kitchen, at- 3rd seat. AWD. One Owner. 08 FORD EDGE SE white V6 AWD Mon-Fri. 8-7pm references required. View at $129,900 570-822-7657 $4,995. Call for details Sat. 8-noon Call Cindy King tic/basement, recently renov- 07 DODGE CARAVAN SXT green, houpthouse.com ated bath (full), fresh paint, no 570-696-4377 07 GMC YUKON DENALI 570-762-1453 570-690-2689 WILKES-BARRE www.cindykingre.com pets, nonsmoking. $775/month electric blue, black leather, WILKES-BARRE $675/month +1month secur- +utilities &$775 security de- FORD 94' MUSTANG GT navigation 4x4 WYOMING ity +rent. 609-356-8416 CONVERTIBLE5.0 Auto 07 NISSAN XTERRA off road posit. Optional shared garage yellow V6 4x4 /KINGSTON Quiet Apt., 2nd Floor, yard, space for car/storage negoti- Good driving, Nice looking. Efficiency 1&2bedrooms. In- Buy acollector car that won't 06 CHEVY EQUINOX LT storage, heat, garbage in- WILKES-BARRE able.Contact Matt @446-3064 grey, V6, AWD cludes all utilities, parking, laundry. cluded. $650 -Available 8/1. Safe, stable neighborhood, or [email protected]. decrease in Value. $4,600. No pets. From $390 to $675. 06 NISSAN MURANO SE call 570-351-4651 beautiful 4bedroom, 1.5 baths, OBO 570-283-8235 white AWD Lease, security &references. nice kitchen, niceback yard. WILKES-BARRE 06 MERCURY MARINER silver, 570-970-0847 Off street parking. $775/mo + 3bedrooms, 1bath, living & HONDA '03 ACCORD LX V6, AWD WYOMING dining rooms, large eat in kit- 06 JEEP COMMANDER LTD blue, WILKES-BARRE/NORTH 84 Fifth Street. 570-675-5100 utilities, security, references. 4door, 5speed manual, No pets. 570-766-1881 chen in anice, tree lined grey, 3rd seat, leather 4x4 1st floor, 1bedroom, spacious. 2bedrooms, 1.5 baths, off 114,500 original miles, runs 06 HONDA PILOT EX silver, 3rd Clean, remodeled. $525/month PITTSTON neighborhood. Washer/dryer, flawlessly, well care for, with street parking, nice yard. Large $69,900 WILKES-BARRE refrigerator, double sink, stove, seat, 4x4 +utilities. City rental licensed. kitchen, 1st floor laundry with maintenance records. Noth- 06 CHEVY 1500 SILVERADO REG 570-825-2901 Clean, 2bedroom, duplex. water, sewer, recycling in- ing fancy, just asolid running CAB truck red, 4x4 washer/dryer. Mint condition Stove, hookups, parking, yard. cluded. Nice garden. $800/month +1year lease & car. $4,500, OBO. 06 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB No pets/no smoking. $800/month, 1year lease, rent 570-905-7179 Black, V8, 4x4 truck WILKES-BARRE security deposit. &deposit. 570-820-7049 2nd floor -4 nice rooms. Only one $475 +utilities. 06 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS Call Jill Hiscox 570-868-4444 silver, 4x4 quiet apartment below. Has stove, 696-0875 WILKES-BARRE/EASTEND Autos For Sale 05 DODGE DURANGO SXT blue, new refrigerator, washer &dryer. 4bedroom, 1.5 bath, wall to 3rd seat 4x4 All widows are newer vinyl thermal WILKES-BARRE wall carpet. Stove, dishwash- Toyota ʻ04 Celica GT 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER white, pane. New mini-blinds and curtains. Single family, 3bedroom, er, washer/dryer hook up. 112K miles. Blue, 5speed. Air, V6, 4x4 Your own private entrance. Small 696-3801 washer/dryer hookup. Fenced in power windows/locks, CD/cas- 05 CHEVY COLORADO CLUB 68 William St. Heat. garbage &sewer in- back porch. Water &sewer in- yard. $700 +utilities& security. cluded. Many Extras!. No sette, Keyless entry, sunroof, CAB grey 4x4 truck cluded. Close to town &bus stop. WYOMING Great investment property with 570-814-7562 05 CHRYSLER TOWN & $485/month. 570-650-3803 pets. $975 +security &refer- new battery. Car drives and COUNTRY TOURING blue, BLANDINA APARTMENTS 3units and separate utilities. has current PA inspection. Each unit has 2entrances and ences. 