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NHL Wilkes-based group finds natural gas has RANGERS 3 smaller greenhouse footprint. ISLANDERS 0 By STEVE MOCARSKY HURRICANES 4 AP PHOTO [email protected] DEVILS 2 Rodrigo Urias, 12, looks at ‘Battlefield 3’ while browsing through games Monday at GameStop inside the Music City Aresearch group based at Wilkes University Mall in Odessa, Texas. Like most retailers, GameStop had after-Christmas sales on several items. recently revised its position on whether burning coal or natural gas has a worse impact on the en- NBA vironment and global warming. Based on several new studies, the Institute for N.J. NETS 90 Energy and Environmental Research of North- Mad-dash Monday eastern Pennsylvania concluded that, contrary WIZARDS 84 to findings in an April study by researchers at Cornell Univer- PACERS 91 By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER sity, natural gas produced from [email protected] Marcellus Shale wells has a PISTONS 79 WILKES-BARRE TWP. – Hoping to lower greenhouse footprint scoop up a great deal on Christmas than coal. lights, Debbie Grenewicz traveled to According to the institute es- MIZZOU TAKES the Target department store Monday say, the use of natural gas and BOWL TROPHY morning, only to leave with a tough the other fossil fuels for energy Klemow Missouri made sure its lesson regarding post-holiday sales: releases greenhouse gases, es- final football game as a You snooze, you lose. pecially carbon dioxide, into member of the Big 12 was By the time Grenewicz, of Askam, the atmosphere. Those gases decided early. James got to the store around 11 a.m., the are thought to increase global Franklin ran for two shelves that had held dozens of boxes temperatures. touchdowns and threw of LED lights on sale at half price were Studies conducted between for another, and the Ti- all but empty. 2000 and 2007 suggested that gers easily beat North “I can’t believe this,” Grenewicz said natural gas produces fewer Carolina 41-24 in the Inde- as she made her way out of the story greenhouse gases than coal, es- pendence Bowl on Mon- empty-handed. “I expect this on Black pecially when used to generate day night. Missouri (8-5) Friday, but not the day after Christ- electricity. ends the season on a mas. You have to wonder what time But a study by a team of researchers at Cornell four-game winning streak people came out.” University published in April found that extract- for the first time since The answer: 7 a.m., right when the ing natural gas from shale released large quanti- 1965. Sports, 1B doors opened. ties of methane – a far more potent greenhouse “We had 125 people waiting in line gas than carbon dioxide. to get inside,” said Target senior team The researchers concluded that when the full leader Casey Curcio, who was manag- DON CAREY/ THE TIMES LEADER life-cycle of energy extraction, delivery and use ing the store Monday. Mia and Selena Rubino of Mountain Top shop with their mother, Krista, on is considered, shale gas produces up to twice the The line of customers was great Monday at the Wyoming Valley Mall. greenhouse gas emissions compared to burning news for Target as well as other retail- coal or oil – especially when viewed over a 20- ers, which are counting on post-holi- ing to the National Retail Federation. Retail experts predicted the day af- year time span. day sales to boost their profits. While that’s more than the average 10- ter Christmas would be the third busi- However, seven analyses released in the sum- Retailers nationwide are expected year sales increase of 2.6 percent, it’s est shopping day of the year, thanks in mer and fall of 2011 came to a different conclu- to sell $469.1billion worth of goods still lower than the 5.2 percent in- part to the fact that it fell on sion than the Cornell study. All seven found that from November through December, a crease the industry saw last year, the INSIDE 3.8 percent increase in sales, accord- NRF said. SeeSHOP, Page 8A SeePOLLUTION, Page 5A ANEWS: Local 3A Nation & World 4A 2012 GOP PRESIDENTIAL RACE Obituaries 2A, 6A Urgent-care centers fill gap in health-care system Editorial 7A BSPORTS: Scoreboard 2B Proponents say facilities take CHEALTH: Birthdays 4C Campaign for Iowa Crossword 5C pressure off of emergency Movies/TV 6C rooms while lowering costs. DCLASSIFIED: Funnies 12D caucus in last week By ANDREW M. SEDER WEATHER Santorum only contender in take in. It’s killing jobs,” he said. [email protected] Kearney Quinn state Monday. Others to Texas Gov. Rick Perry counter- Following years of patients Rain in the P. M. ed with an advertisement that crowding area emergency rooms High 43. Low 27. arrive beginning today. said four of his rivals combined with non-threatening ailments, a Details, Page 8B —none of them Romney — have medical care concept being in- served 63 years in Congress, troduced to the Wyoming Valley By DAVID ESPO “leaving us with debt, earmarks is expected to bring relief to hos- and THOMAS BEAUMONT and bailouts.” pitals. Associated Press Former Pennsylvania Sen. Known as urgent-care centers, DES MOINES, Iowa — An Io- Rick Santorum, who has invested many facilities have sprung up wa caucus campaign that has cy- more time in Iowa than any other locally in Northeastern Pennsyl- cled through several Republican contender, countered that “most vania during the past year, and CLARK VAN ORDEN/THE TIMES LEADER presidential front-runners en- Americans now believe that a lit- experts believe more will follow. MedExpress Dr. Joan Orloski DO, right, talks with Haile Crockett, tered its final week Monday, as tle bit of experience going into a The centersinclude: Geisin- who cut his thumb, as Marlene Shields, RN, puts on a bandage. unpredictable as the day conser- job like president is probably a ger urgent-care clinics in Dallas vatives began competing to good thing.” and South Wilkes-Barre; Con- cy rooms are meant to handle. And many urgent-care facili- emerge as Mitt Romney’s chief ri- Santorum was the only presi- centra Urgent Care on Highland Urgent care facilities are ties are also equipped with X-ray val. dential candidate in the state dur- Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre equipped to handle non-life- machines and laboratories so Romney, the former Massa- ing the day. Township; and MedExpress Ur- threatening injuries and illness- staff can quickly diagnose condi- chusetts governor, released a That changes today, with bus gent Care centers on Kidder es such as minor burns and lacer- tions. They are staffed by physi- new television commercial for tours planned by Perry, former Street in Wilkes-Barre and the ations, bee stings, sprains and cians, physician assistants, nurse the state in which he cited a “mor- House Speaker Newt Gingrich West Side Mall in Edwardsville. fractures, cold and flu symp- practitioners, nurses and licens- 6 0981510011 al imperative for America to stop They fill the gap between what toms, minor infections and asth- spending more money than we SeeIOWA, Page 5A family physicians and emergen- ma complications. SeeCARE, Page 5A K

PAGE 2A TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27,2011T➛ timesleader.com HE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com THE COMPANY LINE Cops: Texas gunman DETAILS LOTTERY was dressed as Santa MIDDAY DRAWING DAILY NUMBER 3-4-3 Seven found dead in apartment 60, dead. Police say one of the BIG FOUR 5-6-3-5 QUINTO 6-7-2-0-6 on Christmas in what police dead, a middle-aged man, is sus- pected of being responsible. A TREASURE HUNT consider a murder-suicide. motive for the shootings remains 01-02-11-26-27 unclear. Investigators worked over- NIGHTLY DRAWING By DANNY ROBBINS night, meticulously searching DAILY NUMBER 1-5-6 Associated Press the apartment, along with three BIG FOUR 0-7-5-8 GRAPEVINE, Texas — Six vehicles parked outside. members of a Texas family appar- “It appears they had just cele- QUINTO 6-9-7-0-8 ently opened Christmas presents brated Christmas. They had CASH FIVE just before a relative dressed as opened their gifts,” Grapevine 08-16-19-20-32 Santa Claus showed up, opened Police Sgt. Robert Eberling said MATCH SIX fire and killed them before killing Sunday, adding that the apart- 09-11-16-30-41-45 himself, police said Monday. ment was decorated for the holi- Grapevine police spokesman day, including a tree. HARRISBURG – No player Sgt. Robert Eberling said the Two handguns were found matched all five winning shooter showed up in the Santa near the bodies, and it appears all numbers drawn in Monday’s outfit shortly before gunfire died of gunshot wounds, he said. “Pennsylvania Cash 5” game erupted and was a member of the Grapevine Police Lt. Todd so the jackpot will be worth family. The identity of the shoo- Dearing said investigators be- $330,000. ter and the victims were to be re- lieve that the victims were relat- Lottery officials said 65 leased after autopsies were con- ed, though some were visiting players matched four num- ducted Monday, he said. and didn’t live in the apartment. bers and won $260.50 each DON CAREY/ THE TIMES LEADER Police went to the apartment He said police are looking for oth- and 2,670 players matched ot everyone was taking the day off and shopping on Monday. Andrew Kizer of M. midday Sunday after receiving a er relatives to inform of the three numbers and won NMayo Striping of Falls works with a propane torch to attach plastic pavement strip- 911call in which no one was on deaths. $10.50 each. ing at the intersection of Dawes Avenue and Market Street in Kingston. the other line. They found four “Seven people in one setting in Thursday’s “Pennsylvania women and three men, aged18 to Grapevine, that’s never happened Match 6 Lotto” jackpot will before. Ever,” Dearing said. be worth at least $800,000 Police and firefighters first because no player holds a Robert S. Naples Sr. David James Roarty rushed to the Lincoln Vineyards ticket with one row that complex after receiving the open- matches all six winning ended 911call at about11:30 a.m., December 24, 2011 December 25, 2011 numbers drawn in Monday’s Eberling said. game. obert S. Naples Sr. ,78, of avid James Roarty, 60, or as Da- “There was an open line. No R Wyoming, passed away Satur- D vid saw it, in his 61st year, of Phi- one was saying anything,” he ex- day evening in the Wilkes-Barre ladelphia, formerly of Forty Fort, plained. OBITUARIES General Hospital. died after a long illness Christmas So police went into the apart- Born in Yatesville, he was the son morning, December 25, 2011 at the ment, located in the middle-class Akers, Catherine of the late Sebastian Naples and An- Good Shepherd Hospice in Phila- neighborhood of Grapevine, not Biggs, Linda na Vidzar. He was a graduate of Jen- delphia. far from the upscale Fort Worth kins Township High School, class of Born in Kingston, in 1950, he was Brieling, John 1950. Prior to his retirement, he was suburb of Colleyville. The apart- the son of Elizabeth Williams Roar- Carson, Robert employed by Acme Markets in the ment was at the back of the com- Inventory Control Department. ty (Bette) and the late William J. plex, overlooking the athletic Durling, Francis Since 2003, he was employed at Roarty. David was a graduate of fields of Colleyville Heritage Kasa, Cary Barber Ford of Exeter. He was a Wyoming Valley West High School, High School. class of 1969, and Penn State Uni- Kirschner, Nancy member of St. Joseph’s Church of Many of the nearby apart- versity in State College. Krysicki, Anna St. Monica’s Parish, Wyoming. ments are vacant, and police said In his earlier years, Bob could be He was a U.S. Navy veteran and no neighbors reported hearing Macri, Richard found playing golf and softball in ews. served with honor with a tour of du- his many nieces and nephews. anything on a quiet Christmas McLane, William Yatesville. He now enjoyed his Funeral services will be held ty in Cyprus during the Vietnam era. David was a devoted son, brother, weekly trips to the Mohegan Sun Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Met- Before his illness, he was employed uncle and godfather and was well- morning when many people were McLaughlin, Jean Casino, detailing his cars and tend- calfe and Shaver Funeral home Inc., as director of Bayada Nurses, Phila- loved by his family and everyone not around. Naples, Robert Sr. ing to his yard. 504 Wyoming Avenue, with a Mass delphia, and was responsible for who knew him and had many last- Jose Fernandez, a 35-year-old Preceding him in death were his Olecki, Rita of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. opening the Bayada Nurses office in ing true friends. heavy equipment mechanic who wife, the former Nancy Ralston, Pantucci, Ronald Josephs Church of St. Monica’s Par- the Wyoming Valley. moved to the complex with his and brothers, Samuel and Anthony The family would especially like ish, Wyoming. David was a very active member Penkrot, Leonard Naples. to thank Mark Bayada, Dennis, Cyn- family about six months ago, said of Old Saint Joseph’s Church of Phi- Surviving are children, Donna Interment will be in the Denison thia, Kay, John, Deanna, Father Dan he always felt safe in the area, but Peterlin, Ronald Ulrich and her husband, William, Cemetery, Swoyersville. ladelphia and was instrumental in and Maria for their unfailing friend- is now afraid to let his 10-year-old Reese, Hazel Sinking Springs; Maria Winsock Friends may call Wednesday 5 to establishing and expanding its ou- ship, help and care as well as his son play freely outside. Roarty, David and her companion, Steve Michael, 8p.m. in the funeral home. treach ministry for feeding the many friends at Bayada Nurses and “This is really outrageous, es- In lieu of flowers, memorial con- homeless. He was very proud of his Thornhurst; Robert Naples and his within the community of St. Jo- pecially on Christmas,” said Fer- Page 2A, 6A tributions may be made to the Na- Wyoming Valley roots and his Irish/ wife, Carol, Wyoming; Richard Na- seph’s. nandez, who was visiting family ples and his wife, Jackie, Duryea; tional Multiple Sclerosis Society Welsh ancestry and had a lifelong in- In lieu of flowers, the family re- for the holiday and returned to grandchildren, Robert Naples III, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter, terest in its history and at one time quests contributions to Old Saint WHO TO CONTACT find several police cars parked Kristen Naples, Derek Ulrich and 30 South17th Street, Suite 800, Phi- contributed many hours of volun- Joseph’s Church, 321Willings Alley, Missed Paper...... 829-5000 Jordan Naples; nieces and neph- ladelphia, PA 19103. teer service to the Wyoming Valley Philadelphia, PA 19106. outside his home. Historical Society. “This has shocked everybody. Obituaries...... 970-7224 Funeral will be held on Thurs- Advertising ...... 970-7101 David was preceded in death by It has scared everybody. I guess day at 9 a.m. from the Hugh B. Advertising Billing ...... 970-7328 his father and brother Kevin. something like this can happen Leonard Penkrot Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, Classified Ads...... 970-7130 Surviving are his mother, Bette 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, anywhere, but seven people Newsroom...... 970-7242 Roarty, Wilkes-Barre; sisters, Patri- with Mass of Christian Burial at dead. It’s just very scary,” he add- December 26, 2011 Vice President/Executive Editor cia King (Ed), Florida; Eileen Shep- 9:30 a.m. at St. Ignatius of Loyola ed. herd, Tunkhannock; Mary Beth Joe Butkiewicz...... 970-7249 eonard Penkrot, 74, a resident of Church, Kingston. The interment Eberling agreed the area is fair- (Lance) Owens, Wilkes-Barre; Mar- Asst. Managing Editor L Shavertown, passed away peace- will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery, ly quiet, saying the shootings in- Anne Woelfel...... 970-7232 garet (Warren) Teague, Georgia and fully early Monday morning, De- Pringle. Friends may call on volved the first homicides in Gra- brothers, Bill, California; Bob (Jan), Sports Editor cember 26, 2011 at the Hampton Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the pevine since 2010. Georgia; Mark (Sharon), Luzerne, John Medeiros...... 970-7143 House, Hanover Township, sur- funeral home. and Michael (AnnMarie), Iowa and Christy Posch, a flight attend- Editorial Page Editor rounded by his loving family. ant who moved to the complex Mark Jones...... 970-7305 His loving wife is Barbara (Gu- about six months ago so her son Features Editor towski) Penkrot. Together, Leonard could attend the high school, said Sandra Snyder...... 970-7383 and Barbara celebrated their 52nd she lives a few buildings away Director, Interactive and New Media wedding anniversary on September and did not hear any gunshots. Nick DeLorenzo ...... 970-7152 26, 2011. Cary David Kasa Photo Editor Born on February 3, 1937 in Ash- Clark Van Orden ...... 970-7175 ley, Leonard was the son of the late December 26, 2011 Harry and Sophie (Soyka) Penkrot. Community News ...... 970-7245 Leonard was raised in Ashley and ary David Kasa, 57, of Pittston E-MAIL CTownship, passed away Monday was a graduate of the former Ashley vid Penkrot, and his wife, Cathy, Goat goes News tips: [email protected] morning December 26, 2011 after Community News: [email protected] High School, Class of 1954. During and their two children, Amanda and spending a beautiful Christmas day high school, he excelled in basket- Michelle Penkrot, all of Wilming- with his family. ball and served as captain of his high ton, Delaware; his daughter, Amy Born in Dupont, January 3, 1954, school’s basketball team. Symeon, and her two children, Mi- missing BUILDING he was the son of the late Nicholas Apeace-time veteran, Leonard chael and Jack Symeon, all of Sha- and Mary Peck Kasa. TRUST honorably served his country with vertown; his sisters Helen Przew- He was a member of Sacred the Army National Guard of Penn- locki, Irene Matukaitus and Gloria Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. He The Times Leader strives to sylvania. During his service, he was Deitz, all of Ashley; many nieces, from scene was a 1971 graduate of St. John’s stationed with Battery B of the nephews and friends; his beloved correct errors, clarify stories High School, Pittston. Cary was a 109th Field Artillery, Nanticoke. Le- dog, Nala. and update them promptly. member of Pittston Township Am- The Associated Press onard was honorably discharged Relatives and friends are re- Corrections will appear in this bulance Board and Italian Club of FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — from his service on November 16, spectfully invited to attend spot. If you have information Dupont. He served in the Air Force Agoat that apparently didn’t 1962 having attained the rank of the funeral which will be conducted to help us correct an inaccu- Reserve for two years. want to be part of a Minneso- Corporal. on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at chard, Pittston Township; Elaine racy or cover an issue more He was self-employed owner and Prior to his retirement in 1999, 10 a.m. from the Wroblewski Funer- Kasa, Pittston Township. ta Nativity scene has headed thoroughly, call the newsroom partner of Casey-Kassa Coal and Leonard was employed for 31 years al Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave- Papa will be sadly missed by the for greener pastures. at 829-7242. Well Drilling Company, where Cary by Procter and Gamble, Mehoopa- nue, Forty Fort, followed by a Mass lights of his life, his granddaught- The 3-year-old Angora goat loved strip mining coal on top of ny. of Christian Burial to be celebrated ers, Maya, Lily, Julianna, and his was supposed to have a sup- Archbald Mountain in Carbondale. Leonard was a member of Holy at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Family Parish, faithful dog, Humprey; mother-in- porting role at Bethlehem Cary’s true joys were picking Family Roman Catholic Parish, Lu- 574 Bennett Street, Luzerne, with law, Gloria Costello, Dupont; sister- Church in Fergus Falls. mushrooms, his Humphreys Hot zerne. the Reverend Michael J. Zipay, his in-law, Marianne Costello, Dupont. Instead it escaped its leash Dog Cart, tapping maple trees, his The funeral will be held An avid gardener, Leonard took pastor, officiating. Saturday afternoon. Harley, watching cooking shows, Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from great pride in keeping his lawn and Interment with the Rite of Com- +(ISSN No. 0896-4084) family golf cart rides and spending the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, The animal emained on the USPS 499-710 shrubberies in tip-top shape. He mittal will follow in the Denison time in his tree stand. 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pitt- lam Monday. was a fan of many sports and always Cemetery, Swoyersville. He was preceded in death by ston, with Mass of Christian Burial The goat’s owner, Jim Issue No. 2011-361 enjoyed watching sporting events Family and friends are invited to brothers, Michael Kasa and Joseph at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Aakre of rural Underwood, Newsroom on television. call on Thursday, December 29, 829-7242 Casey; sisters Julie Hudzinski, Pau- Church, Dupont. Father Joseph Ve- said he tried to chase it for [email protected] Family was the center of Leo- 2011 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral line Piechota, Barbara Urtishak. respy will officiate. about two hours, but the lack Circulation nard’s life and he treasured each mo- home. Jim McCabe – 829-5000 He is survived by his wife Donna Friends may call at the funeral [email protected] ment he had with his loved ones. For additional information or to of snow made tracking diffi- Costello Kasa; son Christopher and home Wednesday from 5 until 8 Published daily by: Many of his happiest moments were send the family of Mr. Leonard cult. wife Jacqualyn, Wyoming; daughter p.m.. spent with his grandchildren and Penkrot an online message of con- The wayward goat has been Impressions Media each of them held a special place in Cara O’Hop and husband; Vinnie, In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- spotted several times since it 15 N. Main St. dolence, you may visit the funeral Pittston Township; brothers, Theo- tion may be sent to Sacred Heart of Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 his heart. escaped, but police haven’t home website www.wroblewskifun- dore Casey and wife AnnMarie, Pitt- Periodicals postage paid at In addition to his parents, Harry Jesus Church, 215 Lackawanna Ave- Wilkes-Barre, PA and additional mailing offices eralhome.com. ston Township; Vincent Kasa and been able to collar it. and Sophie Penkrot, Leonard was nue, Dupont, PA 18641. Postmaster: Send address changes In lieu of flowers, memorial con- wife Betty Ann, Pittston Township; AFergus Falls Journal re- to Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., preceded in death by his brother, Entombment will be in the parish tributions may be made in Leo- sisters, Betty Bellas and husband Ri- cemetery. ported that Aakre and his Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 John Penkrot; his sisters Jean Gomb nard’s memory to Holy Family Par- wife also provided a llama Delivery Monday–Sunday $3.50 per week and Rita Booke. ish, 574 Bennett Street, Luzerne, PA and two puppies for the ser- Mailed Subscriptions Monday–Sunday In addition to his wife, Barbara, $4.35 per week in PA 18704 More Obituaries, Page 6A vice. $4.75 per week outside PA Leonard is survived by his son, Da- CMYK

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IN BRIEF HOPE COMMUNITY HOME Halfway house will aid former female inmates from 2 counties

HANOVER TWP. Items stolen in burglaries ownship police are investigating Program assists addiction fight Tburglaries that occurred at two residences over the holiday weekend. Kelly Bell of Lee Park Avenue report- ed someone broke into her home dur- By MARK GUYDISH face the pressure of avoiding relapse. The Rev. John ing the day time on Saturday by forcing [email protected] The home – a site has been picked but Baumgartner, pas- open her front door. Several items, WILKES-BARRE – Addiction knows it has yet to start operations – is in Ber- tor of Heritage Bap- including Christmas gifts and jewelry, no political boundaries: It cuts across wick, where Baumgartner serves as pas- tist Church in Ber- were stolen. county lines as it tears apart families tor at the Heritage Baptist Church. wick, stands in front Joshua Spurgeon of Loomis Park and lives. But it will be available to women leav- of the Luzerne reported someone forced open the It’s a fact the Rev. John Baumgartner ing either the Columbia County or Lu- County Correctional front door of his home between Sat- can attest to after zerne County prisons. Facility in Wilkes- urday and Sunday and stole a 46-inch years helping addict- “Many times we Barre, where he LCD television. Anyone with informa- “The program in Milford, works with recover- ed convicts in pris- find a connection be- tion on either burglary is asked to call ing addicts. ons in Luzerne and Ohio, had a 90 percent tween the two coun- township police at 570-825-1254. Columbia counties – success rate over five ties,” Baumgartner first as a volunteer said. WILKES-BARRE and now running a years.” Aperson from Ber- Swearing-in ceremony set faith-based support The Rev. John Baumgartner wick can be convicted group for female in- Heritage Baptist Church, Berwick for actions in Luzerne DON CAREY/ THE TIMES LEADER Mayor Tom Leighton and City Coun- mates at the Wilkes- County and be incar- cil members-elect will be sworn in to Barre facility. cerated where the that fed the addiction before arrest. nine months, to help people make the their new terms 5 p.m. Jan. 3 in the Baumgartner’s de- crime occurred, for “We’ve seen people who have told us transition from prison back to life on lobby of the F.M. Kirby Center on Pub- termination to see inmates stay clean example. they relapsed four or five times within their own. lic Square, it was announced in a news and sober after they are released led him There are other advantages to living the same year. They are out maybe a “It should really cut down on recidi- release from the city. to establish the Hope Community in a transitional house farther from couple months, maybe a couple weeks, vism,” he said. Councilmen Bill Home, a transitional facility that will home. One of the key reasons for such then back in again,” Baumgartner said. Baumgartner’s work is based on a pro- Barrett and Mike house those who fulfill their sentences facilities is to help the recovering addict The home will provide “intensive Merritt were elected and return to the outside world but still avoid a return to the people and places case management,” typically for six to SeeHALFWAY,Page 8A to new terms on Nov. 8. George Brown, Tony George and Maureen Lavelle were Devotion keeps Slocum Chapel in Exeter Township in service elected for their first Cash sought Leighton terms. Leighton was reelected to a third four-year term in November. Prior to that he served 12 years on to produce City Council. The ceremony is open to the public. WILKES-BARRE TWP. Hurricane Winter cage program ahead The Winter Basketball program will Agnes film begin on Monday, Jan. 8 and end March 29 at the Wilkes-Barre Township Junior High, Mayor Carl Kuren an- Group asking public for help. It has nounced in a news release. raised $4,000, but needs $75,000, The program is for residents of the township only. and was recently denied grant. Waivers may be picked up at the Mu- nicipal Building on By SHEENA DELAZIO Watson Street. They [email protected] must be signed by a WILKES-BARRE – With thousands parent or guardian of supporters and a host of footage and and returned to the photos of the Agnes flood of 1972, a town hall before play- small group of volunteers hoping to Kuren ers can participate. produce a documentary of the flood is In the program, now struggling to find a way to make Mondays will be for grades three the dream happen. through eight and Thursdays will be Alan Stout, execu- for grades nine through 12. The hours CLARK VAN ORDEN PHOTOS/THE TIMES LEADER tive producer of the for both days will be 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Barbara and the Rev. Guy Giordano sit in a pew in the historic, 144-year-old Slocum Chapel in Exeter Township. Guy hopeful documentary, For further questions, contact the Giordano became the pastor at the Slocum Chapel in May. said that an applica- administrative offices at 208-4635. tion for a grant for the project from the Penn- ALLENTOWN sylvania Humanities Council was denied. Gas leak guidelines adopted 144-year-old symbol That leaves the “We have group of volunteers (AP) -- State utility authorities have little cash to actually raised adopted new gas leak detection guide- By BILL O’BOYLE The Slocum Chapel produce the film – lines that would increase monitoring about [email protected] in Exeter Township which they had hoped during the winter months, although EXETER TWP. – Every Sunday at 10 has been part of the to debut in June 2012 $4,000 they are not as strict as requirements a.m., about 20 people gather for servic- community since –and asking the pub- the agency proposed last month. from local es at the Slocum Chapel. 1867. It was a gift of lic for help. The changes, customized for each The chapel, 1024 Exeter Ave., is lo- the Slocum family “We have raised legislators utility, are aimed at improving pipeline cated in a section known as “the patch” to the community about $4,000 from lo- and Mohe- safety and preventing explosions like in Exeter Township. Hundreds of cars for as long as it cal legislators and the Feb. 9 blast that killed five people gan Sun (at whiz by every day heading to or from stays in service. It Mohegan Sun (at Po- in Allentown. The explosion remains can seat about 100 the Harding and Tunkhannock areas cono Downs),” Stout Pocono under investigation. people in the pews. into West Pittston without noticing the said. “It’s a long way Spokeswoman Jennifer Kocher of the Two rooms in the Downs). historic chapel built in 1867 by the Slo- from the goal of our state Public Utility Commission told basement have cum family. original thought. We It’s a long The (Allentown) Morning Call the been renovated to The stately Slocum Mansion once are at a crossroads, company-specific “frost patrol” leak serve as a nursery way from stood across the street, and Mr. Slo- and we feel the public detection requirements will improve and for Sunday cum’s last will and testament specified needs to know that.” the goal of safety without unduly burdening cus- school classes, and that the chapel was to remain in service Stout, who is em- tomers financially. the interior fea- our origi- to the community. ployed with Big Utilities objected to the cost of more tures the original The Rev. Guy Giordano became the Brothers/Big Sisters nal stringent statewide leak detection and tongue-in-groove pastor at the Slocum Chapel in woodwork. of The Bridge, has safety requirements included in a tenta- thought. been working on the tive order in November. We are at a SeeCHAPEL, Page 8A project for the past 18 PITTSBURGH months with Tony cross- Brooks, executive di- roads, and Policy won’t cover mess rector of the Luzerne Back-to-back blazes challenge area fire department crews County Historical So- we feel the (AP) -- The insurer of a trucking ciety; Richard Briggs, public company whose tanker leaked sticky who has worked with black goo onto the Pennsylvania Turn- Blazes in Butler Township and home at the time. The blaze was at 427 Alvin St. while a family of six re- the Public Broadcast- needs to pike in November says in court filings Freeland on Christmas night leave knocked down by 9:30 p.m. sides in the other half of the double- ing System; Anthony know that its $1 million policy likely won’t be Astate police fire marshal was called block home. He said all residents made Mussari, a professor enough to cover roughly 1,000 claims at least seven homeless. in to determine the cause. it out safely, but the fate of a pet cat at King’s College and that.” for damaged vehicles. While assisting at the Butler Town- could not be determined. He assumes award-winning film- Alan Stout ship Fire along with 12 other depart- the cat made it out through an open That’s why Travelers Indemnity Co. maker; and Frank Pas- Executive wants to deposit $1 million into a bank By STEVE MOCARSKY ments, the Freeland Fire Department door. quini, director of cap- producer of the account overseen by a federal judge in [email protected] was called away to a blaze at 425-427 Malloy said all seven residents were ital resources for the documentary Pittsburgh to satisfy its policy covering At least seven people were left home- Alvin St., Freeland, at about 8:22 p.m. staying with either family or friends Greater Wilkes-Barre Freeland Assistant Fire Chief Wilson and the American Red Cross was as- Marino Transportation Services, also less after fires struck three Luzerne Chamber of Business Malloy said that a two-story double- sisting them. known as MTS Transport. The Ste- County homes on Christmas Day. and Industry. vensville, Md., company owned the block home was fully involved when Astate police fire marshal and the Valley Regional Fire & Rescue re- firefighters arrived. One of the depart- Freeland fire chief are investigating the The Agnes flood inundated several tanker truck that leaked the asphalt sponded to a blaze at a home at 440 N. ment’s two engines had remained at cause of that fire. towns along the Susquehanna River in flux material over about 40 miles of the Hunter Highway (state Route 309) in the fire station and was the first to ar- Malloy said area fire resources were 1972, when the river reached 40.91 eastbound toll road in western Penn- Butler Township at about 7:55 p.m. rive on-scene; the other engine and the stretched thin in a short time span, but feet. sylvania on Nov. 22. The goo damaged Sunday. department ladder truck arrived a provided outstanding service. Stout said local legislators Lisa Bak- tires and, in some cases, the engines The home was fully involved when short time later en route from Butler “Responding to two major incidents er, John Yudichak and Eddie Day Pash- and other parts of cars that drove firefighters arrived, and Fire Chief Rich Township. on a holiday like that was phenom- through it. Bognar was uncertain if anyone was Malloy said an elderly woman lives enal,” Malloy said. SeeFILM, Page 8A K

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IN BRIEF LUNAR MISSION Probes to measure uneven field and find out what is below — right to the core Moon’s gravity field to be studied

By ALICIA CHANG probes — short for Gravity Recovery This undated artist AP Science Writer and Interior Laboratory — will fire its rendering provided LOS ANGELES — Despite being well engine to slow down so that it could be by NASA shows the studied, Earth’s moon remains an enig- captured into orbit. This move will be twin Grail (Gravity ma. repeated by the other the following day. Recovery and Interi- Over the New Year’s weekend, a pair Engineers said the chances of the or Laboratory) of spacecraft the size of washing ma- probes overshooting are slim since their spacecraft mapping chines are set to enter orbit around it in trajectories have been precise. Getting the lunar gravity the latest lunar mission. Their job is to struck by a cosmic ray may prevent the field. The two probes measure the uneven gravity field and completion of the engine burn and they are scheduled to determine what lies beneath — straight won’t get boosted into the right orbit. enter orbit around the moon over New down to the core. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is managing the $496 million, three- Year’s weekend. Since rocketing from the Florida month mission. AP PHOTO coast in September, the near-identical Christmas present show and tell Once in orbit, the spacecraft will Grail spacecraft have been independent- spend the next two months flying in for- Denver McKinze crouches on his new ly traveling to their destination and will mation and chasing one another around AP PHOTO battery-operated scooter while play- arrive 24 hours apart. Their paths are the moon until they are about 35 miles ing with Mickiel Burney, both 8, Mon- right on target so engineers recently de- above the surface with an average sep- This in turn will change the distance be- side of the moon is more rugged than day, in Owensboro, Ky. Burney re- cided not to tweak their positions. aration of 124 miles. Data collection tween them. Radio signals transmitted the side that faces Earth. ceived a toy pistol and a Nerf dart rifle “Both spacecraft have performed es- won’t begin until March. Previous mis- by the spacecraft will measure the slight The probes are officially known as for Christmas. The boys recently met sentially flawlessly since launch, but sions have attempted to measure lunar distance gaps, allowing researchers to Grail-A and Grail-B. Several months and shared their excitement about one can never take anything for granted gravity with mixed success. Grail is the map the underlying gravity field. ago, NASA hosted a contest inviting their new gifts. in this business,” said mission chief sci- first mission dedicated to this goal. Using the gravity information, scien- schools and students to submit new entist Maria Zuber of the Massachu- As the probes circle the moon, region- tists can deduce what’s below or at the names. The probes will be christened setts Institute of Technology. al changes in the lunar gravity field will lunar surface such as mountains and with the winning names after the sec- BAGHDAD On New Year’s Eve, one of the Grail cause them to speed up or slow down. craters and may help explain why the far ond orbit insertion, Zuber said. Sadrists seek new elections he political party loyal to radical TShiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called Down in the dumps in Mexico City Monday for the dissolution of Iraq’s Experts parliament and new elections in anoth- er move that could escalate the coun- try’s growing sectarian crisis. The anti-American Sadrists are a cautiously partner in Prime Minister Nouri al- Maliki’s Shiite-dominated government. Bahaa al-Aaraji, the head of the Sadrist bloc in parliament, said the elections upbeat on are needed because of instability in the country and problems that threaten Iraq’s sovereignty. economy Iraq plunged into a new sectarian crisis last week, just days after the last American troops withdrew at the end U.S. fiscal health expected to of a nearly nine-year war. pick up, but is still vulnerable, The new political crisis has been accompanied by a new wave of attacks survey of economists says. on the Iraqi capital by suspected Sunni insurgents linked to al-Qaida. A suicide bomber set off a car bomb Monday at a By PAUL WISEMAN checkpoint leading to the Interior and DEREK KRAVITZ Ministry, killing seven people and AP Economics Writers injuring 32, officials said. WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy will grow faster in 2012 PALATKA, FLA. —if it isn’t knocked off track by upheavals in Europe, according Helicopter crash claims 3 to an Associated Press survey of leading economists. Two Mayo Clinic employees and a Unemployment will barely fall pilot flying to a University of Florida from the current 8.6 percent rate, hospital to retrieve a heart for a trans- though, by the time President Ba- plant were killed when their helicopter AP PHOTO rack Obama runs for re-election crashed Monday in north Florida, offi- in November, the economists say. cials said. City workers on Monday remove piled-up garbage that accumulated over the Christmas weekend in front of the Monument to Benito Juarez, one of Mexico’s most important statesmen, in downtown Mexico City. Garbage The three dozen private, cor- The helicopter departed the Jackson- porate and academic economists ville hospital around 5:45 a.m. but disposal workers complain that since last week’s official closing of the Bordo Poniente city dump, one of the expect the economy to grow 2.4 never arrived in Gainesville, about 60 world’s largest, they are backed up trying to get rid of the trash. percent next year. In 2011, it like- miles southwest, said Kathy Barbour, a ly grew less spokeswoman for the Mayo Clinic. than 2 percent. The three The employees’ names were not The year is released because relatives hadn’t been ending on an dozen private, notified. upswing. The corporate and FAA records show the Bell 206 hel- Nigerians fear more church attacks economy has academic icopter is owned by SK Jets. An em- generated at ployee who declined to give her name least 100,000 economists said the St. Augustine company had no new jobs for five expect the By LEKAN OYEKANMI on the group known as Boko Haram. months in a row immediate information. NIGER economy to Deadly attack and JON GAMBRELL It was the second year in a row that the ex- —the longest Associated Press tremists seeking to install Islamic Shariah grow 2.4 BEIRUT, LEBANON CHAD such streak MADALLA, Nigeria — In the chaos after law across the country have staged Christ- since 2006. percent next League observers hit Syria the Christmas terror attack on a Catholic mas attacks. Last year, a series of bombings The number year. In 2011, NIGERIA church, a mortally wounded man cradled his on Christmas Eve killed 32 people in Nigeria. of people apply- As many as 20 people were killed in wounded stomach and begged a priest for re- On Monday, crowds gathered among the ing for unem- it likely grew heavy shelling and gunfire in the Syrian Abuja Madalla ligious atonement. “Father, pray for me. I will burned-out cars, angry over the attack and ployment bene- less than 2 city of Homs on Monday, opposition not survive,” he said. fearful the group will target more churches. fits has dropped activists said, even as the first group of percent. Lagos At least 35 people died at St. Theresa Ca- The Rev. Christopher Jataudarde said Sun- to the lowest CAMER. about 50 Arab League observers was tholic Church, and dozens were wounded as day’s blast happened as church officials gave level since April expected to arrive in the country to radical Muslim militants launched coordinat- parishioners white powder as part of a tradi- 2008. Atlantic 0 300 mi monitor compliance with a regional ed attacks across Africa’s most populous na- tion celebrating the birth of Christ. Some al- And the economy avoided a Ocean 0 300 km peace initiative. tion within hours of one another. Four more ready had left the church at the time of the setback when President Barack League officials said some of the SOURCE: ESRI AP people were killed in other violence blamed bombing, causing the massive casualties. Obama signed legislation Friday observers would head to Homs today extending a Social Security tax to get a first-hand look at a city that has cut that was to expire at year’s been at the center of a nine-month end. But Congress could agree uprising against Syrian President Bash- only on a two-month extension. ar Assad. U.S. weighing medical travel request for Yemen’s president The economists surveyed Dec. Most of Monday’s deaths were re- 14-20 expect the country to cre- ate 177,000 jobs a month through ported in the city’s Bab Amro district, By JULIE PACE would only be approved for medical rea- Election Day 2012. That would which activists say has endured days of Associated Press sons, the official said. heavy shelling, machine-gun fire and be up from an average 132,000 HONOLULU — The Obama adminis- Until now, the White House had not jobs a month so far in 2011. raids. The British-based Syrian Observ- tration is considering whether to allow commented on Saleh’s assertion Satur- atory for Human Rights said 14 people Dean Maki, chief U.S. econo- Yemen’s outgoing president into the Unit- day that he would be leaving Yemen and mist at Barclays Capital, says the died there and six were killed in other ed States for medical treatment, as fresh traveling to the U.S. Saleh insisted he was districts. U.S. economy remains vulnera- violence and political tensions flare in the going in order to help calm tensions in his ble to an outside shock. A big strategically important Middle Eastern country, not for medical treatment. HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. threat is the risk that Europe’s nation. Demonstrators began protesting debt crisis will trigger a world- Cops: Alleged crook KO’d Asenior administration official said against Saleh and calling for his ouster in wide credit freeze like the one President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s office re- February. that hit Wall Street in late 2008. 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The Associated Press and ordered it razed, Stamford fire chief Neighbors said they awoke to the Interviews with them were to be fin- heartbroken about this terrible tragedy,” STAMFORD, Conn. — A house se- Antonio Conte said. sound of screaming shortly before 5 a.m. ished Monday, Conte said. He had no de- spokeswoman Julia Bently said. verely damaged in a Christmas morning The home’s owner, advertising execu- Sunday and rushed to help, but could do tails on the investigation. Badger, an ad executive in the fashion fire that killed three children and two tive Madonna Badger, and her male ac- nothing as flames devoured the home. Aspokeswoman for Saks Fifth Avenue industry, is the founder of New York grandparents, one of whom worked as quaintance escaped from the fire. But Police said the male acquaintance confirmed in a statement that Badger’s City-based Badger & Winters Group. A Santa Claus at Saks Fifth Avenue, has Badger’s three daughters — a 10-year- who escaped the blaze with Badger was father, Lomer Johnson, had worked as a supervisor at Stamford Hospital said she been torn down. old and 7-year-old twins — and her par- acontractor working on the home. He Santa this year at its flagship store in was treated and discharged by Sunday The building department determined ents, who were visiting for the holiday, was also hospitalized but his condition Manhattan. “Mr. Johnson was Saks Fifth evening. Her whereabouts Monday were that the $1.7 million house was unsafe died, police said. was not released. Avenue’s beloved Santa, and we are unknown.

Melissa Chisdock, the center juries when a primary care physi- CARE manager for the MedExpress in cian is not available may alleviate Edwardsville, said patient visits emergency room overcrowding have been growing since the cen- and allow the ER staff to focus on Continued from Page 1A ter opened in July. She said the true emergency cases and can ed technicians. goal of the company is “not to be help better manage costs system Dr. Robert Strony, director of competition”withphysiciansand wide,” said Anthony Matrisciano, emergency medicine at Geisinger emergency rooms. “We’re here to aspokesman for Blue Cross of Wyoming Valley Medical Center help them.” Northeastern Pennsylvania. in Plains Township, estimated “We’re here to assist those Allen Minor, a Misericordia about 20 percent of those coming emergency rooms by taking those University professor who directs to his ER “likely could have been non-emergency cases,” Chisdock the school’s health care manage- cared for in an urgent-care cen- said. ment program, said the idea of an ter.” Dr. David Hochhauser, interim urgent care clinic as part of the While physician’s hold office medical director at Wilkes-Barre healthcare landscape is a good hours in the morning and after- General Hospital, said there are one. noon -- and sometimes on Satur- no substitutes for emergency “The emergency rooms are days – urgent-care clinics are of- rooms, but urgent-care centers do costly and the deductibles are in- ten staffed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., have a place in the system. creasing so the insurance compa- seven days a week. “Urgent-care centers can sup- nies are trying to deter patients This availability has allowed plement a family doctor’s care af- from going to the emergency patients to forgo making that 8 ter office hours, on the weekend rooms and get them to go to these p.m. decision about whether to or if it is not possible to get an ap- urgent care clinics,” Minor said. wait until the morning to call pointment right away.” He added that oftentimes the CLARK VAN ORDEN/THE TIMES LEADER their doctor or to drive to the Hochhauser said that while ur- emergencies that occur happen Melissa Chisdock is the manager of MedExpress Urgent Care Center in Edwardsville. The center is emergency room to have their is- gent-care centers clearly fulfill a after primary care physician offic- one of several of its kind that have sprung up in the area. sue treated. communityneed,patientsexperi- es have closed for the day, leaving encinga“seriousillnessorinjury” patients with a decision to make. those costs with more-affordable Patient convenience should proceed to the closest “There is a void there,” Minor options, the centers will be uti- The availability of clinics with emergency department for treat- said. “The urgent-care centers fill lized more. longer hours and larger staffs also ment. that void. There’s certainly a need There are about 9,200 urgent- means not having to worry about for them.” care centers in the country, ac- getting a same-day appointment Consumers save money He said as patients learn of cording to the Urgent Care Asso- at one’s doctor’s office. In addition to the convenience these clinics and begin using ciation of America. That number Strony said that these kinds of factor, there’s also a cost aspect. them, emergency rooms and even grew by more than 1,200 in just centers were introduced in the By cutting down on non-emer- primary-care physicians may see the past three years. Locally, two 1980s but didn’t catch on. But “a gency visits to emergency rooms, adecline in visits, but until then, more in centers will be added in societal need” has brought them hospitals and insurers are saving some of these clinics will play the January as Geisinger plans to back for another go round. money,andsotooarepatients.In- waiting game and have some days open two more urgent-care cen- “We really want quick service steadofpayingaco-paythatcould where the costs of being open ters in the county – one at Geisin- rightnowrightwhenIwantit,not be upwards of $500, someone vis- aren’t covered by the patients ger Wyoming Valley and another, when someone else wants it. iting an urgent-care clinic would coming through the door. in conjunction with Careworks in That’s what people are looking likelybechargedthespecialistco- “I can see them spreading like Mountain Top. for,” Strony said. pay of less than one-tenth the ER McDonalds and Burger King, Across the country, an estimat- For a while emergency rooms co-pay cost. with one on every corner,” Strony ed 3 million patients visit these CLARK VAN ORDEN/THE TIMES LEADER became the place to go to meet “The use of an urgent-care cen- said. As medical costs rise and in- centers each week, according to The MedExpress Urgent Care Center in Edwardsville is located in those service-on-demand needs. ter for unexpected illnesses or in- surance companies try to combat Chicago-based trade group. the West Side Mall complex.

but intense stretch of campaign- Carroll. Gingrich, Paul, Santorum and PAC. about to attack Romney on one of IOWA ing through small towns and Bachmann will make an early- Bachmann as it criticizes Con- While others have periodically his presumed areas of strength, even smaller towns, the sort of winter stop at a Dairy Queen, as gress and renews the governor’s risen to challenge him, Romney his economic proposals. one-on-one politicking that has well as Pizza Ranch establish- call for halving lawmakers’ pay has kept his support from seri- R.C. Hammond, a spokesman Continued from Page 1A largely vanished in the electronic ments in Harlan, Red Oak and At- and time spent in Washington. ously eroding in the polls, consis- for Gingrich, said the candidate and Minnesota Rep. Michele age. lantic, three localities with a com- Despite the commercial’s im- tently remaining near the top. would make the case that Rom- Bachmann, all eager to energize Failing that, it will pay tribute bined population of 17,282. plication, Gingrich and Santo- Avictory in Iowa does not nec- ney has advanced “very timid their existing supporters and at- to the types of cuisine that pros- It’s not all about the food, rum were out of Congress when essarily translate into the Repub- ideas that will do little to get peo- tract new ones. per in early 21st century America. though. the multibillion-dollar financial lican presidential nomination. ple back to work.” Texas Rep. Ron Paul arrives The Perry bus will belly up to Perry has a stop arranged at the bailouts of 2008 occurred. Paul Yet history suggests that conten- Gingrich favors an end to taxes Wednesday. Recent polls suggest Doughy Joey’s in Waterloo and to Glenn Miller Museum in Clarin- and Bachmann voted against the ders who finish farthest behind on investment income and divi- he is peaking as caucus day ap- the Fainting Goat in Waverly, an da, population 5,301, where the legislation. next week will quickly drop out, dends, while Romney wants to proaches, a rise that has him tied establishment whose website great bandleader was born. Still, the approach taken sug- underscoring the significance of end them only for individuals with Romney or even ahead, and says “After 10 p.m., we are the The Texas governor also has a gests the Texas governor is more the struggle to emerge as Rom- with incomes of $200,000 or less. drawing more scrutiny for his type of place your mothers distinction that none of his rivals concerned with outpacing Paul, ney’s chief rival. Gingrich also has proposed an views. warned you about.” Perry also can boast, a town that shares his Bachmann, Santorum and Gin- The most recent presidential optional 15 percent flat tax on in- The result figures to be a short will visit a vineyard and winery in name. Thus, Perry will visit Per- grich on caucus night that he is in hopeful to surge and then falter is come. Under the plan, taxpayers ry. defeating Romney. Gingrich. The former House could stay in the current system, There were signs of strategic Romney, a former Massachu- speaker’s campaign imploded which has a top tax rate of 35 per- on the original position. shifts as candidates struggled to setts governor making his second last summer and still shows the cent on taxable income above “The main message is that POLLUTION stand out in advance of the straw try for the White House, has a after-effects: a shortage of funds $379,150, or switch to the new seven independent studies now poll next week that inaugurates well-funded and well-organized to counter attack ads in Iowa, and flat rate, which would apply to in- agree that shale gas has a lower the round of primaries and cau- campaign nationally and in Iowa, failure to qualify for the primary come at all levels. Continued from Page 1A greenhouse footprint than coal. cuses that will pick a nominee to as well as allies who are spending in Virginia in March. Romney favors retaining the natural gas produces 20 percent That conclusion largely contra- oppose President Barack Obama heavily on television advertise- After insisting he would run a current graduated income tax to 60 percent lower greenhouse dicts the findings by a team of re- next fall. ments through an independent purely positive campaign, Gin- system, with lower rates than gas emissions, especially when searchers at Cornell who pub- Perry’s new ad shows images of organization known as a super grich let it be known he was currently exist. used for electrical generation lished a paper last April that ar- and when viewed over a 100- gued shale gas has a higher foot- year time span. print than coal due to The discrepancies between inadvertent releases of methane KUNKLE MOTO RSSAAB the Cornell and subsequent at gas wells,” Klemow said. 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JOHN J. “JACK” BRIELING, 60, Anna Krysicki Hazel E. Reese Ronald F. of Nanticoke, passed away on Sat- urday, December 24, 2011 at Hos- December 25, 2011 December 24, 2011 Peterlin pice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. He was born nna Krysicki, 96, formerly of azel E. Reese, 79, of Wilkes- December 15, 2011 in Kingston on Nov. 26, 1951. He ARees Street, Wilkes-Barre, H Barre, passed away on Christ- Ronald F. Pe- was the son of the late George & passed away on Sunday, December mas Eve, December 24, 2011, sur- terlin passed Mary Sinay Brieling. He was em- 25, 2011, at the Little Flower Manor, rounded by family and friends. from this life on ployed as a painter and by several Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, a December 15, different manufacturing compa- She was born in Wilkes-Barre, on daughter of the late John and Eve- 2011. nies. He is survived by his wife of September 7,1915, a daughter of the lyn Derby Reese. A graduate of Ron was born 24 years, the former Karen Derby late Joseph and Anna Guzik. Anna Coughlin High School, Hazel’s life- in Wilkes-Barre, Brieling, at home; daughter, Au- attended Wilkes-Barre Township long profession was in retail, work- on January 4, bree Brieling, at home; son, John schools, and she was formerly em- ing as a buyer for Fowler, Dick and 1943. He gradu- Brieling, at home; grandson, Tris- ployed as a secretary for the Acme Walker and as a department manag- ated from tan; sister, Maryanne Staley, Larks- Markets. She was a member of Our er for Boscov’s. She retired in 2004 Coughlin High School in 1960. ville; brothers, George, Ford, Va.; Lady of Hope Parish in Wilkes- after a total of 54 years of service. Ron served eight years in the Wayne and Mark, both of Wilkes- USAF, serving at several bases in- Barre. Amember of the Parsons Primi- Barre; Stanley and James, both of cluding Thailand and England. Anna was preceded in death by tive Methodist Church, she served Plymouth; Marty Brieling, Tenn; He was a floral designer in sever- her husband, Joseph Krysicki, and as a Sunday School teacher in the numerous nieces and nephews, by her brothers, Joseph, Peter and Thursday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Marge Macey of Kingston, and her al shops, eventually going into and constant companion, Tink. primary department for many Stanley Guzik, and by her sisters, Hope Parish, 40 Park Avenue, faithful companions, Brittany and partnership with a longtime friend, Private funeral services were years. She was a member of the La- Mary Kaminski, Helen Ziomek, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in Savannah. Teresa Brown of Shavertown. held from the George A. Strish Inc. dies Aid Society and sang in the Catherine Kowalski, Joanna Mis- St. Mary’s Maternity Cemetery, The funeral will be held Wednes- Ron became a resident of King- Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., church choir. Hazel was an avid kiewicz, Sophie Ambrose. West Wyoming. day at 11 a.m. from E. Blake Collins man, Ariz. in 1997 with his life part- Ashley. There are no calling hours. Friends may call on Thursday hockey fan, enjoying the Wilkes- ner and became the head designer Surviving are children, Andrew Funeral Home, 159 George Avenue, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the church. Barre/Scranton and Pittsburgh at Heaven Scent Floral. Krysicki and his wife, Mary, Wilkes- In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Wilkes-Barre. Services will be con- Ron was a 25-year member of Al- JEAN MARIE BRANNAN Barre; Ann Marie Donnora and her Penguins hockey games. tions may be made to Little Flower ducted by Rev. Andy Jerome, pastor coholics Anonymous and belonged MCLAUGHLIN, 85, of Holy Fam- husband, Raymond, Forty Fort; In addition to her parents, she Manor, 200 South Meade Street, of Parsons Primitive Methodist to the Community of the Divine ily Residence in Scranton, died Catherine Shonk and her husband, was preceded in death by her broth- Monday, December 26, 2011 at Re- Wilkes-Barre, PA 1870, or the St. Church. Interment will be in Mount Savior Church of Kingman, an in- Richard, Marlborough, Conn.; er, John Reese; sisters Ruth Hartley gional Hospital of Scranton. Therese Residence, 260 South Greenwood Cemetery, Shavertown. dependent Old Catholic Church. grandchildren, Andrew Krysicki Jr., and Marion Smith. Arrangements are pending Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA Surviving are her sister Cora Friends may call today from 4 to Ron was preceded in death by his Christine Booth, Lisa Skibinski and 18702. from McLaughlin’s. Full obituary Reese Burrier; niece, Sharon Reese, 7:30 p.m. parents, Joseph Peterlin and Zita information will be published in Lora Alicea; Michael and Rachel Funeral arrangements are by the Memorial donations may be Gerchman Peterlin; a sister, Mar- Shonk; great-grandchildren, An- and her husband, John, Wilkes- Wednesday’s edition of this news- Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 made to Parsons Primitive Metho- lene Peterlin Hodun, and a brother, drew Krysicki, Toni Skibinski, Tim- Barre; nephews, Daniel Smith III paper and later today at www.ce- Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. dist Church Building Fund,193 Aus- Nicholas Peterlin. othy Wielgopolski and Lincoln Ali- Online condolences may be made and his wife, Sally, Wilkes-Barre; lebrateherlife.com. tin Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705. He is survived by his life partner cea and Mackenzie Shonk. at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome- Jack Hartley, Forty Fort; a great- of 26 years, Keith Harvey; his Condolences can be sent to the fam- RONALD D. PANTUCCI, 67, of Amemorial Mass will be held on .com. niece and great-nephews. She will brothers Carl and his wife, Berna- Pittston, passed away Sunday, De- be sadly missed by her best friend, ily at: www.eblakecollins.com. dine, of Swoyersville; Hilary and cember 25, at Geisinger Wyoming his wife, Josephine, of Oak Ridge, Valley Medical Center, Plains N.J., and Michael and his wife, Ma- Township. Francis (Fran) W. Durling William J. McLane ry, of Nanticoke, and Emily Peter- Arrangements are pending lin, sister-in-law, of Bear Creek; and from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral December 24, 2011 December 25, 2011 many nieces, nephews and cousins. Home, 251William St., Pittston. There will be a memorial Fu- rancis (Fran) W. Durling, 44, of illiam J. McLane, Bill, “Billy,” neral Mass at Trinity Episco- RICHARD MACRI, 50, of King- F pal Church, Spring Street, King- ston, passed away at home. Noxen, passed away Saturday, W 88, of Auburn, N.Y., died Sun- December 24, 2011 at his home sur- day, December 25, 2011 at his home man. Memorial gifts may be made Friends and relatives are asked in lieu of flowers to KRMC Hos- rounded by his loving family follow- surrounded by his loving family. to call the Luzerne County Coro- pice, Kingman, 812 Airway Avenue, ing a courageous 15-month battle Mr. McLane was born October ner’s Office at 825-1664. Kingman, AZ 86409. with cancer. 20, 1923, in Wilkes-Barre, son of the Fran was born on August 27, late Gerald P. McLane and Phoebe 1967, and was the son of Willard and Jones McLane. He lived in Wilkes- Hazel Durling of Tunkhannock. He Barre, until moving to Auburn, N.Y., Robert Lee Catherine Akers was a 1985 graduate of Tunkhan- in 1947. Bill graduated from Cough- He is survived by his wife, Elea- nock High School and had been em- lin High School in Wilkes-Barre, nor Williams McLane; a daughter Carson December 25, 2011 ployed at Pulverman Precision Met- class of 1941. Juneanne Miller (James) of Au- atherine Akers, 94, of Port Grif- als in Dallas and Trion Industries in He was hired as a locomotive en- burn; three grandchildren, James gineer with the Lehigh Valley Rail- December 25, 2011 C fith, passed away Sunday, De- Wilkes-Barre prior to his illness. W. (Sara) Miller of Asheville, N.C.; road, later moving to Auburn, N.Y., cember 25, Christmas morning, at Fran was a member of the South Michael McLane Miller of Tahoe Robert Lee in 1947. Bill continued his career on the home of her daughter in Bear City, Calif. and Megan Miller of Au- Carson, age 76, Mountain Land Association who the railroad until his retirement in Creek Township. loved hunting, fishing, camping and Boner, and her husband, Michael, burn; two great-grandchildren, formerly of who all reside in Tunkhannock; 1985. She was the widow of Harry Ak- riding his quad. His biggest enjoy- Liam Miller and Ella Jane Miller of Wilkes-Barre, nieces, Alexis Thomas and Megin Bill was a local chairman for the Asheville; nephews, Ronald Wil- ers, who passed away in 1958. ments in life were watching his boys passed away on Durling; nephews Daniel Kaskus Auburn N.Y. Division for the broth- liams of Atlanta, Ga.; Gerald Born in Port Griffith, she was in all their activities, spending time December 25, and Cayden Durling. erhood of Locomotive Engineers McLane of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; the daughter of the late Andrew with family and friends, and rooting Lodge 807, member of St. Mary’s 2011. Funeral will be held 11 a.m. on James McLane of Tonawanda, N.Y.; He was the be- and Elizabeth Svec Vincek. She for his beloved Dallas Cowboys. Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Church (Wilkes-Barre and Auburn) nieces, Mary Ellen Hudock, New loved husband of was educated in St. John the Bap- He was preceded in death by his Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home for 64 years, Holy Name Society Jersey; Doris Zinn, Deborah Claire (Curley) Carson for 55 years, tist School, Pittston. Prior to re- grandparents, Ralph and Lottie Inc., corners of routes 29 and 118, Knights of Columbus, Elks, AOH McGrath, Ellen Williams, all of tirement, she was employed by White, and Frank and Elizabeth Pikes Creek, with Pastor Gary C. and 34-year member of Highland Pennsylvania. father to Carol Krog (Rick) of Rent- Wright Aeronautical and Botany Durling; nephew David Kaskus. Myers of the Biblical Baptist Golf Course. There are no calling hours. A on, Wash. and Chris Carson (Mary), 500 in New Jersey and later for Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Church, Meshoppen, officiating. Bill also had a passion for garden- Mass of Christian Burial will be and grandfather of Sean, Ross and Topps Co., Duryea. She was a for- the former Peggy Siglin; sons, Friends may call Wednesday ing and was an avid Boston Red Sox, Wednesday, December 28, at11 a.m. Paige Carson, all of Levittown. mer member of St. John the Bap- Brian, Matt and Josh, who reside at from 6 to 9 p.m. SU Basketball/Football Fan. at St. Mary’s Church. Burial will be He was a 1953 graduate of Meyers tist Church and current member of home; brother, Rick, and his fian- Online condolences may be made Bill and his wife Eleanor had cele- in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. High School and he served eight St John the Evangelist Church, cée, Cindy Farr; sister, Florence at clswansonfuneralhome.com. brated their 64th wedding anniver- In lieu of flowers, memorial con- years in the U.S. Air Force. Pittston. sary on August 16 of this year. tributions may be made to the Bob was preceded in death by his Catherine was a beloved moth- He was predeceased by his par- Make-A-Wish Foundation and Mat- parents, Lee and Hilda Carson, and er, grandmother, great-grand- ents, Gerald and Phoebe, brother thew House. his sister, Ruth. motherwho was cherished by both Nancy May (Adams) Kirschner George G. McLane and most recent- Langham Funeral Home is hand- Memorial contributions may family and friends and will be dear- ly his fox terrier “Mickey.” ling arrangements. be may to Disabled American ly missed. She was a member of December 24, 2011 Veterans, PO Box 1651, Levittown, the Jenkins Twp. Senior Citizens PA 19057. and a past member of the Avoca ancy May (Adams) Kirschner, Video tribute may be viewed and VFW Post 8335 Ladies Auxiliary. N 69, of Nanticoke, passed away FUNERALS condolences can be placed at Surviving are her beloved Saturday, December 24, 2011 in www.doughertyfuneralhome.com. daughters, Christine Akers-Mack Guardian Elder Care, Newport ALBERT – Emily, funeral 9 a.m. Nanticoke. Mass of Christian and her husband, John Mack, Bear Township, after failing health for Thursday in Mamary-Durkin Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Faustina Creek Township; Theresa Griguts, one year. Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Parish, Nanticoke. Friends may Henderson, Nevada; sister, Eliza- Born March 4, 1942, in Nanti- Wilkes-Barre. Services at 9:30 call 5 to 7 p.m. today. a.m. in St. Anthony’s Maronite GUINAN – Dorothy, memorial Mass Linda L. beth Evitts, Jenkins Township; coke, she was the daughter of the three grandchildren, three great Church, Wilkes-Barre. Friends 9a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel late Daniel and Unice Craigle may call 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. of Little Flower Manor, 200 S. (Spencer) Biggs grandchildren; several nieces and Adams. ATHERTON – Charles Sr., funeral 11 Meade St., Wilkes-Barre. December 23, 2011 nephews. Nancy was a member of the Wa- a.m. Wednesday in the Clarke HANNON – Curtis Sr., funeral 11 a.m. In addition to her husband, she namie Methodist Church. She Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset today in the Howell-Lussi Funeral inda L. (Spencer) Biggs 60, of Pri- was preceded in death by her son, worked in various garment factories Road, Hunlock Creek. Friends Home 509 Wyoming Ave., West L chard’s Road, Hunlock Creek, may call 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Pittston. Ronald Akers, three sisters, Anna before retiring. She was also presi- passed away Friday evening at Geisin- Terpak, Elizabeth Vincek and Ma- funeral home. JOHNSON – Warren, memorial dent of the Women’s Auxiliary of BELLES – Robert, funeral 11 a.m. service 1p.m. Saturday in the ger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, ry Waldinger and two brothers, Newport Township. today in St. Luke’s Reformation Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 813 Plains Township, after a lengthy ill- Andrew and Frank Vincek. three sisters; numerous nieces and Preceding her in death were son Lutheran Church, Main Street, Wyoming Ave., Kingston. ness. The funeral will be Thursday at nephews. Thomas Urban Vandermark; broth- Noxen. KRAMER – Kathryn, memorial She was born on July 6, 1951, in 9a.m. from the Baloga Funeral AMemorial Service will be held BILLINGS – Audrey, funeral 2 p.m. service 2 p.m. Wednesday in the ers William Adams, Edward Adams, Nanticoke, the daughter of Gladys La- Home, Inc. 1201 Main Street, Pitt- at a later date in New Life Commu- Wednesday in the Hugh B. Central United Methodist Church, Donald Adams; sister Janice moreaux Spencer of Hunlock Creek ston (Port Griffith), with a Mass of nity Church, 570 South Main Road, Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 65 Academy St., Wilkes-Barre. (Adams) Brojakowski. and the late Charles W. Spencer. Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St Mountain Top, PA 18707. 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. The family will receive friends Surviving are three daughters, In lieu of flowers memorial dona- Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today after the service at the church. John the Evangelist Church, Wil- She was a member of the Brethren Allison May Vandermark Morales, tions may be made to the New Life at the funeral home and 1p.m. KRUCZEK – John, memorial Mass in Christ Church, Hunlock Creek. liam St., Pittston. Interment will until service time Wednesday. of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Carolyn Marie Vandermark Mow- Community Church. She was preceded in death by her be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, BOYER – Hilda, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in Our Lady of Hope Parish, ery, Paula Michele Vandermark Arrangements are by the Earl W. husband, Thomas Biggs, and a broth- Carverton, PA. Naftzinger; 12 grandchildren; 20 Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Wednesday in the Hugh B. Wilkes-Barre. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, OSELINSKY – Helen, Divine Liturgy er, Charles W. Spencer. Relatives and friends may pay great-grandchildren; four brothers; Green St., Nanticoke. their respects on Wednesday from 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. 10 a.m. today in Holy Resurrec- Surviving are a sister, Charlotte Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. tion Russian Orthodox Church, 17 5to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. (Spencer) Redmond, and her hus- in St. Andre Bassette Church, E. Kirmar Ave., Nanticoke. Friends band, Charles, of Ormond Beach, If desired, memorial contribu- Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 9 may call 9:30 a.m. until services. tions may be made to St John the a.m. until service time. PLAPPERT – Robert, funeral 9:30 Florida; brother Ed Spencer and his Evangelist Care and Concern Min- Rita Olecki BRONGO – Concetta, funeral 10 a.m. a.m. Wednesday in the Victor M. wife, Linda, of Hunlock Creek; broth- istries, 35 William St., Pittston, PA today in the Richard H. Disque Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon er Larry Spencer and his wife, Joyce, December 25, 2011 18640 or the American Heart Asso- Funeral Home Inc.,2940 Memo- St., Old Forge. Services at 10 a.m. of Nanticoke; brother Leroy Spencer ciation, 613 Baltimore Dr., Suite 3, rial Highway, Dallas. Mass at 10:30 in the Stewart Memorial United and his wife, Sandra, of New Martins- rs. Rita Olecki, 86, of Duryea, a.m. in Gate of Heaven Church, Methodist Church, Old Forge. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. ville, West Virginia; brother Mark M passed away Christmas morn- Dallas. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. For directions or to send an on- Spencer and his wife, Karen, of West ing at Regional Hospital Hospice CIAVARELLA – James, funeral 6 today. line condolence, please visit p.m. Wednesday in the Nat & WALSH – Ruth, funeral 11 a.m. Nanticoke; numerous nieces and ne- Unit, surrounded by her family. www.BalogaFuneralHome.com. Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Wednesday in the Earl W. Loh- phews. Born in Duryea, she was the Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may man Funeral Home, Inc., 14 W. She loved all of her family dearly daughter of the late Anthony and call 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral Green St., Nanticoke. Friends may Stella Malkowski Brennan. Prior to home. call 10 a.m. until time of service. and will be sadly missed by all. OBITUARY POLICY her retirement, she was employed COMER – Patrick, funeral 8 p.m. WALSH – Sean, Mass of Christian Amemorial service will be held on The Times Leader publishes by Diamond Vending at Topps, Du- Tuesday in the S.J. 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Burial 9:30 a.m. today in St. Road, Shickshinny. 7224, send a fax to (570) 829- husband, Chester, who passed away ELLIS – Ida, funeral 11 a.m. today in Francis Cabrini Church, Carv- the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral erton. Relatives and friends are 5537 or e-mail to tlobits@time- in 1964; beloved son, Brian, who Glevick, and her husband, John, of Old Forge; granddaughter, Jennifer Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., requested to go directly to the sleader.com. If you fax or e- passed away in 1977; sister Arlene More Obituaries, Page 2A Kretsch, and her husband, Noah, of Wyoming. Friends may call 10 a.m. church. mail, please call to confirm. Carlin and brothers, Anthony, Ha- Factoryville. until time of service. ZIBUCK – Isador, Mass of Christian rold and Paul. 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OTHER OPINION: STATE BUDGET Care is required with cuts in 2012

OU AIN’T SEEN noth- Cutting in’ yet was the mess- alone won’t age Gov. Tom Cor- solve the Y bett’s budget secretary state’s prob- delivered when describing lem. Corbett what Pennsylvanians can ex- must put his pect in the next fiscal year. political mus- The Corbett administration’s Zogby cle behind $27.1billion budget for 2011-12 proposed fee hit hard, affecting social servic- increases on motorists to help es, arts groups, parks and more, pay for road and bridge im- with a disproportionately big provements and fair charges on share of the pain in education, Marcellus Shale drillers to off- which triggered local tax in- set the local and statewide creases and higher tuition rates costs associated with the in- at state universities. dustry. But if residents thought that When reductions are pro- was tough, Budget Secretary posed, education should not be Charles Zogby offered this targeted since that portion of warning: “In many respects, the budget already absorbed $1 2012-13 is going to be an even billion in cuts. more difficult challenge.” If the governor is serious In an effort to get a jump on about producing a workforce the problem, he said he’s put- that can move Pennsylvania ting finishing touches on plans forward, he must recognize to freeze some spending in the that further cutbacks will un- Workplace wellness gets employees, companies healthier second half of the current fiscal dermine that effort, and local year. property owners aren’t willing Planning ahead is smart, but to pay a higher proportionate THE FACTS are alarming. Government and industry statistics show there are a few things the Cor- share. According to the Centers for that for every $1 invested in workplace Disease Control and Preven- COMMENTARY bett administration should wellness, companies save between $3 and keep in mind going forward. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tion, nearly 65 percent of adults do not exercise regu- DR. NINA TAGGART $5 on health care and absenteeism costs larly, half of all adults have within the first three years. QUOTE OF THE DAY high cholesterol, one out of to attract more talented employees, have every four has high blood pressure and 30 better employee morale and experience less “Whichever one gets hired, our percent are obese. turnover. tion and prevention, many insurers such as These conditions contribute to chronic Starting a workplace wellness program Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania county will be fortunate.” illnesses, which account for 75 percent of all doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. offer support for workplace wellness activ- Jim Haggerty health care costs in the United States. With senior management’s support, the first ities. At BCNEPA, our Blue Health Solutions The Luzerne County transition committee member, Since many adults spend most of their step is usually the creation of an employee program is available to all covered employers who helped to draft the home rule charter that goes waking hours at work, employers are in a wellness team to engage workers and encour- to help their employees manage chronic into effect Jan. 2, expects one of five candidates to unique position to empower their employees age ideas from all levels in the organization. conditions, quit smoking or simply start be chosen this week to serve as the first county manager. All five to adopt healthier lifestyles. Programs can begin simply, by switching down the path of a healthier lifestyle. applicants are “extremely, highly qualified,” he said. Being proactive about one’s health enhanc- to healthier food choices in vending ma- As we prepare to begin a new year, local es quality of life. Individuals who choose to chines and at staff meetings, starting walk-at- employers should consider making an in- eat healthy foods, get regular exercise and lunch groups to get people moving and vestment in their employees – and in their OTHER OPINION: HOMECOMING have the right medical screenings tend to be bringing in speakers for presentations on own bottom lines – by implementing a work- healthier, live longer and report being hap- various health topics. place wellness program in 2012. pier. And since employees are usually an Once the program is under way, orga- For more information about workplace Help vets succeed organization’s most valuable resource, having nizations can add options such as offering wellness, visit the U.S. Workplace Wellness healthier employees benefits the company’s employee health assessments, discounted Alliance at www.uswwa.org or Blue Cross of bottom line. gym memberships, on-site health fairs, free Northeastern Pennsylvania’s website at when they return Government and industry statistics show flu vaccinations and fun fitness competitions. www.bcnepa.com/Wellness/Employ- that for every $1 invested in workplace well- Organizations might want to add incentives ers.aspx. ness, companies save between $3 and $5 on such as rewards for losing weight, complet- HE FINAL withdrawal ghanistan. Upon their return, the health care and absenteeism costs within the ing medical screenings or participating in Dr. Nina Taggart is an ophthalmologist with Eye of U.S. troops from Iraq first order of business should be first three years. And according to the CDC, other health-related programs. Care Specialists of NEPA and is corporate medical is a welcome way to helping them find jobs with companies with wellness programs also tend Because we understand the value of educa- director for Blue Health Solutions. Tconclude 2011. Young health insurance and other bene- Americans will be coming home, fits. But those who can’t must and taxpayers will no longer be not be abandoned. spending more than $150 million Many will need treatment for MAIL BAG LETTERS FROM READERS per day on a war begun under depression or post-traumatic false pretenses and pursued un- stress. It’s far better – and far or your own mother or father. Your “hero” der false hopes of bestowing hap- cheaper – to spend money on Reader disputes letter SEND US YOUR OPINION might be closer than you think. pily-ever-after democracy. helping veterans become pro- Letters to the editor must include the John Minetola But some of the billions Amer- ductive members of society than supportive of drilling writer’s name, address and daytime Luzerne icans are saving needs to go to- it is to allow them to slide into phone number for verification. Letters fter reading Christa Collins’ letter to ward helping veterans. It’s argua- poverty and homelessness. should be no more than 250 words. We the editor regarding the natural gas reserve the right to edit and limit writers ble that we failed the Iraqi peo- When that happens, health care Toy drives should include Aindustry (“Writer believes drilling can to one published letter every 30 days. ple, but we must not fail our and other services will cost far remedy revenue woes,” Dec. 16), I wanted • E-mail: [email protected] own. Men and women who more in public dollars and hu- to respond. • Fax: 570-829-5537 gifts suitable for teens fought for us deserve a bright fu- man misery. Christa, do your homework. Learn more • Mail: Mail Bag, The Times Leader, 15 ture at home. Misery is indeed a legacy of N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871 1 teen-specific holiday gift-drive is need- about fracking and its hazards. Watch the ed for this area. A few years ago, I The president and Congress going to war: Nearly 20 veterans film “Gasland.” Read about the water prob- A are responsible for this, and it is commit suicide every day. More suggested to a single mom of two lems in Dimock, Susquehanna County. No stripes on the plain white pants. “tweens” that she go to a local charity and by no means guaranteed. Veter- U.S. soldiers have committed su- Take off you rose-colored glasses and lose ans’ benefits are guaranteed icide in the past decade than Black spikes (when black wasn’t cool). ask for help with holiday gifts. She had the warm, fuzzy feeling. Idecided to research to try to under- recently lost her home in a fire and needed through next year, but lawmak- those who died in combat in There are very serious issues facing the stand who was behind all of this. (Some assistance. ers this fall toyed with reneging Iraq. residents of Pennsylvania. on the promise of longer-term If ever there was a nonpartisan readers might want to stop here). Marge Simpson says that God told her Karen Rowker The man behind all of “this” was Joe not to give canned lima beans to food help. Yes, the national debt is a issue, this should be it. President Tunkhannock problem, but balancing the bud- Barack Obama made campaign Paterno. I learned that this man was not drives. Well, in the same way, used teddy get on the backs of veterans promises to work to reduce the only a football coach. He taught his players bears don’t quite cut it with 8-year-olds. I would be unconscionable. suicide rate of veterans and to Joe Paterno was more quotes from Browning: “A man’s reach felt worse for my friend after the charity Even now the unemployment speed up access to treatment for should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heav- gave her “tween” kids books to read. On rate for veterans younger than 24 postwar problems. He must fol- than a football coach en for.” He taught the importance of pride, Christmas vacation, even Lisa Simpson is almost 40 percent. The sol- low through, and Congress must family, teamwork, hard work and educa- probably takes a rest from the library diers who will be coming home help to find the money. All Amer- t was a crisp autumn afternoon in 1976 tion. There was no need to have a wild stacks. face a challenging job market. icans of all political persuasions when I first witnessed a crowd of 70,000 touchdown celebration dance: “Act like Idon’t understand why Christmas stops They should at least be able to should be demanding this in cho- Icheer wildly as the drum major raced you’ve been there before.” And he taught being significant to minors-in-need once rely on benefits they were prom- rus. What could be more impor- toward the 50-yard line and completed a that there is life after college football. they reach the hoary age of 10. ised. tant? somersault at Beaver Stadium to lead the Sure, some of his graduates became NFL Please, local charities: Next year, start More than 2 million Ameri- marching band onto the field for the pre- players, Super Bowl MVPs and NFL exec- gift-card drives for teenagers, or new cloth- cans have served in Iraq or Af- San Jose Mercury News game performance. The Penn State home utives. Others became doctors, lawyers, ing drives or technology-related drives. team did not have any superstars on of- concert pianists, teachers and business This is the 21st century. EDITORIAL BOARD fense but played a disciplined, hard-fought owners. Joe Paterno was, and is, a hero to Used teddy bears and books probably PRASHANT SHITUT football game and scored a decisive victo- many. meant a lot to Tiny Tim, but he lived in President and Interim CEO/Impressions Media ry. For those people searching for a hero, Dickens’ imagination. JOSEPH BUTKIEWICZ MARK E. JONES No mascot logo on the helmet. you might want to look in your communi- Hilary Palencar Vice President/Executive Editor Editorial Page Editor No names on the jerseys. ty: firefighter, police officer, pastor, rabbi, Nanticoke

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Continued from Page 1A aMonday. Many people had the day off because Christmas fell on Sunday. ShopperTrak, a research firm that monitors traffic at more than 25,000 stores, predicted store traffic would be up as much as 60 percent over the same date last year. Target, like many other area stores, had deep discounts on seasonal merchandise, much of which was marked down 50 per- cent. That was a big draw for customers such as Joy Hill of Berwick, who along with her aunt, cousin and mother stocked up on dozens of rolls of wrapping paper and other Christmas decorations. Hill spent about 10 minutes rearranging items in her hatch- back so she could fit the other good buy the family found: a 46- inch flat-screen television for $550. They saw the same televi- DON CAREY PHOTOS/THE TIMES LEADER sion online for $800, Hill said. Amanda Fuller, 16, at left, was shopping Monday at the Wyoming Valley Mall with her mother, Diane AP FILE PHOTO There were lots of great deals Hall, of Hanover Township, in search of some post-Christmas bargains. Senior citizens are rescued from their homes by boats during at the Wyoming Valley Mall as Hurricane Agnes flooding in Wilkes-Barre on June 23, 1972. well, shoppers said. more,” she said. Krista Rubino, 29, of Pittston, While Spraw is a veteran WANT TO HELP? had some bragging rights for post-holiday shopper, Diane the perfume gift set she got at Hall of Hanover Township was FILM To donate, visit Victoria’s Secret. getting her first-ever taste of www.agnes1972.com or “My mother paid $50. I got it the great deals available after www.facebook.com/agnes72 for $24,” she said. Christmas as she shopped at Continued from Page 3A Or, call the Luzerne County His- torical Society at 570-823-6244. Rubino, like many of the the mall around 10 a.m. inski have made donations to shoppers interviewed Monday, “This is my first time and I’m the project, and that four local said they make the day-after- loving it,” Hall said. television stations have offered be to show the film to area Christmas shopping an annual Her 16-year-old daughter, all Agnes flood footage on file. schools and have a premier at tradition. Amanda Fuller, was having just The group also has support the F.M. Kirby Center in For Kim Spraw, 32, of Scran- as much fun. from 5,000 Facebook followers Wilkes-Barre. ton, it was a “shop-till-you- “I’m probably going to hit ev- on its social networking page The film would cost some- drop” kind of day. ery store. We’ve been shopping and has received dozens of where near $75,000 to com- Spraw struggled to carry her since 8 a.m. and were not done photos from supporters. plete, Stout said, and with only four bags full of discounted yet,” she said. “We decided the project has $4,000 accumulated thus far, clothing and other items she People weren’t the only bene- too much historical and educa- the new goal of the group is to purchased from mall retailers ficiaries of great deals, howev- tional value to abandon it,” just finish the project. like Macy’s, Sears and JC Pen- er. Several dog lovers were also Stout said. “The project is in “This is disappointing for ney. She wasn’t even close to on the hunt for the perfect pre- Laura Fritz, left, and Rachel Fritz, right, of Mountain Top were danger.” us.” Stout said. “This is not finishing her shopping, with sent for their pooches. with their mother, Mary Fritz, Monday at Wyoming Valley Mall. He said the documentary something that would have val- seven more stops to go, she Susan O’Connor admitted to would be about 90 minutes in ue only in 2012 (for the 40th said. being “guilted” into going to also a Golden Retriever, were ripped off (Sunday). We were length and include film from a anniversary of the flood), but a “Specific things I want I wait the PetSmart store in the Arena owed something for their sacri- sitting around eating and I feel licensed network and licensed definitive historical documen- until after Christmas because Hub Plaza to buy a new collar fice on Christmas day, she said. alittle bad,” she said. music. tation of the flood that has a you get better deals. If you save for her Golden Retriever, Sul- “I’m taking them to the park The Associated Press con- The plan, Stout said, would value to generations to come.” more money, you can buy ley. He and his brother, Bailey, for a walk because they got tributed to this story.