570-824-4288 7passenger mini van WILKES-BARRE Deluxe 2bedroom. Wall to wall Wyoming Slight rust on corner of 05 FORD ESCAPE XLT Red, carpet. Some utilities by ten- washer hoop up. Roof is 5 2nd floor,1bedroom. New Sales passenger door. Clutch slips 3BEDROOM, OFF STREET years old. For more info visit: V6 4x4 ant. No pets. Non-smoking. central air, kitchen cabinets & on hard acceleration. This is 05 KIA SORRENTO LX silver, PARKING, WASHER &DRY- www.atlasrealtyinc.com counter tops. Bathroom com- ER HOOK UP. NO PETS. Elderly Community. Quiet, DALLAS why its thousands less than V6 AWD MLS 12-1897 pletely remodeled. New carpet- 05 TOYOTASIENNA LE gold, $575 +UTILITIES &SECUR- safe. Off street parking. 1995 Trailer, 56'x14', 2bed- Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. 570-693-2850 Call Tom 570-262-7716 ing, porch, private washer/dry- rooms, 1.5 bath, no hallways. 7passenger mini van ITY. 570-822-7657 Make an offer! Call 05 HYUNDAI TUSCON LX green er, storage area. $575/month + Some appliances. $17,500. 570-592-1629 1year lease at signing, 1& auto, AWD WILKES-BARRE Commercial 570-706-5201 04 GMC ENVOY 3bedrooms, 2nd floor, mod- last+ security deposit, back- black, V6, 4x4 ern, new flooring, refrigerator PITTSTON TWP. ground and credit check. Pets LEO'SAUTO 04 FORD EXPLORER XLS stove, washer/dryer hookup, $1,750/MONTH Tenant pays gas, electric and gold V6 4x4 water. No Pets. St. Bernards, Poms, Yorkies, SALES 04 FORD EXPLORE3R XLT heat &hot water included. 93 Butler Street Available immediately. Chihuahuas Labs &More. silver 3rd sEAT 4x4 $700. Section 8Accepted Bloomsburg 389-7877 Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-301-8200 Call 570-430-7077 04 CHEVY AVALANCHE LT WILKES-BARRE Hazleton 453-6900 570-825-8253 green, grey leather, 4door Hanover 829-1922 4x4 truck WILKES-BARRE Land (Acreage) Ford ʻ98 Explorer XLT 307-309 South Street East 03 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD ROSS TWP. Chihuahua Mix Puppies 4door, 6cylinder., auto, sun roof, grey black leather sunroof 4x4 4bedrooms on 2levels, (2 &3 Female,Vet certified and great leather, 4WD, good condition 03 FORD EXPEDITION XLT silver, floor).1.5 Baths, with hook- lap dogs! Ready on July 24. $1,650 3rd seat, 4x4 ups. Big kitchenwith 6x8 3002 N. Twp Blvd. $375. Deposit will hold. 03 NISSAN PATHFINDER black porch. $900/month, Landlord Medical office for rent on the 570-648-8613 Chevy ʼ97 Blazer V6 4x4 pays water and heat. NO Pittston By-Pass. Highly vis- 4door, 6cylinder., auto, 4WD, 03 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XLX PETS, 1month security. ible location with plenty of YORKIE TEACUP PUPPIES new tires. Very good condition. red, V6, 4x4 $1,550 02 FORD F150 SUPER CAB Available Aug. 1. parking. $1,800 sq. ft. of beau- red &tan 4door. 4x4 truck Call Manny 917-295-6254 tifullyfinished space can be 531 Scott St. 02 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 718-946-8738 used for any type office use. After 39 years the owner is retiring! Ford '98 Escort 4door, 4cylinder, auto. New tim- PREMIER black, tan leather Turn key night club/bar, with res- 3rd row seat AWD $1,750/ mo. plus utilities. Beautiful 40 acre wooded parcel on ing belt, tune-up, oil change. taurantpotential in aPRIME loca- 00 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB WILKES-BARRE MLS 13-098 both sides of the road. Good condition. Bedroom for rent in 5bed- Call Charlie tion. 2bars with additional licensed blue, V8, 4x4 truck outside patio space. Owner is open MLS#12-2239 $1,450 01 FORD EXPLORER XLT red, room home. 1/2 mile from $200,000 Wilkes University. Eat-in kit- to creative financing. MLS 13-2446 4door, 4x4 $59,900 Call Ken Williams Current Inspection 01 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB chen dining room, living room, 570-542-8800 On All Vehicles 2.5 baths to be shared. Cent- John Shelley SPORT blue, V6, 4x4 truck 570-702-4162 Five Mountains Realty DEALER 00 FORD F150 SUPER cAB ral air. Alarm system. All utilit- CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-542-2141 blue, 4X4 truck ies included. $500 per mo. 570-288-0770 99 FORD F150 SUPER CAB Student or non