The Slocum family left the chapel to the community. The only stipulation was the building open.” land Manor Nursing Home, and there CHAPEL Giordano said the women were local were also services held at the State that a church service must be held once a month (preferably once a week) or residents who met every Sunday for an Correctional Institution at Dallas. the chapel would revert back to the Slocum estate. The Giordanos hold ser- hour for a couple of years. Four services a week were held in the Continued from Page 3A vices every Sunday. “They could not afford to pay the chapel, and numerous weddings, fu- May. He and his wife, Barbara, want to heat or the electric bill, so in the sum- nerals, baby dedications, baptisms preserve the chapel’s rich history and mer and the winter they would dress and special services were also held in market it as the perfect wedding chap- “Our mission is to teach how to live once a month (preferably once a week) accordingly and continued to hold ser- the chapel.” el. right before God and raise children the or the chapel would revert back to the vices,” Giordano said. Giordano said that after many years “It’s a phenomenal building,” Barba- right way,” Giordano said. “We want to Slocum estate. The Giordanos hold During those lean years, Giordano of dedication to Slocum Chapel, Red- ra said. “We intend to dress it up and keep the chapel going to honor those services every Sunday. said, the women contacted Pastor Ar- mond had to resign due to aging and improve the grounds.” who helped it survive all these years.” The Slocums were of the Presbyter- thur E. Redmond, who became stew- illness. The bell tower is missing from atop The chapel can seat about 100 peo- ian faith. Giordano says the services ard of Slocum Chapel on Nov. 5, 1965. Now the torch has been passed to the church, thanks to a recent storm, ple in the pews. Two rooms in the base- are Evangelical. The Christian Mis- Under Redmond’s leadership, and the Giordano, who also serves as a chap- but the bell still works. ment have been renovated to serve as a sionary Alliance held services for a faithful congregation, Giordano said lain in two state prisons. The Giorda- The marquee that announces events nursery and for Sunday school classes, time in the chapel, he said, and a Pen- central heating was installed, the sanc- nos – Guy, 60, and Barbara, 56 -- and was found in some high weeds. The and the interior of the church features tecostal group occupied the chapel for tuary was carpeted, electricity was up- the congregation of Slocum Chapel Giordanos cleaned it up and had it re- the original tongue-in-groove wood- many years. dated and soft cushions were put on see it as a vibrant lighthouse for the stored. work that adorns the walls and ceiling. “For 144 years, this beautiful histor- the pews. community. With a 20-member congregation, The Slocum family left the chapel to ical building has served as a house of “More importantly, a weekly radio “As long as I have breath, I will give other needed improvements take the community. The only stipulation prayer,” he said. “By the early 1960s, broadcast was aired,” Giordano said. God the glory and try to make a differ- time. was that a church service must be held two elderly women were all that held “A weekly service was held in High- ence,” Giordano said.

had a 90 percent success rate over starters, no one will be eligible Baumgartner also stressed the home will have strict require- he’s focusing on finding the mon- HALFWAY five years,” Baumgartner said. unless they were part of the pro- ments. For starters, no one will be eligible unless they were part ey and volunteers to open this Nationwide, the program aver- gram in the prison and have one as quickly as possible. ages about 80 percent success in shown a keen desire to stay clean of the program in the prison and have shown a keen desire to stay “We have someone who is go- Continued from Page 3A keeping those who graduate and sober. clean and sober. ing to be released New Year’s Eve, gram called Reformers Anony- clean and sober after one year. “It’ll be a voluntary program. and will probably go to a home- mous that began in Rockford, Ill., Baumgartner stressed the Upon their release they would ships, hold a job if they are phys- facilities do not work if both gen- less shelter,” he said. and has spread to 850 local chap- home will not house prisoners. sign a contract with us,” Baum- ically able, and do church and ders are in one home. Baumgartn- “I think the real thing we want ters nationwide, he said. It boasts The people allowed in would be gartner said. They need to fulfill community service. They must er said he may consider establish- to get across is that we are look- ahigh rate of success in keeping re-entering society anyway. five criteria. “They must stay give back to society.” ing a home for men leaving pris- ing to provide hope for those who addicts clean and sober. He also stressed the home will clean and sober, attend church Initial plans call for the home to on, but has no immediate plans normally feel hopeless in their sit- “The program in Milford, Ohio, have strict requirements. For regularly, repair family relation- house up to three women. Such for such expansion. Right now uation.” Dry, Itchy Eyes? Dr. Michele Domiano

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PENGUINS NFL Bears Apassing fancy await Brees tops PAUL SOKOLOSKI Marino’s OPINION returning yard mark players for season Moye can help By BRETT MARTEL Penn St. start Holiday break ends with AP Sports Writer consecutive games against NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees has broken the NFL re- its rebuilding Hershey starting tonight. cord for yards passing in a sea- son, surpassing a mark that had stood since Dan Marino set it in he call came down from the By TOM VENESKY 1984. coaching box upstairs, which is [email protected] Brees topped Marino’s record T where Joe Paterno was sitting WILKES-BARE TWP --- of 5,084 yards with a 9-yard when he was still in charge of things There’s no such thing as a true touchdown around Penn State. break for a hockey player. passtoDarren Essentially, it was a plea for help. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Sproles on Paterno wanted his best wide receiv- Penguins spent the last six days Monday night er on the field for one last-gasp drive, away from the ice. Many return- against the At- which meant Derek Moye was being ed home to spend the Christmas lanta Falcons. asked to forget about the broken bone holiday with their families, and Brees en- in his left foot and go help pull out a the time off carried with it a few tered the win for Penn State. challenges. game with 45 Moye surged into action, making a key Take Bran- 4,780 yards, SAINTS first-down grab and drawing a pass in- don DeFazio, needing 305 terference call in the end zone on the who went to set the re- 16 winning touchdown drive that gave the home to Onta- cord. He has FALCONS Lions a dramatic 10-7 victory over Illi- rio to spend passed for 300 nois. Christmas with yards or more It was the last game Paterno ever his family. After an NFL-re- won as Penn State’s head coach. But it months of strict cord 12 times was not the first time the Lions turned dieting and this season — to Moye to save the day. high doses of with one He burst into the Big Ten spotlight physical activ- game still to like some sort of Penn State superhero NEXT ity, DeFazio play. last season, leading the Lions with 53 GAME found himself Brees threatened Marino’s re- catches for 885 yards and eight touch- in a challenging cord once before in 2008, when down receptions. Moye even rescued HERSHEYat situation at the he finished with 5,069 yards, the Lions against Michigan State in W-B/SCRAN- family dinner making him and Marino the on- 2010 by forcing -- and then recovering -- TON table last week. ly quarterbacks to pass for 5,000 afumble during an interception return. WHEN: 7 p.m. There was yards in a season. His numbers weren’t quite as impres- tonight plenty of good His first scoring pass went for sive this season, mainly because Rob WHERE: Mohe- food, but DeFa- 8yards to Marques Colston and Bolden never got on the same page gan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre zio had to limit the second for 9 yards to Jimmy with Moye. And partly because Moye, a Twp. himself be- Graham. Graham’s TD catch big-play senior from Rochester, Pa., cause he wasn’t was his10th of the season, a new missed almost three full games with a burning as AP PHOTO franchise high for a tight end. In broken bone in his foot, suffered in an many calories New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates a touchdown by running back Pierre accident at home midway through his while on break. Thomas in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans on Monday. SeeBREES, Page 3B senior season. “Sometimes my mom was get- “I wasn’t satisfied at all,” said Moye, ting mad at me because I wasn’t who nonetheless leads the Lions with eating everything she was mak- 40 receptions for 654 yards and three ing,” DeFazio said. “But you real- scores. “Didn’t make some plays when ly have to monitor what you eat. Vikes expect Peterson back for ‘12 season Ishould have. I feel I could have had a That’s the life we live.” better season.” In addition to watching his All the Lions do. diet, Geoff Walker made sure to The All-Pro running back tore his ACL vered from left knee surgery for two ‘Upsetting to us’ stay active during the break and and MCL during Saturday’s victory torn ligaments in time to start the Adrian do whatever he could to stay in 2012 season. Peterson. They finished 9-3 overall and 6-2 in shape. over the Washington Redskins. “We expect most people to re- the Big Ten, missing out on an oppor- He skated once and went to yo- cover from this injury in eight tunity to play in the first Big Ten cham- ga classes several times over the to nine months and instead of pionship game by dropping two of their week. The Associated Press comparing Adrian to any final three decisions. But they get a “Just anything to kind of other player at any level chance to make up for it Monday stretch and stay loose,” Walker EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The athletic that’s had an anterior cruci- against a high-profile Houston team, said. “It’s important to keep ac- abilities of star running back Adrian Pe- ate ligament, and they hap- even if it happens to be in a low-profile tive during the break, while at the terson led the Minnesota Vikings to give pen every day, I would real- bowl game like the TicketCity Bowl. same time relax a little bit so you him a seven-year, $100 million contract ly like Adrian to stand on “We obviously wanted to be in a get recharged for the second extension before the season started. his own merit because bigger bowl,” Moye said. “But we’re half.” Now, they hope his recuperative abili- Adrian, I feel, is very happy to be in any bowl.” Even head coach John Hynes ties are just as good and he is able to live unique,” Vikings head train- That’s because a normally attractive took a cautious approach with up to being the highest-paid running back er Eric Sugarman said Mon Penn State program was shunned by in the NFL. most bowl committees, most of which SeeBEARS, Page 4B Minnesota expects Peterson to be reco- SeePETERSON, Page 3B wanted nothing to do with a team repre- senting a school disgraced by the child sex abuse scandal revolving around COLLEGE FOOTBALL former Lions defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. The aftermath cost Paterno his job and Penn State football lost a lot of Tigers roar, gain their Independence prestige. “We felt the reason we were passed on Missouri dominates its final night. generally did as he pleased in (by bigger-name bowls) had nothing to game as a Big 12 member Missouri both the running and passing do with our play on the field,” Moye (8-5) ends games. said. “That was obviously upsetting to before joining SEC in 2012. the season Franklin, named the game’s us.” on a four- offensive Most Valuable Player, The Lions are going to need a big 41 game win- rushed for 142 yards and threw day from him to upset Houston, an By DAVID BRANDT MISSOURI ning streak for 132 despite less than ideal offensive juggernaut that averages 599 AP Sports Writer for the first conditions in the cold and rain yards per game, twice scored 73 points SHREVEPORT, La. — Mis- 24 time since at Independence Stadium. He this season and scored more than 55 in souri made sure its final foot- NORTH CAROLINA 1965. The led the Tigers to 31 first-half four other games. ball game as a member of the Tigers will points — an Independence “I like our offense, but they don’t Big 12 was decided early. join the Bowl record. really have to do too much blocking,” James Franklin ran for two Southeastern Conference next For North Carolina (7-6), a Moye said of Houston’s receivers, “just touchdowns and threw for an- fall and showed one reason season that started with a run out and catch the ball. Every re- AP PHOTO other, and the Tigers easily beat they should be a factor immedi- promising 5-1record ends with ceiver’s dream. 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LOCAL Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 4:15 p.m. Md.-Eastern Shore at Virginia, 7 p.m. BULLETIN BOARD Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 8:30 p.m. Belhaven at Southern Miss., 8 p.m. CALENDAR MIDWEST Pittsburgh at Notre Dame, 7 p.m. TODAY'S GAMES College Football AMERICA’S LINE Minnesota at Illinois, 7:30 p.m. CAMPS HS BOYS BASKETBALL Texas Southern at Saint Louis, 8 p.m. Abington Heights vs. Nanticoke at Meyers Tourna- FBS Bowl Glance Eureka at W. Illinois, 8:30 p.m. ment, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Wisconsin at Nebraska, 9 p.m. The 10th Annual Paul McGloin Munley Tournament at Crestwood New Mexico Bowl By Roxy Roxborough SOUTHWEST Holiday Pitching Camp will be Meyers Christmas Tournament at Meyers At Albuquerque New Orleans at North Texas, 8 p.m. Coughlin at Meyers, 7:30 p.m. Temple 37, Wyoming 15 CS Bakersfield at Texas Tech, 8 p.m. held at Riverfront Sports on Dec. Princeton Day Academy vs GAR, 6 p.m., Crest- Famous Idaho Potato Bowl CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NFL board, the Vikings - Bears game is circled due FAR WEST 27th and 29th from 9:15 a.m. to wood H.S. At Boise, Idaho to numerous injuries on both sides; the Steelers - Browns circle is for Pittsburgh QB Vanguard at Loyola Marymount, 10 p.m. 11:45 a.m. Cost is $145. For more Christian Academy at Crestwood, 8 p.m. Ohio 24, Utah State 23 North Pocono at Wyoming Valley West, 7 p.m. Ben Roethlisberger (questionable). Wednesday's Games New Orleans Bowl information call 878-8483 or visit MMI Prep at Riverside, 7:30 p.m. NO LINE REPORT: On the NBA board, there is no line on the Celtics - Heat game EAST HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Louisiana-Lafayette 32, San Diego State 30 American U. at Mount St. Mary’s, 4 p.m. www.electriccitybaseball.com Holy Redeemer vs. Wyoming Area at Pittston Area Tuesday, Dec. 20 due to Boston forward Paul Pierce (questionable). The other no line games are for Loyola (Md.) at Bucknell, 7 p.m. The Third Annual Electric City Tournament, 6 p.m. Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl teams that played last night. Quinnipiac at Colgate, 7 p.m. Judy Knorr Tournament, Freedom at Berwick, 7:15 At St. Petersburg, Fla. Bowling Green at Duquesne, 7 p.m. Baseball & Softball Academy p.m. Marshall 20, FIU 10 Vanderbilt 2.5 Cincinnati UAB at George Washington, 7 p.m. NFL Monmouth (NJ) at Lafayette, 7 p.m. Winter Hitting League will be held Northwest at Benton Tournament, TBA Wednesday, Dec. 21 Mountain View at Pittston Area, 7:30 p.m. Favorite Points Underdog Chick Fil-A Bowl Columbia at Marist, 7 p.m. at Connell Park with session one Poinsettia Bowl Fairleigh Dickinson at NJIT, 7 p.m. HS WRESTLING Auburn 1Virginia beginning Jan. 8 and session two Hanover Area at Bob Rohm Tournament At San Diego Sunday UMBC at Niagara, 7 p.m. TCU 31, Louisiana Tech 24 Morgan St. at Saint Joseph’s, 7 p.m. on Feb. 5. Each session meets for HS HOCKEY EAGLES 9Redskins Monday Casey Classic (Coal Street) Thursday, Dec. 22 Lehigh at St. Peter’s, 7 p.m. four consecutive Sundays. Cost is Holy Redeemer vs. Wallenpaupack, 12:30 p.m. MAACO Bowl FALCONS NL Bucs Ticket City Bowl Cornell at Stony Brook, 7 p.m. Wyoming Area vs. Pittston Area, 2:15 p.m. At Las Vegas Seton Hall at Syracuse, 7 p.m. $125 per player. More information: Back Mountain vs. Susquehanna Valley, 4 p.m. Boise State 56, Arizona State 24 49ers [11] RAMS Houston 6Penn St Buffalo at Temple, 7 p.m. Villanova at West Virginia, 7 p.m. 570-878-8483 or www.electriccity- Scranton vs. Wyoming Valley West, 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24 Outback Bowl Crestwood vs. Holy Redeemer, 7:30 p.m. VIKINGS [PK] Bears Binghamton at Canisius, 7:30 p.m. baseball.com. Hawaii Bowl Fairfield at Drexel, 7:30 p.m. PACKERS [PK] Lions Georgia 2.5 Michigan St WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28 At Honolulu SOUTH HS BOYS BASKETBALL Southern Mississippi 24, Nevada 17 GIANTS [3] Cowboys Capital One Bowl UNC Asheville at W. Carolina, 6 p.m. LEAGUES Berwick at River Tournament at Selinsgrove Monday, Dec. 26 Siena at FAU, 7 p.m. Crestwood at Munley Tournament, 6 p.m. Independence Bowl SAINTS NL Panthers SCarolina 1Nebraska CCSU at Florida A&M, 7 p.m. Georgetown at Louisville, 7 p.m. Back Mountain Youth Soccer will Hazleton Area at Hatboro-Horsham/Cougar Holi- At Shreveport, La. Titans 3TEXANS Gator Bowl day Tournament, 6 p.m. North Carolina (7-5) vs. Missouri (7-5), 5 p.m. Army at Presbyterian, 7 p.m. host an indoor futsal/soccer Hazleton Area at Pleasant Valley Cougar Holiday (ESPN2) Ravens 2.5 BENGALS Florida 2Ohio St Liberty at Richmond, 7 p.m. Tournament, 7:30 p.m. Today's Games Wofford at South Carolina, 7 p.m. league beginning Jan. 13 through Steelers [7] BROWNS Rose Bowl Erskine at Charleston Southern, 7:30 p.m. Dallas, Northwest, Old Forge at Wyoming Area Little Caesars Pizza Bowl March for ages U6 to high school Tournament, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Oregon 6Wisconsin Albany (NY) at Maryland, 8 p.m. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL At Detroit JAGUARS 4Colts Lamar at Kentucky, 8:30 p.m. age at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Western Michigan (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6), 4:30 p.m. Lakeland at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. DOLPHINS 1Jets Fiesta Bowl UConn at South Florida, 9 p.m. campus gym. FIFA futsal ball and Judy Knorr Tournament at Berwick, 6 p.m. (ESPN2) MIDWEST Coughlin, GAR, Hanover Area at Meyers Tourna- Belk Bowl PATRIOTS 12.5 Bills Oklahoma St 3.5 Stanford Northwestern at Ohio St., 5:30 p.m. rules will be used, and games will ment, TBA At Charlotte, N.C. January 3 Indiana at Michigan St., 7:30 p.m. be played on weekends. All area Hazleton Area at Punxsatawney Tournament, TBA North Carolina State (7-5) vs. Louisville (7-5), 8 p.m. RAIDERS 3Chargers Wichita St. at Bradley, 8 p.m. (ESPN) intramural and travel teams are Nanticoke at Riverside Tournament, 6 and 7:30 BRONCOS 3Chiefs Sugar Bowl Missouri St. at Creighton, 8 p.m. p.m. Wednesday's Games Oakland at N. Dakota St., 8 p.m. welcome and all area individual Northwest at Benton Tournament, TBA Military Bowl CARDS 3Seahawks Michigan1(V) Va Tech IPFW at S. Dakota St., 8 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at North Pocono Tourna- S. Utah at South Dakota, 8 p.m. players seeking a team can sign up At Washington []-denotes a circle game. A game is circled for a va- January 4 ment, TBA Air Force (7-5) vs. Toledo (8-4), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Cleveland St. at Toledo, 8 p.m. online as well. Divisions will be set HS SWIMMING riety of reasons, with the prime factor being an injury. Indiana St. at Drake, 8:05 p.m. Holiday Bowl Orange Bowl Wyoming Valley West at Winter Invite, Emmaus In this final week of the season, some games will be Oral Roberts at UMKC, 8:05 p.m. to insure fair competition. For Winter Diving Invite at Wyoming Valley West At San Diego Clemson 2.5 WVirginia Morehead St. at SE Missouri, 8:30 p.m. Texas (7-5) vs. California (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) circled for teams that have clinched a playoff spot, more information and sign up HS WRESTLING and could rest some starters. When a game is inside Purdue at Iowa, 9:30 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Hurricane Classic Thursday's Games January 6 sheets, go online to www.bmy- acircle, there is limited wagering. The line could SOUTHWEST Meyers, Hazleton Area, Wyoming Valley West at Champs Sports Bowl NC A&T at Houston, 3 p.m. sa.org. Registration closes Dec. 31. move a few points in either direction, depending on Cotton Bowl Bethlehem Christmas Tournament At Orlando, Fla. Oklahoma St. vs. SMU at American Airlines Center, Kingston Winter Dome Soccer HS HOCKEY Florida State (8-4) vs. Notre Dame (8-4), 5:30 p.m. the severity (probable, questionable, doubtful, out) Arkansas 7Kansas St Dallas, 6:30 p.m. Casey Classic (Coal Street) (ESPN) of the injury Charlotte at Arkansas, 8 p.m. Teams have openings for anyone Holy Redeemer vs. Scranton, 2:15 p.m. Alamo Bowl College Football January 7 Texas A&M-CC at Rice, 8 p.m. Susquehanna Valley vs. Wallenpaupack, 4 p.m. Samford at Sam Houston St., 8 p.m. from the Kingston/Forty Fort Area Wyoming Valley West vs. Wyoming Area, 5:45 p.m. At San Antonio Favorite Points Underdog Compass Bowl Baylor (9-3) vs. Washington (7-5), 9 p.m. (ESPN) UC Riverside at UTSA, 8 p.m. who are interested in playing. Crestwood vs. Back Mountain, 7:30 p.m. Little Caesars Bowl Pittsburgh 5.5 Smu Huston-Tillotson at Texas St., 8:30 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING Friday's Games Mississippi St. vs. Baylor at American Airlines Cen- Soccer will be played at the Wyom- Wilkes Open, 9 a.m. Armed Forces Bowl Purdue 2WMichigan January 8 ter, Dallas, 9 p.m. ing Valley Sportsdome this winter. At Dallas Mercer at Tulsa, 9:30 p.m. Go Daddy.Com Bowl Please contact Brian at 570-288- Tulsa (8-4) vs. BYU (9-3), Noon (ESPN) Belk Bowl FAR WEST Pinstripe Bowl NC State 1Louisville Arkansas St 1No Illinois New Orleans at Colorado, 9 p.m. 0273 for U-7 League or Joe at At Bronx, N.Y. Portland at Gonzaga, 9 p.m. 570-288-6828 for U-9 League. Rutgers (8-4) vs. Iowa State (6-6), 3:30 p.m. Wednesday January 9 Portland St. at Montana, 9 p.m. WHAT’S ON TV (ESPN) E. Washington at Montana St., 9 p.m. Military Bowl BCS Championship Game Music City Bowl New Mexico at New Mexico St., 9 p.m. MEETINGS COLLEGE FOOTBALL At Nashville, Tenn. Toledo 3Air Force Lsu PK Alabama Cedarville at Nevada, 10 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Wake Forest (6-6), 6:40 Cent. Arkansas at UNLV, 10 p.m. ESPN — Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, W. Michigan p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl Note: The (V) after the opening line denotes that Vir- Nanticoke Area Little League, vs. Purdue, at Detroit ginia Tech opened as a favorite. Insight Bowl Texas 4California 8 p.m. NBA The Women's Top Twenty Five monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4 At Tempe, Ariz. The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press’ ESPN — Belk Bowl, Louisville vs. NC State, at Oklahoma (9-3) vs. Iowa (7-5), 10 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday Favorite Points UNderdog at Greater Nanticoke Area High Charlotte, N.C. women’s college basketball poll, with first-place Saturday's Games School Cafeteria. Board member MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Champs Sports Bowl Hawks 4.5 NETS votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 25, to- Meineke Car Care Bowl tal points based on 25 points for a first-place vote meeting will be held at 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Florida St 3Notre Dame ESPN2 — Pittsburgh at Notre Dame At Houston HEAT NL Celtics. through one point for a 25th-place vote and previ- ous ranking: PLUS --- Providence at St. John’s Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Northwestern (6-6), Noon Alamo Bowl (ESPN) BUCKS 6T’Wolves ...... Record Pts Prv 9 p.m. TRYOUTS Sun Bowl Baylor 9Washington BLAZERS 8Kings 1. Baylor (40) ...... 12-0 1,000 1 ESPN2 — Wisconsin at Nebraska 2. UConn...... 10-1 949 2 NBA At El Paso, Texas Georgia Tech (8-4) vs. Utah (7-5), 2 p.m. (CBS) Friday LAKERS 4.5 Jazz 3. Notre Dame...... 11-1 927 3 The Rock Rec Center will be holding 7:30 p.m. 4. Stanford ...... 9-1 881 4 YES — Atlanta at New Jersey Liberty Bowl Armed Forces Bowl College Basketball tryouts for Rock Solid AAU Basket- At Memphis, Tenn. 5. Maryland...... 11-0 837 5 8 p.m. Byu 2.5 Tulsa Favorite Points Underdog 6. Kentucky...... 11-1 756 8 ball on Jan. 8 and 15. The cost is TNT — Boston at Miami Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) 7. Tennessee ...... 7-3 728 6 $10 per player and players may 10:30 p.m. Pinstripe Bowl ST. JOHN’S 1.5 Providence 8. Duke...... 8-2 703 9 TNT — Utah at L.A. Lakers Fight Hunger Bowl attend both tryouts for that price. Rutgers 2Iowa St Pittsburgh 1NOTRE DAME 9. Ohio St...... 13-0 651 11 NHL At San Francisco 10. Texas A&M ...... 8-2 639 10 UCLA (6-7) vs. Illinois (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) The times for Jan. 8 are: 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Music City Bowl ILLINOIS 5.5 Minnesota 11. Rutgers...... 10-2 578 12 ROOT — Carolina at Pittsburgh Chick-fil-A Bowl 12. Miami ...... 9-2 521 7 girls grades 5-6; 3 p.m., girls Miss St 6.5 Wake Forest Wisconsin 7.5 NEBRASKA 7:30 p.m. At Atlanta 13. Texas Tech ...... 10-0 510 15 grades 7-8; 4 p.m. girls grades 9-10; Virginia (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) VERSUS — St. Louis at Detroit Insight Bowl NHL 14. Louisville ...... 11-2 491 14 5p.m., boys grades 5-6; 6 p.m., CSN --- Philadelphia at Tampa Bay Monday, Jan. 2 15. Georgetown ...... 10-2 487 17 TicketCity Bowl Oklahoma 14 Iowa Favorite Odds Underdog 16. Penn St...... 10-2 401 16 boys grades 7-8; 7 p.m. boys At Dallas PENGUINS -$220 Hurricanes 17. Georgia...... 10-2 339 13 grades 9-10. Times for Jan 9 are: 2 Penn State (9-3) vs. Houston (12-1), Noon (ESPNU) Saturday 18. Green Bay...... 10-0 323 18 Capital One Bowl Meinke Car Care Texas Bowl Flames -$120 BLUE JACKETS 19. Delaware ...... 9-0 262 19 p.m., boys grades 5-6; 3 p.m., boys 20. Purdue ...... 10-3 212 20 At Orlando, Fla. PANTHERS -$135 Maple Leafs grades 7-8; 4 p.m., boys grades TRANSACTIONS Nebraska (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), 1p.m. Texas A&M 10 Northwestern 21. DePaul ...... 12-2 211 21 (ESPN) SENATORS -$120 Canadiens 22. Texas ...... 9-2 166 22 9-10; 5 p.m., girls grades 5-6; 6 Sun Bowl 23. Nebraska...... 11-1 110 24 BASKETBALL Outback Bowl p.m., girls grades 9-10; 7 p.m. girls Ga Tech 3Utah Flyers -$150 Lightning 24. North Carolina ...... 8-2 106 23 National Basketball Association At Tampa, Fla. 25. Vanderbilt ...... 11-1 94 25 grades 7-8. Contact the Rock Rec HOUSTON ROCKETS — Signed C Samuel Da- Georgia (10-3) vs. Michigan State (10-3), 1p.m. Fight Hunger Bowl RED WINGS -$155 Blues Others receiving votes: Gonzaga 28, Virginia 28, lembert to a multi-year contract. (ABC) Center for more information at AVALANCHE -$125 Jets California 22, LSU 14, South Carolina 10, Arkansas FOOTBALL Gator Bowl Illinois 3Ucla 7, Georgia Tech 4, BYU 2, Kansas 1, Northwestern 696-2769 orTheRockRecCen- National Football League At Jacksonville, Fla. 1, St. Bonaventure 1. [email protected]. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed OT Daniel Florida (6-6) vs. Ohio State (6-6), 1p.m. (ESPN2) Liberty Bowl Ballots Online: http://tinyurl.com/43tz39t Baldridge from the practice squad. Placed DE Matt Rose Bowl Roth and CB Ashton Youboty on injured reserve. At Pasadena, Calif. UPCOMING EVENTS HOCKEY Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (11-2), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Women's College Basketball Schedule National Hockey League Fiesta Bowl Today's Games CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Recalled F Brandon At Glendale, Ariz. EAST Wilkes University will host its 12th Pirri from Rockford (AHL). Phoenix at Los Angeles, late 1 Stanford (11-1) vs. Oklahoma State (11-1), 8:30 p.m. Charlotte...... 00 .000 ⁄2 Youngstown St. at Stony Brook, 7 p.m. annual Mid-Winter Softball Camp COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Recalled LW Anaheim at San Jose, late 1 (ESPN) Washington ...... 00.000 ⁄2 MIDWEST Dane Byers from Springfield (AHL). Today's Games Orlando ...... 01 .000 1 William Woods at W. Illinois, 6 p.m. Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9 ST. LOUIS BLUES — Recalled F Adam Cracknell Tuesday, Jan. 3 Carolina at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Sugar Bowl Central Division Texas A&M-CC at Indiana, 7 p.m. a.m. to noon each day. Pitching will from Peoria (AHL). Calgary at Columbus, 7 p.m. Toledo at Northwestern, 7 p.m. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Signed coach Ron At New Orleans Montreal at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. WL Pct GB begin at 9 a.m., hitting at 10 a.m., Michigan (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. Chicago...... 101.000 — Wednesday's Games Wilson to a contract extension. Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. 1 (ESPN) Cleveland...... 00 .000 ⁄2 EAST and fielding at 11 a.m. The camp will American Hockey League Toronto at Florida, 7:30 p.m. 1 Detroit ...... 00 .000 ⁄2 Bucknell at West Virginia, Noon BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — Signed G Nic Wednesday, Jan. 4 St. Louis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. 1 be held in the UCOM building on Indiana ...... 00 .000 ⁄2 Bryant at CCSU, 1p.m. Riopel, F Kael Mouillierat and F Joey Haddad to pro- Orange Bowl Winnipeg at Colorado, 9 p.m. 1 Milwaukee...... 00 .000 ⁄2 South Carolina at Drexel, 5 p.m. Main Street and the Marts Center fessional tryout agreements. At Miami Wednesday's Games PEORIA RIVERMEN — Signed F Chris Bruton, D Buffalo at New Jersey, 7 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Cornell at Canisius, 5:15 p.m. (Wilkes Gym) on Franklin Street. West Virginia (9-3) vs. Clemson (10-3), 8 p.m. Quinnipiac at American U., 7 p.m. Maury Edwards and G David McKee to professional (ESPN) N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Southwest Division WL Pct GB Columbia at Fairleigh Dickinson, 7 p.m. For more information, contact tryout agreements. Friday, Jan. 6 Minnesota at Nashville, 8 p.m. PROVIDENCE BRUINS — Signed F Daniel Koger Los Angeles at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Houston...... 00.000 — St. Francis (NY) at Manhattan, 7 p.m. Frank at 571-408-4031. Cotton Bowl Duquesne at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. to a professional tryout agreement. Boston at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Memphis ...... 00.000 — King’s College will be hosting the SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE — Recalled F Joe De- At Arlington, Texas Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. New Orleans...... 00.000 — Howard at Seton Hall, 7 p.m. vin, F A.J. Jenks and F Garrett Wilson from Cincin- Kansas State (10-2) vs. Arkansas (10-2), 8 p.m. San Antonio...... 00.000 — SOUTH Jerry Greely Player Development 1 nati (ECHL) and F David Marshall from Rio Grande (FOX) Dallas ...... 01.000 ⁄2 UT-Martin at Louisville, Noon North Florida at Bethune-Cookman, 5:30 p.m. Baseball Academy set for January Valley (CHL). Saturday, Jan. 7 Northwest Division SPRINGFIELD FALCONS — Signed F Chad Cos- BBVA Compass Bowl American Hockey League Gardner-Webb at NC Central, 6 p.m. and February. Jerry Greely is the WL Pct GB Samford at Florida, 7 p.m. tello to a professional tryout agreement. At Birmingham, Ala. EASTERN CONFERENCE Oklahoma City ...... 101.000 — head baseball coach at King’s 1 Yale at Florida St., 7 p.m. Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Atlantic Division Denver ...... 00 .000 ⁄2 1 Furman at Georgia, 7 p.m. College and a coach in the Balti- Sunday, Jan. 8 GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA Minnesota...... 00 .000 ⁄2 1 Winthrop at Mercer, 7 p.m. GoDaddy.com Bowl St. John’s ...... 29 17 74139106 89 Portland...... 00 .000 ⁄2 more Orioles organization. The 1 Old Dominion at Tennessee, 7 p.m. Utah...... 00 .000 ⁄2 At Mobile, Ala. Manchester...... 31 18 11 0238 83 79 Brevard at UNC Asheville, 7 p.m. even will be held Jan. 29th and FOOTBALL Arkansas State (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois (10-3), 9 Worcester ...... 27 13 833327670 Pacific Division George Washington at William & Mary, 7 p.m. p.m. (ESPN) Portland...... 28 13 12 1229 74 87 WL Pct GB Georgia St. at Jacksonville St., 8 p.m. Feb. 5th, 19th, and 26th in the Providence...... 31 13 15 1229 66 92 Monday, Jan. 9 L.A. Clippers ...... 101.000 — Kentucky at Middle Tennessee, 8 p.m. King’s College Scandlon Gymnasi- National Football League 1 East Division Phoenix...... 00 .000 ⁄2 Marshall at Tennessee Tech, 8 p.m. BCS National Championship 1 um. The Academy will be divided AMERICAN CONFERENCE GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA Sacramento...... 00 .000 ⁄2 MIDWEST At New Orleans Hershey...... 30 17 83239111 88 L.A. Lakers ...... 01 .000 1 East LSU (13-0) vs. Alabama (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Longwood at Notre Dame, 2 p.m. into two segments, one being the Norfolk...... 30 18 11 0137 112 87 Golden State ...... 01 .000 1 Morehead St. at SE Missouri, 6:30 p.m. WLTPct PF PA Saturday, Jan. 21 Penguins...... 30 16 914379080 “Grand Slam” segment for players y-New England ...... 12 30.800 464 321 Sunday's Games Providence at Akron, 7 p.m. East-West Shrine Classic Syracuse...... 28 12 13 2127 90 95 New York 106, Boston 104 Lake Erie at Cleveland St., 7 p.m. Kto 6th grade, and the other N.Y. Jets...... 870.533 360 344 Binghamton ...... 32 11 19 1124 72 96 Buffalo ...... 690.400 351 385 At St. Petersburg, Fla. Miami 105, Dallas 94 Marygrove at IUPUI, 7 p.m. being the “Stars of Tomorrow” Miami ...... 5100.333 310 296 East vs. West, 4 p.m., (NFLN) Northeast Division Chicago 88, L.A. Lakers 87 Chicago St. at Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m. South Saturday, Jan. 28 GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City 97, Orlando 89 Valparaiso at Wright St., 7 p.m. segment for players in 7th to 12th Connecticut...... 29 17 813389383 WLTPct PF PA Senior Bowl L.A. Clippers 105, Golden State 86 Alabama A&M at Illinois, 8 p.m. grade. Both the “Gran Slam” and Albany...... 30 14 11 3233 70 87 Monday's Games Sam Houston St. at Kansas, 8 p.m. y-Houston...... 10 50.667 359 255 At Mobile, Ala. Adirondack...... 29 15 12 1132 84 78 Tennessee ...... 870.533 302 295 North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFLN) Toronto 104, Cleveland 96 SOUTHWEST “Stars of Tomorrow” segments will Springfield ...... 29 14 14 1029 85 81 Delaware St. at Texas, 4 p.m. Jacksonville ...... 4110.267 224 316 Saturday, Feb. 5 Bridgeport...... 29 11 14 3126 80 100 Charlotte 96, Milwaukee 95 offer the following Specialty Indianapolis...... 2130.133 230 411 Indiana 91, Detroit 79 MVSU at Arkansas, 5 p.m. Texas vs. Nation WESTERN CONFERENCE North Orlando 104, Houston 95 Houston Baptist at Texas St., 6 p.m. Camps: “The Masher” hitting At San Antonio Midwest Division New Jersey 90, Washington 84 Texas Wesleyan vs. Prairie View at Houston, Tex- WLTPct PF PA Texas vs. Nation, 2 p.m. (CBSSN) camp, “The Ace” pitching camp, x-Baltimore ...... 11 40.733 354 250 GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City 104, Minnesota 100 as, 6:30 p.m. x-Pittsburgh...... 11 40.733 312 218 Charlotte...... 31 17 11 2137 85 81 Denver 115, Dallas 93 Nebraska Omaha at Tulsa, 7 p.m. “Flash the Leather” defensive Cincinnati...... 960.600 328 299 Milwaukee ...... 26 17 801358067 San Antonio 95, Memphis 82 UALR at North Texas, 8 p.m. camp, “Tools of Ignorance” catch- Cleveland ...... 4110.267 209 294 Chicago ...... 28 14 10 1332 77 75 New Orleans at Phoenix, late TCU at Oklahoma, 8 p.m. Peoria ...... 31 14 15 1130 95 93 ing camp, “Speed/Agility/Strength” West HOCKEY L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, late UTSA at SMU, 8 p.m. Rockford...... 29 11 15 1225 90 106 Philadelphia at Portland, late Texas-Arlington at Texas-Pan American, 8 p.m. (SAS) camp focusing on baseball WLT Pct PF PA North Division Chicago at Golden State, late Denver...... 870.533 306 383 National Hockey League FAR WEST specific training and “The Round Oakland...... 870.533 333 395 GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA Today's Games UNC Greensboro at San Diego St., 5 p.m. Toronto...... 31 16 11 3136 90 84 San Diego ...... 780.467 368 351 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlanta at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. UTEP at Arizona St., 7:30 p.m. Tripper” camp that will cover Kansas City...... 690.400 205 335 Rochester ...... 30 13 12 4131 84 87 Boston at Miami, 8 p.m. UNLV at Arizona, 9 p.m. Atlantic Division Grand Rapids ...... 29 12 13 2228 87 91 hitting, pitching, throwing and NATIONAL CONFERENCE Minnesota at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Troy at Denver, 9 p.m. GP WLOT Pts Hamilton...... 29 12 13 1328 66 88 Sacramento at Portland, 10 p.m. Utah Valley at Utah, 9 p.m. position play fundamentals. For East Lake Erie...... 30 13 15 1128 70 77 N.Y. Rangers...... 33 21 8446 Utah at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. NC State vs. Florida Gulf Coast at the Stan Sheriff additional information on dates WLTPct PF PA Philadelphia ...... 34 21 9446 West Division Wednesday's Games Center, Honolulu, 10 p.m. N.Y. Giants...... 870.533 363 386 GP WLOL SL Pts GF GA Corban at Portland St., 10 p.m. Dallas ...... 870.533 355 316 Pittsburgh ...... 35 20 11 444 Indiana at Toronto, 6 p.m. and times or to register, go online Oklahoma City...... 30 21 702449168 Miami at Charlotte, 7 p.m. CS Bakersfield at San Diego, 10 p.m. Philadelphia...... 780.467 362 318 New Jersey...... 34 19 14 139 Abbotsford ...... 31 20 920428175 Alcorn St. at Hawaii, Mid to www.kingscollegeathletics.com Washington ...... 5100.333 278 333 Washington at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. N.Y. Islanders...... 33 11 16 628 Houston...... 31 16 627419078 Cleveland at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. and click baseball or email. South Northeast Division San Antonio ...... 28 14 14 0028 66 80 Boston at New Orleans, 8 p.m. WLTPct PF PA GP WLOT Pts Texas...... 28 13 14 0127 83 85 Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m. x-New Orleans...... 11 30.786 457 306 Boston...... 33 23 9147 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. x-Atlanta ...... 950.643 341 281 for an overtime or shootout loss. Toronto...... 35 18 13 440 Utah at Denver, 9 p.m. Carolina ...... 690.400 389 384 Monday's Games BOXING Ottawa...... 36 17 14 539 Philadelphia at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Bulletin Board items will not be Tampa Bay...... 4110.267 263 449 Hamilton 6, Toronto 3 New York at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. North Buffalo...... 34 16 15 335 Worcester 3, Portland 2 Fight Schedule accepted over the telephone. Items WLTPct PF PA Montreal...... 36 13 16 733 Bridgeport 3, Connecticut 2 College Basketball y-Green Bay...... 14 10.933 515 318 Southeast Division Manchester 4, Providence 1 Dec. 30 may be faxed to 831-7319, dropped off x-Detroit...... 10 50.667 433 342 GP WLOT Pts Binghamton 8, Albany 3 USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Poll At Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, Calif. at the Times Leader or mailed to Chicago ...... 780.467 336 328 Chicago 4, Peoria 3 OT The top 25 teams in the USA Today-ESPN men’s Florida ...... 36 18 11 743 (SHO), Andre Dirrell vs. Darryl Cunningham,10, su- Minnesota ...... 3120.200 327 432 Milwaukee 7, Rockford 3 college basketball poll, with first-place votes in pa- per middleweights;Jermain Taylor vs. Jessie Nick- Times Leader, c/o Sports, 15 N, Main Winnipeg...... 35 16 14 537 West Houston 2, San Antonio 1OT rentheses, records through Dec. 25, points based low, 10, middleweights. St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250. WLTPct PF PA Washington ...... 33 17 14 236 Today's Games on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point Dec. 31 y-San Francisco...... 12 30.800 346 202 Tampa Bay...... 34 14 17 331 Albany at Connecticut, 7 p.m. for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: At Yokohama, Japan, Takashi Uchiyama vs. Jorge Seattle...... 780.467 301 292 Carolina ...... 36 11 19 628 Hershey at Penguins, 7:05 p.m. Record Pts Pvs Solis, 12, for Uchiyama’s WBA World junior light- Arizona ...... 780.467 289 328 WESTERN CONFERENCE Rochester at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. 1. Syracuse (30)..... 13-0 774 1 weight title;Celestino Caballero vs. Satoshi Hoso- St. Louis ...... 2130.133 166 373 San Antonio at Texas, 8:30 p.m. 2. Ohio State (1) ..... 12-1 719 2 no, 12, for Caballero’s WBA World featherweight ti- x-clinched playoff spot Central Division 3. Kentucky ...... 11-1 702 3 GP WLOT Pts Wednesday's Games tle. y-clinched division Providence at Portland, 6:30 p.m. 4. Louisville ...... 12-0 674 4 At Osaka, Japan, Kazuto Ioka vs. Yedgoen Tor- At Turning Stone, Verona, N.Y., Brain Minto vs. To- Thursday's Game Chicago...... 35 22 9448 Grand Rapids at Lake Erie, 7 p.m. 5. Duke ...... 10-1 639 5 Chalermchai, 12, for Ioka’s WBC strawweight title. ny Grano, 10, NABF heavyweight title eliminator. Indianapolis 19, Houston 16 St. Louis...... 34 20 10 444 Penguins at Hershey, 7 p.m. 6. North Carolina.... 11-2 623 6 At Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center (SHO), Ta- At Houston (HBO), Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia, Detroit...... 34 21 12 143 Binghamton at Adirondack, 7 p.m. 7. Baylor...... 12-0 587 7 voris Cloud vs. Zsolt Erdei, 12, for Cloud’s IBF light 12, for Morales’ WBC junior welterweight title- Saturday's Games 8. Missouri...... 12-0 574 8 Oakland 16, Kansas City 13, OT Nashville ...... 35 18 13 440 Manchester at Worcester, 7 p.m. heavyweight title;Rico Ramos vs. Guillermo Rigon- ;James Kirkland vs. Carlos Molina, 10, junior mid- 9. Connecticut ...... 10-1 538 9 deaux, 12, for Ramos’ WBA World junior feather- dleweights. Tennessee 23, Jacksonville 17 Columbus ...... 34 921422 Springfield at Syracuse, 7 p.m. 10. Florida ...... 10-2 501 12 Pittsburgh 27, St. Louis 0 Bridgeport at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m. weight title. At TBA, Mexico, Miguel Vazquez vs. Ameth Diaz, Northwest Division 11. Wisconsin ...... 11-2 434 14 Buffalo 40, Denver 14 St. John’s at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m. 2012 12, for Vazquez’s IBF lightweight title. GP WLOT Pts 12. Georgetown ..... 10-1 400 16 Carolina 48, Tampa Bay 16 Rochester at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Jan. 6 Feb. 3 Minnesota...... 36 20 11 545 13. Marquette ...... 11-1 359 10 Minnesota 33, Washington 26 Chicago at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. 14. Mississippi At Key West, Fla. (ESPN2), Dyah Davis vs. Alfonso At Quebec City, Quebec (SHO), Pier Olivier Cote Baltimore 20, Cleveland 14 Vancouver ...... 35 21 12 244 Thursday's Games State...... 12-1 347 17 Lopez, 10, super middleweights. vs. Maurico Herrera, 12, for Cote’s IBF Inter-Conti- New England 27, Miami 24 Calgary...... 36 17 15 438 Toronto at Lake Erie, 7 p.m. At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, Calif. nental light welterweight title. N.Y. Giants 29, N.Y. Jets 14 15. Indiana ...... 12-0 337 18 Colorado ...... 36 18 17 137 Rockford at Chicago, 8 p.m. 16. Michigan...... 10-2 290 19 (SHO), Luis Ramos Jr. vs. Raymundo Beltran, 10, At Las Vegas (ESPN2), Yordanis Despaigne vs. Cincinnati 23, Arizona 16 Texas at Abbotsford, 10 p.m. lightweights. Edison Miranda, 10, light heavyweights. Detroit 38, San Diego 10 Edmonton ...... 34 15 16 333 17. Michigan State.. 11-2 270 20 Pacific Division 18. Kansas ...... 8-3 250 11 Jan. 7 Feb. 4 San Francisco 19, Seattle 17 At Heredia, Costa Rica, Bryan Vazquez vs. Euge- At San Antonio (HBO), Nonito Donaire vs. Wilfredo GP WLOT Pts 19. Creighton...... 10-1 193 21 Philadelphia 20, Dallas 7 20. UNLV...... 13-2 179 23 nio Lopez,12, for Vazquez’s interim WBA World su- Vazquez Jr., 12, for the vacant WBO junior feather- Sunday's Game Dallas ...... 34 20 13 141 BASKETBALL 21. Murray State ..... 13-0 169 22 per featherweight title. weight title. Green Bay 35, Chicago 21 San Jose...... 32 19 10 341 22. Pittsburgh ...... 11-2 159 13 Jan. 13 Feb. 10 Monday's Game Phoenix...... 35 18 14 339 23. Harvard ...... 10-1 92 25 At Las Vegas (ESPN2), Teon Kennedy vs. Chris At Uncasville, Conn. (ESPN2), Demetrius Andrade Atlanta at New Orleans, late Los Angeles ...... 35 16 14 537 National Basketball 24. Virginia...... 10-1 48 — Martin, 10, junior featherweights. vs. Derek Ennis, 12, IBF junior middleweight elim- Sunday, Jan. 1 Anaheim...... 34 919624 25. Kansas State .... 10-1 45 — Jan. 14 inator;Joe Hanks vs. Tony Grano, 10, heavy- Chicago at Minnesota, 1p.m. NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime Association Others receiving votes: San Diego State 39, Illinois At Offenburg, Germany, Arthur Abraham vs. Pablo weights. Carolina at New Orleans, 1p.m. loss. 36, Xavier 27, Saint Louis 22, Stanford11, Gonzaga Oscar Natalio Farias, 10, super middleweights- Feb. 11 Detroit at Green Bay, 1p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE Sunday's Games 10, Ohio 5, Saint Mary’s 5, Alabama 3, BYU 3, Mid- ;Robert Stieglitz vs. Henry Weber, 12, for Stieglitz’s At Las Vegas (SHO), Victor Ortiz vs. Andre Berto, San Francisco at St. Louis, 1p.m. Atlantic Division dle Tennessee 3, Saint Joseph’s 3, Cleveland State 12, welterweights. No games scheduled WL Pct GB WBO super middleweight title. Tennessee at Houston, 1p.m. 2, Southern Miss.1, West Virginia1, Wichita State1. Jan. 21 Feb. 17 Buffalo at New England, 1p.m. Monday's Games New York...... 101.000 — 1 At Philadelphia (NBCSN), Eddie Chambers vs. Ser- At TBA, Texas (ESPN2), John Molina vs. Alejandro N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1p.m. Colorado 4, Minnesota 2 New Jersey ...... 00 .000 ⁄2 1 gei Liakhovich, 10, heavyweights;Gabriel Rosado Sanabria, 10, lightweights. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 1p.m. Buffalo 4, Washington 2 Philadelphia ...... 00 .000 ⁄2 1 Men's College Basketball Schedule vs. Jesus Soto-Karass, 10, junior middleweights. Feb. 18 Washington at Philadelphia, 1p.m. N.Y. Rangers 3, N.Y. Islanders 0 Toronto ...... 00 .000 ⁄2 Carolina 4, New Jersey 2 Boston...... 01 .000 1 Today's Games Jan. 27 At Olympic Hall, Munich, Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck San Diego at Oakland, 4:15 p.m. Chisora, 12, for Klitschko’s WBC heavyweight title. Kansas City at Denver, 4:15 p.m. St. Louis 5, Dallas 2 Southeast Division EAST At Temecula, Calif. (ESPN2), Ruslan Provodnikov Seattle at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. Detroit 4, Nashville 5 WL Pct GB Providence at St. John’s, 7 p.m. vs. Julio Diaz, 10, junior welterweights;Ji-Hoon Kim Feb. 24 Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 4:15 p.m. Chicago 4, Columbus 1 Miami...... 101.000 — SOUTH vs. Alisher Rahimov, 10, lightweights. At TBA, Calif. (ESPN2), Juan Carlos Burgos vs. Edmonton at Vancouver, late 1 Cristobal Cruz, 12, junior lightweights. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 4:15 p.m. Atlanta...... 00 .000 ⁄2 Winthrop at Georgia, 7 p.m. Jan. 28 CMYK

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The Times Leader staff Nanticoke triumphs EXETER -- Shane Dunn to- taled 14 points as Dallas picked The Times Leader staff who each posted nine points. up a 43-35 victory over North- TAYLOR -- Nanticoke defeat- Meyers (44): DeMaggio 4 0-0 12, Kowalczyk 4 1-1 12, Biggs 1 0-0 2, Angela Moses 1 1-2 3, Soto west at the Angelo Schifano ed West Scranton 54-50 behind 21-2 5, Robertson 3 0-1 6, Winder 2 0-0 4; Totals 17 3-6 44 Tournament at Wyoming Area Katie Wolfe’s 27 points at the Coughlin (27): Hayward 3 2-2 9, Eaton 1 0-0 2, on Monday night. Riverside girls basketball tour- Flaherty 1 0-0 2, Sebastian 4 0-0 9, Ross 2 1-6 5; Totals: 11 3-8 27 Matt Saba added 10 points nament on Monday night. Meyers ...... 13 12 13 6—44 for the Mountaineers in the Kayley Schinskin contributed Coughlin...... 81045—27 3-Point Field Goals— MEY 7 (DeMaggio 4, win. to the win with 13 points for the Kowalczyk 3); COU 2 (Hayward, Sebastian) Devon Mazonkey scored 14 Trojanettes. points to pace the Rangers. Kate Hart paced West Scran- Hanover Area 49, GAR 47 Alex Sirak contributed 11 points ton with 22 points. Danielle Tuzinki scored 30 for Northwest. Nanticoke (54): Higgins 2 0-0 4, Brassington 2 0-0 4, Sugalski 2 4-4 9, Wolfe 12 3-3 27, Schinski points and was three-for-three Dallas (43): Brace 3 3-4 9, Zapoticky 1 0-0 2, 53-6 13, Yalch 0 0-0 0, Gow 3 0-0 7, Holl 0 0-0 0; Saba 3 4-5 10, Simonovich 4 1-4 9, Dunn 4 4-8 from the 3-point line as Hanover Totals: 21 10-13 54 12, Ross 0 0-0 0, Ostrum 0 1-2 1; Totals: 15 West Scranton (50): Joyce 4 1-2 12, Nowa- Area defeated GAR at the 13-21 43 kowski 1 0-0 2, Pazzaglia 2 0-2 4, Hodanich 3 1-2 Northwest (35): Mazonkey 5 2-6 14, Foley 1 Meyers Tournament. 8, Miller 1 0-3 2, Hart 10 2-4 22; Totals: 22 4-13 50 0-0 3, Nelson 0 0-0 0, Yustat 1 0-2 3, Tomko 0 0-0 Nanticoke...... 16 61715—54 GAR was led by Julianna 0, Sirak 5 1-4 11, Vokel 1 2-2 4; Totals 13 5-14 35 West Scranton ...... 7131713—50 Dallas ...... 715813—43 Leco, who totaled 23 points and 3-Point Field Goals— NAN 2 (Sugalski, Gow); Northwest ...... 610811—35 WSCR 2 (Joyce, Hodanich) was also three-for-three from the 3-Point Field Goals— NW 4 (Mazonkey 2, Foley, Yustat) 3-point arc. Meyers 44, Coughlin 27 Hanover Area (49): Smith 1 0-0 2, Elick 1 0-0 2, Mizenko 2 0-0 4, Masher 1 0-0 2, Miller 3 1-2 7, Old Forge 47, Wyoming Area 19 Brianna DeMaggio totaled 12 Tuzinzki 9 9-14 30, McCary 1 0-0 2; Totals: 18 10-16 49 Old Forge dominated Wyom- points with four 3-point field GAR (47): Mosier 1 1-2 3, Spence 1 4-8 6, ing Area in the Angelo Schifano goals to lead the host Mohawks Leco 6 8-9 23, Seabrook 4 0-2 8, Twymen 3 1-6 7; Totals: 14 14-27 47 Holiday Hoops Tournament in to a victory over Coughlin at the Hanover Area...... 11 16 616—49 Wyoming Area on Monday Meyers Tournament. GAR...... 10 10 13 14 —47 3-Point Field Goals— HAN 3 (Tuzinski 3); GAR 3 night Coughlin was led by Cayla (Leco 3) Brian Tomasetti had a game- Sebastian and Dannah Hayward, high 19 points for the Blue Devils. Bart Chupka had five points for the Warriors. miniqueFranksforaninterception. Old Forge (47): Donovan 0 0-0 0, Wahl 1 0-0 New Orleans bounced back on 2, Manette 3 0-0 6, Aversa 0 0-0 0, Argonish 1 0-3 BREES 2, Carey 4 1-1 9, Tomasetti 8 4-3 19, Argust 1 5-7 its final drive of the second quarter, 7, Piccolini 0 0-0 0, Chromey 0 0-2 0, Rizzo 0 0-0 covering 80 yards in 10 plays and 0, Rachko 0 0-0 0, Cipollian 1 0-0 2; Totals: 19 Continued from Page 1B 9-17 47 only 1:55, capped by the Graham’s Wyoming Area (19): Adonizo 0 1-3 1, Newhart 1 0-0 2, Vullo 1 1-2 3, Zezza 0 1-2 1, the third quarter, he hit Robert TD catch. Walkowiak 0 0-0 0, Carey 1 0-0 3, Klus 1 0-0 2, Meachemforascorefrom24yards. Both teams scored on all of their Driving Hawk 0 0-2 0, Kirby 0 0-0 0, Chupka 2 1-2 5; Totals: 7 4-1119 The Saints also had 415 total possessions in the opening quarter, Old Forge ...... 861023—47 yards in the opening half, giving with the Saints briefly pulling in Wyoming Area...... 38 26—19 3-Point Field Goals— WYO 1(Carey) them more than 6,800 offensive front 7-3 on Pierre Thomas’ 4-yard yards for the season, breaking the touchdown run, after which he Pittston Area 65, 2008 club record of 6,571yards. pulled a bow from his uniform Hanover Area 47 New Orleans continues to close in pants, put it on the football and of-

Steve Stravinski totaled 26 AMANDA HRYCYNA/ FOR TIMES LEADER on the NFL-record 7,075 offensive fered it as a gift to a woman with a points to lead Pittston Area Chiristian Foley of Northwest drives to the basket as Shane Dunn of Dallas blocks the shot. yards in a season set by the 2000 St. parasol in the front row behind the past Hanover Area. Louis Rams. end zone. Jordan Houseman added 17 Brees might have broken the re- The referees weren’t cutting points – all from the field – to cord in the third quarter if not for Thomas any slack on his Christ- help the Patriots’ cause. Shaun Darren Sproles’ 92-yard kickoff re- mas-themed celebration, flagging McDermott added 11 points in turn, which set up John Kasay’s 29- him for a 15-yard unsportsmanlike the win. yard field goal. Brees also was inter- conduct penalty. George Colon led the Haw- cepted twice in the game, once in The score capped an eight-play, keyes with 15 points, and Sha- the Falcons end zone, but New Or- 84-yard scoring drive on which Quille Rolle contributed 12 for leans was still dominant enough to Brees completed two passes for 49 Hanover Area. take a three-score lead. yards. Pittston Area (65): Houseman 8 0-0 17, Schwab 1 0-0 2, Sklanka 1 0-0 2, McDermott 5 Matt Ryan had 258 yards passing The Saints entered the game 0-0 11, Kovaleski 1 3-4 5, Stravinski 13 0-0 26, and one TD, including a 21-yard needing only one victory to clinch Tbisch 0 0-0 0, Gross 1 0-0 2; Totals 29 3-4 65 Hanover Area (47): Bennett 3 0-0 7, Colon 7 scoring strike to Julio Jones that the NFC South title, while Atlanta 1-4 15, Bogart 0 0-0 0, Kerestes 0 1-2 1, Hoolick 1 gave the Falcons a 10-7 lead late in could remain in the hunt to defend 0-0 2, Rolle 4 4-7 12, Barber 2 0-0 5, Steve 2 1-4 5; Totals: 18 7-13 47 the first quarter. its 2010 division crown with a win. Pittston Area...... 11 21 15 18 —65 New Orleans responded with a After Atlanta received the open- Hanover Area ...... 9320 15 —47 3-Point Field Goals— PIT 4 (Stravinski 2, 10-play, 81-yard scoring drive on ing kickoff, Ryan completed five of Houseman, McDermott); HAN 4 (Colon 2, Bennett, Barber) which Brees completed four of six his first six throws for 52 yards, in- passes for 48 yards, the last three to cluding a 20-yard completion to Lake-Lehman 56, Colston, who had six catches for 69 Roddy White at the New Orleans Holy Redeemer 51 yards in the first half. 23. The Saints’ defense stiffened, Kevin Bohan totaled 18 The Saints might have led by however, forcing Atlanta to settle points to lead Lake-Lehman to more if Brees’ pass intended for for Matt Bryant’s 34-yard field goal awin over Holy Redeemer. Graham in the end zone had not and an early 3-0 lead. The effort for Holy Redeemer been broken up by linebacker Cur- The Saints responded immedi- was led by Will Cavanaugh who tisLofton,andthenbattedintheair ately, with Brees hitting Lance totaled 17 points by safety William Moore before Moore for a 38-yard gain on New Lake-Lehman (56): Bohan 8 1-2 18, Novitski coming to rest in the arms of Do- Orleans’ first play from scrimmage. 22-2 7, James 3 0-0 6, Poepperling 1 0-0 2, O’Connor 4 2-3 10, Dizbon 0 1-1 1, Borum 3 5-6 11; Totals: 21 11-16 55 Holy Redeemer (51): DeRemer 3 0-0 6, Boutanos 2 1-2 5, Wallace 2 1-2 6, Kane 0 1-2 1, his mind to,” Minnesota coach Cavanaugh 6 1-2 17, Ell 3 0-0 6, Chomas 1 1-1 3, Leslie Frazier said of Peterson. Prociak 2 3-4 7; Totals: 19 8-13 51 PETERSON Lake-Lehman...... 18 14 716—55 “We’re looking forward to his at- Holy Redeemer...... 12 13 14 12 —51 tacking this rehab like he’s at- 3-Point Field Goals— LEH 2 (Bohan, Novitski); Continued from Page 1B HR 5 (Cavanaugh 4, Wallace) tacked every offseason, to come day. back and play and be even better Tunkhannock 43, “Adrian has a great work ethic. than he was before. I know with Forest City 33 BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER Adrian has the DNA to heal Eric and our medical staff, they’re James Hawk was named Pittston Area’s Shaun McDermott, left, shoots as Hanover Area’s Jacob Barber goes for the block quickly, which he has shown in going to do everything they can MVP as he had 11 points and 10 in the opening game of the McGrane Tournament at the Wilkes-Barre CYC on Monday night. the past. He certainly will have to get him back on the field and rebounds to lead Tunkhannock the desire and the mental tough- ready to go when we line up in past Forest City in the cham- Tunkhannock (43): Alguire 2 3-3 8, Faux 1 Forest City (33): Nebzydoski 1 3-6 5, Walsh 2 Tunkhannock...... 13 14 97—43 ness to be able to get through the that first football game next sea- 0-0 3, Yanora 2 4-4 10, Franklin 1 0-0 3, Stephen- 2-2 6, Fitzsimmons 0 0-0 0, Cavaleri 0 0-0 0, pionship round of the Forest Forest City...... 67515—33 rehab process, which will take son.” son 0 0-0 0, Hawk 5 1-3 11, Bevan 3 1-3 8; Totals Delucey 0 0-0 0, Nevins 2 1-1 5, Fedak 6 0-0 17; 3-Point Field Goals— TUNK 6 (Yanora 2, City Tournament. 14 9-13 43 Totals: 11 6-10 33 alhuire, Faux, Franklin, Bevan); FOR 5 (Fedak 5) months and months, as you Gerhart’s emergence over the know. So, I think if anyone can past month at least offers opti- get better quickly and safely in mism if Peterson has to miss ex- MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL that time period, it would be tended time next season. Adrian Peterson.” Gerhart has had the top three Peterson tore his ACL and rushing days of his career in the MCL when he was hit in the side past four weeks. On his first carry Smith, Dieng giving No. 4 Louisville needed boost of the knee by Washington Red- after Peterson left Saturday’s skins safety DeJon Gomes in the game, Gerhart showed some big- The Associated Press their best start in program Peyton Siva — he has more big steal. Get a steal, layup, third quarter of Saturday’s 33-26 play ability of his own, busting LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rick history. turnovers than points in make a 3-pointer and change win at Washington. An MRI on free for a 67-yard run, the longest Pitino says No. 4 Louisville “He does things that I Louisville’s last two games — the game. I try to do whatever Saturday evening revealed the of his short career. isn’t playing good basketball. haven’t seen done before,” Pi- among those who need to im- Ican to help the team.” ligament tears and meniscus Believing Peterson will be The Cardinals have had to tino said of Smith, a Brook- prove. Smith (10.5 points per damage, and Peterson will under- ready for the first game of 2012 rally to win in their last three lyn, N.Y., shooting guard lim- After a close call against the game) and Dieng (10.8 points, go surgery within the next seven and knowing Gerhart is available games, most recently against ited by foot and knee injuries Hilltoppers, Siva said, “Russ 10.2 rebounds per game) were to 10 days. if needed, Frazier said the team Western Kentucky. last season. “I think because Smith saved us again.” also instrumental in last Tues- Backup Toby Gerhart, who wouldn’t change its run-first of- But if everyone on Pitino’s where Russ grew up, you can Smith scored 23 points off day’s comeback win over the started three games earlier this fensive approach. squad was performing like understand why he doesn’t the bench in a 70-60 win over College of Charleston, adding season when Peterson was out “One of things about Adrian’s sophomores Gorgui Dieng have much to fear. He was ve- Western Kentucky on Friday double figure games to Kyle with a high ankle sprain, will absence earlier in the season, we and Russ Smith, the coach’s ry happy and relieved just to night, with seven of those Kuric’s team-high 17 points. start Sunday in the season-finale had a chance to get Toby some ex- outlook might be more posi- get home at the end of the points coming during a 14-0 “Gorgui and Russ played against the Chicago Bears. A sec- tended snaps and we really tive heading into a stretch night. A basketball game is run in the second half that like men possessed,” Pitino ond-round pick in 2010, Gerhart haven’t altered the offense by any that includes a Big East Con- not going to make him nerv- pushed Louisville to the lead said after the game. has filled in well for Peterson and means,” Frazier said. “Toby has ference opener against No. 16 ous.” for good. The performance in- It’s somewhat of a surprise notched the first 100-yard rush- done a very good job in Adrian’s Georgetown and a rivalry Add in Dieng, the 6-foot-11 cluded four turnovers, indica- that both Dieng and Smith are ing game of his career with 109 absence. Did a great job (Satur- game against third-ranked center Pitino called “a one- tive of Smith’s reckless style, playing for Louisville at all yards on 11 carries Saturday. But day) of stepping in and perform- Kentucky. man wrecking crew inside,” but he finished a point shy of with Smith getting little play- the Vikings expect Gerhart’s time ing and rushing for over 100 Dieng has five straight dou- and the Cardinals appear his career high reached Dec. ing time his first year and as the starter to be short-lived. yards. So we really haven’t had to ble-doubles, and Smith’s reac- poised to best three Louisville 17 against Memphis. Dieng needing to win an ap- “He sets his goals extremely alter things. We really don’t plan hed double figures in each of teams from the 1960s and “I guess it’s just good luck peal with the NCAA to be- high and he’s one of those guys to. We look forward to eventually Louisville’s last four games to 1970s that each started 13-0. when I come in,” Smith said. come eligible following his se- who, when he puts his mind to it, getting Adrian back on the field, position the Cardinals (12-0) The duo can’t do it alone, as “If when I come in the game is nior year at Huntington Prep there’s no reason to ever doubt but we don’t think we have to re- within a game of matching Pitino on Friday mentioned stagnant, then I try to get a in West Virginia. that he can achieve what he sets ally alter the offense.” CMYK

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NHL pair of games will provide plen- ty of motivation. BEARS “Right back into it. I like it,” Walker said. “We always get up big for games against Her- Goalie Ward scores for Hurricanes Continued from Page 1B shey.” his players – some of whom The Penguins are 4-1-0-1 drove back into town that day, against the Bears this season, The Associated Press game, scored in the second and with Monday’s practice at the but they aren’t taking their suc- RALEIGH, N.C. — Cam Ward third periods for the surging Mohegan Sun Arena. cess for granted. Walker said made 23 saves and was credited Rangers (22-8-4) — the Atlantic To accommodate those play- it’s important for the Penguins with a bizarre empty-net goal, Division leaders, who leap- ers who drove in that day, he to play a sound game tonight leading the Carolina Hurricanes frogged defending Stanley Cup moved practice back to 4 p.m. against the Bears. If they don’t, past the New Jersey Devils 4-2 champion Boston into first place And even then, they didn’t Hershey has enough firepower on Monday night. in the Eastern Conference. hit the ice right away. to light up the scoresheet in a Brandon Sutter had a short- The Rangers finished a 3-0 “We did a pretty long off-ice hurry. handed goal, Tuomo Ruutu and homestand that included a pair routine just to warm up the “They can burn you every Anthony Stewart scored in the of victories over the Islanders in bodies so they’re not jumping single time if you don’t play the second period, and Tim Gleason afive-day span. New York’s past onto the ice cold,” Hynes said. right way,” he said. and Tim Brent each had two four victories have been against “We started practice later and DeFazio said having back-to- assists for the Hurricanes. division rivals. The Rangers spent the first 10 minutes just back games right after the Ward’s first career goal came begin a three-game trip at Wash- feeling the puck and not having break will be a challenge, but at the end of a strange sequence. ington on Wednesday that will guys go full speed.” facing the rival Bears makes it Ilya Kovalchuk’s errant pass for conclude with the outdoor Win- They’ll go full speed tonight, easy to get back into the swing Adam Henrique from the end ter Classic in Philadelphia next when the Penguins host the of things. line wound up going the length Monday. Hershey Bears in the first of a “It’s two days and you’ll feel of the ice and into an empty net back-to-back series which con- great again,” DeFazio said. “I’d with 29.4 seconds left. Sabres 4, Capitals 2 cludes Wednesday in Hershey. rather do this than have one Officials initially awarded the BUFFALO, N.Y. — Brayden The prospect of two games in game and wait three days for goal to Sutter before a postgame McNabb capped Buffalo’s four- two days against their East Di- another. review determined he never goal first period with his first AP PHOTO vision rivals is enough to get “It’s going to be a battle touched the puck. NHL goal and the Sabres cruised Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) reacts to teammate the competitive juices flowing against Hershey – it is every David Clarkson had a goal and to a win over the Washington Bryan Allen (5) telling him that he had scored a goal Monday. for the Penguins after a long time we play them whether it’s an assist for New Jersey. He and Capitals. layoff. Add the fact that Her- back-to-back, a week apart or a Henrique scored in the third Jason Pominville, Matt Ellis win over the Nashville Predators. slumping power play carried St. shey currently sits ahead of the month apart. We play each oth- period and Johan Hedberg made and Christian Ehrhoff also Pavel Datsyuk and Danny Louis to a win over the Dallas Penguins by two points for first er a ton and it’s always an im- 30 saves for the Devils, who had scored in the first period for the Cleary also scored for Detroit, Stars. place in the division, and the portant game on our schedule.” won seven of nine. Sabres, who snapped a three- which stopped a two-game skid. Chris Stewart scored twice for game skid to improve to 4-6-2 in Jimmy Howard made 31 saves. St. Louis including an empty-net Rangers 3, Islanders 0 their last 12 games. Jonathon Blum scored for the goal with 50 seconds left. wasted a productive game by NEW YORK — Carl Hagelin Matt Hendricks and Alex Predators, who have lost three of TIGERS quarterback Bryn Renner, who scored twice for his second mul- Ovechkin scored for Washington, four. Avalanche 4, Wild 2 threw for 317 yards, three touch- ti-goal game and Henrik Lundq- which fell to 1-2-1in its last four. ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jan Hejda downs and an interception. vist stopped all 28 shots he faced Blues 5, Stars 3 scored the go-ahead goal at 10:20 Continued from Page 1B Missouri’s mascot — Truman as the New York Rangers beat Red Wings 4, Predators 1 ST. LOUIS — Adam Cracknell of the third period and the Col- alopsided loss. The Tar Heels the Tiger — shattered most of the New York Islanders for their NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Valtteri scored the tiebreaking goal after orado Avalanche snapped a nine- lost five of their final seven un- the original Independence Bowl fifth straight victory. Filppula scored a pair of goals to being recalled from the minors game road losing skid, beating der interim coach Everett With- trophy before the game started Hagelin, in just his 16th NHL lead the Detroit Red Wings to a earlier Monday and the Blues’ the Minnesota Wild. ers, who leaves to become de- in a pre-game accident. The Ti- fensive coordinator at Ohio gers were more than happy to State under Urban Meyer. claim the replacement. COLLEGE SPORTS North Carolina scored first, Defense buckles with Renner hitting Dwight North Carolina had the Atlan- Jones for a 22-yard touchdown tic Coast Conference’s second- pass with 12:12 left in the first CSU’s Dudley evolves into three-sport standout best rushing defense, giving up quarter. That would be the high just 106.2 yards per game. But point for the Tar Heels. the Tigers found plenty of run- Missouri responded with a Editor’s note: Bill Arsenault writes ing 16.8 points and has hit 15 of which was a personal best and a ning room with Franklin and 40-yard touchdown pass from aweekly column about former ON CAMPUS 35 3-point baskets (42.9). She two-second improvement over Kendial Lawrence, repeatedly receiver T.J. Moe to Wes Kemp local student-athletes who are also has 27 rebounds, 11 assists last season. She missed the gashing the Tar Heels for big after a lateral from Franklin. competing on the college level. If BILL ARSENAULT you know a local graduate who is and eight steals. PSAC time in the 100 free by .86 gains. Moe hadn’t thrown a touch- playing collegiate sports, e-mail Hook had a game-high 21 seconds with a 55.91effort. Lawrence rushed for 108 down pass since his days as a the athlete’s name, hometown, ing 3.9 rebounds with seven points and 12 rebounds in 40 “After our training trip to yards and a touchdown as the high school quarterback in sub- college, and high school to billarse- steals and five assists. minutes of action in a 45-43 Florida (Jan. 2-12), she will be in Tigers racked up 337 yards on urban St. Louis, and it was just [email protected]. Fazzini had 15 points in a 72-59 victory over Wheelock in the agreat position to make both the ground. his second complete pass of the victory over UMass-Lowell, 14 New England Collegiate Confer- cuts at our next meet (Jan. 21 North Carolina’s poor defense season. Softball and volleyball -- and points in a 75-53 triumph over St. ence opener for both teams. The against East Stroudsburg).” now bowling -- senior Jade Du- Michael’s and 12 points in a 79-64 Wildcats are 1-4 overall and CLEMENTS BOUNCING dley has to rank as one of the victory over Queens, N.Y. return to action in a home BACK – After being injured the more versatile athletes in Coppin “Adam truly defines what a stu- league contest against Elms on past two seasons, junior Liz State University history. dent-athlete is all about,” coach Saturday, Jan. 7, in Longmead- Clements (Hanover Area) is Dudley (Crestwood) put her David McLaughlin said. “He ow, Mass. back competing with the Ithaca name in the re- takes pride in his academics and LATE START FOR KING – women’s swim team. She’s cord book for makes that his priority and pos- Junior Clarissa King (Nanti- swimming the breaststroke and her softball play sesses a great work ethic and ap- coke) is competing in the 100 butterfly for the Bombers. with the Eagles. proach to getting better on the free and the 100 and 200 breast- “Liz is a wonderful and sup- She ranks sec- basketball court. He committed stroke for the East Stroudsburg portive team member who is ond all-time in to getting better last spring and women’s swim team. She also is constantly displaying the qual- home runs (16) maintained that commitment by part of the 200 and 400 freestyle ities of a good leader,” coach 100 900 and her .283 ca- staying on campus this summer. and 200 medley relay squads. Paul Miller said. “She is gradual- ANNOUNCEMENTS REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Dudley reer batting av- He put in numerous hours in the “Clarissa just started with us ly increasing her work load to 135 Legals/ 527 Food Services/ erage is 10th all- gym and weight room. We always in September (she was a transfer avoid future injuries. She takes Public Notices Hospitality 906 Homes for Sale time. She’s fourth in runs (64), tell our guys not to miss a day in student) after being away from responsibility not only for her NANTICOKE hits (101),doubles (18) and runs the summer and I can honestly swimming for three years,” rehab, but what she’s able to do LCCCA 2012 batted in (53). She was a first- say that I don’t think Adam mis- coach Lisa Pizzuto said. “She in the water. When she’s not able Meeting Schedule team Mid-East Athletic Confer- sed too many workouts.” spent the first segment of the to swim, she is devoted to doing The Luzerne County 242 Highland ence choice in 2010. McLaughlin believes that Faz- season getting back into swim- dry-land and strengthening Convention Center Park Boulevard Dudley played two seasons of zini has a great feel for the game ming shape. She is a dedicated, exercises for her shoulders.” Authority will con- Wilkes Barre, PA duct their monthly 18702 volleyball (2008-09) and finished at both ends of the floor. hard-worker, so we are looking Clements, a biology major, is meetings every Openings now exist second Wednesday for the following with 291digs, 136 kills, 37 assists “He has done a better job of let- for her to really accelerate her doing the job in the class room positions: 182 Robert Street in 2012. The dates Nice single or and 32 service aces. ting the game come to him,” the progress in the next semester.” as well. for the meetings are duplex. Gas heat. Now, it’s bowling and Dudley coach said. “He has the ability to Pizzuto calls King a great “She is able to budget her as follows: LEAD COOK FT Detached garage. This home is “high has found herself doing the job on play multiple positions and has team motivator. time properly between the aca- January 11 NIGHT AUDITOR PT and dry”, and avail- the lanes. She recently competed really taken strides as a defend- “She’s so enthusiastic about demic and athletic rigors here at February 8 able for immediate March 14 HOUSEPERSON PT occupancy. Call in the MEAC Northern Division er.” everything she does,” the coach Ithaca,” Miller said. “I feel very April 11 Jim for details. May 9 Championships and posted a five- GOOD START FOR PISANO said. fortunate to have the opportuni- Individuals with a Affordable @ June 13 $104,900 July 11 desire to be part of game total of 702 with a pair of –Freshman Anthony Pisano The Warriors return to the ty to work with Liz. She has our winning team TOWNE & August 8 COUNTRY R.E. 199 games in the mix. And, she (Hanover Area) has been a solid pool Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Key been an excellent addition to the September 12 should apply online at www. 570-735-8932 helped the Eagles defeat Howard performer for the Marywood West Invitational in Key West, Bomber family.” October 10 570-542-5708 November 14 high.net/careers in a Baker scoring match for their men’s swim team. Fla. DYMOND HAS POTENTIAL December 12 Owned & operated Shopping for a first league victory in two sea- Pisano ranks seventh in the 50 YOHEY SMOOTH IN POOL – –Freshman Steph Dymond The public meetings by High Hotels Ltd. new apartment? sons. free (22.58 seconds) and 10th in Sophomore Jenna Yohey (Ber- (Tunkhannock) is competing will take place at Post-offer drug Classified lets Noon (12PM) at the screen & criminal you compare costs - “Jade has steadily improved the 100 free (50.94 seconds) on wick) competes in the 100 and with the Indiana (Pa.) women’s Mohegan Sun Arena background check required. without hassle this season and has been a huge the Landmark Conference per- 200 butterfly for the Bloomsburg swim team. Her main events are at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., EOE M/F/D/V or worry! help to the team,” coach Wendell formance list. Both are school women’s swim team. She also freestyles, and she has a 29.73 Wilkes-Barre, Penn- LINE UP Get moving Burke said. “She is a strong per- records. He has already qualified scores points in the 50 and 100 clocking in the 50 free to date. sylvania. The venue with classified! is accessible to per- A GREAT DEAL... sonality and she has been very for the ECAC Championships in freestyle, and with the 400 free “Steph is doing a great job and sons with disabili- NANTICOKE supportive of her teammates. She the 200 medley relay and he won relay. has a bright future in our confer- ties. IN CLASSIFIED! is a competitor and wants to win, nine individual races during the “Jenna has a great first half,” ence and on our team,” coach LINE UP Looking for the right deal and feels badly when she doesn’t first semester. coach Stu Marvin said. “She Chris Villa said. “College swim- on an automobile? A SUCCESSFUL SALE Turn to classified. perform up to her standards.” “We look for Anthony to con- trains exceptionally well and has ming has been an adjustment for IN CLASSIFIED! It’s a showroom in print! Burke believes that Dudley can tinue to get faster as we get one of the smoothest butterfly her but she has the potential to Classified’s got only get better the remainder of closer to the league champion- strokes on the team.” be a scorer at our conference Do you need more space? the directions! A yard or garage sale East Noble Street the season. ships,” coach Greg Brown said. Yohey just missed making the meet in the future.” Nice two family on in classified 548 Medical/Health the east side. Gas “Jade has really gotten into “He has the ability to finish high PSAC cut in the 100 fly at the The Crimson Hawks return to is the best way heat. Detached 2 bowling this year and I’ve seen a on the podium in both the 50 Zippy Invitational in Akron, action Jan. 10 against Nova car garage. Afford- to clean out your closets! IN-HOME AIDE able @ $69,500. real transformation in the way and 100 free, as well as helping Ohio. She came up .37 seconds Southeastern in Fort Lauder- You’re in bussiness Saturday’s and Call Jim for details she approaches the game,” the multiple relays. I’d like to see short after finishing in 1:01.54 -- dale, Fla. with classified! Sunday’s with an TOWNE & overnight. Refer- COUNTRY R.E. CO. coach said. him qualify for the ECACs in the ences and resume. 570-735-8932 The Eagles return to action in 50 and 100 as well.” Driver’s license. 570-542-5708 LINE UP Call 570-814-6040 the Bowie Invitational on Jan. 21- Sophomore Michael Legath “It’s an opportunity for us to LINE UP 22 in Bowie, Md. (Bishop Hafey) is also a member MOYE show, one last time, what we can A SUCCESSFUL SALE LINE UP FAZZINI A KEY RESERVE – of the squad, and competes in do in a Penn State uniform,” Moye A SUCCESSFUL SALE A SUCCESSFUL SALE Junior Adam Fazzini (Crest- the 100 and 200 breaststroke, as said. IN CLASSIFIED! wood) has seen action in all nine well with the 200 free and 200 Continued from Page 1B Once more, the most produc- Do you need more space? IN CLASSIFIED! IN CLASSIFIED! games off the bench for the Stone- medley relay teams. “I’d probably love it.” tive pass catching star Penn State A yard or garage sale Do you need more space? Do you need more space? hill men’s basketball team, which HOOK LEADS THE WAY – He’dlove nothing more, has is ready to come through in in classified A yard or garage sale A yard or garage sale is 7-2 overall and 5-2 in North- Sophomore Justine Hook of though, then to help Penn State the clutch. in classified is the best way in classified east-10 Conference play. Berwick (Columbia-Montour outscorethemoreprolificCougars is the best way is the best way Fazzini, a 6-foot-7, 195-pound Vo-Tech) is the leading scorer on on the day after New Year’s, and Paul Sokoloski is a Times Leader to clean out your closets! to clean out your closets! to clean out your closets! guard, is averaging 7.0 points per the Bay Path women’s basketball play the part of a senior leader giv- sports columnist. You may reach You’re in bussiness game and has hit 16 of 31 3-point team. ing the Lions a fresh start to their him at 970-7109 or email him at You’re in bussiness You’re in bussiness attempts (51.6). He’s also averag- The 5-foot-7 guard is averag- future. [email protected]. with classified! with classified! with classified! CMYK