student. Secur- Half Doubles WANTED! silver 4x4 truck ity &references required. Condominiums 97 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD Available 8/1/13 845-291-1948 EDWARDSVILLE KINGSTON AKC, Ready 8/10 ALL 4x4 VACATION RENTAL PROPERTIES Shots &dewormed. $800 +up. 570-436-5083 WILKES-BARRE WILDWOOD CREST CURRENTLY AVAILABLE 142 S. FRANKLIN STREET JUNK Ocean front, on the beach.1 Garden & Produce BEAUTIFUL BROWNSTONE bedroom, pool, 7/27/13 to LARGE 1/2 DOUBLE CARS! APT IS AMUST SEE!! 3rd 9/7/13. $1,500/week. full kitchen, living room, floor, 2bedrooms, office, 2off 570-693-3525 formal dining room &study. Pick Your Own CA$H PAID street parking spots, 14' ceil- 4bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Blueberries! ings, hardwood &tile floors. Houses For Rent **************** 570-301-3602 Stove, refrigerator, dishwash- 1/2 DOUBLE 8am to 8pm er, microwave, garbage dis- DORRANCE TWP. 3bedrooms, 1bath Closed Sundays Autos For Sale posal, washer &dryer. 24 hour 612-616 Main St. 2bedroom country cottage, **************** maintenance. $1,200 month + Bring back clam night. Unlim- yard, garage, oil heat. $750 + Sickler TOWNHOUSE Blueberry Farm security, +utilities, 1year ited potential in the once icon- security. No pets. 3bedrooms, 1bath lease. Call Janice at ic location. Space can be used 610-759-7138 ***************** Vernon 570-706-6010 as restaurant, (coolers & Quiet residentialneighbor- 570-333-4944 equipment on site) bar &grill. hoods, utilities &heat by ten- WILKES-BARRE Includes office and living space NO PETS IN ********** ant, no pets, no smoking. 1 THE FIELD!! LODGE the possibilities are endless! AMERICAREALTY month security,1year lease. Formerly The Travel Lodge Call agent to make an appoint- 288-1422 497 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre ment and adeal. MANAGED PICK YOUR OWN Rooms Starting at: MLS 13-2445 Call Rosewood Realty BLUEBERRIES! Daily $49.99 +tax $79,500 EDWARDSVILLE /KING- 570-287-6822 Weekly $199.99 +tax John Shelley STON /HOUSE BEAUTI- 8amto8pm Microwave, Refrigerator, WiFi, 570-702-4162 FUL /REMODELED /KIT- Cosed Sundays HBO. 570-823-8881 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE CHEN /CENTER ISLAND/ PLAINS www.WilkesBarreLodge.com 570-288-0770 BUILT-INS /LAUNDRY /1.5 2bedrooms, no yard. Modern Sickler Blueberry Wilkes-Barre North BATHS /GAS FIREPLACE / Kitchen and bath, Washer/dry- Farm Near General Hospital GLEN LYON 2ENCLOSED PORCHES / er hook-up, Stove only. No Vernon 518 N. Main St. 75 E. Main Street $900 +utilities /2YEAR Pets, No Smoking. 2car off- 570-333-5286 3bedrooms, 1st floor. Stove, Commercial Store Front. SAME RENT /EMPLOY- street parking, wall to wall Car- NO PETS IN THE FIELD!! fridge included. Washer /dry- 1,000 sq. ft. MENT VERIFICATION /AP- pet, gas heat. $475/month er hookup. Eat in kitchen. Off Call 570-881-0320 PLICATION REQUIRED / +utilities. Security +1st and Autos Under $5000 street parking, 1car. Tenant NO PETS. last months. Credit and Back- pays gas &electric. Water in- ground Check. 570-639-1564 cluded. NO PETS. $560+ se- KINGSTON 5car garage, 1,500 sq, ft, bath- HARVEYS LAKE ASHLEY curity. Call 570-814-1356 room, electric possible. 10ʼ CEIL- Furnished Home. College stu- 2bedroom, wall to wall carpet- INGS, BLOCK WALLS, I-beams, dents welcome after August 20th ing, modern bath &kitchen WILKES-BARRE Wi-fi, Direct TV, lake rights, wash- PARK AVENUE new roof. great Area. Available with stove &refrigerator. Gas Immediately $500/month. er/dryer.$1,200/month +utilities. 2nd floor, 1bedroom. Water in- 570-639-5041 heat, large yard, no pets. cluded. $500 +utilities, secur- 610-389-8226 $575/month +security. In- ity &lease. No pets. LUZERNE cludes garbage &sewage, all 570-472-9494 KINGSTON 392 Bennett St. other other utilities by tenant. 1518 8th Street,Carverton Approx. 1,100 Square Ft. of of- 2bedroom house After six call 570-864-1020. 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