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46th annual CYC McGrane basketball tournament underway The Wyoming Valley CYC Athletic Council recently announced the pairings for the 46th annual McGrane Holiday Bas- ketball Tournament. The first round was played Monday, with Hanover Area taking on Pittston Area, and Holy Redeem- er facing Lake-Lehman. The consolation game will be played Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. followed by the championship game at 8 p.m. All games are played at the Wyoming Valley CYC. The tournament also features junior varsity and freshman team play. Pictured, front row, from left: Ryan Smith, CYC program executive; Frank Majikes, Athletic Council AP PHOTO New Jersey Nets’ Anthony Morrow (22) and Washington Wizards’ secretary; Phil Latinski, Athletic Council chairman; Edward Latinski, Athletic Council treasurer. Back row: Jim Higgins; Jordan Crawford (15) chase the ball during the first half Monday. Mark Soprano, CYC executive director; John Gosciewski; Ed DeMichele; Walter Allabaugh; Bill Jones. Nets rally to sink Wizards in opener

The Associated Press Pacers 91, Pistons 79 WASHINGTON — Kris Hum- INDIANAPOLIS — Roy Hib- phries shrugged off loud booing bert had 16 points and 14 re- to finish with 21 points and 16 bounds to help the Indiana rebounds, and Deron Williams Pacers defeat the Detroit Pis- had 23 points, eight rebounds tons in the season opener for and eight assists, helping the both teams at the renamed New Jersey Nets beat the Wash- Bankers Life Fieldhouse. ington Wizards 90-84 Monday Jonas Jerebko and Rodney night in the season opener for Stuckey each scored 17 points both teams. for the Pistons, who never led. The Nets trailed by as many as 21 points in the second quar- Magic 104, Rockets 95 U13 wiffle ball champs honored Kutch’s Cubs win adult wiffle ball title ter, but began to turn things West Pittston Little League recently held its annual char- West Pittston Little League recently held its annual char- around with a 16-2 run. John ORLANDO, Fla. — Hedo Turkoglu scored 23 points to ity wiffle ball tournament. First place in the 10-13 year old ity wiffle ball tournament. First place in the adult bracket Wall, the No. 1overall pick in the 2010 draft, had 13 points, lead five Magic players in dou- bracket went to Skillz Dat Killz. Team members include: went to Kutch’s Cubs. Team members include: Jason eight rebounds and six assists, ble figures as Orlando earned its Gared Godlewski, Steven Shamnoski, Steve Hannon, Mat- Kutch, Kevin Kutch, Dave Rosario, Jerry Williams, Nat Lus- but he only shot 3 for 13. first victory of the season. thew Havrilla, Nick Allardyce. si. Backup shooting guard Nick Orlando got 13 points from Young led Washington with 16 Turkoglu and eight points from points in just 18 minutes. He J.J. Redick in the fourth quarter missed a large part of the sec- to help the Magic stave off a ond half after jamming his left handful of second-half charges foot, but returned. by the Rockets.

Raptors 104, Cavaliers 96 Thunder 104, T’wolves 100 CLEVELAND — Rookie Kyrie MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Irving scored six points and Durant scored 33 points to lead hardly played like the No. 1 the Oklahoma City Thunder to overall pick as the Toronto Rap- avictory over the Minnesota tors spoiled the Cleveland Timberwolves. guard’s NBA debut. Kevin Love had 22 points, 12 Irving, who played just 11 rebounds and five assists, and games at Duke before turning Ricky Rubio had an impressive pro, finished just 2 of 11 from debut with six assists, six points the field — he made a meaning- and five rebounds in 26 minutes less 3-pointer in the final min- for the Timberwolves. utes — with seven assists and one turnover in 26 minutes. The Rockets sign C Dalembert Cavs are counting on the 19- year-old to turn around a team HOUSTON — The Houston that won just 19 games last Rockets have signed free-agent season. center Samuel Dalembert. The 6-foot-11Dalembert The Underarmours top U9 wiffle ball bracket Penguins, KRZ raise funds for soup kitchen Bobcats 96, Bucks 95 agreed to a multi-year contract CHARLOTTE, N.C. — D.J. last week. West Pittston Little League recently held its annual char- The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Rocky, Sue and Augustin scored 19 points, roo- Dalembert averaged 8.1points ity wiffle ball tournament. First place in the 7-9 year old Lissa from 98.5 KRZ helped raise $1,008 for the St. Vin- kie Kemba Walker added 13, and 8.2 rebounds for Sacra- bracket went to The Underarmours. Team members in- cent DePaul Soup Kitchen. The check was presented by including two free throws with mento last season. He played clude: John Angelella, Derek Ambrosino, Jakob Switzer, Penguins CEO Jeff Barrett and Rocky to St. Vincent De- 9.9 seconds remaining, and the his first eight seasons in Phila- delphia after the 76ers made Dominic DeLuca, F.J. Braccini. Paul Soup Kitchen board chairman Carl Frank and Msgr. Charlotte Bobcats erased a 14-point deficit to beat the Mil- him a first-round (26th overall) Joseph P. Kelly, Diocesan Director of Catholic Social Ser- waukee Bucks. pick in 2001. vices.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Polls unchanged as Baylor, Syracuse stay atop charts

The Associated Press WOMEN With Syracuse No. 1for a third Baylor is still the unanimous straight week, the top seven choice as the No. 1team in The teams remain the same in The Associated Press women’s col- Associated Press’ Top 25. lege basketball poll as the first The Orange received 54 first- five teams remained unchanged. place votes from the 65-member national media poll on Monday. The Lady Bears received all 40 Ohio State, Kentucky, Louisville, first-place votes Monday for the North Carolina, Baylor and Duke fourth straight week after blow- held their places from last week. ing out McNeese State in its only Ohio State received five No. 1 game. UConn remains second, votes, Kentucky had four and with Notre Dame, Stanford and Louisville two. Maryland following. Missouri, Connecticut and Kentucky, Tennessee, Duke, Florida round out the top 10. Ohio State and Texas A&M Harvard moved into the rank- round out the Top 10. There was ings for the first time three weeks little movement in the poll as ago, then dropped out after one most teams had a light schedule week. The Crimson are back at for the holidays. No. 24. San Diego State moved Hapkido Taekwondo holds promotion testing into the poll for the first time this Miami had the biggest fall, season at No. 25. dropping five places to No. 12 af- Hapkido Taekwondo Institute of Kingston recently held promotion tests. Promoted to black belt in the North American Xavier, which lost three ter a 25-point loss at then-No. 17 Hapkdio Taekwondo Federation were Jeff Snyder, Emily Rowe and Michael Schwarz. Promoted to junior second dan straight games after several play- Georgetown on Wednesday. The was Brianna Hawk. Also shown are Nick Jula, master Vince Sperduto, master Pete Canavan, Pete Shelp. ers were suspended for fighting, Hoyas moved up two spots to dropped out from No. 14. 15th. CMYK

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NATIONAL FORECAST NATIONAL FORECAST: Astorm system will produce rain from the Tennessee Valleyintoportions of the Northeast today. Rain and scattered thunderstorms can also be expected across the Mid-Atlantic ° WEDNESDAY THURSDAY TODAY and the Southeast, with strong to severe thunderstorms possible.Rain and snow showers will also be 43 Mostly Morning found behind this system overthe eastern Great Lakes and parts of the Ohio Valley. Rain in the p.m. mix, p.m. sunny ° flurries 27 35° 35° 30° 20°

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 47/44 33/22 Cloudy, Partly Partly Partly 45/30 50/40 Astorm is rain, sunny, a sunny sunny 42/27 snow flurry 36/23 approaching 40° 40° 40° 35° 48/38 56/48 from the south- 28° 33° 26° 28° 46/29 west and it will 42/27 bring rain this TODAY’SSUMMARY REGIONAL FORECAST 65/46 afternoon and 52/33 evening followed The Poconos 53/33 54/34 Today’shigh/ Syracuse Highs: 39-44. Lows: 29-34. Cloudy,rain by a wintry mix Tonight’s low 39/26 likely.Rain likely,possibly mixing with overnightand Albany 63/41 43/33 snowattimes. eventually snow 17/4 81/69 81/62 showers and The JerseyShore Binghamton 32/24 flurrieson 42/31 Highs: 49-53. Lows: 42-46. Rain becoming Wednesday. likely.Breezy with rain likely tonight. CityYesterdayToday Tomorrow CityYesterdayToday Tomorrow Rainfall esti- Towanda 42/30 Anchorage 14/9/.00 17/4/sn11/0/sf Myrtle Beach 55/41/.00 68/42/t56/39/s mates are Poughkeepsie Atlanta 52/37/.00 52/33/r 50/31/s Nashville 45/31/.00 47/31/r45/30/s Scranton 44/36 around ahalf 42/31 The Finger Lakes Baltimore49/38/.00 47/36/r47/33/s NewOrleans 67/57/.1059/42/pc58/43/s inch. Most of the Wilkes-Barre Highs: 39-43. Lows: 15-31.Rain and snow Boston43/36/.0047/42/pc45/23/pc Norfolk 52/46/.00 62/44/r51/31/s precipitationwill 43/32 showers. Windy,snow showers likely. Buffalo 39/35/.0043/23/rs 26/21/sn Oklahoma City 48/39/.04 51/28/s 54/31/s Charlotte55/33/.0053/35/r 50/31/s Omaha 49/24/.0040/24/s 46/28/pc be rain, but we Pottsville NewYork City Chicago44/23/.0042/27/pc39/31/pc Orlando72/62/.0078/51/t66/45/s will seeachange State College 41/29 50/40 Cleveland 44/35/.0038/28/rs 29/26/pc Phoenix 63/40/.0064/43/s 68/46/s to snow 40/29 Brandywine Valley Dallas 48/42/.0054/34/s56/37/s Pittsburgh 41/32/.0042/27/rs31/20/sn overnight. We Reading Denver41/22/.00 46/29/pc 50/32/pc Portland, Ore. 42/33/.00 46/45/sh 51/46/r Harrisburg 46/35 Highs: 50-51. Lows: 39-40.Rain becoming should only see 43/32 likely.Breezy with rain likely tonight. Detroit 45/34/.0036/23/rs29/27/pc St. Louis 43/25/.00 46/28/rs 43/33/pc Honolulu 81/74/.0081/69/sh80/66/sh Salt LakeCity39/15/.00 40/27/pc43/33/c acoating. The Philadelphia 51/40 Houston51/47/.00 63/41/s64/42/s San Antonio 59/43/.0366/38/s67/41/s other issue will Indianapolis 45/25/.00 40/27/rs36/26/pc San Diego 68/45/.0064/46/s 71/52/s be the wind. A Atlantic City Delmarva/Ocean City Las Vegas 55/33/.0063/41/s 64/45/pc San Francisco 49/39/.0056/45/c 57/46/c cold Northwest 53/46 Highs: 52-59. Lows: 39-45.Rain becoming Los Angeles 67/45/.0065/46/s 72/51/s Seattle 42/38/.0047/44/sh52/44/r wind will blow 15 likely.Breezy with rain likely tonight. Miami 81/68/.00 81/62/t 75/58/pc Tampa 74/65/.0077/52/t 67/45/s Milwaukee44/26/.01 39/22/c36/30/pc Tucson 63/34/.0067/35/s 69/40/s to 30 m.p.h. Minneapolis51/25/.00 33/22/s35/30/sn Washington, DC 50/41/.00 48/38/r46/31/s Wednesday ALMANAC Recorded at Wilkes-Barre/ScrantonInt’l Airport morning and WORLD CITIES afternoon. Once Temperatures Precipitation River Levels, from 12 p.m. yesterday. CityYesterday Today Tomorrow CityYesterdayToday Tomorrow Yesterday40/36 Yesterdaytrace Susquehanna Stage Chg. Fld. Stg Forecasts, graphs thestorm pulls Average 36/21 Month to date2.69” Wilkes-Barre 9.09 -2.0122.0 and data ©2011 Amsterdam 55/50/.0047/38/pc45/38/sh Mexico City73/45/.00 75/44/pc 76/44/pc away Wednesday Record High 60 in 1964 Normal month to date2.15” Towanda 5.33 -1.1521.0 Weather Central, LP Baghdad NA/NA/NA 61/38/s63/39/s Montreal 30/16/.00 34/25/rs26/3/sf evening, the Year to date59.57” Beijing 34/12/.00 39/20/pc 40/20/s Moscow 39/23/.0041/32/sh32/20/pc Record Low -2 in 1983 Lehigh windwill become Heating Degree Days* Normal year to date37.16” Bethlehem3.070.7516.0 Formore weather Berlin 50/45/.00 46/38/pc 44/37/pc Paris 55/39/.00 49/40/pc 46/38/sh Yesterday27Sun and Moon Delaware information go to: Buenos Aires 82/61/.00 84/59/s87/62/s Rio de Janeiro77/73/.00 86/74/t 84/74/t light heading Month to date736 Sunrise Sunset Port Jervis 4.55 -0.1418.0 www.timesleader.com Dublin 55/50/.0053/48/c 48/36/pc Riyadh 68/54/.0069/43/s 65/41/s into Thursday. Year to date1784 Today7:28a 4:41p Frankfurt46/43/.00 45/37/pc 44/35/pc Rome 57/39/.00 58/39/s 58/37/s No storms for Last year to date2179 Tomorrow 7:28a4:42p First Full LastNew National Weather Service Hong Kong 66/57/.0065/53/pc 67/57/pc San Juan 83/72/.0182/74/sh83/74/sh Jerusalem53/44/.00 53/40/s55/41/s Tokyo 46/36/.0045/34/pc 48/36/pc the holiday Normal year to date2168 Moonrise Moonset 607-729-1597 weekend. *Indexoffuel consumption, how farthe day’s Today 9:20a 8:14p London 55/50/.0052/47/pc51/39/sh Warsaw 46/39/.00 44/40/sh 44/33/c mean temperaturewas below 65 degrees. Tomorrow 9:50a 9:18p Jan. 1Jan. 9Jan. 16 Jan. 23 Key: s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sn-snow, sf-snowflurries, i-ice. - Kurt Aaron

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HOW TO HANDLE ANIMAL BITES AND SCRATCHES is deep or bleeding heavily. with as many details as possible proof of vaccination — they may Quickly report attacks by wild on the animal’s appearance and have expired. Ask to see current Public Health. “Report all bites animals ... Animals that are location; if it can be caught and documents from a vet; state laws Rabies is no joke: once you show and go to your doctor,” Thomp- aggressive or agitated enough to stays healthy during a 10-day require rabies shots every three symptoms of the viral disease, son says. approach you have a good quarantine period, you may not years. it’s invariably fatal. But if you More tips: chance of being rabid. Call your need treatment. Note: Cats are Watch the wound for infection. suffer a bite or scratch, you can Clean the wound immediately. local public health department more likely to be rabid than Aside from the rabies issue, call protect yourself from that and Wash it with lots of warm, soapy for advice, which likely will in- dogs, so report scratches too. adoctor about swelling and other infections by acting quick- water to kill viruses and bacteria, volve getting a series of anti- Check paperwork on neighbor- redness, including red streaks on ly, says Valerie Thompson, envi- and apply an antiseptic solution rabies vaccines. hood pets. You may not want to surrounding skin, and pus or ronmental health supervisor of for extra protection. Do this even ... and strays. If you don’t recog- report an incident if you know cloudy discharge. the rabies program for the Vir- if a bite or scratch is very small. nize a dog or cat, call the health the animal and its owners, but ginia Beach, Va., Department of Seek emergency care if a wound department and animal control don’t just accept rabies tags as —MCT Information Services

HEALTH SECTION C THE TIMES LEADER timesleader.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27,2011 POLICE BLOTTER ASK DR. H YMCA open house MITCHELL HECHT The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA will conduct a free open house from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Jan. Early diagnosis 2to unveil its new Wellness Center. The event will include free Exercise your health in is crucial with day camps for kids, free demo classes for adults, free swim classes, giveaways, raffles and leukemia refreshments. The unveiling of the Wellness Q: Can you explain Center will be celebrated at a “Acute Myelogenous noon ribbon-cutting ceremony. Leukemia”? Someone we Wilkes-Barre Mayor Thomas know was recently diag- Leighton, city officials, YMCA nosed with it, and two board members and staff will be weeks later he was dead. present. What makes it so deadly? —S.N., Cumming, Ga. Asthma Ski Day A: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, also Asthmatic children and their referred to as “AML”, is a cancer of the blood families are invited to Commu- in which immature, abnormal white blood nity Medical Center’s Asthma cells grow rapidly and uncontrollably in the bone marrow and interfere with the bone Ski Day from noon-5 p.m. Jan. marrow’s ability to produce red blood cells, 29 at Snö Mountain Ski Resort, healthy white blood cells and platelets. It’s a Scranton. fairly rare cancer, with men affected more Asthmatic children up to age often than women. The average age of some- 18 can ski for free, and discount- one diagnosed with AML is 63 years of age. ed rental equipment and lift AML cell growth is very fast and aggressive, tickets will be available for their and it’s a fatal disease within weeks or families. months if not treated or diagnosed promptly. To register, call CMC’s Com- Because AML cell growth crowds out munity Health Coordinator normal blood cells, it typically causes ane- Sharyn Wozniak at 969-8986. mia and the associated symptoms of fatigue FOTOLIA.COM PHOTO and shortness of breath from a reduction in Autism dance class oxygen-carrying red blood cells; bruising or bleeding from a reduction in platelets (clot The Harris Conservatory for cells); and infection from a reduction in the Arts in Luzerne is offering a FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO BE CRAZY NUTRITIOUS normal white blood cells. dance class for children with The key to survival in AML is early autism titled, “The Dance In All diagnosis, chemotherapy to try to induce of Us,” beginning in January. By PAULA SIROIS MCT Information Services remission and eventual stem cell trans- Those with autism will have plantation. Five year survival rates vary the opportunity to explore ere comes the first of the year. Let’s give a moment of silence before the million New Year’s from15 percent to 70 percent, and relapse rhythm, body awareness and resolutions come rolling in. Eighty percent of these will focus on getting fit, training for a rates vary from 33 percent to 78 percent, movement in an effort to im- H depending upon the subtype. prove communication and inter- marathon, losing weight and various other things that scream health. These are all good To learn more about AML, check out action with others. resolutions and worthy of your time. But if you’re looking to find some easy (and we’re talking this link from the American Cancer Socie- Classes will touch on ballet ty: www.cancer.org/cancer/leukemia- easy) ways to get healthy, read on: acutemyeloidaml/index. and jazz with an emphasis on creative movement and expres- 1. Eat vegetables. We all know this Q: After years of having problems with sion. All students will be accom- pricier, but this is our body, people! supported agriculture, and it’s the one and have heard it from every attention and focus, my doctor is starting panied by a parent, counselor or Your body, your mind, your hair, your new hip thing to do. Basically you pay mother since the dawn of time. We’ve me on Adderall XR for ADD (Attention other responsible person who organs, your life. Seriously, if you’re alocal farmer upfront, so that you can also promptly ignored it. I’m here to Deficit Disorder). I’m 43 years old, and will act as a “shadow.” spending more money on premium get a box full of local and, ideally, or- am wondering if I should be concerned tell you that it doesn’t matter how you Each class will meet for one gas for your car or paying extra to ganic fresh fruits and vegetables. about long-term use of a stimulant and eat those vegetables: steamed, baked, hour per week for six weeks. have every cable channel, you need to What’s great about this is that you’re the risk of it causing a heart attack some- broiled, grilled, juiced, raw or even Instructor will be Elisabeth double-check your priorities. Organic eating foods that are grown in your time in the future. I do have high choles- covered with chocolate. Really. If you Harris, a certified instructor foods are simply better for you. And backyard and not shipped from across terol. What’s your opinion? can find a love for veggies by making a the extra money is a small price to pay the globe. You’re also supporting with Dance Educators of Amer- —P.T., Atlantic City, N.J. Nutella and raw veggie fondue every for making an immediate improve- farmers, which is just cool no matter ica, who has been teaching A: That’s been a theoretical concern for night, go for it. ment to your health. several years, prompting the FDA to put a specialized dance programs for 2. Go organic. Sure, organics are 3. Join a CSA. That’s community- See2012,Page 2C “black box” warning on the package label autistic children and adults for describing the cardiovascular risks of stim- almost two decades. Classes ulant drugs used to treat ADD and ADHD will be held at 5 p.m. Fridays (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) beginning Jan. 6. Fee for the in adults. Their concern is that theoretical- six-week course is $25. For more ly, such stimulants could cause constriction information contact the Harris Wealthy nations overrun with of blood vessels in the heart and elsewhere, Conservatory for the Arts at leading to a potential heart attack. 718-0673. fast food: Destined to be obese? The good news is that the results of a large study just published on the Journal of the American Medical Association website are Ski for Lupus Day By JEANNINE STEIN at the end of 2010 the chain re- reassuring in that there does not appear to The Lupus Foundation of Los Angeles Times portedly had the most restau- be any statistically significant increase in Pennsylvania will hold its 15th The growing worldwide rants worldwide. heart attack or strokes in folks who are annual Ski for Lupus Day at Elk obesity epidemic has been Countries with the highest prescribed amphetamine stimulants to treat Mountain on Jan. 8. Tickets are blamed on a number of factors, density of restaurants per cap- ADD/ADHD. Researchers at four large but a study argues that it may ita were the U.S. and Canada: $25 for a half day lift ticket and health insurers looked at the medical and be inexorably linked with 7.52 and 7.43 per 100,000 peo- may be used from 12:30-4:30 pharmacy records of 443,198 folks between wealthy nations and their fast- ple, respectively. In the U.S. p.m. or 4:30-10 p.m. Tickets are the ages of 25 and 64, roughly one-third of food restaurants. the prevalence of obesity for limited and must be purchased whom had filled prescriptions for ADD/ Researchers compared the men and women is about 32 in advance through the Lupus ADHD medications. number of fast-food restau- percent, while in Canada it’s Foundation at 888-99-LUPUS or rants per capita in 26 countries about 23 percent. Dr. Mitchell Hecht is a physician specializing 558-2008. Proceeds support listed as advanced economies Japan, however, has far few- awareness, education service in internal medicine. 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Becoming healthy doesn’t have Family helps others after daughter’s addiction 2012 to mean becoming over- whelmed. Keeping things sim- By JEFF SEIDEL Robin Walsh, a therapist at Maplegrove, said Continued from Page 1C ple and easy is really a good Detroit Free Press (MCT) this is a common problem. Many parents do not DETROIT—At16 yearsold,SarahBardenwas set limits or boundaries. “In order for the client how you look at it. An added bo- place to start. using OxyContin, cocaine, Ecstasy, heroin, mari- to get better, the whole family needs to get bet- nus is that you’ll be supplied juana and still going to Walled Lake Central High ter,” Walsh said. “Parents have denial and want with produce you would proba- School.Shelied,stole,cheatedandtriedtomanip- to believe their child.” bly never buy on your own, al- means start picking up some of ulate everybody, but mostly her parents. OnethingthatBardenlearnedatMaplegrove lowing you to expand your pal- the super foods that are out “My daughter convinced me that she didn’t was to put rules in writing. ette and eat healthy at the same there waiting for you to discover have a problem,” said Jeannie Barden, Sarah’s “If you have a child and you know they have a time. Did you know that there them. According to WebMD, mother. “By the time I thought something was problem, you have to have what we call a family are some lettuces that are hot “Imagine a superfood — not a going on, I was already late. When I thought she contract,” Walsh said. “There are specific rules and spicy? Join a CSA and find drug — powerful enough to was drinking and smoking pot, she was already andguidelinestofollowinthehouse.Ifyouhave out all about them. help you lower your cholesterol, doing cocaine and popping pills.” it in writing, it holds the parent accountable as 4. KISS. You know that say- reduce your risk of heart disease Dealing with her daughter’s addiction was like well as the child.” ing: Keep it simple, stupid. Well, and cancer, and, for an added bo- “going through hell,” Barden said. But with help, If a child breaks the contract, it is important moving forward, this is how our nus, put you in a better mood. Sarahisnowinrecovery.ShewastreatedatHenry for a parent to take away privileges. healthy lifestyle should be. This Did we mention that there are Ford Maplegrove Center in West Bloomfield, “There are some basic things that we are ex- means a few things. First, keep no side effects? You’d surely Mich., and has been clean for three years. pected to provide for our child: shelter, clothes your meals simple with just a stock up on a lifetime supply. Barden, 55, of West Bloomfield is now trying MCT PHOTO and get them to school,” Walsh said. “Anything few ingredients — no more than Guess what? These life-altering to help others avoid the same mistakes that she Jeannie Barden and her daughter Sarah else is a privilege — a car, cell phone. Take it five. Second, instead of cooking superfoods are available right made in missing the signs of addiction in her Barden, 21, are seen at their home in West away. Hit them where it hurts.” various meals for all your family now in your local supermarket.” daughter. She volunteers at Maplegrove, shar- Bloomfield, Mich. At 16 years old, Sarah was •As hard as it is, you have to stick to the con- members because Johnny So what are they? Beans, blue- ing her story and offering tips to parents with abusing drugs. But with help, Sarah is now in sequences. doesn’t like this, and Mary berries, broccoli, oats, oranges, children who have substance-abuse problems recovery and has been clean for three years. Emboldened with courage and advice she wants that, just cook one meal pumpkin, salmon, soy, spinach, and introduce your family to a tea (green or black), tomatoes, —at a time when the number of young people WHERE TO FIND HELP learned at parent meetings, Barden kicked her using drugs is on the rise, according to the 2010 daughter out of the house after she broke some Lazy Susan covered with condi- turkey, walnuts and yogurt. Bet National Survey on Drug Use and Health. • National Drug Information and Treatment of the house rules. Barden held firm and ments, herbs and spices. Your you have some of those in your Referral Hotline: 800-662-4357 In 2011, 50 percent of high school seniors re- wouldn’t let her return. kids can doctor up their meal all fridge right now. • Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: 800- they want. And thirdly, always Becoming healthy doesn’t ported having tried an illicit drug at some time, 234-0246 This was a monumental change for Barden, the report stated, and 40 percent used one or • Alcohol Hotline Support and Information: who had always let Sarah come back. cook one meal in anticipation have to mean becoming over- more drugs in the past 12 months. 800-331-2900 “ThelasttimethatIleft,Iknewshemeantit,” that it will be used again (maybe whelmed. Keeping things sim- Few are getting treatment. More than 23 mil- • National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Sarah said. for breakfast or lunch tomor- ple and easy is really a good lion Americans ages 12 and older needed some Information (NCADI): 800-729-6686 Sarah hit rock bottom. row). place to start. Just buy local sortoftreatmentfordrugoralcoholuseproblems, • Families Anonymous: For details, go to www.fa- “It was the first time that I felt nothing and 5. Supersize it. That doesn’t fresh food (organic if possible) miliesanonymous.org or call 800-736-9805. according to the national survey. But only 2.6 mil- didn’t care,”Sarahsaid.“Iknewmymommeant mean opt for the supersize por- and then simply cook it and eat. lion people received treatment. Barden offers tips business. It sucked. She actually did what the tion at the drive-thru; that Yum! for parents, saying these are the things she wished they are stoned,” Barden said. “They only get people in those programs told her to do. And I she had known when her daughter was younger: crazy.Irememberonenight,Ipickedherupand hated that. My mother had started to change. •Getyourchildtestedassoonasyoususpect she was blatantly stoned. We drove straight to She stopped falling for my crap. sugary drinks, the loss of phys- aproblem. Meijer and picked up a drug test. Of course, she Sarah said she called her mother “nonstop” OBESITY ical education in school, more Sarah started drinking and smoking marijua- went crazy when we went home. The next time for three days. “And she wouldn’t pick up the sedentary jobs and extra time na in middle school. She moved on to prescrip- it happened, I waited until the next morning. phone. She wouldn’t show sympathy. Before, I spent in front of computers and tion pills, which is typical. Little by little, you learn different things.” could play her however I wanted. I could come Continued from Page 1C television have been blamed, as “The minute you have a suspicion, go imme- For the longest time, no matter what Barden back whenever I wanted. But she wanted noth- 0.13 per 100,000 people, and a well as certain genes that may diately and seek help and get a drug testing kit,” did, Sarah’s addiction kept getting worse. ing to do with me anymore. It didn’t take long far lower obesity rate: 2.9 per- Barden said. Barden took her daughter to therapy three formetodosomethingaboutit.Ididn’thavethe affect how our bodies process cent for men and 3.3 percent for food. •The kids who do drugs might surprise you. times, but each time it failed. comfy cushion to fall back on anymore.” women. Similarly, Norway has Sarah used to buy drugs at an abandoned “I drove her to meetings,” Barden said. “She saw Sarah entered treatment, this time wanting “In my opinion the public de- 0.19 restaurants per 100,000 bate is too much focused on in- house in Detroit. two therapists at one point. I drove her to her urine help and turned her life around. people and an obesity rate of 6.4 dividual genetics and other indi- “One thing that was strange was going there tests. It was my whole life, trying to make sure she •It’s never over. percent for men and 5.9 percent vidual factors, and overlooks the and seeing half of your high school class in a was doing all the things she needed to do.” Now 21 and clean for three years, Sarah con- for women. global forces in society that are dope house,” Sarah said. “That was weird. Peo- Sarah is 5-foot-5 and normally weighs 125 to tinues to attend support groups, preferring Al- The researchers, who empha- ple you would never imagine seeing in a crack 130 pounds. But she dropped to 90 pounds coholics Anonymous. size that the findings show cor- shaping behaviors worldwide,” house. There were popular kids. The jock kids. while using drugs. Jeannie attends Families Anonymous and relation and not causality, con- said lead author Roberto De Vo- From any social clique there was.” Shesupportedherhabitbystealingandusing she keeps a close eye on her daughter. trolled for various factors such gli of the University of Michigan •Get counseling to learn how to deal with an otherpeople’sdrugs.“Iwouldstealfromanyone “If her attitude changes, I’ll ask her if she’s as the number of people living in School of Public Health in a addicted child. andeveryoneelse,”Sarahsaid,“butIneverstole been to a meeting,” Barden said. “It tells her, urban areas, income, Internet news release. “If you look at “By the time the problem gets drastic, you are from my parents.” ‘Oh, you are not sounding right to me.’” use and the number of motor ve- trends over time for obesity, it’s insane yourself,” Barden said. “They need help, •Set rules and consequences. 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Basic health women wanting to achieve a and triathlete, had her first barre to work on their strength, bal- care and information provided. dancer’s physique and strength experience last January in Cali- ance and core, so I thought I’d Call 954-0645. —with or without tutus and bal- fornia and became “addicted.” give it a try.” let slippers. “It was the most challenging For people who are less fit, it’s THE HOPE CENTER: Free basic medical care and preventive At Align Pilates in Minneapo- exercise I’ve ever done in my easy to make modifications health care information for the lis, noses drip with sweat, mus- life,” she said. “I’d planned on while keeping up with the class. uninsured or underinsured, legal cles quiver with exhaustion, and running home from class and Participants are encouraged to advice and pastoral counseling, Beyonce blares from the speak- had to have my husband pick me work at their own pace. 6-8 p.m. Mondays; free Chi- ers as class instructor Adrienne up because I was so exhausted.” Yoga attire is suggested for ropractic evaluations and vision Fitzmaurice affirms what every- Several national franchises barre class, or other form-fitting care, including free replacement one is thinking: have formulated barre work- clothes so that the class instruc- glasses, for the uninsured or “Yes, this is hard!” she hollers, outs, but independent studios tor can check for correct body underinsured, 6-8 p.m. Thurs- encouraging the women to often follow the original Lotte position. Class participants days; Back Mountain Harvest pulse — or make tiny move- Berk Method or create their wear socks or go barefoot, but Assembly, 340 Carverton Road, Trucksville. Free dental hygiene ments — and hold each pose for own. Some are more cardio- serious dancers prefer to wear services and teeth cleanings are just three, five or 10 more sec- based, while others focus more ballet slippers and leotards in available 6-8 p.m. on Mondays onds. “Especially if this is your on dance elements, but the prin- some classes. by appointment. Call 696-5233 first class ... you probably think ciples are the same. Ballet Royale in Lakeville, or email hopecen- this is crazy!” Barre class typically starts Minn., has added barre fitness [email protected]. Crazy hard, anyway. That’s with stretching and a warm-up classes to cross-train ballet stu- VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE: 9 the verdict reached in the dress- on a yoga mat to get the heart dents and adults — mostly a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through ing room following the 60-min- rate up, then incorporates a moms of students — who want Friday, 190 N. Pennsylvania Ave., ute class where a combination of combination of Pilates, yoga and to learn the basics of ballet. The Wilkes-Barre. Primary and pre- Pilates, yoga and ballet move- ballet movements to sculpt and classes incorporate core Pilates ventive health care for the work- ments, along with bursts of car- tone every muscle in the body. exercises, but the focus is on ing uninsured and underinsured dio and the use of a ballet barre It’s basically a series of tiny iso- proper ballet techniques. Classi- in Luzerne County with incomes for support and resistance pro- metric movements that cause cal music plays and everyone less than two times below feder- al poverty guidelines. For ap- vides a high-energy, full-body the muscles to shake to the point wears ballet slippers. MCT PHOTO pointments, call 970-2864. workout. Aballet barre is used for balance and strength building during of exhaustion. The YWCA-Uptown also of- WILKES-BARRE FREE CLINIC: “Everyone’s been talking exercises in the Align Barre Class at Align Pilates in Minneapo- Oh, yeah, and close attention fers a dance-centric barre class. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and about getting their butts kicked lis, Minn. must be paid to your posture Participants range from 18 to 70 in barre class,” said Sarah Pepin, and alignment, which the in- years old and many are former 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday, St. Stephen’s Epis- 35, Minneapolis. “I’ve never was refined in the United States launched in the Twin Cities, structor often checks during dancers. copal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., worked every muscle that way in the 1970s, and since then, fit- mostly by women who experi- class. “I used to dance as a kid and I Wilkes-Barre. Appointments are before. I could hardly walk the ness enthusiasts on the East and enced the workout elsewhere. At Align Pilates, cardio is add- get to relive those days in barre necessary. Call 793-4361. A next day.” West Coasts, as well as celebri- Rachel Warford wanted to move ed to the barre workout, making class,” said Tivi Radder, 35, Min- dental clinic is also available Barre is abuzz in the U.S., but ties like Madonna have caught back to the Midwest, but was un- it the most rigorous class of- neapolis. “It makes me nostalgic from 1to 3 p.m. Tuesday by the idea originated in London 50 on. able to find the barre classes she fered, and the most popular. The for my childhood. It’s a really appointment. Call 570-235- years ago with famous German In the last year alone, at least a had loved in New York. So in No- classes are heavily populated great workout, too. That’s the ic- 5642. Physicians, nurse practi- dancer Lotte Berk. The method half-dozen barre programs have vember, she and sister-in-law with women in their 20s and ing on the cake.” tioners, pharmacists, RNs, LPNs and social workers are needed as well as receptionists and interpreters. 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PAGE 4C TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27,2011T➛ COMMUNITY NEWS HE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Allied Services employees participate in Giving Tree Each year, employees of Allied Services Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sponsor The Giving Tree for its residents. Employees take the name of a resident from the tree and pur- chase the modestly priced gift requested by the resident. The tradition ensures that each resi- dent of the center will have a gift to open on Christmas Day. Some of the participants in front of the 2011Giving Tree, from left, are Doug Newbigging Jr. Addison J. Robbins Erin Wanick, Mallory Malone, Melinda Lemoncelli, Cheryl War- Doug Newbigging Jr., son of Addison Jessica Robbins, daugh- ring, Katie Slininski, Richelle Doug and Renee Newbigging, ter of Mark and Debbie Robbins, Steele, Laura Sabol and Sean Trucksville, is celebrating his Mountain Top, is celebrating her McDermott. eighth birthday today, Dec. 27. fourth birthday today, Dec. 27. Doug is a grandson of Charles Addison is a granddaughter of and Carole Navola, Shavertown; Anthony and Carol George, Jean Newbigging, Las Vegas, Wilkes-Barre, and Doc and Joan Nev.; and the late Harry New- Robbins, Lake Silkworth. She is a bigging. great-granddaughter of Frank Nowak, Wilkes-Barre. Addison has a sister, Riley, 6.

Matthew J. Rutkoski Crestwood High School students decorate White Haven Center Matthew VanWhy Matthew Joseph Rutkoski, son of School Retirees donate to Toys for Tots Art students from Mrs. Brozena’s Art III and IV classes at Crest- wood High School recently visited the White Haven Center to help Kelly and Joe Rutkoski, is cele- Matthew VanWhy, son of John brating his fifth birthday today, and Kelly VanWhy, Hanover Members of the Luzerne/Wyoming chapter of the Pennsylvania decorate for the holidays. The students painted the foyer doors and Dec. 27. Matthew is a grandson Township, is celebrating his first Association of School Retirees recently donated toys for the worked with the residents of Hemlock to make hand wreaths to hang of Maryellen Kashubski and the birthday today, Dec. 27. Matthew annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign. The collection took in the foyer. Some of the participants, from left, first row, are Erica late Alex Kashubski and Dorothy is a grandson of David and Patri- place at the club’s holiday luncheon at the Genetti Hotel and Hollock, Victoria Scaramastro, Isabella Scaramastro and Jenae Hu- Rutkoski and the late George cia Bryk, Plains Township, and Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre. The annual collection is part of dack. Second row: Kaitlin Schafer, Alexandria Geisler and Brozena. Rutkoski. He has two brothers, Roy and Carol VanWhy, Wilkes- the chapter’s community service project. With some of the toys, Joey, 17, and Jakob, 3, and two Barre. He is a great-grandson of from left: Phyllis Biga, community service chair; Corporal Charles sisters, Jessica, 14, and Alex- Sarah Singer, Wilkes-Barre. Bowmen; Private First Class Daniel Kell; Cathy Cortegerone, new andra, 20 months. Matthew has a sister, Brianna 6. president; and Armonde Casagrande, immediate past president. PETS OF THE WEEK

is also planned for November 2012. Non- IN BRIEF NEWS FOR SENIORS members are welcome to sign up for trips. Call Maureen at 824-6538. WILKES-BARRE: Employees of Geis- WILKES-BARRE: The Firwood Senior inger Health System donated nearly Citizens Club will hold a ‘brown bag’ meet- EXETER: The Cosmopolitan Seniors $380,000 to the United Way during the ing at1p.m. Jan. 5 in the Firwood United will meet at1p.m. Jan. 3 in St. Anthony’s health system’s annual employee campaign. Methodist Church, Old River Road and Center. Vic Malinowski will preside. Hosts Geisinger’s 2011 campaign set new records Dagobert streets. Bingo will be played after and hostesses have been contacted. for total donations, with employee contribu- the business meeting. Anyone 50 or older is welcome to be a tions of $379,754.50 to16 different United At the recent Christmas party, the follow- guest at one of the meetings. The club is Way organizations falling within Geisinger’s ing officers were installed: Joseph Kelly, open to all, regardless of religious affiliation service area. This total far exceeded the president; Eleanor Sofranko, vice president; or place of residence, and meets on the first Name: unknown Name: stray campaign goal of $250,000 and the previous Wesley Simmers, treasurer; and Sallie and third Tuesday of each month. SPCA No: A14833971 SPCA No: A14884056 record of $317,002 set last year. Drumm, secretary. A charitable donation of Occasional speakers make presentations Sex: male Sex: male In addition, Geisinger Health System $215 was collected at the party for the on timely topics; seasonal luncheon parties Age: adult Age: 4 months made two $100,000 contributions to the American Red Cross flood relief program. are held; and a monthly casino trip and varied Breed/type: domestic shorthair mix Breed/type: retriever mix United Way to be distributed to the Salvation Trips planned are Jan. 24-26, Atlantic day trips are enjoyed by members and non- About this cat: small, grey/white, About this dog: small, brown/ Army and the American Red Cross, bringing City; Feb.15, Victorian Royal High Tea, members. Activities after the meeting include neutered white, not neutered the health system’s total contribution to Abigail’s Tea Room, Reading; April18, Sight refreshments followed by an hour of bingo. $579,754.50. and Sound Theater, Lancaster; May16, Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting How to adopt: Call or visit The and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 East Friday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Geisinger’s 2011 United Way campaign Sands Casino, Bethlehem; June10-14, Port reservations for a Jan.19 trip to Sands Casi- Main St., Plains Township. For Saturdays and Sundays. Visit the kicked off on Sept.12 and concluded on Nov. Royal Hotel, Wildwood Crest, N.J. A trip to no in Bethlehem, with pickups in Exeter more information call 825-4111. SPCA of Luzerne County online at 30. Branson Musical Holiday in Branson, Mo., and Pittston. Call 655-2720 for details. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. http://spcaluzernecounty.org. GUIDELINES Children’s birthdays (ages 1-16) will be published free of charge

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Dear Abby: As a thorities will consider it failure deny her husband the right to have offender living in our neighborhood. clinical psychologist, to protect the child, putting the girl his family come for the holidays. Per- Despite the fact that I have young I believe your advice DEAR ABBY at risk of being removed from the haps he could arrange for his brother children, I am not concerned that he to “Protective Mom home. I am a former child protective to stay at a hotel. presents a threat. When he was 19, in the Midwest” ADVICE worker who went to homes to inform — Gloria in Cleveland he had sex with a 17-year-old girl. He (Oct. 26) was over- not. Some are guilty only of having a parents of this. I also had to keep was tried and served his time, but he simplified. You told younger girlfriend. my daughter away from my former now gets to spend the rest of his life her she was right in — Dr. William S. in Miami in-laws because they allowed a sex Dear Abby: I am a sex offender and on “the list.” If he had been 40, or not permitting her husband’s brother, offender to visit while she was there. have learned through therapy why the girl 12, I’d be concerned. Without a registered sex offender, to visit the Dear Dr. S.: Your point about lump- I will never regret knowing I did ev- I did what I did and how to not go knowing the particulars of the crime, family during the holidays. She didn’t ing all sex offenders together is erything I could to keep my daughter around where “it” may happen again. it seems rash to sentence Uncle Jake want her 10-year-old daughter around well-stated. Another reader pointed safe. Would Jake even accept an offer to to family purgatory. him. out that something like urinating — Another Protective Mom in New stay over? If he’s like me, he’d say, — Andy in Louisiana You have made the common mis- outdoors could result in this classifi- England “Thanks, but no thanks,” and not put take of seeing everyone who carries cation. However, most readers agree himself in a situation where someone could cry rape or accuse him of un- To receive a collection of Abby’s most the “registered sex offender” label as with me that the safety of the 10-year- memorable — and most frequently re- alike. They are no more alike than are old must be the primary concern. Dear Abby: All children should be wanted fondling. quested — poems and essays, send a busi- people who drink too much. Some al- Their comments: educated as early as they can under- — Moving On ness-sized, self-addressed envelope, plus stand about issues of trust. Mom will check or money order for $3.95 ($4.50 in coholics get drunk, angry and violent, Canada) to: Dear Abby’s “Keepers,” P.O. Box but most do not. Some sex offend- Dear Abby: If Mom allows Jake in have to watch her daughter every sec- 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Postage ers act like Ted Bundy, but most do the house, local child protective au- ond Jake is around, but she shouldn’t Dear Abby: We have a registered sex is included.) UNIVERSAL SUDOKU CRYPTOQUOTE HOROSCOPE BY HOLIDAY MATHIS ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The be working in a group, throwing fear of striking out will not keep out ideas and trying to figure you from stepping up to bat. out how to go forward together. You’ll make your play, and if it When an idea is right, it’s right. doesn’t work the first time, you’ll Everyone in the room knows it. try it again and again. People feel it. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). TAURUS (April 20-May 20). As much as you’d like to sit back Working effectively toward a and relax today, a little bit of the long-term goal means some- right kind of stress will be unde- times forgoing opportunities for niably positive for your life. You’ll pleasure and fun. Chances are sparkle when there’s some pres- that the things you find truly sure on you to perform. pleasurable are very much in line CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). with your goals today. Visual clutter produces mental GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll clutter. Don’t let unimportant have augmented powers of self- and unorganized things bog control. When you run into road- down your life. An hour of clean- blocks, you’ll be able to relax and up will be worth three additional come back to the issue at a later hours of productivity before the time. This beats getting upset. week is up. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll punish yourself just because you start and finish a project right are not performing. It’s normal on time. It’s not because you are for your productivity to ebb and trying so hard to be punctual, flow. You’ll be most successful but because you realize how GOREN BRIDGE when you let it happen naturally. much simpler life can be when LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll do everyone sticks to the agenda. WITH OMAR SHARIF & TANNAH HIRSCH things spontaneously. This is PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There how you’ll get a million things may be something going on that done in one day, quite literally, makes your mental environ- PREVIOUS DAY’S SOLUTION depending on the level of detail ment more interesting than your you account for. physical environment. You’re VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There no stranger to getting lost in is some debate as to whether dreams. or not positive thinking really TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 27). makes you healthier. Even if Your structures and traditions it doesn’t, isn’t life a lot more may be transformed over the pleasant for the sunshiny effort? next three months. You’ll look Your friends think so. back in amazement at all you’ve LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Windows accomplished in a matter of of opportunity are always open- weeks. Computers, communica- ing. You’ll get more than one, but tion and writing figure into your no two opportunities are ever financial gains in March. Pisces the same. Knowing this, you’ll be and Scorpio people adore you. eager to take advantage of what Your lucky numbers are: 10, 20, appears to be a decent deal. 4, 17 and 50.

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Power ‘08 Ford F250, 4x4 Many new parts. 570-299-9370 er. 42,000 original Friday auto, alloys windows, locks, 4,000 miles, 4 door, Moving, Must Sell. miles. $9,000 8 foot bed/with or HARLEY DAVIDSON 4:00 pm on 406 ATVs/Dune 07 CHRYSLER 300 steering, brakes & $2,300 or Thursday Call (570) 288-6009 without plow. Buggies LTDAWD silver, mirrors. Alloys. best offer ‘03 Dyna Wide Glide grey leather CHEVY`97 ASTROVAN Dual air bags. $45,000. 570-693-3263 Excellent condition - Kawasaki` 93 Beautiful, 4 door. All showroom new! Holidays 06 MERCURY MILAN Non-smoker, extra Ask for Paul garage kept! Gold- Power steering & 570-826-0200 or call for deadlines PREMIER Mint clean. 98K miles. LEXUS `01 ES 300 en Anniversary - sil- brakes. 8 cylinder. 80,000 miles, ZX11D NINJA HAWK `11 125CC green, V6, alloys Must see. $4,995. 570-868-3968 ver/black. New Auto, key start, with Excellent condition. excellent condi- You may email 06 NISSAN MAXIMA SE Clean PA title. Tires. Extras. reverse & remote $3,000. 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BUICK ‘03 seat, 4x4 fect condition. Full DEALER 570-379-3713 needed because and extras. Car Beetle - Convertible Century. Great 07 DODGE DURANGO service records. All 570-868-3914 GREAT ON GAS! engine SUNLINE SOLARIS `91 the side yard does shape $3400 SLT blue, 3rd seat luxury options and runs good. $8,995 Blue. AM/FM cas- • Fender skirts 25’ travel trailer A/C. not meet setback Bunk beds. New 570-819-3140 4x4 features. 25.5 MPG. Flood Title sette. Air. Automat- • Always HYOSUNG `04 COMET dimensional regula- 07 CHEVY Trade Welcome 250. 157 Miles. fridge &hot water 570-709-5677 UPLANDER $12,800. Call FORD 01 FOCUS ic. Power roof, win- garaged tions for the S-1 silver, 7 passen- 570-371-1615 4 door. 4 cylinder. 570-829-3929 dows, locks & Excellent Condition. heater. Excellent Zoning District. ger mini van Power windows. doors. Boot cover $1,200. Call condition. $3,900. DODGE `00 STRATUS 07 DODGE GRAND Will sell for 570-256-7760 570-466-4995 Running condition. 78K. Looks and for top. 22k. Excel- Copies of the appli- CARAVAN SXT Blue $6,000 Inspected. $1,000. runs well. $3,695 NISSAN `08 SENTRA lent condition. cation can be grey leather, 7 CHRYSLER ‘04 DEALER 58K miles. 4 cylin- Garage kept. Serious reviewed at the (570) 706-1186 der, 6 speed manu- pax mini van 570-868-3914 Newly Reduced inquires only Harveys Lake Muni- 06 MITSUBISHI al. Great condition. SEBRING CONVERTIBLE $14,000 570- AUTO cipal Building during ENDEAVOR XLS, Silver, 2nd owner All power. A/C. 570-479-7664 regular business DODGE `95 DAKOTA 2WD V6. Regular Blue auto, V6, AWD clean title. Very FORD ‘07 MUSTANG Cruise. Reduced Leave Message 690-0727 hours. Cab/6Ft. 5 speed. 06 DODGE GRAND clean inside & V6, 5-speed auto- $9,800. Call matic, leather interi- 570-333-4379 SERVICE 113,000 miles. Runs CARAVAN ES, red, outside. Auto, Andy Luzetski like a champ. Needs 4dr, entrtnmt cntr, Power mirrors, or, steel exhaust, 427 Commercial Zoning Officer some work. $1,400. 7 pass mini van windows. CD keyless entry, new Trucks & DIRECTORY 05 FORD F150 XLT player, cruise, inspection, bumper NISSAN `08 XTERRA 570-814-1255 Grey, Mint condition. VOLKSWAGEN `09 Extra cab, truck, central console to bumper warranty, Equipment 150 Special Notices 35K miles. New, all- Beetle. Excellent black, V8, 4x4 heated power expires 08/23/15. season tires. Sirius condition. $16,500. 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER mirrors. 69,000 36,400 miles, secu- FORD `95 F150 radio. 2 sets of CHEVY EQUINOX 4x4. 6 cylinder. LT, blue, grey miles. $4900. rity window lou- mats, including ‘05. Very good CHEVY‘08 3500 Automatic. 8 ft. leather, 4x4 570-991-5558 vers, rear spoiler cargo mats. shape, new brakes. modified flat bed. 05 JEEP LIBERTY with brake light. $18,400. Call $13,000 HD DUMP TRUCK 90k miles. Runs SPORT blue 4x4 Perfect condition. 2WD, automatic. 570-822-3494 or (570) 262-8863 great. $4,900 05 BUICK RANIER CXL $17,000, negotiable. Only 12,000 miles. 570-498-0977 (570) 675-5046 gold, tan, leather, CHRYSLER ‘08 SEBRING 570-451-0702 Vehicle in like Call after 6:00 p.m. sunroof (AWD) Leather. Heated Call after 2:00 p.m. new condition. seats. DVD Player. 04 DODGE DAKOTA VOLVO `95 940 STA- $19,000. $11,880 468 Auto Parts 470 Auto Repair My RSVT CLUB cab, black, 570-288-4322 FORD `99 TAURUS auto, V-8, 4x4 FORD ‘08 FOCUS SE Reserved Seat- White, new battery, Auto. Alloys. CD TIONWAGON 04 MERCURY Looks and runs like ing VIP Table 104,000 miles, auto- Player. $10,990 MOUNTAINEER, sil- new. Sun roof, CD RICK’S BODY SHOP with martini matic, front wheel ver, black leather, NISSAN ‘02 ALTIMA loader, all power. cocktail service drive, power win- 3rd seat, AWD Black with gray 98,000 miles, dows, AM/FM radio, at Chippendales 04 MERCURY interior. Power $2,950, OBO cassette player, 560 Pierce St. window, locks, GMC SIERRA ‘98 3500 Jan 13th! MOUNTAINEER, 4x4 570-702-6023 4WD Stake Side, ABS brakes, cruise Kingston, PA sunroof. $5,995. Genettis! black, black 350 V8, Auto. INSURANCE ESTIMATES control, $1,500 leather, 3rd seat, www.wyoming Trade Welcome bridezella.net 75,000 miles on COLLISION REPAIRS 570-212-2410 or 04 JEEP GRAND valleymotors.com 570-829-3929 570-299-7712 560 Pierce St. VOLVO 850 ‘95 current engine. 12' FOREIGN & DOMESTIC CHEROKEE OVERLAND 570-714-9924 wood bed, body, Graphite grey, Kingston, PA Phone 570-823-2211 www.wyoming WAGON tires, interior good. All Junk CHRISTMAS SALE 2 tone leather, Runs good, air, Excellent running valleymotors.com Fax: 570-824-0553 Gold, Silver, Gold sunroof, 4x4 automatic, fair condition. New Cars & 105 West Saylor Ave 04 CHEVY SUBURBAN CROSSROAD 570-714-9924 shape. $1,800. generator, starter, Plains, PA 18702 Plated, Rings, LS, pewter silver, Necklaces, 347-693-4156 battery. Just tuned Trucks 3rd seat, 4x4 and inspected. Bracelets also 1518 8th Street MOTORS 472 Auto Services 03 CHEVY TRACKER HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S $6,900. Carverton, PA Excellent condition NISSAN ‘03 SENTRA Wanted Costume Jewelry. ZR2, blue, auto, 570-825-7988 Auto. Air condi- 415 Autos-Antique Call 570-656-1080 GREAT PRICES! Near Francis 4x4 700 Sans Souci inside & out. Garage tioning. Runs Slocum St. Park & Classic Highest Something for 03 FORD WINDSTAR LX Highway kept. Regularly excellent. Good $ WANTED JUNK $ every occasion. green 4 door, 7 serviced by dealer, economy car. 439 Motorcycles Prices HYUNDAI ‘00 ACCENT pax mini van W E S ELL records available. $3,995. 4 cylinder. 5 CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE Paid In VEHICLES Prices cannot be beat! 02 CHRYSLER TOWN & FOR LESS!! Option include alloy Trades Welcome $49,000 LISPI TOWING 134 RTE. 11, speed. Sharp wheels, decklid COUNTRY 7 pas- ‘10 Dodge Cara- 570-817-7878 Larksville economy car! spoiler, sport seats, BMW 2010 K1300S CA$H senger, mini van, van SXT 32K. Sil- FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD Only 460 miles! Has We pick up 822-0995 570-855-7197 $2,995 gold AWD interior accent light- All original $12,000 all bells & whistles. Call For Details! ver-Black. Power FREE 570-328-3428 02 CHEVY 2500 HD ing (blue), Nose PONTIAC `04 VIBE Heated grips, 12 volt 570-696-4377 Reg. Cab. pickup slides. Factory war- mask and custom White. New manual MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL VITO’S $24,000 outlet, traction con- PICKUP truck, green, ranty. $17,499 cut floor mats. Dark transmission & trol, ride adjustment auto, 4x4 ‘09 Jeep Libery grey with black inte- clutch. Front wheel on the fly. Black with 570-574-1275 DO YOU ENJOY 412 Autos for Sale Limited Power sun- rior. 56K highway MERCEDES ‘29 & 01 F150 SUPERCREW drive. 165k highway Kit Car $9,000 lite gray and red miles. R ! XLT, green, 4 door, roof. Only 18K. Fac- EDUCED miles. Great on gas. (570) 655-4884 trim. comes with PREGNANCY ? V8, 4x4 truck tory Warranty. $13,300. Call Good condition, Would you like hell-of-adeal.com BMW cover, battery 570-301-3602 GINO’S 00 CHEVY BLAZER LT $19,899 570-709-4695 runs well. $3,000 or the emotional AUDI `01 A6 tender, black blue Black & brown, best offer reward of helping ‘09 DODGE tooth helmet with CALL US! brown leather 4x4 570-331-4777 Like New an infertile CALIBER SXT 2.0 FORD ‘28 MODEL A FM stereo and black 96 CVEVY BLAZER TO JUNK couple reach QUATTRO Automatic, 24k Sport Coupe. leather riding gloves 123,000 miles, 4.2 black 4x4 VITO’S their dream of Factory Warranty! Rumble Seat. (like new). paid YOUR CAR Tires liter V8, 300hp, sil- 89 CHEVY 1500 PONTIAC 04 SUNFIRE becoming $12,099 2 door. 4 cylinder. Professionally $20,500. Sell for ver with black 4X4 TRUCK & BEST PRICES parents? ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA 42K. Looks and Restored. Ford Blue $15 & UP! leather,heated LS Only 18K! One with tan canvas $15,000 FIRM. IN THE AREA Consider being a steering wheel, new runs well. $4,995 Call 570-262-0914 Owner - Estate GINO’S top. $15,225 CA$HONTHE $POT, surrogate. All run flat tires, 17” Dealer Leave message. Like New fees allowable by Sale. Factory War- DEALER 570-339-1552 Free Anytime rims, 22 mpg, Ger- after 5:00pm Pickup law will be paid. man mechanic ranty. $13,799 570-868-3914 Wanted: 570-301-3602 Batteries Call Central owned. GET THE WORD OUT ‘08 SUBARU Pennsylvania Special Edition $6,495. OBO. with a Classified Ad. Junk Attorney, 570-822-6785 42k, 5 speed, AWD. LAW $20 & UP! Denise Bierly, at 570-829-7130 Factory warranty. D.P. MOTORS Land for sale? Cars & 1451 SHOEMAKER Carry Out Price 814-237-6278 $13,299 ext. 226 AVE, W. WYOMING AUDI `04 A6 QUATTRO ‘08 CHEVY Trucks 3.0 V6. Silver. New DIRECTORY Place an ad 288-8995 BMW `07 328xi SILVERADO 1500 Highest Collect cash, not dust! tires &brakes. 130k Black with black PONTIAC 07 G6 highway miles. 4x4, Regular Cab, 83K. 4 Cylinder. WANTED Clean out your interior. Heated 63K, Factory War- Prices Leather interior. seats. Back up & Auto. New tires & Don’t Keep Your and SELL Cars & Full Size basement, garage Heated Seats. ranty $13,299 Paid!! brakes. Serviced. Trucks. For prices... or attic and call the navigation sys- $7,500 or best offer. tems. New tires & ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA Inspected. War- Lamoreaux Auto Classified depart- FREE PICKUP Practice a Secret! 570-829-7130 570-905-5544 brakes. Sunroof. LS 4 door, only rantied. $9,295. Parts 477-2562 ment today at 570- Garage kept. Many 37K! 5 Yr. 100K fac- 570-714-4146 829-7130! extras! 46,000 tory warranty 288-8995 BUY * SELL * TRADE AUDI `96 QUATTRO $11,699 Call 829-7130 A6 station wagon. Miles. ALL Asking $20,500. ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA 143k miles. 3rd row To Place Your Ad seating. $2,800 or 570-825-8888 or LS 60k. Factory PONTIAC 08 VIBE JUNK best offer. Call 626-297-0155 warranty. $9,699 D.P. MOTORS Low miles. AWD. 150 Special Notices 150 Special Notices Call Anytime! ‘05 BUICK CENTURY $13,860 570-861-0202 1451 SHOEMAKER 310 Attorney 310 Attorney CAR & Only 48K. $5,699 AVE, W. WYOMING ‘05 HONDA CRV EX Services Services BMW `01 X5 One owner, just TRUCKS 4.4i. Silver, fully BMW ‘04 325 XI traded, 65K. HYUNDAI ‘05 Bankruptcy $595 ESTATEPLANNING White. Fully Guaranteed Low Fees Octagon Family loaded, tan leather $12,899 /ADMINISTRATION loaded. 120k ELANTRA www.BkyLaw.net WANTED interior. 1 owner. ‘05 Suzuki 71K. Auto. Very Real Estate & Restaurant 103k miles. $8,999 miles. $10,500 Atty Kurlancheek Civil Litigation Verona LX Auto. Clean. Serviced. 560 Pierce St. 375 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651 or best offer. Call 825-5252 W-B Attorney Ron Wilson Highest Prices or best offer. 64K. Factory war- New tires & Kingston, PA 570-814-3666 brakes. War- 570-822-2345 570-779-2288 570-454-3287 ranty. $5,399 www.wyoming DIVORCE No Fault Paid!!! ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN rantied. $6,695. $295 divorce295.com 570-714-4146 valleymotors.com SOCIAL SECURITY BMW `99 M3 CAR Executive 74K Atty. Kurlancheek DISABILITY Wednesday Dec. 28 Special BUY * SELL * TRADE 570-714-9924 FREE Convertible with BUICK `05 LACROSSE $5,799 800-324-9748 W-B Free Consultation. Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 Metallic Gray. Heat- ‘99 JEEP GRAND Contact Atty. Sherry .35 cent Wings REMOVAL CHEROKEE Limited. Free Bankruptcy disc CD. 117 K miles. ed leather seats. Dalessandro In House Only. Minimum purchase of a dozen. Stage 2 Dinan sus- Traction control, 6 74K. Estate Sale. TOYOTA`10 Consultation VOLKSWAGEN ‘00 Camry SE. 56,000 570-823-9006 Call V&G pension. Cross way power front $5,999 Payment plans. Wednesday-Sunday Open at 4 pm drilled rotors. Cold seats, remote start. miles. Red, alloy Carol Baltimore BEETLE wheels, black cloth 570-822-1959 Anytime air intake. All main- Rear park assist. TITLE TAGS 2.0 automatic, air tenance records New tires. 41,400 FULL NOTARY interior. Will consid- Home of the Original 288-8995 67k miles $6400. er trade. $14,200 available. $11,500 miles. $11,000 SERVICE 570-466-0999 ‘O-Bar’Pizza OBO. 570-466-2630 570-696-2148 6 MONTH WARRANTY (570) 793-9157 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011 PAGE 3D

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

Ford Rebate...... 500 Ford Bonus Rebate...... 500 FMCC Rebate...... 500 Off Lease Rebate...... 500 Coccia Discount off MSRP...... 386 *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11.

Auto., Air Conditioning, Pwr, Mirrors, Advanced Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains Air Bags, CD, Auto., CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt, PDL, PW, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side 3.7L V6 Engine, XL Plus Pkg., Cruise Control, Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite CD, MyKey System, Pwr. Equipment Group, Pwr. Pwr. Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, Remote Keyless Entry Radio, Keyless Entry, Message Center, Mirrors, 40/20/40 Cloth Seat, XL Decor Group

Ford Rebate...... 1,500 Ford Rebate...... 500 Ford Bonus Rebate...... 500 Ford Bonus Rebate...... 1,500 FMCC Rebate...... 1,000 FMCC Rebate...... 500 Off Lease Rebate...... 1,250 Ford Rebate...... 500 Off Lease Rebate...... 1,250 Trade In Rebate...... 1,000 Off Lease Rebate...... 500 Ford Regional Discount off MSRP.....445 XL Work Pkg Discount off MSRP...... 500 Coccia Discount off MSRP...... 871 Coccia Discount off MSRP...... 841

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11. 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11.

XLT, Safety Canopy, Side Impact Safety Pkg., EcoBoost Engine, Pwr. Windows. PDL, Air, STX, 3.7L V6, Air, Auto., 17” Alum. Wheels, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Auto., PW PDL, CD, Air, Fog Lamps, Privacy Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, Cloth Seat, 40/20/40 Split Seat, Decor Pkg., Cruise Glass, Roof Rack, 16” Alum. Wheels, Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Control, ABS, Pwr. Equipment Group Entry, Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg., Remote Keyless Entry, CD, MyFord

Ford Rebate...... 2,000 Ford Rebate...... 1,000 Ford Rebate...... 500 Ford Bonus Rebate...... 500 Ford Bonus Rebate...... 1,500 Ford Bonus Rebate...... 1,000 FMCC Rebate...... 1,000 Off Lease Rebate...... 1,250 FMCC Rebate...... 1,000 Off Lease Rebate...... 1,250 Ford Regional Discount off MSRP.....195 Off Lease Rebate...... 1,250 Trade In Rebate...... 1,000 Coccia Discount off MSRP...... 786 Coccia Discount off MSRP...... 711 Coccia Discount off MSRP...... 1,931

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11. 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11. 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11.

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Overlooking Mohegan Sun 577 East Main St., Plains Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B WWW.COCCIACARS.COM *Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends DECEMBER 31, 2011. TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011 PAGE 5D 442 RVs & Campers 451 Trucks/ 451 Trucks/ 451 Trucks/ 503 Accounting/ 545 Marketing/ 610 Business 720 Cemetery 758 Miscellaneous 758 Miscellaneous SUVs/Vans SUVs/Vans SUVs/Vans Finance Product Opportunities Plots/Lots FLAGSTAFF `08 All Junk FREE AD POLICY TAX MEMORIAL SHRINE Cars & The Times Leader CLASSIC D.P. MOTORS D.P. MOTORS MERCURY`07 MARKETER will accept ads for 1451 SHOEMAKER PREPARER Audition to be our used private party 1451 SHOEMAKER No experience nec- CEMETERY Trucks NOW BACK IN PA. AVE, W. WYOMING AVE, W. WYOMING famous Lady merchandise only Super Lite Fifth MARINER essary. Enroll in a 6 Plots Available One owner. Luxury Liberty. Male or for items totaling Wheel. LCD/DVD FREE 1-week train- May be Separated Wanted 4x4. garage kept. Female. Energy and TAX REFUND COMING? $1,000 or less. All flat screen TV, fire- FORD ‘05 ESCAPE ing class. 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601 Sandspring Dr 23 Rice Court 122-124 SHORT ST. true log home on 4 If you've reached OUT OF THE FLOOD 138 White Birch Ln 167 Center St. acres of privacy. Go to the top... the top, live there in ZONE!Very nice dou- 128 JEAN ST. Charming two story 3 bedroom, 1.5 805-807 Main 8 Diamond Ave. built with care & this stunning 3,900 ble-block on a quiet Nice bi-level home call Jane Kopp on nice lot features, bath 2 story St. Don’t worry quality! features sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 4 P street. Good income on quiet street. S 288-7481 living room, dining home with MultiS-FamilyS . aboutwinter in include 2 master bath home in a property for an Updated exterior. room with hard- garageE and Large side by this fully insulat- suites with walk-in great neighborhood. investor or live in Large family room, woods, modern Oak driveway. side double with ed home with closets. Each Mst Offers formal living O one side & rent the extra deep lot. 2 kitchen, first floor NewerNkitchen separate utili- new windows.O 3 Bath has a jacuzzi & Selling? room, dining room, other to help with a car garage, (570) 288-6654 family room, 4 large and bath. For ties. 3 bed- floors of living shower. Graced 2 family rooms, flori- D mortgage. #122 has enclosed rear bedrooms, 2 full & 2 more info and roomsLeach side space lets you with Custom River da room, and living room, dining porch and covered HANOVER TWP half baths. Deck phot os visit: with newer car- spread out and Stone Fireplace, kitchen any true I room, kitchen, 2 patio. For more L overlooking level www.atlas pet, replace- enjoy this exposed beams & chef would adore. bedrooms and a full information and rear yard. 2 car realtyinc.comN mentDwindows house. Large real hardwood Picture perfect con- bath. #124 has living photos visit: www. garage. Gas heat, MLS 11-3561 and newer roof. family room floors. A wall of win- dition. The base- room, dining room, atlasrealtyinc.com Central air. (11-3115) Price Greduced For more info additionDplus 4 dows to enjoy the ment is heated by a kitchen, 3 bed- MLS 11-2850 $310,000 $64,900 and photos visit: bedrooms, 1 1/2 outdoor vista's. separate system. rooms, 1.5 baths & a $179,900 Call Kevin Smith Call Charlie www.atlas baths, 1st floor Large Family room SELLER PROVIDING family room with Call Charlie 570-696-5422 570-829-6200 realtyinc.com. laundry, large on 1st floor & Large HOME WARRANTY. MLS 11-3054 free-standing fire- 570-829-6200 corner lot. Mod- recreation room Call Jane Kopp MLS#11-1005 $89,900 place. Off-street ern kitchen with 187 South Street lower level. Ideal for Real Estate $349,900 Call Charlie parking on one side. granite coun- 3 bedrooms, 2 full entertaining family & Call Barbara Metcalf 570-829-6200 Taxes are currently ters. For more 288-7481 baths, modern friends. This home 570-696-0883 $1,516 on assessed information and FREE MARKET kitchen, security has 4 full baths. 2 value of $68,700. photos visit ANALYSIS system, beautifully Covered Porches to DURYEA MLS#11-3694 It's that time again! www.atlas SMITH HOURIGAN landscaped patio, relax on a porch 314 Edward St PRICE REDUCED Rent out your realtyinc.com Looking for that 570-696-1195 pond & above swing or enjoy the TO $59,900 MLS #11-622 apartment ground pool. Great sunny rear deck special place Mary Ellen & $119,000 LINE UP with the Classifieds neighborhood! overlooking the called home? Walter Belchick Call Colleen Shopping for a 570-829-7130 Close to major high- wooded land. Cus- Classified will address A GREAT DEAL... 570-696-6566 570-237-0415 tom Kitchen with new apartment? DURYEA REDUCED ways. MLS #11-2370 Your needs. $124,500 GRANITE counter Open the door IN CLASSIFIED! Classified lets tops, HICKORY EXETER Call Debra at with classified! Looking for the right deal you compare costs - 570-714-9251 Cabinets & of without hassle course Stainless DALLAS on an automobile? REDUCED Wonderful neigh- Steel appliances. Turn to classified. or worry! Looking to buy a HANOVER TWP. MLS 11-7410 It’s a showroom in print! Get moving borhood, this 4 home? $399,900 bedroom, 10 year Place an ad here Classified’s got with classified! old home has it all!. and let the the directions! DALLAS Extra room on first Find Something? floor, great for sellers know! Lose Something? 1140 SPRING ST. 570-829-7130 mother in law suite Large 3 bedroom Get it back where it DALLAS or rec room. Mod- home with new belongs ern oak kitchen, EXETER 570-643-2100 roof, replacement 1021 Wyoming Ave with a Lost/Found ad! C21poconos.com 1360 Lower living room, central windows, hardwood 570-829-7130 air, in ground pool, 908 Primrose Court Demunds Rd. floors. Great loca- 94 Ferry Road fenced yard, and Move right into this Do you need more space? A grand entrance tion! For more infor- HANOVER TWP. Nice vinyl sided 2 attached 2 car newer 3 bedroom, leads you to this mation and photos 10 Lyndwood Ave story situated on a A yard or garage sale garage. Great 1.5 bath Townhome stunning Craftsman visit: www. great corner fenced in classified home! For more with many style home on 11+ 400 Shrine View atlasrealtyinc.com. lot in Hanover Twp. info and photos upgrades including is the best way acres complete with Elegant & classic MLS 11-2636 2 bedrooms, 2 visit: www.atlas hardwood floors pond, stream & stone & wood $99,900 modern baths, to clean out your closets! 211 Hillside One realtyinc.com throughout and tiled rolling meadows. frame traditional in Call Tom additional finished Enjoy the comforts 11-3732. $239,900 bathrooms. Lovely You’re in bussiness This dramatic home superb location 570-262-7716 space in basement & amenities of living Call Nancy Bohn 2 unit duplex, 2nd oak cabinets in the with classified! is in pristine condi- in a beautifully overlooking adja- floor tenant occu- kitchen, central air, for 2 more bed- tion. The 2 story cent Irem Temple 570-237-0752 BLAKESLEE maintained town- pied, 1st floor unoc- fenced in yard, nice rooms or office/ great room with house, 3/4 Bed- Country Club golf cupied, great rental playrooms. quiet neighborhood. 3 Bedroom 1.5 bath stone fireplace & rooms, family room course. Living room potential. Separate Attached 2 car MLS 11-2446 ranch with new win- warm wood walls is with fireplace out to with beamed ceiling entrances to units, garage connected $119,900 dows hardwood one of the focal deck. Bright & airy & fireplace; large Collect cash, not dust! one gas furnace, by a 9x20 breeze- Call Don Crossin floors finished base- points of this home. kitchen, finished formal dining room; Clean out your new electrical with way which could be 570-288-0770 ment 2 car garage Offers modern lower level, Tennis, cherry paneled sun- Looking for the right deal basement, garage separate meters for a great entertaining CROSSIN REAL and a finished base- kitchen/baths, for- Golf & Swimming room; 4 bedrooms or attic and call the each unit. The 1st area! Above ground on an automobile? ESTATE ment. MLS 11-3610 mal dining room & are yours to enjoy with 3 full baths & floor apartment pool, gas fireplace, Turn to classified. Classified depart- 570-287-0770 $154,900 family room. & relax. Mainte- 2 powder rooms. when rented out gas heat, newer ment today at 570- Call Pat Guesto Recently built 3 car nance free living. Oversized in-ground It’s a showroom in print! generated $550 per EXETER TWP. roof and “All Dri” 47 Scenic Drive 829-7130! 570-793-4055 garage with guest PRICE REDUCED! pool. Paved, month. For more system installed in Country Colonial, Classified’s got CENTURY 21 quarters above is a $210,000 circular drive. info and photos basement. MLS #11- hilltop setting. Living the directions! SIGNATURE plus. You’ll spend MLS# 10-1221 $550,000 visit: www.atlas 626. $119,900 room/den with fire- PROPERTIES many hours on the Call Geri MLS# 11-939 realtyinc.com Mark R. Mason place. Large kitchen large wrap around Call Joe Moore DURYEA REDUCED 570-675-5100 / great room. Family 570-696-0888 DURYEA 11-4247. $52,000 570-331-0982 porch this Fall, 570-288-1401 Call Nancy Bohn CROSSIN REAL room with large win- Spring & Summer HANOVER TWP. dows on every wall. 570-237-0752 ESTATE overlooking your 570-288-0770 Covered wrap- estate. Rarely does around porch. Full a home like this 311 Lockville Rd HANOVER TWP. basement. 3 car come on the mar- garage. 11-4498 Stately brick 2 story, ket. MLS# 11-1741. Motorcycle for sale? with in-ground pool, $259,627 $499,000 Motorcycle for sale? EXETER covered patio, fin- Call Barbara Metcalf Let them see it here ished basement, 570-696-0883 Let them see it here 105 Cedar Street 548 ADAMS ST. 1140 SPRING ST. Price Reduced! fireplace, wood in the Classifieds! in the Classifieds! Charming, well Large 3 bedroom $50,000 stove 3 car 476 Wyoming St. maintained 3 bed- home with new attached garage, 5 Nice 3 bedroom room, 1 bath home roof, replacement car detached single home. Gas 570-643-2100 570-829-7130 570-829-7130 windows, hardwood garage with apart- C21poconos.com located on a quiet heat. COnvenient street near Blue- floors. Great loca- ment above. Fantastic view from location. To settle the deck and patio berry Hills develop- tion! For more infor- MLS#11-1242 estate. Reduced to 566 Sales/Business 566 Sales/Business 566 Sales/Business 566 Sales/Business ment. Features mation and photos $719,000 of this 4 bedroom, $34,900 2.5 bath vinyl sided Development Development Development Development modern kitchen visit: www. Call Joe or Donna, Call Jim for details with breakfast bar, atlasrealtyinc.com. 613-9080 2 story home. Four formal dining room, MLS 11-2636 Towne & Country years young with so Real Estate Co. many extras. A family room with $99,900 Great starter home 570-735-8932 or gas stove, hard- Call Tom dream home! in a great neighbor- 570-542-5708 MLS# 11-2429 wood floors in bed- 570-262-7716 hood, off street rooms, deck, ATLAS REALTY, $299,900 parking, upgraded Call Florence Part-Time fenced yard and INC. electric, newer roof, FACTORYVILLE HANOVER TWP. 570-715-7737 shed. MLS#11-2947 570-829-6200 replacement win- $107,500 dows & 2nd floor Sales Positions Karen Ryan laundry. MLS 10-4130 283-9100 x14 DURYEA REDUCED! Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169 Smith Hourigan Group We are seeking highly motivated, part-time sales people. 570-474-6307 The positions consist of inbound and outbound phone calls DURYEA Major renovations, 5 Raymond Drive Job Seekers are Smith Hourigan updates, spacious, to businesses discussing websites and online marketing Practically new 8 looking here! Group landscaped, year old Bi-level Where's your ad? strategies. Performing estimates and follow up are part of (570) 696-1195 enclosed porch and patio, 4 bed- with 4 bedrooms, 1 570-829-7130 and the position as well. 38 Huckleberry and 3/4 baths, Lane EXETER rooms.Gorgeous. ask for an employ- Charming inside garage, fenced ment specialist Blueberry Hills yard, private dead 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 and out on half Candidate Expectations: acre. Exceptional end street. For baths, family room more info and pho- • Team Player with fireplace, 2 car buy at $175,000 HANOVER TWP. 548 Green St. Shari Philmeck tos visit: www. KORN KREST garage, large yard. atlasrealtyinc.com 322 Spring Street • High Energy Are you renting?? Master bath with ERA BRADY The monthly mort- ASSOCIATES MLS 11-3422 Out of the flood • Goal Oriented separate jetted tub, $179,000 area. 2 family gage on this house kitchen with stain- 570-836-3848 • Excellent Sales and Customer Service Skills could be under Call Colleen home. One with 2 less steel appli- 570-237-0415 bedrooms, the $500 for qualified ances and island, 44 OrchardP St. • Self-Motivated buyers. 2 bed- 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath FALLS/MILL CITY other with 3 bed- lighted deck. For 10 acres with gas rooms, 1 bath, 1st single, modern rooms. Needs TLC. • Strong Organizational Skills more info and pho- E lease. Out of flood floor laundry. Off kitchen with appli- 50x125ft lot. Walk- tos visit: www.atlas zone. 3 bedrooms. street parking, ances, sunroom, ing distance to realtyinc.com. 2 baths. Living deep lot, low taxes. hardwoodNfloors on schools grade 7-12, We are a rapidly growing multi-media and Web design MLS 11-3071 room. Dining room. For more info and 1st and 2nd floor. HANOVER TWP. kindergarten & 1st. $319,000 Family room. company. We are dedicated to growing the company at the photos visit: Gas heat,D large Reduced to Call Colleen Kitchen. $130,000. www.atlas yard, OSP. For more $45,000. local and national level and are in search of dynamic sales 570-237-0415 570-333-1456 realtyinc.com info and photos I Leave a Message Kwiatkowski Real Estate people to help us achieve our goals. MLS 11-3983 visit: www.atlas $69,900 realtyinc.comN FORTY FORT 570-825-7988 Call Tom MLS 11-1866 4 Sunset Court We offer a great work environment, competitive wages and 570-262-7716 $137,999G HANOVER TWP. EDWARDSVILLE Call Lu-Ann lucrative commission plan. 570-602-9280 192 Hillside Ave 577 Nanticoke St. Well maintained 3 c/o The Times Leader bedroom, 2 story home in quiet BOX 2870 DURYEA neighborhood. This home features an 15 North Main Street EXETER Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250 enclosed patio with Must see! Located hot tub, enclosed 2 story in good con- in a private cul-de- front porch, walk up dition with 3 bed- sac. Large enclosed floored attic with rooms, 1 full bath, 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale Nice income prop- front porch, 4 bed- electric. 2 coal eat-in kitchen, 2 car erty conveniently rooms, 2 baths, 2 car stoves and much garage, fenced yard located. Property garage. REDUCED! more. All measure- &new gas heat. has many upgrades $139,000 ments approximate. REDUCED TO 619 Foote Ave. including all new MLS 11-2824 MLS 10-4645. $39,000 Fabulous Ranch replacement win- OPEN HOUSE $80,900 Call Ruth Smith home with 3 bed- dows, very well Debbie McGuire 570-696-1195 or rooms, 2 baths, maintained. All units Sunday 570-332-4413 570-696-5411 ultra modern occupied, separate 12pm-5pm CROSSIN REAL kitchen with granite utilities. For more 362 Susquehanna ESTATE counters, heated info and photos Ave 570-287-0770 tile floor and stain- visit:www.atlas Completely remod- less appliances. realtyinc.com eled, spectacular, HANOVER TWP. Dining room has 11-3283. $89,900 2 story Victorian SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP Call Kathie Brazilian cherry Call Nancy Bohn home, with 3 bed- 570-288-6654 floors, huge yard, 570-237-0752 rooms and 1.5 HANOVER TWP. garage and large baths, new rear Seller willing to help pay yard. Partially fin- deck, full front ished lower level. If porch, tiled baths FORTY FORT Buyer's closing costs!! you’re looking for a and kitchen, granite 65 W Pettebone St. Ranch, don’t miss countertops, all Beautiful remod- eled home in desir- $ this one. For more EDWARDSVILLE Cherry hardwood info and photos floors throughout, able neighborhood. 65-67 St. Mary’s Rd visit: www.atlas all new stainless 4 bed, 3 bath, Double Block close realtyinc.com. steel appliances stainless steel to Marion Terrace MLS 11-4079 and lighting, new oil appliances, granite Elementary. 3 bed- $159,900 furnace, washer countertops, deck, rooms each unit. Call Charlie dryer in first floor private driveway Nice private yard. 570-829-6200 bath. Great neigh- with 2 car garage Buyers Agent must 19 Garrahan Street borhood, nice yard. A must see. be present at first Attractive 2-story in $174,900 (30 year $163,000 showing in order to great neighbor- 0 RENT TO OWN 274 Hillside Ave. loan, $8,750 down, claim commission. hood. Newer roof, PRICED TO SELL. $887/month, 30 OPTION AVAILABLE MLS 11-2426. newer 2nd floor THIS HOME IS A years @ 4.5%) 570-881-8493 $65,000 replacement win- MUST SEE. Great 100% OWNER Call Connie dows, newer split LINE UP starter home in FINANCING FORY FORT Eileen R. Melone A/C system, large DOWN* move in condition. AVAILABLE Real Estate eat-in kitchen, bed- Newer 1/2 bath off Call Bob at 570-821-7022 room pine flooring, 1 A SUCCESSFUL SALE *For qualified Buyers. Bi-weekly payments greater than 17 /2 % of monthly net income, additional kitchen & replace- 570-654-1490 walk-up attic &a down-payment may be required. Costs to be paid by Buyer at delivery: registration, taxes, title, doc fee. ment windows mostly fenced yard. IN CLASSIFIED! installed. LINE UP REDUCED WYOMING VALLEY MLS11-560. $59,900 Do you need more space? $52,000 A SUCCESSFUL SALE MLS#11-1754 Roger Nenni Call Steve Shemo A yard or garage sale EXT. 32 IN CLASSIFIED! (570) 288-1401 CROSSIN REAL Land for sale? Great Walnut street Do you need more space? (570) 793-9449 ESTATE location. 8 rooms, 4 in classified bedrooms. wall to 415 Kidder Street 570-288-0770 A yard or garage sale is the best way Place an ad wall carpet. Gas in classified Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Find homes for heat. 2 car garage. 570.822.8870 to clean out your closets! Deck & enclosed is the best way your kittens! and SELL porch. MLS 11-2833 to clean out your closets! Say it HERE [email protected] You’re in bussiness Place an ad here! $99,500 in the Classifieds! www.wyomingvalleyautomart.com 570-829-7130 Besecker Realty You’re in bussiness with classified! 570-829-7130 570-675-3611 with classified! 570-829-7130 PAGE 8D TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale

HANOVER TWP. JENKINS TWP KINGSTON LUZERNE PLAINS PRINGLE 2 Owen Street MOUNTAIN TOP PITTSTON PITTSTON TWP. KINGSTON SALE BY OWNER! Charming, well maintained. Front porch, foyer, * NEW LISTING! * 38 W. Walnut St. hardwood floors, 459 Bennett St. 3 bedroom, 2 bath 50 Broad Street, Very nice 5 bed- 3-story home with 4 This 2 story, 3 bed- Charming 4/5 bed- granite kitchen, 4 20 Fairlawn Dr. bi-levelPENDINGin good con- Nicely appointed, all room, 2 story home car garage. Hard- room, 1 1/2 bath room with 1.5 bedrooms, living 130 CHURCH ROAD 10 Garfield St. Stauffer Heights dition with 2 car brick Ranch with in nice area of wood floors, sun home is in the baths. Beautifully room/large dining The feel of a true Looking for a Brick front Ranch garage, eat-in brand new kitchen Luzerne. Off street parlor with magnifi- desired location of appointed kitchen room, 2 fire- colonial home with Ranch??? home with 3 bed- kitchen and living features wood cabi- parking for 4 cars. S cent leaded glass Jenkins Township. w/granite counter places, 2.5 baths, double entry doors Check out this rooms. Kitchen & room/dining room netry, granite coun- 1st floor master windows, 4 bed- Sellers were in tops, cherry cabi- sun room, base- off the foyer into the double wide living room are on combo. Lower level tertop, new stove bedroom & laundry. rooms, eat-in process of updating nets and hardwood ment with plenty living room and din- with attached 2 the lower level with has framed out fam- and dishwasher, Replacement win- O kitchen with pantry, the home so a little floors. Gas fireplace of storage. Pri- ing room. Spacious car garage on a walk out access. ily room with brick microwave. Totally dows on 2nd floor. formal dining room, TLC can go a long in living room, lead- vate English style kitchen breakfast permanent foun- Good solid home fireplace. Very nice renovated bath with 5 year young full gas heat. way. Nice yard. ed glass windows back yard. area, family room dation. Large with large room. lot. Electric base beautiful decorative bath. Modern MLS #11-4133 Motivated sellers. in living room and $195,000 leading to a fenced masterLbedroom Needs to be updat- board heat. tile & double vanity. kitchen w/breakfast $84,500 MLS 11-2191 dining room. Nice 570-472-1110 rear yard. 3-season suite with large ed and being $139,900 Refinished original bar, oak cabinets. Maribeth Jones $89,900 back deck, 2 car room with cathedral living room, fam- sold As-is. Call Ruth Smith hardwood floors. Basement always 570-696-6565 Call Karen garage and 4 sea- ceiling. Hardwood ily room with MLS 11-4494 570-696-1195 or This home has a DRY! All measure- D Coldwell Banker son front porch. LINE UP floors, fireplace, fireplace, 2 full $99,000 570-696-5411 phenomenal view ments approximate Rundle Real Estate MLS 11-4103 recently remodeled baths, laundry Call Charlie from the kitchen, A GREAT DEAL... MLS11-3745 570-474-2340 $179,900 2.5 bath and 2-car room, formal 570-829-6200 living room & dining Jay A. Crossin IN CLASSIFIED! $122,900 garage. Located on dining room, room. Lower level EXT.23 Debbie McGuire 3.77 acres, all the vaulted ceilings has kitchenette, full Let the Community JENKINS TWP. CROSSIN REAL Looking for the right deal 570-332-4413 privacy of country throughout and bath & plenty of dry CROSSIN REAL Know! ESTATE on an automobile? living yet conve- MORE! walled area. 570-288-0770 ESTATE niently located. For more info SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP MLS#11-1844 Place your Classified Turn to classified. 570-288-0770 MLS#11-2600 Ad TODAY! and photos visit: $174,900. It’s a showroom in print! PRICE REDUCED Looking for the right deal Call Brian 570-829-7130 MINERS MILLS www.atlas PITTSTON TWP. Classified’s got $183,900 realtyinc.com on an automobile? 570-613-9080 Jill Jones 696-6550 HARDING KINGSTON the directions! MLS 10-2463 Turn to classified. 310 Lockville Rd $89,900 LAFLIN Call Charlie It’s a showroom in print! 570-829-6200 Classified’s got 297 Susquehannock the directions! SHAVERTOWN Drive NANTICOKE A HOME FOR PLAINS THE HOLIDAYS! 46-48 Helen Street Classic 2 story You will be 38 Frothingham St. home with 4 bed- impressed by this Say it HERE Four square home rooms, 2.5 baths, 2 431 Chestnut Ave. well kept 3 bedroom with loads of poten- Enjoy the serenity in the Classifieds! car garage. Master Charming 2 story 210 Beechwood Dr charmer with in- 570-829-7130 tial and needs of country living in bedroom with walk- single family home Rare brick & vinyl town location. Large updating but is this beautiful two in closet, private with upgrades, tri-level featuring 8 fenced yard & 2 priced to reflect its story home on 2.23 yard with above including new tiered deck-great condition. Nice rooms, 4 bed- Enjoy the quiet life in acres. Great for ground pool, kitchen cabinets, for entertaining. PITTSTON neighborhood. rooms, 1.5 baths, 182 Robert Street this spacious 3 bed- entertaining inside kitchen overlooks furnace, hot water Large, bright eat-in Check it out. For family room with Nice single or room home on dou- and out. Three car large family room. heater, 200 amp kitchen, spacious more info and pho- fireplace, rear duplex. Gas heat. Well maintained ble lot. Features attached garage For more info and electric, 2 car family room with tos visit: www. patio, sprinkler Detached garage. double block on hardwood floor in with full walkup attic photos visit: detached garage. fireplace & new car- atlasrealtyinc.com system, alarm sys- This home is “high quiet street, great dining room, cov- PLUS another 2 car www.atlas Walk up attic for pet in master bed- MLS 11-3403 tem & central air. and dry”, and avail- neighborhood. Per- ered patio, over- detached garage. realtyinc.com additional storage room and hall. 1 car $62,900 MLS#11-2819 able for immediate fect home for you sized 2 car garage, For more info and MLS 11-2432 space. MLS 11-4106 garage & shed. Call Charlie $199,000 occupancy. Call with one side pay- family room with photos visit: $259,900 $129,900 MLS# 11-1623 570-829-6200 CALL DONNA Jim for details. ing most of your fireplace & finished, www.atlas Call Colleen Jay A. Crossin 570-613-9080 $109,900. realtyinc.com Affordable @ mortgage, or would walk out basement 570-237-0415 EXT 23 Michael Slacktish 168 Mill St. MLS 11-831 $104,900 make a good in- with another fire- CROSSIN REAL 570-760-4961 Large 3 bedroom $267,000 TOWNE & vestment, with sep- place. MLS# 11-1873 ESTATE home with 2 full Call Nancy Bohn COUNTRY R.E. arate utilities & $160,000 570-288-0770 baths. 7 rooms on 570-237-0752 570-735-8932 great rents. Vinyl Michael Slacktish KINGSTON 570-542-5708 nice lot with above replacement win- 570-760-4961 68 Bennett St LAFLIN ground pool. 1 car PITTSTON TWP. dows, vinyl alum- LINE UP NANTICOKE garage. For more inum siding, walk- Signature Properties info and photos up large attic from A SUCCESSFUL SALE visit: www.atlas one side, lower front MOSCOW realtyinc.com & rear porches, with HARVEYS LAKE IN CLASSIFIED! 331 Gudz Road MLS 11-3894 two rear upper $89,900 enclosed porches. Signature Properties Do you need more space? Tom Salvaggio $124,900 SHAVERTOWN A yard or garage sale 570-262-7716 Call Ronnie 570-262-4838 in classified 5 Rooms, 3 bed- 993 Sunrise Dr. Great duplex on East Noble Street Horizon Estates is the best way nice street. Many rooms, 1 bath; cen- PLAINS tral air, rear patio; Nice two family on Fabulous end unit to clean out your closets! upgrades including the east side. Gas townhome provides modern kitchens 1-car garage all on You’re in bussiness a fenced lot. heat. Detached 2 PITTSTON luxurious, carefree Large Family home, and baths, plus ceil- Private country car garage. Afford- living. 3 bedrooms, with classified! ing fans. Both units $139,900 private, on partly PENDINGCall Donna living, with easy able @ $69,500. 2.5 baths with 1st wooded parcel over occupied,separate access to inter- Call Jim for details floor master suite. 570-613-9080 Woodridge I 1 1/2 acres. Large utilities. For more state. Relax and TOWNE & Ultra kitchen with JENKINS TWP. This spacious 2 front porch sur- info and photos enjoy this comfort- COUNTRY R.E. CO. granite and stain- story sits on a pri- rounded by green- visit: www.atlas able A-Frame 570-735-8932 less appliances. ery. Well built & realtyinc.com home. Jacuzzi, Dining room with vate partially wood- 570-542-5708 74 W. Carey St. maintained, natural 11-3284. $74,900 large deck & gor- built in cabinet. 2 ed lot with inground Affordable home woodwork, updated Call Nancy Bohn geous pond. Great NANTICOKE story living room pool. Plenty of living LAFLIN with 1 bedroom, bathrooms. 570-237-0752 for entertaining Reduced - $89,000 with gas fireplace space, living room 214 Elizabeth St. large living room, $117,500 inside and out. For and hardwood. 2 with fireplace, first Cozy 3 bedroom stackable washer Jeannie Brady more photos and car garage, mainte- floor den, and laun- home tastefully & dryer, eat in ERA BRADY info visit: www.atlas nance free deck, dry, needs some done. Separate 1st kitchen. Yard ASSOCIATES realtyinc.com nice yard that can attention but well 475 S. Main St. floor laundry, lots of with shed. PENDING 570-836-3848 MLS 11-3285 be fenced. Low worth the price. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, storage, vinyl sid- Low taxes. KINGSTON $249,900 HOA fee for snow $159,900 2 story home with ing, replacement For more info and Call Nancy Bohn removal and grass Ann Marie Chopick vinyl replacement windows. 1 full bath photos visit: HARVEYS LAKE 570-237-0752 cutting. For more 570-288-6654 windows, vinyl sid- and 2 - 1/2 baths. www.atlas Lovely brick ranch info and photos ing, large yard and 25 Shea St Finished bonus realtyinc.com home in great visit: www.atlas off street parking. CAPE ANN: Large room in basement MLS 11-4068 development. 2 realtyinc.com For more info and &Bright, 3 bed- MLS 11-4172 $37,500 bedrooms, 2.5 MLS 11-3488 photos visit: rooms, eat-in $79,900 Call Colleen baths. All hardwood $289,900 www.atlas kitchen, Carrara David 570-237-0415 floors, brand new Call Terry realtyinc.com glass bathroom, fin- Krolikowski roof. 2 family rooms 570-885-3041 MLS 11-3545 Completely remod- MOUNTAIN TOP ished lower level, 570-288-0770 suitable for mini 3 story, 5 bedroom Angie Price reduced eled, mint, turn key family room (knotty CROSSIN REAL apartment. 1st floor home completely 570-885-4896 570-760-6769 Pole 165 $64,900 condition, 3 bed- pine) with bar. Oil ESTATE laundry, sunroom, remodeled in & out. Lakeside Drive Call Charlie rooms, 1.5 baths, heat, very large lot. 570-288-0770 SHAVERTOWN central air, alarm $245k with owner A truly unique 570-829-6200 large closets, with Estate. View the system, 1 car financing with PLAINS home! 7,300 sq.ft. hardwood, carpet & mountains from the garage and electric 20% down or will KEYSTONE SECTION of living on 3 floors tile floors, new front porch. #11- PITTSTON chair lift to lower lease with option 9 Ridgewood Road with 168' of lake kitchen & baths, 2970. BIG REDUC- level. Very good to purchase. Looking for that frontage with gas heat, shed, TION! NEW PRICE condition. 11-2437 [email protected] boathouse. large yard. $89,000 special place TOTALBEAUTY $210,000 Expansive living $134,900, seller will Go To The To p... Call called home? KINGSTON Call Nancy Answini Shopping for a room; dining room, pay closing costs, JANE KOPP 570-237-5999 new apartment? Classified will address 1 ACRE- PRIVACY front room all with $5000 down and REAL ESTATE Beautiful ranch 2 JOSEPH P. GILROY Your needs. fireplaces. monthly payments Classified lets 570-288-7481 bedrooms, huge * NEW LISTING! * REAL ESTATE Coffered ceiling; are $995 / month. Open the door modern kitchen, big Great space in this 570-288-1444 you compare costs - modern oak kitchen Financing available. without hassle Do you need more space? with classified! TV room and living 2-story coveted with breakfast Call Bob at LAFLIN A yard or garage sale 92 Tompkins Street room, 1 bath, attic Dallas neighbor- room; Florida room; 570-654-1490 or worry! Totally remodeled for storage, wash- hood! Lots of oak on study & 3 room & Get moving in classified 2-story; 7 rooms, 3 PITTSTON TWP. er, dryer & 2 air 1st floor, door, mold- bath suite. 5 with classified! is the best way bedrooms, 2 baths, conditioners includ- ings, kitchen, bedrooms & 4 129 S. Dawes to clean out your closets! 2-car garage, deck, REDUCED ed. New Roof & beams; finished baths on 2nd. Ave. MOUNTAIN TOP rear fence. Furnace Furnished basement, 3-sea- Lounge, bedroom, 4 bdoo 1 bath, You’re in bussiness MLS# 11-2770 or unfurnished. son room, bonus bath, exercise room large enclosed with classified! NEW PRICE! Low Taxes! room on 2nd floor & loft on 3rd floor. porch with brick $99,900 Reduced with computer nook. KINGSTON NANTICOKE In-ground pool & 2- fireplace. Full con- CALL JOE OR DONNA $115,900 4 bedrooms, 2 full story pool house. crete basement NEW LISTING 570-613-9080 FINANCING baths, 2 half baths, Air on 3rd floor. with 9ftSceiling. REDUCED 13 Fordham Road AVAILABLE office on 1st floor, $1,149,000 Lots of storage, 2 Totally remodeled 570-885-1512 dual heat/air units. MLS# 10-1268 car garage on custom brick ranch MLS#11-4064 PLYMOUTH Call Joe Moore doubleOlot in a in Oakwood Park. $349,900 570-288-1401 very desirable This home features 803 Aspen Drive 10 Norman St. Maribeth Jones neighborhood. an open floor plan Brand new carpet in Brick 2 story home 570-696-6565 Close toLschools with hardwood lower level family PITTSTON REDUCED with 4 bedrooms, 3 and park and room! Hardwood on baths, large family floors, 2 fireplaces, REDUCED! recreation. Walk- 1st floor dining room with fireplace. kitchen, formal living Motivated Seller! ing distanceD to & dining rooms, room, living room, Lower level rec $116,900. downtown Wilkes- bedrooms & hall! room, large drive- 76 N. Dawes Ave. family room, 4 bed- 619 S. Hanover St Barre. Great fami- Large rear deck. way for plenty of SHICKSHINNY HUGHESTOWN DO THE MATH! rooms, 4 baths, Nicely appointed ly neighborhood. office with private Master bedroom parking. Just off the Qualified FHA buy- brick 2-family. 2nd Don’t miss this spa- Carpet allowance entrance, laundry opens to deck! Pri- by-pass with easy REDUCED ers could possibly unit on 2nd and 3rd cious 2 story, with a will be consid- room on first floor, vate rear yard! access to all major be paying less than floors has 3 bed- 17 x 11 Living room, ered. For mor info tons of closets and Basement door highways. For more $900 per month for opens to garage. rooms, 2 baths - info and photos formal dining room, and photos visit: storage areas, 31 Tedrick St. mortgage, taxes MLS #11-2282 currently at $400/ visit: www. eat in kitchen plus ½ www.atlas walk-up attic, great Very nice 3 bed- and insurance. $199,000 mos below market atlasrealtyinc.com. bath on the first realty.inc.com finished basement room with 1 bath. NOW is the time to Jim Graham at value of at least MLS 11-2887 floor & 2 bedrooms $129,900 with fireplace, built- This house was buy. Stop throwing 570-715-9323 $600/mos. Most $169,900 & bath on 2nd floor. MLS #11-1434 your money away in grill, in-ground loved and you can windows replaced Call Colleen Extras include an Completely remod- Call Tom renting. Well cared pool, cabana with tell. Come see for throughout. Heated 570-237-0415 enclosed patio and eled 3 bedroom, 570-262-7716 for 2 bedroom half bath, an over- yourself, super 2-car detached a detached garage. 1.75 bath brick & 189 Rock St. home with private sized 2-car garage clean home with garage, rear cov- Reasonably priced aluminum ranch on Spacious home with yard, garage and & a security system. nice curb appeal. ered patio, fenced- at REDUCED! over 4 acres with 4 bedrooms and driveway. For more Renovations include For more info and MOUNTAIN TOP in side yard. $34,900. Pond. New stainless large rooms. Nice info and photos new: windows, gas photos visit: MLS#11-2538 MLS 11-2653 steel appliances, 2 old woodwork, visit: www.atlas furnace, central air, www.atlas Call Steve Shemo PLAINS Ann Marie Chopick car attached and 1 staircase, etc. Extra realtyinc.com electrical service, realtyinc.com KINGSTON (570) 288-1401 570-760-6769 car built-in garage, lot for parking off MLS 11-2278 hardwood floors, MLS 11-3544 (570) 793-9449 paved driveway, Kenley St. $124,900 Berber carpeting, Reduced to open front porch, 3 For more info and Call Colleen freshly painted, $79,900 season room, rear photos visit: 570-237-0415 updated bathrooms Call Charlie www.atlas & much, much, 570-829-6200 patio, brick fireplace realtyinc.com more. $399,700 & property goes to Call Donna a stream in the MLS 11-3404 Greystone Manor. NOXEN $99,900 570-613-9080 back. Ten year old home PRICE REDUCED Call Charlie with attached apart- 1610 Westminster 570-829-6200 $179,900 220 Wright Ave ment. 3 bedrooms, Road. 570-288-6654 MLS# 10-4716 Modern 3 bedroom 2.5 baths. Kitchen, DRASTIC PRICE KINGSTON PRINGLE FIVE MOUNTAINS rancher.Woodburn- living room, dining PITTSTON REDUCTION REALTY ing fireplace in living room & den. Apart- Paradise found! 570-542-2141 room. Gas heat. REDUCED!! ment has 1 bed- Your own personal Central air condi- LUZERNE room, bath, living REDUCED! retreat, small pond SHICKSHINNY tioning. Aluminum room, dining room, in front of yard, pri- HUGHESTOWN siding. Newer roof. private entrance. 3 PRICED TO SELL! vate setting only Nice yard. Extras. car garage, front Brick ranch, large minutes from every- REDUCED (FHA financing: porch, large decks. living room, 3 bed- thing. Log cabin $3,675 down, $585 Total 2,840 square rooms, sun room, chalet with 3 bed- month, 4% interest, feet. On cul-de-sac. deck, full basement, rooms, loft, stone 350 Union St. 30 years.) Seller Call BOB RUNDLE sheds & garage on fireplace, hardwood Residential and willing to assist with for appointment. 0.54 acres$139,500 floors. Detached commercial zone buyer's closing 177 Third Ave. Jeannie Brady garage with bonus this property would costs, up to 6% of 330 Charles St. Neat as a pin! 3 ERA BRADY 95 William St. room. Lots to see. make a perfect Great New Con- purchase price! Very nice 2 bed- COLDWELLBANKER, bedroom, 2.5 ASSOCIATES 1/2 double home Watch the snow fall spot for your place struction on 2 Acres MLS 11-4225 room home in move baths, end unit 570-836-3848 with more square in your own “cabin of business. Zone with 1 year Builders $105,000 in condition with RUNDLE REAL ESTATE townhome with nice 570-474-2340 footage than most in the woods.” B-3 highway busi- Warranty! 2 Story Bob Kopec updated kitchen fenced yard. Bright Ext. 11 single family For more info and ness. See residen- home with 4 bed- 189 Rock St. HUMFORD REALTY and baths. Nice Spacious home with Spacious kitchen, LINE UP homes. 4 bed- photos visit: tial list #11-3569 for rooms, 2.5 baths, 570-822-5126 yard with shed and rooms, 1.5 baths, www.atlas living room with gas 4 bedrooms and main level family potential off street additional info and large rooms. Nice room, deck w/ LINE UP ultra modern realtyinc.com. photos.MLS 11-3788 fireplace , dining parking. For more A SUCCESSFUL SALE kitchen and remod- MLS 11-319 room, kitchen, old woodwork, Shopping for a retractable awning. info and photos $67,500 staircase, etc. Extra Gas heat/central A SUCCESSFUL SALE eled baths. Super $279,900 Jay A. Crossin breakfast room & visit: www.atlas IN CLASSIFIED! clean. For more Call Charlie laundry room. dining lot for parking off new apartment? air, pull down attic realtyinc.com EXT. 23 Kenley St. for storage and 1 IN CLASSIFIED! information and 570-829-6200 CROSSIN REAL room with tray ceil- MLS 11-3525 Do you need more space? photos visit ing, whirlpool tub in For more info and Classified lets car garage. Very $59,900 ESTATE photos visit: affordable town- Do you need more space? www.atlas 570-288-0770 master bath plus 2 Call Colleen A yard or garage sale realtyinc. com car attached www.atlas you compare costs - home in great cen- 570-237-0415 A yard or garage sale realtyinc.com tral location! in classified MLS 11-2120 garage, open front MLS 11-3404 without hassle MLS 11-1282 in classified $54,900 Purebred Animals? porch & rear deck. $99,900 $134,500 is the best way Call Charlie Motorcycle for sale? MLS 11-2453 Call Charlie Mark R. Mason is the best way 570-829-6200 Sell them here with a $275,000 or worry! to clean out your closets! Let them see it here FIVE MOUNTAINS 570-829-6200 570-331-0982 Say it HERE to clean out your closets! ATLAS REALTY, CROSSIN REAL in the Classifieds! classified ad! REALTY Get moving in the Classifieds! You’re in bussiness You’re in bussiness 570-542-2141 INC. ESTATE 570-829-7130 570-829-6200 with classified! 570-288-0770 570-829-7130 with classified! with classified! 570-829-7130 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011 PAGE 9D 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale

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Adorable seasonal REDUCED TO Lovely bi-level, 4 180 Woodhaven 1400 North Great price! 3 bed- cottage with rights $199,900 bedroom home situ- 16 Miller St. Tucked at the end of Washington St room, 1 1/2 bath, for North Lake. Two ated on scenic one 4 bedroom Cape a natural Spring-fed Nice 2 story in need 35 Murray St. needs some love. bedrooms, fur- Luxurious End Townhouse acre with pond, Cod, one with hard- Lake, a quiet, restful of some TLC with Large well kept 6 High ceilings, open 314 Horton Street 12 Reid st. nished, 10x10 shed, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 above ground pool, wood floors. Cen- setting gives you low taxes, near the bedroom home in floor plan down- Wonderful home, 6 Spacious Bi-level front porch with baths, Cathedral shed and fruit trees. tral air, nice yard in the peace and tran- casino. Roof is 5 quiet neighborhood. stairs, extra room rooms. 3 bedrooms, home in semi-pri- roof, deck, tip-top ceilings, hardwood Stay cozy with 2 gas Garden Village. quility you’re years young. Newer Off street parking, upstairs for closet, 1 1/2 baths, two- vate location with condition! Make it floors, gas heat, stoves and coal For more info and searching for. water heater good size back office, storage, story, living room private back yard. 3 your getaway for Central Air, master stove (in addition to photos visit: www. Sophisticated log (installed '09), yard. Owner very whatever you need. with built-in book- season room. Gas just $68,900! bath with whirlpool electric heating.) atlasrealtyinc.com design features replacement win- motivated to sell. Subject to short case, formal dining fireplace in lower Shari Philmeck tub & shower, lovely Great buy at MLS 11-3645 cathedral ceilings dows throughout, MLS 10-3668 sale, bank approval. room with entrance level family room. 4 ERA BRADY landscaped fenced $189,900 $129,900 with expansive 100 AMP electric, $79,900 $26,900 to delightful porch. bedrooms, garage. ASSOCIATES yard, 1 car garage. Shari Philmek Call Tom glass to soak in the tiled bath, wall-to- Call Don Crossin MLS 11-3134 Eat-in kitchen. Pri- For more informtion 570-836-3848 Great Location. ERA BRADY Salvaggio view overlooking wall carpeting entire 570-288-0770 Call/text for Details. vate lot, detached and photos visit MLS#11-3533 ASSOCIATES 570-262-7716 the lake. Expansive 1st floor. $54,000. CROSSIN REAL Donna Cain garage. A must see wwww.atlas GET THE WORD OUT Call Nancy Palumbo 570-836-3848 living area with high, 11-4455. ESTATE 570-947-3824 home. MLS 11-2721 realtyinc.com with a Classified Ad. 570-714-9240 vaulted ceiling leads CROSSIN 570-288-0770 New Price $59,900 MLS 10-4740 WANAMIE 570-829-7130 your eye to the open REAL ESTATE Sell your own home! GO TO THE TOP... $149,900 loft and wide Cat- 570-288-0770 CALL Place an ad HERE Call Charlie walk. 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MLS#11-3365 1114 Golf Course Dr 321 Franklin St. Lots of room in this 9' ceilings through- $109,000 Raised Ranch with 3 barn 30x56 heated Great 2 bedroom duplex with 7 bed- out 1st floor, granite Price reduced to for storage of rooms, 2 baths, fire- single with 3 floors (570) 885-6731 bedrooms & starter home in the of living space. 3 countertops in $43,000, below mar- (570) 288-0770 attached garage. equipment, cars or “Garden Village”. place, screened kitchen. Very bright. ket value! Modern boats. A must see porch, full basement bedrooms, 1 bath Spacious wrap Brand new flooring with hardwood 1st floor master kitchen & bath, Willow View Dev. around deck and property. GEO Ther- throughout, fresh 570-643-2100 and 2 car garage on bedroom & bath. enclosed rear patio. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE mal Heating Sys- double lot in Wilkes- floors throughout, 7 Osborne Drive enclosed patio. ADT paint, vinyl siding C21poconos.com natural woodwork, Not yet assessed. Nice, clean and well This home features SWOYERSVILLE tem.Only 10 minutes Barre City. $59,500 security system has and replacement all windows have End unit. Modular maintained; family a great layout with also been recently from interstate 81 & windows. Newer WHITE HAVEN ERA BRADY construction. room can be con- 15 minutes to turn- ASSOCIATES been replaced, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 installed. 11-8467 electric service, eat laundry/pantry off of MLS #10-3180 verted to a 3rd bed- baths, family room $125,000 pike. MLS#10-3802 in kitchen w/break- 570-836-3848 $179,500 room. Just move $249,900 kitchen. 4x10 entry with fireplace in a fast bar. 1st floor WILKES-BARRE foyer, space for 2 Jim Graham at right in! MLS#11-3652 beautiful develop- Call Geri laundry room and 570-715-9323 $43,000 570-696-0888 additional bed- ment. Just add your off street rooms on the 3rd Louise Laine own touches and parking. floor. Roof is new. 570-283-9100 x20 you’ll have a won- 570-643-2100 MLS 11-2302 MLS 11-325 derful home. For C21poconos.com $89,500 $69,900 more info and pho- Beautiful 2 story, 3 Mark R. Mason Jay A. Crossin tos visit: www. bedroom home. 30-31 Oak Drive THORNHURST 570-331-0982 570-288-0770 atlasrealtyinc.com. Modern kitchen & 3 Bedroom, 2 bath Shopping for a To place your CROSSING REAL Ext. 23 MLS 11-4320 bath. Nice yard. Gas single family. new apartment? ESTATE CROSSIN REAL WILKES-BARRE $229,000 heat. $69,900. Call ad call...829-7130 11-6522 570-288-0770 ESTATE Classified lets Call Terry 100% OWNER $129,900 2 Story, 3 bed- WAPWALLOPEN rooms, 1 & 1/2 bath 570-288-0770 you compare costs - 570-885-3041 FINANCING 359 Pond Hill Angie AVAILABLE single family. Large without hassle Mountain Road eat-in kitchen, 1st WILKES-BARRE 570-885-4896 Call Bob at 60 Saint Clair St or worry! 570-654-1490 WEST PITTSTON floor laundry, hard- wood floors, newer Get moving furnace & water with classified! 396 Cedar Lane 570-643-2100 heater, 1 car Retreat to this C21poconos.com garage. Off street WILKES-BARRE charming Pocono parking. Quiet one Cozy (2) unit home Style Contemporary. WILKES-BARRE way street. with parking for (3) 909 Income & SWOYERSVILLE A stones throw to 100 Darling St MLS 11-4171 vehicles. Enclosed Commercial Pennsylvania's Call Jim Banos rear fenced-in yard, Properties state gamelands. 4 bedroom home Coldwell Banker shed, washer & Relax or entertain features a great Well cared for and Rundle Great 4 bedroom dryer, refrigerator outdoors and enjoy yard with over 2 570-991-1883 home with new included. Nice clean Pennsylvania's acres of property. nicely kept. A place to call home! Com- kitchen, furnace and units! Home can be AVOCA abundant wildlife. Situated across WILKES-BARRE bath. Laundry room converted back to a 11-4354 from a playground. plete with 2 car Nice home, great oversized garage, 241 Dana Street off kitchen. Newer single family home. $119,999 Needs some TLC windows and roof. price. 3 bedrooms, 1 MLS#11-4047 but come take a central air, first floor bath, wood floors, laundry, eat in Hardwood on first $49,900 OPEN HOUSE look, you wouldn’t Nice tow bedroom floor. Off street off street parking, Louise Laine Sunday want to miss out. kitchen. Convenient single, gas heat, Approx 1312sq ft. to shopping, West parking. Older one 570-283-9100 x20 12pm-5pm There is a pond at enclosed porch, car garage. Walk up Currently rented out the far end of the Pittston pool and fenced yard. Close for $550 monthly, 52 Barber Street 570-643-2100 ball fields. attic. MLS 11-1478 Beautifully remod- property that is to downtown &col- $69,000 no lease. Keep it as C21poconos.com used by all sur- PRICE REDUCED! leges. Affordable at an investment or eled 3 bedroom, 1 Call Nancy Answini 25 St. Mary’s St. rounding neighbors. $114,900 $42,500. Call make this your new bath home in the THORNHURST 570-237-5999 3,443 sq. ft. This is an estate MLS 11-583 TOWN &COUNTRY home. MLS11-3207 heart of the town. Spacious 3 bed- JOSEPH P. GILROY WYOMING masonry commer- and is being sold as Call Judy Rice REAL ESTATE CO. $46,000 With new carpets, room, 1.5 baths with REAL ESTATE 40 Fifth st cial building with is. No sellers prop- 570-714-9230 570-735-8932 Call/text for Details. paint, windows, textured ceilings, 570-288-1444 warehouse/office erty disclosure. Will 570-542-5708 Donna Cain doors and a mod- updated kitchen, all and 2 apartments entertain offers in WILKES-BARRE 570-947-3824 ern kitchen and appliances including with separate elec- order to settle WILKES-BARRE 74 Frederick St bath. Sale includes dishwasher, tiled tric and heat. Per- estate. MLS 11-962 all appliances: bath with whirlpool fect for contractors $64,900 refrigerator, stove, tub, 2nd floor laun- or anyone with stor- Call Karen WEST WYOMING dishwasher, washer dry room. Replace- age needs. For Coldwell Banker and dryer. Nice yard 68 Laurel Drive ment windows. more information Rundle Real Estate and superb neigh- True log home, DRASTIC WILKES-BARRE and photos log onto 570-474-2340 borhood. Priced to inside and out. 4 REDUCTION NOW REDUCED! Very nice 2 family, www.atlas sell at $89,900 or bedroom / 2 bath $60,000 one side move in realtyinc.com. $433.00 per month home with full base- MLS# 11-88 the other rented Reduced to (bank rate; 30 ment. located in WAPWALLOPEN 116 Amber Lane Call Arlene Warunek separate utilities, 6 $89,000 years, 4.25%, 20% quiet community. 570-650-4169 This very nice 2 rooms each side Very nice Bi-level story, 3 bedroom, 1 MLS #10-3872 down). Owner also Knotty pine interior, home with newer plus 1/2 bath Call Charlie willing to finance living room fire- bath home has a upstairs each side. 438 Tripp St laminate floors, large eat in kitchen 570-829-6200 100% of transaction place, wrap deck- OPEN HOUSE vaulted ceiling, 2 Wonderful neigh- VM 101 with a qualified ing, paved drive and for family gather- borhood plus short Sunday large bedrooms. ings. A great walk cosigner more. MLS 11-4211 Finished lower level walking distance to up attic for storage 191 Andover St. Call Bob at $114,900 12pm-5pm with 1/2 bath and Smith Hourigan Wyoming Avenue. and the home is in Lovely single family 570-654-1490 Completely remod- laundry room. Large Group For more info and move-in condition. 3 bedroom home eled home with family room built in (570) 696-1195 photos visit: Lily Lake, 2 Circle Ave MLS 11-1612 with lots of space. everything new. garage, and wood www.atlas Charming & beauti- $63,900 Finished 3rd floor, New kitchen, baths, pellet stove. No realtyinc.com ful remodeled cot- Call Karen balcony porch off of 570-643-2100 bedrooms, tile sign, alarm system. WILKES-BARRE 11-4027. $124,900 EDWARDSVILLE tage on 1/3 acre Coldwell Banker 2nd floor bedroom, C21poconos.com floors, hardwoods, For more info and Call Nancy Bohn landscaped corner Rundle Real Estate gas hot air heat, SWOYERSVILLE granite countertops, photos visit: 570-237-0752 lot. Approx 200 ft 570-474-2340 central air and Collect cash, not dust! all new stainless www.atlas from lake - great much more. Clean out your steel appliances, realtyinc.com. WILKES-BARRE view! 1,072 sf. Must see! refrigerator, stove, MLS 11-3290 basement, garage Enlarged bedroom, MLS 11-59 microwave, dish- $89,900 or attic and call the bath & office. Shed. $66,000 washer, free stand- Call Colleen Classified depart- Choice of electric Jay A. Crossin ment today at 570- baseboard, wood or ing shower, tub for 570-237-0415 two, huge deck, 570-288-0770 coal. Quiet, peaceful 89-91 Hillside Ave. 829-7130! large yard, excellent 26-28-30 Ext. 23 WYOMING and serene neigh- Out of the flood neighborhood Blackman Street CROSSIN REAL TUNKHANNOCK borhood. Includes plain this double OUT OF FLOOD $154,900 (30 year Nice investment tri- ESTATE row boat & kayak. has potential. ZONE loan @4.5% with 5% plex conveniently 570-288-0770 www.lakehouse.com located on bus Newer roof & some Estate. Nice brick down; $7,750 down, Beautiful 5 bed- Ad #250771 route close to WILKES-BARRE windows have been front ranch home on $785/month) LINE UP room home, with 2 $110,000. schools. Grosses PARSONS replaced. Property a corner lot. 1 car 100% OWNER full baths w/linen Call Harold or April A GREAT DEAL... over $3,000/month! Reduced - $69,900 includes a large attached garage, FINANCING closets. Modern (570) 379-2909 Separate gas, elec- extra lot. Square ft. circle driveway, AVAILABLE kitchen with break- IN CLASSIFIED! tric & water; park- approximate. central air. 2 bed- Call Bob at fast area and snack Brick home for sale. ing for 10+ cars. MLS 11-3463 rooms, 1 full bath 570-654-1490 WILKES-BARRE bar. Large pantry 2 Car Garage. For Reduced to $67,000 with 2 showers, Full closet. Home fea- more info, call Affordable living on WE BUY HOMES $94,900. Roger Nenni basement with Any Situation tures, hardwood 570-856-1045 ¾ acre, one mile MLS#11-423 EXT. 32 brand new water floors, ceiling fans, from Tunkhannock. Call Steve Shemo CROSSIN REAL proofing system 1st floor office area, Cape Cod, 4 bed- (570) 288-1401 LINE UP ESTATE that includes a war- rooms, appliances 570-956-2385 living room, dining ranty. Great loca- (570) 793-9449 570-288-0770 stay, newer metal WHITE HAVEN room, finished room 262 Stucker Ave & A SUCCESSFUL SALE tion. MLS11-2127 roof and replace- in basement, walk EDWARDSVILLE $108,500 Extra Lot (3rd street ment windows. WEST HAZLETON up attic. 1 car after baseball field) IN CLASSIFIED! Call/text for Details. Great price at garage, rear deck, Donna Cain 123 Dagobert St. 7 room (3 bed- Do you need more space? $119,500! fenced yard, duct- rooms), 1 1/2 baths. 570-947-3824 Shari Philmeck Immaculately kept less A/C. Call for A yard or garage sale 2 story, 3 bedroom WILKES-BARRE Lower Level has ERA BRADY your appointment family room and 1 in classified ASSOCIATES home in beautiful today. neighborhood. car attached 570-836-3848 MLS 10-4635 garage. To settle is the best way Home features $92,000 newer doors, dou- Estate. Drastically to clean out your closets! 124 Holiday Drive Call Patty Lunski reduced. Original 4 bedrooms, 2 full ble hung E glass 570-735-7494 You’re in bussiness Lawrence St. 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale windows through- price $119,900, now 100 Warren St baths. Brick fire- EXT. 304 reduced $69,900. with classified! Nice 3 unit property. 16,000 sq. ft. com- place in living room. out. Air & ceiling Antonik & Lots of off street fans in all rooms 10-2472 WYOMING mercial building with Large front deck. Associates, Inc. Call Joe Bruno parking and bonus 2 warehouse / offices. Screened porch. except bathroom. 570-735-7494 car garage. All units Beautiful year round 298 Lehigh Street 570-824-4560 Great location. 1 Unfinished dry base- JANE KOPP are rented. Great block west of Route ment. Sold fur- sunroom in rear. Lovely 2 story with WILKES-BARRE income with low Property includes new roof, furnace, REAL ESTATE 93. Approx. 3 miles nished. Home close 570-288-7481 maintenance. from 80/81 intersec- to Route 940, Inter- 50x100 buildable water heater, new $139,900 tion. Many possibili- state 80, NE Ext to lot, 3 parcels on cabinets and appli- MLS# 10-2675 ties for this proper- PA turnpike, Route one deed. A must ances. Whole house WILKES-BARRE Call Karen ty--storage lockers; 81. Open floor plan. see! MLS 11-2452 newly insulated. Parsons Section Coldwell Banker flea market; game/ MLS 11-5369 $119,500 Nice deck and 32 Wilson St Rundle Real Estate entertainment cen- $89,000 Debbie McGuire fenced-in yard. Call No need for flood or MOTIVATED SELLER!! 570-474-2340 ter; laundromat; 570-332-4413 Chris at 570-885- mine subsidence Nicely maintained auto garage. CROSSIN REAL 0900 for additional insurance. 2 story, 3 2-story traditional in $119,000 ESTATE info or to tour. DOUBLE LOT IN bedroom, 1 bath great neighbor- JENKINS TWP. Call Karen at 570-288-0770 MLS 11-4505 WILKES-BARRE CITY home in a safe, hood. Modern oak Century 21 Select $82,000 Extra large duplex. quiet neighborhood. kitchen, open layout Group - Hazleton 570-643-2100 CROSSIN Total 7 bedrooms, 2 Aluminum siding. in family room/den 570-582-4938 C21poconos.com WILKES-BARRE REAL ESTATE baths, hardwood Corner, 105’x50’ lot. with new floors, 570-288-0770 floors, fireplace, above ground pool 72 Fenced in yard. screened porch, full Appraised at in fenced rear yard. 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale WILKES-BARRE basement and 2 car 1-car detached 1166 35 Hillard Street $57,000. Serious garage. $58,000. inquiries only. Call garage with work- Jeannie Brady 570-826-1458 shop area, all on a nice wide lot. ERA BRADY for appointment 1334 Main St. MLS#11-2428 OFFICENTERS - Pierce St., Kingston ASSOCIATES 1 story, 2,600 WILKES-BARRE REDUCED TO 570-836-3848 sq. ft. commePr-P $139,900 cial building, 134 Brown Street WILKES-BARRE Call Steve Shemo E masonry con- Nicely remodeled, (570) 288-1401 struction with spacious 2-story (570) 793-9449 N with attached offices and garage on corner Great neighborhood warehousing.D lot. Modern, eat-in surrounds this CentralI air, kitchen with stain- updated 2 story alarm system less steel appli- home with original and parking.N woodwork. 3 bed- Great for con- ances; large lower PRICE REDUCED! tractorsG or level Theatre Room room, 1 bath, 166 Jones Street LINE UP anyone with and additional rec 1,500sf oak eat-in Former Blessed Nice starter home. office/storage room with dry bar kitchen, hardwood Sacrament Church, Spacious sideyard A SUCCESSFUL SALE needs. For more and 5th bedroom. floors, stained glass Rectory and paved with off street park- info and photos Newer roof, mostly windows, large parking lot. 4,372 ing, hardwood visit: www.atlas newer replacement rooms, fenced yard, floors under carpet IN CLASSIFIED! square foot Church realtyinc.com. windows & gas fur- deck. Zoned R1 in living room & din- 1,332 square foot MLS 11-3156 nace. MLS# 11-1817 Single Family Zone. ing room, newer fur- Do you need more space? Rectory. Parking for $84,900 Professional Office Rentals REDUCED TO $79,900 nace. MLS #11-2979 40 vehicles. A yard or garage sale Call Charlie $79,900 MLS #11-599 $38,000 Full Service Leases • Custom Design • Renovations • Various Size Suites Available Three adjacent lots 570-829-6200 Call Steve Shemo Call Tracy Zarola Call Debra at in classified Medical, Legal, Commercial • Utilities • Parking • Janitorial 570-696-0723 for one price. (570) 288-1401 $160,000 570-714-9251 is the best way Full Time Maintenance Staff Available (570) 793-9449 MLS#11-4037 Call Jeff Cook to clean out your closets! Realty World For Rental Information Call: 1-570-287-1161 Bank Capital You’re in bussiness 570-235-1183 with classified! PAGE 10D TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2011 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 909 Income & 909 Income & 909 Income & 912 Lots & Acreage 941 Apartments/ 941 Apartments/ 941 Apartments/ 941 Apartments/ 941 Apartments/ 944 Commercial Commercial Commercial Commercial Unfurnished Unfurnished Unfurnished Unfurnished Unfurnished Properties Properties Properties Properties HARDING PITTSTON WILKES-BARRE Mt. Zion Road AVAILABLE DEC. 1 KINGSTON ASHLEY HANOVER TWP. KINGSTON FORTY FORT One acre lot just We Care about the Spacious 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, modern Free standing build- PLAINS LAFAYETTE GARDENS NANTICOKE before Oberdorfer place you call home, 2 bedroom. 1 bath. and clean. Includes SAVE MONEY THIS YEAR! ing. Would be great Road. Great place & we want you to Newly remodeled stove and fridge. 113 Edison St. for any commercial to build your care about it too!! building, Living W/d hookup. Land- Quiet neighborhood. use. 1900 sq. ft. on dream home 2 & 3 bedrooms, room, Dining room, lord pays sewer 2 bedroom apart- the ground floor MLS 11-3521 reserved parking. eat-in Kitchen, pri- and garbage, ten- ments available for with an additional $29,900 Short block to bus vate front balcony, ant pays heat, immediate occu- 800 sq. ft in finished Call Colleen stop. $675 & 725 off street parking, all water & electric. pancy. Heat & hot lower level. Excel- 570-237-0415 rent includes appliances, includ- NO PETS water included. $625 lent location, only 1 heat/water/sewer & ing washer/dryer. Lease & security Call Aileen at block from North 584 Wyoming Ave. trash. Application, 56 Pulaski Street Available 1/1/12. required. $550/mo 570-822-7944 Cross Valley MOTIVATED SELLER! 107-109 E. Carey St. 423 E. Church references, back- Totally renovated, $650 + utilities. No 570-829-1578 Expressway and Three large offices High traffic, high St. ground check, energy efficient, sin- pets, no smoking. one block from along with a recep- potential location Great 2 family in smoke free, pet gle family rental. 2 570-814-3281 WILKES-BARRE Wyoming Ave (route tion area with built- with enough space move in condi- free, lease + securi- bedrooms, full bath, 11) Take advantage in secretarial/para- for 2 second floor PITTSTON TWP tion on both ty. Call Terry off-street parking. THREE ROOM APT. of this prime loca- legal work stations; P apartments. A JACKSON TOWNSHIP LODGE sides, Separate 1 acre with well, 570-824-1022 Cathedral ceiling in Washer, dryer, tion for just $850 a large conference stones throw away KINGSTON utilities, 6 septic and driveway bedrooms, wall-to- Spacious 3rd floor, refrigerator & Formerly The per month! room with built-in E from the casino. rooms each. 3 in place. Asking wall carpeting and 2 bedrooms, porch, stove, off-street Travel Lodge 570-262-1131 bookshelves, kitch- Large front win- car detachedN $42,000. Make rea- large closets. Mod- off street parking. parking, no pets. 497 Kidder St., enette and bath- dows for showroom DALLAS garage in super sonable offer. 2nd floor, 2 bed- ern kitchen with Heat & water One year lease Wilkes-Barre room. Lower level display. Basement & neighborhood.D DEREMER REALTY rooms, 1 bath, granite countertops, included. New $375/month, + utili- Rooms Starting has 7 offices, 2 sub - basement for OFFICE OR STORE Walking dis- 570-477-1149 stove, refrigerator, ceramic tile floor. fridge & stove. Pet ties. 570-237-0968 at: NANTICOKE bathrooms, plenty I additional storage tance to col- washer/dryer hook- Brand new stainless Friendly. $550 + Daily $44.99 + 1280 sq ft. 3 phase of storage. HIGHLY or workspace. PLAINS lege. ForN more LAFLIN up. No pets, $650/ steel appliances, 1st security. Call tax power, central air visible location, off- PRICE REDUCED 1st floor. Modern 2 info and photos Lot#9 month, Heat, water, floor full bath with 570-287-5282 Weekly $189.99 conditioning. Handi- street parking. Why $99,500 bedroom. Kitchen visit: wwwG .atlas sewer & trash granite sink and tile + tax cap accessible rest rent office space? MLS# 10-1919 Pinewood Dr with appliances. All realtyinc.com included. Lease floor. Living room Microwave, room. All utilities by Use part of building Call Stanley new carpet. Conve- MLS 11-1608 required. with wall-to-wall. LARKSVILLE Refrigerator, tenant. Garbage & rent space- share BUILD YOUR 3 bedroom, 1 bath. nient location. No $123,000 (570) 817-0111 570-675-1389 Recessed lighting. WiFi, HBO included. $900 per expenses and build $725. With discount. smoking. No pets. Call Tom COLDWELL Washer/dryer hook- 570-823-8881 month for a 5 year equity. MLS#11-995 All new hardwood $550 + utilities. 570-262-7716 BANKER RUNDLE DREAM HOME up. MLS#11-3429 www.Wilkes lease. REDUCED TO on one of the last floors and tile. New 570-714-9234 REAL ESTATE DALLAS $800. Per Month BarreLodge.com 570-735-5064. $399,000 available lots in Š Large 3 bedroom Craig Yarrish cabinets / bath- 570-474-2340 Judy Rice desirable Laflin. 2nd floor. No pets. 570-696-6554 room. Dishwasher, Convenient location Off street parking. garbage disposal. 570-714-9230 PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH Call Tracy Zarola near highways, air- Call Joe 570-881-2517 Washer/dryer hook- 2 bedroom, 1 bath. WILKES-BARRE PITTSTON MAYFLOWER AREA 570-696-0723 port, casino & up. Off street park- 1st floor. Newly shopping. Dallas, Pa. ing. Facebook us at painted. $575 + 1 bedroom with COOPERS CO-OP NANTICOKE DIRECTIONS Rt 315 MEADOWS BOVO Rentals security. Includes appliances on 2nd Lease Space to laflin Rd; make APARTMENTS 570-328-9984 fridge, range, heat, floor. Nice apart- ment in attractive Available, Light left off Laflin Rd onto 220 Lake St. water &sewer. manufacturing, Pinewood Dr. Lot is Housing for the HARVEYS LAKE Call Bernie home. Sunny win- 2 bedroom, LAKE dows & decorative warehouse, KINGSTON on corner of elderly & mobility LUZERNE 888-244-2714 impaired; all utilities FRONT apartment. 41 Mill Street. accents. Off street office, includes Pinewood Dr. and Wall to wall, appli- Hickorywood Dr. included. Federally Convenient to parking. No pets, no all utilities with 155 E Walnut St. ances, lake rights, MLS 11-3411 subsidized program. Cross Valley, large PLYMOUTH smoking. Includes free parking. Good investment off street parking. 77-79 Center $34,900 Extremely low 2 bedroom, 2nd hot water. I will save property knocking No Pets. Lease, Ave, Rear atlas realtyinc.com income persons floor, large living $400 + utilities on your door. Don't security & Two 2-bedroom you money! Call Keri Best encouraged to room with ceiling 570-824-4743 423 E. Church miss out, come and references. duplex with washer/ 570-885-5082 apply. Income less fan, large bath with St. see for yourself. than $12,400. 570-639-5920 shower, utility room dryer hook up & Great 2 family in Also included in the small yard. WILKES-BARRE NORTH 570-675-6936, with washer & 815 N Washington 64-66 Dorrance St. move in condi- sale of the property 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. dryer, large closets $425/375 +security tion on both (570) 779-4240 Street, Rear 3 units, off street P is the lot behind the EQUAL HOUSING professionally 109 N.KINGSThomasTON Ave 1 bedroom, wall to parking with some sides, Separate home. Lot size is OPPORTUNITY organized, utilities,E 6 25X75, known as Efficiency with sep- wall carpet, new Looking to buy a updated Carpets HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE off street parking, paint & flooring, eat and paint. $1500/ rooms each. 3 147 Cherry St. arate kitchen. Mod- no smoking SWOYERSVILLE home? car detachedN $82,000 MOUNTAIN TOP ern. Heat, garbage 2nd floor, 2 bed- in kitchen with appli- month income from Crestwood Schools! $595 + utilities. rooms, 1 bath, car- ances, enclosed Place an ad here long time tenants. garage in super MLS# 10-2666 & hot water includ- 570-288-3438 and let the D 126 Acres for Sale! DUPONT ed. $475, lease, peting, all appli- front &back porch, W/d hookups on neighborhood. Call Karen 2nd floor apartment sellers know! Walking dis- Coldwell Banker Mostly wooded with for rent. 2 bed- security. LUZERNE ances, washer/dry- laundry facilities. site. MLS 11-3517 I approx. 970 ft on er, off-street park- heat, hot water and 570-829-7130 $109,900 tance to col- Rundle Real Estate room, washer/dryer 570-474-5023 Newly refurbished lege. ForN more 570-474-2340 Rt. 437 in hook up, off street 1st floor, 1 bedroom ing, no pets, no cable included. Call Jay A. Dennison Twp. smoking. Water & $520 + electric & Crossin info and photos parking, utilities not with stove, frig, visit: wwwG .atlas PRINGLE $459,000 included. No pets. KINGSTON washer/dryer hook- hot water included. security. No pets. RETAIL BUILDING Ext. 23 WILKES-BARRE TWP realtyinc.com Call Jim Graham at $500/month plus 131 S. Maple Ave. up in basement. Gas heat paid by Call 570-814-1356 CROSSIN REAL 12,000 sf. Route MLS 11-1608 570-715-9323 security. 3 room apartment - Heat & hot water tenant. $475/month ESTATE 309. Exit 165 off I81. $123,000 570-655-4226 2nd floor. Heat & included. $600 per + security & lease. 570-288-0770 570-823-1719 Call Tom hot water included. month + 1 month Call 570-675-7836 WILKES-BARRE SOUTH 570-262-7716 Coin Laundry.Off security deposit. ATLAS REALTY, street parking. No Application, back- Line up a place to live SECURE BUILDINGS LAFLIN EXETER pets/smoking. $600 1 & 2 bedroom RETAIL/OFFICE INC. ground check, 1 yr. 2,000 sq building for 570-288-5600 in classified! apartments. 570-829-6200 Senior Apartments lease. No pets, non- rent on busy Rt. 309 222 SCHOOLEY AVE. or 570-479-0486 smoking. Call West Pittston, Pa. Starting at $440 350 Union St. MOUNTAIN TOP in Mountain Top, PITTSTON Several building lots EXETER, PA 570-287-8986 GARDEN VILLAGE and up. References Residential and across from Sub- ready to build on! Accepting appli- & Leave Message APARTMENTS required. Section 8 ok. commercial zone way. Lots of park- ALL public utilities! cations for 1 bed- KINGSTON 221 Fremont St. 570-332-5723 this property would 139 W Dorrance St ing, great visibility, Priced from room apartments. Housing for the make a perfect 2nd floor, 2 bed- Available immedi- $32,000 to Quality apart- elderly & mobility spot for your place room, living room, LUZERNE ately. $2,000/month $48,000! Use your ments for ages Small efficiency impaired; all utilities WILKES-BARRE of business. Zone kitchen & bath. Heat Spacious 3 bed- + utilities. own Builder! Call 62 and older. with bath. Some included. Federally 33 Market St. B-3 highway busi- and hot/cold water room. Newly reno- 570-430-0852 Jim Graham at Income limits utilities included. subsidized Commercial/resi- ness. See residen- included. $650 + vated, freshly paint- 570-715-9323 apply. Rent only $415/month program. Extremely dential property tial list #11-3569 for security. No pets. ed, nice neighbor- $450 month. Lease & security. low income persons featuring Ranch additional info and 570-899-4914 or hood. Appliances. 94 Church St. *Utilities Included Call after 6 p.m. encouraged to home with 3 bed- photos. MLS11-3788 973-768-3801 New washer/dryer 315 PLAZA 750 & 1750 rooms, newly Spacious double *Laundry Facilities 570-220-6533 apply. Income less $67,500 and new floor cov- square feet and remodeled bath- block, one with one *On Site than $12,400. Jay A. Crossin ering. $700 plus util- NEW SPACE room, in good con- side owner occu- Management 570-655-6555, ities, references, EXT. 23 WILKES-BARRE KINGSTON 3,500 square feet dition. Commercial pied, 2nd side *Private parking 565 Rutter Avenue 8 am-4 pm, credit and back- CROSSIN REAL PARTLY CLEARED MOUNTAIN TOP OFFICE/RETAIL opportunity for needs cosmetic 2 bedrooms, living, 1 Bedroom apart- Monday-Friday. ground check. ESTATE VACANT LOTS: 570-829-1206 office in attached care. Off street Call for appointment dining & family ments for elderly, EQUAL HOUSING 570-288-0770 570-654-5733 Smoke Free. building. For more parking for 2 vehi- rooms, 1 new bath, disabled. Rents OPPORTUNITY Call 570-881-0320 Lot #13, Monday - Friday info and photos cles, walking dis- GARAGE all appliances, A/C, based on 30% of HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE E. Thomas St. 8am-12pm. Equal visit: www.atlas tance to the down- Swoyersville new carpeting & ADJ gross income. WAREHOUSE/LIGHT Approximately 0.57 Housing Opportunity realtyinc.com town. Pool and paint, off street Handicap Accessi- WILKES-BARRE acre MLS #11-2616 MLS 11-3450 patio deck. parking, heat and ble. Equal Housing $32,000 WILKES-BARRE MANUFACTURING Reduced For more info and hot water included, Opportunity. TTY711 Mayflower Spacious, newly $159,000 photos visit: front & rear porch- or 570-474-5010 renovated 2 bed- Lot #18, E Thomas FORTY FORT Crossing Call Tom www.atlas 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS es. No pets, no This institution is an room. Nice neigh- St., Approximately OFFICE SPACE 570-262-7716 realtyinc.com. Very nice, clean, smoking. $850/per equal opportunity Apartments borhood. Freshly MLS 11-3292 0.73 acre. MLS great neighbor- month & security provider & painted. With appli- $76,500 #11-2615 hood, hardwood deposit. Personal & employer. ances & new wash- PITTSTON Call Bill Williams $35,000 floors, a/c, wash- credit references 570.822.3968 er / dryer. New floor Main St. 12,000 sq. ft. build- 570-362-4158 Four-bay garage er/dryer with newer required. Looking for the right deal coverings. $650 + 2, 3 & 4 ing in downtown with attached 725SF Call Jeff Cook appliances, stor- Call 570-287-4234 utilities, references, on an automobile? location. Ware- office, also large Realty World age, 1st/last/securi- Bedrooms credit and back- Turn to classified. house with light garage now used for Bank Capital ty with one year ground check. 941 Apartments/ - Light & bright manufacturing. storage. Presently 570-235-1183 lease. References It’s a showroom in print! Smoke Free. KINGSTON Building with some Unfurnished being used as auto required. $650- Great Location – 3rd open floor plans 570-881-0320 Classified’s got office space. Entire sales, repair and $695 + utilities. Avenue. 2.5 bed- - All major building for lease or PITTSTON storage. Property Water/sewer by room, 1 bath, Living the directions! appliances included will sub-divide. has security fence owner, no pets, room, Dining room, NANTICOKE non-smoking. central air, large - Pets welcome* MLS #10-1074 W IL KE SW OOD and exterior lighting. 2nd Floor apart- WILKES-BARRE Call 202-997-9185 sunroom, private Call Charlie One acre lot. MLS # ment for a tenant - Close to everything 1 bedroom for appointment backyard deck, off- Š 570-829-6200 APARTMENTS 10-2413 $215,000 who wants the - 24 hour emergency water included street parking, VM 101 Louise Laine best. Bedroom, liv- 2 bedroom washer & dryer, maintenance Š 1 Bedroom Starti ng 570-283-9100 x20 ing room, kitchen & water included HANOVER TOWNSHIP refrigerator, dish- Great location, 1 bath. Brand new. - Short term 1 bedroom at$675.00 washer, garbage Š bedroom apartment Washer/dryer hook- leases available efficiency water disposal. $675 + util- in residential area, up, air conditioned. included • Includes gas heat, ities. Sorry, no pets SALE OR LEASE all utilities included. No smoking or 2 bedroom water, sewer & trash & no smoking. Call TODAY For Š PRICE REDUCED 938 Apartments/ $600/month pets. 2 year lease, single family Modern office build- 570-283-1736 AVAILABILITY!! • Convenient to all major WILKES-BARRE + security. all utilities by ten- Š3 bedroom WILKES-BARRE ing, parking for 12 Furnished ant. Sewer & GREAT BUSINESS 908-482-0335 KINGSTON www.mayflower single family OPPORTUNITY highw ays & public cars. Will remodel garbage included. HANOVER to suit tenant. Security, first & last crossing.com transportation LINE UP MODERN! Š4 bedroom 1,500 SQUARE $1800/mo or pur- month’s rent large affordable • Fitness center & pool chase for PITTSTON TWP. required. $440.00 Certain Restrictions FOOT AVAILABLE Attractive weekly A GREAT DEAL... PARKSIDE APARTMENTS Š2 bedroom FOR RENT. • Patio/Balc onies $449,000 & monthly rates on the park 570-735-5064 Apply* NANTICOKE MLS 11-751 RESTAURANT WITH for single and IN CLASSIFIED! between Market Š2 bedroom • Pet fr iendly* Call Charlie SOME EQUIPMENT. double rooms Looking for the right deal & Pierce Bridges. large, water EXCELLENT • Onli ne rentalpayments 570-829-6200 1 Bedroom NANTICOKE included and suites. 2nd floor, 1 bed- STREET VISIBILITY 35 Tannery St on an automobile? Available Now PITTSTON • Flexible le ase term s Water, heat, room, refrigerator & AT THE HAZLE & Two properties in Turn to classified. $555/mo + electric Large 1 cable & maid stove provided, Š PARK TRIANGLE. one! House comes 2 Bedroom bedroom water Mond ay- Frid ay9-5 service included. It’s a showroom in print! washer/dryer, pets ALSO, MIDDLE with additional a Available March included AMERICA’S OK with security. EAST BAKERY FOR Sa tu rd ay10-2 joining lot (approx Classified’s got $600 Mo + electric PLAINS BEST VALUE INN $425/month, water SALE OR RENT. 40 x 75) with poten- the directions! Washer/dryer Air, WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom 570-655-1234 included, & security. 151 W. River St. Š CALL PETE FOR 822-27 11 tial to build or park Dishwasher, Park- water included 941 Apartments/ Call 570-499-6399 NEAR WILKES DETAILS AT www.l iv ea tw il kesw ood .com 10-15 cars. Would ing, Storage. 1st floor. 2 bed- KINGSTON 570-301-8200 * Restrictio ns Apply Unfurnished HANOVER TWP. make great profes- WEST PITTSTON 1 bedroom, 1 bath- We allow pets! rooms, carpet. Š3 Bedroom Half sional space. New Attractive 1 room room, all appliances Call Jeff at NANTICOKE Appliances includ- Double WILKES-BARRE EAST roof in 2010. furnished efficiency. provided, off-street 570-822-8577 603 Hanover St ed. Sewer & trash KINGSTON $49,900. 11-4379. New kitchen, wash- parking, no pets, no 2nd floor, 1 bed- paid. Tenant pays Š2 bedroom MOUNTAIN CROSSIN er/dryer. Security & smoking. Heat, Looking for that room. No pets. gas, water & elec- water included REAL ESTATE references. Non sewer, hot water special place $500 +security, util- tric. Pet friendly. McDermott & APARTMENTS 570-288-0770 smokers, no pets. included. $550 per ities &lease. Photos Security deposit & McDermott called home? 1st months rent Real Estate $625. Includes heat month + 1st & last Classified will address available. Call The good life... Regions Best & water. month & $400 secu- 570-542-5330 required. $600. Inc. Property close at hand WYOMING 570-655-4311 rity deposit. 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LINE UP Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bus stop at the PITTSTON Bedroom Apts 2nd floor, 2 bed- WILKES-BARRE FORTY FORT door. Water Includ- 3 Bedroom EAST END. Clean, WYOMING 1188 Wyoming Ave 912 Lots & Acreage ed.$575 + utilities & rooms, 1 bathroom, Updated 1 bedroom. A SUCCESSFUL SALE Townhomes refrigerator & stove 1st floor, 2 bedroom Built in 1879 this security. No pets. apartment. Heat & New Wall to wall n Gas heat included provided, washer/ prestigious 2,800 Bear Creek Township TRADEMARK water included. carpet. Appliances square foot space

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DRYWALL INC. per month + utilities Kitchens, baths, AA CLEANING PLOWING SHOVEL- ly painted, stove, Find the Remodeling, New A1 Always hauling, Cars & ING BLOWING SALT- off street parking, & security deposit. vinyl siding &rail- Construction, Water cleaning attics, cellar, DURYEA Call 570-655-8928 ings, replacement ING CINDERING washer/dryer Blueberry Hill & Flood Repairs garage, one piece or Trucks CONTRACT PLOW- hookup, dry base- Large 3 bedroom windows & doors, 570-579-3755 whole Estate, also Highest additions, garages, ING. EMERGENCY ment. $525/month, ranch with over- PA043609 available 10 & 20 yard SAME DAY SNOW + utilities & security. sized garage. Large all phases of home dumpsters. 655-0695 Prices perfect renovations. REMOVAL. (570) 239-5760 lot with pool. No 592-1813 or 287-8302 570-823-6000 Realtors. For more WHITE HAVEN 570-287-4067 MIKE SCIBEK DRYWALL Paid!! details. Available for Home for rent, new Hanging &finishing, AAA CLEANING construction. 3 bed- FREE PICKUP LARKSVILLE lease or purchase design ceilings and A1 GENERAL HAULING 1312 Vacuum 3 bedrooms, 6 for $339,000. Call room, 2 bath. Full painting. Free esti- Cleaning attics, Cleaners rooms, Cherry cabi- 570-406-1128 basement. 1 acre mates. Licensed & cellars, garages. 288-8995 lot. 5 minutes from friend. nets, island, yard. Insured. 328-1230 Demolitions, Roofing Sewer, garbage I-80 &Pa Turnpike. & Tree Removal. included. Section 8 $1,250 + utilities. Free Est. 779-0918 or HAUL ALL HANOVER TOWNSHIP MIRRA 1195 Movers HAULING & okay. $675 plus Hanover Green Call 609-929-1588 542-5821; 814-8299 P SERVICES. security. Newly remodeled DRYWALL AINTING single home. 2 bed- The Classified BestDarnMovers Free Estimates. 570-262-0540 959 Mobile Homes Hanging & Finishing A.S.A.P Hauling room. Stove, wash- Moving Helpers 570-332-5946 Textured Ceilings Estate Cleanouts, er &dryer included. 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Bennett St. starting at $315. 1039 Chimney BERNIE THE PLUMBER A SUCCESSFUL SALE sewer included & all Large 3 bedroom, &HOME BUILDER Efficiency at $435 1093 Excavating HAULING JUNK appliances included. 1¾ bath. Eat in “SAME DAY SERVICE” month furnished Service Fenced back yard. kitchen with appli- Call 829-7130 Why Pay more? IN CLASSIFIED! with all utilities One month security ances. Living room, REMOVAL Interior &exterior. included. Off MODULAR HOMES/EXCAVATING up front, no partial dining room, gas CAVUTO 570-332-0077 We do hardwood Do you need more space? street parking. to place your ad. payment. Section 8 heat. $750 +utilities CHIMNEY Custom excavating, 823-3788 / 817-0395 floors, furnaces, 570-718-0331 A yard or garage sale OK. 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